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April - 1 
According to Daily Excelsior, four persons, including two top commanders of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and an Army soldier, were killed at Dudu Mirhama in the Anantnag district on April 1. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Nitish Kumar, said th
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According to Daily Excelsior, four persons, including two top commanders of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and an Army soldier, were killed at Dudu Mirhama in the Anantnag district on April 1. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Nitish Kumar, said the slain commanders were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Aslam Khan alias Zia-ur-Rehman and ‘district commander’ Javaid Ahmad Lone alias Nazar. In the encounter, Vijay Kumar of the Rashtriya Rifles and owner of the house, where the militants were hiding, Abdul Rashid Khan, were also killed, the SSP said, adding that Abdul Rashid Khan was an over-ground worker of the HM.
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April - 1 
Another incident, militants attacked the house of a ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader in the Sopore town of Baramulla district though no one was hurt in the incident. The car of PDP leader Ajaz Ahmad Dar was damaged after unidentified mil
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Another incident, militants attacked the house of a ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader in the Sopore town of Baramulla district though no one was hurt in the incident. The car of PDP leader Ajaz Ahmad Dar was damaged after unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire on his residence from a nearby lane in Tarzoo area of Sopore.
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April - 1 
Official sources said that two militants, who were holed up in a mosque in Bandipora, managed to escape under the cover of darkness. There was nobody in the mosque when a search operation was conducted on April 1-morning.
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Official sources said that two militants, who were holed up in a mosque in Bandipora, managed to escape under the cover of darkness. There was nobody in the mosque when a search operation was conducted on April 1-morning.
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On April 1, joint teams of the Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in an encounter killed eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman and a ‘sub zonal commander’ of the outfit, at Bandu
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On April 1, joint teams of the Jharkhand Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in an encounter killed eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman and a ‘sub zonal commander’ of the outfit, at Bandu village under Ranka Police Station in the Garhwa district. The Director General of Police (DGP), V. D. Ram, told Hindustan Times, "We had received a tip off about the movement of Maoists. One SLR, four 303 rifles, three 315 rifles, one sten-gun, one DBBL gun, one country made revolver and large number of live cartridges besides naxal literatures and belongings of the Maoists were recovered." Of the eight slain Maoists, one was identified as Basant Yadav, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, while two others are suspected to be Rajesh Paswan and Lallan Thakur, both ‘area commanders’.
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April - 1 
One Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadre, identified as Salman Sangma, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police from Shahlang in the West Khasi Hills district on April 1, reports Shillong Times.
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One Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadre, identified as Salman Sangma, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police from Shahlang in the West Khasi Hills district on April 1, reports Shillong Times.
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The Assam Government on April 1 told the Legislative Assembly that 234 Islamist militants were currently lodged in different jails in the State, Indian Express reported. The 234 militants include as many as 150 belonging to the Muslim United Liberati
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The Assam Government on April 1 told the Legislative Assembly that 234 Islamist militants were currently lodged in different jails in the State, Indian Express reported. The 234 militants include as many as 150 belonging to the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), 50 to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), and seven Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives. The ISI operatives, the Government said, include at least two who are citizens of Pakistan who had admitted during interrogation that they had sneaked into Assam from Bangladesh. Five of those currently in jail are also from Bangladesh. "These militants have been arrested over a period of seven to eight years, and several of them were involved in cases of sabotage and treason," Rockybul Hussain, the Minister for Forests and Environment, told the Assembly on behalf of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, who also holds the Home portfolio. Hussain said there was strong evidence that a number of these militants had been to Pakistan and Bangladesh and undergone training in arms. "The Government has information that these groups recruit young boys from the districts of Dhubri, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Karimganj, Cachar, Hailakandi, Nalbari, Nagaon and Darrang and send them out for training in Bangladesh and Pakistan," the minister said. Hussain admitted that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) too was active in Assam, but added that no member of the group had been arrested so far in the State. "While the Government had banned SIMI in 2001, there is information that the group is still active in Assam," Hussain told the Assembly.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed four civilians at Poradih-Chenpur village in the Khunti district on April 1, reports The Hindu. Dead bodies of the victims whose throats were slit were recovered on April 2. A hand-writte
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed four civilians at Poradih-Chenpur village in the Khunti district on April 1, reports The Hindu. Dead bodies of the victims whose throats were slit were recovered on April 2. A hand-written note left behind by the Maoists claimed the four persons were being ‘punished’ for indulging in robbery. The Maoists also claimed to have taken away a hand-made pistol and three motorbikes from the slain villagers.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) are reported to have neutralized a militant module and arrested three militants identified as Peer Mohammed Ashraf of the Al Badr, Gowhar Hussain Gani and Saleem Yousuf Gani alias Faisal, both from the HM outfit. A
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) are reported to have neutralized a militant module and arrested three militants identified as Peer Mohammed Ashraf of the Al Badr, Gowhar Hussain Gani and Saleem Yousuf Gani alias Faisal, both from the HM outfit. A JKP spokesman said that on further investigation, three more Over Ground Workers of the HM outfit were arrested. They were identified as Ajaz Ahmad Pal, Hayatullah Bhat and Muhammad Amin Bhat. One AK 47, three magazines and 59 AK rounds were recovered from their possession.
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The security forces also recovered 80 landmines planted on a 1.5-2 kilometre stretch of road in the forest area between DTPS and Nawadih police stations in Bokaro during a subsequent operation. The DGP said the recovery of landmines was the biggest i
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The security forces also recovered 80 landmines planted on a 1.5-2 kilometre stretch of road in the forest area between DTPS and Nawadih police stations in Bokaro during a subsequent operation. The DGP said the recovery of landmines was the biggest in Jharkhand.
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Three unidentified militants were arrested by security forces in the Chogal area of Handwara town in Kupwara district, Tribune reported.
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Three unidentified militants were arrested by security forces in the Chogal area of Handwara town in Kupwara district, Tribune reported.
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April - 1 
Troops, during a routine checking, detected an explosive device near the Industrial Complex at Rajpora road in Pulwama district. When the device was being defused, it reportedly exploded. However, there was no report of loss of life or damage to prop
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Troops, during a routine checking, detected an explosive device near the Industrial Complex at Rajpora road in Pulwama district. When the device was being defused, it reportedly exploded. However, there was no report of loss of life or damage to property.
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April - 1 
Two suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead Bodosa Narzary, principal of the Patgaon Jwngma Boro Foraisali High School and director of Kokrajhar-based television channel, at Titaguri Bhabhanipur in the Kokrajhar dis
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Two suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants shot dead Bodosa Narzary, principal of the Patgaon Jwngma Boro Foraisali High School and director of Kokrajhar-based television channel, at Titaguri Bhabhanipur in the Kokrajhar district on April 1-evening, reports Telegraph. Narzary was a former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre.
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A bridge on the Indus Highway in Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP was damaged by two explosions on April 1-night, according to Dawn. The explosions also damaged some nearby houses and shops. Ten people sustained minor injuries in these blasts.
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A bridge on the Indus Highway in Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP was damaged by two explosions on April 1-night, according to Dawn. The explosions also damaged some nearby houses and shops. Ten people sustained minor injuries in these blasts.
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At least two people were killed and 10 others sustained serious injuries in the Swat district of NWFP on April 1, according to The News. The Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Matta sub-division, Haroon Babar, said that militants ambushed a convo
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At least two people were killed and 10 others sustained serious injuries in the Swat district of NWFP on April 1, according to The News. The Deputy Superintendent of Police in the Matta sub-division, Haroon Babar, said that militants ambushed a convoy of about 35 elders at the Malikabad area when they were on their way to the Venai checkpoint. The elders, following a peace deal between the elders and the forces on March 31, were supposed to hand over two official vehicles to the force at the checkpoint, which were earlier captured by the militants during fighting. Military spokesperson Major Shahid told reporters that two persons died on the spot.
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Authorities should only use force as a last resort against militants near the Afghan border, newly elected North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said on April 1, according to Daily Times. Addressing the provincial
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Authorities should only use force as a last resort against militants near the Afghan border, newly elected North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said on April 1, according to Daily Times. Addressing the provincial assembly, he said the use of force in the past made it harder to bring peace to the province. He said his Government would, instead, promote dialogue at all levels. "We’ll make every effort to restore peace in the province. We’ll form traditional jirgas for peace," he stated. The Awami National Party’s Hoti was elected as Chief Minister unopposed on March 31.
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April - 1 
Police said that unidentified gunmen killed one Frontier Corps trooper, Habibur Rehman, and injured four soldiers after opening fire at them in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on April 1, Daily Times reported. Police official Raja Fayyaz told AP that
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Police said that unidentified gunmen killed one Frontier Corps trooper, Habibur Rehman, and injured four soldiers after opening fire at them in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on April 1, Daily Times reported. Police official Raja Fayyaz told AP that the soldiers came under fire as they traveled through Quetta on a routine patrol. There was no claim of responsibility.
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April - 1 
Cadres of the CPN-Maoist abducted district chairman of Amnesty International, Madhav Gautam, in Arghakhachi on April 1. He was abducted from Tagre area of Pokharathok while he was there on a election monitoring purpose and taken away to an unknown lo
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Cadres of the CPN-Maoist abducted district chairman of Amnesty International, Madhav Gautam, in Arghakhachi on April 1. He was abducted from Tagre area of Pokharathok while he was there on a election monitoring purpose and taken away to an unknown location. Maoist district in-charge Ram Prasad Banjade, however, denied Gautam was abducted by his party cadres, saying that he was caught red-handed by the villagers while he was buying votes in the district. Gautam's whereabouts and condition, however, remains unknown.
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CPN-Maoist cadres on April 1 attacked and disrupted other parties’ poll campaign in various parts of the country, The Himalaya Times reports.
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CPN-Maoist cadres on April 1 attacked and disrupted other parties’ poll campaign in various parts of the country, The Himalaya Times reports.
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In Khotang, the Maoists pelted stones on NC cadres at an election meeting at Faktang VDC under constituency no 2. The Maoists also cut water supply in the area. NC district secretary Mahendra Katuwal said the Maoists chased away NC cadres when they w
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In Khotang, the Maoists pelted stones on NC cadres at an election meeting at Faktang VDC under constituency no 2. The Maoists also cut water supply in the area. NC district secretary Mahendra Katuwal said the Maoists chased away NC cadres when they were heading to the venue.
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April - 1 
Ten Nepali Congress (NC) cadres, including the party’s candidate from Rasuwa, Bal Chandra Poudel, were injured when the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres attacked them in the Bhorle Village Development Committee (VDC). A group of around 200 YCL cad
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Ten Nepali Congress (NC) cadres, including the party’s candidate from Rasuwa, Bal Chandra Poudel, were injured when the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres attacked them in the Bhorle Village Development Committee (VDC). A group of around 200 YCL cadres led by the Rasuwa in-charge Nahakul was involved in the attack, said Rasuwa Chief District Officer Uddhav Bahadur Thapa.
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April - 1 
The Maoists abducted six NC cadres from Dadeldhura and took them to an undisclosed location, police said.
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The Maoists abducted six NC cadres from Dadeldhura and took them to an undisclosed location, police said.
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April - 1 
The Maoists attacked a meeting on energy at Harkapur VDC of Okhaldhunga. Seven persons, including NC cadre Prem Bahadur Khatiwada, were injured in the attack.
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The Maoists attacked a meeting on energy at Harkapur VDC of Okhaldhunga. Seven persons, including NC cadre Prem Bahadur Khatiwada, were injured in the attack.
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April - 1 
The YCL cadres assaulted two persons in the Sankh VDC in Rukum. Bhim Narayan Pun of Sankh VDC-7 said YCL cadres took him to an YCL camp and later assaulted him.
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The YCL cadres assaulted two persons in the Sankh VDC in Rukum. Bhim Narayan Pun of Sankh VDC-7 said YCL cadres took him to an YCL camp and later assaulted him.
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April - 1 
YCL cadres attacked the NC central member and candidate from constituency no 2 in Baitadi, Binay Dhoj Chand, at Srikot VDC-4. Several NC leaders and cadres, including Sher Singh Aire, Gajendra Rawal, Janak Chand, Narendra Rawal and Ghanshyam Bhatta,
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YCL cadres attacked the NC central member and candidate from constituency no 2 in Baitadi, Binay Dhoj Chand, at Srikot VDC-4. Several NC leaders and cadres, including Sher Singh Aire, Gajendra Rawal, Janak Chand, Narendra Rawal and Ghanshyam Bhatta, were injured in the attack. Police said 20 NC cadres, including the party’s district president Narendra Bista, were out of contact till late night. Around 100 YCL were involved in the attack, according to NC member Basanta Bista.
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April - 1 
A pro-LTTE Website claimed that the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran met his "elite" Black Sea Tigers suicide squad before they triggered an explosion on a Sri Lankan Navy craft that killed 10 sailors in Mullaitivu on March 22, reported The Hind
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A pro-LTTE Website claimed that the outfit’s chief Velupillai Prabhakaran met his "elite" Black Sea Tigers suicide squad before they triggered an explosion on a Sri Lankan Navy craft that killed 10 sailors in Mullaitivu on March 22, reported The Hindu on April 1. The three militants identified by the Website as ‘Lt’ Anbumaran, ‘Major’ Niranjan and ‘Major’ Kananeela were photographed with Prabhakaran before the operation.
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April - 1 
At least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a bunker line of the outfit at Pikkulam in the Mannar district on April 1, reports Daily News. "The ground troops through intercepted radio transmissio
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At least 21 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops attacked a bunker line of the outfit at Pikkulam in the Mannar district on April 1, reports Daily News. "The ground troops through intercepted radio transmissions got confirmation that 21 Tiger cadres were killed during this confrontation," an unnamed senior Army official said. 12 soldiers were injured during the operation.
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April - 1 
During another encounter between the two sides in the area north of Manthai, the troops killed four LTTE militants.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the area north of Manthai, the troops killed four LTTE militants.
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April - 1 
Four militants were killed by the troops when clashes erupted between the two sides in Janakapura. One soldier was also killed while another sustained injuries in the incident. At Andankulam, at least four female LTTE militants were killed by the tro
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Four militants were killed by the troops when clashes erupted between the two sides in Janakapura. One soldier was also killed while another sustained injuries in the incident. At Andankulam, at least four female LTTE militants were killed by the troops.
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April - 1 
On April 1, 21 LTTE militants were killed during clashes with the troops at Puthukulam in the Mannar district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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On April 1, 21 LTTE militants were killed during clashes with the troops at Puthukulam in the Mannar district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 1 
SFs neutralised 17 LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, killing one militant.
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SFs neutralised 17 LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district, killing one militant.
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April - 1 
The LTTE opened 120-mm artillery fire at the Murunkan hospital causing heavy damage to the building, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. However, no casualties were reported.Meanwhile, Catholic priests at the Madhu Church have report
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The LTTE opened 120-mm artillery fire at the Murunkan hospital causing heavy damage to the building, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said. However, no casualties were reported.Meanwhile, Catholic priests at the Madhu Church have reportedly confirmed that the LTTE had directed mortar fire to the Church premises twice.
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April - 1 
The Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter (SLAF) jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE base camp at Pyramidal in the Mullaitivu district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Fighter (SLAF) jets bombed and neutralised an LTTE base camp at Pyramidal in the Mullaitivu district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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April - 1 
The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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The troops captured two LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district, killing two militants. The security forces (SFs) also shot dead two militants in the Periyakulam area.
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April - 1 
Three soldiers were wounded due in APM and IED explosions triggered by the LTTE in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kattikulam.
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Three soldiers were wounded due in APM and IED explosions triggered by the LTTE in the Andankulam area of Vavuniya district. One soldier was injured in an LTTE mortar fire at Kattikulam.
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April - 1 
Two soldiers were killed while an equal number of them were wounded in anti-personnel mine (APM) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) explosions in the Periyavalayankadu, Karampaivillu and Karampaivillu areas.
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Two soldiers were killed while an equal number of them were wounded in anti-personnel mine (APM) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) explosions in the Periyavalayankadu, Karampaivillu and Karampaivillu areas.
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April - 2 
13 security force (SF) personnel and a two-and-a-half-year-old girl were injured in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Maoists in the Banasu village in the Hazaribagh district. The SF personnel were conducting a joint patrolling in the area, abo
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13 security force (SF) personnel and a two-and-a-half-year-old girl were injured in a landmine blast triggered by suspected Maoists in the Banasu village in the Hazaribagh district. The SF personnel were conducting a joint patrolling in the area, about 35-kilometres from the district headquarters.
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April - 2 
A senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Gajerla Saraiah a.k.a. Azad a.k.a. Bhaskar, was killed in an encounter with the police on April 2 near Kanthanpalli in the Rampur forest area of Warangal district, rep
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A senior leader of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Gajerla Saraiah a.k.a. Azad a.k.a. Bhaskar, was killed in an encounter with the police on April 2 near Kanthanpalli in the Rampur forest area of Warangal district, reports The Hindu. Azad’s wife and another Maoist B. Aruna alias Rama too were killed during the encounter. Azad was a central committee member of the outfit and was in-charge of its central military commission. Four Maoists, however, managed to escape from the incident site fro where a pistol, a revolver, one 30 mm carbine and three kitbags were recovered.
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April - 2 
In the State, Police arrested two suspected Over Ground Workers of militants from Thathri in the Kishtwar district and recovered one wireless set and one binocular from them. One .303 rifles was recovered from Kala Pani forest in the Reasi district.
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In the State, Police arrested two suspected Over Ground Workers of militants from Thathri in the Kishtwar district and recovered one wireless set and one binocular from them. One .303 rifles was recovered from Kala Pani forest in the Reasi district.
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April - 2 
Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone), S. M. Sahai, informed the media in Handwara that Police had arrested four top wanted militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). He said that ‘district commander’ Mushtaq Ahmed Malla alias Furqan was arrested
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Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone), S. M. Sahai, informed the media in Handwara that Police had arrested four top wanted militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). He said that ‘district commander’ Mushtaq Ahmed Malla alias Furqan was arrested over a specific information. Malla had reportedly been operating as a militant since 1990. His sustained interrogation led to the subsequent arrest of his successor ‘district commander’ Mudassar Shabir Ganai alias Ali alias Illyas, his close associate and HM ‘Financial Chief-cum-Launching Commander’ Nisar Abdullah Malik and ‘area commander’ Pervez Ahmed Wani alias Mubashir alias Saifullah. Sahai stated that the HM had suffered a major setback with the arrest of the four commanders and Police were now looking for the top wanted ‘divisional commander’ Sonaullah Sheikh. He also said that a large number of arms and ammunition including two AK rifles, one pistol, three hand grenades, three mobile phone sets with SIM cards and two fake voter identity cards were recovered from possession of the detained militants.
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April - 2 
On April 2, over 200 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the house of a member of the State Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Kala Pahar village of Aurangabad district, reports Bihar Times. They set ablaze three vehicles bein
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On April 2, over 200 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked the house of a member of the State Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Kala Pahar village of Aurangabad district, reports Bihar Times. They set ablaze three vehicles being used by the MLA’s construction company and abducted four labourers. The MLA, Vijay Kumar Singh alias Dabloo Singh of the Lok Janshakti Party, was not present at his residence during the attack. Police suspect that the Maoist attack is linked to an extortion demand on the construction company.
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April - 2 
On April 2, the Madhya Pradesh Police neutralised a training camp of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Choral, a popular holiday spot, 35-kilometres from the State capital Bhopal. Police claimed that interrogation of the 13 arrested SI
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On April 2, the Madhya Pradesh Police neutralised a training camp of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Choral, a popular holiday spot, 35-kilometres from the State capital Bhopal. Police claimed that interrogation of the 13 arrested SIMI cadres led to the information on the existence of the camp. The Superintendent of Police Chanchal Shekhar told Times of India, "We were told the camp trained SIMI activists from Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka and a few other states. Each training camp would train around 20 SIMI members. We have information of five such camps in the past one-and-half years, which would mean about a hundred SIMI activists trained in Choral." He said that the trainees were made to climb the surrounding mountains and swim across the river daily. The police also found evidence of a firing range and exploded bits of petrol bombs.
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April - 2 
On the same day, the Eturu Nagaram Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Purushotham Tirupathi alias Naresh, surrendered before the Karimnagar district Superintendent of Police Y. Gangadhar. Purushotham, a native of Nandi Medaram
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On the same day, the Eturu Nagaram Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, Purushotham Tirupathi alias Naresh, surrendered before the Karimnagar district Superintendent of Police Y. Gangadhar. Purushotham, a native of Nandi Medaram village, joined the Maoist group in 2001 and had worked in the Peddapalli dalam (squad) and Eturu Nagaram dalam before being promoted as dalam ‘commander’ of Eturu Nagaram LGS in 2005. He was involved in five exchanges of fire and four murders.
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April - 2 
Police recovered 122 super-explosive gelatine sticks, 100 detonators and switchboards buried underground in the Gawali village under Balwara police station area of Khargaon district.
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Police recovered 122 super-explosive gelatine sticks, 100 detonators and switchboards buried underground in the Gawali village under Balwara police station area of Khargaon district.
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April - 2 
Security forces (SFs) killed two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Abu Hussain alias Saifullah and Abu Omar, both Pakistani nationals, during an operation at Arin Dardpora in the Bandipora district on April 2, according to
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Security forces (SFs) killed two militants of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Abu Hussain alias Saifullah and Abu Omar, both Pakistani nationals, during an operation at Arin Dardpora in the Bandipora district on April 2, according to Daily Excelsior. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the slain militants’ possession.
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April - 2 
SFs averted a major tragedy with the timely recovery of three Improvised Explosive Devices from Kala Ban under the jurisdiction of Manjakote police station in Rajouri district. The troops also recovered one AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 11 hand grenade
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SFs averted a major tragedy with the timely recovery of three Improvised Explosive Devices from Kala Ban under the jurisdiction of Manjakote police station in Rajouri district. The troops also recovered one AK-56 rifle, two magazines, 11 hand grenades, 60 AK rounds and one pouch from Darhal in the same district.
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April - 2 
The Coastal Security Group (CSG) police on April 2 (today) neutralised a network involved in supplying uniforms to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to The Hindu. It came to light when a CSG team raided a boat used to make illega
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The Coastal Security Group (CSG) police on April 2 (today) neutralised a network involved in supplying uniforms to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to The Hindu. It came to light when a CSG team raided a boat used to make illegal trips to Iranatheevu, controlled by the LTTE, in Sri Lanka, near the fishing harbour in Rameswaram. There were five persons on board, identified as Oomaiyan alias Christhu, Vellaiyan, the owner of the boat Chellaiah, Murugan and Arasu, who possessed photographs of model uniforms, which were supposed to be delivered to a group of tailors in Tamil Nadu. A sum of INR 3000 and 50 soaps were also seized. G. Venugopal, CSG Inspector who carried out the raid, told The Hindu that the group had ventured into the sea in the guise of fishermen. They had confessed to having visited Iranatheevu twice in the last four days. Christhu is reported to have had an active role in meeting the LTTE agents.
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April - 2 
The report of the judicial inquiry headed by Justice (retd) R. K. Manisana Singh which was tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on April 2 stated that the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) outfit incited a section of the protestors to
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The report of the judicial inquiry headed by Justice (retd) R. K. Manisana Singh which was tabled in the Assam Legislative Assembly on April 2 stated that the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) outfit incited a section of the protestors to assault residents and damage vehicles, roadside shops and houses in Beltola in Guwahati on November 24, according to Telegraph. The Manisana Singh report confirmed that some of the protestors came with weapons at the behest of the AANLA leadership. Witnesses were quoted as saying that an AANLA leader, Bikash Munda, gave INR 20,000 to a senior functionary of the All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam to organise the rally for Scheduled Tribe status. "There was, prima facie, a case of conspiracy among some of the Adivasis at the instigation of the ANLA," Manisana Singh said in his report. The judicial inquiry revealed that administrative ineptness was also responsible for the November 24 Adivasi protest march turning into the worst instance of street rioting in Assam.
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April - 2 
Unidentified militants intruded into the house of one Mohammad Amin Mughal at Kaewarsevar in the Kupwara district and shot him dead on the spot. Officials said that Mughal was a former militant who had eschewed violence and was now functioning as the
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Unidentified militants intruded into the house of one Mohammad Amin Mughal at Kaewarsevar in the Kupwara district and shot him dead on the spot. Officials said that Mughal was a former militant who had eschewed violence and was now functioning as the village headman.
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April - 2 
Another incident, two people were killed in a bomb blast in the Bagar area of Jaffarabad district. The bomb, planted on a bicycle, exploded, killing a local landlord and his aide, Geo News reported.
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Another incident, two people were killed in a bomb blast in the Bagar area of Jaffarabad district. The bomb, planted on a bicycle, exploded, killing a local landlord and his aide, Geo News reported.
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April - 2 
Militants blew up another school building and a portion of a check-post in Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP on April 2-night, according to Dawn. Local elder Mohammad Akbar said three rooms of the Government Girls’ Middle School in the Kohi Wal locality we
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Militants blew up another school building and a portion of a check-post in Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP on April 2-night, according to Dawn. Local elder Mohammad Akbar said three rooms of the Government Girls’ Middle School in the Kohi Wal locality were damaged in an explosion. Another explosion occurred at the main hall of the Zarghunkhel check-post, damaging the infrastructure. Militants have so far reportedly damaged over a dozen school buildings and security posts in the area.
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April - 2 
Security forces are reported to have defused a landmine in Dera Bugti. "Unidentified persons planted an anti-tank landmine near a bridge in the Sangsela area of Dera Bugti district," Geo News reported.
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Security forces are reported to have defused a landmine in Dera Bugti. "Unidentified persons planted an anti-tank landmine near a bridge in the Sangsela area of Dera Bugti district," Geo News reported.
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April - 2 
Two civilians, Lal Khan and Ali Jan, were killed on April 2 after their donkey cart hit a landmine in Sohbatpur in the Nasirabad district, Daily Times reported.
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Two civilians, Lal Khan and Ali Jan, were killed on April 2 after their donkey cart hit a landmine in Sohbatpur in the Nasirabad district, Daily Times reported.
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April - 2 
Two security force (SF) personnel were short dead by unidentified armed men at the Quetta airport road near Killi Alamo on April 2, according to The News. The SF personnel were on their routine assignment in plain clothes when unidentified assailants
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Two security force (SF) personnel were short dead by unidentified armed men at the Quetta airport road near Killi Alamo on April 2, according to The News. The SF personnel were on their routine assignment in plain clothes when unidentified assailants attacked them. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the killing, Daily Times reported.
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April - 2 
A group of YCL cadres led by its Jumla district chairman Gaurav attacked human rights activist Dil Bahadur Budha at his residence in the Dillichour Village Development Committee (VDC)-2 of Lorpa.
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A group of YCL cadres led by its Jumla district chairman Gaurav attacked human rights activist Dil Bahadur Budha at his residence in the Dillichour Village Development Committee (VDC)-2 of Lorpa.
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April - 2 
A team of policemen who had gone to Rasuwa to investigate an incident of attack by the Young Communist League (YCL) against the Nepali Congress (NC) candidate, Bal Chandra Poudel, were attacked by the YCL cadres on April 2, Nepal News reports. An off
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A team of policemen who had gone to Rasuwa to investigate an incident of attack by the Young Communist League (YCL) against the Nepali Congress (NC) candidate, Bal Chandra Poudel, were attacked by the YCL cadres on April 2, Nepal News reports. An official of the Armed Police Force (APF) and six policemen were injured in the attack when the YCL cadres pelted stones at policemen as they reached Kalikasthan from Dhunche. Meanwhile, the police arrested 13 persons suspected to be involved in attacking the NC candidate.
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April - 2 
Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Ian Martin, has said that the Maoists, CPN-UML and NC are the major parties violating the code of conduct in the far western region. Speaking to the media in Dhangadi, Martin said the bigger parti
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Chief of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Ian Martin, has said that the Maoists, CPN-UML and NC are the major parties violating the code of conduct in the far western region. Speaking to the media in Dhangadi, Martin said the bigger parties are engaged in disrupting each others election meetings and are engaged in violence. He also said that the Maoists have been barring other parties from campaigning by deploying YCL cadres claiming the region was their base area. He expressed concern over the People's Liberation Army guerrillas leaving their cantonments to get involved in election campaign, but said he has received assurance from Maoist leaders and guerrilla commanders that it would not happen in the future.
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April - 2 
The CPN-Maoist cadres have allegedly abducted two NC members, Rabindra Shahi and Keshav Bista, from Jajarkot district on April 2.
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The CPN-Maoist cadres have allegedly abducted two NC members, Rabindra Shahi and Keshav Bista, from Jajarkot district on April 2.
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April - 2 
The Maoists on April 2 released 10 Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres abducted by them on March 29 from Bhagwati VDC-1. The Maoists claimed that they were taken into control for some ‘inquiry’ and released after discus
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The Maoists on April 2 released 10 Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres abducted by them on March 29 from Bhagwati VDC-1. The Maoists claimed that they were taken into control for some ‘inquiry’ and released after discussion.
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April - 2 
One more LTTE militant was killed and eight sustained injuries when the troops neutralised another bunker line of the outfit in the Andankulam area. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 166 anti-personnel mines, four caps, 22 han
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One more LTTE militant was killed and eight sustained injuries when the troops neutralised another bunker line of the outfit in the Andankulam area. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 166 anti-personnel mines, four caps, 22 hand grenades and three Improvised Explosive Devices. Eight soldiers were wounded in the LTTE mortar fire during the operation.
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April - 2 
Suspected LTTE militants killed a man and his son when they had gone to collect firewood in the Anuradhapura district. According to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, N.K. Ilangakoon, the man, his wife and their 17-year-old son had gone to colle
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Suspected LTTE militants killed a man and his son when they had gone to collect firewood in the Anuradhapura district. According to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, N.K. Ilangakoon, the man, his wife and their 17-year-old son had gone to collect firewood in a jungle near Katupattuwa under Nochchiyagama Police station when a group of suspected LTTE militants fired at them killing the man and his son while the woman managed to escape. The victims were identified as A.K. Sediris and Jayalath Kumara.
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April - 2 
The LTTE had employed its cadres to give threatening calls to certain leading Colombo businessmen to extort money, Colombo Crime Division (CCD) officers informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate, according to Daily Mirror. The CCD report said the anonymo
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The LTTE had employed its cadres to give threatening calls to certain leading Colombo businessmen to extort money, Colombo Crime Division (CCD) officers informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate, according to Daily Mirror. The CCD report said the anonymous callers had asked businessmen to provide accommodation to their operatives in their houses or to pay money to the LTTE. The callers had ordered the businessmen to deposit the money in bank accounts numbers of which had been furnished to the businessmen during the conversation. Police investigations had disclosed that the LTTE had extorted over Rupees 5 million from businessmen. They had threatened the businessmen who had declined or refused to pay the money.
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April - 2 
The security forces (SFs) in the newly captured Sinapandivirichchan area of Vavuniya district foiled an attempt by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to re-capture one of their bunkers in the area on April 2, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). In
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The security forces (SFs) in the newly captured Sinapandivirichchan area of Vavuniya district foiled an attempt by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to re-capture one of their bunkers in the area on April 2, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). In retaliatory action, the troops killed at least 11 militants and injured five others. Two soldiers were also killed while 15 others sustained injuries during the encounter.
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April - 2 
The SFs attacked and neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Vavuniya district and killed at least five militants.
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The SFs attacked and neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Malikaittidal area of Vavuniya district and killed at least five militants.
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April - 2 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed a secret rendezvous of the LTTE leaders in the area west of Vishvamadu area of Mullaitivu district, the SLAF Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said. "The target was frequented by senior LTTE cadres an
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets bombed a secret rendezvous of the LTTE leaders in the area west of Vishvamadu area of Mullaitivu district, the SLAF Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya said. "The target was frequented by senior LTTE cadres and the pilot confirmed the target was destroyed," he said.
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April - 2 
The troops advanced another 800 metres into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory neutralising the outfit’s FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Kaliaddanchan village of Mannar district on April 2-morning, said military spokesman
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The troops advanced another 800 metres into the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory neutralising the outfit’s FDLs (Forward Defence Lines) in the Kaliaddanchan village of Mannar district on April 2-morning, said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Daily News. "The fierce fire fight lasted for an hour and a half and troops advancing on the LTTE frontlines gained 800 meters of Tiger territory in the confrontation. Thirteen Tiger cadres were injured in the confrontation", he added. One soldier was also killed while 12 others were injured during the clashes.
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April - 2 
The troops neutralised four LTTE hideouts in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district. Six militants were injured in the incident. Five more LTTE militants were injured when the SFs attacked and neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Maruthamad
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The troops neutralised four LTTE hideouts in the Nagarkovil and Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district. Six militants were injured in the incident. Five more LTTE militants were injured when the SFs attacked and neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Maruthamadu area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 2 
Troops in the Sulanamaruthamadu and other areas of Vavuniya and Mannar district killed 12 LTTE militants. Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of LTTE laid booby traps.
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Troops in the Sulanamaruthamadu and other areas of Vavuniya and Mannar district killed 12 LTTE militants. Five soldiers were injured due to the explosion of LTTE laid booby traps.
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April - 3 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Handwara Police arrested Junaid-ul-Islam, the Kashmir-based spokesman of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), from the neighbourhood of Jammu and Kashmir Police headquarters in the Karan Nagar area of capital Srinagar on April 3
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Handwara Police arrested Junaid-ul-Islam, the Kashmir-based spokesman of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), from the neighbourhood of Jammu and Kashmir Police headquarters in the Karan Nagar area of capital Srinagar on April 3. The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dr B Srinivas, informed a press conference that Handwara Police conducted a raid in Srinagar and arrested HM ‘chief spokesman’ Abdul Khaliq Dar a.k.a. Junaid-ul-Islam a.k.a. Khalil-ur-Rehman a.k.a. Fazal-ur-Rehman early in the morning. According to Police records, Junaid-ul-Islam had crossed the Line of Control in 1990 to undergo training in guerrilla warfare at a HM camp in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). He underwent training and later also handled training camps for fresh recruits and trainee HM militants. He was an ideologue and was also known for writing articles and his reactions to the articles of other authors in local newspapers, particularly in the Urdu weekly Chattan. He had regularly visited a number of guerrilla training camps in PoK to propagate the jihadi ideology and also headed the media operations of his group. Police said that since his return to Kashmir valley in 2003, Junaid-ul-Islam had been operating as the chief spokesman.
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April - 3 
Assam Police arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, Njanphemo Lotha, during a search operation at Khatkhati area in the Karbi Anglong district on April 3, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered one 9-mm p
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Assam Police arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, Njanphemo Lotha, during a search operation at Khatkhati area in the Karbi Anglong district on April 3, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered one 9-mm pistol, some live cartridges and one vehicle from his possession.
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April - 3 
Engineers of the Manipur Public Works Department (PWD) on April 3 went on an indefinite cease-work demanding immediate arrest of militants allegedly involved in the killing of PWD Assistant Engineer Keisam Nabachandra on March 31, The Hindu reported.
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Engineers of the Manipur Public Works Department (PWD) on April 3 went on an indefinite cease-work demanding immediate arrest of militants allegedly involved in the killing of PWD Assistant Engineer Keisam Nabachandra on March 31, The Hindu reported. Sources in the PWD said there was no alternative but to go on the strike because engineers and other officials could not work properly in their offices because of frequent interference and demand for money from unidentified militants. The strike of the PWD engineers was being supported by engineers and officials of other departments such as Irrigation and Flood Control Department (IFCD) and Public Health, Engineering department (PHED) and Electricity Department (ED). Sources said the PWD, IFCD, PHED and ED had also submitted a joint memorandum to Governor S. S. Sidhu on April 2 demanding the arrest of militants involved in the killing of Nabachandra and for creating a 'secured environment' at their offices so that they could work properly.
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April - 3 
Militants have, meanwhile, abducted two constables of the Kupwara District Police from Surigam area on April 3-evening. No militant group has, however, claimed responsibility for the abduction so far.
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Militants have, meanwhile, abducted two constables of the Kupwara District Police from Surigam area on April 3-evening. No militant group has, however, claimed responsibility for the abduction so far.
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April - 3 
On April 3, at least three persons, including a woman, were killed in a bomb blast inside a house in the Siliguri district, reports Reuters. A senior police officer said, "The bomb was a powerful improvised explosive device and we are trying to find
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On April 3, at least three persons, including a woman, were killed in a bomb blast inside a house in the Siliguri district, reports Reuters. A senior police officer said, "The bomb was a powerful improvised explosive device and we are trying to find out what the people inside were up to." Police said they were investigating their links with several Madheshi groups operating in the nearby Terai region of Nepal.
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April - 3 
On April 3, six cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including ‘area commander’ Surendra Ganju, were arrested in the Ramgarh district, reports The Hindu. A special poli
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On April 3, six cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including ‘area commander’ Surendra Ganju, were arrested in the Ramgarh district, reports The Hindu. A special police team led by Superintendent of Police Amol Homkar, intercepted a car carrying the extremists near Topa area. Two locally-made revolvers, cartridges, two knives and an unspecified number of cellular phones were recovered from their possession.
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April - 3 
Sentinel reports that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has planned to execute a series of disruptive acts in the Dibrugarh district during its ‘foundation day’ on April 7. The report added that a group of 10 ULFA militants headed by hardcor
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Sentinel reports that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has planned to execute a series of disruptive acts in the Dibrugarh district during its ‘foundation day’ on April 7. The report added that a group of 10 ULFA militants headed by hardcore militant Madhurjya Gohain are already moving around Tingkhong, Tengakhat, Khowang and Sasoni areas in the district and waiting for an appropriate situation to trigger bomb blasts and kill innocent persons. Militants have also reportedly intensified their extortion activities and have set a target of extorting around INR 50 00000 in the entire district.
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April - 3 
The Centre said on April 3 that it may consider imposing President's Rule in Manipur if situation in the militancy-affected state worsens. Union Minister of State for Defence M. M. Palam Raju said that as of now there is no move to impose President's
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The Centre said on April 3 that it may consider imposing President's Rule in Manipur if situation in the militancy-affected state worsens. Union Minister of State for Defence M. M. Palam Raju said that as of now there is no move to impose President's Rule in Manipur. "The Centre may consider it if situation in the militancy-affected state worsens," he said, adding other options might also be considered. The Centre, he said, would also look into alleged violations of "suspension of operation" agreement entered by militant outfits in 2005 with the army and para-military forces.
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April - 3 
The Meghalaya Police on April 3 arrested six persons, including rangbah shnongs (members of the traditional local-self government institutions) and businessmen, from different parts of the Jaintia Hills district for their suspected links with the Hyn
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The Meghalaya Police on April 3 arrested six persons, including rangbah shnongs (members of the traditional local-self government institutions) and businessmen, from different parts of the Jaintia Hills district for their suspected links with the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), reports Shillong Times. They were identified as Phon Syih, Welcome Dkhar, Lambha Dhar, Susil Dkhar, Pyntngen Bareh and Rangbahduh Khonglah. According to police sources, they were arrested following confession of the HNLC militants who were arrested during the recent encounter at Wahlymbong. They arrestees were accused of giving shelter, money and other goods to the HNLC cadres. Two arrested HNLC cadres, Willender Diengdoh Marngar and Riskin Phawa, had reportedly collected INR 50000 from them.
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April - 3 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, identified as ‘captain’ Wungreithan and ‘sgt.’ Peter, were abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-United (NSCN-U) cadres from the New Market area in Dim
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, identified as ‘captain’ Wungreithan and ‘sgt.’ Peter, were abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-United (NSCN-U) cadres from the New Market area in Dimapur on April 3, according to Sangai Express. The abduction occurred after both the groups had released their rival cadres from their respective captivity through the initiative of the Reconciliation Forum on April 2.
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April - 3 
At least nine persons were injured in bomb blasts in Dera Allahyar and Mastung on April 3, according to Dawn. Three guards of pro-government tribal elder Wadera Bungal Khan Bugti and three passers-by were injured when a remote-controlled bomb attache
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At least nine persons were injured in bomb blasts in Dera Allahyar and Mastung on April 3, according to Dawn. Three guards of pro-government tribal elder Wadera Bungal Khan Bugti and three passers-by were injured when a remote-controlled bomb attached to a parked motorcycle exploded near Sobatpur Chowk in Dera Allahyar. Bungal Khan, a former commander of the slain nationalist leader, Nawab Akbar Bugti, escaped unhurt. Further, three linemen of the Quetta Electric Supply Company were wounded when a landmine exploded in the Pashkram village of Mastung district. They were repairing a power pylon which had been blown up on April 2-night.
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April - 3 
In the province, security forces (SFs) on April 3 arrested four suspected suicide bombers from the Naseerabad district. The suspects were arrested from a passenger bus traveling from Peshawar in the NWFP to Quetta. SF personnel seized suicide jackets
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In the province, security forces (SFs) on April 3 arrested four suspected suicide bombers from the Naseerabad district. The suspects were arrested from a passenger bus traveling from Peshawar in the NWFP to Quetta. SF personnel seized suicide jackets and explosives from the possession of the alleged bombers.
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April - 3 
Militants blew up four CD shops within the Badabher Police Station precinct of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province, on April 3, Daily Times reported. Militants planted four homemade bombs in front of the CD shops in the Baroo Stop a
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Militants blew up four CD shops within the Badabher Police Station precinct of Peshawar, capital of the North West Frontier Province, on April 3, Daily Times reported. Militants planted four homemade bombs in front of the CD shops in the Baroo Stop area on Kohat Road, sources said. The blasts, which occurred at around 2pm, damaged the shops and shredded their shutters. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 3 
Supply from the Pir Koh gas field to the main purification plant in Sui was suspended after a pipeline was blown up by suspected insurgents in the Dashat Goran area of Dera Bugti district on April 3.
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Supply from the Pir Koh gas field to the main purification plant in Sui was suspended after a pipeline was blown up by suspected insurgents in the Dashat Goran area of Dera Bugti district on April 3.
