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April - 1 
A media report quoting Border Security Force (BSF) and other official sources indicated that, after the successful completion of the Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Pakistan has revamped its strategy on cross-border terrori
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A media report quoting Border Security Force (BSF) and other official sources indicated that, after the successful completion of the Legislative Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Pakistan has revamped its strategy on cross-border terrorism. Reportedly, it has set up a ‘Joint Command Council' of various terrorist groups, and has established approximately 100 launching pads to step up infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border. Pakistan has also directed terrorist groups to launch joint attacks on the security forces, after realising the growing ineffectiveness of suicide attacks by individual outfits. Several terrorist groups, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Al Badr and Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI), have been brought together to form the 'Joint Command Council' for united action, said the report.
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April - 1 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed at Jurigaon, in Assam's Goalpara district, on April 1. His associate escaped from the incident-site. A pistol with four live rounds and some incriminating documents, among other things, we
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed at Jurigaon, in Assam's Goalpara district, on April 1. His associate escaped from the incident-site. A pistol with four live rounds and some incriminating documents, among other things, were recovered from incident-site.
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April - 1 
According to official sources, the dead body of a civilian was recovered near his house in Lolab valley of Kupwara district. Sources added that he was working for both the security forces and a Pakistan-based terrorist group.
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According to official sources, the dead body of a civilian was recovered near his house in Lolab valley of Kupwara district. Sources added that he was working for both the security forces and a Pakistan-based terrorist group.
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April - 1 
According to official sources, the effect of the bandh was remarkable in interior Arwal, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Bhabhua and Rohtas districts.
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According to official sources, the effect of the bandh was remarkable in interior Arwal, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Bhabhua and Rohtas districts.
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Addressing the 68th Police Formation Day parade in Cuttack, on April 1, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said alert police have curbed the activities of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the State. He congratulated his law enforcing agencies for success
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Addressing the 68th Police Formation Day parade in Cuttack, on April 1, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said alert police have curbed the activities of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the State. He congratulated his law enforcing agencies for successfully repulsing the attacks of the People's War Group (PWG) and the intrusion of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) into northern Orissa. He said, during the last year, an India Reserve battalion and an Orissa State Armed Police battalion each had been raised to deal exclusively with Naxalites and extremists.
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April - 1 
Besides, a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) leader was killed at Santipara, Dibrugarh district, on the same day.
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Besides, a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) leader was killed at Santipara, Dibrugarh district, on the same day.
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Further, a Congress (I) activist was killed by unidentified terrorists at Wagil, Kreeri area of Baramulla district.
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Further, a Congress (I) activist was killed by unidentified terrorists at Wagil, Kreeri area of Baramulla district.
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In a resolution moved in the Assam Legislative Assembly in their private capacity, on April 1, two Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Legislators urged the Union and State Governments to accept the United Liberation Front of Asom's (ULFA's) demand to discuss A
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In a resolution moved in the Assam Legislative Assembly in their private capacity, on April 1, two Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Legislators urged the Union and State Governments to accept the United Liberation Front of Asom's (ULFA's) demand to discuss Assam’s 'sovereignty' as a precondition for talks. Besides, ULFA also wants that talks should be held in a foreign country and that the United Nations should be involved in the talks. The resolution reportedly said, "If the need arises, and in the greater interest of bringing about tranquillity in the region, let the government of India and the government of Assam accept to discuss the issue of sovereignty also, as desired by these extremists organisations".
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April - 1 
In an another incident, on the same day, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in the Rohta reserve forest, Darrang district. An 8mm revolver with five live rounds was recovered from the slain terrorist. Reports said a g
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In an another incident, on the same day, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in the Rohta reserve forest, Darrang district. An 8mm revolver with five live rounds was recovered from the slain terrorist. Reports said a group of NDFB terrorists had earlier come from their hideout in Bhutan, and a few more might have managed to slip back.
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April - 1 
In another development, G. Gyanendra and Soumya, parents of G. Venkata Krishna Prasad ‘Amar’, a ‘Deputy Commander of PWG Naxals in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, appealed to their son, at a press conference at Rayagada on April 1, to surrender to the police.
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In another development, G. Gyanendra and Soumya, parents of G. Venkata Krishna Prasad ‘Amar’, a ‘Deputy Commander of PWG Naxals in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, appealed to their son, at a press conference at Rayagada on April 1, to surrender to the police. In a message to his son, Gyanendra, resident of Nalgonda district in Andhra Pradesh said, ‘‘I am suffering from heart problems and would like you to come back home in my last days’’. Amar had left home in 1985 to join the PWG. He was arrested in 1987 and later released, along with some others, in exchange for officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) abducted by the PWG.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the MCC lobbed a bomb and partially damage a truck near Kendui village, Jehanabad-Arwal road. However, no casualty was reported.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the MCC lobbed a bomb and partially damage a truck near Kendui village, Jehanabad-Arwal road. However, no casualty was reported.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG raided Ajmapur village, Pedda Adisharlapally mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, on April 1-night and looted a rice mill and a grocery shop.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG raided Ajmapur village, Pedda Adisharlapally mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, on April 1-night and looted a rice mill and a grocery shop.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed one person and injured another in Tamad, near Ranchi , on April 1, on the first day of the 48-hour bandh (general strike) called by the MCC and the People’s War Group (PWG) to
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed one person and injured another in Tamad, near Ranchi , on April 1, on the first day of the 48-hour bandh (general strike) called by the MCC and the People’s War Group (PWG) to protest the US-led attack on Iraq and alleged police high-handedness in Bihar and Jharkhand. The incident took place when Naxalites of the MCC attacked a Jamshedpur-bound bus.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the building of the Nadaul railway station, 37km away from Patna, on the Patna-Gaya section, Danapur division, East Central Railway, on April 1, on the first day of the 48-hour ba
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the building of the Nadaul railway station, 37km away from Patna, on the Patna-Gaya section, Danapur division, East Central Railway, on April 1, on the first day of the 48-hour bandh (general strike) called by the PWG and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) to protest the US-led attack on Iraq and alleged police high-handedness in Bihar and Jharkhand. Railway sources in Danapur said approximately 30 armed-Naxalites came to the station and asked the station master and other staff on duty to leave the building. They then blasted the building using dynamite. The blast was so intense that it brought down the entire station building and formed a crater of about two meters in diameter on adjacent railway tracks. Movement of trains on the Patna-Gaya section was disrupted for approximately 10 hours.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up a government building at Ykkala village, Eeturunagaram mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on April 1. According to media reports, a group of Naxalites entered the vi
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up a government building at Ykkala village, Eeturunagaram mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on April 1. According to media reports, a group of Naxalites entered the village and used detonators to blast the building of the Sericulture department. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 1 
Meanwhile, 13 civilians were injured when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade at some Ikhwanis (counter-insurgents) near Mattan Chowk, Anantnag.
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Meanwhile, 13 civilians were injured when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade at some Ikhwanis (counter-insurgents) near Mattan Chowk, Anantnag.
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April - 1 
Meanwhile, reports from Kupwara district indicated that unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of a civilian at Nagranar, Handwara area, and killed his 14-year-old niece.
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Meanwhile, reports from Kupwara district indicated that unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of a civilian at Nagranar, Handwara area, and killed his 14-year-old niece.
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Media reports said suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), on April 1, abducted Executive Engineer Jatindra Bhattacharjee and Deputy Inspector (DI) of Schools Pobitra K. Ha
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Media reports said suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), on April 1, abducted Executive Engineer Jatindra Bhattacharjee and Deputy Inspector (DI) of Schools Pobitra K. Hajong of Baghmara, in Baghmara, near Gasupara, South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Citing police sources, reports added that both were abducted for ransom. Meanwhile, State Chief Minister DD Lapang said the Government has instructed the police to find ‘ways and means to rescue the two abducted government officials’ and declared that no ransom will be paid to the terrorists.
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Media reports said the Supreme Court, on April 1, declined to accept an amended affidavit that the Union government sought to file in the case relating to the detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnet
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Media reports said the Supreme Court, on April 1, declined to accept an amended affidavit that the Union government sought to file in the case relating to the detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko. As reported earlier, the Union government, on March 31, informed that it would file a fresh affidavit deleting paragraphs-12 and 13 of the original affidavit in the case.
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April - 1 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, on April 1-night, killed a colleague at Jamaraipara village, Kanchanpur, in North Tripura district. A report said the incident followed an altercation between the slain terrorist and his colleag
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, on April 1-night, killed a colleague at Jamaraipara village, Kanchanpur, in North Tripura district. A report said the incident followed an altercation between the slain terrorist and his colleagues over his decision to surrender.
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April - 1 
Naxalites of the MCC clashed with police between Hindegir and Kole railway stations, Dhanbad division. Subsequently a number of trains were either diverted or cancelled. Naxalites of the MCC also took out torchlight processions at various places in s
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Naxalites of the MCC clashed with police between Hindegir and Kole railway stations, Dhanbad division. Subsequently a number of trains were either diverted or cancelled. Naxalites of the MCC also took out torchlight processions at various places in support of their bandh call.
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April - 1 
On April 1, an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist surrendered to the Superintendent of Police of East Garo Hills. According to reports, the terrorist would be handed over to the screening committee for further action. He joined the ANV
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On April 1, an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist surrendered to the Superintendent of Police of East Garo Hills. According to reports, the terrorist would be handed over to the screening committee for further action. He joined the ANVC in the year 2000.
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April - 1 
Reacting to US Secretary of State Colin Powell's statement that India–Pakistan tensions are next on the list of the US after the Iraq war, External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said, on April 1, "cross-border terrorism by Pakistan is the central i
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Reacting to US Secretary of State Colin Powell's statement that India–Pakistan tensions are next on the list of the US after the Iraq war, External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said, on April 1, "cross-border terrorism by Pakistan is the central issue.'' He added that the "U.S. can decide on how it wishes to ensure compliance by Pakistan with its promise of putting a stop to [its] active role in training and sending militants across the border".
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April - 1 
Separately, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Dooru area, Anantnag district.
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Separately, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Dooru area, Anantnag district.
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April - 1 
Separately, security forces conducted a raid in Tsoonthwaliwar forests, Ganderbal area, and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. The seizures included a Sniper rifle, an AK-56 rifle, a UBGL, 14 UBGL grenades, a wireless set and 66 hand gre
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Separately, security forces conducted a raid in Tsoonthwaliwar forests, Ganderbal area, and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. The seizures included a Sniper rifle, an AK-56 rifle, a UBGL, 14 UBGL grenades, a wireless set and 66 hand grenades. However, no arrests were made from the incident-site.
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April - 1 
Three terrorists were killed in an encounter that followed a cordon-and-search operation at Nowbug, Kulgam-Qazigund belt, south Kashmir, on April 1. Three AK-56 rifles and an equal number of hand grenades were recovered from the encounter-site.
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Three terrorists were killed in an encounter that followed a cordon-and-search operation at Nowbug, Kulgam-Qazigund belt, south Kashmir, on April 1. Three AK-56 rifles and an equal number of hand grenades were recovered from the encounter-site.
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April - 1 
According to a media report, police in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) claimed on April 2 that they had arrested 14 Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists. The arrests were made on April 1 in Muzaffarabad, a week after some cadres of the HM blamed their
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According to a media report, police in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) claimed on April 2 that they had arrested 14 Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists. The arrests were made on April 1 in Muzaffarabad, a week after some cadres of the HM blamed their chief Syed Salahuddin for the death of former ‘chief commander of operations’ Abdul Majeed Dar, splitting the group into two rival factions. Dar was killed on March 23, in Sopore, 55km north of Srinagar, the capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. Supporters of Majeed Dar accused Salahuddin of ordering Dar’s assassination because Salahuddin feared an attempt to oust him. The report said police arrested seven cadres from each Hizb faction under preventive detention to forestall a clash.
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April - 1 
According to media reports, Pakistani authorities claimed they have arrested Shabbir Ahmed alias Fauji, acting chief of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, in Sameejabad locality, Multan. Ahmed, carrying a head money of Rs one mill
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According to media reports, Pakistani authorities claimed they have arrested Shabbir Ahmed alias Fauji, acting chief of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, in Sameejabad locality, Multan. Ahmed, carrying a head money of Rs one million on his head, is accused of involvement in the killing of several minority Muslim Shias. He is also believed to have been a close associate of LeJ chief Riaz Basra, who was killed along with three accomplices in an encounter in Vehari, Multan, on May 14, 2002. Superintendent of Police Malik Mureed Hussain told reporters at a press conference in Multan, "We can breathe a sigh of relief after his arrest. He was the biggest threat to the internal security of the country."
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April - 1 
Police, in Karachi, arrested two activists of the Muttahida Quomi Movement–Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) on April 1 and recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession. The arrests were made from two places in Landhi area. Two AK-47 assault rifles,
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Police, in Karachi, arrested two activists of the Muttahida Quomi Movement–Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) on April 1 and recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession. The arrests were made from two places in Landhi area. Two AK-47 assault rifles, a 7mm rifle, two TT pistols and a large quantity of live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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April - 1 
Two terrorists accused of killing 11 French naval engineers and two Pakistanis in a suicide bomb attack at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi, on May 8, 2002, pleaded "not guilty" on April 1, even as an Anti-terrorism Court formally indicted them. Mohammed Asif
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Two terrorists accused of killing 11 French naval engineers and two Pakistanis in a suicide bomb attack at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi, on May 8, 2002, pleaded "not guilty" on April 1, even as an Anti-terrorism Court formally indicted them. Mohammed Asif Zaheer and Rizwanullah alias Basheer, who were allegedly trained at a Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) camp in Afghanistan, were indicted under the Anti-terrorist Act and Explosive Act. The French engineers, assisting Pakistan build Agosta 90-B submarines, were killed when an explosives-laden vehicle crashed into their bus outside the Sheraton hotel.
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April - 1 
Maoist insurgents’ parallel government head and chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai met with Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chief Pashupati SJB Rana and discussed about the peace talks, reports said on April 1. They also discussed the rebel’s deman
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Maoist insurgents’ parallel government head and chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai met with Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chief Pashupati SJB Rana and discussed about the peace talks, reports said on April 1. They also discussed the rebel’s demands for a roundtable conference, an interim government and a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution. The RPP is Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand's party.
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April - 1 
Besides, the Army defused a powerful bomb in Kishoreganj on April 1. This bomb was recovered from Chandipur Railway Colony a day ago.
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Besides, the Army defused a powerful bomb in Kishoreganj on April 1. This bomb was recovered from Chandipur Railway Colony a day ago.
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April - 1 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on April 1, denied its cadres made a failed attack on a merchant navy vessel ferrying troops on March 31, in the sea 14 nautical miles north of Trincomalee. Four soldiers were injured and the attacking din
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on April 1, denied its cadres made a failed attack on a merchant navy vessel ferrying troops on March 31, in the sea 14 nautical miles north of Trincomalee. Four soldiers were injured and the attacking dingy boat sank in retaliatory firing by the security forces. However, Military Spokesman Brigadier Sanath Karunaratne alleged the LTTE was involved, and said "there were no other persons except the LTTE operating in the area". There should be an LTTE hand behind the incident." Meanwhile, LTTE spokesman Daya Master denied the LTTE’s involvement in the incident and said, "Our cadres did not do this. We vehemently deny any involvement," and added that he suspected "third party involvement". The chief of the LTTE’s naval wing––the Sea Tigers, Soosai said the LTTE is somewhat worried and denied any involvement.
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April - 2 
A media report of April 2 said India and Russia made a Joint statement against terrorism at the end of the sixth meeting of the joint working group (JWG) in Moscow. The statement said "action against terrorism should be uniform, comprehensive, contin
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A media report of April 2 said India and Russia made a Joint statement against terrorism at the end of the sixth meeting of the joint working group (JWG) in Moscow. The statement said "action against terrorism should be uniform, comprehensive, continuous and multi-faceted and directed against those states, entities and individuals who support, fund or abet terrorists or provide them shelter or asylum, or engage in cross-border terrorism".
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April - 2 
According to a media report, two low-intensity bombs exploded inside the Lucknow-bound Century Express at Madiaon, Uttar Pradesh, on April 2. A home guard was injured in the blast. Investigations are on and details are awaited.
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According to a media report, two low-intensity bombs exploded inside the Lucknow-bound Century Express at Madiaon, Uttar Pradesh, on April 2. A home guard was injured in the blast. Investigations are on and details are awaited.
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April - 2 
Attorney General (AG) Soli J Sorabjee stated in the Supreme Court, on April 2, that mere expression of support to a terrorist organisation without actual aid to it would not amount to an offence under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002. He w
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Attorney General (AG) Soli J Sorabjee stated in the Supreme Court, on April 2, that mere expression of support to a terrorist organisation without actual aid to it would not amount to an offence under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002. He was speaking while filing an affidavit in the Supreme Court in case relating to the detention of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko under POTA. He reportedly expressed a similar opinion in January 2003, when the Union Government referred to him the case of MDMK leader and Union Minister M Kannappan, who had made pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) statements in July and August 2002. As reported earlier, the Apex Court, on April 1, declined to accept an amended counter-affidavit in which the Union government sought to delete paragraphs 12 and 13 of the original affidavit in Viko’s case. Separately, arguments in the three POTA cases challenging the constitutional validity of POTA, including that filed by Vaiko, started on April 2 in the Supreme Court.
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April - 2 
Further, a woman was killed and a girl injured in an encounter between SFs and a group of unidentified terrorists at Chewdara, Beerwah area of Budgam district. The terrorists escaped from the encounter-site.
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Further, a woman was killed and a girl injured in an encounter between SFs and a group of unidentified terrorists at Chewdara, Beerwah area of Budgam district. The terrorists escaped from the encounter-site.
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April - 2 
In a major counter-insurgency operation on April 2, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘chief commander of operations’, Saiful Islam, was killed by a joint team of Border Security Force and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The encounter occurred in close vicinit
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In a major counter-insurgency operation on April 2, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s (HM) ‘chief commander of operations’, Saiful Islam, was killed by a joint team of Border Security Force and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The encounter occurred in close vicinity of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s residence at Nowgam Chowk, on the outskirts of Srinagar. Cash worth Rupees 9.3 million, an AK-56 rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain ‘commander’, who had replaced Hizb rebel Abdul Majeed Dar as "chief of operations" in January 2002. As reported earlier, Dar was killed on March 23 in Sopore. A media report quoting Hizb sources said security agencies tracked down Saiful when he used a satellite telephone. He was reportedly in conversation with Hizb "supreme commander" Syed Salahuddin from the house of one Mohammad Altaf at Gulzar Lane Chhanapora, on the outskirts of Srinagar. Nowgam Chowk is half-a-kilometer from residence of Chief Minister Sayeed. Prior to his elevation as the ‘chief commander’, next only to Syed Salahuddin, Saiful Islam had functioned as ‘divisional commander’ in south Kashmir for seven years. When Salahuddin removed Abdul Majeed Dar and some ‘divisional commanders’ loyal to him in January 2002, Saiful Islam was installed ‘chief commander of operations’.
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April - 2 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG went to Toggudem village, Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit), Khammam district on April 2-night and killed an activist of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Kalasani Janardhan Reddy, claiming he, too, wa
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG went to Toggudem village, Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit), Khammam district on April 2-night and killed an activist of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Kalasani Janardhan Reddy, claiming he, too, was an informer.
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April - 2 
In Warangal district, four Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist (United States of India), [CP-ML (USI)] raided Nagarampally, Ghanpur mandal, and destroyed a TDP flag pedestal and damaged the flag.
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In Warangal district, four Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist (United States of India), [CP-ML (USI)] raided Nagarampally, Ghanpur mandal, and destroyed a TDP flag pedestal and damaged the flag.
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April - 2 
In Warangal district, PWG Naxalites torched an APSRTC bus at Gurrampet village on April 2. The Naxalites reportedly told villagers that the bus was burnt to protest the killing of their senior leader Polam Sudharshan Reddy 'Ramakrishna', in an encoun
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In Warangal district, PWG Naxalites torched an APSRTC bus at Gurrampet village on April 2. The Naxalites reportedly told villagers that the bus was burnt to protest the killing of their senior leader Polam Sudharshan Reddy 'Ramakrishna', in an encounter in Adilabad district on March 25.
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April - 2 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) abducted four police personnel from Peddaraveedu, in Nallamala forests, Prakasam district, on April 2. The abducted persons included Peddaraveedu sub-inspector P Anjaneyulu, assistant sub
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) abducted four police personnel from Peddaraveedu, in Nallamala forests, Prakasam district, on April 2. The abducted persons included Peddaraveedu sub-inspector P Anjaneyulu, assistant sub-inspector Maddela Subba Rao, constable S Brahmaiah and home guard D Baburao. According to media reports, approximately 20 armed-Naxalites entered a stationary Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus in which police personnel were seated and abducted them. The police personnel were returning to the headquarters after providing security at a local annual fair. The Naxalites also snatched a 9mm revolver and a wireless set from the assistant sub-inspector. A search operation is on to track down the Naxalites. Meanwhile, Prakasam district police chief Charu Sinha said the Naxalites have not put forward any demand so far to release the abducted police personnel. However, unconfirmed media reports said the Naxals have demanded tee release of pro-Naxal littérateur arrested recently under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002.
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April - 2 
Meanwhile, security forces (SFs) destroyed two hideouts of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), at Hari Budha, in Mandi area of Poonch district, and killed six foreign mercenaries. However, two other terrorists of the group escaped. Six AK rifles, 18 magazine
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Meanwhile, security forces (SFs) destroyed two hideouts of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), at Hari Budha, in Mandi area of Poonch district, and killed six foreign mercenaries. However, two other terrorists of the group escaped. Six AK rifles, 18 magazines and three wireless sets were recovered from the incident-site.
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April - 2 
Media reports said four suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists, including a woman cadre, abducted a businessman in Ampati, Meghalaya, on April 2. Citing police sources, reports said the businessman, identified as Batchu Das, own
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Media reports said four suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists, including a woman cadre, abducted a businessman in Ampati, Meghalaya, on April 2. Citing police sources, reports said the businessman, identified as Batchu Das, owned an electronic shop at Tura and the woman cadre was delivering extortion demand notes for the outfit in Tura.
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April - 2 
On April 2, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) 'vice-president' Dilip Nunisa reportedly threatened to call-off the 'cease-fire' following an alleged attack by the Hmar People’s Conference (HPC) on a Dimasa (a tribe) settlement in Assam's Cachar district, on Mar
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On April 2, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) 'vice-president' Dilip Nunisa reportedly threatened to call-off the 'cease-fire' following an alleged attack by the Hmar People’s Conference (HPC) on a Dimasa (a tribe) settlement in Assam's Cachar district, on March 31. Talking over the telephone to a Kolkata-based daily, he reportedly said that the DHD would be "forced to call off the ceasefire, which came into effect on January 1, and return to the jungles if the government fails to protect the lives and property of the Dimasas". The HPC, a Manipur-based terrorist outfit, had allegedly attacked Dimasa hamlets at Chekarcham and Meghnathal and set ablaze 70 dwellings.
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April - 2 
Separately, 15 civilians and three SF personnel sustained injuries when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a grenade at Shopian bus stand, Pulwama district.
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Separately, 15 civilians and three SF personnel sustained injuries when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a grenade at Shopian bus stand, Pulwama district.
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April - 2 
Separately, a HM terrorist was shot dead by police in the Chingus forest, Rajouri district. Two other associates of the slain terrorists, however, escaped. An AK-47 rifle, a magazine and a wireless set were recovered from his possession.
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Separately, a HM terrorist was shot dead by police in the Chingus forest, Rajouri district. Two other associates of the slain terrorists, however, escaped. An AK-47 rifle, a magazine and a wireless set were recovered from his possession.
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April - 2 
Separately, in protest against the killing of their leader Polam Sudarshan Reddy alias Ramakrishna alias RK, in an encounter on March 25, Naxalites of the PWG attacked a private company at Suddapally village, Dichpally mandal, on April 2-night, and s
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Separately, in protest against the killing of their leader Polam Sudarshan Reddy alias Ramakrishna alias RK, in an encounter on March 25, Naxalites of the PWG attacked a private company at Suddapally village, Dichpally mandal, on April 2-night, and set fire to 11 vehicles.
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April - 2 
A US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-led team on April 2 arrested two foreigners for suspected links to the Al Qaeda. Iraqi national Al-Swakhar and Gibran from Algeria had reportedly entered Pakistan on Bangladeshi passports and were arrested f
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A US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-led team on April 2 arrested two foreigners for suspected links to the Al Qaeda. Iraqi national Al-Swakhar and Gibran from Algeria had reportedly entered Pakistan on Bangladeshi passports and were arrested from the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. A radio transmitter, two machine guns and two cell phones were recovered from their possession. Both the suspects are students of Dhaka University.
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April - 2 
Peace talks between the Government and the Maoist insurgents scheduled today, April 3 have been stalled, Prime Minister Lokendra Chand said in Dhangadi, on April 2, that "The talks process will start only after the formation of an official talks moni
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Peace talks between the Government and the Maoist insurgents scheduled today, April 3 have been stalled, Prime Minister Lokendra Chand said in Dhangadi, on April 2, that "The talks process will start only after the formation of an official talks monitoring team. The time has not come to form such a team". Maoist leader and negotiation team member Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, "… the date has not been finalized as yet because an atmosphere has not been created." The insurgents have already demanded the release of five top leaders and lifting cases filed against Maoists’ chairman ‘Prachanda’ and chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai before talks commenced.
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April - 2 
An extortionist was injured on April 2, in Dhaka, when the bomb he was carrying exploded, while he was on an extortion bid. He and his associate were later arrested, and four bombs were recovered. A case has been filed against them.
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An extortionist was injured on April 2, in Dhaka, when the bomb he was carrying exploded, while he was on an extortion bid. He and his associate were later arrested, and four bombs were recovered. A case has been filed against them.
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April - 2 
Two suspected members of the outlawed left wing-extremist Sharbahara Party were killed and two others injured in a bomb explosion at Jahapur village, Babuganj subdivision, Barisal district, on April 2, while making bombs, police sources said. Details
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Two suspected members of the outlawed left wing-extremist Sharbahara Party were killed and two others injured in a bomb explosion at Jahapur village, Babuganj subdivision, Barisal district, on April 2, while making bombs, police sources said. Details are awaited.
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April - 2 
An unidentified armed assailant shot dead a paramilitary leader, Varathan, assisting the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Special Task Force (STF) in counter insurgency and intelligence operations, on April 2, in Aariyampathi, near Batticaloa, reports sa
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An unidentified armed assailant shot dead a paramilitary leader, Varathan, assisting the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and the Special Task Force (STF) in counter insurgency and intelligence operations, on April 2, in Aariyampathi, near Batticaloa, reports said. Reportedly, he was a member of the National Guard, a territorial unit comprising largely of ex-home guards and local paramilitaries. He was earlier a member of the Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO), but was dismissed on allegations of torturing and murdering civilians in the Aariyampathi area.
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April - 3 
A ‘district commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) was killed in an encounter in Surankote area, Poonch district. However, his bodyguard, a suspected foreign mercenary, escaped. Barkat Hussain, the slain terrorist, was reportedly involved
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A ‘district commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) was killed in an encounter in Surankote area, Poonch district. However, his bodyguard, a suspected foreign mercenary, escaped. Barkat Hussain, the slain terrorist, was reportedly involved in over 100 killings across Poonch district during the last two years. An AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 79 rounds of ammunition, a wireless set and some HuJI documents were recovered from the incident-site.
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April - 3 
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) against the Congress Legislator representing Sayampet constituency, Warangal district, for allegedly helping left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG). Acco
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A case has been registered under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) against the Congress Legislator representing Sayampet constituency, Warangal district, for allegedly helping left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG). According to police, the Legislator, Konda Surekha, her husband and her followers were helping the PWG in its plans to kill Government Whip Errabelli Dayakar Rao and Hanamkonda Circle Inspector of Police Gulam Samdhani. The police constructed their case on the confessions of one Gatla Mahipal Reddy, who was arrested earlier.
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April - 3 
According to media reports, five agents of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, were arrested in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on April 3. A foreign-made revolver and five cartridges of .32 calibre were seized from th
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According to media reports, five agents of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, were arrested in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on April 3. A foreign-made revolver and five cartridges of .32 calibre were seized from their possession. They reportedly confessed that they were trained in the use of arms explosives at an ISI training camp near Karachi, Pakistan. The accused also confessed that they were sent to Gujarat to carry out a series of bomb blasts and kill important personalities. Meanwhile police in the State capital Ahmedabad are investigating their possible role in the murder of former Gujarat Minister Haren Pandya.
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April - 3 
According to reports from north Kashmir, a group of unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a former militant, Mohammad Yusuf Sheikh, at Dolipora, Handwara area, on April 3. After failing to abduct him, they killed Sheikh, his wife and
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According to reports from north Kashmir, a group of unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a former militant, Mohammad Yusuf Sheikh, at Dolipora, Handwara area, on April 3. After failing to abduct him, they killed Sheikh, his wife and their two-year-old daughter. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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April - 3 
Further, an SF personnel was killed in an ambush laid by a group of terrorists in Hari village, Surankote, Poonch. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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Further, an SF personnel was killed in an ambush laid by a group of terrorists in Hari village, Surankote, Poonch. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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April - 3 
In a separate incident, terrorists hurled a hand grenade at SF personnel near Shiraz Cinema, in the capital Srinagar. However, preliminary reports indicate there was no damage caused.
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In a separate incident, terrorists hurled a hand grenade at SF personnel near Shiraz Cinema, in the capital Srinagar. However, preliminary reports indicate there was no damage caused.
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April - 3 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a former Naxalite in Molachintalapally village, on the fringes of the Nallamala forest, Mahbubnagar district, on April 3. Media reports said two members of the Kaneti Vagu area com
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a former Naxalite in Molachintalapally village, on the fringes of the Nallamala forest, Mahbubnagar district, on April 3. Media reports said two members of the Kaneti Vagu area committee of the PWG went to the house of a former member of the Panagal dalam (squad), Tummala Venkataswamy, and shot him dead while he was asleep. He was dubbed a police informer.
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April - 3 
Meanwhile, a bomb blast occurred inside the Town Hall in Pampore. Official sources said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted inside the false ceiling by terrorists. However, there was no loss of life or injuries in this incident. Sources
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Meanwhile, a bomb blast occurred inside the Town Hall in Pampore. Official sources said an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted inside the false ceiling by terrorists. However, there was no loss of life or injuries in this incident. Sources added that the Pampore Legislator and the Minister for Housing and Urban Development were expected to attend a meeting in the same room on April 8.
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April - 3 
Meanwhile, police personnel abducted by the PWG from Peddaraveedu, Nallamala forests, Prakasam district, on April 2, continued to be in captivity with no information forthcoming from the Naxalites. A silent procession was organized in Markapur town,
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Meanwhile, police personnel abducted by the PWG from Peddaraveedu, Nallamala forests, Prakasam district, on April 2, continued to be in captivity with no information forthcoming from the Naxalites. A silent procession was organized in Markapur town, Prakasam district on April 3 to urge the Naxalites to release the police personnel without harming them. As hundreds of police personnel led the rally, the family members of the abducted police personnel participated in the procession. Addressing the rally, Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC) Prakasam district secretary G Venkatrao appealed to the Naxalites to release the police persons without further delay. He condemned the abduction and said the incident had caused agony to the families of the kidnapped police personnel.
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April - 3 
Meanwhile, security forces (SFs) killed two more terrorists in continued operations at Hari Budha, Mandi area of Poonch district. As reported earlier, the SFs, on April 2, destroyed two hideouts of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Hari Budha and killed
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Meanwhile, security forces (SFs) killed two more terrorists in continued operations at Hari Budha, Mandi area of Poonch district. As reported earlier, the SFs, on April 2, destroyed two hideouts of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Hari Budha and killed six foreign mercenaries. Recoveries made from the encounter-site included two AK-47 rifles, a magazine, three hand grenades and a binocular.
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April - 3 
Media reports, quoting police sources said at least 23 tribals were killed in Assam. They were earlier abducted by alleged terrorists of the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) from Chakerchang and Mednartal villages, Sonai police station-limits, Cachar d
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Media reports, quoting police sources said at least 23 tribals were killed in Assam. They were earlier abducted by alleged terrorists of the Hmar People's Convention (HPC) from Chakerchang and Mednartal villages, Sonai police station-limits, Cachar district, on March 31. While a person was reportedly killed during the attack on March 31 itself, police found the dead bodies of 22 more on April 3, near Mastul hills. Reports also said six more persons are still missing and their whereabouts remain yet unknown.
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April - 3 
On April 3, four persons, including two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were injured in a grenade explosion at Eastern Motors Ltd., in Chingmeirong, Heingang police post- limits, Manipur. According to media reports, at the time of the
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On April 3, four persons, including two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, were injured in a grenade explosion at Eastern Motors Ltd., in Chingmeirong, Heingang police post- limits, Manipur. According to media reports, at the time of the blast a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the CRPF and his wife were inside the compound. A police team, led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP- law and order) A Romenkumar conducted an on the spot investigation and recovered the lever of the hand grenade. No outfit has claimed responsibility for the blast, thus far.
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April - 3 
SF personnel seized 50kg of explosives, three UBGLs, 18 UBGL grenades and a pistol from Rangwali forests, Tangmarg.
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SF personnel seized 50kg of explosives, three UBGLs, 18 UBGL grenades and a pistol from Rangwali forests, Tangmarg.
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April - 3 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed and a police personnel injured in an encounter near Tiganpalli village, Kostaram police station-limits, Dantewada district, on April 3. According to official sources, th
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed and a police personnel injured in an encounter near Tiganpalli village, Kostaram police station-limits, Dantewada district, on April 3. According to official sources, the encounter took place when a police patrol party came across a group of Naxalites during a combing operation.
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April - 3 
While Saiful Islam, the slain ‘chief commander of operations’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was buried at his ancestral village of Tachhloo, Shopian area of Pulwama district, on April 3, the outfit has named Ghazi Nasiruddin as the new chief for Kashmi
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While Saiful Islam, the slain ‘chief commander of operations’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), was buried at his ancestral village of Tachhloo, Shopian area of Pulwama district, on April 3, the outfit has named Ghazi Nasiruddin as the new chief for Kashmir. Saiful was killed in an encounter on April 2 at Nowgam, 20km southwest of Srinagar.
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April - 3 
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Interior Ministry denied reports that law-enforcement agencies and the FBI had arrested two suspected Al Qaeda operatives in Karachi on April 2. "No such arrests were made and reports published in the newspapers on T
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Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Interior Ministry denied reports that law-enforcement agencies and the FBI had arrested two suspected Al Qaeda operatives in Karachi on April 2. "No such arrests were made and reports published in the newspapers on Thursday about the arrest of Al-Swakhar and Gibran are untrue," the spokesperson said.
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April - 3 
Pakistani security agencies, in association with US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, arrested two suspected Al Qaeda operatives on April 3, in Peshawar. Information Minister Sheikh Rashid said the arrested "have been identified as Abdull
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Pakistani security agencies, in association with US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, arrested two suspected Al Qaeda operatives on April 3, in Peshawar. Information Minister Sheikh Rashid said the arrested "have been identified as Abdullah and Abdul Karim." Officials in Peshawar were quoted as saying that both came from Middle Eastern countries. They are also allegedly linked to the killing of Sher Nawaz Khan, an officer of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, in March 2003 at Wana, 180 miles south of Peshawar.
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April - 3 
A government soldier was killed and four more injured when they accidentally jumped on a minefield after their helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed at Mahadev danda about 50kms south of the capital Kathmandu, reports said on April 3.
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A government soldier was killed and four more injured when they accidentally jumped on a minefield after their helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed at Mahadev danda about 50kms south of the capital Kathmandu, reports said on April 3.
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April - 4 
A Special Police Officers was killed and four more police personnel injured in an ambush laid by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Maithulungbari, South Tripura district, on April 4. The terrorists escaped after attacking the
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A Special Police Officers was killed and four more police personnel injured in an ambush laid by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Maithulungbari, South Tripura district, on April 4. The terrorists escaped after attacking the camp where the police party had halted for the night. The condition of the injured personnel was stated to be critical, when reports last came in.
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April - 4 
According to a media report, Delhi Police on April 4 arrested two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists, including the Srinagar area commander, Feroz Ahmad Sheikh. These terrorists were planning to attack crowded areas and kill senior police officials
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According to a media report, Delhi Police on April 4 arrested two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists, including the Srinagar area commander, Feroz Ahmad Sheikh. These terrorists were planning to attack crowded areas and kill senior police officials in the city, police claimed.
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April - 4 
According to media reports of April 5, the Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC) claimed responsibility for the grenade explosion at the Eastern Motors Ltd, in Chingmeirong, Manipur, in which four persons, including two security force personn
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According to media reports of April 5, the Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC) claimed responsibility for the grenade explosion at the Eastern Motors Ltd, in Chingmeirong, Manipur, in which four persons, including two security force personnel, were injured on April 3. Citing a statement issued by the outfit’s finance department, reports said the grenade explosion was carried out as the Eastern Motors declined to yield to an extortion demand.
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April - 4 
Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, on April 4, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said there is a prima facie evidence against Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly 0(MLA), Konda Surekha, booked by Warangal police under the Prevention
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Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad, on April 4, State Home Minister T Devender Goud said there is a prima facie evidence against Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly 0(MLA), Konda Surekha, booked by Warangal police under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA). 2002. Goud claimed Surekha's "vehicles, gunmen and mobile phones were used (for illegal activities) with her full knowledge." Police allege that Surekha, her husband K. Murali and their associate G. Mahipal Reddy, in association with left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), hatched a plot to kill Government whip Dayakar Rao and Hanamkonda Circle Inspector Ghulam Samdhani. However, Goud said the question of arresting the MLA would be decided after investigations were completed. According to him, the total number of persons against whom POTA had been invoked in the last one year stood at 40 in the State. This is the first time in the State that POTA has been used against a Legislator.
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April - 4 
Addressing a rally in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on April 4, Deputy Premier L K Advani said the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was behind the killing of Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya, the Nadimarg massacre in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the
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Addressing a rally in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on April 4, Deputy Premier L K Advani said the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was behind the killing of Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya, the Nadimarg massacre in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and the March 13- blast inside a local train at Mulund in Mumbai.
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April - 4 
Also, police personnel camping at Mathulungbari, Killa police station limits, South Tripura district repulsed an attack by NLFT terrorists, on April 4, forcing them to flee from the scene. Four police personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
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Also, police personnel camping at Mathulungbari, Killa police station limits, South Tripura district repulsed an attack by NLFT terrorists, on April 4, forcing them to flee from the scene. Four police personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
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April - 4 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, speaking in the State Legislative Assembly, in Guwahati, on April 4, assured better security arrangements in border areas and said he would consult his counterparts in Mizoram and Manipur in this connection.
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, speaking in the State Legislative Assembly, in Guwahati, on April 4, assured better security arrangements in border areas and said he would consult his counterparts in Mizoram and Manipur in this connection.
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April - 4 
Five activists of the Sunlight Sena, a private army of landowners, were killed in an encounter near Bhaduma village, Bisrampur police station-limits, Palamu district, on April 4. The encounter took place when armed activists of the Sena attacked a po
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Five activists of the Sunlight Sena, a private army of landowners, were killed in an encounter near Bhaduma village, Bisrampur police station-limits, Palamu district, on April 4. The encounter took place when armed activists of the Sena attacked a police patrol. Five rifles, a double-barrel gun and 128 cartridges were recovered from the encounter-site.
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April - 4 
In another incident, police arrested 13 persons linked to the PWG and the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Janasakthi) from the Mancherial coal belt area, Adilabad district on April 4. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from
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In another incident, police arrested 13 persons linked to the PWG and the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Janasakthi) from the Mancherial coal belt area, Adilabad district on April 4. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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April - 4 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set afire a house and a truck of a forest guard in San Ramloi village, Birsa police station limits, Sundergarh district, on April 4. Media reports said approximately 20 Naxalites ass
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set afire a house and a truck of a forest guard in San Ramloi village, Birsa police station limits, Sundergarh district, on April 4. Media reports said approximately 20 Naxalites assaulted the cleaner and stripped the supervisor of the Orissa Forest Development Corporation (OFDC), while two forest guards and the driver managed to flee. The Naxalites then asked the cleaner for some fuel and burnt the house of the forester and the truck. A combing operation has been launched to flush out the Naxalites.
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April - 4 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) demanded the release of 15 tribals arrested in Nalgonda district recently in exchange for police personnel abducted by them from Peddaraveedu, Nallamala forests, Prakasam district, on Apr
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) demanded the release of 15 tribals arrested in Nalgonda district recently in exchange for police personnel abducted by them from Peddaraveedu, Nallamala forests, Prakasam district, on April 2. Police sources said the Naxalites pasted posters in Chandampet mandal (administrative unit), Nalgonda district, in which they demanded the release of the tribals and distribution of rice among tribal families in exchange for police personnel taken hostage. The PWG Naxalites, along with tribals, conducted a famine raid on a rice mill in Chandampet mandal recently and looted 170 bags of rice. Police arrested 15 tribals following the raid. Meanwhile, combing operations in the Nallamala forests to locate the abducted police personnel have been put on hold, following an appeal by the hostages.
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April - 4 
Meanwhile, reports indicated that approximately 100 Dimasas were forced to flee Udarband area, Cachar district, following fresh attacks by Hmar terrorists in two villages, Cholita Chota and Guwahabari, where at least 16 dwellings were allegedly torch
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Meanwhile, reports indicated that approximately 100 Dimasas were forced to flee Udarband area, Cachar district, following fresh attacks by Hmar terrorists in two villages, Cholita Chota and Guwahabari, where at least 16 dwellings were allegedly torched.
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April - 4 
Meanwhile, the opposition Congress party attacked the government of ‘implicating a woman MLA’. State Congress President M Satyanarayana Rao demanded that the government withdraw the case against Surekha. "If the police have evidence, let them arrest
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Meanwhile, the opposition Congress party attacked the government of ‘implicating a woman MLA’. State Congress President M Satyanarayana Rao demanded that the government withdraw the case against Surekha. "If the police have evidence, let them arrest her under appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), but no under the POTA", he said adding that party leaders would meet on April 5 to decide the future course of action.
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April - 4 
Meanwhile, three NLFT terrorists surrendered to the Assam Rifles at Bhangmun, North Tripura district, on April 4. They also handed over a rifle, a grenade and 72 rounds of live cartridges.
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Meanwhile, three NLFT terrorists surrendered to the Assam Rifles at Bhangmun, North Tripura district, on April 4. They also handed over a rifle, a grenade and 72 rounds of live cartridges.
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April - 4 
Meanwhile, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in another encounter with the security forces near Karigaon, in Kokrajhar district on April 4-night. Two other NDFB terrorists escaped from the incident-site.
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Meanwhile, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in another encounter with the security forces near Karigaon, in Kokrajhar district on April 4-night. Two other NDFB terrorists escaped from the incident-site.
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April - 4 
Reports said the death toll in the Dimasa tribals massacre, who were earlier abducted by suspected Hmar People's Convention (HPC) terrorists, in Assam's Cachar district, has risen to 28 with the recovery of five more bodies from a jungle near the Ass
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Reports said the death toll in the Dimasa tribals massacre, who were earlier abducted by suspected Hmar People's Convention (HPC) terrorists, in Assam's Cachar district, has risen to 28 with the recovery of five more bodies from a jungle near the Assam-Mizoram border, on April 4. 23 bodies were already recovered, on April 3. The HPC abducted the tribals from Chakerchang and Mednartal villages, Sonai police station limits, on March 31, and subsequently killed them on April 1.
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April - 4 
Surekha, a day after she was booked under POTA, said the allegations against her and her husband Konda Murali were ‘baseless and politically motivated’. She said, "This is a design to defame me and my family, but the people and our party will expose
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Surekha, a day after she was booked under POTA, said the allegations against her and her husband Konda Murali were ‘baseless and politically motivated’. She said, "This is a design to defame me and my family, but the people and our party will expose the Telugu Desam Party’s (TDP’s) plan of misusing POTA for political gains". She also accused her long-time rival and Government whip E. Dayakar Rao of forcing the police to book her under POTA. Rao represents Wardhannapet constituency in the same district.
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April - 4 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reportedly threatened to pull out of the cease-fire agreement if the Union Government continued to insist on cadres surrendering arms. A statement issued by the NSCN-IM on April 4 s
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reportedly threatened to pull out of the cease-fire agreement if the Union Government continued to insist on cadres surrendering arms. A statement issued by the NSCN-IM on April 4 said the ‘Nagas will never lay down three things from their hands—their arms, their freedom and their territories. There should be no illusion whatsoever.’ The outfit reminded the Union Government that it gave a ‘commitment to negotiate only with NSCN-IM, and warned that ‘failure to honor the commitment… may therefore be disastrous and it could bring the end of everything’. The NSCN-IM is holding peace talks with the Union Government following a cease-fire in 1997.
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April - 4 
To trace bases of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the deep forests and in the inaccessible terrain in Singhbhum, Jharkhand police chief, RR Prasad, and State Chief Secretary AK Mishra, on April 3, conducted an aerial survey over Naxal infested area
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To trace bases of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the deep forests and in the inaccessible terrain in Singhbhum, Jharkhand police chief, RR Prasad, and State Chief Secretary AK Mishra, on April 3, conducted an aerial survey over Naxal infested areas. Media reports said the survey was held over Bundu, Tamar, Kochai, Chaibasa out-skirts and the adjoining areas of Saraikela.
