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April - 1 
A civilian, identified as Mohammed Sharief, was abducted and subsequently killed by the terrorists at village Gharat in the Rajouri district.
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A civilian, identified as Mohammed Sharief, was abducted and subsequently killed by the terrorists at village Gharat in the Rajouri district.
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, Tanveer Sheikh, was arrested while trying to attack SF personnel in the Darsu village of Baramulla district. Three hand grenades were recovered from his possession. Another Hizb cadre, identified as Javed Ahmed Lo
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, Tanveer Sheikh, was arrested while trying to attack SF personnel in the Darsu village of Baramulla district. Three hand grenades were recovered from his possession. Another Hizb cadre, identified as Javed Ahmed Lone, was arrested from Arigam village in the Budgam district along with four hand grenades, two UBGL grenades, 10 rounds of AK ammunition and 18 rounds of PIKA ammunition.
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April - 1 
A soldier was reportedly wounded during an encounter between terrorists and SFs at village Ghoru Kounthal in the Doda district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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A soldier was reportedly wounded during an encounter between terrorists and SFs at village Ghoru Kounthal in the Doda district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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April - 1 
Elsewhere in the State, SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout during cordon and search operations at a cave in the Baramulla district and seized 40 kilograms of explosives.
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Elsewhere in the State, SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout during cordon and search operations at a cave in the Baramulla district and seized 40 kilograms of explosives.
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April - 1 
Four staff members of a private recording studio, belonging to the Hmar community, were abducted by the Kuki National Front (KNF) cadres belonging to its Zougam faction from Tuibong on April 1 for the refusal by the owner of the studio to pay the ext
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Four staff members of a private recording studio, belonging to the Hmar community, were abducted by the Kuki National Front (KNF) cadres belonging to its Zougam faction from Tuibong on April 1 for the refusal by the owner of the studio to pay the extortion amount of Rupees 200,000. The Mizo People’s Convention (MPC), in a press release, accused the Kukis of violating terms of a peace accord signed between Zomis and Kukis for restoring of peace and normalcy on October 1, 1998. The MPC alleged that the leaders who went to negotiate for the release of the abducted were assaulted and their vehicle confiscated. It further said that the abduction occurred despite the fact that Mizo leaders contributed Rupees 5,000 from each household to meet the demand of Rupees 2, 00,000 since March 30, 2006.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on April 1 that the process initiated by the Union Government to restore peace in Assam would be expedited, but ruled out talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on the "sovereignty" issue. Dr. Singh,
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on April 1 that the process initiated by the Union Government to restore peace in Assam would be expedited, but ruled out talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on the "sovereignty" issue. Dr. Singh, who arrived in Assam on a two-day election campaign, told a press conference in Guwahati that negotiations would be held within the constitutional framework. "The ULFA may raise the issue during talks but that does not mean all issues are open to negotiation," he said. "Doors will be open to all those who shun violence. Two rounds of talks have been held with certain groups [the discussion with the ULFA-formed People's Consultative Group] and we will accelerate the peace process," he added The Prime Minister also stated that his Government would take a tough stance on infiltration in Assam. "I want to assure the people of Assam that we will show no mercy on illegal infiltration. At the same time, all genuine citizens have my assurance that in the name of detection of foreigners they will not be harassed."
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The Imphal East district police arrested a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre, Nekhothang Haokip alias Thangboi, from Chasad Avenue along with Improvised Explosives Devices weighing 6.5 kilograms on April 1-morning, according to Imphal Free Press. H
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The Imphal East district police arrested a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre, Nekhothang Haokip alias Thangboi, from Chasad Avenue along with Improvised Explosives Devices weighing 6.5 kilograms on April 1-morning, according to Imphal Free Press. He was reportedly trying to transport the explosives to Saikul in the Senapati district.
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The suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative arrested by the Gulbarga police in the State of Karnataka had planned to target dams and power grid and installations in Andhra Pradesh using bombs and grenades, police investigation revealed, according t
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The suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative arrested by the Gulbarga police in the State of Karnataka had planned to target dams and power grid and installations in Andhra Pradesh using bombs and grenades, police investigation revealed, according to PTI. Shamim Ahmed, who was arrested on March 30, was carrying maps of these facilities, according to Gulbarga Superintendent of Police, K. Ramachandra Rao. Rao said interrogation revealed that Ahmed underwent a 13-month training at Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir in respect of using AK-47 rifle, grenades and time bombs, rocket-firing, and "jihadi" activities targeting India.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Upper Phera under the jurisdiction of Gursai police station in Poonch district on April 1, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, four magazine
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Upper Phera under the jurisdiction of Gursai police station in Poonch district on April 1, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK rifle, four magazines, two pouches and four grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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A Frontier Constabulary personnel was killed and four others were injured when unidentified people fired a rocket at Tochi Fort in North Waziristan on April 1-night, according to Daily Times. Another rocket fired by the paramilitary troops in retalia
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A Frontier Constabulary personnel was killed and four others were injured when unidentified people fired a rocket at Tochi Fort in North Waziristan on April 1-night, according to Daily Times. Another rocket fired by the paramilitary troops in retaliation reportedly landed in a nearby house, injuring three children aged six to 10. Witnesses said helicopters were also used in the search operation following the attack, which continued till the next day
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April - 1 
According to The News, three soldiers were injured when their vehicle struck a landmine in the Kali Mat area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan province on April 1. In another incident, two passengers of a vehicle were wounded when their vehicle s
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According to The News, three soldiers were injured when their vehicle struck a landmine in the Kali Mat area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan province on April 1. In another incident, two passengers of a vehicle were wounded when their vehicle struck a landmine in the Piri area of the same district.
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April - 1 
Armed men fired 13 rockets at a check-post of the paramilitary Frontier Corps in the Pathar Nullah area of Pir Koh. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Armed men fired 13 rockets at a check-post of the paramilitary Frontier Corps in the Pathar Nullah area of Pir Koh. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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In the provincial capital Quetta, Baloch insurgents hurled a hand grenade into the house of a police personnel in the Sariab Road locality on April 1-afternoon wounding his daughter-in-law.
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In the provincial capital Quetta, Baloch insurgents hurled a hand grenade into the house of a police personnel in the Sariab Road locality on April 1-afternoon wounding his daughter-in-law.
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Paramilitary forces and tribal police on April 1 took over the headquarters of cleric Mufti Munir Shakir at Nallah Kajori in the Khyber Agency after his supporters left the premises hours before the operation, according to Daily Times. Mangal Bagh, h
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Paramilitary forces and tribal police on April 1 took over the headquarters of cleric Mufti Munir Shakir at Nallah Kajori in the Khyber Agency after his supporters left the premises hours before the operation, according to Daily Times. Mangal Bagh, head of the Islami Lashkar of the Shakir group, left the headquarters for an undisclosed location along with hundreds of his supporters, tribal sources said. Bagh claimed that the decision to vacate the headquarters had been taken on the directives of Shakir to “avoid bloodshed”.
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April - 1 
The insurgents fired five rockets from atop nearby mountains damaging a perimeter wall of the Government Degree College in Dera Bugti.
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The insurgents fired five rockets from atop nearby mountains damaging a perimeter wall of the Government Degree College in Dera Bugti.
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April - 1 
According to Nepal News, the Ministry of Defence in a statement issued on April 1 said that the Maoists have abducted 56 civilians in the Kaski, Parsa and Kalikot districts between March 25 and 29.
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According to Nepal News, the Ministry of Defence in a statement issued on April 1 said that the Maoists have abducted 56 civilians in the Kaski, Parsa and Kalikot districts between March 25 and 29.
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The insurgents freed five persons taken into custody by locals of Kanakpur Village Development Committee on charges of dacoity on April 1.
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The insurgents freed five persons taken into custody by locals of Kanakpur Village Development Committee on charges of dacoity on April 1.
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April - 1 
Two police personnel were killed and two persons were injured when Maoist insurgents attacked a police post at Gaur, headquarters of the Rautahat district in eastern Nepal, on April 1, according to Nepal News.
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Two police personnel were killed and two persons were injured when Maoist insurgents attacked a police post at Gaur, headquarters of the Rautahat district in eastern Nepal, on April 1, according to Nepal News.
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April - 1 
According to Daily Star, a ‘regional commander’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction, Tapash Mistry, was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion personnel and his accomplices at Daunia village in the Batiaghata
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According to Daily Star, a ‘regional commander’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction, Tapash Mistry, was killed in a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion personnel and his accomplices at Daunia village in the Batiaghata sub-district of Khulna district on April 1. Mistry was arrested on March 31 at Shachibania village. One pipe-gun and two bullets were recovered from the incident site. He was reportedly sentenced to life for murdering Nirmal Mondol of the Altaf faction of PBCP in 1990 and released on bail by an order of the High Court.
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April - 1 
On April 1, Yusuf Ali, a suspected militant of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), was arrested by police personnel from Goprekhi village in the Balkua sub-district of Sirajganj district, according to Daily Star. Police said Yunus was abscondi
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On April 1, Yusuf Ali, a suspected militant of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), was arrested by police personnel from Goprekhi village in the Balkua sub-district of Sirajganj district, according to Daily Star. Police said Yunus was absconding since the August 17, 2005-serial bomb blasts in Sirajganj town.
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April - 1 
Troops recovered 43 anti-personnel mines from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna district on April 1.
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Troops recovered 43 anti-personnel mines from the general area (area under Government control) of Jaffna district on April 1.
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April - 2 
A teenager, identified as Dilshad, was killed in a grenade explosion at Lama Dhar under the jurisdiction of Gool police station in Udhampur district.
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A teenager, identified as Dilshad, was killed in a grenade explosion at Lama Dhar under the jurisdiction of Gool police station in Udhampur district.
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April - 2 
According to The Hindu, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, were killed in an encounter with the police in a forest near the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border on April 2. About 15-armed Maoists had earlie
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According to The Hindu, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, were killed in an encounter with the police in a forest near the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border on April 2. About 15-armed Maoists had earlier fired at police commandos combing the forest area near Mukkanur village in the Khammam district. The police have identified one of the dead Maoists as Shyam, a ‘deputy commander’ of the Venkatapuram local guerrilla squad. The encounter is said to be the first outcome of joint operations between Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh Police after the March 31 meeting of police chiefs in Delhi, where they resolved to share information and resources.
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April - 2 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak–Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Ruichumhao Tangkhul alias Ahao, was arrested along with demand letters at Soibam Leikai under Porompat police station in the Ukhrul district on April 2-morning.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak–Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Ruichumhao Tangkhul alias Ahao, was arrested along with demand letters at Soibam Leikai under Porompat police station in the Ukhrul district on April 2-morning.
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April - 2 
Suspected terrorists abducted and later killed Moomin Rashid Andrabi, a Post Graduate student at Chadoora in the Budgam district.
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Suspected terrorists abducted and later killed Moomin Rashid Andrabi, a Post Graduate student at Chadoora in the Budgam district.
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April - 2 
Terrorists fired a grenade targeting a Border Security Force (BSF) picket in the Baramulla district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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Terrorists fired a grenade targeting a Border Security Force (BSF) picket in the Baramulla district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 2 
The Hindustan times has reported that on April 2, armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) laid siege to the Nadaul railway station in the Patna district of Bihar for nearly two hours. No casualties reported in the incident.
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The Hindustan times has reported that on April 2, armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) laid siege to the Nadaul railway station in the Patna district of Bihar for nearly two hours. No casualties reported in the incident. Railway Chief Public Relations Officer A.K. Chandra said Maoists had seized the railway station on the Patna-Jehanabad border, around 10.30 pm after chasing away the Station Master Rajesh Kumar and other staff." Services on the Patna-Gaya section had resumed after remaining suspended for nearly two hours," he added. The Maoists left behind their outfit’s literature at the station.
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April - 2 
The Hindustan times has reported the Maoists in Chhattisgarh have warned, Nankiram Kanwar, a senior Minister, that they will behead him if he fails to pay Rupees one million. Kanwar, who holds the agriculture and food and civil supplies portfolios, s
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The Hindustan times has reported the Maoists in Chhattisgarh have warned, Nankiram Kanwar, a senior Minister, that they will behead him if he fails to pay Rupees one million. Kanwar, who holds the agriculture and food and civil supplies portfolios, said: "I received a letter recently at my Raipur residence written in red ink and bearing the signature of a commander of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), who asked me to pay Rupees 10 lakhs failing which I would be beheaded."
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April - 2 
The president of a Hmar civil society organization, Hmar Inpui, M. Hmante, was abducted by suspected cadres of the Hmar National Army from his residence at Rengkai road in the Churachandpur district on April 2.
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The president of a Hmar civil society organization, Hmar Inpui, M. Hmante, was abducted by suspected cadres of the Hmar National Army from his residence at Rengkai road in the Churachandpur district on April 2.
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April - 2 
The Rajouri district police neutralised a network of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment with the arrest of three persons, including two Government employees.
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The Rajouri district police neutralised a network of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment with the arrest of three persons, including two Government employees.
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April - 2 
The Tripura Government is reported to have decided to set up a new rehabilitation centre at Karamcherra in the Dhalai district to accommodate at least 217 surrendered militants mostly belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), acco
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The Tripura Government is reported to have decided to set up a new rehabilitation centre at Karamcherra in the Dhalai district to accommodate at least 217 surrendered militants mostly belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), according to the Tripurainfo. Currently, 175 surrendered militants are being imparted training in two vocational centres. They are paid Rupees 2,000 each as stipend besides Rupees 50 each for dearness allowance.
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April - 2 
Two Pakistani youths, Zahid and Mohammed Imran, were arrested by the security forces from village Chakla in the Pallanwalla sector.
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Two Pakistani youths, Zahid and Mohammed Imran, were arrested by the security forces from village Chakla in the Pallanwalla sector.
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April - 2 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead Mohammed Afzal, a Councillor of Sopore Municipal Council, at Sopore in the Baramulla district on April 2-evening. Afzal had won the 2005 municipal elections as an independent candidate backed by
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead Mohammed Afzal, a Councillor of Sopore Municipal Council, at Sopore in the Baramulla district on April 2-evening. Afzal had won the 2005 municipal elections as an independent candidate backed by the Congress party, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 2 
13 people, including nine security force (SF) personnel, were killed and 28 others sustained injuries in a series of landmine blasts and attacks on troops in various parts of Balochistan province on April 2, according to The News. The first landm
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13 people, including nine security force (SF) personnel, were killed and 28 others sustained injuries in a series of landmine blasts and attacks on troops in various parts of Balochistan province on April 2, according to The News. The first landmine explosion occurred in Killi Waziran, some 12 kilometres from the Kohlu city, claiming the lives of a woman, a man and a girl. Officials said some children were playing in front of the Government Dairy Farm when three children struck a landmine. After the blast, when a number of residents rushed towards the incident site bigger explosions occurred as some people stepped on other landmines hidden around the site. Consequently, an infant girl, her mother, and another person died and 22 persons sustained injuries.
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April - 2 
A bomb blast was reported from a field camp of the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) in Kohlu district. A clash which erupted between insurgents and SF personnel after the explosion killed two soldiers and wounded eight. "The fighting is still on," a
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A bomb blast was reported from a field camp of the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) in Kohlu district. A clash which erupted between insurgents and SF personnel after the explosion killed two soldiers and wounded eight. "The fighting is still on," a security official told Reuters.
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April - 2 
A paramilitary mine clearance soldier was killed when he stepped on a landmine in the Taraman village of Kohlu district in Balochistan on April 2, according to Daily Times.
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A paramilitary mine clearance soldier was killed when he stepped on a landmine in the Taraman village of Kohlu district in Balochistan on April 2, according to Daily Times.
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April - 2 
A trolley driver was killed in Naseerabad, some 200km southeast of provincial capital Quetta, when his vehicle hit a landmine.
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A trolley driver was killed in Naseerabad, some 200km southeast of provincial capital Quetta, when his vehicle hit a landmine.
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April - 2 
Paramilitary forces defused a remote-controlled bomb planted on the main railway line near Mach Railway Station a couple of hours before two passenger trains were to pass the spot. The Balochistan Frontier Corps on April 2 seized a cache of arms and
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Paramilitary forces defused a remote-controlled bomb planted on the main railway line near Mach Railway Station a couple of hours before two passenger trains were to pass the spot. The Balochistan Frontier Corps on April 2 seized a cache of arms and ammunition from the Injeer Chah area in Chaghai district. The cache include 1,439 rounds of 12.7mm guns and 82mm mortar guns, 588 rounds of other small weapons and nine fuses of bombs.
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April - 2 
Seven SF personnel were killed during another landmine blast near Sanni Cross in the Dhahdhar area of Bolan district.
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Seven SF personnel were killed during another landmine blast near Sanni Cross in the Dhahdhar area of Bolan district.
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April - 2 
The bullet-riddled body of a cleric was found in the Sararogha village of South Waziristan on April 2, a local administration official told AFP. Zahir Shah had been abducted on March 30 and a note written by suspected terrorists was found with his bo
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The bullet-riddled body of a cleric was found in the Sararogha village of South Waziristan on April 2, a local administration official told AFP. Zahir Shah had been abducted on March 30 and a note written by suspected terrorists was found with his body which said that he had been shot dead because of his links with Americans.
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April - 2 
The Government might relax some restrictions on the banned Sunni outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and allow it to commence political activities in a "very low profile" under the name Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan, sources told Daily Times. Sources sa
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The Government might relax some restrictions on the banned Sunni outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and allow it to commence political activities in a "very low profile" under the name Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan, sources told Daily Times. Sources said the decision was made after a recent meeting involving officials from law enforcement agencies, the National Crisis Management Cell and the SSP. Officials have placed two major conditions on the SSP to resume even low-key political activities, they said. "The government has stressed that the Sipah’s leaders cannot incite sectarian violence in any way nor abuse any person in a public meeting," they added. Authorities reportedly decided to relax some restrictions on the SSP after these assurances and allow it to restart political activities under the umbrella of Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan. Millat-e-Islamia’s first public meeting will be held in Islamabad on April 6 and Ali Sher Haidry, patron-in-chief of the organisation, and Dr Khadim Hussain Dhilon will address participants.
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April - 2 
Two people were injured on April 2 when suspected terrorists opened fire at devotees at the shrine of a Muslim Sufi saint in Dera Ismail Khan.
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Two people were injured on April 2 when suspected terrorists opened fire at devotees at the shrine of a Muslim Sufi saint in Dera Ismail Khan.
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April - 2 
Two terrorists were wounded in a clash with the police in Dera Ismail Khan, Reuters reported. The fighting erupted on April 2 after the Islamists tried to disrupt a traditional fair to celebrate the start of spring. "They dubbed this annual tradition
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Two terrorists were wounded in a clash with the police in Dera Ismail Khan, Reuters reported. The fighting erupted on April 2 after the Islamists tried to disrupt a traditional fair to celebrate the start of spring. "They dubbed this annual traditional event as un-Islamic and had warned the organisers against holding it," a senior police officer said.
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April - 2 
A group of Maoists set ablaze the building of the District Development Committee in Dadeldhura district using a ‘pressure cooker bomb’. However, no casualties were reported.
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A group of Maoists set ablaze the building of the District Development Committee in Dadeldhura district using a ‘pressure cooker bomb’. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 2 
On April 2, Government spokesperson, Shris Shumsher Rana, said that he had heard of a possible unilateral cease-fire from the Maoists. “But the government is not going to fall in their trap. We have seen in the past that they used their unilateral ce
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On April 2, Government spokesperson, Shris Shumsher Rana, said that he had heard of a possible unilateral cease-fire from the Maoists. “But the government is not going to fall in their trap. We have seen in the past that they used their unilateral ceasefire to regroup and rearm their cadres,” he added.
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April - 2 
On April 2, Maoist insurgents seized two buses along with the bus drivers from Masuriya forest, a sector of Mahendra Highway in the Kailali district.
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On April 2, Maoist insurgents seized two buses along with the bus drivers from Masuriya forest, a sector of Mahendra Highway in the Kailali district.
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April - 2 
According to Daily Star, Nilu Molla, a ‘regional leader’ of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter between members of Rapid Action Battalion personnel and his accomplices on April 2 at Bellabaria
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According to Daily Star, Nilu Molla, a ‘regional leader’ of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in an encounter between members of Rapid Action Battalion personnel and his accomplices on April 2 at Bellabaria village under Baliakandi sub-district of Rajbari district. The extremist was arrested on April 1 at his village Barhovellabari under the same sub-district with a shutter gun and 13 bullets. Two more shutter guns and five bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 2 
On April 2, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 281 rounds of ammunition, three magazines, 75 posters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 500 anti-Government posters hidden inside a house in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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On April 2, troops recovered one T-56 weapon, 281 rounds of ammunition, three magazines, 75 posters of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and 500 anti-Government posters hidden inside a house in the Point Pedro area of Jaffna district.
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April - 3 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police, Akhileshwar Prasad, was killed during an encounter with suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Rohtas district on April 3, according to Telegraph. Prasad was leading a police tea
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police, Akhileshwar Prasad, was killed during an encounter with suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Rohtas district on April 3, according to Telegraph. Prasad was leading a police team to Matihar village on a tip-off that kidnappers of a boy were holed up in the village. Instead, nearly three-dozen Maoists were present in the village, planning an operation, the police added. Police recovered a carbine, three rifles and ammunition from the encounter site.
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April - 3 
On April 3, police had recovered Rs five million from two Maoists in Mahabubnagar district.
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On April 3, police had recovered Rs five million from two Maoists in Mahabubnagar district.
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April - 3 
The second phase of elections in 61 constituencies will be held on April 10, 2006. Polling in 65 constituencies was held peacefully on April 3.
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The second phase of elections in 61 constituencies will be held on April 10, 2006. Polling in 65 constituencies was held peacefully on April 3.
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April - 3 
Two militants were killed by security force personnel in an encounter at Saiton Khunou under Moirang police station in the Bishnupur district on April 3-night, according to Imphal Free Press. Police sources said that one M-20 pistol with two live rou
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Two militants were killed by security force personnel in an encounter at Saiton Khunou under Moirang police station in the Bishnupur district on April 3-night, according to Imphal Free Press. Police sources said that one M-20 pistol with two live rounds, two hand grenades, and two live rounds of AK-47 ammunition were recovered from the encounter site. However, two militants managed to escape from the incident site. One of the slain militants was linked to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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April - 3 
Unidentified terrorists reportedly shot at and injured a released militant at Gund Dachhna Bandipore in the Baramulla district on April 3. Official sources said that Syed Rehman was a former militant associated with the Al Barq outfit and was release
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Unidentified terrorists reportedly shot at and injured a released militant at Gund Dachhna Bandipore in the Baramulla district on April 3. Official sources said that Syed Rehman was a former militant associated with the Al Barq outfit and was released recently.
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April - 3 
A Pakistani man was sentenced on April 3 to nearly five years in prison for his role in a plot to obtain and sell Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to the Taliban and Al Qaeda, AP reported. Muhamed Abid Afridi reportedly pleaded guilty in federal court
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A Pakistani man was sentenced on April 3 to nearly five years in prison for his role in a plot to obtain and sell Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to the Taliban and Al Qaeda, AP reported. Muhamed Abid Afridi reportedly pleaded guilty in federal court in March 2004 to one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and hashish. Two other men pleaded guilty to the same charges. Sentencing for Syed Mustajab Shah, also from Pakistan, is set for June 19, 2006. Ilyas Ali, a naturalised US citizen born in India, is to be sentenced on April 10, 2006. Afridi admitted that he tried to sell five tonnes of hashish and a half-tonne of heroin to undercover US law enforcement officials in exchange for cash and four shoulder-fired Stinger missiles, which he and the other defendants intended to sell to members of the Taliban.
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April - 3 
According to The News, the Balochistan Liberation Army chief Ghazyan Mari was arrested in Dubai. Ghazyan who is allegedly wanted by Pakistan’s law-enforcement agencies in various terrorist attacks had fled to the United Arabs Emirates (UAE). He was a
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According to The News, the Balochistan Liberation Army chief Ghazyan Mari was arrested in Dubai. Ghazyan who is allegedly wanted by Pakistan’s law-enforcement agencies in various terrorist attacks had fled to the United Arabs Emirates (UAE). He was arrested by police in Dubai at the Pakistan Government’s request. The UAE Interior Ministry officials have confirmed his arrest.
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At least seven personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) were killed and 11 injured in two landmine blasts in the Loti and Ghori areas of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan province on April 3 and 4, according to Nawab Akbar Bugti. Official sources, howev
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At least seven personnel of the Frontier Corps (FC) were killed and 11 injured in two landmine blasts in the Loti and Ghori areas of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan province on April 3 and 4, according to Nawab Akbar Bugti. Official sources, however, confirmed the death of two FC personnel with injuries to six others, Dawn reported.
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April - 3 
Eleven people, including three women and two suspected terrorists, were reportedly killed in three incidents in North Waziristan and Tank on April 3. Three men and two women were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in struck a landmine ne
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Eleven people, including three women and two suspected terrorists, were reportedly killed in three incidents in North Waziristan and Tank on April 3. Three men and two women were killed when the vehicle they were traveling in struck a landmine near Deghan, according to Daily Times. In Mir Ali, paramilitary personnel shot dead two suspected terrorists. The duo had earlier been asked to hand over their weapons to be taken to the forces’ headquarters, said a security official. However, they lobbed a grenade at security personnel injuring five soldiers and were killed in retaliatory fire, he added. Further, residents in the Tank area said that local tribesman Azam Khan, his wife and two children were killed in a bomb blast at Jandola.
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April - 3 
Terrorists reportedly fired rockets targeting a military post on the outskirts of Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 3-night, triggering a gun-battle but causing no casualties. "The terrorists fled toward nearby mountains when our soldiers return
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Terrorists reportedly fired rockets targeting a military post on the outskirts of Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 3-night, triggering a gun-battle but causing no casualties. "The terrorists fled toward nearby mountains when our soldiers returned fire," an unnamed official was quoted as saying in Daily Times.
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April - 3 
The Karachi Police arrested Mohammed Junaid, allegedly the ‘operations chief’ of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Almi (HuMA), on April 3 after a gun battle, said senior police official Raja Omar Khitab. Police launched a raid as Junaid and an accomplice were
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The Karachi Police arrested Mohammed Junaid, allegedly the ‘operations chief’ of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Almi (HuMA), on April 3 after a gun battle, said senior police official Raja Omar Khitab. Police launched a raid as Junaid and an accomplice were shifting weapons from a hideout in the city, according to Daily Times. The two allegedly opened fire targeting the police, before Junaid was arrested while his accomplice escaped. Police recovered one AK-47 assault rifle, two grenades and a pistol from their possession. Khitab informed that Junaid was wanted in connection with several attacks on the police and a 2003 bombing at a private club in Karachi that injured nine people. The Government had offered a reward of Rs 500,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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April - 3 
Two soldiers were wounded when a water tanker belonging to the paramilitary forces struck a landmine near a gas field in the Loti area.
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Two soldiers were wounded when a water tanker belonging to the paramilitary forces struck a landmine near a gas field in the Loti area.
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April - 3 
A day earlier, the Maoists reportedly assaulted dozens of cadres of the People’s Front Nepal (PFN) in the Betahani village of Banke district. The central committee member of PFN, Bed Prakash Acharya, told Nepal News that the Maoists assaulted them be
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A day earlier, the Maoists reportedly assaulted dozens of cadres of the People’s Front Nepal (PFN) in the Betahani village of Banke district. The central committee member of PFN, Bed Prakash Acharya, told Nepal News that the Maoists assaulted them because they expressed their reluctance to participate in the insurgent’s functions. The incident has raised serious question about the sincerity of the insurgents in the 12-point agreement, he added.
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April - 3 
On April 3, Maoist insurgents abducted the chairman of Panchthar District Development Committee, Bam Bahadur Yongya, and Vice-chairman Rana Bahadur Khadka from the Dhappatar area of Illam district. However, they released 11 others, including Tara Law
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On April 3, Maoist insurgents abducted the chairman of Panchthar District Development Committee, Bam Bahadur Yongya, and Vice-chairman Rana Bahadur Khadka from the Dhappatar area of Illam district. However, they released 11 others, including Tara Lawati, wife of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (Thapa faction) leader, Padma Sundar Lawati, after detaining them for about an hour.
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April - 3 
The Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (CPN-Moist) announced that it would observe a unilateral cease-fire within the Kathmandu valley with effect from April 3-evening until further notice. The chairman of CPN-Maoist, Prachanda, stated that his party h
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The Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (CPN-Moist) announced that it would observe a unilateral cease-fire within the Kathmandu valley with effect from April 3-evening until further notice. The chairman of CPN-Maoist, Prachanda, stated that his party had taken the decision “to cease all of its military activities” in the capital valley keeping in view the requests made by the alliance and civil society groups and also to expose claims by the royal Government that the Maoists were planning to infiltrate into the protest programmes organized by the Seven Party Alliance (SPA). He added that his party would extend its “full support” to the programmes of general strike, rallies and non-cooperation announced by the SPA this week (April 6-9) as per the spirit of the second memorandum of understanding entered between his party and the SPA. He also alleged that the Government was conspiring to what he called unleash “state terror” against the peaceful movement being launched by the opposition parties against the 14-month-old direct rule of the king.
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April - 3 
According to Daily Star, 19 out of 20 top extremists belonging to different left-wing outfits in Chuadanga and some other south-western districts are yet to be arrested in spite of the announcement of a Taka 20 lakh reward by the Government on Octobe
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According to Daily Star, 19 out of 20 top extremists belonging to different left-wing outfits in Chuadanga and some other south-western districts are yet to be arrested in spite of the announcement of a Taka 20 lakh reward by the Government on October 23, 2005 for their arrest. A combing operation launched by the Rapid Action Battalion a week ago reportedly achieved little success and the extremists continue to operate in their respective areas. Apart from collecting toll through grassroots cadres, some of them are controlling party activities staying in a neighbouring country, the sources said. The wanted extremists include Abdur Rashid Malitha alias Tapan alias Dada Tapan, Jamal Uddin alias Rabi alias Nuruzzaman, Abir Hasan, Rony Biswas, Sahjahan, Azad, Thandu, Amirul, Habibar alias Oltu, Mizanur alias Major, Rabiul, Mozammel alias Moka, Sahidul, Khorshed, Shomser alias Sama, Tomsel and Kismat.
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April - 3 
According to Reuters, the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction has vowed to kill the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres unless they return thousands of homes and businesses appropriated from Muslims in the 1990s. The breakaway faction also stated tha
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According to Reuters, the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction has vowed to kill the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres unless they return thousands of homes and businesses appropriated from Muslims in the 1990s. The breakaway faction also stated that it would ‘hunt down’ three top LTTE leaders and hand them to the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission.
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April - 3 
On April 3, police arrested two teenage schoolboys, suspected to be cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘pistol group’, along with a Chinese made 9-mm pistol from the Anandapuri area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 3, police arrested two teenage schoolboys, suspected to be cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) ‘pistol group’, along with a Chinese made 9-mm pistol from the Anandapuri area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 3 
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) stated that the number of people affected by landmines in Sri Lanka has fallen 75 percent since the signing of the 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Government and LTTE. UNICEF in a statement issued on
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) stated that the number of people affected by landmines in Sri Lanka has fallen 75 percent since the signing of the 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Government and LTTE. UNICEF in a statement issued on April 3 said, "The total number of victims either killed or injured from mines dropped from 152 in 2002 when the ceasefire began to 38 last year."
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April - 4 
According to Daily Excelsior, an unidentified gunman shot dead the Union Water Resources Minister and senior Congress leader Saif-ud-Din Soz’s associate, Wali Mohammad War, near a shrine in Baramulla on April 4. He was Congress party’s elected Counci
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According to Daily Excelsior, an unidentified gunman shot dead the Union Water Resources Minister and senior Congress leader Saif-ud-Din Soz’s associate, Wali Mohammad War, near a shrine in Baramulla on April 4. He was Congress party’s elected Councillor from Ward No: 4 Khwaja Sahib in the Baramulla Municipal Council. Terrorists had killed two Congress party Councillors in the twin towns of Baramulla and Sopore in the last three weeks.
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April - 4 
According to Sangai Express, general secretary of the Kuki Tribal Union, Jamkho-gin Touthang, was abducted by the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) on March 23 and subsequently paraded before the media at Sadar Hills area on April 4 for allegedly ‘conniv
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According to Sangai Express, general secretary of the Kuki Tribal Union, Jamkho-gin Touthang, was abducted by the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) on March 23 and subsequently paraded before the media at Sadar Hills area on April 4 for allegedly ‘conniving with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and creating problem and misunderstanding among the people’.
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April - 4 
According to Sangai Express. a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Laishram Lukhoi, was arrested from Kakwa Huidrom Leikai in the Imphal West district on April 4-night.
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According to Sangai Express. a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Laishram Lukhoi, was arrested from Kakwa Huidrom Leikai in the Imphal West district on April 4-night.
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April - 4 
According to Telegraph, Bhubaneswar Haloi, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, surrendered before the army personnel on April 4 near Bihuguri in the Sonitpur district.
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According to Telegraph, Bhubaneswar Haloi, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, surrendered before the army personnel on April 4 near Bihuguri in the Sonitpur district.
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April - 4 
Aijaz Ahmed Zakki, an advocate-cum-village headman, who was operating as ‘financial commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment, surrendered before the police in Rajouri district on April 4.
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Aijaz Ahmed Zakki, an advocate-cum-village headman, who was operating as ‘financial commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment, surrendered before the police in Rajouri district on April 4.
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April - 4 
Cadres of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) abducted Ghulam Rasool Jan, a police constable, from his residence and subsequently killed him at Kehlil in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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Cadres of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) abducted Ghulam Rasool Jan, a police constable, from his residence and subsequently killed him at Kehlil in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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April - 4 
On April 4, at least 1,000 people demonstrated under the leadership of the Hmar Students Association in New Delhi on April 4 against the alleged January 16-night criminal assault on Hmar women in the Churchandpur district of Manipur.
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On April 4, at least 1,000 people demonstrated under the leadership of the Hmar Students Association in New Delhi on April 4 against the alleged January 16-night criminal assault on Hmar women in the Churchandpur district of Manipur.
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April - 4 
On April 4, the Anantapur district police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Venkatrami Reddy, and seized Rs 300,000 in cash. Reddy was arrested when he was en route to hand over the cash collected from a representative of
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On April 4, the Anantapur district police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Venkatrami Reddy, and seized Rs 300,000 in cash. Reddy was arrested when he was en route to hand over the cash collected from a representative of a local irrigation contractor to the ‘Penna Area committee secretary’ Kranti alias Gangaram. Officer on Special Duty, G. Vijaykumar, said that the Maoist was acting as a key member of the dalam (squad) and had already extorted about Rs 5 million from contractors executing works in Uravakonda, Guntakal, Vajrakarur, Pamidi and Garladinne and handed it over to the Penna Ahobilam dalam. Police also arrested two more Maoists of the Penna Ahobilam dalam, identified as Mallaiah and Nagendra.
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April - 4 
On April 4, the police arrested six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the March 7-serial bomb blasts in Varanasi that claimed 21 lives, in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh. Police said five LeT terrorists were arrested from Sarojni Nagar
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On April 4, the police arrested six Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists involved in the March 7-serial bomb blasts in Varanasi that claimed 21 lives, in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh. Police said five LeT terrorists were arrested from Sarojni Nagar and one from Gosainganj. Sources said a number of AK-47 rifles, hand grenades and other explosive material were seized from them.
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April - 4 
Three People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Mohammed Amuba, Mohammed Aybiqsan and Mohammed Iboyai, were arrested at Tangkhul Hungdung under Sangshak police station in the Ukhrul district, reports Kanglaonline. Three Chinese hand grenades, t
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Three People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Mohammed Amuba, Mohammed Aybiqsan and Mohammed Iboyai, were arrested at Tangkhul Hungdung under Sangshak police station in the Ukhrul district, reports Kanglaonline. Three Chinese hand grenades, ten electric detonators, eight bags of rice and one bag of lentils were recovered from their possession.
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April - 4 
Two police officials abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the Ramagiri Udayagiri town of Gajapati district on March 24 were released on April 4. Superintendent of Ramagiri Udayagiri sub-jail, Rabinarayan Sethi, and office
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Two police officials abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from the Ramagiri Udayagiri town of Gajapati district on March 24 were released on April 4. Superintendent of Ramagiri Udayagiri sub-jail, Rabinarayan Sethi, and officer-in-charge of the local police station Ranjan Kumar Mallick were handed over to a media team at an undisclosed place in the district, Hindu reported. Gajapati District Collector Binod Bihari Mohanty said the two had been released somewhere near Adaba. The Maoists had put forward five demands before the Government for releasing the two hostages but apparently set them free on 'humanitarian considerations.'
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April - 4 
A group of Taliban stormed a wedding ceremony to disrupt a music programme, injuring one man a few days after they ordered Bhittani tribesmen to grow beards, eyewitnesses said on April 4. Dozens of Taliban activists attacked a music programme at the
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A group of Taliban stormed a wedding ceremony to disrupt a music programme, injuring one man a few days after they ordered Bhittani tribesmen to grow beards, eyewitnesses said on April 4. Dozens of Taliban activists attacked a music programme at the wedding of Haji Saeedullah’s two sons in the Maghzey village of Tank district. Riaz Kundi, Tank district official, confirmed the incident but gave no details.
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April - 4 
An anti-terrorism court in the Sahiwal district of Punjab province has sentenced to death a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) activist, Naveed Akhtar, for killing advocate Syed Abid Hussain Bukhari and his son Haidar Abbas on July 30, 1997.
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An anti-terrorism court in the Sahiwal district of Punjab province has sentenced to death a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) activist, Naveed Akhtar, for killing advocate Syed Abid Hussain Bukhari and his son Haidar Abbas on July 30, 1997.
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April - 4 
Calling from an unidentified place on telephone, Nawab Bugti alleged that security forces (SFs) had demolished hundreds of houses of Bugti tribesmen outside the Sui gas-field. He said that the Government had set up a force comprising people of Bandla
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Calling from an unidentified place on telephone, Nawab Bugti alleged that security forces (SFs) had demolished hundreds of houses of Bugti tribesmen outside the Sui gas-field. He said that the Government had set up a force comprising people of Bandlani clan who were helping the SFs in raiding and demolishing the houses of Bugti tribesmen. He also claimed that troops had fired many rockets and mortar shells at his fort in Dera Bugti, which was lying vacant for the last two months.
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April - 4 
Five activists of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were sentenced to death by an anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 4 on charges of killing a police constable and an under-trial prisoner in an ambush on a prison van near t
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Five activists of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) were sentenced to death by an anti-terrorism court in Karachi on April 4 on charges of killing a police constable and an under-trial prisoner in an ambush on a prison van near the city courts in 2002, according to Daily Times. According to the prosecution, Sabir Ali Waseem, Faizal Pehalwan, Mazharul Hasan, Muzamil and Malik Tasaduq had opened fire on a jail van that was escorting the prisoners back to Central Prison Karachi after a hearing at the sessions courts at the City Courts Complex on February 28, 2002 in the limits of Bohra Pir police station. Police constable Shakeel Arshad and under-trial prisoner, Saqib, were killed in the ambush.
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April - 4 
Security agencies detained Munir Mengal, a retired officer of the State Bank of Pakistan and aide of some Baloch leaders, at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi upon his arrival from Dubai on April 4-morning. An Interior Ministry source told
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Security agencies detained Munir Mengal, a retired officer of the State Bank of Pakistan and aide of some Baloch leaders, at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi upon his arrival from Dubai on April 4-morning. An Interior Ministry source told Daily Times that Mengal had applied to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority for licences for a Balochi-language satellite television channel ‘Voice of Baloch’.
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April - 4 
The Maoists have reportedly abducted over 250 youths from various Village Development Committee (VDC) areas in the Rolpa district. An MoD statement said the Maoists marched the youths from Sirsha, Badachour and Pang VDCs towards an unknown location o
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The Maoists have reportedly abducted over 250 youths from various Village Development Committee (VDC) areas in the Rolpa district. An MoD statement said the Maoists marched the youths from Sirsha, Badachour and Pang VDCs towards an unknown location on April 2.
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April - 4 
Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Naumule area of Dailekh district on April 4. The slain Maoists, identified as Man Bahadur Basnet alias Malika and Dal Bahadur Rana alias Karmath, were killed when SFs retal
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Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Naumule area of Dailekh district on April 4. The slain Maoists, identified as Man Bahadur Basnet alias Malika and Dal Bahadur Rana alias Karmath, were killed when SFs retaliated against their attack, a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
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April - 4 
On April 4, naval troops on routine patrol reportedly observed suspicious movements of seven LTTE attack craft in the seas off Mullaitivu.
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On April 4, naval troops on routine patrol reportedly observed suspicious movements of seven LTTE attack craft in the seas off Mullaitivu.
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April - 4 
The new Norwegian special peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, in a meeting with the Government's chief negotiator, Nimal Siripala de Silva, reportedly discussed the peace process and cease-fire violations committed by the LTTE.
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The new Norwegian special peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, in a meeting with the Government's chief negotiator, Nimal Siripala de Silva, reportedly discussed the peace process and cease-fire violations committed by the LTTE.
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April - 4 
Troops recovered a JR-type hand grenade from the Uppuweli area on April 4.
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Troops recovered a JR-type hand grenade from the Uppuweli area on April 4.
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April - 5 
A civilian, identified as Nohkhogin Kipgen, was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by suspected militants at Khanpi village under Henglep police station in the Churchandpur district on April 5, according to Sangai Expr
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A civilian, identified as Nohkhogin Kipgen, was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion triggered by suspected militants at Khanpi village under Henglep police station in the Churchandpur district on April 5, according to Sangai Express.
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April - 5 
According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a chakka jam (transport strike) in Jehanabad district on April 5, today, to protest the recent arrest of its leaders, including the ‘commander’ of the ‘Magad
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According to Times of India, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a chakka jam (transport strike) in Jehanabad district on April 5, today, to protest the recent arrest of its leaders, including the ‘commander’ of the ‘Magadh zone’ Guddu Sharma alias Arjun, and the ‘Patna rural district area commander’, Brinda Singh. In a press release issued by the ‘secretary’ of the ‘Banabar area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist, transporters have been asked to keep their vehicles off the roads, failing which they might be dealt with sternly.
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April - 5 
An activist of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mohammed Yousuf Ghanai alias Yousuf Dastgeeri, was shot dead by the terrorists at Azad Ganj in the Baramulla town on April 5, according to Daily Excelsior. Yousuf had contested the 1996 Legislative Ass
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An activist of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mohammed Yousuf Ghanai alias Yousuf Dastgeeri, was shot dead by the terrorists at Azad Ganj in the Baramulla town on April 5, according to Daily Excelsior. Yousuf had contested the 1996 Legislative Assembly elections on an Awami League ticket and had lost. He had recently joined the BJP. Official sources said that a convoy was passing by the site during which a brief encounter erupted between terrorists and the troops. Two women, identified as Raja and Jana, were wounded during this encounter.
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April - 5 
On the same day, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, ‘sergeant major’ Baari alias Mayengbam Imbakgcha Singh, was arrested at Arapati Maning Leikai under Lilong police station in the Thoubal district, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On the same day, a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, ‘sergeant major’ Baari alias Mayengbam Imbakgcha Singh, was arrested at Arapati Maning Leikai under Lilong police station in the Thoubal district, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 5 
The Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting held on April 5 at the Border Security Force premises in Guwahati reportedly decided to conduct a joint survey for setting up a designated camp for the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadres in the Sou
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The Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting held on April 5 at the Border Security Force premises in Guwahati reportedly decided to conduct a joint survey for setting up a designated camp for the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadres in the South Garo Hills of Meghalaya by the end of April 2006, according to Telegraph. The existing camp at Jetra in the Ri Bhoi district would be dismantled following complaints from paramilitary forces.
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April - 5 
The Meghalaya Director General of Police W. L. Marbaniang, while commenting on the involvement of the United Achik National Front in extortion activities, said, "It's a criminal gang without having any ideology," according to Shillong Times. The Megh
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The Meghalaya Director General of Police W. L. Marbaniang, while commenting on the involvement of the United Achik National Front in extortion activities, said, "It's a criminal gang without having any ideology," according to Shillong Times. The Meghalaya Police also rejected the outfit’s claim of having set up an "underground government" as "an attempt by a group of robbers to terrorise people."
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April - 5 
The Mizoram Government has reportedly informed the Union Government that it would initiate repatriation of Bru tribal refugees as promised only after the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) lays down arms and shuns violence. An unidentified senior
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The Mizoram Government has reportedly informed the Union Government that it would initiate repatriation of Bru tribal refugees as promised only after the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) lays down arms and shuns violence. An unidentified senior official said on April 5 that Chief Minister Zoramthanga communicated this to the Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil last week. The State Government has said that the BLFM has unleashed an extortion spree in Mizoram and recently, it demanded an amount of Rupees 5 lakh from Tantia Construction, a Kolkata-based firm.
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April - 5 
The State Auxiliary Police (SAP) was formed in Bihar on April 5 with around 2,000 ex-army personnel being despatched to different crime-infested areas to step-up police operations against organised crime and Naxalites. Inspector General of Police (He
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The State Auxiliary Police (SAP) was formed in Bihar on April 5 with around 2,000 ex-army personnel being despatched to different crime-infested areas to step-up police operations against organised crime and Naxalites. Inspector General of Police (Headquarters) Anil Sinha said the SAP would not perform any sundry duties and instead help police in its fight against organised crime and Naxalites. "It is a fully trained, operational force, meant for counter insurgency operation,'' Sinha added.
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April - 5 
The three-member ANVC delegation led by its ‘general secretary’ Wanding K. Marak reportedly demanded a revocation of the ban imposed on it by the Union Government and initiation of a political dialogue by claiming substantial improvement in the law a
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The three-member ANVC delegation led by its ‘general secretary’ Wanding K. Marak reportedly demanded a revocation of the ban imposed on it by the Union Government and initiation of a political dialogue by claiming substantial improvement in the law and order situation in Garo Hills. ANVC 'publicity secretary' Arist Sengsrang Sangma while terming the meeting as ‘fruitful’, claimed, "we had a satisfactory discussion on our demands and for the first time the Meghalaya police did not throw any allegations of ground rules violation against us."
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April - 5 
Two civilians and two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were wounded when terrorists hurled a grenade towards a patrolling party of the CRPF near Keemoh Anantnag.
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Two civilians and two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were wounded when terrorists hurled a grenade towards a patrolling party of the CRPF near Keemoh Anantnag.
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April - 5 
A day-long siege of the Clifton residence of the chief of Balochistan Nationalist Party, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, on April 5 ended at around midnight when security agencies arrested his two guards and a driver. Mengal later informed the media that "I of
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A day-long siege of the Clifton residence of the chief of Balochistan Nationalist Party, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, on April 5 ended at around midnight when security agencies arrested his two guards and a driver. Mengal later informed the media that "I offered myself for the arrest but they did not take me, instead they staged a drama by placing a day-long siege. I asked them to show an FIR [First Information Report] but they didn’t. The police said that three people were wanted who would be taken away."
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April - 5 
In a related development, police arrested six persons from the Subatpur area and seized arms and ammunition from their possession. The seizure included 12 anti-tank mines, six AK-47 assault rifles and four rockets. During another raid by the FC perso
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In a related development, police arrested six persons from the Subatpur area and seized arms and ammunition from their possession. The seizure included 12 anti-tank mines, six AK-47 assault rifles and four rockets. During another raid by the FC personnel, five anti-tank mines and two rockets were seized near Gwadar although no arrest was reported.
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April - 5 
On April 5, Canada deported three men with links to a Pakistan-based terrorist group and considered ‘a security risk’ who had earlier been convicted of trying to bomb a Hindu temple, according to Dawn. Barry Adams and Amir Mohammed Ahmed — both from
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On April 5, Canada deported three men with links to a Pakistan-based terrorist group and considered ‘a security risk’ who had earlier been convicted of trying to bomb a Hindu temple, according to Dawn. Barry Adams and Amir Mohammed Ahmed — both from Trinidad and Tobago — and Dominican Republic-born Abdul Baqqer were arrested in 1991 while trying to enter Canada from the United States. All three are believed to be members of Jamaat-ul-Fuqra (JuF), "an extremist Pakistan-based religious sect," Canada Border Services Agency spokeswoman Anna Pape said. "This clearly shows that terrorists are not welcome in Canada," she added. Border guards discovered bomb materials during a search of their car in October 1991, she disclosed. The three were convicted in 1994 of conspiracy to commit mischief and endanger lives in relation to the attempted bombing of a Hindu temple and a theatre showing Indian films in Toronto. "They were deported last night with a police escort after serving 12 years in a federal penitentiary," Pape said.
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April - 5 
Sixteen terrorists were killed and 19 arrested after security forces (SFs) retaliated to two attacks at two sites in North Waziristan on April 5. "Four troops were killed and eight injured in the attacks," Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan, the Inter Services
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Sixteen terrorists were killed and 19 arrested after security forces (SFs) retaliated to two attacks at two sites in North Waziristan on April 5. "Four troops were killed and eight injured in the attacks," Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan, the Inter Services Public Relations Director General, told Daily Times. The terrorists first attacked a SF check-post in Dattakhel and another at Mana in the heavily forested Shawal region. The army reportedly used ground troops, heavy guns, artillery and gunship helicopters to comb the Mana area where the troops recovered six bodies of the slain terrorists from a compound. A spokesperson for the pro-Taliban operatives in North Waziristan, Tariq Jameel, confirmed attacks on the SFs but denied "any loss of militants". He said the attacks were "revenge" against the killing of two militants in Mir Ali town on April 3.
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April - 5 
The army spokesman said that approximately 200 pro-Taliban operatives had been reported dead in clashes with the SFs since the Saidgai operation on March 1, 2006.
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The army spokesman said that approximately 200 pro-Taliban operatives had been reported dead in clashes with the SFs since the Saidgai operation on March 1, 2006.
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April - 5 
Two rocket attacks targeting check posts of the Frontier Corps (FC) were reported from the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province on April 5. According to Dawn, tribesmen fired nine 107mm rockets at an FC check post in the Dera Bugti area. Anoth
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Two rocket attacks targeting check posts of the Frontier Corps (FC) were reported from the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province on April 5. According to Dawn, tribesmen fired nine 107mm rockets at an FC check post in the Dera Bugti area. Another FC post in the Gundoi area was targeted with five rockets. However, no loss of life or property was reported in both incidents.
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April - 5 
At least six security force (SF) personnel were killed when an improvised explosive device planted by the Maoists exploded near Surunga in the Jhapa district on April 5-morning. According to the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of the RNA, Maois
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At least six security force (SF) personnel were killed when an improvised explosive device planted by the Maoists exploded near Surunga in the Jhapa district on April 5-morning. According to the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) of the RNA, Maoists ambushed the vehicle in which SF personnel were traveling along the Mahendra Highway. A civilian was also injured during firing by the Maoists.
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April - 5 
Authorities in various districts have ordered security agencies to bar passenger buses plying to Kathmandu. Following such order from the local administrations, all passenger booking counters at various bus stops in the Dolakha and Ramechhap district
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Authorities in various districts have ordered security agencies to bar passenger buses plying to Kathmandu. Following such order from the local administrations, all passenger booking counters at various bus stops in the Dolakha and Ramechhap districts have stopped booking tickets for an indefinite period. Likewise, the local administration in Baglung, Parbat, Kaski and Myagdi districts have also ordered transporters not to ply long-route passenger bus services that connect to Kathmandu, as well as major cities in the country, from April 5.
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April - 5 
Five police personnel and four Maoists were killed during clashes at Malangwa, headquarters of the Sarlahi district, on April 5. The clashes erupted as the insurgents launched simultaneous attacks on all security installations, Government offices in
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Five police personnel and four Maoists were killed during clashes at Malangwa, headquarters of the Sarlahi district, on April 5. The clashes erupted as the insurgents launched simultaneous attacks on all security installations, Government offices in Malangwa and the Arjun Band barracks of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) at Nawalpur. Kantipur Online reports that the Maoists freed over 129 inmates, including at least 22 Maoists, from the district prison. The District Administration Office, District Police Office, District Development Committee Office, District Prison and other Government offices caught fire after the attack and were damaged.
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April - 5 
Kantipur Online reports that police on April 5, today, arrested around 40 people including journalists, lawyers, professors and doctors, while they were staging a demonstration at New Baneshwor in Kathmandu. The protest rally was organized by the Pro
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Kantipur Online reports that police on April 5, today, arrested around 40 people including journalists, lawyers, professors and doctors, while they were staging a demonstration at New Baneshwor in Kathmandu. The protest rally was organized by the Professional Alliance for Peace and Democracy Nepal defying the Government ban order on demonstrations.
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April - 5 
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested Khaled Saifullah, majlish-e-shura (highest decision- making body) member of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from a bordering village of Shibganj sub-district in the Chapainawabganj district on Apr
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Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel arrested Khaled Saifullah, majlish-e-shura (highest decision- making body) member of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from a bordering village of Shibganj sub-district in the Chapainawabganj district on April 5, according to Daily Star. Lt. Col. Lutfar Rahman, commanding officer of BDR 6 Rifles Battalion, confirmed the arrest. With this, six out of the seven-shura members have been arrested.
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April - 5 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website TamilNet, two ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres, including a key operative Chooty, were injured in a counter-attack by the LTTE, when the former was trying to venture into the LTTE-co
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website TamilNet, two ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction cadres, including a key operative Chooty, were injured in a counter-attack by the LTTE, when the former was trying to venture into the LTTE-controlled area of Panichchankerni in the Batticaloa district on April 5.
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April - 5 
On April 5, a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Arulanantham, was allegedly killed in an artillery fire from a Sri Lankan Army position in the Mankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 5, a cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), identified as ‘lieutenant’ Arulanantham, was allegedly killed in an artillery fire from a Sri Lankan Army position in the Mankerni area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 5 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing leader, S.P. Thamilselvan in his meeting with the Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, on April 5 demanded the Sri Lanka Government to disarm paramilitary groups before the next round of
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) political wing leader, S.P. Thamilselvan in his meeting with the Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, on April 5 demanded the Sri Lanka Government to disarm paramilitary groups before the next round of peace talks at Geneva, scheduled to be held on April 19-21. The outfit’s Peace Secretariat website quoting Thamilselvan stated that he expressed "concern and disappointment over non-fulfillment of pledges relating to the activities [of] rival Tamil militant groups". Thamilselvan also said that the outfit may still pull out of second round of talks as it has not come to a final decision with regard to going to Geneva. They have security concerns about their travel to Norway via Government territory and have requested Norway to provide seaplanes for safe travel, he added.
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April - 5 
The spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Helen Olafsdottir, stated that there is a marked increase in the recruitment of children in the East for combat training presumably by the LTTE. She said: "these incidents still remain open for in
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The spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Helen Olafsdottir, stated that there is a marked increase in the recruitment of children in the East for combat training presumably by the LTTE. She said: "these incidents still remain open for inquiry. There is no ruling that the LTTE had recruited child soldiers so as to be charged with violation of the CFA for the recruitments."
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April - 6 
According to Sangai Express, two cadres, one each of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Naga National Council, were killed in an internecine clash at Porba village in the Phek district on April 6.
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According to Sangai Express, two cadres, one each of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Naga National Council, were killed in an internecine clash at Porba village in the Phek district on April 6.
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April - 6 
Independent candidate Shoaib Nabi Lone escaped a terrorist attack at Sopore in the Baramulla district while on way to address an election rally, official sources said. A vehicle, which was part of the motorcade of Lone, was hit by a bullet in the rea
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Independent candidate Shoaib Nabi Lone escaped a terrorist attack at Sopore in the Baramulla district while on way to address an election rally, official sources said. A vehicle, which was part of the motorcade of Lone, was hit by a bullet in the rear side while the candidate from Sangrama constituency was going to address a public rally at Tarzoo in Sopore area. No one was hurt in the incident, the sources added. The Al-Arifeen outfit claimed responsibility for the attack. Lone’s father, Ghulam Nabi Lone, who was Minister of State for Education, was shot dead by terrorists in an attack at his residence in the Tulsibagh area of Srinagar on October 18, 2005. By-election to three Assembly segments is to be held on April 24.
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April - 6 
One person, Khaidem Nabachandra, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from his residence at Saiton Leitanpokpi in the Bishnupur district on April 6 for his suspected links with the militants.
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One person, Khaidem Nabachandra, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from his residence at Saiton Leitanpokpi in the Bishnupur district on April 6 for his suspected links with the militants.