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April - 3 
The Taliban are reportedly negotiating with the Ahmedzai Wazir tribes the return of former militant commanders and their foreign fighters to Wana after they were evicted in an operation in 2007. "However, we have told the Taliban that the former comm
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The Taliban are reportedly negotiating with the Ahmedzai Wazir tribes the return of former militant commanders and their foreign fighters to Wana after they were evicted in an operation in 2007. "However, we have told the Taliban that the former commanders are welcome to return, but they cannot bring Uzbek or other foreign militants back to Wana or surrounding areas," said a tribal elder who was part of the jirga. The Taliban leadership had invited influential Ahmedzai Wazir elders to a jirga in Wana on March 31 to discuss possible permission for the return of ex-militant commanders along with foreigners who fled when local Taliban leader Maulana Nazir led a campaign against foreign militants, especially Uzbeks. A Taliban-led parallel government in the FATA is negotiating the return of five key Wazir militant commanders – Ghulam Jan, Maulvi Abbas, Haji Umar, Maulvi Javed Karmazkhel, and Noor Islam – return to Wana, along with foreign militants who accompany Taliban leader Maulvi Nazir.
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April - 3 
Two militant commanders surrendered to the security forces in the Matta sub-division of Swat district on April 3, Daily Times reported. The duo, identified as Fazle Subhan and Yahya, surrendered following mediation by local elders, an unnamed officia
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Two militant commanders surrendered to the security forces in the Matta sub-division of Swat district on April 3, Daily Times reported. The duo, identified as Fazle Subhan and Yahya, surrendered following mediation by local elders, an unnamed official said, adding that the two were released the same day.
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April - 3 
Unidentified armed men killed militant commander Maulana Matiur Rehman in the Ladha sub-division of South Waziristan on April 3, Daily Times reported.
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Unidentified armed men killed militant commander Maulana Matiur Rehman in the Ladha sub-division of South Waziristan on April 3, Daily Times reported.
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April - 3 
Kantipuronline reports that five persons were injured in a bomb blast at Birgunj Bus Park in the Parsa district on April 3.
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Kantipuronline reports that five persons were injured in a bomb blast at Birgunj Bus Park in the Parsa district on April 3.
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April - 3 
Nepal News reports that three Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists were injured in a clash with cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) on April 3 after the latter attacked their election programme at Bharatpur in
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Nepal News reports that three Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists were injured in a clash with cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) on April 3 after the latter attacked their election programme at Bharatpur in the Chitwan district. Two YCL cadres were also injured in the clash. The CPN-UML activists also ‘arrested’ an YCL cadre for attacking them with a knife and later handed him over to the police.
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April - 3 
The Mahottari district, cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) detonated a bomb on the roof of Amit Stores in the Gaushala Village Development Committee-1,said JTMM-J Mahottari-Sarlahi ‘military commander’ Ga
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The Mahottari district, cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) detonated a bomb on the roof of Amit Stores in the Gaushala Village Development Committee-1,said JTMM-J Mahottari-Sarlahi ‘military commander’ Gajbar Singh, according to Himalayan Times. Two more explosions were reported from two different places in the Sarlahi district on April 2-night.
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April - 3 
The YCL cadres attacked three Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leaders of the Chitwan district while they were carrying out an electoral campaign at Madi, Kantipuronline reports. Police said Chitwan district joint secretary Dinesh Adhikari, local lea
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The YCL cadres attacked three Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leaders of the Chitwan district while they were carrying out an electoral campaign at Madi, Kantipuronline reports. Police said Chitwan district joint secretary Dinesh Adhikari, local leaders Dillip Thapa and Upendra Shrestha sustained injuries when about 90 YCL cadres attacked them with batons. The YCL cadres also set ablaze all the election material kept at the RPP office in Madi.
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April - 3 
Unidentified assailants detonated a bomb at the residence of the Nepali Congress candidate in Parsa-3, Ajaya Pratap Chaurasiya, in Birgunj. One person was injured in the blast, reported Nepal News.
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Unidentified assailants detonated a bomb at the residence of the Nepali Congress candidate in Parsa-3, Ajaya Pratap Chaurasiya, in Birgunj. One person was injured in the blast, reported Nepal News.
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April - 3 
At least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district on April 3, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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At least 11 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Navathkulama area of Vavuniya district on April 3, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 3 
LTTE militants reportedly stormed a grocery in the Palamoddai area and looted 10 milk packets, 15 bottles of soft drinks, 44 biscuit packets, 30-kgs of rice and 30 coconuts after threatening the shop-keeper, the Palamoddai Police said.
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LTTE militants reportedly stormed a grocery in the Palamoddai area and looted 10 milk packets, 15 bottles of soft drinks, 44 biscuit packets, 30-kgs of rice and 30 coconuts after threatening the shop-keeper, the Palamoddai Police said.
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April - 3 
Priests at Madhu Church in Mannar on April 3 transferred the Sacred Statue of Our Lady of Madhu to a safer place following a virtual takeover of the Church premises by the LTTE, reports from un-cleared areas (area not under government control) said,
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Priests at Madhu Church in Mannar on April 3 transferred the Sacred Statue of Our Lady of Madhu to a safer place following a virtual takeover of the Church premises by the LTTE, reports from un-cleared areas (area not under government control) said, according to Daily News. The LTTE had invaded the Church and installed mines and booby traps in the vicinity to prevent an advance by the SFs. The outfit has forcibly evicted more than 150 civilians from the area and has threatened the priests and forced them to leave. Four of the priests subsequently left the Church with the statue.
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April - 3 
The troops attacked an LTTE bunker in the Nikawewa area and killed four militants while injuring two others.
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The troops attacked an LTTE bunker in the Nikawewa area and killed four militants while injuring two others.
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April - 3 
Three LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at Kattaiadampan camp in the Mannar district on April 3, SLA reports.
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Three LTTE militants surrendered to the troops at Kattaiadampan camp in the Mannar district on April 3, SLA reports.
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April - 3 
Three more militants were either killed or injured by the troops when they attacked an LTTE hideout in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa. Similarly, the troops, after heavy resistance, captured another LTTE bunker and one of their trenches in the deep
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Three more militants were either killed or injured by the troops when they attacked an LTTE hideout in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa. Similarly, the troops, after heavy resistance, captured another LTTE bunker and one of their trenches in the deep jungles north of Janakapura. One soldier was injured during this incident. Separately, the SFs foiled an LTTE attempt to attack the troop’s positions in the same area.
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April - 4 
According to Daily Excelsior, militants on April 4 killed both the constables of Police Station Sogam who had been abducted at Surigam in the Kupwara district a day earlier. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dr B. Srinivas, said that dead bodies of
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According to Daily Excelsior, militants on April 4 killed both the constables of Police Station Sogam who had been abducted at Surigam in the Kupwara district a day earlier. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dr B. Srinivas, said that dead bodies of the two constables, Tariq Ahmad Bhat and Nazir Ahmad Dar, were recovered from Gujar Patti. He also said that both of them seemed to have been physically tortured and subsequently killed, adding that the militants had slit the throat of one constable. Police also said that the Imran Group of Al-Badr Mujahideen had kidnapped and later killed the constables.
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April - 4 
According to The Hindu, 14 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested in the Nadia district on April 4. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Raj Kanojia, said, "This is the most important a
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According to The Hindu, 14 suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested in the Nadia district on April 4. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Raj Kanojia, said, "This is the most important arrest after that of Somen [State secretary of the CPI-Maoist]." Police sources added that the arrest of a ‘commander’ of the outfit’s ‘action squad’ led to the arrest of 13 more cadres from the Kotwali area of Nadia district. Some arms believed to have been earlier snatched from the police were seized from those arrested.
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April - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager in the Ragadpali village of Malkangiri district accusing him of being a police informer on April 4, reports IANS. The victim was attending a wedding when four Maoists accosted him
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a villager in the Ragadpali village of Malkangiri district accusing him of being a police informer on April 4, reports IANS. The victim was attending a wedding when four Maoists accosted him and shot him dead, Police sources said.
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April - 4 
In Khargone, another person, identified as Shahzad Hussein, was arrested for allegedly providing his farmhouse to the SIMI for running training camps.
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In Khargone, another person, identified as Shahzad Hussein, was arrested for allegedly providing his farmhouse to the SIMI for running training camps.
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April - 4 
On April 4, three persons, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly renting their premises to leaders of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Indore and Khargone, reports The Hindu. A house in the Shyam Nagar locality of Indo
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On April 4, three persons, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly renting their premises to leaders of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Indore and Khargone, reports The Hindu. A house in the Shyam Nagar locality of Indore was rented to SIMI's Andhra Pradesh unit chief Qamaruddin Nagori from where police arrested top 13 leaders of the outfit on March 27. The house rented to the SIMI by Gaffar Khan Bakerywale was registered in the name of his daughter-in-law Shahnaz Bi. Police arrested both Khan and Shahnaz for not providing information to the police about giving their house on rent.
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April - 4 
One surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Mridul Mushahary alias Marble, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Dalbari village under Barama police station in the Nalbari district on April 4, reports Sentinel. His associ
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One surrendered National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Mridul Mushahary alias Marble, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Dalbari village under Barama police station in the Nalbari district on April 4, reports Sentinel. His associate, Ambir Boro, was injured in the attack. A grenade and a magazine were recovered from the incident site.
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April - 4 
The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, addressing the Merchant's Chamber of Commerce at Kolkata on April 4, said, "Insurgency is a problem. It is not over, but is contained. Insurgents still have camps in Bangladesh and Pakistan's ISI is nurturing
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The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, addressing the Merchant's Chamber of Commerce at Kolkata on April 4, said, "Insurgency is a problem. It is not over, but is contained. Insurgents still have camps in Bangladesh and Pakistan's ISI is nurturing them. We are aware of it."
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April - 4 
Three Bangladeshi nationals, Mohamed Kabir, Sirajul Islam and Sayed Hussain, were arrested from Pratapgarh area under West Agartala police station on April 3, reports Tripurainfo. Police said that Kabir hailed from Jeshore district, Sirajul from Dhak
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Three Bangladeshi nationals, Mohamed Kabir, Sirajul Islam and Sayed Hussain, were arrested from Pratapgarh area under West Agartala police station on April 3, reports Tripurainfo. Police said that Kabir hailed from Jeshore district, Sirajul from Dhaka while Hussain came from Tangail district of Bangladesh. Among the three youths, two were illegally staying in India while another had entered with a forged visa. They had strong links with the Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadre, Mamum Miah alias Suman, who was arrested by the West Bengal Police from Agartala on March 27. Seven mobile phones, one passport and one driving license were recovered from their possession.
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April - 4 
Two abducted villagers, Vidhajoy Tripura and Sulendra Tripura, were released by the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants, due to constant pressure by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to launch search operat
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Two abducted villagers, Vidhajoy Tripura and Sulendra Tripura, were released by the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militants, due to constant pressure by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) to launch search operations in Bangladesh territory for tracing out Indian nationals. Five demand notes addressed to the villagers of Raishyabari village for paying INR 120 per house, INR 500 per rice mill tax and INR 5,000 vehicle tax per annum were handed over to them. The militants asked them to serve notices to the villagers, sources said. Both Vidhajoy and Sulendra revealed that they were kept for two days in dense forest in Bangladesh where about 50 armed militants were present.
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April - 4 
Four foreigners suspected of having links with al Qaeda were arrested from the Dera Murad Jamali area of Nasirabad district in Balochistan on April 4, Dawn reported. They were reportedly traveling in a Peshawar-bound bus. "The suspects are Turkish na
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Four foreigners suspected of having links with al Qaeda were arrested from the Dera Murad Jamali area of Nasirabad district in Balochistan on April 4, Dawn reported. They were reportedly traveling in a Peshawar-bound bus. "The suspects are Turkish nationals. They were going to Jacobabad when security officials intercepted the bus on Thursday night," sources told Dawn. A large quantity of high explosives, 1,600 rounds of sub-machine gun, a laptop, 10 Jihadi books, CDs, fake Afghan refugee cards, some dollars and riyals and a digital camera were seized from their possession.
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April - 4 
In the province, the security forces on April 4 arrested seven suspected militants, including a close aide of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, in the Swat district, The News reported. Nasibzada, a companion of Maulana Fazlullah, and two other suspected
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In the province, the security forces on April 4 arrested seven suspected militants, including a close aide of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, in the Swat district, The News reported. Nasibzada, a companion of Maulana Fazlullah, and two other suspected militants were arrested in the jurisdiction of Mingora police station. One was arrested from Khwazakhela and three suspected militants, identified as Muhammad Hanif, Fazle Majeed and Rahimullah, were arrested from Kabal.
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April - 4 
A Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) member, Bir Bahadur Nepali, was injured when the Maoists pelted stones at the mass meeting of CPN-UML in Jajarkot.
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A Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) member, Bir Bahadur Nepali, was injured when the Maoists pelted stones at the mass meeting of CPN-UML in Jajarkot.
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April - 4 
A journalist, Tirtha Neupane, associated with the Kantipur Publication was ‘arrested’ by the CPN-Maoist cadres in the Manang district on April 4 for a couple of hours, Kantipuronline reported. Neupane said that the Maoists took him under control and
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A journalist, Tirtha Neupane, associated with the Kantipur Publication was ‘arrested’ by the CPN-Maoist cadres in the Manang district on April 4 for a couple of hours, Kantipuronline reported. Neupane said that the Maoists took him under control and threatened him to leave the district for entering what they call their ‘base area’ without consent. He added that the police later rescued him from the Maoists ‘captivity’.
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April - 4 
An unidentified group detonated four bombs simultaneously in various parts of Kathmandu Valley on April 4-evening, Kantipuronline reports. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported. Two bombs exploded at the Local Development Minist
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An unidentified group detonated four bombs simultaneously in various parts of Kathmandu Valley on April 4-evening, Kantipuronline reports. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported. Two bombs exploded at the Local Development Ministry and Sajha Bus Service compound at Pulchowk and two others went off in front of the Maoist Nepal Newa Khala Office at Tripureshwor and at Maitighar Mandala within an interval of five minutes starting 7:35 pm. Preliminary police investigations have revealed that all the bombs were of a similar nature, with explosive substance and metal splinters. "This is an organized group. We strongly suspect that time devices were used in the bombs," said an unnamed police officer. No one has so far claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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April - 4 
In an attempt to bolster the security situation during the elections, the Government is expected to start aerial patrolling across the country from April 4 (today)-onwards, according to Nepal News. A special security squad would start patrolling from
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In an attempt to bolster the security situation during the elections, the Government is expected to start aerial patrolling across the country from April 4 (today)-onwards, according to Nepal News. A special security squad would start patrolling from the air in five development regions, including the Kathmandu Valley regularly.
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April - 4 
The District Committee member of the CPN-UML, Dutta Bahadur Rokaya, was injured in an attack by the Maoists in the Dolpa district. He was assaulted by a group of 65 Maoists at Kalika Village Deevlopment Committee (VDC)-5 on April 3. Rokaya informed N
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The District Committee member of the CPN-UML, Dutta Bahadur Rokaya, was injured in an attack by the Maoists in the Dolpa district. He was assaulted by a group of 65 Maoists at Kalika Village Deevlopment Committee (VDC)-5 on April 3. Rokaya informed Nepal News that Maoists "have warned not to organise any publicity programme in the district."
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April - 4 
The Minister for Industries, Commerce and Supplies, Shyam Sundar Gupta, said in Bhairahawa that the Government is committed to hold the elections in a peaceful manner even if it has to deploy the army for it. The issue of army deployment during the p
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The Minister for Industries, Commerce and Supplies, Shyam Sundar Gupta, said in Bhairahawa that the Government is committed to hold the elections in a peaceful manner even if it has to deploy the army for it. The issue of army deployment during the polls was discussed in April 2 cabinet meeting and the Government has reached the decision to deploy Nepal Army "as a last measure" to hold the election peacefully, he added. He also informed that the Government is preparing to adopt a "new security strategy" keeping in view the upcoming election so as to check the forceful activities of the Young Communist League (YCL). He said the Government would unveil the new security plan three days prior to the elections.
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April - 4 
The police recovered a sack of cells of long range weapons, three pieces of 81 barrel, one SMG, one rocket launcher and some equipments used for making bombs from the residence of one Parasuram Shah in the Garkhakot VDC of Jajarkot, where, according
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The police recovered a sack of cells of long range weapons, three pieces of 81 barrel, one SMG, one rocket launcher and some equipments used for making bombs from the residence of one Parasuram Shah in the Garkhakot VDC of Jajarkot, where, according to earlier report, a bomb exploded on March 30 killing two persons. The house is believed to have been used by the Maoists to store weapons during the insurgency period, according to Nepal News.
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April - 4 
Two Nepali Congress (NC) members, Nanda Bahadur Singh and Matrika Singh, and a CPN-Maoist cadre, Padam Rawat, were injured during a clash between the two sides in Kalikot, reported Nepal News.
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Two Nepali Congress (NC) members, Nanda Bahadur Singh and Matrika Singh, and a CPN-Maoist cadre, Padam Rawat, were injured during a clash between the two sides in Kalikot, reported Nepal News.
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April - 4 
A. M. Razick, secretary to the Ministry of Re-settlement, told reporters on April 4 that over 50,000 families displaced in clashes in the east during 2006 have now been resettled, reports Xinhua. "During the last 10 months we have managed to resettle
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A. M. Razick, secretary to the Ministry of Re-settlement, told reporters on April 4 that over 50,000 families displaced in clashes in the east during 2006 have now been resettled, reports Xinhua. "During the last 10 months we have managed to resettle 17,938 families in Trincomalee and 31,343 families in Batticaloa," Razick said, adding, this represents over 150,000 individuals. Over 8,000 families are yet to be resettled, he stated. The government's resettlement of the internally displaced people began after it secured the entire Eastern Province from the LTTE in July 2007.
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April - 4 
During another clash between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, the troops killed four LTTE militants. One soldier also died of gunshot injuries while four others sustained injuries.
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During another clash between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas, the troops killed four LTTE militants. One soldier also died of gunshot injuries while four others sustained injuries.
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April - 4 
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told British Broadcasting Corporation’s Asia Today television programme in London that projecting on the past achievements, starting from the flushing out of LTTE from the Eastern Province and re-establishing demo
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Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama told British Broadcasting Corporation’s Asia Today television programme in London that projecting on the past achievements, starting from the flushing out of LTTE from the Eastern Province and re-establishing democratic institutions there, the Government could now be optimistic of cleaning the North also of the LTTE presence and achieving their paramount goal of establishing a pluralistic society by defeating fascism, according to Daily News.
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April - 4 
In the same area, the security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant while others managed to escape. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and one harness kit from the possession of the slai
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In the same area, the security forces (SFs) confronted a group of LTTE militants and killed one militant while others managed to escape. The SFs later recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and one harness kit from the possession of the slain militant who had a cyanide capsule around his neck.
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April - 4 
On April 4, the troops killed one LTTE militant and injured three others in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed and another sustained injuries in the incident. Separately, troops operating in the Adampan
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On April 4, the troops killed one LTTE militant and injured three others in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed and another sustained injuries in the incident. Separately, troops operating in the Adampan area of Mannar district killed one LTTE militant.
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April - 4 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter craft bombed and neutralised an LTTE training base at Pullopalai, southeast of Muhamalai on April 4. It was reportedly one of the outfit’s major training bases for the Muhamalai attacks against the SFs. The SLAF
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter craft bombed and neutralised an LTTE training base at Pullopalai, southeast of Muhamalai on April 4. It was reportedly one of the outfit’s major training bases for the Muhamalai attacks against the SFs. The SLAF MI-24 fighter jets also shelled and neutralised one LTTE mortar position in the Andankulam area of Mannar district.
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April - 4 
The troops also captured one LTTE bunker in the Janakapura area. One soldier was killed during the operation.
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The troops also captured one LTTE bunker in the Janakapura area. One soldier was killed during the operation.
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April - 4 
The troops attacked and neutralised an unspecified number of LTTE bunkers at Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district and killed eight militants on April 4, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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The troops attacked and neutralised an unspecified number of LTTE bunkers at Kallikulam in the Vavuniya district and killed eight militants on April 4, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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April - 4 
The troops shot dead three LTTE militants near the Omanthe Entry/Exit point.
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The troops shot dead three LTTE militants near the Omanthe Entry/Exit point.
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April - 5 
At least four improvised explosive devices fitted with cell phones as remote control were recovered from the main road at Lamlai in the Imphal East district on April 5. They were later defused by the police personnel.
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At least four improvised explosive devices fitted with cell phones as remote control were recovered from the main road at Lamlai in the Imphal East district on April 5. They were later defused by the police personnel.
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April - 5 
IANS reports that 50 police stations in the Maoist-affected areas of Orissa will be fortified within the next six months. Home Secretary T. K. Mishra said on April 5 that the Government has sanctioned INR four million for each of the police stations
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IANS reports that 50 police stations in the Maoist-affected areas of Orissa will be fortified within the next six months. Home Secretary T. K. Mishra said on April 5 that the Government has sanctioned INR four million for each of the police stations which will be fortified and strengthened with the posting of additional police personnel specially trained to counter the Maoists. He added that specially trained police personnel will be posted in sensitive and important installations including hydro-electric project dam at Hirakud in view of threats from the CPI-Maoist. The State Government has also decided to recruit ex-army personnel at the Special Operation Group (SOG) training centre, Chandaka and two of its satellite centres at Malkangiri and Rourkela to provide training to the SOG members on anti-Maoist operation.
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April - 5 
On April 5, the Ranchi police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Jeetan Marandi, suspected to have led an attack in October 2007 that led to the killing of 19 people, including the son of former Jharkhand Chief M
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On April 5, the Ranchi police arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Jeetan Marandi, suspected to have led an attack in October 2007 that led to the killing of 19 people, including the son of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. The Maoist was arrested from Sukhdeonagar in Ranchi, reports IANS.
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April - 5 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘ss sgt. major’ Taku Ao, was shot at and wounded by suspected militants of the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) near Fancy Market in K
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as ‘ss sgt. major’ Taku Ao, was shot at and wounded by suspected militants of the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) near Fancy Market in Kohima town on April 5, reports Assam Tribune.
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April - 5 
One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) miitant, Kakchingtabam Somo alias Nganba, was arrested from Sekta Makha Leikai in the Imphal East district on April 5, reports Imphal Free Press. Elsewhere, one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre
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One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) miitant, Kakchingtabam Somo alias Nganba, was arrested from Sekta Makha Leikai in the Imphal East district on April 5, reports Imphal Free Press. Elsewhere, one People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Haider Hussain, was arrested from Kshetrigao.
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April - 5 
Three activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested from Narsinghgarh town in the Rajgarh district on April 5, reports Times of India. The Rajgarh Superintendent of Police D. K. Arya said that the SIMI cadres, identified as
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Three activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested from Narsinghgarh town in the Rajgarh district on April 5, reports Times of India. The Rajgarh Superintendent of Police D. K. Arya said that the SIMI cadres, identified as Irfan, Faizal and Shakir, were arrested on charges of aiding anti-national elements and indulging in illegal activities. An unspecified quantity of objectionable material, video cassettes and CDs were recovered from the house where the arrests occurred.
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April - 5 
Transporters are on a strike in protest against extortion by militant groups on the National Highway-39 since April 5, according to Telegraph. "About 20 militant groups have made such demands. They threatened us that they would fire at our vehicles a
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Transporters are on a strike in protest against extortion by militant groups on the National Highway-39 since April 5, according to Telegraph. "About 20 militant groups have made such demands. They threatened us that they would fire at our vehicles and also set them ablaze if their demands were not met. Under these circumstances it is difficult for us to continue our services," a spokesman for the transporters said.
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April - 5 
Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres were arrested by Army personnel from Chatguri-Jangirkilla in the Dhubri district on April 5.
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Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres were arrested by Army personnel from Chatguri-Jangirkilla in the Dhubri district on April 5.
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April - 5 
Two children were injured in a hand grenade blast in a madrassa in the Sorani area of Bannu in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on April 5, TV channel Dawn News reported, according to Daily Times. The blast occurred in Darul Uloom Arabia locat
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Two children were injured in a hand grenade blast in a madrassa in the Sorani area of Bannu in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on April 5, TV channel Dawn News reported, according to Daily Times. The blast occurred in Darul Uloom Arabia located in the Sorani area – hometown of former NWFP chief minister Akram Khan Durrani.
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April - 5 
At least 70 persons, including two policemen, were injured during continued poll related violence in separate districts on April 5, according to The Himalayan Times. The Maoists also abducted several persons, including a poll candidate.
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At least 70 persons, including two policemen, were injured during continued poll related violence in separate districts on April 5, according to The Himalayan Times. The Maoists also abducted several persons, including a poll candidate.
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April - 5 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) attacked and injured a 25-member Nepali Congress (NC) team led by NC candidate for Pyuthan-2, Mukti Prasad Sharma, at Deorali in Chunja Village Development Committee (VDC) of Pyuthan. Megh Raj Bhatt, Pyuthan
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) attacked and injured a 25-member Nepali Congress (NC) team led by NC candidate for Pyuthan-2, Mukti Prasad Sharma, at Deorali in Chunja Village Development Committee (VDC) of Pyuthan. Megh Raj Bhatt, Pyuthan president of the Nepal Press Union, was also injured in the attack.
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April - 5 
Five CPN-UML activists, a poll monitor and a NC activist were injured in Maoist attacks in Ramechhap district, a report said.
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Five CPN-UML activists, a poll monitor and a NC activist were injured in Maoist attacks in Ramechhap district, a report said.
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April - 5 
In Lamjung district, the Maoists attacked 20 Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres at Bhalayakhark. Over 500 Maoist cadres surrounded the CPN-UML cadre’s houses and attempted to set the houses ablaze, said the district C
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In Lamjung district, the Maoists attacked 20 Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres at Bhalayakhark. Over 500 Maoist cadres surrounded the CPN-UML cadre’s houses and attempted to set the houses ablaze, said the district CPN-UML unit. CPN-UML workers Rishikesh Ghimirey, Bhoj Bahadur Adhikari and 18 other cadres were injured in the incident.
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April - 5 
The Maoists assaulted NC cadres Guru Dhwoj Basnet, Prakash Basnet and Dilip Basnet in the Solukhumbu district, said Chief District Officer Shree Krishna Shrestha.
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The Maoists assaulted NC cadres Guru Dhwoj Basnet, Prakash Basnet and Dilip Basnet in the Solukhumbu district, said Chief District Officer Shree Krishna Shrestha.
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April - 5 
The YCL cadres attacked a NC team led by the party’s candidate for Nawalparasi constituency-3 Om Kala Gautam. Two policemen and six NC cadres were injured in the attack at Kawasoti along the Mahendra highway. Police fired one round in the air to quel
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The YCL cadres attacked a NC team led by the party’s candidate for Nawalparasi constituency-3 Om Kala Gautam. Two policemen and six NC cadres were injured in the attack at Kawasoti along the Mahendra highway. Police fired one round in the air to quell the violence.
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Unidentified assailants killed Deepak Dahal, a Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) activist of Bhirgaun Village Development Committee (VDC) ward-4, after abducting him on April 5-night, Kantipuronline reports. His dead body was recovered near a house at
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Unidentified assailants killed Deepak Dahal, a Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) activist of Bhirgaun Village Development Committee (VDC) ward-4, after abducting him on April 5-night, Kantipuronline reports. His dead body was recovered near a house at ward-6 of the same VDC on April 6. Meanwhile, RJP Chairman Surya Bahadur Thapa said at Dhankuta that the Maoists were involved in Dahal’s killing. The CPN-Maoist office secretary in the district, Chetan, however, denied his party’s involvement in the killing, saying, "It’s a conspiracy to defame our party. But we will also help track down those involved in the killing."
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April - 5 
A top militant of the Jasad Gono Bahini (JGB), Mahir Uddin, was killed in an encounter by the police at Zagannathpur village in the Alamdanga sub-district of Chuadanga on April 5, Daily Star reports. The police later recovered Mahir's dead body along
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A top militant of the Jasad Gono Bahini (JGB), Mahir Uddin, was killed in an encounter by the police at Zagannathpur village in the Alamdanga sub-district of Chuadanga on April 5, Daily Star reports. The police later recovered Mahir's dead body along with three shutter guns and nine bullets from the incident site. Mahir was a hardcore militant of the JGB and a close accomplice of its chief Azibor Rahman, police said. He was accused in some cases, including three for murder, filed with different police stations in Chuadanga and Kushtia districts.
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April - 5 
Police recovered arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 assault rifle, one .22- bore rifle, a single-barrel gun and 66 rounds of ammunition from Bongram village in the Khoksha sub-district of Kushtia. Police said the operation was launched at noon o
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Police recovered arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 assault rifle, one .22- bore rifle, a single-barrel gun and 66 rounds of ammunition from Bongram village in the Khoksha sub-district of Kushtia. Police said the operation was launched at noon on the information that some cadres of Razzaq Bahini are holding a secret meeting at a house at the village. "Sensing the presence of police, the terrorists fled the scene, leaving behind their weapons," an unnamed police official said.
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April - 5 
Army troops with the support of Sri Lanka Air Force launched attack on several LTTE hide outs at Alankulam and neutralised them. Two militants were killed while eight others got wounded in the attacks.
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Army troops with the support of Sri Lanka Air Force launched attack on several LTTE hide outs at Alankulam and neutralised them. Two militants were killed while eight others got wounded in the attacks.
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April - 5 
The troops clashed with several groups of LTTE militants in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed at least 14 militants while injuring several others on April 5. Four soldiers were injured in these clashe
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The troops clashed with several groups of LTTE militants in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa and Janakapura in the Vavuniya district and killed at least 14 militants while injuring several others on April 5. Four soldiers were injured in these clashes. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered one T-56 assault rifle, one T-56 magazine, one radio set, 20 anti personnel mines, one LTTE uniform and six Arul-type bombs.
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April - 6 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-linkman was arrested from Debottarhasdah village under Golokganj police station on April 6.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-linkman was arrested from Debottarhasdah village under Golokganj police station on April 6.
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April - 6 
According to a delayed report, one youth, identified as Naorem Tom Meetei, was shot dead by suspected militants while watching the thabal chongba (traditional dance) at Chairel Makha Leikai in the Thoubal district on April 6-night, reports Imphal Fre
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According to a delayed report, one youth, identified as Naorem Tom Meetei, was shot dead by suspected militants while watching the thabal chongba (traditional dance) at Chairel Makha Leikai in the Thoubal district on April 6-night, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 6 
On April 6, Central Committee member and secretary in-charge of the Janasakthi faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), Kura Devendar alias Amar alias Shravan, was arrested by a police from his hideout in Pune. Police source
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On April 6, Central Committee member and secretary in-charge of the Janasakthi faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), Kura Devendar alias Amar alias Shravan, was arrested by a police from his hideout in Pune. Police sources told New Indian Express that with this arrest the outfit has been almost wiped out in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. Devender was the party’s representative at the peace talks held with the Andhra Pradesh Government in 2004. He is the younger brother of the arrested Janashakthi Central Committee secretary Kura Rajanna.
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April - 6 
On April 6, militants of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) captured four women, identified as Wahengbam Ibemcha Devi, Yumkhaibam Dalini Devi, Aribam Mimi Devi and Takhellambam Yumjangbi Devi, for allegedly selling tobacco products at Sawombung area
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On April 6, militants of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) captured four women, identified as Wahengbam Ibemcha Devi, Yumkhaibam Dalini Devi, Aribam Mimi Devi and Takhellambam Yumjangbi Devi, for allegedly selling tobacco products at Sawombung area in the Imphal East district, according to Sangai Express. The outfit reportedly declared a closure of their shops located in the Sawombung area for a five month period.
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April - 6 
On April 6, security forces in Uttar Pradesh seized a large quantity of explosives, including detonators, safety fuse and gelatin sticks, from Bahraich and Mahoba districts, reports Times of India. While the Shasastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel recove
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On April 6, security forces in Uttar Pradesh seized a large quantity of explosives, including detonators, safety fuse and gelatin sticks, from Bahraich and Mahoba districts, reports Times of India. While the Shasastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel recovered 20 detonators, eight gelatin sticks and safety fuse from Rupaidaha Railway station of Bahraich district on the India-Nepal border, in the Mahoba district, police personnel recovered more than 25 kilograms of explosives. One person who was carrying the explosives was arrested in Bahraich district and three persons were arrested in the Mahoba district.
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April - 6 
One hardcore ULFA militant, Hemchandra Bora alias Udipta Hazarika, surrendered before the Assam Police in the Tinsukia district on April 6, according to The Hindu.
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One hardcore ULFA militant, Hemchandra Bora alias Udipta Hazarika, surrendered before the Assam Police in the Tinsukia district on April 6, according to The Hindu.
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April - 6 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) would hold the seventh round of tripartite peace talks with the Central and Assam Governments in New Delhi on April 10, reports Nagaland Post.
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) would hold the seventh round of tripartite peace talks with the Central and Assam Governments in New Delhi on April 10, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 6 
According to Daily Excelsior, leaders of several militant groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir met in the Rawalpindi city of Pakistan on April 6 and vowed to continue their jihad. The meeting, organised by the Pakistan-based Al-Badr Mujahideen at a
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According to Daily Excelsior, leaders of several militant groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir met in the Rawalpindi city of Pakistan on April 6 and vowed to continue their jihad. The meeting, organised by the Pakistan-based Al-Badr Mujahideen at a mosque in Rawalpindi, was addressed by United Jihad Council (UJC) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, Al-Badr chief Bakht Zameen Khan and leaders of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizbi Islami-Kashmir and other jihadi groups. "The continuation of the jihad in Kashmir is linked with the survival of Pakistan," Salahuddin told the 500-strong gathering. Observers said this was one of the largest gatherings addressed by militant leaders near Islamabad in the past few years. Salahuddin said the jihadi groups would be ready for a dialogue with India only if "agrees to quit Kashmir and recognise the fundamental rights of Kashmiris." He told the gathering that they will continue operating in Jammu and Kashmir as long as even a single Indian soldier is deployed in the State. "We in this gathering want to convey a message to Kashmiri Muslims that they are not alone. We are with them. We will not accept Indian hegemony till the last drop of our blood," he said. He claimed that the "jihad" in Kashmir is passing through a "sensitive period" because its traditional supporters had turned their back on it and the base of the movement was now in "Azad Kashmir" (PoK).
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April - 6 
Another incident, unidentified miscreants attacked the Dhand check-post in Mohmand Agency in the early hours of April 6, according to Dawn. The miscreants fired several rockets from the surrounding hills at the check-post, housing paramilitary troops
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Another incident, unidentified miscreants attacked the Dhand check-post in Mohmand Agency in the early hours of April 6, according to Dawn. The miscreants fired several rockets from the surrounding hills at the check-post, housing paramilitary troops. Troops of the Mohmand Rifles and Khasadar forces retaliated with rockets and large machineguns. However, no causality was reported.
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April - 6 
Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi has said that reconciliation efforts have begun in the province and the new Government will take steps to make them successful, according to Dawn. He informed the media in provincial capital Quetta that s
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Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi has said that reconciliation efforts have begun in the province and the new Government will take steps to make them successful, according to Dawn. He informed the media in provincial capital Quetta that stopping military operation and restoring peace and normality in the province would be the new Government’s priority. He said the Government’s first task should be to initiate dialogue with dissidents because the use of force over the past five years had not yielded any positive result.
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April - 6 
Four SF personnel were injured when a landmine exploded in the Dera Bugti district.
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Four SF personnel were injured when a landmine exploded in the Dera Bugti district.
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April - 6 
In the FATA, unidentified terrorists on April 6 blew up six shops, including two selling CD (compact disk), at Khar, headquarters of the Bajaur Agency in the FATA, The News reported. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. No group has cla
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In the FATA, unidentified terrorists on April 6 blew up six shops, including two selling CD (compact disk), at Khar, headquarters of the Bajaur Agency in the FATA, The News reported. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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April - 6 
One militant was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces (SFs) in the Mand area of Turbat district on April 6, according to Dawn. Official sources said that the militants attacked a convoy passing through Mand, a small town near the Pa
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One militant was killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces (SFs) in the Mand area of Turbat district on April 6, according to Dawn. Official sources said that the militants attacked a convoy passing through Mand, a small town near the Pakistan-Iran border. Security forces retaliated, killing one of the militants and injuring another. "We have seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition left behind by the militants," Frontier Corps sources said.
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April - 6 
Sectarian violence broke out on April 6 between Shia and Sunni sects in three villages of Kurram Agency in the FATA after a bomb exploded at Khurmana Pul, killing three people and injuring 22 others, Daily Times reported. A 16-member jirga (council)
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Sectarian violence broke out on April 6 between Shia and Sunni sects in three villages of Kurram Agency in the FATA after a bomb exploded at Khurmana Pul, killing three people and injuring 22 others, Daily Times reported. A 16-member jirga (council) consisting of elders of the two sects intervened and brokered a truce between the warring groups in the villages of Khwar Kalay, Balish Khel and Sangeena, in the presence of political administration officials.
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April - 6 
The security forces arrested seven Afghan nationals while three militants surrendered to the authorities in the Swat district of NWFP on April 6, according to The News. Sources said three Afghans were detained at the Fiza Gate checkpoint and subseque
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The security forces arrested seven Afghan nationals while three militants surrendered to the authorities in the Swat district of NWFP on April 6, according to The News. Sources said three Afghans were detained at the Fiza Gate checkpoint and subsequently, based on their revelations, four more were arrested from Nishat Chowk. The police also recovered PKR 0.2 million from them. Sources added that three militants surrendered to the security forces in the Khwazakhela area.
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April - 6 
Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-United (CPN-United) attacked the election campaigners of the Nepali Congress (NC) in the Hugdishir VDC of Baglung district, according to Nepal News. According to the NC district committee, six NC activists were
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Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-United (CPN-United) attacked the election campaigners of the Nepali Congress (NC) in the Hugdishir VDC of Baglung district, according to Nepal News. According to the NC district committee, six NC activists were injured when a group of CPN-United cadres indiscriminately attacked them with sticks and sharp weapons on April 6-night.
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April - 6 
The Government has started aerial patrol in five development regions of the country from April 6 to strengthen security arrangements in view of the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, the Home Ministry said, reported The Himalayan Times. Ho
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The Government has started aerial patrol in five development regions of the country from April 6 to strengthen security arrangements in view of the April 10 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, the Home Ministry said, reported The Himalayan Times. Home Secretary Umesh Mainali stated that at least five Government helicopters will remain on standby, one each in Biratnagar for the eastern region, Simara and Kathmandu for the central region, Pokhara for the western region, Nepalgunj for the mid-western region and Dhangadhi for the far-west.
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April - 6 
The Home Ministry has appealed to transport entrepreneurs to operate their public vehicles as usual without being carried away by a call of bandh (strike) by some armed groups in some Terai districts. "The Home Ministry appeals to all to operate thei
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The Home Ministry has appealed to transport entrepreneurs to operate their public vehicles as usual without being carried away by a call of bandh (strike) by some armed groups in some Terai districts. "The Home Ministry appeals to all to operate their vehicles in the national highways and other link roads without fear, as the government has already consolidated security measures with policemen patrolling and escorting all vehicles plying the highways," a statement said. Police will provide escorts every two hours along the Pathlaiya-Itahari section of the Mahendra Highway round-the-clock.
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April - 6 
11 more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during separate clashes in the Palampiddi, Madhu, Mundipurippu, Nedunkerni and Thirukethiswaram areas of Mannar district. Five soldiers sustained injuries in these clashes.
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11 more LTTE militants were killed by the troops during separate clashes in the Palampiddi, Madhu, Mundipurippu, Nedunkerni and Thirukethiswaram areas of Mannar district. Five soldiers sustained injuries in these clashes.
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April - 6 
An unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured in an encounter with the troops at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district. During three separate attacks in the Muhamalai area, the troops destroyed five LTTE bunkers.
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An unspecified number of LTTE militants were injured in an encounter with the troops at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district. During three separate attacks in the Muhamalai area, the troops destroyed five LTTE bunkers.
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April - 6 
At least 21 LTTE militants were killed and nine others injured by the troops during separate clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on April 6.
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At least 21 LTTE militants were killed and nine others injured by the troops during separate clashes that erupted between the two sides in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district on April 6.
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April - 6 
Sri Lanka Highway Minister and chief government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle and 11 others were killed in a suicide attack carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at a sporting event in the Weliweriya area, about 25-km north of capit
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Sri Lanka Highway Minister and chief government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle and 11 others were killed in a suicide attack carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at a sporting event in the Weliweriya area, about 25-km north of capital Colombo, of Gampaha district on April 6 (today)-morning, reports Colombo Page. Fernandopulle was about to inaugurate a marathon when a suspected LTTE suicide bomber disguised as a marathon runner blew himself up, killing the Minister and at least 11 others, including National Athletic coach Lakshman De Alwis and Olympic marathon runner and national record holder K.A. Karunaratna. Over 90 people, including Gampaha Division Senior Superintendent of Police Hector Darmasiri, were also injured in the blast, the Defence Ministry said. An outspoken critic of the outfit, Minister Fernandopulle was a senior minister in the President Mahinda Rajapakse’s government and was member of the Parliament from the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party since 1983. Earlier on January 8, D. M Dassanayake, former Minister for Nation Building, was killed in a bomb blast near Rukmani Devi junction at Ja-ela while he was proceeding towards Colombo to attend the parliament session.
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April - 6 
The death toll in the suicide attack carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Gampaha district on April 6 has increased to 14 even as 90 people were wounded, the defence ministry said, according to IANS. As reported earlier, the
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The death toll in the suicide attack carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Gampaha district on April 6 has increased to 14 even as 90 people were wounded, the defence ministry said, according to IANS. As reported earlier, the Highway Minister and chief Government whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle and 11 others, including National Athletic coach Lakshman De Alwis and Olympic marathon runner and national record holder K.A. Karunaratna, were killed when a LTTE suicide bomber disguised as a marathon runner blew himself up at a sporting event in the Weliweriya area, about 25-km north of capital Colombo, in Gampaha district.
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April - 6 
The troops neutralised seven LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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The troops neutralised seven LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district.
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April - 6 
Three sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Madhu and Puliyankulam areas
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Three sustained injuries in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Madhu and Puliyankulam areas
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April - 6 
Two Ceylon Electricity Board electric transformers at 8th milepost of Arambepura, on the Kandy – Matale road, in the Kandy district were blown up with explosives by suspected LTTE militants, Colombo Page reported.
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Two Ceylon Electricity Board electric transformers at 8th milepost of Arambepura, on the Kandy – Matale road, in the Kandy district were blown up with explosives by suspected LTTE militants, Colombo Page reported.