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April - 4 
Unidentified terrorists attacked a police post guarding a minority community village in Anantnag district, south Kashmir, on April 4. The terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at the post guarding Devsar village, Kulgam police station-limits. However
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Unidentified terrorists attacked a police post guarding a minority community village in Anantnag district, south Kashmir, on April 4. The terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at the post guarding Devsar village, Kulgam police station-limits. However, the terrorists escaped after retaliatory firing by police, official sources said, and added that there were no fatalities.
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April - 4 
According to a media report, the Federal Government has decided to take action under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) against leaders of proscribed terrorist and sectarian groups who violate the ban and resume activity under new names. "The banned religi
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According to a media report, the Federal Government has decided to take action under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) against leaders of proscribed terrorist and sectarian groups who violate the ban and resume activity under new names. "The banned religious, militant or jihadi organizations cannot function under any new name or any banner or office," an unnamed Interior Ministry official was quoted as saying in the Daily Times on April 4. Commenting on the fact that leaders of proscribed groups like Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of he Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were holding public rallies, after changing the name of his organisation to Dawaat-ul-Jehad, the official said, "We have not permitted them to function and are keeping a close eye on them."
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April - 4 
Chief of the proscribed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) Sunni group and Member of the National Assembly Maulana Azam Tariq said, in Karachi, on April 4, the US forces should terminate the war on Iraq or the Ulema (scholars) would be forced to issue a f
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Chief of the proscribed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) Sunni group and Member of the National Assembly Maulana Azam Tariq said, in Karachi, on April 4, the US forces should terminate the war on Iraq or the Ulema (scholars) would be forced to issue a fatwa (religious decree) for suicide attacks against coalition forces and US installations.
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April - 4 
Two unidentified gunmen in Khawaja Ajmer Nagri area, Karachi, killed a doctor on April 4, in a suspected sectarian attack. The assailants escaped after the killing. Muhammad Naveed, a pediatrician at the Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Centre, is said t
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Two unidentified gunmen in Khawaja Ajmer Nagri area, Karachi, killed a doctor on April 4, in a suspected sectarian attack. The assailants escaped after the killing. Muhammad Naveed, a pediatrician at the Jinnah Post-graduate Medical Centre, is said to have been a sympathiser of a banned sectarian organisation, while one of his brothers is reportedly an activist of a banned outfit.
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April - 4 
Media reports said an encounter took place between police and cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Karnapur village, Rupsha subdivision, on April 4, when they attempted to free an arrested colleague from
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Media reports said an encounter took place between police and cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) in Karnapur village, Rupsha subdivision, on April 4, when they attempted to free an arrested colleague from police custody. He was being taken in a van to Rupsha police station from a police camp and was earlier arrested in Bagmara Bazar, on April 3. However, no one was injured in the incident. Later, police arrested two PBCP cadres for their in alleged role in the incident.
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April - 4 
Media reports on April 4 said 400 male cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 300 women fighters have completed training on April 3, at the Tharavai central training camp in LTTE-controlled Batticaloa.
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Media reports on April 4 said 400 male cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 300 women fighters have completed training on April 3, at the Tharavai central training camp in LTTE-controlled Batticaloa.
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April - 4 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 4 holding a nationwide referendum on the peace process is "illogical, impractical and unnecessary". LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham opposed the move and said the timing was not appropriate.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 4 holding a nationwide referendum on the peace process is "illogical, impractical and unnecessary". LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham opposed the move and said the timing was not appropriate. "It is meaningless to ask the people for an opinion at this stage when sufficient progress has not been made on core political issues," Balasingham said. He was responding Government chief negotiator G. L. Peiris’ statement on April 3 that the Government was seriously considering holding a non-binding referendum. Balasingham further said a significant number of Tamils were rendered refugees or internally displace persons. Hence a referendum was unworkable and impracticable in Tamil areas. Besides, Balasingham said, the Government has assured the LTTE that the peace process has an "overwhelming support of the Sinhala people," and hence the LTTE "feel[s that a] referendum is illogical and unnecessary."
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April - 5 
According to media reports, the Meghalaya State Police rescued two businessmen abducted on April 5 by a group of armed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists from the Byrnihat Industrial Estate, Ri Bhoi district. Citing police source
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According to media reports, the Meghalaya State Police rescued two businessmen abducted on April 5 by a group of armed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists from the Byrnihat Industrial Estate, Ri Bhoi district. Citing police sources, reports said both were rescued on the same day from the Amjok jungle near Byrnihat. They were abducted to extract ransom.
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April - 5 
According to official sources, four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and two civilians were injured when unidentified terrorists targeted a patrol party of the BSF with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Kehlil in the Pulwama district. An u
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According to official sources, four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and two civilians were injured when unidentified terrorists targeted a patrol party of the BSF with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Kehlil in the Pulwama district. An unnamed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson has reportedly claimed responsibility for the blast.
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April - 5 
Also, a team of State-Legislators led by Assembly Speaker Prithibi Majhi would visit Cachar district, on April 5, today, to make an on-the-spot assessment of the situation.
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Also, a team of State-Legislators led by Assembly Speaker Prithibi Majhi would visit Cachar district, on April 5, today, to make an on-the-spot assessment of the situation.
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April - 5 
Four United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Assam police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, on April 5, at Silkhaguri, Bongaigaon district. The slain terrorists were alleged
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Four United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Assam police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, on April 5, at Silkhaguri, Bongaigaon district. The slain terrorists were allegedly planning attacks on Bongaigaon Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (BRPL) complex, ahead of ULFA ‘raising day’, on April 7. Security forces recovered two grenades, a map of the BRPL complex, some explosive devises and a revolver, among other things, from the encounter site.
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April - 5 
In a separate incident, police, on April 5, recovered dead body of a tribal, killed allegedly by NLFT terrorists from Bhati Maidan area, Champa Haor police station limits in the West Tripura district.
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In a separate incident, police, on April 5, recovered dead body of a tribal, killed allegedly by NLFT terrorists from Bhati Maidan area, Champa Haor police station limits in the West Tripura district.
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April - 5 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG destroyed four cold drink shops at Tagarakunta village, Kanaganupalli mandal, Anantpur district, on April 5-night protesting the US-led military attack on Iraq. Media reports said approximately 12 Naxalites f
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG destroyed four cold drink shops at Tagarakunta village, Kanaganupalli mandal, Anantpur district, on April 5-night protesting the US-led military attack on Iraq. Media reports said approximately 12 Naxalites forced the traders to open their shops, brought out Pepsi Cola and other soft drinks belonging of multinational companies and destroyed them, causing a loss of Rs 50,000.
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April - 5 
Meanwhile, another terrorist was killed in an encounter at Khurji village in the Banihal area of Doda district. One pistol, a hand grenade and one wireless set were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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Meanwhile, another terrorist was killed in an encounter at Khurji village in the Banihal area of Doda district. One pistol, a hand grenade and one wireless set were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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April - 5 
Meanwhile, the new Jharkhand Chief Secretary, AK Mishra has decided to hold Janata Darbar (Public meeting) in Naxalite affected areas. Speaking to media persons in Ranchi, on April 5, he said he would hold such Janata Darbars twice every month in Nax
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Meanwhile, the new Jharkhand Chief Secretary, AK Mishra has decided to hold Janata Darbar (Public meeting) in Naxalite affected areas. Speaking to media persons in Ranchi, on April 5, he said he would hold such Janata Darbars twice every month in Naxalite strongholds, so that the morale of the officers remains high, and they are not scared of inspecting development works in such areas.
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April - 5 
Separately, an NLFT terrorist was arrested from Mathulungbari, Killa police station, limits on the same day.
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Separately, an NLFT terrorist was arrested from Mathulungbari, Killa police station, limits on the same day.
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April - 5 
Separately, security forces conducted a series of raids in the capital city of Srinagar and arrested five HM terrorists, including a ‘company commander’.
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Separately, security forces conducted a series of raids in the capital city of Srinagar and arrested five HM terrorists, including a ‘company commander’.
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April - 5 
Separately, two ULFA cadres were arrested from Labdaguri village, Bijni police station limits, in Bongaigaon district.
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Separately, two ULFA cadres were arrested from Labdaguri village, Bijni police station limits, in Bongaigaon district.
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April - 5 
Terrorists affiliated to the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel from Tufaniamura, Takarjala police station limits, West Tripura district, on April 5.
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Terrorists affiliated to the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted a Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel from Tufaniamura, Takarjala police station limits, West Tripura district, on April 5.
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April - 5 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during an encounter at Batta village in the Dessa area of Doda district on April 5. However, another terrorist of the group managed to escape from the incident site in an injured condition, said offi
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during an encounter at Batta village in the Dessa area of Doda district on April 5. However, another terrorist of the group managed to escape from the incident site in an injured condition, said official sources. One AK-56 rifle, a AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 60 AK rounds, a wireless set, one phone and nine cassettes were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 5 
The Government in Nepal will not immediately press murder charges against four Maoist insurgents arrested for allegedly killing Armed Police Force chief Inspector General Krishna Mohan Shrestha, his wife and bodyguard, media reports said on April 5.
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The Government in Nepal will not immediately press murder charges against four Maoist insurgents arrested for allegedly killing Armed Police Force chief Inspector General Krishna Mohan Shrestha, his wife and bodyguard, media reports said on April 5. The deadline to file the chargesheet ends on Monday, April 7, 60 days after they were arrested. The four arrested are Krishnahari Sainju, Sita Karranjit, Hari and Kamal Bista. Maoist insurgents parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai accepted the insurgents had murdered Shrestha.
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April - 5 
Reports said, suspected Purbo Banglar Sorbohara Party (PBSP) cadres killed a local level Bangladesh National Party (BNP) leader at Naldanga, Natore district on April 5.
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Reports said, suspected Purbo Banglar Sorbohara Party (PBSP) cadres killed a local level Bangladesh National Party (BNP) leader at Naldanga, Natore district on April 5.
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April - 5 
The Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on April 5 observed the 32nd anniversary the first insurrection it had waged in Sri Lanka to capture state power and to establish a Communist regime. Thousands of Sinhala youth were killed in counter-insurgency oper
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The Janata Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on April 5 observed the 32nd anniversary the first insurrection it had waged in Sri Lanka to capture state power and to establish a Communist regime. Thousands of Sinhala youth were killed in counter-insurgency operations. The then JVP chief, Rohana Wijeweera, and some other members was later captured and killed. Somawansa Amarasingha, who lives in exile in London, and is the only survivor of the 1971 central committee, now leads the JVP.
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April - 6 
A report of April 6 said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) agreed to set free three Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) cadres abducted on February 26 from Gayingpur, in Assam's Cachar district. Quoting Army officials, reports adde
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A report of April 6 said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) agreed to set free three Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) cadres abducted on February 26 from Gayingpur, in Assam's Cachar district. Quoting Army officials, reports added that they were negotiating the release.
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April - 6 
Also, two SF personnel sustained injuries when terrorists fired upon their patrol party in Dhanau Kandimar, Kulgam district.
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Also, two SF personnel sustained injuries when terrorists fired upon their patrol party in Dhanau Kandimar, Kulgam district.
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April - 6 
Another report said unidentified terrorists set ablaze three houses in Mangota village, Marmat area of Doda district. However, no casualty was reported in the attack.
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Another report said unidentified terrorists set ablaze three houses in Mangota village, Marmat area of Doda district. However, no casualty was reported in the attack.
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April - 6 
Another terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in Mahore area, Udhampur district.
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Another terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in Mahore area, Udhampur district.
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April - 6 
Besides, a civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists from his residence at Kharbatpora, Kulgam district, and later shot dead.
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Besides, a civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists from his residence at Kharbatpora, Kulgam district, and later shot dead.
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April - 6 
Besides, in Warangal district, Naxalites of the PWG set afire five tippers, two concrete mixers and a jeep of SR Engineering Company, which is engaged in the Sreeram Sagar Canal works at Lingala village, Regaonda mandal (administrative unit), on Apri
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Besides, in Warangal district, Naxalites of the PWG set afire five tippers, two concrete mixers and a jeep of SR Engineering Company, which is engaged in the Sreeram Sagar Canal works at Lingala village, Regaonda mandal (administrative unit), on April 6. The loss is estimated to be around Rs 60 lakhs.
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April - 6 
Delayed media reports said the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has acknowledged responsibility for shooting its own cadre, Keisam Khomdon on April 6 at Komlaching, under Yairipok police post-limits, Thoubal district. Citing a state
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Delayed media reports said the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has acknowledged responsibility for shooting its own cadre, Keisam Khomdon on April 6 at Komlaching, under Yairipok police post-limits, Thoubal district. Citing a statement released by the outfit, reports said he was killed for indulging in extortion without the permission of the group. UNLF cadres caught him at Yairipok Kongbram Leikai, on April 4, while on an extortion bid.
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April - 6 
Further, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Bhimber Gali area, Rajouri district. An AK rifle was recovered from the slain terrorist.
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Further, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter in Bhimber Gali area, Rajouri district. An AK rifle was recovered from the slain terrorist.
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April - 6 
Further, police destroyed a terrorist hideout at Dada village, Arnas area, and recovered a Chinese pistol and a magazine, 18 rounds of ammunition, a self-loading rifle, a hand grenade and a Dicta phone. However, no terrorists were present at the hide
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Further, police destroyed a terrorist hideout at Dada village, Arnas area, and recovered a Chinese pistol and a magazine, 18 rounds of ammunition, a self-loading rifle, a hand grenade and a Dicta phone. However, no terrorists were present at the hideout during the raid.
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April - 6 
In a separate development, media reports on April 7 said the Anantpur district police arrested three local-level leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for allegedly passing over the weapons of their security guards to PWG Naxalites. A crimin
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In a separate development, media reports on April 7 said the Anantpur district police arrested three local-level leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for allegedly passing over the weapons of their security guards to PWG Naxalites. A criminal case has been registered against L Narayana Chowdary, D Chaman and Parandhamaiah, all close associates of TDP MLA and former Minister Paritala Ravi. District police chief Anil Kumar has suspended the three security guards for handing over their weapons--two carbines and a pistol--to the Naxalites.
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April - 6 
In a separate development, nine Naxal supporters were arrested by Gajapati police during a combing operation near Odba, on April 6.
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In a separate development, nine Naxal supporters were arrested by Gajapati police during a combing operation near Odba, on April 6.
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April - 6 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed three alleged criminals in Hazaribagh district on April 6. The Naxalites also reportedly left a pamphlet warning that all criminals would meet the same fate.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed three alleged criminals in Hazaribagh district on April 6. The Naxalites also reportedly left a pamphlet warning that all criminals would meet the same fate.
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April - 6 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed Telangana Rashtra Samiti leader Vosa Bakkanna, at Mogilpet village, Mallapur mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 6. Media reports said three armed Naxalites
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed Telangana Rashtra Samiti leader Vosa Bakkanna, at Mogilpet village, Mallapur mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 6. Media reports said three armed Naxalites descended on the mangrove where Bakanna was engaged in work on the outskirts of the village, and severely assaulted him before gunning him down. In a letter left behind at the scene of the offence the Naxalites branded him as police informer.
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April - 6 
Meanwhile media reports said residents at Manjakote captured a front-ranking terrorist of the Al Badr group when he reportedly entered a couple of residences and assaulted some women. The terrorist, identified as Mohammed Farooq alias Abu Farooqi, an
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Meanwhile media reports said residents at Manjakote captured a front-ranking terrorist of the Al Badr group when he reportedly entered a couple of residences and assaulted some women. The terrorist, identified as Mohammed Farooq alias Abu Farooqi, an ‘area commander’, was later handed over to local SF personnel.
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April - 6 
Meanwhile, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, Ghulam Hassan Khan of Panjran, entered the residence of a civilian at Lassipora, Pulwama district, and shot dead his daughter. She was a Special Police Officer (SPO) whose husband was killed earlier by
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Meanwhile, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, Ghulam Hassan Khan of Panjran, entered the residence of a civilian at Lassipora, Pulwama district, and shot dead his daughter. She was a Special Police Officer (SPO) whose husband was killed earlier by terrorists.
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April - 6 
Meanwhile, a security force personnel was injured while repulsing an attack by unidentified terrorists on April 6 in North Cachar Hills district.
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Meanwhile, a security force personnel was injured while repulsing an attack by unidentified terrorists on April 6 in North Cachar Hills district.
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April - 6 
Meanwhile, the South Central Railway (SCR) has withdrawn two passenger trains--Karepalli-Singareni-Karepalli passenger and Dornakal-Manugur-Dornakal--due to the threat posed by Naxalites. Earlier also the services in these sections were cancelled fol
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Meanwhile, the South Central Railway (SCR) has withdrawn two passenger trains--Karepalli-Singareni-Karepalli passenger and Dornakal-Manugur-Dornakal--due to the threat posed by Naxalites. Earlier also the services in these sections were cancelled following the blasting of two diesel locomotives at Pandurangapuram railway station by the PWG Naxalites in December, 2002. Services were reintroduced from March 27, 2003.
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April - 6 
Media reports of April 6 said, all the six accused in the Ghatkopar-blast case would be chargesheeted under various sections of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002, and under sections 302, 307 and 35 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The charge
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Media reports of April 6 said, all the six accused in the Ghatkopar-blast case would be chargesheeted under various sections of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002, and under sections 302, 307 and 35 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The chargesheet would be filed on April 9. As reported earlier, Police in Mumbai arrested five activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, on different dates, in connection with the blast. Three persons were killed and 32 more injured when a powerful bomb blast occurred inside a bus at Ghatokpar, in Mumbai.
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April - 6 
Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) severely beat up a Vidya (education) Committee chairman in Borlagudem village, Maha Muttaram mandal in the same district, on April 6.
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Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) severely beat up a Vidya (education) Committee chairman in Borlagudem village, Maha Muttaram mandal in the same district, on April 6.
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April - 6 
Official sources in south Kashmir indicated that in an encounter at Khazanbal, Shopian-Kulgam area of Pulwama district, Fayaz Ahmed alias Shamas Bhai, "chief commander of operations" with of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed. An AK-56 rifle and f
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Official sources in south Kashmir indicated that in an encounter at Khazanbal, Shopian-Kulgam area of Pulwama district, Fayaz Ahmed alias Shamas Bhai, "chief commander of operations" with of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed. An AK-56 rifle and four hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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April - 6 
Security forces (SFs) on April 6 foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Keri sector, killing six terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group. According to official sources, SF personnel observed the movement of a group of 10
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Security forces (SFs) on April 6 foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Keri sector, killing six terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group. According to official sources, SF personnel observed the movement of a group of 10 to 12 terrorists when they were attempting to infiltrate into Indian territory from Miari Gujaran area, Keri sector. While six of them were killed, the others escaped. Six AK rifles, eight wireless sets, 22 AK magazines, Rupees 26,000 in Indian currency, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), a rifle grenade, 53 rounds of ammunition and a tape recorder were recovered from the encounter-site.
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April - 6 
Separately, of the four soldiers and two civilians who sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Kehlil, Pulwama district on April 5, a civilian succumbed to his injuries on April 6.
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Separately, of the four soldiers and two civilians who sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Kehlil, Pulwama district on April 5, a civilian succumbed to his injuries on April 6.
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April - 6 
Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala began a tour of the eastern districts, on April 6, to study the impact of the seven-year old Maoist insurgency and the prospects for rehabilitating displaced persons, media rep
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Former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala began a tour of the eastern districts, on April 6, to study the impact of the seven-year old Maoist insurgency and the prospects for rehabilitating displaced persons, media reports said. He would subsequently be visiting central and mid-western regions as well. Koirala said the Government was responsible for the delay in commencing the peace talks with the insurgents, following the January 29 cease-fire. "The delay in forming the Government negotiation team for talks is suspicious", he said, and added, "The government has to take responsibility for the delay in launching the talks".
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April - 6 
Suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed a fish trader on April 6, at Adampur, Terokhada subdivision, Khulna district, delayed media reports said. So far, no arrests have been made in this conne
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Suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed a fish trader on April 6, at Adampur, Terokhada subdivision, Khulna district, delayed media reports said. So far, no arrests have been made in this connection.
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April - 7 
In a separate encounter in Handwara, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed in Magam area. At least one more HM cadre is believed to have escaped from the incident-site.
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In a separate encounter in Handwara, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists were killed in Magam area. At least one more HM cadre is believed to have escaped from the incident-site.
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April - 7 
A patrol party of the security forces (SFs) intercepted three terrorists, who were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the forward village of Dheri, located close to the Line of Control (LoC), in Mendhar sector on April 7. In
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A patrol party of the security forces (SFs) intercepted three terrorists, who were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the forward village of Dheri, located close to the Line of Control (LoC), in Mendhar sector on April 7. In the subsequent firing, while two of them were killed, the third managed to escape towards PoK.
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April - 7 
According to media reports, attempts by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—to blast the Vizianagram-Rayagada railway route failed after the bomb planted by them at the Lada station near Rayagada did not explode, on April 7. Reports said six armed Naxals
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According to media reports, attempts by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—to blast the Vizianagram-Rayagada railway route failed after the bomb planted by them at the Lada station near Rayagada did not explode, on April 7. Reports said six armed Naxals came to the station master’s cabin and asked him to leave. Then they planted the explosives. But when they tried to blast it the bomb did not go-off. The Naxals disappeared from the place after releasing the station staff.
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April - 7 
According to media reports, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is expected to take a decision today, April 7, on setting free seven jailed left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the PWG to ensure the release of four police personnel abducted by the PWG in P
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According to media reports, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is expected to take a decision today, April 7, on setting free seven jailed left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the PWG to ensure the release of four police personnel abducted by the PWG in Prakasam district on April 2. In this connection, the Government is reportedly examining the procedure adopted by Karnataka for releasing life convicts to secure the safe release of hostages held by forest brigand Veerappan on different occasions. Home Minister T Devender Goud, while speaking to the media in Vijayawada, on April 6 appealed to the PWG to release the four abducted police personnel on humanitarian grounds. He said, "We will discuss the matter with the Chief Minister before taking a final decision on the issue". Separately, the Warangal and Adilabad District Police Officers’ Associations on April 6 urged the PWG to immediately release the abducted police personnel. The Warangal association in a resolution asked the PWG to consider the plight of the families of the abducted police constables and release them on humanitarian grounds. Association president T Vibhishan Reddy said the Naxalites, who always claimed they were fighting for the poor, should release the constables as they have also joined the service for the sake of livelihood.
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April - 7 
According to media reports, Meghalaya Police arrested two terrorists of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) at Weiloi village, East Khasi Hills, on April 7. They were traveling in a car of former Legislator Adolf L. Hitler Marak, at the time
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According to media reports, Meghalaya Police arrested two terrorists of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) at Weiloi village, East Khasi Hills, on April 7. They were traveling in a car of former Legislator Adolf L. Hitler Marak, at the time of their arrest.
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April - 7 
According to media reports, on April 7, a Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court in Mumbai remanded Mustafa Mohammed Umar Dossa, an accused in the 1993- -serial blasts, to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody till
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According to media reports, on April 7, a Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court in Mumbai remanded Mustafa Mohammed Umar Dossa, an accused in the 1993- -serial blasts, to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody till April 16. Dossa was arrested in Mumbai, on March 19, 2003, after he was deported from Dubai. He is accused of supplying arms and ammunition for the blasts and sending men to Pakistan for arms training.
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April - 7 
According to media reports, several bombs exploded in a house near the residence of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Panyam constituency, Bijjam Parthasaradhy, at Banaganapalle, Kurnool district on April 7. A follower of the MLA
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According to media reports, several bombs exploded in a house near the residence of the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Panyam constituency, Bijjam Parthasaradhy, at Banaganapalle, Kurnool district on April 7. A follower of the MLA sustained grievous injuries in the explosion and his condition is stated to be critical.
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April - 7 
Also, an unspecified number of ULFA cadres gathered for the 24th 'raising day' on April 7, reportedly at Talli village, Golokganj police station-limits, Dhubri district. They reportedly fired gunshots in the air and dispersed. No further details were
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Also, an unspecified number of ULFA cadres gathered for the 24th 'raising day' on April 7, reportedly at Talli village, Golokganj police station-limits, Dhubri district. They reportedly fired gunshots in the air and dispersed. No further details were available when reports last came in.
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April - 7 
Besides, at the Batmaloo bus stand in Srinagar, an SF personnel and two civilians were injured in an exchange of gunfire between a unit of the SFs and terrorists.
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Besides, at the Batmaloo bus stand in Srinagar, an SF personnel and two civilians were injured in an exchange of gunfire between a unit of the SFs and terrorists.
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April - 7 
Delayed media reports said a suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorist was killed in an encounter on April 7 at the Bakliwal petrol pump, Imphal. According to police sources, the terrorist was shot when he tried to escap
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Delayed media reports said a suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorist was killed in an encounter on April 7 at the Bakliwal petrol pump, Imphal. According to police sources, the terrorist was shot when he tried to escape after handing over a demand letter of the outfit to a security force personnel. A hand grenade and some more demand letters were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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April - 7 
Earlier, on April 7-night Naxalites of the PWG set fire to two vehicles - one belonging to a forest ranger and another owned by a betel nut powder company in Biarluty, Kurnool district, besides blowing-up a culvert.
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Earlier, on April 7-night Naxalites of the PWG set fire to two vehicles - one belonging to a forest ranger and another owned by a betel nut powder company in Biarluty, Kurnool district, besides blowing-up a culvert.
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April - 7 
Further, two boys were killed when they stepped over an IED planted by unidentified terrorists in Kamboli Dhok village, Surankote area of Poonch district.
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Further, two boys were killed when they stepped over an IED planted by unidentified terrorists in Kamboli Dhok village, Surankote area of Poonch district.
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April - 7 
Government asked the police to withdraw the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002-case against Konda Surekha, Congress Legislator representing Sayampet constituency, in Warangal district. Reports, however, other cases booked against the woman Legis
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Government asked the police to withdraw the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002-case against Konda Surekha, Congress Legislator representing Sayampet constituency, in Warangal district. Reports, however, other cases booked against the woman Legislator under the Indian Arms Act and different sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) would continue for her alleged connections with the PWG.
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April - 7 
In a separate incident, another terrorist was shot dead by SFs as soon as he intruded into Indian territory across the LoC at Dhabi village, Balakote sector of Poonch district. Recoveries made from the slain terrorist included an AK rifle, three maga
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In a separate incident, another terrorist was shot dead by SFs as soon as he intruded into Indian territory across the LoC at Dhabi village, Balakote sector of Poonch district. Recoveries made from the slain terrorist included an AK rifle, three magazines, five rounds of ammunition, a wireless set and some literature of the Al Badr outfit.
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April - 7 
In a separate incident, in the same mandal, the PWG Naxalites assaulted a former Pratighatana Naxalite at Narsingapur village on April 7, accusing him of working as a police informer.
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In a separate incident, in the same mandal, the PWG Naxalites assaulted a former Pratighatana Naxalite at Narsingapur village on April 7, accusing him of working as a police informer.
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April - 7 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG blew-up a part of the Narayanapuram railway station, on the Prashanti Nilayam-Penukonda route, Anantapur district, on April 7-night. Official sources said four armed Naxalites clad in olive green uniforms, ca
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG blew-up a part of the Narayanapuram railway station, on the Prashanti Nilayam-Penukonda route, Anantapur district, on April 7-night. Official sources said four armed Naxalites clad in olive green uniforms, came to the railway station and directed the staff present there to come out of office. They blew-up the relay and waiting rooms of the station and left the place raising slogans.
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April - 7 
In south Kashmir, another IED blast occurred in Tral area of Pulwama district, but there were no casualties.
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In south Kashmir, another IED blast occurred in Tral area of Pulwama district, but there were no casualties.
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April - 7 
In the capital city of Srinagar, an unidentified terrorist killed a former terrorist at the Khanyar area.
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In the capital city of Srinagar, an unidentified terrorist killed a former terrorist at the Khanyar area.
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April - 7 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist, [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] killed a person on the Bandapally-Yengal road, Chandurthi mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 7. Media reports said three
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist, [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] killed a person on the Bandapally-Yengal road, Chandurthi mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 7. Media reports said three Naxalites approached the victim and took him with them on the pretext of discussing some matter. The Naxalites later killed him on the outskirts of the village branding him a police informer.
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April - 7 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set ablaze a house of the Forest department in a village in Sundargarh district, on April 7, delayed reports said. Approximately 200 armed-Naxalites raided the village and held a mee
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) set ablaze a house of the Forest department in a village in Sundargarh district, on April 7, delayed reports said. Approximately 200 armed-Naxalites raided the village and held a meeting protesting the alleged exploitation by the Orissa Government of tribals in the border areas. Later, they asked a Forest Department official to come out of his office and set fire to it. The Naxalites also seized some rice kept in the village for the food-for-work programme and distributed it among the people.
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April - 7 
Meanwhile, a review meeting held by the Andhra Pradesh government on April 7 felt it would be impossible for the Government to meet all the 12 demands put forth by Naxalites of the PWG for releasing the four police personnel being held hostage by the
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Meanwhile, a review meeting held by the Andhra Pradesh government on April 7 felt it would be impossible for the Government to meet all the 12 demands put forth by Naxalites of the PWG for releasing the four police personnel being held hostage by the PWG. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu would take a final decision today, April 8. The family members of the abducted police personnel have launched an indefinite hunger strike at Markapur, Prakasam district, on April 7, demanding their immediate release.
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April - 7 
Meanwhile, In Guntur district, Naxalites of the PWG raided a branch of the Canara Bank in Vellatur village, on April 7. They snatched two 12 bore guns from security men and took away rupees seven lakhs from the bank.
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Meanwhile, In Guntur district, Naxalites of the PWG raided a branch of the Canara Bank in Vellatur village, on April 7. They snatched two 12 bore guns from security men and took away rupees seven lakhs from the bank.
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April - 7 
Meanwhile, no violence was reported during the 11-hour-bandh (general shut down), on April 7, called by the Sanmilita Janagoshthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), a platform of non-Bodo groups, in Lower Assam districts to protest the proposed creation of the
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Meanwhile, no violence was reported during the 11-hour-bandh (general shut down), on April 7, called by the Sanmilita Janagoshthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), a platform of non-Bodo groups, in Lower Assam districts to protest the proposed creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Normal life, however, was affected in Nalbari, Dibrugarh and Tezpur districts and business establishments and offices remained closed, while traffic was disrupted.
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April - 7 
Meanwhile, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout and killed two terrorists in Gool area, Udhampur district. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, 37 rounds of ammunition and two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the hideout.
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Meanwhile, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout and killed two terrorists in Gool area, Udhampur district. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, 37 rounds of ammunition and two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from the hideout.
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April - 7 
Meanwhile, suspected Hmar terrorists clashed with an Army patrol-unit at Dikokcherra village, in the same district, on April 7, and killed a security force personnel. After the attack, the terrorists fled to the adjoining jungles leaving behind three
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Meanwhile, suspected Hmar terrorists clashed with an Army patrol-unit at Dikokcherra village, in the same district, on April 7, and killed a security force personnel. After the attack, the terrorists fled to the adjoining jungles leaving behind three rifles, a few rounds of AK-47 ammunition and some incriminating documents, among other things.
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April - 7 
Media reports of April 7 said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has demanded Rs 60 lakh ransom to release Junior Jagai, Assistant manager of Bicrampore tea estate, Assam. The ransom note was sent to the headquarters of
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Media reports of April 7 said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has demanded Rs 60 lakh ransom to release Junior Jagai, Assistant manager of Bicrampore tea estate, Assam. The ransom note was sent to the headquarters of the North Western Cachar Tea Company Limited, in Kolkatta, and the outfit has set a deadline of six days. Jagai was abducted on April 1 at an abandoned bungalow in the tea garden’s Kurkoorie division.
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April - 7 
On April 7, suspected terrorists of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) abducted five persons at Chivinang, Philbari police post-limits, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Citing official sources,
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On April 7, suspected terrorists of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) abducted five persons at Chivinang, Philbari police post-limits, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Citing official sources, media reports said the terrorists abducted them at gunpoint while they were on their way to a nearby market. Meanwhile, security force personnel held two of the suspected abductors and a search operation is on in the area to rescue the hostages.
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April - 7 
Reports from south Kashmir, meanwhile, indicated that three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an explosion while they were planting an IED near Kapran, Shopian-Kulgam road. Official sources said, among those killed was a ‘battalion co
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Reports from south Kashmir, meanwhile, indicated that three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an explosion while they were planting an IED near Kapran, Shopian-Kulgam road. Official sources said, among those killed was a ‘battalion commander’.
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April - 7 
Reports said security arrangements were beefed up in Assam apprehending terrorist strikes by the proscribed United Liberation Front Asom (ULFA) on its 24th 'raising day', April 7, today. Precautions are also being taken in the lower Assam districts o
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Reports said security arrangements were beefed up in Assam apprehending terrorist strikes by the proscribed United Liberation Front Asom (ULFA) on its 24th 'raising day', April 7, today. Precautions are also being taken in the lower Assam districts of Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and Goalpara, among others, to avoid any untoward incident in the wake of a bandh (general shut down)-call given by the Sanmilita Janagosthiya Sangram Samiti (SJSS), today. The SJSS, a conglomerate of some 18 non-Bodo groups, is opposed to the formation of the proposed Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), an autonomous district council for Bodos in Assam, an agreement for which was signed with the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) on February 10.
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April - 7 
Reports said terrorists killed three captives, whom they had abducted earlier with two more, on April 4, from a Hmar village in Assam's North Cachar Hills district. The dead bodies were recovered from Marthanglaimoi village, on April 7. Reports indic
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Reports said terrorists killed three captives, whom they had abducted earlier with two more, on April 4, from a Hmar village in Assam's North Cachar Hills district. The dead bodies were recovered from Marthanglaimoi village, on April 7. Reports indicate that the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) could be responsible for the killings. The outfit might have acted to avenge the killing of 23 Dimasa tribals in Cachar district, on April 1, by Hmar People's Conference-Democrat (HPC-D) terrorists.
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April - 7 
Reports said the prosecution on April 7 produced evidence establishing the linkages between the four persons convicted in the Parliament attack case—Mohammed Afzal, Shaukat Hussain Guru, S A R Geelani and Afsan Guru—and the actual perpetrators of the
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Reports said the prosecution on April 7 produced evidence establishing the linkages between the four persons convicted in the Parliament attack case—Mohammed Afzal, Shaukat Hussain Guru, S A R Geelani and Afsan Guru—and the actual perpetrators of the act. As reported earlier, the Delhi High Court is hearing the appeals against the conviction of the four in the December 13, 2001-Parliament attack case. The four were awarded death sentence on December 18, 2002 under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) and section 302 of the Indian Penal Code.
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April - 7 
Reports said, on April 7, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a message to a section of the local media in Assam, reportedly criticised the Union government for its failure to find a political solution to its demands
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Reports said, on April 7, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a message to a section of the local media in Assam, reportedly criticised the Union government for its failure to find a political solution to its demands. He also 'greeted' ULFA cadres on the occasion of its 24th 'raising day'.
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April - 7 
Separately, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Darishpora forests, Handwara.
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Separately, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Darishpora forests, Handwara.
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April - 7 
The Supreme Court on April 7 issued notice to Tamil National Movement (TNM) president P Nedumaran and three others after the Tamil Nadu Government on March 3, 2003, challenged an order of the Chennai High Court in the Apex Court. The High Court said
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The Supreme Court on April 7 issued notice to Tamil National Movement (TNM) president P Nedumaran and three others after the Tamil Nadu Government on March 3, 2003, challenged an order of the Chennai High Court in the Apex Court. The High Court said that there was no restriction under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2002 (POTA) on Nedumaran and others to seek bail before the expiry of one year after their arrest. The notice was issued after a bench of the Supreme Court heard the views of the Additional Solicitor General, who said the High Court had committed an error by giving the impugned order.
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April - 7 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, on April 7, asked the kin of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres to exert pressure on the latter to shun the path of violence. He said, "I urge you all (kin of ter
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, on April 7, asked the kin of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres to exert pressure on the latter to shun the path of violence. He said, "I urge you all (kin of terrorists) to take an initiative in this regard and help the state government resolve the problem of militancy, which is suicidal for them." He was speaking at a public meeting in Ramchandra Nagar, West Tripura district.
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April - 7 
According to a media report, two Pakistani Al Qaeda suspects were arrested from a village near Sahiwal in Multan on April 7. The Interior Ministry, however, claimed it was unaware of the arrests.
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According to a media report, two Pakistani Al Qaeda suspects were arrested from a village near Sahiwal in Multan on April 7. The Interior Ministry, however, claimed it was unaware of the arrests.
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April - 7 
According to the Dawn, the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), on April 7, appointed Shoaib Ahmed as the new ‘chief commander’ for the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in place of Fayaz Ahmed alias Shamas Bhai, who was killed in an encounter in Khazan
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According to the Dawn, the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), on April 7, appointed Shoaib Ahmed as the new ‘chief commander’ for the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in place of Fayaz Ahmed alias Shamas Bhai, who was killed in an encounter in Khazanbal, Pulwama district of J&K on April 6. A spokesperson for the group said in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), that Shoaib Ahmed, ‘deputy chief commander’, has been elevated to the position of ‘chief commander’ after consultations with senior ‘commanders’ in J&K. A new ‘commander’ is to be selected within the next few days after further consultations in this regard, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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April - 7 
Police in Multan, on April 7, arrested three terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Sunni group, after an unsuccessful attempt to kill a police officer in Vehari area, in a suicide attack. The suspected terrorists were reportedly carryi
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Police in Multan, on April 7, arrested three terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Sunni group, after an unsuccessful attempt to kill a police officer in Vehari area, in a suicide attack. The suspected terrorists were reportedly carrying six kilograms of explosive material wrapped around their bodies for a suicide attack.
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April - 7 
Five senior Maoist insurgent leaders, also the members of the Maoist negotiating team, on April 7 addressed public meetings at five places commemorating the commencement of the process of dismantling of the monarchical form of government and the hera
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Five senior Maoist insurgent leaders, also the members of the Maoist negotiating team, on April 7 addressed public meetings at five places commemorating the commencement of the process of dismantling of the monarchical form of government and the heralding of a constitutional monarchy in Nepal. On April 9, 1990 late King Birendra formally legalized banned political parties through a midnight address to the nation that pave the way for establishing a constitutional monarchy in the country.
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April - 7 
Maoists parallel government head and chief negotiator Babruam Bhattarai said today, April 7, that they are now ready to commence talks if the Government released five senior central committee members. He said they would not insist on the withdrawal o
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Maoists parallel government head and chief negotiator Babruam Bhattarai said today, April 7, that they are now ready to commence talks if the Government released five senior central committee members. He said they would not insist on the withdrawal of criminal cases against senior rebels, including himself, as a pre-condition for talks to begin. "The talks will begin even if the government releases five central committee members currently under detention," Bhattarai said. However, Minister and Government chief negotiator Narayan Singh Pun said, on April 6, that the Government would not release all Maoist prisoners.
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April - 7 
According to media reports of April 7, police in Natore seized two revolvers and arrested a resident of Udhaypur village, Lalpur subdivision. Following his interrogation, police raided his house and recovered two powerful bombs and a country made gun
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According to media reports of April 7, police in Natore seized two revolvers and arrested a resident of Udhaypur village, Lalpur subdivision. Following his interrogation, police raided his house and recovered two powerful bombs and a country made gun, and filed a case at Lalpur police station under the Arms Act.
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April - 7 
The Bangladesh High Court, on April 7, barred the government from detaining suspects under the Special Powers Act. The Court held that a person arrested under section 54 could not be placed sent to police remand for interrogation without the permissi
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The Bangladesh High Court, on April 7, barred the government from detaining suspects under the Special Powers Act. The Court held that a person arrested under section 54 could not be placed sent to police remand for interrogation without the permission of the Metropolitan Sessions Judge or the District and Sessions Judge. The bench comprising Justice Hamidul Huq and Justice Salma Masud Chowdhury also ruled that an accused has to be interrogated by the investigation officer in prison, and not at the police interrogation cell, in the presence of his relatives and a lawyer. The interrogation has to be conducted behind a glass to enable others to see if he was being physically tortured.
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April - 7 
The Jaffna office of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) of Sri Lanka on April 7 heard a complaint regarding Police highhandedness on a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on March 29, reports said. He was allegedly beaten up while he
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The Jaffna office of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) of Sri Lanka on April 7 heard a complaint regarding Police highhandedness on a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on March 29, reports said. He was allegedly beaten up while he was engaged in political work at Kodikamam-Kachchai, in Thenmaradchchi division. He was allegedly beaten up for not obeying the orders of a constable to move away from the area. Reports added that this was the first time that the LTTE had made a complaint to the HRC officially regarding police assault on one of its political cadre.
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April - 8 
According to a report, the arrested deputy 'chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Pradip Gogoi, on April 8 reiterated the three preconditions—talks on sovereignty, talks in a third country and under United Nations (UN) supervision–for
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According to a report, the arrested deputy 'chief' of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Pradip Gogoi, on April 8 reiterated the three preconditions—talks on sovereignty, talks in a third country and under United Nations (UN) supervision–for ULFA to come to the negotiating table. While speaking in Guwahati, Assam, he even reportedly evinced willingness to mediate 'peace' between the Union Government and the ULFA. Gogoi was arrested in April 1998 and continues to be in detention in Guwahati since then.
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April - 8 
According to media reports, on April 8, Ghatkopar bomb blast accused and Muslim Defence Force (MDF) activist Taufiq Ahmed alias Chhotu has been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002. A Special Court remanded him to police custody
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According to media reports, on April 8, Ghatkopar bomb blast accused and Muslim Defence Force (MDF) activist Taufiq Ahmed alias Chhotu has been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002. A Special Court remanded him to police custody till April 22. He has been charged also under sections 120-b (conspiracy), 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 34 (common intention), of the Indian penal Code (IPC). Taufiq was reportedly brought from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 5. Meanwhile, the public prosecutor in the Ghatkopar blast-case informed the Court that police would file the chargesheet in the case on April 9. Five activists of the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist have already been arrested in connection with the blast.
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April - 8 
According to official sources, a woman was killed and her one-and-a-half year-old daughter seriously injured during an exchange of fire between a group of unidentified terrorists and security force (SF) personnel, in Surankote, Poonch district, on Ap
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According to official sources, a woman was killed and her one-and-a-half year-old daughter seriously injured during an exchange of fire between a group of unidentified terrorists and security force (SF) personnel, in Surankote, Poonch district, on April 8. However, the terrorists escaped from the incident site.
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April - 8 
Another report said the PWG has given a call for a Statewide bandh (general strike) today, April 8, to protest the killing of their senior leader, Polam Sudarshan Reddy ‘Ramkrishna’, in an encounter on March 25. Fearing reprisals from the Naxals, the
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Another report said the PWG has given a call for a Statewide bandh (general strike) today, April 8, to protest the killing of their senior leader, Polam Sudarshan Reddy ‘Ramkrishna’, in an encounter on March 25. Fearing reprisals from the Naxals, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, as a precautionary measure, deserted left their homes and moved to safe places for a couple of days.
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April - 8 
Arguing in the Supreme Court, on April 8, Attorney General Soli J Sorabjee said a person arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 could seek bail even before the expiry of year from the time of his arrest. He also disproved that PO
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Arguing in the Supreme Court, on April 8, Attorney General Soli J Sorabjee said a person arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 could seek bail even before the expiry of year from the time of his arrest. He also disproved that POTA did not have adequate safeguards against misuse. As reported earlier, several petitions, including one by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko, detained under POTA, have been filed in the Apex Court challenging the validity of section 49 of POTA, which deals with the procedures to be followed while an accused was seeking bail.
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April - 8 
Besides, Bishar Ahmed alias Double Bravo, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) and Ramban police on April 8. According to BSF sources, he was operating in the Gool-Gulabgarh area sin
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Besides, Bishar Ahmed alias Double Bravo, a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) and Ramban police on April 8. According to BSF sources, he was operating in the Gool-Gulabgarh area since August 2001 and was reportedly responsible for a series of subversive activities.
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April - 8 
Delayed media reports said security forces recovered a huge cache of arms from a forest near upper Naharjan, on Diphu-Dimapur highway, Nagaland, on April 8. Citing official sources, reports said the place was being used by the terrorists to arms duri
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Delayed media reports said security forces recovered a huge cache of arms from a forest near upper Naharjan, on Diphu-Dimapur highway, Nagaland, on April 8. Citing official sources, reports said the place was being used by the terrorists to arms during the day, while moving from Nagaland to Assam. Security force personnel reportedly recovered a .22 pistol with a magazine and four rounds of ammunition, 31 rounds of AK series ammunition, 13 rounds of.12 bore and around 200 empty cases.
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April - 8 
Further, an encounter occurred between police and a group of terrorists in Mandlow area, Udhampur district. However, the terrorists escaped leaving behind a large cache of arms and ammunition. The recoveries included four self loading rifles, an AK-5
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Further, an encounter occurred between police and a group of terrorists in Mandlow area, Udhampur district. However, the terrorists escaped leaving behind a large cache of arms and ammunition. The recoveries included four self loading rifles, an AK-56 rifle, four AK magazines, eight SLR magazines, two HE36 grenades, 180 rounds of 7.62 mm, seven charger clips, two pouches, a torch, seven Pika belts and 130 Pika ammunition. Official sources said that the recovered arms and ammunition were looted by terrorists in an attack on the Ind police post, in Gool, Udhampur, on March 16.