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April - 6 
Security forces arrested a terrorist from Natnoosa in the Kupwara district and seized 30 kilograms of RDX, one pistol, one magazine, nine rounds, one hand grenade and two detonators from his possession.
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Security forces arrested a terrorist from Natnoosa in the Kupwara district and seized 30 kilograms of RDX, one pistol, one magazine, nine rounds, one hand grenade and two detonators from his possession.
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April - 6 
Terrorists shot dead 70-year-old Ghulam Ahmad Ganai, a village watchman, at Harhama in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on April 6, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Terrorists shot dead 70-year-old Ghulam Ahmad Ganai, a village watchman, at Harhama in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on April 6, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 6 
The Pioneer has reported that around 100 suspected armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and injured nine of them while they were traveling in the Samalehwari Expre
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The Pioneer has reported that around 100 suspected armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and injured nine of them while they were traveling in the Samalehwari Express on April 6 at Kalunga railway station between Jharsuguda and Rourkela in the Sundargarh district. The Maoists allegedly snatched away one of the guns of the CRPF personnel and later escaped.
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April - 6 
Two civilians, identified as Muhamad Manwar Bakli from the State of Bihar and Gougaram Balmiki from the State of Haryana, who were abducted by unidentified militants for ransom on April 4-night, were rescued from Heingang Mamang Ching Hill in the Imp
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Two civilians, identified as Muhamad Manwar Bakli from the State of Bihar and Gougaram Balmiki from the State of Haryana, who were abducted by unidentified militants for ransom on April 4-night, were rescued from Heingang Mamang Ching Hill in the Imphal East district by volunteers of the local civil society organisations and villagers on April 6-morning. Another civilian, Nishikanta from Silchar in Assam, who is suspected to be involved in the abduction, was handed over along with the victims to the Heingang police station.
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April - 6 
Two persons, Mohammed Fazul Haque and Mohammed Munik, were killed and two others, including a woman, were wounded by suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres at Pangong Makhong Chingthak under Porompat police station in the Imphal East distric
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Two persons, Mohammed Fazul Haque and Mohammed Munik, were killed and two others, including a woman, were wounded by suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres at Pangong Makhong Chingthak under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on April 6-night, according to Sangai Express.
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April - 6 
A Government spokesperson informed on April 6 that 43 terrorists and three soldiers had died during the clashes at Shawal and Datakhel in North Waziristan a day earlier. Official sources said two children and a woman were injured while several houses
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A Government spokesperson informed on April 6 that 43 terrorists and three soldiers had died during the clashes at Shawal and Datakhel in North Waziristan a day earlier. Official sources said two children and a woman were injured while several houses were damaged after security forces (SFs) had started shelling in response to the terrorist attack near Miranshah on April 6-night, according to Dawn. Troops resorted to heavy artillery shelling when suspected terrorists fired two rockets on the SFs in Miranshah. Locals said artillery shells had hit several residential compounds in the Tolkhel, Qutabkhel and Chashma villages near Miranshah.
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April - 6 
A number of rockets were fired on FC check-posts in the Loti and Dera Bugti areas on April 6. According to official sources, eight rockets were also fired on the fort of Mir Ahmedan Bugti in the Dera Bugti town. However, no casualty or loss of proper
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A number of rockets were fired on FC check-posts in the Loti and Dera Bugti areas on April 6. According to official sources, eight rockets were also fired on the fort of Mir Ahmedan Bugti in the Dera Bugti town. However, no casualty or loss of property was reported in these attacks.
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April - 6 
A state-owned bank building was damaged when two bombs exploded in the Wadh area, about 400km southeast of Quetta, on April 6. "The bombs had been planted by terrorists near the main gate of the Agriculture Development Bank. The blast damaged the str
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A state-owned bank building was damaged when two bombs exploded in the Wadh area, about 400km southeast of Quetta, on April 6. "The bombs had been planted by terrorists near the main gate of the Agriculture Development Bank. The blast damaged the structure, but no one was hurt as the bank was closed at the time," a police officer told Associated Press.
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April - 6 
Allama Hasan Turabi, a leader of the Shia Ulema Council and the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), escaped unhurt while four people, including his son and a guard, suffered injuries in a bomb blast in Karachi on April 6-afternoon, according to The News.
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Allama Hasan Turabi, a leader of the Shia Ulema Council and the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), escaped unhurt while four people, including his son and a guard, suffered injuries in a bomb blast in Karachi on April 6-afternoon, according to The News. Allama Turabi along with his son and two guards was traveling in his car on Abul Hasan Ispahani Road when the bomb planted on a fruit pushcart exploded, Town Police Officer of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Asif Ejaz Shaikh, disclosed. The bomb containing half a kilogram of explosives was activated by a remote control, he added.
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April - 6 
Bugti tribe sources claimed that two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed when their vehicle was hit by a landmine in the Qambar Lango area of the Loti gas field on April 6. They also claimed that six FC personnel had died and many others injure
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Bugti tribe sources claimed that two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed when their vehicle was hit by a landmine in the Qambar Lango area of the Loti gas field on April 6. They also claimed that six FC personnel had died and many others injured when armed tribesmen opened fire on them in the same area. However, official sources did not confirm these incidents. There were also unconfirmed reports of fighting between security forces and armed tribesmen in the Kahan, Karmo Wadh and other areas of Kohlu district.
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April - 6 
Gas supply to a number of factories in the Lasbela Industrial Estate was disrupted after a gas pipeline in Hub, the industrial town of Balochistan, was blown up on April 6, Dawn reported. According to official sources, some people had planted an expl
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Gas supply to a number of factories in the Lasbela Industrial Estate was disrupted after a gas pipeline in Hub, the industrial town of Balochistan, was blown up on April 6, Dawn reported. According to official sources, some people had planted an explosive device under the pipeline supplying gas to factories in Hub. A caller identifying himself as Mirak Baloch and claiming to be a spokesman of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) told newsmen on the phone that the BLA carried out the blast and a hand-grenade attack on the house of a police constable in Quetta, the provincial capital.
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April - 6 
In a statement issued in Peshawar on April 6, a spokesperson for the North West Frontier Province Governor’s Secretariat said 19 terrorists had been arrested in the operation.
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In a statement issued in Peshawar on April 6, a spokesperson for the North West Frontier Province Governor’s Secretariat said 19 terrorists had been arrested in the operation.
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April - 6 
In North Waziristan, power supply was suspended in three areas of Miranshah after rockets were fired and electricity line feeders destroyed by unidentified people on April 6. No loss of life was reported, according to BBC.
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In North Waziristan, power supply was suspended in three areas of Miranshah after rockets were fired and electricity line feeders destroyed by unidentified people on April 6. No loss of life was reported, according to BBC.
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April - 6 
Izhar Bokhari, a spokesperson for Allama Turabi’s Islamic Tehreek Pakistan, blamed the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) for the blast and also accused the intelligence agencies of involvement in the explosion, claiming they wanted t
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Izhar Bokhari, a spokesperson for Allama Turabi’s Islamic Tehreek Pakistan, blamed the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) for the blast and also accused the intelligence agencies of involvement in the explosion, claiming they wanted to create anarchy.
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April - 6 
Three members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were reportedly abducted from Bannu district in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) while they were returning from an assignment in North Waziristan, according to Dawn. The members were identified as Zikria Afrid
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Three members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were reportedly abducted from Bannu district in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) while they were returning from an assignment in North Waziristan, according to Dawn. The members were identified as Zikria Afridi of Afridi Cloth House, Aamadud Din of the education department and tyre dealer Saeed, all residents of Kohat. They were abducted for ransom a few days back in the Baka Khel area of Bannu. They had reportedly been sent to Miranshah, headquarters of North Waziristan, to select members of a Tableeghi party for assignments in foreign countries.
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April - 6 
Traffic remained suspended on the national highways in Baloch-dominated areas of the province as a result of their blockade on the second consecutive day on April 6 in protest against the besieging of the residence of Balochistan National Party chief
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Traffic remained suspended on the national highways in Baloch-dominated areas of the province as a result of their blockade on the second consecutive day on April 6 in protest against the besieging of the residence of Balochistan National Party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal and the arrests of his three bodyguards in Karachi, according to The News. Vehicles reportedly did not ply on the Quetta-Karachi, Quetta-Taftan and Quetta-Sibi routes. Reports added that protesters had blocked the highways by putting up barricades across them in different parts of the province, including at Kolpur, Lak Pass (Mastung), Kalat, Khuzdar and Naushki.
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April - 6 
MI-17 helicopter of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) crashed in the Kholachour area of Sarlahi district killing all ten personnel aboard. A press statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the chopper, which was carrying reinforcement troops
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MI-17 helicopter of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) crashed in the Kholachour area of Sarlahi district killing all ten personnel aboard. A press statement issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the chopper, which was carrying reinforcement troops to avert the Maoist attack in Sarlahi district headquarters, Malangwa, crashed due to technical fault at Kholachour. Earlier, in a statement, Maoist chief Prachanda had claimed that Maoists had brought down the helicopter. The MoD, however, ruled out this claim of the Maoists.
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April - 6 
Nepal News has reported that normal life across Nepal was affected on April 6, the first day of the four-day long general strike called by the seven party opposition alliance. A day earlier, hundreds of political leaders and activists, students and p
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Nepal News has reported that normal life across Nepal was affected on April 6, the first day of the four-day long general strike called by the seven party opposition alliance. A day earlier, hundreds of political leaders and activists, students and professionals were arrested. According to the CPN (UML), dozens of party leaders were arrested early in the morning while plainclothes police personnel searched the residences of several other leaders. Similarly, hundreds of protesting students were detained from various campuses in the capital Kathmandu. Dozens of professionals, including journalists and lawyers, were also arrested from separate rallies organised in Kathmandu.
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April - 6 
Nepal News reports that over 400 pro-democracy protesters and journalists were arrested in Kathmandu while dozens of others were injured on the first day of the four-day nationwide general strike called by the seven-party alliance (SPA) on April 6. V
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Nepal News reports that over 400 pro-democracy protesters and journalists were arrested in Kathmandu while dozens of others were injured on the first day of the four-day nationwide general strike called by the seven-party alliance (SPA) on April 6. Violent protests were reported from the Kalanki, Naya Baneshwor, Chabahil and Kirtipur areas where the protesters set ablaze tyres on the streets while the police baton-charged and fired several rounds of tear gas shells to disrupt the protests. Other reports added that marketplaces, industries, schools and colleges remained closed in the capital and no vehicles, except for the diplomatic and UN vehicles, plied throughout the day. The Home Ministry, meanwhile, said that 167 persons were arrested while defying the prohibitory orders effective within the Ring Road area in Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
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April - 6 
Bangladesh’s central bank has fined the country’s top Sharia-based commercial bank, Islami Bank, for transactions linked to Islamist terrorists. "A 100,000 taka ($1,425) fine was imposed on the IBBL under the anti-money laundering act after we had de
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Bangladesh’s central bank has fined the country’s top Sharia-based commercial bank, Islami Bank, for transactions linked to Islamist terrorists. "A 100,000 taka ($1,425) fine was imposed on the IBBL under the anti-money laundering act after we had detected some transactions by them in violation of banking rules," an official with the Bangladesh Bank told Reuters on April 6. "Although the amount is small, it is significant as the first penalty of the sort imposed by the central bank, which is investigating suspicious transactions in a number of banks," said the unnamed central bank official. A senior official of the Islami Bank had last week denied it had played a role in financing terrorists although central bank regulators detected funds had been transferred to suspicious accounts from its branches.
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April - 6 
Daily Star has reported that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has confirmed that the person Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) arrested on April 5 in Chapainawabganj as Majlish-e-Shura member of the outlawed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Khaled Saifull
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Daily Star has reported that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has confirmed that the person Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) arrested on April 5 in Chapainawabganj as Majlish-e-Shura member of the outlawed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Khaled Saifullah, was in fact a mentally disabled person. "He is completely a mentally disabled man and bears a little resemblance to JMB Shura member Khaled Saifullah," Major Faruk of the RAB said in Rajshahi. Earlier, BDR Commanding Officer Lt Col Lutfar Rahman had acknowledged Saifullah's arrest.
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April - 6 
A day earlier, police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Vijithapura area of Trincomalee district.
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A day earlier, police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Vijithapura area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 6 
Norway's International Development Minister Erik Solheim after his meeting with the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse informed that the President has assured safe passage to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation traveling to Swi
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Norway's International Development Minister Erik Solheim after his meeting with the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse informed that the President has assured safe passage to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) delegation traveling to Switzerland for peace talks scheduled to be held on April 19-21 at Geneva. Solheim accused both the Government and LTTE of violating the cease-fire agreement since Geneva talks and said that if both parties did not abide by the Geneva pledges, the talks would only be mere meetings.
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April - 6 
On April 6, naval troops on duty reportedly observed two LTTE attack craft in the area north of Mullaittivu.
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On April 6, naval troops on duty reportedly observed two LTTE attack craft in the area north of Mullaittivu.
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April - 6 
Police chief Chandra Fernando told BBC Sandesaya that he has not clearly identified who the paramilitary armed groups are, but said the Special Task Force is operating under Police as a paramilitary. He added that Police would take legal action again
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Police chief Chandra Fernando told BBC Sandesaya that he has not clearly identified who the paramilitary armed groups are, but said the Special Task Force is operating under Police as a paramilitary. He added that Police would take legal action against those who carry unauthorised arms and also criminals.
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April - 6 
The University Teachers for Human Rights- Jaffna (UTHR-J) has alleged that the LTTE faked the alleged abduction of seven Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) personnel at Welikande on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa border in two separate incidents on
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The University Teachers for Human Rights- Jaffna (UTHR-J) has alleged that the LTTE faked the alleged abduction of seven Tamil Rehabilitation Organisation (TRO) personnel at Welikande on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa border in two separate incidents on January 29-30. The UTHR (J) in the special report Number 20 released on April 2 titled "Terrorism, Counter terrorism and Challenges to Human Rights Advocacy" cited sources close to family members of one abducted person saying that the LTTE has told them not to worry, as the missing persons were safe with the outfit.
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April - 6 
Troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district reportedly observed the presence of at least 25-armed LTTE cadres engaged in some work in an un-cleared area (area not under Government control) between the FDLs of security f
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Troops at the Nagarkovil Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district reportedly observed the presence of at least 25-armed LTTE cadres engaged in some work in an un-cleared area (area not under Government control) between the FDLs of security forces and LTTE.
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April - 7 
A civilian, identified as Gandharab Singh, was killed and four others sustained injuries during a bomb blast inside a bus at Baradari in the Udhampur district. The bus was on its way from Jammu to Reasi. Police suspect that Gandharab Singh could have
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A civilian, identified as Gandharab Singh, was killed and four others sustained injuries during a bomb blast inside a bus at Baradari in the Udhampur district. The bus was on its way from Jammu to Reasi. Police suspect that Gandharab Singh could have been the target as his son is a Sub-divisional Police Officer in Reasi town.
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April - 7 
A couple, Ghulam Hassan and his wife Razia Begum, were killed by two unidentified terrorists inside their residence at village Parne in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on April 7, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A couple, Ghulam Hassan and his wife Razia Begum, were killed by two unidentified terrorists inside their residence at village Parne in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on April 7, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 7 
An unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN -K) cadre was killed in an internecine clash with the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Wazeho in the Phek district on an unspecified
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An unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN -K) cadre was killed in an internecine clash with the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres at Wazeho in the Phek district on an unspecified date, according to Press Trust of India.
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April - 7 
Another Maoist, identified as Manthani 'area action team commander' Tholem Bapu alias Devender, was killed in an exchange of fire with police personnel on the outskirts of Nimmagudem village in the Karimnagar district on April 7. A revolver and some
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Another Maoist, identified as Manthani 'area action team commander' Tholem Bapu alias Devender, was killed in an exchange of fire with police personnel on the outskirts of Nimmagudem village in the Karimnagar district on April 7. A revolver and some Maoist literature were recovered from his possession.
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April - 7 
Hindustan Times reports that in a joint operation, the Uttar Pradesh Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist from the Ateria Railway station in Sitapur district on April 7 while he was attempting to cross over t
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Hindustan Times reports that in a joint operation, the Uttar Pradesh Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist from the Ateria Railway station in Sitapur district on April 7 while he was attempting to cross over to Nepal. The Special Task Force Additional Superintendent of Police, Vijay Bhushan, informed that an Italian-made pistol, seven cartridges, maps of Pakistan and Afghanistan and some objectionable literature were recovered from Imran who had been absconding after an encounter with the Army in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir in December 2005.
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April - 7 
In an encounter with police personnel on April 7, three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed at Katapur forest in the Warangal district. According to Superintendent of Police, M. S. Ravindra, there were two women among the
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In an encounter with police personnel on April 7, three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed at Katapur forest in the Warangal district. According to Superintendent of Police, M. S. Ravindra, there were two women among the slain Maoists. He added that the police had foiled a joint plenary session of Karimnagar East Division and Khammam East Division committees of the CPI-Maoist being held at Katapur. The police recovered one 303 rifle and two 8 mm rifles, two claymore mines, seven kitbags and utensils from the site.
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April - 7 
New Indian Express reports that on April 7, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set free eight tribals in the Dantewada district after holding them captive for two days. "The rebels, who had captured eight tribals in Konta areas of th
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New Indian Express reports that on April 7, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set free eight tribals in the Dantewada district after holding them captive for two days. "The rebels, who had captured eight tribals in Konta areas of the district Wednesday afternoon, set them free on Friday after police and troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stepped up a drive in forested areas to secure their release," district police chief Praveer Das disclosed.
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April - 7 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested a terrorist, Mohammad Iqbal Lone, from Anderhama Drugmulla in the Kupwara district and seized three RPG rounds, two pistol magazines, one hand grenade, 36 rounds and Rs 13,000 in Indian currency on his disclosur
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested a terrorist, Mohammad Iqbal Lone, from Anderhama Drugmulla in the Kupwara district and seized three RPG rounds, two pistol magazines, one hand grenade, 36 rounds and Rs 13,000 in Indian currency on his disclosure. During interrogation, he reportedly admitted of his involvement in running a fake currency racket in the area.
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April - 7 
SF personnel neutralised a terrorist hide-out at Solian in the Surankote area of Poonch district and recovered 160 rounds of 1.62 mm AK, 60 anti-tank rifle grenades, five Russian made anti-rifle grenades, one RPG booster, one hand grenade, three impr
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SF personnel neutralised a terrorist hide-out at Solian in the Surankote area of Poonch district and recovered 160 rounds of 1.62 mm AK, 60 anti-tank rifle grenades, five Russian made anti-rifle grenades, one RPG booster, one hand grenade, three improvised explosive device (IED) remote control devices and one IED switch. SFs also recovered three kilograms of RDX, 14 detonators, one IED switch, three AK magazines, 111 rounds, 25 detonators and one grenade launcher from Khanetar in the same district. Separately, the troops also unearthed a terrorist hideout established in a natural cave and seized one hand grenade, a two-Kg IED, ten Mt of cordex wire, ten Mt of safety fuse wire, one small rocket, one timer device, 11 detonators, three remote control device circuits, one wireless set, a mobile phone and six packets of medicines, the.
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April - 7 
The dead body of a suspected Bangladeshi national was recovered from a place along the India-Bangladesh border road in the Golchakkar area of the West Tripura district on April 7, according to Sangai Express.
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The dead body of a suspected Bangladeshi national was recovered from a place along the India-Bangladesh border road in the Golchakkar area of the West Tripura district on April 7, according to Sangai Express.
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April - 7 
The police recovered the beheaded body of Ghulam Nabi Deedad, a contractor by profession, from village Kashiyar in the Pulwama district.
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The police recovered the beheaded body of Ghulam Nabi Deedad, a contractor by profession, from village Kashiyar in the Pulwama district.
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April - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), in its mouthpiece Freedom claimed on April 7 that it had restrained its cadres from "armed activities" during Legislative Assembly elections in Assam solely in the interest of its peace process with the Uni
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), in its mouthpiece Freedom claimed on April 7 that it had restrained its cadres from "armed activities" during Legislative Assembly elections in Assam solely in the interest of its peace process with the Union Government. The outfit’s chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa, in his speech on the occasion of ULFA’s ‘27th raising day’ said that groups with "vested interests" were trying to scuttle the peace process by killing its cadres, hoping this would provoke it to walk out of the peace process. He further said that ULFA’s decision not to disrupt the polls must not be construed as an acceptance of the electoral process. "As long as these elections are held, Assam will remain suppressed under Indian colonial rule", he said.
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April - 7 
Activists of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) held a rally in Islamabad on April 7 and reportedly vowed to establish a global caliphate, beginning with Pakistan. In a rally attended by thousands of activists of the banned group
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Activists of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) held a rally in Islamabad on April 7 and reportedly vowed to establish a global caliphate, beginning with Pakistan. In a rally attended by thousands of activists of the banned group to commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, SSP leaders called for an Islamic theocracy in Pakistan, according to Daily Times. "The concept of nation state is an obstacle in the way of the establishment of Khilafat. We will start the establishment of Khilafat in Pakistan and then will do so across the world," said Zaheerul Islam Abbasi, a former general who was arrested in 1995 for trying to topple the Government of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Activists distributed pamphlets in Islamabad preaching Jihad and hatred against Shias, as their leaders delivered speeches to a crowd of around 5,000. They also sold video compact discs of the beheadings of American soldiers in Iraq, and militant activities in Afghanistan and Pakistan at the rally. One of the organisers thanked the Islamabad administration for allowing the rally, which was reportedly held under floodlights in a bus depot, with hundreds of riot police watching.
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April - 7 
At least three persons were killed in landmine blasts and exchange of fire between security forces and insurgents in the Wadh area of Khuzdar district and Dera Bugti in Balochistan, according to The News. Official sources said firing continued for se
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At least three persons were killed in landmine blasts and exchange of fire between security forces and insurgents in the Wadh area of Khuzdar district and Dera Bugti in Balochistan, according to The News. Official sources said firing continued for several hours between the two sides in Wadh. They said a convoy of the security forces was on its way from Karachi when it was attacked by armed men riding motorbikes. One of the bullets hit the driver of the official vehicle killing him on the spot while two soldiers died subsequently. Later, the armed men set ablaze the vehicle and escaped from the incident site. Seven others were injured during the crossfire, the sources added.
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April - 7 
In Chaghai, officials of the Levies force said a hospital operating under the supervision of a foreign NGO was attacked with hand grenades. However, no loss of life was reported.
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In Chaghai, officials of the Levies force said a hospital operating under the supervision of a foreign NGO was attacked with hand grenades. However, no loss of life was reported.
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April - 7 
Pro-local Taliban tribal clerics in North Waziristan on April 7 demanded the army pull out of the area while parliamentarians and officials of seven Frontier districts asked the Government to take military action against outlaws in the Malakand Agenc
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Pro-local Taliban tribal clerics in North Waziristan on April 7 demanded the army pull out of the area while parliamentarians and officials of seven Frontier districts asked the Government to take military action against outlaws in the Malakand Agency, according to Daily Times.
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April - 7 
The jirga in Mardan agreed to take action themselves if the Government failed to initiate a military operation against outlaws in Malakand Agency within 24 hours.
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The jirga in Mardan agreed to take action themselves if the Government failed to initiate a military operation against outlaws in Malakand Agency within 24 hours.
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April - 7 
The Quetta-Karachi National Highway was, meanwhile, blocked by activists of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) when they came to know about the besieging of the residences of party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal in Karachi. Thousands of vehicles could
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The Quetta-Karachi National Highway was, meanwhile, blocked by activists of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) when they came to know about the besieging of the residences of party chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal in Karachi. Thousands of vehicles could not proceed to their destinations, while sporadic incidents of firing were reported from Khuzdar district where the protesters condemned the besieging of the residences of the party leaders.
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April - 7 
Three major tribes in North Waziristan, Ahmadzai Wazir, Dawar and Utmanzai, have announced to observe April 7, today, as ‘black day’ against the military action and killing of innocent people.
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Three major tribes in North Waziristan, Ahmadzai Wazir, Dawar and Utmanzai, have announced to observe April 7, today, as ‘black day’ against the military action and killing of innocent people.
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April - 7 
Three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were injured in a landmine blast in the Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti. Further, one more FC personnel was injured when he was hit by a landmine in the Loti area of Dera Bugti.
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Three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were injured in a landmine blast in the Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti. Further, one more FC personnel was injured when he was hit by a landmine in the Loti area of Dera Bugti.
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April - 7 
Two separate jirgas (councils) were held in Mir Ali and Mardan. In Mir Ali, clerics asked the army to leave North Waziristan and guard the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The clerics also denounced a ban on the display of weapons in North Waziristan. Ma
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Two separate jirgas (councils) were held in Mir Ali and Mardan. In Mir Ali, clerics asked the army to leave North Waziristan and guard the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The clerics also denounced a ban on the display of weapons in North Waziristan. Maulana Abdur Rehman told the Mir Ali jirga that carrying weapons was a key element of tribal traditions and tribal people could not accept the ban. "We have feuds. Living in the tribal areas without weapons is impossible," said Rehman, who recently surrendered after the Government declared him "wanted". The participants demanded the removal of army from check-posts on roadside throughout North Waziristan. Tribal militant ‘commander’ Baitullah Mehsud also demanded army’s withdrawal from Waziristan. "It is part of our deal with the government that forces will be withdrawn," he said while making telephone calls to newspaper offices in Peshawar from an undisclosed location.
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April - 7 
A Home Ministry spokesperson, meanwhile, said the Government has detained 751 demonstrators in the last four days. He disclosed that half of them had already been released after investigations and that 115 activists had been detained under the Public
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A Home Ministry spokesperson, meanwhile, said the Government has detained 751 demonstrators in the last four days. He disclosed that half of them had already been released after investigations and that 115 activists had been detained under the Public Security Act and that investigation was underway with the rest.
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April - 7 
At least four Maoists and two civilians were killed after Maoists attacked security bases in the Butwal and Kapilavastu districts on April 7-night, according to Himalayan Times. The insurgents reportedly entered Butwal from Basantapur jungle, Laxmina
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At least four Maoists and two civilians were killed after Maoists attacked security bases in the Butwal and Kapilavastu districts on April 7-night, according to Himalayan Times. The insurgents reportedly entered Butwal from Basantapur jungle, Laxminagar and the upper part of Jyotinagar and Chure jungle region in Sukhhanagar, targeting the area police office, the western regional police office training centre and the army training centre at Golpark. Four bodies of Maoists have been recovered from the site. Ashok Thapa, a resident of Butwal 6, was also killed while two others sustained injuries in the attack.
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April - 7 
Home Minister Kamal Thapa has alleged that the on-going anti-government demonstrations in Kathmandu are being led and controlled by the Maoists. Thapa claimed that `terrorists’ were responsible for activities like pelting stones on Government vehicle
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Home Minister Kamal Thapa has alleged that the on-going anti-government demonstrations in Kathmandu are being led and controlled by the Maoists. Thapa claimed that `terrorists’ were responsible for activities like pelting stones on Government vehicles, burning tires, setting fire to Government offices and assaulting of police personnel.
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April - 7 
Kantipur Online has reported that the Maoists have put preconditions for the release of the Panchthar District Development Committee (DDC) chairman and vice-chairman, who they abducted from Ilam early this week. Issuing a statement on April 7, the Ma
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Kantipur Online has reported that the Maoists have put preconditions for the release of the Panchthar District Development Committee (DDC) chairman and vice-chairman, who they abducted from Ilam early this week. Issuing a statement on April 7, the Maoist-aligned All Nepal Women’s Association-Revolutionary (ANWA-R) chairperson Jayapuri Gharti said that DDC Chairman Bam Bahadur Yongya and his deputy Rana Bahadur Khadka would be released only after the RNA releases ANWA-R's central vice-chairman Laxmi Mudhbhari and activist Birata.
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April - 7 
Protests continued on the second day of the four-day nationwide strike against King Gyanendra being organised by the seven-party alliance. The district post office in Lalitpur was reportedly set ablaze and students at the Tribhuvan University in Kirt
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Protests continued on the second day of the four-day nationwide strike against King Gyanendra being organised by the seven-party alliance. The district post office in Lalitpur was reportedly set ablaze and students at the Tribhuvan University in Kirtipur ransacked the Dean’s office and briefly held several officers hostage. Public transport, shops and schools across the country were reportedly shut. Presidents of Government and corporation employees’ unions said they have extended support to the movement to safeguard their professional and trade union rights. They said employees of the Nepal Electricity Authority, various corporations and banking sectors stopped work on April 7 to express solidarity with the movement. A number of protestors were arrested in Jumla, Morang, Pokhara, Lamjung, Hetauda, Chitwan, Lahan, Kalaiya, Baglung, Charikot, Dipayal and Butwal. Normal life was also reportedly affected in the Surkhet, Rautahat, Gorkha and Tanahun districts.
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April - 7 
The Government has imposed curfew in the Kathmandu Valley from 10 am to 9 pm effective from April 8 until further notice, Himalayan Times reported. Issuing separate notices, the district administration offices of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur hav
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The Government has imposed curfew in the Kathmandu Valley from 10 am to 9 pm effective from April 8 until further notice, Himalayan Times reported. Issuing separate notices, the district administration offices of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur have imposed a curfew with the Ring Road areas in Kathmandu and Lalitpur, and in certain places in the Bhaktapur and Kirtipur municipality. "Residents should not come out of their houses. Security forces could shoot violators or police could arrest them and jail them up to one month," the notices said.
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April - 7 
The Maoists freed 110 prisoners of a jail, situated 200 metres from the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) camp in Kapilavastu. One civilian was killed in this attack. Before the attack, Maoists had blocked sections of the Siddhartha highway.
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The Maoists freed 110 prisoners of a jail, situated 200 metres from the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) camp in Kapilavastu. One civilian was killed in this attack. Before the attack, Maoists had blocked sections of the Siddhartha highway.
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April - 7 
According to Daily Star, unidentified left-wing extremists exploded four bombs in front of four houses at Daulatdia village in the Sadar sub-district of Chuadanga district on April 7. However, no damage was reported. The Janajuddha faction of the Pur
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According to Daily Star, unidentified left-wing extremists exploded four bombs in front of four houses at Daulatdia village in the Sadar sub-district of Chuadanga district on April 7. However, no damage was reported. The Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) has a strong presence in the area. Police said that the explosions might have been carried out by the extremists in reaction to the ongoing combing operation against the outfit.
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April - 7 
According to ColomboPage, unidentified assailants shot the President of Trincomalee District Tamil Peoples' Forum, Vanniasingham Vigneswaran, inside a bank premises in the town on April 7. The report added that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) was t
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According to ColomboPage, unidentified assailants shot the President of Trincomalee District Tamil Peoples' Forum, Vanniasingham Vigneswaran, inside a bank premises in the town on April 7. The report added that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) was to nominate Vigneswaran as the national list Parliamentarian to fill the position left vacant by the slain TNA Member of Parliament, Joseph Pararajasingham, who was killed on December 25, 2005.
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April - 7 
S. Elilan, Trincomalee 'district political head' of the LTTE, accused the Sri Lankan Army and its intelligence operatives for the killing. The Government has ordered a probe into the incident.
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S. Elilan, Trincomalee 'district political head' of the LTTE, accused the Sri Lankan Army and its intelligence operatives for the killing. The Government has ordered a probe into the incident.
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April - 7 
Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead two Muslim home guards, identified as B.A. Bawa and V. Tahibu, in the Welikanda area of Pollonnaruwa district.
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Suspected LTTE cadres shot dead two Muslim home guards, identified as B.A. Bawa and V. Tahibu, in the Welikanda area of Pollonnaruwa district.
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April - 8 
A hand grenade, suspected to have been planted by unidentified militants, was recovered from the residence of a Member of Parliament, Mani Charenamei, in the Imphal city on April 8-night, according to Sangai Express.
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A hand grenade, suspected to have been planted by unidentified militants, was recovered from the residence of a Member of Parliament, Mani Charenamei, in the Imphal city on April 8-night, according to Sangai Express.
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April - 8 
A Legislator belonging to the Congress party, Udumula Sreenivas Reddy, escaped a landmine attack by the CPI-Maoist at Kakarla in the Ongole district on April 8. Reddy was reportedly going from Cumbum to Kakarla to review the progress of work at Velug
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A Legislator belonging to the Congress party, Udumula Sreenivas Reddy, escaped a landmine attack by the CPI-Maoist at Kakarla in the Ongole district on April 8. Reddy was reportedly going from Cumbum to Kakarla to review the progress of work at Velugonda project and as the convoy reached Nagulavaram, the Maoists blasted the pre-arranged landmine. As the Maoists triggered the landmine a few seconds late, all the vehicles passed over the mine safely.
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April - 8 
Abdul Majid Bhat alias Azhar, a ‘tehsil commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami, is reported to have surrendered before the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on April 8. He handed over one AK rifle, three
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Abdul Majid Bhat alias Azhar, a ‘tehsil commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami, is reported to have surrendered before the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and police in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on April 8. He handed over one AK rifle, three magazines, 67 rounds, one Chinese grenade and one pouch at the time of surrender. With this surrender, a total of 23 terrorists have laid down arms before Army and police in Doda district during year 2006.
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April - 8 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Special Police Officers, identified as Amrik Singh and Rial Singh, were injured during a bomb blast when a police party was carrying out a search operation at Revsar in the Doda district on April 8.
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Special Police Officers, identified as Amrik Singh and Rial Singh, were injured during a bomb blast when a police party was carrying out a search operation at Revsar in the Doda district on April 8.
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April - 8 
On April 8, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested a retired constable of the 7th Nagaland Armed Police Battalion, identified as Ezathung Lotha, and recovered 30 kilograms of RDX, 200 detonators and 200 metres of corbex wire from
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On April 8, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested a retired constable of the 7th Nagaland Armed Police Battalion, identified as Ezathung Lotha, and recovered 30 kilograms of RDX, 200 detonators and 200 metres of corbex wire from at Khatkhati under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district. Police sources said that the arrested person was earlier involved in arms trade and was in the process of striking a deal for selling the recovered explosives.
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April - 8 
On the same day, police arrested a person, Narayan Ingti, from Nagaon town and seized a grenade launcher from him.
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On the same day, police arrested a person, Narayan Ingti, from Nagaon town and seized a grenade launcher from him.
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April - 8 
Police shot dead Atram Hanmanthu alias Karan, ‘commander’ of the Narnoor squad of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in an exchange of fire in the Adilabad district on April 8, according to The Hindu. Two .303 rifles, one sten gun, gel
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Police shot dead Atram Hanmanthu alias Karan, ‘commander’ of the Narnoor squad of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in an exchange of fire in the Adilabad district on April 8, according to The Hindu. Two .303 rifles, one sten gun, gelatine stick and kit bags were recovered from his possession. However, two other Maoists escaped from the incident site.
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April - 8 
Security forces arrested a linkman of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Pradip Doley, from his house at Madhya Lakhipur under Jonai police station in the Dhemaji district on April 8, reports Telegraph. An AK-56 Rifle, 160 rounds of ammuniti
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Security forces arrested a linkman of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Pradip Doley, from his house at Madhya Lakhipur under Jonai police station in the Dhemaji district on April 8, reports Telegraph. An AK-56 Rifle, 160 rounds of ammunition, two magazines and a motorcycle were recovered from his residence. Two others accomplices of the linkman, however, managed to escape.
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April - 8 
The Army arrested a top functionary of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, identified as ‘financial controller’ Mohammed Shafi Sheikh alias Ali Mohammed alias Alia, from village Doru in the Baramulla district. Further, a suspected terrorist, Mohammed Farooq, was
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The Army arrested a top functionary of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, identified as ‘financial controller’ Mohammed Shafi Sheikh alias Ali Mohammed alias Alia, from village Doru in the Baramulla district. Further, a suspected terrorist, Mohammed Farooq, was arrested by security forces from village Darkeri in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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April - 8 
According to The News, dozens of alleged supporters of Nawab Akbar Bugti laid down their arms on April 8 and surrendered to authorities in Balochistan. The 40 men claimed they had been fighting security forces and damaging gas facilities in the provi
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According to The News, dozens of alleged supporters of Nawab Akbar Bugti laid down their arms on April 8 and surrendered to authorities in Balochistan. The 40 men claimed they had been fighting security forces and damaging gas facilities in the province on the orders of Nawab Akbar Bugti, said Abdul Samad Lasi, the district coordination officer of Dera Bugti district. The insurgents led by Zafar alias Zafru and Shah Mor surrendered their weapons at a public ceremony in Dera Bugti, 300 kilometers south-east of the provincial capital Quetta, Lasi informed. However, Nawab Bugti’s spokesman Agha Shahid denied the allegations, and said the 40 men were "robbers" and had no links with the tribal leader.
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April - 8 
Suspected terrorists fired rockets at a Frontier Corps (FC) post near Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 8-night and troops retaliated by firing with artillery guns. There were no reports of losses in the exchange of firing by the two sides, acco
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Suspected terrorists fired rockets at a Frontier Corps (FC) post near Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 8-night and troops retaliated by firing with artillery guns. There were no reports of losses in the exchange of firing by the two sides, according to The News. Official sources said the FC post at Tuth Naray in the Dattakhel area came under a rocket attack at night.
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April - 8 
A protestor was shot dead and two others were wounded when troops fired at a protest demonstration in Pokhara on April 8. In Lekhnath, one person was injured in police firing and six others were hurt when police mounted baton-charges to disperse agit
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A protestor was shot dead and two others were wounded when troops fired at a protest demonstration in Pokhara on April 8. In Lekhnath, one person was injured in police firing and six others were hurt when police mounted baton-charges to disperse agitators.
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April - 8 
Authorities also disrupted mobile telephone services from April 8-morning. Nepal Telecom officials said these services were disrupted following a Government order.
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Authorities also disrupted mobile telephone services from April 8-morning. Nepal Telecom officials said these services were disrupted following a Government order.
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April - 8 April - 9
Kantipur Online reports that authorities have issued a 12-hour curfew in the western city of Pokhara. Issuing a notice, the Kaski District Administration Office imposed a 9am-9pm curfew order in the Pokhara Sub-metropolis on April 9. Similarly local
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Kantipur Online reports that authorities have issued a 12-hour curfew in the western city of Pokhara. Issuing a notice, the Kaski District Administration Office imposed a 9am-9pm curfew order in the Pokhara Sub-metropolis on April 9. Similarly local administrations in the Surkhet, Butwal and Chitwan districts on April 8 issued fresh curfew orders for their respective districts, while the administration in Nepalgunj has extended the existing curfew order by four hours. In Surkhet, local administration imposed a daytime curfew in Birendranagar municipality and some adjoining areas on April 8. In Butwal, the administration issued curfew orders from 7 pm to 5 am. Meanwhile, in Nepalgunj, the curfew period has been extended by four hours with effect from April 8 till further notice.
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April - 8 
Protests were organized across the nation on April 8. One person is reported to have died in Pokhara during the protest. Local authorities in Chitwan, Surkhet and Banke districts imposed daytime curfew and detained hundreds of pro-democracy demonstra
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Protests were organized across the nation on April 8. One person is reported to have died in Pokhara during the protest. Local authorities in Chitwan, Surkhet and Banke districts imposed daytime curfew and detained hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators.
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April - 8 April - 9
The Government has declared a 13-hour curfew in the capital Kathmandu on April 9 beginning 7:00 in the morning, according to Nepal News. Issuing separate public notices on April 8- evening, the district administrations of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhak
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The Government has declared a 13-hour curfew in the capital Kathmandu on April 9 beginning 7:00 in the morning, according to Nepal News. Issuing separate public notices on April 8- evening, the district administrations of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur announced a 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. curfew, citing possible violence and loss of property during agitations being carried out by the seven opposition political parties. The curfew orders have been clamped within the Ring Road area, parts of Kirtipur and Bhaktapur. The district administrations said security force personnel have been authorised to shoot at those defying the curfew.
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April - 8 
According to Independent, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested an ehsar (full-time cadre) of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mohammad Abdul Motaleb alias Masud, from the Shibganj police station area of Chapainawabganj distri
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According to Independent, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested an ehsar (full-time cadre) of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mohammad Abdul Motaleb alias Masud, from the Shibganj police station area of Chapainawabganj district on April 8. Masud reportedly admitted that he joined the JMB in 2001 and was trained as a bomb maker. The outfit’s top leaders, including Bangla Bhai, Sunny, Mollah Omar and Mizan, had stayed at his house at Shibganj, according to a press release by the RAB.
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April - 8 
A day earlier, naval troops observed a flotilla of LTTE boats, including two attack craft, one logistic craft and one suicide craft carrying out training in the seas off Mullaittivu.
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A day earlier, naval troops observed a flotilla of LTTE boats, including two attack craft, one logistic craft and one suicide craft carrying out training in the seas off Mullaittivu.
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April - 8 
Suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killed one soldier on April 8 and injured two others, the army said. The army said one soldier had been killed and one wounded after the LTTE fired on an observation post, while another
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Suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) killed one soldier on April 8 and injured two others, the army said. The army said one soldier had been killed and one wounded after the LTTE fired on an observation post, while another soldier and civilian were wounded in a fragmentation mine attack on an army lorry in the north, according to Reuters. "In the last two days, we've seen a dramatic escalation in violence… This could end up jeopardising not only the talks but also the cease-fire itself," said Helen Olafsdottir, spokeswoman for the Nordic mission overseeing the 2002 cease-fire.
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April - 9 
A hand grenade was defused by the security force personnel inside a forest at Pomlum near Upper Shillong on April 9, according to Shillong Times.
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A hand grenade was defused by the security force personnel inside a forest at Pomlum near Upper Shillong on April 9, according to Shillong Times.
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April - 9 
According to Imphal Free Press, two persons were killed by suspected militants on the Kanglatongbi bridge along National Highway–49 under Sekmai police station in the Imphal West district on April 9-morning. According to eyewitnesses, the victims wer
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According to Imphal Free Press, two persons were killed by suspected militants on the Kanglatongbi bridge along National Highway–49 under Sekmai police station in the Imphal West district on April 9-morning. According to eyewitnesses, the victims were reportedly brought by six unidentified persons and later shot dead.
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April - 9 
An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) collaborator, Dhanichand Debbarma, was arrested following an encounter between the security force personnel and cadres of the outfit led by its ‘area commander’ Smith Debbarma at a place under Khowai police station,
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An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) collaborator, Dhanichand Debbarma, was arrested following an encounter between the security force personnel and cadres of the outfit led by its ‘area commander’ Smith Debbarma at a place under Khowai police station, reports Tripurainfo. However, the militants managed to escape from the encounter site. Subsequently, Dhanichand confessed during interrogation that Smith Debbarma’s daughter is currently undergoing militant training at a hideout of the outfit in Bangladesh.
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April - 9 April - 10
Assam Tribune reports that two Bangladeshi infiltrators were killed in the West Garo Hills area. While one infiltrator was killed by local villagers on April 9, another was shot dead by the Border Security Force personnel on April 10.
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Assam Tribune reports that two Bangladeshi infiltrators were killed in the West Garo Hills area. While one infiltrator was killed by local villagers on April 9, another was shot dead by the Border Security Force personnel on April 10.
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April - 9 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway station and portions of a railway track in the Gaya district of Bihar on in the early hours of April 9 to enforce a strike called by them to protest against the arrest of their top l
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway station and portions of a railway track in the Gaya district of Bihar on in the early hours of April 9 to enforce a strike called by them to protest against the arrest of their top leaders, according to Central Chronicle. The Maoists blew up portions of railway tracks and a halt station on the Gaya-Dhanbad section of Mughalsarai division in a bid to enforce the 24-hour Magadh bandh (strike) in Bihar to protest against arrest of their leader Guddu Sharma. Over 200 heavily-armed Maoists stormed the Bansi Nala halt station in Gaya district at around 2:15 AM, overpowered the railway employees on duty forcing them to move away and detonated dynamites to raze the one room structure to the ground, police said. They also blew up the lines in a stretch of few metres leading to disruption of railway traffic on the route since then, informed Superintendent of Police Amit Jain.
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April - 9 
In continued violence by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, three more people were shot dead on April 9 raising the number of people killed by the group since April 7 to six, according to Indian Express. The latest inci
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In continued violence by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, three more people were shot dead on April 9 raising the number of people killed by the group since April 7 to six, according to Indian Express. The latest incident occurred in the Dantewada district of Bastar region, where the Maoists killed three activists of the anti-Maoist group Salwa Judum, said a senior police officer.
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April - 9 
Police have neutralised a mobile communication network of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment with the recovery of four mobile telephones with BSNL SIM cards. A mobile number being used by the outfit’s ‘district commander’ Abdullah Inqullabi i
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Police have neutralised a mobile communication network of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment with the recovery of four mobile telephones with BSNL SIM cards. A mobile number being used by the outfit’s ‘district commander’ Abdullah Inqullabi in Rajouri has also been identified.
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April - 9 
Police recovered three hand grenades and one RPG from Chandimarh in the Poonch district during a search operation.
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Police recovered three hand grenades and one RPG from Chandimarh in the Poonch district during a search operation.
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April - 9 
Terrorists shot dead three members of a family, including two brothers, at village Challad in the Udhampur district on April 9, according to Daily Excelsior. A woman, Rashida Begum, wife of Ghulam Mohammad, who was among the three persons killed, had
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Terrorists shot dead three members of a family, including two brothers, at village Challad in the Udhampur district on April 9, according to Daily Excelsior. A woman, Rashida Begum, wife of Ghulam Mohammad, who was among the three persons killed, had been openly canvassing against the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in the area as her brother Showkat Hussain was missing for last two years and was reported to have been forcibly recruited as a cadre by the outfit. J. L. Sharma of the Udhampur police said a letter was recovered from the site of killings, which had been written and signed by HM ‘divisional commander’ Mohammed Sharief alias Hikmatyar. Written in Urdu, it said the persons adopting "double standards" will be treated "like this".
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April - 9 
According to evidences collected by the Federal Government, the notification said the BLA was involved in sabotage activities, including rocket attacks on national installations, civilian population and security forces. It was also accused of laying
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According to evidences collected by the Federal Government, the notification said the BLA was involved in sabotage activities, including rocket attacks on national installations, civilian population and security forces. It was also accused of laying landmines in various parts of the province. Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah told reporters that anyone associated with the BLA or supporting its terrorist activities would be tried under the Anti-Terrorism Act. He said the investigation into several past terrorist acts found that majority of the incidents had been planned, engineered and executed by BLA operatives to create a situation of anarchy in Balochistan. Shah, however, added that no prominent leader of the BLA had been arrested. He also said intelligence agencies had credible evidence that the BLA operated with foreign support, adding "the organisation is being financed from certain foreign sources."
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April - 9 
Interpol has issued a special notice against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who is alleged to have carried out the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai that killed more than 260 people, according to Reuters. The international police agency’s website sai
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Interpol has issued a special notice against underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who is alleged to have carried out the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai that killed more than 260 people, according to Reuters. The international police agency’s website said the notice sent to all 184 member countries places Dawood Ibrahim on the same list as Osama bin Laden and seeks freezing of his assets, ban on travel and an arms embargo. The notice on also gave two of Dawood’s possible addresses in Pakistan. U.S. Misra, Interpol’s vice-president for Asia and former chief of India’s Central Bureau of Investigation, said the notice issued last week would create pressure on Pakistan. The notice gives details of Dawood’s 11 passports issued in India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and Yemen, 17 aliases and also the countries from which he is known to operate. Ibrahim has been on Interpol’s notice after the 1993 Mumbai blasts and the US Treasury named him on its global terrorist list linking him to the Al Qaeda in 2003.
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April - 9 
The Balochistan Home Minister Shoeb Nausherwani said on April 9 that no organisation named the Baloch Liberation Army exists and that only a group of four to five thousand people using the name as "an excuse for anti-state activities." He clarified t
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The Balochistan Home Minister Shoeb Nausherwani said on April 9 that no organisation named the Baloch Liberation Army exists and that only a group of four to five thousand people using the name as "an excuse for anti-state activities." He clarified that the group lacked the structure and planning of a proper organisation.
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April - 9 
The Foreign Office on April 9 denied a report implying that Pakistan had bribed members of the US 9/11 Inquiry Commission to drop from its finding negative references to Pakistan. "Pakistan has never indulged in the illegal activity of bribing or buy
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The Foreign Office on April 9 denied a report implying that Pakistan had bribed members of the US 9/11 Inquiry Commission to drop from its finding negative references to Pakistan. "Pakistan has never indulged in the illegal activity of bribing or buying influence anywhere in the world," said a statement issued by the Foreign Office spokesperson in Islamabad. Reacting to the report titled ‘Did Pakistan Influence the 9/11 Commission Report?’ appearing in the March 3-9 issue of a Lahore-based English weekly, the spokesperson termed it "utterly baseless and irresponsible." The spokesperson said: "It is full of distortions which are obviously aimed at making a sensational story." Referring to the writer’s claim to have learnt from ‘reliable sources’ that Foreign Office officials had told a ‘secret’ meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that "Pakistan gave tens of thousand of dollars" to members of the inquiry commission to drop negative references to Pakistan, she pointed out that the PAC meeting referred to in the report was not secret.
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April - 9 
The Government on April 9 banned the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) after declaring it as a terrorist organisation for its alleged involvement in terrorist activities. According to a notification issued by the Interior Ministry, the BLA is headed
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The Government on April 9 banned the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) after declaring it as a terrorist organisation for its alleged involvement in terrorist activities. According to a notification issued by the Interior Ministry, the BLA is headed by some tribal leaders. The notification has been sent to provincial Governments for action against the outfit. The Federal Government exercised its powers under section 11(b) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, to declare the BLA a terrorist organisation.
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April - 9 
Defying curfew and prohibitory orders, protestors in various suburbs of Kathmandu, Kirtipur, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur continued to demonstrate on the last day of the general strike. The seven party alliance on April 9 announced more protest programmes
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Defying curfew and prohibitory orders, protestors in various suburbs of Kathmandu, Kirtipur, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur continued to demonstrate on the last day of the general strike. The seven party alliance on April 9 announced more protest programmes for April 10 and the future. "The general strike will continue," a statement issued by the Joint Mass Movement Central Coordination Committee said.
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April - 9 
The Maoists announced a nationwide campaign, which includes defying curfew orders, capturing highways and breaking royal statues. In a statement e-mailed to media offices and signed by Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai, the Maoists also extended suppor
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The Maoists announced a nationwide campaign, which includes defying curfew orders, capturing highways and breaking royal statues. In a statement e-mailed to media offices and signed by Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai, the Maoists also extended support to the opposition call to step up its pro-democracy campaign.
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April - 9 
Three persons were killed and over 26 protesters injured when security forces (SFs) opened fire at anti-King protestors in different parts of the country on April 9. A protestor was killed when police opened fire at activists of the seven political p
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Three persons were killed and over 26 protesters injured when security forces (SFs) opened fire at anti-King protestors in different parts of the country on April 9. A protestor was killed when police opened fire at activists of the seven political parties in Banepa. Three others were critically injured in the firing. In Bara, two demonstrators were injured when SF personnel opened fire at the demonstrators. In Syangja, Nepali Congress district leader Kedar Kafle was critically injured when SFs opened fire. In Butwal, one person died at Traffic Chowk when the SF personnel opened fire while at Nawalparasi, four demonstrators were injured when armed police opened fire in Gaindakot.
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April - 9 
A day earlier, two ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two civilians, including a schoolboy, in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, two ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two civilians, including a schoolboy, in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 9 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, unidentified assailants shot at and injured two cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 9.
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, unidentified assailants shot at and injured two cadres of the breakaway ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 9.
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April - 9 
The Canadian Government has added the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to its list of outlawed terrorist organizations, reports National Post. The paper stated, "The designation was to be finalized yesterday, a day after Cabinet met to accept
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The Canadian Government has added the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to its list of outlawed terrorist organizations, reports National Post. The paper stated, "The designation was to be finalized yesterday, a day after Cabinet met to accept a recommendation from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. An official announcement was scheduled for Monday." The LTTE is the 39th terrorist group to be outlawed under Canada’s Anti-Terrorism Act, added the report. Earlier, the Human Rights Watch had reported that LTTE supporters had been going door to door in Toronto since late 2005 extorting money from Tamil Canadians to finance a ‘final war’ for independence.
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April - 9 
The Government has assured secure transport facilities to the LTTE delegation to attend the peace talks in Geneva. The Government’s Chief negotiator, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, stated that the Government did not want the LTTE to opt out of tal
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The Government has assured secure transport facilities to the LTTE delegation to attend the peace talks in Geneva. The Government’s Chief negotiator, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, stated that the Government did not want the LTTE to opt out of talks quoting security concerns. He told BBC Sandeshaya, "We will provide all the security for the LTTE to and from Vanni to Colombo to attend the Talks. As a government we are bound to provide security to every citizen of the country…President Mahinda Rajapaksa has assured him (Bauer) that we will provide the necessary security."
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April - 9 
The LTTE political wing leader, S.P Thamilselvan, in a letter written to the Norway’s ambassador Hans Brattskar, reportedly stated the outfit will use its own boats to transport its field commanders, after the Government refusal to airlift them to th
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The LTTE political wing leader, S.P Thamilselvan, in a letter written to the Norway’s ambassador Hans Brattskar, reportedly stated the outfit will use its own boats to transport its field commanders, after the Government refusal to airlift them to their main base for a crucial meeting with the outfit’s leadership before the Geneva peace talks scheduled to be held on April 19-21. He added that the ‘LTTE leadership’s meeting with the field commanders is an absolute necessity to maintain the integrity of the ceasefire agreement.’ He said, "We are now left with the alternative of making our own sea transport, conscious of the risks that would ensue in any possible confrontations with the Sri Lanka navy that would put the ceasefire agreement into grave risk."
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April - 9 
The LTTE’S chief negotiator, Anton Balasingham, reportedly stated the Tamils of Sri Lanka consider "Tamil Eelam" in the North East of their island, as their "motherland", and India as their "fatherland." In an interview to Chennai-based weekly Ananda
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The LTTE’S chief negotiator, Anton Balasingham, reportedly stated the Tamils of Sri Lanka consider "Tamil Eelam" in the North East of their island, as their "motherland", and India as their "fatherland." In an interview to Chennai-based weekly Ananda Vikatan, Balasingham said, "We expect good relations to develop between India and the LTTE. I feel that such a situation will arise in the near future."
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April - 10 
According to Sangai Express, people of Keinou area in the Bishnupur district captured two persons, Mohammed Hasan alias Tomba and Mohammed Azad Khan, while they were extorting money in the guise of PLA cadres and handed them over to police personnel
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According to Sangai Express, people of Keinou area in the Bishnupur district captured two persons, Mohammed Hasan alias Tomba and Mohammed Azad Khan, while they were extorting money in the guise of PLA cadres and handed them over to police personnel on April 10-morning.
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April - 10 
According to Sentinel, on April 10, ‘defence secretary’ of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Thong Teron, was killed at Satgaon under the Dongkamokam police outpost in the Karbi Anglong district by the security personnel of Sing Teron
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According to Sentinel, on April 10, ‘defence secretary’ of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Thong Teron, was killed at Satgaon under the Dongkamokam police outpost in the Karbi Anglong district by the security personnel of Sing Teron, an executive member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, during an exchange of fire. Subsequently, UPDS militants killed two persons in retaliation in the Tongkory area of the district.
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April - 10 
According to Sentinel, suspected militants of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) abducted one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on April 10 from Langparpu polling station in the Thekerajan area under the Sinhasan
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According to Sentinel, suspected militants of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) abducted one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on April 10 from Langparpu polling station in the Thekerajan area under the Sinhasan Autonomous Council constituency in the Karbi Anglong district.
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April - 10 
During another encounter, a cadre affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Fayaz Ahmed Bhat, was killed in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district.
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During another encounter, a cadre affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Fayaz Ahmed Bhat, was killed in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district.
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April - 10 
Elsewhere in the State, four cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Aijaz Ahmad Shah and Samiullah Shah, were arrested from Baramulla district. One AK rifle, one pistol, 66 assorted bullets and 12 hand gr
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Elsewhere in the State, four cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Aijaz Ahmad Shah and Samiullah Shah, were arrested from Baramulla district. One AK rifle, one pistol, 66 assorted bullets and 12 hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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April - 10 
In the Karbi Anglong district, unidentified militants opened fire on a CRPF patrol near Borting Sarthe Timung LP School in Santipur under Bokajan police station injuring one SF personnel.
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In the Karbi Anglong district, unidentified militants opened fire on a CRPF patrol near Borting Sarthe Timung LP School in Santipur under Bokajan police station injuring one SF personnel.