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April - 6 
Two persons were injured in an LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion at Halmillawetya in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district that targeting a combined route clearing team of the Special Task Force and Civil Security Officers, reports Sr
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Two persons were injured in an LTTE triggered claymore mine explosion at Halmillawetya in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district that targeting a combined route clearing team of the Special Task Force and Civil Security Officers, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 7 
Another incident, militants detonated an improvised explosive device at Nadihal Bandipora Road in the Baramulla district targeting the security forces. However, there was no report of any loss of life or damage to property in the blast.
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Another incident, militants detonated an improvised explosive device at Nadihal Bandipora Road in the Baramulla district targeting the security forces. However, there was no report of any loss of life or damage to property in the blast.
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April - 7 
In the State, security forces arrested three militants and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in the Kashmir valley, official sources said. They said two militants were arrested at Kupwara, while another was detained at Budgam. The seizure incl
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In the State, security forces arrested three militants and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in the Kashmir valley, official sources said. They said two militants were arrested at Kupwara, while another was detained at Budgam. The seizure included one rocket launcher, three hand grenades and three AK magazines.
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April - 7 
Naxalites (left-wing extremists) of the Praja Prathighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) killed a youth, identified as Enugula Lakhmaiah, at Thummalagudem village in the Palvancha mandal (administrative division)
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Naxalites (left-wing extremists) of the Praja Prathighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) killed a youth, identified as Enugula Lakhmaiah, at Thummalagudem village in the Palvancha mandal (administrative division) of Khammam district on April 7, reports The Hindu. Four armed cadres of the Mohananna dalam (squad) reportedly intruded into his house and subsequently shot him dead a little away from his residence.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Police recovered arms and ammunition stolen by two surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were working as informers for the Police, reports IANS. The two Maoists, Arjun and Korcha, had fled on a police motorcy
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On April 7, Police recovered arms and ammunition stolen by two surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who were working as informers for the Police, reports IANS. The two Maoists, Arjun and Korcha, had fled on a police motorcycle from the Deori sub-divisional office of Gondia district on March 29 carrying the arms and ammunition with them. Working on a tip-off, a joint search team of the Gadchiroli and Gondia district police recovered two AK-47 rifles, a hand-grenade and seven magazines dumped under a paddy stack in Gadchiroli district’s Khursipar village.
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April - 7 
On April 7, six cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Police, reports The Hindu. While five of them were arrested from Guna, another suspected SIMI cadre, identified as Naved Irfan, was
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On April 7, six cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were arrested by the Madhya Pradesh Police, reports The Hindu. While five of them were arrested from Guna, another suspected SIMI cadre, identified as Naved Irfan, was arrested from Indore’s Muslim-dominated Khajrana area for allegedly indulging in illegal activities and aiding anti-national elements, a senior police officer said. With these arrests, the total number of arrests of SIMI cadres in the State, since March 27, has gone upto 35.
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April - 7 
One Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) militant, Amjad A. Sangma, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police during a search operation at Williamnagar in the East Garo Hills district on April 7-evening, reports Shillong Times. One 9-mm pistol was reco
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One Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) militant, Amjad A. Sangma, was arrested by the Meghalaya Police during a search operation at Williamnagar in the East Garo Hills district on April 7-evening, reports Shillong Times. One 9-mm pistol was recovered from his possession.
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April - 7 
One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Ossomon Rynjah alias Belu, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Andermanik border outpost in the Mamit district when he was trying to cross over to Mizoram from Bangl
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One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Ossomon Rynjah alias Belu, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Andermanik border outpost in the Mamit district when he was trying to cross over to Mizoram from Bangladesh on April 5, according to Shillong Times. He confessed that the HNLC has maintained links with the Tripura-based National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) since 2001. He also said the strength of HNLC in the Bangladesh camp located under Baghachuri police station in the Rangamati district was about 100 in 2001. As many as 26 NLFT cadres also stayed in the HNLC camp at that time, he added. Meanwhile, Sentinel quoting Rynjah’s confession reports that since most of the cadres deserted the camp the strength has been reduced to 26, and the camp is left with one .303 rifle. He added that training was affected due to shortage of arms and ammunition. He said that he deserted the camp due to forced labour detention and ill treatment by the HNLC commanders. He mentioned that one of his colleagues, Bahdeng, died in the camp during training, while two others, identified as Stallion and Bahdit, deserted the camp.
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April - 7 
Police in Kohima arrested three armed cadres of the Naga National Council (NNC).
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Police in Kohima arrested three armed cadres of the Naga National Council (NNC).
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April - 7 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead an unidentified militant of the Black Widow (BW) outfit in an encounter in the Thajury area of the North Cachar Hills district on an unspecified date, reports Shillong Times.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead an unidentified militant of the Black Widow (BW) outfit in an encounter in the Thajury area of the North Cachar Hills district on an unspecified date, reports Shillong Times.
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April - 7 
The Jabalpur Police has announced a reward of INR 5,000 to those who help trace two absconding SIMI activists Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Shakil.
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The Jabalpur Police has announced a reward of INR 5,000 to those who help trace two absconding SIMI activists Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Shakil.
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April - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hoisted its flags at several places in the State on the occasion of its ‘raising day’ on April 7, according to Telegraph. The outfit’s activists and supporters began the operation on April 6-night and carrie
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hoisted its flags at several places in the State on the occasion of its ‘raising day’ on April 7, according to Telegraph. The outfit’s activists and supporters began the operation on April 6-night and carried it out till the wee hours of the next day in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The Deputy Inspector General of Police (Eastern Range) L.R. Bisnoi confirmed that the ULFA had hoisted flags. Police said the flags were raised in over a hundred villages and in several towns in Assam. In Arunachal Pradesh, they were unfurled in the Chowkham area of Lohit district. ULFA’s chairman, Arabinda Rajkhowa, also appealed to all ethnic groups and communities to unitedly fight for a "sovereign Assam."
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April - 7 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt when they shot dead a militant in the Keran sector of Kupwara district on April 7, Daily Excelsior reported. The operation in the forest area was going on when last reports came in, official sources said.
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt when they shot dead a militant in the Keran sector of Kupwara district on April 7, Daily Excelsior reported. The operation in the forest area was going on when last reports came in, official sources said.
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April - 7 
Two PREPAK militants, Mohammed Yahiya and Mohammed Atomba, were arrested during a combined search operation by the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles at Khurai Lamlong area in the Imphal East district on April 7-evening. They confessed during interrogat
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Two PREPAK militants, Mohammed Yahiya and Mohammed Atomba, were arrested during a combined search operation by the Manipur Police and Assam Rifles at Khurai Lamlong area in the Imphal East district on April 7-evening. They confessed during interrogation that they had joined the outfit in 2007 through one ‘s/s Lt’ Sunil alias Tera Khaba and carried out the March 8-grenade attack on the legislative Assembly secretariat and the March 10-grenade attack on the residence of Legislator Bijoy Koijam at Thongju under the instructions of Sunil.
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April - 7 
According to Dawn, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and five others sustained injuries in bomb blasts and armed attacks on SFs in the Khuzdar, Noshki and Hub areas of Balochistan on April 7.
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According to Dawn, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and five others sustained injuries in bomb blasts and armed attacks on SFs in the Khuzdar, Noshki and Hub areas of Balochistan on April 7.
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April - 7 
All the religious outfits which were banned by General Pervez Musharraf during his military rule would approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan and seek restoration, chief of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group said on April 7. "The ban was a st
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All the religious outfits which were banned by General Pervez Musharraf during his military rule would approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan and seek restoration, chief of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) group said on April 7. "The ban was a step that the retired General took only to please America and now it is abundantly clear that people have rejected his policies," Hafiz Saeed, LeT (now known as Jama’at-ud-Da’awa) chief told The News. He criticised President Musharraf's Kashmir policy and alleged that the 'U-turn' taken by the Musharraf Government on Kashmir had badly damaged the cause of the Kashmiris' ‘freedom struggle’.
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April - 7 
Sources said that a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle was hit by a remote-controlled bomb near Government Girls College in Noshki, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The FC soldiers were on their way to Noshki from their check-post when they came u
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Sources said that a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle was hit by a remote-controlled bomb near Government Girls College in Noshki, killing a soldier and injuring two others. The FC soldiers were on their way to Noshki from their check-post when they came under attack. Another FC trooper was killed in Khuzdar when unidentified assailants opened fire at their vehicle on a bridge in the Khatan area. Sources said that unidentified people also attacked a police van with a bomb at the Hub-Dureji road in the Lasbela district, injuring three police personnel.
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April - 7 
The Balochistan Assembly in its inaugural session on April 7 unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an immediate end to military operations in the province, APP reported. The resolution also called for the release of Balochistan National Party
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The Balochistan Assembly in its inaugural session on April 7 unanimously adopted a resolution calling for an immediate end to military operations in the province, APP reported. The resolution also called for the release of Balochistan National Party (Mengal faction) chief Akhtar Mengal and all detained political activists, and the rehabilitation of Balochistan’s internally displaced people, according to Daily Times. The House also passed a resolution unanimously calling for an UN-led investigation into former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. A resolution moved by 12 legislators demanded a judicial inquiry into the murder of former Balochistan governor Nawab Akbar Bugti and former Member of Provincial Assembly Balaach Marri. Another related resolution called for an UN-supervised probe into their murders, and demanded that Bugti’s body be handed over to his family. The fourth resolution demanded the abolition of the police and restoration of the Levies Force.
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April - 7 
The British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said in Islamabad on April 7 that there were connections between terrorist groups operating in the UK and Pakistan, according to Dawn. Threats to the UK had connections in Pakistan, she said, adding that threat
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The British Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said in Islamabad on April 7 that there were connections between terrorist groups operating in the UK and Pakistan, according to Dawn. Threats to the UK had connections in Pakistan, she said, adding that threats to Pakistan had been traced back to the UK.
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April - 7 
The new coalition Government will not negotiate with "terrorists", Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on April 7, according to Daily Times. "We will not negotiate with terrorists, but we will engage [them in dialogue] and we believe in politi
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The new coalition Government will not negotiate with "terrorists", Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on April 7, according to Daily Times. "We will not negotiate with terrorists, but we will engage [them in dialogue] and we believe in political engagement," Qureshi told Dawn News television in an interview. He said the new Government would adopt a multi-pronged strategy to combat terrorism, as military force alone was not the only solution. The Foreign minister also said that it was a mistaken perception that Pakistan was fighting the US’ war on terror, adding that terrorism was affecting Pakistan’s people and economy. He said the new Government would convince the people that the war on terror was in Pakistan’s best interest. On the continued detention of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan for confessing to passing nuclear bomb technology to Iran, North Korea and Libya, Qureshi said he didn’t want Khan’s movements "restricted". He said Khan was a "respected Pakistani" who should be allowed to go out if he wished. He added that Dr Khan would not be handed over to the International Atomic Energy Agency. On the Kashmir issue, Qureshi said the Government would not put it on the backburner, as it was also on the agenda of the composite dialogue with India. He said Pakistan would have an independent foreign policy that serves its national interest.
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April - 7 
Unidentified people exploded a bomb near an under-construction police station in the Hoti area of Mardan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on April 7, destroying its building partially, The Post reported. However, no loss of life or injuries
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Unidentified people exploded a bomb near an under-construction police station in the Hoti area of Mardan in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on April 7, destroying its building partially, The Post reported. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The police station which was in the last stage of its completion had cost PKR 20 million so far.
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April - 7 
At least 10 persons, including two children, were injured when a bomb exploded at Ghantaghar in the Parsa district on April 7 when the Nepali Congress (NC) rally was converging into an assembly, according to Kantipuronline.
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At least 10 persons, including two children, were injured when a bomb exploded at Ghantaghar in the Parsa district on April 7 when the Nepali Congress (NC) rally was converging into an assembly, according to Kantipuronline.
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April - 7 
Cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) and the Madheshi Mukti Tigers hurled a bomb when the NC was carrying out a motorcycle rally at Inaruwa-2 in the Sunsari district. Two people were reportedly injured in t
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Cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) and the Madheshi Mukti Tigers hurled a bomb when the NC was carrying out a motorcycle rally at Inaruwa-2 in the Sunsari district. Two people were reportedly injured in the incident.
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April - 7 
In the capital Kathmandu, one person was injured in an explosion near the NC electoral assembly venue at New Baneshwor on the same day. According to eye witnesses, the explosion occurred shortly after a group riding a motorcycle hurled the bomb.
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In the capital Kathmandu, one person was injured in an explosion near the NC electoral assembly venue at New Baneshwor on the same day. According to eye witnesses, the explosion occurred shortly after a group riding a motorcycle hurled the bomb.
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April - 7 
Police arrested two CPN-Maoist cadres, Deg Bahadur Rai and Amar Bahadur Rai, on April 7 for their suspected involvement in the murder of Rastriya Janashakti Party cadre Deepak Dahal who was killed on April 5-night, Himalayan Times reports.
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Police arrested two CPN-Maoist cadres, Deg Bahadur Rai and Amar Bahadur Rai, on April 7 for their suspected involvement in the murder of Rastriya Janashakti Party cadre Deepak Dahal who was killed on April 5-night, Himalayan Times reports.
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April - 7 
Suspected cadres of the JTMM-J abducted Rajendra Pandey, an election official designated to oversee the Banauta polling centre in the Mahottari district, reports Nepal News. Pandey was abducted while he was on his way to the centre from his residence
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Suspected cadres of the JTMM-J abducted Rajendra Pandey, an election official designated to oversee the Banauta polling centre in the Mahottari district, reports Nepal News. Pandey was abducted while he was on his way to the centre from his residence in the Dhanusha district.
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April - 7 
The National Election Monitoring Alliance (NEMA) condemned the CPN-Maoist for obstructing free movement of election observers and attacking them. The NEMA drew the attention of the Election Commission over the issue and said Maoists had been preventi
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The National Election Monitoring Alliance (NEMA) condemned the CPN-Maoist for obstructing free movement of election observers and attacking them. The NEMA drew the attention of the Election Commission over the issue and said Maoists had been preventing election observers from conducting their duties in several districts. Issuing a press release, NEMA's coordinator Subodh Raj Pyakurel said that, "The Maoist cadres have been issuing threats against the NEMA representatives," adding that, "The Maoists cadres have been threatening people and are violating the election code of conduct."
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April - 7 
Jigmi Y Thinley, president of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), that won a landslide victory in Bhutan’s first parliamentary elections held on March 24, has been unanimously endorsed by the party as the country’s Prime Minister-elect, The Hindu report
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Jigmi Y Thinley, president of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), that won a landslide victory in Bhutan’s first parliamentary elections held on March 24, has been unanimously endorsed by the party as the country’s Prime Minister-elect, The Hindu reported. The endorsement came at an executive meeting of the DPT in Thimphu on April 5, said spokesperson of the party, Palden Tshering. The meeting also discussed the names of those to be nominated to the Cabinet of the country’s first elected government. The Cabinet will have 10 Ministers, besides the Prime Minister. Thinley will be receiving a congratulatory scarf on being elected Prime Minister from King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on April 9.
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April - 7 
An extremist belonging to the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and the outfit’s cadres at Salaipur village in the Goaishpur union of Pabna d
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An extremist belonging to the Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter between the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and the outfit’s cadres at Salaipur village in the Goaishpur union of Pabna district on April 7, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist, Mohammed Shimul Pramanik, was the Pabna district ‘unit commander’ of the PBCP. A point 22 revolver, a pipe gun, a shutter gun and seven bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Two RAB personnel were injured in the incident.
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April - 7 
A separate incident, the troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers and killed four militants in the Malikaittidal area of Vavuniya district.
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A separate incident, the troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers and killed four militants in the Malikaittidal area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 7 
At Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed one LTTE militant.
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At Karampaikkulam in the Mannar district, the troops killed one LTTE militant.
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April - 7 
Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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Four LTTE militants were killed by the troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district on April 7. Two T-56 weapons, one hand grenade, one Icom radio set and a few other warlike items were recovered by the troops.
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April - 7 
Four LTTE militants, including two females, and a soldier were killed clashes between the two sides in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district. One soldier was injured during one of the clashes.
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Four LTTE militants, including two females, and a soldier were killed clashes between the two sides in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district. One soldier was injured during one of the clashes.
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April - 7 
The Colombo magistrate has allowed police to detain a Singapore national suspected of having links with the LTTE until May 7, reports BBC. The magistrate also ordered the police to produce the suspect, Muttusamy Ilangovan, believed to be a senior lea
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The Colombo magistrate has allowed police to detain a Singapore national suspected of having links with the LTTE until May 7, reports BBC. The magistrate also ordered the police to produce the suspect, Muttusamy Ilangovan, believed to be a senior leader of the LTTE's international naval operations. He is also accused of staying in Sri Lanka although his visa had expired.
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April - 7 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a Special Task Force (STF) route clearing patrol at Urasari in the Vavuvathivu area of Batticaloa district on April 7, Sri Lanka Army reports. The STF personnel, however, escaped unhurt and in retaliation killed the two militants involved in the explosion. During subsequent search operations, the STF personnel recovered one hand grenade, one pistol and one motor bicycle.
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April - 7 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts bombed and neutralised an LTTE Black Tiger (suicide cadre) training centre, northwest of Mankulam in the Mullaitivu district. Similarly, the fighter crafts neutralised an LTTE bunker line south of Muhamalai in t
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts bombed and neutralised an LTTE Black Tiger (suicide cadre) training centre, northwest of Mankulam in the Mullaitivu district. Similarly, the fighter crafts neutralised an LTTE bunker line south of Muhamalai in the Jaffna district.
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April - 7 
The troops killed at least eight LTTE militants in the Adampan, Manikilmarichchi, Kallikulam and Malikaittidal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts.
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The troops killed at least eight LTTE militants in the Adampan, Manikilmarichchi, Kallikulam and Malikaittidal areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts.
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April - 7 
The troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants around the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties to the outfit. Details of incident are yet to be ascertained.
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The troops opened fire towards a group of LTTE militants around the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district and reportedly inflicted heavy casualties to the outfit. Details of incident are yet to be ascertained.
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April - 7 
The Washington Times reported that the LTTE’s political wing has established its branches in at least 12 countries, including the United States, according to Colombo Page. Citing federal law-enforcement authorities, the report said that the LTTE have
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The Washington Times reported that the LTTE’s political wing has established its branches in at least 12 countries, including the United States, according to Colombo Page. Citing federal law-enforcement authorities, the report said that the LTTE have quietly established a presence in the US to help bankroll and equip its secessionist campaign in Sri Lanka. "As part of a global expansion to purchase millions of dollars worth of anti-aircraft weapons, automatic rifles, grenade launchers, ammunition and other military equipment, the LTTE has set up its branches," it reported, adding, the expansion includes operations in Maryland, New York and New Jersey.
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April - 8 
All passenger vehicles have reportedly stopped plying since April 8 along the Imphal-Moreh road due to monetary demands from various militant groups on their owners.
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All passenger vehicles have reportedly stopped plying since April 8 along the Imphal-Moreh road due to monetary demands from various militant groups on their owners.
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April - 8 
Another incident, security forces killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at Krishan Ganga in the Kupwara district. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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Another incident, security forces killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at Krishan Ganga in the Kupwara district. One AK rifle and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant.
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April - 8 
At least 30 powerful grenades and detonators fitted with time devices meant for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were seized from three persons, including a Bhutanese, in the Nalbari district near the India-Bhutan border on April 8, accordi
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At least 30 powerful grenades and detonators fitted with time devices meant for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were seized from three persons, including a Bhutanese, in the Nalbari district near the India-Bhutan border on April 8, according to PTI. Assam Police Deputy Inspector General (Central Western Range), G. P. Singh, said that the three persons were arrested from an auto-rickshaw at the Rongiya bus stand. The explosives were hidden in a bag and were meant for the ULFA's 27th battalion based on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra for carrying out subversive activities.
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April - 8 
In the State, a youth was arrested by police along with a Chinese grenade from village Palli near Ramban town.
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In the State, a youth was arrested by police along with a Chinese grenade from village Palli near Ramban town.
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April - 8 
Nine persons were killed and two others injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired on a vehicle and subsequently set it ablaze in the Semra forest area under Palkot police station of Gumla district on April 8, reports
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Nine persons were killed and two others injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired on a vehicle and subsequently set it ablaze in the Semra forest area under Palkot police station of Gumla district on April 8, reports Times of India. Among the victims were Bhado Singh, a member of Shanti Sena (Peace Force), a police backed resistance force, and his family members. Singh and his family members were proceeding to Palkot from Bhagina village.
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On April 9- morning, Imphal East district police rescued two abducted truck drivers and arrested two of the abductors belonging to the Shanti faction of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Nongthombam Sanaton Meetei
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On April 9- morning, Imphal East district police rescued two abducted truck drivers and arrested two of the abductors belonging to the Shanti faction of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Nongthombam Sanaton Meetei and Laishram Jiten Singh alias Jitesh. Police recovered a vehicle that was used for abduction from Sanaton. The two rescued truck drivers, Ningthoujam Sharat Singh and Laishram Krishnakumar Singh, said that both were abducted on April 8 after they were asked to abandon their truck at Paorabi Huidrom village in connection with a monetary demand of about INR 1000000 from a militant group on their non-local owner.
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April - 8 
One ‘project officer-cum-finance secretary’ of the Farooq faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Zia-Ul-Haque alias Mustakim, surrendered before G.S. Gill, Deputy Inspector General of the Central Reserve Police Force (C
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One ‘project officer-cum-finance secretary’ of the Farooq faction of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Zia-Ul-Haque alias Mustakim, surrendered before G.S. Gill, Deputy Inspector General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) of Manipur and Nagaland, in Kotland along the Imphal-Jiribam section of the National Highway-53 on April 8, reports Imphal Free Press. He deposited a 9- mm pistol with magazine loaded with five live rounds during his surrender.
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April - 8 
Two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants were arrested by the security forces in the Karbi Anglong district on April 8, PTI reports. One KLNLF militant, identified as Jiten Hansie, was arrested from Manja area and a Chin
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Two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants were arrested by the security forces in the Karbi Anglong district on April 8, PTI reports. One KLNLF militant, identified as Jiten Hansie, was arrested from Manja area and a Chinese grenade was recovered from his possession. Another militant, identified as Kangpura Rongpi alias Rang Rongpi, was arrested from Diphu.
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April - 8 
Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including a ‘divisional commander’, were killed by police during two separate encounters in the Doda and Kishtwar districts on April 8, according to Daily Excelsior. Besides arms and ammunition, a
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Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, including a ‘divisional commander’, were killed by police during two separate encounters in the Doda and Kishtwar districts on April 8, according to Daily Excelsior. Besides arms and ammunition, a fake identity card carrying signatures of Executive Magistrate Ist Class, Kishtwar, was also recovered from the ‘divisional commander’. The slain militants were identified as Ghulam Hussain Wani (code name Shameem Thool) alias Shameem Shahid, a ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit, and Mohammed Iqbal alias Haq Nawaz.
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April - 8 
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government launched a fresh peace process for the violence-hit Swat district on April 8 by constituting a ministerial committee to initiate dialogue with different groups of militants, Dawn reported. Provincial
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The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government launched a fresh peace process for the violence-hit Swat district on April 8 by constituting a ministerial committee to initiate dialogue with different groups of militants, Dawn reported. Provincial Information Minister Sardar Hussain Babak said that the provincial cabinet in its first meeting had decided to reactivate the jirga system to resolve the issue of militancy through peaceful means. Babak said the committee comprising two senior ministers and some other cabinet members from Malakand region had been tasked to work out a mechanism for the proposed jirga. Elected representatives, notables and ulema (religious scholars) from the region would be inducted into the jirga, he said, adding that the NWFP Government was launching a comprehensive dialogue process from the Swat district. The minister said the committee would put up its recommendations to the cabinet within two weeks. Senior ministers Rahimdad Khan and Bashir Ahmad Bilour would head the committee.
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April - 8 
Unidentified men fired a rocket on a Khasadar (tribal police) check-post in the Ghazi Baig area of Mohmand Agency in the FATA on April 8, according to Daily Times. However, no loss of life or damage was reported.
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Unidentified men fired a rocket on a Khasadar (tribal police) check-post in the Ghazi Baig area of Mohmand Agency in the FATA on April 8, according to Daily Times. However, no loss of life or damage was reported.
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April - 8 
12 NC activists were injured in an attack by YCL cadres at Korthar VDC in the Nawalparasi district.
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12 NC activists were injured in an attack by YCL cadres at Korthar VDC in the Nawalparasi district.
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April - 8 
A candidate of the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) from Surkhet-1 constituency, Rishi Prasad Sharma, was killed after being hit by a bullet during a clash with NC workers on April 8-night. The clash erupted between the w
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A candidate of the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) from Surkhet-1 constituency, Rishi Prasad Sharma, was killed after being hit by a bullet during a clash with NC workers on April 8-night. The clash erupted between the workers of two parties at around 8:30 pm in Jaharebazar area of Maintada Village Development Committee (VDC). The CPN-UML has said that around five of its workers were injured in the incident.
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April - 8 
A group of 50-60 Maoists led by Sher Bahadur Bhandari abducted 22 NC cadres, including 13 women, from Dhading-1 area, Himalayan Times reports. Meanwhile, Home Secretary Umesh Mainali has said that the Government has sent additional team of Armed Poli
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A group of 50-60 Maoists led by Sher Bahadur Bhandari abducted 22 NC cadres, including 13 women, from Dhading-1 area, Himalayan Times reports. Meanwhile, Home Secretary Umesh Mainali has said that the Government has sent additional team of Armed Police Force to the spot after reports of abductions.
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April - 8 
Seven Maoists were killed in police firing in a clash that erupted between the Maoists and Nepali Congress (NC) workers at Lamahi bazaar area in the Dang district on April 8-night, according to Nepal News. A group of Young Communist League (YCL) cadr
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Seven Maoists were killed in police firing in a clash that erupted between the Maoists and Nepali Congress (NC) workers at Lamahi bazaar area in the Dang district on April 8-night, according to Nepal News. A group of Young Communist League (YCL) cadres had held 33 NC workers in the afternoon accusing them of travelling from outside the district to help NC's candidate in the constituency-1, Khum Bahadur Khadka. Later, the police intervened and resorted to firing, which left seven YCL cadres dead and a dozen others injured.
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April - 8 
Three Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists were injured at Hasaura in the Nawalparasi district when YCL cadres attacked them on April 8-night.
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Three Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) activists were injured at Hasaura in the Nawalparasi district when YCL cadres attacked them on April 8-night.
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April - 8 
At Janakapura, the troops captured one LTTE bunker and killed two militants. One soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during the operation. The SFs later recovered 76 anti-personnel mines and two used IEDs from the in
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At Janakapura, the troops captured one LTTE bunker and killed two militants. One soldier was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion during the operation. The SFs later recovered 76 anti-personnel mines and two used IEDs from the incident site.
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April - 8 
Four more LTTE militants were injured when the troops attacked an LTTE hideout in the same area. The troops later recovered 16 improvised plastic hand grenades and 50 rounds of ammunition from the incident site.
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Four more LTTE militants were injured when the troops attacked an LTTE hideout in the same area. The troops later recovered 16 improvised plastic hand grenades and 50 rounds of ammunition from the incident site.
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April - 8 
In another ambush at Chennmaniattuaru, the troops killed four LTTE militants.
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In another ambush at Chennmaniattuaru, the troops killed four LTTE militants.
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April - 8 
In the area north of Kiriibbanwewa, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and injured three female militants. One soldier sustained injuries in the clash.
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In the area north of Kiriibbanwewa, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants and injured three female militants. One soldier sustained injuries in the clash.
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April - 8 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two females, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the Madhu, Adampan and Veddayamurippu areas of Mannar district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two females, were killed by the security forces (SFs) in the Madhu, Adampan and Veddayamurippu areas of Mannar district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 8 
The security forces (SFs) killed three LTTE militants in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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The security forces (SFs) killed three LTTE militants in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 8 
The SFs confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Navakkulam area and killed one of them. Two other militants were reportedly injured in the incident.
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The SFs confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Navakkulam area and killed one of them. Two other militants were reportedly injured in the incident.
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April - 8 
The troops captured another LTTE bunker in the area north of Janakapura, killing or injuring two militants. In the subsequent search operation, the troops recovered one pouch, one cap and one polythene tent.
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The troops captured another LTTE bunker in the area north of Janakapura, killing or injuring two militants. In the subsequent search operation, the troops recovered one pouch, one cap and one polythene tent.
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April - 8 
The troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers in the Thirukethiswaram and another in the Villattikulam area. Later, one soldier engaged in a reconnaissance mission in the area was injured in an APM explosion. Another soldier was injured during a clash wi
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The troops neutralised three LTTE bunkers in the Thirukethiswaram and another in the Villattikulam area. Later, one soldier engaged in a reconnaissance mission in the area was injured in an APM explosion. Another soldier was injured during a clash with the LTTE militants at Janakapura. One more soldier was wounded when an APM exploded in the Chinnavittu area.
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April - 8 
Troops killed three LTTE militants, including one female, in two separate incidents at Thirukethiswaram and Perankulam.
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Troops killed three LTTE militants, including one female, in two separate incidents at Thirukethiswaram and Perankulam.
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April - 8 
Two LTTE militants were killed and another sustained injuries in an ambush by the troops at Chinnavittu. During another clash that erupted between the two sides in Welioya, one soldier was killed while three others were wounded.
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Two LTTE militants were killed and another sustained injuries in an ambush by the troops at Chinnavittu. During another clash that erupted between the two sides in Welioya, one soldier was killed while three others were wounded.
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April - 8 
Two soldiers and a civilian were killed and one soldier was wounded when a team of army soldiers on a patrol were wrongly identified to be Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and fired upon by the Special Task Forces (STF) personnel at
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Two soldiers and a civilian were killed and one soldier was wounded when a team of army soldiers on a patrol were wrongly identified to be Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants and fired upon by the Special Task Forces (STF) personnel at Komari in the Ampara district on April 8, reports Sri Lanka.
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April - 9 
A woman member of the Thoubal district council, identified as Oinam Mainu, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) by an order of the State home department, an official source said on April 9. She was arrested from Hayel Hangun under Mayan
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A woman member of the Thoubal district council, identified as Oinam Mainu, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) by an order of the State home department, an official source said on April 9. She was arrested from Hayel Hangun under Mayang Imphal police station on March 20, for being a hardcore sympathiser of the Kangleipak Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and also giving shelter to militants, including those involved in the March 17 killing of migrant labourers at Mayang Imphal in the Imphal West district.
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April - 9 
According to Daily Excelsior, nearly one hundred militants are believed to have infiltrated into the Gurez and Lolab valley in Bandipora-Kupwara belt in the last five weeks. Official sources said that six to eight groups of militants - with as many a
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According to Daily Excelsior, nearly one hundred militants are believed to have infiltrated into the Gurez and Lolab valley in Bandipora-Kupwara belt in the last five weeks. Official sources said that six to eight groups of militants - with as many as 10 to 20 militants in each group - have successfully crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and landed in the Gurez and Lolab valley in Bandipora and Kupwara districts of Kashmir valley since March 1, 2008. "This is a clear indication that in spite of some positive statements from leaders of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muslim League (N), the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK [Pakistan occupied Kashmir] is intact and the practice of training and sending fresh guerrilla groups for subversive activities into Jammu and Kashmir is continuing", a senior Police official said. Field reports, corroborated by inputs from different intelligence agencies, have indicated that around 50 militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) have landed in Lolab in the last five weeks. An equal number of infiltrators, believed to have been launched from Athmuqam and other points on the river Neelam in PoK, have reportedly crossed the LoC and landed in the Gurez-Bandipora forest areas.
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April - 9 
According to Tribune, within 24 hours of killing a ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the security forces (SFs) killed five more militants, including four of the HM outfit, in two different encounters at Reasi and Doda districts o
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According to Tribune, within 24 hours of killing a ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), the security forces (SFs) killed five more militants, including four of the HM outfit, in two different encounters at Reasi and Doda districts on April 9.
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April - 9 
According to Tripurainfo, 13 militants and one collaborator of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before the security forces on April 9. The militants surrendered at the Assam Rifles (15th B
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According to Tripurainfo, 13 militants and one collaborator of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before the security forces on April 9. The militants surrendered at the Assam Rifles (15th Battalion) head quarter at Hrankhal Para under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district without arms. The collaborator, Aranyapada Jamtia, surrendered before the Assistant Commandant of the Tripura State Rifles (10th Battalion) at Battalion Headquarter in the Jirania area of the same district along with one improvised revolver and four rounds of 9-mm ammunition.
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April - 9 
Another encounter, the Doda Police killed a militant, identified as Javed Iqbal Bhat, near Gandoh. The slain militant was reportedly accompanying ‘divisional commander’ of HM, Ghulam Hassan Thool, who was killed by the security forces on April 8-morn
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Another encounter, the Doda Police killed a militant, identified as Javed Iqbal Bhat, near Gandoh. The slain militant was reportedly accompanying ‘divisional commander’ of HM, Ghulam Hassan Thool, who was killed by the security forces on April 8-morning.
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April - 9 
Four militants were killed in the Ghulabgarh area of Reasi district while two militants were killed in the Doda area. The Reasi Police and Rashtriya Rifles launched a joint search operation in the remote area of Mahore and in the ensuing two-hour lon
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Four militants were killed in the Ghulabgarh area of Reasi district while two militants were killed in the Doda area. The Reasi Police and Rashtriya Rifles launched a joint search operation in the remote area of Mahore and in the ensuing two-hour long encounter, four militants were killed. The slain militants were identified as ‘area commander’ Mohammed Shafi alias Badshah Khan a.k.a. Gazi, Mohammed Rafiq alias Basharat, Talib Hussain and Munabar, all from the HM outfit.
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April - 9 
On April 9, one woman, Khamnam Sundari Devi, ‘surrendered’ before the PLA for allegedly selling tobacco products in her shop inside the Manipur University campus. She was paraded before media persons by militants at an unspecified place in the valley
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On April 9, one woman, Khamnam Sundari Devi, ‘surrendered’ before the PLA for allegedly selling tobacco products in her shop inside the Manipur University campus. She was paraded before media persons by militants at an unspecified place in the valley area. The outfit stated that two women, Sundari and Manishang Devi, were found selling tobacco products in their shops inside the university campus. While the PLA asked both of them to ‘surrender’, only Sundari responded.
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April - 9 
On April 9, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village head at Peta village under Motu police station area in the Malkangiri district, reports The Hindu. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sanjiv Arora said Madkami Kanha
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On April 9, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a village head at Peta village under Motu police station area in the Malkangiri district, reports The Hindu. The Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sanjiv Arora said Madkami Kanha was dragged out of his house in dense forest by a group of armed Maoists and shot four bullets from behind as he tried to escape. Kanha died on the way to a local hospital. This was the 10th incident in the last two years where Maoists had killed village chiefs.
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April - 9 
Police neutralised an illegal arms factory with the arrest of four persons and recovery of more than 100 locally-made pistols in Aligarh, reports The Hindu. The raid was reportedly conducted on the basis of a tip off on a private residence.
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Police neutralised an illegal arms factory with the arrest of four persons and recovery of more than 100 locally-made pistols in Aligarh, reports The Hindu. The raid was reportedly conducted on the basis of a tip off on a private residence.
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April - 9 
SFs shot dead three militants, including a Pakistan national, in the Lolab area of Kupwara district. Three more militants of the group, however, managed to escape from the incident site. One of the slain militants has been identified as Ali Bhai, a ‘
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SFs shot dead three militants, including a Pakistan national, in the Lolab area of Kupwara district. Three more militants of the group, however, managed to escape from the incident site. One of the slain militants has been identified as Ali Bhai, a ‘company commander’ of the Al-Badr Mujahideen, who, official sources said, was responsible for the killing of two constables in Kupwara on April 4.
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April - 9 
The Government of Assam decided on April 9 to offer safe passage to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants during the Bihu (New Year festival) in an attempt to revive the stalled peace process with the outfit, reports Telegraph. Accordi
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The Government of Assam decided on April 9 to offer safe passage to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants during the Bihu (New Year festival) in an attempt to revive the stalled peace process with the outfit, reports Telegraph. According to sources, the Government’s decision has been guided by the outfit’s "non-action" in the run-up to and on its ‘raising day’ on April 7, an occasion when the outfit usually heightens its operations. The Government also apprised the Governor, Ajai Singh, of its intention and is now waiting for his advice before recommending the move to the Union Home Ministry.
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April - 9 
Two Maoists surrendered along with their locally-made guns in the Dhenkanal district. Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Kaushal said 14-year-old Bajaye Hembram and 12-year-old Babuli Tarai surrendered before the District Collector Jameel Ahmad Kh
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Two Maoists surrendered along with their locally-made guns in the Dhenkanal district. Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Kaushal said 14-year-old Bajaye Hembram and 12-year-old Babuli Tarai surrendered before the District Collector Jameel Ahmad Khan in the presence of their fathers. The boys had joined the Maoist fold group led by Anna Reddy in January 2006, and had confessed to witnessing the killing of forest guards at Kankadahad forest on January 31, 2007, he said. The boys did menial jobs and were used as informers by the Maoists.
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April - 9 
A man was killed and six others sustained injuries on April 9 as sectarian clashes in the Kurram Agency of the FATA continued for the fifth consecutive day, Daily Times reported. A jirga (council) is reportedly attempting to break a truce among rival
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A man was killed and six others sustained injuries on April 9 as sectarian clashes in the Kurram Agency of the FATA continued for the fifth consecutive day, Daily Times reported. A jirga (council) is reportedly attempting to break a truce among rival sects in the Agency and several local elders have announced their support for the deliberations. Elders from Parachinar as well as lower and central Kurram are trying to persuade those engaged in the fighting to stop violence in the area. Reports said that fighting is continuing in the Puar and Mirma areas of Parachinar for the tenth consecutive day.
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April - 9 
Armed supporters of the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah reappeared in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the NWFP and were seen marching on the roads on April 9, Daily Times reported. According to locals, commanders Iqbal Hussain and Ikramuddin
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Armed supporters of the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah reappeared in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the NWFP and were seen marching on the roads on April 9, Daily Times reported. According to locals, commanders Iqbal Hussain and Ikramuddin led the armed militants — numbering between 40 and 45. The local Taliban marched in the Shakar Darra area, which is 500 metres from the Baryam check-post. Neither the security force personnel at the check-post, nor the area police officials reportedly posed any resistance to the show of strength. Locals said that the militants were traveling to the Pisho Dherai area. Fazlullah’s spokesman, Sirajuddin, said that the local Taliban were returning to their respective areas to resume their ‘responsibilities’.
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April - 9 
Hafiz Saeed also said Pakistan's detained nuclear scientist, Dr A. Q. Khan, was a victim who has already suffered a great deal and should immediately be released and his honour restored. Saeed demanded that Dr Khan be made the next president of the c
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Hafiz Saeed also said Pakistan's detained nuclear scientist, Dr A. Q. Khan, was a victim who has already suffered a great deal and should immediately be released and his honour restored. Saeed demanded that Dr Khan be made the next president of the country, a position he deserved. Answering a question he said he would urge President Musharraf to step down because the mandate given by the masses in the general elections is against him and America and he should accept the verdict given by the masses. "The new government should revert to the Afghan policy of 2001, approach the Taliban, hold talks with them. It would lead to stability, not only in Pakistan but in Afghanistan as well. If (Afghan President) Hamid Karzai can offer amnesty to the Taliban in Afghanistan why the Pakistan government cannot do that," he asked.
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April - 9 
The Kashmiri leadership and the Kashmiri people are disappointed because of the previous Government's Kashmir policy and they have lost their trust and support, he stated. All the options that General Musharraf had been offering on the Kashmir issue
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The Kashmiri leadership and the Kashmiri people are disappointed because of the previous Government's Kashmir policy and they have lost their trust and support, he stated. All the options that General Musharraf had been offering on the Kashmir issue have not been responded to by India, he said. "It is necessary now that the newly-elected Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, should review the country's Kashmir policy, immediately change the stance and talk openly to resolve this issue," Saeed said.
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April - 9 
The proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has rejected the Government’s offer for talks, saying it was not ready even to consider it. Talking to Dawn by a satellite phone on April 9, the BLA spokesman Beebarg Baloch said: "We regard the Government’
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The proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has rejected the Government’s offer for talks, saying it was not ready even to consider it. Talking to Dawn by a satellite phone on April 9, the BLA spokesman Beebarg Baloch said: "We regard the Government’s offer for talks as its defeat because previously it was not ready even to recognise the existence of the BLA." He said that three pillars of what he called genocide of the Baloch nation - establishment, the army and the Musharraf-led system - were intact and the Government could not hoodwink the Baloch people. He said that two former governors of Balochistan, a chief minister, a provincial minister and a federal minister were on the hit-list of the BLA.
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April - 9 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) captured seven polling booths in the Ramechhap district, reports Himalayan Times. Police sources said that YCL cadres captured seven booths, including Doramba, Dhoi Gaun and Pancheshwor polling booths under
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) captured seven polling booths in the Ramechhap district, reports Himalayan Times. Police sources said that YCL cadres captured seven booths, including Doramba, Dhoi Gaun and Pancheshwor polling booths under Constituency No. 2 in the Ramechhap district.
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April - 9 
Maoists abducted Amar Bahadur Mahara, a polling agent of the Nepali Congress in Rolpa.
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Maoists abducted Amar Bahadur Mahara, a polling agent of the Nepali Congress in Rolpa.
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April - 9 
Maoists captured a polling booth at Bhulke in the Bhojpur district. Further, YCL cadres also barred other party voters from visiting a polling booth at Chisapani in the Banke district.
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Maoists captured a polling booth at Bhulke in the Bhojpur district. Further, YCL cadres also barred other party voters from visiting a polling booth at Chisapani in the Banke district.
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April - 9 
Police arrested 31 YCL cadres along with weapons while they were going towards Butwal from Ranyaura of Rupandehi district in a vehicle on April 9. The police seized one pistol, three rounds of bullets, four knives, 30 sticks and an iron rod from them
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Police arrested 31 YCL cadres along with weapons while they were going towards Butwal from Ranyaura of Rupandehi district in a vehicle on April 9. The police seized one pistol, three rounds of bullets, four knives, 30 sticks and an iron rod from them.
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April - 9 
YCL cadres assaulted a Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) activist, Padam Bahadur Poudel, in Chanuwa Village Development Committee of Dhankuta district on the charge of luring the voters with money. The YCL cadres also robbed NR 40,000 cash and a mobile
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YCL cadres assaulted a Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) activist, Padam Bahadur Poudel, in Chanuwa Village Development Committee of Dhankuta district on the charge of luring the voters with money. The YCL cadres also robbed NR 40,000 cash and a mobile phone from Poudel.