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April - 8 
In a separate development, the Peace Initiative Committee, on April 8, called upon the Government to hold talks with the PWG and other Naxalite groups to stop further bloodshed. It asked the PWG to immediately release the abducted police personnel wi
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In a separate development, the Peace Initiative Committee, on April 8, called upon the Government to hold talks with the PWG and other Naxalite groups to stop further bloodshed. It asked the PWG to immediately release the abducted police personnel without causing any harm to them and urged the police department to exercise restraint. The committee also appealed to the police to stop encounters and combing operations.
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April - 8 
In a separate encounter in Hatta Golapati area, Imphal East police commando exchanges fire with five unidentified terrorists and killed two of terrorists, even as the others escaped. An Indian-made hand grenade was recovered from the incident-site.
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In a separate encounter in Hatta Golapati area, Imphal East police commando exchanges fire with five unidentified terrorists and killed two of terrorists, even as the others escaped. An Indian-made hand grenade was recovered from the incident-site.
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April - 8 
In another incident, PWG Naxalites blasted the office of the Accounts Officer of Andhra Pradesh Transco at Domalapenta, Amarabad mandal (administrative unit), Mahbubnagar district on April 8-night. Media reports said approximately 10 armed-Naxalites,
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In another incident, PWG Naxalites blasted the office of the Accounts Officer of Andhra Pradesh Transco at Domalapenta, Amarabad mandal (administrative unit), Mahbubnagar district on April 8-night. Media reports said approximately 10 armed-Naxalites, said to be members of the Upper Plateau dalam (squad), planted dynamites and partially damage the office building.
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April - 8 
Jharkhand police unearthed a training camp of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Balubhang village, Latehar district, on April 8. Three MCC Naxalites were arrested there. Speaking to media persons, Latehar district
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Jharkhand police unearthed a training camp of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Balubhang village, Latehar district, on April 8. Three MCC Naxalites were arrested there. Speaking to media persons, Latehar district police chief Deepak Verma said, "It was a refresher course session den of the MCC. We seized seven weapons including three regular guns and live cartridges. A drill gun was also recovered." In Latehar district nine MCC Naxalites have been arrested and a huge cache of arms was recovered in the last two days.
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April - 8 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist—[CPI-ML (Red Flag)] targeted a multinational soft drink depot belonging to the Coca Cola company in Kozhikode on April 8, as part of their protest against the US-led war
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist—[CPI-ML (Red Flag)] targeted a multinational soft drink depot belonging to the Coca Cola company in Kozhikode on April 8, as part of their protest against the US-led war on Iraq. Media reports said approximately 30 activists of the CPI (ML) Red Flag ransacked a depot of Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Private Limited. They looted several cases of mineral water bottles and a freezer and dumped them in the sea nearby, and also demanded the closure of the company depot.
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April - 8 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a person in Chadracherla village, Kannangaripalli mandal (administrative unit), Anantpur district, on April 8, while the victim was returning home from the fields.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a person in Chadracherla village, Kannangaripalli mandal (administrative unit), Anantpur district, on April 8, while the victim was returning home from the fields.
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April - 8 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) released one of the abducted police personnel, D Babu Ram, from their confinement on April 8-night and set a 48-hour deadline to the Andhra Pradesh Government for fulfilling their demands
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) released one of the abducted police personnel, D Babu Ram, from their confinement on April 8-night and set a 48-hour deadline to the Andhra Pradesh Government for fulfilling their demands to set free the remaining three police personnel. In a letter sent with the released police personnel, a Home Guard, the Naxalites made it clear that the Government would have to own responsibility for any eventuality, if their demands were not met within the deadline. There was, however, no change in their demands. They also sent an audio cassette addressing senior police officers in which voices of the three other abducted police personnel were recorded. In the recorded tape, they implored the Government and police authorities to act quickly on the demands of Naxalites in view of the threat to their lives. Meanwhile, Guntur range Inspector General (IG) of Police P. Chandrasekhar Reddy, who has been camping at Markapur since the abductions on April 2, told media persons that efforts were on to establish contact with the Naxalites through some villagers who ventured into the forest on April 8. On the demands of the Naxalites, he said certain demands were under active consideration. Meanwhile, the condition of abducted constable Brahmendrakumar's wife, Anusha, who is on an indefinite hunger strike, has reportedly deteriorated. The fast launched by the wives of the abducted police personnel entered the third day, on April 9.
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April - 8 
Meanwhile, a civilian, who was abducted on April 7, was shot dead by terrorists in captivity in Mahore area of Udhampur district.
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Meanwhile, a civilian, who was abducted on April 7, was shot dead by terrorists in captivity in Mahore area of Udhampur district.
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April - 8 
Meanwhile, a delayed report said a woman cadre of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) surrendered to a Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Golaghat district, on April 8.
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Meanwhile, a delayed report said a woman cadre of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) surrendered to a Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Golaghat district, on April 8.
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April - 8 
Meanwhile, the Statewide bandh (general shutdown) call of the PWG to protest the killing of its leader Ramakrishna in an encounter on March 25 evoked partial response on April 8. The bandh evoked a partial response in Anantapur district, with public
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Meanwhile, the Statewide bandh (general shutdown) call of the PWG to protest the killing of its leader Ramakrishna in an encounter on March 25 evoked partial response on April 8. The bandh evoked a partial response in Anantapur district, with public transportation being disrupted and cinema houses closed. Shops and other establishments, however, remained open in Anantapur town. Police were present in full strength in the town after PWG Naxalites blew up the Narayanpuram railway station between Kothacheruvu and Puttaparthy. In Kothapalli, Kurnool district, officials cancelled the ongoing Jala Chaitnyam programme as a precautionary measure. In Macherial, Adilabad district, the call did not have any impact and all commercial establishments worked as usual. But in Amrabad, Mahaboobnagar district, the bandh was total.
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April - 8 
Media reports said Imphal East Police, in Hatta Golapati area killed three suspected Kuki terrorists in separate incidents on April 8. Citing official source, reports said the first encounter took place at the Hatta War Cemetery, when an unidentified
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Media reports said Imphal East Police, in Hatta Golapati area killed three suspected Kuki terrorists in separate incidents on April 8. Citing official source, reports said the first encounter took place at the Hatta War Cemetery, when an unidentified terrorist hurled a grenade at a police patrol party. Police killed him in retaliatory firing, and a demand note was recovered, bearing the name of the Kuki National Front’s (KNF).
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April - 8 
Meghalaya Home Minister R G Lyngdoh urged the people of Garo Hills to fight collectively against terrorist and anti-national groups and urged them to cooperate with police in ensuring the safety of their lives and properties. He was addressing a publ
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Meghalaya Home Minister R G Lyngdoh urged the people of Garo Hills to fight collectively against terrorist and anti-national groups and urged them to cooperate with police in ensuring the safety of their lives and properties. He was addressing a public meeting in Garo Hills on April 8. Lyngdoh, who was on a visit to assess the law and order situation in the area, strongly condemned the abduction of five people from Chibinang bazar, near Phulbari in West Garo Hills, on April 7 by the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists. Lyngdoh further assured that the government would take preventive measures to make Meghalaya an ‘anti-insurgent state’. Meanwhile, police arrested two persons for giving shelter to the ANVC terrorists who were involved in the abductions.
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April - 8 
One of the four police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from Prakasam district on April 2, was released on April 8-night. Speaking to media persons the Prakasam district police chief said the Naxals
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One of the four police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from Prakasam district on April 2, was released on April 8-night. Speaking to media persons the Prakasam district police chief said the Naxals released Babu Rao, a Home Guard, who reached Markapur past midnight. Three more continue to be held captive. As reported earlier, the PWG has set forth several conditions, among which they wanted the Government to release PWG cadres serving life sentences in jails. Earlier reports of April 8 said State Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation with Home Minister T Devender Goud and State police chief P Ramulu, but no decision was taken on conceding to the demands of the PWG. Talking to media persons in Visakhapatnam, Naidu said the Government was taking steps to secure the release of the police personnel from the captivity of Naxalites. In Hyderabad, Ramulu said efforts were on to secure their release. "We are evaluating their [PWG’s] demands", he said.
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April - 8 
Reports from north Kashmir indicated that, in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Andergam, Pattan area of Baramulla district, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed.
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Reports from north Kashmir indicated that, in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Andergam, Pattan area of Baramulla district, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed.
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April - 8 
Reports said five persons, including a woman and a child, were killed and eight more injured when National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on a private gathering at Jagabandhpura, Dhalai district, on April 8-m
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Reports said five persons, including a woman and a child, were killed and eight more injured when National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on a private gathering at Jagabandhpura, Dhalai district, on April 8-morning, today. Details of the incident are awaited.
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April - 8 
Reports said, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chibinang Bazar, Phulbari police station-limits, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, on April 8. A Kalashnikov rifle, two hand grenades and a rocket
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Reports said, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Chibinang Bazar, Phulbari police station-limits, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, on April 8. A Kalashnikov rifle, two hand grenades and a rocket launcher were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist.
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April - 8 
Reports said, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter near Mahalakshmi Tea Estate, in Assam's Sonitpur district, on April 8.
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Reports said, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter near Mahalakshmi Tea Estate, in Assam's Sonitpur district, on April 8.
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April - 8 
Reports said, on April 8, during the hearing in the appeals of the four convicts in the December 13, 2001-Parliament attack case; the prosecution said the explosives recovered from a car belonged to the accused. The prosecution also presented witness
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Reports said, on April 8, during the hearing in the appeals of the four convicts in the December 13, 2001-Parliament attack case; the prosecution said the explosives recovered from a car belonged to the accused. The prosecution also presented witnesses who connected one of the accused, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist, Mohammed Afzal, with the hideout at which the explosives were stored. Three persons—Mohammed Afzal, Shaukat Hussain Guru and S A R Geelani—were sentenced to death, while Afsan Guru was awarded five year’s rigorous imprisonment, on December 18, 2002, in the case.
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April - 8 
Separately, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Gulathi forest, in Manjakote, Rajouri district. Recoveries made from the hideout included an AK-56 rifle, two magazines and 60 ammunition rounds, a UBGL, three rifle grenades, 900 grams
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Separately, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Gulathi forest, in Manjakote, Rajouri district. Recoveries made from the hideout included an AK-56 rifle, two magazines and 60 ammunition rounds, a UBGL, three rifle grenades, 900 grams PEK explosive, nine detonators with wire, an Improvised Explosive Device, five anti-personnel mines and a hand grenade.
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April - 8 
Speaking to media personnel in New Delhi, on April 8, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Ajai Raj Sharma said, despite Bangladesh's assurance not to allow its territory to be used by terrorist outfits for anti-India activities, their traini
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Speaking to media personnel in New Delhi, on April 8, Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Ajai Raj Sharma said, despite Bangladesh's assurance not to allow its territory to be used by terrorist outfits for anti-India activities, their training camps are still exist there. He also claimed the Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, activities and Al Qaeda training camps are on the rise in Bangladesh. The BSF also reportedly produced a list of 99 places in Bangladesh where terrorist outfits have been running training camps. Arrested terrorists revealed this during their interrogation, the BSF chief claimed.
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April - 8 
Pakistani security agencies on April 8 arrested a medical practitioner and his son for suspected links to the Al Qaeda network. M Khan Mahmood Ahmed Kathia and his son were reportedly arrested from Banni Qasim area, in Harrapa.
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Pakistani security agencies on April 8 arrested a medical practitioner and his son for suspected links to the Al Qaeda network. M Khan Mahmood Ahmed Kathia and his son were reportedly arrested from Banni Qasim area, in Harrapa.
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April - 8 
Maoist insurgents’ senior leader and member of the negotiating team Dev Gurung said on April 8 that the insurgents are ready to withdraw their demand for a new Constituent Assembly, if there is a widespread consensus on it, reports said. Speaking
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Maoist insurgents’ senior leader and member of the negotiating team Dev Gurung said on April 8 that the insurgents are ready to withdraw their demand for a new Constituent Assembly, if there is a widespread consensus on it, reports said. Speaking in Pokhara, Gurung said the demand would be withdrawn if the King and mainstream political parties agreed for the same. He however expressed doubts that the King and the Communist Party of Nepal––Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) would ever show the readiness for such a consensus.
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April - 8 
Meanwhile, insurgents parallel government head and chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai said at a press conference in the capital Kathmandu that the insurgents would chase the rulers of the old establishment into the jungles if the talks failed. "We wi
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Meanwhile, insurgents parallel government head and chief negotiator Baburam Bhattarai said at a press conference in the capital Kathmandu that the insurgents would chase the rulers of the old establishment into the jungles if the talks failed. "We will force the rulers of the old establishment to the jungle and take control of the state affairs," Bhattarai said.
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April - 8 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga said on April 8 that the report of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) on the sinking of a Chinese trawler is unsatisfactory and seemingly "biased". She asked the Sri Lanka Navy chief to conduct an inquiry and subm
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga said on April 8 that the report of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) on the sinking of a Chinese trawler is unsatisfactory and seemingly "biased". She asked the Sri Lanka Navy chief to conduct an inquiry and submit her a report within two weeks. She reportedly informed SLMM head Tryggve Tellefsen that some important evidence was not considered while the SLMM was preparing its report on the incident. Contesting the SLMM’s suggestion that elements among the Tamils or in the government forces could be behind the attack, she said, "We have not heard of any criminal elements or pirates operating in the Sri Lankan seas for many centuries". Besides, she told the Navy chief that there "is much evidence to raise suspicion against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)regarding the attack.
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April - 8 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on April 8 at Sampoor, Trincomalee district, media reports said. At the meeting, the LTTE assured SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen that it would ‘suspend’ the mov
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) met on April 8 at Sampoor, Trincomalee district, media reports said. At the meeting, the LTTE assured SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen that it would ‘suspend’ the movement of its cadres through government-controlled areas, during nights, until due procedures are formulated in this regard. The SLMM and the LTTE also decided to hold a meeting between the LKTTE and local heads of Government Forces on April 21 in Mutur, to discuss procedures of cadre movement. Trincomalee district commander Colonel Pathuman led the LTTE team at the meeting. Colonel Pathuman later told the media that if the talks failed, the LTTE "will have no alternative" but to move through government-controlled areas, "without waiting for permission from the Sri Lankan government troops. He added, "It cannot be considered as a cease-fire violation."
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April - 9 
According to a media report, the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri, claimed that Pakistan has closed a "lot of training camps" of terrorist groups currently active in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview to the Integrated Regional Inf
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According to a media report, the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri, claimed that Pakistan has closed a "lot of training camps" of terrorist groups currently active in Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview to the Integrated Regional Information Network, Kasuri also claimed that the Government had ‘stopped’ public donations for Jehad in Kashmir and arrested some terrorist leaders.
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April - 9 
According to a media report, the proscribed Kuki National Army (KLA) released the German non-governmental organistion (NGO) activist, Henrich Wolfgang, on April 9, at an undisclosed location in Imphal East, after holding him captive for 18 days. Wolf
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According to a media report, the proscribed Kuki National Army (KLA) released the German non-governmental organistion (NGO) activist, Henrich Wolfgang, on April 9, at an undisclosed location in Imphal East, after holding him captive for 18 days. Wolfgang, along with church leaders and Human Rights activists, reached Imphal’s United NGO's Mission office. Quoting a KLA spokesperson, reports said no ransom was taken for Wolfgang’s release. Wolfgang, a representative of the German church development agency, Evangelishcher Entwicklungsdienst (EED) was abducted on March 23 near Moirangpurel village, Manipur.
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April - 9 
According to media reports, the Mumbai Police filed the charge sheet against five accused in the December 2-Ghatkopar bomb blast, at a special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court, on April 9. The 1,100-page charge sheet was filed against Moha
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According to media reports, the Mumbai Police filed the charge sheet against five accused in the December 2-Ghatkopar bomb blast, at a special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court, on April 9. The 1,100-page charge sheet was filed against Mohammed Abdul Mateen, Shaikh Mohammed Muzamil, Zahir Ahmed Bashir Ahmed, Imran Rehman Khan and Mohammed Altaf, for conspiring to execute the blast. A supplementary charge sheet would be filed later against co- accused Taufiq Ahmed, who was arrested in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in October 2002, police said. As reported earlier, another accused, Sayed Khwaja Yunus, escaped from police custody on January 7, 2003 and has been declared absconder. Besides, five more are wanted in the case, while 191 persons were cited as witnesses. Three persons were killed and 32 more injured when a powerful bomb blast occurred inside a bus at Ghatokpar, in Mumbai.
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April - 9 
Further, Ali Mohammad Ganai, a ‘deputy district commander’ of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), was killed in an encounter in Warnau forest, Lolab area, Kupwara district.
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Further, Ali Mohammad Ganai, a ‘deputy district commander’ of the Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), was killed in an encounter in Warnau forest, Lolab area, Kupwara district.
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April - 9 
In Warangal district, Naxalites of the PWG assaulted three local leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Parkal sub-division, on April 9. The Naxalites also conducted a kangaroo court in Madtapally village, Regonda mandal.
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In Warangal district, Naxalites of the PWG assaulted three local leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Parkal sub-division, on April 9. The Naxalites also conducted a kangaroo court in Madtapally village, Regonda mandal.
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April - 9 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a ticket counter at Gudipudi railway station, between Pedakurapadu and Sathenapalli, Guntur district, on April 9. Official sources said approximately 10 armed Naxalites were invol
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted a ticket counter at Gudipudi railway station, between Pedakurapadu and Sathenapalli, Guntur district, on April 9. Official sources said approximately 10 armed Naxalites were involved in the incident.
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April - 9 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed two villagers in Karongha, under Kusmi police station-limits, Balrampur district on April 9, for defying their orders. Media reports said the victims were running a tea stall and w
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed two villagers in Karongha, under Kusmi police station-limits, Balrampur district on April 9, for defying their orders. Media reports said the victims were running a tea stall and when Naxalites had called for a bandh (general strike) in the area earlier, they refused to down shutters.
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April - 9 
Meanwhile, a 48-hour curfew was imposed, on April 9, in North Cachar Hills district following sporadic clashes during the 12-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the All-Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) to protest the killing of 23 Dimasa tribals by
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Meanwhile, a 48-hour curfew was imposed, on April 9, in North Cachar Hills district following sporadic clashes during the 12-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the All-Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) to protest the killing of 23 Dimasa tribals by Hmar terrorists, on March 31. Furthermore, in the continuing violence between the Hmars and Dimasas, on April 9-morning, at Radzol, Harangajao police station-limits, North Cachar Hills district, a group of 40 armed Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists reportedly attacked Hmar settlements and set ablaze 25 dwellings. A person was injured in the attack. The DHD also stayed away from a meeting of the cease-fire monitoring committee, formed after the DHD announcement a unilateral cease-fire, on December 30, 2002.
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April - 9 
Meanwhile, security forces killed two terrorists, including a foreign mercenary, at their hideout in Zebban village, Banihal area of Doda district, on the same day. The slain terrorists, affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s Pir Panjal Regiment (HMP
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Meanwhile, security forces killed two terrorists, including a foreign mercenary, at their hideout in Zebban village, Banihal area of Doda district, on the same day. The slain terrorists, affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s Pir Panjal Regiment (HMPPR), were involved in a series of subversive activities in different areas of Banihal for the last one-year, said official sources. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, 18 rounds of ammunition, a wireless set, two hand grenades, two UBGL grenades, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a compass and some documents of the HMPPR were recovered from encounter site, added official sources.
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April - 9 
Media reports of April 10 said unidentified gunmen killed two security force personnel—Captain V Tirupathi, and Havaldar V T Kuriyan––of the Indian Army, after abducting them while they were heading from Dimapur to Zakhama, Nagaland on April 8. Repor
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Media reports of April 10 said unidentified gunmen killed two security force personnel—Captain V Tirupathi, and Havaldar V T Kuriyan––of the Indian Army, after abducting them while they were heading from Dimapur to Zakhama, Nagaland on April 8. Reports said both belonged to the intelligence wing of the Army and their dead bodies were found near Vidima village, on April 9. Reports added that Tirupathi carried out numerous operations in Kohima and Dimapur leading to the large-scale recovery of arms, ammunition and narcotics. Meanwhile, police recovered a Maruti car said to have been used by the killers, in Nagagaon colony, Diphupar police post-limits, Dimapur. A massive manhunt has been launched in the area to arrest the killers.
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April - 9 
Official sources in south Kashmir, meanwhile, indicated that an activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was killed by two unidentified terrorists at Khandipari, on the outskirts of Anantnag town. An unconfirmed report said the Hizb-ul-
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Official sources in south Kashmir, meanwhile, indicated that an activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was killed by two unidentified terrorists at Khandipari, on the outskirts of Anantnag town. An unconfirmed report said the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) had killed him. However, no terrorist group had claimed responsibility, when reports last came in.
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April - 9 
On April 9, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a person detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 is entitled to get bail if a charge sheet is not filed against him within 180 days from the date of his arrest. The Court mad
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On April 9, the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a person detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 is entitled to get bail if a charge sheet is not filed against him within 180 days from the date of his arrest. The Court made this observation while hearing a bail petition filed by Katika Ramesh, an activist of the left-wing extremists—Naxalite—People’s War Group (PWG), who was arrested for being in possession of a landmine, reports said.
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April - 9 
Separately, a hardcore ULFA terrorist, Harish Chandra Das, surrendered to the security forces with a 9mm pistol and six live rounds, on April 9.
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Separately, a hardcore ULFA terrorist, Harish Chandra Das, surrendered to the security forces with a 9mm pistol and six live rounds, on April 9.
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April - 9 
Separately, reports from north Kashmir said a former terrorist was killed by an unidentified assailant at Sopore bus stand.
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Separately, reports from north Kashmir said a former terrorist was killed by an unidentified assailant at Sopore bus stand.
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April - 9 
Two foreign mercenaries, including a ‘deputy area commander’ of the Al Badr outfit, were killed in an encounter at Lower Kot village, Chingus area of Rajouri district, on April 9. However, at least three other terrorists of the group escaped from the
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Two foreign mercenaries, including a ‘deputy area commander’ of the Al Badr outfit, were killed in an encounter at Lower Kot village, Chingus area of Rajouri district, on April 9. However, at least three other terrorists of the group escaped from the incident-site. A security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were injured the exchange of firing. An AK-47 rifle, a .303 rifle, an AK magazine, 17 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade and a radio set were recovered from the encounter-site.
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April - 9 
A Maoist insurgent, one among three insurgents abducted by armed timber smugglers, is presently in police custody, media reports said on April 9. He was held from the vicinity of Mahendranagar-Rajwas area. A country-made gun, a pistol and two socket
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A Maoist insurgent, one among three insurgents abducted by armed timber smugglers, is presently in police custody, media reports said on April 9. He was held from the vicinity of Mahendranagar-Rajwas area. A country-made gun, a pistol and two socket bombs were recovered from the insurgent. The insurgent reportedly said the smuggler targeted the insurgents because they were "curbing timber smuggling".
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April - 9 
Meanwhile, in Nuwakot, the District Security Committee set free eight Maoist insurgents, on April 9.
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Meanwhile, in Nuwakot, the District Security Committee set free eight Maoist insurgents, on April 9.
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April - 9 
Separately, cadres of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) killed a grocer, in Rupsha subdivision, Khulna, on April 9, delayed media reports said. According to police sources, he was a police informer and had helped police on earlier occasions.
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Separately, cadres of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) killed a grocer, in Rupsha subdivision, Khulna, on April 9, delayed media reports said. According to police sources, he was a police informer and had helped police on earlier occasions. Police arrested two BCP cadres and recovered a gun from their possession.
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April - 9 
The Chittagong University (CU), on April 9, served a show cause notice on two cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) for their alleged involvement the March 18-clashes in which some 25 Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists were inj
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The Chittagong University (CU), on April 9, served a show cause notice on two cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) for their alleged involvement the March 18-clashes in which some 25 Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leaders and activists were injured. The ICS objected to being served with the notice and threatened to launch an agitation.
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April - 9 
Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Tryggve Telefssen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi, on April 9, to work out modalities for sea and land movement of LTTE cadres, SLMM spokesman Pekka V
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Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief Tryggve Telefssen met with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political-wing head Thamilselvam in Kilinochchi, on April 9, to work out modalities for sea and land movement of LTTE cadres, SLMM spokesman Pekka Vihervas told the state-run Daily News. The two discussed the SLMM’s draft proposals on sea and land movement, earlier sent to the LTTE. The LTTE would be responding with its comments in the next two or three days. The LTTE and the Government are set to meet April 19 and 20, in Batticaloa and Trincomalee respectively, to discuss the same subject. The final arrangement will be arrived at on April 19, at a meeting to be attended by the Government, the LTTE and the SLMM, in Omanthai.
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April - 9 
Talks between the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the Defence Ministry on identifying a new site for the Army’s Jaffna town brigade headquarters remained inconclusive, on April 9, media reports said. The TNA will now hold further discussions with P
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Talks between the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the Defence Ministry on identifying a new site for the Army’s Jaffna town brigade headquarters remained inconclusive, on April 9, media reports said. The TNA will now hold further discussions with Premier Ranil Wickremasinghe on the issue, TNA parliamentary group leader R.Sampanthan said, on April 9. The TNA, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Jaffna residents have already strongly objected to a proposal to locate the garrison at the municipal grounds. The Army rejected proposals to shift the brigade headquarters to Kaakaithivu or Kallundai Veli. While the Army said it could not locate the headquarters at a place where there are no basic facilities the TNA contended that it would not permit shifting the headquarters from one populated area to another. During the discussions, the Army said it could shift the garrison to Old Park in Jaffna town instead of the municipal lands, and clearly stated that it would otherwise remain at the present site, the Jaffna Fort.
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April - 10 
A report on April 10 said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) strongly condemned the killing of 23 Dimasa tribals in Assam's Cachar district following their abduction on March 31. The NSCN-IM in a statement reportedly sai
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A report on April 10 said the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) strongly condemned the killing of 23 Dimasa tribals in Assam's Cachar district following their abduction on March 31. The NSCN-IM in a statement reportedly said, "it was also unfortunate to learn that 450 hutments were set fire by the HPC (Hmar People's Conference). But what is more alarming is the fact that two parties are taking revenge on each other." Meanwhile, the All Dimasa Students Union (ADSU) alleged that the NSCN-IM is supporting HPC-Democrat terrorists suspected to be responsible for killing the Dimasas. Other reports said Union Minister of State for Home ID Swami would lead a team of Union Government officials to Silchar and Haflong, headquarters of Cachar and Karbi Anglong districts respectively, to asses the prevailing situation following targeted killings by Hmar and Dimasa terrorists.
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April - 10 
According to a report, Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha, on April 10, alleged that the Bhutan Government was aiding and abetting two terrorist groups operating in Assam––the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Fro
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According to a report, Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha, on April 10, alleged that the Bhutan Government was aiding and abetting two terrorist groups operating in Assam––the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). He was speaking at a public function in Shillong. The Governor also expressed concern over the increased activities of these outfits in East and West Garo Hills districts of Meghalaya.
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April - 10 
According to media reports, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist was killed in an internecine clash at Chessoere, Tuensang district, on April 10. The deceased was later identified as Tochimong Yimchunger.
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According to media reports, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) terrorist was killed in an internecine clash at Chessoere, Tuensang district, on April 10. The deceased was later identified as Tochimong Yimchunger.
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April - 10 
According to media reports, a three-day long consultation meeting of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) commenced on April 10 at Khambi village, Ukhrul district, Manipur. Some 3,000 people, including prominent church lea
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According to media reports, a three-day long consultation meeting of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) commenced on April 10 at Khambi village, Ukhrul district, Manipur. Some 3,000 people, including prominent church leaders, village authorities, representatives of social organizations and various student bodies attended the first day of the meeting. It was also attended by almost all ranks of the outfit, with the exception of its top leadership—Th Muivah and Isak Swu, reports added.
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April - 10 
According to media reports, eight government employees were abducted by suspected National Liberation front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists in West Tripura district, on April 10. The employees were traveling stopped at Belbari, Takarjala police station-
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According to media reports, eight government employees were abducted by suspected National Liberation front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists in West Tripura district, on April 10. The employees were traveling stopped at Belbari, Takarjala police station-limits, and taken away to an unknown destination. Reports also said the terrorists shot at and injured two others who tried to evade being abducted. No further information was available when reports last came in.
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April - 10 
According to media reports, Saquib Nachan, a suspected activist of the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) surrendered to the Mumbai High Court on April 10. He was subsequently arrested by the city crime branch and booked under the Prev
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According to media reports, Saquib Nachan, a suspected activist of the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) surrendered to the Mumbai High Court on April 10. He was subsequently arrested by the city crime branch and booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 for his alleged involvement in the Mulund blast. Later, a special POTA Court remanded him to police custody till April 23. Saquib was arrested in October 1992 under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) for his links with subversives, in Gujarat, and was sentenced to life imprisonment, which was later commuted to 10 years by the Supreme Court. He was released from Sabarmati jail in April 2001, reports said. On March 13, 2003, 12 people, including four women, were killed and 72 more injured in a powerful bomb explosion inside a local train at Mulund Railway station, Mumbai.
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April - 10 
According to media reports, the Union Government has sent 12 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to Bastar to assist the State police in countering left-wing extremists—Naxalites. Speaking to the media, the State Home Secretary said,
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According to media reports, the Union Government has sent 12 companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to Bastar to assist the State police in countering left-wing extremists—Naxalites. Speaking to the media, the State Home Secretary said, "The [Union Government] is expected to place two CRPF battalions at our disposal. If necessary, we will ask for more forces." In all, 115 persons were killed in the State in Naxalite violence since November 2000.
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April - 10 
Addressing a press conference at Kesamudram, Warangal district, on April 10, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said his Government will not use the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 against political opponents at any cost. He said the Governm
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Addressing a press conference at Kesamudram, Warangal district, on April 10, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said his Government will not use the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 against political opponents at any cost. He said the Government would not get into an unnecessary controversy by booking cases against political leaders of any party by using provisions of POTA. Even after the police insisted that they had enough evidence to apply POTA against Congress Legislator Konda Surekha, and her husband Murali, the Government had decided not to apply POTA, but would proceed against them as per other Acts. "We are facing pressure from the police. However, we are not interested in getting dragged into a controversy,'' Naidu said.
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April - 10 
Meanwhile, a Bhutanese envoy, while speaking in Guwahati, denied reports which said representatives of his Government had attended the ULFA’s 'raising day' celebrations on April 7, at its hideout in Bhutan.
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Meanwhile, a Bhutanese envoy, while speaking in Guwahati, denied reports which said representatives of his Government had attended the ULFA’s 'raising day' celebrations on April 7, at its hideout in Bhutan.
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April - 10 
Meanwhile, five members of a Village Defence Committee were robbed of their weapons and ammunition by a group of 22 unidentified terrorists at Karnail Narha, Udhampur district.
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Meanwhile, five members of a Village Defence Committee were robbed of their weapons and ammunition by a group of 22 unidentified terrorists at Karnail Narha, Udhampur district.
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April - 10 
Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh said in the Rajya Sabha that India has expressed its strong concern to the US on the relocation of Al-Qaeda terrorists, Taliban camps and their Pakistani supporters from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
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Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh said in the Rajya Sabha that India has expressed its strong concern to the US on the relocation of Al-Qaeda terrorists, Taliban camps and their Pakistani supporters from Afghanistan to Pakistan. Such relocation would undermine the war against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), he added.
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April - 10 
Police in Meghalaya seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from an alleged hideout of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Rongdupara, in West Garo Hills district, in a raid conducted on April 10-night. Arms recovered include 11 big
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Police in Meghalaya seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from an alleged hideout of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Rongdupara, in West Garo Hills district, in a raid conducted on April 10-night. Arms recovered include 11 big shoulder-borne rockets, an AK 56 rifle, several thousands of medium machine gun-ammunition and two communication sets. Reports indicated that ULFA might have procured rockets from the Taliban militia in Afghanistan. A senior police official, on April 11, reportedly said, "We are sure that the arms and ammunition recovered from Rongdupara under Phulbari police station yesterday belong to ULFA militants, who actually got them from the Taliban. It establishes the link between the ULFA and the Afghan militia." No arrest could be made as the terrorists escaped following a brief clash with police.
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April - 10 
Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Upper House of India’s Parliament, on April 10, Minister of State for External Affairs Vinod Khanna said India has submitted a fresh list of wanted criminals and fugitives to United Arab Emirates (UAE) autho
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Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Upper House of India’s Parliament, on April 10, Minister of State for External Affairs Vinod Khanna said India has submitted a fresh list of wanted criminals and fugitives to United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities for their extradition. He did not disclose the names of the criminals on the list, but informed that they were wanted in connection with terrorist offences, economic offences and organised crime.
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April - 10 
Separately, security force personnel conducted a search operation in Khanetar forests, Poonch district, and destroyed a hideout of the LeT. Recoveries made from the hideout included six pistols of .32 bore, 295 AK rounds, 320 pistol rounds, a wireles
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Separately, security force personnel conducted a search operation in Khanetar forests, Poonch district, and destroyed a hideout of the LeT. Recoveries made from the hideout included six pistols of .32 bore, 295 AK rounds, 320 pistol rounds, a wireless set and a charger. However, no arrests were made from the hideout as the terrorists escaped ahead of the raid.
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April - 10 
Speaking to media persons at Markapur, Prakasam district, State police chief P Ramulu said the Government is making an all out effort to secure the release of the three police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War G
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Speaking to media persons at Markapur, Prakasam district, State police chief P Ramulu said the Government is making an all out effort to secure the release of the three police personnel abducted by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) on April 2. He said a high-power committee headed by Chief Minister N Chadrababu Naidu is examining the PWG’s demands, and a positive response is likely to come. He also appealed to the Naxalites not to harm their captives, but release them safely. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Forum (HRF) on April 10, appealed to the PWG to unconditionally release the three abducted police personnel unharmed, as it was not proper to achieve their demands by holding the lives of their captors to ransom. In a statement, forum convenor S Jeevan Kumar and State committee member K Balagopal asked if the Government would have remained indifferent had the Naxalites abducted the kin of a Minister or a senior police official. Earlier, in an effort to make a strong appeal to the PWG, approximately 260 persons comprising sympathizers, relatives and family members of the hostages set out to the Nallamala forest. Two truckloads of people set out from Markapur to the forests and were joined by 70 more at Dornala and another 30 at Yerragondapalem. They held a rally at Dornala and meetings at villages on the route to Chilakacharla Chenchugudem tribal hamlet, 23km from Dornala. They urged the Naxalites not to harm the hostages, who were never involved in any anti-extremist operation.
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April - 10 
Suspected activists of the proscribed Ranvir Sena, private army of landowners, killed three members of a dalit (downtrodden) family—a pregnant women and her two children—in Azad Nagar village, Kinjer police station-limits, Arwal district, on April 10
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Suspected activists of the proscribed Ranvir Sena, private army of landowners, killed three members of a dalit (downtrodden) family—a pregnant women and her two children—in Azad Nagar village, Kinjer police station-limits, Arwal district, on April 10. Media reports said over a dozen Ranvir Sena activists, all armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked the house of Lorik Paswan, believed to be a left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG). Not finding him in the house, the Sena activists killed three members of his family. Senior police officials reached the spot and raids are being conducted at various places to track down the killers.
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April - 10 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on April 10 arrested a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group, who is alleged to have planned the March 23-massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits (descendants of Brahmin priests) at Nadimarg village, Pulwa
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on April 10 arrested a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group, who is alleged to have planned the March 23-massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits (descendants of Brahmin priests) at Nadimarg village, Pulwama district. State Director General of J&K Police A K Suri said in Srinagar that the terrorist, identified as Zia Mustafa alias Arbaz alias Abdullah Omar, was a resident of Rawalakote in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Suri said Mustafa had planned the massacre at the instructions of ‘divisional commander’ Abu Omair, who reportedly had orders from his top leadership to avenge the killing of Muslims during the 2002 riots in the western Indian State of Gujarat. Quoting from revelations made by the detainee, Suri said the slain ‘district commander" of LeT, Abu Noman of Pakistan, had convened a meeting of his cadres on the directions of the ‘divisional commander’ in December 2002. At the meeting, it was decided to attack activists of Hindu rightist organisations, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), besides Hindu temples all over India. The Lashkar commanders, according to Suri, had been directed to set-up hideouts at the residences of the ruling People’s Democratic Party, Congress party and National Conference leaders in the Valley. Houses of local Police, military and paramilitary officials were also supposed to be used as hideouts. In addition to being the ‘district commander’, Mustafa had also been operating as the ‘financial chief’ in Anantnag.
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April - 10 
The Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit reportedly asked the Assam based National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to leave the Garo Hills immediately. According to media reports, the warning was issued ANVC co
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The Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit reportedly asked the Assam based National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to leave the Garo Hills immediately. According to media reports, the warning was issued ANVC commander-in-chief Jerome Momin to Lt. Tipu, working commander of the NDFB, Garo Hills command. A note containing the warning was recovered by the security forces in Nengmindalgre, near Williamnagar, following an encounter with ANVC terrorists, on April 4. The directive was reportedly given after the NDFB indulged in a spate of killings and abductions in the Garo Hills. Citing State Director General of Police L Sailo, reports said the move could be a strategy of the ANVC to project a clean image of itself in Meghalaya. In the past, the two groups jointly participated in extortion activities.
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April - 10 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Tequanala, in Assam's Kokrajhar district, on April 10.
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter at Tequanala, in Assam's Kokrajhar district, on April 10.
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April - 11 
A hardcore National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter on April 11, at Kagrabari, Bengtol, in Assam's Kokrajhar district. A 9mm pistol, a hand grenade and a binocular were recovered from the possession of the sla
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A hardcore National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter on April 11, at Kagrabari, Bengtol, in Assam's Kokrajhar district. A 9mm pistol, a hand grenade and a binocular were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist.
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April - 11 
According to a report, the Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democrat (HPC-D) denied its involvement in the massacre of 23 Dimasa tribals following their abduction in Assam's Cachar district, on March 31. In a message sent to the local media in Cachar distric
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According to a report, the Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democrat (HPC-D) denied its involvement in the massacre of 23 Dimasa tribals following their abduction in Assam's Cachar district, on March 31. In a message sent to the local media in Cachar district, on April 10- night, a leader of the outfit identified as Lal Rongbawla conveyed the denial.
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April - 11 
According to media reports, 21 terrorists of the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) laid down arms before Longthorai Valley Sub-divisional Magistrate Uttam Kumar Chakma, in Dhalai district, on April 11. Citing police sources, reports said BNCT
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According to media reports, 21 terrorists of the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) laid down arms before Longthorai Valley Sub-divisional Magistrate Uttam Kumar Chakma, in Dhalai district, on April 11. Citing police sources, reports said BNCT cadres led by Chanjakdhan Tripura surrendered along with 16 weapons, including 303 rifles, pistols, revolvers and grenades.
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April - 11 
According to official sources in south Kashmir, four foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation, at the foothills of the Pirpanjal range, in Kulgam district, on Apr
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According to official sources in south Kashmir, four foreign mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation, at the foothills of the Pirpanjal range, in Kulgam district, on April 11. The encounter was continuing, when reports last came in, as six more terrorists were still present at the hideout.
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April - 11 
Further, three civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Morha Bachchai village, Surankote area of Poonch district.
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Further, three civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Morha Bachchai village, Surankote area of Poonch district.
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April - 11 
In another incident, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) raided a sand quarry on the outskirts of Damerakunta village, Karimnagar district, and distributed cash, which was deposited at the cash counter, among quarry labourers. The Naxalites als
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In another incident, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) raided a sand quarry on the outskirts of Damerakunta village, Karimnagar district, and distributed cash, which was deposited at the cash counter, among quarry labourers. The Naxalites also reportedly warned quarry owners against depriving the labourers of their rightful remuneration.
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April - 11 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist—[CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] killed a former Sarpanch (village headman) at Dharmaraopet village, Ganapuram mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on April 11. Accordin
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist—[CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] killed a former Sarpanch (village headman) at Dharmaraopet village, Ganapuram mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district, on April 11. According to media reports, the Naxalites whisked away the victim, Macharla Rajaiah, who was sleeping in his relatives’ house, to the outskirts of the village and thrashed him with rifle butts. He was seriously injured and died while being shifted to a private hospital in Chelpur. The Naxalites alleged that Rajaiah was collecting donations in the name of Naxalites.
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April - 11 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), on April 11, released three police personnel whom they had abducted in Prakasam district on April 2. District police chief Charu Sinha said the abducted police personnel––M Subba Rao, P
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), on April 11, released three police personnel whom they had abducted in Prakasam district on April 2. District police chief Charu Sinha said the abducted police personnel––M Subba Rao, P Anjaneyulu and S Brahamaih–– reached Markapur police station at 6.30 am on April 11. The Naxalites had set a 48-hour deadline to concede to their demand after releasing a Home Guard, Babu Rao, on April 9. However, the State Government, which had withdrawn combing operation in Nallamalla forests, as demanded by the abductors, was not committal about their other demands, including the release of some Naxalites and the withdrawal of Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) cases against some of them. Meanwhile, expressing happiness over the safe release of the police personnel, State police chief P Ramulu thanked all those, including intellectuals, who extended cooperation to the police in dealing with the situation.
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April - 11 
Meanwhile, security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Loara Gali, Tain area of Mendhar sector, and killed two unidentified terrorists. The encounter was continuing, when reports last came in, as three more terroris
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Meanwhile, security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Loara Gali, Tain area of Mendhar sector, and killed two unidentified terrorists. The encounter was continuing, when reports last came in, as three more terrorists of the group were still in the area. Two AK rifles, a magazine, a pistol, seven hand grenades and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists, believed to have been affiliated to the LeT.
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April - 11 
Media reports said suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists, on April 11, released a businessman, whom they had abducted earlier on April 1, in Ampati, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Reports said he was released safely and that no ra
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Media reports said suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists, on April 11, released a businessman, whom they had abducted earlier on April 1, in Ampati, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Reports said he was released safely and that no ransom was paid.
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April - 11 
Media reports said the proscribed Manipur-based Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has urged the general public to pay homage to its slain cadres at the memorial in Cheiraoching, Manipur, on April 13 when the outfit will be observing Athoubasing-gi N
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Media reports said the proscribed Manipur-based Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has urged the general public to pay homage to its slain cadres at the memorial in Cheiraoching, Manipur, on April 13 when the outfit will be observing Athoubasing-gi Ningsing Numit (Martyrs’ Day). In a statement, the outfit reiterated its commitment to the struggle for liberation.
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April - 11 
Meghalaya Government on April 11 indicated that the joint command structure, which is currently operational in Assam to tackle intensified activities of Assam-based terrorist groups–ULFA and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), would be exte
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Meghalaya Government on April 11 indicated that the joint command structure, which is currently operational in Assam to tackle intensified activities of Assam-based terrorist groups–ULFA and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), would be extended to the State, as well. Speaking in Shillong, Chief Minister DD Lapang also informed that he is likely to meet his Assam counterpart, Tarun Gogoi, shortly to discuss the matter.
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April - 11 
Official sources said a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Qamar-uz-Zaman, was killed in an encounter in Yarwan forests, near Shadimarg village, Pulwama district, on April 11-night. The encounter ensued during a cordon-and-
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Official sources said a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Qamar-uz-Zaman, was killed in an encounter in Yarwan forests, near Shadimarg village, Pulwama district, on April 11-night. The encounter ensued during a cordon-and-search operation in the area. Media reports said the slain terrorist was one of the senior-most commanders of the HM. He was a key functionary of the outfit for the last 13 years and had never been arrested by the security forces.
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April - 11 
Reports said, following a tip-off, Narcotic Cell personnel of Tamil Nadu Police, seized 12kg of heroin; valued at Rs 12 crores, along the Kootapuli seashore, near Kanyakumari, on April 11.
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Reports said, following a tip-off, Narcotic Cell personnel of Tamil Nadu Police, seized 12kg of heroin; valued at Rs 12 crores, along the Kootapuli seashore, near Kanyakumari, on April 11.
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April - 11 
Separately, an unidentified terrorist was shot dead in an encounter at Bakhipora, Rafiabad forests, in Baramulla district.
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Separately, an unidentified terrorist was shot dead in an encounter at Bakhipora, Rafiabad forests, in Baramulla district.
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April - 11 
Separately, terrorists attacked the Ind police post in Gool area in Ramban police district on April 11-night. Simultaneously, a police picket at Bhim Mandir in Gool was also fired upon by the terrorists with automatic weapons. Reports added that Secu
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Separately, terrorists attacked the Ind police post in Gool area in Ramban police district on April 11-night. Simultaneously, a police picket at Bhim Mandir in Gool was also fired upon by the terrorists with automatic weapons. Reports added that Security force (SF) personnel from both the pickets retaliated. After an hour-long exchange of fire, terrorists escaped. There was no report of any casualty.
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April - 11 
Separately, the Narcotics and Crime Prevention branch of Delhi Police arrested six drug traffickers, including a minor girl, and seized 1.240kg of heroin, 12.5kg of hashish and 1.3kg of opium from their possession.
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Separately, the Narcotics and Crime Prevention branch of Delhi Police arrested six drug traffickers, including a minor girl, and seized 1.240kg of heroin, 12.5kg of hashish and 1.3kg of opium from their possession.
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April - 11 
Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Chau dance Mahotsav 2003' at Saraikela, on April 11, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda said the State government is preparing a socio-economic policy to address the left-wing extremist—Naxalite––problem in the
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Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Chau dance Mahotsav 2003' at Saraikela, on April 11, Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda said the State government is preparing a socio-economic policy to address the left-wing extremist—Naxalite––problem in the State. He also appealed to the ‘misguided youth’ to join the mainstream. Referring to Naxalism as a problem hampering development in Jharkhand, Munda said social and economic disparity are the major causes of extremism I the State and that the Government is committed to combat the problem.