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April - 10 
On April 10-night, another person was shot dead by unidentified militants at Chairen Thongkhong under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district, reports Kanglaonline.
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On April 10-night, another person was shot dead by unidentified militants at Chairen Thongkhong under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 10 
police recovered the body of a person from Kangan area in Srinagar district. Identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Bania, he had reportedly been abducted by unidentified terrorists on April 10-night and later shot dead.
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police recovered the body of a person from Kangan area in Srinagar district. Identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Bania, he had reportedly been abducted by unidentified terrorists on April 10-night and later shot dead.
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April - 10 
The Army on April 10 recovered 400 kilograms of explosives, three grenade launchers, 24 grenades, six AK rifles, 300 AK rounds, 30 improvised explosive device (IED) circuits, 25 IED detonators, one radio set and a large number of Russian primers from
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The Army on April 10 recovered 400 kilograms of explosives, three grenade launchers, 24 grenades, six AK rifles, 300 AK rounds, 30 improvised explosive device (IED) circuits, 25 IED detonators, one radio set and a large number of Russian primers from Pattan in the Baramulla district. Official sources said in Srinagar said that the arms and ammunition were stored in the area to disrupt the electioneering and voting for elections to the Pattan, Rafiabad and Sangrama assembly segments on April 24.
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April - 10 
The police recovered the dead body of an employee of the forest department and a released militant, identified as Sabzar Ahmed Gatto, from Bijbehara in the Anantnag district. He had been abducted a day earlier.
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The police recovered the dead body of an employee of the forest department and a released militant, identified as Sabzar Ahmed Gatto, from Bijbehara in the Anantnag district. He had been abducted a day earlier.
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April - 10 
The Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, who holds the Home portfolio, is reported to have informed the Legislative Assembly on April 10 that at least 458 militants belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tri
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The Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, who holds the Home portfolio, is reported to have informed the Legislative Assembly on April 10 that at least 458 militants belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) had surrendered in last two years with the respective surrender figures of 2004 and 2005 as 322 and 136. The surrendered arms included AK series rifles, SLRs and grenades. The Chief Minister also mentioned that 77 militants were killed in counter-insurgency operations during the same period. The arrest figure from January 2005 to February 2006 was 57, added Sarkar. He further said that despite the decline in the insurgency-related incidents in the last few years, the situation was not totally conducive for repeal of the Disturbed Area Act, which was made applicable in phases fully to 28 police stations and partially to six police stations since February 16, 1997. He also ruled out withdrawal of security escort for the passenger and goods-carrying vehicles plying on the National Highway 44 connecting Tripura with Assam. "Government is well aware of the problems that the passengers are facing due to escort. But right now we do not find the situation is conducive enough for withdrawal of the escorts," said the Chief Minister.
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April - 10 
Three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres, Dhan Kumar Jamatia, Ameesh Kumar Jamatia and Deepak Debbarma, who were reportedly staying at the outfit’s camp in Habiganj district of Bangladesh, surrendered before the Border Security Force authority at
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Three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres, Dhan Kumar Jamatia, Ameesh Kumar Jamatia and Deepak Debbarma, who were reportedly staying at the outfit’s camp in Habiganj district of Bangladesh, surrendered before the Border Security Force authority at Teliamura under West Tripura district on April 10, according to Tripurainfo. The surrendered militants, who deposited two AK-47 rifles, 6 magazines, 174 live rounds of AK series and one Chinese grenade, confessed that factional rivalry in the outfit is on the rise and cadres are frustrated with the jungle life.
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April - 10 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device blast inside a van carrying a patrol team at Mulajan under the Howraghat LAC.
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured in an improvised explosive device blast inside a van carrying a patrol team at Mulajan under the Howraghat LAC.
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April - 10 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres, identified as Mustaqeem and Commando, were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Sukhnai village in the Doda district on April 10, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-56 rifle and a pistol were rec
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres, identified as Mustaqeem and Commando, were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Sukhnai village in the Doda district on April 10, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-56 rifle and a pistol were recovered from their possession.
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April - 10 
Two Kangleipak Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, Moirangthem Ibungochouba Singh alias Sangai and Saikhong Anand Singh, were arrested from Kakching in the Imphal East district. One hand grenade, four rounds of AK ammunition and incriminating documents we
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Two Kangleipak Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, Moirangthem Ibungochouba Singh alias Sangai and Saikhong Anand Singh, were arrested from Kakching in the Imphal East district. One hand grenade, four rounds of AK ammunition and incriminating documents were reportedly recovered from the arrested militants.
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April - 10 
Two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres, ‘SS L/Cpl’ Kh Robinchandra Singh alias Krishna and ‘SS Pvt’ T Brogen Singh, and a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, ‘SS L/Cpl’ Muzibur Rahaman alias Musa, were arrested in separate search operations fr
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Two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres, ‘SS L/Cpl’ Kh Robinchandra Singh alias Krishna and ‘SS Pvt’ T Brogen Singh, and a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, ‘SS L/Cpl’ Muzibur Rahaman alias Musa, were arrested in separate search operations from Lamsang Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district and Lilong Haorebi on April 10. One country made pistol, one 12 bore round and a few incriminating documents were recovered from the arrested militants. A day earlier, another KCP cadre, Th. Ajit Singh alias Thoichoibi, was arrested along with live rounds of 9mm from Utlau in the Imphal West district.
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April - 10 
Two tribal women were physically assaulted by Kuki National Front (KNF) cadres at Chalwa in the Tamenglong district on April 10, for allegedly refusing to pay “business tax”, reports the Sangai Express.
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Two tribal women were physically assaulted by Kuki National Front (KNF) cadres at Chalwa in the Tamenglong district on April 10, for allegedly refusing to pay “business tax”, reports the Sangai Express.
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April - 10 
A bomb exploded in Gwadar on April 10-night, damaging window-panes of houses on the Hospital Road. Further, a hand-grenade was hurled into a house in Nushki. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A bomb exploded in Gwadar on April 10-night, damaging window-panes of houses on the Hospital Road. Further, a hand-grenade was hurled into a house in Nushki. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 10 
A tribal Jirga (council) is to be held on April 10, today, in Mir Ali to discuss the issue of Pakistan Army’s presence and military operations in North Waziristan. It would be a follow-up to a similar Jirga held a few days ago in Mir Ali in which tri
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A tribal Jirga (council) is to be held on April 10, today, in Mir Ali to discuss the issue of Pakistan Army’s presence and military operations in North Waziristan. It would be a follow-up to a similar Jirga held a few days ago in Mir Ali in which tribal elders, Ulema (religious leaders) and others rejected the ban on carrying arms in North Waziristan and demanded that the military be withdrawn from road check-posts and deployed on the border with Afghanistan.
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April - 10 
At least five troops of the Makran Scouts, a wing of the Frontier Corps (FC), were wounded after a landmine exploded in the Mand area of Turbat district near the Iranian border. The incident occurred as the FC vehicle was on its way to Turbat from Ma
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At least five troops of the Makran Scouts, a wing of the Frontier Corps (FC), were wounded after a landmine exploded in the Mand area of Turbat district near the Iranian border. The incident occurred as the FC vehicle was on its way to Turbat from Mand.
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April - 10 
At least six rockets were fired on FC check-posts in the Dera Bugti area on April 10-morning.
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At least six rockets were fired on FC check-posts in the Dera Bugti area on April 10-morning.
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April - 10 
FC personnel raided a hideout of gun-runners in the Killi Barozai area and arrested three people and seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The cache included two anti-aircraft SAM missiles, 176 107mm rockets, four high-explosive bombs, 71 82mm morta
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FC personnel raided a hideout of gun-runners in the Killi Barozai area and arrested three people and seized a cache of arms and ammunition. The cache included two anti-aircraft SAM missiles, 176 107mm rockets, four high-explosive bombs, 71 82mm mortar shells, 39 rounds of 74mm, 17,000 rounds of various calibres in addition to four rifles of different makes, 48 fuses and one machinegun.
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April - 10 
Insurgents blew up rail tracks near Nushki on the Quetta-Zahidan sector. Railway officials said that rail traffic on the Quetta-Zahidan section was suspended after a two-foot section of the track was blown up.
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Insurgents blew up rail tracks near Nushki on the Quetta-Zahidan sector. Railway officials said that rail traffic on the Quetta-Zahidan section was suspended after a two-foot section of the track was blown up.
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April - 10 
Suspected terrorists killed two persons who supplied water to security forces near the Afghan border in North Waziristan on April 10. The two men – a water tanker driver and his assistant - were shot dead in Dherdoni, 10 kilometers north of Miranshah
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Suspected terrorists killed two persons who supplied water to security forces near the Afghan border in North Waziristan on April 10. The two men – a water tanker driver and his assistant - were shot dead in Dherdoni, 10 kilometers north of Miranshah, eyewitnesses told Daily Times.
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April - 10 
The local Taliban is reported to have offered to enter into negotiations with the Government for peace in North Waziristan. "Troops should leave Waziristan, all arrested people should be released, wanted men be given amnesty, military operations be h
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The local Taliban is reported to have offered to enter into negotiations with the Government for peace in North Waziristan. "Troops should leave Waziristan, all arrested people should be released, wanted men be given amnesty, military operations be halted and innocent people should no longer be killed or their homes demolished and the ban on display of weapons be lifted," were some of the key Taliban demands read out from a letter by clerics at a Jirga (council) in Mir Ali on April 10, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazlur Rehman faction) General-Secretary Maulana Abdur Rehman told Daily Times. North West Frontier Province Chief Minister Akram Durrani and National Assembly Opposition Leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman were named as "would-be key witnesses" to the peace agreement.
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April - 10 
Two persons, identified as Ahmed Yar and Muhammad Nawaz, was killed and 20 others sustained injuries in a bomb explosion at Kohlu in the Balochistan province on April 10, according to Dawn. "A home-made bomb planted in a barber shop went off, killing
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Two persons, identified as Ahmed Yar and Muhammad Nawaz, was killed and 20 others sustained injuries in a bomb explosion at Kohlu in the Balochistan province on April 10, according to Dawn. "A home-made bomb planted in a barber shop went off, killing one person," an official said. The blast also destroyed four shops in the town’s main bazaar. A suspect was later detained in connection with the incident.
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April - 10 
Authorities clamped daytime curfew at Bharatpur in Chitwan district, Pokhara in Kaski district, Butwal in Rupandehi district and Banepa in Kavre district. In Pokhara, the District Administration Office imposed curfew from 8 am to 7 pm, while in Bhara
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Authorities clamped daytime curfew at Bharatpur in Chitwan district, Pokhara in Kaski district, Butwal in Rupandehi district and Banepa in Kavre district. In Pokhara, the District Administration Office imposed curfew from 8 am to 7 pm, while in Bharatpur municipality and nearby areas from 7 am to 6 pm.
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April - 10 
Himalayan Times reports that close to 70 demonstrators were injured when security forces fired rubber bullets on activists of the Seven Party Alliance at Dhangadhi, the district headquarters of Kailali on April 10. Police also arrested 37 activists d
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Himalayan Times reports that close to 70 demonstrators were injured when security forces fired rubber bullets on activists of the Seven Party Alliance at Dhangadhi, the district headquarters of Kailali on April 10. Police also arrested 37 activists during the protests.
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April - 10 
In Birgunj, over 20 persons were detained even as agitators set ablaze two vehicles and also set fire to the World Hindu Federation silver jubilee welcome gate erected on the main road.
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In Birgunj, over 20 persons were detained even as agitators set ablaze two vehicles and also set fire to the World Hindu Federation silver jubilee welcome gate erected on the main road.
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April - 10 
In Chitwan district, a protester was injured in police firing at Ratnanagar on April 10-morning. The police also intervened in a peace rally staged by the teachers’ association and arrested 65 from Bharatpur-1. In Pokhara, college teachers joined the
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In Chitwan district, a protester was injured in police firing at Ratnanagar on April 10-morning. The police also intervened in a peace rally staged by the teachers’ association and arrested 65 from Bharatpur-1. In Pokhara, college teachers joined the activists in defying the curfew. In Nepalgunj, Royal Nepalese Army soldiers entered the Mahendra Multiple Campus and reportedly injured five students in the college hostel.
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April - 10 
The Democratic Nepal Party (DNP), a constituent of the council of ministers, has demanded a dialogue between the King and political parties. ‘‘The government must call upon the constitutional political forces in the country for dialogue in a strong,
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The Democratic Nepal Party (DNP), a constituent of the council of ministers, has demanded a dialogue between the King and political parties. ‘‘The government must call upon the constitutional political forces in the country for dialogue in a strong, credible and forceful way," a statement issued by DNP’s co-chairman Janardan Acharya said.
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April - 10 
The United States on April 10 said that King Gyanendra's failure to bring the parties back into a process to restore democracy has compounded the problem. In a statement issued, spokesman of the US Department of State, said, "As a friend of Nepal, we
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The United States on April 10 said that King Gyanendra's failure to bring the parties back into a process to restore democracy has compounded the problem. In a statement issued, spokesman of the US Department of State, said, "As a friend of Nepal, we must state that King Gyanendra's decision fourteen months ago to impose direct palace rule in Nepal has failed in every regard. The demonstrations, deaths, arrests, and Maoist attacks in the past few days have shown there is more insecurity, not less. "
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April - 10 
Thirty-five persons were injured when security force personnel fired rubber bullets in the Bus Park area at Gongabu and Kalanki in the capital Kathmandu.
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Thirty-five persons were injured when security force personnel fired rubber bullets in the Bus Park area at Gongabu and Kalanki in the capital Kathmandu.
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April - 10 
Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News that the Army has sent a strong warning to the LTTE through the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission in Jaffna calling for an immediate cessation of violence against security forces and to abide by th
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Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka told Daily News that the Army has sent a strong warning to the LTTE through the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission in Jaffna calling for an immediate cessation of violence against security forces and to abide by their commitment made in Geneva.
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April - 10 
Five soldiers and two civilians were killed and two other civilians were injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 10. The civil
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Five soldiers and two civilians were killed and two other civilians were injured in a claymore mine explosion triggered by suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 10. The civilians were working for the Human Development Center Caritas, a Non-Governmental Organisation engaged in Tsunami rehabilitation work in the Jaffna area.
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April - 10 
Naval troops on duty in the Trincomalee district seized 24-kg of gelignite and 13 parcels of cannabis hidden inside a lorry.
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Naval troops on duty in the Trincomalee district seized 24-kg of gelignite and 13 parcels of cannabis hidden inside a lorry.
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April - 10 
On April 10, a grenade exploded near the newly opened office of the Peoples' Liberation Front of Tamil Eelam, led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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On April 10, a grenade exploded near the newly opened office of the Peoples' Liberation Front of Tamil Eelam, led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Batticaloa district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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April - 10 
The Canadian Government formally proscribed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist group. Public Safety Minister, Stockwell Day, designating the outfit as a terrorist group announced on April 10 that it will be illegal for anyone
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The Canadian Government formally proscribed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist group. Public Safety Minister, Stockwell Day, designating the outfit as a terrorist group announced on April 10 that it will be illegal for anyone in Canada to support or participate in LTTE activities. He added, "The decision to list the LTTE is long overdue and something the previous government did not take seriously enough to act upon. Our government is clearly determined to take decisive steps to ensure the safety of Canadians against terrorism."
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April - 10 
The donor co-chair representatives - Netherlands, the European Union delegation, Norway and Japan - urged the LTTE to refrain from all violence and to engage in a discussion on a political outcome, ensuring the democratic rights of all people in Sri
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The donor co-chair representatives - Netherlands, the European Union delegation, Norway and Japan - urged the LTTE to refrain from all violence and to engage in a discussion on a political outcome, ensuring the democratic rights of all people in Sri Lanka. After a meeting with the LTTE political wing leader S.P Thamilchelvan and other representatives of the outfit, the donors in statement said, "The Co-Chairs discussed episodes over the last month. They noted the level of violence has remained lower than the levels seen before the first meeting in Geneva. However, the Co-Chairs condemned most strongly the recent acts of violence over the last days. The Co-Chairs also expressed concern at continued violence in the east. The Co-Chairs await the outcome of the SLMM enquiries."
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April - 11 
A ‘commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, identified as Shahnawaz Bhat, was killed by the troops in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. While two soldiers were injured during the course of the encounter, one AK rifle, three magazines and
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A ‘commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, identified as Shahnawaz Bhat, was killed by the troops in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. While two soldiers were injured during the course of the encounter, one AK rifle, three magazines and 120 rounds were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist.
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April - 11 
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadre, identified as Haider alias Imtiyaz, was killed during an encounter with the SFs at Lolab in the Kupwara district. Two AK assault rifles and two grenade launchers were recovered from the incident site.
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A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadre, identified as Haider alias Imtiyaz, was killed during an encounter with the SFs at Lolab in the Kupwara district. Two AK assault rifles and two grenade launchers were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 11 
According to Imphal Free Press, unidentified militants shot dead one youth near Lamphel Electricity office under Lamphel police station limit of Imphal West district on April 11.
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According to Imphal Free Press, unidentified militants shot dead one youth near Lamphel Electricity office under Lamphel police station limit of Imphal West district on April 11.
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April - 11 
According to Telegraph, the Zeliangrong Revolutionary National Front (ZRNF) on April 11 claimed responsibility for the grenade attack at the Imphal residence of Member of Parliament, Mani Charenamei, on April 8. A caller identifying himself as Kadiso
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According to Telegraph, the Zeliangrong Revolutionary National Front (ZRNF) on April 11 claimed responsibility for the grenade attack at the Imphal residence of Member of Parliament, Mani Charenamei, on April 8. A caller identifying himself as Kadison Pamei, ‘chief of army’ of ZRNF, told an Imphal-based daily over telephone from an unspecified location that the Mani’s house was attacked because he had shown ‘disrespect to the outfit’.
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April - 11 
An unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the police at Dooru Shahabad in the Anantnag district.
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An unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the police at Dooru Shahabad in the Anantnag district.
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April - 11 
Daily News & Analysis reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has suspended the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement on April 11. Home Minister Ramvichar Netam said that "the government has just suspended the anti-Maoist movement salwa judum, not wound
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Daily News & Analysis reports that the Chhattisgarh Government has suspended the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement on April 11. Home Minister Ramvichar Netam said that "the government has just suspended the anti-Maoist movement salwa judum, not wound it up. We are currently focusing on construction of permanent relief camps for proper rehabilitation with all basic facilities available to refugees."
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April - 11 
Police arrested a HM cadre, who was studying Veterinary Science in a local institute at Talab Tillo in the outskirts of Jammu City for his involvement in running the outfit’s network in that area. Javed Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Thuroo in Udhampur di
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Police arrested a HM cadre, who was studying Veterinary Science in a local institute at Talab Tillo in the outskirts of Jammu City for his involvement in running the outfit’s network in that area. Javed Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Thuroo in Udhampur district, was staying in a rented house at Bhatindi and was undergoing training of Veterinary Assistant in PC Memorial Institute of Para-Medical.
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April - 11 
Special Police Officer, identified as Ravinder Kumar, was killed during an encounter with the terrorists at Kota police post under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district. In another incident, a personnel of the Special Operations
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Special Police Officer, identified as Ravinder Kumar, was killed during an encounter with the terrorists at Kota police post under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district. In another incident, a personnel of the Special Operations Group of the Police was abducted and subsequently killed by the terrorists at Ganderbal in the Baramulla district.
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April - 11 
The UPDS ‘joint secretary’ Ozaro Mukrang, in a statement said that a section of political leaders and parties want to derail the ongoing peace process between the outfit and the Government. "If such nasty political games continue, the cadres of the o
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The UPDS ‘joint secretary’ Ozaro Mukrang, in a statement said that a section of political leaders and parties want to derail the ongoing peace process between the outfit and the Government. "If such nasty political games continue, the cadres of the outfit will be compelled to return to the jungle," he said.
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April - 11 
Three cadres of the HuM and two affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) have reportedly surrendered to the army near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on April 11.
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Three cadres of the HuM and two affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) have reportedly surrendered to the army near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on April 11.
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April - 11 
Two ‘commanders’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit, identified as Talbaani and Zargar, were shot dead in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Doda district on April 11, according to Daily Excelsior.
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Two ‘commanders’ of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit, identified as Talbaani and Zargar, were shot dead in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Doda district on April 11, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 11 
At least 57 people, including prominent religious personalities, are reported to have died and more than 50 people sustained injuries in a suspected suicide bomb attack at Nishtar Park in Karachi on April 11. The blast occurred at a stage erected in
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At least 57 people, including prominent religious personalities, are reported to have died and more than 50 people sustained injuries in a suspected suicide bomb attack at Nishtar Park in Karachi on April 11. The blast occurred at a stage erected in a park where religious leaders and hundreds of faithful were offering evening prayers on the occasion on Prophet Mohammad's birth anniversary. Prominent religious personalities, including Tehrik Awam Ahli-Sunnat chief Haji Mohammad Hanif Billo, Itikhar Bhatti, Abbas Qadri, Akram Qadri and Hafiz Mohammd Taqi, died in the blast, according to The News.
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April - 11 
'Information we have received from hospitals and police suggest that the death toll is 57,' Salahuddin Haider, spokesperson for the Sindh Government, told Agence France-Presse. One or possibly two attackers climbed onto a wooden stage in the Nishtar
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'Information we have received from hospitals and police suggest that the death toll is 57,' Salahuddin Haider, spokesperson for the Sindh Government, told Agence France-Presse. One or possibly two attackers climbed onto a wooden stage in the Nishtar Park as around 50,000 people offered sunset prayers. They then approached the Sunni clerics and detonated powerful bombs, officials said. Rauf Siddiqi, Home Minister of the Sindh province, disclosed that security forces had checked the stage before it was handed over to the organizers. Meanwhile, riots in the nearby areas of the blast site were also reported. Sources informed that two petrol pumps, one fire tender and several cars were set ablaze by the enraged crowd.
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April - 11 
Over two thousand Tanzeem Ahle-Sunnat Wal Jamaat activists have threatened to “take up arms to ensure justice” unless the Federal Government arrests within two weeks the men involved in the Karachi suicide blast of April 11, according to Daily Times.
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Over two thousand Tanzeem Ahle-Sunnat Wal Jamaat activists have threatened to “take up arms to ensure justice” unless the Federal Government arrests within two weeks the men involved in the Karachi suicide blast of April 11, according to Daily Times. The activists made the demand in a resolution during a demonstration in Khyber Agency. They also demanded that the Sindh Governor, Chief Minister and Cabinet resign for failing to ensure security and for not having arrested the terrorists involved.
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April - 11 
According to Nepal News, Maoists in the Chakuliya area of Kailali district killed a six year old child in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on April 11.
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According to Nepal News, Maoists in the Chakuliya area of Kailali district killed a six year old child in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast on April 11.
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April - 11 
Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) spokesperson, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has said that the anti-government demonstrations launched by the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) since last week is in fact a joint programme between his party and the SPA. In an inte
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Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) spokesperson, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, has said that the anti-government demonstrations launched by the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) since last week is in fact a joint programme between his party and the SPA. In an interview with BBC Nepali Service on April 10, Mahara said, "obviously, it is a collaboration. After the 12-point understanding (reached in November last year), we have been coordinating our programmes". Mahara added, "not only this, we want to move forward with a joint programme, joint front and joint slogan. They (the SPA) need us and we need them," he added. Mahara also claimed that the Maoists and the SPA had reached into an understanding and agreement to end the monarchy. "At present, two currents are flowing against the monarchy. The essence of the 12-point understanding is that monarchy can be ended by joining both these currents," said Mahara. "The peaceful agitation alone can’t bring about the end of monarchy," he added.
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April - 11 
Even as reports indicate that civil servants have also joined the protest movement, the Government has prohibited strikes in the 15 different essential services by exercising the authority provided for in the Essential Services Operation Act, 2014 B.
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Even as reports indicate that civil servants have also joined the protest movement, the Government has prohibited strikes in the 15 different essential services by exercising the authority provided for in the Essential Services Operation Act, 2014 B.S. The essential services where the strikes have been prohibited include the postal, telecommunications and telephone services among others.
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April - 11 
Government Spokesperson and Minister of State of Information and Communication, Shrish Shumser Rana, has said that the King is interested in holding talks with the agitating political parties to solve the problems of the country. Speaking at a press
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Government Spokesperson and Minister of State of Information and Communication, Shrish Shumser Rana, has said that the King is interested in holding talks with the agitating political parties to solve the problems of the country. Speaking at a press conference on April 11, he said that there is possibility of dialogue.
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April - 11 
Kantipur Online reports that over 350 anti-King protestors were injured in police action in the capital Kathmandu on April 11. Majority of the injured were ferried in ambulances from Gongabu area, where Armed Police Force (APF) personnel had opened f
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Kantipur Online reports that over 350 anti-King protestors were injured in police action in the capital Kathmandu on April 11. Majority of the injured were ferried in ambulances from Gongabu area, where Armed Police Force (APF) personnel had opened fire at demonstrators.
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April - 11 
President of Nepali Congress, Girija Prasad Koirala, refuted that the on-going movement was a joint one with the Maoists. "I don’t know what he (Mahara) said. It is our own movement and we are launching it standing on our own feet," he added. Koirala
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President of Nepali Congress, Girija Prasad Koirala, refuted that the on-going movement was a joint one with the Maoists. "I don’t know what he (Mahara) said. It is our own movement and we are launching it standing on our own feet," he added. Koirala denied allegations that the SPA and Maoists had joined hands as being claimed by the Government. "There is no involvement (of the Maoists) in the on-going agitation. There has been no collaboration with them," said Koirala adding, "I haven’t hidden anything. We have entered into an understanding (with the Maoists) and there hasn’t been any agreement."
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April - 11 
The European Union on April 11 called on the King to restore democracy and reach out to all political forces to begin a dialogue for peace. "The Presidency of the EU calls on the King of Nepal to take an urgent initiative to resolve the present probl
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The European Union on April 11 called on the King to restore democracy and reach out to all political forces to begin a dialogue for peace. "The Presidency of the EU calls on the King of Nepal to take an urgent initiative to resolve the present problems by restoring democracy and by reaching out to all political forces to initiate a dialogue for peace," stated a press release issued by the embassy of Finland. Meanwhile, the chair of the European Parliament Delegation to South Asia, Neena Gill, warned the EU would ask the UN to take action against the Nepal government if King Gyanendra continued to ignore international appeals to restore democracy.
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According to Daily Star, four militants of the Hizb-ut Tawhid were arrested from Dasnakanda village in Sadar sub-district of Jhalakati district on April 11. Mohammed Khalilur Rahman Howladar, Helal Howlader, Humayun Kabir and Abu Hasem were distribut
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According to Daily Star, four militants of the Hizb-ut Tawhid were arrested from Dasnakanda village in Sadar sub-district of Jhalakati district on April 11. Mohammed Khalilur Rahman Howladar, Helal Howlader, Humayun Kabir and Abu Hasem were distributing leaflets of the outfit when local people caught them and handed them over to the police. A court in Jhalakathi, on April 15, placed the militants on a five-day remand.
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April - 11 
A day earlier, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two SF personnel in the Miravodai area of Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE shot at and injured two SF personnel in the Miravodai area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 11 
Daily News reports that ten Sri Lankan Navy sailors and a civilian driver were killed, while nine others injured when a Navy convoy was targetted by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion, at Thampalagamuwa on the
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Daily News reports that ten Sri Lankan Navy sailors and a civilian driver were killed, while nine others injured when a Navy convoy was targetted by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion, at Thampalagamuwa on the Trincomalee-Habarana road on April 11. Among the injured were a British national and her husband whose vehicle passed the spot at the time of the blast.
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April - 11 
Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Ulf Henricsson, while condemning the claymore mine attack on the Army in Jaffna and the Navy in Trincomalee district has commended the Government for not taking any retaliatory actions and
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Head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Major General Ulf Henricsson, while condemning the claymore mine attack on the Army in Jaffna and the Navy in Trincomalee district has commended the Government for not taking any retaliatory actions and thereby adhering to the cease-fire agreement.
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April - 11 
Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, said that the LTTE was directly involved in the claymore mine attacks targeting the security forces though the LTTE was trying to cover it up by putting the responsibility on ‘People's Force’.
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Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, said that the LTTE was directly involved in the claymore mine attacks targeting the security forces though the LTTE was trying to cover it up by putting the responsibility on ‘People's Force’.
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April - 11 
On April 11, three Tamil youths were reportedly injured when the grenade they were carrying exploded suddenly in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 11, three Tamil youths were reportedly injured when the grenade they were carrying exploded suddenly in the Thorankadu area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 11 
The Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process, Dr. Palitha Kohona, however, has stated that the Government will not be sidetracked into jettisoning the current peace process by provocative acts of the LTTE, "On the contr
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The Secretary General of the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process, Dr. Palitha Kohona, however, has stated that the Government will not be sidetracked into jettisoning the current peace process by provocative acts of the LTTE, "On the contrary we will take additional steps to exercise great restraint and forbearance in the face of major provocations to keep up with the peace process."
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April - 12 
According to Sangai Express, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Loken Angom, was arrested from Moidangpok Khunou under Lamsang police station limit in the Imphal West district on April 12. A vehicle, two mobile phones and two liv
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According to Sangai Express, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Loken Angom, was arrested from Moidangpok Khunou under Lamsang police station limit in the Imphal West district on April 12. A vehicle, two mobile phones and two live rounds of M-16 rifle were recovered from his possession. The report further added that he had also worked for the United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
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April - 12 
According to the Sangai Express, security forces arrested an area commander of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Takhellambam Badal alias Apabi from Jiribam Higher Secondary School campus in the Imphal East district on April
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According to the Sangai Express, security forces arrested an area commander of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Takhellambam Badal alias Apabi from Jiribam Higher Secondary School campus in the Imphal East district on April 12. One 9 mm pistol was recovered from his possession.
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April - 12 
An Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Intelligence Bureau, Vinod Kumar, was killed while two police personnel were wounded in a terrorist attack near Tral in the Pulwama district on April 12, according to Daily Excelsior. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) clai
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Intelligence Bureau, Vinod Kumar, was killed while two police personnel were wounded in a terrorist attack near Tral in the Pulwama district on April 12, according to Daily Excelsior. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 12 
Apprehensive over the alleged demand of a month’s salary from all Government employees of Churachandpur district by the militant Kuki National Organisation, various local organizations of the district on April 12 appealed to the outfit to reconsider
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Apprehensive over the alleged demand of a month’s salary from all Government employees of Churachandpur district by the militant Kuki National Organisation, various local organizations of the district on April 12 appealed to the outfit to reconsider the decision.
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April - 12 
Four persons were injured when terrorists attacked a vehicle near Taryath in the Reasi area of Udhampur district.
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Four persons were injured when terrorists attacked a vehicle near Taryath in the Reasi area of Udhampur district.
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April - 12 
On April 12, a group of 40 cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted six persons engaged in a bridge construction at Dasligaon, on the National Highway number 23 bordering Gumla and Simdega districts. According to the polic
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On April 12, a group of 40 cadres of the Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted six persons engaged in a bridge construction at Dasligaon, on the National Highway number 23 bordering Gumla and Simdega districts. According to the police, the Naxalites set ablaze the construction contractor’s jeep and a generator set before escaping with the abducted persons. They also set fire to a truck on the highway on their way back to the forests.
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April - 12 
On April 12, the Chhattisgarh Government banned the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and five other organisations under the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act, 2005. Additional Chief Secretary (Home), B.K.S. Ray, said the banned org
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On April 12, the Chhattisgarh Government banned the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and five other organisations under the Chhattisgarh Special Public Security Act, 2005. Additional Chief Secretary (Home), B.K.S. Ray, said the banned organisations are the CPI-Maoist, Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Mazdoor Sangh, Krantikari Adivasi Balak Sangh, Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangh, Krantikari Kisan Committee and Mahila Mukti Manch. The ban was imposed under Section 3(1) of the act, which received the President’s assent in March 2006 after the Legislative Assembly had passed it in December 2005.
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April - 12 
On April 12, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, addressing a Conference of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police on Internal Security and Law and Order, said that even though number of violent incidents had increased in North-east by eigh
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On April 12, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, addressing a Conference of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police on Internal Security and Law and Order, said that even though number of violent incidents had increased in North-east by eight per cent, the overall security situation in the region has remained under control, according to Assam Tribune. "People are fed up with violence and yearn for peace. Local support for terrorist activities being sponsored from across the border is receding", Patil said. He pointed out that killings of civilians had come down by six percent and those of security forces by 37 percent compared to 2004. "Sustained counter operations are continuing against terrorists so as to restrain them from committing sensational acts. While fighting against terrorists, it is being ensured that least collateral damage is caused and human rights violations are minimal", Patil added.
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April - 12 
Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres along with two AK rifles, three magazines and 86 rounds of ammunition during a search operation at village Dooru in the Baramulla district.
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Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres along with two AK rifles, three magazines and 86 rounds of ammunition during a search operation at village Dooru in the Baramulla district.
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April - 12 
The Sangai Express quoting a statement of the ‘Information and Publicity Secretary’ of the KCP, Pibaren Mangang, has clarified that the outfit has nothing to do with the abduction of the police personal, Nongthombam Kumar Singh of Thoubal, whose wher
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The Sangai Express quoting a statement of the ‘Information and Publicity Secretary’ of the KCP, Pibaren Mangang, has clarified that the outfit has nothing to do with the abduction of the police personal, Nongthombam Kumar Singh of Thoubal, whose whereabouts remain unknown since March 16.
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April - 12 
The Special Designated Court under TADA/POTA/Third Additional Sessions Judge Jammu, N. D. Wani, convicted one Sarfraz Ali of Pakistan to undergo 36 years rigorous imprisonment in different sections. Sarfaraz was arrested by the Border Security Force
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The Special Designated Court under TADA/POTA/Third Additional Sessions Judge Jammu, N. D. Wani, convicted one Sarfraz Ali of Pakistan to undergo 36 years rigorous imprisonment in different sections. Sarfaraz was arrested by the Border Security Force during an encounter on February 15, 1999 when the patrolling party challenged him.
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April - 12 
An explosion occurred near a house on Stadium Road in the Mastung city area. No damage was reported in the blast.
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An explosion occurred near a house on Stadium Road in the Mastung city area. No damage was reported in the blast.
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April - 12 
Elsewhere in the province, security forces defused six landmines planted in the Sangsila and Chashma areas of Dera Bugti district.
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Elsewhere in the province, security forces defused six landmines planted in the Sangsila and Chashma areas of Dera Bugti district.
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April - 12 
Gunship helicopters reportedly destroyed a suspected terrorist compound at Nagar village in North Waziristan on April 12, killing a number of foreign terrorists. The raid, launched on the basis of "confirmed intelligence", targeted a hideout in the N
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Gunship helicopters reportedly destroyed a suspected terrorist compound at Nagar village in North Waziristan on April 12, killing a number of foreign terrorists. The raid, launched on the basis of "confirmed intelligence", targeted a hideout in the Nagar village, six kilometers south of Miranshah, military spokesperson Major General Shaukat Sultan told AFP. "We have conducted a sting operation with the help of Cobra gunship helicopters, which has resulted in the knocking out of a militant hideout… Some foreigners were killed," Sultan said. He, however, had no details of identities and number of the terrorists killed in the operation.
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April - 12 
Insurgents fired indiscriminately at the Chashma check-post of FC. However, they fled after security forces opened retaliatory fire. No loss of life was reported.
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Insurgents fired indiscriminately at the Chashma check-post of FC. However, they fled after security forces opened retaliatory fire. No loss of life was reported.
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April - 12 
Suspected insurgents fired six missiles at a check-post of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) on April 12 in the Pir Koh area. Further, armed insurgents reportedly attacked an FC check-post in the Talngo area of Kohlu district on the same day. Howe
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Suspected insurgents fired six missiles at a check-post of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) on April 12 in the Pir Koh area. Further, armed insurgents reportedly attacked an FC check-post in the Talngo area of Kohlu district on the same day. However, the rockets landed in an abandoned area, causing no damage. S
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April - 12 
Taliban forces have thus far killed 150 pro-government tribal leaders in the North and South Waziristan Agencies and are openly challenging the writ of the Government by engaging a number of security forces’ personnel in the area, the federal cabinet
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Taliban forces have thus far killed 150 pro-government tribal leaders in the North and South Waziristan Agencies and are openly challenging the writ of the Government by engaging a number of security forces’ personnel in the area, the federal cabinet was informed on April 12, sources told Daily Times.
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April - 12 
Terrorists triggered a bomb blast at a market place in Bannu on April 12, damaging about 10 music shops, according to AP. However, no casualties were reported.
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Terrorists triggered a bomb blast at a market place in Bannu on April 12, damaging about 10 music shops, according to AP. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 12 
The body parts of the suspected suicide bomber of the Nishtar Park incident will be brought to the DNA laboratory in the federal capital Islamabad for identification, Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah told Dawn on April 12. While confirming that it
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The body parts of the suspected suicide bomber of the Nishtar Park incident will be brought to the DNA laboratory in the federal capital Islamabad for identification, Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah told Dawn on April 12. While confirming that it was a suicide bombing, he added that investigation agencies had taken into custody three unidentified bodies, a head and some other human organs from the site of the bomb blast in Karachi. As reported earlier, at least 57 people died in the bomb blast at Nishtar Park.
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April - 12 
The Pakistan’s military claimed that it had killed an unspecified number of militants including foreigners in an attack by Cobra gunship helicopters on a compound in village Anghar Killay near Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 12-midnight, accor
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The Pakistan’s military claimed that it had killed an unspecified number of militants including foreigners in an attack by Cobra gunship helicopters on a compound in village Anghar Killay near Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 12-midnight, according to The News. Maj Gen Shaukat Sultan, Director General, Inter-Services Public Relations, said the operation was carried out on the basis of "confirmed intelligence" about the presence of foreign militants in the compound. A top Al Qaeda man, Mosheim Musa Mutawwali Atwa, alias Abdur Rahman Mohajir is reported to have been killed in the attack. The Dawn, quoting unidentified officials, said, ‘“His death has been confirmed. The confirmation is based upon multiple intelligence sources.” The attack was carried out following the abduction of five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel from the Duncan Post near Razmak in North Waziristan. Taliban fighters, however, have rejected the claim that foreign militants had been killed in the attack.
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April - 12 
Two missiles were fired on April 11 from the Afghanistan side towards the Pakistani border village Ghatghai in Bajaur Agency. A mosque was damaged, but no casualty was reported.
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Two missiles were fired on April 11 from the Afghanistan side towards the Pakistani border village Ghatghai in Bajaur Agency. A mosque was damaged, but no casualty was reported.
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April - 12 
Two persons, identified as Mian and Shahil, were killed and an equal number injured in a landmine blast in the Sui area of Dera Bugti district in the Balochistan province on April 12. Officials said a vehicle carrying five persons was on its way from
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Two persons, identified as Mian and Shahil, were killed and an equal number injured in a landmine blast in the Sui area of Dera Bugti district in the Balochistan province on April 12. Officials said a vehicle carrying five persons was on its way from Sui to the Gandoi area when it struck a roadside landmine at Dilbar Mit.
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April - 12 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on April 12 that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir had started showing significant improvement, leading to increased flow of tourists and pilgrims. "People are fed up with violence and yearn for peace.
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said on April 12 that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir had started showing significant improvement, leading to increased flow of tourists and pilgrims. "People are fed up with violence and yearn for peace. Local support for terrorist activities being sponsored from across the border is receding. The state’s economy is on the upswing," he said, while addressing a conference of Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police on internal security and law and order in New Delhi. Patil said terrorist related incidents came down by 22 per cent, killings of civilians by 21 per cent and those of security force (SF) personnel by 33 per cent in 2005 over 2004. In the first quarter of 2006, the number of such incidents was lower by 24 per cent, and civilian casualties were down by 53 per cent and SFs by 32 per cent over the corresponding period of the last year. Similarly, infiltration dropped by 54 per cent in 2005 over 2004. SFs foiled 49 infiltration bids killing 189 terrorists in 2005 compared to 43 infiltration attempts checked and 95 terrorists killed in 2004. In the first quarter of 2006, only 30 infiltrators are reported to have crossed over. Referring to the peace initiatives launched by the Centre in Jammu and Kashmir, including discussions held by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and other groups, he said the Centre was using a multi-pronged policy to restore peace and normalcy in the State.
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April - 12 
Himalayan Times reports that a anti-King protester was killed and 36 others injured when police opened fire at Parasi Bazaar, Maheshpur Chowk and Bhrikuti Chowk in Nawalparasi district on the seventh day of the general strike called by the Seven Part
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Himalayan Times reports that a anti-King protester was killed and 36 others injured when police opened fire at Parasi Bazaar, Maheshpur Chowk and Bhrikuti Chowk in Nawalparasi district on the seventh day of the general strike called by the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) on April 12. Following the death, demonstrators torched the offices of Cottage and Small Industries and District Education Office. They also set ablaze houses of the chairman of Nawalparasi DDC and the mayor of Ram Gram municipality. The District Administration Office has clamped curfew in the municipality from 6 pm to 4 am. In Syangja, at least 30 persons were injured in police action. In Pokhara, the police disrupted a rally staged by the Professionals’ Organisation and arrested 239 demonstrators. In Dipayal, at least 50 persons, including two children, were hurt when police resorted to baton-charge. In Sarlahi, at least 10 protesters were wounded when police intervened in a bicycle rally. In Gaighat, more than 30 demonstrators were injured in police action while in Jhapa, at least 28 demonstrators were hurt in police action at Chandragadhi. In the Sindhupalchowk district, all banks have shut down indefinitely to back the ongoing agitation. Rallies were also reportedly held in Rautahat, Baglung, Nuwakot, Palpa, Bhairahawa and Hetauda.
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April - 12 
In a statement released on April 12, the official spokesperson at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Navtej Sarna said "It has always been our view that the current crisis in Nepal can only be resolved through a genuine process of dialogue and
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In a statement released on April 12, the official spokesperson at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Navtej Sarna said "It has always been our view that the current crisis in Nepal can only be resolved through a genuine process of dialogue and reconciliation… The resort to repressive measures by the government in Nepal can only undermine prospects for this process." On the recent violence by the Maoists in Nepal, he said, "India has always been of the view that a purely military solution to the current political crisis is not feasible and that all parties concerned must seek a political solution which is based on the principle of multi-party democracy."
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April - 12 
Local authorities in the Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts have ended a daytime curfew imposed within the Ring Road area on April 12. "The curfew clamped down within the Ring Road area has been lifted until further notice," the state-run Nepal Televis
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Local authorities in the Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts have ended a daytime curfew imposed within the Ring Road area on April 12. "The curfew clamped down within the Ring Road area has been lifted until further notice," the state-run Nepal Television reported.
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April - 12 
On April 12, Maoists exploded a bomb at the ancestral house of Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Govind Choudhary, in the Simra Bhawanipur VDC of Rautahat district. According to reports, a group of Maoists entered the house and det
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On April 12, Maoists exploded a bomb at the ancestral house of Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Govind Choudhary, in the Simra Bhawanipur VDC of Rautahat district. According to reports, a group of Maoists entered the house and detonated a powerful bomb, completely destroying the two-storey apartment. They also looted property from the house, subsequently.
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April - 12 
The US Ambassador to Nepal, James F Moriarty on April 12 expressed hope that the ongoing movement launched by the SPA would be successful in restoring democracy. The Ambassador after meeting with Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala and ac
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The US Ambassador to Nepal, James F Moriarty on April 12 expressed hope that the ongoing movement launched by the SPA would be successful in restoring democracy. The Ambassador after meeting with Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala and acting general secretary of the CPN-UML, Amrit Kumar Bohora, also reiterated the US support to the ongoing movement. "I hope that the peaceful movement launched by the SPA will remain successful to restore democracy," Bohora quoted the US envoy Moriarty as saying.
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April - 12 
According to Daily Star, Mohammed Shahidul Islam alias Hath Kata Shaheed alias Keherman, a ‘regional leader’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist Leninist (PBCP-ML) was killed during a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel a
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According to Daily Star, Mohammed Shahidul Islam alias Hath Kata Shaheed alias Keherman, a ‘regional leader’ of the Purba Banglar Communist Party-Marxist Leninist (PBCP-ML) was killed during a shootout between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices at Digholia sub-district in the Khulna district on April 12. According to a press release by the RAB, the extremist was arrested at midnight on April 11 at the Eastern Jute Mill area under Khanjahan Ali Police Station of the city. Two guns, three cartridges, two bullets and a dagger were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 12 
Elsewhere in the district, LTTE cadres set off an improvised explosive device outside a vegetable market, killing at least five people, including a security force (SF) personnel. Six more persons were killed in the following mob violence in which sho
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Elsewhere in the district, LTTE cadres set off an improvised explosive device outside a vegetable market, killing at least five people, including a security force (SF) personnel. Six more persons were killed in the following mob violence in which shops, including those belonging to Tamils and Muslims, were set ablaze. 38 persons were injured in the two incidents and a curfew has been imposed in the town.
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April - 12 
Police re-imposed night curfew in the Trincomalee town, where a series of LTTE claymore explosions occurred and clashes erupted between two communities on April 12. Further, Mannar police announced that they are to impose night curfew in the town to
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Police re-imposed night curfew in the Trincomalee town, where a series of LTTE claymore explosions occurred and clashes erupted between two communities on April 12. Further, Mannar police announced that they are to impose night curfew in the town to carry out a search operation after information revealed that the LTTE has brought several claymore mines into the area.
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April - 12 
The LTTE cadres opened fire and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade towards the troops and police personnel at Surangal junction roadblock in the Trincomalee district.
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The LTTE cadres opened fire and subsequently lobbed a hand grenade towards the troops and police personnel at Surangal junction roadblock in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 12 
Troops recovered four hand grenades hidden inside an abandoned house at Chullipuram in the Jaffna district on April 12.
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Troops recovered four hand grenades hidden inside an abandoned house at Chullipuram in the Jaffna district on April 12.
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April - 13 
According to Hindu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekara Reddy, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that the problem of Naxalites wa
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According to Hindu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekara Reddy, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that the problem of Naxalites was by and large under control in the State and claimed that the policy of treating it both as law and order and socio-economic problem was appreciated. On the request from Chief Minister from other Naxalite affected states that Andhra Pradesh post its police officers in such States so that they could train the local police, Reddy said that his Government was willing to help. He said the State could send police officers provided they were willing and would also see if retried police officers agreed to it.
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According to Ranchiexpress, the Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda addressing the second Standing Committee Meeting of Chief Ministers of Naxalite-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that 'ideological vacuum' that exists in the villages d
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According to Ranchiexpress, the Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda addressing the second Standing Committee Meeting of Chief Ministers of Naxalite-affected States in New Delhi on April 13 said that 'ideological vacuum' that exists in the villages due to the 'negligible political activities' of the mainstream political parties abets Naxalism. He urged all political parties to come together to strengthen their outfits at the village-level.
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April - 13 
According to the Telegraph, unidentified Karbi militants on April 13 freed the abducted Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal, identified as Muskandar at an unspecified place of the state. He was abducted from a polling station under Bokoliaha
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According to the Telegraph, unidentified Karbi militants on April 13 freed the abducted Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personal, identified as Muskandar at an unspecified place of the state. He was abducted from a polling station under Bokoliahat outpost in the North Cachar district on April 10.
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April - 13 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested three Bangladeshi children, Sauhin Miah, Babita and Rakhi Akhtar, while infiltrating into Indian territory at Akhaura Check Post under West Agartala police station in the West Tripura district on April 1
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel arrested three Bangladeshi children, Sauhin Miah, Babita and Rakhi Akhtar, while infiltrating into Indian territory at Akhaura Check Post under West Agartala police station in the West Tripura district on April 13, reports Tripurainfo. According to BSF sources, parents of the children had forced them to indulge in trans-border crimes under a Bangladeshi smuggler, Akhram Miah, who reportedly used to pay Rupees 10 to them after completion of each cross-border smuggling activity.
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April - 13 
On April 13, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected states in New Delhi, said that 16 out of 30 districts of the state were affected by Naxalite activit
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On April 13, Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, participating in the second meeting of the Standing Committee of Chief Ministers of Naxal-affected states in New Delhi, said that 16 out of 30 districts of the state were affected by Naxalite activities, according to UNI. Requesting for Central assistance in dealing with the Naxal problem, the chief Minister sought deployment of four additional companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the affected areas and demanded the construction of a security corridor between Vijaywada and Ranchi which would pass through 12 Naxal-affected tribal dominated districts of the state.
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April - 13 
On April 13, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, identified as Abu Abdur Rehman alias Ali Zahid alias Munir Khan of Faisalabad and Abu Saifullah of Abbotabad of Pakistan, and a civilian were killed in an encounter between the Rashtriya Rifles personnel
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On April 13, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, identified as Abu Abdur Rehman alias Ali Zahid alias Munir Khan of Faisalabad and Abu Saifullah of Abbotabad of Pakistan, and a civilian were killed in an encounter between the Rashtriya Rifles personnel and terrorists in the Kulgam area of southern Kashmir.
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April - 13 
Police recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 30-kilograms at Mominabad-Zainakote on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway.
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Police recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 30-kilograms at Mominabad-Zainakote on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway.
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, addressing the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States, in New Delhi on April 13 said that the Naxalite movement is now characterised by superior army style operation
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, addressing the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the Chief Ministers of the Naxal-affected States, in New Delhi on April 13 said that the Naxalite movement is now characterised by superior army style operations, better coordination and trained cadres, attacks on large targets through large-scale frontal assaults and possible external links, according to Hindu. He said that the movement might have lost much of its intellectual attraction but it has gained in strength by spreading to over 160 districts. Prime Minister further said that the affected States must set up unified commands and undertake joint operations to fight the menace. Police action should be backed by liberal surrender and rehabilitation policies, which could be modified by the Chief Ministers to make them more attractive. He called for improved use of intelligence on the strength, weapons, membership, locations and links of naxal groups.
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April - 13 
Suspected terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a bunker of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the bus-yard near Sopore, injuring three soldiers and a civilian.
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Suspected terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a bunker of the Border Security Force (BSF) at the bus-yard near Sopore, injuring three soldiers and a civilian.
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April - 13 
The Government released eight terrorists, including seven Pakistanis and one Afghan national, belonging to different outfits, including LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who were lodged in three jails of the country after being arrested in Jammu and K
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The Government released eight terrorists, including seven Pakistanis and one Afghan national, belonging to different outfits, including LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who were lodged in three jails of the country after being arrested in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. According to official sources, five militants were released from Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan, one militant from Varanasi jail in Uttar Pradesh and two militants from Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu. The militants were repatriated to Pakistan via Wagah border in Punjab after completion of the legal formalities.
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April - 13 
The Imphal Free Press quoting police sources stated that a suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead in an exchange of fire between the troops of 33 Assam Rifles and the outfit’s cadres at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong police s
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The Imphal Free Press quoting police sources stated that a suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead in an exchange of fire between the troops of 33 Assam Rifles and the outfit’s cadres at Kakching Khunou under Waikhong police station limits in the Thoubal district on April 13. One M-20 pistol and six live rounds of AK-47 ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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April - 13 
According to Daily Times, unidentified men abducted five paramilitary soldiers from Razmak sub-division in North Waziristan on April 13. However, Maj. Gen Shaukat Sultan, the military spokesperson, said that he had received no reports of missing para
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According to Daily Times, unidentified men abducted five paramilitary soldiers from Razmak sub-division in North Waziristan on April 13. However, Maj. Gen Shaukat Sultan, the military spokesperson, said that he had received no reports of missing paramilitary soldiers. He also said that he had no confirmation as yet of the death of Abdul Rahman Al-Muhajir, an Egyptian-born Al Qaeda explosives expert whom the Government had claimed was killed in an operation near Miranshah on April 12. “I will share it with the media when I have the confirmation,” he added.
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April - 13 
Security force personnel defused two landmines in the Pir Koh area.
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Security force personnel defused two landmines in the Pir Koh area.
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April - 13 
Suspected tribal rebels fired at least 10 rockets at a Frontier Corps (FC) check post in Dera Bugti and later blew up a water supply line in Pir Koh in the Balochistan province, according to Daily Times. However, no casualty was reported either in th
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Suspected tribal rebels fired at least 10 rockets at a Frontier Corps (FC) check post in Dera Bugti and later blew up a water supply line in Pir Koh in the Balochistan province, according to Daily Times. However, no casualty was reported either in the incident or during the subsequent army retaliation. Blowing up of the water supply line resulted in the suspension of water supply to Pir Koh.
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April - 13 
A Maoist insurgent, identified as Ujjwal, was killed during a search operation conducted by the security forces in the Dorpa area of Choudidanda village development committee (VDC) in the Khotang district.
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A Maoist insurgent, identified as Ujjwal, was killed during a search operation conducted by the security forces in the Dorpa area of Choudidanda village development committee (VDC) in the Khotang district.
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April - 13 
Dead body of a Maoist vice-battalion commander, Santosh Rana Magar alias Shishir, was recovered during a search operation carried out in the Bharaiya area of Banke district following a clash between the security forces and the insurgents. The Ministr
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Dead body of a Maoist vice-battalion commander, Santosh Rana Magar alias Shishir, was recovered during a search operation carried out in the Bharaiya area of Banke district following a clash between the security forces and the insurgents. The Ministry of Defence quoting eyewitnesses said at least three dead bodies of Maoists killed in the gun-battle were taken away by the insurgents.
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April - 13 
King Gyanendra, in a message to the nation on the occasion of the New Year’s Day, called upon all political parties to join in a dialogue to bear the responsibility of activating the multiparty democratic polity and contribute towards the same, accor
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King Gyanendra, in a message to the nation on the occasion of the New Year’s Day, called upon all political parties to join in a dialogue to bear the responsibility of activating the multiparty democratic polity and contribute towards the same, according to Nepal News. He said, “It is... our desire that with the active participation of all political parties committed to peace and democracy, a meaningful exercise in multi-party democracy be initiated through an exemplary democratic exercise like the general elections." He further said, "We are in favour of sustainable peace and the people's right to vote. Democratic norms and values demand a commitment that the goals set forth by the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990 can be achieved only through constitutional means."
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Nepali Congress (NC) president Girija Prasad Koirala, in his message on the Nepali New Year appealed to all Nepalis to “take rest” only after the ongoing mass movement achieves its goals. “I urge everybody to take part in the mass movement for a brig
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Nepali Congress (NC) president Girija Prasad Koirala, in his message on the Nepali New Year appealed to all Nepalis to “take rest” only after the ongoing mass movement achieves its goals. “I urge everybody to take part in the mass movement for a bright future and not to slacken until the movement sees success,” Koirala said.
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April - 13 
Nepali Congress- Democratic (NC-D) president Sher Bahadur Deuba, in his New Year message stated that the people’s victory in the struggle for democracy was inevitable and the royal government’s defeat is certain. He said, “For the establishment of pe
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Nepali Congress- Democratic (NC-D) president Sher Bahadur Deuba, in his New Year message stated that the people’s victory in the struggle for democracy was inevitable and the royal government’s defeat is certain. He said, “For the establishment of peace, stability and democracy through the mass movement, we need to have patience, commitment and courage.”
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April - 13 
The SPA has said the ongoing nationwide general strike will continue on April 13, today, as well. A meeting of its Central People’s Movement Coordination Committee held in Kathmandu on April 12 announced to carry on with the general strike.
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The SPA has said the ongoing nationwide general strike will continue on April 13, today, as well. A meeting of its Central People’s Movement Coordination Committee held in Kathmandu on April 12 announced to carry on with the general strike.
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April - 13 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested five suspected militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from different areas of Gaibandha district on April 13. The five, Rafiqul Islam, Sujauddowla, Abdur Razzak,
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested five suspected militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from different areas of Gaibandha district on April 13. The five, Rafiqul Islam, Sujauddowla, Abdur Razzak, Mokbul Hossain and Rehanul Kabir Rony, were sent to RAB’s Bogra camp for interrogation.
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April - 13 
According to Daily Star, two persons including an elderly woman were killed and four others injured when suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) lobbed bombs into a small gathering at Paka village of Jibanna
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According to Daily Star, two persons including an elderly woman were killed and four others injured when suspected cadres of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) lobbed bombs into a small gathering at Paka village of Jibannagar in the Chuadanga district on April 13. Police sources said that a group of ten PBCP extremists led by Badal Roy hurled five home-made bombs into the gathering at a shop. While two persons died on their way to the hospital, four others have been admitted in critical condition. Later, Badal Roy claimed the responsibility for the attack and said that their target was a local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader, Nasima Begum.