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April - 9 
YCL cadres obstructed the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chairman, Pashupati Shumsher Rana, the RPP candidate from Constituency No. 3 in the Sindhupalchowk district from visiting the Thankpalghat polling booth.
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YCL cadres obstructed the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) chairman, Pashupati Shumsher Rana, the RPP candidate from Constituency No. 3 in the Sindhupalchowk district from visiting the Thankpalghat polling booth.
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April - 9 
The United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, said on April 9 that there was a terrorist linkage between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, reports New Age. She told reporters at the residence of the British High Commissioner, "There is a pot
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The United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, said on April 9 that there was a terrorist linkage between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom, reports New Age. She told reporters at the residence of the British High Commissioner, "There is a potential linkage between terrorists in Britain and terrorists in Bangladesh and we have shared interest and endeavour to tackle it through both short- and long-term measures." She also said that there would be a joint working group in June 2008 on countering terrorism comprising officials of both countries.
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April - 9 
At least two LTTE militants were killed and 20 others injured when the troops launched operations in the Kokkuthuduvai, Kiriibbanwewa, Janakapura and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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At least two LTTE militants were killed and 20 others injured when the troops launched operations in the Kokkuthuduvai, Kiriibbanwewa, Janakapura and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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April - 9 
Police recovered a large stock of TNT explosives from Nilagammana in the Kandy district, Colombo Page reports. Approximately 110 pounds of TNT explosive slabs were found on information obtained from an LTTE militant arrested recently who swallowed a
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Police recovered a large stock of TNT explosives from Nilagammana in the Kandy district, Colombo Page reports. Approximately 110 pounds of TNT explosive slabs were found on information obtained from an LTTE militant arrested recently who swallowed a cyanide capsule following the arrest. The militant is presently undergoing treatment at the Peradeniya hospital.
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April - 9 
Speaking in the Parliament on April 9, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said that despite the assassination of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Government will continue military operations to c
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Speaking in the Parliament on April 9, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake said that despite the assassination of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Government will continue military operations to completely eradicate the outfit, reports Daily News. "The LTTE has engaged in various acts of destruction to destroy the democratic process due to severe set backs it has suffered in the North. But the Government will not stop its battle until we put a complete end to LTTE terrorism," the Prime Minister said. He also informed, "During the last month, 93 persons of the three Armed Forces and police have been killed while 686 have been injured due to various terrorist attacks. In addition 38 civilians were killed and 21 injured during this same period." Meanwhile, the parliament extended the state of emergency in the country for another month.
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April - 9 
The Hindu reports that election to the Eastern Provincial Council would be held as scheduled on May 10 and the Election Commission has agreed to a request by political parties to invite representatives from foreign countries to monitor it. Dayananda
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The Hindu reports that election to the Eastern Provincial Council would be held as scheduled on May 10 and the Election Commission has agreed to a request by political parties to invite representatives from foreign countries to monitor it. Dayananda Dissanayake, Commissioner of Elections, reportedly told representatives of registered parties that the election would not be postponed. The Commission has also declared April 28 and 29 as the dates for postal voting.
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April - 9 
The largest ever 'anti-LTTE' petition, sponsored by the Sri Lanka United Nationals Association, with 1,068 signatures from the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Malay and Burgher communities from the Sri Lankan expatriates, was submitted to the House of Common
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The largest ever 'anti-LTTE' petition, sponsored by the Sri Lanka United Nationals Association, with 1,068 signatures from the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Malay and Burgher communities from the Sri Lankan expatriates, was submitted to the House of Commons by Art Hanger, Member of Parliament of Conservative Party, reports Daily News.
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April - 9 
The Periyakulam area of Mannar district, the SFs destroyed a heavily fortified house occupied by armed LTTE militants. However, no loss of life was reported. Separately, the troops captured two LTTE trenches in the area north of Janakapura in the Vav
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The Periyakulam area of Mannar district, the SFs destroyed a heavily fortified house occupied by armed LTTE militants. However, no loss of life was reported. Separately, the troops captured two LTTE trenches in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 9 
The SFs arrested an LTTE militant along with a hand grenade from Vavuniya town on April 9.
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The SFs arrested an LTTE militant along with a hand grenade from Vavuniya town on April 9.
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April - 9 
The troops captured a major LTTE camp consisting of six underground bunkers with overhead protection, in the Kokkuthuduvai area, injuring at least five militants. The huge underground base where over 60 persons could be accommodated at a time has bee
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The troops captured a major LTTE camp consisting of six underground bunkers with overhead protection, in the Kokkuthuduvai area, injuring at least five militants. The huge underground base where over 60 persons could be accommodated at a time has been connected to another area with the support of a 15 feet long tunnel. The troops later recovered two claymore mines, three mortar bombs, four water cans, 30 ration containers, 12 milk powder packets and some personal belongings of the militants. It is believed that militants were using this base as a operating point before they directed attacks on the troops.
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April - 9 
The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Eelamaruttankulam area and killed one militant while injuring two others.
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The troops confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Eelamaruttankulam area and killed one militant while injuring two others.
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April - 9 
The troops killed one LTTE militant and injured two others in an ambush at Ilamaruththankulam.
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The troops killed one LTTE militant and injured two others in an ambush at Ilamaruththankulam.
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April - 9 
The troops neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Eluttumadduwal, Nagarkovil, Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district. LTTE bunkers in the Adampan, Palampiddi east and areas north of Madhu camp in the Mannar district were also neutralised by the troops.
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The troops neutralised LTTE bunkers in the Eluttumadduwal, Nagarkovil, Muhamalai areas of Jaffna district. LTTE bunkers in the Adampan, Palampiddi east and areas north of Madhu camp in the Mannar district were also neutralised by the troops.
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April - 9 
The troops recovered six T-56 weapons, four pouches, 12 T-56 magazines and 360 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the Manirasakulam area of Trincomalee district.
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The troops recovered six T-56 weapons, four pouches, 12 T-56 magazines and 360 rounds of T-56 ammunition from the Manirasakulam area of Trincomalee district.
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April - 9 
Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Madhu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and Improvised Explosive Devices.
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Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations in the Madhu and Palampiddi areas of Mannar district sustained injuries in explosions of anti-personnel mines and Improvised Explosive Devices.
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April - 10 
Another operation, SFs launched a search operation in the same village and recovered an AK rifle, its four magazines, 62 rounds, a revolver, an under barrel grenade launcher with four grenades and four hand grenades. Further, SFs recovered ten kilogr
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Another operation, SFs launched a search operation in the same village and recovered an AK rifle, its four magazines, 62 rounds, a revolver, an under barrel grenade launcher with four grenades and four hand grenades. Further, SFs recovered ten kilograms of RDX, mortar shells and grenades in the Kupwara district.
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April - 10 
At least 41 persons were injured in a bomb blast at a market in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong district on April 10, Assam Tribune reports. According to the Police sources, the bomb was planted in a bicycle in the busy vegetable market. Police s
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At least 41 persons were injured in a bomb blast at a market in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong district on April 10, Assam Tribune reports. According to the Police sources, the bomb was planted in a bicycle in the busy vegetable market. Police said that the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) is suspected to be involved in the incident.
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April - 10 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed six persons belonging to the Sashastra People’s Morcha (SSM) in the Tardih forest of Rohtas district on April 10, reports The Hindu. The slain persons, natives of Barachatti and Mohanpur bloc
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed six persons belonging to the Sashastra People’s Morcha (SSM) in the Tardih forest of Rohtas district on April 10, reports The Hindu. The slain persons, natives of Barachatti and Mohanpur blocks of Gaya district, were former members of the CPI-Maoist and had formed the SSM to assist the police. Maoist pamphlets charging the slain persons with "betraying the parent organisation and serving as police informers", were found at the incident site.
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April - 10 
IANS reports that the paramilitary Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has begun taking over from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) the security of 23 Government-run relief camps for villagers of the Maoist-affected areas in Chhattisgarh. Girdhari Nayak,
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IANS reports that the paramilitary Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has begun taking over from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) the security of 23 Government-run relief camps for villagers of the Maoist-affected areas in Chhattisgarh. Girdhari Nayak, the Inspector General of Police heading the anti-Maoist operations, said that a SSB battalion which reached capital Raipur on April 8 is en route to the southern Bastar region to join another SSB battalion that has taken over from the CRPF. "About 2,000 SSB personnel have begun taking over security of 23 Government-run makeshift relief camps from the CRPF in extreme southern districts of Bijapur and Dantewada to protect about 48,000 camp settlers", Nayak said.
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April - 10 
L.H. Stephen, ‘publicity secretary’ of the Kuki National Front (KNF), while denying the presence of the Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) outfit at Kangpokpi area in the Senapati district, stated that any group wanting to operate or carry o
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L.H. Stephen, ‘publicity secretary’ of the Kuki National Front (KNF), while denying the presence of the Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) outfit at Kangpokpi area in the Senapati district, stated that any group wanting to operate or carry out any specific operation for any duration within the area of operation of the KNF, should first seek the ‘permission’ or else it might be forcibly ‘evicted’.
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April - 10 
Mizoram Government officials led by the Chief Secretary Haukhum Hauzel held talks with officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on April 9 on various aspects of the resettlement of 950 former cadres of the Bru National Liberation Front (
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Mizoram Government officials led by the Chief Secretary Haukhum Hauzel held talks with officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on April 9 on various aspects of the resettlement of 950 former cadres of the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM), reports PTI. The MHA officials reportedly promised to take up the problems faced by Mizoram while providing health care, education, communication and supply of drinking water to the former militants who were resettled in the Mamit district.
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April - 10 
On April 10, the Madhya Pradesh Police arrested a Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre from Rishala area of Indore city, reports The Hindu. The arrested cadre, identified as Hafiz Yusuf, has been an active worker of the outfit and played a
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On April 10, the Madhya Pradesh Police arrested a Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre from Rishala area of Indore city, reports The Hindu. The arrested cadre, identified as Hafiz Yusuf, has been an active worker of the outfit and played a significant role in collecting funds for the outfit, police sources said. He was working in a mobile shop in Indore.
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April - 10 
One Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, Chandiram Reang, surrendered before the Anandabazar Police in the North Tripura District without arms.
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One Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, Chandiram Reang, surrendered before the Anandabazar Police in the North Tripura District without arms.
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April - 10 
Security forces (SFs) have arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Mansoor Ahmed, from village Naiyun in the Srinagar district on April 10, Daily Excelsior reported. Mansoor had reportedly joined the outfit in June 2001.
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Security forces (SFs) have arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Mansoor Ahmed, from village Naiyun in the Srinagar district on April 10, Daily Excelsior reported. Mansoor had reportedly joined the outfit in June 2001.
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April - 10 
The Hindu reports that the Mumbai Police on April 10 arrested two cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from the Thane district. The duo, identified as Irshad Salim Khan and Israr Ahmed Abdul Hamid Tailor, are believed to
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The Hindu reports that the Mumbai Police on April 10 arrested two cadres of the proscribed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) from the Thane district. The duo, identified as Irshad Salim Khan and Israr Ahmed Abdul Hamid Tailor, are believed to be close to the arrested secretary-general of the outfit, Safdar Nagori. Khan is a civil engineer by profession and was the former president of the outfit while Israr Ahmed is a computer professional. Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rakesh Maria told, "Both are wanted in a case registered under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act here on July 28, 2006, in which train blasts accused Ehtesham Siddqui was earlier arrested."
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April - 10 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) shut down three shops in the Thangmeiband area for six months from April 10 for allegedly selling tobacco products. A large quantity of tobacco products ‘seized’ from the shops were set ablaze and women owners of th
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) shut down three shops in the Thangmeiband area for six months from April 10 for allegedly selling tobacco products. A large quantity of tobacco products ‘seized’ from the shops were set ablaze and women owners of the three shops, Mongjam Ongbi Pramo, Ngangbam Ongbi Pakpi and Waikhom Ongbi Khomdonbi, were paraded before the media by militants in the Imphal East district.
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April - 10 
Three unidentified masked militants opened fire and exploded a petrol bomb in front of the Tamil Sangam office at Moreh Ward number-4 in the Chandel district on April 10-afternoon, reports Sangai Express. However, no loss of life or damage to propert
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Three unidentified masked militants opened fire and exploded a petrol bomb in front of the Tamil Sangam office at Moreh Ward number-4 in the Chandel district on April 10-afternoon, reports Sangai Express. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.
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April - 10 
A pipeline supplying gas to the Pir Koh gas plant was blown up on April 10, according to Dawn. Police sources said the blast was caused by an explosive device planted under the 16-inch diameter pipeline connecting the gas plant with the Pir Koh field
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A pipeline supplying gas to the Pir Koh gas plant was blown up on April 10, according to Dawn. Police sources said the blast was caused by an explosive device planted under the 16-inch diameter pipeline connecting the gas plant with the Pir Koh field. Gas supply to the plant was suspended. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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April - 10 
Militants fired rockets and gun shots on a check-post of the security forces in the Arand area of Sibi. The rockets, however, did not hit the target. Sources said that armed men damaged some machinery being used for construction of roads in the area.
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Militants fired rockets and gun shots on a check-post of the security forces in the Arand area of Sibi. The rockets, however, did not hit the target. Sources said that armed men damaged some machinery being used for construction of roads in the area. Claiming responsibility for the attack, a Baloch Liberation Army spokesman said security forces had suffered casualties.
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April - 10 
A Nepali Congress (NC) activist was killed in a clash with the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) cadres at Bhutaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Sunsari district when voting was underway on April 10, Nepal News reports. The victim, Ganga D
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A Nepali Congress (NC) activist was killed in a clash with the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) cadres at Bhutaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Sunsari district when voting was underway on April 10, Nepal News reports. The victim, Ganga Das, who was attacked with sharp weapons by the MJF cadres, succumbed to his injuries later.
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April - 10 
At least 20 NC supporters were injured in a violent clash with cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) in Rukum district. Some two dozen NC cadres have also gone missing after the clash that occurred at Kholagaon area.
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At least 20 NC supporters were injured in a violent clash with cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) in Rukum district. Some two dozen NC cadres have also gone missing after the clash that occurred at Kholagaon area.
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April - 10 
One activist of the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Rishiraj Subedi, was killed by some unidentified persons at Saumarang Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Kaski district on April 10-night, Himalayan Times repo
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One activist of the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Rishiraj Subedi, was killed by some unidentified persons at Saumarang Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Kaski district on April 10-night, Himalayan Times reports. Subedi, a resident of Saumarang VDC-3 had worked as party agent in a polling station. The party blamed the Maoists for killing Subedi and said that Maoists had also threatened to kill him earlier.
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April - 10 
One person was killed and two others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at a polling booth in the Parsa Patauli VDC-1 of Mahottari district. According to the district police office, one person died on the spot when unidentified assailan
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One person was killed and two others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at a polling booth in the Parsa Patauli VDC-1 of Mahottari district. According to the district police office, one person died on the spot when unidentified assailants resorted to firing.
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April - 10 
The Government had deployed over 100000 security force personnel for the election, The Hindu reported. About 100000 national observers and about 800 international observers examined the conduct of the polls.
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The Government had deployed over 100000 security force personnel for the election, The Hindu reported. About 100000 national observers and about 800 international observers examined the conduct of the polls.
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April - 10 
The Kathmandu constituency one, where electronic voting machines donated by India were used, the NC candidate won, securing more than 14,000 votes, BBC reported. The CPN-Maoist candidate polled under 4,000 votes and was third after UML, a centre-left
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The Kathmandu constituency one, where electronic voting machines donated by India were used, the NC candidate won, securing more than 14,000 votes, BBC reported. The CPN-Maoist candidate polled under 4,000 votes and was third after UML, a centre-left party which polled more than 6,000 votes. Results for this constituency were declared quickly because it was the only constituency which used electronic voting machines. Re-polling will take place in the cancelled polling centres within a week. Results for all the 240 constituencies are expected over the next 10 days.
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April - 10 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead Shambhu Prasad Singh, an independent candidate of the Constituent Assembly election in Sarlahi Constituency No. 6. Shah who was shot by the gunmen at Gadahiya area died while being rushed to a hospital.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead Shambhu Prasad Singh, an independent candidate of the Constituent Assembly election in Sarlahi Constituency No. 6. Shah who was shot by the gunmen at Gadahiya area died while being rushed to a hospital.
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April - 10 
Voting for the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) began in Nepal on April 10 (today) with 17.6 million registered voters to cast their ballots to elect their representatives, reports Nepal News. Each voter will be casting two ballots each - one und
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Voting for the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) began in Nepal on April 10 (today) with 17.6 million registered voters to cast their ballots to elect their representatives, reports Nepal News. Each voter will be casting two ballots each - one under First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) and another under Proportional Representation (PR) categories. Of the total 601 members of the CA, 240 will be elected in direct elections from 240 constituencies while 335 will be elected from among nationwide votes on PR basis. The remaining 26 members will be nominated by the cabinet. A total of 55 parties are taking part in the CA election. There are 3970 candidates are in the fray for FPTP election while in the PR categories, there are 5701 candidates, including one half of women, nearly two thousand Madheshis, over 600 Dalits (lower caste Hindus), over 2000 Janajatis, nearly 200 from backward regions and over 1700 from other groups.
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April - 10 
Voting for the Constituent Assembly elections concluded on April 10 with approximately 60 percent of the electorate exercising their franchise, according to Nepal News. Addressing a press conference after the voting ended, the Chief Election Commissi
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Voting for the Constituent Assembly elections concluded on April 10 with approximately 60 percent of the electorate exercising their franchise, according to Nepal News. Addressing a press conference after the voting ended, the Chief Election Commissioner Bhoj Raj Pokharel described the polls as a success and said, "The total turnout of the voters is estimated to be around 60 per cent. However, the EC (Election Commission) is yet to confirm it until the information from all the constituencies are received." Pokharel informed the media that polling has been suspended in 33 polling stations and said that the EC will soon decide the re-polling date for those stations. Voting was held peacefully in the Terai and eastern districts like Morang, Sunsari, Bara, Parsa, Rautahat and Jhapa while it has been postponed in nearly two dozen stations in Chitwan, Siraha, Saptari and Mahottari districts. The EC has postponed polling in seven stations in the Saptari district. According to The Hindu, three persons died — one of them an independent candidate — in election related violence.
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April - 10 
YCL cadres captured three polling centres in Lalitpur under the Constituency No. 1, Himalayan Times reports. YCL cadres captured Kaleshowr, Gumdi and Thulo Durlung poling centres and they also prevented anti-Maoist voters from casting their votes the
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YCL cadres captured three polling centres in Lalitpur under the Constituency No. 1, Himalayan Times reports. YCL cadres captured Kaleshowr, Gumdi and Thulo Durlung poling centres and they also prevented anti-Maoist voters from casting their votes there. District police office said that YCL cadres also abducted eight persons, including a NC polling agent from the area.
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April - 10 
Armoured tanks deployed in and around Ariyalai point in Jaffna after observing the presence of about seven Sea Tiger boats directed 100-mm fire rounds on April 9-morning between 10:20-10:30am, causing one of the boats to explode. The boats were repor
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Armoured tanks deployed in and around Ariyalai point in Jaffna after observing the presence of about seven Sea Tiger boats directed 100-mm fire rounds on April 9-morning between 10:20-10:30am, causing one of the boats to explode. The boats were reportedly on a reconnaissance mission with loaded explosives. Less than an hour later, the troops detecting one more LTTE boat in the Jaffna lagoon area opened heavy fire on it. However, troops restrained from further firing since the LTTE boat managed to creep into fishing boats in the seas. Later, the dead body of a suspected LTTE militant was found washed ashore, Colombo Page reported.
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April - 10 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Adampan and areas north of Parappakandal in the Mannar district, the security forces (SFs) killed at least four LTTE militants. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the clashes.
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Adampan and areas north of Parappakandal in the Mannar district, the security forces (SFs) killed at least four LTTE militants. Three soldiers sustained injuries in the clashes.
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April - 10 
Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops carried out attacks targeting the outfit’s bunkers at Udaiyadi in the Mannar district on April 10, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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Five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops carried out attacks targeting the outfit’s bunkers at Udaiyadi in the Mannar district on April 10, Sri Lanka Army reports.
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April - 10 
On April 10, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants fired on an Army foot patrol near Nallur town in the Jaffna district, injuring one soldier, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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On April 10, two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants fired on an Army foot patrol near Nallur town in the Jaffna district, injuring one soldier, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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April - 10 
One soldier was killed and another wounded in two LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosions in the Madhu area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed and another wounded in two LTTE-triggered improvised explosive device explosions in the Madhu area of Mannar district.
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April - 10 
SFs in the Muhamalai, Kilaly, Ponnar and Eluttumadduwal areas of Jaffna district destroyed several LTTE bunkers, killing at least two militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clashes.
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SFs in the Muhamalai, Kilaly, Ponnar and Eluttumadduwal areas of Jaffna district destroyed several LTTE bunkers, killing at least two militants. One soldier sustained injuries during the clashes.
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April - 10 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft neutralised a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Chemmalai in the Alampil area of Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter craft neutralised a Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) base at Chemmalai in the Alampil area of Mullaitivu district.
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April - 10 
The troops killed at least seven LTTE militants during clashes in the Janakapura jungles and Kiriibbanwewa.
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The troops killed at least seven LTTE militants during clashes in the Janakapura jungles and Kiriibbanwewa.
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April - 10 
The troops neutralised LTTE hideouts in the jungles north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district killing or injuring three militants. Similarly, the troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the same area and subsequently recovered four hand grena
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The troops neutralised LTTE hideouts in the jungles north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district killing or injuring three militants. Similarly, the troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the same area and subsequently recovered four hand grenades, two bags and some civil clothes.
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April - 10 
Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar attack in the Sirukulam area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Madhu area.
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Three soldiers were injured in an LTTE mortar attack in the Sirukulam area. Similarly, another soldier was injured in an LTTE attack in the Madhu area.
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April - 10 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Madhu camp and Sirukulam areas of the same district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in the Madhu camp and Sirukulam areas of the same district.
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April - 10 
Vavuniya police recovered a parcel that contained one remote-controller, one antenna, one aerial circuit and two fuses.
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Vavuniya police recovered a parcel that contained one remote-controller, one antenna, one aerial circuit and two fuses.
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April - 11 
In the state, two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Ngangbam Dhanajit alias Ibomcha and Robinson, were shot dead by a combined force of Bishnupur district police commandos and Army personnel during an encounter
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In the state, two suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Ngangbam Dhanajit alias Ibomcha and Robinson, were shot dead by a combined force of Bishnupur district police commandos and Army personnel during an encounter near Potsangbam playground. Two pistols, seven live ammunitions, some incriminating documents of the outfit, one mobile phone and one two wheeler vehicle were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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April - 11 
Militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) shot dead Simreisang Tangkhul, a ‘sergeant major’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), at Dikiuram area under Tamei sub-division in the Tamenglo
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Militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) shot dead Simreisang Tangkhul, a ‘sergeant major’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), at Dikiuram area under Tamei sub-division in the Tamenglong district on April 11, report Press Trust of India. Later, a group of five NSCN–IM militants shot dead three NSCN-K cadres in the Duivagailong area of the same district. The slain militants were identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Daijuang Pamei, ‘privates’ Giangthamlung and Zachaiah.
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April - 11 
One cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Athokpam Sanju Singh, was arrested by the Imphal East police from Pukhao area on April 11. One 9-mm pistol with magazine was recovered from his
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One cadre belonging to the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Athokpam Sanju Singh, was arrested by the Imphal East police from Pukhao area on April 11. One 9-mm pistol with magazine was recovered from his possession.
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April - 11 
Tamil Nadu State Intelligence police have seized 16 cans of highly inflammable chemical solution, suspected to be used for manufacturing powerful explosives, meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror reports. Police said acting on a tip off, the
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Tamil Nadu State Intelligence police have seized 16 cans of highly inflammable chemical solution, suspected to be used for manufacturing powerful explosives, meant for smuggling to Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror reports. Police said acting on a tip off, the 'Q' branch police team arrested a Sri Lankan Tamil Refugee Navaneetha Krishnan from the Samathuvapuram locality near Sakki Mangalam. The chemical solution was being smuggled to Sri Lanka for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), police said.
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April - 11 
The Union Government on April 11 rejected the demand of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for a Karbi state in a meeting with six UPDS leaders, including vice-chairman Ke-Ap Tisso, general secretary Sai Ding-Eh and joint secretaries Tu
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The Union Government on April 11 rejected the demand of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for a Karbi state in a meeting with six UPDS leaders, including vice-chairman Ke-Ap Tisso, general secretary Sai Ding-Eh and joint secretaries Tung-Eh Nongloda and W. Mukran, according to Telegraph. The outfit said it could join hands with the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) factions to prepare a common set of demands. “We have been asked to revise our proposal. At the moment, I can say only that we do not intend to revise our demand,” an unnamed UPDS leader said,” adding that, “Joining hands with the DHD is a possibility now as it will be easier for all of us.”
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April - 11 
A mortar shell hit the Awami Market in the Chinar Chowk of Kurram Agency in the FATA on April 11, killing two people and injuring three others, while two more people died of sectarian violence in other parts of Kurram Agency, Daily Times reported. Th
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A mortar shell hit the Awami Market in the Chinar Chowk of Kurram Agency in the FATA on April 11, killing two people and injuring three others, while two more people died of sectarian violence in other parts of Kurram Agency, Daily Times reported. The people killed in the mortar blast were identified as Muhammad Ismail and Muhammad Wakhan, sons of prominent tribal leader Saleh Khan. Ajmal Khan was injured in the blast and a vehicle was destroyed.
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April - 11 
According to Daily Times, Police in the Sialkot district have arrested three terror suspects, who they said were planning to carry out suicide bombings. Dawn News reported on April 11 that police said the suspects had confessed they had links with Ta
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According to Daily Times, Police in the Sialkot district have arrested three terror suspects, who they said were planning to carry out suicide bombings. Dawn News reported on April 11 that police said the suspects had confessed they had links with Taliban and al Qaeda. Sialkot District Police Officer Muhammad Amin Owais told the channel that the detained men had tried to abduct a Shia cleric from Allama Iqbal Chowk when a police squad stopped them. Two of them were from Karachi, he said, and one from Quetta. Police officials also said that the suspects had abducted children in the past and sent them to Afghanistan “for brain-washing”.
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April - 11 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the Pakistan-based terrorist groups, are among the 44 outfits designated as ‘Foreign Terrorist Organisations’ (FTO) by the US, Daily Excelsior reported. Besides these two, other groups active in India
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), the Pakistan-based terrorist groups, are among the 44 outfits designated as ‘Foreign Terrorist Organisations’ (FTO) by the US, Daily Excelsior reported. Besides these two, other groups active in India — the Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jihad-i-Islami and Pakistan-based Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) — are also in the FTO list issued by the office of the coordinator for counter terrorism of the US Department of State. "FTO designations play a critical role in our fight against terrorism and are effective means of curtailing support for terrorist activities and pressurising groups to get out of the terrorism business," a State Department statement said. Other groups of the South Asia include Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ).
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April - 11 
On the same day, sectarian clashes continued in various parts of the Agency for the seventh consecutive day. Both sects reportedly used heavy weapons in Balish Khel and Khar Kalay, wounding several people. In an attempt to stop the fighting, security
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On the same day, sectarian clashes continued in various parts of the Agency for the seventh consecutive day. Both sects reportedly used heavy weapons in Balish Khel and Khar Kalay, wounding several people. In an attempt to stop the fighting, security forces used heavy artillery and fired upon hilltop positions of both sects, resulting in the death of one Haji Masood Khan. One of the shells hit the house of Haji Banaat Khan, a prominent tribal leader of the Sadda area, killing his 13-year-old son, Kausar. The shelling also injured his two nephews, Yousuf Khan and Naseeb Khan. According to reports, sectarian violence also continued in various areas of Parachinar on April 11.
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April - 11 
A Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) election candidate was arrested by the Armed Police Force personnel near a vote-counting venue in the Malangwa of Sarlahi district on April 11 for illegal possession of weapons, according to Nepal News.
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A Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) election candidate was arrested by the Armed Police Force personnel near a vote-counting venue in the Malangwa of Sarlahi district on April 11 for illegal possession of weapons, according to Nepal News.
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April - 11 
A suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militant killed a civilian, identified as Kunam, in the Chiruppiddi on April 11.
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A suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militant killed a civilian, identified as Kunam, in the Chiruppiddi on April 11.
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April - 11 
During another encounter between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas of Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFs) neutralised an unspecified number of outfit’s bunkers, killing three militants while injuring 14 others. Five sol
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During another encounter between the two sides in the Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa areas of Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFs) neutralised an unspecified number of outfit’s bunkers, killing three militants while injuring 14 others. Five soldiers also sustained injuries during the clashes.
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April - 11 
Five soldiers of a route clearing team advancing from their new defence line in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district sustained injuries due to the explosion of LTTE laid anti personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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Five soldiers of a route clearing team advancing from their new defence line in the Madhu camp area of Mannar district sustained injuries due to the explosion of LTTE laid anti personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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April - 11 
Norway does not support the formation of an independent Tamil State in Sri Lanka, Norway's special envoy to Colombo, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, told the United National Party (UNP) Member of Parliament (MP) Jayalath Jayawardene and to two leading Sinhalese a
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Norway does not support the formation of an independent Tamil State in Sri Lanka, Norway's special envoy to Colombo, Jon Hanssen-Bauer, told the United National Party (UNP) Member of Parliament (MP) Jayalath Jayawardene and to two leading Sinhalese and Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka on the sidelines of an international conference that ended in Oslo on April 11, IANS reports. “Norway will not support the establishment of Tamil Eelam,” the MP quoted Hanssen-Bauer as saying. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan cabinet minister Arumugam Thondaman, who also attended the meeting, separately quoted Hanssen-Bauer as telling him that Norway would not be able to play the role of a peace facilitator as long as fighting raged in the island nation. “How can we do that when war is going on?” the minister quoted the Norwegian envoy as asking.
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April - 11 
On April 11, the troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the Andankulam area and killed three of them. Separately, troops killed two LTTE cadres in the Vedamakilam area.
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On April 11, the troops ambushed a group of LTTE militants in the Andankulam area and killed three of them. Separately, troops killed two LTTE cadres in the Vedamakilam area.
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April - 11 
One soldier was injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars at the troops in the Ramathankulam area.
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One soldier was injured when the LTTE militants fired mortars at the troops in the Ramathankulam area.
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April - 11 
The Janakapura area of Vavuniya district, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker and two trenches. One militant was killed and three others got injured in the encounter. The troops later recovered two T-56 magazines, 60 T-56 ammunition, three wat
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The Janakapura area of Vavuniya district, troops attacked and captured a LTTE bunker and two trenches. One militant was killed and three others got injured in the encounter. The troops later recovered two T-56 magazines, 60 T-56 ammunition, three water cans, one LTTE uniform of a female cadre and several more items from the area.
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April - 11 
The SFs carried out attacks on a group of LTTE militants in the Ilampiddi area of Mannar district and killed three militants while injuring seven others. Separately, the SFs attacked an LTTE bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and ki
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The SFs carried out attacks on a group of LTTE militants in the Ilampiddi area of Mannar district and killed three militants while injuring seven others. Separately, the SFs attacked an LTTE bunker line in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed three militants. Three more militants got injured in the incident. Two more LTTE bunkers were neutralised by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district, killing three militants.
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April - 12 
At least one militant is reported to have died and five more trapped in a fierce gun battle in the Kupwara district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that immediately after receiving specific informatio
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At least one militant is reported to have died and five more trapped in a fierce gun battle in the Kupwara district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, told Daily Excelsior that immediately after receiving specific information regarding the movement of a 10-member group of Pakistani cadres of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), the SFs launched a massive cordon-and-search operation in the Chuntiwari forest area of Lolab. Another team of SFs intercepted the militants at Chorkhan Nallah in the Kandi forest area. In the ensuing gun battle one militant, identified as Hussain, a Pakistani national, was killed. The SSP informed that although four militants of the group managed to escape at least five others were trapped in the gun battle.
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April - 12 
Major General Shakil Ahmed, Director General of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), after signing the Joint Record of Discussions with the Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi on April 12, said that Paresh Baruah, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the ULFA, was n
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Major General Shakil Ahmed, Director General of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), after signing the Joint Record of Discussions with the Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi on April 12, said that Paresh Baruah, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the ULFA, was no longer in Bangladesh. “Let me assure you that Paresh Baruah is no longer in Bangladesh,” said Ahmed.
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April - 12 
Manipur Police shot dead a suspected militant, Thiyam Somokanta, during a counter-insurgency operation at Nagamapal in the Imphal West district on April 12-night, reports Telegraph. One .9-mm pistol with a round of ammunition was recovered from his p
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Manipur Police shot dead a suspected militant, Thiyam Somokanta, during a counter-insurgency operation at Nagamapal in the Imphal West district on April 12-night, reports Telegraph. One .9-mm pistol with a round of ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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April - 12 
The security forces (SFs) in an encounter killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shabir Ahmad Bhat alias Mansoor, at Peer Mohalla in the Chakura village of Pulwama district on April 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Acco
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The security forces (SFs) in an encounter killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Shabir Ahmad Bhat alias Mansoor, at Peer Mohalla in the Chakura village of Pulwama district on April 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to police, Mansoor was a listed "A" category militant of the outfit and had crossed over to Pakistan in 2001 and returned to Valley in October 2006.
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April - 12 
Eight people were killed and 10 others injured in fresh violence between rival groups of the Kurram Agency in FATA on April 12, raising the death toll of the past eight days in the area to 35, reported Daily Times. Five tribesmen — Qadir Gul, Hamid H
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Eight people were killed and 10 others injured in fresh violence between rival groups of the Kurram Agency in FATA on April 12, raising the death toll of the past eight days in the area to 35, reported Daily Times. Five tribesmen — Qadir Gul, Hamid Hussain, Rafique, Taib Khan and Abdul Hanan — were killed, and 10 injured, during a clash in the Marro Khel area of Lower Kurram Agency. Similarly, three people were shot dead by armed rival groups in the areas of Balishkhel, Sadda, Karman, Para Chamkani, Pewar and Teri Mengal. The political administration of the Agency has engaged the local elite and tribal elders to arrange a ceasefire and to restore normalcy to the agency.
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April - 12 
Three dead bodies of security force personnel, who were reported ‘lost’ during a military operation earlier this year in South Waziristan, were found on April 12. “We have recovered three bodies of jawans who were lost early this year,” an unnamed mi
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Three dead bodies of security force personnel, who were reported ‘lost’ during a military operation earlier this year in South Waziristan, were found on April 12. “We have recovered three bodies of jawans who were lost early this year,” an unnamed military source in Wana told Daily Times, adding, “Two FC and one army soldier’s bodies were recovered.”
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April - 12 
Two people were killed in a landmine explosion in the Pat Feeder area of Dear Bugti district on April 12, according to Dawn. The victims were on way to their village on a motorcycle when the bike hit the landmine when they reached near the Rd-238 are
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Two people were killed in a landmine explosion in the Pat Feeder area of Dear Bugti district on April 12, according to Dawn. The victims were on way to their village on a motorcycle when the bike hit the landmine when they reached near the Rd-238 area of the Pat Feeder Canal, killing the two on the spot, police sources said.
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April - 12 
Cadres of the CPN-Maoist and security force personnel on April 12 clashed at Gaur, injuring seven persons, including Maoist elections candidate Surendra Prasad Jayasabal from Rautahat-2.
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Cadres of the CPN-Maoist and security force personnel on April 12 clashed at Gaur, injuring seven persons, including Maoist elections candidate Surendra Prasad Jayasabal from Rautahat-2.
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April - 12 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 12 arrested a person suspected of lobbing grenades at an Awami League (AL) rally in the capital Dhaka on August 21, 2004, reports Daily Star. CID sources said that Arif Hasan Sumon had also carried
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 12 arrested a person suspected of lobbing grenades at an Awami League (AL) rally in the capital Dhaka on August 21, 2004, reports Daily Star. CID sources said that Arif Hasan Sumon had also carried bombs used in the Ramna blasts on April 14, 2001. He was arrested from his house at Ali and Noor Real Estate Housing in the capital's Mohammadpur area.
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April - 12 
The death toll in the clashes between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and troops in the Udaiyadi, Kathankulam, Periyakulam, Ilantaivan, Malikaittidal, Vannakulam, Paleipperumalkadu, Munkilmurichchan and Adampan areas of Mannar district on
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The death toll in the clashes between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and troops in the Udaiyadi, Kathankulam, Periyakulam, Ilantaivan, Malikaittidal, Vannakulam, Paleipperumalkadu, Munkilmurichchan and Adampan areas of Mannar district on April 12 has risen to 76, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). 66 militants and 10 soldiers were killed, according to latest reports. As reported earlier, 30 militants and six soldiers were killed when the troops extended their defence line in the areas north of Giant Tank, north Kathankulam, south east of Adampan and Periyakulam. The pro-LTTE website Tamil Net quoted the outfit’s military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan claiming that at least 30 soldiers were killed and 75 wounded when the LTTE’s ‘defensive formations’ in Mannar confronted a four-pronged SLA attempt to advance west of Giant’s Tanks in Mannar. The Website said that the outfit lost three cadres in the fighting that lasted from 5.30am till 1.30pm.
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April - 12 
The LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade targeting troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier while injuring another.
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The LTTE militants lobbed a hand grenade targeting troops at Nelliadi in the Jaffna district, killing one soldier while injuring another.
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April - 12 
The troops extended their defence line in the areas north of Giant Tank, north Kathankulam, south east of Adampan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district after fierce confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 12, Sri Lan
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The troops extended their defence line in the areas north of Giant Tank, north Kathankulam, south east of Adampan and Periyakulam in the Mannar district after fierce confrontations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on April 12, Sri Lanka Army reports. At least 30 militants were killed while over 50 others sustained injuries in the clashes. Six soldiers were also killed and 20 others got injured in the incident.
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April - 13 
PULF cadre, Mohammed Ayub Ali, was arrested by the SFs from Lamlong Bazaar on April 13.
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PULF cadre, Mohammed Ayub Ali, was arrested by the SFs from Lamlong Bazaar on April 13.
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April - 13 
A suspected militant, identified as Takhellam-bam Nabakishore, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) under Porompat police station jurisdiction in the Imphal East district on April 13-evening, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol, a hand
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A suspected militant, identified as Takhellam-bam Nabakishore, was shot dead by the security forces (SFs) under Porompat police station jurisdiction in the Imphal East district on April 13-evening, according to Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol, a hand grenade and a mobile phone handset were recovered from the slain militant.
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April - 13 
According to Daily Excelsior, Police on April 13 arrested a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who was a close associate of the recently slain ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit, Shamim Thool, from village Challer under the jurisdiction of Gando
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According to Daily Excelsior, Police on April 13 arrested a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, who was a close associate of the recently slain ‘divisional commander’ of the outfit, Shamim Thool, from village Challer under the jurisdiction of Gandoh police station in Doda district. The arrested militant has been identified as Mohammed Ismayil (code name Qari Usmaan), a resident of Manothal Patnazi in the Kishtwar district. One Chinese pistol with one loaded magazine, eight rounds and one walkie-talkie set were recovered from his possession.
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April - 13 
New Indian Express reports that the Orissa Government has decided to launch a pilot project in the Malkangiri and Rayagada districts to contain the Maoist activity. As per the plan, civic action programme has been taken up in the Maoist-affected area
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New Indian Express reports that the Orissa Government has decided to launch a pilot project in the Malkangiri and Rayagada districts to contain the Maoist activity. As per the plan, civic action programme has been taken up in the Maoist-affected areas of the districts by organising public relations and health camps, sports tournaments and tribal festivals. Publicity material highlighting the futility of extremist activities and its negative impact on the development of the region are being produced and these would be distributed in the tribal dominated areas. The modalities and framework of the inter-State joint task force for Orissa-Andhra Pradesh has been worked out and a number of joint anti-Maoist operations have been conducted. Similarly, modalities for inter-State anti-Maoist operations in the Orissa-Jharkhand border have also been worked out. Official sources said that the scheme will be implemented in other Maoist-affected districts in phases.
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April - 13 
On April 13, six persons, including five security force (SF) personnel, were killed in an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jhajha railway station in the Jamui district. A group of 200 Maoists blew up the Government
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On April 13, six persons, including five security force (SF) personnel, were killed in an attack by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jhajha railway station in the Jamui district. A group of 200 Maoists blew up the Government Railway Police office and looted arms and ammunition, reports The Hindu. The SF personnel consisting of the State Armed Police, Special Task Force and the Central Reserve Police Force rushed in to the site following which an encounter ensued, killing five SF personnel and a porter.
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April - 13 
One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Sapam Dewan Singh, was arrested from Leimakhong Mapal. He confessed that he joined the PREPAK in 2007 through one Angamba of Yourabung and is now working as a member of the ‘intelligen
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One People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, Sapam Dewan Singh, was arrested from Leimakhong Mapal. He confessed that he joined the PREPAK in 2007 through one Angamba of Yourabung and is now working as a member of the ‘intelligence wing’ collecting and passing information about the movement of security forces. He also disclosed that he provided shelter to PREPAK cadres and engaged in transportation of arms and ammunition.
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April - 13 
One suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead by the Army personnel who retaliated when eight suspected ULFA cadres opened fire on them at upper Dihing Reserve Forest in the Tinsukia district on April 12, reports Sentine
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One suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant was shot dead by the Army personnel who retaliated when eight suspected ULFA cadres opened fire on them at upper Dihing Reserve Forest in the Tinsukia district on April 12, reports Sentinel. One pistol and one magazine were recovered from his possession. According to Army sources, ULFA leader Lalan Moran and a few cadres of the outfit were reportedly noticed in the nearby areas.
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April - 13 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Salboni area of West Midnapore district on April 13, reports The Hindu. The CPI-M zonal committee later
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three activists of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Salboni area of West Midnapore district on April 13, reports The Hindu. The CPI-M zonal committee later said that one of the slain persons was the party’s local leader and the other two were supporters of the party. The killed persons were among the eight persons supervising earth-digging work under the rural employment programme when they were abducted by the Maoists. While five persons were later released, bodies of the three persons were recovered from a nearby forest.