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April - 11 
The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), on April 11, denied the Indian claims that it was responsible for the March 23-massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits (descendants of Brahmin priests) in Nadimarg village, Pulwama district, in the Indian State of Ja
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The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), on April 11, denied the Indian claims that it was responsible for the March 23-massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits (descendants of Brahmin priests) in Nadimarg village, Pulwama district, in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. Abu Osama, a LeT spokesperson, said in a statement, "Mujahideen of Lashkar-e-Taiba never attack innocents and unarmed. We did not kill Pandits… We have definite reports that Indian agencies are behind the massacre to defame the Muslim freedom fighters and ongoing struggle in Kashmir." He added, "The charge is bundle of lies... We assure Kashmiri Pandits that we are not involved in the killing, as per the principles of Islam. Protecting minority community members is part of our duty."
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April - 11 
According to a media report, Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which is now also known as the Jamaat-ud-Daawa (JD), could be arrested again for delivering inflammatory speeches. The Lahore-based Daily Times indicated that Saee
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According to a media report, Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which is now also known as the Jamaat-ud-Daawa (JD), could be arrested again for delivering inflammatory speeches. The Lahore-based Daily Times indicated that Saeed has delivered 120 lectures and the LeT has arranged 150 seminars during the last month. It also started a series of ‘jihad conferences’ after the US-led war on Iraq. According to the group’s schedule, 50 conferences were yet to be held, the report added. Saeed was earlier arrested on May 15, 2002 but released on November 19, 2002, after the Lahore High Court declared his detention unlawful.
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April - 11 
According to media reports, Australia has included six more groups, including the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), into its list of proscribed terrorist organisations. These groups have been linked to major terrorist
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According to media reports, Australia has included six more groups, including the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), into its list of proscribed terrorist organisations. These groups have been linked to major terrorist activities in recent years, Attorney-General Daryl Williams said on April 11. The JeM and the LeJ have been blamed for the abduction-cum-murder of US journalist Daniel Pearl in Pakistan during year 2002. The other four groups are reportedly based in Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, and Uzbekistan.
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April - 11 
An Anti-Terrorism court in Karachi, on April 11, awarded death sentence to an activist of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Faisal alias Pehlwan, for assassinating Sunni Tehrik (ST) chief Saleem Qadri and four others, in year 2001. According to
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An Anti-Terrorism court in Karachi, on April 11, awarded death sentence to an activist of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Faisal alias Pehlwan, for assassinating Sunni Tehrik (ST) chief Saleem Qadri and four others, in year 2001. According to the prosecution, Qadri and four others were shot dead in the Baldia Town on May 18, 2001.
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April - 11 
Separately, according to the Srinagar-based Daily Excelsior, the LeT dismissed the April 10 Srinagar news conference of State Director General of Police A K Suri as "a self-deceiving drama" and claimed that its ‘district commander’ Zia Mustafa had be
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Separately, according to the Srinagar-based Daily Excelsior, the LeT dismissed the April 10 Srinagar news conference of State Director General of Police A K Suri as "a self-deceiving drama" and claimed that its ‘district commander’ Zia Mustafa had been arrested on March 16 - a week before the massacre - in the Shopian area. As reported earlier, Suri had produced the detained Mustafa before the media and said that that he had planned and organised the Nadimarg massacre.
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April - 11 
The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), on April 11, denied the Indian claims that it was responsible for the March 23-massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits (descendants of Brahmin priests) in Nadimarg village, Pulwama district, in the Indian State of Ja
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The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), on April 11, denied the Indian claims that it was responsible for the March 23-massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits (descendants of Brahmin priests) in Nadimarg village, Pulwama district, in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. Abu Osama, a LeT spokesperson, said in a statement, "Mujahideen of Lashkar-e-Taiba never attack innocents and unarmed. We did not kill Pandits… We have definite reports that Indian agencies are behind the massacre to defame the Muslim freedom fighters and ongoing struggle in Kashmir." He added, "The charge is bundle of lies... We assure Kashmiri Pandits that we are not involved in the killing, as per the principles of Islam. Protecting minority community members is part of our duty."
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April - 11 
Minister and Government chief negotiator for the proposed peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Narayan Singh Pun reportedly gave a surprise, on April 11, when he said he was unaware about the latest developments in the talks, while speaking in Lali
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Minister and Government chief negotiator for the proposed peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Narayan Singh Pun reportedly gave a surprise, on April 11, when he said he was unaware about the latest developments in the talks, while speaking in Lalitpur. He said, "I am not aware about the latest development, it is the government's responsibility to expedite the talks."
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April - 11 
Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand is set to convene an all party meeting for the third time, on April 13, to discuss the delayed formation of the government negotiating team to pursue the peace talks, reports said. The main opposition parties hav
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Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand is set to convene an all party meeting for the third time, on April 13, to discuss the delayed formation of the government negotiating team to pursue the peace talks, reports said. The main opposition parties have, in the past, boycotted similar meetings stating that the Chand government lacked legitimacy.
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April - 11 
Armed cadres of the outlawed Gano Mukti Fouj (GMF) on April 11, in Nawdapara village, Mirpur subdivision, Kushtia district, abducted a cadre of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and later shot him dead. His dead body was
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Armed cadres of the outlawed Gano Mukti Fouj (GMF) on April 11, in Nawdapara village, Mirpur subdivision, Kushtia district, abducted a cadre of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) and later shot him dead. His dead body was recovered from a canal on April 13. A case has been filed at Mirpur police naming seven persons as accused.
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April - 11 
Suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed a farmer at Shovna village, Dumuria subdivision, on April 11. The victim has been identified as Bimal Roy. The killing is reportedly a part of the contin
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Suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed a farmer at Shovna village, Dumuria subdivision, on April 11. The victim has been identified as Bimal Roy. The killing is reportedly a part of the continuing intra-party rivalry Police arrested three people in this connection and a case has been at Dumuria police station.
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April - 11 
Media reports said two anti-aircraft bullets and 16 empty cases were recovered in Mirissa, on April 11, from a house whose owner is the brother of an officer in the Sri Lanka Navy. Later, two hand grenades, too, were recovered from him. The authoriti
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Media reports said two anti-aircraft bullets and 16 empty cases were recovered in Mirissa, on April 11, from a house whose owner is the brother of an officer in the Sri Lanka Navy. Later, two hand grenades, too, were recovered from him. The authorities are investigating the possibility of arms smuggling racket behind the incident. In all, six persons have been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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April - 12 
According to a media report, on April 13 police recovered the dead bodies of four persons who were earlier abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists. The victims had reportedly been abducted from South Dighaldong v
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According to a media report, on April 13 police recovered the dead bodies of four persons who were earlier abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists. The victims had reportedly been abducted from South Dighaldong village, Kokrajhar district, Assam, on April 12. Police believe they were killed as they were suspected to be police informers.
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April - 12 
According to media reports, the Regional Intelligence unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Thiruvananthapuram, and Nagarcoil-based Customs officers, in a joint operation, seized 12kg of heroin valued at Rs 12.4 crores from the Koottapuli area
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According to media reports, the Regional Intelligence unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Thiruvananthapuram, and Nagarcoil-based Customs officers, in a joint operation, seized 12kg of heroin valued at Rs 12.4 crores from the Koottapuli area of Thiruneveli district, on April 12. According to the zonal director of the NCB, the operation was conducted following a revelation by Mohammed Fasrin, a Sri Lankan national, arrested along with Abdul Sattar of Bangalore by NCB officers on April 10. Fasrin is an accused in a case relating to trafficking 9.5kg heroin, seized by Rajasthan police on March 26, 2003.
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April - 12 
Addressing a public meeting on April 12, in Parli, Maharashtra, Deputy Premier L K Advani said provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 should be applied only in terrorist-related cases and not for ordinary crimes. He also made it c
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Addressing a public meeting on April 12, in Parli, Maharashtra, Deputy Premier L K Advani said provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 should be applied only in terrorist-related cases and not for ordinary crimes. He also made it clear that the implementation of the Act was the prerogative of the States as it related to law and order.
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April - 12 
Besides, in Banihal, SFs unearthed a terrorist hideout in Serachi village and recovered three grenades, an AK magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition.
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Besides, in Banihal, SFs unearthed a terrorist hideout in Serachi village and recovered three grenades, an AK magazine and 26 rounds of ammunition.
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April - 12 
Besides, in Mahbubnagar district, Naxalites of the PWG raided Uppalapalli village, Amrabad mandal (administrative unit), on April 12-night and looted grain, commodities and items worth Rs 2 lakh.
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Besides, in Mahbubnagar district, Naxalites of the PWG raided Uppalapalli village, Amrabad mandal (administrative unit), on April 12-night and looted grain, commodities and items worth Rs 2 lakh.
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April - 12 
In another incident, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Devillian forest, Kalakote police station-limits, Rajouri district, on April 12. An AK rifle was recovered from the possession of the unidentified slain terrorist.
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In another incident, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed in an encounter in Devillian forest, Kalakote police station-limits, Rajouri district, on April 12. An AK rifle was recovered from the possession of the unidentified slain terrorist.
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April - 12 
In another incident, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the Mandal Parishad Development Office building at Domakonda, Nizamabad district, on April 12-night. Official sources said the Naxalites placed a detonator near the toilet window
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In another incident, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) blasted the Mandal Parishad Development Office building at Domakonda, Nizamabad district, on April 12-night. Official sources said the Naxalites placed a detonator near the toilet window and blasted it. The Naxalites also left a letter at the incident-site, stating that they had blasted the office in protest against the killing of their leader, Ramakrishna, in an encounter on March 25.
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April - 12 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a former Special Police Officer (SPO) at Kangan village, Pulwama district.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a former Special Police Officer (SPO) at Kangan village, Pulwama district.
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April - 12 
Meanwhile, in Anantnag district, terrorists carried out three grenade attacks on April 12. Media reports said terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at the crowded bus stand in Kulgam town. Five civilians sustained splinter injuries and three vehicles suff
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Meanwhile, in Anantnag district, terrorists carried out three grenade attacks on April 12. Media reports said terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at the crowded bus stand in Kulgam town. Five civilians sustained splinter injuries and three vehicles suffered extensive damage in the blast.
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April - 12 
Meanwhile, speaking to media persons at Madhavaram, near Tirupati, on April 12, Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out talks with the PWG. He said, "We have nothing personal against the Naxalites. Let them join the mainstream as their ideology
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Meanwhile, speaking to media persons at Madhavaram, near Tirupati, on April 12, Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu ruled out talks with the PWG. He said, "We have nothing personal against the Naxalites. Let them join the mainstream as their ideology lost its relevance now."
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April - 12 
Media reports of April 12 said that, in a letter to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M Karunanidhi, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani assured that adequate safeguards would be introduced in the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 to prev
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Media reports of April 12 said that, in a letter to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M Karunanidhi, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani assured that adequate safeguards would be introduced in the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 to prevent its misuse.
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April - 12 
On April 12, security force personnel shot dead a suspected terrorist in an encounter near Bokajan, Karbi Anglong district, Assam. Media reports said the village defence party and police were patrolling the area when the incident occurred. A 9-mm pis
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On April 12, security force personnel shot dead a suspected terrorist in an encounter near Bokajan, Karbi Anglong district, Assam. Media reports said the village defence party and police were patrolling the area when the incident occurred. A 9-mm pistol, three rounds of empty cases and five bullets were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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April - 12 
Separately, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a SF patrol party at the General Bus Stand at Qazigund town, on Srinagar-Jammu national highway. A civilian was killed and 24 others, including three SF personnel, sustained injuries in the attack. The
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Separately, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a SF patrol party at the General Bus Stand at Qazigund town, on Srinagar-Jammu national highway. A civilian was killed and 24 others, including three SF personnel, sustained injuries in the attack. The third strike was made near the Punjab National Bank, Lalchowk, Anantnag, 15 civilians and two counter-insurgents (Ikhwanis) were injured in the attack.
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April - 12 
The Metropolitan Judge of Kolkata said on April 12 that the trial of Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the American Center attack case, and eight others, would commence on April 22, and would be held daily. As reported earlier, the Kolkata High Court on
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The Metropolitan Judge of Kolkata said on April 12 that the trial of Aftab Ansari, prime accused in the American Center attack case, and eight others, would commence on April 22, and would be held daily. As reported earlier, the Kolkata High Court on March 3 permitted the hearing to be held within the premises of the Presidency Jail, for security reasons. Six policemen were killed in the shootout in front of the American Center on January 22, 2002.
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April - 12 
Union Minister of State for Home ID Swami, on April 12, accused Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), was responsible for the ongoing ethnic clashes in the North East, including the recent Hmar-Dimasa clashes
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Union Minister of State for Home ID Swami, on April 12, accused Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), was responsible for the ongoing ethnic clashes in the North East, including the recent Hmar-Dimasa clashes in Assam. While talking to media persons at Pailapool, after visiting refugee camps in Lakhipur, Assam's Cachar district, he assured the inmates of adequate security. Further, he said the Union Government has sanctioned a rehabilitation package of Rs 100 million to victims of ethnic clashes in the State. Fresh Hmar-Dimasa clashes started in Cachar and North Cachar Hills districts following the killing of 23 Dimasas by Hmar terrorists on March 31. Hmar and Dimasa are tribal groups.
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April - 12 
Media reports said Anti-terrorism Court No. 3 in Karachi, on April 12, sentenced a cadre of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Imran, to life imprisonment for killing a police constable. However, the Court acquitted a co-accused in the case, giving him th
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Media reports said Anti-terrorism Court No. 3 in Karachi, on April 12, sentenced a cadre of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Imran, to life imprisonment for killing a police constable. However, the Court acquitted a co-accused in the case, giving him the benefit of doubt. The case related to the killing of a police constable, Maqbool Alam, in Orangi Town, Karachi, in January 2001. Also, the Judge imposed a fine of PNR 200,000 on Imran.
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April - 12 
The Anti-terrorism Court in Lahore trying medical practitioner Ahmad Javed Khwaja and his brother Ahmad Naveed Khwaja, for their alleged links with the al Qaeda refused a prosecution plea, on April 12, to incorporate charges relating to their al Qaed
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The Anti-terrorism Court in Lahore trying medical practitioner Ahmad Javed Khwaja and his brother Ahmad Naveed Khwaja, for their alleged links with the al Qaeda refused a prosecution plea, on April 12, to incorporate charges relating to their al Qaeda links. The Court, instead, indicted them on multiple charges of assault on police with illegal weapons, as the prosecution could not produce incriminating evidence of the Khwajas' alleged links with Al Qaeda activists, in accordance with the Court’s instructions issued at the last hearing. They were indicted under section 7-b (acts aimed at causing death to a person) and section 7-h (indiscriminate firing) of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, and section 13 of the Arms Ordinance 1965 (keeping illegal weapons) and section 6(1)(g) of the Passport Act 1974 (possessing illegal passports).
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The members of the Constitution Drafting Committee at the eighth meeting of the Committee endorsed the first draft of the Legislature Service bill and began discussions on the Judiciary Service bill, the Kuensel said on April 12. It will later discus
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The members of the Constitution Drafting Committee at the eighth meeting of the Committee endorsed the first draft of the Legislature Service bill and began discussions on the Judiciary Service bill, the Kuensel said on April 12. It will later discuss the Election Commission Act and People’s Representation Act.
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April - 12 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 12 that the group would ‘review’ its decision to participate in the international aid conference in Tokyo in June, because it has been kept out of the preparatory conference to be held in Wash
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 12 that the group would ‘review’ its decision to participate in the international aid conference in Tokyo in June, because it has been kept out of the preparatory conference to be held in Washington, on April 14. The LTTE said, "The authentic representatives of the Tamil people should have been invited to this major international conference to articulate the interests and aspirations of our people." The LTTE accused the Government of violating pledges made at the ongoing peace talks regarding joint efforts by both in taking the peace process further as well as approaching the international community for financial aid, and it said the Government was marginalising the group.
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April - 13 
A report, on April 13, indicated that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) 'action groups' might have infiltrated into various parts of lower Assam from their Bhutan based-camps to carry out subversive activities. This is reportedly part
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A report, on April 13, indicated that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) 'action groups' might have infiltrated into various parts of lower Assam from their Bhutan based-camps to carry out subversive activities. This is reportedly part of a changed strategy of the outfit, by which the "Gimi Action Group" would possibly initiate strikes in Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta, Nalbari, Kamrup and Darrang districts. The report also said the group would have a three-tier command structure, with 10 cadres at each level. Police discovered the information in documents recovered from a slain NDFB terrorist, on April 10.
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April - 13 
According to media reports, three among the five Assam-based Muslim businessmen abducted earlier were released from captivity on April 13, near Phulbari, in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. On April 7, Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists ab
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According to media reports, three among the five Assam-based Muslim businessmen abducted earlier were released from captivity on April 13, near Phulbari, in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. On April 7, Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists abducted them from Chibinang Bazar under Phulbari police-post limits, West Garo Hills. Meanwhile, search operations have been intensified in the Garo Hills to rescue the remaining two businessmen and two state government officials—Kartik Bhattacharjee and PK Hajong of Baghmara, South Garo Hills, who are still in ANVC captivity.
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April - 13 
According to official sources, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists forced their entry into the residence of a civilian in Kasblari village, Mendhar area of Poonch district, on April 13, and killed his wife, even as they injured him. The terrorists
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According to official sources, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists forced their entry into the residence of a civilian in Kasblari village, Mendhar area of Poonch district, on April 13, and killed his wife, even as they injured him. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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April - 13 
Also, three Naxalites surrendered to the district police chief in Mahbubnagar, on April 13.
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Also, three Naxalites surrendered to the district police chief in Mahbubnagar, on April 13.
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April - 13 
Another report said, on April 13, the Karbi Anglong and NC (North Cachar) Hills People’s Resistance (KNPR), the armed wing of the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), called for indefinite rail and road-blockade from April 25 in Assam to pro
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Another report said, on April 13, the Karbi Anglong and NC (North Cachar) Hills People’s Resistance (KNPR), the armed wing of the United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), called for indefinite rail and road-blockade from April 25 in Assam to protest the impending creation of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
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April - 13 
In another incident, a group of unidentified terrorists injured a personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force at his residence in Surankote, Poonch district.
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In another incident, a group of unidentified terrorists injured a personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force at his residence in Surankote, Poonch district.
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April - 13 
In another incident, three persons were killed and a woman was injured in an attack by the Ranvir Sena, in Chauram village, under the limits of the same police station.
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In another incident, three persons were killed and a woman was injured in an attack by the Ranvir Sena, in Chauram village, under the limits of the same police station.
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April - 13 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] hacked to death a person at Deveriripatnam village, Nizamabad district, on April 13. Media reports said approximately 10 armed Naxalites whisked awa
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] hacked to death a person at Deveriripatnam village, Nizamabad district, on April 13. Media reports said approximately 10 armed Naxalites whisked away the victim from his house to the village outskirts and killed him with an axe. The Naxalites left a letter at the incident-site in which they alleged that the victim was a police informer.
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April - 13 
Media reports of April 14 said a Special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court would hear on an application filed by the Special Task Force of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to include Ejaz Pathan as an accused
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Media reports of April 14 said a Special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) Court would hear on an application filed by the Special Task Force of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to include Ejaz Pathan as an accused in the 1993-Mumbai serial blasts trial. Meanwhile, the Court has directed 85 other accused to appear in the Court on April 16, when hearing into their involvement in the blasts would commence, and be held daily. Pathan was deported from Dubai and arrested on January 8, 2003 in Mumbai.
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April - 13 
Reports of April 13 said the Supreme Court ruled that the knowledge of an accused of the presence of incriminating articles at a particular place does not constitute ‘conscious possession’ of such articles, under the provisions of the now defunct Ter
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Reports of April 13 said the Supreme Court ruled that the knowledge of an accused of the presence of incriminating articles at a particular place does not constitute ‘conscious possession’ of such articles, under the provisions of the now defunct Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act, even if the articles were recovered at his instance. The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal by a person convicted by a TADA Court in Meerut, under section 5 of the Act, and set aside his conviction.
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April - 13 
Separately, three terrorists abducted a Special Police Officer from Darhal area, Rajouri district.
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Separately, three terrorists abducted a Special Police Officer from Darhal area, Rajouri district.
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April - 13 
Seven persons were killed in extremist-related violence in separate incidents in Bihar on April 13-night. In the first incident, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed four persons in Karpi police station area, Jehanaba
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Seven persons were killed in extremist-related violence in separate incidents in Bihar on April 13-night. In the first incident, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed four persons in Karpi police station area, Jehanabad district. Media reports said prima facie evidence suggested that the victims were supporters of the proscribed Ranvir Sena, private army of landowners. A search operation has been launched to track down the Naxalites.
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April - 13 
The Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) are reportedly recruiting women cadres in various parts of the State to use them during armed actions. Talking to media persons on April 14
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The Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) are reportedly recruiting women cadres in various parts of the State to use them during armed actions. Talking to media persons on April 14, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) I Nongrang said women have been working as couriers for these two outfits, unlike other terrorist outfits operating in the Northeast, the ANVC and HNLC did not have armed women cadres, until now.
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April - 13 
The proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has imposed a ban on selling and consuming tobacco products in Manipur. In a statement on April 13 it said, ‘Anybody found violating the ban would be punished without a warning’. Besides, the outlawed
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The proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has imposed a ban on selling and consuming tobacco products in Manipur. In a statement on April 13 it said, ‘Anybody found violating the ban would be punished without a warning’. Besides, the outlawed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) extended support to the ban.
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April - 13 
Pakistan, on April 13, dismissed as baseless the remarks made by Zalmay Khalilzad, US Special Envoy for Afghanistan, on the regrouping of Taliban in the country. "If someone makes such baseless remarks, I think it is based on ignorance. Perhaps, Khal
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Pakistan, on April 13, dismissed as baseless the remarks made by Zalmay Khalilzad, US Special Envoy for Afghanistan, on the regrouping of Taliban in the country. "If someone makes such baseless remarks, I think it is based on ignorance. Perhaps, Khalilzad does not have full knowledge of the situation," Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan said in an interview to BBC radio. "No other country has extended as much cooperation to the coalition against terrorism as Pakistan," Khan said and added that the American leadership had appreciated Pakistan’s record in this regard.
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April - 13 
The Government and the Maoist insurgents attended ‘goodwill talks’ on April 13, hours after two central committee members of the insurgents, Krishna Dhoj Khadka and Rekha Sharma, were released from prison. Led by insurgents’ parallel government head
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The Government and the Maoist insurgents attended ‘goodwill talks’ on April 13, hours after two central committee members of the insurgents, Krishna Dhoj Khadka and Rekha Sharma, were released from prison. Led by insurgents’ parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai, the insurgents’ five-member negotiating team met with Government chief negotiator Narayan Singh Pun. Without naming anyone in particular, Pun said some people attempted to stall the peace talks and added that the Maoists are "positive on the talks". Meanwhile, the Royal Nepal Army said in a press release on April 13 that it hoped that the release of the two rebel leaders would have "a positive impact on the peace process".
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April - 13 
The Government would announce within a wee a full-fledged negotiating team to pursue peace talks with Maoist insurgents, Government spokesperson Ramesh Nath Pandey said on April 13. He was speaking to the media after the conclusion of an all-party me
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The Government would announce within a wee a full-fledged negotiating team to pursue peace talks with Maoist insurgents, Government spokesperson Ramesh Nath Pandey said on April 13. He was speaking to the media after the conclusion of an all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand, but boycotted by all the four mail opposition parties in the now dissolved Parliament. The Government would also form a committee under the chairmanship of Chand to oversee the peace talks, Pandey said. Representatives of political parties are likely to be appointed to the committee.
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April - 13 
Two senior leaders of the Maoist insurgents, Krishna Dhoj Khadka and Rekha Sharma, both central committee members, would be released on April 13, today, media reports said. The insurgents have demanded of the Government to set free five senior leader
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Two senior leaders of the Maoist insurgents, Krishna Dhoj Khadka and Rekha Sharma, both central committee members, would be released on April 13, today, media reports said. The insurgents have demanded of the Government to set free five senior leaders and, thus, create a congenial atmosphere for the proposed peace talks. Meanwhile, reports said the press conference that was originally planned to be held for announcing the release and presenting the two leaders have been cancelled, as Krishna Khadka’s father has passed away and he would be flown directly to his ancestral home in Pyuthan. The two Maoist-leaders were arrested in Kathmandu in 2002 and detained at the army barracks in Gorkha, until they were moved to the civil jail there after the peace process commenced. In the days ahead the Government will release Bamdev Chettri and Rabindra Shrestha, and later Mumaram Khanal, reports added
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April - 13 
Acting on a petition, the High Court, on April 13, served a show cause notice on the Government stating why the Joint Drive Indemnity Act, 2003 should not be declared illegal. The petitioner’s brother was killed as a result of alleged torture by the
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Acting on a petition, the High Court, on April 13, served a show cause notice on the Government stating why the Joint Drive Indemnity Act, 2003 should not be declared illegal. The petitioner’s brother was killed as a result of alleged torture by the security forces on October 28, 2002 during Operation Clean Heart, launched to weed out terrorist and criminal elements in the country. However, on January 9, the Government granted indemnity to the security forces for all their acts during the operation, in which 44 people died in security forces’ custody, while hundreds were injured, leading to allegations of human rights violations.
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April - 13 
Two persons, including a member of the paramilitary Varathan group, were killed and eight more wounded in a grenade attack and the subsequent shooting, allegedly by activists of the Varathan group, in Arayampathy, Batticaloa district, on April 13 nig
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Two persons, including a member of the paramilitary Varathan group, were killed and eight more wounded in a grenade attack and the subsequent shooting, allegedly by activists of the Varathan group, in Arayampathy, Batticaloa district, on April 13 night, media reports said. Kathankudy police is conducting an investigation into the incident.
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April - 14 
According to a delayed media report, the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) observed its 23rd foundation day on April 14 at its general headquarters, tactical headquarters and mobile camps located in Manipur. On the occasion, the outfit
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According to a delayed media report, the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) observed its 23rd foundation day on April 14 at its general headquarters, tactical headquarters and mobile camps located in Manipur. On the occasion, the outfit called upon all terrorist outfits to stand united and urged them to end fratricidal clashes. While conveying its good wishes to the people, the outfit paid tributes to all its slain cadres. Citing a statement released on the occasion, reports said the KCP had extended its full support to the terror conglomerate, the Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), and had expressed confidence in the united platform of the MPLF. It also extended its support to the ban imposed by the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), a constituent of the MPLF, on the sale and use of tobacco-based products. The KCP is a secessionist group founded on April 14, 1980 and also aims to preserve the identity of the people of the State .
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April - 14 
Angry passengers of a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus lynched a left-wing extremist—Naxalite––of the People’s War Group (PWG) when the Naxalites tried to loot them and torch the bus, between Gamalapadu and Sankarapur villages, Dachepally police
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Angry passengers of a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus lynched a left-wing extremist—Naxalite––of the People’s War Group (PWG) when the Naxalites tried to loot them and torch the bus, between Gamalapadu and Sankarapur villages, Dachepally police station-limits, Guntur district, on April 14. At least nine other Naxalites managed to escape when they realized that they were outnumbered. According to official sources, the incident took place when the RTC bus, carrying 39 passengers, was going to Chilkaluripeta from Hyderabad. Approximately 10 Naxalites stopped the bus at Gamalpadu, about 120 km from Guntur, by placing boulders on the highway. They asked all the passengers to disembark and beat up driver who resisted them. They then attacked the bus and tried to break the diesel tank to set it afire. At this stage, some of the passengers, including women, attacked the Naxalites. They grabbed axes from the Naxalites and attacked them, killing one. According to district police chief Ravi Sankar Ayyanar, residents of the village, too, joined the passengers in chasing and beating the Naxalites. He said it was the first such revolt by people against Naxalites in the district. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu lauded the courage displayed by the passengers and the crew of the bus. In a statement from Hyderabad, he also condemned the action of the Naxalites.
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April - 14 
Another report said three civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast set-off by unidentified terrorists, in Nishat garden, in the State capital Srinagar.
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Another report said three civilians were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast set-off by unidentified terrorists, in Nishat garden, in the State capital Srinagar.
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April - 14 
Besides, according to official sources, a group of six unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of Choudhary Talib Hussain, Member of Parliament representing Jammu-Poonch constituency and a National Conference leader, at Fatehpur, in Rajouri di
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Besides, according to official sources, a group of six unidentified terrorists attacked the residence of Choudhary Talib Hussain, Member of Parliament representing Jammu-Poonch constituency and a National Conference leader, at Fatehpur, in Rajouri district, but failed to cause any casualties or damage. This was the second attack on Talib Hussain’s house in the last fortnight.
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April - 14 
Besides, another terrorist was shot dead by SFs in Hari Marhot village, Surankote area of Poonch district.
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Besides, another terrorist was shot dead by SFs in Hari Marhot village, Surankote area of Poonch district.
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April - 14 
In a separate incident in Srinagar, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a Border Security Force picket on Hari Singh High Street, Civil Lines area. However, it fell short of the intended target and exploded on the road injuring four civilians.
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In a separate incident in Srinagar, terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a Border Security Force picket on Hari Singh High Street, Civil Lines area. However, it fell short of the intended target and exploded on the road injuring four civilians.
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April - 14 
In a separate incident, a suspected foreign mercenary of the Al Badr was killed while attempting to infiltrate into India from the forward village of Gurha Balnoi, Mendhar sector of Poonch district. However, two of his associates escaped into Pakista
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In a separate incident, a suspected foreign mercenary of the Al Badr was killed while attempting to infiltrate into India from the forward village of Gurha Balnoi, Mendhar sector of Poonch district. However, two of his associates escaped into Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). An AK-47 rifle, four magazines and an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) were recovered from the incident-site.
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April - 14 
In another incident, in the same district, police arrested two Naxalites of the PWG, three sympathizers and three unauthorized explosives’ suppliers. Approximately 1000 gelatin sticks, 1200 ordinary detonators and 200 electric detonators were recover
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In another incident, in the same district, police arrested two Naxalites of the PWG, three sympathizers and three unauthorized explosives’ suppliers. Approximately 1000 gelatin sticks, 1200 ordinary detonators and 200 electric detonators were recovered from them.
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April - 14 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) attacked a police outpost at Chandrapura railway station, Bokaro district, on April 14, and looted 23 rifles and several hundred cartridges. Official sources said approximately 150 N
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) attacked a police outpost at Chandrapura railway station, Bokaro district, on April 14, and looted 23 rifles and several hundred cartridges. Official sources said approximately 150 Naxalites, including 100 women, arrived at the railway station and locked up the Stationmaster in a room and attacked the post with bombs injuring officer in-charge P.K. Hembram, after which they looted the arms.
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April - 14 
Meanwhile, reports from north Kashmir indicated that an SF personnel was killed in an encounter at Dooraswani, Lolab area of Kupwara district. However the terrorists escaped from the incident-site.
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Meanwhile, reports from north Kashmir indicated that an SF personnel was killed in an encounter at Dooraswani, Lolab area of Kupwara district. However the terrorists escaped from the incident-site.
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April - 14 
One person was killed in a parcel bomb explosion in Bandra, Mumbai, on April 14. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) said it might not be a terrorist act. Meanwhile, forensic department personnel are examining samples collected from the spot and
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One person was killed in a parcel bomb explosion in Bandra, Mumbai, on April 14. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) said it might not be a terrorist act. Meanwhile, forensic department personnel are examining samples collected from the spot and investigations are on to identify the motive behind the blast.
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April - 14 
Reports said four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Dulongjhora village, Assam's Dhubri district, on April 14. An AK-56 rifle with a magazine, 35 AK-56 bullets, a pistol with a magazine, six cartri
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Reports said four National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Dulongjhora village, Assam's Dhubri district, on April 14. An AK-56 rifle with a magazine, 35 AK-56 bullets, a pistol with a magazine, six cartridges and two grenades, among other things, were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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April - 14 
Separately, in south Kashmir, another SF personnel was injured in a terrorist attack on a Police camp in Shopian area, Pulwama district.
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Separately, in south Kashmir, another SF personnel was injured in a terrorist attack on a Police camp in Shopian area, Pulwama district.
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April - 14 
SF personnel killed a ‘senior commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in an encounter in Banihal area, Doda district. However, one of his associates escaped from the incident-site. The slain terrorist has been identified as Abu Abdul Rehman Saif, a r
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SF personnel killed a ‘senior commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in an encounter in Banihal area, Doda district. However, one of his associates escaped from the incident-site. The slain terrorist has been identified as Abu Abdul Rehman Saif, a resident of Pakistan.
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April - 14 
Speaking to the media on April 14, in Gangtok, Silkkim, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan until it stoped the "continuing" cross-border terrorism in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He also said
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Speaking to the media on April 14, in Gangtok, Silkkim, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan until it stoped the "continuing" cross-border terrorism in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). He also said the Agra Summit between the two countries failed because Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf refused to accept J&K as a part of India.
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April - 14 
Three unidentified terrorists were killed after security forces (SFs) destroyed their hideout in Surankote area, Poonch district, on April 14. Three AK rifles, 13 magazines, 412 rounds of ammunition, six hand grenades, two RPG rounds and three pouche
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Three unidentified terrorists were killed after security forces (SFs) destroyed their hideout in Surankote area, Poonch district, on April 14. Three AK rifles, 13 magazines, 412 rounds of ammunition, six hand grenades, two RPG rounds and three pouches were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 14 
Two of the five terrorists accused in the US Consulate bomb attack case were held guilty and sentenced to death by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi, on April 14. Muhammad Imran Siddiqui and Muhammad Hanif, alleged to be chief and deputy chief respe
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Two of the five terrorists accused in the US Consulate bomb attack case were held guilty and sentenced to death by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi, on April 14. Muhammad Imran Siddiqui and Muhammad Hanif, alleged to be chief and deputy chief respectively of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Aalmi (HuMA), were sentenced to death, while their accomplices––Sharib Arsalan Faruqi and Mufti Hafiz Zubair––were awarded life imprisonment. The fifth accused, Muhammad Ashraf, who, according to security agencies, is the ‘financial advisor’ of the group, was acquitted on the grounds that the prosecution has failed to substantiate its charges against him. In what was said to have been a suicide attack, a car fitted with explosives had crashed into the boundary wall of the US Consulate on June 14, 2002 killing 12 persons, including six women and two police personnel, and injuring 43 persons. The HuMA is an offshoot of the proscribed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM).
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April - 14 
Media reports from Nepal said a 15 year-old girl sustained grievous injuries when a rifle being carried by a government solider went-off accidentally in Maldhunga bazaar, near the border of Parbat and Baglung districts, on April 13. The incident occu
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Media reports from Nepal said a 15 year-old girl sustained grievous injuries when a rifle being carried by a government solider went-off accidentally in Maldhunga bazaar, near the border of Parbat and Baglung districts, on April 13. The incident occurred while the girl was heading home and the soldier stopped her for a routine check. Her condition is reported to be critical and has been admitted to a hospital in Baglung.
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April - 14 
Four unidentified miscreants at Icegati, Rupsha subdivision, Khulana, on April 14, killed a leader of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) in a bomb attack, reports said. The victim has been identified as Masum Dhali.
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Four unidentified miscreants at Icegati, Rupsha subdivision, Khulana, on April 14, killed a leader of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) in a bomb attack, reports said. The victim has been identified as Masum Dhali.
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April - 14 
Other reports said over 100 persons have been arrested since April 13 in the area, on various charges, but only four of them are suspected cadres of underground parties.
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Other reports said over 100 persons have been arrested since April 13 in the area, on various charges, but only four of them are suspected cadres of underground parties.
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A government soldier shot at and injured his colleague at the Eluthumadduval Army camp, Thenmaradchchi area, Jaffna district, on April 14. Kodikamam police arrested the assailant and a Magistrate, on April 15, remanded him to two weeks in police cust
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A government soldier shot at and injured his colleague at the Eluthumadduval Army camp, Thenmaradchchi area, Jaffna district, on April 14. Kodikamam police arrested the assailant and a Magistrate, on April 15, remanded him to two weeks in police custody. The injured soldier is recuperating at the Palaly military hospital.
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April - 14 
The preliminary conference to the forthcoming international donors conference to provide financial assistance to Sri Lanka for reconstruction and rehabilitation was held in Washington DC on April 14. As many as 26 countries and 16 international organ
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The preliminary conference to the forthcoming international donors conference to provide financial assistance to Sri Lanka for reconstruction and rehabilitation was held in Washington DC on April 14. As many as 26 countries and 16 international organizations were represented at the meeting, but the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was not invited to attend the meeting. The international conference is would be held in Japan, soon. Delivering the keynote address, United States Assistant Secretary of State Richard Armitage said the LTTE has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization in the US since 1997, and hence its representatives were not given visas to attend the meeting. He, however, said the US feels "encouraged by the recent behaviour of the LTTE", and "can see a future for the LTTE as a legitimate political organization". Nevertheless, for the US to withdraw the foreign terrorist organization designation accorded to the LTTE, it "must unequivocally renounce terrorism, in word and in deed".
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April - 15 
A Congress (I) leader was abducted and later shot dead by two unidentified terrorists near his residence, in Topa village, Mendhar area of Poonch district, on April 15. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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A Congress (I) leader was abducted and later shot dead by two unidentified terrorists near his residence, in Topa village, Mendhar area of Poonch district, on April 15. The terrorists escaped after the killing.
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April - 15 
According to media reports, Jharkhand Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have launched a special joint-operation against left-wing extremists—Naxalites in the State. The special operation would be directed against armed cadres o
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According to media reports, Jharkhand Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have launched a special joint-operation against left-wing extremists—Naxalites in the State. The special operation would be directed against armed cadres of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the Peoples War Group (PWG) in Palamu, Gadhwa, Latehar and Chatra districts. The Union Government has provided 22 CRPF companies to the State for tackling the Naxalites.
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April - 15 
Despite the Government’s claim that increasing number of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—have either been arrested or have surrendered, more areas are coming under the influence of Naxalism in the country, Union Home Secretary N Gopalaswamy said in hi
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Despite the Government’s claim that increasing number of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—have either been arrested or have surrendered, more areas are coming under the influence of Naxalism in the country, Union Home Secretary N Gopalaswamy said in his testimony to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs. The Committee recently tabled in Parliament the report containing Gopalaswamy’s testimony. ‘‘The entire left-wing movement (is) spread over 53 districts in 9 states. Apart from the traditional strongholds of the movement, its newly acquired areas of influence were Chhattisgarh, the western districts of West Bengal, parts of north Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and eastern as well as southern Jharkhand,’’ the Home Secretary said. He also said that ‘‘for the first time, Jharkhand emerged as the worst affected, in terms of quantum of violence, overtaking Andhra Pradesh".
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April - 15 
Eight police personnel were killed and three more seriously injured in a landmine blast set-off by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in the dense forests of Cherki valley, Nawada district, on April 15. The
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Eight police personnel were killed and three more seriously injured in a landmine blast set-off by left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in the dense forests of Cherki valley, Nawada district, on April 15. The Naxalites also looted six self-loading rifles (SLRs), two rifles, a revolver and several rounds of ammunition from them. Official sources said the blast occurred when a police patrol party was returning to Govindpur police station from Kakolat. Senior police officials rushed to the site and a red alert has been sounded in Naxalite-hit districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. State Chief Minister Rabri Devi directed the police to intensify combing operations against the MCC. The State Government, she said, would provide an ex-gratia of Rs one million to dependents of each of the dead police personnel, besides a government job to an eligible member of each of their families, she announced.
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April - 15 
Further, a terrorist affiliated to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in Magam forests, Anantnag district.
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Further, a terrorist affiliated to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) was killed in an encounter in Magam forests, Anantnag district.
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April - 15 
In a separate encounter, an unidentified terrorist was killed and an AK rifle, two pistols, three magazines and an equal number of grenades recovered from him at Sabzian, Poonch district.
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In a separate encounter, an unidentified terrorist was killed and an AK rifle, two pistols, three magazines and an equal number of grenades recovered from him at Sabzian, Poonch district.
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April - 15 
In another incident, three Naxalites of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)], including a ‘deputy commander’ of the Kudavelli dalam (squad), were arrested in Medak district. A US-made .38 revolver with 26 rounds of ammu
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In another incident, three Naxalites of the Communist Party of India—Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)], including a ‘deputy commander’ of the Kudavelli dalam (squad), were arrested in Medak district. A US-made .38 revolver with 26 rounds of ammunition was recovered from the possession of the arrested Naxalites.
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April - 15 
In two more incidents, the Naxalites pelted stones and damaged two buses near Macherla.
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In two more incidents, the Naxalites pelted stones and damaged two buses near Macherla.
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April - 15 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) set afire a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus and damaged two more buses in Guntur district, on April 15. According to media reports, a group of 30 Naxalites stopped a bus proceeding f
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) set afire a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus and damaged two more buses in Guntur district, on April 15. According to media reports, a group of 30 Naxalites stopped a bus proceeding from Atmakoor to Hyderabad in Durgi mandal (administrative unit). They threatened the passengers with guns and forced them to alight. Later, they poured diesel over the bus and set it on fire.
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April - 15 
Meanwhile, official sources said, three terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) were killed in an encounter with security forces at Channa Hair village, Poonch district, on the same day.
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Meanwhile, official sources said, three terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) were killed in an encounter with security forces at Channa Hair village, Poonch district, on the same day.
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April - 15 
Media reports on April 16 said left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) looted a huge quantity of explosives in Naxalite-affected Roxy, Kevland police station-limits, Sundergarh district, and sneaked into the dense Saranda
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Media reports on April 16 said left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) looted a huge quantity of explosives in Naxalite-affected Roxy, Kevland police station-limits, Sundergarh district, and sneaked into the dense Saranda forests in West Singhbum district of neighbouring Jharkhand. The explosives were meant for the Steel Authority of India's Meghahatuburu mine in West Singhbhum. A red alert has been sounded in and a search operation has been launched to track down the Naxalites.
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April - 15 
On April 15-night, a political activist was killed by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Bhomracherra village, South Tripura district.
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On April 15-night, a political activist was killed by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Bhomracherra village, South Tripura district.
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April - 15 
Reports said suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists abducted a local businessman from Jhanjhani bazaar (market), Mancachar police station-limits, in Assam's Dhubri district, on April 15. The terrorists also injured two civilians
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Reports said suspected Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists abducted a local businessman from Jhanjhani bazaar (market), Mancachar police station-limits, in Assam's Dhubri district, on April 15. The terrorists also injured two civilians before fleeing from the incident-site.
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April - 15 
Reports said, the Mumbai Police’s crime branch personnel arrested Aatib Nasir Mullah, an accused in the Mulund bomb blast case, on April 15. According to the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), the accused is a resident of Padgha village, in neighb
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Reports said, the Mumbai Police’s crime branch personnel arrested Aatib Nasir Mullah, an accused in the Mulund bomb blast case, on April 15. According to the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), the accused is a resident of Padgha village, in neighboring Thane district, Maharashtra. He was arrested near the Bandra-Kurla complex. Police is interrogating him to find out the exact nature of his involvement in the incident, he added. Mullah is the second person to be arrested in the case. Earlier, Saquib Nachan surrendered to the Mumbai High Court on April 10 and was subsequently arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002. On March 13, a powerful bomb exploded inside a compartment of a Karjat-bound local train, at Mulund Railway station, killing 12 people, including four women, and injuring 72 more.
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April - 15 
Separately, alleged cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist in inter-group rivalry in Dilli village, Gandoh police station-limits, Doda district. The slain terrorist was identified as Safdar Ali alias Jahangir,
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Separately, alleged cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist in inter-group rivalry in Dilli village, Gandoh police station-limits, Doda district. The slain terrorist was identified as Safdar Ali alias Jahangir, a ‘wireless operator’ for HM ‘district commander’ Tariq Mattoo.
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April - 15 
Separately, near the same camp, the dead body of a soldier, who is suspected to have committed suicide, was recovered, on the April 15. He was posted at a sentry point in the area.
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Separately, near the same camp, the dead body of a soldier, who is suspected to have committed suicide, was recovered, on the April 15. He was posted at a sentry point in the area.
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April - 15 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 15 that its cadres were not involved in the abduction of two Muslim youth, who been reported missing since the past few days from the Mutur sea. Issuing a statement, the LTTE said, "Tamils and
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 15 that its cadres were not involved in the abduction of two Muslim youth, who been reported missing since the past few days from the Mutur sea. Issuing a statement, the LTTE said, "Tamils and Muslims have been living in Mutur as one family… Currently, some anti-peace groups are actively engaged in creating division between" us. The LTTE further said, " "We categorically state we have no connection with the alleged abduction". In a related development, the mother of one of the abducted youth committed suicide. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief Major General (Retd) Triggve Teleffsen and Muslim parliamentarians, including Minister Rauf Hakeem, visited the area on April 15.
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April - 16 
A report, on April 16, indicated that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit, active in the Garo Hills, Meghalaya, has probably reached an understanding with the Assam- based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Nation
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A report, on April 16, indicated that the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist outfit, active in the Garo Hills, Meghalaya, has probably reached an understanding with the Assam- based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to operate together in the area.