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April - 13 
According to Tamil Net, an auxiliary cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed and another cadre wounded in a claymore mine attack carried out by a Sri Lanka Army deep penetration unit inside the LTTE controlled Semamadu village
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According to Tamil Net, an auxiliary cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed and another cadre wounded in a claymore mine attack carried out by a Sri Lanka Army deep penetration unit inside the LTTE controlled Semamadu village of Vavuniya district.
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April - 13 
According to Tamil Net, two civilians were killed in a claymore mine explosion in the LTTE held village of Mullikulam under Vavuniya district on April 13. The outfit blamed Sri Lanka Army's deep penetration unit for the attack.
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According to Tamil Net, two civilians were killed in a claymore mine explosion in the LTTE held village of Mullikulam under Vavuniya district on April 13. The outfit blamed Sri Lanka Army's deep penetration unit for the attack.
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April - 13 
According to Tamil Net, two civilians, Panchadcharam Kirupakaran Mattuvil and Chinniah Thaya, were shot dead by suspected paramilitary cadres in two separate incidents in the Jaffna district on April 13, today.
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According to Tamil Net, two civilians, Panchadcharam Kirupakaran Mattuvil and Chinniah Thaya, were shot dead by suspected paramilitary cadres in two separate incidents in the Jaffna district on April 13, today.
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April - 13 
At least 13 persons were killed and 40 others injured in a series of bomb blasts and arson in the Trincomalee district on April 13, according to Hindu. In the first incident, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered a claymore
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At least 13 persons were killed and 40 others injured in a series of bomb blasts and arson in the Trincomalee district on April 13, according to Hindu. In the first incident, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police bus in the Kumburupitiya area, killing two police personnel and injuring two other.
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April - 13 
Sri Lanka Army sources said that two LTTE cadres were killed and four others were wounded in an ambush by the cadres belonging to the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction inside the LTTE controlled Vakaneri village of Batticaloa district.
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Sri Lanka Army sources said that two LTTE cadres were killed and four others were wounded in an ambush by the cadres belonging to the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction inside the LTTE controlled Vakaneri village of Batticaloa district.
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April - 13 
Suspected paramilitary cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Selvaratnam Vijayakumar, in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 13, reports Tamil Net.
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Suspected paramilitary cadres shot dead a civilian, identified as Selvaratnam Vijayakumar, in the Mirusuvil area of Jaffna district on April 13, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 13 
The death toll in Trincomalee bomb blast and subsequent riot of April 12 has gone up to 17, according to BBC.
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The death toll in Trincomalee bomb blast and subsequent riot of April 12 has gone up to 17, according to BBC.
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April - 13 
The Government spokesperson Rohitha Bogallagama accusing the LTTE of masterminding a huge disaster by the bomb blast said that the plan was to bring down the entire roof of the market inflicting maximum casualties. He added, "The final idea of direct
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The Government spokesperson Rohitha Bogallagama accusing the LTTE of masterminding a huge disaster by the bomb blast said that the plan was to bring down the entire roof of the market inflicting maximum casualties. He added, "The final idea of directing attacks towards civilians is to have a backlash.”
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April - 13 
The LTTE said that they would not be able to attend the peace talks on April 19-21 at Geneva. The LTTE spokesperson Dayamaster told that the outfit’s leadership would be meeting their commanders from the east from April 15 to 22 and then will decide
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The LTTE said that they would not be able to attend the peace talks on April 19-21 at Geneva. The LTTE spokesperson Dayamaster told that the outfit’s leadership would be meeting their commanders from the east from April 15 to 22 and then will decide on a date for talks. He added, that the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission had offered transport to enable the commanders from the east to travel to the north.
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April - 13 
The Norwegian peace facilitators stated that they have agreed to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) call for a postponement of cease-fire talks scheduled to be held on April 19-21 at Geneva. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Rune
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The Norwegian peace facilitators stated that they have agreed to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) call for a postponement of cease-fire talks scheduled to be held on April 19-21 at Geneva. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Rune Djastad, on April 13 told the BBC "We are in touch with both parties and Switzerland to solve the practical issues." He added that they are aware of "the LTTE's need for new date change in the meeting" and said that they are "working on it".
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April - 13 
The United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has appealed to the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE to attend next week's scheduled peace talks in Geneva.
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The United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan has appealed to the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE to attend next week's scheduled peace talks in Geneva.
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April - 13 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a retired Police officer, Thambiah Ratnasabapathy in the Meesalai area.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a retired Police officer, Thambiah Ratnasabapathy in the Meesalai area.
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April - 14 
14 persons, including a woman and a girl, were injured in two bomb explosions inside the Jama Masjid in the Walled City area of New Delhi soon after the evening prayers on April 14. Initial investigations indicated that low-intensity crude bombs were
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14 persons, including a woman and a girl, were injured in two bomb explosions inside the Jama Masjid in the Walled City area of New Delhi soon after the evening prayers on April 14. Initial investigations indicated that low-intensity crude bombs were used. According to eyewitnesses, the first explosion took place at 5-20 p.m., soon after the worshippers went to a tank at the centre of the mosque to clean themselves. A few minutes later, the second bomb exploded near the tank. No outfit has claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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April - 14 
According to Telegraph, the Nagaland’s apex tribal organization, the Naga Hoho, has reportedly decided to form a “broad-based reconciliation committee” to end rivalry among various Naga tribes and factional clashes between militant groups. The organi
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According to Telegraph, the Nagaland’s apex tribal organization, the Naga Hoho, has reportedly decided to form a “broad-based reconciliation committee” to end rivalry among various Naga tribes and factional clashes between militant groups. The organisation’s acting president, Keviletuo Angami, said recently at an unspecified place that the reconciliation committee would be constituted after taking all the “federating tribes” into confidence.
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April - 14 
Imphal Free Press reports that a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Ph. Premananda Sharma alias Ibungosana, was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Lupa Marup under Sugnu police station in the Thoubal district on April
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Imphal Free Press reports that a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Ph. Premananda Sharma alias Ibungosana, was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Lupa Marup under Sugnu police station in the Thoubal district on April 14. One .9 mm pistol along with four live rounds were recovered from his possession.
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April - 14 
One soldier, Ali Mohammad Khan, was killed during an encounter with a group of terrorists in the Hapatnar area of Anantnag district.
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One soldier, Ali Mohammad Khan, was killed during an encounter with a group of terrorists in the Hapatnar area of Anantnag district.
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April - 14 
One V. Shekhar, a Tamil resident of Moreh town, was arrested by the troops from his residence on April 14 on charges of being a ‘finance secretary’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF). A .12 bore repeater rifle, a .38 Colt pistol, 25 round
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One V. Shekhar, a Tamil resident of Moreh town, was arrested by the troops from his residence on April 14 on charges of being a ‘finance secretary’ of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF). A .12 bore repeater rifle, a .38 Colt pistol, 25 rounds of ammunition of 12 bore, 18 rounds of .32 ammunition, six rounds of .38 calibre, four cordless sets of 50 km range (of Senao and Nokia brands), incriminating documents carrying details of transaction in explosives and a sum of Rs 2,06,000 in cash were recovered following the raid. Shekhar is also reportedly general secretary of the Moreh Chamber of Commerce.
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April - 14 
SFs arrested two persons, Abdul Gani and Niyamat-ullah, for giving shelter to three top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including two ‘commanders’, who were killed by the Army at Bhagwa in Doda district on April 14. Further, SF personnel recovere
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SFs arrested two persons, Abdul Gani and Niyamat-ullah, for giving shelter to three top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including two ‘commanders’, who were killed by the Army at Bhagwa in Doda district on April 14. Further, SF personnel recovered one detonator, three grenades, 48 Pika rounds and one improvised explosive device during a search operation in the Nambal forests of Rajouri district.
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April - 14 
SFs shot dead three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres, including a ‘deputy district commander’ and ‘section commander’ Mohammed Ayub Rather, in an encounter at village Machar in the Doda district. Two soldiers were wounded during the encounter. Three AK
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SFs shot dead three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres, including a ‘deputy district commander’ and ‘section commander’ Mohammed Ayub Rather, in an encounter at village Machar in the Doda district. Two soldiers were wounded during the encounter. Three AK-47 rifles with five magazines, one I Com wireless set, another damaged wireless set, one mobile telephone and one pistol magazine with 35 rounds were recovered from the incident site. During another encounter at Latra in the same Doda district, a Special Police Officer, Puran Chand, was injured.
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April - 14 
Terrorists triggered out seven grenade blasts in the capital city of Srinagar on April 14, killing five civilians and injuring 44 persons, including 14 security force (SF) personnel. The first blast targeted a vehicle of the Border Security Force (BS
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Terrorists triggered out seven grenade blasts in the capital city of Srinagar on April 14, killing five civilians and injuring 44 persons, including 14 security force (SF) personnel. The first blast targeted a vehicle of the Border Security Force (BSF) near the Central Telegraph Office at 11.50 AM injuring two BSF personnel and a civilian. Within 20 minutes, another grenade was thrown in the direction of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicle at Magarbal Bagh. It missed the intended target and exploded but failed to cause any damage. Within the next 15 minutes, terrorists lobbed the third hand grenade on a bunker of the CRPF 113 near Hanuman Mandir at Amirakadal killing two civilians, including one woman, and injuring 10 others. A fourth grenade targeted a vehicle of the J&K Police Security Wing at Batmaloo at about 1315 hours. Two police personnel and two civilians were wounded in this explosion. Three civilians are reported to have died and 11 others wounded during the fifth grenade blast took at the crowded Badyari Crossing near Dalgate. Terrorists triggered a sixth grenade blast targeting the CRPF post in the Safakadal area at around 1830 hours, causing injuries to eight civilians and six police personnel. The terrorists also lobbed another hand grenade on the CRPF post at Bohrikadal in downtown Srinagar injuring two police personnel. A local news agency, Current News Service, reported that four terrorist groups – Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen (JuM), Al-Mansooran, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and J&K Islamic Front - claimed responsibility for these blasts.
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April - 14 
Armed insurgents reportedly fired at least 20 rockets on various Frontier Corps (FC) check-posts on April 14. Sources said that 15 rockets landed near FC check-posts in the Pir Koh, Chashma, Sangsilla areas of Dera Bugti district. Further, the insurg
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Armed insurgents reportedly fired at least 20 rockets on various Frontier Corps (FC) check-posts on April 14. Sources said that 15 rockets landed near FC check-posts in the Pir Koh, Chashma, Sangsilla areas of Dera Bugti district. Further, the insurgents also fired five rockets on a check-post in the Mand area near the Iranian border. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in these incidents.
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April - 14 
On April 14, insurgents blew up a railway bridge and track on the Sibi-Harnai section near the Tandori area of Balochistan province. Officials said that explosives were planted under the 150-foot bridge, which was blown up for the second time in the
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On April 14, insurgents blew up a railway bridge and track on the Sibi-Harnai section near the Tandori area of Balochistan province. Officials said that explosives were planted under the 150-foot bridge, which was blown up for the second time in the past one and a half months. The train service on the Sibi-Harnai section had been suspended since the bridge was destroyed last month.
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April - 14 
Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said the King's address has shown "feudal stubbornness". “Now it is clear that the Nepali people's wish for democracy and peace will be fulfilled only after taking the ongoing movement to the pinna
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Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said the King's address has shown "feudal stubbornness". “Now it is clear that the Nepali people's wish for democracy and peace will be fulfilled only after taking the ongoing movement to the pinnacle of success,” Prachanda said.
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April - 14 
On April 14, leaders of the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) rejected the King's offer for dialogue with political parties. "The king's message is just the formality and it has not addressed the burning problems plaguing the nation at present. The peaceful
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On April 14, leaders of the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) rejected the King's offer for dialogue with political parties. "The king's message is just the formality and it has not addressed the burning problems plaguing the nation at present. The peaceful agitation will continue," said K. P. Oli, senior leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML). "No one should have confusion in what the king is trying to do. It is very clear that the king is firm in his own roadmap and he doesn't want to talk with open mind," said Minendra Risal, spokesman of the Nepali Congress-Democratic Party. "He has failed to recognize the spirit of people's sentiment who have taken to the streets to get back their sovereignty. We will continue our movement unless complete democracy is restored," said Krishna Prasad Sitaula, spokesman of the Nepali Congress party.
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April - 14 
Pro-democracy demonstrations continued across the country on April 14. Security force personnel arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including 53 women and 14 journalists, from a rally at Baglung bazaar, the district headquarters of Baglung. In Argh
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Pro-democracy demonstrations continued across the country on April 14. Security force personnel arrested more than 100 demonstrators, including 53 women and 14 journalists, from a rally at Baglung bazaar, the district headquarters of Baglung. In Arghakhanchi, normal life was affected throughout the day as vehicular movement remained disrupted, industries and other organizations remained closed due to the general strike. Thousands of villagers took out an anti-government rally at the district headquarters of Sandhikharka. Similar demonstrations were organized in Dhankuta, Ilam, Sindhupalchowk, Janakpur, Panchthar, Kaski, Jhapa, Taplejung, Dhading, Dhangadhi, Parbat and other districts.
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April - 14 
According to Tamil Net, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade targeting SFs near Sivan temple on the KKS road in Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported.
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According to Tamil Net, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade targeting SFs near Sivan temple on the KKS road in Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 14 
On April 14 the Sri Lanka Government agreed on a new date for peace talks with the LTTE at Geneva. The head of the Government peace secretariat, Palitha Kohona, told Reuters, "The dates decided upon are the 24th and 25th of April." He added, “There h
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On April 14 the Sri Lanka Government agreed on a new date for peace talks with the LTTE at Geneva. The head of the Government peace secretariat, Palitha Kohona, told Reuters, "The dates decided upon are the 24th and 25th of April." He added, “There had been a suggestion from the LTTE that the talks be postponed until May but the government was keen for the meeting to take place as soon as possible."
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April - 14 
The Eppawala Police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Haparappugama area of Anuradhapura district.
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The Eppawala Police recovered a K-400 type hand grenade left behind at a place in the Haparappugama area of Anuradhapura district.
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April - 14 
Three civilians and two security force (SF) personnel were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion at Trincomalee and Nilaveli main road in the Trincomalee district.
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Three civilians and two security force (SF) personnel were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion at Trincomalee and Nilaveli main road in the Trincomalee district.
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April - 14 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Junaid Mohammed Aziz, at Muneeswaram road in the Jaffna town on April 14, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Junaid Mohammed Aziz, at Muneeswaram road in the Jaffna town on April 14, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 15 
A Border Security Force personnel, K Balkrishan, was killed in firing on the Line of Control (LoC) at a forward Observatory Post in the Balakote sector of Poonch district on April 15, according to Daily Excelsior.
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A Border Security Force personnel, K Balkrishan, was killed in firing on the Line of Control (LoC) at a forward Observatory Post in the Balakote sector of Poonch district on April 15, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 15 
A day earlier, police killed a Maoist ‘commander’ and his wife under the Ramanujganj police station in Surguja district. "A top Maoist commander, Sagar, carrying a cash award of Rs.140,000 on his head and his spouse, Soma, carrying cash award of Rs.5
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A day earlier, police killed a Maoist ‘commander’ and his wife under the Ramanujganj police station in Surguja district. "A top Maoist commander, Sagar, carrying a cash award of Rs.140,000 on his head and his spouse, Soma, carrying cash award of Rs.5,000 on her head, were shot dead in an hour-long gun battle with police forces around midnight on Saturday," police official S.R.P. Kalluri said. According to the official, Sagar alias Samar was a CPI-Maoist 'zonal commander' and wanted in over two dozen cases of killings and attacks on police personnel in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. His wife was chief of the local women's wing of the CPI-Maoist.
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April - 15 
A suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade targeting a Road Opening Party of security forces (SFs) on Gool-Sangaldan road under the jurisdiction of Ramban police district. No loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade targeting a Road Opening Party of security forces (SFs) on Gool-Sangaldan road under the jurisdiction of Ramban police district. No loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 15 
According to Sangai Express, Assam Rifles arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Moirangthem Arun Singh alias Konu, from the Khurai area of Imphal city on March 15.
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According to Sangai Express, Assam Rifles arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Moirangthem Arun Singh alias Konu, from the Khurai area of Imphal city on March 15.
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April - 15 
According to Telegraph, in a factional clash, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were killed at Hongphoi village in the Mon district of Nagalan
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According to Telegraph, in a factional clash, two National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) were killed at Hongphoi village in the Mon district of Nagaland on April 15. Four more militants and a civilian were wounded in the clash. The NSCN-K claimed that a group of about 20 NSCN-IM cadres fired on its men while they were passing by the village on a ‘routine patrol’.
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April - 15 
An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the forests of Khimriyal and Shimriyal range in Kupwara district.
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An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the forests of Khimriyal and Shimriyal range in Kupwara district.
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April - 15 
Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, informed at a media briefing in Srinagar that Police had arrested all the nine Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists responsible for the April 14-grenade attacks in the capital city. He also said that 30 UBGL gre
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Director General of Police, Gopal Sharma, informed at a media briefing in Srinagar that Police had arrested all the nine Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists responsible for the April 14-grenade attacks in the capital city. He also said that 30 UBGL grenades, eight hand grenades, two explosive detonators, five pencil time chargers, 45 AK rounds and an AK-47 magazine were recovered from their possession.
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April - 15 
Five cadres of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami surrendered before Army units in Uri along with some arms and ammunition.
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Five cadres of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami surrendered before Army units in Uri along with some arms and ammunition.
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Sangai Express reports that two Islamic National Front (INF) militants, Mohammad Nasir and Mohammad Nasir Hussain alias Ithemcha, were arrested from Hatta Golapati in the Imphal East district on April 17. Two more INF cadres, Abdul Hakim and Mohammad
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Sangai Express reports that two Islamic National Front (INF) militants, Mohammad Nasir and Mohammad Nasir Hussain alias Ithemcha, were arrested from Hatta Golapati in the Imphal East district on April 17. Two more INF cadres, Abdul Hakim and Mohammad Aziz Baig, were arrested from Sipijang area in the Imphal East district on April 15. One 9 mm pistol along with five live rounds, two high explosive grenades and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the duo.
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April - 15 
Telegraph reports that security forces arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as T. Badam Singh, from Jiribam town in the Imphal East district on April 15.
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Telegraph reports that security forces arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, identified as T. Badam Singh, from Jiribam town in the Imphal East district on April 15.
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April - 15 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the LoC at Sabra Gali in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. After a brief exchange of firing, the terrorists escaped and no casualties were reported on either side.
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the LoC at Sabra Gali in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. After a brief exchange of firing, the terrorists escaped and no casualties were reported on either side.
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April - 15 
Two crude bombs lying near the railway tracks between Johna and Kita stations on Ranchi-Muri section were recovered and subsequently defused on April 15.
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Two crude bombs lying near the railway tracks between Johna and Kita stations on Ranchi-Muri section were recovered and subsequently defused on April 15.
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April - 15 
A civilian was killed and another injured when a bomb exploded in a scrap shop in Ghulam Khan bazaar, 15 kilometers north of Miranshah in North Waziristan, on April 15, according to Daily Times.
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A civilian was killed and another injured when a bomb exploded in a scrap shop in Ghulam Khan bazaar, 15 kilometers north of Miranshah in North Waziristan, on April 15, according to Daily Times.
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April - 15 
Security forces on April 15 shot dead a suspected terrorist who had attacked a convoy of army vehicles in North Waziristan.
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Security forces on April 15 shot dead a suspected terrorist who had attacked a convoy of army vehicles in North Waziristan.
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April - 15 
Six soldiers were wounded in terrorist attacks on two different convoys heading towards Miranshah, the capital of North Waziristan.
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Six soldiers were wounded in terrorist attacks on two different convoys heading towards Miranshah, the capital of North Waziristan.
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April - 15 
According to Nepal News, over ten thousand people gathered at Kalanki Chowk in the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu to demonstrate against the royal government on the 10th day of the general strike carried out by the seven opposition parties on Apr
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According to Nepal News, over ten thousand people gathered at Kalanki Chowk in the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu to demonstrate against the royal government on the 10th day of the general strike carried out by the seven opposition parties on April 15. Protest rallies that marched past Balkhu, Naikap and Sitapaita areas converged into a mass meeting at Kalanki Chowk. They chanted slogans against the government crackdown in the recent demonstrations across the country. Security presence was reportedly heavy during the protest but no clash occurred unlike in previous days.
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April - 15 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting security forces in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district, injuring a soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres opened fire targeting security forces in the Kaithadi area of Jaffna district, injuring a soldier.
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April - 15 
At least four soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a claymore mine explosion in the Vavuniya district on April 15, according to The Hindu. The explosives were reportedly detonated from a hand-held tractor on a road convoy of the Sri Lan
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At least four soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a claymore mine explosion in the Vavuniya district on April 15, according to The Hindu. The explosives were reportedly detonated from a hand-held tractor on a road convoy of the Sri Lanka Army. The soldiers who were killed in the blast were traveling on an army bus was trapped in the explosion.
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April - 15 
On April 15, three Sri Lankan Air Force personnel were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kappalthurai area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 15, three Sri Lankan Air Force personnel were killed in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kappalthurai area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 15 
On April 15, two LTTE cadres robbed Rupees 11,000 from a rice mill and also assaulted the workers at Sevanapitiya in the Polonnaruwa district.
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On April 15, two LTTE cadres robbed Rupees 11,000 from a rice mill and also assaulted the workers at Sevanapitiya in the Polonnaruwa district.
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April - 16 
A soldier of the Rashtriya Rifles, Sandeep, was injured in an improvised explosive device blast at Chajru in the Mahore area of Udhampur district.
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A soldier of the Rashtriya Rifles, Sandeep, was injured in an improvised explosive device blast at Chajru in the Mahore area of Udhampur district.
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April - 16 
According to delayed reports, an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadre was killed by three of his colleagues at Tura in the West Garo Hills district on April 7. Shillong Times has reported that the trio killed their colleague, taking advantag
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According to delayed reports, an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadre was killed by three of his colleagues at Tura in the West Garo Hills district on April 7. Shillong Times has reported that the trio killed their colleague, taking advantage of the absence of their ‘senior leaders’ who were reportedly busy in attending the Joint Monitoring Group meeting in Guwahati. However, reasons for the killing have not been reported so far.
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April - 16 
Four civilians were wounded when unidentified terrorists triggered a grenade blast targeting a picket of the Central Reserve Police Force at Rainawari Chowk in the capital Srinagar on April 16, according to Daily Excelsior. The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
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Four civilians were wounded when unidentified terrorists triggered a grenade blast targeting a picket of the Central Reserve Police Force at Rainawari Chowk in the capital Srinagar on April 16, according to Daily Excelsior. The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) is reported to have claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 16 
In a related development, the Kohima unit of the Zeliangrong Students’ Union has accused the NSCN-IM for the attack on one of its members, identified as Suiding Hinglak, in Kohima last week.
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In a related development, the Kohima unit of the Zeliangrong Students’ Union has accused the NSCN-IM for the attack on one of its members, identified as Suiding Hinglak, in Kohima last week.
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April - 16 
In another incident, terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting a post of the Border Security Force at Sopore in the Baramulla district. However, the grenade fell short of the intended target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage. Terror
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In another incident, terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting a post of the Border Security Force at Sopore in the Baramulla district. However, the grenade fell short of the intended target and exploded on the roadside without causing any damage. Terrorists also lobbed grenades at a police vehicle in Sopore but the device failed to explode and was subsequently defused by the police. No outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the two attacks in Sopore.
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April - 16 
Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has indicated to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The Externa
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Observing that there was "no sustained decline" in infiltration of terrorists and violent incidents during 2005-06, India has indicated to Pakistan that the entire dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence. The External Affairs Ministry, in its annual report, has noted that India had "continuing concerns" on cross-border infiltration and incidence of terrorist violence in the country linked to Pakistan. "Despite Pakistan’s assurance that steps would be taken to prevent such infiltration, there was no sustained decline in infiltration and violent incidents," it said. India expressed the hope that Pakistan would take "concrete action" in this regard, the report said. "India made it clear that the whole dialogue process hinged on building an atmosphere of trust and confidence, free from violence and terror," the ministry added.
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April - 16 
On April 16, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Murkinar police outpost in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district and killed 11 police personnel, including an officer. State Chief Secretary Ram Prakash Bagai said
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On April 16, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Murkinar police outpost in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district and killed 11 police personnel, including an officer. State Chief Secretary Ram Prakash Bagai said the victims included one section commander, two head constables, one constable and seven Special Police Officers. Reports stated that close to 70 Maoists had driven towards the outpost in a bus and started firing at the police personnel. Hindu reports that the Maoists also looted one Light Machine Gun, three AK-47s, fifteen .303 rifles, one mortar and a mortar launcher.
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April - 16 
Police on April 16 killed a top ranking cadre of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Aftab Ansari, at Kokernag in the Anantnag district.
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Police on April 16 killed a top ranking cadre of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), identified as Aftab Ansari, at Kokernag in the Anantnag district.
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April - 16 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested a terrorist, identified as Javid Ahmad Bhat, at Dandkhespora in the Anantnag district and recovered one AK rifle, its one magazine and 11 rounds from his possession. SFs also seized an AK rifle, one magazine, 21
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested a terrorist, identified as Javid Ahmad Bhat, at Dandkhespora in the Anantnag district and recovered one AK rifle, its one magazine and 11 rounds from his possession. SFs also seized an AK rifle, one magazine, 214 rounds, one pistol, one pistol magazine, three rounds and 12 hand grenades at Uri in the Baramulla district.
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April - 16 
The eastern zone unit of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) reportedly 'captured' at least 20 Bangladeshi labourers at Umtrew in the Ri Bhoi district on an unspecified date. According to KSU sources, a person, identified as Anthony Pamshong, had reporte
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The eastern zone unit of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) reportedly 'captured' at least 20 Bangladeshi labourers at Umtrew in the Ri Bhoi district on an unspecified date. According to KSU sources, a person, identified as Anthony Pamshong, had reportedly brought these labourers from Bangladesh with the advice of an engineer working with the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences in Shillong.
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April - 16 
The troops seized two AK magazines, 60 rounds, five grenades, a wireless set and a diary from Kupwara district. Three Chinese grenades, four kilograms of explosive powder, one electric detonator, three grenades were recovered during a search operatio
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The troops seized two AK magazines, 60 rounds, five grenades, a wireless set and a diary from Kupwara district. Three Chinese grenades, four kilograms of explosive powder, one electric detonator, three grenades were recovered during a search operation at village Siot in the Rajouri district.
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April - 16 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in a separate encounter at village Dusball-Asham in the Anantnag district.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in a separate encounter at village Dusball-Asham in the Anantnag district.
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April - 16 
According to Dawn, one person was killed and a Major of the Frontier Corps (FC) was wounded in an exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and insurgents in the Toba Kakari area of Pishin district in Balochistan on April 16. The FC personnel we
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According to Dawn, one person was killed and a Major of the Frontier Corps (FC) was wounded in an exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and insurgents in the Toba Kakari area of Pishin district in Balochistan on April 16. The FC personnel were patrolling in the border area of Toba Kakari close to the Afghan border when armed men opened fire on their vehicle.
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April - 16 
Pakistan does not need any Sipah, Jaish or Lashkar because the "Pakistan Army is the sole Sipah or Lashkar of this country", said President Pervez Musharraf while talking to Islamic scholars at the Governor’s House in Karachi on April 16. In the back
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Pakistan does not need any Sipah, Jaish or Lashkar because the "Pakistan Army is the sole Sipah or Lashkar of this country", said President Pervez Musharraf while talking to Islamic scholars at the Governor’s House in Karachi on April 16. In the backdrop of the April 11 Nishtar Park bombing, Gen. Musharraf said that his Government would not allow any party, including religious parties and groups, to indulge in militancy, according to Daily Times.
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April - 16 
Residents in a market area of North Waziristan on the Afghan border reportedly found the beheaded body of a man on April 16 with a note saying he was an American spy and a warning others would face the same treatment, according to Reuters. "He was an
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Residents in a market area of North Waziristan on the Afghan border reportedly found the beheaded body of a man on April 16 with a note saying he was an American spy and a warning others would face the same treatment, according to Reuters. "He was an American spy and all of you will face this if you follow him," a Government official quoted the note as saying.
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April - 16 
Suspected insurgents fired at least seven rockets at the security forces’ check posts in Sibi and four in Tandoori. Most rockets landed in open areas but one rocket partially damaged the Hurnai Section bridge halting traffic, according to Daily Times
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Suspected insurgents fired at least seven rockets at the security forces’ check posts in Sibi and four in Tandoori. Most rockets landed in open areas but one rocket partially damaged the Hurnai Section bridge halting traffic, according to Daily Times.
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April - 16 
Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed an Afghan national and two local tribesmen for allegedly spying for the US forces and supplying food to them in three different parts of North Waziristan. The beheaded body of an Afghan national, Murtaza, w
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Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed an Afghan national and two local tribesmen for allegedly spying for the US forces and supplying food to them in three different parts of North Waziristan. The beheaded body of an Afghan national, Murtaza, was found in the Saidgai area near Afghan border on April 16-evening, according to Dawn. Official sources informed that he had been abducted from Wana in South Waziristan on April 13. They said that a note was found on the body, warning that spies for US troops would face same consequence.
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April - 16 
The insurgents triggered an explosive device to damage an electricity transformer in Mandbloo.
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The insurgents triggered an explosive device to damage an electricity transformer in Mandbloo.
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April - 16 
The police have detained 12 suspected terrorists in connection with the April 11-suicide bombing at Nishtar Park in Karachi, Sindh Inspector General of Police, Jahangir Mirza, told reporters on April 16, according to Daily Times. "The suspects are be
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The police have detained 12 suspected terrorists in connection with the April 11-suicide bombing at Nishtar Park in Karachi, Sindh Inspector General of Police, Jahangir Mirza, told reporters on April 16, according to Daily Times. "The suspects are being interrogated and I am hopeful that we are close to a breakthrough," said Mirza. At least 57 people, including prominent Islamist clerics, died and at least 200 people sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 16 
Demonstration continued in the Kathmandu Valley with large public participation, according to Kantipur Online. At least six protesters were injured in police shooting at Balkhu in Kathmandu. Demonstrations were also reportedly staged at various parts
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Demonstration continued in the Kathmandu Valley with large public participation, according to Kantipur Online. At least six protesters were injured in police shooting at Balkhu in Kathmandu. Demonstrations were also reportedly staged at various parts of the Valley, including at Gongabu, Chabahil, Sat Dobato and Bhaktapur.
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April - 16 
Himalayan Times reports that in Rupandehi district, 100 protestors were wounded when soldiers opened fire at approximately 25,000 agitators at the District Administrative Office in Sandhikharka.
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Himalayan Times reports that in Rupandehi district, 100 protestors were wounded when soldiers opened fire at approximately 25,000 agitators at the District Administrative Office in Sandhikharka.
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April - 16 
Kantipur Online reports that on April 16, private and joint venture banks closed down regular services from the afternoon, bringing the entire banking system to a standstill.
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Kantipur Online reports that on April 16, private and joint venture banks closed down regular services from the afternoon, bringing the entire banking system to a standstill.
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April - 16 
King Gyanendra on April 16 met US Ambassador James F Moriarty, Chinese Ambassador Sun Heping and Indian Ambassador Shiv Shankar Mukherji separately at the Narayanhity Royal Palace.
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King Gyanendra on April 16 met US Ambassador James F Moriarty, Chinese Ambassador Sun Heping and Indian Ambassador Shiv Shankar Mukherji separately at the Narayanhity Royal Palace.
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April - 16 
On April 16, Maoists killed one Armed Police Force (APF) personnel in the Beldangi area of Jhapa district. According to official sources, the Maoists opened fire at a group of four APF personnel while they were patrolling near the Bhutanese Refugee C
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On April 16, Maoists killed one Armed Police Force (APF) personnel in the Beldangi area of Jhapa district. According to official sources, the Maoists opened fire at a group of four APF personnel while they were patrolling near the Bhutanese Refugee Camp at Beldangi-3. Three civilians were also injured in the incident.
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April - 16 
The Seven Party Alliance (SPA) announced on April 16 fresh rounds of protest programmes to intensify the ongoing anti-King demonstrations. A meeting of the Joint Movement Central Coordination Committee (JMCCC) held in the capital Kathmandu decided, a
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The Seven Party Alliance (SPA) announced on April 16 fresh rounds of protest programmes to intensify the ongoing anti-King demonstrations. A meeting of the Joint Movement Central Coordination Committee (JMCCC) held in the capital Kathmandu decided, among other issues, not to pay tax to the Government. The JMCCC said it will stage a 'huge demonstration' in the capital on April 20. The SPA also called on everyone "to boycott any products and services of those businesses and industries belonging to the royal family and its family members."
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April - 16 
On April 16, RAB personnel arrested Abdul Majid, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, at Dinajpur Railway Station market for his alleged links with the JMB. Dinajpur Jamaat-e-Islami unit chief, Aftab Uddin Mollah, said that Majid is a Rokon (senior member) of J
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On April 16, RAB personnel arrested Abdul Majid, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, at Dinajpur Railway Station market for his alleged links with the JMB. Dinajpur Jamaat-e-Islami unit chief, Aftab Uddin Mollah, said that Majid is a Rokon (senior member) of Jamaat and is also the president of the editors' panel of weekly Ajker Dinajpur. RAB sources said that Majid was the Rajshahi Divisional Treasurer of JMB and he looked after the legal affairs of JMB in the division.
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April - 16 
A civilian, Sulaiman Netthiwella Thambi Lathif, was shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Oddamavadi area of Batticaloa district.
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A civilian, Sulaiman Netthiwella Thambi Lathif, was shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the Oddamavadi area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 16 
A day earlier, a member of the Vavuniya Sinhala Organisation was shot at and injured by ‘pistol gang ’ cadres of the LTTE in Vavuniya town.
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A day earlier, a member of the Vavuniya Sinhala Organisation was shot at and injured by ‘pistol gang ’ cadres of the LTTE in Vavuniya town.
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April - 16 
A member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres. Further, the dead body of a civilian, identified as Astar Naseer Mohomed, was also recovered from the Eravur area of the same district.
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A member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres. Further, the dead body of a civilian, identified as Astar Naseer Mohomed, was also recovered from the Eravur area of the same district.
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April - 16 
According to Daily News, Special Task Force personnel repulsed a major LTTE attack in the Ampara district at 12.30 pm on April 16. The troops recovered a T-56 rifle, 6 magazines with 128 rounds of ammunition, two claymore mines with remote control de
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According to Daily News, Special Task Force personnel repulsed a major LTTE attack in the Ampara district at 12.30 pm on April 16. The troops recovered a T-56 rifle, 6 magazines with 128 rounds of ammunition, two claymore mines with remote control devises and 20 rounds of empty ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 16 
According to Hindu, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 16 announced suspending participation in the second round of Geneva peace talks "until hurdles" placed before it by the Sri Lankan Government were removed and "a more conducive
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According to Hindu, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 16 announced suspending participation in the second round of Geneva peace talks "until hurdles" placed before it by the Sri Lankan Government were removed and "a more conducive environment" was created for the negotiations. The LTTE's political wing leader, S. P. Tamilselvan, referring to the stand off between the two sides over sea transport informed Norway, "Until the hurdles in front of us to attend the Geneva talks are removed and a more conducive environment is created, our team is unable to come to the talks." As reported earlier, the second round of Geneva talks were originally scheduled for April 19-21, but were later postponed to April 24-25, following a stand off between the Government and LTTE.
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April - 16 
According to Hindustan Times, General Secretary of Akhila Ilankai Tamil United Front, K. Vigneswaran, reportedly stated that by not providing adequate relief to the Tamils hit by the recent ethnic riots in Trincomalee, the Sri Lankan Government is dr
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According to Hindustan Times, General Secretary of Akhila Ilankai Tamil United Front, K. Vigneswaran, reportedly stated that by not providing adequate relief to the Tamils hit by the recent ethnic riots in Trincomalee, the Sri Lankan Government is driving them into the waiting arms of the LTTE. In a letter to the Government's Peace Secretariat on April 16, he said: "The incidents of 12th, 14th, and 15th April 2006, are being described by the Tamils of Trincomalee as a re-enactment of the pre-July 1983 saga. The state is getting provoked by the LTTE and is playing into the hands of the LTTE." He claimed, "instead of winning over the Tamils, it is driving them into the bosom of the LTTE."
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April - 16 
ColomboPage reports that the Canadian Police raided the office of the World Tamil Movement in Montreal, the first raid after the Canadian Government proscribed the LTTE as a terrorist group. The police seized computers, files, LTTE flags and other po
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ColomboPage reports that the Canadian Police raided the office of the World Tamil Movement in Montreal, the first raid after the Canadian Government proscribed the LTTE as a terrorist group. The police seized computers, files, LTTE flags and other political documents. "No one was arrested. However, other LTTE offices too are expected to be raided soon," reports said.
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April - 16 
Daily News reports that Government Peace Secretariat official Palitha Kohona stated that the Government displayed extreme flexibility to facilitate the sea movement of 32 LTTE leaders in the face of provocations by the outfit, in order to encourage t
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Daily News reports that Government Peace Secretariat official Palitha Kohona stated that the Government displayed extreme flexibility to facilitate the sea movement of 32 LTTE leaders in the face of provocations by the outfit, in order to encourage the LTTE to attend the peace talks at Geneva. He said, "It is hoped that the LTTE will respond positively by attending the talks as scheduled." He added, "They have stepped up their attacks because they are not serious about attending planned talks in Switzerland."
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April - 16 
S. Elilan, the Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE, reportedly accused the Government of being behind ethnic riots in Trincomalee. He said, "If the genocide attacks by State armed forces with the connivance of Sinhalese hoodlums continue
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S. Elilan, the Trincomalee district political head of the LTTE, reportedly accused the Government of being behind ethnic riots in Trincomalee. He said, "If the genocide attacks by State armed forces with the connivance of Sinhalese hoodlums continue in the Trincomalee district, we would be forced to take steps to safeguard the lives and properties of innocent Tamil people and that would lead to undesirable serious consequence on the current peace process."
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April - 16 
Two soldiers were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE near the Pasmang junction in Jaffna district on April 16. Another soldier was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE near the Pasmang junction in Jaffna district on April 16. Another soldier was shot at and injured by LTTE cadres in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 16 
Two unidentified LTTE cadres shot at a former member of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Ariyanayagam Dharmanayagam, in the Koddaimunai area of Batticaloa district. However, he escaped unhurt.
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Two unidentified LTTE cadres shot at a former member of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization, Ariyanayagam Dharmanayagam, in the Koddaimunai area of Batticaloa district. However, he escaped unhurt.
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April - 17 
A ‘section commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami, Fareed Ahmed alias Khalid, surrendered before SFs at Kishtwar in the Doda district. He handed over one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 90 rounds, one grenade launcher with six rounds and on
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A ‘section commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami, Fareed Ahmed alias Khalid, surrendered before SFs at Kishtwar in the Doda district. He handed over one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 90 rounds, one grenade launcher with six rounds and one grenade at the time of surrender. Further, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Mohammed Bashir, surrendered before the troops at village Jaglanu in the Rajouri district. He handed over one pistol and one magazine at the time of surrender.
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April - 17 
According to Sangai Express, the UNLF on April 17 announced its decision to lift the ‘ban’ imposed on the City Meitei faction of the KCP since October 2005.
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According to Sangai Express, the UNLF on April 17 announced its decision to lift the ‘ban’ imposed on the City Meitei faction of the KCP since October 2005.
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April - 17 
Elsewhere in the State, SFs recovered one rocket launcher, six AK rounds, one hand grenade and 20 film rolls from a hide-out in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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Elsewhere in the State, SFs recovered one rocket launcher, six AK rounds, one hand grenade and 20 film rolls from a hide-out in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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April - 17 
More than 70 per cent of 6.8 million voters in 45 constituencies across the Maoist-affected districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia cast their votes in defiance of the boycott call issued by the Communist Party of India-Maoist for the Legisl
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More than 70 per cent of 6.8 million voters in 45 constituencies across the Maoist-affected districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia cast their votes in defiance of the boycott call issued by the Communist Party of India-Maoist for the Legislative Assembly elections on April 17. "There was no report of any untoward incident," Chief Electoral Officer Debashis Sen said. Polling was held for 21 constituencies in West Midnapore, 11 in Purulia and 13 in Bankura. Hindu reports that the boycott call had an impact on at least six booths, four in Purulia and two in West Midnapore.
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April - 17 
On April 17, Manipur Police arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, identified as Athokpam Meiraba alias Boycha Meitei and Yambem Victor Singh, from the Wangkhei area of Imphal city.
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On April 17, Manipur Police arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, identified as Athokpam Meiraba alias Boycha Meitei and Yambem Victor Singh, from the Wangkhei area of Imphal city.
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April - 17 
On April 17, the Delhi Police (DP) is reported to have unearthed a fake currency racket in the national capital by Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, with the arrest of two persons. Amir Ahmed and Tahsim Kunjare
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On April 17, the Delhi Police (DP) is reported to have unearthed a fake currency racket in the national capital by Pakistan's external intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, with the arrest of two persons. Amir Ahmed and Tahsim Kunjare, hailing from Muzaffarnagar and Baghpat in the State of Uttar Pradesh respectively, were arrested on April 15 by the Crime Branch personnel of DP. Fake currency with a face value of about Rupees 20,000 was recovered from their possession. Tehsim is reported to have revealed that he received fake currency from his sources in Pakistan.
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April - 17 
Police arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, A. Punikanta Singh, from Phumlou under Lamshang police station limits in the Imphal West district on April 17. On the same day, police also one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identifi
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Police arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, A. Punikanta Singh, from Phumlou under Lamshang police station limits in the Imphal West district on April 17. On the same day, police also one People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as A. Ranjit Singh, from Moibung Khunou.
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April - 17 
Rajouri Police have detained Choudhary Bashir Ahmed, headman of village Sam Samad, for his alleged links with Aijaz Ahmed Zakki, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment ‘financial commander’, who had surrendered before police a fortnight back.
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Rajouri Police have detained Choudhary Bashir Ahmed, headman of village Sam Samad, for his alleged links with Aijaz Ahmed Zakki, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment ‘financial commander’, who had surrendered before police a fortnight back.
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April - 17 
Ranchiexpress reports that the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (shutdown) on April 18 in the States of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The bandh has been called against the 'exploitative policies of the Government toward
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Ranchiexpress reports that the Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a bandh (shutdown) on April 18 in the States of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The bandh has been called against the 'exploitative policies of the Government towards villagers depending entirely on forest produce for their livelihood'. According to reports, on April 13-night Maoists put banners and pasted posters on Government buildings, judiciary offices, hotels and private residences alongside National Highway 33 in support of the bandh.
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April - 17 
Security forces arrested 10 cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the Sopore and Pattan localities in Baramulla district.
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Security forces arrested 10 cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from the Sopore and Pattan localities in Baramulla district.
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April - 17 
Senior National Conference party leader Ali Mohammad Nayak, who has functioned as a Cabinet Minister and Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly for several years, sustained injuries even as two of his armed guards were killed when terr
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Senior National Conference party leader Ali Mohammad Nayak, who has functioned as a Cabinet Minister and Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly for several years, sustained injuries even as two of his armed guards were killed when terrorists ambushed his motorcade in the Tral town of Pulwama district on April 17. Official sources told Daily Excelsior that Nayak was returning from an engagement ceremony of a relative in Mohalla Kadipora when terrorists opened indiscriminate gunfire on his Police vehicle near Gole Masjid in Tral town at 1150 hours. While Nayak sustained injuries, two of his armed guards, Head Constable Abdul Ahad and Constable Nazir Ahmed Ahangar, died and Constable Ghulam Hassan was wounded.
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April - 17 
Two persons, who identified themselves as Majid Iqbal of Al-Aarifeen and Ali Hyder of J&K Islamic Front, told the local news agency CNS over telephone separately that their organisations had carried out the attack.
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Two persons, who identified themselves as Majid Iqbal of Al-Aarifeen and Ali Hyder of J&K Islamic Front, told the local news agency CNS over telephone separately that their organisations had carried out the attack.
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April - 17 
Two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami outfit, Mushtaq Ahmed alias Abu Sufiyan and Mohammed Qasim alias Wahid, were shot dead by the security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Wadwan in the Doda district. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazine
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Two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami outfit, Mushtaq Ahmed alias Abu Sufiyan and Mohammed Qasim alias Wahid, were shot dead by the security force (SF) personnel in an encounter at Wadwan in the Doda district. Two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, four Pika rounds, 12 AK rounds, six hand grenades, one grenade launcher and five rounds were recovered from their possession.
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April - 17 
A beheaded body was found in the Madakhel area near the Afghan border on April 17. The deceased was identified as Taza Gul. Sources said that he had been killed on the charge of spying for US forces. According to sources, he admitted before the ca
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A beheaded body was found in the Madakhel area near the Afghan border on April 17. The deceased was identified as Taza Gul. Sources said that he had been killed on the charge of spying for US forces. According to sources, he admitted before the cabinet that the situation remained volatile in the Waziristan, despite the deployment of a heavy contingent of armed forces. "The other concern of the government is the presence of Indian consulates in the Afghan cities, which are near the Pakistani border," the minister claimed
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April - 17 
A heavy exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and armed insurgents was reported from Dera Bugti and adjoining areas on April 17. Chief of the Jamhoori Watan Party, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, said that SFs had fired scores of rockets and mortar
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A heavy exchange of fire between security forces (SFs) and armed insurgents was reported from Dera Bugti and adjoining areas on April 17. Chief of the Jamhoori Watan Party, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, said that SFs had fired scores of rockets and mortar shells in different areas of Dera Bugti town and its outskirts, resulting in a large number of casualties. "At least four ambulances were seen taking the injured to Sui from Dera Bugti on Monday morning," he told reporters on the phone. Nawab Bugti also said that firing between the two sides was also reported from Sangsilla and the Loti gas field area and 11 SF were injured. However, official sources did not confirm his claims of heavy casualties, but said that exchanges of fire had occurred in some areas.
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April - 17 
A tribesman, identified as Balot, was killed in the Kher Kamer area of Datakhel. His relatives said that Balot supplied food items to American troops across the border.
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A tribesman, identified as Balot, was killed in the Kher Kamer area of Datakhel. His relatives said that Balot supplied food items to American troops across the border.
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April - 17 
According to Dawn, an alleged Al Qaeda operative of Turkish origin captured two months back in South Waziristan was handed over to his home country on April 17. Authorities arrested Mohammad Yousaf on January 28, 2006 suspecting him of being an Al Qa
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According to Dawn, an alleged Al Qaeda operative of Turkish origin captured two months back in South Waziristan was handed over to his home country on April 17. Authorities arrested Mohammad Yousaf on January 28, 2006 suspecting him of being an Al Qaeda operative and handed him over to Turkish authorities after an investigation which lasted two months.
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April - 17 
Armed men reportedly snatched a truck from its driver Tawab Khan in the Dusali area of North Waziristan on April 17. The driver belonged to Peshawar and had been supplying edible items to the army and paramilitary troops in North Waziristan.
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Armed men reportedly snatched a truck from its driver Tawab Khan in the Dusali area of North Waziristan on April 17. The driver belonged to Peshawar and had been supplying edible items to the army and paramilitary troops in North Waziristan.
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April - 17 
At least 19 rockets were fired on Frontier Corps check-posts at Sangsilla, Chashma and Goltrakri in the Dera Bugti district on the same day. Official sources said that nobody was hurt in the attacks.
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At least 19 rockets were fired on Frontier Corps check-posts at Sangsilla, Chashma and Goltrakri in the Dera Bugti district on the same day. Official sources said that nobody was hurt in the attacks.
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April - 17 
Briefing the cabinet on the law and order situation in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Interior Minister Aftab Khan Sherpao told the cabinet that the presence of the Taliban in FATA was a threat to national security and Pakistan’s economi
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Briefing the cabinet on the law and order situation in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Interior Minister Aftab Khan Sherpao told the cabinet that the presence of the Taliban in FATA was a threat to national security and Pakistan’s economic development. "Religious extremism, militancy and terrorism are continuously undermining Pakistan’s image in the international community" he was quoted as saying. He said that the ‘Talibanisation’ of Waziristan was damaging other parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and that the local administration had been limited to their houses and offices. "The Taliban’s sphere of influence has expanded to DI Khan, Tank and the Khyber Agency, where clerks of the area have started to join them. There has been a sharp increase in attacks on heavily-defended military targets in these areas as well," Sherpao was quoted as saying.
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April - 17 
Insurgents are reported to have blown up a pipeline of the Pir Koh gas plant in Balochistan, causing suspension of gas supply for some time on April 17. According to Dawn, the tribesmen tied explosives around the main pipeline head and ignited it by
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Insurgents are reported to have blown up a pipeline of the Pir Koh gas plant in Balochistan, causing suspension of gas supply for some time on April 17. According to Dawn, the tribesmen tied explosives around the main pipeline head and ignited it by firing rockets.
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April - 17 
Police on April 17 arrested two Afghans and an Arab, suspected to be Al Qaeda operatives, after a gunfight outside Peshawar, according to The News. Officials did not reveal the identity of the three, and it was not immediately clear if they were susp
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Police on April 17 arrested two Afghans and an Arab, suspected to be Al Qaeda operatives, after a gunfight outside Peshawar, according to The News. Officials did not reveal the identity of the three, and it was not immediately clear if they were suspected to be senior figures in the Al Qaeda. While one of the arrested men was injured in the hand, an AK-47 rifle and grenades recovered from the incident site.
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April - 17 
President Pervez Musharraf claimed on April 17 that the Government had resolved the Balochistan issue "amicably" and no law and order situation exists there anymore. The Government will introduce administrative reforms in Balochistan, said the presid
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President Pervez Musharraf claimed on April 17 that the Government had resolved the Balochistan issue "amicably" and no law and order situation exists there anymore. The Government will introduce administrative reforms in Balochistan, said the president. "Several development projects have been started in Balochistan so that the people of the province can be brought to par with the other provinces," he added. Peace has been restored in the province in letter and spirit, claimed Gen. Musharraf.
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April - 17 
President Pervez Musharraf said in Karachi on April 17 that the Government was well aware about the prevailing situation in Waziristan, "and the issue will be resolved very soon". The Government will introduce administrative reforms in the Federally
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President Pervez Musharraf said in Karachi on April 17 that the Government was well aware about the prevailing situation in Waziristan, "and the issue will be resolved very soon". The Government will introduce administrative reforms in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and under these reforms the political administrator will be abolished soon, he said. "The Government has already allocated a development package of Rs 10 billion in FATA and Balochistan and the sum will definitely change the face of the two regions," he claimed.
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April - 17 
The Peshawar Police also arrested four Afghans on the Indus Highway on April 17 for suspicion of having links with the Taliban. "They are suspected of having links to the Taliban. We are investigating their links," said unnamed officials. The suspect
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The Peshawar Police also arrested four Afghans on the Indus Highway on April 17 for suspicion of having links with the Taliban. "They are suspected of having links to the Taliban. We are investigating their links," said unnamed officials. The suspects were reportedly armed with grenades and Kalashnikovs.
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April - 17 
Gatherings, processions and sit-ins that could disturb the law and order situation have been prohibited by the District Administrative Office in all areas within the Ring Road and up to 200 metres from the road within Kathmandu metropolis and Lalitpu
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Gatherings, processions and sit-ins that could disturb the law and order situation have been prohibited by the District Administrative Office in all areas within the Ring Road and up to 200 metres from the road within Kathmandu metropolis and Lalitpur sub-metropolis with effect from April 17.
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April - 17 
Government employees in various ministries, including the Cabinet Secretariat and National Planning Commission, corporations, banking sector and financial institutions, expressed their solidarity with the agitation by stopping work on April 17. "Exce
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Government employees in various ministries, including the Cabinet Secretariat and National Planning Commission, corporations, banking sector and financial institutions, expressed their solidarity with the agitation by stopping work on April 17. "Except essential work, they have stopped all activities," a statement issued by the Inter-Organisation Employees’ Association said.
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April - 17 
Himalayan Times reports that one protestor was killed and several others injured when security forces (SFs) opened fire at agitators at Nijgadh in the Bara district on April 17. In the capital Kathmandu, police action on protestors at the Chabahil-Ch
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Himalayan Times reports that one protestor was killed and several others injured when security forces (SFs) opened fire at agitators at Nijgadh in the Bara district on April 17. In the capital Kathmandu, police action on protestors at the Chabahil-Chuchepati area left 62 injured. In Kalaiya, at least 24 agitators were injured when police intervened in a rally. In Narayangarh, four agitators were injured when SFs opened fire at them at Ratnanagar municipality. In Birgunj, over a dozen activists were injured when police intervened in a demonstration. In Ramechhap, three protestors were injured in police action at Manthali. In Itahari, SF personnel fired dozens of rounds at demonstrators, injuring 24. Six police personnel were also injured in the clash. In Nepalgunj, 20 demonstrators were injured in police action.
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April - 17 
King Gyanendra met former prime ministers Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and Surya Bahadur Thapa on April 17. Following the meeting, Bhattarai said, "democracy will be restored. It should be…The present situation will change." Former Prime Minister and cha
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King Gyanendra met former prime ministers Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and Surya Bahadur Thapa on April 17. Following the meeting, Bhattarai said, "democracy will be restored. It should be…The present situation will change." Former Prime Minister and chairman of Rastriya Janashakti Party, Surya Bahadur Thapa, said, "I am satisfied that the King listened to me with great interest on the current political situation," adding, "I presented the critical situation of the nation."
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April - 17 
Maoists shot dead a traffic police Inspector at Chandranigahapur in the Rautahat district on April 17-night. Nepal News reports that a group of Maoists first abducted Inspector Shyam Sundar Bista, who was working at the District Traffic Police Office
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Maoists shot dead a traffic police Inspector at Chandranigahapur in the Rautahat district on April 17-night. Nepal News reports that a group of Maoists first abducted Inspector Shyam Sundar Bista, who was working at the District Traffic Police Office in Chandranigahapur, and subsequently shot him dead.
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April - 17 
Extremists of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have demanded tolls from bank officials in the Thakurgaon town. An unidentified bank manager told Independent that on April 17 he received telephone calls demanding Taka Two lakhs from persons id
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Extremists of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) have demanded tolls from bank officials in the Thakurgaon town. An unidentified bank manager told Independent that on April 17 he received telephone calls demanding Taka Two lakhs from persons identifying themselves as members of the Sarbahara Party. They also threatened to kill him if he failed to meet their demand. Similar demands for tolls were received by two other managers of commercial banks. The extremists reportedly told that some of their comrades were undergoing treatment in India and money is needed to meet their medical expenses.
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April - 17 
The Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh (AHAB) leaders at a public meeting in Satkhira on April 17-night threatened to launch ‘programmes’ if its four top leaders, including chief Asadullah Al Galib, were not released from the jail before May 25, accordin
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The Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh (AHAB) leaders at a public meeting in Satkhira on April 17-night threatened to launch ‘programmes’ if its four top leaders, including chief Asadullah Al Galib, were not released from the jail before May 25, according to Daily Star. They said that the ‘programmes’ would be announced at a public meeting at Paltan in capital Dhaka on May 26. Speakers at the meeting said a partner of the ruling four-party alliance misguided the Government into arresting Galib to cover up its links with the militant outfits.
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April - 17 
A cadre of the LTTE was killed and two others were wounded when a claymore mine they were carrying exploded accidentally in the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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A cadre of the LTTE was killed and two others were wounded when a claymore mine they were carrying exploded accidentally in the Chavakachcheri area of Jaffna district.
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April - 17 
A civilian, identified as Easan, was allegedly shot dead by paramilitary cadres inside his residence in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian
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A civilian, identified as Easan, was allegedly shot dead by paramilitary cadres inside his residence in the Santhiveli area of Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian on A-9 Road at Meesalai in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna distict.
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April - 17 
According to Daily News, the Government has agreed to permit Norwegian facilitators to engage a private helicopter operating in Sri Lanka to transport the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) eastern leaders to Kilinochchi for consultation in prep
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According to Daily News, the Government has agreed to permit Norwegian facilitators to engage a private helicopter operating in Sri Lanka to transport the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) eastern leaders to Kilinochchi for consultation in preparation for the peace talks, scheduled to be held at Geneva on April 24-25. Earlier, the outfit insisted on the sea transport of its Eastern commanders to Wanni for a meeting with the LTTE leadership, making it a pre-condition for its participation at the peace talks, following which the Government provided the outfit with a civilian ferry to transport their Eastern leaders from Vakarai to Mullaitivu with a Navy escort. The LTTE later rejected the offer and pulled out from the scheduled sea movement, after Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) Sea monitors overruled an LTTE demand for an escort of armed sea -tiger vessels.