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April - 13 
The police arrested a person, Chongtham Nitai, during a search operation at his residence at Tekcham Mayai Leikai for his involvement in the rape and murder of a widow, Laishramongbi Inaotombi alias Shantibala, whose dead body was recovered at Lousip
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The police arrested a person, Chongtham Nitai, during a search operation at his residence at Tekcham Mayai Leikai for his involvement in the rape and murder of a widow, Laishramongbi Inaotombi alias Shantibala, whose dead body was recovered at Lousipat in the Thoubal district on April 10, according to Imphal Free Press. Another person, Nongthombam Ibomcha alias Raju, who escaped during a police raid, surrendered before the Yairipok police. Ibomcha is a suspected militant who was on bail after police arrested him from the quarters of a Legislator at Babupara in 2007.
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April - 13 
The SFs also arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as SS Cpl Sanahanba, on April 13 from Kaibi Makha Leikai.
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The SFs also arrested a People's Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as SS Cpl Sanahanba, on April 13 from Kaibi Makha Leikai.
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April - 13 
Three suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants, identified as Paonam Devanand, Yumnam Brojen Singh alias Kala and Ashem Sashi alias Sharat, were arrested from Chingamakha in the Imphal West district on April 13, according to a delayed repor
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Three suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants, identified as Paonam Devanand, Yumnam Brojen Singh alias Kala and Ashem Sashi alias Sharat, were arrested from Chingamakha in the Imphal West district on April 13, according to a delayed report.
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April - 13 
Two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, Mohammed Rezvi Akbar alias Nanaobi and Mohammed Aboton alias Iboton, were arrested by a combined team of Imphal East police commandos, Assam Rifles and Border Security Force personnel, reports Sa
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Two People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants, Mohammed Rezvi Akbar alias Nanaobi and Mohammed Aboton alias Iboton, were arrested by a combined team of Imphal East police commandos, Assam Rifles and Border Security Force personnel, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 13 
Two ULFA cadres, Mandal Hasda alias Sadhu and Birbal Murmu, were arrested by the Army personnel at Gwmfela under Kachugaon police station in the Kokrajhar district. One 7.65-mm US-made pistol, six live rounds of ammunition and a magazine were recover
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Two ULFA cadres, Mandal Hasda alias Sadhu and Birbal Murmu, were arrested by the Army personnel at Gwmfela under Kachugaon police station in the Kokrajhar district. One 7.65-mm US-made pistol, six live rounds of ammunition and a magazine were recovered from their possession. They confessed during interrogation that they were targeting Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at Dotma.
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April - 13 
A hand-grenade lobbed on children playing cricket and football in the Ayub Stadium in Quetta on April 13, caused injuries to three boys. Police sources told Dawn that the grenade, thrown from the Jail road area, landed among the children.
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A hand-grenade lobbed on children playing cricket and football in the Ayub Stadium in Quetta on April 13, caused injuries to three boys. Police sources told Dawn that the grenade, thrown from the Jail road area, landed among the children.
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April - 13 
Four persons were critically injured and 16 others sustained minor injuries in firing after a dispute over money in the Kavilasi Village Development Committee of Siraha district on April 13, reported The Himalayan Times. “CPN-UML cadre Ram Lobhit Yad
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Four persons were critically injured and 16 others sustained minor injuries in firing after a dispute over money in the Kavilasi Village Development Committee of Siraha district on April 13, reported The Himalayan Times. “CPN-UML cadre Ram Lobhit Yadav’s group had a dispute with RPP cadre Hari Narayan Yadav’s group and some unknown group opened fire,” police said.
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April - 13 
The Maoists have won 99 seats of the total 186 constituencies where vote counting has been completed, till last reports came in. The Nepali Congress had won 28 seats while the CPN-UML won in 24 seats. Among others, the MJF emerged victorious in 15 se
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The Maoists have won 99 seats of the total 186 constituencies where vote counting has been completed, till last reports came in. The Nepali Congress had won 28 seats while the CPN-UML won in 24 seats. Among others, the MJF emerged victorious in 15 seats.
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April - 13 
A 'regional leader' of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter with the police in Jhenidah on April 13, reports Daily Star. Two policemen were injured in the incident. The slain extremist was
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A 'regional leader' of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was killed during an encounter with the police in Jhenidah on April 13, reports Daily Star. Two policemen were injured in the incident. The slain extremist was identified as Rezaul Islam alias Razu of Chandipur village. He was arrested on April 12 from Lakhmikol village and had been taken to the encounter site for recovery of firearms. Two bombs and a firearm with two bullets were recovered subsequent to the encounter.
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April - 13 
Five LTTE militants were killed and eight others injured in clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Villattikulam, Vinayagapuram, north of Madhu and Chinnavalayankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. Two soldiers were wounded in the inc
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Five LTTE militants were killed and eight others injured in clashes with the security forces (SFs) in the Villattikulam, Vinayagapuram, north of Madhu and Chinnavalayankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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April - 13 
Four militants were injured in another attack by the troops in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. Separately, the troops captured two trenches in the Andankulam area, injuring three militants. Two more militants were injured in the Kokkutod
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Four militants were injured in another attack by the troops in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district. Separately, the troops captured two trenches in the Andankulam area, injuring three militants. Two more militants were injured in the Kokkutoduvai area. At Muhamalai in the Jaffna district, the troops attacked an LTTE bunker and injured three militants.
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April - 13 
LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the area north of Janakapura.
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LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the area north of Janakapura.
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April - 13 
LTTE militants and sympathisers who have surrendered are putting pressure on the Sri Lankan Government to arrange for overseas jobs for them, fearing assassination for having deserted the outfit, PTI reports. "We always fear for our life by the LTTE
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LTTE militants and sympathisers who have surrendered are putting pressure on the Sri Lankan Government to arrange for overseas jobs for them, fearing assassination for having deserted the outfit, PTI reports. "We always fear for our life by the LTTE though we have been put up in well guarded buildings," an unnamed former LTTE militant told a group of journalists in Jaffna recently.
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April - 13 
On April 13, the troops killed two LTTE militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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On April 13, the troops killed two LTTE militants in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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April - 13 
One more LTTE militant was killed and two of the outfit’s bunkers were neutralised by the troops during two encounters in the area north of Welioya in Vavuniya district. Three soldiers and two militants sustained injuries in the attack. Three more so
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One more LTTE militant was killed and two of the outfit’s bunkers were neutralised by the troops during two encounters in the area north of Welioya in Vavuniya district. Three soldiers and two militants sustained injuries in the attack. Three more soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and the explosion of an anti-personnel mine in the same area.
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April - 13 
SFs killed two LTTE militants and wounded over 14 others in clashes in the north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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SFs killed two LTTE militants and wounded over 14 others in clashes in the north of Kiriibbanwewa and north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 13 
Speaking at the conference, Jon Hanssen-Bauer said that no 'externally designed solution' will end Sri Lanka's dragging ethnic conflict, adding, “One should not be tempted to try impose an externally designed solution to conflicts but assist the part
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Speaking at the conference, Jon Hanssen-Bauer said that no 'externally designed solution' will end Sri Lanka's dragging ethnic conflict, adding, “One should not be tempted to try impose an externally designed solution to conflicts but assist the parties in defining a domestic one.” “The common understanding between the Government and the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) has been that talks are aimed at finding a political solution that is acceptable to all communities in Sri Lanka. For Norway, any solution endorsed by the Sri Lankan people is acceptable,” he added.
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April - 13 
The SFs attacked an LTTE bunker in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district and killed one militant.
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The SFs attacked an LTTE bunker in the Muhamalai region of Jaffna district and killed one militant.
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April - 13 
The troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Vinayakankulam area and killed two of them.
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The troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the Vinayakankulam area and killed two of them.
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April - 13 
The troops moving ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district neutralised two LTTE bunkers killing two militants and injuring five others.
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The troops moving ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district neutralised two LTTE bunkers killing two militants and injuring five others.
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April - 13 
Three soldiers were injured in an encounter with the LTTE militants in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. Similarly, another soldier was injured in the Sulanamaruthamadu area.
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Three soldiers were injured in an encounter with the LTTE militants in the area north of Janakapura in the Vavuniya district. Similarly, another soldier was injured in the Sulanamaruthamadu area.
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April - 14 
A group of five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the brother of a civil contractor at Bamnatora village in the East Singhbhum district on April 14, reports Telegraph. The contractor, Bholanath Mohanty, was not present at the
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A group of five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed the brother of a civil contractor at Bamnatora village in the East Singhbhum district on April 14, reports Telegraph. The contractor, Bholanath Mohanty, was not present at the site of an under-construction check-dam when the Maoists were looking for him. Not finding him, Maoists killed his brother, Sashinath, who was supervising the construction work.
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April - 14 
Imphal East district police arrested one People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammed Naurul Islam alias Mohammed Tonfique Ahamad, from Hatta. Three demand/extortion letters of the outfit, one identity card of the Public W
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Imphal East district police arrested one People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Mohammed Naurul Islam alias Mohammed Tonfique Ahamad, from Hatta. Three demand/extortion letters of the outfit, one identity card of the Public Works Department and one photocopy of ‘Quit Notice of PULF’ addressed to a family were recovered from his possession.
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April - 14 
Imphal East Police arrested one female cadre of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Amom Thaja alias Abe Devi, from the New Checkon area on April 14. The Superintendent of Police, Radheshyam Singh, said that Amom provided shelter to oth
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Imphal East Police arrested one female cadre of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Amom Thaja alias Abe Devi, from the New Checkon area on April 14. The Superintendent of Police, Radheshyam Singh, said that Amom provided shelter to other KYKL militants and was also engaged in the transportation of arms and ammunition.
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April - 14 
Imphal East police commandos shot dead another militant, identified as R K Johnson alias Bomb alias Meetei alias Nongpok, at Khurai Ningthoubung in the same district. One 9-mm pistol and four live rounds were also recovered from his possession.
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Imphal East police commandos shot dead another militant, identified as R K Johnson alias Bomb alias Meetei alias Nongpok, at Khurai Ningthoubung in the same district. One 9-mm pistol and four live rounds were also recovered from his possession.
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April - 14 
On April 14, police arrested two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, who had taken part in the attack on the Jhajha railway station in the Jamui district in which six persons, including five securi
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On April 14, police arrested two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, who had taken part in the attack on the Jhajha railway station in the Jamui district in which six persons, including five security force personnel, were killed, reports Times of India. Police claimed that contrary to the initial reports, neither the building of the railway station nor the railway tracks were blown up by the Maoists. The Maoists, however, had damaged an ATM of the State Bank of India in an attempt to loot cash, but had failed. They had also made an unsuccessful attempt to loot cash from a locker in the railway station.
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April - 14 
On April 14-morning, the Manipur Police’s bomb squad recovered and subsequently defused two hand grenades planted at the residences of an executive engineer of the Tribal Development Cooperation, Khundrakpam Keshorjit Singh, at Thangmeiband Watham Le
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On April 14-morning, the Manipur Police’s bomb squad recovered and subsequently defused two hand grenades planted at the residences of an executive engineer of the Tribal Development Cooperation, Khundrakpam Keshorjit Singh, at Thangmeiband Watham Leirak and a doctor, Lairelakpam Suren Singh, at Lairikyengbam Leikai, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 14 
Security forces (SFs) killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in an encounter in the Harwan area of Srinagar on April 14, Daily Excelsior reported. He was identified as Zakaria, a Pakistani militant. LeT spokesman Abdullah Gazali c
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Security forces (SFs) killed a ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in an encounter in the Harwan area of Srinagar on April 14, Daily Excelsior reported. He was identified as Zakaria, a Pakistani militant. LeT spokesman Abdullah Gazali confirmed the death of Zakaria but said that he would be issuing a statement after getting all details. The LeT chief, according to its spokesman, has issued a warning to militants-turned-informants of the armed forces that they should desist from getting the militants killed. He said that a "relief package" had been issued for financial support of the former militants who had moved out of the "freedom struggle" due to financial constraints. He said that most of those who had shifted to Police and Army as informers would take advantage of this package and assured them that they would not be harmed.
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April - 14 
SF personnel on April 14 arrested one PULF cadre, Mohammed Waris of Yairipok Tulihal, from Tulihal.
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SF personnel on April 14 arrested one PULF cadre, Mohammed Waris of Yairipok Tulihal, from Tulihal.
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April - 14 
The Chhattisgarh Government has reportedly told the Supreme Court that the left-wing extremist problem has reached alarming proportions in the State and it is not possible to end the Salwa Judum, a people’s resistance movement to counter the Maoists.
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The Chhattisgarh Government has reportedly told the Supreme Court that the left-wing extremist problem has reached alarming proportions in the State and it is not possible to end the Salwa Judum, a people’s resistance movement to counter the Maoists. Economic Times quoting from an affidavit filed by the State Government in the apex court reported, "They (Naxals) destroyed 55 primary school buildings, eight panchayat bhawans (buildings of village level self-government institutions), nine ashram bhawans (buildings of religious institutions), nine hostels, eight anganwadi centres, 18 other buildings in the last three years. There were also cases of destruction of electric towers resulting in blackouts in many parts of the Naxal-affected regions". The affidavit said that the people of Chhattisgarh, due to the fear of the Maoists, were living in the camps. "The state cannot stifle any people’s initiative to resist a patently illegal organisation and its activities", the affidavit said.
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April - 14 
Three militants – two from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and one from the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) – were killed in a factional clash on April 14, reports Nagaland Post. The inc
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Three militants – two from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and one from the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) – were killed in a factional clash on April 14, reports Nagaland Post. The incident occurred when armed NSCN-IM cadres ‘raided' a place near Tousem GHS where some NSCN-K cadres were hiding. The slain NSCN-K militants were identified as Seilor of Tisimpuikam village in Nagaland and Duamthaolung of Theulam village in the Tamenglong district of Manipur. ‘Lance corporal’ Wangsili of NSCN-IM was also killed in the clash.
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April - 14 
A man was killed and four others sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in the Mastung district on April 14, Dawn reported. According to police sources, employees of the Water and Power Development Authority were repairing a damaged power pylon i
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A man was killed and four others sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in the Mastung district on April 14, Dawn reported. According to police sources, employees of the Water and Power Development Authority were repairing a damaged power pylon in the Pashkaram area of Mastung when one of them stepped over a landmine.
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April - 14 
According to The News, the death toll in the ongoing sectarian violence rose to 48 as seven more persons were killed and 16 others sustained injuries in Parachinar, the headquarters of Kurram Agency in FATA, on April 14. Five people were killed when
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According to The News, the death toll in the ongoing sectarian violence rose to 48 as seven more persons were killed and 16 others sustained injuries in Parachinar, the headquarters of Kurram Agency in FATA, on April 14. Five people were killed when a mortar shell hit a trench in Parachamkani and one each was killed in the Balashkhel and Sadda areas. Sources said that clashes resumed immediately after the paramilitary forces vacated the Khoshan Gul checkpoint for unknown reasons where the tribal elders gathered on April 14 to effect a cease-fire among the rival groups as agreed on April 13-evening.
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April - 14 
According to The Post, foolproof security arrangements had been finalised and hundreds of armed Taliban militants would be guarding the complex from the surrounding mountain tops. Temporary check-posts will be set up on routes leading to the venue wh
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According to The Post, foolproof security arrangements had been finalised and hundreds of armed Taliban militants would be guarding the complex from the surrounding mountain tops. Temporary check-posts will be set up on routes leading to the venue while armed militants would patrol the entire area to thwart any possible act of sabotage.
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April - 14 
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Robert S Mueller told a meeting in London last week that al Qaeda would not "go quietly into the night," having established "new sanctuaries" in "ungoverned spaces, Tribal Areas, and the Frontier pr
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The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Director Robert S Mueller told a meeting in London last week that al Qaeda would not "go quietly into the night," having established "new sanctuaries" in "ungoverned spaces, Tribal Areas, and the Frontier province of Pakistan." Addressing a meeting at Chatham House, Mueller said al Qaeda is resilient and its network is now diffused, Daily Times reported. He said a top tier is the core al Qaeda organisation, which has "established new sanctuaries in Pakistan", which means that it can "reconstitute its leadership, recruit new operatives, and regenerate its capability to attack."
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April - 14 
The National Assembly asked the Government on April 14 to approach the United Nations to get former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination investigated by an international commission, on the pattern of a probe into the 2005 killing of former P
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The National Assembly asked the Government on April 14 to approach the United Nations to get former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s assassination investigated by an international commission, on the pattern of a probe into the 2005 killing of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafiq Hariri, according to Dawn. The demand was made in a unanimously passed resolution moved by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Farooq H. Naek, who later said that the Government would move the UN Security Council "as soon as possible" to set up the panel that the document said must "identify the culprits, perpetrators, organisers and financiers behind this heinous crime and bring them to justice."
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April - 14 
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has urged the government to honour its pledge regarding holding negotiations with the Taliban to pave way for durable peace in the FATA, The News reported. This was stated by Maulana Umar, spokesperson for the TTP,
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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has urged the government to honour its pledge regarding holding negotiations with the Taliban to pave way for durable peace in the FATA, The News reported. This was stated by Maulana Umar, spokesperson for the TTP, while talking to reporters from an undisclosed location on April 14. He asked the Government to stop use of force for restoration of peace and launch a dialogue process to resolve all the issues. He said the TTP was expected to make an important announcement about peace in the "Ghazi Islam Conference" which will be held in the Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) of the Mohmand Agency on April 15 (today). Umar said top TTP leaders and tribal elders would address the conference and would make an important announcement about peace in the country. "The Ghazi Islam Conference will again prove our loyalty to Pakistan as our struggle is aimed at only expelling the US and coalition forces from Afghanistan", he added. Maulana Umar added that previously the tribesmen in Mohmand Agency used to celebrate the annual Urs, which was against the spirit of Islam and tribal traditions, adding that the Ghazi Islam Conference would be a purely spiritual gathering.
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April - 14 
A group of 25 Maoists attacked and injured Nepali Congress leader and the Finance Minister, Ram Sharan Mahat, at Dudhdevi Village Development Committee of Nuwakot district on April 14, according to Himalayan Times. Seven other persons, including two
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A group of 25 Maoists attacked and injured Nepali Congress leader and the Finance Minister, Ram Sharan Mahat, at Dudhdevi Village Development Committee of Nuwakot district on April 14, according to Himalayan Times. Seven other persons, including two Nepali Congress supporters, a police inspector and four children were also injured in the incident.
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April - 14 
According to the latest results of the Constituent Assembly elections, the Maoists have won 116 of the 209 constituencies in which the vote counting has completed till April 14 (today) morning. The Nepali Congress won 32 seats followed by the Communi
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According to the latest results of the Constituent Assembly elections, the Maoists have won 116 of the 209 constituencies in which the vote counting has completed till April 14 (today) morning. The Nepali Congress won 32 seats followed by the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) at 28 seats.
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April - 14 
On April 14, police recovered five Arges grenades, one sub-machine carbine (SMC), two of its magazines and 68 bullets, including 30 SMC bullets, at North Damuddya in the Shariatpur district.
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On April 14, police recovered five Arges grenades, one sub-machine carbine (SMC), two of its magazines and 68 bullets, including 30 SMC bullets, at North Damuddya in the Shariatpur district.
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April - 14 
Security forces recovered arms and ammunition left abandoned at Brahmanbaria and Shariatpur, reports Daily Star. Nine locally made grenades, one 9-mm pistol, two locally-made guns and 15 bullets were recovered at Brahmanbaria on April 14. A day earli
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Security forces recovered arms and ammunition left abandoned at Brahmanbaria and Shariatpur, reports Daily Star. Nine locally made grenades, one 9-mm pistol, two locally-made guns and 15 bullets were recovered at Brahmanbaria on April 14. A day earlier, police had recovered four bombs and a large quantity of bomb-making materials and a leaflet at Bhadughar Bus Stop in the Brahmanbaria town. Two persons were arrested in connection with the recovery.
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April - 14 
More than 25,000 people, including 6,000 students, in the LTTE-held areas in the north-western region of the Mannar district face displacement due to the intensified fighting, according to A. Nicholaspillai, the Mannar District Collector, reports The
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More than 25,000 people, including 6,000 students, in the LTTE-held areas in the north-western region of the Mannar district face displacement due to the intensified fighting, according to A. Nicholaspillai, the Mannar District Collector, reports The Hindu. "The entire population of the LTTE-held Madhu and Manthai west assistant government agent division, numbering over 25,000, face displacement due to recent fighting in the area," he said. According to him, the people have moved further north into LTTE-held Kilinochchi.
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April - 14 
On April 14, the security forces (SFs) launched attacks on a few LTTE hideouts in the area east of Madhu in the Mannar district. Seven militants were killed in one of these attacks.
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On April 14, the security forces (SFs) launched attacks on a few LTTE hideouts in the area east of Madhu in the Mannar district. Seven militants were killed in one of these attacks.
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April - 14 
One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar fire attack at Ilantaivan.
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One soldier was killed and another sustained injuries in an LTTE mortar fire attack at Ilantaivan.
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April - 14 
SFs confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed one of them while eight militants were wounded. One more LTTE militant was killed while two others wounded by the troops in the Vedamakilam area. In anoth
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SFs confronted a group of LTTE militants in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed one of them while eight militants were wounded. One more LTTE militant was killed while two others wounded by the troops in the Vedamakilam area. In another encounter, six LTTE militants were injured in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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April - 14 
The Canadian Government issued a Federal Court restraining order against the World Tamil Movement (WTM), a non-profit organization for Canadian Tamils, Canadian media reports said, according to Colombo Page. Counterterrorism police in Quebec and Onta
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The Canadian Government issued a Federal Court restraining order against the World Tamil Movement (WTM), a non-profit organization for Canadian Tamils, Canadian media reports said, according to Colombo Page. Counterterrorism police in Quebec and Ontario on April 11 reportedly shut down the WTM office in Montreal alleging that the organization has been raising money to finance terrorist activities in Sri Lanka after a Federal Court judge has issued an order to seal the office. According to the Canadian media, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has accused the WTM of collecting "war taxes" from Canada's large ethnic Tamil community and financing the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war machine in Sri Lanka.
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April - 14 
The security forces (SFs) on April 14 neutralised four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunkers in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district, killing one militant while injuring two others, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was a
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The security forces (SFs) on April 14 neutralised four Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunkers in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district, killing one militant while injuring two others, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also injured in the clashes.
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April - 14 
The troops neutralised eight LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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The troops neutralised eight LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed one militant. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 15 
A group of seven Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants abducted a civilian, Abid Hussain, from his house in the Darhal area of Rajouri district after accusing him of being an informer for the security forces. The militants assaulted Hussain and later lef
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A group of seven Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants abducted a civilian, Abid Hussain, from his house in the Darhal area of Rajouri district after accusing him of being an informer for the security forces. The militants assaulted Hussain and later left him in an injured condition at a surrounding field.
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April - 15 
A gun battle occurred between rival cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) at Old Mandiu under Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong district. However, n
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A gun battle occurred between rival cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) at Old Mandiu under Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong district. However, no casualty was reported.
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April - 15 
A soldier, identified as Dalip Singh, was killed during an encounter between the security forces (SFs) and a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at village Khari in the Ramban district in the early hours of April 15, Daily Excelsior reported.
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A soldier, identified as Dalip Singh, was killed during an encounter between the security forces (SFs) and a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at village Khari in the Ramban district in the early hours of April 15, Daily Excelsior reported.
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April - 15 
Another incident, a group of militants fired upon the Dewal police post under the jurisdiction of Mahore police station in the Reasi district. After an exchange of firing between the two sides, sources said the militants escape from the incident site
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Another incident, a group of militants fired upon the Dewal police post under the jurisdiction of Mahore police station in the Reasi district. After an exchange of firing between the two sides, sources said the militants escape from the incident site.
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April - 15 
Elected members of the urban local bodies protested at Keishampat Lairembi Lampak on April 15, after being asked to divert funds meant for development activities in the rural area to the militants. Councilors of eight municipal councils and 18 nagar
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Elected members of the urban local bodies protested at Keishampat Lairembi Lampak on April 15, after being asked to divert funds meant for development activities in the rural area to the militants. Councilors of eight municipal councils and 18 nagar panchayats (third tier of the urban local body) in Manipur would tender mass resignation if their appeal to the militants for withdrawal of the demand for diversion of huge amounts from the schemes being undertaken by them is not heeded to. “We have no other choice other than tendering our resignation if their threat and harassment continues despite our appeal,” said S. Budhachandra, president of the All Manipur Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat Joint Action Committee. “When no welfare works for the people can be carried out independently and sincerely and we are under pressure from the militants, it will be better to resign from the councillorship rather than remain as only nominal representatives of the people,” he said.
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April - 15 
In the same district, another PLA militant, Chongtham Gandhi Singh, was arrested from his residence at Khoyathong Polem Leikai on April 15-evening. One mobile phone was recovered from him. He confessed that he was operating under another PLA militant
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In the same district, another PLA militant, Chongtham Gandhi Singh, was arrested from his residence at Khoyathong Polem Leikai on April 15-evening. One mobile phone was recovered from him. He confessed that he was operating under another PLA militant, Akoijam Rajen alias Rajendro alias Shimray, and had threatened and extorted a huge sum of money from the Imphal business community.
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April - 15 
On April 15, the Union Government in a statement in the Supreme Court strongly opposed the disbanding of the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement in Chhattisgarh. The Additional Solicitor-General Gopal Subramanium told the apex court, “To assume that the
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On April 15, the Union Government in a statement in the Supreme Court strongly opposed the disbanding of the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement in Chhattisgarh. The Additional Solicitor-General Gopal Subramanium told the apex court, “To assume that the Salwa Judum was an army of people with weapons and asking for it to be disbanded will be no more than asking for these people to be pushed out to be killed (by the Naxalites).” "Salwa Judum, activists of which are designated as special police officers, is consciously funded by the Centre to save the tribals, who were displaced from the jungles by Naxalites, and protect people from being killed by Naxalites", Subramaniam added. He further said, “Situation is of considerable concern both to the Centre and state. Policemen are not ready to step into the forests. Though 17,000 posts are sanctioned for anti-naxal force, the state government is finding it very difficult to fill them. That is why the self-defence force was organised to save people from becoming sitting ducks for the Naxals.” He, however, said that the Government has no objection to the National Human Rights Commission examining individual human rights violation cases by the Salwa Judum activists.
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April - 15 
On April 15, unidentified militants lobbed a grenade at the residence of Bhubon Terang, executive member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district.
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On April 15, unidentified militants lobbed a grenade at the residence of Bhubon Terang, executive member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district.
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April - 15 
One civilian , identified as Mohammed Mufe alias Zuddin, was shot dead by unidentified militants near Hangoi Pat in the Thoubal district on April 15-night, reports Sangai Express.
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One civilian , identified as Mohammed Mufe alias Zuddin, was shot dead by unidentified militants near Hangoi Pat in the Thoubal district on April 15-night, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 15 
Two more PULF cadres, Mohammed Hibjur Rahaman alias Epoy and Mohammed Sherkhan alias Khan, were arrested from Sangaiyumpham in the Thoubal district on April 15. Two demand letters of the outfit signed by ‘assistant secretary’, S. M Rahaman, were reco
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Two more PULF cadres, Mohammed Hibjur Rahaman alias Epoy and Mohammed Sherkhan alias Khan, were arrested from Sangaiyumpham in the Thoubal district on April 15. Two demand letters of the outfit signed by ‘assistant secretary’, S. M Rahaman, were recovered from them. They were accused of being engaged in collection of money from the general public and Government officials and in the collection of information about the movement of security forces and in providing shelter to PULF cadres.
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April - 15 
Two youths, Khundongbam Boboi alias Boy and Potsangbam Leibakchao alias Tomba, who were trying to extort money from the general public and shop-keepers claiming themselves to be cadres of the Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) outfit, were a
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Two youths, Khundongbam Boboi alias Boy and Potsangbam Leibakchao alias Tomba, who were trying to extort money from the general public and shop-keepers claiming themselves to be cadres of the Kuki Revolutionary Army-Unification (KRA-U) outfit, were assaulted by the local people at Sekmai New Market area under Sekmai police station in the Imphal West district on April 15, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 15 
A cease-fire was enforced in the Balishkhel, Sadda, Khwar Killay and Sangeena areas of the Kurram Agency in FATA on April 15 after 11 days of sectarian violence, which left over 50 people dead and more than 100 wounded, according to Dawn. Sources sai
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A cease-fire was enforced in the Balishkhel, Sadda, Khwar Killay and Sangeena areas of the Kurram Agency in FATA on April 15 after 11 days of sectarian violence, which left over 50 people dead and more than 100 wounded, according to Dawn. Sources said that in the first phase rival groups started vacating their positions in the Sadda and Balishkhel areas of Lower Kurram on April 15-evening and paramilitary forces backed by army troops were seen taking positions in the affected areas. The rival groups agreed to a truce after negotiations with the Kohat Regional Coordination Officer Umar Afridi and Political Agent Syed Zaheerul Islam. Officials said the two factions had agreed to a cease-fire and vacate hilltops in the troubled areas of the Kurram Agency bordering Afghanistan.
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April - 15 
A close aide of the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah has offered to surrender on the condition that security forces and the government grant him amnesty from prosecution. Talking to Daily Times over the telephone from an undisclosed location, Muhammad A
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A close aide of the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah has offered to surrender on the condition that security forces and the government grant him amnesty from prosecution. Talking to Daily Times over the telephone from an undisclosed location, Muhammad Ali Shah a.k.a. Nadar Mulla, said he was never involved in attacks on army. The Taliban had kept him in prison for 35 days at Imam Dheri as he had helped release five Frontier Corps personnel whom the militants wanted to kill, said the militant commander. Nadar Mulla said he left Imam Dheri along with other Taliban militants following the bombing of the area by security forces. He said he was now under pressure from Taliban commander Khan Khitab. He also said he had nothing to do with the issuing of a fatwa (edict) calling for slaughter of army troops.
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April - 15 
A spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Beebargh Baloch, claimed responsibility for the killing of FC personnel in Quetta. He also said that the BLA was behind landmine explosions in Mastung and Khuzdar. He accused the security forces of ar
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A spokesman for the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Beebargh Baloch, claimed responsibility for the killing of FC personnel in Quetta. He also said that the BLA was behind landmine explosions in Mastung and Khuzdar. He accused the security forces of arresting many innocent people during search operations in the Seiah Koh area of Marri and Dera Bugti.
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April - 15 
A two-day ‘Ghazi Islam Conference’ organized by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) began in the Mohmand Agency of the FATA at the mausoleum of Haji Sahib Turangzai on April 15, Daily Times reported. Local ulema (religious scholars), Taliban leaders
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A two-day ‘Ghazi Islam Conference’ organized by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) began in the Mohmand Agency of the FATA at the mausoleum of Haji Sahib Turangzai on April 15, Daily Times reported. Local ulema (religious scholars), Taliban leaders and delegations from the Tank and Swat districts of the NWFP, and the North and South Waziristan, Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency and Bajaur Agency participated in the conference. However, the media has been prevented from reporting their names.
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April - 15 
Another incident, one person was killed and three others sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Patokh area of Dera Bugti district.
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Another incident, one person was killed and three others sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Patokh area of Dera Bugti district.
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April - 15 
Hundreds of people, including Taliban spokesman Maulana Umar, attended the event. Umar told Daily Times that Sahib had remained engaged in a jihad against British imperialism throughout his life and that Taliban were his real heirs. He also said that
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Hundreds of people, including Taliban spokesman Maulana Umar, attended the event. Umar told Daily Times that Sahib had remained engaged in a jihad against British imperialism throughout his life and that Taliban were his real heirs. He also said that jirgas held with the Government differ in nature, and that jirgas would be held in the Mohmand Agency, Bajaur, Swat and Wazirstan in the coming days. He expected positive results from these jirgas within a week and said both the Government and TTP want peace. He said that object of the conference was to enable the Taliban to spread the message of jihad. He said that a formal invitation has been extended to TTP naib ameer (deputy chief) Maulana Faqeer Muhammad of Bajaur and he is likely to attend the conference, and added that TTP leader Baitullah Mehsud would not be able to participate in the conference due to personal engagements and security reasons.
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Just a few yards away, another man was killed when the camel he was riding stepped on a landmine.
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Just a few yards away, another man was killed when the camel he was riding stepped on a landmine.
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April - 15 
Sources said sporadic clashes continued in Parachamkani and Kirman, and Pewar and Tangi areas on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. At least one person was killed and six others injured in clashes on April 15-morning. Meanwhile, hundreds of students he
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Sources said sporadic clashes continued in Parachamkani and Kirman, and Pewar and Tangi areas on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. At least one person was killed and six others injured in clashes on April 15-morning. Meanwhile, hundreds of students held a protest demonstration in Parachinar on April 15 after the authorities postponed matriculation examinations in the region due to the clashes.
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April - 15 
Sources said that armed people fired rockets on some check-posts of the security forces in Dera Bugti. However, no loss of life was reported.
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Sources said that armed people fired rockets on some check-posts of the security forces in Dera Bugti. However, no loss of life was reported.
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April - 15 
Traders and industrialists said on April 15 that they had been receiving threatening letters from a militant organisation in the Khyber Agency, causing the suspension of night shifts in scores of factories in industrial estates in Hayatabad, Daily Ti
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Traders and industrialists said on April 15 that they had been receiving threatening letters from a militant organisation in the Khyber Agency, causing the suspension of night shifts in scores of factories in industrial estates in Hayatabad, Daily Times reported. They said Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) had issued notices to many factory owners warning them to close their factories or they would not held be responsible for any harm done. “The situation is serious. We (industrialists) are being harassed. A large number of factory owners have closed night shifts as in a situation like this, we cannot invest and run our factories,” said Haji Muhammad Asif, president of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry while briefing the NWFP Minister for Industries Syed Ahmed Hasan Shah on the industrial situation. The minister assured the industrialists, investors, exporters and traders that their life and property would be protected at all costs, and that they would be provided with security.
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April - 15 
Two Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, Saifur Rehman and Saifitullah, were shot dead in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on April 15, Dawn reported.
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Two Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, Saifur Rehman and Saifitullah, were shot dead in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on April 15, Dawn reported.
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April - 15 
According to the latest results available (12.25 NST), the Maoists are moving closer towards a clear majority in the direct election to the Constituent Assembly by winning 116 seats out of the 214 declared results. Nepali Congress is in the second po
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According to the latest results available (12.25 NST), the Maoists are moving closer towards a clear majority in the direct election to the Constituent Assembly by winning 116 seats out of the 214 declared results. Nepali Congress is in the second position with 32 seats followed by the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) with 30. The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) has won 23 seats so far while the Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party has secured six seats.
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April - 15 
Maoists claimed that 2,500 ballot papers were missing and thus demanded a re-poll in the Dadeldhura district. Hundreds of CPN-Maoist cadres encircled the District Court which houses the district election office and registered a complaint with the Chi
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Maoists claimed that 2,500 ballot papers were missing and thus demanded a re-poll in the Dadeldhura district. Hundreds of CPN-Maoist cadres encircled the District Court which houses the district election office and registered a complaint with the Chief Returning Officer demanding a re-poll.
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April - 15 
The Maoists called a strike at Sindhulimadi on April 15 demanding re-polling at some centres in the Sindhuli district constituency-1, Kantipuronline reports. The agitating CPN-Maoist cadres obstructed vehicular movement and forced a market shutdown a
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The Maoists called a strike at Sindhulimadi on April 15 demanding re-polling at some centres in the Sindhuli district constituency-1, Kantipuronline reports. The agitating CPN-Maoist cadres obstructed vehicular movement and forced a market shutdown at the district headquarters. They also reportedly picketed a vote-counting centre at Bagbani.
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April - 15 
Suspected left-wing extremists belonging to an unidentified outfit killed a relative of a Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Janajuddha leader at Gachha village in the Tala sub-district of Satkhira district on April 14, reports Daily Star. The vict
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Suspected left-wing extremists belonging to an unidentified outfit killed a relative of a Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Janajuddha leader at Gachha village in the Tala sub-district of Satkhira district on April 14, reports Daily Star. The victim, identified as shrimp farmer Mahadev Kumar Sarkar, was returning home on a motorcycle when the extremists lobbed explosives targeting him. Mahadev is related to the local PBCP-Janajuddha leader Shukdev Sarkar.
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April - 15 
During another clash between the two sides in the area north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district, five LTTE militants were killed while 11 others were injured. Two soldiers were also killed and seven others sustained injurie
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During another clash between the two sides in the area north of Janakapura and north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district, five LTTE militants were killed while 11 others were injured. Two soldiers were also killed and seven others sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 15 
Four soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Palampiddi, Karampaivillu and Madhu camp areas of the Mannar district.
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Four soldiers were wounded in an LTTE attack and anti-personnel mine explosions in the Palampiddi, Karampaivillu and Madhu camp areas of the Mannar district.
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April - 15 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Paleipperumalkadu, Kaddupulan, Vettukkuly, Veddayamurippu and Veppankulam areas of Mannar district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. One s
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed by the troops during clashes in the Paleipperumalkadu, Kaddupulan, Vettukkuly, Veddayamurippu and Veppankulam areas of Mannar district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported. One soldier sustained injuries in one of the clashes.
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April - 15 
The troops neutralised four LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of the Jaffna district, killing one militant while injuring two others. One soldier was also wounded during the clashes.
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The troops neutralised four LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of the Jaffna district, killing one militant while injuring two others. One soldier was also wounded during the clashes.
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April - 15 
The United States Agency for International Development announced on April 15 that it has awarded a five-year $12 million contract to support regional Government in Sri Lanka's eastern and north central provinces, Colombo Page reported.
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The United States Agency for International Development announced on April 15 that it has awarded a five-year $12 million contract to support regional Government in Sri Lanka's eastern and north central provinces, Colombo Page reported.
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April - 15 
Two civil security officers were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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Two civil security officers were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 15, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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April - 16 
According to Assam Tribune, police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of a surrendered Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) militant, Bijoy Rongphar, from Kakojan under Howraghat police station in the Karbi Anglong district on April 16.
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According to Assam Tribune, police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of a surrendered Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) militant, Bijoy Rongphar, from Kakojan under Howraghat police station in the Karbi Anglong district on April 16.
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April - 16 
According to New Indpress, the Orissa Government has decided to prepare a holistic plan to combat the increasing Maoist activities in the State. A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Home Secretary T. K. Mishra
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According to New Indpress, the Orissa Government has decided to prepare a holistic plan to combat the increasing Maoist activities in the State. A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting presided over by Home Secretary T. K. Mishra on April 16. The meeting decided that developmental activities as well as security preparedness will be given priority in the plan. In the first phase, the plan will be implemented in the Rayagada and Malkangiri districts as a pilot project. This will be executed in the Sambalpur, Deogarh and Gajapati districts in the next phase. The Centre has made a provision of INR 500 crore for implementation of the programme over a period of five years in all the Maoist-affected States. The plan will be implemented in 81 districts of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Home Secretary said an empowered committee headed by the Chief Secretary has been constituted for preparation of the action plan. The other members of the committee include the Director General of Police, the Development Commissioner, Agriculture Production Commissioner and the Home Secretary. Mishra said the State Government will submit a report to the Centre in this connection soon seeking financial assistance of INR 25 crore for 2008-09. Other than developmental activities, the plan will include fortification of prisons and police stations. Referring to the decision to fortify all armouries in the State, he said this will be completed within six months. While Malkangiri and Rayagada have been included in category-1 Maoist- affected districts, Deogarh, Gajapati and Sambalpur are in category-2. Ganjam, Koraput, Nabarangpur,Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Sundargarh are in category-3 districts. Besides, Gajapati, Ganjam,Keonjhar, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Rayagada and Sundargarh districts have been included in the security related expenditure scheme.
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April - 16 
Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, prime accused in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai, is currently sporting a French beard after having undergone plastic surgery to evade detection, according to Pioneer. "But after months of investigation has found that the
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Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, prime accused in the 1993 serial bomb blasts in Mumbai, is currently sporting a French beard after having undergone plastic surgery to evade detection, according to Pioneer. "But after months of investigation has found that the don travels by the name of Shaikh Abdul Rehman on a passport issued from a tiny western African nation - the Republic of Mali, a former French colony," said a CNN-IBN report. The gangster has reportedly 29 passports from several countries including, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Azerbaijan and Mauritius among others. The Interpol red corner notice lists 11 of his Indian passports, but he apparently does not use them anymore. His new passport was made so that he could travel easily in African countries and his business in narcotics could spread in Africa and Europe. His gang has now developed an intricate "Mandrax supply grid" in Africa. They land the drug in South Africa, a major hotspot for international trafficking. Every year for the past 10 years, the biggest Mandrax seizures were reported from South Africa. In 2007 alone, 19 million Mandrax tablets were seized there. From South Africa, Dawood's Mandrax is reportedly sent across Africa to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Morocco. Dawood was declared an international terrorist by the US with an Interpol red corner notice against him. Dawood's passport number is A 1332945 and it was issued to him on April 6, 2005. The passport was used in such a clandestine manner that even the Interpol is not aware of its existence. He also uses a Pakistani passport - H123259 - issued in Rawalpindi, Pakistan in July 2001.
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April - 16 
On April 16, the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) asked five persons, Seikhohao alias Marvin Kuki, Ngamlet alias Jamdil Kuki, Paokholun Kuki, Arjun Kuki alias Jackson Meitei and Addy Kuki, to ‘surrender’ before Timothy Kuki, ‘commander in-chief’ of the out
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On April 16, the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) asked five persons, Seikhohao alias Marvin Kuki, Ngamlet alias Jamdil Kuki, Paokholun Kuki, Arjun Kuki alias Jackson Meitei and Addy Kuki, to ‘surrender’ before Timothy Kuki, ‘commander in-chief’ of the outfit, by April 20. They were allegedly extorting money from various departments of the Manipur Government by ‘misusing’ the name of Marson Kuki, the former ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the KLA.
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April - 16 
One cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Sanasham Dhanajit Singh, was arrested from his residence at Phumlou Mamang Leikai in the Imphal West district on April 16-morning. Sanasham confessed dur
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One cadre of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Sanasham Dhanajit Singh, was arrested from his residence at Phumlou Mamang Leikai in the Imphal West district on April 16-morning. Sanasham confessed during interrogation that he is presently operating under the ‘finance section’ of the outfit and have recently collected INR 40,000 from the general public for group funds.