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April - 16 
Addressing a press conference in Patna, on April 16, State police chief DP Ojha said the State police is not equipped well enough to prevent extremist violence in the State. He said police could not effectively tackle left-wing extremist—Naxalite––ou
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Addressing a press conference in Patna, on April 16, State police chief DP Ojha said the State police is not equipped well enough to prevent extremist violence in the State. He said police could not effectively tackle left-wing extremist—Naxalite––outfits due to highly inadequate infrastructure and lack of resources. The police headquarters would soon submit a proposal to the State Government listing its requirements. Ojha’s remarks were in response to the killing of eight police personnel in Nawada district, on April 15, in a landmine blast triggered by the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). He asked, "How can one expect the police force to contain the extremists? They don’t have even matching fire power, lack standardised police pickets and are deprived of state-of-the-art communication system besides bullet-proof vehicles and mines-protected vehicles?"
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April - 16 
Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M Karunanidhi, on April 16, urged Prime Minnister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani to consider repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002. In separate letters to both the leader
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Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M Karunanidhi, on April 16, urged Prime Minnister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani to consider repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002. In separate letters to both the leaders, Karunanidhi said the abuse of the Act "has crossed all limits." It is unfortunate that a journalist was arrested under POTA, while the Act was meant to curtail the activities of armed terrorists, he added, referring to the arrest of Nakkeeran editor R R Gopal, charged with sedition and under the Arms Act. He was arrested on April 12 for his links with sandal wood smuggler Verappan and his role in murders. POTA charges were filed against him on April 16. Gopal and has been remanded to judicial custody till April 25. Karunanidhi also said that, out of the 41 persons arrested so far under POTA, more than 20 were politicians. It shows that the Act is being abused in Tamil Nadu for political reasons, he averred.
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April - 16 
In another incident, 11 Naxalites of the PWG surrendered to State police chief P Ramulu in Hyderabad on April 16. One of them, Akula Indraiah, is the main accused in the blasting of a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus in November 2002, near Chinta
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In another incident, 11 Naxalites of the PWG surrendered to State police chief P Ramulu in Hyderabad on April 16. One of them, Akula Indraiah, is the main accused in the blasting of a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus in November 2002, near Chintagudem, Warangal district in which 14 passengers were killed and 17 more injured.Announcing the surrender at a press conference, Ramulu said all cases against surrendered Naxalites would be closed, besides rehabilitating them.
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April - 16 
Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda, on April 16, offered to hold talks with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups active in the State and said police action is not an answer to every problem. Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, Munda said, "I am
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda, on April 16, offered to hold talks with left-wing extremist—Naxalite—groups active in the State and said police action is not an answer to every problem. Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, Munda said, "I am prepared and willing to talk extremists. They should tell us their problems and I am ready to listen to them and solve their problems". Replying to a question whether police did not have sufficient manpower to deal with the Naxalite menace, he said that police alone could not control extremism and that force was not an answer to every problem. Reiterating that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 is not being misused in the State, the Chief Minister said, "… policemen who had booked those persons under POTA could be seen from a different angle."
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April - 16 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed one person at Tetrai village, Palamu district, on April 16. Media reports said armed Naxalites of the PWG raided the house of the victim and dragged him out of his house. They late
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed one person at Tetrai village, Palamu district, on April 16. Media reports said armed Naxalites of the PWG raided the house of the victim and dragged him out of his house. They later beat him to death.
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April - 16 
Meanwhile, in an attempt to keep tribals, students and surrendered Naxalites away from Naxal activities, the Nalgonda district police organised a meet, Marpu, at Chintapalle on April 16. Speaking on the occasion, district police chief Atul singh said
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Meanwhile, in an attempt to keep tribals, students and surrendered Naxalites away from Naxal activities, the Nalgonda district police organised a meet, Marpu, at Chintapalle on April 16. Speaking on the occasion, district police chief Atul singh said development could not be achieved through the gun, but through education. He appealed to the tribals to avail of the assistance provided by police for their welfare. He also distributed cheques to the tune of Rs 3.25 lakh among 69 Naxal sympathisers who had surrendered to police recently. Reminding that the Government had sanctioned Rs 5,000 per head for each surrendered Naxalite as a temporary relief, Singh asked the beneficiaries to use the amount to earn their livelihood.
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April - 16 
Meanwhile, security force personnel posted at the Sikhoria police camp, Bishalgarh, West Tripura district, repulsed an attack by a group of NLFT terrorists, also on the same night. No one was injured on either side. The terrorists escaped from the sc
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Meanwhile, security force personnel posted at the Sikhoria police camp, Bishalgarh, West Tripura district, repulsed an attack by a group of NLFT terrorists, also on the same night. No one was injured on either side. The terrorists escaped from the scene after attacking the police post.
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April - 16 
Meanwhile, two days ahead of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the secessionist conglomerate, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), called for a strike on April 18 and 19 "to highlight on international aren
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Meanwhile, two days ahead of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s scheduled visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the secessionist conglomerate, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), called for a strike on April 18 and 19 "to highlight on international arena that people of Kashmir want solution to the Kashmir issue." A Hurriyat spokesperson, in a statement on April 16, hoped that the Prime Minister would initiate a result-oriented and purposeful dialogue for peace and prosperity in South Asia. This is the first time after year 1987 that a Prime Minister would be addressing an open-air public meeting in the Kashmir Valley. Meanwhile, a media report said intelligence inputs indicate that terrorist groups could carry out a major massacre or a suicide attack to disrupt the Premier’s visit.
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April - 16 
Media reports of April 16 said members of an organised crime network were involved in the parcel bomb explosion, which killed a person at a jewelry shop in Bandra, Mumbai, on April 14. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) confirmed that an envelo
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Media reports of April 16 said members of an organised crime network were involved in the parcel bomb explosion, which killed a person at a jewelry shop in Bandra, Mumbai, on April 14. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) confirmed that an envelope containing an extortion note demanding Rs 6 lakh was recovered from the parcel.
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April - 16 
Reports said Aatib Nasir Mullah, an accused in the March 13-train blast in Mulund, Mumbai, has been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002, on April 16. He has been remanded to police custody till April 28. As reported earlier, M
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Reports said Aatib Nasir Mullah, an accused in the March 13-train blast in Mulund, Mumbai, has been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002, on April 16. He has been remanded to police custody till April 28. As reported earlier, Mullah was arrested near the Bandra-Kurla complex on April 15. He is a Master of Business Administration student and resident of Padgha village, Thane district, Maharashtera. On March 13, a powerful bomb exploded inside a compartment of ahe Karjat-bound local train, at Mulund Railway station. 12 people, including four women, were killed and 72 more injured in the blast.
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April - 16 
Reports said police in Assam arrested nine Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists from various in under Lakhipur subdivision (administrative unit), Cachar district, on April 16-night. An unspecified number of arms and ammunition were also recovered from
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Reports said police in Assam arrested nine Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) terrorists from various in under Lakhipur subdivision (administrative unit), Cachar district, on April 16-night. An unspecified number of arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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April - 16 
Reports said, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a surrendered All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist in Kalyanpur, West Tripura district, on April 16-night.
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Reports said, National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists killed a surrendered All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist in Kalyanpur, West Tripura district, on April 16-night.
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April - 16 
Reports, on April 16, indicated that the Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) might be relocating its base-camps from Bhutan to new, unspecified locations along the India-Bangladesh border. Quoting security force personnel, the report f
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Reports, on April 16, indicated that the Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) might be relocating its base-camps from Bhutan to new, unspecified locations along the India-Bangladesh border. Quoting security force personnel, the report further said the outfit might be using the route via Meghalaya, where its arms consignments were seized on April 8, and again on April 10, to reach its new hideouts. ULFA is alleged to have at least six 'training' camps in the southern district of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan.
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April - 16 
Separately, a group of NLFT terrorists abducted four peasants from Garjankhola in South Tripura district, on the same night. A search is on to locate and rescue them.
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Separately, a group of NLFT terrorists abducted four peasants from Garjankhola in South Tripura district, on the same night. A search is on to locate and rescue them.
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April - 16 
Separately, unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from his residence at Hassanwani village, Pulwama district, and later shot him dead.
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Separately, unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from his residence at Hassanwani village, Pulwama district, and later shot him dead.
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April - 16 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on April 16, alleged that the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the opposition party in Assam, is adopting a dubious approach to the ULFA’s demand for the inclusion of 'sovereignty' issue in talks-agenda. Through i
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), on April 16, alleged that the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the opposition party in Assam, is adopting a dubious approach to the ULFA’s demand for the inclusion of 'sovereignty' issue in talks-agenda. Through its mouthpiece Freedom, the outfit said, "The AGP legislators said the problem of insurgency was political in nature and should be solved through meaningful dialogue instead of using force. However, their voices are totally different from their party policy, exercised when they were in power." On April 1, two AGP Legislators had proposed that the Government should not hesitate even discussing this issue with the outfit. The outfit demands that, apart from a discussion on "sovereignty of Assam", the talks should be held in a third country and under the auspices of the United Nations. Freedom also quoted from ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa's 'speech' delivered on ULFA-raising Day, on April 7. Reiterating ULFA's preconditions for talks, Rajkhowa reportedly said, "(the outfit is) always ready to resolve the conflict peacefully with the government of India, provided the already outlined conditions are met." He added that negotiations would not be held "within the framework of the Indian Constitution".
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April - 16 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed and a police personnel injured in an encounter in Tangadapally village, Nalgonda district, on April 16. Official sources said the encounter took place when a special polic
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed and a police personnel injured in an encounter in Tangadapally village, Nalgonda district, on April 16. Official sources said the encounter took place when a special police party, on a tip off, reached the village. The Naxalites opened fire at the police, who returned fire killing two Naxalites. A 9mm carbine, tapancha, bullets, two kit bags, 12 detonators, fuse wires and pamphlets were seized from the house.
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April - 16 
A Multan Anti-Terrorist Court has acquitted six activists of the proscribed Lashkar-e- Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, for lack of evidence in a case of sectarian killing. However, the accused have not been released as they are being tried in a number
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A Multan Anti-Terrorist Court has acquitted six activists of the proscribed Lashkar-e- Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, for lack of evidence in a case of sectarian killing. However, the accused have not been released as they are being tried in a number of other similar cases.
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April - 16 
According to a media report, pamphlets urging Afghan refugees to wage Jehad against US forces and their "hireling" government in Afghanistan have been circulated at camps in northwest Pakistan. Entitled "Declaration by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanis
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According to a media report, pamphlets urging Afghan refugees to wage Jehad against US forces and their "hireling" government in Afghanistan have been circulated at camps in northwest Pakistan. Entitled "Declaration by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan" (IEA) the leaflets, written in Pushto, were distributed this week at refugee camps in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) bordering Afghanistan. The erstwhile Taliban regime had ruled Afghanistan under the rubric of IEA, headed by Mullah Mohammad Omar. "Ulema, tribal leaders and Mujahideen of IEA call upon you to wage jihad against the hireling government in your motherland. It is your duty to rise...and direct your swords against the infidels and their puppets," said the leaflets.
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April - 16 
According to media reports of April 16, the proposal of the Royal Government of Bhutan to settle refugees repatriated from Nepal in camps for an initial period of two years has angered them. They are, reportedly, opposed to the idea of becoming refug
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According to media reports of April 16, the proposal of the Royal Government of Bhutan to settle refugees repatriated from Nepal in camps for an initial period of two years has angered them. They are, reportedly, opposed to the idea of becoming refugees once again, this time in their own country. However, this proposal seems to have the tacit support of Nepalese Government, tough refugee leaders have emphatically rejected any such move. They want citizenship rights to be re-issued at the camps themselves. Funds for maintaining the camps are likely to be borne by Bhutan’s donor agencies and other countries, reports added. Bhutan intends to open camps in three places––Bumthang district (north), Gelephu (Geylegphug in Drukpa), Sarbhang (Sarpang) (south) and Gedu in Chhukha (in the west). Refugees belonging to Categories 1 (Bhutanese forcefully evicted), 2 (Bhutanese who willingly emigrated) and 4 (Bhutanese with "criminal" records) will be lodged in these camps. Category 3 consists of non-Bhutanese. There are more than 100,000 refugees in the seven camps in Nepal, with a little over 12,000 staying in Khudunabari. Repatriation will begin from the Khundanbari camp.
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April - 16 
According to media sources, seven suspected members of the banned Islamist extremist Jamaatul Mujahidin, Bangladesh (JMB) have been arrested by Kalai police, on April 16. The arrests were, however, announced on April 20. All the arrested persons have
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According to media sources, seven suspected members of the banned Islamist extremist Jamaatul Mujahidin, Bangladesh (JMB) have been arrested by Kalai police, on April 16. The arrests were, however, announced on April 20. All the arrested persons have been sent to jail. They reportedly confessed that they are active members of the organisation and revealed that one Khalilur Rahman is their leader in the area. They reportedly met frequently at Kalai Ahle Hadith Mosque to plan their activities. Further, after one such meeting, on April 15, Rahman had asked to undertake the task of wall writings. Three of the arrested men were allegedly involved in the murder of five persons in Begungram Astana on January 20. They are likely to be sent to the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) in Dhaka for further interrogation, reports added.
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April - 16 
India’s Ambassador in Washington Lalit Mansing said at the preliminary international donors’ conference that the country would support a final solution to Sri Lanka's protracted ethnic conflict that would recognise the rights of all communities, the
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India’s Ambassador in Washington Lalit Mansing said at the preliminary international donors’ conference that the country would support a final solution to Sri Lanka's protracted ethnic conflict that would recognise the rights of all communities, the state-run Daily News said on April 17. Mansing said, "India will support a political solution that will meet the aspirations of all sections… India [is] committed to ensuring the protection of Sri Lanka's sovereignty and territorial integrity".
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April - 16 
Security has been heightened along Jaffna’s Vadamaradchi coast by erecting sentry points on the reef, reports said on April 16. Fishermen living between Thondamanar and Pt. Pedro are required to register at local army camps their special passes befor
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Security has been heightened along Jaffna’s Vadamaradchi coast by erecting sentry points on the reef, reports said on April 16. Fishermen living between Thondamanar and Pt. Pedro are required to register at local army camps their special passes before setting out to sea and points of entry into the sea have been specified. Several fishing families native to the area have been internally displaced and are scattered in the area between sentry points along the Thondamanar-Pt Pedro coast.
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April - 17 
According to media reports, the Andhra Pradesh Government has decided not to concede any of the demands of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in future, if they continued to abduct police personnel and people’s representat
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According to media reports, the Andhra Pradesh Government has decided not to concede any of the demands of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) in future, if they continued to abduct police personnel and people’s representatives. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the Naxalite problem in the State with Home Minister T Devender Goud and State police chief P Ramulu, on April 17. He is believed to have taken a serious view of the PWG’s assertion that they would continue to abduct police personnel. Naidu gave instructions not to acquiesce to the demands of the Naxalites, however important the hostages might be, while sharing the concern of the Home Minister and the State police chief that the PWG might abduct people's representatives or police officers of higher cadre in future.
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April - 17 
According to official sources in south Kashmir, a local cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Kokernag, Anantnag district, on April 17.
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According to official sources in south Kashmir, a local cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Kokernag, Anantnag district, on April 17.
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April - 17 
According to official sources in south Kashmir, a terrorist (foreign mercenary) of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Kokernag, Anantnag district, on April 17.
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According to official sources in south Kashmir, a terrorist (foreign mercenary) of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Kokernag, Anantnag district, on April 17.
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April - 17 
According to official sources, a police personnel was killed and another injured when a large group of suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists attacked the Ind police post in Gool area, of Udhampur district on April 17 with automatic weapons and
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According to official sources, a police personnel was killed and another injured when a large group of suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists attacked the Ind police post in Gool area, of Udhampur district on April 17 with automatic weapons and grenades. After failing in their attempt to storm the police post, the terrorists escaped from the site. This is the fourth attack on the Ind police post in the last one month.
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April - 17 
At a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, in New Delhi, on April 17, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reportedly conveyed his Government’s desire to extend the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K).
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At a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, in New Delhi, on April 17, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio reportedly conveyed his Government’s desire to extend the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). While talking to the media after the meeting, Rio said the issue would be discussed at length on April 21.
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April - 17 
Besides, a day ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to Kashmir Valley, terrorists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the central Kashmir township of Magam, Budgam district, killing a police personnel and inju
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Besides, a day ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to Kashmir Valley, terrorists triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the central Kashmir township of Magam, Budgam district, killing a police personnel and injuring 13 persons. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the blast thus far.
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April - 17 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and three civilians were injured when terrorists attacked a patrol party at Bandipore, Baramulla district.
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and three civilians were injured when terrorists attacked a patrol party at Bandipore, Baramulla district.
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April - 17 
In another attack in Bandipore area, an SF personnel was injured as when terrorists fired at a patrol party.
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In another attack in Bandipore area, an SF personnel was injured as when terrorists fired at a patrol party.
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April - 17 
In north Kashmir, eight security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were injured in an ambush laid by terrorists at Sopore. According to a local news agency, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack.
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In north Kashmir, eight security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were injured in an ambush laid by terrorists at Sopore. According to a local news agency, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 17 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew-off the building of Nauhatta police station, which was under construction in Rohtas district, on April 16-night. The new building was coming up about 100m away from the old building.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew-off the building of Nauhatta police station, which was under construction in Rohtas district, on April 16-night. The new building was coming up about 100m away from the old building. On hearing the blast, the policemen opened fire, which was returned by the Naxalites. The exchange of fire continued for over two hours. However, no one sustained injuries in the firing.
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April - 17 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) set a fire an earth mover near Akkapally village, Yellareddypet mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 17-night. The loss is estimated at Rs 24 lakhs. In a letter lef
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) set a fire an earth mover near Akkapally village, Yellareddypet mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 17-night. The loss is estimated at Rs 24 lakhs. In a letter left behind at the incident-site, the Naxalites said they had resorted to the act in protest against employing machines in the execution of the works, thus, depriving the workers of livelihood.
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April - 17 
Meanwhile, a group of NLFT terrorists abducted an 11-year-old child of a Government official from Jawharnagar, Ambassa in Dhalai district, on April 17.
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Meanwhile, a group of NLFT terrorists abducted an 11-year-old child of a Government official from Jawharnagar, Ambassa in Dhalai district, on April 17.
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April - 17 
Meanwhile, in a clash between cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Kot Behrot, Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, an LeT ‘commander’ was killed. This was the second clash between the two groups in the last three days.
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Meanwhile, in a clash between cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Kot Behrot, Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, an LeT ‘commander’ was killed. This was the second clash between the two groups in the last three days.
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April - 17 
Meanwhile, police arrested 19 persons in connection with the landmine blast triggered by Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Nawada district, on April 15, in which eight police personnel were killed. The arrests were made during a raid
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Meanwhile, police arrested 19 persons in connection with the landmine blast triggered by Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Nawada district, on April 15, in which eight police personnel were killed. The arrests were made during a raid in Karpoori Nagar village, Govindpur police station-limits, Nawada district.
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April - 17 
Reports said, on April 17 a Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, postponed its hearing to April 21 in the bail application of Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) leader P Nedumaran and five others. They were arrested
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Reports said, on April 17 a Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, postponed its hearing to April 21 in the bail application of Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) leader P Nedumaran and five others. They were arrested on August 1, 2002 under POTA for pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) speeches made at a meeting on June 26, 1992. Nedumaran and the other detainees said in their petition that the case made out against them did not attract the provisions of the POTA
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April - 17 
Reports said, on April 17, a hardcore National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist surrendered with an AK 56 rifle to police at Udaipur, South Tripura district.
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Reports said, on April 17, a hardcore National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist surrendered with an AK 56 rifle to police at Udaipur, South Tripura district.
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April - 17 
Reports said, the Supreme Court, on April 17, admitted a petition filed by former Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC) chairman Kanakeswar Narzary challenging the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), signed, on February 10, 2003, between the Union and Assam
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Reports said, the Supreme Court, on April 17, admitted a petition filed by former Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC) chairman Kanakeswar Narzary challenging the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS), signed, on February 10, 2003, between the Union and Assam Governments and the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). The petition sought a stay on the Accord that anticipates the formation of a new council––the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), replacing the old BAC that was created after the 1993-Agreement. The petition states that the MoS violates the terms of the old Accord and does not have the support of the larger group, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). This will endanger state-security and national unity, the petition added. The State Government had repealed the BAC on April 3, 2003 to pave the way for the formation of the BTC, but the petition would delay an early formation of the same. Meanwhile, the BLT criticised Narzary for filing the petition and expressed the hope that the Court's verdict would be in favour of the MoS. BLT 'general secretary' D Basumatary while speaking in Kokrajhar, on April 18, alleged that Narzary had filed the petition as he feared losing power after the BTC is created.
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April - 17 
Separately, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in an attack by a group of unidentified terrorists in Doda district.
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Separately, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in an attack by a group of unidentified terrorists in Doda district.
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April - 17 
Separately, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist also surrendered to the security forces at Amarpur, in the South Tripura district, also on April 17.
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Separately, an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist also surrendered to the security forces at Amarpur, in the South Tripura district, also on April 17.
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April - 17 
The crime branch of Mumbai Police arrested two terrorists––Farukh Abdul Surve and Yasin Liyakat Kapadia––of the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) at Mumbra, in neighbouring Thane district of Maharashtra, on April 17. Police have seized an unspecified number of r
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The crime branch of Mumbai Police arrested two terrorists––Farukh Abdul Surve and Yasin Liyakat Kapadia––of the Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) at Mumbra, in neighbouring Thane district of Maharashtra, on April 17. Police have seized an unspecified number of revolvers, cartridges, a map of an LeT training camp, two computers, diaries and bogus driving licenses, besides some incriminating articles from their possession. The LeT cadres were planning to kill political leaders and carry out subversive activities in the State, police said.
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April - 17 
A senior US State Department official said, on April 17, Washington has been unable to persuade Pakistan to "stop cross-border terrorism" against India. "The United States for some time has urged the Pakistani government to stop cross-border terroris
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A senior US State Department official said, on April 17, Washington has been unable to persuade Pakistan to "stop cross-border terrorism" against India. "The United States for some time has urged the Pakistani government to stop cross-border terrorism across the line of control. I will be honest: we have not succeeded..." said Richard Haas, Director for Policy Planning at the State Department.
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April - 17 
Maoist insurgents’ leader and a member of the negotiation team in the peace talks with the Government Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, on April 17, the insurgents wish to conclude the peace talks by mid-June, rather than protracting them, in order to avo
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Maoist insurgents’ leader and a member of the negotiation team in the peace talks with the Government Krishna Bahadur Mahara said, on April 17, the insurgents wish to conclude the peace talks by mid-June, rather than protracting them, in order to avoid the prevailing state of confusion. He said the inordinate delay in announcing the Government team for the talks gave the impression that the Government would take two to three years to conclude them and arrive at a solution to the insurgency problem. "We are strictly against protracting the cease-fire, instead we wish to hold talks immediately and find a way out of the political crisis plaguing the country," Mahara said, while speaking at the Reporters' Club in Kathmandu. He also warned that the insurgents would return to the forests and re-launch the people’s war if the Government delayed the peace talks.
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April - 17 
Nepal-Bhutan Joint Verification Team (JVT) is expected to complete the ongoing categorisation process in Thimphu and submit its final report to the 14th Foreign Minister-level Joint Committee (MJC) to be held in Kathmandu from May 11. Unless major di
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Nepal-Bhutan Joint Verification Team (JVT) is expected to complete the ongoing categorisation process in Thimphu and submit its final report to the 14th Foreign Minister-level Joint Committee (MJC) to be held in Kathmandu from May 11. Unless major differences arise at this meeting, repatriation of refugees is likely to begin soon.
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April - 17 
On April 17, the Government has announced a six-member team for peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents. Talks would be held in three days, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Badri Prasad Mandal said in Biratnagar, on April. 17. Also, late
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On April 17, the Government has announced a six-member team for peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents. Talks would be held in three days, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Badri Prasad Mandal said in Biratnagar, on April. 17. Also, latest reports indicate that Mandal has been named government chief negotiator. When last known, Narayan Singh Pun was perceived to be the chief negotiator.
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April - 17 
Cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) shot dead an activist of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) in Ujangram village, Sadar subdivision, Kushtia, on April 17. According to police sources, the victim, Sifat Ali, was
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Cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) shot dead an activist of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) in Ujangram village, Sadar subdivision, Kushtia, on April 17. According to police sources, the victim, Sifat Ali, was killed while he was returning home from Jhoudia. He was shot dead at point blank range.
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April - 17 
Four cadres of the Islamist extremist Jama'atul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested by police on April 17 in Natore, Rajshahi. They were caught while distributing leaflets in the Station Bazar area. They have been identified as Ahsan Habib, Al A
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Four cadres of the Islamist extremist Jama'atul Mujahidin Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested by police on April 17 in Natore, Rajshahi. They were caught while distributing leaflets in the Station Bazar area. They have been identified as Ahsan Habib, Al Ameen, Shihab and Abbas Ali. According to police sources, they confessed to their association with the outfit and said they were asked to distribute the leaflets. Further interrogation is in progress to secure more details about the organization and its leaders.
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April - 17 
The Chittagong University (CU) unit of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) has called an indefinite strike from April 17, asking the University to accede to its five-point charter of demands. Among the demands are immediate withdrawal of showcase notice
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The Chittagong University (CU) unit of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) has called an indefinite strike from April 17, asking the University to accede to its five-point charter of demands. Among the demands are immediate withdrawal of showcase notice served on two of its leaders, expulsion of Bangladesh Chhatra League activists from the University, punishment to those involved in the March 18-incident and the attack on the proctor's vehicle. The ICS also brought out a procession on April 16 on CU campus and later held a meeting. Earlier, the syndicate of CU had issued a show cause notice to two Shibir leaders for indulging in violent activities.
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April - 17 
The Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) launched an indefinite strike in Chittagong University (CU), on April 17, demanding the implementation of its five-point charter of demands. Its demands include immediate withdrawal of show cause notices served on two
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The Islamic Chhatra Shibir (ICS) launched an indefinite strike in Chittagong University (CU), on April 17, demanding the implementation of its five-point charter of demands. Its demands include immediate withdrawal of show cause notices served on two Shibir leaders, expulsion of some Bangladesh Chhatra League activists from the university, punishment to those who attacked the Proctor's vehicle and those involved in the incidents of March 18, in which Shibir activists locked the offices of the Proctor, Vice Chancellor (VC) and Pro Vice Chancellor.
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April - 17 
Three activists of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, have been arrested and explosives were recovered from them in Kalupur village, Shibganj police station-limits, Chapainawabganj, on April 17. A cas
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Three activists of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, have been arrested and explosives were recovered from them in Kalupur village, Shibganj police station-limits, Chapainawabganj, on April 17. A case has been filed in this connection. They were arrested after they clashed with some village residents over staging a drama at the Kaluur Eidgah. The arrested persons have been identified as Babar Ali, Naimul Haq and Akhtarul
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April - 17 
Media reports said on April 18 that 52 Government schools in Jaffna district are under the occupation of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The SLA should have vacated them according to the terms of the truce agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eela
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Media reports said on April 18 that 52 Government schools in Jaffna district are under the occupation of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA). The SLA should have vacated them according to the terms of the truce agreement with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), signed in late February 2002.
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April - 17 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Members of Parliament representing Trincomalee district R Sampanthan and K Thurairetnasingham appealed, on April 17, to Tamils in Muttur to strengthen Tamil-Muslim unity. Sampanthan said, "We need the support of the Musl
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Members of Parliament representing Trincomalee district R Sampanthan and K Thurairetnasingham appealed, on April 17, to Tamils in Muttur to strengthen Tamil-Muslim unity. Sampanthan said, "We need the support of the Muslim people who live among us for centuries to find a lasting peace with a permanent political solution to the ethnic conflict. The LTTE has denied any involvement in the abduction of [the] two Muslim youths. Some groups, which oppose the present process, are working hard with a hidden agenda to derail the peace process…" Besides, Cabinet Minister and Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) chief Rauff Hakeem, who is camping in Muttur since April 14 to diffuse the tense situation, will not leave to Colombo until the two abducted youth are released, the SLMC said.
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April - 18 
A report, on April 18, indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-I M) has demanded a clarification from the Union Government over the reported statement of chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah, who said the outfit would be disarme
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A report, on April 18, indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-I M) has demanded a clarification from the Union Government over the reported statement of chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah, who said the outfit would be disarmed before an agreement is signed to resume the "preparatory talks". The report quoted a senior functionary of the group as saying that, "The (NSCN-IM’s) leadership indicated as much during the last round of talks in Geneva on April 7". He further said, "Unless the Government of India clarifies the statement by Padmanabhaiah, we cannot say when the next round of talks will be held. Arms and the organisation are inseparable as we are fighting for Naga sovereignty. This has been stated by our collective leadership". He added, "In this kind of atmosphere and the statement of our collective leadership, it is difficult for us to continue negotiations with him (Padmanabhaiah)."
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April - 18 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—and police exchanged fire near Korchi village, Kotgul police station-limits, Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra on April 18. The incident took place when the Naxalites tried to lay an ambush
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—and police exchanged fire near Korchi village, Kotgul police station-limits, Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra on April 18. The incident took place when the Naxalites tried to lay an ambush on a police party. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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April - 18 
According to media reports, suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from Andhra Pradesh looted a jewel shop and killed a person in Vellore, on April 18. Two others were injured in the incident. Speaking to media perso
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According to media reports, suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from Andhra Pradesh looted a jewel shop and killed a person in Vellore, on April 18. Two others were injured in the incident. Speaking to media persons, a senior police official said, "We are looking at the PWG angle but not ruling out possibility of personal enmity".
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April - 18 
Addressing a public meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on April 18, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said the Kashmir issue can not be solved through the barrel of the gun. The Premier also said the Union Government would ensure clo
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Addressing a public meeting at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on April 18, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said the Kashmir issue can not be solved through the barrel of the gun. The Premier also said the Union Government would ensure close cooperation with the State Government headed by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed for restoring peace in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). This was the first-ever public meeting by a Prime Minister in the past 15 years after the onset of terrorism in J&K. The Prime Minister, while accusing Pakistan of not responding to India’s peace initiatives, added, "We again extend the hand of friendship. But it has to be both ways. Both sides should commit that they will live in peace and harmony." Emphasizing the need for a dialogue, Vajpayee noted, "I have said that every issue should be settled by talks. We are prepared. Talks can be on internal as well as external issues." Separately, describing the unemployment problem as one of the biggest problems in J&K, the Prime Minister assured the people that his Government would make all efforts to provide jobs.
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April - 18 
Delayed reports said a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) 'sergeant' surrendered to police on April 18 after killing his colleague in Nutanbajar village, South Tripura district, on April 17.
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Delayed reports said a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) 'sergeant' surrendered to police on April 18 after killing his colleague in Nutanbajar village, South Tripura district, on April 17.
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April - 18 
In another incident, in the same district, Naxalites of the PWG set afire three tippers and tires of a jeep owned by a contractor near Jabitapur village, on April 18.
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In another incident, in the same district, Naxalites of the PWG set afire three tippers and tires of a jeep owned by a contractor near Jabitapur village, on April 18.
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April - 18 
Kashmir Valley observed a near-total shutdown in response to the call given by the separatist conglomerate, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). Later in the day, the Hurriyat, however, issued a statement withdrawing the call for another shutd
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Kashmir Valley observed a near-total shutdown in response to the call given by the separatist conglomerate, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). Later in the day, the Hurriyat, however, issued a statement withdrawing the call for another shutdown on April 19, today. It also claimed that the Prime Minister’s visit was a failure and the people of Kashmir observed the strike to press for a political settlement to the Kashmir issue. Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat told Radio Kashmir that the conglomerate’s official reaction to the Premier’s visit would be given after the latter’s press conference. The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the media at Srinagar Airport before his departure on April 19.
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April - 18 
Meanwhile, five of the 12 artists taken hostage by NLFT terrorists, on February 2, in Amrapasha, North Tripura district, returned safely on April 18. The terrorists reportedly set them free in Behalabari village, West Tripura district.
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Meanwhile, five of the 12 artists taken hostage by NLFT terrorists, on February 2, in Amrapasha, North Tripura district, returned safely on April 18. The terrorists reportedly set them free in Behalabari village, West Tripura district.
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April - 18 
On the basis of information provided by four men arrested on April 17, in connection with the murder of Haren Pandya, former Home Minister of Gujarat, police arrested another agent of the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intellig
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On the basis of information provided by four men arrested on April 17, in connection with the murder of Haren Pandya, former Home Minister of Gujarat, police arrested another agent of the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Mohammed Shafi, in Hyderabad, on April 18. Meanwhile, in New Delhi, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director P C Sharma confirmed that Mohammed Asgar Ali, who is among the four persons arrested on April 17, was the "main killer" of Pandya and said he has "a long criminal track record’’ and "knows Hindi, English and Urdu’. He added that Asghar Ali has links with terrorist groups based in Pakistan and Jammu and Kashmir. Further, speaking to the media in Hyderabad, a senior police officer said three more ISI-trained and Pakistan-returned Muslim youths were taken into custody. He also said half a dozen more such detentions were in the offing.
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April - 18 
Police arrested 17 suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including three top leaders, wanted for criminal offences such as blasts, arson and looting, in Kesada and Kedarpur forests, Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border, a
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Police arrested 17 suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including three top leaders, wanted for criminal offences such as blasts, arson and looting, in Kesada and Kedarpur forests, Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border, a senior police officer said in Behrampur, on April 18. According to official sources, the arrests were made in joint combing operations by Orissa and Andhra Pradesh police. A large cache of arms and ammunition, gun manufacturing equipment and Naxalite literature were also seized from them.
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April - 18 
Reports said the remaining seven transporters held captive since April 14 by suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorists have been set free, on April 18. A captive had already been released earlier, on April 16. Eight transporters were abducted fr
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Reports said the remaining seven transporters held captive since April 14 by suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) terrorists have been set free, on April 18. A captive had already been released earlier, on April 16. Eight transporters were abducted from Kangpokpi, in Manipur's Senapati district.
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April - 18 
Reports, on April 18, indicated that the Union Government would share intelligence inputs with the various State Governments in the North East under a new action plan to curb terrorism in the region. Reports added that security agencies based in the
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Reports, on April 18, indicated that the Union Government would share intelligence inputs with the various State Governments in the North East under a new action plan to curb terrorism in the region. Reports added that security agencies based in the region would now function under the direct control of the Multi Agency Centre to Counter Terrorism (MACCT) and the Joint Task Force on Intelligence (JTFI). Speaking in Shillong, Meghalaya, on April 18, Intelligence Bureau (IB) director K.P. Singh said these agencies were set up recently to ensure better co-ordination and efficient intelligence sharing between intelligence agencies of the State Union Governments.
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April - 18 
Three terrorists were killed in separate encounters in Assam, on April 18. While two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed at Durgapur, near Bengtol in Bongaigaon district, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terror
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Three terrorists were killed in separate encounters in Assam, on April 18. While two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were killed at Durgapur, near Bengtol in Bongaigaon district, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in Bograguri village, Nalbari district.
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April - 18 
Responding to Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s offer of talks on the Kashmir issue, Pakistani Premier Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said in Islamabad,"We welcome it, we appreciate it." Vajpayee was speaking at a public meeting in Srinagar, t
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Responding to Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s offer of talks on the Kashmir issue, Pakistani Premier Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali said in Islamabad,"We welcome it, we appreciate it." Vajpayee was speaking at a public meeting in Srinagar, the capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir on April 18. Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Jamali said Pakistan had always said talks were the only way to resolve issues. "On the main issue (of Kashmir) Pakistan's stand remains the same. But once talks start there...could be flexibility from both sides," he added.
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April - 18 
The president of the outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Maulana Azam Tariq, on April 18 asked the Lahore High Court to suspend the Government’s orders freezing his party's bank accounts and imposing functional restrictions on it, till his petiti
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The president of the outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Maulana Azam Tariq, on April 18 asked the Lahore High Court to suspend the Government’s orders freezing his party's bank accounts and imposing functional restrictions on it, till his petition against the ban on his party is decided. The Court issued notices to the Federal Government for a response to this plea and to the Maulana's previously filed petition against the state orders banning his group. The petitioner's counsel submitted that the state's decision to freeze the accounts of SSP had brought its social and humanitarian work to a halt. Besides, the closure of the party's regional offices at Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Jehlum, Multan, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, DG Khan, Peshawar and Quetta had also affected the social functioning of the party, he argued. The counsel also claimed that the proscription had adversely affected its religious functions since hundreds of mosques, including the Farooq Azam Masjid and Jinnah Masjid in Karachi, drew funds for maintenance from the party's coffers. The petitioner claimed his party has incurred a loss of at least Rs 7.7 million due to the ban.
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April - 18 
Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator in the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Badri Prasad Mandal announced, on April 18, that the Government would form a committee to assist the negotiators and added that representatives of pol
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Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator in the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Badri Prasad Mandal announced, on April 18, that the Government would form a committee to assist the negotiators and added that representatives of political parties, if interested, could join the committee. "We welcome all political parties to join the peace talks, but the general practice world over is that only the government representatives hold talks with the rebels," Mandal said in Biratnagar. He asked the political parties, intellectuals and the civil society to extend cooperation to the peace process and help find a lasting peace in the country. "We will finalise the agenda for the peace talks once we involve in preliminary parleys with the Maoists very soon," Mandal said.
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April - 18 
The first round of goodwill talks between the Government and the Maoist insurgents to end the over seven-year old insurgency would be held on April 21, government negotiating team member and Minister Narayan Singh Pun announced on April 18. The ann
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The first round of goodwill talks between the Government and the Maoist insurgents to end the over seven-year old insurgency would be held on April 21, government negotiating team member and Minister Narayan Singh Pun announced on April 18. The announcement was made after Pun met with Moist leaders Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa ‘Badal’, on April 17. On April 18, speaking in Biratnagar, Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator in the peace talks Badri Prasad Mandal said a preliminary round termed as ‘introductory programme’ would be held in the next two or three days. He further clarified that there would not be any facilitator for the peace talks. A press conference would be held after the introductory meeting between the Government and Maoist delegations.
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April - 18 
A Tamilian, resident of Chenaiyoor, was killed, on April 18, in firing by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops, who were controlling clashes that had erupted between Muslims and Tamils in the area. Thew death toll in the clashes has now reached to two. Earlie
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A Tamilian, resident of Chenaiyoor, was killed, on April 18, in firing by Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops, who were controlling clashes that had erupted between Muslims and Tamils in the area. Thew death toll in the clashes has now reached to two. Earlier in the day another Tamilian was killed and 14 more wounded in a grenade attack. The firing took place immediately after Defence Minister Tilak Marapone left Muttur area after attending a conference at the Kattaiparichchan SLA camp, reports said. As reported earlier, three persons––a Muslim and two Tamilians––were killed in Muttur violence on April 17. A dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on April 18 and relaxed subsequently has been re-imposed, reports said The Muttur meeting was presided over by Defence Minister Marapone. It was attended by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians R Sampanthan and K hurairetnasingham, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Cabinet Minister Rauff Hakeem and parliamentarians belonging to his party, besides other political leaders and senior officials of the Police and the Armed Forces. They discussed in detail the security measures that would have to be taken to control violence in the area. More government troops, police personnel and navy men would be deployed to strengthen the security there, reports added. The acting head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in Trincomalee, Abdel Furkhan, too, attended the meeting.
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April - 18 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said an unidentified gunman shot dead an important leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) in Akkaraipattu, 64km south of Batticaloa, on April 18. He was the chairman of the Aalaiyadivembu Pradheshiya Sabha (
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said an unidentified gunman shot dead an important leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) in Akkaraipattu, 64km south of Batticaloa, on April 18. He was the chairman of the Aalaiyadivembu Pradheshiya Sabha (Regional Council). Security force personnel visited the scene of the killing and an investigation is on into the incident.
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April - 18 
On April 18, today, a dusk to dawn curfew has been imposed in Muttur town and its suburbs following sporadic clashes between sections of Muslims and Tamils. Several incidents of violence were reported in Palathoppur and Thoppur, on April 17, reports
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On April 18, today, a dusk to dawn curfew has been imposed in Muttur town and its suburbs following sporadic clashes between sections of Muslims and Tamils. Several incidents of violence were reported in Palathoppur and Thoppur, on April 17, reports said. Three Muslims died in a shooting incident. Besides, two Tamil youth and three Muslims sustained injuries in the clashes and have been admitted to a hospital. The clashes follow the disappearance of two Muslim youth and the subsequent developments in which the mother of one of the youth committed suicide. Muslims allege that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) had abducted the youth. The LTTE and the Tamils, on the other hand, hold that it was the handiwork of those opposed to the peace process and wishing to derail it.
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April - 19 
A left wing extremist–Naxalite of the Jagitial local guerrilla squad was killed in an encounter with the police near Raikal village in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on April 19. A gun was recovered from the possession of the slain Naxalit
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A left wing extremist–Naxalite of the Jagitial local guerrilla squad was killed in an encounter with the police near Raikal village in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on April 19. A gun was recovered from the possession of the slain Naxalite.
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April - 19 
A report on April 19 said Bhutan is initiating steps to curb activities of terrorists based on its soil and operating in the North Eastern region of India. Bhutanese Ambassador to India Lynpo Dago Tshering reportedly informed this while talking to th
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A report on April 19 said Bhutan is initiating steps to curb activities of terrorists based on its soil and operating in the North Eastern region of India. Bhutanese Ambassador to India Lynpo Dago Tshering reportedly informed this while talking to the media in Siliguri, West Bengal, on April 19.
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April - 19 
A separate group of Naxalites also attacked Peddakolukula village in Yerragondalam Mandal, in the same district and fled after looting an unspecified amount of cash and valuables from the shops.
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A separate group of Naxalites also attacked Peddakolukula village in Yerragondalam Mandal, in the same district and fled after looting an unspecified amount of cash and valuables from the shops.
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April - 19 
Further, unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian and later chopped off his ears, nose and tongue at Chatroo village in the Doda district.
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Further, unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian and later chopped off his ears, nose and tongue at Chatroo village in the Doda district.
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April - 19 
In a separate incident, an NLFT terrorist was arrested in Srinagar village, West Tripura district, on April 19-night.
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In a separate incident, an NLFT terrorist was arrested in Srinagar village, West Tripura district, on April 19-night.
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April - 19 
In another incident, armed Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG) looted goods and cash worth a million rupees from the Veerabhadrapalem and Peddakolukala villages of Yerragonda Palem mandal (administrative unit) in the Prakasam district. Reports
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In another incident, armed Naxalites of the Peoples’ War Group (PWG) looted goods and cash worth a million rupees from the Veerabhadrapalem and Peddakolukala villages of Yerragonda Palem mandal (administrative unit) in the Prakasam district. Reports said that a civilian panicked by this attack died following a cardiac arrest. The Naxalites escaped after the attack.
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April - 19 
Meanwhile, police recovered the dead body of a civilian who was abducted earlier by terrorists from Malpora in the Kupwara district.
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Meanwhile, police recovered the dead body of a civilian who was abducted earlier by terrorists from Malpora in the Kupwara district.
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April - 19 
One unidentified terrorist and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed and three police personnel were injured during an encounter at Kasblari Top in Mendhar sector on April 19.
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One unidentified terrorist and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed and three police personnel were injured during an encounter at Kasblari Top in Mendhar sector on April 19.
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April - 19 
Police in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, arrested an agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) identified as Zubair Shareef, on April 19.
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Police in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, arrested an agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) identified as Zubair Shareef, on April 19.
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April - 19 
Separately, six Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including two ‘commanders’, surrendered along with arms before the Army in Doda district on April 19. The weapons laid down included six AK-56 rifles, 16 magazines, 542 rounds of ammunition, 10 kg o
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Separately, six Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including two ‘commanders’, surrendered along with arms before the Army in Doda district on April 19. The weapons laid down included six AK-56 rifles, 16 magazines, 542 rounds of ammunition, 10 kg of explosives, two wireless sets and 31 grenades.
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April - 19 
Speaking to the media in New Delhi, on April 19, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General S C Chaube said Pakistan is focussing on the North-Eastern border to carry out subversive activities inside India from Bangladesh and Nepal. This is
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi, on April 19, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General S C Chaube said Pakistan is focussing on the North-Eastern border to carry out subversive activities inside India from Bangladesh and Nepal. This is because fencing and intense patrolling along the western border made infiltration difficult. Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) had been able to spread its network in these countries in the past six years, he added. He also emphasized the need to strengthen maritime security, especially along the border in Gujarat and Maharashtra, through which arms and ammunition could be smuggled.
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April - 19 
Two suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists were killed and three more arrested following an encounter by the Special Operation Team of Meghalaya Police at Mawpud village, West Khasi Hills district, on April 19. However, a
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Two suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists were killed and three more arrested following an encounter by the Special Operation Team of Meghalaya Police at Mawpud village, West Khasi Hills district, on April 19. However, another terrorist escaped from the incident-site. Two 303 guns, four pistols and an unspecified number of ammunition were recovered from the incident-site. According to reports, the police had gathered the information regarding presence of these terrorists at a hideout from two HNLC terrorists arrested earlier, on April 18.
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April - 19 
Pakistan claimed on April 19 that it has done its best to close all gaps on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, but it is impossible to completely end infiltration. Speaking in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri said, "We try our
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Pakistan claimed on April 19 that it has done its best to close all gaps on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, but it is impossible to completely end infiltration. Speaking in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri said, "We try our best, we closed the camps and the collection of funds but it's very difficult to stop completely the movement across the de facto border between Pakistani and Held Kashmir." Earlier, Foreign Office spokesperson Aziz Ahmed Khan rejected United States criticism that Pakistan had not done enough to control terrorist infiltration into the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir.