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April - 17 
Daily News quoting Army sources reports that the total number of members of the SFs injured due to attacks in the North and East since February 22-23 Geneva peace talks had risen to 45 with the attacks on April 17-morning. They comprise 25 Sri Lanka
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Daily News quoting Army sources reports that the total number of members of the SFs injured due to attacks in the North and East since February 22-23 Geneva peace talks had risen to 45 with the attacks on April 17-morning. They comprise 25 Sri Lanka Army officers, 13 Navy officers, five SLAF officers and two Police officers. The number of civilians injured since the Geneva peace talks were 61.
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April - 17 
Five security force (SF) personnel were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Veppankulam area of Vavuniya district on April 17.
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Five security force (SF) personnel were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered claymore mine explosion in the Veppankulam area of Vavuniya district on April 17.
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April - 17 
Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire targeting a SLAF convoy in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on April 17. Troops latter recovered an unexploded claymor
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Five Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire targeting a SLAF convoy in the Kiran area of Batticaloa district on April 17. Troops latter recovered an unexploded claymore mine from the incident site.
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April - 17 
Naval troops on duty at Narakkali area in the Puttalam district reportedly arrested two suspects along with 550 grams of gelignite, a sword, a binocular and some documents.
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Naval troops on duty at Narakkali area in the Puttalam district reportedly arrested two suspects along with 550 grams of gelignite, a sword, a binocular and some documents.
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April - 17 
The SLMM hoped that the peace talks in Geneva could still be held. SLMM chief, Major General Ulf Henricsson, told a news agency, "I think it’s at its peak now. I'm not so afraid of a full-scale war. If there was a military solution for one of the par
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The SLMM hoped that the peace talks in Geneva could still be held. SLMM chief, Major General Ulf Henricsson, told a news agency, "I think it’s at its peak now. I'm not so afraid of a full-scale war. If there was a military solution for one of the parties, we would have seen that by now. "We are working hard to get them to the talks. I hope it will be about a peace agreement and not about details."
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April - 17 
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on the LTTE to immediately release all underage recruits within its ranks and to cease recruitment of children. Issuing a statement following an incident in Vavuniya in which a 17-year-old in the LTT
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on the LTTE to immediately release all underage recruits within its ranks and to cease recruitment of children. Issuing a statement following an incident in Vavuniya in which a 17-year-old in the LTTE auxiliary was killed on April 13 reportedly by a claymore mine, UNICEF stated, "This incident underlines the risk children are exposed to when used in direct combat or in support roles such as delivery of supplies. Recruitment of children is a direct violation of their right to protection from violence."
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April - 17 
Unidentified assailants shot at and wounded two youths in front of Karuvakerni School.
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Unidentified assailants shot at and wounded two youths in front of Karuvakerni School.
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April - 18 
A cadre of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami outfit, Nazir Ahmed alias Shehbaz, was killed by his associate Abdul Gani Mir alias Khalifa, a ‘deputy district commander’, at Bhalna in the Keshwan area of Doda district.
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A cadre of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami outfit, Nazir Ahmed alias Shehbaz, was killed by his associate Abdul Gani Mir alias Khalifa, a ‘deputy district commander’, at Bhalna in the Keshwan area of Doda district.
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April - 18 
A protest rally participated by around 200 journalists was staged in the Imphal city on April 18 against the KCP's (City Meitei faction) criminal act of detaining six editors on the night of April 16.
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A protest rally participated by around 200 journalists was staged in the Imphal city on April 18 against the KCP's (City Meitei faction) criminal act of detaining six editors on the night of April 16.
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April - 18 
A Special Police Officer, identified as Roomal Singh, was abducted by the terrorists from village Chappar in the Kathua district.
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A Special Police Officer, identified as Roomal Singh, was abducted by the terrorists from village Chappar in the Kathua district.
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April - 18 
According to Daily Excelsior, two civilians, including village headman Haji Mohammed Sharif, were abducted from their houses and subsequently killed by two terrorists near their houses at Sildhar in the Gool area of Udhampur district on April 18. The
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According to Daily Excelsior, two civilians, including village headman Haji Mohammed Sharif, were abducted from their houses and subsequently killed by two terrorists near their houses at Sildhar in the Gool area of Udhampur district on April 18. The terrorists escaped after the killings leaving behind a letter head of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit signed by Abu Sufiyan, a ‘commander’. Sufiyan said the civilians were killed for being a village headman and informer of the security forces.
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April - 18 
According to Hindu, approximately 2500 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and activists besieged Usur village in the Dantewada district on April 18, in retaliation for the tribals' support to the now suspended anti-Maoist Salwa Judum
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According to Hindu, approximately 2500 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and activists besieged Usur village in the Dantewada district on April 18, in retaliation for the tribals' support to the now suspended anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign. The Maoists, who had given a call for bandh (shutdown), also assaulted a few tribals during the siege. The outfit had given the bandh call to protest against the Government's alleged failure to solve people's problems and `fake encounter killings' of Maoist 'zonal commander' Sagar and his wife Kiran in the Surguja district.
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April - 18 
According to Nagaland Post, several Phek-based organizations and local leaders on April 18 urged the Nagaland Government to take up the issue of clashes between the two NSCN factions with the outfits themselves or the Government of India and to ensur
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According to Nagaland Post, several Phek-based organizations and local leaders on April 18 urged the Nagaland Government to take up the issue of clashes between the two NSCN factions with the outfits themselves or the Government of India and to ensure that cadres belonging to the two factions moved out of Phek and Chakhesang areas.
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April - 18 
An over-ground agent, British Debbarma, of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) belonging to its Biswamohan Debbarma faction was arrested from Bhangshibari under Champahaur police station in the West Tripura district on April 18-nig
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An over-ground agent, British Debbarma, of the banned National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) belonging to its Biswamohan Debbarma faction was arrested from Bhangshibari under Champahaur police station in the West Tripura district on April 18-night for his involvement in extortion activities, according to Tripurainfo.
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April - 18 
On April 18, at least 70 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered three powerful explosions damaging three buildings under construction in the Police Line, a kilometer away from Chatra town, according to Telegraph. The inci
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On April 18, at least 70 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered three powerful explosions damaging three buildings under construction in the Police Line, a kilometer away from Chatra town, according to Telegraph. The incident occurred during the 24-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the CPI-Maoist in the Garhwa, Seraikela-Kharsawan and East Singhbhum districts. Four guards stationed at the construction site were abducted and subsequently released.
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April - 18 
On April 18, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly assaulted a contractor and damaged a road-roller by triggering a landmine in Telrai village under Kalimela police limits of Malkangiri district. Reports said that the Maoists
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On April 18, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly assaulted a contractor and damaged a road-roller by triggering a landmine in Telrai village under Kalimela police limits of Malkangiri district. Reports said that the Maoists had warned the contractor, Burman, not to execute the Telrai-Sudhakonda road work but the latter had gone ahead with the construction.
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April - 18 
On April 18, one INF cadre, Tongbram Tiken alias Bonny, was arrested during a cordon and search operation at Oinam Sawombung in the Imphal West district. One INF demand letter was recovered from his possession.
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On April 18, one INF cadre, Tongbram Tiken alias Bonny, was arrested during a cordon and search operation at Oinam Sawombung in the Imphal West district. One INF demand letter was recovered from his possession.
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April - 18 
On the same night, another collaborator of the same faction was arrested following an encounter between NLFT cadres and the police at Manirampara under Ambassa police station in the Dhalai district. The arrested collaborator reportedly confessed, "Ul
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On the same night, another collaborator of the same faction was arrested following an encounter between NLFT cadres and the police at Manirampara under Ambassa police station in the Dhalai district. The arrested collaborator reportedly confessed, "Ultras are planning to launch fresh attack in some specific areas to create panic among the villagers." According to intelligence sources, two groups of the outlawed outfit have been moving around Dhomacherra in the Longhthorai Valley subdivision of the same district.
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April - 18 
Police have reportedly made elaborate security arrangements in areas considered to be Maoist strongholds in the wake of the April 18-bandh (shutdown) called by the Maoists in East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts. Stretches along the natio
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Police have reportedly made elaborate security arrangements in areas considered to be Maoist strongholds in the wake of the April 18-bandh (shutdown) called by the Maoists in East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts. Stretches along the national highways, railway tracks and installations have been put under "maximum alert" in view of the bandh call. The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a shutdown for a number of demands, including a hike of Rupees 10 in the minimum daily wage from the existing Rupees 70 per day.
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April - 18 
Security forces arrested two Pakistani nationals, identified as Ehsan and Mubasir Ali, when they crossed over into Indian territory in the Arnia sector.
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Security forces arrested two Pakistani nationals, identified as Ehsan and Mubasir Ali, when they crossed over into Indian territory in the Arnia sector.
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April - 18 
Telegraph reports that the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has launched a 'anti-crime drive' in Nagaland’s Dimapur town, following reports of the presence of an inter-state gang of vehicle-lifters in the to
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Telegraph reports that the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has launched a 'anti-crime drive' in Nagaland’s Dimapur town, following reports of the presence of an inter-state gang of vehicle-lifters in the town. The operation was carried out by its 'special task force' under the banner of ‘crime suppression department’.
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April - 18 
Telegraph reports that the Mizoram Tourism Minister Z.H. Ropuia on April 18 urged the Central Government to relax the Restricted Area Permit in the State.
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Telegraph reports that the Mizoram Tourism Minister Z.H. Ropuia on April 18 urged the Central Government to relax the Restricted Area Permit in the State.
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April - 18 
The Army claimed almost a three-fold "leap" in the number of terrorists killed in infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir following installation of advanced anti-infiltration devices all along the 748 km-long LoC, according to Daily Excelsior. "With c
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The Army claimed almost a three-fold "leap" in the number of terrorists killed in infiltration bids in Jammu and Kashmir following installation of advanced anti-infiltration devices all along the 748 km-long LoC, according to Daily Excelsior. "With ceasefire holding, the violence level in the militancy-hit State has come down," according to an assessment given to top Army Commanders meeting in New Delhi to review the situation. "The efficiency of our counter-insurgency operations is evident from the leap in the ratio of terrorists killed per infiltration bid rising from 1.8 in 2004 to 3 per infiltration bid in 2005," said Army chief Gen J. J. Singh. He said "surgical operations" were being carried out by avoiding any collateral damage and had helped the armed forces to gain moral ascendancy over the terrorists. Citing figures, he said so far in 2006 there had been 70 surrenders in the first three months compared to 82 for the whole of 2005.
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April - 18 
The Army recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the Pattan area of Baramulla district. Defense spokesperson Colonel V. K. Batra informed that the seizure included three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 32 AK rounds, two carbine m
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The Army recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from the Pattan area of Baramulla district. Defense spokesperson Colonel V. K. Batra informed that the seizure included three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, 32 AK rounds, two carbine machines with silencer, two INSAS rifles, one magazine, 12 rounds, six grenade launchers, 40 under barrel grenade launcher grenades, 250 sniper rounds and two radio sets. In addition, he said 10 antennas, one Chinese pistol, two magazines, two grenades, 45 remote controlled IEDs, 20 detonators, 100 IED circuits, two galvanometers, two fake rubber stamps of police station Pattan and a diary containing data on IEDs were also seized.
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April - 18 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the police in the Hilanga forest area of Deogarh district on April 18.The incident occurred when a team of Special Operation Group came across a group of about
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with the police in the Hilanga forest area of Deogarh district on April 18.The incident occurred when a team of Special Operation Group came across a group of about 20-armed Maoists in the forest area. A self-loading rifle was recovered from the slain Maoists' possession.
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April - 18 
Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres belonging to its ‘finance group’ were arrested from the Keishampat area of Imphal city on April 18.
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Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres belonging to its ‘finance group’ were arrested from the Keishampat area of Imphal city on April 18.
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April - 18 
Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said on April 18 in Srinagar that terrorist training camps were flourishing across the Line of Control (LoC). He told reporters on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situat
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Union Home Secretary V. K. Duggal said on April 18 in Srinagar that terrorist training camps were flourishing across the Line of Control (LoC). He told reporters on the first day of his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the run up to April 24-elections in four Assembly constituencies that, "We have all the numbers on the camps and the militants waiting to infiltrate." He also said "Cross border terrorism must end. We have fail-proof and fool-proof evidence that (militant) camps are flourishing across the border. The Centre is determined to keep the State peaceful in all conditions." Despite the Confidence Building Measures, terrorist infrastructure, including camps, were running and the terrorists were ready to infiltrate into the State from across the border, informed Duggal. During the first quarter of 2006, the number of terrorism-related incidents and the casualty figure of security forces and civilians have come down from last year, Duggal disclosed. "Last year by this time, there were 489 incidents as compared to 374 this year. We have neutralised a sizeable number of militants," he stated.
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April - 18 
A prominent Shia cleric and his driver were shot dead at Faisalabad in the Punjab province on April 18, sources told Daily Times. Fazal Hussain Alvi and his driver, Qasim Ali, were in their car when unidentified motorcyclists ambushed them near the U
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A prominent Shia cleric and his driver were shot dead at Faisalabad in the Punjab province on April 18, sources told Daily Times. Fazal Hussain Alvi and his driver, Qasim Ali, were in their car when unidentified motorcyclists ambushed them near the University of Agriculture at Raja Wala Road. Alvi had reportedly been banned from public speaking by the Government because of the fiery nature of his speeches.
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April - 18 
According to Dawn, gas supply to vast areas of the Mastung and Kalat districts in Balochistan province was suspended after a gas pipeline was blown up near Mastung on April 18. Official sources informed that a powerful explosive device had been plant
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According to Dawn, gas supply to vast areas of the Mastung and Kalat districts in Balochistan province was suspended after a gas pipeline was blown up near Mastung on April 18. Official sources informed that a powerful explosive device had been planted under the pipeline supplying gas to the two districts, two kilometers away from Mastung Cadet Collage. They said that after the blast, the pipeline caught fire and was later controlled after stopping supply from main pipeline.
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April - 18 
Frontier Corps soldier, Mohammad Israel, was injured when he stepped on a landmine in the Pir Koh area near Sui in the Dera Bugti district.
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Frontier Corps soldier, Mohammad Israel, was injured when he stepped on a landmine in the Pir Koh area near Sui in the Dera Bugti district.
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April - 18 
In the province, gun-battles between security forces and armed insurgents were reported from the Karmo Wadh area of Kohlu district and the Sangsila and Chashma areas of Dera Bugti district. However, no casualty or other damage was reported.
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In the province, gun-battles between security forces and armed insurgents were reported from the Karmo Wadh area of Kohlu district and the Sangsila and Chashma areas of Dera Bugti district. However, no casualty or other damage was reported.
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April - 18 
Insurgents are reported to have fired two rockets targeting a Frontier Constabulary check-post in Kohlu town. However, no casualty was reported. Rockets were also fired at a telecommunication microwave station near Nushki town on April 18-night, offi
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Insurgents are reported to have fired two rockets targeting a Frontier Constabulary check-post in Kohlu town. However, no casualty was reported. Rockets were also fired at a telecommunication microwave station near Nushki town on April 18-night, official sources said. The rockets hit a solar energy unit at the station and destroyed it.
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April - 18 
SFs arrested two tribesmen from the Khar area of Bajaur Agency on April 18-night on suspicion of having links with terrorist organisations.
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SFs arrested two tribesmen from the Khar area of Bajaur Agency on April 18-night on suspicion of having links with terrorist organisations.
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April - 18 
Suspected terrorists beheaded a tribesman in the Mirali area of North Waziristan on April 18-night. According to Dawn, Waseeullah, a resident of Sira Tala, had been abducted from the Mirali town earlier in the day and his beheaded body was found in a
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Suspected terrorists beheaded a tribesman in the Mirali area of North Waziristan on April 18-night. According to Dawn, Waseeullah, a resident of Sira Tala, had been abducted from the Mirali town earlier in the day and his beheaded body was found in a ditch the next day. Officials said that the tribesman had been killed for spying for the United States.
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April - 18 
The Foreign Office on April 18 dismissed a statement as "propaganda" that camps for training terrorists to fight Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir were flourishing in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). "This is baseless. I think we should not even pay
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The Foreign Office on April 18 dismissed a statement as "propaganda" that camps for training terrorists to fight Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir were flourishing in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). "This is baseless. I think we should not even pay attention to such statements," Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said. According to her, "This is propaganda and I think the Indians have milked this cow for too long." Aslam claimed aid groups from around the world were working in PoK to help earthquake victims but no one had seen terrorist training camps or infrastructure.
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April - 18 
Three missiles were fired on the paramilitary fort in Miranshah on April 18-night. However, no casualties or damage was reported.
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Three missiles were fired on the paramilitary fort in Miranshah on April 18-night. However, no casualties or damage was reported.
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April - 18 
In the capital Kathmandu, at least 45 Government officials were arrested from their offices for expressing solidarity with the ongoing protest movement. Among those arrested, 32 belong to the Ministry of Home Affairs while the rest are with the Nepal
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In the capital Kathmandu, at least 45 Government officials were arrested from their offices for expressing solidarity with the ongoing protest movement. Among those arrested, 32 belong to the Ministry of Home Affairs while the rest are with the Nepal Rastra Bank and Banking Office in Thapathali.
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April - 18 
On April 18, an anti-King protestor was killed during police baton-charge on a rally in Nepalgunj, while at least 70 others were injured. In Pokhara, at least 36 agitators were injured when security forces opened fire at a rally in the Savagriha Chow
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On April 18, an anti-King protestor was killed during police baton-charge on a rally in Nepalgunj, while at least 70 others were injured. In Pokhara, at least 36 agitators were injured when security forces opened fire at a rally in the Savagriha Chowk
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April - 18 
The Kaski District Administration Office, issuing a notice on April 18, said curfew would be imposed in areas lying between the Seti river and Pardi (except Lakeside) in the west and up to Simpani in the north in Pokhara. In Lekhnath, the curfew was
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The Kaski District Administration Office, issuing a notice on April 18, said curfew would be imposed in areas lying between the Seti river and Pardi (except Lakeside) in the west and up to Simpani in the north in Pokhara. In Lekhnath, the curfew was imposed from Bijayapur to Talchowk, Shishuwa and Jyamirekuna.
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April - 18 
Two district-level Maoist cadres, Birendra Thapa alias Sandarv and Wakil Bahadur Shahi alias Chirag, were killed in a security operation in Latikoili Village Development Committee area of Surkhet district on April 18-morning. Two other Maoists were a
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Two district-level Maoist cadres, Birendra Thapa alias Sandarv and Wakil Bahadur Shahi alias Chirag, were killed in a security operation in Latikoili Village Development Committee area of Surkhet district on April 18-morning. Two other Maoists were arrested following the encounter.
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April - 18 
In the Jhenidah district, an extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Azizul Haque alias Killer Aziz, was killed during a shootout between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Bora village in Sadar sub
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In the Jhenidah district, an extremist belonging to the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Azizul Haque alias Killer Aziz, was killed during a shootout between police personnel and PBCP cadres at Bora village in Sadar sub-district on April 18. Chuadanga district police had arrested Azizul from his house on April 17 and had handed him over to Jhenidah police for interrogation. Two police personnel were injured during the gunfight. A pipe-gun and four bullets were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 18 
In the Khulna district, a PBCP regional leader, Iku Mina, aged 50, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Hari Khali under Tero Kheda sub-district on April 18. He was arrested on April 17 at J
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In the Khulna district, a PBCP regional leader, Iku Mina, aged 50, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Hari Khali under Tero Kheda sub-district on April 18. He was arrested on April 17 at Jailkhana Ghat in the Khulna city. One pipe gun and three bullets were recovered from the encounter site. A RAB personnel was wounded during the incident.
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April - 18 
Independent reports that on April 18, six extremists of the PBCP were arrested from various villages of the Bagmara sub-district in Rajshahi district. Lal Pataka and Marxist-Leninist factions of the PBCP have reportedly started operating again in var
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Independent reports that on April 18, six extremists of the PBCP were arrested from various villages of the Bagmara sub-district in Rajshahi district. Lal Pataka and Marxist-Leninist factions of the PBCP have reportedly started operating again in various villages of Karnopara, Taltoli, Shibajait, Sajuria, Ramrama and Kanapara of the Bagmara sub-district. PBCP cadres have put up posters and graffiti on the walls of the villages.
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April - 18 
A civilian was injured in a grenade explosion in the Arasadi Kovil area of Batticaloa district on April 18. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the incident site.
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A civilian was injured in a grenade explosion in the Arasadi Kovil area of Batticaloa district on April 18. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered an unexploded hand grenade from the incident site.
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April - 18 
Another civilian, Balachandran Reginald Roshan, was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Colombuthurai area of Jaffna district on April 18.
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Another civilian, Balachandran Reginald Roshan, was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Colombuthurai area of Jaffna district on April 18.
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April - 18 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 18 that they had killed three paramilitary cadres and captured another in the LTTE-controlled area of Pendukalsenai, west of Kiran in the Batticaloa district, according to Colombopage.
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 18 that they had killed three paramilitary cadres and captured another in the LTTE-controlled area of Pendukalsenai, west of Kiran in the Batticaloa district, according to Colombopage.
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April - 18 
The LTTE has stated that they will not attend the Geneva peace talks "unless violence against ethnic Tamils stops." In an interview, LTTE Peace Secretariat chief S. Puleedevan said, "While our people are being killed and our shops are being looted, w
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The LTTE has stated that they will not attend the Geneva peace talks "unless violence against ethnic Tamils stops." In an interview, LTTE Peace Secretariat chief S. Puleedevan said, "While our people are being killed and our shops are being looted, we are not going to Geneva."
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April - 18 
The pro-LTTE website Tamilnet claimed that the Sri Lanka Army soldiers killed five Tamil civilians on April 18-night near the SLA 51-1 Division camp located at Vatharavathai, 13 km north-east of Jaffna.
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The pro-LTTE website Tamilnet claimed that the Sri Lanka Army soldiers killed five Tamil civilians on April 18-night near the SLA 51-1 Division camp located at Vatharavathai, 13 km north-east of Jaffna.
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April - 18 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission has expressed apprehension that if the planned second round of talks in Geneva did not take place, the country will be running out of time. Spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir said, "Already people are dying in large numbe
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission has expressed apprehension that if the planned second round of talks in Geneva did not take place, the country will be running out of time. Spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir said, "Already people are dying in large numbers, so the situation is unacceptable and there is no way we can continue like this. The parties need to work their way out of the deadlock instead of speculating and pondering over why and who carried out the attacks."
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April - 19 
According to Press Trust of India, the Bihar Government has alerted the Union Government about the Nepalese Maoist threat to blow up the Kosi barrage in Supaul district, requesting it to ensure that Nepal deploys sufficient security force personnel a
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According to Press Trust of India, the Bihar Government has alerted the Union Government about the Nepalese Maoist threat to blow up the Kosi barrage in Supaul district, requesting it to ensure that Nepal deploys sufficient security force personnel along the border to foil any such attempt by the insurgents.
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April - 19 
According to Press Trust of India, the Government on April 18 decided to send Indian Council of Cultural Relations president Karan Singh as a Special Envoy to Nepal on April 19, today, to impress upon King Gyanendra the urgent need to initiate dialog
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According to Press Trust of India, the Government on April 18 decided to send Indian Council of Cultural Relations president Karan Singh as a Special Envoy to Nepal on April 19, today, to impress upon King Gyanendra the urgent need to initiate dialogue with political parties aimed at reconciliation. Singh, a Member of Parliament and former Union Minister, will visit Nepalese capital Kathmandu as the Special Envoy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is expected to meet King Gyanendra. He is also expected to meet leaders of political parties in Nepal, who have been organising widespread protests against the monarch for the last fortnight.
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April - 19 
At least 13 Bangladeshi nationals, including seven women and six children, were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel while infiltrating from the international border at different places under Lankamura outpost in the West Tripura district
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At least 13 Bangladeshi nationals, including seven women and six children, were arrested by the Border Security Force personnel while infiltrating from the international border at different places under Lankamura outpost in the West Tripura district on April 19, according to Tripurainfo.
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April - 19 
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated on April 19 that the State was aware of the danger and was prepared to handle the situation with the help of central forces. He said, "We are doing everything in our power to prevent such attack from taking pl
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated on April 19 that the State was aware of the danger and was prepared to handle the situation with the help of central forces. He said, "We are doing everything in our power to prevent such attack from taking place in spite of this being an international issue."
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April - 19 
On April 19, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a machine and two vehicles of a construction company at Gola in the Hazaribagh district. The company was involved in renovation of the Rajrappa-Gola Road in Jobia village. Th
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On April 19, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a machine and two vehicles of a construction company at Gola in the Hazaribagh district. The company was involved in renovation of the Rajrappa-Gola Road in Jobia village. The Maoists also left behind some pamphlets that warned middlemen and informers besides demanding 90 per cent participation of people from the backward castes in every project.
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April - 19 
Sangai Express reports that two Islamic National Front (INF) militants were killed following an encounter with a team of Imphal East police commandos at Thawanthaba Pangal Leirak under Porompat police station limits in the Imphal East district on Apr
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Sangai Express reports that two Islamic National Front (INF) militants were killed following an encounter with a team of Imphal East police commandos at Thawanthaba Pangal Leirak under Porompat police station limits in the Imphal East district on April 19. One of the slain militants was identified as Azad Khan. Two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.
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April - 19 
SF personnel killed a LeT ‘commander’, identified as Abu Hafa Mansoor, in the Kandi area of Kupwara district. One AK 47 rifle, one magazine, ten rounds, one Radio Set and one pouch were recovered from his possession. Sources said that one soldier was
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SF personnel killed a LeT ‘commander’, identified as Abu Hafa Mansoor, in the Kandi area of Kupwara district. One AK 47 rifle, one magazine, ten rounds, one Radio Set and one pouch were recovered from his possession. Sources said that one soldier was also injured in the operation.
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April - 19 
SFs recovered one pistol, three hand grenades, 260 AK rounds, three improvised explosive devices (IED), one wireless set, three detonators and explosives from the forest area of Khoo in Rajouri district. Soldiers also recovered three IEDs, one wirele
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SFs recovered one pistol, three hand grenades, 260 AK rounds, three improvised explosive devices (IED), one wireless set, three detonators and explosives from the forest area of Khoo in Rajouri district. Soldiers also recovered three IEDs, one wireless set, ration items and two AK magazines from Tipper Sangla in the Poonch district.
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April - 19 
The Army arrested three cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Nissar Dar, Jahangir Khan and Mehraj, from the Baramulla district along with three hand grenades, one pistol along with one magazine, five rounds and a radio set.
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The Army arrested three cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Nissar Dar, Jahangir Khan and Mehraj, from the Baramulla district along with three hand grenades, one pistol along with one magazine, five rounds and a radio set.
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April - 19 
Three police personnel were wounded when unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade in the Zadibal area of capital Srinagar.
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Three police personnel were wounded when unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade in the Zadibal area of capital Srinagar.
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April - 19 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, Prakash Chander and Pal Singh, were injured when a terrorist lobbed a grenade targeting a CRPF post at Higher Secondary School in Doda.
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, Prakash Chander and Pal Singh, were injured when a terrorist lobbed a grenade targeting a CRPF post at Higher Secondary School in Doda.
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April - 19 
Two police personnel were killed following a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Gadchiroli district on April 19. Telegraph reports that the blast occurred at around 8.30 pm (IST) when members of the C-
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Two police personnel were killed following a landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Gadchiroli district on April 19. Telegraph reports that the blast occurred at around 8.30 pm (IST) when members of the C-60 anti-Maoist squad were on their way to a police outpost at Gatta in an anti-mine vehicle. All 16 police personnel were injured in the blast, following which the Maoists opened fire killing two of them.
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April - 19 
Two soldiers of the 161 Battalion Territorial Army, Azad Ahmed War and Altaf Hussain Wani, were shot dead by terrorists at Mawar Handwara in the Kupwara district on April 19. The outfits Al- Mansooran and Al- Badr outfits have jointly claimed respons
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Two soldiers of the 161 Battalion Territorial Army, Azad Ahmed War and Altaf Hussain Wani, were shot dead by terrorists at Mawar Handwara in the Kupwara district on April 19. The outfits Al- Mansooran and Al- Badr outfits have jointly claimed responsibility for the killings, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 19 
Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Qazipura Handwar in the Kupwara district on April 19-morning. Official sources identified the slain cadres as Hamza and Abdullah of Paki
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Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Qazipura Handwar in the Kupwara district on April 19-morning. Official sources identified the slain cadres as Hamza and Abdullah of Pakistan.
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April - 19 
Daily Times reported that three missiles fired from the Afghanistan side of the border landed in Bajaur Agency on April 19. Residents said there were no casualties or damage when the missiles landed near a house in Charmang.
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Daily Times reported that three missiles fired from the Afghanistan side of the border landed in Bajaur Agency on April 19. Residents said there were no casualties or damage when the missiles landed near a house in Charmang.
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April - 19 
Five soldiers were wounded when a paramilitary truck was struck by a remote-controlled bomb on Spinwam Road on April 19.
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Five soldiers were wounded when a paramilitary truck was struck by a remote-controlled bomb on Spinwam Road on April 19.
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April - 19 
Security forces (SFs) fired artillery shells hitting several houses in the Qutabkhel and Angher villages near Miranshah.
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Security forces (SFs) fired artillery shells hitting several houses in the Qutabkhel and Angher villages near Miranshah.
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April - 19 
Suspected insurgents fired eight rockets on security check posts in Dera Bugti and Sui. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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Suspected insurgents fired eight rockets on security check posts in Dera Bugti and Sui. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 19 
Three missiles fired from across the Afghan border landed in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on April 19, wounding a girl. The agency’s political agent Mohammad Fahim Wazir confirmed that the missiles had been fired from across the border.
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Three missiles fired from across the Afghan border landed in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on April 19, wounding a girl. The agency’s political agent Mohammad Fahim Wazir confirmed that the missiles had been fired from across the border.
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April - 19 
Unidentified men on April 19 killed two soldiers, identified as Fraz and Muhammad Murad, in the Awran area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, according to Daily Times.
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Unidentified men on April 19 killed two soldiers, identified as Fraz and Muhammad Murad, in the Awran area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, according to Daily Times.
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April - 19 
Authorities released CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress General Secretary Ramchandra Poudel from detention on April 19. The former was held at the Armed Police Force barracks in Kakani, while Poudel was detained at the N
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Authorities released CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress General Secretary Ramchandra Poudel from detention on April 19. The former was held at the Armed Police Force barracks in Kakani, while Poudel was detained at the National Police Academy, Maharjgunj.
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April - 19 
In Pokhara, police intervened in a protest rally organised by the Nepal University Teachers Association and arrested at least 250 teachers from Mahendra Pul on April 19. The local administration had imposed a daylong curfew in Pokhara from 8 am to 7
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In Pokhara, police intervened in a protest rally organised by the Nepal University Teachers Association and arrested at least 250 teachers from Mahendra Pul on April 19. The local administration had imposed a daylong curfew in Pokhara from 8 am to 7 pm on the same day with shoot-at-sight orders.
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April - 19 
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy to Nepal, Dr Karan Singh, and Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran who arrived in Kathmandu on April 19 met Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala, Nepali Congress-Democratic President Sher Bahad
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy to Nepal, Dr Karan Singh, and Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran who arrived in Kathmandu on April 19 met Nepali Congress President Girija Prasad Koirala, Nepali Congress-Democratic President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal.
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April - 19 
Maoists have set free 19 security personnel abducted during their raid on the Malangwa, district headquarters of Sarlahi on April 5. The security personnel were released from an undisclosed location in Sarlahi in the presence of human rights workers
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Maoists have set free 19 security personnel abducted during their raid on the Malangwa, district headquarters of Sarlahi on April 5. The security personnel were released from an undisclosed location in Sarlahi in the presence of human rights workers and journalists. However, chief district officer Bhojraj Adhikari still remains in Maoist custody.
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April - 19 
On April 19, four anti-King protestors were killed and over a hundred injured when security force (SF) personnel opened fired on protestors at Chandragadhi in the Jhapa district.
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On April 19, four anti-King protestors were killed and over a hundred injured when security force (SF) personnel opened fired on protestors at Chandragadhi in the Jhapa district.
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April - 19 
A top cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Johirul Islam alias Tipu, was killed during an encounter between members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at Chandmair in the Gang
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A top cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Johirul Islam alias Tipu, was killed during an encounter between members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and his accomplices at Chandmair in the Gangni sub-district of Meherpur district on April 19, according to Daily Star. A rifle and three bullets were recovered from the encounter scene.
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April - 19 
A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade towards a building at the Anuradhapura junction area in Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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A day earlier, suspected LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade towards a building at the Anuradhapura junction area in Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 19 
One of the two LTTE child soldiers who were injured in an accidental claymore mine explosion on April 17 succumbed to his injuries.
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One of the two LTTE child soldiers who were injured in an accidental claymore mine explosion on April 17 succumbed to his injuries.
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April - 19 
Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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April - 19 
Reports indicate that SLN personnel have observed construction of two new bunkers by the LTTE in the Norway island area of the same district.
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Reports indicate that SLN personnel have observed construction of two new bunkers by the LTTE in the Norway island area of the same district.
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April - 19 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief, General Ulf Henricsson, accused the LTTE for the recent spate of land mine blasts. In an interview to Associated Press, he stated, "If I look into the pattern and whole series of mine blasts, I would ... rule t
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission chief, General Ulf Henricsson, accused the LTTE for the recent spate of land mine blasts. In an interview to Associated Press, he stated, "If I look into the pattern and whole series of mine blasts, I would ... rule this as a serious violation by the LTTE. I can't prove every explosion to one single party, (but) the blasts directed toward the army, (I'm) quite sure that it could not be launched by any other organization than the LTTE. Of course the LTTE will not admit that they are behind these attacks, and at the same time they have not denied very clearly either," Henricsson said.
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April - 19 
The Sri Lanka Plan Implementation Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella, told the media on April 19 that the helicopter ride offered to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) through the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) was not a blank cheque but re
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The Sri Lanka Plan Implementation Minister, Keheliya Rambukwella, told the media on April 19 that the helicopter ride offered to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) through the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) was not a blank cheque but restricted to a maximum 72-hours and the outfit should use it before the Geneva talks scheduled to be held on April 24-25. He said, "The Government has made this offer in the good faith of making the Geneva talks a reality. We have told the SLMM to notify us when they want it. It has to be prior to the Geneva talks. It is restricted to a maximum 72 hours in that context. Therefore it is not a blank cheque. The Government has done every possible thing and gone that extra mile to obtain the result, the peace." He further said that there was no official intimation either by the LTTE or by SLMM whether the outfit is participating in the Geneva talks. However, the Minister said the Government was optimistic that the LTTE would participate.
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April - 19 
Three civilians, including a South Korean businessman, were injured in a LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion in the Mahakachchikuda area on April 19. In a similar incident, two sailors were injured when a water browser of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN)
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Three civilians, including a South Korean businessman, were injured in a LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion in the Mahakachchikuda area on April 19. In a similar incident, two sailors were injured when a water browser of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) came under a LTTE claymore mine attack in the Wankalaipadu area of Mannar district.
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April - 19 
Troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Sinhakanda Army point area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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Troops retaliated LTTE fire in the Sinhakanda Army point area of Trincomalee district. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 19 
Two LTTE cadres entered a civilian’s house in the Muttur area and took away his vehicle and also lobbed a hand grenade while escaping.
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Two LTTE cadres entered a civilian’s house in the Muttur area and took away his vehicle and also lobbed a hand grenade while escaping.
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April - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian in the Thambalakamam area of the same district on April 19, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a civilian in the Thambalakamam area of the same district on April 19, according to Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahan Thambapillai, in the Kondavil junction area of Jaffna town on April 19, according to Tamil Net. The website further reported that two bodies were found on April 20, today, in th
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahan Thambapillai, in the Kondavil junction area of Jaffna town on April 19, according to Tamil Net. The website further reported that two bodies were found on April 20, today, in the Kuttinagar area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
A cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who sought refugee inside a mosque after attacking the troops at Babagund Akoora village in Anantnag district, was subsequently killed on April 20-afternoon.
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A cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), who sought refugee inside a mosque after attacking the troops at Babagund Akoora village in Anantnag district, was subsequently killed on April 20-afternoon.
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April - 20 
A civilian, Ashraf Bhat, was reportedly abducted by three terrorists from his house at Bhatpur in the Doda district.
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A civilian, Ashraf Bhat, was reportedly abducted by three terrorists from his house at Bhatpur in the Doda district.
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April - 20 
Army Chief General J. J. Singh is reported to have expressed deep concern at the continuance of terrorist infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. "As per our information, the infrastructure to train terrorists across the border is intact", Gen.
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Army Chief General J. J. Singh is reported to have expressed deep concern at the continuance of terrorist infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. "As per our information, the infrastructure to train terrorists across the border is intact", Gen. Singh informed the media at the concluding day of the Army Commanders conference in New Delhi on April 20. "Somebody is obviously helping them", the Army chief pointed out even while conceding that violence had gone down in Jammu and Kashmir. Giving details of the past two years, Gen. Singh said while during 2004-05 a total of 870 terrorists had been killed at the cost of 160 soldiers, 2005-06 had seen 860 terrorists and 115 soldiers being killed. The Army chief said that and the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir continued to remain "fairly stable" with violence levels down.
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April - 20 
Based on specific information provided by an arrested Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Yumnam Dilip alias Raju, was arrested from Maitram under Nambol Police station limits in the Bishnu
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Based on specific information provided by an arrested Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Yumnam Dilip alias Raju, was arrested from Maitram under Nambol Police station limits in the Bishnupur district on April 20.
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April - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres made an abortive attempt to rescue fellow Maoists lodged in the Narayanpur prison in the Dantewada district, triggering three landmine blasts on April 20. The blasts, however, failed to cause any da
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres made an abortive attempt to rescue fellow Maoists lodged in the Narayanpur prison in the Dantewada district, triggering three landmine blasts on April 20. The blasts, however, failed to cause any damage to the prison. Police sources said that the attack was an attempt to rescue cadres of the Benur and Keshkal dalams (squad) Earlier, the Maoists had attacked the same prison on April 14 and April 19 to rescue the 26 accused in the Benur case, but were foiled.
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April - 20 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces (SFs) seized 250 AK rounds, hidden under a tree, from Sukhsar in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Four AK magazines, 120 rounds, one RPGL shell and 12 blankets were recovered by the SF personnel from anot
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces (SFs) seized 250 AK rounds, hidden under a tree, from Sukhsar in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Four AK magazines, 120 rounds, one RPGL shell and 12 blankets were recovered by the SF personnel from another terrorist hideout at Banoli Nullah in the Doda district.
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April - 20 
On April 20, the Jharkhand Home Minister, Sudesh Mahto, announced a surrender policy claiming that Jharkhand is the first State in the country to formulate such an attractive scheme. Every Naxalite who surrenders is allowed to hire a lawyer of his ch
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On April 20, the Jharkhand Home Minister, Sudesh Mahto, announced a surrender policy claiming that Jharkhand is the first State in the country to formulate such an attractive scheme. Every Naxalite who surrenders is allowed to hire a lawyer of his choice at Government expense and also be extended a life-insurance cover of Rupees One million. Every Naxalite who surrenders will receive cash "compensation" of Rs 25,000, to be paid in two instalments, but will also be paid a stipend of Rs 2,000 per month for the next two years. If the Naxalite surrenders with a firearm, the minister added, valuation will be done and the cost of the firearm, too, will be reimbursed. As a further incentive, all surrendered extremists will be kept together in the State capital and cases pending against them will be consolidated and transferred to Ranchi. Special fast-track courts will be constituted to expedite trials and a review committee will monitor their conduct and recommend reduction or remission of sentences. The policy also promises to allot an acre of land to the family of every surrendered extremist. The family, in addition, will be entitled to free housing, free education for children and free healthcare facilities. The Government, the policy declares, will evolve a special mechanism to solve land disputes involving the families. Finally, if any member of the family is killed in retaliatory attacks, the State will offer a "government job" to one of the surviving members. The policy, however, is yet to be approved by the Cabinet, he indicated at a news briefing but announced that it would be implemented "within a week".
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April - 20 
People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Lt. Th. Inaoton alias Chinglen, was arrested from Phaknung in the Imphal East district.
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People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Lt. Th. Inaoton alias Chinglen, was arrested from Phaknung in the Imphal East district.
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April - 20 
Pioneer reports that armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the ancestral house of Jharkhand Water Resources Minister Kamlesh Kumar Singh at Kamgarpur village in the Palamau district on April 20. The minister was not presen
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Pioneer reports that armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the ancestral house of Jharkhand Water Resources Minister Kamlesh Kumar Singh at Kamgarpur village in the Palamau district on April 20. The minister was not present in the house, during the attack led by about 200 Maoists. No casualties were reported in the blast.
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April - 20 
Terrorists lobbed a grenade inside the Bhaderwah police station in Doda district killing a constable, Hafizullah, and injuring three others on April 20, according to Daily Excelsior. Within couple of hours of the grenade attack, police arrested two L
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Terrorists lobbed a grenade inside the Bhaderwah police station in Doda district killing a constable, Hafizullah, and injuring three others on April 20, according to Daily Excelsior. Within couple of hours of the grenade attack, police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, identified as Shabir and Mansoor, who were responsible for the grenade attack, Inspector General of Police (Jammu), Shesh Pal Vaid, informed. Bhadarwah Assembly segment, from where Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is contesting, is to witness elections on April 24.
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April - 20 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaac Muivah (NSCN-IM) has warned an engineer, L. Momon Singh of Thambalkhong in Manipur, to ‘surrender’ before it within four days for allegedly working against the outfit.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaac Muivah (NSCN-IM) has warned an engineer, L. Momon Singh of Thambalkhong in Manipur, to ‘surrender’ before it within four days for allegedly working against the outfit.
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April - 20 
The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) on April 20 claimed that it had 'awarded capital punishment' to one Letngam Khongthang, who was the chief in charge of Maokot village in Manipur for ignoring the outfit’s warnings, reports Sangai Express.
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The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) on April 20 claimed that it had 'awarded capital punishment' to one Letngam Khongthang, who was the chief in charge of Maokot village in Manipur for ignoring the outfit’s warnings, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 20 
A soldier was injured in a landmine blast in the Talango area of Kohlu district.
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A soldier was injured in a landmine blast in the Talango area of Kohlu district.
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April - 20 
At least eight paramilitary soldiers were killed and 27 others wounded when a convoy of security forces (SFs) was ambushed near Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 20, according to Dawn. At least five attackers were reportedly killed when soldiers
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At least eight paramilitary soldiers were killed and 27 others wounded when a convoy of security forces (SFs) was ambushed near Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 20, according to Dawn. At least five attackers were reportedly killed when soldiers retaliated. Officials said SF personnel, who were being moved for deployment ahead of an army convoy, were ambushed near Spilga village, some 15km west of Miranshah, at approximately 7.30am. They said rockets fired by the terrorists hit a security forces’ truck, killing eight soldiers on the spot and injuring 27 others.
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April - 20 
Insurgents reportedly fired rockets targeting paramilitary check-posts in the Sangsela Chashma and Ghori Nullah areas of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan on April 20. According to Daily Times, unidentified people also fired at check-posts in the Ka
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Insurgents reportedly fired rockets targeting paramilitary check-posts in the Sangsela Chashma and Ghori Nullah areas of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan on April 20. According to Daily Times, unidentified people also fired at check-posts in the Kahan Karmode area of Kohlu district. However, there was no loss of life or property.
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April - 20 
One soldier and a suspected Al Qaeda operative were killed and two soldiers sustained injuries during a shootout in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 20. Four hand grenades, a video camera, a diary written in Ar
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One soldier and a suspected Al Qaeda operative were killed and two soldiers sustained injuries during a shootout in the Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 20. Four hand grenades, a video camera, a diary written in Arabic, a CD mike, a recording of the funeral of those who were killed during an air strike on Damadola village on January 13, 2006, a charger and children’s clothes were recovered from the incident site. According to Daily Times, the slain Al Qaeda operative is believed to be Abu Marwan al-Suri, who is wanted by the United States and earlier thought to have been killed in the January 13-incident. Unnamed officials said Abu Marwan al-Suri was the head of Al Qaeda’s operations in Waziristan. Military spokesperson Major General Shaukat Sultan confirmed the incident but had no details of the dead man’s identity.
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April - 20 
Troops seized three anti-tank landmines from the Pir Koh gas field.
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Troops seized three anti-tank landmines from the Pir Koh gas field.
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April - 20 
Violence in Balochistan has claimed 158 lives since January 1, 2006, sources quoted Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao as telling the last cabinet meeting on law and order, with a special focus on the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan, according t
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Violence in Balochistan has claimed 158 lives since January 1, 2006, sources quoted Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao as telling the last cabinet meeting on law and order, with a special focus on the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan, according to Daily Times. Of the dead, 53 were civilians and 33 security force (SF) personnel, the sources quoted the minister as saying. He added that 72 cadres of the Balochistan Liberation Army were killed and 41 injured. He said that 147 people had also been injured since January 1. Sherpao reportedly told the cabinet that Dera Bugti, Kohlu and Khuzdar were the main troubled districts where SF personnel, Government installations and infrastructure were being targeted. "Though incidents of rocket attacks, small arm fires and mine blasts targeting government installations have decreased considerably, there has been an upsurge in violence for the last one week because of the proscription of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and cancellation of arms licences to sardars," the minister said. The BLA was banned on April 7, while arms licences to Baloch leaders, including Nawab Akbar Bugti, Senator Sanaullah Baloch and Akhtar Mengal, had been cancelled. Sherpao claimed that the overall capability of the BLA had weakened and the process of rehabilitation of displaced Kalpar, Rahija and Masori tribesmen had been completed. Sherpao also told the cabinet that the insurgency in Balochistan and Talibanisation in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) could hamper economic activity in the country.
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April - 20 
At least three persons were killed and over 50 injured when security force (SF) personnel opened fire at anti-King protestors demonstrating in the Kalanki area of the capital Kathmandu defying curfew orders on April 20. Nepal News reports that over 5
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At least three persons were killed and over 50 injured when security force (SF) personnel opened fire at anti-King protestors demonstrating in the Kalanki area of the capital Kathmandu defying curfew orders on April 20. Nepal News reports that over 50,000 protesters had come on the streets in Kalanki, demanding an end to the King's rule.
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April - 20 
Police shot and injured over 70 protesters at Satdobato. Several political activists, including Nepali Congress (Democratic) leader Dr. Prakash Saran Mahat, were also injured during police action in the Gongabu area. Likewise, over three dozen protes
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Police shot and injured over 70 protesters at Satdobato. Several political activists, including Nepali Congress (Democratic) leader Dr. Prakash Saran Mahat, were also injured during police action in the Gongabu area. Likewise, over three dozen protestors were injured in Patan when they clashed with riot police. Close to seven thousand people reportedly defied curfew orders in the Bansbari area and reached the Ring Road where the Police fired teargas to disperse them.
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April - 20 
SF personnel barred five thousand anti-King activists coming from Dhading district at Thankot, a Nepali Congress statement said. According to CPN (UML), police arrested Standing Committee member Keshav Badal from a demonstration in Chabhil.
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SF personnel barred five thousand anti-King activists coming from Dhading district at Thankot, a Nepali Congress statement said. According to CPN (UML), police arrested Standing Committee member Keshav Badal from a demonstration in Chabhil.
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April - 20 
The Government has imposed an 18-hour-long curfew within the Ring Road areas of Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts with effect from early April 20-morning. It was clamped with a view to disrupt the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) planned Ring Road picketing
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The Government has imposed an 18-hour-long curfew within the Ring Road areas of Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts with effect from early April 20-morning. It was clamped with a view to disrupt the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) planned Ring Road picketing programme on the same day.
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April - 20 
The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy, Karan Singh, met with King Gyanendra at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu on April 20. Following the meeting, Karan Singh said, "I am optimistic. I am hopeful that the King will make a
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The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Special Envoy, Karan Singh, met with King Gyanendra at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace in Kathmandu on April 20. Following the meeting, Karan Singh said, "I am optimistic. I am hopeful that the King will make an announcement shortly. The ball is in the King's court… He is the head of state. He has to play a positive role. I found that his attitude was positive." During his two-day visit to Kathmandu, the envoy also met leaders of political parties to assess the impact of the protests.
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April - 20 
The Seven Parties Alliance (SPA) has claimed that massive demonstrations were also held in almost all major cities and towns around Nepal, including Damak in Jhapa, Pokhara, Palpa’s Tansen, Baglung Bazaar, Myagdi’s Beni, Rajbiraj, Chitwan, Dang, Bard
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The Seven Parties Alliance (SPA) has claimed that massive demonstrations were also held in almost all major cities and towns around Nepal, including Damak in Jhapa, Pokhara, Palpa’s Tansen, Baglung Bazaar, Myagdi’s Beni, Rajbiraj, Chitwan, Dang, Bardia, Dhanusa, Pokhara, Chitwan, Butwal, Jhapa, Kalaiya, Kavre, Sindhupalchowk and Nepalgunj.
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April - 20 
Three Maoists were killed and eight others injured when a bomb they were carrying exploded at the Ghodaghodi area of Kailali district on April 11, a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defence said. The statement further said that one woman was
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Three Maoists were killed and eight others injured when a bomb they were carrying exploded at the Ghodaghodi area of Kailali district on April 11, a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defence said. The statement further said that one woman was severely injured when Maoists indiscriminately opened fire in the Baghkhor area of Jhapa district on April 16. Further, the Maoists looted various kinds of machinery equipment from a mill at Mohammadpur area in the Bardia district.
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April - 20 
According to Daily Star, police personnel recovered 26 hand grenades and 1600 bullets from a house at Jelepara in the Comilla town on April 20. Acting on a tip-off, police personnel raided the house of Mintu Saha and recovered the ammunition and expl
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According to Daily Star, police personnel recovered 26 hand grenades and 1600 bullets from a house at Jelepara in the Comilla town on April 20. Acting on a tip-off, police personnel raided the house of Mintu Saha and recovered the ammunition and explosives. However, no arrest has been made in connection with the recovery.
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April - 20 
Fahima Chowdhury, wife of the JMB second-in-command Bangla Bhai, was placed under a fresh five-day remand on April 20. Netrakona district police produced her before the First Class Magistrate after completion of a ten-day remand.
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Fahima Chowdhury, wife of the JMB second-in-command Bangla Bhai, was placed under a fresh five-day remand on April 20. Netrakona district police produced her before the First Class Magistrate after completion of a ten-day remand.
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April - 20 
The Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court in Dhaka on April 20 sentenced 'military commander' of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ataur Rahman Sunny, to 37 years' rigorous imprisonment in a case for possessing firearms and a
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The Fourth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court in Dhaka on April 20 sentenced 'military commander' of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ataur Rahman Sunny, to 37 years' rigorous imprisonment in a case for possessing firearms and ammunition, reports Daily Star. The court also heard a case against him under the Explosive Substances Act but reserved its verdict. Sunny pleaded guilty in both the cases. In his statement, Sunny said that he possessed firearms, ammunition and bomb making materials for establishing Islamic rule in the country. He also possessed explosives seized from his rented house at East Bashabo in Dhaka, which he intended to use for destructive activities, he added.
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April - 20 
A civilian, Thavasi Thavachandran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Chulipuram area of Jaffna district, reports Tamil Net.
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A civilian, Thavasi Thavachandran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Chulipuram area of Jaffna district, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 20 
According to a delayed report, a civilian, identified as Mumomad Nisar, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Manipuram area of Vavuniya district on April 20.
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According to a delayed report, a civilian, identified as Mumomad Nisar, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres in the Manipuram area of Vavuniya district on April 20.
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April - 20 
LTTE cadres lobbed hand grenades and subsequently opened fire targeting security force (SF) personnel in the Kanniya area of Trincomalee district. Troops killed a cadre of the outfit in the retaliatory fire and also recovered a hand grenade and a mag
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LTTE cadres lobbed hand grenades and subsequently opened fire targeting security force (SF) personnel in the Kanniya area of Trincomalee district. Troops killed a cadre of the outfit in the retaliatory fire and also recovered a hand grenade and a magazine with live ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 20 
Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, held talks with Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake and is scheduled to meet LTTE leaders at Kilinochchi on April 20, today.
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Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, held talks with Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremenayake and is scheduled to meet LTTE leaders at Kilinochchi on April 20, today.
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April - 20 
On April 20, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, identified as Selladorai Sivakumar, in the Batticaloa district.
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On April 20, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot dead a member of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party, identified as Selladorai Sivakumar, in the Batticaloa district.
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April - 20 
On April 20, LTTE ‘Sea Tigers’ reportedly opened fire at a Sri Lanka Navy vessel with a cease-fire monitor on board off the Mullaitivu sea.
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On April 20, LTTE ‘Sea Tigers’ reportedly opened fire at a Sri Lanka Navy vessel with a cease-fire monitor on board off the Mullaitivu sea.
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April - 20 
On April 20, LTTE cadres using a fishing dingy detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army truck in the Urani area of Batticaloa district, injuring a soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres detonated another claymore mine targeting troops in the Welioya area
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On April 20, LTTE cadres using a fishing dingy detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army truck in the Urani area of Batticaloa district, injuring a soldier. Elsewhere, LTTE cadres detonated another claymore mine targeting troops in the Welioya area. Also, the LTTE exploded a new sophisticated explosive device using remote controller, about 100 meters, ahead of advancing special task force on route-clearing duties in the Kalavanchikudy area. However, no casualties were reported in the two incidents.
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April - 20 
Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during
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Police arrested two LTTE cadres along with a hand grenade when they were reportedly attempting to attack ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction political office in the Batticaloa town. Also, troops recovered one claymore mine, a wire length and a detonator during a search operation in the Ganeshapuram area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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Police personnel on route clearing duty in the Ampara central camp area recovered one more claymore mine on April 19 while another was recovered from the Urani area of Batticaloa district on April 20.
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April - 20 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 20 that it will not attend the Geneva peace talks scheduled to be held on April 24-25. The outfit’s political wing leader S. P. Tamilselvan told the media after his meeting with Norwegian
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) announced on April 20 that it will not attend the Geneva peace talks scheduled to be held on April 24-25. The outfit’s political wing leader S. P. Tamilselvan told the media after his meeting with Norwegian peace envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer at Kilinochchi, that the LTTE has informed the peace envoy that they cannot "attend the talks on the scheduled dates because of escalating violence in Tamil-majority areas." He also warned that claymore bombs would explode until the Government stops acts of violence. "If the government stops violence in the North and East there would be no need for claymores," said Tamilselvan. He added that they could think of fixing new dates only after meeting their regional ‘commanders’.
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April - 20 
The LTTE media spokesperson Daya Master told Daily News that they were not pulling out from the peace process. He said the outfit was unable to attend the Geneva talks as they do not have enough time to complete their internal preparatory meetings pr
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The LTTE media spokesperson Daya Master told Daily News that they were not pulling out from the peace process. He said the outfit was unable to attend the Geneva talks as they do not have enough time to complete their internal preparatory meetings prior to the scheduled date. "We requested the Norwegian facilitators to provide us with safer transport facilities for our Eastern leaders to attend the meeting in Kilinochchi in preparation of the talks. We also want a stop to the violent situation in the North East if we are to attend the Geneva talks," he added.
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April - 20 
The LTTE reportedly violated the cease-fire agreement after hoisting the outfit’s flag during an LTTE function at the Jaffna University premises.
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The LTTE reportedly violated the cease-fire agreement after hoisting the outfit’s flag during an LTTE function at the Jaffna University premises.
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April - 20 
The Vadukkodai Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Thavasi Thavachandran, from the Jaffna district.
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The Vadukkodai Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Thavasi Thavachandran, from the Jaffna district.
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April - 21 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Angom Romio, was killed following an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Kangchup Chingkhong in the Imphal West district on April 21. One AK-57 rifle, two magazines and some live
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Angom Romio, was killed following an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Kangchup Chingkhong in the Imphal West district on April 21. One AK-57 rifle, two magazines and some live ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 21 
A soldier was killed when terrorists opened fire on a search party at Shogbugh forest in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district.
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A soldier was killed when terrorists opened fire on a search party at Shogbugh forest in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district.