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April - 16 
One People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Islaoddin alias Ashique, was arrested during a joint search operation by Manipur Police and Assam Rifles from Lamlong area in the Imphal East district on April 16. Police recovered a dema
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One People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Islaoddin alias Ashique, was arrested during a joint search operation by Manipur Police and Assam Rifles from Lamlong area in the Imphal East district on April 16. Police recovered a demand letter of the PULF form him. Islaoddin confessed that that he joined the outfit in September 2006 through Umor Farooq of the PULF and was now engaged in extortion of money from Government officials, businessmen and shopkeepers.
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April - 16 
The Centre has confirmed that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders are carrying out business activities in Bangladesh, Assam Tribune reported. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Radhika V Selvi, informed the Rajya Sabha (Uppe
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The Centre has confirmed that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders are carrying out business activities in Bangladesh, Assam Tribune reported. The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Radhika V Selvi, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on April 16 that inputs suggest that the ULFA has been using the territory of Bangladesh to procure and smuggle arms and explosives into India. The Minister was replying to a question on whether ULFA commanders have a vast network running seven hotels and six nursing homes, besides procuring weapons through the port city of Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh. The Minister, however, added that though India has taken up the issue of Indian insurgent groups, with Bangladesh Government, regularly, the latter has consistently maintained and assured that its territory would not be allowed to be used for activities inimical to India. However, information about specific action taken by the Bangladeshi authorities is not available with India, she added. In this connection, the Minister confirmed that India had handed over a revised list of 117 hideouts at the Director General level talks on April 9-11. According to information available with various agencies, a list of 141 hideouts of members of Indian insurgent groups living in Bangladeshi territory was given to Bangladeshi side in October 2007, Selvi added.
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April - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a two-metre stretch of railway track between Hazaribagh Road and Parasnath railway stations in the Giridih district of Jharkhand on April 16, when they called for the 24-hour general str
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a two-metre stretch of railway track between Hazaribagh Road and Parasnath railway stations in the Giridih district of Jharkhand on April 16, when they called for the 24-hour general strike in Jharkhand and Bihar in protest against the killing of eight of their cadres during an encounter in April 2008, reports Press Trust of India. The blast affected rail traffic in the Grand Chord section of Jharkhand, the main line that connects eastern and northern India.
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April - 16 
The Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held talks in New Delhi on April 16, reports Telegraph. The outfit’s ‘general secretary’, Thuingaleng Muivah, held discussions with the head of the Group of Min
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The Union Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) held talks in New Delhi on April 16, reports Telegraph. The outfit’s ‘general secretary’, Thuingaleng Muivah, held discussions with the head of the Group of Ministers, Oscar Fernandes, and Chief Interlocutor, K. Padmanabhaiah, on issues of a separate constitution for Nagalim (Greater Nagaland) and the formation of a new faction, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) in November 2007. An official source said the Government might take strong action against the new outfit. The NSCN-U, which is not in a cease-fire with the Centre, is accused of moving around with arms in civilian areas and indulging in anti-social activity. More than 85 abductions for extortion allegedly took place in 2007. The NSCN-U is made up of cadres, many of whom are from the Sema tribe and who defected from the NSCN-IM, Telegraph reported. A deputy kilonser (minister) for home of the NSCN-IM, Azeto Chophy, got together with the NSCN-K and formed the outfit to counter the Isak-Muivah faction.
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April - 16 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sri Prakash Jaiswal, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on April 16 that cannabis cultivation and its trade have become a source of finance for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sri Prakash Jaiswal, informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on April 16 that cannabis cultivation and its trade have become a source of finance for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa, reports Economic Times. Jaiswal said that Maoists also get protection money from narcotics traders who engage in trafficking and also safe passage money from narcotics smugglers. "In its strongholds, the CPI (Maoist) collects 'levy' from licensee cannabis cultivators who cultivate excess land over and above the permitted limits," he added. The Minister also mentioned that there is no specific evidence available to indicate any nexus between the country's left-wing extremists, the Maoists of Nepal and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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April - 16 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that the NDFB is yet to submit its charter of demands to the Centre.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that the NDFB is yet to submit its charter of demands to the Centre.
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April - 16 
A jirga (council/assembly) of Zakhakhel and Qambarkhel elders and Taliban leaders from Waziristan succeeded in arranging the release of four detained Taliban commanders on bail, Daily Times reported. The Taliban commanders from South Waziristan had b
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A jirga (council/assembly) of Zakhakhel and Qambarkhel elders and Taliban leaders from Waziristan succeeded in arranging the release of four detained Taliban commanders on bail, Daily Times reported. The Taliban commanders from South Waziristan had been arrested for destroying tankers carrying oil for coalition troops in Afghanistan, and abducting their drivers. In exchange, the Taliban commanders handed back 50,000 gallons of petrol and two oil tankers to complainants in Landi Kotal (Khyber Agency) and released two abducted drivers. 60 people were injured and 40 oil tankers burnt after two explosions near the Torkham border four weeks ago. Javed Ibrahim Paracha, chairman of the World Prisoner’s Relief Commission of Pakistan, headed the jirga at his residence. He told Daily Times he had been directed by the Interior Affairs Adviser Rehman Malik and Interior Secretary Kamal Shah to organise the jirga to resolve the issue peacefully. He said the jirga consisted of Waziristan’s Taliban commanders Mir Qasim Janikhel and Ishaq Wazir, and Zakhakhel and Qambarkhel elders, including Nasir Khan and Khyber Khan.
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April - 16 
According to Daily Times, at least 20 persons were killed as fighting erupted between activists of the militant group Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and Kooki Khel tribesmen of the Khyber Agency in FATA on April 16. "The two sides have started an exchange of f
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According to Daily Times, at least 20 persons were killed as fighting erupted between activists of the militant group Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) and Kooki Khel tribesmen of the Khyber Agency in FATA on April 16. "The two sides have started an exchange of fire," Rasool Khan, Assistant Political Agent of the Jamrud subdivision, confirmed to Daily Times. A tribal elder from Jamrud claimed that the Government had done nothing to avert the clash, despite knowing of hostilities on both sides. Tensions in the Jamrud subdivision surfaced after Kooki Khel tribe refused to surrender to the 30-point agenda of LI. The groups are reported to have targeted each other's positions in the hills using rockets and mortar shells, Geo News channel reported. LI is lead by cleric Mangal Bagh, who follows the puritanical Deobandi form of Sunni Islam. He has reportedly attempted to enforce a strict Taliban-style Islam in the region, provoking the tribesmen. "We can’t implement the Mangal Bagh brand of Islam on ourselves and our people," elders from the Katya Khel sub-tribe of the Kooki Khel tribe, gathered at a meeting, told Daily Times on April 15. They said they were "as much Muslims as Mangal Bagh and his men," adding, "He should not teach us Islam." Representing the sub-tribe Haji Shamshad, Haji Muhammad Ashraf, and Haji Sarfaraz said they were being asked to hoist black flags on their houses and surrender before the LI cadres. "All their demands are absurd as we’ve already taken action against those involved in smuggling, the hashish trade, kidnappings for ransom, and murders," they said.
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April - 16 
Police seized a suicide jacket, arms and ammunition during a raid in the Kanjoo area of Kabal sub-division of Swat district on April 16, according to Daily Times. One suicide jacket, two G-3 rifles, two LMG rifles, four military uniforms, six time bo
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Police seized a suicide jacket, arms and ammunition during a raid in the Kanjoo area of Kabal sub-division of Swat district on April 16, according to Daily Times. One suicide jacket, two G-3 rifles, two LMG rifles, four military uniforms, six time bombs and a large number of bullets were recovered during the raid in Delai village. Police officer Sanobar Khan stated that militants had dumped the explosives before fleeing the area.
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April - 16 
The conference participants have established three check-posts on a two-kilometer-long stretch of road leading to the mausoleum in Ghazi Abad area on the Main Peshawar-Mohmand Highway, and guards armed with rocket launchers and Kalashnikovs surrounde
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The conference participants have established three check-posts on a two-kilometer-long stretch of road leading to the mausoleum in Ghazi Abad area on the Main Peshawar-Mohmand Highway, and guards armed with rocket launchers and Kalashnikovs surrounded the venue. The concluding session of the conference will be held on April 16 (today). The urs (death anniversary) of Haji Sahib Turangzai traditionally held on April 14, 15 and 16 every year have been cancelled this year and replaced with the Ghazi Islam Conference, due to the reservations of local Taliban who said that the urs was ‘un-Islamic’. The Taliban has occupied the mausoleum since July 29, 2007.
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April - 16 
The Government’s claims of holding talks with Baloch insurgents are a "pack of lies" and the new Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi and Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani are "fooling themselves" by offering talks, the Baloch Liberation Ar
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The Government’s claims of holding talks with Baloch insurgents are a "pack of lies" and the new Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi and Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani are "fooling themselves" by offering talks, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) said on April 16, and also issued a hit-list to kill two former governors and a former chief minister of Balochistan. In an interview with Daily Times, BLA spokesman Bibarg Baloch said that Balochistan’s new governor and chief minister had lied with the people of Balochistan about holding talks with Baloch "freedom fighters". He said the announcement was a political gimmick to achieve political gains and the support of military and intelligence quarters. "Neither the Government contacted us nor are we interested in talks," he added. The hit-list includes: former Balochistan governors Amirul Mulk Mengal and Owais Ahmed Ghani; former Balochistan chief minister Jam Muhammad Yousaf; former federal minister Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind and former provincial home minister Mir Shoaib Nosherwani.
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April - 16 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency chief Umar Khalid announced a six-point agenda to run the affairs of the tribal agency, Daily Times reported. Addressing the concluding session of a two-day ‘Ghazi Islam Conference’ on April 16, the
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency chief Umar Khalid announced a six-point agenda to run the affairs of the tribal agency, Daily Times reported. Addressing the concluding session of a two-day ‘Ghazi Islam Conference’ on April 16, the Taliban leader said they would "fight against the oppressors and stand by the oppressed." He declared a general amnesty for the people who left the area fearing their lives and ordered women to observe the pardah (veil). Umar also warned those dealing in interest-based business to stop un-Islamic practices. Only local Taliban would be authorised to take any action in the area, he stated. He also announced the establishment of a complaint cell to hear complaints against the Taliban.
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April - 16 
Senior CPN-Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) will respectfully bid farewell to the monarchy, reports Nepal News. "We want to respectfully remove monarchy," Bhattarai said on April 16. Sim
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Senior CPN-Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai has said that the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) will respectfully bid farewell to the monarchy, reports Nepal News. "We want to respectfully remove monarchy," Bhattarai said on April 16. Similarly, CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has urged King Gyanendra to vacate the Narayanhity palace on his own. He said, "The people have already given their mandate. He should vacate the palace. That will make the job easier for us. And that will be in the interest of the country, him and all of us."
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April - 16 
The Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has quit the Government after its defeat in the CA elections. Following the party's decision to quit the Government, all the seven ministers of the party tendered their resignation to
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The Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has quit the Government after its defeat in the CA elections. Following the party's decision to quit the Government, all the seven ministers of the party tendered their resignation to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on April 16. In their joint resignation letter, the CPN-UML ministers stated that their party decided to pull out of the Government honouring the people's verdict expressed through the polls.
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April - 16 
A Rajshahi divisional court on April 16 awarded life terms to all 11 militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in a sedition case filed for taking combat training to fight against the State in July 2005, reports Daily Star. Judge M. Saje
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A Rajshahi divisional court on April 16 awarded life terms to all 11 militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) in a sedition case filed for taking combat training to fight against the State in July 2005, reports Daily Star. Judge M. Sajedul Karim also fined the accused TK 20,000 each, in default of which they are to spend two more years in jail. Delivering the judgement, the court said that the militants were engaged in anti-State activities and that they had been receiving exclusive combat training on arms, ammunition and detonators with ulterior motives against the State was proved without any doubt.
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April - 16 
A day earlier, one more civilian, Yoganadan Wasanthan, was shot at and injured by a suspected LTTE militant on April 16 in the Sinnakaddai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, one more civilian, Yoganadan Wasanthan, was shot at and injured by a suspected LTTE militant on April 16 in the Sinnakaddai area of Jaffna district.
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April - 16 
At least 30 LTTE militants were injured during an encounter with the troops in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district.
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At least 30 LTTE militants were injured during an encounter with the troops in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 16 
On April 16, the SLAF jets neutralised an LTTE bunker line and a mortar position near the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district.
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On April 16, the SLAF jets neutralised an LTTE bunker line and a mortar position near the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district.
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April - 16 
On April 16, the troops killed six LTTE militants and injured nine others during clashes in the Andankulam, Palampiddi, Vinayakankulam, Palamoddai, Kanne Karappu and Periyakulam areas of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed while eight othe
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On April 16, the troops killed six LTTE militants and injured nine others during clashes in the Andankulam, Palampiddi, Vinayakankulam, Palamoddai, Kanne Karappu and Periyakulam areas of Vavuniya district. One soldier was also killed while eight others sustained injuries in the clashes. During subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 83 anti-personnel mines (APMs) and two T-56 weapons from the areas.
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April - 16 
On the same day, the troops killed two LTTE militants in separate incidents near the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district.
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On the same day, the troops killed two LTTE militants in separate incidents near the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) of Jaffna district.
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April - 16 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE base in the jungle area of Mudiyankattukulam, about 8-km northwest of Oddusudan junction, in the Mullaitivu district. The base is a key logistic complex and an engineering yard of the LT
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter jets neutralised an LTTE base in the jungle area of Mudiyankattukulam, about 8-km northwest of Oddusudan junction, in the Mullaitivu district. The base is a key logistic complex and an engineering yard of the LTTE which has been used for heavy engineering and construction work by the outfit, Colombo Page adds. The base reportedly contained a large vehicle yard and several hardware stores, from where the outfit allocates resources for heavy construction work particularly those done for the safety of its leaders such as construction of fortified bunkers and tunnels.
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April - 16 
The Sri Lanka air force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE communication station south of Mankulam in the Mullaitivu district.
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The Sri Lanka air force fighter jets neutralised an LTTE communication station south of Mankulam in the Mullaitivu district.
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April - 16 
Three militants were killed when the troops clashes with LTTE militants in the Navakkulam, Narrikkulam and east of Madhu areas of Vavuniya district. Two soldiers were injured during the clashes.
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Three militants were killed when the troops clashes with LTTE militants in the Navakkulam, Narrikkulam and east of Madhu areas of Vavuniya district. Two soldiers were injured during the clashes.
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April - 16 
Two soldiers were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in an LTTE artillery and mortar fire attack towards troops in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa, north of Janakapura and Andankulam.
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Two soldiers were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in an LTTE artillery and mortar fire attack towards troops in the areas north of Kiriibbanwewa, north of Janakapura and Andankulam.
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April - 17 
A civilian, identified as Chanambam Biren alias Tomba Singh, was shot at and wounded by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants at an unspecified place in the Imphal East district on April 17, for his alleged involvement in
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A civilian, identified as Chanambam Biren alias Tomba Singh, was shot at and wounded by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants at an unspecified place in the Imphal East district on April 17, for his alleged involvement in ‘defrauding’ the people with false promises of providing them Government jobs and in taking advantage of the vulnerability of women.
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April - 17 
A convoy of two vehicles of the Assam Rifles was fired upon by suspected militants near a public library building at Kakching Lamkhai in the Thoubal district, according to Imphal Free Press.
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A convoy of two vehicles of the Assam Rifles was fired upon by suspected militants near a public library building at Kakching Lamkhai in the Thoubal district, according to Imphal Free Press.
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April - 17 
According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Kamaljit Singh, was shot dead by militants at Girkha Dhar under the jurisdiction of Doda police station in the Doda district on April 17.
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According to Daily Excelsior, a civilian, identified as Kamaljit Singh, was shot dead by militants at Girkha Dhar under the jurisdiction of Doda police station in the Doda district on April 17.
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April - 17 
Imphal East district police commandos shot dead a suspected militant of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) at Mongjam under Heingang police station on April 17, reports Sangai Express. While seven accomplices of the
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Imphal East district police commandos shot dead a suspected militant of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) at Mongjam under Heingang police station on April 17, reports Sangai Express. While seven accomplices of the slain militant managed to escape from the incident site, one carbine, three live bullets of AK 47 rifle, three bullet cases of 9-mm pistol were recovered from his possession.
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April - 17 
Maulvi Bazaar district in Bangladesh has become the biggest hideout for militant groups operating in Northeast India, reports Times of India. Apart from other districts of Bangladesh, Maulvi Bazar has figured prominently in the revised list of 117 ca
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Maulvi Bazaar district in Bangladesh has become the biggest hideout for militant groups operating in Northeast India, reports Times of India. Apart from other districts of Bangladesh, Maulvi Bazar has figured prominently in the revised list of 117 camps which Border Security Force (BSF) provided to the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) during the recent border coordination conference of the two countries in New Delhi. Maulvi Bazaar - which is flanked by Assam and Tripura from two sides - comprises nearly one-fourth of the total camps located in Bangladesh. Main hideouts in Maulvi Bazar are reportedly at Narsurpunji, Ragichera, Rajki Tea Estate and Avalchera under Kulaura police station, Bagerhat under Dighinala police station, Puranbari, Kalengipunji and Dabalchera under Kamal Ganj police station, Dulubari under Srimangal police station, Segan Bagan under Sajek police station, and Nine Mile under Matiranga police station. The report added that Habibganj, Khagrachari, Rangamati, Chittagong and Sylhet are other districts where Indian intelligence agencies have pin-pointed locations of training camps - some of which are being run with the help of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to train the cadre of Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI). Referring to the latest list of training camps which has come down from 141 to 117 in the past two years, an unnamed senior official of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that though most of the camps were meant to provide training to Northeast militant groups – the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) - some of them in Maulvi Bazaar and Habibganj had been identified as main hideouts of the HuJI cadres. "India has prepared the list on the basis of its own intelligence as well as after taking into account the details provided by a number of terrorists arrested along the border and elsewhere in India," the official said.
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April - 17 
On April 17, the surrendered Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) cadres threatened to return to refugee camps in Tripura than waiting for their full rehabilitation in Mizoram, reports Sentinel. Alleging that they have not received the rehabilitati
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On April 17, the surrendered Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) cadres threatened to return to refugee camps in Tripura than waiting for their full rehabilitation in Mizoram, reports Sentinel. Alleging that they have not received the rehabilitation package in full, former BLFM ‘foreign secretary’ Edwin Chorky threatened, "If by April there is no positive action from the Centre as well as the state government, we will go back to the refugee camps in Tripura."
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April - 17 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Kandara Darai, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police Sanjaya Kumar Kausal and District Collector Jamil Ahmed Khan at Kamakhyanagar in the Dhenkanal district on April 17, reports Pionee
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Kandara Darai, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police Sanjaya Kumar Kausal and District Collector Jamil Ahmed Khan at Kamakhyanagar in the Dhenkanal district on April 17, reports Pioneer.
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April - 17 
One PREPAK militant, Moirangthem Ronel, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Salungpham in the Thoubal district on April 17. The BSF stated that Ronel had been active for the last few years in the intelligence wing of the PR
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One PREPAK militant, Moirangthem Ronel, was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Salungpham in the Thoubal district on April 17. The BSF stated that Ronel had been active for the last few years in the intelligence wing of the PREPAK.
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April - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a railway track near Nathganj railway station on Gaya-Kodrama rail section on April 17-night, reports Asian News International. The blast affected rail traffic for over six hours. Maoist
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a railway track near Nathganj railway station on Gaya-Kodrama rail section on April 17-night, reports Asian News International. The blast affected rail traffic for over six hours. Maoists also abducted six railway staff but released them later.
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April - 17 
The Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in its report submitted to Parliament on April 17, stated that the "large presence of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants poses a grave threat to the internal security", reports Times of India. The committee, headed
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The Standing Committee on Home Affairs, in its report submitted to Parliament on April 17, stated that the "large presence of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants poses a grave threat to the internal security", reports Times of India. The committee, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj, also took note of the large circulation of counterfeit currency along the India-Bangladesh border. The parliamentary panel report also pointed out how the porous border was the main reason behind the "influx" of illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
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April - 17 
The Tripura Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Shahid Chowdhury, resigned on April 17 over his alleged nexus with a Bangladeshi national and suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) militant, according to Telegraph. His name emerged after the West B
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The Tripura Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Shahid Chowdhury, resigned on April 17 over his alleged nexus with a Bangladeshi national and suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) militant, according to Telegraph. His name emerged after the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a HuJI cadre Mafizur Rahaman alias Mamun Mia alias Suman Mazumder from his home in Agartala on March 28. Mamun was wanted in a bomb blast case in Shibpur in Kolkata in January 2008.
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April - 17 
Two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U), identified as ‘2nd Lt.’ Alex Sema and ‘Sgt. Maj.’ Sukuithong, and one from the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as ‘Lt.’ Shon
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Two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U), identified as ‘2nd Lt.’ Alex Sema and ‘Sgt. Maj.’ Sukuithong, and one from the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), identified as ‘Lt.’ Shondhar, were killed while another cadre from the NSCN-IM was abducted in three separate incidents of factional violence in Dimapur on April 17, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 17 
Unidentified militants exploded a bomb close to the rear post of Assam Rifles at Minuthong. However, no casualties were reported.
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Unidentified militants exploded a bomb close to the rear post of Assam Rifles at Minuthong. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 17 
According to Daily Times, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has said that terrorists are still operating freely in Pakistan along its Afghanistan border. According to a report released this week - Combating Terrorism: The Unite
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According to Daily Times, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has said that terrorists are still operating freely in Pakistan along its Afghanistan border. According to a report released this week - Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas – GAO said since 2002, destroying the terrorist threat and closing the terrorist safe haven have been key national security goals. The US has provided Pakistan, the agency pointed out, a key ally in the war on terror, more than $10.5 billion for military, economic, and development activities. The GAO was asked to assess firstly the progress in meeting these national security goals for Pakistan’s FATA, and secondly the status of US efforts to develop a comprehensive plan for the FATA. To address these objectives, GAO compared national security goals against assessments conducted by US agencies and reviewed available plans. According to its findings, the United States has not met its national security goals to destroy terrorist threats and close the safe haven in Pakistan’s FATA. Since 2002, the US relied principally on the Pakistan military to address US national security goals. Of the approximately $5.8 billion the US provided for efforts in the FATA and border region from 2002 through 2007, about 96 percent reimbursed Pakistan for military operations there. According to the Department of State, GAO noted, Pakistan deployed 120,000 military and paramilitary forces in the FATA and helped kill and capture hundreds of suspected Al Qaeda operatives; these efforts cost the lives of about 1,400 members of Pakistan’s security forces. However, GAO found broad agreement, as documented in the National Intelligence Estimate, State, and embassy documents, as well as Defence officials in Pakistan, that al Qaeda had regenerated its ability to attack the US and had succeeded in establishing a safe haven in the FATA. No comprehensive plan for meeting US national security goals in the FATA has been developed, as stipulated by the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism in 2003, which called for by an independent commission, mandated by congressional legislation in 2007.
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April - 17 
According to The Post, the Lashkar-e-Islam chief, Mangal Bagh, has said that his outfit is fighting against terrorism, crime and gambling and has 180000 volunteers in the Khyber Agency of FATA. In an interview to Channel Five on April 17, he said tha
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According to The Post, the Lashkar-e-Islam chief, Mangal Bagh, has said that his outfit is fighting against terrorism, crime and gambling and has 180000 volunteers in the Khyber Agency of FATA. In an interview to Channel Five on April 17, he said that "We established Lashkar to counter criminals and also contact religious scholars before the foundations of the organisation… We firstly started working for seminaries and only for religious people… We are working for religion besides our businesses." "Allah Almighty reveals in the Holy Quran not for any particular region but for whole world and we are His men to spread His message," Mangal said. "We will only accept this rule of law prescribed by Allah Almighty and not those that were made by Jews," he stated. To a question, he said their manifesto comprised of 30 clauses. He also said their organisation had 180000 volunteers. Mangal Bagh also claimed that his outfit had no contacts with al Qaeda and any other organisation.
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April - 17 
Harabyar Marri, son of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri, has been released from a London jail on bail, Geo News reported on April 17. Harabyar had been arrested in December 2007 and detained in London on terrorism charges, the chann
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Harabyar Marri, son of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Khair Bakhsh Marri, has been released from a London jail on bail, Geo News reported on April 17. Harabyar had been arrested in December 2007 and detained in London on terrorism charges, the channel said.
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April - 17 
Suspected militants shot dead a female health worker stationed at a clinic in the Baytha area of Safi sub-division in the Mohmand Agency late on April 17-night. Eyewitnesses blamed the local Taliban for the killing of Nihar Begum, AFP reported. Local
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Suspected militants shot dead a female health worker stationed at a clinic in the Baytha area of Safi sub-division in the Mohmand Agency late on April 17-night. Eyewitnesses blamed the local Taliban for the killing of Nihar Begum, AFP reported. Local official Haseeb Khan confirmed the incident but could not confirm whether the attackers were local Taliban. "We have arrested three suspects," he added.
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April - 17 
The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the killing of a policeman in Quetta on April 17, and warned that it would carry out more such attacks in future. Attacks by the BLA have reportedly intensified since the new gov
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The banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the killing of a policeman in Quetta on April 17, and warned that it would carry out more such attacks in future. Attacks by the BLA have reportedly intensified since the new government took over, despite an offer by Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani to resolve differences through dialogue. The BLA has rejected the offer.
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April - 17 
Unidentified armed men killed a police constable on April 17 and injured two others in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, Daily Times reported. Constable Amin Atif was shot dead by unidentified persons on the city’s Joint Road while another policeman, M
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Unidentified armed men killed a police constable on April 17 and injured two others in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, Daily Times reported. Constable Amin Atif was shot dead by unidentified persons on the city’s Joint Road while another policeman, Munir Ahmed, and a civilian, Abdul Sattar, were injured in the incident. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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April - 17 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) barred entry of the Nepali Congress candidate, under the proportional representation system, Gagan Thapa and his team on April 16 as they were traveling to Madanpur in the Nuwakot district, where a re-poll i
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) barred entry of the Nepali Congress candidate, under the proportional representation system, Gagan Thapa and his team on April 16 as they were traveling to Madanpur in the Nuwakot district, where a re-poll is scheduled for April 17 (today), according to Kantipuronline. Thapa and his team were forced to return to Kathmandu after being stopped at Kakani. Around 50 YCL cadres had put up obstructions at five various points, including in Kakani, Ranipouwa, Paitishkilo and Trishuli along the road leading to Madanpur polling station and selectively allowed vehicles to pass through.
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April - 17 
Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) set ablaze a house of a Nepali Congress (NC) leader Padam Niraula at Sapteshwar Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Khotang district, according to Himalayan Times. Niraula said that YCL cadres, Laxman
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Cadres of the Young Communist League (YCL) set ablaze a house of a Nepali Congress (NC) leader Padam Niraula at Sapteshwar Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Khotang district, according to Himalayan Times. Niraula said that YCL cadres, Laxman Rai and Tika Rai, were involved in the incident and that property worth NR 6 lakh was damaged in the incident.
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April - 17 
One YCL cadre, Wastemba Sherpa, assaulted a NC activist Bhakta Bahadur Parajuli in the Eiselukharka VDC of the same district.
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One YCL cadre, Wastemba Sherpa, assaulted a NC activist Bhakta Bahadur Parajuli in the Eiselukharka VDC of the same district.
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April - 17 
During a routine search conducted on vehicles in the Pethavadiya area of Puttalam district, the police seized a vehicle carrying 663 bags of explosives, each containing 150-gm and seven rolls of 35 ft-long detonator codes. Two persons aboard the vehi
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During a routine search conducted on vehicles in the Pethavadiya area of Puttalam district, the police seized a vehicle carrying 663 bags of explosives, each containing 150-gm and seven rolls of 35 ft-long detonator codes. Two persons aboard the vehicle were arrested.
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April - 17 
During more clashes between the two sides in the Kaliaddanchan, Manthotam and Vediya Murippu areas of Mannar district, the SFs killed four LTTE militants and injured three others. Two soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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During more clashes between the two sides in the Kaliaddanchan, Manthotam and Vediya Murippu areas of Mannar district, the SFs killed four LTTE militants and injured three others. Two soldiers were injured in these incidents.
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April - 17 
One more LTTE militant was killed and six others wounded when the troops attacked LTTE hideouts near the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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One more LTTE militant was killed and six others wounded when the troops attacked LTTE hideouts near the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district. Two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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April - 17 
Suspected LTTE militants are reported to have destroyed two power transformers in Kandy. The transformers supply power to Yakgahawewa and Panwila areas in Kandy covering over 25,000 households.
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Suspected LTTE militants are reported to have destroyed two power transformers in Kandy. The transformers supply power to Yakgahawewa and Panwila areas in Kandy covering over 25,000 households.
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April - 17 
The security forces (SFs) killed five LTTE militants while injuring 47 others during clashes in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas. Nine soldiers were also wounded during the clashes. The SFs later recovered 268 APMs.
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The security forces (SFs) killed five LTTE militants while injuring 47 others during clashes in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas. Nine soldiers were also wounded during the clashes. The SFs later recovered 268 APMs.
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April - 17 
The Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir jets neutralised an LTTE logistics base at Parayanakulam, about 15-km northwest of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir jets neutralised an LTTE logistics base at Parayanakulam, about 15-km northwest of Puthukudirippu in the Mullaitivu district, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 17 
The Sri Lankan Government on April 17 said that it will be ready for talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) if they eschewed terrorism but has not made any formal contact with the Norwegian peace facilitators on resuming the process o
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The Sri Lankan Government on April 17 said that it will be ready for talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) if they eschewed terrorism but has not made any formal contact with the Norwegian peace facilitators on resuming the process of stalled negotiations. "Our doors are always open to start talks provided they give up terrorism," Keheliya Rambukwella, defence spokesman and Minister of Foreign Employment, told reporters. Responding to his ministerial colleague Rajitha Senaratne’s talks with the Norwegian Minister of International Development Erik Solheim in Oslo, Rambukwella said, "His talks may have been private discussions but the Government has not made any official contact (with the Norwegian government)." The Norwegians facilitated six rounds of direct talks between the Government and LTTE between September 2002 and March 2003. The two sides last met face to face in October 2006 and the process has been stalled since then.
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April - 17 
The troops during clashes with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Andankulam east area of Vavuniya district killed four militants and injured eight others on April 17, Sri Lanka Army reports. Two soldiers were also killed while five m
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The troops during clashes with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Andankulam east area of Vavuniya district killed four militants and injured eight others on April 17, Sri Lanka Army reports. Two soldiers were also killed while five more sustained injuries in the clashes.
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April - 17 
Two Tamil civilians were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at separate locations in the Jaffna district on April 17, Ministry of Defence Website reported. According to Jaffna Police sources, a civilian was shot dead by th
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Two Tamil civilians were shot dead by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants at separate locations in the Jaffna district on April 17, Ministry of Defence Website reported. According to Jaffna Police sources, a civilian was shot dead by the militants who stormed into a privately owned communication centre at Browns Road in the Kalladi area. Similarly, another civilian was killed by the militants near the Sinnakaddai market area in Gurunagar.
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April - 18 
Another incident, the SFs neutralized a natural hideout of the militants in Tringla forests in the Reasi district and recovered one pistol along with 122 cartridges.
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Another incident, the SFs neutralized a natural hideout of the militants in Tringla forests in the Reasi district and recovered one pistol along with 122 cartridges.
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April - 18 
Assam Rifles personnel shot dead two suspected militants of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberated Front (PULF), Mohammed Mustafa and Mohammed Tomba, during an encounter at Yairipok Tulihal in the Thoubal district on April 18-morning, repo
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Assam Rifles personnel shot dead two suspected militants of the Azad faction of the People’s United Liberated Front (PULF), Mohammed Mustafa and Mohammed Tomba, during an encounter at Yairipok Tulihal in the Thoubal district on April 18-morning, reports Telegraph. A modified carbine, a pistol with 12 live rounds of ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from the duo.
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April - 18 
At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Goshma forest located on the border of the Kandhamal and Ganjam districts on April 18, reports Odisha Today.
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At least five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from Goshma forest located on the border of the Kandhamal and Ganjam districts on April 18, reports Odisha Today.
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April - 18 
Konsam Ningthem, owner of the light system which was engaged in Thabal Chongba (traditional dance) at Arapti Ebudhou Puleiromba Lampak on April 13, ‘surrendered’ before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), at an unspecified place in the Imphal West di
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Konsam Ningthem, owner of the light system which was engaged in Thabal Chongba (traditional dance) at Arapti Ebudhou Puleiromba Lampak on April 13, ‘surrendered’ before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), at an unspecified place in the Imphal West district on April 18.
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April - 18 
One suspected militant, L. Hemojit, was shot dead by Thoubal district police commandos during another encounter at a spot between Thoudam and Irong areas in Thoubal Leishangthem on April 18-night, according to Sangai Express. While two of his accompl
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One suspected militant, L. Hemojit, was shot dead by Thoubal district police commandos during another encounter at a spot between Thoudam and Irong areas in Thoubal Leishangthem on April 18-night, according to Sangai Express. While two of his accomplices managed to escape, one M-20 pistol was recovered from the slain militant.
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April - 18 
Security forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Seri Bazaar in the Bhadarwah town of Doda district and recovered some arms, ammunition and incriminating documents from their possession, Daily Excelsior reported.
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Security forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Seri Bazaar in the Bhadarwah town of Doda district and recovered some arms, ammunition and incriminating documents from their possession, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as Ikhlaq Ahmed (code name Muzamil Bhat) and Abdul Samad Hajam. From their possession, SFs recovered one Chinese pistol with one magazine and five rounds, two mobile telephones, INR 2050, one purse with LeT sticker, one head band of LeT and a large quantity of incriminating material.
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April - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a petrol station at Kahudag on National Highway-II in the Gaya district on April 18, reports Press Trust of India. According to police sources, over 200 heavily armed Maoists attacked th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a petrol station at Kahudag on National Highway-II in the Gaya district on April 18, reports Press Trust of India. According to police sources, over 200 heavily armed Maoists attacked the petrol station, belonging to the former Gaya district board chairman Bindeshwari Prasad Yadav, and abducted its two employees. Later they triggered a dynamite blast, blowing up the pump equipment and the building. Both the employees were released after the blast. Meanwhile, The Hindu reports that the Maoists had demanded money from the petrol station owner who refused to pay.
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April - 18 
The CPI-Maoist are targeting teenaged tribal youths for recruitment in the Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Deogarh, Dhenkanal and Sundargarh districts, according to Pioneer. The Maoists' over-ground supporters are luring th
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The CPI-Maoist are targeting teenaged tribal youths for recruitment in the Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Deogarh, Dhenkanal and Sundargarh districts, according to Pioneer. The Maoists' over-ground supporters are luring the youths for jobs with a monthly payment of INR 3,000. The job of the preliminary recruits is to carry leaflets and distribute them among the innocent public.
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April - 18 
The dead body of a civilian, identified as Chanambam Biren alias Tomba Singh, was recovered near Khordak Lamkhai under Kumbi police station on April 18-morning. As reported earlier, he was shot at and wounded by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Ka
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The dead body of a civilian, identified as Chanambam Biren alias Tomba Singh, was recovered near Khordak Lamkhai under Kumbi police station on April 18-morning. As reported earlier, he was shot at and wounded by the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants at an unspecified place in the Imphal East district on April 17, for his alleged involvement in ‘defrauding’ people with false promises of providing them Government jobs and in taking advantage of the vulnerability of women.
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April - 18 
The dead body of a former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Irom Ratan, was recovered by the police from Keinou Thongkha on April 18, reports Imphal Free Press. He was reportedly killed by suspected cadres of another militant group at
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The dead body of a former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Irom Ratan, was recovered by the police from Keinou Thongkha on April 18, reports Imphal Free Press. He was reportedly killed by suspected cadres of another militant group at Keinou Thongkha Chiru Lambi under Bishenpur police station on April 17-night.
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April - 18 
The elected urban local bodies’ members protested on April 18, the fourth consecutive day, under the aegis of the All Manipur Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats Joint Action Committee against the huge monetary demand from various militant groups
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The elected urban local bodies’ members protested on April 18, the fourth consecutive day, under the aegis of the All Manipur Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats Joint Action Committee against the huge monetary demand from various militant groups on them in Manipur.
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April - 18 
The troops recovered and subsequently defused an improvised explosive device in the Baramulla district.
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The troops recovered and subsequently defused an improvised explosive device in the Baramulla district.
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April - 18 
The Union Government categorically ruled out any possibility of talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on its main demand for sovereignty. The Union minister of State for Industry, Ashwani Kumar, said on April 18, "We are all for talks
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The Union Government categorically ruled out any possibility of talks with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on its main demand for sovereignty. The Union minister of State for Industry, Ashwani Kumar, said on April 18, "We are all for talks but these have to be within the ambit of the Constitution. The unity and integrity of the country is not negotiable, let there be no ambiguity on this front." He added, "Violence will not be tolerated. It cannot lead to resolution of any issue." Kumar’s dismissal of ULFA’s demand comes close on the heels of the ULFA chief Paresh Barua’s assertion that the outfit would be ready to sit for talks if its main demand for sovereignty was discussed and the subsequent remarks of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that his Government was ready for unconditional talks with the ULFA if it was ready to do so.
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April - 18 
An explosion near the building of the Balochistan Intermediate and Secondary Education Board in the provincial capital Quetta damaged the windowpanes of the adjacent buildings without causing any causality.
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An explosion near the building of the Balochistan Intermediate and Secondary Education Board in the provincial capital Quetta damaged the windowpanes of the adjacent buildings without causing any causality.
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April - 18 
Four youths were killed in two incidents of violence in the Kurram Agency of FATA on April 18, Daily Times reported. According to eyewitness accounts, two students were killed when suspected militants opened fire in Alizai. Separately, security force
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Four youths were killed in two incidents of violence in the Kurram Agency of FATA on April 18, Daily Times reported. According to eyewitness accounts, two students were killed when suspected militants opened fire in Alizai. Separately, security forces near Parachinar allegedly killed two youngsters, Dawn News reported.
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April - 18 
Militants of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on April 18 offered shelter to Osama bin Laden and Mullah Mohammad Omar, should they ask for it, The News reported. Militant commander Maulana Faqir Mohammad also offered a general amnesty to all their opponents
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Militants of Bajaur Agency in the FATA on April 18 offered shelter to Osama bin Laden and Mullah Mohammad Omar, should they ask for it, The News reported. Militant commander Maulana Faqir Mohammad also offered a general amnesty to all their opponents, except alleged US spies and those involved in adultery, and announced the formation of various committees for settling people's conflicts. Tribal sources said that the militants for the first time invited their once-harsh opponents, including the tribal elders, former and present parliamentarians and some clerics, to their stronghold in Barkhalozo area in the Mohmand subdivision to assure them that they should no more consider the militants a threat.
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April - 18 
Suspected militants released 16 security force personnel who were abducted during the clashes, Dawn News reported.
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Suspected militants released 16 security force personnel who were abducted during the clashes, Dawn News reported.
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April - 18 
The Lashkar-e-Islam on April 18 ended clashes with the Kooki Khel tribe in the Jamrud subdivision of Khyber Agency in FATA after the tribe accepted the militant group’s demands to end illegal businesses, according to Daily Times. The Peshawar-Torkham
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The Lashkar-e-Islam on April 18 ended clashes with the Kooki Khel tribe in the Jamrud subdivision of Khyber Agency in FATA after the tribe accepted the militant group’s demands to end illegal businesses, according to Daily Times. The Peshawar-Torkham Highway was opened for traffic after five days of closure due to fighting between the two sides. The Lashkar-e-Islam reportedly captured the houses of tribesmen late on April 16, and told them to stop extorting money from vehicles on the highway and end illegal businesses, including the sale of liquor and the sheltering of criminals. Tribal elders said Iqtidar Shah, the elder son of the late Malik Zahir Shah, had surrendered to the Lashkar-e-Islam late on April 17, during a jirga (council). They said that Kooki Khel elder Guli Shah had accepted the Lashkar-e-Islam’s 30-point agenda during a similar jirga held at the Shah Kas area on April 18. Haji Misri Khan, a close aide of Lashkar-e-Islam chief Mangal Bagh, said the tribe had accepted all their demands. He said the Kooki Khel tribe had agreed that they would eradicate distilleries from the area and stop the sale of hashish and the extortion of money from commuters, adding that they would also expel criminals from the area.
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April - 18 
The militants spoke about the abolition of the Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and told the jirga (council) members they wanted the Shariah to replace the FCR. All the jirga members backed the militants’ proposa
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The militants spoke about the abolition of the Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and told the jirga (council) members they wanted the Shariah to replace the FCR. All the jirga members backed the militants’ proposal and assured them to support their struggle for enforcing the Islamic laws in the FATA. Maulana Faqir Mohammad in his speech offered general amnesty to all their opponents and said they were now free in their movements in the tribal region. However, he explained there would be no change in their policy for alleged US spies and those engaged in adultery and un-Islamic activities. Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar, he claimed, were the true heroes of the Muslim world, adding he and his followers would lay down their lives for them. Faqir Mohammad remarked: "Sheikh Osama has become an ideology now and America's $50 million bounty for his head is not even worthy for his turban." The militant commander also said they would not tolerate President Pervez Musharraf in any form in the country as "he detained their guests (Arab fighters) and sold them like animals to America."
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April - 18 
Two security force personnel were killed and another sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in the Dera Bugti district on April 18, Daily Times reported. A paramilitary force vehicle was on routine patrol in the Thoba Nothani locality of the dist
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Two security force personnel were killed and another sustained injuries in a landmine explosion in the Dera Bugti district on April 18, Daily Times reported. A paramilitary force vehicle was on routine patrol in the Thoba Nothani locality of the district when it hit a landmine. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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April - 18 
A senior Maoist leader, C. P. Gajurel, said that the term of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) will not be extended further, reports Himalayan Times. He stated, "We had extended the UNMIN’s term for six months. Now, there will be no extensi
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A senior Maoist leader, C. P. Gajurel, said that the term of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) will not be extended further, reports Himalayan Times. He stated, "We had extended the UNMIN’s term for six months. Now, there will be no extension," and added, "And now, since the peace process has taken a solid shape, we will integrate the Nepal Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to form a national army after making a new constitution. We don’t see any role of the UNMIN in our future process."