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April - 19 
According to media sources, a cadre of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an exchange of fire with police in Mosabbatpur village, Khulna, on April 19. The extremist, Sabuj, was wanted in seven criminal
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According to media sources, a cadre of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an exchange of fire with police in Mosabbatpur village, Khulna, on April 19. The extremist, Sabuj, was wanted in seven criminal offences, including in murder and attack on policemen.
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April - 19 
In a separate incident, unidentified miscreants in Natundia village, Rupsha subdivision, on April 19, killed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) cadre Anadi Das. Police suspect that cadres of the rival PBCP had killed him.
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In a separate incident, unidentified miscreants in Natundia village, Rupsha subdivision, on April 19, killed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) cadre Anadi Das. Police suspect that cadres of the rival PBCP had killed him.
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April - 19 
Media reports said the Government has forwarded to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) a revised document containing its responses to the Initial Working Paper for the prevention of sea incidents that would endanger the ongoing peace process.
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Media reports said the Government has forwarded to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) a revised document containing its responses to the Initial Working Paper for the prevention of sea incidents that would endanger the ongoing peace process. The state-run Daily News said on April 21 that the Government has disagreed with some proposals made by SLMM chief Tryggve Telefssen, while agreeing with some others that would not affect the role of the Sri Lanka Navy. The SLMM’s proposals (Initial Working Paper) were sent to the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) on April 3. The Government is understood to have said in its response that there was no need to change the existing system. The LTTE was supposed to have submitted its responses by April 20-evening. It is not yet known if it has met the deadline.
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April - 20 
A woman cadre of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Dwipamani Kalita, believed to be involved in major mortar attacks in 2002 in Guwahati, surrendered to Assam Police chief Hare Krishna Deka along with an AK 56 rifle and three roc
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A woman cadre of the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Dwipamani Kalita, believed to be involved in major mortar attacks in 2002 in Guwahati, surrendered to Assam Police chief Hare Krishna Deka along with an AK 56 rifle and three rocket-propelled gun cells, on April 20. Police believe she was responsible for the October 27 and December 25 attacks in high security areas in Ambari and Dispur respectively. Three persons were killed and 21 more injured in these attacks. Special Branch Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khagen Sharma said, she and two of her colleagues underwent mortar training in Bangladesh. Her colleague Dilip Roy has already been killed in an encounter in the Garo Hills, Assam-Meghalaya border, while the whereabouts of the third, Pranay Roy, are yet not unknown.
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April - 20 
In another incident, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was shot dead by unidentified terrorists in Kartari Gali, Bhaderwah area of Doda district.
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In another incident, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was shot dead by unidentified terrorists in Kartari Gali, Bhaderwah area of Doda district.
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April - 20 
Media reports said 11 terrorists, including nine infiltrators, and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed in separate incidents across Poonch and Doda districts, on April 20. The security forces (SFs) foiled a major infiltration attempt on th
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Media reports said 11 terrorists, including nine infiltrators, and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were killed in separate incidents across Poonch and Doda districts, on April 20. The security forces (SFs) foiled a major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nar village, Balnoi area of Mendhar sector, Poonch district. Nine Pakistani infiltrators were killed during the operation, official sources said. They added that, even as the SFs challenged the terrorists, Pakistani troops opened firing on forward Indian positions to provide cover to the infiltrators. Three AK rifles, two pistols, three wireless sets and an unspecified quantity of ammunition and explosive material were recovered from the incident-site. The slain infiltrators belonged to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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April - 20 
Nagaland Home Minister TN Lotha, on April 20, alleged that both the Isak Muivah and Khaplang factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were not honouring 'ceasefire ground rules' in the State. Speaking in Kohima, he added that the
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Nagaland Home Minister TN Lotha, on April 20, alleged that both the Isak Muivah and Khaplang factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were not honouring 'ceasefire ground rules' in the State. Speaking in Kohima, he added that their cadres had not moved to their designated camps as agreed to under these 'rules'.
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April - 20 
Other reports said the NLFT terrorists also abducted three children from Ranirbazar, in the same district, on the same night. While one of them was released later, the others continue to remain in captivity.
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Other reports said the NLFT terrorists also abducted three children from Ranirbazar, in the same district, on the same night. While one of them was released later, the others continue to remain in captivity.
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April - 20 
Reports on April 20 indicated that the Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has asked the Assam-based National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to retreat from the Garo Hills in Meghalaya. Reports further said ANVC 'general secr
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Reports on April 20 indicated that the Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has asked the Assam-based National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to retreat from the Garo Hills in Meghalaya. Reports further said ANVC 'general secretary' Wanding Marak accused the NDFB of committing terrorist acts in the area and also backing a little known outfit, the Hajong United Liberation Army (HULA). Marak reportedly said, on April 20, "The (Union Government) only understands the language of bullets, it does not listen to any demand made peacefully." He also said the ANVC was demanding a 'separate State' under Article 3 of the Constitution, and the Garos living in villages such as Misangram, Damara and Chutipara, in Kamrup and Goalpara districts in Assam, along the border with Meghalaya, should be brought under this "Garo State". He admitted that the outfit maintains links with the Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). He further indicated that he would accept Zoramthanga, Chief Minister of Mizoram, as a 'mediator' in a future peace process with the Union Government.
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April - 20 
Reports said National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted a civilian from Bir Kumar Roajapara village, Chhawmanu police station-limits, West Tripura district, on April 20-night and later burnt him to death.
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Reports said National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted a civilian from Bir Kumar Roajapara village, Chhawmanu police station-limits, West Tripura district, on April 20-night and later burnt him to death.
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April - 20 
Separately, another ULFA terrorist was arrested by police in Namrup, Dibrugarh disrtict, on April 20.
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Separately, another ULFA terrorist was arrested by police in Namrup, Dibrugarh disrtict, on April 20.
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April - 20 
SF personnel killed two foreign mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Badr outfits in a search operation in Madaana village, Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK rifle, a pistol, 63 AK rounds, five UBGL rounds, four AK magazine, a pist
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SF personnel killed two foreign mercenaries of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Al-Badr outfits in a search operation in Madaana village, Surankote area of Poonch district. An AK rifle, a pistol, 63 AK rounds, five UBGL rounds, four AK magazine, a pistol magazine, two RPG rounds, 14 pistol rounds, a radio set, 14 kg RDX and some water bottles were recovered from the encounter-site.
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April - 20 
terrorists set ablaze the residence of a civilian in Challar village, Gandoh area. SFs and Village Defence Committee (VDC) members fired upon the terrorists when they were fleeing after setting the house on fire. However, the terrorists escaped.
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terrorists set ablaze the residence of a civilian in Challar village, Gandoh area. SFs and Village Defence Committee (VDC) members fired upon the terrorists when they were fleeing after setting the house on fire. However, the terrorists escaped.
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April - 20 
Two leaders of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—People’s War Group (PWG), including Hyderabad District Committee Secretary Ramana Reddy, were killed and a police personnel injured in an encounter near Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad suburbs, on April 20. Acc
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Two leaders of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—People’s War Group (PWG), including Hyderabad District Committee Secretary Ramana Reddy, were killed and a police personnel injured in an encounter near Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad suburbs, on April 20. According to media reports, the other slain Naxalite is believed to be Nalgonda District Committee Member Vinobha Bhave ‘Sridhar’. Ramana Reddy is said to have played a crucial role in planning the assassination of former Home Minister Madhav Reddy in March 2000. Speaking to media persons, Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Mahender Reddy said the operation was carried out jointly by Nalgonda district police and Cyberabad police. On a tip-off about a proposed PWG meeting, police teams went to an isolated place opposite the Film City and, on spotting the duo, the police sought to know their identity. But, the Naxals began to flee. Initially, Ramana Reddy opened fire on the police party injuring a police personnel. Both the Naxalites were killed in the encounter that ensued.
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April - 20 
Hafiz Saeed, former chief of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT, now known as Jamaat-ud-Dawa), rejected Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s offer to hold talks with Pakistan on the Kashmir issue and accused that it was a ‘sham’. "Jihadi force
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Hafiz Saeed, former chief of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT, now known as Jamaat-ud-Dawa), rejected Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s offer to hold talks with Pakistan on the Kashmir issue and accused that it was a ‘sham’. "Jihadi forces do not believe in talks," said Saeed in Rawalakot, 65 miles south of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also warned, "The jihad will not stop, the suicide attacks will continue." Media reports indicated that Saeed has been touring the country in recent weeks in an attempt to mobilise support for Jehad in Kashmir. "Kashmir will win freedom only through jihad," he insisted.
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April - 20 
Maulana Azam Tariq, chief of the outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), a Sunni group, said in Karachi, on April 20, he and his followers had formed a new party to work for the "enforcement of Islamic edicts" in Pakistan. He said the new group is ca
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Maulana Azam Tariq, chief of the outlawed Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), a Sunni group, said in Karachi, on April 20, he and his followers had formed a new party to work for the "enforcement of Islamic edicts" in Pakistan. He said the new group is called Millat-e-Islamia (MeI) and said it wanted to bring about an Islamic revolution. "Our goals are now even higher and our agenda broader than what we had when we worked for the SSP," said Tariq. While claiming "I am the central convener of the new party," he added, "We have already announced names of provincial conveners and soon will announce the organisational structure up to the district level." The Maulana also said his group had nothing to do with terrorism. "We were unfairly branded terrorist," he opined.
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April - 20 
Media reports from Nepal said on April 22 that the Maoist insurgents abducted 27 civilians in three different districts, on April 20, in a violation of the terms of the ongoing truce agreement, and the ‘code of conduct’ that was subsequently signed w
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Media reports from Nepal said on April 22 that the Maoist insurgents abducted 27 civilians in three different districts, on April 20, in a violation of the terms of the ongoing truce agreement, and the ‘code of conduct’ that was subsequently signed with the Government almost over a month ago. Of the 27 civilians abducted, 22 are residents of Hampang village, Taplejung district, two belong to Tanahu and three to Sarlahi. The insurgents are believed to be questioning the captives on their involvement in different incidents, reports said, but did not describe the incidents
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April - 20 
A leader of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), Sundar Chakma, was gunned down and two activists–– Nil Chandra Chakma, Kaijja Chakma––were abducted by cadres of the Parbatya Chattogram Jano Snaghati Samity (PCJSS) at Chouchalabil, in Rangama
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A leader of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), Sundar Chakma, was gunned down and two activists–– Nil Chandra Chakma, Kaijja Chakma––were abducted by cadres of the Parbatya Chattogram Jano Snaghati Samity (PCJSS) at Chouchalabil, in Rangamati, on April 20. The UPDF is carrying on a movement for total autonomy to the Chittagong Hill Tracts and is opposed to the Chittagong Hill Tracts Treaty.
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April - 20 
Suspected activists of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Phultala unit general secretary Noor Hossain, on April 20. Another person was injured in the incident. The assailan
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Suspected activists of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Phultala unit general secretary Noor Hossain, on April 20. Another person was injured in the incident. The assailants also hurled bombs during the attack. Two persons were later arrested in connection with the incident.
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April - 20 
A 12-hour curfew, with effect from 7 p.m. April 20, has been imposed in the entire Trincomalee district media, reports said on April20. A day earlier, curfew was imposed in Trincomalee following violent incidents in the suburban Jamaliya, but was lif
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A 12-hour curfew, with effect from 7 p.m. April 20, has been imposed in the entire Trincomalee district media, reports said on April20. A day earlier, curfew was imposed in Trincomalee following violent incidents in the suburban Jamaliya, but was lifted on April 20 morning at 6 a.m, reports added. In the past few days, Tamils and Muslims have been attacking each other in different areas in the district.
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April - 20 
Meanwhile, reports said the hand grenade attack in Jamaliya, on April 20, was a result of business rivalry between members of the same community (Muslim) and is not related to the communal clashes of the past few days. Six persons were injured in the
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Meanwhile, reports said the hand grenade attack in Jamaliya, on April 20, was a result of business rivalry between members of the same community (Muslim) and is not related to the communal clashes of the past few days. Six persons were injured in the attack. Subsequently, Muslims in the area attacked Tamils passing by, damaging vehicles and injuring people. Six Tamils were admitted to hospitals in this connection.
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April - 21 
A report said four truck drivers were abducted by some unidentified Kuki terrorists, on April 21, at Parsian crossing, Kangpokpi police station-limits, on the Imphal-Dimapur road, on National Highway No. 39. Meanwhile, another truck driver, too, w
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A report said four truck drivers were abducted by some unidentified Kuki terrorists, on April 21, at Parsian crossing, Kangpokpi police station-limits, on the Imphal-Dimapur road, on National Highway No. 39. Meanwhile, another truck driver, too, was abducted along the same route and police have launched a search operation to trace all the five missing drivers.
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April - 21 
A report said, on April 21, that at a meeting held in New Delhi between Union Home Ministry officials and representatives of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang [NSCN-K], it has been agreed to extend the cease-fire for another year. T
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A report said, on April 21, that at a meeting held in New Delhi between Union Home Ministry officials and representatives of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang [NSCN-K], it has been agreed to extend the cease-fire for another year. The two sides did not discuss either the commencing peace negotiations or the ongoing peace talks with the other Naga terrorist group, NSCN-Issac-Muivah [NSCN-IM]. Nagaland Chief Minister N Rio supported the Union government’s decision to extend the cease-fire with NSCN-K.
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April - 21 
According to media reports, in Jammu, two Pakistani terrorists lodged in the high security Kotbalwal jail went on a hunger strike on April 21, demanding their return to Pakistan. Zulfikar Ali and Shabir Ahmed demanded that they be sent back to Pakist
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According to media reports, in Jammu, two Pakistani terrorists lodged in the high security Kotbalwal jail went on a hunger strike on April 21, demanding their return to Pakistan. Zulfikar Ali and Shabir Ahmed demanded that they be sent back to Pakistan or be granted Indian citizenship, because they had been lodged in the prison for seven years.
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April - 21 
According to media reports, Meghalaya Home Minister R.G. Lyngdoh said, on April 21, that the State Government would not adopt a healing touch policy towards terrorists, unless they abjured violence. He reiterated that the Government was always ready
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According to media reports, Meghalaya Home Minister R.G. Lyngdoh said, on April 21, that the State Government would not adopt a healing touch policy towards terrorists, unless they abjured violence. He reiterated that the Government was always ready for peace talks. He accused the Achik National Volunteers’ Council (ANVC) of "terrorising" people in the Garo Hills by ‘institutionalizing crime’, while claiming to be fighting for the creation of a separate State for the Garo community. The Minister also alleged that some businessmen in the Garo Hills were using terrorists for their vested interests.
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April - 21 
According to media reports, on April 21 a Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, rejected bail plea of Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) leader P Nedumaran and five others. They were arrested under POTA for allegedly
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According to media reports, on April 21 a Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, rejected bail plea of Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) leader P Nedumaran and five others. They were arrested under POTA for allegedly making pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) speeches at a public meeting in 1992.
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April - 21 
According to media reports, Surpanchs (village headmen) of approximately 30 villages in Gadchiroli district have decided to ban the entry of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—into their villages. Speaking to media persons, the district Collector said pe
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According to media reports, Surpanchs (village headmen) of approximately 30 villages in Gadchiroli district have decided to ban the entry of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—into their villages. Speaking to media persons, the district Collector said people are getting disillusioned with the Naxalite movement and are distancing themselves from the Naxalites. The district administration also organized a meeting of these Surpanchs to discuss the development needs of the villages. A proposal has also been sent to the State government to grant a reward of Rs one lakh each to the 30 gram panchayats that have banned the entry of the Naxals.
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April - 21 
All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) organised a protest march against the activities of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Gauripur, Dhubri district, on April 21. Reports said several thousand people participated in the rally led, among o
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All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) organised a protest march against the activities of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Gauripur, Dhubri district, on April 21. Reports said several thousand people participated in the rally led, among others, by ABSU president Rabiram Narzary, Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) general secretary Derhast Basumatary and B.K. Mushahary, member the of Assam Legislative Assembly.
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April - 21 
In a separate incident, suspected NLFT terrorists abducted a non-tribal trader from Battala area, Kumarghat police station-limits, North Tripura district, on the same day.
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In a separate incident, suspected NLFT terrorists abducted a non-tribal trader from Battala area, Kumarghat police station-limits, North Tripura district, on the same day.
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April - 21 
Jharkhand Police, on April 21, arrested two sympathizers of the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Ranchi for abducting a doctor on April 17.
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Jharkhand Police, on April 21, arrested two sympathizers of the left-wing extremist—Naxalite—Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in Ranchi for abducting a doctor on April 17.
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April - 21 
Meanwhile, a forest guard, abducted on April 15, was shot dead by unidentified terrorists on April 21, in Budhan village, Gool area of Udhampur district.
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Meanwhile, a forest guard, abducted on April 15, was shot dead by unidentified terrorists on April 21, in Budhan village, Gool area of Udhampur district.
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April - 21 
Meanwhile, reports said the secessionist conglomerate, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has decided to boycott the peace talks. "We have no plans to meet Vohra," said APHC executive member Umar Farooq. "He has come to meet so-called elected rep
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Meanwhile, reports said the secessionist conglomerate, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has decided to boycott the peace talks. "We have no plans to meet Vohra," said APHC executive member Umar Farooq. "He has come to meet so-called elected representatives of Jammu and Kashmir. Let him meet those people. We will not be meeting him," added Farooq.
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April - 21 
Media reports said crime branch personnel of Ahemdabad Police arrested two more persons––Nisarahmad Gulamahmad Shaikh, Firozkhan Ahmadshah Pathan––on April 21, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for their role in the serial bomb blasts inside city buses on May 2
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Media reports said crime branch personnel of Ahemdabad Police arrested two more persons––Nisarahmad Gulamahmad Shaikh, Firozkhan Ahmadshah Pathan––on April 21, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for their role in the serial bomb blasts inside city buses on May 29, 2002. They have been remanded to police custody till March 28, reports said.
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April - 21 
Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist in Bilasipara, Dhubri district, on April 21.
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Police arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist in Bilasipara, Dhubri district, on April 21.
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April - 21 
Police arrested three suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, on April 21, in Agartala, for their alleged role in abducting a non-tribal youth from Khowai, on January 23.
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Police arrested three suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, on April 21, in Agartala, for their alleged role in abducting a non-tribal youth from Khowai, on January 23.
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April - 21 
Reports said Mumbai Police arrested Ghulam Akbar Khotal, an alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist, from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, on April 21. He is suspected of being involved in blasts near the Mulund railway station inside a loc
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Reports said Mumbai Police arrested Ghulam Akbar Khotal, an alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist, from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, on April 21. He is suspected of being involved in blasts near the Mulund railway station inside a local train, on March 13, in which 12 people were killed and 72 more injured. The accused has been booked under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002, reports said.
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April - 21 
The Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) claimed on April 21 that the five Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external agency, agents arrested for allegedly killing former Gujarat Minister Haren Pandya had undergone training in Pakistan. The
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The Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) claimed on April 21 that the five Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external agency, agents arrested for allegedly killing former Gujarat Minister Haren Pandya had undergone training in Pakistan. The CBI disclosed that they have not, thus far, disclosed the exact motive for killing Pandya, or who had ordered the murder. All the five have been remanded to 10 days in CBI custody. As reported earlier, CBI Director P C Sharma said Mohammed Asgar Ali was the "main killer’’
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April - 21 
Union Government interlocutor N N Vohra arrived in Srinagar, on April 21, to begin the second round of talks on the Kashmir issue. Vohra, who is on a weeklong visit, is scheduled to hold talks with political leaders and various functionaries of the r
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Union Government interlocutor N N Vohra arrived in Srinagar, on April 21, to begin the second round of talks on the Kashmir issue. Vohra, who is on a weeklong visit, is scheduled to hold talks with political leaders and various functionaries of the ruling and opposition parties, besides academicians, lawyers and youth leaders. The first round of peace talks were held in March, in Jammu, during which Vohra met with a number of leaders, including Governor Girish Chandra Saxena, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, National Conference leader Ghulam Mohiuddin Shah, and presiding officers of the State Legislature, besides some Legislators.
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April - 21 
Four main Opposition parties declined to send representatives to a proposed committee, which would monitor peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and would be headed by Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand. "We have already declared the gover
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Four main Opposition parties declined to send representatives to a proposed committee, which would monitor peace negotiations with the Maoist insurgents and would be headed by Prime Minister Lokendra Bahadur Chand. "We have already declared the government illegal. There is no point in joining the committee," Nepali Congress spokesperson Arjun Narsingh said, on April 21. Meanwhile, Pradip Nepal of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) said his party, too, would not send representatives to the committee. The Samyuakta Janamorcha and the Nepal Majdoor Kishan Party also declined to join the committee. Chand had written to leaders of political parties, on April 20, asking them to send their representatives.
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April - 21 
Maoist insurgents’ chairman Prachanda alleged, on April 21, in a press statement that the Government was consolidating its repressive regime, rather than working towards finding a political solution to the insurgency issue, media reports said on Apri
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Maoist insurgents’ chairman Prachanda alleged, on April 21, in a press statement that the Government was consolidating its repressive regime, rather than working towards finding a political solution to the insurgency issue, media reports said on April 22. This, he said, "has given rise to suspicions. His statement followed the sudden development in which the ‘preliminary talks’ were deferred hours before they were set to commence. Prachanda warned, "If the government is capitalizing on the cease-fire to consolidate the Royal Nepal Army, bring division among the political forces and stretch its hold on power then it would prove to be very counterproductive."
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April - 21 
Minister and government negotiating team member for the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Narayan Singh Pun said he has completed the mandate to him by King Gyanendra. Pun said he was asked to create a favourable atmosphere that would help find
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Minister and government negotiating team member for the peace talks with the Maoist insurgents Narayan Singh Pun said he has completed the mandate to him by King Gyanendra. Pun said he was asked to create a favourable atmosphere that would help find a political solution to the insurgency problem. Pun said, "The responsibility given by the King was to talk with the Nepal Communist Party (Maoists) and create an atmosphere for a political outlet, which I have completed. He further said, "The important thing is to move the peace process forward."
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April - 21 
Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents discussed, on April 21, fresh dates for the ‘preliminary’ talks that were deferred on April 20-night. Originally, it was agreed that the talks would be held on April 21, yesterday. Deputy Pr
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Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents discussed, on April 21, fresh dates for the ‘preliminary’ talks that were deferred on April 20-night. Originally, it was agreed that the talks would be held on April 21, yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and chief government negotiator Badri Prasad Mandal said on April 21 that the Government is still determined to make the peace talks a success. Minister and government negotiating team member Narayan Singh Pun met with members of the Maoist negotiating team, including rebel parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai, on April 21, and discussed fresh dates for the talks, reports added. The dates are yet to be announced. Pun said, "I singly brought the talks to this level. Normal talks will begin only after introductory meetings between members of the two negotiating teams."
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April - 21 
The first round of peace talks, termed as preliminary talks, which was to have been held today, April 21, has been postponed after a meeting, on April 20, between Government negotiating team member and Minister Narayan Singh Pun and Maoist insurgent
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The first round of peace talks, termed as preliminary talks, which was to have been held today, April 21, has been postponed after a meeting, on April 20, between Government negotiating team member and Minister Narayan Singh Pun and Maoist insurgent leader and parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai. Another Maoist leader and talks team member Krishna Bahadur Mahara was quoted as saying on April 20 that the Government was not "putting forward any concrete agenda," and hence the insurgents sought the postponement
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April - 21 
Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Majlis al Shura of Muttur division, on April 21, agreed to ensure that both the Tamils and Muslims stopped attacking one another and damaging the others’ properties, the Sri Lanka
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Representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and the Majlis al Shura of Muttur division, on April 21, agreed to ensure that both the Tamils and Muslims stopped attacking one another and damaging the others’ properties, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) said in a press release. The two sides agreed that both the communities live together without fear and suspicion and would work together for peace and amity between them. Further, the LTTE and the Majlis would ‘prevail upon’ the Tamils and Muslims respectively to put a halt to ‘violence against each other’. Besides, the two would make a joint appeal to the authorities in areas under government control be impartial in maintaining law and order. Also, the LTTE assured that it would ensure the safety of Muslims in areas under its control.
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April - 21 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 21 that it is ‘suspending’ its participation in the peace talks for the moment, but said it is firmly committed to the peace process. In a letter to Premier Ranil Wickremasinghe, LTTE chief n
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) said on April 21 that it is ‘suspending’ its participation in the peace talks for the moment, but said it is firmly committed to the peace process. In a letter to Premier Ranil Wickremasinghe, LTTE chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasingham said the LTTE has been compelled to make this ‘painful’ and ‘regretful‘ decision and called upon the Government to restore confidence in the peace process. This could be achieved by implementing, ‘without further delay’, the normalisation aspects of the cease-fire agreement that was signed in late-February 2002. The LTTE also said that it has decided not to participate in the forthcoming international donor conference due to be held in Tokyo.
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April - 22 
A media report said All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists killed two tribals in separate incidents in West Tripura district. While one was killed on April 22 in Balurdhum village, Jirania police station-limits, the dead body of the other, whom th
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A media report said All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists killed two tribals in separate incidents in West Tripura district. While one was killed on April 22 in Balurdhum village, Jirania police station-limits, the dead body of the other, whom the ATTF had abducted on April 21 from Gurucharanpara village, Ranir Bazar police station-limits, was recovered from Rajchantai village, on April 22-night.
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April - 22 
A report quoting Union Government chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks K. Padmanabhaiah said, on April 22, that the last round of peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Issac-Muivah [NSCN-IM] leadership, in Amsterdam, went
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A report quoting Union Government chief interlocutor in the Naga peace talks K. Padmanabhaiah said, on April 22, that the last round of peace talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland––Issac-Muivah [NSCN-IM] leadership, in Amsterdam, went well. But the outfit announced that it would not resume the peace talks until the Government clarified a statement attributed to Padmanabhaiah. He is reported to have said that that all cadres of the NSCN-IM would be disarmed before any peace agreement is signed. Besides, the NSCN-IM reacted angrily to a raid by the Assam Rifles on its town command headquarters and seizure of arms in Dimapur, on April 20.
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April - 22 
A report, on April 22, said the Assam Public Works (APW), an organisation of the kin of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists expressed its reluctance to accept noted musician and singer Bhupen Hazarika or any other intellectual to mediat
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A report, on April 22, said the Assam Public Works (APW), an organisation of the kin of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists expressed its reluctance to accept noted musician and singer Bhupen Hazarika or any other intellectual to mediate with the ULFA. The report also said that the APW has started a signature campaign, on April 7, on ULFA's raising day, in Assam against the activities of the outfit and has reportedly already collected 50,000 signatures.
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April - 22 
According to a delayed report, eight left-wing extremists—Naxalites— and two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed in an encounter in Talikod area, south Bastar district, on April 22. Although the bodies of the slain Naxali
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According to a delayed report, eight left-wing extremists—Naxalites— and two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed in an encounter in Talikod area, south Bastar district, on April 22. Although the bodies of the slain Naxalites had not been recovered, ‘memorials’ of eight of them were seen erected there after the encounter, the report added.
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April - 22 
According to media reports, on April 22, Police in Jalandhar arrested five poppy husk smugglers and recovered 600 kg of contraband from them, near Kang Sabo village, in Punjab.
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According to media reports, on April 22, Police in Jalandhar arrested five poppy husk smugglers and recovered 600 kg of contraband from them, near Kang Sabo village, in Punjab.
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April - 22 
Addressing the National Defence University in Beijing, China, on April 22, Defence Minister George Fernandes voiced concern over the transfer of sensitive technology and the know-how of weapons of mass destruction to elements pursuing "revisionist ag
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Addressing the National Defence University in Beijing, China, on April 22, Defence Minister George Fernandes voiced concern over the transfer of sensitive technology and the know-how of weapons of mass destruction to elements pursuing "revisionist agendas". He cautioned against the selective interpretation of terrorism, which he said could damage the global body politic. He also appealed to the international community for immediate action against terrorism and commitment to combat the same in any form that it exists, be it the Al Qaeda, Chechen or Uighur terrorists.
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April - 22 
Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi and his Meghalaya counterpart D D Lapang, on April 22, discussed in Dispur, Assam's capital, ways to tackle terrorism jointly. The leaders also discussed, among other things, joint operations against terrorist ou
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Assam Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi and his Meghalaya counterpart D D Lapang, on April 22, discussed in Dispur, Assam's capital, ways to tackle terrorism jointly. The leaders also discussed, among other things, joint operations against terrorist outfits operating in the area. Later, addressing the media, they said police chiefs of the two States would decide the requirements and modalities for joint operations. Reports said intensified activities of the Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) and the Assam-based National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Meghalaya's Garo Hills area prompted these leaders to deliberate on measures to combat terrorism.
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April - 22 
At least five persons were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion in Pulwama district, south Kashmir, on April 22 morning. The mine was detonated by unidentified terrorists at Gulshanpora, three kilometers away from the main town of
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At least five persons were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion in Pulwama district, south Kashmir, on April 22 morning. The mine was detonated by unidentified terrorists at Gulshanpora, three kilometers away from the main town of Tral, said official sources.
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April - 22 
Besides, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detected a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)- Al Jehad module and arrested five HM terrorists, including a ‘deputy district commander’, from their hideout on the outskirts of Srinagar. BSF Additional Deputy Inspec
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Besides, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel detected a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)- Al Jehad module and arrested five HM terrorists, including a ‘deputy district commander’, from their hideout on the outskirts of Srinagar. BSF Additional Deputy Inspector General (ADIG) K Srinivasan told reporters that the gang was responsible for a series of grenade throwing incidents in Srinagar. The ADIG added that, in yet another operation, BSF personnel arrested ‘Al Jehad’ district commander Nazir Ahmed Bhat alias Munbilla, from his residence in Nowakadal, Srinagar. The interrogation of Nazir led the security forces to the house of one Ghulam Ahmed Bhat, in Armpora area, Srinagar, where a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered. He said four AK rifles, two pistols, two grenade launchers, 20 grenade launchers, three hand grenades, 10 time pencils, 20 detonators, 20 magazines, about two thousand rounds of ammunition and a rocket shell head were recovered in the two operations.
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April - 22 
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that the proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) have been at the forefront of "terrorist attacks" in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and their violent activities woul
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British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said that the proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) have been at the forefront of "terrorist attacks" in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and their violent activities would only "prolong" the resolution of the Kashmir issue. "During the last decade, the nature of the conflict has changed as a result of the armed incursions of militants across of the Line of Control (LoC). Terrorist organisations including LeT, JeM and HuM have been at the forefront of terrorist attacks in the restive state and violence will never resolve the Kashmir issue, it will only get prolonged," he said in an interview to the Lahore-based Friday Times. Blair added that ending infiltration is essential to stopping violence in J&K.
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April - 22 
In a major counter-insurgency operation, security forces (SFs) killed 14 terrorists in Surankote area of Poonch district, on April 22. An SF personnel was also killed in the encounter, which was continuing when reports last came in, as at least four
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In a major counter-insurgency operation, security forces (SFs) killed 14 terrorists in Surankote area of Poonch district, on April 22. An SF personnel was also killed in the encounter, which was continuing when reports last came in, as at least four more terrorists were still trapped in the area. Official sources said SF personnel launched a cordon and search operation at Hill Kaka village, Surankote, after securing information that a large group of terrorists was holding a joint meeting to devise future strategy in the area. These sources added that, the terrorists, including some ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were engaged in "crucial parleys" in the hills of Hill Kaka to intensify activities in the Pir Panjal range. Most of the slain terrorists were reported to be foreign mercenaries of LeT and JeM groups. An unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the encounter-site. A media report indicated that, with the latest incident, SFs in Poonch district alone had killed 43 terrorists in the current month. Furthermore, 80 per cent of the terrorists being killed in this district were foreign mercenaries, mostly Pakistanis, the report added, quoting official sources.
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April - 22 
In a separate incident, a police personnel was killed and another injured in a terrorist attack at Shopian, Pulwama district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident-site.
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In a separate incident, a police personnel was killed and another injured in a terrorist attack at Shopian, Pulwama district. The terrorists managed to escape from the incident-site.
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April - 22 
In a similar explosion, nine Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured at Lower Munda, near Qazigund, on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, also on the same day.
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In a similar explosion, nine Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured at Lower Munda, near Qazigund, on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, also on the same day.
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April - 22 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG and police exchanged fire between Malapalli and Reddivaripalli in T Sundupalli mandal, Cuddapah district. No causalities have been reported in the incident.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG and police exchanged fire between Malapalli and Reddivaripalli in T Sundupalli mandal, Cuddapah district. No causalities have been reported in the incident.
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April - 22 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) hurled grenades at a private vehicle and injured a police personnel and a driver near Ongole, Prakasam district on April 22. The police personnel was proceeding to Veerabhadrapuram and Ko
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) hurled grenades at a private vehicle and injured a police personnel and a driver near Ongole, Prakasam district on April 22. The police personnel was proceeding to Veerabhadrapuram and Kolukula villages of Yerragondapalem mandal (administrative unit) to arrest tribals who conducted famine raids at the behest of the Naxalites. The police hired a private vehicle to avoid being detected. Sensing the police raid, the Naxalites threw grenades on the vehicle.
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April - 22 
Meanwhile, police on April 22, in Guwahati, arrested a pseudo ULFA cadre while trying to extort money from a local business house.
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Meanwhile, police on April 22, in Guwahati, arrested a pseudo ULFA cadre while trying to extort money from a local business house.
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April - 22 
Meanwhile, the death toll in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Tral area, Pulwama district, south Kashmir, on April 22, has increased to six. Initial reports mentioned that five civilians were killed and 12 more injured in this incident.
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Meanwhile, the death toll in the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Tral area, Pulwama district, south Kashmir, on April 22, has increased to six. Initial reports mentioned that five civilians were killed and 12 more injured in this incident.
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April - 22 
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on April 22, discussed with Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani the controversy over disarming cadres. Advani reportedly assured Rio that the Government would continue with the peace talks, even if minor misundersta
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, on April 22, discussed with Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani the controversy over disarming cadres. Advani reportedly assured Rio that the Government would continue with the peace talks, even if minor misunderstandings arose.
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April - 22 
Reports said Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang and his Assam counterpart Tarun Gogoi would discuss, among other things, ways to curb terrorist-activities in the border areas, including joint operations against terrorist outfits, on April 22, today.
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Reports said Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang and his Assam counterpart Tarun Gogoi would discuss, among other things, ways to curb terrorist-activities in the border areas, including joint operations against terrorist outfits, on April 22, today. The Assam-based National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the Meghalaya-based Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) are active in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, bordering Assam. Lapang is leading a delegation to Dispur, Assam's capital, for the meeting.
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April - 22 
Reports said, on April 22, Attorney General of India Soli Sorabjee, arguing in the Supreme Court, justified the validity of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 on grounds of ensuring the security, sovereignty and integrity of the country. He
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Reports said, on April 22, Attorney General of India Soli Sorabjee, arguing in the Supreme Court, justified the validity of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002 on grounds of ensuring the security, sovereignty and integrity of the country. He was placing his arguments on a petition that challenged the constitutional validity of the Act. An act of terrorism cannot be equated with breach of general law and order, as contended by the petitioners, he added. He also said that the mere possibility of the abuse of powers under POTA would not render the Act unconstitutional. As reported earlier, some social organizations, as well as POTA-detainee and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko, challenged the constitutional validity of POTA.
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April - 22 
Separately, a LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter in Gosani Wudar, Achhabal area of Anantnag district, on the same day.
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Separately, a LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter in Gosani Wudar, Achhabal area of Anantnag district, on the same day.
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April - 22 
Separately, a report, on April 22, said the NSCN-K requested the Naga National Council (NNC) to play a more active role in finding a peaceful resolution of the to the Naga political impasse. It severely criticized the rival Isak-Muivah faction for ki
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Separately, a report, on April 22, said the NSCN-K requested the Naga National Council (NNC) to play a more active role in finding a peaceful resolution of the to the Naga political impasse. It severely criticized the rival Isak-Muivah faction for killing its (NSCN-K) cadres and several NNC members, who accepted Indian citizenship and swore allegiance to the Indian Constitution.
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April - 22 
Separately, in Dara Sangla area of Surankote, Poonch district, SFs destroyed an LeT hideout and recovered three UBGLs, nine UBGL rounds, one RPG rocket, AGL grenade, 10 blankets, 50 meters cortex wire, 100 kg rice, 100 kg flour, 50 kg sugar, 10 milk
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Separately, in Dara Sangla area of Surankote, Poonch district, SFs destroyed an LeT hideout and recovered three UBGLs, nine UBGL rounds, one RPG rocket, AGL grenade, 10 blankets, 50 meters cortex wire, 100 kg rice, 100 kg flour, 50 kg sugar, 10 milk powder packets and other ration items. However, no arrests were made from the hideout, which was being used by the LeT for the last six months, said official sources.
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April - 22 
Two United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) conduits were arrested in Gautambasti, Bokajan subdivision, Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on April 22. The security forces recovered some extortion notes and an unspecified quantity of arms from them
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Two United People's Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) conduits were arrested in Gautambasti, Bokajan subdivision, Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on April 22. The security forces recovered some extortion notes and an unspecified quantity of arms from them.
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April - 22 
According to a media report, 120 rockets, five missiles and other weapons were recovered from the border town of Miranshah, 280km southwest of Peshawar, on April 22. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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According to a media report, 120 rockets, five missiles and other weapons were recovered from the border town of Miranshah, 280km southwest of Peshawar, on April 22. Two persons were arrested in this connection.
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April - 22 
Authorities in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on April 22, seized 125 Russian-made rockets allegedly being smuggled from Afghanistan for terrorist attacks in Pakistan. "Some 125 Russian-made rockets were recovered from a truck loaded with anima
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Authorities in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on April 22, seized 125 Russian-made rockets allegedly being smuggled from Afghanistan for terrorist attacks in Pakistan. "Some 125 Russian-made rockets were recovered from a truck loaded with animal fodder," said Zahirul Islam, an official in the North Waziristan tribal region where the cache was seized. He added that one person has been arrested in connection with the seizure. It is the third such seizure in tribal territory in a week.
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April - 22 
Media reports from Nepal said Royal Nepal Army (RNA) spokesman Colonel Deepak Gurung, on April 22 asked the Maoist insurgents to immediately hand over the weapons they had looted from the security forces for permanent peace to return in the country.
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Media reports from Nepal said Royal Nepal Army (RNA) spokesman Colonel Deepak Gurung, on April 22 asked the Maoist insurgents to immediately hand over the weapons they had looted from the security forces for permanent peace to return in the country. "The issue of getting back the weapons from the Maoists must figure prominently in the impending peace talks," Gurung said at a press conference. He informed that the Army had, thus far, recovered 15 per cent of the weapons looted by the insurgents. Replying to a specific question, Gurung said frisking Maoist leaders Baburam Bhattarai and Krishna Bahadur Mahara, while they were heading to Dhandgadi recently, was a routine job of the security forces. Besides, speaking at the same venue Brigadier General B.A. Kumar Sharma of the Human Rights Division said, "There are certain rules and procedures that have to be followed for such recruitment, we cannot recruit people into the Army without any basis."
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April - 22 
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) asked the Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament to convene a special session to discuss, among other things, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission’s (SLMM) proposal on recognizing the Sea Tigers, the naval wing of the Liber
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) asked the Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament to convene a special session to discuss, among other things, the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission’s (SLMM) proposal on recognizing the Sea Tigers, the naval wing of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), as a de facto naval unit. The JVP also sought a discussion on the recent clashes between Muslims and Tamils in Muttur. Addressing a press conference, JVP parliamentary group leader and propaganda secretary Wimal Weerawansa said Speaker Joseph Michael Perera was yet to respond to their demand. He asked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe to unambiguously state the Government’s stand on the proposal. Besides, he accused that peace talks-facilitator Norway’s Embassy in Colombo was "masquerading" as being neutral, while actually acting as a "front for the LTTE." He complained that the rulings of the SLMM on LTTE truce violations were 'one-sided’. Further, he said the LTTE’s notice to suspend peace talks implied that it would re-launch war. He suggested that President Chandrika Kumaratunga should exercise the executive powers vested in her to "safeguard" the country.
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April - 22 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on April 22, strongly condemned the attack on a group of Muslims at Allai Nagar, Thoppur, Muttur division. "We believe that it is the work of forces working against peace," LTTE Trincomalee district milita
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on April 22, strongly condemned the attack on a group of Muslims at Allai Nagar, Thoppur, Muttur division. "We believe that it is the work of forces working against peace," LTTE Trincomalee district military commander Colonel Pathuman said in a statement. The attack occurred even as the LTTE and Muslim leaders agreed to work together in restoring peace and to "abandon violence by both communities. Pathuman said, "We categorically state that we are not involved in such attacks. We believe that anti-peace elements are responsible for this attack". He called upon the Tamils show "restraint" and to identify the forces inimical to the peace process.
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April - 23 
A report on April 23 said the Union Government held preliminary talks with the proscribed Meghalaya-based A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), in Bangkok. The report did not mention the date on which the talks were held. ANVC general secretary W
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A report on April 23 said the Union Government held preliminary talks with the proscribed Meghalaya-based A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), in Bangkok. The report did not mention the date on which the talks were held. ANVC general secretary Wanding K Marak reportedly said they would not declare a cease-fire in the initial stages of the peace talks, and nothing short of a separate homeland for Garo tribes would be acceptable. He thanked Meghalaya Chief Minister Zoramthanga for facilitating the talks with the Union Government.
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April - 23 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces at an unnamed place under Baithalangshu police station-limits, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on April 23. An AK-56 rifle and two magazines were re
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces at an unnamed place under Baithalangshu police station-limits, in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, on April 23. An AK-56 rifle and two magazines were recovered from the encounter-site.
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April - 23 
According to official sources, unidentified terrorists killed two civilians in captivity, in Gandoh area of Doda district, on April 23. The civilians had been abducted from Rajpura forests while grazing their cattle, on April 21.
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According to official sources, unidentified terrorists killed two civilians in captivity, in Gandoh area of Doda district, on April 23. The civilians had been abducted from Rajpura forests while grazing their cattle, on April 21.
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April - 23 
Further, two LeT terrorists and a SF personnel were killed in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation in Wanigam village, Pattan area of Baramulla district.
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Further, two LeT terrorists and a SF personnel were killed in an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation in Wanigam village, Pattan area of Baramulla district.
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April - 23 
In another incident in Surankote, police arrested two Special Police Officers (SPOs), both of whom are surrendered terrorists, and disengaged them from services for sexually assaulting a woman.
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In another incident in Surankote, police arrested two Special Police Officers (SPOs), both of whom are surrendered terrorists, and disengaged them from services for sexually assaulting a woman.
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April - 23 
In another incident, PWG Naxalites and sympathizers conducted a ‘famine raid’ and looted three houses in M Bandameedipalli village, Rapthadu mandal (administrative unit), Anantpur district. The Naxalites took away valuables and grain worth Rs. 15 lak
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In another incident, PWG Naxalites and sympathizers conducted a ‘famine raid’ and looted three houses in M Bandameedipalli village, Rapthadu mandal (administrative unit), Anantpur district. The Naxalites took away valuables and grain worth Rs. 15 lakh. Approximately 200 Naxalites and their smpathisers came in four tractors in plainclothes and blocked all the four ways into the village by placing bullock carts across and posting ‘sentries’ for surveillance. They split into three groups and raided the houses of Musali Reddy, Chandra Reddy and Shyamkumar Chowdary simultaneously.
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April - 23 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew-up unmanned communication towers of private cellular phone companies, near Batasingaram village, Hyderabad police commissionerate-limits, on April 23.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew-up unmanned communication towers of private cellular phone companies, near Batasingaram village, Hyderabad police commissionerate-limits, on April 23.
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April - 23 
Making a statement, on April 23, in the Lok Sabha, Lower House of Parliament, on his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said a dialogue with Pakistan could possibly be initiated if it stopped cross-border in
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Making a statement, on April 23, in the Lok Sabha, Lower House of Parliament, on his recent visit to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said a dialogue with Pakistan could possibly be initiated if it stopped cross-border infiltration and dismantled the terrorist infrastructure on its soil.
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April - 23 
Meanwhile a ULFA terrorist, Mujibur Rahman alias Amrit Rai, surrendered to police, also on the same day, in Guwahati.
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Meanwhile a ULFA terrorist, Mujibur Rahman alias Amrit Rai, surrendered to police, also on the same day, in Guwahati.
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April - 23 
Meanwhile, reports from Anantnag indicated that residents and local police captured a HM terrorist in Aeshmuqam area and recovered a loaded pistol from him.
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Meanwhile, reports from Anantnag indicated that residents and local police captured a HM terrorist in Aeshmuqam area and recovered a loaded pistol from him.
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April - 23 
Meanwhile, security forces (SFs) killed a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, while two more escaped during an encounter in Mendhar sector of Poonch district. An AK rifle and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from the incide
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Meanwhile, security forces (SFs) killed a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, while two more escaped during an encounter in Mendhar sector of Poonch district. An AK rifle and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from the incident-site.
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April - 23 
Meanwhile, security forces apprehended two yet to be identified Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres near Williamnagar, Garo Hills, on April 23.
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Meanwhile, security forces apprehended two yet to be identified Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres near Williamnagar, Garo Hills, on April 23.