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April - 21 
Four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the CPI-ML Praja Prathighatana group were killed in an encounter with the police in the Katapur forest area of Warangal district on April 21. Among the slain Naxalites, one was identifi
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Four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the CPI-ML Praja Prathighatana group were killed in an encounter with the police in the Katapur forest area of Warangal district on April 21. Among the slain Naxalites, one was identified as Paya Lakshmaiah alias Yadanna, who was Praja Prathighatana Warangal 'district committee secretary'. The police later recovered one Springfield rifle, two 8mm rifles, one pistol, one revolver and seven kitbags from the incident site.
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April - 21 
On April 21, eleven suspected activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested at Kevari village under Kudra police station in the Kaimur District. Superintendent of Police, K. M. Lal, said that one regular rifle, eight ind
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On April 21, eleven suspected activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested at Kevari village under Kudra police station in the Kaimur District. Superintendent of Police, K. M. Lal, said that one regular rifle, eight indigenous rifles, three double-barrelled indigenous guns, two pistols, besides over 39 rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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April - 21 
On April 21, SFs arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre from Gwaltabi Bazaar in the Imphal East district
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On April 21, SFs arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre from Gwaltabi Bazaar in the Imphal East district
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April - 21 
On April 21, unidentified assailants killed two surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Lolit Moran and his wife Momi Moran, at Gotong village under Doomdooma police station in the Tinsukia district, according to Telegraph. They
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On April 21, unidentified assailants killed two surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Lolit Moran and his wife Momi Moran, at Gotong village under Doomdooma police station in the Tinsukia district, according to Telegraph. They were returning to home after attending a religious function. According to the report, both were low-rung ULFA cadres and had surrendered to the army in 2004. Police sources said that a group ULFA militants led by Tedho Moran alias Rocket, who are active in the area, could have been responsible for the killing.
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April - 21 
One Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel, Vijay Raj Lamba, and a porter, Kuldeep Singh, were killed when terrorists attacked them at Gagan Top in the Gool area of Udhampur district on April 21, according to Daily Excelsior.
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One Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel, Vijay Raj Lamba, and a porter, Kuldeep Singh, were killed when terrorists attacked them at Gagan Top in the Gool area of Udhampur district on April 21, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 21 
SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Lairenjam Nandakishore, from an unspecified place in the Imphal West district on April 21.
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SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Lairenjam Nandakishore, from an unspecified place in the Imphal West district on April 21.
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April - 21 
Suspected militants shot dead an unidentified youth near Khuga Dam in the Churachandpur district, reports Sangai Express.
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Suspected militants shot dead an unidentified youth near Khuga Dam in the Churachandpur district, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 21 
Telegraph, quoting the Mizoram Director-General of Police Lalngheta Sailo, reports that a joint team of the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles arrested four top leaders of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM), including its ‘president’ Vanlalliana
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Telegraph, quoting the Mizoram Director-General of Police Lalngheta Sailo, reports that a joint team of the Mizoram Police and Assam Rifles arrested four top leaders of the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM), including its ‘president’ Vanlalliana, ‘vice-president’ Vanrama, ‘army chief’ Romawia Meska and ‘lieutenant’ Lallawma, from different places of the State recently. The outfit, according to the Mizoram police sources, has approximately 200 cadres.
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April - 21 
Terrorists abducted and subsequently shot dead a civilian, identified as Ghulam Nabi Magray, at village Cherwan in the Kangan area on the outskirts of capital Srinagar. Terrorists also shot at and wounded a soldier of the Territorial Army, Mohammad R
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Terrorists abducted and subsequently shot dead a civilian, identified as Ghulam Nabi Magray, at village Cherwan in the Kangan area on the outskirts of capital Srinagar. Terrorists also shot at and wounded a soldier of the Territorial Army, Mohammad Rafiq Dar, at village Shoul-Batingoo in the Anantnag district.
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April - 21 
Terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Madan Lal, at village Tipri in the Kishtwar area of Doda district.
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Terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Madan Lal, at village Tipri in the Kishtwar area of Doda district.
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April - 21 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly urged the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to take strict measures against Indian insurgents operating at different hideouts in their country, according to UNI. The issue was reportedly raised at a sector level B
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly urged the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to take strict measures against Indian insurgents operating at different hideouts in their country, according to UNI. The issue was reportedly raised at a sector level BSF-BDR meeting held at the border camp, the BSF sources said in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on April 21. However, the BDR delegation, led by its Sector Commander (Sylhet) Colonel Abdul Hossain, was non-committal over the issue, sources added. The BSF Deputy Inspectors General, while expressing concern over the transborder crimes, said that erection of barbed wire fencing would help in curbing transborder movement of militant outfits. The BSF also alleged that about 90 militant hideouts belonging to the outfits active in North East India are operating in the neighbouring country thereby posing a serious threat to India’s security.
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April - 21 
The police unearthed three landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the road between Moddulagudem and Oddugudem in Govindaraopet. Each of the mine contained five kilograms of explosive material and was aimed at targeti
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The police unearthed three landmines planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on the road between Moddulagudem and Oddugudem in Govindaraopet. Each of the mine contained five kilograms of explosive material and was aimed at targeting the police.
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April - 21 
The Union Government on April 21 declared the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) an unlawful association. This notification was issued by the Registrar, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,
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The Union Government on April 21 declared the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) an unlawful association. This notification was issued by the Registrar, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The Tribunal, comprising Justice B.N. Chaturvedi of the Delhi High Court, was constituted by the Centre for adjudicating whether or not there was sufficient cause for declaring SIMI as an unlawful association.
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April - 21 
Two terrorists surrendered at village Nangi in the Salhutri area of Poonch district. They also handed over arms and ammunition, brought by them from across the Line of Control (LoC) to the Army, which included one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 30 rounds
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Two terrorists surrendered at village Nangi in the Salhutri area of Poonch district. They also handed over arms and ammunition, brought by them from across the Line of Control (LoC) to the Army, which included one AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 30 rounds, one pistol with one magazine and 12 rounds, four hand grenades, two pouches, one photo album and one haversack. They were identified as Tahir Iqbal alias Abu Hamza Kashmiri and Mohammed Qadeer alias Umar Farooq, affiliated to the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami outfit.
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April - 21 
Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade inside the compound of the Manipur Stationary and Printing Director A Tombikanta Singh’s official residence at Lamphel area of the Imphal city on April 21. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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Unidentified militants lobbed a grenade inside the compound of the Manipur Stationary and Printing Director A Tombikanta Singh’s official residence at Lamphel area of the Imphal city on April 21. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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April - 21 
A pipeline supplying gas to the Pir Koh gas plant was blown up in the Mir Hasan area. "It was an 18-inch diameter pipeline supplying gas from wells to the plant," official sources said and added that the gas supply to Pir Koh gas plant had been suspe
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A pipeline supplying gas to the Pir Koh gas plant was blown up in the Mir Hasan area. "It was an 18-inch diameter pipeline supplying gas from wells to the plant," official sources said and added that the gas supply to Pir Koh gas plant had been suspended after the explosion.
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April - 21 
A self-proclaimed Pakistani Taliban leader on April 21 invited people to come to Afghanistan to fight a ‘holy war against US-led forces’, according to Daily Times. "We are leaving for Afghanistan tomorrow, those who want to participate in Jihad can j
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A self-proclaimed Pakistani Taliban leader on April 21 invited people to come to Afghanistan to fight a ‘holy war against US-led forces’, according to Daily Times. "We are leaving for Afghanistan tomorrow, those who want to participate in Jihad can join us," Asmatullah Shaheen told a gathering of more than 300 people in Jandola town in South Waziristan. The 30-year old Shaheen also announced a three-month extension on an Islamic edict he handed down in March 2006 stating that men in the conservative region should all grow beards. "The extension has been allowed on the request from local people," he was quoted as telling the gathering, held in the compound of a local school. Those who failed to comply would face a "social boycott" under which local hospitals run by tribesmen would not help them and their children would be barred from school, he said.
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April - 21 
Agents of Atlanta’s Joint Terrorism Task Force have arrested a 21-year-old mechanical engineering student on a charge of material support of terrorism, as part of an investigation that federal authorities describe as ongoing and international in scop
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Agents of Atlanta’s Joint Terrorism Task Force have arrested a 21-year-old mechanical engineering student on a charge of material support of terrorism, as part of an investigation that federal authorities describe as ongoing and international in scope, New York Times reported on April 21. The student, Syed Haris Ahmad, who attends the Georgia Tech University, was born in Pakistan and is a naturalised American citizen. On March 23, a grand jury in Atlanta indicted Ahmad and charged him with undisclosed violations of two sections of the United States Code: Section 956, which deals with conspiracy to kill, kidnap, maim, or injure persons or damage property in a foreign country; and Section 2332b, which covers acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries.
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April - 21 
Armed insurgents fired an unspecified number of rockets at a check post of the Frontier Corps in the Dera Bugti area. However, no damage was reported. Official sources added that firing was reported from the Karmo-Wadh area of Kahan where a solider w
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Armed insurgents fired an unspecified number of rockets at a check post of the Frontier Corps in the Dera Bugti area. However, no damage was reported. Official sources added that firing was reported from the Karmo-Wadh area of Kahan where a solider was wounded when a landmine exploded.
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April - 21 
Insurgents blew up a big railway bridge on the Sibi-Harnai section and destroyed a gas pipeline at Pir Koh in the Balochistan province on April 21. Official sources said armed men had planted powerful bombs under the bridge No 5 in Babar-Kach area an
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Insurgents blew up a big railway bridge on the Sibi-Harnai section and destroyed a gas pipeline at Pir Koh in the Balochistan province on April 21. Official sources said armed men had planted powerful bombs under the bridge No 5 in Babar-Kach area and blew it up in the early hours, according to Dawn. It was the second large bridge on Sibi-Harnai section which had been blown up during the last one week.
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April - 21 
Police arrested a suspected terrorist in the mountainous area of Mastung district and seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition. Police officer Syed Pervez Zahoor informed at a press conference in Quetta on April 21 that the arrested man, Haji Kh
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Police arrested a suspected terrorist in the mountainous area of Mastung district and seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition. Police officer Syed Pervez Zahoor informed at a press conference in Quetta on April 21 that the arrested man, Haji Khan Marri, had come from Afghanistan recently to commit sabotage activities on the RCD Highway and the Coastal Highway. Police recovered different kinds of equipment used in mines and 1,260 bullets from the accused.
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April - 21 
The Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao confirmed on April 21 the death of wanted Al Qaeda explosive expert Abu Marwan Al Suri, calling it a major "achievement" in the war on terror. "It is confirmed that he is killed," Sherpao told reporters.
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The Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao confirmed on April 21 the death of wanted Al Qaeda explosive expert Abu Marwan Al Suri, calling it a major "achievement" in the war on terror. "It is confirmed that he is killed," Sherpao told reporters.
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April - 21 
The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested a suspect wanted by the Balochistan Government in the murder of Chinese engineers in Hub on February 15, 2006. Three Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver were shot dead on the premises of Attock
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The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested a suspect wanted by the Balochistan Government in the murder of Chinese engineers in Hub on February 15, 2006. Three Chinese engineers and their Pakistani driver were shot dead on the premises of Attock Cement in Hub city. Police said that they had arrested Wali Mohammad alias Wallo and his associate Hasnain after a shootout near the Northern Bypass and found two TT pistols and a hand- grenade in their possession, according to Dawn.
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April - 21 
The Political administration in North Waziristan detained 35 tribesmen in Miranshah under "territorial responsibility" clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulations and imposed a Rupees 10.13 million fine on three major tribes on April 21. North Wazirist
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The Political administration in North Waziristan detained 35 tribesmen in Miranshah under "territorial responsibility" clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulations and imposed a Rupees 10.13 million fine on three major tribes on April 21. North Waziristan Chief Administrator Zaheerul Islam told Daily Times that the detained tribesmen would remain in jail as long as the tribes did not hand over militants involved in the April 20-attack on a paramilitary convoy killing around eight soldiers and wounding 22 others near Razmak. He said that three major tribes – Darpakhel, Burakhel and Miranshah Kalay – were collectively fined Rs 10.13 million for failing to meet territorial responsibility by not defending Miranshah against militants’ attacks.
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April - 21 
Authorities have declared day-time curfew in Kathmandu, and surrounding areas on April 21, today, as well.
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Authorities have declared day-time curfew in Kathmandu, and surrounding areas on April 21, today, as well.
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April - 21 
India welcomed King Gyanendra's intention to transfer executive power to a Government constituted by the SPA. "This action should now pave the way for restoration of political stability and economic recovery of the country," External Affairs Ministry
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India welcomed King Gyanendra's intention to transfer executive power to a Government constituted by the SPA. "This action should now pave the way for restoration of political stability and economic recovery of the country," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Navtej Sarna said. Reacting to King Gyanendra's offer, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Anand Sharma, said, "India welcomes the King's latest initiative. India has throughout been in favour of democratic process and peaceful resolution of the problem. This will begin a process of healing in the country."
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April - 21 
King Gyanendra on April 21 announced he would hand over the political power he had assumed 14 months ago back to the people and asked the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) to name a new Prime Minister. "We, through this proclamation, affirm the executive po
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King Gyanendra on April 21 announced he would hand over the political power he had assumed 14 months ago back to the people and asked the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) to name a new Prime Minister. "We, through this proclamation, affirm the executive power of the Kingdom of Nepal, which was in our safekeeping, shall, from this day, be returned to the people and be exercised in accordance with Article 35 of the 1990," the King said in a televised address to the nation. The monarch said until the SPA-named Prime Minister takes office, the present Government would continue in office. He asked the SPA to recommend a name for the post of Prime Minister at the earliest for the constitution of a council of ministers, which will govern the country in accordance with the Constitution. He appreciated the "sincerity demonstrated" by civil employees and also expressed his "high regard for the dutifulness, valour and discipline displayed by the security personnel, upholding their glorious tradition." However, the SPA has reportedly rejected the offer as inadequate. CPN-UML leader, K. P. Oli, labeled the announcement as "incomplete and insufficient." Nepali Congress spokesperson Krishna Sitaula said the King’s announcement had failed to address the road map of the alliance. Nepal Sadbhawana Party (Anandi Devi faction) General Secretary Rajendra Mahato said the announcement seemed to suggest that the parties were "power hungry". "We are not fighting for the prime ministerial position, but for a constituent assembly," he said.
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April - 21 April - 22
More than 200 pro-democracy activists protesting against the April 21-speech of King Gyanendra and defying the curfew orders were wounded when security forces (SFs) opened fire at them and charged batons at different places in Kathmandu while protest
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More than 200 pro-democracy activists protesting against the April 21-speech of King Gyanendra and defying the curfew orders were wounded when security forces (SFs) opened fire at them and charged batons at different places in Kathmandu while protest rallies continued in almost all cities and towns across the country on April 22, according to Nepal News.
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April - 21 
The Maoist spokesperson Krishna Mahara, in an interview with the BBC Nepali service, said his party would not accept anything less than a constituent assembly.
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The Maoist spokesperson Krishna Mahara, in an interview with the BBC Nepali service, said his party would not accept anything less than a constituent assembly.
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April - 21 
The US State Department spokesperson Sean McCormack said the US has urged the parties to respond swiftly by choosing a Prime Minister and a cabinet. "The US salutes the people of Nepal’s courage and resilience in their struggle for democracy. We are
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The US State Department spokesperson Sean McCormack said the US has urged the parties to respond swiftly by choosing a Prime Minister and a cabinet. "The US salutes the people of Nepal’s courage and resilience in their struggle for democracy. We are pleased that King Gyanendra’s message made it clear that sovereignty resides with the people," added McCormack.
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April - 21 
Three people, including a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel, were injured in a bomb attack on a RAB patrol vehicle at Sonadanga Bus Terminal in the Khulna city on April 21, according to Daily Star. Eyewitnesses said that a youth hurled the bomb
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Three people, including a Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel, were injured in a bomb attack on a RAB patrol vehicle at Sonadanga Bus Terminal in the Khulna city on April 21, according to Daily Star. Eyewitnesses said that a youth hurled the bomb at the vehicle from a motorcycle at around 9:10 pm and the bomb exploded a few feet away from the patrol vehicle injuring Assistant Sub-Inspector Kamal and transport workers, Benu and Masud.
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April - 21 
At Dehiwatte, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire towards SF personnel, killing one home guard. Troops retaliated the fire and recovered the body of a civilian killed in the crossfire.
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At Dehiwatte, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine and subsequently opened fire towards SF personnel, killing one home guard. Troops retaliated the fire and recovered the body of a civilian killed in the crossfire.
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April - 21 
LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on guard duties near the electricity board in the Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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LTTE cadres opened fire towards troops on guard duties near the electricity board in the Jaffna town. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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April - 21 
LTTE cadres triggered a remote-controlled claymore mine targeting a state bus carrying passengers towards Kanniya in the Trincomalee district, injuring the bus driver.
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LTTE cadres triggered a remote-controlled claymore mine targeting a state bus carrying passengers towards Kanniya in the Trincomalee district, injuring the bus driver.
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April - 21 
On April 21, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres blew up their vehicle with a claymore mine in the Thanganagar area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 21, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and another sustained injuries when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres blew up their vehicle with a claymore mine in the Thanganagar area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 21 
One of the Sri Lanka Air Force personnel injured in the LTTE’s claymore mine attack at Kiran in the Batticaloa district on April 17, succumbed to his injuries on April 21.
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One of the Sri Lanka Air Force personnel injured in the LTTE’s claymore mine attack at Kiran in the Batticaloa district on April 17, succumbed to his injuries on April 21.
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April - 21 
The Sri Lanka Government stated on April 21 that it "is deeply concerned about hostile attacks perpetrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) before and after the first round of Geneva talks." However, it added that they would continue to
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The Sri Lanka Government stated on April 21 that it "is deeply concerned about hostile attacks perpetrated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) before and after the first round of Geneva talks." However, it added that they would continue to extend cooperation to the facilitator and the Co-Chairs as well as the international community for a lasting peace. According to a statement: "The Government of Sri Lanka deplores the continued reluctance of the LTTE to participate in the second round of Geneva talks earlier scheduled for April 19-21 and subsequently postponed for April 24-25 on the request of the LTTE. The attitude of the LTTE all the more regrettable coming as it does in the wake of a series of unprovoked bombing attacks on unarmed security forces and civilians. The government remains totally committed to a negotiated political solution and the continuation of talks with the LTTE with Norwegian facilitation."
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April - 21 April - 21
Troops in Jaffna recovered 12 claymore mines, 39 hand grenades of different types, 50 detonators, 10 anti-personnel mines, 8 rocket propelled grenades, 110 TNT explosives sticks, 50 fuses, 5 pouches, 250 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 rounds of .38 ammunitio
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Troops in Jaffna recovered 12 claymore mines, 39 hand grenades of different types, 50 detonators, 10 anti-personnel mines, 8 rocket propelled grenades, 110 TNT explosives sticks, 50 fuses, 5 pouches, 250 9-mm pistol rounds, 10 rounds of .38 ammunition, 5 T-56 magazines, 1400 T-56 bullets, 10 camouflage uniform sets, several other warlike items and explosives weighing 75-kgs along with some appliances from the compound of a house abandoned by an LTTE Mahaveerar's (brave warrior) family in the Maduvil area. According to reports, this is the biggest ever recovery of LTTE claymore mines in a single instance after cease-fire agreement in 2002. Troops also recovered a LTTE claymore mine from the Kopay area on April 21.
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April - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Ilum Nizar, and injured his wife in the same district, according to the website.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Ilum Nizar, and injured his wife in the same district, according to the website.
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April - 21 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Kanthasamy Nallammah, and injured her husband in the Kavatikudah area of the same district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that a civilian, M. Kandasamy, was shot dead by unide
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a woman, identified as Kanthasamy Nallammah, and injured her husband in the Kavatikudah area of the same district, reports Tamil Net. The website further reported that a civilian, M. Kandasamy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the jungle area between Puthur and Navvi villages of Jaffna district
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April - 22 
According to Sangai Express, a driver of the India Reserve Battalion was killed and five persons, including a Sub-Inspector of Police, were injured in an attack by unidentified militants near Thanil Kabui village in the Bishnupur district on April 22
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According to Sangai Express, a driver of the India Reserve Battalion was killed and five persons, including a Sub-Inspector of Police, were injured in an attack by unidentified militants near Thanil Kabui village in the Bishnupur district on April 22.
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April - 22 
An explosive laden car driven by a suspected Fidayeen (suicide squad) terrorist blew up ahead of few kilometers from the intended target of an Indian Air Force base in Awantipura. The unidentified suicide attacker was killed while there were no other
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An explosive laden car driven by a suspected Fidayeen (suicide squad) terrorist blew up ahead of few kilometers from the intended target of an Indian Air Force base in Awantipura. The unidentified suicide attacker was killed while there were no other casualties. The LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen have jointly claimed responsibility for the incident.
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April - 22 
Eight National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, who were arrested from Guwahati in the Kamrup district on April 22, reportedly confessed, during interrogation, of their involvement in extortion from the State officials, reports Telegraph.
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Eight National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, who were arrested from Guwahati in the Kamrup district on April 22, reportedly confessed, during interrogation, of their involvement in extortion from the State officials, reports Telegraph.
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April - 22 
In a separate incident near Tubet river in the Latehar district, the Maoists set ablaze a contractor’s truck on April 22. He had reportedly refused to pay Maoist 'levy', sources said. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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In a separate incident near Tubet river in the Latehar district, the Maoists set ablaze a contractor’s truck on April 22. He had reportedly refused to pay Maoist 'levy', sources said. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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April - 22 
New Indian Express reports that police and Maoists exchanged fire near Beerelli village in the Warangal district on April 22. The Maoists, however, escaped following the encounter even as no casualties were reported. Two claymore mines were recovered
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New Indian Express reports that police and Maoists exchanged fire near Beerelli village in the Warangal district on April 22. The Maoists, however, escaped following the encounter even as no casualties were reported. Two claymore mines were recovered from the incident site, police added.
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April - 22 
On April 22, a girl sustained bullet injuries in firing between unidentified militants and SF personnel at Laikoi Ching under Lamlai police station limits in the Imphal East district. On the same day, SFs arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cad
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On April 22, a girl sustained bullet injuries in firing between unidentified militants and SF personnel at Laikoi Ching under Lamlai police station limits in the Imphal East district. On the same day, SFs arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre from Salam village in the Imphal West district. Another PLA cadre was arrested along with one M-20 pistol and three live rounds of M-20 ammunition from the DM College Campus in Imphal city.
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April - 22 
Security forces carried out a search operation at Kali Masta in the Udhampur district and recovered one Insas rifle with one magazine and 22 rounds and nine rounds of one 9mm pistol. Further, troops recovered five kilograms of explosives from Parnot
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Security forces carried out a search operation at Kali Masta in the Udhampur district and recovered one Insas rifle with one magazine and 22 rounds and nine rounds of one 9mm pistol. Further, troops recovered five kilograms of explosives from Parnot in the Doda district.
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April - 22 
Seven National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres belonging to its Biswamohan Debbarma faction surrendered at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district on April 22, Press Trust of India reports. They reportedly deposited two country-made guns,
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Seven National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres belonging to its Biswamohan Debbarma faction surrendered at Kanchanpur in the North Tripura district on April 22, Press Trust of India reports. They reportedly deposited two country-made guns, three country made revolvers with ammunition and some incriminating documents of the banned outfit.
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April - 22 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) between Sonagali and Lohar Gali in Poonch district killing two terrorists on April 22. One soldier was injured in the operation. Two other terrorists either managed to escape back t
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) between Sonagali and Lohar Gali in Poonch district killing two terrorists on April 22. One soldier was injured in the operation. Two other terrorists either managed to escape back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), from where they were launched, or had taken shelter in a surrounding forest area, according to Daily Excelsior. Identity of the slain terrorists has not been established so far but they were believed to be cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). One AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, 121 rounds, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one broken radio set, two radio set antennas, one broken directional compass, two wire cutters, Rs 3,000 Indian currency, one honey bottle, one rucksack, one shawl, one wrist watch, one jacket and some antibiotic tablets were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 22 
According to The News, three civilians and one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed during an exchange of fire at Miranshah bazaar on April 22. Eyewitnesses said FC personnel and the passengers of a vehicle had an altercation at a square not far
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According to The News, three civilians and one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed during an exchange of fire at Miranshah bazaar on April 22. Eyewitnesses said FC personnel and the passengers of a vehicle had an altercation at a square not far from the demolished Madrassa (seminary) of Maulana Abdul Khaliq, who is wanted by the Government for inciting the people to resist military operations in the area.
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April - 22 
Insurgents reportedly blew up a railway bridge near Kari-Dor in Balochistan on April 22, halting train services from the provincial capital Quetta. “Unidentified people have blown up an old bridge near Kari-Dor damaging 10 feet of the track,” said Ir
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Insurgents reportedly blew up a railway bridge near Kari-Dor in Balochistan on April 22, halting train services from the provincial capital Quetta. “Unidentified people have blown up an old bridge near Kari-Dor damaging 10 feet of the track,” said Irfan Gauhar, the Divisional Railway Superintendent in Multan. He said trains from Quetta to Punjab, the Chiltan Express, Balochistan Express, Jaffar Express and Bolan Mail had stopped at various stations. Two bridges at Sibi-Harani section have been blown up in the last three days and railway installations on this section have been attacked 12 times during the last couple of months, according to Daily Times.
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April - 22 
Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were wounded when their vehicle hit a landmine in Sangsilla on April 22-night. On the same night, a bomb exploded at the Harnai railway station, destroying the portion of a wall and damaging windowpanes of the buildi
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Two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were wounded when their vehicle hit a landmine in Sangsilla on April 22-night. On the same night, a bomb exploded at the Harnai railway station, destroying the portion of a wall and damaging windowpanes of the building.
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April - 22 
At least 50 demonstrators were injured when SFs fired rubber bullets when a huge crowd of protesters reached Bhotahiti area in central Kathmandu. Similarly, more than 35 protesters were injured in firing by the troops at Tripureshwor when a crowd of
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At least 50 demonstrators were injured when SFs fired rubber bullets when a huge crowd of protesters reached Bhotahiti area in central Kathmandu. Similarly, more than 35 protesters were injured in firing by the troops at Tripureshwor when a crowd of an estimated 50 thousand people tried to move towards Ratna Park. Further, nearly 24 people were injured when police fired rubber bullets and changed batons on the protesters at Soltimode. More than 100 persons were reportedly injured in clashes with SF personnel elsewhere around Kathmandu Valley. The CPN (UML) in a statement said more than 300 pro-democracy activists were injured during protests in Kathmandu.
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April - 22 
There were reports of demonstrations against the King’s speech in different parts of the country. In Pokhara, nearly 100 thousand people joined in the seven-party demonstration while rallies were organised in other western district headquarters like
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There were reports of demonstrations against the King’s speech in different parts of the country. In Pokhara, nearly 100 thousand people joined in the seven-party demonstration while rallies were organised in other western district headquarters like Baglung Bazaar, Beni, Kusma, Damauli and Gorkha. Districts surrounding Kathmandu Valley like Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Nuwakot and Rasuwa also witnessed demonstrations. In eastern Nepal, protests were organised in major towns like Biratnagar in Morang, Dhankuta, Damak of Jhapa, Ilam Bazaar, Phidim of Paanchthar. Protests were also organised in Bardiya, Rolpa, Pyuthan, Dailekh and Nepalgunj in Banke district.
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April - 22 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at a house of an Army soldier at Palauttu.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at a house of an Army soldier at Palauttu.
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April - 22 
A day earlier, two soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE between the Thandikulam and Kidacholei areas of Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, two soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE between the Thandikulam and Kidacholei areas of Vavuniya district.
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, eight civilians were killed in separate incidents on April 22-23. In the first incident on April 22, two civilians, Thambiah Gunanayagam and Loganathan Chandra Perumal, w
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, eight civilians were killed in separate incidents on April 22-23. In the first incident on April 22, two civilians, Thambiah Gunanayagam and Loganathan Chandra Perumal, were killed in the LTTE-controlled area in Mannar district, when their motorbike hit a claymore mine fixed on a tree. Two more civilians were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. On the same day, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, Satkunarajah Rajapathman, at Veppankulam in the Vavuniya district. Another civilian was shot dead at Kappalthurai in the Trincomalee district on April 23. Further, two dead bodies were recovered from the Poddankadu area.
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April - 22 
An army officer was killed and six soldiers sustained injuries when an anti-personnel mine exploded near their car in eastern Sri Lanka, according to AP. The blast occurred at Welikanda in the Polonnaruwa district, 216 kilometers northeast of the cap
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An army officer was killed and six soldiers sustained injuries when an anti-personnel mine exploded near their car in eastern Sri Lanka, according to AP. The blast occurred at Welikanda in the Polonnaruwa district, 216 kilometers northeast of the capital Colombo, military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe said.
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April - 22 
Chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Ulf Henricsson, is due to hold talks with the LTTE's peace secretariat head, S. Pulidevan, in Kilinochchi on April 22, today, on the new proposal to transport LTTE 'commanders' from the East to Wanni.
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Chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, Ulf Henricsson, is due to hold talks with the LTTE's peace secretariat head, S. Pulidevan, in Kilinochchi on April 22, today, on the new proposal to transport LTTE 'commanders' from the East to Wanni.
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April - 22 
Daily News reports that head office of the World Tamil Movement at Toronto in Canada, allegedly a front organisation of the LTTE, was raided and subsequently sealed by the Police on April 22.
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Daily News reports that head office of the World Tamil Movement at Toronto in Canada, allegedly a front organisation of the LTTE, was raided and subsequently sealed by the Police on April 22.
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April - 22 
On April 22, at Anuradapura junction in the Trincomalee district, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post, injuring a police personnel.
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On April 22, at Anuradapura junction in the Trincomalee district, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police post, injuring a police personnel.
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April - 22 
On April 22, today, the body of a civilian, identified as Batchcha, was recovered from the Mihindapura area of Trincomalee district.
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On April 22, today, the body of a civilian, identified as Batchcha, was recovered from the Mihindapura area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 22 
One soldier was killed when a mine exploded in Vavuniya town, 210 kilometers north of Colombo, said an officer at the Media Unit of the Defence Ministry.
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One soldier was killed when a mine exploded in Vavuniya town, 210 kilometers north of Colombo, said an officer at the Media Unit of the Defence Ministry.
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April - 22 
Two soldiers attached to the Wadumunai entry/exit point at Welikanda in the Pollonaruwa district sustained injuries in an LTTE claymore mine explosion on April 22. Separately, a civilian was injured in a LTTE grenade attack near the 5th Mile Post in
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Two soldiers attached to the Wadumunai entry/exit point at Welikanda in the Pollonaruwa district sustained injuries in an LTTE claymore mine explosion on April 22. Separately, a civilian was injured in a LTTE grenade attack near the 5th Mile Post in Trincomalee district.
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April - 23 
According to Samaja, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a state-wide week-long programme, Saheed Saptaha (Martyrs’ week), starting from April 23 in protest against the killing of three of their cadres in the Deogarh distr
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According to Samaja, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a state-wide week-long programme, Saheed Saptaha (Martyrs’ week), starting from April 23 in protest against the killing of three of their cadres in the Deogarh district on April 18. The State Government, anticipating attacks by the Maoists on police sympathisers and vital installations, has alerted the Jhhadapokharia, Bisoi, Bangiriposhi, Gorumahishani and Tiring police stations in the Mayurbhanj district along the border with Jharkhand.
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April - 23 
An unidentified terrorist was injured during an encounter with the security forces at Mamender-Shopian village in the Pulwama district. The injured terrorist managed to escape from the incident site leaving behind an AK rifle and some ammunition.
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An unidentified terrorist was injured during an encounter with the security forces at Mamender-Shopian village in the Pulwama district. The injured terrorist managed to escape from the incident site leaving behind an AK rifle and some ammunition.
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April - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one of their former activists, Jagdish Sao, at Bagra village in the Chatra district on April 23.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one of their former activists, Jagdish Sao, at Bagra village in the Chatra district on April 23.
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April - 23 
Maoist 'District Committee Member' (DCM) Kontham Mallaiah alias Lachanna alias Sudheer and two dalam (squad) members, Ajmeer Pool Singh alias Bhaskar and Vanaparthy Sanyasi alias Raheem, surrendered before the Karimnagar police on April 23.
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Maoist 'District Committee Member' (DCM) Kontham Mallaiah alias Lachanna alias Sudheer and two dalam (squad) members, Ajmeer Pool Singh alias Bhaskar and Vanaparthy Sanyasi alias Raheem, surrendered before the Karimnagar police on April 23.
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April - 23 
On April 23, terrorists opened fire on a patrol party of Rashtriya Rifles near a stream at village Aol, injuring a soldier.
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On April 23, terrorists opened fire on a patrol party of Rashtriya Rifles near a stream at village Aol, injuring a soldier.
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April - 23 
Sangai Express reports that the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) on April 23 claimed responsibility for the killing of a civilian, Songkhotinthang alias Tinthang, at Bijang Buite Veng in the Churachandpur district on April 22.
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Sangai Express reports that the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) on April 23 claimed responsibility for the killing of a civilian, Songkhotinthang alias Tinthang, at Bijang Buite Veng in the Churachandpur district on April 22.
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April - 23 
Security forces (SFs) shot dead a ‘tehsil commander’ of the HM, identified as Zubair Ahmed alias Billa alias Paswan, at village Sharekhi in the Doda district.
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Security forces (SFs) shot dead a ‘tehsil commander’ of the HM, identified as Zubair Ahmed alias Billa alias Paswan, at village Sharekhi in the Doda district.
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April - 23 
Security forces arrested three cadres of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), Kenedy Rongmei, Leikanpao Rongmei and Azao alias Mithungai, from Keithelmanbi in the Imphal East district on April 23.
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Security forces arrested three cadres of the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), Kenedy Rongmei, Leikanpao Rongmei and Azao alias Mithungai, from Keithelmanbi in the Imphal East district on April 23.
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April - 23 
SFs neutralised a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) camp at Chalong in the Chandel district. A cache of arms and ammunition, including 17 lethode bombs, magazines, Indian and Chinese hand grenades, two radio and other electronic gadgets, were recovered
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SFs neutralised a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) camp at Chalong in the Chandel district. A cache of arms and ammunition, including 17 lethode bombs, magazines, Indian and Chinese hand grenades, two radio and other electronic gadgets, were recovered from the camp.
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April - 23 
Telegraph reports that police recovered two bombs along the railway tracks between Jonha and Kita railway stations in Ranchi on April 23. The recovery of the explosives is being linked to the ongoing 'martyrs’ week' being observed by the Communist Pa
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Telegraph reports that police recovered two bombs along the railway tracks between Jonha and Kita railway stations in Ranchi on April 23. The recovery of the explosives is being linked to the ongoing 'martyrs’ week' being observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which will conclude on April 28. Most of the police stations in the Naxalite-infested districts, especially Palamau, Chatra, Latehar, Garhwa, Simdega, West Singbhum, Giridih, Hazaribagh and Ranchi, have been put on a high alert following a tip-off that the Maoists could trigger blasts.
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April - 23 
Terrorists are reported to have abducted and later shot dead a civilian, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Baba, in the Pulwama district suspecting him to be a police informer.
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Terrorists are reported to have abducted and later shot dead a civilian, identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Baba, in the Pulwama district suspecting him to be a police informer.
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April - 23 
The death toll in the April 22-attack on security forces (SFs) by unidentified militants near Thanil Kabui village in the Bishnupur district has risen to two following a SF personal succumbing to his injuries on April 23.
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The death toll in the April 22-attack on security forces (SFs) by unidentified militants near Thanil Kabui village in the Bishnupur district has risen to two following a SF personal succumbing to his injuries on April 23.
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April - 23 
The Government has said the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir did not have a "veto" on the "success or otherwise" of the second roundtable conference to be held in Srinagar on May 25, 2006. At the same time, it maintained that efforts were on to
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The Government has said the separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir did not have a "veto" on the "success or otherwise" of the second roundtable conference to be held in Srinagar on May 25, 2006. At the same time, it maintained that efforts were on to tell the separatists to "recognise the validity and utility of participation" in the meeting to be presided over by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 25. "I don’t think the success of the roundtable depends on the attendance of any group — A, B or C... In any case, I don’t think the separatists have a veto on the success or otherwise (of the roundtable)," National Security Adviser M K Narayanan said in an interview in New Delhi on April 23. Narayanan said "if the separatists feel that they can’t discuss their issues and positions.... It is nothing that we can do about it". The first roundtable conclave, chaired by the Prime Minister, was held in New Delhi on February 25, 2006. Hashim Qureshi of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Liberation Party was the only separatist leader present at the meeting while others, including both factions of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq respectively, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) led by Yaseen Malik and separatist leader Shabir Shah, did not attend the meeting.
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April - 23 
The Union Government has extended the cease-fire with the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) by another year from April 29. The decision to extend the truce was taken at a meeting in New Delhi on April 21 between
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The Union Government has extended the cease-fire with the Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) by another year from April 29. The decision to extend the truce was taken at a meeting in New Delhi on April 21 between senior officials of the Union Home Ministry and a three-member NSCN-K team led by its leader Kughalu Mulatonu. The truce was reached five years back in 2001.
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April - 23 
Two police personnel were injured in three landmine blasts in the Pedapadu forest area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative division) of Visakhapatnam district on April 23-morning. The blasts were triggered at 7.30 a.m. by Communist Party of India-M
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Two police personnel were injured in three landmine blasts in the Pedapadu forest area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (administrative division) of Visakhapatnam district on April 23-morning. The blasts were triggered at 7.30 a.m. by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who noticed the police combing the forest area. Police parties have been scanning for landmines in different routes of the mandal and have recovered nine landmines in the area thus far, according to Hindu. With this, the total number of landmines recovered on the main routes in the district, including in Koyyuru and Chintapalle mandals, rose to 17.
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April - 23 
Two terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting the house of National Conference leader and former Advocate General Mohammed Aslam Gani in the Bhaderwah town of Doda district. The house suffered minor damage but there were no casualties. In two other incid
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Two terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting the house of National Conference leader and former Advocate General Mohammed Aslam Gani in the Bhaderwah town of Doda district. The house suffered minor damage but there were no casualties. In two other incidents in Doda, three Special Police Officers were injured in a grenade attack at Sajjan police post while the Army recovered 2.5 kilograms of RDX at Daleja.
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April - 23 
Two terrorists, including a ‘group commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were shot dead by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Mahore police at village Deval in the Gulabgarh area of Udhampur district on April 23. Major Parshant Saliyan of the Rash
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Two terrorists, including a ‘group commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), were shot dead by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Mahore police at village Deval in the Gulabgarh area of Udhampur district on April 23. Major Parshant Saliyan of the Rashtriya Rifles sustained injuries during the incident. The slain LeT cadres were identified as Abdul Majeed alias Abu Sumama, a ‘group commander’, and Nazir Ahmed Jehangir, an activist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 23 
According to The News, police in Peshawar, capital city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), seized a cache of ammunition and arrested one person on April 23. The police recovered nine Kalashnikovs, one Kalakov, two repeaters, a pistol, seven
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According to The News, police in Peshawar, capital city of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), seized a cache of ammunition and arrested one person on April 23. The police recovered nine Kalashnikovs, one Kalakov, two repeaters, a pistol, seven rifles and 50,000 rounds from a truck that was on its way to Kohat. The Afghan national driver, Faqir, was arrested.
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April - 23 
An exchange of fire between SF personnel and the insurgents was reported from the Ghori Nullah, Pahtar Nullah and Chashma areas of Dera Bugti district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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An exchange of fire between SF personnel and the insurgents was reported from the Ghori Nullah, Pahtar Nullah and Chashma areas of Dera Bugti district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 23 
During another incident that occurred on April 23-evening at Dungan, 40 kilometers south of Miranshah, reports said some Khassadars, part of a tribal security force, were on their way to Razmak when unidentified gunmen intercepted them and opened fir
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During another incident that occurred on April 23-evening at Dungan, 40 kilometers south of Miranshah, reports said some Khassadars, part of a tribal security force, were on their way to Razmak when unidentified gunmen intercepted them and opened fire at them. One of the Khassadars, Noor Zali, was killed and two others sustained injuries. The attackers subsequently escaped from the incident site. This is the first time that Khassadars have been attacked and killed in North Waziristan. The killing came soon after a declaration by terrorists that henceforth they would not spare the Khassadars due to their growing involvement in operations targeting the local Taliban. The same declaration also warned that Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps troops would be attacked now anywhere in North Waziristan unlike the past when only their forts, bases and outposts were targeted. There were reports that a number of Khassadars have stopped performing duties following threats by the terrorists.
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April - 23 
Elsewhere in the province, SFs seized 11 missiles fitted with batteries and timers from a mountain in Tegh. "Militants wanted to target the Sui gas plant and cantonment area through these Russian-made surface-to-surface missiles," an official of the
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Elsewhere in the province, SFs seized 11 missiles fitted with batteries and timers from a mountain in Tegh. "Militants wanted to target the Sui gas plant and cantonment area through these Russian-made surface-to-surface missiles," an official of the Sui administration said.
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April - 23 
Insurgents fired five rockets at FC check-posts in the Sangsilla and Dera Bugti areas. However, all devices landed away from the intended targets.
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Insurgents fired five rockets at FC check-posts in the Sangsilla and Dera Bugti areas. However, all devices landed away from the intended targets.
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April - 23 
Syed Salahuddin, chief of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), is reported to have said on April 23 that Pakistan had caused "irreparable damage" to the Kashmiri ‘cause’ by pursuing peace without winning more concessions from India. "One-sided pragmatism and
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Syed Salahuddin, chief of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), is reported to have said on April 23 that Pakistan had caused "irreparable damage" to the Kashmiri ‘cause’ by pursuing peace without winning more concessions from India. "One-sided pragmatism and confidence building measures, which are not reciprocated by the Indian side, have caused irreparable damage to the ongoing freedom struggle in the (Kashmir) Valley," said Salahuddin, also chairman of the United Jihad Council (UJC), in an e-mail response to Reuters. He also said ‘Kashmiri fighters’ were feeling abandoned. "It has created an impression that Pakistan had now become exhausted in extending support to the Kashmir cause," he said, calling for "substantial support" for the movement to continue.
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April - 23 
The main pipeline supplying gas to the Loti plant was blown up on April 23 while security forces (SFs) foiled a missile attack at the Sui plant recovering 11 Russian-made missiles, according to Dawn. Official sources said armed insurgents blew up the
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The main pipeline supplying gas to the Loti plant was blown up on April 23 while security forces (SFs) foiled a missile attack at the Sui plant recovering 11 Russian-made missiles, according to Dawn. Official sources said armed insurgents blew up the pipeline suspending supply to the main plant in the Loti area of Dera Bugti district. The 18-inch pipeline reportedly supplies gas to the plant from well No 1. It was the second pipeline in the area that had been blown up in the last 48 hours.
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April - 23 
Three people, including an alleged terrorist, were injured in a bomb blast at a bus stand in Quetta, the provincial capital, on April 23. Police said the blast occurred as the accused, identified as Mohammad Saeed Khilji, tried to enter a bus. "The a
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Three people, including an alleged terrorist, were injured in a bomb blast at a bus stand in Quetta, the provincial capital, on April 23. Police said the blast occurred as the accused, identified as Mohammad Saeed Khilji, tried to enter a bus. "The accused is an Afghan national and belongs to the Babul area in Afghanistan," Balochistan Inspector-General Police Choudhury Mohammad Yaqoob said.
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April - 23 
Unidentified attackers shot dead the younger brother of a security official in the Razmak town of North Waziristan on April 23, according to Dawn. The assailants intercepted the vehicle of Norzali Khan, brother of Hawaldar Khanzali, near a bazaar and
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Unidentified attackers shot dead the younger brother of a security official in the Razmak town of North Waziristan on April 23, according to Dawn. The assailants intercepted the vehicle of Norzali Khan, brother of Hawaldar Khanzali, near a bazaar and opened fire at him.
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April - 23 
Five Maoists, a security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed in a clash on April 23-night between SFs and Maoists in Chautara, headquarters of the Sindhupalchowk district. The clash occured after the Maoists launched simultaneous attacks
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Five Maoists, a security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed in a clash on April 23-night between SFs and Maoists in Chautara, headquarters of the Sindhupalchowk district. The clash occured after the Maoists launched simultaneous attacks on the SFs guarding the repeater tower of Nepal Telecom and the Royal Nepalese Army’s (RNA) Naya Srinath Battalion around 9 pm. The RNA issued a statement that SFs foiled the Maoist attacks, adding that one soldier and five insurgents were killed in the clash. Four civilians and 10 SF personnel were injured in the clash. After the attacks, Maoists reportedly abducted Om Thapa, a police personnel, from his residence.
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April - 23 
Kantipur Online has reported that the Maoists have launched an attack on Chautara, headquarters of the Sindhupalchowk district, on April 23-night. The attack, which began at 9 pm, is reportedly continuing and details were not available till last repo
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Kantipur Online has reported that the Maoists have launched an attack on Chautara, headquarters of the Sindhupalchowk district, on April 23-night. The attack, which began at 9 pm, is reportedly continuing and details were not available till last reports came in. Eyewitness said Maoists attacked the office of Nepal Telecom, army barracks and the district police office simultaneously.
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April - 23 
On April 23, atleast 20 anti-King protesters were injured when police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at 5,000 agitators at Mahadevsthan in the Koteshwor area of capital Kathmandu. In Sukedhara, 10 protesters were wounded by rubber bullets. Over a
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On April 23, atleast 20 anti-King protesters were injured when police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at 5,000 agitators at Mahadevsthan in the Koteshwor area of capital Kathmandu. In Sukedhara, 10 protesters were wounded by rubber bullets. Over a hundred thousand people assembled at Gongabu Chowk in defiance of the curfew issued by authorities. At Chabahil, 30,000 protestors held a mass meeting.
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April - 23 
Speaking at a news conference in New Delhi on April 23-evening, Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said India’s support for the twin-pillar theory of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy reflected the mood of the people. "It was for th
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Speaking at a news conference in New Delhi on April 23-evening, Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said India’s support for the twin-pillar theory of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy reflected the mood of the people. "It was for the people of Nepal to decide what course they want to take tomorrow," he said. Further, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated at a press conference in Hanover, Germany, that: "developments in Nepal are of vital concern to us… Ever since February 2005, we have been concerned about the developments in Nepal which led to the removal of a multi-party government." He explained that India's effort had been to "persuade the King that restoration of a multi-party government is absolutely essential to deal with the crisis that has arisen." His special envoy last week "impressed upon the King the need to move quickly and fast enough to restore multi-party democracy and to hand over all executive powers to that government. I think since then the political parties have been discussing among themselves how they can cooperate to carry forward this whole process."
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April - 23 
The Seven Party Alliance announced fresh nationwide protests, aiming to bring a mass of two million people into Kathmandu on April 25. A meeting of the Joint People’s Movement Coordination Committee held on April 23 announced to stage peaceful demons
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The Seven Party Alliance announced fresh nationwide protests, aiming to bring a mass of two million people into Kathmandu on April 25. A meeting of the Joint People’s Movement Coordination Committee held on April 23 announced to stage peaceful demonstrations in Kathmandu and protest rallies in all cities and towns around the country.
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April - 23 
According to Daily Star, Tangail district police arrested a 28-year old Jamaa’tul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Khandakar Mohammad Zobaer, from a house at Meer Kumullee village in the Delduar sub-district on April 23. Khandakar had reportedly be
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According to Daily Star, Tangail district police arrested a 28-year old Jamaa’tul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Khandakar Mohammad Zobaer, from a house at Meer Kumullee village in the Delduar sub-district on April 23. Khandakar had reportedly been trained in Afghanistan. Nazrul Islam, Officer-in-Charge of Delduar police station, said he was one of the 30 listed JMB cadres in the sub-district, evading arrest since the August 17, 2005-bomb blasts in the district.
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April - 23 
Additional District and Sessions Judge's Court in Jhalakathi framed charges against JMB chief Abdur Rahman and Jagrata Janata Muslim Bangladesh (JMJB) chief Bangla Bhai and six others for killing two judges in the district town in 2005.
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Additional District and Sessions Judge's Court in Jhalakathi framed charges against JMB chief Abdur Rahman and Jagrata Janata Muslim Bangladesh (JMJB) chief Bangla Bhai and six others for killing two judges in the district town in 2005.
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April - 23 
Judge of the First Class Magistrate Court Mehedi Masuduzzaman, placed JMB 'military commander' Ataur Rahman Sunny on a 20-day remand for interrogation on his involvement in the bomb blasts in Jhalakathi district on August 17, 2005.
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Judge of the First Class Magistrate Court Mehedi Masuduzzaman, placed JMB 'military commander' Ataur Rahman Sunny on a 20-day remand for interrogation on his involvement in the bomb blasts in Jhalakathi district on August 17, 2005.
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April - 23 
A 19-year-old youth abducted earlier by the LTTE cadres escaped and later surrendered before the naval personnel in the Mutur area of the same district.
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A 19-year-old youth abducted earlier by the LTTE cadres escaped and later surrendered before the naval personnel in the Mutur area of the same district.
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April - 23 
According to Sri Lankan Army reports, LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade targeting security forces (SFs) at Peratuweli in the Kanthalai area, injuring a homeguard. In the retaliatory firing, troops killed two cadres of the outfit and also recovered 500 gra
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According to Sri Lankan Army reports, LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade targeting security forces (SFs) at Peratuweli in the Kanthalai area, injuring a homeguard. In the retaliatory firing, troops killed two cadres of the outfit and also recovered 500 grams of explosives, four hand grenades, two magazines of 9mm pistol, Nokia and Motorola camera phones, a multimeter, 49 rounds of ammunition for a T-56 rifle, 18 rounds of ammunition for 9 mm pistol and a 15 metre wire from the incident site. Another LTTE cadre was killed in a separate incident when troops retaliated after coming under a grenade attack during a routine patrol.
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April - 23 
Chief of Defence Staff, Daya Sandagiri, in a statement said "brutal LTTE violence and terrorism" since December 5, 2005 had claimed the lives of 121 security force personnel. These include 64 army personnel, 36 sailors of the navy and four from the a
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Chief of Defence Staff, Daya Sandagiri, in a statement said "brutal LTTE violence and terrorism" since December 5, 2005 had claimed the lives of 121 security force personnel. These include 64 army personnel, 36 sailors of the navy and four from the air force, 10 policemen and seven home guards. In addition, 244 armed service and police personnel were wounded, he added.
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April - 23 
LTTE cadres at Punager area of the same district abducted a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus carrying an unspecified number of passengers.
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LTTE cadres at Punager area of the same district abducted a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus carrying an unspecified number of passengers.
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April - 23 
LTTE cadres opened fire towards an Army point at LB – 03 area. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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LTTE cadres opened fire towards an Army point at LB – 03 area. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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April - 23 
Six Sinhalese farmers, including a home guard, who were in their paddy fields at Kallanpattu in the Gomarankadawala area of Trincomalee district were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 23, according to Sri Lan
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Six Sinhalese farmers, including a home guard, who were in their paddy fields at Kallanpattu in the Gomarankadawala area of Trincomalee district were shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 23, according to Sri Lankan Army reports.
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April - 23 
The Government agreed to a request from the outfit that it be provided a large helicopter to facilitate passage of its Eastern leaders to meet the Wanni leadership. Following this, Government Chief Negotiator Nimal Siripala de Silva dispatched a lett
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The Government agreed to a request from the outfit that it be provided a large helicopter to facilitate passage of its Eastern leaders to meet the Wanni leadership. Following this, Government Chief Negotiator Nimal Siripala de Silva dispatched a letter to the LTTE through Norwegian facilitators. Media Minister Anura Priyadharshana later told, "We are informed that Killinochchi has received the letter." Meanwhile, the LTTE announced that it would take its stance on April 24, today, on the Government’s offer of helicopters for transporting cadres for the pre-talks meetings. The outfit’s spokesperson, Daya Master, insisting that they have not pulled out from the talks, claimed they have forwarded two pre-conditions if they were to take part in the earlier scheduled April 24-25 talks. "We want the Government helicopter offer in writing," said the spokesperson, adding that all killings should be stopped before any attempts to be made for revival of talks.
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April - 23 
The Sri Lankan Government on April 23 called upon the international community to exert pressure on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to force it to come to the negotiating table. The head of the Government Peace Secretariat, Palitha Kohona,
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The Sri Lankan Government on April 23 called upon the international community to exert pressure on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to force it to come to the negotiating table. The head of the Government Peace Secretariat, Palitha Kohona, told the media that the European Union (EU) is considering imposing a ban on the LTTE. He said, "The EU ban on the Tigers was on the cards for some time." Currently the EU has imposed a travel ban on the LTTE in the EU countries. Meanwhile, the British Government has warned London-based LTTE chief negotiator, Anton Balasingham, that the LTTE would be proscribed in the EU if the 'atrocities' committed in Sri Lanka are not stopped.
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April - 23 
Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one
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Troops arrested a suspect along with 26 sticks of gelignite during a search operation in the Mannar district. During another search operation in the Devapuram area of Batticaloa district, troops recovered one T-56 magazine, 29 T-56 ammunition and one hand grenade from an abandoned house.
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April - 24 
A ‘group commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Qamar Din, was killed in an encounter with Police at Deval in the Udhampur district. One AK rifle, four magazines, 90 rounds and one grenade were recovered from the incident sit
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A ‘group commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, identified as Qamar Din, was killed in an encounter with Police at Deval in the Udhampur district. One AK rifle, four magazines, 90 rounds and one grenade were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 24 
A civilian, identified as Abdul Aziz Bhat, was killed and six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade towards a CRPF vehicle at Khanyar in the Srinagar district.
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A civilian, identified as Abdul Aziz Bhat, was killed and six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when terrorists hurled a grenade towards a CRPF vehicle at Khanyar in the Srinagar district.
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April - 24 
A live lethode bomb was recovered from a spot near Khurailock in the Bishnupur district on April 24.
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A live lethode bomb was recovered from a spot near Khurailock in the Bishnupur district on April 24.
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April - 24 
According to Hindu, around 10 a.m. when polling was in progress in Pattan, an explosion occurred in Palhalan village injuring two civilians and three police personnel. At Wagoora in the Sangrama segment, terrorists hurled a grenade when People’s Demo
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According to Hindu, around 10 a.m. when polling was in progress in Pattan, an explosion occurred in Palhalan village injuring two civilians and three police personnel. At Wagoora in the Sangrama segment, terrorists hurled a grenade when People’s Democratic Party (PDP) nominee Javed Baig was visiting a polling booth. Though he escaped unhurt, two soldiers and 16 civilians were wounded. A number of people were injured in Pattan when a clash occurred between the supporters of rival parties.
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April - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Kowasi Mangru, a local tribal leader associated with the now suspended anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign, in a village under the Bhairamgarh police station in the Dantewada district on April 2
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Kowasi Mangru, a local tribal leader associated with the now suspended anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign, in a village under the Bhairamgarh police station in the Dantewada district on April 24.
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April - 24 
Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified gunmen shot dead a civilian, Leisangthem Mohori Singh, at Kala Kondon Loukon under Lamshang police station limits in the Imphal East district on April 24.
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Imphal Free Press reports that unidentified gunmen shot dead a civilian, Leisangthem Mohori Singh, at Kala Kondon Loukon under Lamshang police station limits in the Imphal East district on April 24.
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April - 24 
Maoists blew up of a police picket at Mcluiskieganj under Khelari police station area on April 24.
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Maoists blew up of a police picket at Mcluiskieganj under Khelari police station area on April 24.
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April - 24 
On April 24, the Madanpur block Janata Dal (United) president Ashok Singh and six of his supporters were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Devjada village in the Aurangabad district. Maoists ambushed the convoy of
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On April 24, the Madanpur block Janata Dal (United) president Ashok Singh and six of his supporters were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Devjada village in the Aurangabad district. Maoists ambushed the convoy of Ashok Singh when he was returning after campaigning for zila parishad (district body) elections, for which he was a candidate. The Maoists also set ablaze the vehicle in which they were traveling. The CPI-Maoist has given a call for boycott of elections to the panchayati raj bodies scheduled for May.