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April - 18 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda has said that he is in favour of providing King Gyanendra a ‘graceful exit’ from the throne that the Shah dynasty has occupied for the last 240 years, according to Kantipuronline. He said, "The King should not be ous
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda has said that he is in favour of providing King Gyanendra a ‘graceful exit’ from the throne that the Shah dynasty has occupied for the last 240 years, according to Kantipuronline. He said, "The King should not be ousted from the throne in a humiliating manner." But he hinted that there would be no further action against the King if he obeyed the verdict of the people. "Even after he leaves the throne he should be allowed to continue with his business affairs or other activities, including engagement in politics in future if he so desires," Prachanda added. He also said that he was ready to meet the King in person to negotiate his exit. "If necessary, I am even ready to meet him," he said.
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April - 18 
A woman, identified as Vinayagamoorthi Rajeswari, was injured and five houses were badly damaged in the artillery fire triggered by the LTTE, from un-cleared (area not under government control) areas of Palali and Sorampattu, towards the civilian-dom
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A woman, identified as Vinayagamoorthi Rajeswari, was injured and five houses were badly damaged in the artillery fire triggered by the LTTE, from un-cleared (area not under government control) areas of Palali and Sorampattu, towards the civilian-dominated Ushan village in Jaffna district.
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April - 18 
At least six militants were killed or injured when the troops attacked groups of LTTE militants in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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At least six militants were killed or injured when the troops attacked groups of LTTE militants in the Kiriibbanwewa area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 18 
During another clash between the two sides at Kokkuthuduvai, the security forces (SFs) killed at least four militants. One trooper was also killed while another was wounded in the clash.
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During another clash between the two sides at Kokkuthuduvai, the security forces (SFs) killed at least four militants. One trooper was also killed while another was wounded in the clash.
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April - 18 
Four more LTTE militants, including two female cadres, were killed by the troops in the Kattikulam and Tenvadaiyan areas of Mannar district.
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Four more LTTE militants, including two female cadres, were killed by the troops in the Kattikulam and Tenvadaiyan areas of Mannar district.
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April - 18 
Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in a separate incident in the same area.
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Six more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in a separate incident in the same area.
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April - 18 
The French relief organization - Action contre la Faim (ACF or Action against Hunger) - that operated in conflict areas in Sri Lanka and lost 17 of its local workers in a single incident at Muttur in the Trincomalee district on August 4, 2006 has dec
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The French relief organization - Action contre la Faim (ACF or Action against Hunger) - that operated in conflict areas in Sri Lanka and lost 17 of its local workers in a single incident at Muttur in the Trincomalee district on August 4, 2006 has decided to withdraw, a statement from the organization said on April 18. The AFC cited the slow progress of the investigations carried out by the Presidential commission for its decision to pull out.
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April - 18 
The LTTE opened fire towards SFs in the Sulanamaratumadu area, north of Madhu. The SFs retaliated and killed two female militants.
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The LTTE opened fire towards SFs in the Sulanamaratumadu area, north of Madhu. The SFs retaliated and killed two female militants.
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April - 18 
The troops destroyed an LTTE trapped 81-mm mortar bomb, two 60-mm mortars and several LTTE bunkers during separate clashes in the Janakapura, Kokkuthuduvai, Kiriibbanwewa, Andankulam and a few areas to the north of Welioya in the Vavuniya district.
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The troops destroyed an LTTE trapped 81-mm mortar bomb, two 60-mm mortars and several LTTE bunkers during separate clashes in the Janakapura, Kokkuthuduvai, Kiriibbanwewa, Andankulam and a few areas to the north of Welioya in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 18 
Three soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in the same area. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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Three soldiers sustained injuries during a clash between the two sides in the same area. Two more soldiers were injured in an LTTE triggered improvised explosive device explosion in the Palamoddai area of Mannar district.
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April - 19 
According to delayed reports, on April 19, Maoists had killed the village head of Urubali, 30 year old Raba Suba under Motu police station limits in the Malkangiri district, for his close proximity with the district police.
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According to delayed reports, on April 19, Maoists had killed the village head of Urubali, 30 year old Raba Suba under Motu police station limits in the Malkangiri district, for his close proximity with the district police.
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April - 19 
Daily Excelsior reports that five militants, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ’district commander’, were killed in two separate encounters between security forces and militants and in the Kupwara district on April 19, The security forces (SFs)
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Daily Excelsior reports that five militants, including a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ’district commander’, were killed in two separate encounters between security forces and militants and in the Kupwara district on April 19, The security forces (SFs) in a day long gun battle killed four heavily armed militants in the Rang forest area, about 6-km ahead of Warnow. Three of the slain militants, residents of Pakistan occupied Kashmir, were identified as Amjad Bhai, Abu Saifullah and Irshad Ahmed. While Amjad Bhai was a top wanted ‘district commander’ of the JeM who had been operating in the Lolab area for the last six years, Abu Saifullah and Arshad were both cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kupwara, Vijay Kumar, confirmed the death of four militants said that four AK rifles and a number of grenades were among the arms and ammunition seized at the site of the encounter.
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April - 19 
On April 19, a team of Tamil Nadu Special Task Force (STF) killed a Maoist, identified as Ravin Prasad, in the Kodaikanal forest area of Theni district, reports ANI. Three other Maoists, however, managed to escape. Police sources said that the slain
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On April 19, a team of Tamil Nadu Special Task Force (STF) killed a Maoist, identified as Ravin Prasad, in the Kodaikanal forest area of Theni district, reports ANI. Three other Maoists, however, managed to escape. Police sources said that the slain Maoist had received arms training at Dharmapuri and was an expert in handling various sophisticated arms.
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April - 19 
On April 19, the Andhra Pradesh Police arrested two cadres of the Telangana Jagarana Sena (TJS) from Sircilla in the Karimnagar district, reports New Indian Express. The TJS is an outfit created by some former left-wing extremists. Two 0.9 mm pistols
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On April 19, the Andhra Pradesh Police arrested two cadres of the Telangana Jagarana Sena (TJS) from Sircilla in the Karimnagar district, reports New Indian Express. The TJS is an outfit created by some former left-wing extremists. Two 0.9 mm pistols and 24 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the arrested extremists, identified as Vemula Ramesh a.k.a. Sagar and Chepyala Raju, both natives of Konraopet mandal (administrative division) in the Sircilla division. Superintendent of Police, Y. Gangadhar, claimed that with these arrests the TJS has been neutralised in the Karimnagar district.
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April - 19 
On April 19, the Parliamentarian T. Meinya denounced the militant interference in education institutions and emphasised the need for making the education zone a peace zone in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On April 19, the Parliamentarian T. Meinya denounced the militant interference in education institutions and emphasised the need for making the education zone a peace zone in Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 19 
On April 19, two civilians were killed as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on moving trucks at Karamdih under Chandil police station in the Saraikela-Kharswan district, reports The Hindu. The outfit had called for a 24-
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On April 19, two civilians were killed as Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on moving trucks at Karamdih under Chandil police station in the Saraikela-Kharswan district, reports The Hindu. The outfit had called for a 24-hour general strike in Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal in protest against price rise. Superintendent of Police Laxman Prasad Singh said that a group of 15 Maoists fired at the trucks plying on the Tata-Ranchi highway killing two persons aboard two separate trucks. Another truck fell into a roadside ditch after its driver, in an attempt to escape the gunfire, lost control over the vehicle. The Maoists subsequently set ablaze the truck.
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April - 19 
One suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel at Soikonjin under Kakching police station on April 19- afternoon.
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One suspected militant was shot dead by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel at Soikonjin under Kakching police station on April 19- afternoon.
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April - 19 
The SFs intercepted an infiltrating group of militants at Doodhipora on the Line of Control in the Keran Sector. In the ensuing gun battle, one unidentified militant was killed, while others managed to escape.
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The SFs intercepted an infiltrating group of militants at Doodhipora on the Line of Control in the Keran Sector. In the ensuing gun battle, one unidentified militant was killed, while others managed to escape.
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April - 19 
The SFs recovered 10-kg RDX, one 303 rifle, four Chinese grenades, four AK rifle magazines and a huge quantity of ammunition from a militant hide out in the Marmat area of Doda district.
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The SFs recovered 10-kg RDX, one 303 rifle, four Chinese grenades, four AK rifle magazines and a huge quantity of ammunition from a militant hide out in the Marmat area of Doda district.
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April - 19 
Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and later defused by the Border Security Force personnel along the Imphal-Yairipok road at Pechiching under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on April 19.
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Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and later defused by the Border Security Force personnel along the Imphal-Yairipok road at Pechiching under Yairipok police station in the Thoubal district on April 19.
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April - 19 
Two suspected militants were killed by the security force (SF) personnel during an encounter at Yairipok in the Thoubal district on April 19, reports Sentinel. One modified carbine, one Chinese 9-mm pistol with a magazine, four fire cases and one mot
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Two suspected militants were killed by the security force (SF) personnel during an encounter at Yairipok in the Thoubal district on April 19, reports Sentinel. One modified carbine, one Chinese 9-mm pistol with a magazine, four fire cases and one motorcycle were recovered from the encounter site.
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April - 19 
Two women, Sunita and Sushila, were arrested by Assam Rifles personnel at Ludengthabi along the Imphal-Moreh section of the National Highway-39, when they were carrying at least six bombs along with a detonator concealed in a flower pot in a vehicle
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Two women, Sunita and Sushila, were arrested by Assam Rifles personnel at Ludengthabi along the Imphal-Moreh section of the National Highway-39, when they were carrying at least six bombs along with a detonator concealed in a flower pot in a vehicle on April19.
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April - 19 
A Taliban commander, blamed for the deadliest attack on United States (US) troops since they entered Afghanistan in 2001, has been killed in a shootout with security forces in Pakistan, US and Pakistani officials have said, according to Daily Times.
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A Taliban commander, blamed for the deadliest attack on United States (US) troops since they entered Afghanistan in 2001, has been killed in a shootout with security forces in Pakistan, US and Pakistani officials have said, according to Daily Times. Police killed Ahmad Shah alias Mullah Ismail, at a roadblock near Peshawar, an unnamed senior Pakistani intelligence official said. Jehanzeb Khan, a police official in Badhber, said local officers responding to an emergency call about a kidnapping on April 10 had opened fire on one car when the driver tried to speed away from a roadblock. He said two suspected kidnappers were killed and their victim was freed unharmed. An unnamed senior Pakistani intelligence official said further investigation had identified one of them as Shah. The US officials — one from the military and one working in counter-terrorism – also confirmed Shah’s death in Pakistan. Zabiullah Mujahed, a Taliban spokesman, said he did not know if Shah was dead. Shah’s death was first reported by CBS News on April 16.
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April - 19 
Afghan and US officials have described Shah as the leader of Taliban militants who ambushed a group of US commandos in June 2005 and shot down a Chinook helicopter sent to rescue them. 16 American Special Forces personnel died in the crash.
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Afghan and US officials have described Shah as the leader of Taliban militants who ambushed a group of US commandos in June 2005 and shot down a Chinook helicopter sent to rescue them. 16 American Special Forces personnel died in the crash.
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April - 19 
In Miranshah Bazaar, the Taliban paraded two alleged thieves through the bazaar in a pick-up truck after painting their faces black and shaving their heads. The ‘thieves’ were forced to shout, “Whoever will steal and disobey their parents will get si
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In Miranshah Bazaar, the Taliban paraded two alleged thieves through the bazaar in a pick-up truck after painting their faces black and shaving their heads. The ‘thieves’ were forced to shout, “Whoever will steal and disobey their parents will get similar punishment.” A Taliban ‘commander’ who was accompanying the accused said that one of the ‘thieves’ was from Miranshah, while the other was from the Mir Ali tehsil (administrative division) of North Waziristan Agency. He alleged that Muhammad Khalid, 30, and Rasool Badshah, 40, robbed people in Afghanistan and that the Taliban had seized four ‘stolen’ vehicles from their possession.
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April - 19 
Local Taliban in South Waziristan Agency on April 19 publicly ‘executed’ three people who had allegedly killed a teenager, Intezar Mehsud, APP reported, according to Daily Times. The deceased, identified as Janan Mehsud, Farooq Wazir and an Afghan na
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Local Taliban in South Waziristan Agency on April 19 publicly ‘executed’ three people who had allegedly killed a teenager, Intezar Mehsud, APP reported, according to Daily Times. The deceased, identified as Janan Mehsud, Farooq Wazir and an Afghan national, had allegedly murdered the boy who belonged to the Bandkhel tribe, after robbing him of PKR 60,000. The local Taliban held an investigation and subsequently executed the ‘criminals’ at Makeen Ada, report said. Laddha Assistant Political Agent Yayha Wazir confirmed the incident.
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April - 19 
In separate encounter, the RAB personnel killed Sainul Haq alias Hira, a top cadre of Lal Pataka faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML) outfit, when they cordoned off a house at Bhatkui village in Naogaon, where members of PBCP-ML led
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In separate encounter, the RAB personnel killed Sainul Haq alias Hira, a top cadre of Lal Pataka faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML) outfit, when they cordoned off a house at Bhatkui village in Naogaon, where members of PBCP-ML led by Hira were holding a meeting. The accomplices of Hira, however, managed to escape. The RAB personnel recovered a shutter gun, a pipe gun, a rifle and three bullets from the incident site. Hira had been accused in several cases on different charges, including murder, RAB sources said.
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April - 19 
On April 19, a close associate of the imprisoned operations commander of the Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami-Bangladesh (HuJI-B), Mufti Abdul Hannan, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel from a forest area in the Fatikchhari sub-distr
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On April 19, a close associate of the imprisoned operations commander of the Harkat-ul Jihad-al Islami-Bangladesh (HuJI-B), Mufti Abdul Hannan, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel from a forest area in the Fatikchhari sub-district of Chittagong, reports Daily Star. The militant, Maulana Shihabuddin, who runs a madrassa (seminary), is suspected of having been involved in several grenade attacks across the country.
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April - 19 
Two militants, including a regional leader of the banned Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), were killed in separate encounters with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Kushtia and Naogaon districts on April 19, reported Daily Star. Abu Abbas, a
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Two militants, including a regional leader of the banned Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), were killed in separate encounters with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel in the Kushtia and Naogaon districts on April 19, reported Daily Star. Abu Abbas, a regional leader of the GMF was killed in an encounter which ensued when the RAB personnel cordoned off the Kakiladah graveyard of Mirpur sub district in Kushtia, where activists of the GMF were holding a meeting, were fired upon on April 18. While associates of Abbas managed to escape, the RAB personnel recovered a Pakistan-made rifle and five rounds of bullet from the incident site. Police said Abbas was accused in 16 cases on different charges, including murder.
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April - 19 
13 militants were killed and three others injured as the troops launched attacks on LTTE hide outs at Kathankulam and Malikaittidal in the Mannar district on April 18. One soldier got wounded in the incident.
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13 militants were killed and three others injured as the troops launched attacks on LTTE hide outs at Kathankulam and Malikaittidal in the Mannar district on April 18. One soldier got wounded in the incident.
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April - 19 
Five LTTE bunkers were neutralised by the troops in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district. Details are awaited. One soldier, however, was reported injured in the exchange of fire.
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Five LTTE bunkers were neutralised by the troops in the Kilaly area of Jaffna district. Details are awaited. One soldier, however, was reported injured in the exchange of fire.
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April - 19 
Four militants were killed when clashes erupted between the LTTE and security forces (SFs) in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district on April 19, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported.
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Four militants were killed when clashes erupted between the LTTE and security forces (SFs) in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil areas of Jaffna district on April 19, Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reported.
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April - 19 
The LTTE-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Pokurani area on Kanniya – Thambalagamuwa road in Trincomalee district. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.
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The LTTE-triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting a police route clearing patrol in the Pokurani area on Kanniya – Thambalagamuwa road in Trincomalee district. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported.
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April - 19 
The troops confronted with LTTE militants in the area east of Madhu and killed 12 militants while inuring eight others.
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The troops confronted with LTTE militants in the area east of Madhu and killed 12 militants while inuring eight others.
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April - 19 
The troops neutralized a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker in the Navathkulama jungle area of Vavuniya district on April 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two militants were killed while two others sustained injuries in the incident.
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The troops neutralized a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker in the Navathkulama jungle area of Vavuniya district on April 19, reports Sri Lanka Army. Two militants were killed while two others sustained injuries in the incident.
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April - 19 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and 21 others received injuries by the troops during confrontations in the area north of Janakapura, north of Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district. One of the seven injured soldiers died later.
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and 21 others received injuries by the troops during confrontations in the area north of Janakapura, north of Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district. One of the seven injured soldiers died later.
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April - 19 
Troops neutralised another LTTE bunker at Illamarudankulam and killed at least two militants. Two more militants were reported wounded in the incident.
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Troops neutralised another LTTE bunker at Illamarudankulam and killed at least two militants. Two more militants were reported wounded in the incident.
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April - 20 
A Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant was killed and huge quantities of arms and explosives were recovered on April 20 by the security forces (SFs) when they neutralised a KLNLF camp in the Karbi Anglong district, accord
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A Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militant was killed and huge quantities of arms and explosives were recovered on April 20 by the security forces (SFs) when they neutralised a KLNLF camp in the Karbi Anglong district, according to PTI. Acting on a tip-off, the SFs launched an operation in the Manja area and in the ensuing encounter one militant was killed while five others managed to escape. During subsequent search operations, the SFs recovered an AK-56 rifle, three AK-47 rifles, one .30 Winchester carbine, one 40-mm Single Barrel Grenade Launcher, one 5.56 rifle with an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher, 234 rounds of assorted ammunitions of AK-56 & AK-47 rifles and a .303 rifle with magazines.
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April - 20 
According to Daily Excelsior, a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant and three over-ground workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested by the security forces (SFs) on April 20. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kulgam), S. P. Pani, said
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According to Daily Excelsior, a top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant and three over-ground workers (OGWs) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested by the security forces (SFs) on April 20. Senior Superintendent of Police (Kulgam), S. P. Pani, said that commander Sabzar Ahmad Waza alias Basharat, a top HM militant, was arrested while trying to flee from the Kashmir Valley. Waza, who had crossed over to the Pakistani side in 1992 and returned to the Valley in 2000 after receiving training in Pakistan, was wanted in connection with a large number of militancy related incidents. On his disclosure, an AK assault rifle, a sniper rifle and a pistol were recovered from a hideout in the Kulgam district.
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April - 20 
Awantipora police arrested three OGWs, identified as Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Assadullah Gani and Ashiq Hussain Bhat, from the Padgampora area. Four hand grenades were recovered from them, an official spokesman said and disclosed that all the three OGWs
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Awantipora police arrested three OGWs, identified as Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Assadullah Gani and Ashiq Hussain Bhat, from the Padgampora area. Four hand grenades were recovered from them, an official spokesman said and disclosed that all the three OGWs were assigned the task by LeT’s Pakistani militants to carry out grenade attacks on the convoys of the SFs on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
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April - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two members of the Salwa Judum, an anti-Maoist civilian resistance movement, in the Gayatapara village of Bijapur district on April 20, reports ANI. Ankit Garg, District Superintendent Of Pol
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two members of the Salwa Judum, an anti-Maoist civilian resistance movement, in the Gayatapara village of Bijapur district on April 20, reports ANI. Ankit Garg, District Superintendent Of Police (Bijapur), said that both the Salwa Judum members, settlers of the Gangloor relief camp, had gone back to their village for personal work when they were attacked by a group of 20 armed Maoists.
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April - 20 
In the State, a HM militant, identified as Ghulam Qadir, surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Doda range), Hemant Kumar Lohia, in Doda. Abdullah was ‘A’ category militant and was presently working as ‘section commander’ of the o
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In the State, a HM militant, identified as Ghulam Qadir, surrendered before the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Doda range), Hemant Kumar Lohia, in Doda. Abdullah was ‘A’ category militant and was presently working as ‘section commander’ of the outfit.
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April - 20 
Leaders of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and UNLF, while celebrating the ‘28th foundation day’ of the KCP, pledged to end all factional strifes.
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Leaders of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and UNLF, while celebrating the ‘28th foundation day’ of the KCP, pledged to end all factional strifes.
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April - 20 
Nagaland Post quoting Government sources reports that a Unified Command Structure would be set up in Arunachal Pradesh to combat militants from neighbouring Assam and Nagaland who are using the mountainous region as a base to carry out their hit-and-
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Nagaland Post quoting Government sources reports that a Unified Command Structure would be set up in Arunachal Pradesh to combat militants from neighbouring Assam and Nagaland who are using the mountainous region as a base to carry out their hit-and-run guerrilla strikes. Militant groups like the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) are reportedly setting up well-entrenched bases in the Tirap, Changlang, and Lohit districts. "The Unified Command that is likely to be initiated would be similar to the one currently operational in Assam," an unnamed senior official said. "The ULFA is not only setting up bases in the state but also using Arunachal Pradesh as a transit to Myanmar. We cannot allow our State to be used by militants from other states for anti-national activities," he stated. One police official said, "Extortion and kidnappings are common place in parts of Tirap and Changlang districts by the NSCN. The area is gradually becoming a lawless region." Meanwhile, Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu had earlier said that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was on a recruitment drive in the State and abducted more than 50 local tribal youths to join the outfit. "These are serious issues and we cannot allow our peaceful state to be vitiated," he said. The report added that while the overall head of the Unified Command would be Chief Minister Khandu, general officer commanding of the army's Four Corps based in Assam's northern town of Tezpur Lt. Gen. B.S. Jaswal would command the operations.
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April - 20 
One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre was arrested by SF personnel during a search operation at Patsoi in the Imphal West district.
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One United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre was arrested by SF personnel during a search operation at Patsoi in the Imphal West district.
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April - 20 
Telegraph adds that the outfit retaliated by triggering a bomb blast near the statue of Karbi leader Rangfarpi Rangvi in Diphu town in the evening of the same day. Police sources said that the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong), N. Dunga
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Telegraph adds that the outfit retaliated by triggering a bomb blast near the statue of Karbi leader Rangfarpi Rangvi in Diphu town in the evening of the same day. Police sources said that the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Karbi Anglong), N. Dungal, sustained minor injuries in the blast.
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April - 20 
The Imphal West district ‘commander’ of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), identified as Seilienthang, was shot dead by unidentified militants at the residence of his fiancee, Chingboi, in the Khuga Dam area of Churachandpur district, according to Sanga
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The Imphal West district ‘commander’ of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), identified as Seilienthang, was shot dead by unidentified militants at the residence of his fiancee, Chingboi, in the Khuga Dam area of Churachandpur district, according to Sangai Express.
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April - 20 
Two cousin brothers, Paominthang Guite and Thangkhenlal Guite, were abducted by suspected valley based militants from Nongsum village and later killed at Keibi Kumuda Khonglam Sandabi under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on April 1
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Two cousin brothers, Paominthang Guite and Thangkhenlal Guite, were abducted by suspected valley based militants from Nongsum village and later killed at Keibi Kumuda Khonglam Sandabi under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on April 19-night, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 20 
A check-post of the security forces was attacked in the Kahan area of Kohlu district. Sources said some people fired around a dozen rockets on the check-post but the rockets did not hit the post.
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A check-post of the security forces was attacked in the Kahan area of Kohlu district. Sources said some people fired around a dozen rockets on the check-post but the rockets did not hit the post.
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April - 20 
A FC trooper was killed and another sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Sangsella area of Dera Bugti district.
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A FC trooper was killed and another sustained injuries when a landmine exploded in the Sangsella area of Dera Bugti district.
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April - 20 
An unnamed tribal leader told the BBC that the tribesmen of the area could not confirm whether the abducted Ambassador had ever been kept in any tribal area of Pakistan or Afghanistan. He also said that they had no information on the identity of the
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An unnamed tribal leader told the BBC that the tribesmen of the area could not confirm whether the abducted Ambassador had ever been kept in any tribal area of Pakistan or Afghanistan. He also said that they had no information on the identity of the kidnappers. Separately, the political administration in the Khyber Agency has claimed that local Taliban were not involved in the abduction of the envoy, according to Dawn News. The Assistant Political Agent of the agency stressed that Azizuddin was not in the Khyber Agency. News of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Tariq Azizuddin, who has been missing since February 11, surfaced when an Arab satellite channel broadcast a video of him on April 20. Flanked by his driver and bodyguard, Azizuddin urged the government of Pakistan to secure his speedy release.
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April - 20 
In the province, suspected insurgents blew an 18-inch diameter gas pipeline near the Loti area suspending gas supply to the plant in Sui, The Post reported. This gas pipeline was laid between Pirkoh and Sui and was one of the major lines in the area.
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In the province, suspected insurgents blew an 18-inch diameter gas pipeline near the Loti area suspending gas supply to the plant in Sui, The Post reported. This gas pipeline was laid between Pirkoh and Sui and was one of the major lines in the area. The same pipeline was reportedly blown up three days back in the same area, sources said.
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April - 20 
The abductors of missing Pakistan envoy Tariq Azizuddin have demanded the release of 12 prisoners, including the men suspected of plotting Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, in exchange for his freedom, the BBC reported on April 20, according to Daily T
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The abductors of missing Pakistan envoy Tariq Azizuddin have demanded the release of 12 prisoners, including the men suspected of plotting Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, in exchange for his freedom, the BBC reported on April 20, according to Daily Times. The kidnappers have demanded the release of Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz, the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TSNM) chief Maulana Sufi, five Afghan Taliban militants and the three men arrested on charges of allegedly plotting Benazir Bhutto’s assassination — Aitzaz Shah, Hussnain and Rafaqat. According to reports, the people demanded by the abductors in exchange for the release of the envoy are all linked to militant commander Baitullah Mehsud. Maulana Umar, spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), however told the BBC that his group had no involvement in the kidnapping of Azizuddin, adding that they also had no knowledge of the abduction.
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April - 20 
The Lashkar-e-Islam chief Mangal Bagh has claimed that he was repeatedly asked by Taliban militants in Waziristan and elsewhere in the FATA to make his armed group part of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) but he rejected the demand, as he didn’t w
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The Lashkar-e-Islam chief Mangal Bagh has claimed that he was repeatedly asked by Taliban militants in Waziristan and elsewhere in the FATA to make his armed group part of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) but he rejected the demand, as he didn’t want to do anything that could harm the country. In an interview with The News at his base in a remote part of Bara in the Khyber Agency, he said that he has never fought Pakistan’s security forces and had no intention of doing so in future. "There is a Pakistan Army camp in Bara area and we also have Frontier Corps troops and Khasadars operating here. We have had no problem with the presence of these forces in our area," he said. Mangal Bagh also said he had no links with al Qaeda or Afghan and Pakistani Taliban. He said he didn’t send his fighters to fight on the side of Taliban in Waziristan, Swat and Darra Adam Khel. Mangal Bagh stated that "Ours is a reformist organization trying to promote virtue and prevent vice. We have rid Bara of drug-traffickers, gamblers, kidnappers, car-snatchers and other criminals and we want to cleanse Jamrud as well of those selling drugs and liquor and running gambling dens. That was the reason for us to send our mujahideen to Jamrud to accomplish the job." He claimed that the Lashkar-e-Islam was now able to enforce its code of conduct in almost the whole of Khyber Agency except parts of Jamrud inhabited by the Kukikhel tribe and a two-kilometer stretch of territory in the Maidan area of Tirah valley. "We have 120,000 men under arms who at a short notice would be able to assemble in case of need. All I have to do is to make an announcement on our FM radio channel and my mujahideen volunteers would be ready to fight for the Lashkar-e-Islam," he maintained. He added that about 70 vehicles, almost all double-door pickups, had been donated by pious and wealthy tribesmen for use by Lashkar-e-Islam volunteers.
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April - 20 
Three security force personnel were killed and a civilian was injured in the Hub area of Balochistan on April 20-night, Dawn reported. Police sources said two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle near the Gadani bus
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Three security force personnel were killed and a civilian was injured in the Hub area of Balochistan on April 20-night, Dawn reported. Police sources said two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on a Frontier Corps (FC) vehicle near the Gadani bus stop. "Two soldiers died and another succumbed to injuries in hospital," police said. The driver of a bus which was passing through the area at the time of the firing was injured.
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April - 20 
At least 22 district committees of Nepali Congress (NC) have blamed the terror unleashed by the Young Communist League (YCL) for the party’s defeat in the CA polls. Sending their report to the party’s Central Working Committee, the district units cla
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At least 22 district committees of Nepali Congress (NC) have blamed the terror unleashed by the Young Communist League (YCL) for the party’s defeat in the CA polls. Sending their report to the party’s Central Working Committee, the district units claimed the party leaders’ prolonged distance from locals because of the Maoist threat was equally responsible for the party’s defeat. The NC Chief Secretary Shobhakar Parajuli said, "Most of them have named YCL intimidation till election day as the major cause for the party’s defeat," adding, "They have claimed that party cadres could not stay in contact with people because of the Maoist attacks on Nepali Congress cadres during the insurgency and even after the Comprehensive Peace Accord was signed."
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April - 20 
CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda announced on April 19 that he will lead the new republican Government in the country, Kantipuronline reports. He said that, "I will present myself in front of you in a few days’ times as the head of the new republican Go
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CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda announced on April 19 that he will lead the new republican Government in the country, Kantipuronline reports. He said that, "I will present myself in front of you in a few days’ times as the head of the new republican Government," adding that, "I will also put forward all the new programmes for the formation of a ‘New Nepal’ and the plans for a new constitution." He also declared that the country will be declared a federal republic by the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) as per the agreement forged among the Seven Party Alliance.
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April - 20 
King Gyanendra has no plans to seek exile in India following the victory of Maoists in the Constituent Assembly elections, the royal palace has said, dismissing reports that the monarch has sought asylum abroad, The Hindu reported. The reports, which
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King Gyanendra has no plans to seek exile in India following the victory of Maoists in the Constituent Assembly elections, the royal palace has said, dismissing reports that the monarch has sought asylum abroad, The Hindu reported. The reports, which appeared in national and international media saying the King has sought refuge in India, were totally "false and fabricated", Narayanhiti Royal Palace said in a statement on April 20. The King has no immediate plan either to vacate the Narayanhiti Palace or to leave the country to take refuge in India, a palace official said. "It will be pre-mature to talk about the King leaving the palace and going to India in exile. Let the legal procedure take its course," the official added.
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April - 20 
Senior CPN-Maoist leader, Ram Bahadur Thapa a. k. a. ‘Badal’, has said that King Gyanendra will be dethroned, without giving him any rights, including cultural privileges that all Shah dynasty monarchs have been enjoying for so long. Badal said they
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Senior CPN-Maoist leader, Ram Bahadur Thapa a. k. a. ‘Badal’, has said that King Gyanendra will be dethroned, without giving him any rights, including cultural privileges that all Shah dynasty monarchs have been enjoying for so long. Badal said they would openly meet with the King and ask him to leave Narayanhiti Palace right away. "This is the best alternative available. If the king fails to abide by the people’s mandate, there is a state mechanism. And there are the people if the state mechanism fails to act. The king will then have to incur a big loss at that point in time," he said.
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April - 20 
In a separate incident, RAB personnel recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 49 rounds of bullet from Noapara of Raozan sub-district in the Chittagong district.
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In a separate incident, RAB personnel recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 49 rounds of bullet from Noapara of Raozan sub-district in the Chittagong district.
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April - 20 
13 LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters with the troops in the Kathankulam, Veddayapiru, Veddayampuramkulam, Adampan and Malikaittidal areas of Mannar district on April 20, SLA reported.
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13 LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters with the troops in the Kathankulam, Veddayapiru, Veddayampuramkulam, Adampan and Malikaittidal areas of Mannar district on April 20, SLA reported.
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April - 20 
A Roman Catholic priest and human rights activist, Father Karunaratnam, chairperson of the North East Secretariat on Human Rights, was killed in a roadside bomb blast at Ambalkulam in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory while h
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A Roman Catholic priest and human rights activist, Father Karunaratnam, chairperson of the North East Secretariat on Human Rights, was killed in a roadside bomb blast at Ambalkulam in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-held territory while he was travelling towards Kilinochchi on April 20, reports Colombo Page. The LTTE in a statement accused the Deep Penetration Unit of the Sri Lankan Army for the attack. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, however, rejected the outfit’s claims denying any involvement in the event and said the military is not responsible for what is happening in the LTTE controlled areas.
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April - 20 
One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Madhu area. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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One more LTTE militant was killed by the troops in the Madhu area. Two soldiers were also injured in the incident.
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April - 20 
The SFs killed two more LTTE militants and injured 16 others in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district.
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The SFs killed two more LTTE militants and injured 16 others in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
The SFs recovered 238 APMs while deactivating eight booby traps in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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The SFs recovered 238 APMs while deactivating eight booby traps in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district.
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April - 20 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter crafts bombed three Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats with fitted machine guns in the seas south of Mullaitivu lagoon. The SLAF Wing Commander Andy Wijesuriya based on intelligence provided by the Navy, sai
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter crafts bombed three Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats with fitted machine guns in the seas south of Mullaitivu lagoon. The SLAF Wing Commander Andy Wijesuriya based on intelligence provided by the Navy, said: "The supersonic fighter jets bombed and destroyed three arms boats of the Sea Tigers beached south of Mullaitivu lagoon Saturday around 5.40 p.m," according to IANS. However, the LTTE in a statement claimed that the air raid by the SLAF destroyed "fishing boats and newly built tsunami houses". "Sri Lankan Air Force bombers dropped bombs in the Silavaththai area in Mullaitivu, injuring two civilians, destroying newly built tsunami homes and causing other damage," the LTTE statement said.
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April - 20 
Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set,
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Troops following an encounter with a group of LTTE militants in the Thachchanamatarathamadu area of Mannar district conducted a search and clear operation and recovered the dead body of a female militant along with three T-56 weapons, one radio set, four hand grenades and 38 anti-personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 21 
An ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, Ghulam Qadir alias Abdullah, surrendered before the police in Doda on April 21, Tribune reported. Twelve militants have reportedly surrendered in the last two months in this area, which was o
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An ‘area commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, Ghulam Qadir alias Abdullah, surrendered before the police in Doda on April 21, Tribune reported. Twelve militants have reportedly surrendered in the last two months in this area, which was once considered as stronghold of militants. Qadir handed over an AK47 riffle, nine magazines, 90 rounds, one binocular, one wireless set and other materials to the police.
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April - 21 
Five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when they were demanding money from people at Bahbera area under Missamari police station in the Sonitpur district on April 21, according to Assam
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Five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel when they were demanding money from people at Bahbera area under Missamari police station in the Sonitpur district on April 21, according to Assam Tribune. They were identified as Ringkhang Basumatary, Naba Deka, Israil Daimary, William Daimary and Dicky Khaklary. They reportedly hailed from the Udalguri designated camp. One 9-mm pistol, six live cartridges and two motorcyles were recovered from their possession.
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April - 21 
On April 21, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) asked a person, Asheibam Pishak, to ‘surrender’ within five days before the outfit, for his alleged involvement in the rape of a minor girl, reports Sangai Express.
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On April 21, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) asked a person, Asheibam Pishak, to ‘surrender’ within five days before the outfit, for his alleged involvement in the rape of a minor girl, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 21 
On April 21, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said that the Union Government is planning to raise 200-300 battalions of central para-military forces (CPMFs) to enhance internal security in the next five to seven years. Speaking in the Lok Sabha (low
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On April 21, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said that the Union Government is planning to raise 200-300 battalions of central para-military forces (CPMFs) to enhance internal security in the next five to seven years. Speaking in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) during a day-long discussion on the Demands for Grants of the Home Ministry, Patil said that the problem of left-wing extremism has been blown out of proportion as the problem is confined only to about one per cent of the country's area. He further said that a moderate approach, which includes persuasion as well as use of force as and when required, is the right way to tackle Maoist violence in the country. "Some members here said that an iron will is required to deal with Naxalism. Some said we lack will power. On the other hand, one of the members said that bullets would not solve this problem and we need to create the right atmosphere to tackle Naxalism. A middle path is, thus, required," he said.
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April - 21 
One civilian was killed by unidentified militants at a musical show in Lansonbi bazaar of Imphal West district on April 21-night, reports Press Trust of India.
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One civilian was killed by unidentified militants at a musical show in Lansonbi bazaar of Imphal West district on April 21-night, reports Press Trust of India.
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April - 21 
The ‘commander in chief’ of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Timothy Kuki, stated in the Sadar Hills area that the outfit would target the six renegades who were involved in the April 19-killing of its ‘district commander’, Seilinthang alias Eagle, at
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The ‘commander in chief’ of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), Timothy Kuki, stated in the Sadar Hills area that the outfit would target the six renegades who were involved in the April 19-killing of its ‘district commander’, Seilinthang alias Eagle, at Khuga Dam area in the Churachandpur district.
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April - 21 
The Manipur Cabinet approved the draft ground rules for suspension of operations with the Kuki militants tabled by the State home department, according to Imphal Free Press. The draft was reportedly approved by the Centre and sent to the Manipur Gove
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The Manipur Cabinet approved the draft ground rules for suspension of operations with the Kuki militants tabled by the State home department, according to Imphal Free Press. The draft was reportedly approved by the Centre and sent to the Manipur Government for its final approval.
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April - 21 
A copy of the six-point agreement issued to media late on April 21 said suicide bombings and the killing of innocent people had necessitated the accord. Under the agreement, the TNSM will continue to pursue a peaceful struggle for the enforcement of
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A copy of the six-point agreement issued to media late on April 21 said suicide bombings and the killing of innocent people had necessitated the accord. Under the agreement, the TNSM will continue to pursue a peaceful struggle for the enforcement of Shariah, while respecting the law and condemning those who commit violence. It was not known if rebel cleric Maulana Fazlullah, Sufi Muhammad’s son-in-law, has agreed to the pact. Sufi Muhammad was arrested in 2001 while attempting to return from Afghanistan, where he led thousands of Muslim volunteers in the Taliban’s fight against the US-backed war on terror. A spokesman of Fazlullah hailed his father-in-law’s release, saying that they hoped the NWFP Government would continue these efforts. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan also welcomed Sufi Muhammad’s release.
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April - 21 
According to Dawn, militants took eight militiamen hostage after the Frontier Corps (FC) foiled an attempt by them on April 21 to abduct two employees of the World Wood Programme in the FATA. The eight hostages, all belonging to the Mehsud Scouts, we
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According to Dawn, militants took eight militiamen hostage after the Frontier Corps (FC) foiled an attempt by them on April 21 to abduct two employees of the World Wood Programme in the FATA. The eight hostages, all belonging to the Mehsud Scouts, were freed by their captors after the Frontier Corps raided a lair of the group and arrested a number of militants. Earlier during the day, paramilitary forces rescued from the militants two employees of the World Food Programme abducted in Zakhakhel area after a gun-battle. According to officials, at least five FC personnel and two Khasadar force soldiers were injured in the clash.
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April - 21 
An FC spokesman stated that around 50 to 60 militants riding in three pick-up trucks ambushed a group of Frontier Corps militiamen near Prang Sam, in the Jamrud sub district, on April 21-morning. A heavy exchange of fire between the two sides left tw
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An FC spokesman stated that around 50 to 60 militants riding in three pick-up trucks ambushed a group of Frontier Corps militiamen near Prang Sam, in the Jamrud sub district, on April 21-morning. A heavy exchange of fire between the two sides left two FC troops dead and five others wounded. The spokesman said in the afternoon, the militants made another attempt against security force personnel, attacking a post of the Mehsud Scouts (MS). They abducted eight soldiers, making them hostage. The FC subsequently raided a hideout of the militants, who agreed to exchange the troops for their own detained associates.
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April - 21 
Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said the military was not involved in the Government’s decision to release the TNSM chief, AP reported.
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Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said the military was not involved in the Government’s decision to release the TNSM chief, AP reported.
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April - 21 
Militants have warned the Government that they would resume fighting if it does not stop the military operations in Swat, South Waziristan and other Tribal Areas, according to Daily Times. Taliban spokesman Maulana Omar told reporters on the phone th
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Militants have warned the Government that they would resume fighting if it does not stop the military operations in Swat, South Waziristan and other Tribal Areas, according to Daily Times. Taliban spokesman Maulana Omar told reporters on the phone that they [Taliban] had nothing to do with the abduction of Tariq Azizuddin, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan. He also said the Government had violated the "ceasefire".
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April - 21 
Suspected militants blew up a video shop in the Kurram village of Karak district in NWFP, APP reported. The blast occurred when a remote-controlled explosive device planted near the shop was detonated. However, no loss of life was reported.
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Suspected militants blew up a video shop in the Kurram village of Karak district in NWFP, APP reported. The blast occurred when a remote-controlled explosive device planted near the shop was detonated. However, no loss of life was reported.
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April - 21 
The Balochistan Government on April 21 withdrew all cases, including those of sedition, against detained former Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Akhtar Mengal, but Mengal’s Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) rejected the move, terming it a "cos
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The Balochistan Government on April 21 withdrew all cases, including those of sedition, against detained former Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Akhtar Mengal, but Mengal’s Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal) rejected the move, terming it a "cosmetic measure taken by a powerless provincial government," Daily Times reported. Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani convened a meeting at Chief Minister’s House — attended by, among others, Balochistan Chief Secretary Nasir Mehmood and Inspector General of Police Saud Gohar — at which cases registered against political leaders and activists were reviewed. Terming them "politically motivated," the meeting’s participants recommended that all cases against Mengal and various other political leaders be dropped. The Balochistan government also said it would take up the issue of similar cases registered against Mengal in the Sindh province. It also dropped cases of sedition registered by the previous government against Mengal after he addressed two public gatherings in Quetta in 2006, before and after the killing of former Balochistan Governor and Chief Minister Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti.
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April - 21 
The BNP, of which Mengal is the president, rejected the decision, saying that it was "absolutely meaningless" to withdraw all the cases except the one for which he was being held in a Karachi jail. BNP Central Secretary General Habib Jalib Baloch sai
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The BNP, of which Mengal is the president, rejected the decision, saying that it was "absolutely meaningless" to withdraw all the cases except the one for which he was being held in a Karachi jail. BNP Central Secretary General Habib Jalib Baloch said that the decision was a "cosmetic measure" taken by a "totally powerless provincial government" to gain political mileage. The actual centres of power in the country were the military and the intelligence agencies, he said, adding that the establishment did not support co-operation between political forces and did not want Mengal and hundreds of BNP leaders released.