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April - 23 
Meanwhile, the dead body of a trader, who was abducted by the ULFA on November 28, 2002, was recovered by the police from Dabsal Hill area in Karbi Anglong district on April 23. Reports have indicated that the trader was killed for non-payment of ran
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Meanwhile, the dead body of a trader, who was abducted by the ULFA on November 28, 2002, was recovered by the police from Dabsal Hill area in Karbi Anglong district on April 23. Reports have indicated that the trader was killed for non-payment of ransom amount demanded by the ULFA.
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April - 23 
Media reports of April 24 said, following the interrogation of a suspected perpetrator of the March 13-Mulund-blast, Mumbai Police raided the house of a Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist, in Padgha-Borivli village, Thane district, Ma
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Media reports of April 24 said, following the interrogation of a suspected perpetrator of the March 13-Mulund-blast, Mumbai Police raided the house of a Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist, in Padgha-Borivli village, Thane district, Maharashtra and recovered an AK-56 rifle. The rifle allegedly belongs to Saquib Nachan, another accused in the blast, who had surrendered to the Mumbai High Court on April 10. Besides, police said Nachan secured the rifle from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Sultan, who was shot dead in an encounter on March 29, in Mumabi.
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April - 23 
Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Kasuri said his country is "committed" to combating terrorism and suggested that India should not "assume" that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), its external intelligence agency, was behind every violent incid
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Kasuri said his country is "committed" to combating terrorism and suggested that India should not "assume" that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), its external intelligence agency, was behind every violent incident in India.
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April - 23 
Separately, in Wagahama village, Bijbehara area of Anantnag district, SF personnel killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist
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Separately, in Wagahama village, Bijbehara area of Anantnag district, SF personnel killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist
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April - 23 
Separately, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Upper House of Parliament, Deputy Premier L K Advani said, “Let Pakistan abandon the path of terrorism and dismantle [the] terrorist infrastructure on its soil. India and [its] people are willing to respond”.
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Separately, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Upper House of Parliament, Deputy Premier L K Advani said, “Let Pakistan abandon the path of terrorism and dismantle [the] terrorist infrastructure on its soil. India and [its] people are willing to respond”.
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April - 23 
Separately, the toll in the April 22-encounter in Hill Kaka, Surankote area of Poonch district, increased to 19 with SF personnel killing four more foreign mercenaries on April 23. As reported earlier, 14 terrorists and a SF personnel were killed on
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Separately, the toll in the April 22-encounter in Hill Kaka, Surankote area of Poonch district, increased to 19 with SF personnel killing four more foreign mercenaries on April 23. As reported earlier, 14 terrorists and a SF personnel were killed on April 22. This was for the first time during this year that 18 terrorists have been killed by the SFs in a single operation in Poonch district.
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April - 23 
In a separate incident, police recovered seven firearms after a gunfight with members of the outlawed Gano Mukti Fouj (GMF) party at Alampur, Sadar subdivision, Kushtia on April 23, delayed media reports said. Police, on specific information, raided
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In a separate incident, police recovered seven firearms after a gunfight with members of the outlawed Gano Mukti Fouj (GMF) party at Alampur, Sadar subdivision, Kushtia on April 23, delayed media reports said. Police, on specific information, raided Baropukur area of the village where armed cadres of GMF were holding a meeting.
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April - 23 
An elderly member of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) volunteer force was found dead on April 23 under mysterious circumstances in Thunnalai, three kilometers away from Point Pedro, Vadamarachchi division, Jaffna district, reports said. His hands were tied a
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An elderly member of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) volunteer force was found dead on April 23 under mysterious circumstances in Thunnalai, three kilometers away from Point Pedro, Vadamarachchi division, Jaffna district, reports said. His hands were tied and mouth was stuffed with clothes. Besides, cut injuries were inflicted in his neck, reports added. The Nelliayadi police are investigating into the death.
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April - 23 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on April 23, announced that a scheduled meeting of the Sub-committee on Immediate Humanitarian Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) has been postponed pending “action and implementation on urgent matters… of reset
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), on April 23, announced that a scheduled meeting of the Sub-committee on Immediate Humanitarian Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) has been postponed pending “action and implementation on urgent matters… of resettlement and rehabilitation of Internally Displaced People and of refugees.” LTTE political-wing head Tamilselvan wrote a letter to Government Peace Secretariat head Bernard Goonetilleke informing him of the decision. The LTTE called for ‘tangible action on the ground’ before the meetings of the Sub-committee resumed. Earlier, on April21, the LTTE announced that it was temporarily suspending the delegation-level peace negotiations with the Government. A copy of the LTTE’s letter to Goonetilleke has been sent to Japan’s Ambassador in Colombo Seiichiro Otsuka and SIHRN Director Selvin Ireneuss. Japan is playing a leading role in organizing international financial assistance for reconstruction, relief and rehabilitation in war ravaged Sri Lanka.
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April - 24 
A report on April 24 indicated that digital video-conferencing facility, using satellite technology, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) would be employed in countering terrorism in Meghalaya. The facility, among other things, would be
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A report on April 24 indicated that digital video-conferencing facility, using satellite technology, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) would be employed in countering terrorism in Meghalaya. The facility, among other things, would be used for monitoring and watching developments in the areas of counter-insurgency operations and also to scrutinize development programmes being implemented in terrorism-affected areas like the Garo Hills.
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April - 24 
A report on April 24 said that the security forces (SFs) arrested three front ranking National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres from their ‘town command headquarters’ at Khushiabli, Dimapur district, in Nagaland. Two loaded
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A report on April 24 said that the security forces (SFs) arrested three front ranking National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres from their ‘town command headquarters’ at Khushiabli, Dimapur district, in Nagaland. Two loaded M-20 pistols, an AK-47 rifle, a 9MM carbine with two magazines, 18 pistols, a revolver and 350 rounds of ammunition, a binocular, two telephones, unspecified amount of money, 96 detonators, some drugs and fake car number plates were recovered from the hideout.
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April - 24 
A report on April 25 said police arrested four Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) terrorists in separate raids from Kamu and Koireng villages in Thoubal district, in Manipur. One of them, Letkhohao Misao is suspected to be involved in major abductions, inclu
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A report on April 25 said police arrested four Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) terrorists in separate raids from Kamu and Koireng villages in Thoubal district, in Manipur. One of them, Letkhohao Misao is suspected to be involved in major abductions, including that of a German national Heinrich Wolfgang, who was released on April 9 after an 18-days of captivity and also of Telecom Deputy General Manager T Lumkim, who was abducted and subsequently released in February 2003. Other arrested terrorists were identified as Jenmai Vaiphei, Thiyanminboi Vaiphei and Vehma Vaiphei.
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April - 24 
A teenaged student was killed and another seriously injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion inside a Government high school at the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district on April 24. Official sources said an IED in the shape of a toy h
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A teenaged student was killed and another seriously injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion inside a Government high school at the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district on April 24. Official sources said an IED in the shape of a toy had been planted in the premises of the Rajdhani high school by unidentified terrorists.
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April - 24 
According to official sources, dead bodies of two persons, abducted by terrorists at Rajpura on April 22, were recovered from the same area.
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According to official sources, dead bodies of two persons, abducted by terrorists at Rajpura on April 22, were recovered from the same area.
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April - 24 
Acting on a tip off, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a Pakistani terrorist wanted in connection with various terrorist activities from Pilkhuwa town, Ghaziabad district, on April 24. The terrorist was identified as Abdul Karim Yusuf, who reportedly bel
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Acting on a tip off, Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a Pakistani terrorist wanted in connection with various terrorist activities from Pilkhuwa town, Ghaziabad district, on April 24. The terrorist was identified as Abdul Karim Yusuf, who reportedly belongs to Karachi. According to reports, Yusuf had managed to escape to Pakistan in 1996, and search for him was intensified following information that he had returned in March.
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April - 24 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured when terrorists detonated an IED at Pinglish in the Pulwama district. Another blast occurred when a police party reached the incident site, killing an Indian Reserve Police (IRP) constable and injurin
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was injured when terrorists detonated an IED at Pinglish in the Pulwama district. Another blast occurred when a police party reached the incident site, killing an Indian Reserve Police (IRP) constable and injuring two others.
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April - 24 
Delayed reports said a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces on April 24, in the Lumsung forest area, Serfanguri police station limits, Assam’s Kokrajhar district. A grenade and a d
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Delayed reports said a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces on April 24, in the Lumsung forest area, Serfanguri police station limits, Assam’s Kokrajhar district. A grenade and a diary was recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist.
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April - 24 
Delayed reports said a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed and three police personnel were injured in an encounter at Borpathar village, under Bijni police station limits, Kokrajhar district, on April 23. A pistol with six liv
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Delayed reports said a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed and three police personnel were injured in an encounter at Borpathar village, under Bijni police station limits, Kokrajhar district, on April 23. A pistol with six live ammunitions was recovered from the incident site.
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April - 24 
Further, terrorists shot dead a taxi driver and injured his passenger at village Sonarwani in the Kupwara district.
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Further, terrorists shot dead a taxi driver and injured his passenger at village Sonarwani in the Kupwara district.
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April - 24 
In a joint operation by Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra police, five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested in Rajnadgaon district on April 24. According to police sources, the arrested Naxalites include ‘commander’
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In a joint operation by Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra police, five left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were arrested in Rajnadgaon district on April 24. According to police sources, the arrested Naxalites include ‘commander’ of the local guerilla squad.
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April - 24 
In a separate incident, security forces killed an unidentified terrorist at Harigala in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. Two hand grenades, a rifle and Rupees 9500 in Indian currency were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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In a separate incident, security forces killed an unidentified terrorist at Harigala in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. Two hand grenades, a rifle and Rupees 9500 in Indian currency were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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April - 24 
In a separate incident, two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed and a security force (SF) personnel was injured during an encounter that ensued after a search operation in the Sogam forest area of Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, four magaz
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In a separate incident, two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed and a security force (SF) personnel was injured during an encounter that ensued after a search operation in the Sogam forest area of Kupwara district. Two AK rifles, four magazines, two hand grenades and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 24 
In another incident, a civilian was injured as unidentified terrorists attacked a SF camp at Kooli Lalpora in Kupwara district. However, the terrorists managed to escape.
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In another incident, a civilian was injured as unidentified terrorists attacked a SF camp at Kooli Lalpora in Kupwara district. However, the terrorists managed to escape.
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April - 24 
In another incident, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) set ablaze a vehicle carrying black jaggery near Nagaram village under the Bhupalapally mandal near Karimnagar-Warangal district border. The Naxalites have been protesting against the tra
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In another incident, Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) set ablaze a vehicle carrying black jaggery near Nagaram village under the Bhupalapally mandal near Karimnagar-Warangal district border. The Naxalites have been protesting against the transportation of black jaggery in the area.
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April - 24 
Meanwhile, the NLFT also released two of the four children abducted from Keprampara, Ranirbazar police station limits. However, payment of ransom, if any, was not immediately known.
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Meanwhile, the NLFT also released two of the four children abducted from Keprampara, Ranirbazar police station limits. However, payment of ransom, if any, was not immediately known.
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April - 24 
Media reports said, the Delhi High Court resumed hearing of the appeals filed in the Parliament attack-case, on April 24. The Special Prosecutor resumed proceedings with presentation of the evidence recorded during the trial. The next hearing is sche
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Media reports said, the Delhi High Court resumed hearing of the appeals filed in the Parliament attack-case, on April 24. The Special Prosecutor resumed proceedings with presentation of the evidence recorded during the trial. The next hearing is scheduled to take place on April 28. As reported earlier, the Delhi High Court on April 3 commenced hearing appeals against the death sentence awarded to three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists convicted in the December 13, 2001 Parliament attack case. A Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court on December 18, 2002, awarded death sentence to Mohammed Afzal, Shaukat Hussain Guru and S A R Geelani, under POTA and section 302 of Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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April - 24 
Reports said that a Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court in Chennai, on April 24, extended the judicial remand of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko, among others, till May 16. Vaiko was arrested on July 11, 2002,
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Reports said that a Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court in Chennai, on April 24, extended the judicial remand of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko, among others, till May 16. Vaiko was arrested on July 11, 2002, and charged under POTA for rendering a pro-Liberation Tamil Tigers Elam (LTTE) speech at a public meeting in Thirumangalam near Madurai.
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April - 24 
Separately, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Khanetar Top and recovered five anti-tank rifle grenades, two rifle smoke bombs, 10 fuse rifle grenades, 25 detonators with switch wire, two battery chargers, four HE 6 mm mortar bomb, five
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Separately, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Khanetar Top and recovered five anti-tank rifle grenades, two rifle smoke bombs, 10 fuse rifle grenades, 25 detonators with switch wire, two battery chargers, four HE 6 mm mortar bomb, five Chinese hand grenades, 12 rifle grenade chargers, half kg RDX, nine mines and one carton wire. However, no arrests were made from the hideout.
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April - 24 
Separately, two SF personnel were injured as terrorists triggered an IED blast under their vehicle at village Seelkund on Ramban-Gool road.
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Separately, two SF personnel were injured as terrorists triggered an IED blast under their vehicle at village Seelkund on Ramban-Gool road.
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April - 24 
Six of the eight Government employees abducted by the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Belbari area, West Tripura district, on April 10, were set free, reportedly after payment of a ransom of Rupees 1.5 million on April 23.
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Six of the eight Government employees abducted by the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Belbari area, West Tripura district, on April 10, were set free, reportedly after payment of a ransom of Rupees 1.5 million on April 23.
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April - 24 
Suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) stormed the Ranjada railway station, Sundergarh district and stripped Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel of their uniform, on April 24. Official sources said approxim
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Suspected left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) stormed the Ranjada railway station, Sundergarh district and stripped Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel of their uniform, on April 24. Official sources said approximately 60 to 70 Naxalites entered the railway station located on the Bimalagarh-Karampada railway line of South Eastern Railway and asked four RPF personnel to handover their uniforms.
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April - 24 
The secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) announced in Srinagar on April 24 that it would boycott the dialogue process undertaken by the Union Government's interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir, N N Vohra. The announcement came at the end o
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The secessionist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) announced in Srinagar on April 24 that it would boycott the dialogue process undertaken by the Union Government's interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir, N N Vohra. The announcement came at the end of a meeting of the executive committee of APHC. "We will not talk to Vohra as Government has adopted double standards regarding the format of talks in Nagaland and Kashmir", APHC leader Yasin Malik told media persons at the Rajbagh headquarters of Hurriyat. .
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April - 24 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—and two security force personnel were killed in an encounter in Takilod village, south Bastar region on April 24. According to official sources, the encounter took place when Naxalites attacked a camp of the Centr
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—and two security force personnel were killed in an encounter in Takilod village, south Bastar region on April 24. According to official sources, the encounter took place when Naxalites attacked a camp of the Central Reserve Police Force in the village to rescue five of their colleagues arrested earlier.
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April - 24 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-[CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] were killed in an encounter at Kamalapur in Bhupalapally mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district on April 24. According to official sour
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-[CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] were killed in an encounter at Kamalapur in Bhupalapally mandal (administrative unit), Warangal district on April 24. According to official sources, the encounter took place when a police team, on a tip-off, encountered two Naxalites moving in the village. When asked to stop, they opened fire at the police. The police returned the fire in which the Naxalites were killed. Police also seized a motorcycle, two 8mm rifles, 9 live rounds of ammunition and four empty rounds from the encounter-site.
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April - 24 
According to the Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, front ranking Taliban leaders wanted for crimes in Afghanistan are believed to be hiding in Pakistan. "They are believed to be there," Abdullah replied when asked whether Taliban militia wer
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According to the Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, front ranking Taliban leaders wanted for crimes in Afghanistan are believed to be hiding in Pakistan. "They are believed to be there," Abdullah replied when asked whether Taliban militia were hiding out in Pakistan. "One of the demands from our side has been the hand-over of some of the leaders of the Taliban, which we believe, and there is credible information, they are active against stability and peace in Afghanistan," he said.
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April - 24 
An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 24 framed charges against five terrorists accused of an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf in April 2002. However, all the five have denied the charges. Reading the charges, the co
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An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 24 framed charges against five terrorists accused of an alleged conspiracy to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf in April 2002. However, all the five have denied the charges. Reading the charges, the court said the suspects had parked a vehicle loaded with explosives on a busy commercial road to blow up the President’s car when he was visiting Karachi on April 26, 2002.
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April - 24 
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has said that Pakistan continues to support terrorist groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). According to a media report, in a recent speech before the Senate Intelligence Committee, CIA Director George Tenet has
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The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has said that Pakistan continues to support terrorist groups in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). According to a media report, in a recent speech before the Senate Intelligence Committee, CIA Director George Tenet has said that even though India’s recent military redeployment away from the border reduced the danger of imminent war, the underlying cause of tension is unchanged.
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April - 24 
A woman Maoist insurgent was killed at Namje in the Okhaldhunga district on April 24. According to the Defence Secretary Madan Prasad Aryal, a group of insurgents that refused to surrender their arms clashed with the security forces (SFs) and the ins
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A woman Maoist insurgent was killed at Namje in the Okhaldhunga district on April 24. According to the Defence Secretary Madan Prasad Aryal, a group of insurgents that refused to surrender their arms clashed with the security forces (SFs) and the insurgent was killed in the ensuing encounter. An unspecified number of troops also sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 24 
Peace talks between the Government and Maoist insurgents are to resume on April 27. Government negotiator, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun, informed this to media persons on April 24. Maoists had withdrawn from the ‘introductory talk
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Peace talks between the Government and Maoist insurgents are to resume on April 27. Government negotiator, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun, informed this to media persons on April 24. Maoists had withdrawn from the ‘introductory talks’ on April 21 demanding discussions on ‘substitutive issues’. The new date was decided following a meeting between Pun and another Government negotiator, the Communications Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey and Maoist leaders Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa alias Badal.
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April - 24 
Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents will informal talks beginning today, April 24. In fact, formal talks were scheduled to commence on April 20, but had been postponed as the insurgents said the Government was not coming up wi
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Representatives of the Government and the Maoist insurgents will informal talks beginning today, April 24. In fact, formal talks were scheduled to commence on April 20, but had been postponed as the insurgents said the Government was not coming up with a firm agenda, and hence they would not commence the talks. At the informal talks, the two sides are expected to discuss procedures for the formal talks and formulate the code of conduct for the committee that would monitor the talks, Maoist leader and negotiating team member Krishna Bahadur Mahara said. Maoist chief negotiator and parallel government head Baburam Bhattarai has reached Kathmandu, after completing a tour, to participate in the talks. A day earlier, on April 23, Bhattarai threatened at a public meeting, in Dhangadi, to return to the jungles and re-launch the insurgency if King Gyanendra did not announce ‘a concrete agenda’, reports said. He declared, "Such kind of behavior would not help to materialise the talks," Criticizing the political parties, Bhattarai said, "The only aim of the present movement (for the restoration of the dissolved Parliament) of the political parties is to rise to power."
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April - 24 
Suspected cadres of the extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) looted 20 rifles and 600 bullets from a storeroom of the Daulatpur Jute Mill on April 24. According to official sources, the PBCP cadres fled from the incident site after looting
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Suspected cadres of the extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) looted 20 rifles and 600 bullets from a storeroom of the Daulatpur Jute Mill on April 24. According to official sources, the PBCP cadres fled from the incident site after looting the arms and ammunition. Later, police detained 24 Ansars (members of para-military) who were on duty at the time of the incident for interrogation.
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April - 24 
According to media reports, two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed hand grenades at People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam’s (PLOTE’s) political office and a shop nearby, in Jaffna, on April 24. However, none wer
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According to media reports, two suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed hand grenades at People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam’s (PLOTE’s) political office and a shop nearby, in Jaffna, on April 24. However, none were injured in the incident, as the grenades did not explode.
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April - 24 
At a press briefing on April 24, Government Chief Negotiator, Prof. GL Peiris said that the temporary pull out from negotiations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was not a complete breakdown of the entire peace process. While indicating
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At a press briefing on April 24, Government Chief Negotiator, Prof. GL Peiris said that the temporary pull out from negotiations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was not a complete breakdown of the entire peace process. While indicating that such developments are to be expected in any form of a negotiating process he added that this was anticipated from the beginning. According to the Minister, " We are doing our best to keep the negotiations on track and hopefully the matter would be resolved before the much anticipated Tokyo donor conference in June." Peiris also said that there was no need to enhance security and re-introduce roadblocks since there was no decision from both parties to return to war.
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April - 24 
In another development, the Prime Minister met a group of citizens from Muttur on April 24, and assured them all necessary steps to ensure their security. He also promised compensation to all those affected during the recent unrest in the area.
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In another development, the Prime Minister met a group of citizens from Muttur on April 24, and assured them all necessary steps to ensure their security. He also promised compensation to all those affected during the recent unrest in the area.
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April - 24 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to send his response to LTTE ideologue Anton Balasingham's letter on the LTTE's decision to temporarily stay away from the peace talks early next week. Speaking to media persons, Peiris said the Premier
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to send his response to LTTE ideologue Anton Balasingham's letter on the LTTE's decision to temporarily stay away from the peace talks early next week. Speaking to media persons, Peiris said the Premier would communicate his response to Balasingham after the weekend.
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April - 24 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) postponed on April 23 a meeting of the Subcommittee on Immediate Humanitarian Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) scheduled for April 24-25. In a letter to the Peace Secretariat Director General Bernard Goonetille
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) postponed on April 23 a meeting of the Subcommittee on Immediate Humanitarian Rehabilitation Needs (SIHRN) scheduled for April 24-25. In a letter to the Peace Secretariat Director General Bernard Goonetilleke, who is also the head of the Government delegation on the SIHRN, LTTE political chief S. P. Thamilselvan said his organisation wants "tangible action on the ground" before the Subcommittee meetings resume. This LTTE position is contrary to its previous stance that it would go ahead with the scheduled subcommittee meetings aimed at North-East reconstruction, rehabilitation and normalisation.
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April - 25 
A left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) was arrested in Kusumha village, under the Robertsganj police station-limits, Sonebhadra district, on April 25. Police sources said the arrested Naxalite was involved in the killing
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A left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) was arrested in Kusumha village, under the Robertsganj police station-limits, Sonebhadra district, on April 25. Police sources said the arrested Naxalite was involved in the killing of the erstwhile king of Vijaygarh in the jungles near Rampur village in the same district, on February 25, 2003.
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April - 25 
According to a report, Union Home Ministry confirmed, on April 25, that the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) has been extended for another year, with effec
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According to a report, Union Home Ministry confirmed, on April 25, that the bilateral ceasefire agreement between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) has been extended for another year, with effect from April 28, 2003. A decision to extend the ceasefire, declared first in April 2001, was taken at a meeting between the two sides in Delhi, on April 21.
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April - 25 
According to media reports, 10 alleged agents of the Pakistani Inter Services intelligence (ISI) were remanded to judicial and police custody in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on April 25. While five were remanded to judicial custody, five more were remanded to
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According to media reports, 10 alleged agents of the Pakistani Inter Services intelligence (ISI) were remanded to judicial and police custody in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on April 25. While five were remanded to judicial custody, five more were remanded to police custody, for their alleged involvement, among others, in former Gujarat Home Minister Haren Pandya’s murder case and the serial blasts-case in four city buses. Government later also invoked Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002 against them.
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April - 25 
According to media reports, security in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts was strengthened in the wake of an indefinite road and rail blockade-call given by the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills People’s Resistance, an armed w
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According to media reports, security in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts was strengthened in the wake of an indefinite road and rail blockade-call given by the Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills People’s Resistance, an armed wing of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) beginning on April 25, today. The outfit is protesting against the inclusion of Bodos living in the district in the Scheduled Tribe list under the provisions of the agreement signed on February 10, 2003 by the Government with the Bodo outfit, the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT). Other reports indicated that apprehending disturbances, the State Government has called out the Army in the area.
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April - 25 
According to official sources, two unidentified terrorists conducted a suicide attack on the Sector-11 headquarters of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Madar in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on April 25 and killed three BSF personnel. La
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According to official sources, two unidentified terrorists conducted a suicide attack on the Sector-11 headquarters of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Madar in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on April 25 and killed three BSF personnel. Later, both the terrorists and a civilian were killed in retaliatory firing. However, a third terrorist is believed to have escaped from the incident site. Sources added that four more BSF personnel and three civilians sustained injuries in this attack. No terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far. Earlier, terrorists attacked a small contingent of security forces (SFs) at Sumlar in the Bandipore area and killed two SF personnel. Even as security forces retaliated, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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April - 25 
Andhra Pradesh police arrested a woman left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from his residence in Malakapuram, Anantpur district, on April 25. The arrested Naxalite, Praveena, is the younger sister of Praveen, a PWG Naxalite w
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Andhra Pradesh police arrested a woman left-wing extremist—Naxalite—of the People’s War Group (PWG) from his residence in Malakapuram, Anantpur district, on April 25. The arrested Naxalite, Praveena, is the younger sister of Praveen, a PWG Naxalite who was killed in an encounter near Kanumpalli in 1999. She had joined the Naxal outfit after her brother’s death.
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April - 25 
Earlier, on April 25-night, two Pakistani terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter in the forest area near Wagban, Kupwara district.
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Earlier, on April 25-night, two Pakistani terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter in the forest area near Wagban, Kupwara district.
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April - 25 
Further, a civilian reportedly working as a counter-insurgent source with the BSF was killed by terrorists at Larau village in Pulwama district. In the same district, unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian and later killed him at the Kellar area
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Further, a civilian reportedly working as a counter-insurgent source with the BSF was killed by terrorists at Larau village in Pulwama district. In the same district, unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian and later killed him at the Kellar area.
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April - 25 
In a separate incident, two pseudo Naxals, who allegedly attempted to extort money from a businessman, were arrested in Hyderabad.
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In a separate incident, two pseudo Naxals, who allegedly attempted to extort money from a businessman, were arrested in Hyderabad.
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April - 25 
Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists killed a senior activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at his residence in Waripora Rafiabad, Baramulla district. Further, minutes after this attack, terrorists intruded into the house of a civilian
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Meanwhile, unidentified terrorists killed a senior activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at his residence in Waripora Rafiabad, Baramulla district. Further, minutes after this attack, terrorists intruded into the house of a civilian and killed him. A media report has indicated that on April 14, a foreign mercenary, namely Rizwan, had been killed by security forces at the civilian’s house. The terrorists have suspected the house-owner to be an informant of the security forces and thus killed him.
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April - 25 
Media reports said, the crime branch personnel of Mumbai Police, on April 25-night detained two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres for their alleged involvement in the March 13-Mulund-bomb blast case from Padgha village in Bhi
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Media reports said, the crime branch personnel of Mumbai Police, on April 25-night detained two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres for their alleged involvement in the March 13-Mulund-bomb blast case from Padgha village in Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra. Police were interrogating them when reports last came in.
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April - 25 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) convenor for the cease-fire (between security forces and the outfit) monitoring cell, Phunthing Simrang denied that NSCN-IM had instigated inter-tribal clashes between the Dimasas and Hm
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) convenor for the cease-fire (between security forces and the outfit) monitoring cell, Phunthing Simrang denied that NSCN-IM had instigated inter-tribal clashes between the Dimasas and Hmars in Assam’s Cachar and North Cachar Hills district. In one of the worst incidents during the Clashes Hmar terrorists killed 23 Dimasa tribals on March 31 and approximately five thousand Hmars were displaced in retaliatory attacks by the Dimasas. Involvement of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) is also suspected. While talking to the media persons at Diphupar, Dimapur, on April 24 he termed it a political conspiracy.
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April - 25 
No untoward incident occurred in Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam, on April 25, the first day of indefinite rail and road blockade call by United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) to oppose inclusion of Bodo tribe in the li
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No untoward incident occurred in Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills districts of Assam, on April 25, the first day of indefinite rail and road blockade call by United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) to oppose inclusion of Bodo tribe in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) for political and other benefits in the state.
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April - 25 
On April 25, the police in Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh arrested two terrorists identified as Mohammed Imtiaz and Syed Noorul Rahman, allegedly trained by the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's external intelligence agency. According
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On April 25, the police in Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh arrested two terrorists identified as Mohammed Imtiaz and Syed Noorul Rahman, allegedly trained by the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan's external intelligence agency. According to the police, they have links with Mohammed Asghar Ali, the prime accused in the murder case of former Gujarat Home Minister, Haren Pandya.
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April - 25 
Reports from north Kashmir have indicated that three civilians, including two women, were killed and at least 38 persons were injured in a bomb blast inside the premises of the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate at Pattan on Srinagar-Baramulla road.
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Reports from north Kashmir have indicated that three civilians, including two women, were killed and at least 38 persons were injured in a bomb blast inside the premises of the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate at Pattan on Srinagar-Baramulla road.
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April - 25 
Separately, at the Pampore township, an unidentified terrorist shot dead a PDP activist at the Drangbal locality.
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Separately, at the Pampore township, an unidentified terrorist shot dead a PDP activist at the Drangbal locality.
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April - 25 
SF personnel killed another terrorist in a separate encounter at village Marha in the Surankote area of the Poonch district. The slain terrorist has been identified as Mohammed Ayubi, a Pakistani cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group. One AK-56 r
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SF personnel killed another terrorist in a separate encounter at village Marha in the Surankote area of the Poonch district. The slain terrorist has been identified as Mohammed Ayubi, a Pakistani cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group. One AK-56 rifle, four hand grenades and three AK magazines were recovered from his possession.
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April - 25 
SFs on April 25 foiled an infiltration attempt, third in this particular week, killing three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists at the Sagra village in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district. One SF personnel was also killed during the encounter. Howev
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SFs on April 25 foiled an infiltration attempt, third in this particular week, killing three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists at the Sagra village in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district. One SF personnel was also killed during the encounter. However, at least four other terrorists managed to escape from the incident site. Three AK-56 rifles, four magazines, 79 rounds of ammunition, a wireless set and a huge quantity of explosive material were recovered from the scene of encounter.
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April - 25 
Nepal and the United States (US), on April 25, signed a ‘commitment’ to fight terrorism jointly. The agreement would remain in force for the next five years, and can be renewed through mutual agreement. Home Secretary Tika Dutta Niraula and the US Am
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Nepal and the United States (US), on April 25, signed a ‘commitment’ to fight terrorism jointly. The agreement would remain in force for the next five years, and can be renewed through mutual agreement. Home Secretary Tika Dutta Niraula and the US Ambassador Mike Malinowski signed the document.
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April - 25 
According to media reports, the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) claimed responsibility for looting rifles and 600 bullets from storeroom of Daulatpur Jute Mill on April 24. The Khulna divisional unit chief of the PBC
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According to media reports, the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) claimed responsibility for looting rifles and 600 bullets from storeroom of Daulatpur Jute Mill on April 24. The Khulna divisional unit chief of the PBCP, Ripon Ahmed, reportedly sent a fax massage to some local newspapers on April 25, claiming the responsibility.
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April - 25 
An Ansar (para-military force) Commander Sheikh Haroon-or-Rashid was arrested, on April 25 in Khulna in connection with the looting of arms on April 24 from the now-closed Daulatpur Jute Mill. Meanwhile, District Ansar Adjutant Nirmalendu Biswas file
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An Ansar (para-military force) Commander Sheikh Haroon-or-Rashid was arrested, on April 25 in Khulna in connection with the looting of arms on April 24 from the now-closed Daulatpur Jute Mill. Meanwhile, District Ansar Adjutant Nirmalendu Biswas filed an FIR (first information report) with the Khalishpur Police Station naming three ansars as accused along with 35 unidentified others. Over the last 13 years, outlaws have looted at least 123 firearms in the southwestern region of Bangladesh.
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April - 25 
Meanwhile, police sources said a group loyal to outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) leader, Yusuf, carried out the April 25 killing of six activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Naidighee village of Atrai
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Meanwhile, police sources said a group loyal to outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) leader, Yusuf, carried out the April 25 killing of six activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Naidighee village of Atrai subdivision in Naogaon. Yusuf has been involved in several murder cases in the area since 1999. Police arrested five more persons were arrested from Naogaon, Natore and Rajshahi on April 25 in connection with the April 25-killing
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April - 25 
Police recovered six small bombs from the official residence of Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor S M A Faiz on April 25. Explosives were planted reportedly to create panic on the campus.
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Police recovered six small bombs from the official residence of Dhaka University Vice- Chancellor S M A Faiz on April 25. Explosives were planted reportedly to create panic on the campus.
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April - 25 
Suspected armed cadres of the left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed six Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) workers at Naidighee village in Atrai subdivision, Naogaon, on April 25. Later, two persons were arrested in this reg
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Suspected armed cadres of the left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed six Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) workers at Naidighee village in Atrai subdivision, Naogaon, on April 25. Later, two persons were arrested in this regard. Authorities also suspended Digirpar outpost in-charge, sub inspector Rezaul Islam, for negligence of duty, as the incident-site is very close to the police outpost. According to police sources, the incident appeared a sequel to the long-standing dispute over nine government water reservoirs and khas (farming) land in the village.
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April - 25 
Other reports said, Japan, on April 25 expressed optimism for an early resumption of peace talk between Government and the LTTE scheduled to take place in Tokyo, its capital. As reported earlier, the LTTE had declared on April 21 that it was ‘suspend
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Other reports said, Japan, on April 25 expressed optimism for an early resumption of peace talk between Government and the LTTE scheduled to take place in Tokyo, its capital. As reported earlier, the LTTE had declared on April 21 that it was ‘suspending’ participation in the peace talks ‘for the moment’, but was ‘firmly committed’ to the peace process. Tags
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April - 25 
People's Alliance (PA), on April 25 said that the opposition parties had lost confidence in the Norwegian Monitoring Mission and proposed that the SLMM should be expanded to include India and two other countries. The PA Parliamentarian and Presidenti
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People's Alliance (PA), on April 25 said that the opposition parties had lost confidence in the Norwegian Monitoring Mission and proposed that the SLMM should be expanded to include India and two other countries. The PA Parliamentarian and Presidential Advisor Lakshman Kadirgamar reportedly said, " This is the suggestion of the entire opposition and we are confident that India will favourably respond to this request."
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April - 25 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in a statement on April 25 said that the Initial Discussion Paper (IDP) was not a legal document but a basis to discuss working arrangements reached at the previous peace talks. It also said that the Sea Tigers
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) in a statement on April 25 said that the Initial Discussion Paper (IDP) was not a legal document but a basis to discuss working arrangements reached at the previous peace talks. It also said that the Sea Tigers—of the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE’s)—existed, on February 22, the day ceasefire agreement was signed, as a de facto ‘Naval’ unit and may not have a legal status. Norwegian head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Tryggve Teleffsen had proposed in an April 3 ‘discussion paper’ that Government (should) "recognise the LTTE Sea Tigers as a de facto naval unit." The SLMM also said that second draft of proposals regarding amendments in the IDP had been sent to both, the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE for their comments and they should return the same before April 30. It further said, "The balance of power is one of the basic elements for the present ceasefire. Hence, to maintain their Force's capabilities both parties must have the right to carry out training and exercise in designated areas. Such exercises and training should cause minimum disturbance to the normal life". The statement also said, "In this context it should also be noted that there are no requirements in the ceasefire agreement to de-mobilise any of the LTTE military units including the Sea Tigers. The final composition of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces should be reached at the peace talks". It added that the LTTE Sea Tigers had neither legal rights nor any legitimate task of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sri Lanka and these obligations belong to the forces of the Government of Sri Lanka only.
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April - 26 
In Poonch district, SFs recovered four solar rockets from Digwar village. The solar rockets had been fitted with trees with their direction aimed towards vital installations.
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In Poonch district, SFs recovered four solar rockets from Digwar village. The solar rockets had been fitted with trees with their direction aimed towards vital installations.
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April - 26 
A group of fidayeen (suicide terrorists) attacked the local station of All India Radio in Srinagar on April 26. Three terrorists and two security force (SF) personnel were killed and eight others injured in the encounter that ensued. According to off
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A group of fidayeen (suicide terrorists) attacked the local station of All India Radio in Srinagar on April 26. Three terrorists and two security force (SF) personnel were killed and eight others injured in the encounter that ensued. According to official sources, the incident took place when an explosive-laden car drove to the gate of the heavily barricaded station and exploded, apparently triggered by remote control. The driver and a SF personnel nearby were killed instantly. Two terrorists, who reportedly got off the car a safe distance away and took shelter in a mosque nearby, hurled grenades and began firing from automatic rifles. The SF personnel guarding the complex, which also houses the Doordarshan Kendra, returned the fire. The Quick Reaction Team of the Border Security Force (BSF) rushed to the spot and encircled the two terrorists who had come out of the mosque. The two terrorists were killed in the encounter. Later, a spokesperson of the, Al-Madeena Regiment called up a local news agency and claimed responsibility for the attack. The outfit also claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on BSF headquarters at Bandipora on April 25. Condemning the attack, the Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, said by stepping up violence, especially when the peace process has been initiated, the terrorists and their mentors had demonstrated their obvious designs to thwart restoration of normalcy. He said, "it is our solemn pledge to the people to restore peace with dignity in the State and we would continue to work for it with the people's support".
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April - 26 
A report on April 28 said that suspected Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) terrorists released two abducted Meghalaya Government officials after 26 days of captivity near Willamnagar area on April 26.
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A report on April 28 said that suspected Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) terrorists released two abducted Meghalaya Government officials after 26 days of captivity near Willamnagar area on April 26.
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April - 26 
A top leader of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group the People’s War Group (PWG), carrying a reward of Rs one million on his head, was killed in an encounter near Khansaipet forest under Manthani sub-division, Karimnagar district, on April 26. The sla
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A top leader of left-wing extremist—Naxalite—group the People’s War Group (PWG), carrying a reward of Rs one million on his head, was killed in an encounter near Khansaipet forest under Manthani sub-division, Karimnagar district, on April 26. The slain Naxalite leader, Anupam Komaraiah alias AK was a member of North Telangana Zonal Committee (NTZC). Earlier he was District Secretary of the Dandkaranya region. According to official sources, the encounter took place when a special police party, on a tip-off, that some Naxalite leaders have assembled in the forest began combing operation. The Naxalites opened fire at the police when they reached near the area. Police retaliated in which the Naxal leader was killed.
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April - 26 
According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the house of a rich farmer in Kumbhwa village under the Kalpa police station-limits, Jehanabad district, on April 26. The Naxalites also looted food gr
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According to media reports, left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) blew up the house of a rich farmer in Kumbhwa village under the Kalpa police station-limits, Jehanabad district, on April 26. The Naxalites also looted food grains and other household items from the house before blowing it with dynamites.
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April - 26 
According to media reports, suspected terrorists of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) ambushed a patrol party and killed a security force (SF) personnel at Molnom village, Ukhrul district, on April 26.
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According to media reports, suspected terrorists of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) ambushed a patrol party and killed a security force (SF) personnel at Molnom village, Ukhrul district, on April 26.
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April - 26 
According to media reports, the Orissa Government is to seek the help of Government Railway Police (GRP) to curb activities of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the southern districts of the State. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of th
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According to media reports, the Orissa Government is to seek the help of Government Railway Police (GRP) to curb activities of left-wing extremists—Naxalites—in the southern districts of the State. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of the police of south-eastern range at Sunabeda on April 26. The meeting said that the People’s War Group (PWG) and its front organizations are now concentrating more on sabotaging railway property in the Rayagada and Koraput regions.
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April - 26 
In a similar incident, SFs had also rescued two more boys on April 26 from village Kilotran in the Gandoh area of Doda district. These boys too were reportedly being taken for arms training in Pakistan.
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In a similar incident, SFs had also rescued two more boys on April 26 from village Kilotran in the Gandoh area of Doda district. These boys too were reportedly being taken for arms training in Pakistan.
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April - 26 
In another incident, a terrorist of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was killed in an encounter in Thoubal district. SFs recovered sophisticated weapons, a US-marked nine mm pistol, three detonators with wire, 55 rounds of AK-47 ammunition
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In another incident, a terrorist of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was killed in an encounter in Thoubal district. SFs recovered sophisticated weapons, a US-marked nine mm pistol, three detonators with wire, 55 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and materials for making Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the encounter site.
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April - 26 
In another incident, five SF personnel were killed in an Improved Explosive Device (IED) blast inside a watermill at Shumriyal, in Cherkote, Kupwara district. According to media reports, terrorists had planted the IED inside the watermill as they pro
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In another incident, five SF personnel were killed in an Improved Explosive Device (IED) blast inside a watermill at Shumriyal, in Cherkote, Kupwara district. According to media reports, terrorists had planted the IED inside the watermill as they probably expected that the SF personnel would use the structure as shelter in the heavy rains.
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April - 26 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG killed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Lingampet mandal (administrative unit) president, Shiv Kumar, in Nizamabad district.
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG killed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Lingampet mandal (administrative unit) president, Shiv Kumar, in Nizamabad district.
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April - 26 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG raided two fair price shops and a Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) outlet in Balmuru mandal, Mahboobnagar district, late on April 26-night. Media reports said approximately 60 Naxalites came in three tra
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG raided two fair price shops and a Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) outlet in Balmuru mandal, Mahboobnagar district, late on April 26-night. Media reports said approximately 60 Naxalites came in three tractors and raided the fair price shops and GCC outlet. They looted six quintals of PDS rice, 36 quintals of Food-for-Work rice and 32 quintals of noon-meal scheme rice. Later, they also looted the fair price shop in Lakshmipalli village.
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April - 26 
In Baramulla, the State Finance Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Beig, had a narrow escape when terrorists detonated an IED minutes after he inaugurated a bank branch there. 12 persons were injured in the blast.
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In Baramulla, the State Finance Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Beig, had a narrow escape when terrorists detonated an IED minutes after he inaugurated a bank branch there. 12 persons were injured in the blast.
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April - 26 
Kuki National Front (KNF) released four abducted truck drivers on April 26. The spokesperson for the outfit said that truckers were freed in response to the appeal, made by several organizations and various sections of the society.
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Kuki National Front (KNF) released four abducted truck drivers on April 26. The spokesperson for the outfit said that truckers were freed in response to the appeal, made by several organizations and various sections of the society.
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April - 26 
Meanwhile, suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists triggered an explosion on the railway track near Howphow, under Sonari police station limits in Sivasagar district, on the same day. Reports indicated that the terrorists had targ
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Meanwhile, suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists triggered an explosion on the railway track near Howphow, under Sonari police station limits in Sivasagar district, on the same day. Reports indicated that the terrorists had targeted a moving goods train. A bogie of the train was partially damaged in the blast.
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April - 26 
Meanwhile, the ANVC abducted another State Government official from Dadenggri in West Garo Hills on April 26.
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Meanwhile, the ANVC abducted another State Government official from Dadenggri in West Garo Hills on April 26.
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April - 26 
Other reports on April 27 indicated that the NDFB has demanded an annual ‘donation’ of Rupees 500,000 from the National Hydro Electric Power Corporation (NHPC), a Government enterprise. NDFB ‘Captain’ B Habrang reportedly said that the outfit had rel
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Other reports on April 27 indicated that the NDFB has demanded an annual ‘donation’ of Rupees 500,000 from the National Hydro Electric Power Corporation (NHPC), a Government enterprise. NDFB ‘Captain’ B Habrang reportedly said that the outfit had released an NHPC engineer from its captivity on April 26 on a condition, among others, that the NHPC would pay this ‘donation’ every year. The engineer was abducted on May 14, 2002.
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April - 26 
Separately, a former Sarpanch (village headman) of Chepur village was killed by unidentified Naxalites in Nalgonda district.
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Separately, a former Sarpanch (village headman) of Chepur village was killed by unidentified Naxalites in Nalgonda district.
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April - 26 
Separately, police recovered a huge quantity of explosive material from Charangal village under the Dharamshal police station-limits, Rajouri district. Recoveries included 10 hand grenades, 12 UBGL grenades, nine anti-personnel mines, five vehicle mi
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Separately, police recovered a huge quantity of explosive material from Charangal village under the Dharamshal police station-limits, Rajouri district. Recoveries included 10 hand grenades, 12 UBGL grenades, nine anti-personnel mines, five vehicle mines, 13 detonators, 15 meters cortex wire, 500 grams explosives and AK ammunition.
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April - 26 
Suspected Kuki terrorists are reported to have abducted two Government officials, General Manager of the Agriculture Food Products Development Authority of India, Praveen Gupta, and a senior officer in the state industries and commerce department, Sa
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Suspected Kuki terrorists are reported to have abducted two Government officials, General Manager of the Agriculture Food Products Development Authority of India, Praveen Gupta, and a senior officer in the state industries and commerce department, Sanasam Joy, along with their driver, on April 26 at Moreh near Imphal.
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April - 26 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed four members of a family, including two children, in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on April 26. Reports said the terrorists attacked the house of a former NDFB terrorist whom they
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists killed four members of a family, including two children, in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on April 26. Reports said the terrorists attacked the house of a former NDFB terrorist whom they suspected to have ‘deserted’ the outfit at Taijouguri village, Bishmuri police outpost, and opened indiscriminate fire on the inmates killing four of them.
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April - 26 
The SFs rescued two hostages from the terrorists at Bisran village, Doda district. They were abducted by the terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Muhahideen (HM) on April 16.
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The SFs rescued two hostages from the terrorists at Bisran village, Doda district. They were abducted by the terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Muhahideen (HM) on April 16.
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April - 26 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including a woman, were arrested on the outskirts of Vontillu Reddivari Kalura village in T Sundupally mandal (administrative unit) of Cuddapah district on April 26. Police sources
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), including a woman, were arrested on the outskirts of Vontillu Reddivari Kalura village in T Sundupally mandal (administrative unit) of Cuddapah district on April 26. Police sources said the arrested Naxalites were involved in a recent famine raid at Rayavaram.