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April - 24 
On April 25, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) transit camp in the Saranda forest area of West Singhbhum district was neutralised by the police. The camp was located in a dense forest area near Gundijhora village. Superintendent of Polic
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On April 25, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) transit camp in the Saranda forest area of West Singhbhum district was neutralised by the police. The camp was located in a dense forest area near Gundijhora village. Superintendent of Police Navin Kumar Singh said they had located the camp during a combing operation in the area following an encounter near Thalkobad in Saranda on April 24. Describing the camp, Singh pointed out that it was large enough to accommodate at least 50 Maoists. The police also recovered utensils, leftover food and tents at the camp. Singh added that though the Maoists had razed a few trees to the ground to build the camp, they had tried to design it to evade detection during aerial surveys.
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April - 24 
On the same night, two NLFT cadres, Nityabahadur Malsum and Baganbahadur Malsum, surrendered before the Sub Divisional Police Officer Pinaki Samanta at Udaipur, headquarters of the South Tripura district. The duo who deposited one .9-mm pistol and on
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On the same night, two NLFT cadres, Nityabahadur Malsum and Baganbahadur Malsum, surrendered before the Sub Divisional Police Officer Pinaki Samanta at Udaipur, headquarters of the South Tripura district. The duo who deposited one .9-mm pistol and one Chinese grenade reportedly confessed, during interrogation, that they fled their hideout at Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh and reached Udaipur town on April 20.
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April - 24 
One person was killed and 32 others sustained injuries in terrorist attacks and clashes between political parties on April 24 during by-elections in the four Assembly segments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer B.R. Sharma said the overall
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One person was killed and 32 others sustained injuries in terrorist attacks and clashes between political parties on April 24 during by-elections in the four Assembly segments in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Electoral Officer B.R. Sharma said the overall percentage in the four segments was 59. Bhaderwah witnessed the highest percentage of 72 followed by 66.2 per cent in Rafiabad, 56.2 per cent in Pattan and 40.32 per cent in Sangrama. "The overall situation remained peaceful," Sharma said adding that the percentage could go up by one or two per cent as the figures were not final. Unlike in the past, there was not a single complaint of coercion by security forces and enthusiasm among the willing voters was at its peak, he said.
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April - 24 
Police recovered the dead body of a senior HM cadre, Rehmatullah, who had died due to snow avalanche in upper reaches of Dessa in the Doda district in January 2006.
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Police recovered the dead body of a senior HM cadre, Rehmatullah, who had died due to snow avalanche in upper reaches of Dessa in the Doda district in January 2006.
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April - 24 
Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, T.K.A. Nair, on April 24 asked for the creation of an integrated wing, with involvement of police officers, to formulate, prioritise and guide the development process in the Maoist-infested districts of Jharkhand
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Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, T.K.A. Nair, on April 24 asked for the creation of an integrated wing, with involvement of police officers, to formulate, prioritise and guide the development process in the Maoist-infested districts of Jharkhand. He reportedly opposed the current ''fragmented approach to development" and asked the Government to involve police in the decision making exercise.
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April - 24 
Telegraph reports that following the April 24 Maoist-attack in the Aurangabad district, the State Election Commission, on a request from the State Government, deferred the panchayat (village body) elections by a fortnight. The elections, originally m
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Telegraph reports that following the April 24 Maoist-attack in the Aurangabad district, the State Election Commission, on a request from the State Government, deferred the panchayat (village body) elections by a fortnight. The elections, originally meant to be an eight-phase affair starting May 2, would now be completed in 10 rounds, election official R.P. Sinha said. The dates, however, would be decided later.
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April - 24 
Telegraph reports that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres shot dead a truck driver, Ratan Roy, and wounded four others at Unish Mile along the Ambassa–Gandacherra road under Ganganagar police station in the Dhalai district on April 24
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Telegraph reports that National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres shot dead a truck driver, Ratan Roy, and wounded four others at Unish Mile along the Ambassa–Gandacherra road under Ganganagar police station in the Dhalai district on April 24-night, following the withdrawal of the Central Reserve Polioce Force (CRPF) personnel who reportedly used to escort the vehicles.
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April - 24 
Telegraph reports that the Hazaribagh District police have arrested a Maoist, Ramvikash Yadav, from Chouparan on April 24.
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Telegraph reports that the Hazaribagh District police have arrested a Maoist, Ramvikash Yadav, from Chouparan on April 24.
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April - 24 
Terrorists triggered three bomb explosions at three polling booths in the constituencies going to by-polls on April 24, today. A grenade was thrown at polling both in Government Higher Secondary School, Pattan, but it failed to cause any damage. A ri
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Terrorists triggered three bomb explosions at three polling booths in the constituencies going to by-polls on April 24, today. A grenade was thrown at polling both in Government Higher Secondary School, Pattan, but it failed to cause any damage. A rifle grenade was lobbed by the terrorists at Palhalan polling booth but it also did not cause any casualty or damage. In another grenade attack at Salusa, one Border Security Force personnel, Rajinder Singh, was injured. Terrorists also detonated an improvised explosive device at Bhat Mohalla Pattan in the Baramulla district. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Polling for the by-elections in four Legislative Assembly constituencies of Bhaderwah, from where Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad is contesting, Pattan, Rafiabad and Sangrama in Jammu and Kashmir are being held today.
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April - 24 
The Jorhat district administration is reported to have decided to evict from New Chungtia at the Desoi Valley reserve forest a fuel depot that was reportedly set up by Nagaland Government, according to Telegraph. However, Nagaland Government claims t
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The Jorhat district administration is reported to have decided to evict from New Chungtia at the Desoi Valley reserve forest a fuel depot that was reportedly set up by Nagaland Government, according to Telegraph. However, Nagaland Government claims that the land where the fuel depot is located is part of its territory. Sources in Jorhat district said that Nagaland had encroached upon more than 80 percent of land in the three reserve forests — Desoi, Desoi Valley and Tiru Hills — in the Upper Assam district. "The idea behind setting up a petrol depot is to strengthen Nagaland’s claim," a forest official of the district said.
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April - 24 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in a statement made available to the local press on April 24 announced its decision to award ‘capital punishment’ to anyone involved in corrupt practices in education department in Manipur.
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in a statement made available to the local press on April 24 announced its decision to award ‘capital punishment’ to anyone involved in corrupt practices in education department in Manipur.
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April - 24 
The outfit also claimed responsibility for the April 4-attack on suspended school education director, Ch. Jayenta Singh, in Imphal.
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The outfit also claimed responsibility for the April 4-attack on suspended school education director, Ch. Jayenta Singh, in Imphal.
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April - 24 
The Public Works Department chief engineer, Suren Das, who was abducted on March 9 and later released on April 24 by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), has been in a stage of coma due to cerebral malaria. Das reportedly started suffering fro
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The Public Works Department chief engineer, Suren Das, who was abducted on March 9 and later released on April 24 by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), has been in a stage of coma due to cerebral malaria. Das reportedly started suffering from cerebral malaria while in captivity.
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April - 24 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Konda Mavula alias Azad, aged 20, and a 15-year-old girl, were arrested during a joint combing operation by the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Police near Pedabayalu in the Vishakhapatnam district.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Konda Mavula alias Azad, aged 20, and a 15-year-old girl, were arrested during a joint combing operation by the Andhra Pradesh and Orissa Police near Pedabayalu in the Vishakhapatnam district. District Superintendent of Police V.V. Srinivasa Rao on April 24 described as a human rights violation the recruitment of children by the Maoists to work as couriers. Rao said that the 'Andhra Pradesh-Orissa Border special zonal committee' documents seized by them recently had revealed that the Maoists were giving priority to use the tribal children for acting as couriers. The arrested minor girl who was recruited as a member of Bala Sangham during her early childhood became a dalam (squad) member two years ago. She worked in the Gurtedu dalam, Pedabayalu dalam and Bodagandi local organising committee. At the time of her arrest, she was reportedly carrying a .303 rifle and 60 rounds of ammunition.
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April - 24 
A Pakistani-born architect accused of plotting to bomb Sydney’s power grid and other sites wrote a "terrorism manual" and inquired about chemicals used in home-made bombs, prosecutors told the Supreme Court in Sydney on April 24, according to Dawn. O
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A Pakistani-born architect accused of plotting to bomb Sydney’s power grid and other sites wrote a "terrorism manual" and inquired about chemicals used in home-made bombs, prosecutors told the Supreme Court in Sydney on April 24, according to Dawn. On the first day of his trial, prosecutors told the Supreme Court in Sydney that Faheem Khalid Lodhi plotted to bomb Sydney’s electricity grid and various defence sites in October 2003. The indictment said Lodhi, who denied four counts of preparing to commit a terrorist act, had "the intent of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause, namely violent jihad". Prosecutors have previously linked Lodhi, also known as Abu Hamza, to Frenchman Willie Brigitte, who was deported from Australia in late 2003 and has been accused in a leaked French intelligence dossier of planning a terrorist attack "of great size". Both Lodhi and Brigitte are alleged to have trained with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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April - 24 
A police informer told a US Federal District court in Brooklyn on April 24 that a Pakistani immigrant, angered by the war in Iraq and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, wanted to punish Americans in 2004 by bombing one of New York City’s busiest subway s
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A police informer told a US Federal District court in Brooklyn on April 24 that a Pakistani immigrant, angered by the war in Iraq and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, wanted to punish Americans in 2004 by bombing one of New York City’s busiest subway stations, according to Dawn. The Pakistani, Shahawar Matin Siraj, 23, and alleged co-conspirator James Elshafay were arrested on August 27, 2004 on the eve of the Republican National convention. They drew diagrams of the subway station before being arrested, the New York City’s Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said shortly after their arrests that the men never obtained explosives and had not been linked to known terrorist groups. The informant Osama Eldawoody, an Egyptian national, told the court that Siraj vowed to "teach these people a lesson".
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April - 24 
In South Waziristan, terrorists fired rockets, mortars and small arms at a security post, triggering a gun battle with troops in which one terrorist was killed and two others wounded, according to AP.
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In South Waziristan, terrorists fired rockets, mortars and small arms at a security post, triggering a gun battle with troops in which one terrorist was killed and two others wounded, according to AP.
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April - 24 
Pro-Taliban militants reportedly set bundles of newspapers on fire in North Waziristan on April 24 and threatened newspaper correspondents who referred to them as ‘terrorists’ and ‘miscreants’, eyewitnesses said. "As the van bringing Urdu and English
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Pro-Taliban militants reportedly set bundles of newspapers on fire in North Waziristan on April 24 and threatened newspaper correspondents who referred to them as ‘terrorists’ and ‘miscreants’, eyewitnesses said. "As the van bringing Urdu and English newspapers reached Mir Ali, around eight masked Taliban torched the newspapers," a tribal journalist told Daily Times. A pamphlet was later left in the bazaar, reading: "If any newspaper calls us terrorists or miscreants, we will hold its North Waziristan correspondent responsible."
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April - 24 
The beheaded body of an employee of the Water and Power development Authority, Niaz Mohammed, was found in the Karwan Manza area of South Waziristan on April 24. The victim had been abducted from the Moma Karama area on April 16.
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The beheaded body of an employee of the Water and Power development Authority, Niaz Mohammed, was found in the Karwan Manza area of South Waziristan on April 24. The victim had been abducted from the Moma Karama area on April 16.
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April - 24 
Unidentified terrorists reportedly fired a series of rockets at a military convoy after it stopped when a roadside bomb exploded close to it in North Waziristan on April 24. No one was hurt in the bomb blast, but one soldier was killed and 12 others
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Unidentified terrorists reportedly fired a series of rockets at a military convoy after it stopped when a roadside bomb exploded close to it in North Waziristan on April 24. No one was hurt in the bomb blast, but one soldier was killed and 12 others wounded in the follow-up rocket attack, according to Daily Times. In another attack, terrorists opened fire targeting a security post east of Miranshah, killing one soldier.
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April - 24 
In a televised address to the nation on April 24, King Gyanendra restored the House of Representatives that was dissolved on May 22, 2002. In the royal proclamation, the King said, "Convinced that the source of State Authority and Sovereignty of the
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In a televised address to the nation on April 24, King Gyanendra restored the House of Representatives that was dissolved on May 22, 2002. In the royal proclamation, the King said, "Convinced that the source of State Authority and Sovereignty of the Kingdom of Nepal is inherent in the people of Nepal and cognizant of the spirit of the ongoing people's movement as well as to resolve the on-going violent conflict and other problems facing the country according to the road map of the agitating Seven Party Alliance, we, through this Proclamation, reinstate the House of Representatives which was dissolved on 22 May 2002 on the advice of the then Prime Minister in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal-1990." The King has called for the session of the Parliament on April 28. The King, in his address, also expressed deep condolences to those who lost their lives and hoped speedy recovery of those wounded during the 19-day long protests. Welcoming King Gyanendra's proclamation to reinstate the House of Representatives, Nepali Congress General Secretary Ram Chandra Poudel said the seven parties will now move ahead "upholding the spirit of the demonstrators and the SPA's roadmap based on the 12-point understanding with Maoists". "This is a very positive declaration by the king," said K.P. Sharma Oli, Standing Committee member of the CPN-UML. Nepali Congress-Democratic General Secretary Prakash Man Singh said, "the royal proclamation has come about on par with the SPA's roadmap and the parties will now push forward the process for resolving the present crisis through people's representative institutions".
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April - 24 
Issuing a press statement on April 24, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) rejected the royal proclamation. The statement further said the reinstatement of the House of Representative is not as per the 12-point pact reached between the Maoists and
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Issuing a press statement on April 24, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) rejected the royal proclamation. The statement further said the reinstatement of the House of Representative is not as per the 12-point pact reached between the Maoists and SPA. In the statement signed by Maoist Chairman Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai, the Maoists have blamed the SPA of committing a ‘historic mistake’ of taking a one-way decision to accept the reinstatement of the house. The Maoists also announced protest programmes that include people’s mobilization and demonstrations, people’s action against suppression of their programmes and blockade to the valley and district headquarters till announcement of the election of the constituent assembly.
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April - 24 
The Maoists killed one civilian, Shushil Basnet, and injured another in the Sisneri area of Rolpa district on April 24.
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The Maoists killed one civilian, Shushil Basnet, and injured another in the Sisneri area of Rolpa district on April 24.
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April - 24 
The SPA, following the royal proclamation, has withdrawn its nationwide indefinite general strike.
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The SPA, following the royal proclamation, has withdrawn its nationwide indefinite general strike.
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April - 24 
Fahima Chowdhury, wife of JMB second-in-command Bangla Bhai, was sent to jail on April 24 by a court in Netrakona following her statement. She reportedly said that the December 8, 2005 blast in Netrakona was planned at Nongar Bhaban in Akua Haji Bari
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Fahima Chowdhury, wife of JMB second-in-command Bangla Bhai, was sent to jail on April 24 by a court in Netrakona following her statement. She reportedly said that the December 8, 2005 blast in Netrakona was planned at Nongar Bhaban in Akua Haji Bari of Mymensingh town on the night of December 6 in the presence of Bangla Bhai and three other JMB Majlis-e-Shura (highest decision-making body) members. She confessed that the JMB letter found at the incident site was written by her.
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April - 24 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres disguised as passengers hijacked a bus travelling from Puttur to Sarasalai area carrying civilians in the Jaffna district on April 24 and reportedly asked the driver to drive past ignoring security forces (SFs) checkpoints
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres disguised as passengers hijacked a bus travelling from Puttur to Sarasalai area carrying civilians in the Jaffna district on April 24 and reportedly asked the driver to drive past ignoring security forces (SFs) checkpoints or roadblocks on the road. The outfit cadres also opened fire on SF personnel at the roadblocks. SFs at the Sarasalai area retaliated and in the milieu the driver lost control killing one civilian. Troops recovered one hand grenade and 39 empty cases of 7.62 mm spent bullets from the incident site.
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April - 24 
According to Daily News, a special police team was dispatched to Polonnaruwa to investigate an attempt on the life of Agriculture, Mahaweli, Irrigation and Environment Minister, Maitripala Sirisena, by the LTTE after one of the would be assassins in
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According to Daily News, a special police team was dispatched to Polonnaruwa to investigate an attempt on the life of Agriculture, Mahaweli, Irrigation and Environment Minister, Maitripala Sirisena, by the LTTE after one of the would be assassins in police custody revealed that the Minister was their target. The assassinate plot came to light when police stopped two individuals on a bicycle at Kaduruwela on suspicion on April 24. On being questioned, one of them consumed cyanide and is reportedly critical at the Polonnaruwa hospital. Interrogation of the other suspect revealed that the duo was on a mission to assassinate the Minister.
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April - 24 
Five civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Two youths were allegedly killed by the troops in the Batticaloa district. In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Pushpakumara, in the S
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Five civilians were killed in separate incidents, reports Tamil Net. Two youths were allegedly killed by the troops in the Batticaloa district. In a separate incident, unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Pushpakumara, in the Seruvila area of Muttur district. Further, an Eelam Peoples Democratic Party sympathizer, Nagamuttu Tharmarajah, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Another civilian, Kanagaratnam Lingeswaran, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 24 
On April 24, LTTE cadres hacked to death a woman at her home in the Block C area of Serunuwara. In a similar incident, LTTE cadres killed a three-year-old infant while he was with his mother at Muslim Colony in the Kaduruwela area of Polonnaruwa dist
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On April 24, LTTE cadres hacked to death a woman at her home in the Block C area of Serunuwara. In a similar incident, LTTE cadres killed a three-year-old infant while he was with his mother at Muslim Colony in the Kaduruwela area of Polonnaruwa district.
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April - 24 
Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Palauttu area. Further, Police at Sri Lanka's international airport reportedly detained three passengers arriving from the Maldives on suspicion of having links with the Al Qaeda.
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Troops recovered one hand grenade from the Palauttu area. Further, Police at Sri Lanka's international airport reportedly detained three passengers arriving from the Maldives on suspicion of having links with the Al Qaeda.
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April - 24 
Two home guards were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres while they were proceeding from their duty post towards the Dutuwewa base in the Vavuniya district. A soldier was killed and another wounded in a claymore mine attack at Sarasalai Messalai borde
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Two home guards were shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres while they were proceeding from their duty post towards the Dutuwewa base in the Vavuniya district. A soldier was killed and another wounded in a claymore mine attack at Sarasalai Messalai border in the Jaffna district, Tamil Net reports. Further, unidentified assailants shot dead a former cadre of the LTTE, Rasanayagam Jegan, in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 25 
A cadre of the little known outfit, Karbi People’s Liberation Front, identified as Amrit Teron, trying to extort ransom, was lynched to death by villagers at Pulia Basti under Diphu police station in the Karbi Anglong district on April 25-night, acco
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A cadre of the little known outfit, Karbi People’s Liberation Front, identified as Amrit Teron, trying to extort ransom, was lynched to death by villagers at Pulia Basti under Diphu police station in the Karbi Anglong district on April 25-night, according to Telegraph. Three oh his accomplices were reportedly wounded.
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April - 25 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, B Daithan, was killed and five other militants were wounded at Sapatgram in the Dhubri district of lower Assam on April 25, when the police retaliated to the militants who were forcing the closure
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, B Daithan, was killed and five other militants were wounded at Sapatgram in the Dhubri district of lower Assam on April 25, when the police retaliated to the militants who were forcing the closure of shops and other business establishments in the area, according to Telegraph. The outfit reportedly called for a general strike on April 25 in protest against the alleged ‘violation of ceasefire rules’ by the State Government.
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April - 25 
A woman, identified as Dilshada Banoo, was arrested for her alleged links with terrorists at Rajpora-Zachaldara village in the Kupwara district. Hailing from Chanjmoulla village, the woman was reportedly in possession of a Kenwood wireless set. Secur
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A woman, identified as Dilshada Banoo, was arrested for her alleged links with terrorists at Rajpora-Zachaldara village in the Kupwara district. Hailing from Chanjmoulla village, the woman was reportedly in possession of a Kenwood wireless set. Security forces also arrested a suspected terrorist from the Teetwal area of Kupwara district along with two mobile phones.
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April - 25 
A young boy, Ginao, was wounded by a stray bullet when firing broke out between cadres of two rival militant outfits near Gamnom Sapermeina police station in the Imphal East district.
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A young boy, Ginao, was wounded by a stray bullet when firing broke out between cadres of two rival militant outfits near Gamnom Sapermeina police station in the Imphal East district.
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April - 25 
According to Ranchi Express, four farmers, two each from villages Saangbar and Shahad under Lesliganj Police Station, were abducted by the Maoists. A group of more than 40 Maoists first abducted Udan Mahto to Saangbar and then reportedly assaulted ab
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According to Ranchi Express, four farmers, two each from villages Saangbar and Shahad under Lesliganj Police Station, were abducted by the Maoists. A group of more than 40 Maoists first abducted Udan Mahto to Saangbar and then reportedly assaulted about a dozen villagers of Goradeeh, under the same police station. Sources said Maoists had used such tactics earlier to forcibly settle long-pending land disputes among the Mahtos,
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April - 25 
At least 32 persons, including 12 school children, were injured in separate grenade attacks in the Pulwama and Kupwara districts on April 25, according to Daily Excelsior. At least 12 school children were among 24 persons injured when terrorists lobb
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At least 32 persons, including 12 school children, were injured in separate grenade attacks in the Pulwama and Kupwara districts on April 25, according to Daily Excelsior. At least 12 school children were among 24 persons injured when terrorists lobbed a grenade at a crowded market in the Tral town of Pulwama district. Official sources said the grenade was apparently targeted at a patrolling party of the Border Security Force (BSF). In a separate grenade attack in Lolab Kupwara, at least eight passengers were wounded when a vehicle they were traveling in ran over a land mine on the Warnow-Kupwara road.
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April - 25 
BSF personnel, who was injured in a separate grenade attack in Batamaloo on April 24-evening, succumbed to injuries in a hospital on April 25. Further, a bookseller, Manzar Illahi, who was wounded by suspected terrorists at Shopian in the Pulwama dis
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BSF personnel, who was injured in a separate grenade attack in Batamaloo on April 24-evening, succumbed to injuries in a hospital on April 25. Further, a bookseller, Manzar Illahi, who was wounded by suspected terrorists at Shopian in the Pulwama district on April 25 also succumbed to his injuries in a Srinagar hospital.
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April - 25 
Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, after visiting the incident site in Aurangabad district, announced that the Government would organise a camp in the area and distribute arms to the people to take on the Maoists. "A group of five persons from
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Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi, after visiting the incident site in Aurangabad district, announced that the Government would organise a camp in the area and distribute arms to the people to take on the Maoists. "A group of five persons from each village will be given arms. We will seek permission from the state election commission for this," Modi said.
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April - 25 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces recovered 25 kilograms of explosives from an aluminum bowl, hidden under the seat of a passenger bus, which was on way from Kishtwar to Jammu.
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces recovered 25 kilograms of explosives from an aluminum bowl, hidden under the seat of a passenger bus, which was on way from Kishtwar to Jammu.
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April - 25 
In one of the biggest seizures of explosives in the State, Bokaro district police recovered a huge cache of detonators and gelatin sticks from Jhabra village on April 25. The explosives were kept in the houses of Vaidyanath Mahtha and Bishwanath Maht
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In one of the biggest seizures of explosives in the State, Bokaro district police recovered a huge cache of detonators and gelatin sticks from Jhabra village on April 25. The explosives were kept in the houses of Vaidyanath Mahtha and Bishwanath Mahtha, who were engaged in supplying detonators illegally into West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Bihar. The police seized 800 manual detonators, 1,600 pieces of gelatin sticks kept with other explosives, 67 electronic detonators, 2,000 metres of wires besides other explosives. During the course of interrogation, the arrested duo admitted that their group had also supplied detonators to Maoists.
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April - 25 April - 26
In two separate incidents, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a portion of the railway track and set ablaze a railway cabin in Bihar on April 25. Although no one was hurt during the attacks, the Maoists abducted three railway
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In two separate incidents, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a portion of the railway track and set ablaze a railway cabin in Bihar on April 25. Although no one was hurt during the attacks, the Maoists abducted three railway staff of Narganjo station, eight kilometres from Jhajha under Kiul-Asansol section of the Eastern Railway, soon after demolishing the cabin in the halt station. The hostages were, however, set free on April 26-morning. Jamui Superintendent of Police Sharukh Majid said two powerful bombs were also recovered from the tracks near Narganjo. "Two can bombs of 5 kg and 10 kg were fixed with the tracks and attached to detonators by a 100-metre-long wire," he said. In another incident, Maoists blew up railway tracks near Dashrathpur railway station on the Kiul-Bhagalpur loop section. The explosion reportedly occurred soon after Jamalpur-Kiul DMU Passenger passed from Dashrathpur station in Munger district. Due to the twin attacks, railway service remained disrupted for hours on both the sections.
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April - 25 
On the same day, the Maoists abducted 52 villagers who had participated in the now suspended anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign. Police officials said the whereabouts of the abducted villagers are not known as the Maoists have taken them into the fores
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On the same day, the Maoists abducted 52 villagers who had participated in the now suspended anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign. Police officials said the whereabouts of the abducted villagers are not known as the Maoists have taken them into the forest areas, close to their village Manikonta in the Errabore police station limits of Dantewada district.
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April - 25 
One personnel of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was killed in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district on April 25. According to police sources, after completing a search o
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One personnel of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) was killed in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Bijapur area of Dantewada district on April 25. According to police sources, after completing a search operation, the IRB personnel were returning to the district headquarters when Maoists attacked them near Bhogamguda village, about 5 kms from Bijapur town.
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April - 25 
Sangai Express quoting official sources reports that four Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, including the Thoubal 'district commander', were killed following an encounter with the police at Nungei Khunou under Lilong police station limits in t
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Sangai Express quoting official sources reports that four Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, including the Thoubal 'district commander', were killed following an encounter with the police at Nungei Khunou under Lilong police station limits in the Thoubal district on April 25. Two pistols, one live round of 9 mm calibre, seven empty cases along with a vehicle used by the slain militants were recovered.
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April - 25 
Sangai Express quoting official sources reports that two unidentified militants were killed and a civilian critically wounded in an exchange of fire between cadres of two rival militant outfits at Lhangjol village in the Churachandpur district on Apr
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Sangai Express quoting official sources reports that two unidentified militants were killed and a civilian critically wounded in an exchange of fire between cadres of two rival militant outfits at Lhangjol village in the Churachandpur district on April 25.
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April - 25 
Suspected NDFB militants hurled two petrol bombs at the engine of a diesel carrying train at Rowta in the Udalguri district injuring two persons. A major disaster was averted when the wounded engine staff managed to delink the engine from the train b
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Suspected NDFB militants hurled two petrol bombs at the engine of a diesel carrying train at Rowta in the Udalguri district injuring two persons. A major disaster was averted when the wounded engine staff managed to delink the engine from the train before the attack.
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April - 25 
Terrorists shot dead two Special Police Officers, Devinder Kumar and Rishi Kumar, who were posted on guard duty of a protected person at Arnora in the Doda district. Official sources said the terrorists opened firing on the guards of Shashi Kumar Kes
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Terrorists shot dead two Special Police Officers, Devinder Kumar and Rishi Kumar, who were posted on guard duty of a protected person at Arnora in the Doda district. Official sources said the terrorists opened firing on the guards of Shashi Kumar Kesari, who had unsuccessfully contested the elections for Parliament and State Legislative Assembly from Doda, at village Arnora killing both his body-guards. Kesari, who was present in the house at the time of firing, escaped unhurt. None of his family members were injured in the firing.
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April - 25 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) had reportedly observed its ‘12th raising day celebration’ at a function in an unspecified place in the Ukhrul district on April 25.
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) had reportedly observed its ‘12th raising day celebration’ at a function in an unspecified place in the Ukhrul district on April 25.
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April - 25 
The NDFB has called for a 24-hours general strike in Assam on April 25 (today) in protest against the alleged ‘violation of ceasefire rules’ by the State Government.
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The NDFB has called for a 24-hours general strike in Assam on April 25 (today) in protest against the alleged ‘violation of ceasefire rules’ by the State Government.
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April - 25 
Troops killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘group commander’, identified as Mohamed Maqbool alias Tanveer, at Sumbar in the Gool area of Udhampur district. One AK rifle with four magazines, 57 rounds, one wireless set, one mobile telephone and two hand
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Troops killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘group commander’, identified as Mohamed Maqbool alias Tanveer, at Sumbar in the Gool area of Udhampur district. One AK rifle with four magazines, 57 rounds, one wireless set, one mobile telephone and two hand grenades were recovered from him.
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April - 25 
Unidentified militants reportedly assaulted a youth, Lalsiamrema, at Damdiai village in the Churachandpur district on April 25.
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Unidentified militants reportedly assaulted a youth, Lalsiamrema, at Damdiai village in the Churachandpur district on April 25.
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April - 25 
Unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a civilian, identified as Abdul Ahad, at Kushalpora Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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Unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a civilian, identified as Abdul Ahad, at Kushalpora Sopore in the Baramulla district.
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April - 25 
A bomb exploded near a school building housing paramilitary forces at Mirali in North Waziristan on April 25-night, injuring one soldier.
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A bomb exploded near a school building housing paramilitary forces at Mirali in North Waziristan on April 25-night, injuring one soldier.
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April - 25 
A Pakistani-American man was found guilty in a California court on April 25 of undergoing Al Qaeda training just hours after a mistrial was declared in his father’s trial in the same case. Jurors declared Hamid Hayat guilty of providing "material sup
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A Pakistani-American man was found guilty in a California court on April 25 of undergoing Al Qaeda training just hours after a mistrial was declared in his father’s trial in the same case. Jurors declared Hamid Hayat guilty of providing "material support" to the enemy by training in Pakistan as a terrorist and of lying about it to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, according to the US Attorney’s Office. "Since the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001, the number one priority of the Department (of Justice) has been to detect, disrupt and prevent terrorist acts," said US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. "In this particular case, justice has been served against a man who supported and trained with our terrorist enemies in pursuit of his goal of violent jihad." Hayat faces up to 39 years in prison and is to be sentenced on July 14, according to Dawn. The verdict came hours after the judge in the Sacramento, California district court dismissed a separate panel of jurors who couldn’t agree whether Hayat’s father, Umer, lied to the FBI about his son attending an Al Qaeda camp in Pakistan. Hamid Hayat, 23, trained with terrorists in Pakistan and planned an attack in the United States, Assistant US Attorney Laura Ferris argued at his trial.
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April - 25 
A suspected Afghan bomb-maker and four members of his family were killed when an explosive device he was building blew up in their home on the outskirts of Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on April 25, according to Daily Times. The man’s
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A suspected Afghan bomb-maker and four members of his family were killed when an explosive device he was building blew up in their home on the outskirts of Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on April 25, according to Daily Times. The man’s wife, mother-in-law, brother and three-year-old son died in the blast, province police chief Chaudhry Mohammad Yaqoob said. His second wife and another son aged 13 were injured and the roof of the house collapsed after the blast, he added. The suspect, Afghan national identified as Kamaluddin, was wanted by police following intelligence reports that some saboteurs had entered Pakistan for subversive activities, Yaqoob said.
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April - 25 
A tribesman was killed when Frontier Constabulary personnel retaliated after a rocket attack on the Sarbandki check post on the Bannu road near Miranshah. The attack occurred during a football match between tribesmen near the post, according to Dawn.
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A tribesman was killed when Frontier Constabulary personnel retaliated after a rocket attack on the Sarbandki check post on the Bannu road near Miranshah. The attack occurred during a football match between tribesmen near the post, according to Dawn.
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April - 25 
According to Daily Times, Cobra gunship helicopters hit the hideouts of suspected pro-Taliban militants in North Waziristan on April 25 after a military convoy was attacked a day earlier, leaving up to seven persons dead. Sources in Miranshah said th
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According to Daily Times, Cobra gunship helicopters hit the hideouts of suspected pro-Taliban militants in North Waziristan on April 25 after a military convoy was attacked a day earlier, leaving up to seven persons dead. Sources in Miranshah said that three soldiers were killed when the terrorists ambushed a convoy heading towards the Afghan border. Four of the attackers were also killed in the incident, which is reportedly continuing till last reports came in. "An appropriate response to the attackers continues and I will not give operational details," Army spokesperson Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan told Daily Times. Purported Taliban spokesman Tariq Jameel claimed to have "inflicted greater casualties on the security forces than what the military admits to and none of my comrades were killed". Jameel while warning the tribal elders against meeting Government officials also said there was no chance of talks between Taliban and the Government.
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April - 25 
According to Daily Times, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) will contest the forthcoming Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) Legislative Assembly elections with the promise to fight for an independent Kashmir, JKLF Chairman Amanullah Khan tol
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According to Daily Times, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) will contest the forthcoming Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) Legislative Assembly elections with the promise to fight for an independent Kashmir, JKLF Chairman Amanullah Khan told a press briefing on April 25. He called upon the Governments of Pakistan and PoK to remove the provision from the nomination papers that demands that election contestants take an oath to support Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan. He described the provision as a draconian law, adding that it was against human rights and the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
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April - 25 
Elsewhere in the province, security forces arrested six suspected insurgents from Pir Koh and seized an unspecified quantity of explosives from them.
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Elsewhere in the province, security forces arrested six suspected insurgents from Pir Koh and seized an unspecified quantity of explosives from them.
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April - 25 
Pro-Taliban militants beheaded a taxi driver on suspicion of being an informer for the United States, the fourth such killing in the Waziristan region during April 2006, according to Dawn. The body was found late on April 25 by the roadside in Shavai
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Pro-Taliban militants beheaded a taxi driver on suspicion of being an informer for the United States, the fourth such killing in the Waziristan region during April 2006, according to Dawn. The body was found late on April 25 by the roadside in Shavai Kainari, 25km south of Wana in South Waziristan. An unnamed intelligence official in Wana said the 40-year-old driver was abducted by terrorists last week.
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April - 25 
Suspected insurgents blew up railway bridge No 31 in the Babarkatch area of Harnai destroying a 136-feet section of the rail track.
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Suspected insurgents blew up railway bridge No 31 in the Babarkatch area of Harnai destroying a 136-feet section of the rail track.
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April - 25 
Terrorists reportedly looted food items from two trucks that were carrying ration for army and security forces at Mirali and Dattakhel.
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Terrorists reportedly looted food items from two trucks that were carrying ration for army and security forces at Mirali and Dattakhel.
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April - 25 
The insurgents also fired seven rockets at security check posts in the Kohlu area on April 25, but no loss of life or property was reported. Separately, a landmine blast in Pir Koh damaged a water tank.
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The insurgents also fired seven rockets at security check posts in the Kohlu area on April 25, but no loss of life or property was reported. Separately, a landmine blast in Pir Koh damaged a water tank.
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April - 25 
Chief of the Army Staff Pyar Jung Thapa has said the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is positive about the merging of Maoist troops with the national army. Speaking to CNN following the Royal Proclamation, Thapa stated that the RNA was willing to work with
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Chief of the Army Staff Pyar Jung Thapa has said the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) is positive about the merging of Maoist troops with the national army. Speaking to CNN following the Royal Proclamation, Thapa stated that the RNA was willing to work with any Government and that it would continue to be answerable to the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister of the country. He said the Maoists could be incorporated into the national army on the basis of their capability and qualification.
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April - 25 
Kantipur Online has reported that two more bodies of civilians were recovered on April 25 from the District Hospital, which had been used by Maoists as security cover when they launched simultaneous attacks on security and Government offices at Chaut
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Kantipur Online has reported that two more bodies of civilians were recovered on April 25 from the District Hospital, which had been used by Maoists as security cover when they launched simultaneous attacks on security and Government offices at Chautara in the Sindhupalchowk district on April 23-night.
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April - 25 
On April 25, the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) chose Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala as Prime Minister to head the all-party Government after the House of Representatives convenes on April 28. The alliance has also decided to annul all t
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On April 25, the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) chose Nepali Congress president Girija Prasad Koirala as Prime Minister to head the all-party Government after the House of Representatives convenes on April 28. The alliance has also decided to annul all the administrative and political decisions effected by the administration of King Gyanendra.
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April - 25 
According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 25 arrested two militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mohammad Wasim and Ali Hossain, from Rupganj in the Narayanganj district and recovered a huge cache of ex
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According to Daily Star, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 25 arrested two militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Mohammad Wasim and Ali Hossain, from Rupganj in the Narayanganj district and recovered a huge cache of explosives and bomb-making materials from them. The seizure included one kilogram each of nitrogen benzene and potassium chlorate, 100 grams of lead azide, 500 grams each of sodium nitrate and sodium azide, 45 detonators, 11 integrated circuits, 24 electric connectors and an explosive measuring scale, said a RAB press release.
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April - 25 April - 26
On April 25 and 26, during separate pre-dawn raids, members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), arrested two Majlish-e-Shura (highest policy-making body) members of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Khaled Saifullah and Salahuddin, from Kon
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On April 25 and 26, during separate pre-dawn raids, members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), arrested two Majlish-e-Shura (highest policy-making body) members of the Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Khaled Saifullah and Salahuddin, from Konapara in the capital Dhaka and Halisahar in Chittagong respectively, according to Independent. With the arrest of these two, all seven Majlish-e-Shura members of the outfit have been arrested. On April 26, Saifullah was arrested along with his wife, three children and brother from a rented house at 8, Ideal Road, Paradagair under Demra police station in Dhaka city. RAB personnel also arrested the house owner, Hafez Mohammad Ullah, for his suspected linkages with the JMB. Salahuddin was arrested a day earlier along with six of his associates from Chittagong.
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April - 25 
A civilian, S. Arulanantham, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in the Mattakuliya area of Colombo district on April 25, reports Tamil Net.
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A civilian, S. Arulanantham, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence in the Mattakuliya area of Colombo district on April 25, reports Tamil Net.
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April - 25 
Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka was critically injured while at least eight persons were killed when a female suicide cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), disguised as a pregnant woman, blew herself up in front of the milit
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Army Commander Lt. General Sarath Fonseka was critically injured while at least eight persons were killed when a female suicide cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), disguised as a pregnant woman, blew herself up in front of the military hospital inside the Colombo Army headquarters on April 25. Twenty-seven persons were injured in the explosion. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, stated that it was ‘Maternity Day’ at the Army Hospital and as a practice pregnant women entering the Army Hospital premises are not subject to stringent security checks.
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April - 25 
Following the attack, the Air Force launched a series of strikes on the LTTE-held Sampoor area in the Trincomalee district. A Government statement said that hours after the Colombo suicide attack, the "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) position
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Following the attack, the Air Force launched a series of strikes on the LTTE-held Sampoor area in the Trincomalee district. A Government statement said that hours after the Colombo suicide attack, the "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) positioned in the Sampoor area in Trincomalee launched an attack on the Navy in Trincomalee and the security forces have carried out an operation to deter further attacks by the LTTE." The military attack was continuing till last reports came in. Brigadier Samarasinghe informed that the latest strikes came after the LTTE fired on naval patrol craft off the eastern port of Trincomalee for a second day. He added, "The navy is heavily patrolling the area. They requested air support."
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April - 25 
President Mahinda Rajapakse in his address to the nation in the aftermath of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide attack in Colombo on April 25 stressed that no type of terrorism would frighten him and his Government and that his Gover
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President Mahinda Rajapakse in his address to the nation in the aftermath of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide attack in Colombo on April 25 stressed that no type of terrorism would frighten him and his Government and that his Government would never be brought to its knees by any such challenge. He said, "I emphasise and caution that one should avoid mistaking our desire for peace and our responsibility to achieve it, as a weakness." He added that by targeting the Army Commander to a suicide bomb attack, it was patently clear that the LTTE had no desire to settle disputes through negotiations.
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April - 25 
The LTTE called on mediator Norway to pressure the Government to accept its conditions for returning to peace talks and said Colombo was fomenting violence by backing paramilitary groups. In an open letter to Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer,
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The LTTE called on mediator Norway to pressure the Government to accept its conditions for returning to peace talks and said Colombo was fomenting violence by backing paramilitary groups. In an open letter to Norwegian peace envoy, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, outfit’s political wing leader, S.P. Thamilselvan, said that the Government was to blame for a wave of violence many fear could lead to the breakdown of a 2002 ceasefire and a return to civil war. He added that Norway should call on the Government to "calm the current tense situation and bring to an immediate end the violence let loose by the Sri Lankan armed forces and its paramilitaries."
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April - 25 
Three civilians and two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade at a Police guard point near the oil filling station in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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Three civilians and two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a grenade at a Police guard point near the oil filling station in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 26 
A flag meeting between the Border Security Force and its counterpart, Bangladesh Rifles, took place on the same day to discuss the issue.
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A flag meeting between the Border Security Force and its counterpart, Bangladesh Rifles, took place on the same day to discuss the issue.
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April - 26 
A young boy, Ginao, who was wounded by a stray bullet during an exchange of fire between cadres of two rival militant outfits near Sapermeina police station in the Imphal East district on April 26 succumbed to his injuries later in the day.
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A young boy, Ginao, who was wounded by a stray bullet during an exchange of fire between cadres of two rival militant outfits near Sapermeina police station in the Imphal East district on April 26 succumbed to his injuries later in the day.
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April - 26 
According to Samaja, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has asked police personnel in Orissa to quit their job and join hands with the ‘revolutionary forces’. In four-page letters delivered through post to various persons in Cuttack and
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According to Samaja, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has asked police personnel in Orissa to quit their job and join hands with the ‘revolutionary forces’. In four-page letters delivered through post to various persons in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, Maoists have said that they have no animosity towards either the common people or police. In the letter, Maoists have also provided details of the March 24-attack on Ramagiri Udaygiri town and explained that they were forced to kill police personnel as the latter refused to surrender.
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April - 26 
Hindu reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Gurrapusala Venkata Ramana alias Sarada, surrendered before the police in Prakasam district on April 26.
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Hindu reports that a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Gurrapusala Venkata Ramana alias Sarada, surrendered before the police in Prakasam district on April 26.
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April - 26 
Security forces killed an unidentified terrorist during an encounter at village Dessa Sumber in the Doda district on April 26 and seized an AK rifle, four magazines, two hand grenades, one wireless set, one mobile phone, two SIM cards and 87 rounds f
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Security forces killed an unidentified terrorist during an encounter at village Dessa Sumber in the Doda district on April 26 and seized an AK rifle, four magazines, two hand grenades, one wireless set, one mobile phone, two SIM cards and 87 rounds from his possession, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 26 
Some unidentified militants at Damdiai in the Churachandpur district reportedly assaulted four civilians recently.
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Some unidentified militants at Damdiai in the Churachandpur district reportedly assaulted four civilians recently.
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April - 26 
Suspected cadres of the United Achik National Front (UANF) abducted two senior customs officials, Superintendent D. Bora and Inspector Mrinal Sharma, while travelling on a vehicle at Baburambeel border area in the West Garo Hills district on April 26
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Suspected cadres of the United Achik National Front (UANF) abducted two senior customs officials, Superintendent D. Bora and Inspector Mrinal Sharma, while travelling on a vehicle at Baburambeel border area in the West Garo Hills district on April 26-morning, according to Shillong Times. The militants reportedly dragged the two officers out of the vehicle and took them towards the international border with Bangladesh.
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April - 26 
Swami Raj Sharma, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, and his two Personal Security Officers were among six persons injured when two terrorists lobbed a grenade, targeting the BJP leader, at Nagri in Doda town.
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Swami Raj Sharma, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, and his two Personal Security Officers were among six persons injured when two terrorists lobbed a grenade, targeting the BJP leader, at Nagri in Doda town.
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April - 26 
Telegraph reports that ahead of the next round of talks with the Union Government in Amsterdam, the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has reportedly affected a major reshuffle in its ranks in the second week
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Telegraph reports that ahead of the next round of talks with the Union Government in Amsterdam, the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) has reportedly affected a major reshuffle in its ranks in the second week of April. Puni Mao is the new ‘kilo kilonser’ (home minister) taking over from R. Raising, who has been made secretary of the outfit’s ‘steering committee’ and H.U. Huray is the new ‘chaplee kilonser’ (finance minister), replacing Q. Tuccu.
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April - 26 
Telegraph reports that the Indian army has decided to use high-resolution satellite photographs from the ‘Google Earth’ for counter-insurgency operations in the northeast. The decision to subscribe to ‘Google Earth’, the website that can display maps
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Telegraph reports that the Indian army has decided to use high-resolution satellite photographs from the ‘Google Earth’ for counter-insurgency operations in the northeast. The decision to subscribe to ‘Google Earth’, the website that can display maps and visuals through satellite imagery, was taken by the army’s 3 Corps based at Rangapahar in Dimapur recently.
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April - 26 
Terrorists shot at and wounded a civilian, identified as Shamim Ahmad, at Bishember Nagar in the capital Srinagar.
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Terrorists shot at and wounded a civilian, identified as Shamim Ahmad, at Bishember Nagar in the capital Srinagar.
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April - 26 
The Delhi High Court reportedly has issued notices, on April 26, to five States bordering Bangladesh to file their replies on action taken by them to address the problem of infiltration from that country, according to Shillong Times. Chief Secretarie
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The Delhi High Court reportedly has issued notices, on April 26, to five States bordering Bangladesh to file their replies on action taken by them to address the problem of infiltration from that country, according to Shillong Times. Chief Secretaries of the five States, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram, were reportedly served notices to depute their respective counsels to appraise the court on the issue. A division bench of the High Court said that illegal Bangladeshi migrants had been infiltrating into India in hordes and should be deported immediately.
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April - 26 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants shot dead a youth, Ngangom Sanathoi, at Sadokpam under Lamlai Police Station limits in the Imphal West district on April 26-morning, according to Telegraph. The outfit, in a statement made availab
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants shot dead a youth, Ngangom Sanathoi, at Sadokpam under Lamlai Police Station limits in the Imphal West district on April 26-morning, according to Telegraph. The outfit, in a statement made available to the local media, claimed responsibility for the killing and said that the youth was a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) impostor.
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April - 26 
President Pervez Musharraf told a tribal council in Peshawar on April 26 that the army could be pulled out of the tribal areas if tribal chiefs "guarantee permanent peace" in Waziristan. "You people will have to first expel all foreign terrorists and
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President Pervez Musharraf told a tribal council in Peshawar on April 26 that the army could be pulled out of the tribal areas if tribal chiefs "guarantee permanent peace" in Waziristan. "You people will have to first expel all foreign terrorists and secondly stop tribal militancy before we pull out the army," Musharraf said. "If the tribesmen tighten the noose around the terrorists and put an end to Talibanisation on their own then the troops will be withdrawn from the tribal areas," he claimed.
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April - 26 
Security forces arrested two Afghan nationals, Khalilur Rehman and Sharifullah, from Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 26 and recovered important documents from their possession, Geo Television reported. Security forces recovered war maps and fo
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Security forces arrested two Afghan nationals, Khalilur Rehman and Sharifullah, from Miranshah in North Waziristan on April 26 and recovered important documents from their possession, Geo Television reported. Security forces recovered war maps and formulas to prepare explosives from the men, the channel said.
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April - 26 
At least one police personnel was killed and another injured in clashes between the Maoists and troops at Gurje Bhanjang in the Nuwakot district on April 26.
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At least one police personnel was killed and another injured in clashes between the Maoists and troops at Gurje Bhanjang in the Nuwakot district on April 26.
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April - 26 
Kantipur Online has reported that the RNA soldiers on April 26 opened fire on villagers protesting against the rape and murder of a woman by a group of soldiers at Belbari in the Morang district, killing six people and injuring 11 others. The RNA sai
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Kantipur Online has reported that the RNA soldiers on April 26 opened fire on villagers protesting against the rape and murder of a woman by a group of soldiers at Belbari in the Morang district, killing six people and injuring 11 others. The RNA said soldiers opened fire "to defend the security post from the crowd which turned violent and started vandalizing the post."
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April - 26 
Nepal News reports that the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) launched an aerial attack at Tharpu in the Tanahun district on April 26 after receiving information of armed Maoists holding a meeting at the local Secondary School. However, there were no casualt
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Nepal News reports that the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) launched an aerial attack at Tharpu in the Tanahun district on April 26 after receiving information of armed Maoists holding a meeting at the local Secondary School. However, there were no casualties reported. Sources said that Maoists managed to hide in secure spots, including near the road along the Prithvi Highway.
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April - 26 
On April 26, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced a unilateral cease-fire for three months with immediate effect. Issuing a statement, Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said the truce was for facilitating the ongoing "peop
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On April 26, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced a unilateral cease-fire for three months with immediate effect. Issuing a statement, Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said the truce was for facilitating the ongoing "people’s struggle" for a constituent assembly and a democratic republic "so as to lead the struggle to a historic conclusion" and for encouraging the parliamentary political parties to announce the formation of a constituent assembly. "During the ceasefire, the People’s Liberation Army won’t launch any offensive action," Prachanda said. The Maoists also withdrew the blockade of the Kathmandu valley and other district headquarters on April 26.
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April - 26 
The insurgents have reportedly freed four soldiers, five police personnel and a civilian at Musuriya Ilaka in the Kailali district on April 26. They had been abducted different parts of the Kailali district over a month ago.
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The insurgents have reportedly freed four soldiers, five police personnel and a civilian at Musuriya Ilaka in the Kailali district on April 26. They had been abducted different parts of the Kailali district over a month ago.
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April - 26 
A civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Urumpirai east area of Vavuniya district on April 26. In the same district, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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A civilian was shot dead by LTTE cadres in the Urumpirai east area of Vavuniya district on April 26. In the same district, another civilian was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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April - 26 
Associated Press reports that close to 40,000 civilians have left their homes in northeastern Sri Lanka to escape Government air strikes on LTTE bases.
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Associated Press reports that close to 40,000 civilians have left their homes in northeastern Sri Lanka to escape Government air strikes on LTTE bases.
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April - 26 
At least four civilians were killed and 12 others, including two sailors, were injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) directed mortar fire towards the naval jetty in Muttur on April 26-morning. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad
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At least four civilians were killed and 12 others, including two sailors, were injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) directed mortar fire towards the naval jetty in Muttur on April 26-morning. Military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe said, "This unprovoked terrorist fire originated in the uncleared areas close to Muttur beach [and] caused death to four civilians who were moving about in the area at the time terrorist fire was directed."
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April - 26 
LTTE's Trincomalee district political head S. Elilan said, "we are in a state of readiness and are awaiting for the instruction from our leadership to respond with a force that will be catastrophically disabling and devastating to the enemy."
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LTTE's Trincomalee district political head S. Elilan said, "we are in a state of readiness and are awaiting for the instruction from our leadership to respond with a force that will be catastrophically disabling and devastating to the enemy."
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April - 26 
On April 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera called for "tangible and specific international actions against the LTTE and its front organisations if it continues to persist with suicide attacks and other terrorist acts against security f
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On April 26, Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera called for "tangible and specific international actions against the LTTE and its front organisations if it continues to persist with suicide attacks and other terrorist acts against security forces and civilians."
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April - 26 
The highway linking the LTTE-controlled areas to Government territories between Kandy and Jaffna in the north was re-opened. It was closed during the 1990s battles and re-opened after the 2002 cease-fire agreement. It was closed as a "temporary measu
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The highway linking the LTTE-controlled areas to Government territories between Kandy and Jaffna in the north was re-opened. It was closed during the 1990s battles and re-opened after the 2002 cease-fire agreement. It was closed as a "temporary measure" on April 26.
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April - 26 
The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that at least 12 dead bodies of Tamil civilians killed in the air strike by Kfir jets and artillery attack by navy and army were recovered from Muttur east area of the district. It further reported that a Muslim
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The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net claimed that at least 12 dead bodies of Tamil civilians killed in the air strike by Kfir jets and artillery attack by navy and army were recovered from Muttur east area of the district. It further reported that a Muslim civilian, Moulavi Zeinudeen, was killed and nine others were injured when a Kfir jet bombed a Muslim village Vaddam in the Government-controlled Muttur town on April 26, today.
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April - 26 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir has said that there was still hope for the two parties to meet in Geneva. She expressed that the LTTE must immediately stop attacks on the Government Forces if they were to make p
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) spokesperson Helen Olafsdottir has said that there was still hope for the two parties to meet in Geneva. She expressed that the LTTE must immediately stop attacks on the Government Forces if they were to make progress with the peace process. "The LTTE has to stop attacks. Only then we can move forward," she said. "There is still the ceasefire. They have not formally withdrawn from it," the spokesperson added.
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April - 26 
United States Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said the State Department was in contact in Washington and abroad "to bring to bear whatever pressure we can on the Tigers to abandon this course of action" and to look for ways to support th
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United States Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said the State Department was in contact in Washington and abroad "to bring to bear whatever pressure we can on the Tigers to abandon this course of action" and to look for ways to support the Government of Sri Lanka. Boucher called the bombing, which targeted the Army Chief, a terrible terrorist attack and said it was "regrettable the Tigers decided to restart the war instead of restarting the peace process".
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April - 27 
A Police Constable, Ghulam Qadir Dar, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Awantipore in the Pulwama district on April 27, according to Daily Excelsior. No outfit has thus far claimed responsibility for the killing.
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A Police Constable, Ghulam Qadir Dar, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Awantipore in the Pulwama district on April 27, according to Daily Excelsior. No outfit has thus far claimed responsibility for the killing.
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April - 27 
During another search operation in Udhampur District, troops arrested another suspect, Mohammed Sharief Khatana, and recovered from his possession some clothing which he had planned to give to Abu Sufian, Abu Muslim and Manzoor Ahmed, cadres of the J
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During another search operation in Udhampur District, troops arrested another suspect, Mohammed Sharief Khatana, and recovered from his possession some clothing which he had planned to give to Abu Sufian, Abu Muslim and Manzoor Ahmed, cadres of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit.
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April - 27 
Eight tourists were among the 20 people injured in a grenade explosion at the crowded bus stand of Pahalgam in Anantnag district. Official sources informed that unidentified terrorists had hurled a hand grenade targeting the security forces at a crow
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Eight tourists were among the 20 people injured in a grenade explosion at the crowded bus stand of Pahalgam in Anantnag district. Official sources informed that unidentified terrorists had hurled a hand grenade targeting the security forces at a crowded bus stand at the tourist resort in Pahalgam. However, it missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside causing injuries to 20 persons.
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April - 27 
Expressing concern over the increasing Maoist activities in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reportedly approached the Union Government for assistance in countering the problem. He said the State’s Home Secretary Hem Chandra Sirohi is in New De
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Expressing concern over the increasing Maoist activities in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reportedly approached the Union Government for assistance in countering the problem. He said the State’s Home Secretary Hem Chandra Sirohi is in New Delhi to seek more Central security forces for Bihar in view of the forthcoming local self-government elections.
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April - 27 
Hindu reports that the Union Government has sanctioned the raising of nine more India Reserve Battalions (IRB) for eight Maoist-affected States: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Karnataka, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Chhattisgarh. The H
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Hindu reports that the Union Government has sanctioned the raising of nine more India Reserve Battalions (IRB) for eight Maoist-affected States: Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Karnataka, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Chhattisgarh. The Home Ministry is also considering sanctioning one IRB each for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
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April - 27 
Imphal Free Press reports that an unidentified militant group has ‘imposed curfew’ and served ‘quit notices’ to villagers of Sipichang, Saitu and Songlung under Sapermaina police station limits in the Senapati district recently, following which, many
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Imphal Free Press reports that an unidentified militant group has ‘imposed curfew’ and served ‘quit notices’ to villagers of Sipichang, Saitu and Songlung under Sapermaina police station limits in the Senapati district recently, following which, many villagers had fled the areas.
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April - 27 
One Reben Newmai, was arrested while ‘serving’ an extortion note of Rupees 30,000 in the guise of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre to the station master of the Jatinga railway station on April 27.
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One Reben Newmai, was arrested while ‘serving’ an extortion note of Rupees 30,000 in the guise of a National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre to the station master of the Jatinga railway station on April 27.
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April - 27 
Police seized explosives from a Maoist hideout in the Khunti village of Ranchi district on April 27. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhusudan Bari, "We got 1818 detonators, 773 gelatin sticks, 180 fuse wire, 13 kilograms of explosives
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Police seized explosives from a Maoist hideout in the Khunti village of Ranchi district on April 27. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhusudan Bari, "We got 1818 detonators, 773 gelatin sticks, 180 fuse wire, 13 kilograms of explosives material, two to three kilogram chemicals and other explosives."
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April - 27 
Sangai Express reports that two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Maulan Mujibar Rahman and Sharif Khan alias Abo, were arrested from Soura in the Thoubal district on April 27. An unspecified quantity of ammunition, extortion notes and
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Sangai Express reports that two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres, Maulan Mujibar Rahman and Sharif Khan alias Abo, were arrested from Soura in the Thoubal district on April 27. An unspecified quantity of ammunition, extortion notes and a motor vehicle was recovered from them.
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April - 27 
Security forces recovered one .30 Chinese pistol, 1050 AK rounds, 180 Pika rounds, three detonators and five Chinese hand grenades during a search operation at Dudasan Pain in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district.