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April - 26 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter, on April 26, in Matti Gawran area, Anantnag district.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter, on April 26, in Matti Gawran area, Anantnag district.
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April - 26 
An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 26 sentenced to death Akram Lahori, chief of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), and his two associates on three counts of sectarian murders. The court further directed the three convicts to
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An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 26 sentenced to death Akram Lahori, chief of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), and his two associates on three counts of sectarian murders. The court further directed the three convicts to pay Rupees 200,000 each in compensation to the family of the victims for "the mental anguish caused to them due to callous act committed by the accused". Lahori and the two associates were arrested in Karachi on June 29, 2002.
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April - 26 
Addressing a public meeting at Shaheed Stadium in Biratnagar, on April 26, the Maoist leader, Dr Baburam Bhattarai criticized the government of vitiating the environment before the talks have begun by conniving with the United States (US) to crush th
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Addressing a public meeting at Shaheed Stadium in Biratnagar, on April 26, the Maoist leader, Dr Baburam Bhattarai criticized the government of vitiating the environment before the talks have begun by conniving with the United States (US) to crush the ‘people's war’. He also warned that the entry of foreign troops in Nepal, in case the talks failed, would lead the country towards blood bath. He said, "War is not over yet. We have just taken a break. If the talks failed, there would be bigger disasters than the past. We are on the winning side. However there is always risk of disasters from the defeated army."
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April - 26 
According to a media report, Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI) sources have alleged that suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed one of its personnel in Dehiwala on April 26. DMI sources reportedly also said that at l
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According to a media report, Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI) sources have alleged that suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed one of its personnel in Dehiwala on April 26. DMI sources reportedly also said that at least 20 intelligence operatives were killed by the LTTE in various parts of the country thus far after the signing of the ceasefire agreement on February 23, 2002, between the Government and the LTTE.
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April - 27 
According to a delayed report, three top-level Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists, including an ‘area commander’ surrendered before the security forces (SFs), on April 27. The terrorists also handed over two AK-56 rifles, two wireless
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According to a delayed report, three top-level Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists, including an ‘area commander’ surrendered before the security forces (SFs), on April 27. The terrorists also handed over two AK-56 rifles, two wireless set, four grenades and 216 rounds of AK-47 ammunitions to the SFs.
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April - 27 
In another incident, police unearthed an illegal gun factory in Tehri village in the same district and seized a huge quantity of gun-making materials.
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In another incident, police unearthed an illegal gun factory in Tehri village in the same district and seized a huge quantity of gun-making materials.
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April - 27 
In another incident, security forces rescued two abducted boys following an encounter from the captivity of unidentified terrorists at village Pangai in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district. Official sources said that the terrorists managed to esc
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In another incident, security forces rescued two abducted boys following an encounter from the captivity of unidentified terrorists at village Pangai in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district. Official sources said that the terrorists managed to escape leaving behind the two hostages. The boys were taken captive from a field in the same area, on April 25 and were reportedly being taken to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) forcibly for arms training.
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April - 27 
Meanwhile, another report indicated that timber smugglers and woodcutters are paying a ‘tax’ in parts of Assam’s Kokrajhar district to the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to carry on their ‘trade’ in the area. The outfit, in t
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Meanwhile, another report indicated that timber smugglers and woodcutters are paying a ‘tax’ in parts of Assam’s Kokrajhar district to the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) to carry on their ‘trade’ in the area. The outfit, in turn, issues them ‘entry cards’ to take away the felled trees to the desired destination. The report also said that NDFB ‘charges’ between Rupees 100 to 250 from the vehicles transporting wood. Even wood required for legal construction works also can be transported only after the outfit ‘grants’ the ‘access permit’, the report added.
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April - 27 
Official sources in north Kashmir have indicated that four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces raided a hideout in the Mundji forest area of Sopore on April 27. Four AK-56 rifles and a wire
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Official sources in north Kashmir have indicated that four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in an encounter that ensued after security forces raided a hideout in the Mundji forest area of Sopore on April 27. Four AK-56 rifles and a wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 27 
Police arrested seven left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), including three women, after an encounter in Nawadih village, Saranda forest areas in West Singhbhum district on April 27. The encounter occurred when a police
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Police arrested seven left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), including three women, after an encounter in Nawadih village, Saranda forest areas in West Singhbhum district on April 27. The encounter occurred when a police team, on a tip-off, reached the village where a meeting of the MCC Naxalites was in progress.
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April - 27 
Reports from south Kashmir said that terrorists at Waskuchhan in Shopian ambushed a vehicle of the District Police Lines, Pulwama. It was reportedly carrying ammunition supplies to different Police guards in the area. Unconfirmed reports said that tw
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Reports from south Kashmir said that terrorists at Waskuchhan in Shopian ambushed a vehicle of the District Police Lines, Pulwama. It was reportedly carrying ammunition supplies to different Police guards in the area. Unconfirmed reports said that two civilians sustained injuries during the ensuing shootout with the terrorists who later escaped.
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April - 27 
Reports said, on April 27-night, two passengers were injured when suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists opened fire on a Guwahati-bound moving train, near Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district. The outfit had declared that i
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Reports said, on April 27-night, two passengers were injured when suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists opened fire on a Guwahati-bound moving train, near Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district. The outfit had declared that it would enforce an indefinite rail and road blockade call from April 25 in opposition to the proposed Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Bodos under clause 8 of the new Bodo-Agreement signed on February 10, 2003.
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April - 27 
Separately, speaking at a public meeting in Jalandhar, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said, "Whenever there is a peace move in the state or an overwhelming desire shown by the people for the peace, our enemies across the b
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Separately, speaking at a public meeting in Jalandhar, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said, "Whenever there is a peace move in the state or an overwhelming desire shown by the people for the peace, our enemies across the border start getting jittery and make attempts to sabotage it."
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April - 27 
SF personnel launched an operation to flush out terrorists in the Lagota forest area of Doda district on the intervening night of April 27 and 28 after receipt of specific information regarding presence of terrorists in the area. Even as the SFs were
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SF personnel launched an operation to flush out terrorists in the Lagota forest area of Doda district on the intervening night of April 27 and 28 after receipt of specific information regarding presence of terrorists in the area. Even as the SFs were cordoning off the forest area, some terrorists, who were hiding in a cave, reportedly opened indiscriminate firing. In the ensuing encounter, three Pakistani cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) group were killed. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 50 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, three pouches and a wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 27 
Speaking to media persons on April 27 in Jalandhar, Punjab, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Chaman Lal Gupta said the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) decision to boycott, among others, talks with the Union Government’s interlocut
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Speaking to media persons on April 27 in Jalandhar, Punjab, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Chaman Lal Gupta said the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) decision to boycott, among others, talks with the Union Government’s interlocutor on Kashmir issue, N N Vohra reflected its anti-Indian stand.
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April - 27 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has reiterated that the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) has links with the Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). While talking to media persons in G
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has reiterated that the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) has links with the Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). While talking to media persons in Guwahati on April 27, he further said that the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) is linked to the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). He, however, provided no details. While suggesting that the States in the North East region should make a concerted effort to tackle terrorism he added that the Union Government should declare terrorism in the North East to be a national problem and that it should be treated at par with the situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir.
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April - 27 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter in the dense forests of Garhwa district on April 27. According to police sources, the encounter took place when security forces during a combing operation
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter in the dense forests of Garhwa district on April 27. According to police sources, the encounter took place when security forces during a combing operation came across a group of Naxalites. Police also recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from the encounter site.
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April - 27 
Afghanistan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah has claimed that Taliban chief Mullah Muhammad Omar topped a list of those fugitives believed to be taking refuge in Pakistan. "Of course, Mullah Omar would be at the top of the list," Abdullah told Reut
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Afghanistan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah has claimed that Taliban chief Mullah Muhammad Omar topped a list of those fugitives believed to be taking refuge in Pakistan. "Of course, Mullah Omar would be at the top of the list," Abdullah told Reuters in an interview. "And some of the Taliban leaders are not just hiding, they are living there [Pakistan]," added Abdullah. Abdullah also said the list included ‘commander’ Akhtar Muhammad Usmani and Mullah Turabi, a former justice minister, who created the Taliban police.
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April - 27 
Meanwhile, a countrywide crackdown on the fugitive Taliban leaders has reportedly been launched after Afghanistan handed over a list of its wanted people now hiding and operating from Pakistani soil. Official sources were quoted as saying that an arm
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Meanwhile, a countrywide crackdown on the fugitive Taliban leaders has reportedly been launched after Afghanistan handed over a list of its wanted people now hiding and operating from Pakistani soil. Official sources were quoted as saying that an armed operation had been launched after the Afghan administration reported to Pakistan that fugitive militia leaders were fuelling and funding regrouping of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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April - 27 
Maoist leaders resumed talks with the Government negotiators on April 27. Those who participated in the talks included, among others, Maoists leaders Baburam Bhattarai, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa, and Government negotiators, Ministe
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Maoist leaders resumed talks with the Government negotiators on April 27. Those who participated in the talks included, among others, Maoists leaders Baburam Bhattarai, Krishna Bahadur Mahara and Ram Bahadur Thapa, and Government negotiators, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun and Communications Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey. Maoists had withdrawn from the ‘introductory talks’ on April 21 demanding discussions on ‘substitutive issues’. The two sides also nominated two persons each to act as facilitators during the talks. While former speaker Damannath Dhungana, ex-member of parliament and human rights activist Padma Ratna Tuladhar would act as facilitators from the Maoists’ side, former minister Shailendra Kumar Upadhaya and former chief secretary Karna Dhoj Adhikari were nominated by the Government. Mahara and Pun were also nominated as spokespersons for the talks. Further, a ‘homework team’ was formed to finalise a team that would monitor the ‘code of conduct,’ already been agreed to by both the sides. This team will also decide the date and venue for the next round of talks. Later talking to the media, Maoist leader Mahara said the first round of talks were "good and fruitful. We have decided to make it a success".
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April - 27 
Meanwhile, a three-member committee headed by Range Commander of Ansar (para-military force) Mohammad Nurul Karim would probe into the alleged involvement some of its personnel in the case of looting of 20 rifles and 600 bullets from Daulatpur Jute M
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Meanwhile, a three-member committee headed by Range Commander of Ansar (para-military force) Mohammad Nurul Karim would probe into the alleged involvement some of its personnel in the case of looting of 20 rifles and 600 bullets from Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna on April 24. The committee is expected to submit its report by May 10.
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April - 27 
Reports said, a group of armed cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) hurled bombs and fired on a police patrol party, killing two personnel in Bagerhat, Khulna, on April 27. The extremists also looted two rif
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Reports said, a group of armed cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) hurled bombs and fired on a police patrol party, killing two personnel in Bagerhat, Khulna, on April 27. The extremists also looted two rifles from the police before escaping from the incident-site.
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April - 28 
According to media reports, on April 28, the Special Prosecutor in the December 13, 2001 Parliament attack case, presented before the Delhi High Court, three expert witnesses who examined the computer used by the accused and its contents. The pro
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According to media reports, on April 28, the Special Prosecutor in the December 13, 2001 Parliament attack case, presented before the Delhi High Court, three expert witnesses who examined the computer used by the accused and its contents. The prosecutor claimed that the laptop was seized in Srinagar on December 15, 2001, from a truck in which the accused Shaukat Hussain Guru and Mohammed Afzal were said to have been traveling. As reported earlier, the Delhi High Court on April 3 commenced hearing appeals against the death sentence awarded to three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists convicted in the Parliament attack case. A Special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) Court on December 18, 2001, had awarded death sentence to Mohammed Afzal, Shaukat Hussain Guru and S A R Geelani under POTA and section 302 of Indian Penal Code (IPC), for carrying out the attack.
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April - 28 
According to media reports, the two main accused, Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri in the Kaniska (Air India) flight bombing case of 1985 pleaded innocence before the trial Court in Vancouver, Canada, on April 28. A third accused, Inderjit
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According to media reports, the two main accused, Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri in the Kaniska (Air India) flight bombing case of 1985 pleaded innocence before the trial Court in Vancouver, Canada, on April 28. A third accused, Inderjit Singh Riyat is also facing charges along with them. 329 persons had been killed when the Air-India passenger aircraft blew up over the Atlantic Ocean.
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April - 28 
An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist surrendered with a pistol, a grenade and an unspecified quantity of ammunition at West Agartala police station, West Tripura district, on April 28.
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An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist surrendered with a pistol, a grenade and an unspecified quantity of ammunition at West Agartala police station, West Tripura district, on April 28.
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April - 28 
Besides, on April 28, official sources said the ANVC has dissolved its entire ‘area command headquarters’ in the Garo hills area and brought it under the single command of self-styled commander-in-chief Jerome Momin.
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Besides, on April 28, official sources said the ANVC has dissolved its entire ‘area command headquarters’ in the Garo hills area and brought it under the single command of self-styled commander-in-chief Jerome Momin.
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April - 28 
Further, one Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist was killed during an encounter at Khull in Kulgam. One AK-56 rifle and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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Further, one Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist was killed during an encounter at Khull in Kulgam. One AK-56 rifle and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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April - 28 
In another incident, an alert police foiled an attempt by the Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) to loot a farmer in Molachintalapalli village, Mahboobnagar district, on April 28. One person was injured in the exchange of fire between them. Ac
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In another incident, an alert police foiled an attempt by the Naxalites of the People’s War Group (PWG) to loot a farmer in Molachintalapalli village, Mahboobnagar district, on April 28. One person was injured in the exchange of fire between them. According to police sources, approximately 30 armed Naxalites entered the village and raided the farmers house. They tied the members of the family and looted rice, sorghum, dry chillis, groundnuts and maize. At the same time a police party came to the village and after an exchange of fire, Naxalites managed to escape.
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April - 28 
In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG set afire heavy machinery belonging to the Associated Cement Companies (ACC) at Sarvailoddi under the Devapur police station-limits, Adilabad district, on April 28-night. Police sources said approximately 15
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In another incident, Naxalites of the PWG set afire heavy machinery belonging to the Associated Cement Companies (ACC) at Sarvailoddi under the Devapur police station-limits, Adilabad district, on April 28-night. Police sources said approximately 15 armed Naxalites came to a new lime stone quarry of the ACC and burnt down two dumpers, a tipper, a jeep, a van, an ambulance and a generator. The loss is estimated at Rs 20 million. The Naxalites also reportedly left a note saying they were protesting against the April 26 encounter in Karimnagar.
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April - 28 
Reports from north Kashmir said that unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian at Badren Dangiwacha in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district and later killed him.
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Reports from north Kashmir said that unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian at Badren Dangiwacha in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district and later killed him.
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April - 28 
Reports from Rajouri district said that a group of terrorists opened fire on a police party near the Shahdara Sharief shrine. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The terrorists escaped after retaliatory firing by the police personnel.
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Reports from Rajouri district said that a group of terrorists opened fire on a police party near the Shahdara Sharief shrine. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The terrorists escaped after retaliatory firing by the police personnel.
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April - 28 
Security forces (SFs) killed five foreign mercenaries in the Surankote area of Poonch district in two separate encounters on April 28 and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from them. Official sources said while two Al Badr terrorists
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Security forces (SFs) killed five foreign mercenaries in the Surankote area of Poonch district in two separate encounters on April 28 and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from them. Official sources said while two Al Badr terrorists were killed in Chanowali Mehrote, three unidentified terrorists were killed in Adanga Wali Tok. One SF personnel was killed during the encounter at Chanowali Mehrote.
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April - 28 
Separately, at Dooniwari in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district, terrorists attacked a SF formation. According to official reports, there were no casualties in this incident.
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Separately, at Dooniwari in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district, terrorists attacked a SF formation. According to official reports, there were no casualties in this incident.
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April - 28 
Separately, in the same district, a civilian abducted by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on April 17 from Jarulbachai market area, Sadar subdivision (administrative unit) was set free, on the same day.
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Separately, in the same district, a civilian abducted by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on April 17 from Jarulbachai market area, Sadar subdivision (administrative unit) was set free, on the same day.
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April - 28 
Separately, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Dangam Terana area of Banihal and recovered 12 UBGL hand grenades, three AK magazines, 106 rounds of AK assault rifles, one round of pistol and six pencil cells.
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Separately, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Dangam Terana area of Banihal and recovered 12 UBGL hand grenades, three AK magazines, 106 rounds of AK assault rifles, one round of pistol and six pencil cells.
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April - 28 
Separately, there was an exchange of fire between the police and Naxalites at Molachintalapalli village under Kollapur mandal (administrative unit), Mahboobnagar district, on April 28-night. A Naxalite and a civilian were injured in the incident.
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Separately, there was an exchange of fire between the police and Naxalites at Molachintalapalli village under Kollapur mandal (administrative unit), Mahboobnagar district, on April 28-night. A Naxalite and a civilian were injured in the incident.
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April - 28 
Speaking at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi the Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee disclosed that the issue of terrorism was discussed with Pakistani Premier Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali, while the latter spoke to
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Speaking at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi the Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee disclosed that the issue of terrorism was discussed with Pakistani Premier Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali, while the latter spoke to him over telephone on April 28. However, he gave no details of this talk.
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April - 28 
The annual report of the Union Home Ministry for the year 2002-2003, which was released on April 28, has indicated that the country was overwhelmed with internal security problems generated from outside. The report also pointed out that terrorism in
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The annual report of the Union Home Ministry for the year 2002-2003, which was released on April 28, has indicated that the country was overwhelmed with internal security problems generated from outside. The report also pointed out that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and in the northeast as well as violence by left-wing extremists in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa as the area of concern. It also further stated that approximately 60 to 70 per cent of terrorists operating in J&K are from outside, "under the direct control of Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency'' with local people "playing the role of porters and guides.'' The report also pointed out that Pakistan was "making efforts to revive terrorism in Punjab in a big way and the ISI has assured its commitment to the revival of Khalistan movement.''
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April - 28 
Trial in connection with the Kanishka (Air-India flight) bombing-case of 1985 would be resumed on April 28, today, in Vancouver, Canada. As reported earlier, three accused Inderjit Singh Riyat, Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri are facing t
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Trial in connection with the Kanishka (Air-India flight) bombing-case of 1985 would be resumed on April 28, today, in Vancouver, Canada. As reported earlier, three accused Inderjit Singh Riyat, Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri are facing trial on charges of murder and manslaughter. 329 persons were killed when the aircraft blew up over the Atlantic Ocean.
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April - 28 
Unidentified terrorists also targeted a SF vehicle at Shopian in the Pulwama district and caused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion. However, it missed the intended target and there was no damage.
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Unidentified terrorists also targeted a SF vehicle at Shopian in the Pulwama district and caused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion. However, it missed the intended target and there was no damage.
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April - 28 
Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat said in Islamabad on April 28 that the Federal Government would prevent all proscribed groups from resuming activity under new names. "This is illegal and we will not allow it," Hayat told reporters after an inter
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Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat said in Islamabad on April 28 that the Federal Government would prevent all proscribed groups from resuming activity under new names. "This is illegal and we will not allow it," Hayat told reporters after an inter-provincial meeting with top security officials. He also said, "We have heard that some groups are using new names… We are asking the provincial governments to take action against them. No such illegal activity will be tolerated." Meanwhile, responding to the Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah’s claim that Taliban chief Mullah Omar was in Pakistan, Hayat said, "Mulla Omar is not in Pakistan. There is need to verify this statement and if this statement is right, our stance on it is very clear that he who levels such allegation, he must provide evidence."
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April - 28 
Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali on April 28 telephoned Indian Premier Atal Behari Vajpayee and offered to visit India for holding a dialogue. According to media reports, during his conversation with his Indian counterpart, Jamali expressed his
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Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali on April 28 telephoned Indian Premier Atal Behari Vajpayee and offered to visit India for holding a dialogue. According to media reports, during his conversation with his Indian counterpart, Jamali expressed his desire for holding a meaningful dialogue with New Delhi at any level. Both the premiers also reportedly exchanged views on exploring ways and means with regard to economic, cultural and sports arenas. Prime Minister Jamali also extended an invitation to Vajpayee to visit Pakistan at the latter’s convenience.
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April - 28 
According to a media report, investigation into the April 25-killing of six persons in Noldighi village of Naogaon district is underway and some progress was made on April 28 when Bidyut, one of the accused, gave a confessional statement to the polic
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According to a media report, investigation into the April 25-killing of six persons in Noldighi village of Naogaon district is underway and some progress was made on April 28 when Bidyut, one of the accused, gave a confessional statement to the police. In his statement, he reportedly disclosed that the decision to carry out the attack was arrived at after a meeting at the house of one Kamal, a teacher of Panchamaria Degree College under Puthia subdivision of Rajshahi district on April 24. Kamal is also reported to have authored the leaflets, which were left by the killers at the incident site, of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party.
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April - 28 
Security forces arrested two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and recovered on one AK-47 rifle after an encounter at Goalpahar area, Chittagong, on April 28. Police sources said the arrested persons are arms traders. They allegedly su
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Security forces arrested two activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and recovered on one AK-47 rifle after an encounter at Goalpahar area, Chittagong, on April 28. Police sources said the arrested persons are arms traders. They allegedly supplied arms to the terrorist groups.
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April - 28 
A report on April 28 indicated that a group of Norwegian officials, including Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hans Brattskar, are scheduled to visit Wanni this week to meet the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders to discuss the resumpti
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A report on April 28 indicated that a group of Norwegian officials, including Norwegian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hans Brattskar, are scheduled to visit Wanni this week to meet the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders to discuss the resumption of peace talks. This would be the first meeting between the Norwegian facilitators and the LTTE since their ‘temporary withdrawal’ from the peace talks on April 21. Meanwhile, the Deputy Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Hagrup Haukland said on April 27 that discussions on measures to prevent sea clashes were going on.
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April - 28 
According to a report, the Navy detained a boat ferrying two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres along with six civilians in the Trincomalee seas, on April 28, and later handed over both the LTTE cadres to the Trincomalee Harbour Police. A
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According to a report, the Navy detained a boat ferrying two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres along with six civilians in the Trincomalee seas, on April 28, and later handed over both the LTTE cadres to the Trincomalee Harbour Police. A revolver with 15 bullets and an electronic detonator were also reportedly recovered from their possession. The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) was also informed about the incident.
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April - 29 
A report on April 29 indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah are unwilling to visit India for further peace talks. The NSCN-IM leaders informed the same to the Un
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A report on April 29 indicated that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah are unwilling to visit India for further peace talks. The NSCN-IM leaders informed the same to the Union Government’s emissaries K. Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K.P. Singh and also asked the Government to continue talks in a third country like Thailand or the Netherlands. They also reiterated their demand of greater Nagaland. However, they added that the cease-fire between the Government and the group would continue as per the agreement.
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April - 29 
A report said, a detainee in Mulund bomb blast case, Saquib Nachan was also charged by the police in Mumbai, Maharashtra on April 29 for his alleged involvement in another case of bomb explosion that occurred on December 2, 2002 at Ghatkopar. Later,
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A report said, a detainee in Mulund bomb blast case, Saquib Nachan was also charged by the police in Mumbai, Maharashtra on April 29 for his alleged involvement in another case of bomb explosion that occurred on December 2, 2002 at Ghatkopar. Later, he was further remanded to police custody till May 12. On March 13, 2003, 12 persons, including four women, were killed and 72 more injured in a powerful bomb explosion inside a local train at Mulund Railway station, in Mumbai. An alleged activist of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), he had been arrested first on April 10 and booked under Prevention of Terrorist Act (POTA).
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April - 29 
At Wanpoh in Kulgam, terrorists ambushed a vehicle of the Indo Tibetan Border Police. No casualties were reported in this attack.
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At Wanpoh in Kulgam, terrorists ambushed a vehicle of the Indo Tibetan Border Police. No casualties were reported in this attack.
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April - 29 
Further, two SF personnel were injured as unidentified terrorists targeted their vehicle at a spot between Padgampora and Malangpora near the Indian Air Force base at Awantipore.
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Further, two SF personnel were injured as unidentified terrorists targeted their vehicle at a spot between Padgampora and Malangpora near the Indian Air Force base at Awantipore.
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April - 29 
In a separate attack, terrorists targeted a vehicle of the Border Security Force at Bandzua in the Shopian area of Pulwama district with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in this incident.
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In a separate attack, terrorists targeted a vehicle of the Border Security Force at Bandzua in the Shopian area of Pulwama district with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in this incident.
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April - 29 
In an encounter at village Nalla in the Bharat area of Doda district on April 29, 13 terrorists, including nine foreign mercenaries, six security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed while three SF personnel and four members of a family we
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In an encounter at village Nalla in the Bharat area of Doda district on April 29, 13 terrorists, including nine foreign mercenaries, six security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed while three SF personnel and four members of a family were injured. According to official sources, SF personnel launched a search operation in Nalla after securing information that a large group of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were holding a meeting in four houses in the area in connection with the ‘handing over of charge’ by Hizb ‘area commander’ Majid Hussain, who had completed his two year ‘tenure’ in the district. As the SFs were in the process of surrounding the houses, the terrorists commenced firing with Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG) and AK-47 rifles. In the ensuing encounter, all 13 terrorists, including the ‘area commander’ were killed. One RPG, five AK-47 rifles, a pistol, one wireless set, eight AK magazines, 250 rounds of ammunition and 10 hand grenades were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 29 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a Home Guard, V Ramakrishna, a former Naxalite, at Chintapalli village, Visakhapatnam district, on April 29. According to media reports, Ramkrishna was shot from close range while
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a Home Guard, V Ramakrishna, a former Naxalite, at Chintapalli village, Visakhapatnam district, on April 29. According to media reports, Ramkrishna was shot from close range while he was participating in a festival.
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April - 29 
Meanwhile, fidayeen (suicide squad) of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) made an unsuccessful attempt to storm the headquarters of an SF formation at Drugmulla in the Kupwara district. Both the terrorists, reportedly hailing from Pakistan, were later killed
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Meanwhile, fidayeen (suicide squad) of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) made an unsuccessful attempt to storm the headquarters of an SF formation at Drugmulla in the Kupwara district. Both the terrorists, reportedly hailing from Pakistan, were later killed by the SFs.
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April - 29 
Meanwhile, leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Nagaland Assembly and former Chief Minister welcomed the extension of the cease-fire between the Union Government and the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN -K).
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Meanwhile, leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Nagaland Assembly and former Chief Minister welcomed the extension of the cease-fire between the Union Government and the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN -K).
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April - 29 
Meghalaya Police Chief L. Sailo said, on April 29 that a joint operation with Assam would be carried out in the Garo Hills area of Meghalaya where Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) hav
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Meghalaya Police Chief L. Sailo said, on April 29 that a joint operation with Assam would be carried out in the Garo Hills area of Meghalaya where Assam-based United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) have intensified their activities.
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April - 29 
Reports from Poonch district have indicated that a front ranking terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment (HMPPR) surrendered before SFs at village Banota in the Surankote area.
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Reports from Poonch district have indicated that a front ranking terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment (HMPPR) surrendered before SFs at village Banota in the Surankote area.
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April - 29 
Reports said a personnel of the Meghalaya police was arrested on April 29 for his alleged links with the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam’s Kokrajhar district.
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Reports said a personnel of the Meghalaya police was arrested on April 29 for his alleged links with the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in Assam’s Kokrajhar district.
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April - 29 
Security forces (SFs) arrested three persons, including a hardcore Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist, Wahengbam Dhanajeet, on charges of extortion from local engineers in the Sawombung Kabui Khunou area of Manipur on April 29.
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Security forces (SFs) arrested three persons, including a hardcore Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist, Wahengbam Dhanajeet, on charges of extortion from local engineers in the Sawombung Kabui Khunou area of Manipur on April 29.
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April - 29 
Security forces arrested 15 Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) cadres from Thaba Basti, in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district, on April 29. According to reports, the DHD cadres were arrested on charges of violating ceasefire (in operation since January 1, 2003
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Security forces arrested 15 Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) cadres from Thaba Basti, in Assam’s North Cachar Hills district, on April 29. According to reports, the DHD cadres were arrested on charges of violating ceasefire (in operation since January 1, 2003) ground rules. A Rocket Propelled Grenade with two rockets, nine AK-47 rifles with 24 loaded magazines, a sniper rifle with three loaded magazines, two Self Loading Rifles with four loaded magazines, a rifle bolt action with magazine and eight grenades recovered from their possession.
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April - 29 
Separately, a NSCN-K leader Kughalu Mulatonu, alleged that the NSCN-IM’s approach during peace talks with Delhi would betray the ‘Naga cause’.
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Separately, a NSCN-K leader Kughalu Mulatonu, alleged that the NSCN-IM’s approach during peace talks with Delhi would betray the ‘Naga cause’.
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April - 29 
The Consultative Committee for Peace, set up by the ruling Democratic Alliance Government in Nagaland in its first meeting held in Kohima on April 29 has decided not to recommend the extension of ‘Disturbed Area’ notification under Armed Forces (Spec
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The Consultative Committee for Peace, set up by the ruling Democratic Alliance Government in Nagaland in its first meeting held in Kohima on April 29 has decided not to recommend the extension of ‘Disturbed Area’ notification under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in the 20 km belt bordering Assam beyond May 4, 2003.
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April - 29 
The Supreme Court, on April 29, reserved its judgment on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002. As reported earlier POTA-detainee and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader
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The Supreme Court, on April 29, reserved its judgment on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) 2002. As reported earlier POTA-detainee and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko, among others, has challenged the constitutional validity of POTA.
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April - 29 
A report on April 29 indicated that the second round of peace talks between Government and Maoist insurgents could be held within a fortnight. Spokesman for talks from the Government side, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun said, "We we
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A report on April 29 indicated that the second round of peace talks between Government and Maoist insurgents could be held within a fortnight. Spokesman for talks from the Government side, Minister for Physical Planning Narayan Singh Pun said, "We were not surprised by the agenda presented by the rebels. That was expected." During the first round of talks the Maoists had presented a list of demands that included, information on the whereabouts of central committee member Dandapani Neupane and release of politburo and central committee members Rabindra Shrestha and Bamdeb Cheerti within 15 days. However, they did not specify if these demands were pre-conditions for the next phase of talks.
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April - 29 
According to media reports, on April 29 Bangladesh assured India that it would contain anti-India activities emanating from its soil. The assurance came during the foreign secretary level consultations in Dhaka, held after a gap of about two-and-a-ha
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According to media reports, on April 29 Bangladesh assured India that it would contain anti-India activities emanating from its soil. The assurance came during the foreign secretary level consultations in Dhaka, held after a gap of about two-and-a-half years. India has been asking Bangladesh to help contain activities of terrorist outfits operating in the North East, including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), and using parts of the Chittagong Hills Tracts (CHT) as base-camps.
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April - 29 
Two suspected activists of the outlawed left-wing extremist Sarbahara Party were killed by unidentified miscreants at Bahaldanga village in Pangsha subdivision, Rajbari on April 29. No arrest has been made in this connection, this far.
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Two suspected activists of the outlawed left-wing extremist Sarbahara Party were killed by unidentified miscreants at Bahaldanga village in Pangsha subdivision, Rajbari on April 29. No arrest has been made in this connection, this far.
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April - 29 
Meanwhile, a report on April 30 said Ambassador of Japan Seiichiro Otsuka called upon the LTTE to participate in the Tokyo Donor Conference and also continue with the peace process. Japan Peace Envoy Yashushi Akashi is also expected to visit the coun
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Meanwhile, a report on April 30 said Ambassador of Japan Seiichiro Otsuka called upon the LTTE to participate in the Tokyo Donor Conference and also continue with the peace process. Japan Peace Envoy Yashushi Akashi is also expected to visit the country in May to explore possibilities of the LTTE’s participation at the Conference to be held in June.
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April - 29 
Other reports said, the LTTE Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham on April 29 denied that the Government Negotiator and Minister Milinda Moragoda had assured the group on latter’s participation in Washington donor’s Conference, held on April 14. Balasi
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Other reports said, the LTTE Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham on April 29 denied that the Government Negotiator and Minister Milinda Moragoda had assured the group on latter’s participation in Washington donor’s Conference, held on April 14. Balasingham reportedly said, "We are well aware that the LTTE is a proscribed organisation in the United States and these legal constraints precluded our attendance." He further said, "Moragoda could not and certainly did not give us an assurance we would be able to participate." He added, "We regret Moragoda has been offended by this misunderstanding, as his contributions to furthering the peace process are invaluable." Balasingham is also reported to have called up the Minister personally over telephone on April 28 to clear the misunderstanding over the matter.
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April - 30 
A Minister and a legislator were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for their alleged links with the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on April 30. Reports said Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Rural Works Department T Wangham and
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A Minister and a legislator were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for their alleged links with the Nagaland-based National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on April 30. Reports said Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Rural Works Department T Wangham and a Member of the Legislative Assembly T L Rajkumar were arrested under the Arunachal Pradesh Control for Organised Crime Act (APCOCA) in Itanagar, State’s capital, but were later granted bail by a local Court. The Minister, however, denied any links with either the Isak Muivah or Khaplang faction of the NSCN. Reports added that police are searching for another legislator, Lowangcha Wanglat, on the same charges.
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April - 30 
An unconfirmed report said police in Nepal arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from an unnamed place and also recovered two AK 56 rifles, four 9mm pistols and a few grenades from their possession.
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An unconfirmed report said police in Nepal arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from an unnamed place and also recovered two AK 56 rifles, four 9mm pistols and a few grenades from their possession.
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April - 30 
Approximately 1,200 civilians and 503 security force (SF) personnel were killed in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during January 2002 to March 2003. The Union Minister of State for Home, Harin Pathak, stated this during Question Hour in
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Approximately 1,200 civilians and 503 security force (SF) personnel were killed in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during January 2002 to March 2003. The Union Minister of State for Home, Harin Pathak, stated this during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on April 30. Besides, 1,973 terrorists were killed in the State during the period as per information available from the State Government, added Pathak.
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April - 30 
Five children were injured in a grenade explosion at village Kala Wachi in the Doda district on April 30. The children were reportedly playing in a field when a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade on them and escaped. Separately, one person was inju
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Five children were injured in a grenade explosion at village Kala Wachi in the Doda district on April 30. The children were reportedly playing in a field when a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade on them and escaped. Separately, one person was injured as terrorists blasted a telephone exchange at Darhal in the Rajouri district with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). One person has been detained by police in connection with the blast, official sources said.
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April - 30 
In another incident, on April 30, a group of NLFT terrorist abducted two railway employees in the same district.
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In another incident, on April 30, a group of NLFT terrorist abducted two railway employees in the same district.
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April - 30 
In another incident, terrorists attacked the residence of Finance Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig at Chandoosa in the Baramulla area. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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In another incident, terrorists attacked the residence of Finance Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig at Chandoosa in the Baramulla area. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 30 
Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a civilian, branding him a police informer, in Kanker district, on April 30.
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Left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) killed a civilian, branding him a police informer, in Kanker district, on April 30.
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April - 30 
One National Conference (NC) activist was killed and four others were injured as an unidentified terrorist attacked a group of activists, who were returning to village Dodi after attending NC president, Omar Abdullah’s rally in Surankote, Poonch dist
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One National Conference (NC) activist was killed and four others were injured as an unidentified terrorist attacked a group of activists, who were returning to village Dodi after attending NC president, Omar Abdullah’s rally in Surankote, Poonch district. The terrorist managed to escape after the attack.
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April - 30 
One unidentified terrorist was killed in the Rajwar forests of Handwara District.
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One unidentified terrorist was killed in the Rajwar forests of Handwara District.
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April - 30 
Other reports said Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) on April 30 denied that its cadres had violated the ground rules of the ceasefire and demanded the release of its 15 cadres who were arrested on April 29 in Assam’s Cachar district.
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Other reports said Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) on April 30 denied that its cadres had violated the ground rules of the ceasefire and demanded the release of its 15 cadres who were arrested on April 29 in Assam’s Cachar district.
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April - 30 
Police in Kolkata, West Bengal arrested two top-level terrorists of the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) from a hotel in the city’s Park Street area, on April 30 and also recovered Rupees one million from their possession. They
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Police in Kolkata, West Bengal arrested two top-level terrorists of the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) from a hotel in the city’s Park Street area, on April 30 and also recovered Rupees one million from their possession. They are group’s ‘speaker’, Sunil Brahma alias B. Simong alias B. Benga and a "captain" in the outfit’s hierarchy B. Buthang. The outfit is active in Assam. Police believe that the NDFB terrorists had come to collect ‘fund’ from Kolkata-based businessmen operating in Assam. A local court subsequently remanded them to police custody till May 6. Assam would send a police team to Kolkata on May 1, today to interrogate the detained NDFB leaders.
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April - 30 
Reports from north Kashmir have indicated that unidentified terrorists attacked a bus at Shogababa near Bandipore town and killed one person and injured three others.
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Reports from north Kashmir have indicated that unidentified terrorists attacked a bus at Shogababa near Bandipore town and killed one person and injured three others.
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April - 30 
Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of United States of India (CPUSI) were stoned to death by villagers in Arinda in the Manthani mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 30. According to official sources, t
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Three left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Communist Party of United States of India (CPUSI) were stoned to death by villagers in Arinda in the Manthani mandal (administrative unit), Karimnagar district, on April 30. According to official sources, the incident took place when the Naxalites raided the village to kill a former Naxalite, Showkat Ali, branding him police informer. Complimenting the daring act of the villagers, district police chief said that he would send a report to the Government and the district administration for taking up developmental work in the village.
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April - 30 
Two foreign mercenaries affiliated to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit were killed in an encounter at Sok Surya in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on April 30.
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Two foreign mercenaries affiliated to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit were killed in an encounter at Sok Surya in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on April 30.
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April - 30 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were also killed during an encounter at Kokernag in the Anantnag district.
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were also killed during an encounter at Kokernag in the Anantnag district.
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April - 30 
Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Sanjay alias Doctor Ramji, were killed and a civilian was injured in an encounter at Nava Jaipur, Daltonganj district, on April 30. According to
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Two left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Sanjay alias Doctor Ramji, were killed and a civilian was injured in an encounter at Nava Jaipur, Daltonganj district, on April 30. According to district police chief, Anil Palta, the encounter took place when a police patrol party came across a group of Naxalites holding two abducted forest officials captive. Police also seized one 9mm pistol, two magazines and some ammunition from the encounter site. Other details are awaited.
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April - 30 
Unidentified terrorists abducted a former terrorist at Dangiwacha, Rafiabad, and later killed him. Separately, another former terrorist was killed at Magraypora, Khanda.
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Unidentified terrorists abducted a former terrorist at Dangiwacha, Rafiabad, and later killed him. Separately, another former terrorist was killed at Magraypora, Khanda.
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April - 30 
11 Al Qaeda suspects, including three Arabs, were arrested from different parts of Karachi on April 30. Police also seized a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from their possession. An unnamed official was quoted as saying that the arres
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11 Al Qaeda suspects, including three Arabs, were arrested from different parts of Karachi on April 30. Police also seized a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from their possession. An unnamed official was quoted as saying that the arrested men were reportedly planning to attack the US Consulate, American establishments and government installations. Meanwhile, an Interior Ministry statement issued from Islamabad said "six suspects have been arrested which include Waleed Muhammad Bin Attash alias Khalid Al-Attash, a Yemeni national, who is suspected to be involved in the US Ship Cole incident." According to the statement, some 200 detonators, one wrist watch timer switch, five touch switches, capacitors of various types, 20 diodes, 46 transmitters, 20 variable controls, Kalashnikovs, hand grenades, pistols, ammunition and a truck load of sulphur, gunpowder and urea bags were recovered.
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April - 30 
An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 30 acquitted Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) chief Akram Lahori after giving him the benefit of the doubt in the murder case of the managing director of a Public Sector Organisation (PSO) in July 2001. Akram Lahori
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An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 30 acquitted Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) chief Akram Lahori after giving him the benefit of the doubt in the murder case of the managing director of a Public Sector Organisation (PSO) in July 2001. Akram Lahori and two of his associates were the main accused in the case. The PSO managing director, Shaukat Raza Mirza, was shot dead by terrorists on July 26, 2001. As reported earlier, a separate Anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 26 had sentenced to death Lahori on three counts of sectarian murders.
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April - 30 
The United States on April 30 added 11 Islamist organizations to its lists of "terrorist groups". The new second tier list of 38 "other terrorist groups" issued by the State Department acts as a watch list for the first-tier list of "foreign terroris
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The United States on April 30 added 11 Islamist organizations to its lists of "terrorist groups". The new second tier list of 38 "other terrorist groups" issued by the State Department acts as a watch list for the first-tier list of "foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs)" on which the United States imposes sanctions. Among those included in the new list were Al Badr, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), which are active in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir and Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), a Sunni sectarian group in Pakistan. The new second tier list also included two new non-Islamist groups — the Communist Party of Nepal and the New Red Brigades in Italy.
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April - 30 
An unconfirmed report said police in Nepal arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from an unnamed place and also recovered two AK 56 rifles, four 9mm pistols and a few grenades from their possession.
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An unconfirmed report said police in Nepal arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from an unnamed place and also recovered two AK 56 rifles, four 9mm pistols and a few grenades from their possession.
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April - 30 
Other reports said that the Maoists have abducted three Government officials on April 30 at Makalu.
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Other reports said that the Maoists have abducted three Government officials on April 30 at Makalu.
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April - 30 
Other reports said, the Russian Federation welcomed the first direct negotiations between the Government and Maoists held on April 27. A Russian Government spokesman reportedly said, on April 30, "We express the hope that all the responsible politica
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Other reports said, the Russian Federation welcomed the first direct negotiations between the Government and Maoists held on April 27. A Russian Government spokesman reportedly said, on April 30, "We express the hope that all the responsible political forces of Nepal will combine efforts for attainment of national reconciliation in the interest of strengthening democracy and for the social and economic progress of the country."
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April - 30 
The United States on April 30 has listed the Nepal Communist Party- Maoist, (NCP-Maoist) among the 38 terrorist groups categorised as "other terrorist groups". A separate list includes 36 other groups as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations". According t
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The United States on April 30 has listed the Nepal Communist Party- Maoist, (NCP-Maoist) among the 38 terrorist groups categorised as "other terrorist groups". A separate list includes 36 other groups as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations". According to the US administration, Nepal is being used as a transit point by terrorists who take advantage of its poor economic status and the weak security arrangements along its porous border.
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April - 30 
Delayed reports said, PBCP cadres also killed their former colleague at village Baidanga in Sadar subdivision, Jhenidah on April 30.
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Delayed reports said, PBCP cadres also killed their former colleague at village Baidanga in Sadar subdivision, Jhenidah on April 30.
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April - 30 
One extremist of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed and 39 villagers injured during a clash between PBCP activists and villagers at Jalalpur Bakshipara village, Sadar upazila, on April 30. According to media reports, the clash erupte
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One extremist of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed and 39 villagers injured during a clash between PBCP activists and villagers at Jalalpur Bakshipara village, Sadar upazila, on April 30. According to media reports, the clash erupted when the PBCP activists raided some houses in the village as the owners of the houses denied to withdrew a murder case filed against some of their gang members.
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April - 30 
Cabinet Spokesman and Chief Government Negotiator G.L. Peiris has said that the LTTE has now resumed direct contacts with the Norwegian facilitators signaling an early revival of the peace talks. He reportedly said, "Direct communications between the
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Cabinet Spokesman and Chief Government Negotiator G.L. Peiris has said that the LTTE has now resumed direct contacts with the Norwegian facilitators signaling an early revival of the peace talks. He reportedly said, "Direct communications between the representatives of the Norwegian Government and Anton Balasingham in London has once more been restarted. This is a major positive development towards the revival of the peace talks earlier than expected."
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April - 30 
Other reports said, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People's Liberation Front), a right wing party of Sinhla community, appealed to the government to make the decommissioning of long range weapons held by the LTTE a minimum condition for the removal o
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Other reports said, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (People's Liberation Front), a right wing party of Sinhla community, appealed to the government to make the decommissioning of long range weapons held by the LTTE a minimum condition for the removal of High Security Zones (HSZ). General Secretary of the party Tilvin Silva reportedly said, "Discussions should begin on disarming the LTTE, if not at least heavy and long-range weapons must be decommissioned. Weapons that are decommissioned can be given to an international organisation if necessary and not the government."
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April - 30 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a reply, on April 30, to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham's letter on temporarily pulling out from the peace talks, called upon the group to review its present stance a
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a reply, on April 30, to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Chief Negotiator Anton Balasingham's letter on temporarily pulling out from the peace talks, called upon the group to review its present stance and continue its participation in the negotiations. He reportedly wrote, "Both sides have obligations to fulfil the terms of the Ceasefire Agreement. While there has been increasing compliance, I agree with you that there is much to be done to implement fully, the provisions of the Ceasefire Agreement. Our view is that both parties should commit themselves to doing so." On the group’s inability to participate in a donor’s conference held in Washington, on April 14 the Premier said, "I regret the LTTE could not participate and you will appreciate that the government cannot be blamed for this situation." The group had declared temporary withdrawal from the peace talks on April 21.
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April - 30 
The US State Department’s report on Global Terrorism released on April 30 states that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has not renounced terrorism and continues to smuggle weapons and indulge in forcible recruitment, including the recruitm
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The US State Department’s report on Global Terrorism released on April 30 states that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has not renounced terrorism and continues to smuggle weapons and indulge in forcible recruitment, including the recruitment of children. The report further said that the group’s recent statements, however, give reason to hope that it intends to transform itself into a ‘legitimate’ political entity. The US also continues to designate the LTTE as a "foreign terrorist organisation", the report added.
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*Data till , April 29, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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