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Security forces recovered one .30 Chinese pistol, 1050 AK rounds, 180 Pika rounds, three detonators and five Chinese hand grenades during a search operation at Dudasan Pain in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district.
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April - 27 
Security forces seized 40 kilograms of black explosive powder, likely to be RDX, during a search operation at village Kanthali in the Udhampur district and arrested one suspect, identified as Khajrudin, in this connection.
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Security forces seized 40 kilograms of black explosive powder, likely to be RDX, during a search operation at village Kanthali in the Udhampur district and arrested one suspect, identified as Khajrudin, in this connection.
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April - 27 
SFs also arrested a People Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Longjambore alias Sanathoiba, along with one 9mm Chinese pistol from the Chandel town. A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, H. Surjitpa, was arrested from Maring Hanabok.
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SFs also arrested a People Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Longjambore alias Sanathoiba, along with one 9mm Chinese pistol from the Chandel town. A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, H. Surjitpa, was arrested from Maring Hanabok. Further, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Chanambam Sanatomba Singh, was arrested from Mantripukhri in the Imphal East district on the same day.
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April - 27 
Telegraph has reported that an extortion note demanding Rupees 1.5 crores was received from suspected United Achik National Front (UANF) militants across the India-Bangladesh border on April 27 by officials of the Gasuapara Customs Land Station for r
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Telegraph has reported that an extortion note demanding Rupees 1.5 crores was received from suspected United Achik National Front (UANF) militants across the India-Bangladesh border on April 27 by officials of the Gasuapara Customs Land Station for releasing two abducted officials. According to Shillong Times, the two senior customs officials, Superintendent D. Bora and Inspector Mrinal Sharma, abducted by the UANF cadres on April 26-morning, are being kept at an unspecified place in Bangladesh.
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April - 27 
Telegraph reports that a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Marshal Tuti, was arrested during a raid conducted in Tamar, Arki and Bundu police station areas of Ranchi district on April 27. Tuti used to mastermind operatio
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Telegraph reports that a top leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Marshal Tuti, was arrested during a raid conducted in Tamar, Arki and Bundu police station areas of Ranchi district on April 27. Tuti used to mastermind operations in the Ranchi, Tamar, Khelari, Bundu, Pithoria and Arki areas and had planned many ambushes, including the one at Patratu valley in December 2003, in which four police personnel were killed, Deputy Superintendent of Police Sanjay Ranjan Singh said. He added that Maoists have chalked out plans to attack some of the sub-divisional jails and police stations in order to loot arms and ammunition.
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April - 27 
The Chief Executive Member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, H. S. Shylla, criticised the threat of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to pull out of the proposed peace talks with the Meghalaya Government in protest agai
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The Chief Executive Member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, H. S. Shylla, criticised the threat of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to pull out of the proposed peace talks with the Meghalaya Government in protest against the latter’s permission for Uranium mining at Domiasiat in the West Khasi Hills district.
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April - 27 
Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres, including one identified as Smith Debbarma, were killed when security force personnel retaliated the firing by the militants at Basanta Kobra Para village under Khowai police station in the West Tripura dist
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Two All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres, including one identified as Smith Debbarma, were killed when security force personnel retaliated the firing by the militants at Basanta Kobra Para village under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district on April 27, according to Tripurainfo. A pistol, a walky-talky and some incriminating documents of the outfit were reportedly recovered from their possession. However, some other militants managed to escape from the incident site.
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April - 27 
Two persons, including a former Mandal president linked to a former chairperson of the Mines and Minerals Development Corporation, were arrested while carrying cash, communication equipment and explosives meant for Maoists on the outskirts of Khammam
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Two persons, including a former Mandal president linked to a former chairperson of the Mines and Minerals Development Corporation, were arrested while carrying cash, communication equipment and explosives meant for Maoists on the outskirts of Khammam town on April 27-night. Rs 500,000, three laptop computers, five cellphones, five cellphone chargers, 75 gelatine sticks and 25 electric detonators were recovered. The two were identified as former Mandal president of Mangapet, Patcha Seshagiri Rao, and a construction company supervisor Potu Prasada Rao. On interrogation, they revealed that the consignment was supposed to be delivered to Maoist 'district committee secretary' Jampanna.
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April - 27 
A heavy exchange of fire was reported between security forces and insurgents in the Lop area, while a convoy of Frontier Corps (FC) escaped a powerful bomb explosion in the Chamasha area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan province on April 27. Acc
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A heavy exchange of fire was reported between security forces and insurgents in the Lop area, while a convoy of Frontier Corps (FC) escaped a powerful bomb explosion in the Chamasha area of Dera Bugti district in Balochistan province on April 27. According to Dawn, tribesmen opened indiscriminate fire at a security forces checkpoint in the Lop area. They also fired five rockets at two checkpoints in the Chamasha and Sangsilla areas. However, no casualty was reported in these incidents. Further, a powerful bomb planted on the roadside exploded as an FC convoy was passing through the Chamasha area. No damage was reported.
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April - 27 
Pro-Taliban tribes in North Waziristan have joined forces to fight the army, posing a new threat to President General Pervez Musharraf’s anti-terrorism drive, according to Daily Times. Up to 5,000 tribesmen are launching near-daily rocket and bomb at
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Pro-Taliban tribes in North Waziristan have joined forces to fight the army, posing a new threat to President General Pervez Musharraf’s anti-terrorism drive, according to Daily Times. Up to 5,000 tribesmen are launching near-daily rocket and bomb attacks on military bases and convoys in the tribal belt bordering Afghanistan, while the headless bodies of alleged US spies are dumped on the streets, the newspaper reported. Local sources said that the prolonged military campaign has resulted in Wazir tribesmen linking with their long-term rivals, the Dawar tribe, to protect their joint independence. The two Islamist clerics – Abdul Khaleq and Sadiq Noor - identified by the military as being behind the current resistance are both from the Dawar clan and are commanding members of their rival Wazir clan, the sources said. A former security official said that between 3,000 and 5,000 people had joined the local Taliban.
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April - 27 
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) stopped access to four Baloch websites carrying material about Baloch nationalists, BBC reported on April 27. The PTA cited "misinformation" as the reason for banning the websites. The banned sites are:
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) stopped access to four Baloch websites carrying material about Baloch nationalists, BBC reported on April 27. The PTA cited "misinformation" as the reason for banning the websites. The banned sites are: www.balochvoice.com, www.baloch2000.org, www.sanabaloch.com and www.balochfront.com.
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April - 27 
The troops defused four anti-tank mines planted at different places in Dera Bugti.
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The troops defused four anti-tank mines planted at different places in Dera Bugti.
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April - 27 
On April 27, King Gyanendra appointed Nepali Congress president Girirja Prasad Koirala as the new Prime Minister. A statement issued by the palace informed that Koirala was appointed as Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Seven Party Alliance
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On April 27, King Gyanendra appointed Nepali Congress president Girirja Prasad Koirala as the new Prime Minister. A statement issued by the palace informed that Koirala was appointed as Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Seven Party Alliance and in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom, 1990.
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April - 27 
Police recovered a powerful bomb inside the compound of Ahsanullah College at KDA avenue in the Khulna city on April 27. No arrests have been made in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered a powerful bomb inside the compound of Ahsanullah College at KDA avenue in the Khulna city on April 27. No arrests have been made in connection with the recovery.
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April - 27 
Shuklal, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Communist War) was killed during a shootout between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices at Alamdanga sub-district in the Chuadanga district on April 27,
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Shuklal, a regional leader of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Communist War) was killed during a shootout between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices at Alamdanga sub-district in the Chuadanga district on April 27, according to Daily Star. RAB in a statement said that the extremist had been arrested on April 26 from a hideout at Elenga of Gangni sub-district in the Meherpur district. Two RAB personnel were injured during the gunfight and one shutter gun and two bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 27 
Daily News reports that the LTTE accused the Government of carrying out "genocidal" attacks on people in areas under their control in the northeast. In its statement carried by the pro-LTTE website Tamil Net, the outfit said that the Government "has
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Daily News reports that the LTTE accused the Government of carrying out "genocidal" attacks on people in areas under their control in the northeast. In its statement carried by the pro-LTTE website Tamil Net, the outfit said that the Government "has violated gravely and totally the ceasefire agreement". It urged the international community to "strongly condemn the genocidal attempt on the Tamil speaking people, the brutal attacks of state terrorism."
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April - 27 
On April 27, a group of LTTE cadres attacked the Kandegama Home Guard point of the same district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered one magazine of a T-56 weapon. A day earlier, troops had recovered three hand grenades and one
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On April 27, a group of LTTE cadres attacked the Kandegama Home Guard point of the same district. During the subsequent search operation, troops recovered one magazine of a T-56 weapon. A day earlier, troops had recovered three hand grenades and one hundred rounds of 7.62 ammunition from the Thirukkovil area. Elsewhere, in the Vavuniya district, troops recovered a claymore mine. In a separate incident, troops recovered three locally made LTTE weapons and their barrels.
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April - 27 
On April 27, SF personnel retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported. A day earlier, LTTE cadres had opened fire at SFs in the Kannaday area of the same district. The troops su
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On April 27, SF personnel retaliated as LTTE cadres opened fire in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. However, no casualties were reported. A day earlier, LTTE cadres had opened fire at SFs in the Kannaday area of the same district. The troops subsequently recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 25 bullets of 7.62 mm from the incident site. On the same day, LTTE cadres carried out two grenade attacks targeting SF personnel in the Inuvil and Palaly areas of Jaffna district, injuring two soldiers. Elsewhere, an LTTE cadre using a 40 mm grenade launcher fired at another Army checkpoint at Kantharodai. No casualties were reported.
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April - 27 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has reportedly allocated Rupees 100 million for a Task Force to provide essential services in the Trincomalee district. The President's Office said the Task Force, headed by Trincomalee Governor Mohan Wijewickrama, was app
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has reportedly allocated Rupees 100 million for a Task Force to provide essential services in the Trincomalee district. The President's Office said the Task Force, headed by Trincomalee Governor Mohan Wijewickrama, was appointed to "ensure the provision of essential services in the district, including LTTE-controlled areas."
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April - 27 
The Government also dismissed reports that "tens of thousands of persons were displaced" as result of the military strikes as "a canard." Issuing a statement, the Government agent for Trincomalee said the population of the Sampoor area, where the mil
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The Government also dismissed reports that "tens of thousands of persons were displaced" as result of the military strikes as "a canard." Issuing a statement, the Government agent for Trincomalee said the population of the Sampoor area, where the military strikes were conducted, was 16,604 and a "small fraction of the population had left their homes during the operations." They were "temporarily settled in school buildings and places of worship and could return to their homes now as normalcy has been restored."
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April - 27 
The SFs are reportedly instituting thorough security measures in Colombo and suburbs as intelligence sources have warned about further terrorist attacks by the LTTE. Some crucial city roads have been closed for traffic while suspicious vehicles are t
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The SFs are reportedly instituting thorough security measures in Colombo and suburbs as intelligence sources have warned about further terrorist attacks by the LTTE. Some crucial city roads have been closed for traffic while suspicious vehicles are thoroughly checked at checkpoints.
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April - 27 
The Sri Lanka Government halted its "deterrent strikes" in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled areas on April 27. Referring to the two-day strikes on "selected targets" in Trincomalee following the April 25-assassination attempt by
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The Sri Lanka Government halted its "deterrent strikes" in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-controlled areas on April 27. Referring to the two-day strikes on "selected targets" in Trincomalee following the April 25-assassination attempt by the LTTE on Army chief Sarath Fonseka, the President's Office in a statement issued on April 27 said, "the limited security forces operation" had "now been concluded."
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April - 27 
Three security force (SF) personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered remote controlled claymore mine attack at Naravilkulam in the Mannar district on April 27. Elsewhere, two Speci
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Three security force (SF) personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) triggered remote controlled claymore mine attack at Naravilkulam in the Mannar district on April 27. Elsewhere, two Special Task Force personnel were injured when LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine in the Uyilankulam area.
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April - 27 
Two sailors of Sri Lanka navy were killed in another claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, two soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE hand grenade attack in the Tathtaththari area.
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Two sailors of Sri Lanka navy were killed in another claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, two soldiers sustained injuries in a LTTE hand grenade attack in the Tathtaththari area.
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April - 28 
11 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some women, were killed by the Andhra Pradesh Police deep inside a forest on the border of the Cuddapah and Chittoor districts on April 28. Nineteen other Maoists escaped follow
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11 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including some women, were killed by the Andhra Pradesh Police deep inside a forest on the border of the Cuddapah and Chittoor districts on April 28. Nineteen other Maoists escaped following the encounter at Pulusukunta near Pincha in the Tsundupalle Mandal (administrative division). The police said more than 30 armed Maoists had camped at Pulusukunta, possibly for a meeting of Maoists from the Cuddapah and Anantapur districts. The police also recovered Rs 350,000 in cash, two self-loading rifles, one sten gun, one .303 rifle, one pistol, three single barrel guns, three Claymore mines and a ‘tin bomb’. As many as 30 kit bags, one night vision camera, two electric wire bundles, six water drums, revolutionary literature and provisions were also recovered.
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April - 28 
According to Daily Excelsior, a Communist Party of India-Marxist activist, Mohammad Afzal Bhat, was shot dead by terrorists in his residence at Kulgam in the Anantnag district on April 28.
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According to Daily Excelsior, a Communist Party of India-Marxist activist, Mohammad Afzal Bhat, was shot dead by terrorists in his residence at Kulgam in the Anantnag district on April 28.
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April - 28 
According to Press Trust of India, nearly 200 cadres of the Communists Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entered the Jandaha town of Vaishali district on April 28-midnight and attacked the local police station and robbed a bank. Two private guards w
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According to Press Trust of India, nearly 200 cadres of the Communists Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entered the Jandaha town of Vaishali district on April 28-midnight and attacked the local police station and robbed a bank. Two private guards were injured in the exchange of fire. According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (Tirhut range), Gupteshwar Pandey, the heavily armed group of Maoists first opened fire on the police station to engage the police personnel, while another group headed for the Canara Bank branch located in the main market. He added that the insurgents used loudspeakers to warn the people against venturing out of their homes during the operation saying they had nothing against the public.
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April - 28 
Hindu reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) informers were arrested from the forest areas of Malkangiri district. The two teenagers were identified as Gora Suna alias Rosa and Telena Kandabalu.
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Hindu reports that two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) informers were arrested from the forest areas of Malkangiri district. The two teenagers were identified as Gora Suna alias Rosa and Telena Kandabalu.
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April - 28 
Home Minister Ramvichar Netam informed that the bullet-ridden bodies of two tribals, among the 52 abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been recovered. The bodies of the victims, identified as Kuriyami Kanna and Hemla Dev
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Home Minister Ramvichar Netam informed that the bullet-ridden bodies of two tribals, among the 52 abducted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), have been recovered. The bodies of the victims, identified as Kuriyami Kanna and Hemla Deva from Manikonta village in the Dantewada district, were found on April 27. "The two belong to the anti-Maoist movement, salwa judum launched last year in June to flush out rebels in the forests of Bastar," Netam added.
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April - 28 
In the district, three NLFT cadres, Ajit Debbarma, his wife Raitaki Malsam and Milan Jamatia, surrendered at Thalcherra village under Chawmanu police station on April 28. The three, who had managed to escape from the outfit’s hideout at Khagracherra
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In the district, three NLFT cadres, Ajit Debbarma, his wife Raitaki Malsam and Milan Jamatia, surrendered at Thalcherra village under Chawmanu police station on April 28. The three, who had managed to escape from the outfit’s hideout at Khagracherra in Bangladesh along with their two-year old baby, had reportedly deposited one revolver with some bullets.
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April - 28 
Pioneer reports that at least 14 persons, including five women, were injured in an explosion in a bus stationed at the Jalandar bus stop. The bus was on its way to Hoshiarpur from Amritsar. The nature of the blast was not known immediately. An eyewit
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Pioneer reports that at least 14 persons, including five women, were injured in an explosion in a bus stationed at the Jalandar bus stop. The bus was on its way to Hoshiarpur from Amritsar. The nature of the blast was not known immediately. An eyewitness, however, said that a suspicious black bag, which was lying below the seat could have held a bomb. Jalandhar SSP Ishwar Singh said "fourteen persons including five women received burn injuries, which happened in a bus around 3.55 pm while it was standing at the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT). However it is too early to say what caused the explosion. So far we can say that it happened due to sudden fire."
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April - 28 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 28 invited the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) for the next round of talks on May 3, ahead of the second Kashmir roundtable conference in Srinagar on May 25, according to UNI. The Prime Minister’s Office
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 28 invited the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) for the next round of talks on May 3, ahead of the second Kashmir roundtable conference in Srinagar on May 25, according to UNI. The Prime Minister’s Office announced that Dr. Singh will meet representatives of the Hurriyat Conference, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. After receiving the invitation in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz (a hereditary title of one of Kashmir's important religious seats, and also head priest of the Jamia Masjid) termed as "good and appropriate" the Prime Minister’s decision. "It is a good and appropriate decision. The main problem is between New Delhi and the Hurriyat Conference. Therefore, New Delhi should hold talks with the separatists only," he said. He claimed that the second round of talks with the Prime Minister will be in continuation with the "triangular dialogue process" between India, Pakistan and the Hurriyat Conference. The first round of talks was held in New Delhi on September 5, 2005.
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April - 28 
Six police personnel, including an Assistant Commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force, were injured on April 28 in a landmine explosion, triggered by the Maoists at Bhuski village in the Kanker district.
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Six police personnel, including an Assistant Commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force, were injured on April 28 in a landmine explosion, triggered by the Maoists at Bhuski village in the Kanker district.
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April - 28 
Terrorists shot at and wounded a village headman, Ikhwani Maw Wali Khan, and two civilians, Khursheed Ahmad and Aijaz Ahmed Khan, at the Bandipore Bus Stand in Baramulla district on April 28-afternoon.
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Terrorists shot at and wounded a village headman, Ikhwani Maw Wali Khan, and two civilians, Khursheed Ahmad and Aijaz Ahmed Khan, at the Bandipore Bus Stand in Baramulla district on April 28-afternoon.
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April - 28 
The ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), identified as Naizing Daulagapu, was shot at and wounded by suspected militants belonging to the breakaway faction of the outfit led by Jewel Garlosa at Upper Dibbarai under Haflong poli
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The ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), identified as Naizing Daulagapu, was shot at and wounded by suspected militants belonging to the breakaway faction of the outfit led by Jewel Garlosa at Upper Dibbarai under Haflong police station in the North Cachar Hills district on April 28, Telegraph reports.
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April - 28 
The Army recovered 70 kilograms of RDX besides other arms and explosives from a terrorist hideout at Chatta Pani in the Rajouri district. Recoveries, made by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles included 70 kg RDX, one AK-56 rifle, one magazine, four remot
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The Army recovered 70 kilograms of RDX besides other arms and explosives from a terrorist hideout at Chatta Pani in the Rajouri district. Recoveries, made by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles included 70 kg RDX, one AK-56 rifle, one magazine, four remote control improvised explosive devices, one hand grenade, one I Com set in damaged condition, 500 ammunition rounds and some ration. However, no arrests were made from the hide-out.
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April - 28 
The police on April 28 unearthed two powerful landmines, planted by the Maoists, on the road from Koyyuru to Chintavaripalem in the agency area of Visakhapatnam district. One of the landmines weighed five kilograms and the other three kilograms and w
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The police on April 28 unearthed two powerful landmines, planted by the Maoists, on the road from Koyyuru to Chintavaripalem in the agency area of Visakhapatnam district. One of the landmines weighed five kilograms and the other three kilograms and were found with a 100 m wire attached, according to Officer on Special Duty Vineet Brijlal. With this detection, the total number of landmines unearthed by the police in the district on various routes this year goes up to 27, according to Hindu.
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April - 28 
The Union Government is reported to have asked the Supreme Court, on April 28, for Special Tribunals in Assam for detection and deportation of foreigners in view of difficulties faced in identifying the illegal immigrants due to their ethnic similari
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The Union Government is reported to have asked the Supreme Court, on April 28, for Special Tribunals in Assam for detection and deportation of foreigners in view of difficulties faced in identifying the illegal immigrants due to their ethnic similarities with Bengali speaking Indians, reports Press Trust of India.
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April - 28 
Three alleged Nepalese Maoists were arrested from Muzaffarpur town along with computers, CDs, mobile phones and Rupees 200,000. The District Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarpur, Ratan Sanjay, said that the three had been hiding in the town where th
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Three alleged Nepalese Maoists were arrested from Muzaffarpur town along with computers, CDs, mobile phones and Rupees 200,000. The District Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarpur, Ratan Sanjay, said that the three had been hiding in the town where their colleagues were receiving medical treatment.
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April - 28 
A bomb explosion was reported from Shahi Bazaar in the Kalat township. However, it caused no casualty.
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A bomb explosion was reported from Shahi Bazaar in the Kalat township. However, it caused no casualty.
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April - 28 
Insurgents are also reported to have fired rockets at FC checkpoints in the Loti, Ghori Nullah, Gundoi, Chamasha and Sui areas. However, no casualty or damage was reported.
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Insurgents are also reported to have fired rockets at FC checkpoints in the Loti, Ghori Nullah, Gundoi, Chamasha and Sui areas. However, no casualty or damage was reported.
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April - 28 
Police have reportedly detained more than 50 people in a crackdown on Islamist extremists following the suicide bombing at Nishtar Park on April 11 in which 57 people were killed. The detainees include members of both Sunni and Shia radical groups, S
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Police have reportedly detained more than 50 people in a crackdown on Islamist extremists following the suicide bombing at Nishtar Park on April 11 in which 57 people were killed. The detainees include members of both Sunni and Shia radical groups, Sindh provincial government spokesman Salahuddin Haider said.
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April - 28 
President Pervez Musharraf is reported to have told British newspaper The Guardian that "Extremism in a Talibanised form is what people are now going for. Mullah Omar and the Taliban have influence in Waziristan and it’s spilling over into our settle
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President Pervez Musharraf is reported to have told British newspaper The Guardian that "Extremism in a Talibanised form is what people are now going for. Mullah Omar and the Taliban have influence in Waziristan and it’s spilling over into our settled areas." He also admitted that his popularity was waning, but claimed he was "not a poodle" of US President George W. Bush and rejected accusations he was running a military dictatorship. "When you are talking about fighting terrorism or extremism, I’m not doing that for the US or Britain. I’m doing it for Pakistan," he said. "It’s not a question of being a poodle. I’m nobody’s poodle. I have enough strength of my own to lead." If necessary he had "teeth" to bite back, he added. Gen Musharraf also defended his tactic of using military force instead of negotiations to quell the violence and said some collateral damage was inevitable when terrorists’ hideouts were attacked. "We take extreme care to be 100% sure of the target from all sources of intelligence... There is minimum collateral damage. If someone happens to be very close to [the target], that somebody is an abettor and they suffer the loss. Sometimes, indeed, women and children have been killed but they have been right next to the place. It’s not that the strike was inaccurate but they happen to be there, so therefore they are all supporters and abetters of terrorism - and therefore they have to suffer. It’s bad luck," he said. On the insurgency in Balochistan, the president claimed disturbances were confined to only one-twentieth of the province’s area. Gen Musharraf said his mission was to democratise Pakistan. According to him, "My popularity has gone down... but at this moment my country needs me. I’ve put a strong constitutional democratic system in place. That will throw up a successor. I’m a strong believer in democracy."
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April - 28 
The Karachi Police arrested three members of the banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) group, and seized three pistols and a hand grenade, according to Daily Times. The suspects included Khizar Jamal, who has a Rupees 500,000 bounty on his head
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The Karachi Police arrested three members of the banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-alami (HuMA) group, and seized three pistols and a hand grenade, according to Daily Times. The suspects included Khizar Jamal, who has a Rupees 500,000 bounty on his head, and his accomplices Mohammad Haris and Sharjeel. The group is suspected to have carried out the June 2002 bombing outside US Consulate in Karachi which killed 12 Pakistanis.
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April - 28 
The troops seized 23 rockets, seven Ak-47 rifles, 13 mortar shells, three remote-controlled bombs and over 5,000 rounds in a raid at an unspecified location in the province. They also reportedly arrested nine people from the Mand area for alleged inv
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The troops seized 23 rockets, seven Ak-47 rifles, 13 mortar shells, three remote-controlled bombs and over 5,000 rounds in a raid at an unspecified location in the province. They also reportedly arrested nine people from the Mand area for alleged involvement in rocket attacks and other subversive activities.
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April - 28 
The United States put two Pakistani charities on its terrorist list on April 28, saying they were fronts for the proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to Reuters. The State Department announced that it was freezing assets in the United States b
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The United States put two Pakistani charities on its terrorist list on April 28, saying they were fronts for the proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), according to Reuters. The State Department announced that it was freezing assets in the United States belonging to Jamaat-ud-Dawa and one of its affiliates, Idara Khidmat-i-Khalq. Jamaat-ud-Dawa has been prominent in providing relief after the October 8, 2005-earthquake in Pakistan.
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April - 28 
Two security force personnel were reportedly wounded in a landmine explosion at Sangsilla in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province, while insurgents blew up a pipeline suspending gas supply to the Pir Koh plant on April 28. According to Daw
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Two security force personnel were reportedly wounded in a landmine explosion at Sangsilla in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province, while insurgents blew up a pipeline suspending gas supply to the Pir Koh plant on April 28. According to Dawn, a vehicle on patrol in Sangsilla was blown up by the landmine, injuring Frontier Corps (FC) personnel Zeeshan and Fahim. However, tribal sources claimed that two FC men had been killed in the blast. They also claimed that four FC personnel were injured in a clash with tribesmen in the Qambar Lango area.
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April - 28 
A day after the Maoists declared a three-month unilateral cease-fire, 11 Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers were abducted by the former from Ramdittha bazaar in the Dhankuta district on April 28. Reports quoted Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mah
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A day after the Maoists declared a three-month unilateral cease-fire, 11 Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers were abducted by the former from Ramdittha bazaar in the Dhankuta district on April 28. Reports quoted Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara as saying that they will release all the abducted soldiers soon, adding they were abducted due to miscommunication.
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April - 28 
On April 28, the first sitting of the reinstated House of Representatives registered a proposal by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala to hold an election to a constituent assembly. Although, the Prime Minister himself could not attend the sitting d
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On April 28, the first sitting of the reinstated House of Representatives registered a proposal by Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala to hold an election to a constituent assembly. Although, the Prime Minister himself could not attend the sitting due to ill health, the proposal was tabled by the Deputy Speaker. "Implementing the seven parties’ roadmap and the 12-point understanding (with the Maoists) will be my first commitment," Koirala said in the written message, "as per my commitment to go to constituent assembly to resolve the problems facing the country, I have registered a proposal to hold constituent assembly elections at the Parliament today itself." The next meeting of the reinstated Parliament on April 30 will hold discussions on Koirala’s proposal.
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April - 28 
The Maoists are scheduled to hold a peaceful mass meeting in the capital on April 28, according to Kantipur Online. According to Maoist sources, they will take out a rally before converging into a mass gathering at Khullamanch in Kathmandu. The sourc
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The Maoists are scheduled to hold a peaceful mass meeting in the capital on April 28, according to Kantipur Online. According to Maoist sources, they will take out a rally before converging into a mass gathering at Khullamanch in Kathmandu. The sources added that the Maoist aligned All Nepal National Independent Students' Union - Revolutionary will conduct the meet.
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April - 28 
New Age reports that a leader of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI), identified as Abul Hossain alias Khokon, was charge sheeted on April 28 before the Gopalgonj Judge Court for his involvement in a case of an attempt on the life of former Prime Mi
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New Age reports that a leader of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI), identified as Abul Hossain alias Khokon, was charge sheeted on April 28 before the Gopalgonj Judge Court for his involvement in a case of an attempt on the life of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed.
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April - 28 
Two extremists, Kabil Uddin, a regional leader of the Janajuddho faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) and Alauddin alias Ala, a regional leader of the outlawed Gono Bahini, were killed by security force personnel in separate encounters
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Two extremists, Kabil Uddin, a regional leader of the Janajuddho faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) and Alauddin alias Ala, a regional leader of the outlawed Gono Bahini, were killed by security force personnel in separate encounters at Mirpur and Daulatpur in the Kushtia district on April 28. One shutter gun and 22 bullets were reportedly recovered from the encounter site at Mirpur.
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April - 28 
A civilian, identified as Suresh Fernando, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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A civilian, identified as Suresh Fernando, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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April - 28 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, four civilians were killed in separate incidents. In the first incident, two Tamil youths were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net, four civilians were killed in separate incidents. In the first incident, two Tamil youths were shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Valaichenai area of Batticaloa district on April 28. Elsewhere, a former cadre of the LTTE, Sellathurai Asokan alias Asok, was shot dead by security forces (SFs) in the Wellaveli area. Separately, unidentified assailants opened fire at two civilians in the Kalkuda area of the same district. However, no casualties were reported in this incident.
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April - 28 
Chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Major General Ulf Henricsson, confirmed that the Sri Lanka Air Force and Navy had definitely targeted military positions and offices of the LTTE. He said that 10-12 people may have died and added that
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Chief of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM), Major General Ulf Henricsson, confirmed that the Sri Lanka Air Force and Navy had definitely targeted military positions and offices of the LTTE. He said that 10-12 people may have died and added that the report relating to a mass exodus of people from the Sampur area was grossly exaggerated.
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April - 28 
Four SF personnel were injured when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade and subsequently opened fire towards SFs in the Nanattan area of Mannar district.
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Four SF personnel were injured when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade and subsequently opened fire towards SFs in the Nanattan area of Mannar district.
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April - 28 
Norway's chief mediator Erik Solheim urged the LTTE and Government to resume peace talks. He said that Sri Lanka was still a long way from "all out war" even though about 100 people have been killed in the past two weeks.
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Norway's chief mediator Erik Solheim urged the LTTE and Government to resume peace talks. He said that Sri Lanka was still a long way from "all out war" even though about 100 people have been killed in the past two weeks.
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April - 28 
President Mahinda Rajapakse, while addressing representatives of political parties at the All Party Conference in Colombo on April 28, pledged that he would take all steps to resolve the current critical situation in a transparent and responsible man
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President Mahinda Rajapakse, while addressing representatives of political parties at the All Party Conference in Colombo on April 28, pledged that he would take all steps to resolve the current critical situation in a transparent and responsible manner. He said the country was now at a critical juncture where the cease-fire agreement has been severely violated and the joint statement at Geneva was totally ignored. "As a responsible Government we oppose any form of brutal killing by any organisation whether it could be the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) or any other organisation," he added.
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April - 28 
The co-chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference are to meet in Oslo on April 28, today, to discuss developments in Sri Lanka after the suicide attack on Army chief Sarath Fonseka. A spokesperson for the Norwegian Development Aid Ministry, Espen Gulliksta
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The co-chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference are to meet in Oslo on April 28, today, to discuss developments in Sri Lanka after the suicide attack on Army chief Sarath Fonseka. A spokesperson for the Norwegian Development Aid Ministry, Espen Gullikstad, said, "The co-presidents of the donors’ conference will meet to discuss different means of furthering the peace process and ensuring that the parties resume the path of negotiation."
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April - 28 
The website further reported that two civilians were injured in a claymore mine explosion inside the LTTE-held area at Madu junction in the Galle district.
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The website further reported that two civilians were injured in a claymore mine explosion inside the LTTE-held area at Madu junction in the Galle district.
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April - 29 
A pharmacist, Abdul Salem, was abducted by militants from Tinglijan medical sub-centre under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district on April 29, according to Telegraph. District Superintendent of Police Anurag Tankha informed that, “Yes
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A pharmacist, Abdul Salem, was abducted by militants from Tinglijan medical sub-centre under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district on April 29, according to Telegraph. District Superintendent of Police Anurag Tankha informed that, “Yesterday, we interrogated an autonomous council member and arrested an UPDS (United People’s Democratic Solidarity) activist with the help of Dimapur police. The findings of a preliminary investigation suggest the UPDS’ involvement in the kidnapping, but we are not ruling out the hand of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front either.”
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April - 29 
A security force (SF) personnel, who was wounded in the April-29 ambush by the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in the Dhalai district, has succumbed to his injury on April 30 increasing the number of fat
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A security force (SF) personnel, who was wounded in the April-29 ambush by the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in the Dhalai district, has succumbed to his injury on April 30 increasing the number of fatalities in the incident to five, reports Telegraph.
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April - 29 
According to Hindu, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed 13 of the 52 abducted villagers and released 37 others in Dantewada district on April 29. Dornapal police station sources told Press Trust of India, “We have recovered 13
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According to Hindu, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed 13 of the 52 abducted villagers and released 37 others in Dantewada district on April 29. Dornapal police station sources told Press Trust of India, “We have recovered 13 bodies from near the Manikonta village of Erroabore police station”. They further said, “The released villagers are in a state of shock and are not able to tell where they were and how they were treated.”
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April - 29 
According to Telegraph, an arms smuggler, Chandan Das, was arrested along with four countrymade guns, while traveling in a vehicle from Dhaleswar near Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, on April 29.
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According to Telegraph, an arms smuggler, Chandan Das, was arrested along with four countrymade guns, while traveling in a vehicle from Dhaleswar near Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, on April 29.
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According to Telegraph, on April 29, security forces (SF) killed Nongmeikapam Punshiba, a senior leader of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at Laphupat Tera of Imphal West district. District superintendent of police Clay Khongsai said the encounter
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According to Telegraph, on April 29, security forces (SF) killed Nongmeikapam Punshiba, a senior leader of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) at Laphupat Tera of Imphal West district. District superintendent of police Clay Khongsai said the encounter occurred while the SF team was conducting a search operation. A 9mm pistol with five rounds of ammunition was recovered from the killed militant. The SF team subsequently neutralised two militant camps located in the nearby area. An unspecified quantity of ammunition, combat uniforms, two wireless sets, six detonators, an improvised explosive device and other materials were recovered from the camps.
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April - 29 
According to UNI, at least 17 Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Vaishali district on April 29 during a special combing operation following the Maoist attack on a bank and a police station at Jandaha a day earlier.
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According to UNI, at least 17 Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested in Vaishali district on April 29 during a special combing operation following the Maoist attack on a bank and a police station at Jandaha a day earlier. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Tirhut range), Gupteshwar Pandey, said on April 30 that of the arrested, 15 were from Thathan Mohalla while two people were from Subhai Mohalla, under the Sadar police station of the district.
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April - 29 
An encounter took place between militants and security forces in Kanthpora area of Lolab in which a girl reportedly sustained injuries.
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An encounter took place between militants and security forces in Kanthpora area of Lolab in which a girl reportedly sustained injuries.
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April - 29 
Daily Excelsior reports that on April 29 Pulwama district police and troops of Rashtriya Rifles killed a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Bilal Ahmed Dar alias Mustafa, during a raid at Sambora on Srinagar-Pulwama Road. One AK-47
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Daily Excelsior reports that on April 29 Pulwama district police and troops of Rashtriya Rifles killed a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Bilal Ahmed Dar alias Mustafa, during a raid at Sambora on Srinagar-Pulwama Road. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from the site of the encounter. According to official sources, the killed militant was involved in over 20 civilian killings in areas under Pulwama, Pampore and Awantipore police stations.
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April - 29 
Official sources in New Delhi said the Taliban never had any intention of negotiating since the body, after it was found, showed that he must have been killed on April 29-evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said, "The
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Official sources in New Delhi said the Taliban never had any intention of negotiating since the body, after it was found, showed that he must have been killed on April 29-evening. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s media adviser Sanjaya Baru said, "The PM has... expressed grief and sorrow and has asked the nation to remain united in the fight against terrorism." Foreign secretary Shyam Saran blamed the Taliban and "its sponsors" for the "dastardly and inhuman act of terror... which has resulted in the tragic and untimely death of an innocent Indian citizen, who, like many of our other compatriots, had been making a contribution in Afghanistan’s reconstruction." Reiterating India’s stand on the Taliban, Saran said: "The government of India regards Taliban a terrorist organisation and calls upon the international community to recognise its true colours and join hands together to defeat this scourge to humanity." In Kabul, President Hamid Karzai condemned the killing and reportedly ordered the security forces to hunt down those responsible.
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April - 29 
Sangai Express reports that unidentified gunmen shot dead a civilian, Mohammed Ibothemcha alias Khalim, at Chandam Pat Loukon under Porompat police station limits in the Imphal East district on April 29.
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Sangai Express reports that unidentified gunmen shot dead a civilian, Mohammed Ibothemcha alias Khalim, at Chandam Pat Loukon under Porompat police station limits in the Imphal East district on April 29.
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April - 29 
The National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants killed three security force personnel and injured eight civilians in an ambush at Karnamuni para under Gandacherra sub-division of Tripura’s Dhalai district on April 29, according to Telegraph
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The National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants killed three security force personnel and injured eight civilians in an ambush at Karnamuni para under Gandacherra sub-division of Tripura’s Dhalai district on April 29, according to Telegraph. According to the report, militants attacked a convoy comprised of district administration staff returning from a health camp at Jatindra para, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel. NLFT militant Paitya Debbarma was killed as security forces retaliated.
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April - 29 
Unidentified militants shot dead a civilian, Bashir Ahmed Wani at Naidkhai in Sumbal area of north Kashmir.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a civilian, Bashir Ahmed Wani at Naidkhai in Sumbal area of north Kashmir.
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April - 29 
The Pakistan Army is in full control of Waziristan, where 324 militants have been killed in operations over the past nine months, officials said on April 29, according to Daily Times. The military made the claim as they accompanied a team of foreign
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The Pakistan Army is in full control of Waziristan, where 324 militants have been killed in operations over the past nine months, officials said on April 29, according to Daily Times. The military made the claim as they accompanied a team of foreign journalists to Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan near the border with Afghanistan. Briefing the journalists, top officials said 39 "major operations" had been conducted since July 2005 to flush out Al Qaeda-linked foreign and local militants. They said 142 militants had been arrested and 76 foreign militants and 56 soldiers had been killed in the operations. Miranshah was the scene of fierce battles between pro-Taliban militants and the army in March 2006 which killed 145 militants, chief military spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan told reporters. He said up to 1,500 militants had attacked Miranshah and described the March 4-8 clashes as the heaviest in the region. The officer in charge of operations in Waziristan, Major General Akram Sahi, insisted the army was in control in North Waziristan and said reports that the Taliban had taken over the area were "untrue". "The situation is not absolutely peaceful... But, to say that there is no writ of the government, it is absolutely wrong," said Sultan. He said some 31,000 regular troops and 14,000 paramilitary soldiers were deployed in North Waziristan.
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April - 29 
Nepal News quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) reports that eight soldiers were killed and nine others were injured in a landmine explosion within the RNA barrack at Tamghas, the district headquarters of Gulmi on April 29. The explosion took place at a
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Nepal News quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) reports that eight soldiers were killed and nine others were injured in a landmine explosion within the RNA barrack at Tamghas, the district headquarters of Gulmi on April 29. The explosion took place at around 11:30 in the morning as a group of soldiers were digging at the perimeter of the barrack to construct defense positions.
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April - 29 
Nepal News reports that the RNA launched an aerial attack on a Maoist mass meeting at Sunwal area in Nawalparasi district on April 29. A Maoist cadre sustained injuries following the raid.
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Nepal News reports that the RNA launched an aerial attack on a Maoist mass meeting at Sunwal area in Nawalparasi district on April 29. A Maoist cadre sustained injuries following the raid.
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April - 29 
Nine Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers, who were abducted by Maoists from Leguwa in Dhankuta district on April 27, were released at Jeetpur Bazaar in the presence of human rights activists on April 29. The Maoists, however, are yet to release the CD
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Nine Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldiers, who were abducted by Maoists from Leguwa in Dhankuta district on April 27, were released at Jeetpur Bazaar in the presence of human rights activists on April 29. The Maoists, however, are yet to release the CDO of Sarlahi district, Bodhraj Adhikari, who was abducted on April 6.
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April - 29 
The Sri Lankan Government said on April 29 that it was prepared to travel to Switzerland any time to resume peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella stated, "We are flexible on the dates.
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The Sri Lankan Government said on April 29 that it was prepared to travel to Switzerland any time to resume peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukwella stated, "We are flexible on the dates. What we want is to resume the peace talks as soon as possible." Meanwhile, the LTTE has reportedly rejected a Government proposal for sea passage to the north using a private plane for the outfit’s eastern leaders and has demanded a Government helicopter for the travel.
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April - 30 
A civilian was reportedly wounded when a bomb exploded at Chawangphai under Moreh police station limits in the Chandel district on April 30.
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A civilian was reportedly wounded when a bomb exploded at Chawangphai under Moreh police station limits in the Chandel district on April 30.
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April - 30 
A day earlier on April 30, terrorists shot dead four civilians and held five others hostage in the upper reaches of Lolan Gala in Udhampur district, according to Daily Excelsior. The deceased and the hostages were reportedly Hindus. Security forces (
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A day earlier on April 30, terrorists shot dead four civilians and held five others hostage in the upper reaches of Lolan Gala in Udhampur district, according to Daily Excelsior. The deceased and the hostages were reportedly Hindus. Security forces (SFs) have launched a search operation to rescue the five hostages and neutralised the group of seven terrorists responsible for the incident, official sources said. Police believe that the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is responsible for the incident as it was the only outfit, which had major presence in the area. Identity of the deceased and the missing persons has not yet been established.
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April - 30 
A Junior Commissioned Officer was injured in a terrorist attack on an Army convoy at Wanpoh in the Qazigund area of Anantnag district.
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A Junior Commissioned Officer was injured in a terrorist attack on an Army convoy at Wanpoh in the Qazigund area of Anantnag district.
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April - 30 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Zaffar Abbas, was killed in an encounter with the SFs at Hapathnar in the Anantnag district on April 30.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Zaffar Abbas, was killed in an encounter with the SFs at Hapathnar in the Anantnag district on April 30.
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April - 30 
Imphal Free Press reports that an Assam Rifles personnel was wounded when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by unidentified militants exploded at Chavangphai under Moreh police station limits in the Chandel district
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Imphal Free Press reports that an Assam Rifles personnel was wounded when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by unidentified militants exploded at Chavangphai under Moreh police station limits in the Chandel district on April 30.
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April - 30 
In the State, SF personnel arrested a suspect, identified as Sarfaraz, from Manojgala in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district with a fresh bullet wound in his leg.
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In the State, SF personnel arrested a suspect, identified as Sarfaraz, from Manojgala in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district with a fresh bullet wound in his leg.
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April - 30 
On April 30, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres hijacked two motorised launches along with nine crew-members from the Nagarjunakonda reservoir, but four of them were later killed in an encounter at Maddimadugu in the Mahabubnaga
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On April 30, five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres hijacked two motorised launches along with nine crew-members from the Nagarjunakonda reservoir, but four of them were later killed in an encounter at Maddimadugu in the Mahabubnagar district. The Maoists seized the launches at 11.30 a.m., took them up to Kallakunta in the Guntur district, blasted them there after releasing all crew-members at 4.30 p.m. The Nalgonda police who were on the trail of the launches, killed the four Maoists, including a woman cadre, while they were crossing the river in Mahabubnagar district. All 234 tourists on board the two launches were brought back safely. The police also recovered an SLR and three .303 rifles from the site of encounter. Two of the four Maoists killed were identified as B Sailu, 'Commander' of the Krishnapatti Dalam (squad) and Krishna, Nalgonda 'District Committee Secretary'.
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April - 30 
On April 30, the Taliban beheaded Indian telecom engineer, K. Suryanarayana, less than 48 hours after abducting him from Zabul province on the main highway linking Kabul and Kandahar. Suryanarayana, an engineer hailing from the State of Andhra Prades
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On April 30, the Taliban beheaded Indian telecom engineer, K. Suryanarayana, less than 48 hours after abducting him from Zabul province on the main highway linking Kabul and Kandahar. Suryanarayana, an engineer hailing from the State of Andhra Pradesh in southern India, was working for a Bahrain company Al Moayed on a telecom project. His beheaded body was found on the road between Qalat and Ghazni on April 30-morning. The Taliban spokesman, Qari Yousef Mohammed, claimed to news agencies in Kabul that Suryanarayana’s death was "unintentional". The Taliban had put 7 pm, April 30, as deadline for India to pull out all its citizens from projects in Afghanistan.
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April - 30 
On the same day, the Maoists blew up a police picket at Khukra village in the Giridih district. Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh said about 40 Maoists reached the picket and triggered the blasts. He also said that about 20 police personnel m
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On the same day, the Maoists blew up a police picket at Khukra village in the Giridih district. Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Singh said about 40 Maoists reached the picket and triggered the blasts. He also said that about 20 police personnel manning the picket were asked to vacate the picket on April 29 following a directive by the police. The withdrawal was apparently as a result of decrease in Maoist activities in the area.
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April - 30 
Press Trust of India reports that a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another injured in an encounter between security forces and Maoists at Sukhnadi village in the Garwah district on April 30.
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Press Trust of India reports that a woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another injured in an encounter between security forces and Maoists at Sukhnadi village in the Garwah district on April 30.
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April - 30 
Sangai Express reports security force (SF) personnel arrested a Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre, Manglal alias Lalboi, along with one 9mm pistol from Churachandpur town on April 30. Separately, they also arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kan
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Sangai Express reports security force (SF) personnel arrested a Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre, Manglal alias Lalboi, along with one 9mm pistol from Churachandpur town on April 30. Separately, they also arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Haobijam Nabakanta alias Nika, from the Keishampat area of Imphal city and a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sarangthem Amujao, from an unspecified place in the State.
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April - 30 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Punshiba alias Makak, from the Pulem Pat area along with one 9 mm pistol and a magazine containing 10 live rounds. Based on the information provided by him, SFs also neutr
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Punshiba alias Makak, from the Pulem Pat area along with one 9 mm pistol and a magazine containing 10 live rounds. Based on the information provided by him, SFs also neutralised a PLA hideout in the area and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including one 9 mm pistol, three AK series magazine with 100 rounds, two GC slabs, eight detonators, one IED and one Kenwood antenna.
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April - 30 
Shillong Times has reported that out of the 14,726 foreigners detected since 2001 till March 3, 2006, only 206 had been prosecuted under the Foreigners Act, 1946. The report added that most of the foreign nationals entering the State from Assam have
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Shillong Times has reported that out of the 14,726 foreigners detected since 2001 till March 3, 2006, only 206 had been prosecuted under the Foreigners Act, 1946. The report added that most of the foreign nationals entering the State from Assam have spread into the Jaintia Hills coal belt such as Lad Rymbai, Khliehriat and Bapung, while others mingled with the people in mixed populated areas of Shillong. Large-scale infiltration was also reported in the border areas of Garo Hills.
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April - 30 
The Meghalaya Home Department said that insincerity of the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was the main reason for the State Government delaying the peace process. According to Home Department sources, "We h
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The Meghalaya Home Department said that insincerity of the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was the main reason for the State Government delaying the peace process. According to Home Department sources, "We have no doubt about the sincerity of the outfit's chairman Julius K Dorphang; but we have got some doubts about Bobby Marwein, who often indulges in illegal activities despite making the initial move for peace process." The sources added that the Union and State Governments were keen to have a cease-fire with the banned outfit, but given the present situation, "both are of the view that the process should be re-examined before arriving at any decision".
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April - 30 
Two Maoists were killed in encounter between Srisailam-Dornala road and Pedaarutla village in the Prakasam district on April 30. The police believe that the slain Maoists belonged to the Palavanka dalam. Two tapanchas (locally made revolver), three k
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Two Maoists were killed in encounter between Srisailam-Dornala road and Pedaarutla village in the Prakasam district on April 30. The police believe that the slain Maoists belonged to the Palavanka dalam. Two tapanchas (locally made revolver), three kitbags, grenades and live rounds were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 30 
Unidentified gunmen reportedly abducted three Government officials from an unspecified place in Manipur, reports Sangai Express.
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Unidentified gunmen reportedly abducted three Government officials from an unspecified place in Manipur, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 30 
Police in Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, have arrested two Afghans suspected of planning to carry out suicide bombings, reported Aaj television. The two men were arrested on the basis of information secured from another suspected suicide bo
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Police in Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, have arrested two Afghans suspected of planning to carry out suicide bombings, reported Aaj television. The two men were arrested on the basis of information secured from another suspected suicide bomber, Syed Muhammad, the channel quoted Quetta’s Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Ghulam Muhammad Dogar as saying. Muhammad was arrested while attempting to blow himself up on Quetta’s Circular Road a few days ago.
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April - 30 
The Interior Ministry has placed five Baloch leaders on the Exit Control List (ECL), said Baloch leader Amanullah Kinrani on April 30. Dera Bugti District Nazim Kazim Bugti, Kohlu District Nazim Ali Gul Mari, Member of the National Assembly Abdur Rau
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The Interior Ministry has placed five Baloch leaders on the Exit Control List (ECL), said Baloch leader Amanullah Kinrani on April 30. Dera Bugti District Nazim Kazim Bugti, Kohlu District Nazim Ali Gul Mari, Member of the National Assembly Abdur Rauf Mengal, Nawab Akbar Bugti’s nephew Sher Ali and Amanullah Kinrani, the Jamhoori Watan Party’s information secretary, have been put on the ECL.
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April - 30 
Two paramilitary soldiers were injured when insurgents opened fire on security forces from the mountains near the Sangsila area in Dera Bugti district on April 30-night, according to The News.
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Two paramilitary soldiers were injured when insurgents opened fire on security forces from the mountains near the Sangsila area in Dera Bugti district on April 30-night, according to The News.
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April - 30 
Unidentified gunmen ambushed a truck carrying prominent tribal militant Asmatullah Shaheen on a road near Tank in South Waziristan on April 30, wounding him and his two bodyguards, according to AP. Shaheen, the leader of militants in Jandola, had a w
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Unidentified gunmen ambushed a truck carrying prominent tribal militant Asmatullah Shaheen on a road near Tank in South Waziristan on April 30, wounding him and his two bodyguards, according to AP. Shaheen, the leader of militants in Jandola, had a week ago held a meeting with hundreds of local tribal supporters where he issued a warning for men to grow beards. He also warned local clerics not to solemnise the weddings or funerals of men without beards, an intelligence official in the region said.
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April - 30 
Addressing the second meeting of the HoR, Prime Minister Koirala said, "The desire of Nepali people is peace and the democratic atmosphere is all about an environment whereby people could leave fearlessly… In the meantime the CPN (Maoist) has declare
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Addressing the second meeting of the HoR, Prime Minister Koirala said, "The desire of Nepali people is peace and the democratic atmosphere is all about an environment whereby people could leave fearlessly… In the meantime the CPN (Maoist) has declared three-month ceasefire. I call upon the Maoists to shun violence and come to the peace dialogue at the earliest."
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April - 30 
The second meeting of the reinstated House of Representatives (HoR) on April 30 unanimously passed the proposal for elections to a Constituent Assembly. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala had introduced the motion on April 28. However, the process
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The second meeting of the reinstated House of Representatives (HoR) on April 30 unanimously passed the proposal for elections to a Constituent Assembly. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala had introduced the motion on April 28. However, the process for elections to a Constituent Assembly is yet to be finalised.
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April - 30 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres carried out simultaneous artillery and mortar attacks towards the FDL Army camps at Kokkuthuduvai and Kokilai in the Welioya area of Batticaloa district, killing one civilian and injuring three others.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres carried out simultaneous artillery and mortar attacks towards the FDL Army camps at Kokkuthuduvai and Kokilai in the Welioya area of Batticaloa district, killing one civilian and injuring three others.
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April - 30 
A police personnel was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE at the Sanasa roadblock in Vavuniya town.
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A police personnel was shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the LTTE at the Sanasa roadblock in Vavuniya town.
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April - 30 
According to Reuters, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) raided camps belonging to ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Welikanda area of Polannaruwa district on April 30, killing 20 of its cadres. The head of the LTTE peace secretariat, S. Pulee
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According to Reuters, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) raided camps belonging to ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction in the Welikanda area of Polannaruwa district on April 30, killing 20 of its cadres. The head of the LTTE peace secretariat, S. Puleedevan, told Reuters that ‘Special Forces’ of the outfit attacked three camps overnight near the eastern town of Welikanda. He said, "It is a very severe blow for the paramilitary groups and for the Sri Lankan army," adding that LTTE were now withdrawing having burnt the camps. Ten cadres of the Karuna faction sustained injuries and five were captured by the LTTE, which also seized arms and destroyed ammunitions kept in the camp, adds Tamil Net.
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April - 30 
According to Tamil Net, the LTTE’s commando unit that returned to its forward defence line (FDL) on April 30 after completing the attack on three paramilitary camps in the Welikanda area of Pollonaruwa district, has claimed that five security force (
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According to Tamil Net, the LTTE’s commando unit that returned to its forward defence line (FDL) on April 30 after completing the attack on three paramilitary camps in the Welikanda area of Pollonaruwa district, has claimed that five security force (SF) personnel, including a Captain rank officer, who took part in a paramilitary rescue operation, were killed in confrontation with the outfit.
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April - 30 
Matara police found a large quantity of explosives on April 30, including 15 kg of gelignite, 130 kg of ammonium sulfur and 70 kg of potassium. Southern Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jayantha Gamage, said that the police arrested five suspects when
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Matara police found a large quantity of explosives on April 30, including 15 kg of gelignite, 130 kg of ammonium sulfur and 70 kg of potassium. Southern Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Jayantha Gamage, said that the police arrested five suspects when they tried to transport these explosives to Hakmana. "It is clear that they are collecting these explosives for massive attack in the South," the DIG said. The police’s preliminary investigation revealed that the LTTE hired Sinhala underworld gang members to carry out attacks in the South.
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April - 30 
On April 30, a woman, identified as E Bothini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Velanai area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Jayam Prakash, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres
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On April 30, a woman, identified as E Bothini, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Velanai area of Jaffna district, according to Tamil Net. A day earlier, a civilian, identified as Jayam Prakash, was shot dead by LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres in the same district. Another civilian, Fariez, was shot dead by a suspected LTTE cadre in the Morawewa area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 30 
On April 30, the Government said that it was surprised by the ruling of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) that the Government's air strikes on April 25 at LTTE’s selected targets was a violation of the ongoing truce agreement. The defence spoke
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On April 30, the Government said that it was surprised by the ruling of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) that the Government's air strikes on April 25 at LTTE’s selected targets was a violation of the ongoing truce agreement. The defence spokesperson said, "I am surprised by the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) ruling. It was action to ensure national security."
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On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separatel
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On April 30, troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres opened fire targeting troops on foot patrol in the Arasadi roadblock area of Ampara district. During the subsequent search operation, troops arrested two suspects along with a claymore mine. Separately, the troops recovered one claymore mine and other accessories generally used for explosions along with a camouflage uniform from the Kiran area of Batticaloa district. Another claymore mine was recovered from the Meesalai area of Jaffna district on May 1.
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April - 30 
The United Nations (UN) has informed that up to 21,000 people have fled their homes following the latest increase in violence in Sri Lanka’s northeastern district of Trincomalee. The office of the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sri Lanka said in a st
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The United Nations (UN) has informed that up to 21,000 people have fled their homes following the latest increase in violence in Sri Lanka’s northeastern district of Trincomalee. The office of the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sri Lanka said in a statement, "Altogether there is an established recent case load of some 6,000 families or about 21,000 people."
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April - 30 
The Website further reported that two LTTE ‘auxiliary force’ cadres were killed in a claymore mine attack allegedly carried out by the Sri Lankan Army in the LTTE-held area of Manalaru in the Mullaitivu district on April 29.
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The Website further reported that two LTTE ‘auxiliary force’ cadres were killed in a claymore mine attack allegedly carried out by the Sri Lankan Army in the LTTE-held area of Manalaru in the Mullaitivu district on April 29.
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April - 30 
Troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres attacked a static point established at Vavunathivu school premises in the Batticaloa district, using 80-mm mortars, 60-mm mortars, 40-mm grenade launchers followed by small arms fire. However, no casualties were r
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Troops retaliated as the LTTE cadres attacked a static point established at Vavunathivu school premises in the Batticaloa district, using 80-mm mortars, 60-mm mortars, 40-mm grenade launchers followed by small arms fire. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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April - 30 
Two Sri Lanka navy sailors were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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Two Sri Lanka navy sailors were injured in a claymore mine attack by the LTTE in the Kayts area of Jaffna district.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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District :
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Date From :
The Valid date is required
Date To:
The Valid date is required