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April - 21 
The Government has decided to ban carrying of and display of weapons as part of its policy of maintaining peace. A plan in this regard would be made public in a couple of days, Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior Affairs, Rehman Malik, told Dawn on
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The Government has decided to ban carrying of and display of weapons as part of its policy of maintaining peace. A plan in this regard would be made public in a couple of days, Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior Affairs, Rehman Malik, told Dawn on April 21. Malik said misuse of weapons and their unnoticed display was one of the main reasons for deterioration in the law and order situation. He also said provincial Governments had been asked to enforce the ban and issue new arms licences with care and after thorough investigation.
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April - 21 
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government has released Maulana Sufi Muhammad, chief of the banned militant organisation Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), under a peace deal to restore normalcy to Swat and its adjoining areas, Dai
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The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government has released Maulana Sufi Muhammad, chief of the banned militant organisation Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), under a peace deal to restore normalcy to Swat and its adjoining areas, Daily Times reported. "Sufi Muhammad and the jirga have given assurances that he and his companions will remain peaceful," NWFP Information Minister Sardar Hussain Babek told AFP.
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April - 21 
The police have arrested two members of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (also known as Lashkar-e-Toiba) in connection with the murder of two Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials during separate raids in Karachi. "They are both linked to the murders of the IB off
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The police have arrested two members of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (also known as Lashkar-e-Toiba) in connection with the murder of two Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials during separate raids in Karachi. "They are both linked to the murders of the IB officials and are the members of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa," said police officer Jaffer Hussain, according to Daily Times. Two IB officials, Inspector Mohammad Ibrahim and Sub-Inspector Fazal-ur-Rehman, were killed on March 27, 2008 at Regal Chowk, within the jurisdiction of Preedy police station in Karachi. A loaded TT pistol and chemicals used in making of explosives were recovered from their possession.
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April - 21 
The ruling Awami National Party Information Secretary Zahid Khan said talks were underway with militants to free other people as part of the reconciliation process, NNI reported.
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The ruling Awami National Party Information Secretary Zahid Khan said talks were underway with militants to free other people as part of the reconciliation process, NNI reported.
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April - 21 
There is "strong evidence" that al Qaeda operatives are present in the Tribal Areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on April 21, according to Daily Times. "The evidence shows that al Qaeda is prese
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There is "strong evidence" that al Qaeda operatives are present in the Tribal Areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on April 21, according to Daily Times. "The evidence shows that al Qaeda is present there (along the Pak-Afghan border)," he said while addressing a joint press conference at the Foreign Office with his Pakistani counterpart, Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Rejecting the idea of unilateral action against al Qaeda, he said that Pakistan, Afghanistan and NATO forces should all work together to defeat the terrorist organisation. Miliband said he supported Pakistan’s "multi-pronged" strategy to deal with militancy through political and economic means as well as security measures. However, he added, "Reconciliation does not mean creating safe space for terrorists."
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April - 21 
A group claiming to be YCL (Young Communist League) reportedly assaulted and injured several teachers and locals in remote Kalika Village Development Committee (VDC) of Dolpa district on April 21-night, reported Kantipuronline. The Maoist district se
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A group claiming to be YCL (Young Communist League) reportedly assaulted and injured several teachers and locals in remote Kalika Village Development Committee (VDC) of Dolpa district on April 21-night, reported Kantipuronline. The Maoist district secretary Ram Lal alias BK denied his party’s involvement in the incidents. Meanwhile, the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) in the district urged the Maoists to stop such atrocities.
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April - 21 
At least 22 Nepali Congress (NC) workers have been displaced from their villages in the Rukum district after the Constituent Assembly election due to threats issued by Maoists in the district, Kantipuronline reports. Issuing a statement on April 21,
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At least 22 Nepali Congress (NC) workers have been displaced from their villages in the Rukum district after the Constituent Assembly election due to threats issued by Maoists in the district, Kantipuronline reports. Issuing a statement on April 21, NC district committee said 22 of its supporters were forced to leave their villages after Maoists threatened them with strong action. The party further claimed that the Maoists extorted NR 10,000 each from Sam Bahadur Gharti, Pal Prasad Gharti and Daljit Pun of Hukam Village Development Committee as a penalty for supporting NC in the election.
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April - 21 
On April 21, the daily quoted the US Ambassador in Nepal Nancy J Powell as saying that the US is expected to remove CPN-Maoist from its terrorist Watch list with just a few ‘technicalities’ remaining for doing so.
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On April 21, the daily quoted the US Ambassador in Nepal Nancy J Powell as saying that the US is expected to remove CPN-Maoist from its terrorist Watch list with just a few ‘technicalities’ remaining for doing so.
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April - 21 
The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda declared on April 21 that, "no residue of the monarchy would be held in reserve." He also said that there was no dilemma in removing the monarchy.
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The CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda declared on April 21 that, "no residue of the monarchy would be held in reserve." He also said that there was no dilemma in removing the monarchy.
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April - 21 
Daily Star reports that police on April 20 produced 29 arrested militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) before a court in Mymensingh. The militants included Salahuddin Salehin and Asaduzzaman Ponir, two cadres who have been awarded dea
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Daily Star reports that police on April 20 produced 29 arrested militants of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) before a court in Mymensingh. The militants included Salahuddin Salehin and Asaduzzaman Ponir, two cadres who have been awarded death sentence in a case of bomb explosion.
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April - 21 
MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF neutralised an LTTE mortar location and one of the outfit’s forward command posts in the area east of Adampan. Reports confirmed that 12 militants were killed and an equal number of them wounded in the attack.
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MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF neutralised an LTTE mortar location and one of the outfit’s forward command posts in the area east of Adampan. Reports confirmed that 12 militants were killed and an equal number of them wounded in the attack.
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April - 21 
One Grama Niladhari (village officer) for Pandirippu in the Ampara district, Kandaiyah Nagarasa, and his wife Kanagaratnam Anandi, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militants inside their home. Kanagaratnam Anandi was also a Grama Niladh
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One Grama Niladhari (village officer) for Pandirippu in the Ampara district, Kandaiyah Nagarasa, and his wife Kanagaratnam Anandi, were shot dead by suspected LTTE ‘pistol gang’ militants inside their home. Kanagaratnam Anandi was also a Grama Niladhari, adds Colombo Page. The 16-year-old daughter of the victims, who was also at home, was left unharmed.
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April - 21 
One the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead a LTTE militant who attempted to infiltrate into the cleared areas (area under Government control) in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the slain
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One the same day, the security forces (SFs) shot dead a LTTE militant who attempted to infiltrate into the cleared areas (area under Government control) in the Thiriyaya area of Trincomalee district. The SFs later recovered the dead body of the slain militant along with a T-56 weapon and 31 rounds of live ammunition.
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April - 21 
Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two female militants, were killed during clashes with the troops in the Palampiddi, Kathankulam and Mantota areas of Mannar district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka.
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Six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including two female militants, were killed during clashes with the troops in the Palampiddi, Kathankulam and Mantota areas of Mannar district on April 21, reports Sri Lanka.
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April - 21 
The SFs launched an attack on an LTTE base in the jungles, north of Kokkuthuduvai, in the Vavuniya district, killing one militant and injuring 11 others.
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The SFs launched an attack on an LTTE base in the jungles, north of Kokkuthuduvai, in the Vavuniya district, killing one militant and injuring 11 others.
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April - 21 
The troops captured two LTTE trenches and shot dead at least five militants during separate clashes in the Andankulam and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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The troops captured two LTTE trenches and shot dead at least five militants during separate clashes in the Andankulam and Puttankulam areas of Vavuniya district.
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April - 21 
The troops in a pre-dawn attack on April 21 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) main operation base in Mannar, codenamed "Lima-3", located east of Kathankulam, reports Sri Lanka Army. A stretch of about 1,300 meters also came under t
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The troops in a pre-dawn attack on April 21 captured the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) main operation base in Mannar, codenamed "Lima-3", located east of Kathankulam, reports Sri Lanka Army. A stretch of about 1,300 meters also came under the troops’ control while seven militants were killed in the operation. Four soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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April - 21 
Three more groups of LTTE militants moving separately in the jungles north of Kiriibbanwewa were attacked by the troops, killing or wounding at least 19 militants.
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Three more groups of LTTE militants moving separately in the jungles north of Kiriibbanwewa were attacked by the troops, killing or wounding at least 19 militants.
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April - 21 
Three more heavily armed Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats were bombed and destroyed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter planes in the seas off Alampil, about 10-kms south of Mullaitivu centre. Daily News quoted Air Force Wing Commander An
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Three more heavily armed Sea Tiger (sea wing of the LTTE) boats were bombed and destroyed by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) fighter planes in the seas off Alampil, about 10-kms south of Mullaitivu centre. Daily News quoted Air Force Wing Commander Andrew Wijesuriya as saying, "The Air Force fighters reached the Alampil beach before two sea Tiger boats touched the shore and bombarded the LTTE boats when they were stranded on the beach", adding the SLAF jets also observed from the air surveillance another heavily armed Sea Tiger boat in the Alampil sea and destroyed it. "Pilots confirmed that a huge explosion had been seen from three LTTE boats which caused heavy damages to the sea Tigers", he further added.
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April - 22 
Another clash between two rival groups occurred in Singrijan along the Assam-Nagaland border. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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Another clash between two rival groups occurred in Singrijan along the Assam-Nagaland border. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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April - 22 
Eight militants belonging to the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) gave up arms on April 22 in a surrender ceremony held at the Circuit House in Diphu, Assam Tribune reported.
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Eight militants belonging to the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) gave up arms on April 22 in a surrender ceremony held at the Circuit House in Diphu, Assam Tribune reported.
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April - 22 
On April 22, at least 100 employees of the tribal development corporation protested at their office complex at Lamphel against threats and intimidation by militant groups. A. Inaobi, a spokesman for the employees association, said militant groups hav
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On April 22, at least 100 employees of the tribal development corporation protested at their office complex at Lamphel against threats and intimidation by militant groups. A. Inaobi, a spokesman for the employees association, said militant groups have been demanding contracts from the corporation. "When we refused to award the contract, the armed groups told us to close office nearly 20 days back. They also issued threats. We cannot function under these circumstances," the spokesman added.
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April - 22 
On April 22, suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Rajnagar area of Birbhum district, reports Telegraph. The victim, Sridam Das, was a school teache
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On April 22, suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Rajnagar area of Birbhum district, reports Telegraph. The victim, Sridam Das, was a school teacher by profession and was a former secretary of the CPI-M local committee. He was on his way to school when he was shot by a group of three Maoists.
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April - 22 
On April 22, the Sivasagar district administration announced that one surrendered ULFA leader, Tileswar Lahon, was allegedly involved in the April 13 killing of one Dulen Baruah at Himpora village under Moranhat police station, reports Telegraph. The
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On April 22, the Sivasagar district administration announced that one surrendered ULFA leader, Tileswar Lahon, was allegedly involved in the April 13 killing of one Dulen Baruah at Himpora village under Moranhat police station, reports Telegraph. The announcement was made by Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner N.M. Hussain at his office when thousands of students and villagers under the leadership of the All Assam Students Union protested.
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April - 22 
On April 22, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaiswal, replying to questions in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) said that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has links with terrorist groups, includin
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On April 22, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sriprakash Jaiswal, replying to questions in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) said that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has links with terrorist groups, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Hindu. He said that the links have been revealed in investigations into a number of cases. The minister further said that 181 SIMI cadres have been arrested in various States since 2006 and arms, ammunition, incriminating literature and other items were recovered from them. Of them, 128 were arrested in Madhya Pradesh.
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April - 22 
One Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, Neibanjoy Halam, surrendered without arms at Kanchanpur police station in the North Tripura district. Separately, two NLFT collaborators, Sonacharan Jamatia and Uttam Debbarma, surrendered withou
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One Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) militant, Neibanjoy Halam, surrendered without arms at Kanchanpur police station in the North Tripura district. Separately, two NLFT collaborators, Sonacharan Jamatia and Uttam Debbarma, surrendered without arms before the Commandant of 5th Battalion Assam Rifles at Mungiakami in the West Tripura district on April 22.
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April - 22 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Panmei John alias Lanmei, was arrested from Sangaiprou area in the Imphal West district on April 22. He confessed to having joined the outfit in October 2005 through one Akham
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, Panmei John alias Lanmei, was arrested from Sangaiprou area in the Imphal West district on April 22. He confessed to having joined the outfit in October 2005 through one Akham Desuan. John was asked to collect money from different department and general public under the ‘command’ of Akham. One Chinese-made MPEG-4 TV mobile with Airtel sim and a fake identity card of Medical department were recovered from his possession.
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April - 22 
The involvement of Pakistan-based outfits has been observed in most of the terrorist attacks in India as groups from across the border continue to sponsor terrorist and subversive activities in the country, the Union Home Ministry said in its Annual
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The involvement of Pakistan-based outfits has been observed in most of the terrorist attacks in India as groups from across the border continue to sponsor terrorist and subversive activities in the country, the Union Home Ministry said in its Annual Report for 2007-08, PTI reported. "The hand of Pakistan-based terrorist organisations - LeT and JeM - and, increasingly of the Bangladesh-based HuJI, known to have close links with ISI, has been observed in most of these cases," the 167-page report said. The incidents showed these groups have been using sleeper cells in the country to carry out such activities, and have also been using the territory of other neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh and Nepal, it said. The report said that as part of its counter measures, the Government has banned 32 groups as terrorist organisations under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. It also said the Centre has adopted a multi-pronged approach and strategy for countering the activities of the Pakistan’s ISI and PoK-based terrorist groups. "This includes intensive patrolling and surveillance on the borders, including border fencing, floodlighting and strengthening coastal security arrangements to check infiltration," it said. Deployment of Central para-military forces to aid the State police forces in areas prone to terrorist violence and heightened vigil and security arrangements in and around vital installations are among other counter-measures being taken by the security establishment. The report said regular sharing of intelligence with the State Governments and among various agencies was carried out besides strengthening of arrangements and mechanism for intelligence gathering, particularly at the cutting edge level.
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April - 22 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Radhika Selvi on April 22 informed the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) that there are reports that some militant groups from the northeast have links with the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Radhika Selvi on April 22 informed the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) that there are reports that some militant groups from the northeast have links with the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and some other terrorist organizations of neighbouring countries such as the Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI), reports Sentinel. "Available inputs also indicate that some Indian insurgent groups (IIGs), active in the North-east, have been using the territory of Bangladesh and Myanmar,’’ she added. She also denied that there is any such report that the HuJI has established its base camps in the Dhubri and Bonbaigaon districts in Assam.
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April - 22 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has changed its extortion strategy, reports Sentinel. Instead of issuing written extortion notes, the outfit is demanding a huge amount of cash from the businessmen of upper Assam by sending SMS through mobi
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has changed its extortion strategy, reports Sentinel. Instead of issuing written extortion notes, the outfit is demanding a huge amount of cash from the businessmen of upper Assam by sending SMS through mobile phones. The report added that when the security forces were conducting counter-insurgency operations in upper Assam, cadres of the ‘28th battalion’ of the ULFA led by self-styled ‘commander’ Bijay Chinese were sending SMS to a number of businessmen of upper Asom demanding amounts ranging from INR 10 00000 to INR 50 00000.
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April - 22 
Tripura Police shot dead two militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Bijoymasterpara under Langtarai Valley police station in the Dhalai district on April 22-morning. "While at arou
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Tripura Police shot dead two militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Bijoymasterpara under Langtarai Valley police station in the Dhalai district on April 22-morning. "While at around 9.45 am they reached remote Bijoymasterpara-about 14km South-East from police station, the militants led by Swapan Debbarma alias Jaggu suddenly opened fire at them. The TSR jawans immediately retaliated heavily killing two militants on spot. The firefight continued for about 15 minutes", an unnamed police personnel said. "There were about seven to eight militants. While two were killed others managed to escape," he mentioned. One of the slain militants was identified as Puidarai Reang. One Chinese grenade, 27 rounds of AK series ammunition, haversacks and some incriminating documents were also recovered from the incident site.
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April - 22 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants, ‘capt’ Atovi and ‘sgt maj’ Pukheto, and two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, ‘pvt’ Thachan Tangkhul and Y. Tangkhul, were killed during
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militants, ‘capt’ Atovi and ‘sgt maj’ Pukheto, and two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, ‘pvt’ Thachan Tangkhul and Y. Tangkhul, were killed during an internecine clash between the two outfits at Tenyiphe-I near St. Joseph’s School along the road towards Khopanalla in Dimapur on April 22, reports Nagaland Post. Two unexploded grenades were recovered by police personnel from the incident site.
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April - 22 
Another incident, two soldiers of the Frontier Corps were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in the Doli Wad area of Kohlu district on April 22.
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Another incident, two soldiers of the Frontier Corps were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in the Doli Wad area of Kohlu district on April 22.
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April - 22 
Ayman al-Zawahiri, widely considered to be number two in the al Qaeda, criticised Muslims for failing to support Islamist insurgencies in Iraq and elsewhere in a new audiotape posted on April 22 on the Internet, according to The News. In several part
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Ayman al-Zawahiri, widely considered to be number two in the al Qaeda, criticised Muslims for failing to support Islamist insurgencies in Iraq and elsewhere in a new audiotape posted on April 22 on the Internet, according to The News. In several parts of the audio message, al-Zawahiri claimed that Taliban took over 95 per cent of Afghanistan and was sweeping Pakistan as well. "Residents of the provinces and various regions welcome the Taliban and urge them to come to purify their regions of corruption; this is the secret of Taliban quick deployment and gripping control of 95 per cent of Afghanistan," he said. "The Crusaders and their agents in Pakistan and Afghanistan are starting to fall," al-Zawahiri said. Osama bin Laden’s top lieutenant also said: "I call upon the Muslim nation to fear Allah’s question (at judgment day) about its failure to support its brothers of the Mujahideen, and (urge it) not to withhold men and money, which is the mainstay of a war…I urge all Muslims to hurry to the battlefields of Jihad, especially in Iraq."
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April - 22 
Maulana Fazlullah’s spokesman on April 22 welcomed Sufi Muhammad’s release, but vowed that an armed struggle for Shariah law would continue despite the signing of a peace accord. Muslim Khan said: "We welcome the release ... but we will only lay down
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Maulana Fazlullah’s spokesman on April 22 welcomed Sufi Muhammad’s release, but vowed that an armed struggle for Shariah law would continue despite the signing of a peace accord. Muslim Khan said: "We welcome the release ... but we will only lay down arms when the Government enforces Shariah law." Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas also said that no decision had been made to withdraw the army from Swat.
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April - 22 
More agreements between the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government and militants are in the pipeline, NWFP Law Minister Arshad Abdullah said on April 22, according to Daily Times. He said that the release of Maulana Sufi Muhammad, chief of th
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More agreements between the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government and militants are in the pipeline, NWFP Law Minister Arshad Abdullah said on April 22, according to Daily Times. He said that the release of Maulana Sufi Muhammad, chief of the banned Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), was a step towards bringing peace to the Malakand division. It also delivered the Government’s message of peace to other militant groups, he added. Asked if amnesty would be granted to other militants, Abdullah said agreements aimed at bringing peace to the country in general and NWFP in particular were in the pipeline, and the Government was negotiating with other militant factions, including Fazlullah’s. However, the law minister clarified that a Government amnesty would only be for Pakistani nationals, not foreign militants. Asked if the implementation of Shariah law in Malakand division was part of the agreement with the TSNM, the law minister said it was not part of the six-point peace agreement. In the agreement, Abdullah said that "the organisation [TNSM] assured that the Government of Pakistan and state institutions would be respected so that peace and the government’s writ of state could be restored in Malakand region." The TNSM also assured the Government that if certain elements did not refrain from militancy, the Government would have the right to take action against them, he added.
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April - 22 
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Balochistan University, Dr. Safdar Kiyani, was shot dead by insurgents in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on April 22-evening, Dawn reported. According to sources, two people on a motorbike opened fire on Dr. Kiyani whe
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The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Balochistan University, Dr. Safdar Kiyani, was shot dead by insurgents in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on April 22-evening, Dawn reported. According to sources, two people on a motorbike opened fire on Dr. Kiyani when he came out of his house in the Green Town area on Sariab road for an evening walk. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for the murder. "He had been working for intelligence agencies and we had already warned him," the BLA spokesman Beebargh Baloch told reporters from an unspecified location.
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April - 22 
Three other soldiers were wounded in three landmine blasts in the Lehri, Sangsella and Karmo Wad areas of Dera Bugti and Kohlu districts.
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Three other soldiers were wounded in three landmine blasts in the Lehri, Sangsella and Karmo Wad areas of Dera Bugti and Kohlu districts.
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April - 22 
Kantipuronline reports that despite their claim that they have already returned all the seized houses and property to make atmosphere for historic Constituent Assembly (CA) polls more conducive, the Maoists have still been capturing houses of locals.
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Kantipuronline reports that despite their claim that they have already returned all the seized houses and property to make atmosphere for historic Constituent Assembly (CA) polls more conducive, the Maoists have still been capturing houses of locals.
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April - 22 
Surya Narayan Yadav alias Surya, the Mahottari district coordinator of the Madhesi Mukti Tigers, was arrested along with weapons at Bijalpura Village Development Committee (VDC)-7 on April 22, reports The Himalayan Times. Surya hailed from Janakpur m
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Surya Narayan Yadav alias Surya, the Mahottari district coordinator of the Madhesi Mukti Tigers, was arrested along with weapons at Bijalpura Village Development Committee (VDC)-7 on April 22, reports The Himalayan Times. Surya hailed from Janakpur municipality-14 in the Dhanusha district. Another person, Janaklal Mahato of Laxminiwas VDC-9, was also arrested along with Surya. One 9-mm pistol with two rounds of bullets were seized from Surya while a locally-made pistol and two rounds of bullets were confiscated from Mahato. The police also seized cash of NR 31500, a motorbike and SIM cards of Nepali and Indian mobile phones. District police office (Mahottari) at a press conference said that Surya was involved in one murder as well as abduction of 10 persons for ransom and also demanding donations.
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April - 22 
The CPN-Maoist on April 22 officially claimed that the party must head the new Government, according to Kantipuronline. A meeting of the Maoist Central Secretariat held at party Chairman Prachanda’s residence at Naya Bazaar in Kathmandu decided to le
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The CPN-Maoist on April 22 officially claimed that the party must head the new Government, according to Kantipuronline. A meeting of the Maoist Central Secretariat held at party Chairman Prachanda’s residence at Naya Bazaar in Kathmandu decided to lead the still to-be-formed Government claiming the polls outcome to be positive. The meeting also decided to implement a republican system of governance from the first meeting of the CA and added that there would be no compromises on the issue with other parties. "We decided in the meeting that there would be no compromises on the issue of declaring the country a republic and its implementation with other parties and we will not be willing to bow down to pressure from other parties on the issue as the need to end all forms of monarchy and the establishment of the country as a republic is the main mandate of the people from the April 10 polls," Prachanda said. The meeting further decided to call a meeting of the Maoist Central Committee on April 28 to decide on which leaders will represent the party in the new Government, Central Committee member Barsha Man Pun alias Ananta informed.
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April - 22 
The US State Department's Deputy spokesman Tom Casey has said that there has been no change yet in the status of Maoists as a terrorist outfit despite their winning the election, according to a April 22 Nepal News report. "We have an organization bei
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The US State Department's Deputy spokesman Tom Casey has said that there has been no change yet in the status of Maoists as a terrorist outfit despite their winning the election, according to a April 22 Nepal News report. "We have an organization being placed on the list of designated foreign terrorists organizations. (It) has legal requirements that are placed on us. We have to honour those legal requirements and we'll certainly do so in the case of Nepal," he stated, and hinting of a possible review, said, "You have an organization that moves away from violence and terror and participates in a political process and engages in those kinds of legitimate activities, that would certainly, I think, give people an opportunity to at least look again at that situation and that organisation." "But at this point, you know there's no change in their status and we'll follow the law as appropriate," he added further.
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April - 22 
Daily Star quoting intelligence agencies has reported that leaders and cadres of left-wing extremist groups have been active in recent times in the remote areas of Tala, Assassuni, Paikgachha, Keshabpur, Manirampur and Dumuria sub-districts of differ
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Daily Star quoting intelligence agencies has reported that leaders and cadres of left-wing extremist groups have been active in recent times in the remote areas of Tala, Assassuni, Paikgachha, Keshabpur, Manirampur and Dumuria sub-districts of different districts in south-western region of the country. These extremists had reportedly fled the region following a crackdown by the security forces.
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April - 22 
Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines
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Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammunition and 36 APMs.
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April - 22 
On April 22, the SFs killed six LTTE militants at different places in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. Over 20 militants and five soldiers were injured in these clashes. In the subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 328 anti-personn
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On April 22, the SFs killed six LTTE militants at different places in the Welioya area of Vavuniya district. Over 20 militants and five soldiers were injured in these clashes. In the subsequent search operations, the troops recovered 328 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 15 booby traps and four hand grenades.
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April - 22 
Several militants were either killed or injured as the troops clashed with separate groups of LTTE militants at different places in the Kiriibbanwewa area.
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Several militants were either killed or injured as the troops clashed with separate groups of LTTE militants at different places in the Kiriibbanwewa area.
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April - 22 
The London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, has addressed a meeting co-organised by the British Tamil Forum (BTF), a front for the LTTE, even though he had been warned at the highest diplomatic levels about the group's alleged terrorist links, Daily News repo
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The London Mayor, Ken Livingstone, has addressed a meeting co-organised by the British Tamil Forum (BTF), a front for the LTTE, even though he had been warned at the highest diplomatic levels about the group's alleged terrorist links, Daily News reports. The Mayor sought backing from the BTF, banned in Britain under anti-terrorism laws, at the meeting in Harrow on April 19, according to the BTF spokesman. A spokesman for the Sri Lankan High Commission in London said, "The British Tamil Forum is one of the main front organisations for the Tigers in the UK," the spokesman said, adding, "We did not know whether the Mayor knew what the background to the meeting was so the High Commissioner wrote to inform him." At a previous meeting organised by the BTF, at the Excel Centre, Docklands, on November 27, 2007 a video message from the LTTE leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran, praising suicide bombing was played and a collection was taken for the outfit’s "martyrs".
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April - 22 
The troops attacked an LTTE bunker in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring two others. Similarly, the troops attacked another LTTE bunker in the same area, killing one more militant. Two others militants go
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The troops attacked an LTTE bunker in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants while injuring two others. Similarly, the troops attacked another LTTE bunker in the same area, killing one more militant. Two others militants got wounded in the incident.
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April - 22 
Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE attacks in the Palampiddi and Thachchanamarudamadu areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries in LTTE attacks in the Palampiddi and Thachchanamarudamadu areas of Mannar district. Another soldier was injured in LTTE mortar fire in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district.
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April - 23 
According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commanders’ in north Kashmir -Tanvir Ahmed Zargar and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khan – were killed by the security forces (SFs) in a 12-hour-long gun-battle in the outskirts of Baramulla town on April 23
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According to Daily Excelsior, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commanders’ in north Kashmir -Tanvir Ahmed Zargar and Imtiyaz Ahmed Khan – were killed by the security forces (SFs) in a 12-hour-long gun-battle in the outskirts of Baramulla town on April 23. A constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police, Mushtaq Ahmed Fafoo, and a civilian, Ghulam Qadir Mir, were wounded in the incident. Tanvir Ahmed Zargar alias Tanna Khan had been functioning as ‘district commander’ since 2004 while Imtiyaz was described as a ‘battalion commander.’ The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Dr B. Srinivas, said that Tanvir and Imtiyaz were the last two listed and identified commanders of the HM. He claimed that Baramulla town was now free of militants. He said that as many as 20 senior militant functionaries and commanders had been neutralized in north Kashmir in the last four months.
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April - 23 
Assam Police arrested three youths when they were extorting in the guise of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Jorhat on April 23, reports Assam Tribune. They were identified as Montu Dutta, Babajan Ali and Biren Bora.
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Assam Police arrested three youths when they were extorting in the guise of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Jorhat on April 23, reports Assam Tribune. They were identified as Montu Dutta, Babajan Ali and Biren Bora.
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April - 23 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested three suspected cadres of the Myanmar based Chin National Confederation outfit from their hideout in the Lunglei district along India-Myanmar border on April 23, reports United News of India. One country-made .22 minia
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested three suspected cadres of the Myanmar based Chin National Confederation outfit from their hideout in the Lunglei district along India-Myanmar border on April 23, reports United News of India. One country-made .22 miniature rifle and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
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April - 23 
Imphal Free Press quoting Manipur Government source reports that Yunan province of China is the main originating point of the arms and ammunition found in Manipur and the main routes used for transporting it are Thailand-Myanmar border through Kachin
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Imphal Free Press quoting Manipur Government source reports that Yunan province of China is the main originating point of the arms and ammunition found in Manipur and the main routes used for transporting it are Thailand-Myanmar border through Kachin state and Kalemyo-Tamu in Myanmar and then onwards to Ukhrul district. Arms and ammunition are also being smuggled into Manipur through various routes, such as via Kasom Khullen, Moreh, New Somtal and Behiang. The Manipur Government also indicated that a decision was taken during the recent Home Secretary level talks between Myanmar and India for a coordinated joint operation by the Myanmar army and Indian security forces.
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April - 23 
In the same district, two Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, Gurumayum Bishe alias Kishan Sharma and Lourembam Kulla alias Kulladhaja, were arrested from Uripok Bachaspati Leikai. One 9-mm pistol with magazine and four live ro
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In the same district, two Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres, Gurumayum Bishe alias Kishan Sharma and Lourembam Kulla alias Kulladhaja, were arrested from Uripok Bachaspati Leikai. One 9-mm pistol with magazine and four live rounds were recovered from the possession of Bishe. They confessed that after joining the PREPAK outfit in March 2008, both were asked to extort money from the general public and demand huge amount from goldsmiths, timber traders and shopkeepers of Singjamei Super Market areas. They were also asked by senior PREPAK cadres, Bikramjit and Daku Singh, to extort money from the PDA Secretary Brojen Singh of Soibam Leikai.
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April - 23 
In the State, SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Chaprian in the Poonch district and recovered one improvised explosive device, three rusted UBGL grenades, four AK rounds and one combat dress.
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In the State, SFs neutralized a hideout of the militants at Chaprian in the Poonch district and recovered one improvised explosive device, three rusted UBGL grenades, four AK rounds and one combat dress.
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April - 23 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh while addressing a function at Khongjom War Memorial Complex in the Thoubal district on April 23 warned all ministers, legislators and officials against establishing links with militant groups, reports Telegra
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh while addressing a function at Khongjom War Memorial Complex in the Thoubal district on April 23 warned all ministers, legislators and officials against establishing links with militant groups, reports Telegraph. "The government has taken a firm decision. No one having links with militants, including ministers, MLAs and government officials, will be spared," he said. Reiterating his previous stand on militancy, Ibobi Singh said the Government was left with no other option but to kill the militants. "We appeal to parents, ministers, MLAs and officials to advise their wards and children to stay away from militants. Anyone having link with militants will face the music… And the Government should not be blamed for this," he warned. He alleged that the militant groups were snatching away rice, kerosene and other items under the public distribution system at gunpoint, thereby denying the poor their share. He accused the human rights groups of remaining silent even when militants kill innocent persons or deny the people their rights.
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April - 23 
On April 23, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants tonsured the heads of six women for allegedly selling tobacco products in the valley area, reports Sangai Express. They were identified as Soraisam Roma Devi, Akoijam Maipak Devi, Lourembam Nu
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On April 23, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants tonsured the heads of six women for allegedly selling tobacco products in the valley area, reports Sangai Express. They were identified as Soraisam Roma Devi, Akoijam Maipak Devi, Lourembam Nungsitombi Devi, Koijam Inaobi Devi, Ningombam Baruni and Akoijam Jibanlata Devi. All of them belonged to Thoubal Wangmata Bazaar area. Militants also set ablaze tobacco products ‘seized’ earlier at different places of Thoubal Tata area on April 22. The PLA asked nine other women, identified as Okram Shanti Devi, Akoijam Bina Devi, Kakchingtabam Inaobi Devi, Akoijam Phajabi, Akoijam Purnimashi, Akoi-jam Indira, Akoijam Prema, Yanglem Aruna and Akoijam Chaoba Devi, to ‘surrender’ within five days.
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April - 23 
On April 23, the Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) said that despite the ban, the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has been carrying out its
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On April 23, the Union Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) said that despite the ban, the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has been carrying out its activities clandestinely including holding of organizational meetings and circulation of literature. The Minister said that more than 70 male SIMI cadres have been arrested during the last one year as per reports from Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Karnataka. No foreign national is among those arrested, he said. The Minister added that activities of the SIMI have been noticed in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
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April - 23 
One person, Haorangbam Rabi Meitei, was shot dead by two suspected militants at Lilong Chajing Loukon under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on April 23-night, reports Imphal Free Press. Following the incident, people of Lilong Ch
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One person, Haorangbam Rabi Meitei, was shot dead by two suspected militants at Lilong Chajing Loukon under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on April 23-night, reports Imphal Free Press. Following the incident, people of Lilong Chajing and Lilong Shantipur decided to boycott all militant groups and ban their entry into the area. Meanwhile, Sangai Express reports that the Mobile Task Force faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed the responsibility for killing of Rabi and accused him of being a supporter of the rival Shengoi faction of the KCP.
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April - 23 
The Hindu reports that on April 23, 11 persons engaged by a private contractor for construction work in the Koderma-Hazaribagh railway line were assaulted by the cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) at Mahagona in the Hazaribagh district.
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The Hindu reports that on April 23, 11 persons engaged by a private contractor for construction work in the Koderma-Hazaribagh railway line were assaulted by the cadres of the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) at Mahagona in the Hazaribagh district. The JLT cadres, a group of former left-wing extremists, also destroyed the construction material and set ablaze the compressor machine and road rollers.
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April - 23 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) ‘banned’ thabal chongba (festivities) at Khongjom in the Thoubal district on April 23 (today), Imphal Free Press reported.
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) ‘banned’ thabal chongba (festivities) at Khongjom in the Thoubal district on April 23 (today), Imphal Free Press reported.
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April - 23 
The Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on April 23 said, "The state government and the constituent units of the DAN will support the cause of the Eastern Nagas in Myanmar to help them get due political recognition and rights from the government ther
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The Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on April 23 said, "The state government and the constituent units of the DAN will support the cause of the Eastern Nagas in Myanmar to help them get due political recognition and rights from the government there." He mentioned, "They have been neglected by Yangon. The Nagas in Nagaland should unanimously support them to facilitate their development along with other Naga communities." He also asked the military government in Myanmar to declare a truce with the NSCN-K.
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April - 23 
The principal and the secretary of SFS School located at Daili village in Kangpokpi as well as the headman of the village were abducted by suspected cadres of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from their respective residences at gun-point on April 23
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The principal and the secretary of SFS School located at Daili village in Kangpokpi as well as the headman of the village were abducted by suspected cadres of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) from their respective residences at gun-point on April 23-evening, reports Sangai Express. The report added that militants inflicted physical torture on the abducted persons.
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April - 23 
The Reasi district police killed a ‘battalion commander’ and ‘financial chief" of the HM outfit, identified as Abdul Haq alias Jahangir, in an encounter at village Kallian. One AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 11 rounds, one binocular, one pouch and
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The Reasi district police killed a ‘battalion commander’ and ‘financial chief" of the HM outfit, identified as Abdul Haq alias Jahangir, in an encounter at village Kallian. One AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 11 rounds, one binocular, one pouch and one diary were recovered from his possession. Senior Superintendent of Police, J. L. Sharma, stated that he was the longest surviving militant in Reasi district and was operating since 1993.
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April - 23 
The SFs shot dead a Pakistani militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Abu Umar, at village Nadwal in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle with four magazines, 19 rounds, one pistol with 37 rounds, two grenades and
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The SFs shot dead a Pakistani militant of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit, identified as Abu Umar, at village Nadwal in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle with four magazines, 19 rounds, one pistol with 37 rounds, two grenades and three diaries were recovered from the incident site. A body-guard of Abu Umar was reported to have escaped during the exchange of firing, sources said.
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April - 23 
The Union Government, in its status paper on Naxalite (left-wing extremism) activities, said that Naxalite violence and casualties in their attacks registered a rise in 2007 compared to the previous year. The status paper, released on April 23, howev
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The Union Government, in its status paper on Naxalite (left-wing extremism) activities, said that Naxalite violence and casualties in their attacks registered a rise in 2007 compared to the previous year. The status paper, released on April 23, however, said that the problem was mainly restricted to four States — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Orissa — which together accounted for over 80 percent of the cases. A total of 696 fatalities were reported in 1,565 incidents in 2007. In the previous year, 678 deaths had occurred in 1,509 cases of left-wing extremism related violence. The Paper further said that the number of police stations affected by left-wing extremism in 2007 fell to 361 compared to 395 in the previous year.
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April - 23 
Three persons, including two Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadres, were booked under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act, according to Shillong Times. They were recently arrested from Riangdo in the West Khasi Hills district for carrying
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Three persons, including two Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadres, were booked under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act, according to Shillong Times. They were recently arrested from Riangdo in the West Khasi Hills district for carrying out extortion drives in the coal belt areas. They were identified as Tipison G. Marak, Nihim G. Momin and Brimly Myrthong.
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April - 23 
Two suspected militants were shot dead by Manipur Police at Wakha under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on April 23-evening, according to Sangai Express. One AK series rifle and one 9-mm pistol were reportedly recovered from the p
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Two suspected militants were shot dead by Manipur Police at Wakha under Porompat police station in the Imphal East district on April 23-evening, according to Sangai Express. One AK series rifle and one 9-mm pistol were reportedly recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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April - 23 
A Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldier died and another sustained injuries on April 23 in an exchange of fire between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan army "due to a misunderstanding" at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Nawa Pass in the Bajau
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A Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldier died and another sustained injuries on April 23 in an exchange of fire between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan army "due to a misunderstanding" at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Nawa Pass in the Bajaur Agency of FATA, Daily Times reported. Up to 10 militants of a group which attacked the Afghan check-post and caused the "misunderstanding" were also killed in the clash. A press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that militants had attacked the Daud Qilla check-post in Afghanistan early on April 23-morning. The Afghan army started firing in the direction of Pakistani forces with heavy weapons and Pakistani troops reportedly retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for some time. The ISPR said the exchange of fire occurred due to a "misunderstanding" between the Afghan troops and the FC personnel.
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April - 23 
In FATA, two workers of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) were abducted from the Karapa area of Ghalanai, headquarters of the Mohmand Agency, on April 23, according to Dawn. Officials said that Noorul Haq, logistics officer of Save the Children,
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In FATA, two workers of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) were abducted from the Karapa area of Ghalanai, headquarters of the Mohmand Agency, on April 23, according to Dawn. Officials said that Noorul Haq, logistics officer of Save the Children, and his driver Amir Mohammad were going from the agency headquarters hospital in Ghalanai to Peshawar. The NGO is running a family health project in Mohmand Agency for training women doctors and paramedics and is also providing life-saving drugs for children.
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April - 23 
Militants shot dead a man, identified as Gul Zali Khan, near Miranshah in North Waziristan for "spying for the United States", an official said on April 23, according to Daily Times. Locals found the bullet-riddled body the victim hailing from Birmal
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Militants shot dead a man, identified as Gul Zali Khan, near Miranshah in North Waziristan for "spying for the United States", an official said on April 23, according to Daily Times. Locals found the bullet-riddled body the victim hailing from Birmal village along with a note that read, "This man has met his fate because he was spying for the American and Afghan forces and giving them help". He was abducted from a bus stop last week just outside Miranshah by the militants, residents said.
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April - 23 
The leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baitullah Mehsud, has ordered his militants to "immediately cease their activities" in the FATA and NWFP, Dawn reported. "Baitullah Mehsud has issued directives to all his comrades that in order to rest
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The leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baitullah Mehsud, has ordered his militants to "immediately cease their activities" in the FATA and NWFP, Dawn reported. "Baitullah Mehsud has issued directives to all his comrades that in order to restore peace in the region, they should cease their activities forthwith both in the tribal region as well as the settled districts of the NWFP," said a pamphlet released on April 23. "He has warned that his directives should be complied with and those violating them will be publicly punished," it said. A spokesman for Baitullah confirmed the contents of the pamphlet circulated in South Waziristan in FATA and the adjoining districts of Tank and Dera Ismail Khan in the NWFP. The development follows negotiations between the TTP and the Government, conducted through tribal interlocutors. A 15-point draft agreement, to be signed between the Mehsud tribe of South Waziristan and the local political administration, calls for an end to militancy, exchange of prisoners, withdrawal of the military and resolution of issues in accordance with local customs and the Frontier Crimes Regulation. TTP spokesman Maulana Omar told Dawn that the military had begun pulling out of the Mehsud area as a result of the talks. The draft agreement envisages the Frontier Corps would replace the military in the area. A military spokesman, however, denied that any orders had been issued to pull out the army. "Not yet… So far we have not received any orders from the government," Major General Athar Abbas said. Omar said talks between the two sides were "coming to fruition". The agreement would incorporate demands from the two sides, he added. He claimed that the TTP had in custody more than 100 military, paramilitary and Government officials. They would be released after the signing of the peace accord through a grand tribal jirga. He said the Government had released three of their people, including TNSM chief Maulana Sufi Mohammad. He expressed the hope that the Government would also withdraw forces from other areas.
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April - 23 
The United States’ judgement on the new Pakistani Government’s peace deal with militants will depend on whether the groups keep their pledge against using force, US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said on April 23, according to Daily Tim
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The United States’ judgement on the new Pakistani Government’s peace deal with militants will depend on whether the groups keep their pledge against using force, US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said on April 23, according to Daily Times. He said, "The Pakistani Government is engaged in discussions designed to stop violence. It’s got to be done in a way that produces results, that reduces violence. It’s the outcome that matters." Boucher said there had been such efforts in the past, but unsuccessful ones because they were not enforced. The White House Press Secretary Dana Perino, however, said, "We have been concerned about these types of approaches because we don’t think they work." "What we encourage them to do," Perino said, "is to continue to fight against the terrorists and to not disrupt any security or military operations that are ongoing in order to help prevent a safe haven for terrorists there."
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April - 23 
The counting of votes under the Proportional Representation (PR) system has been completed, Nepal News reported .The CPN-Maoist lead the tally with 3144202 votes out of the total 10739088 votes cast - 29.27 percent of vote share. The NC and the UML a
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The counting of votes under the Proportional Representation (PR) system has been completed, Nepal News reported .The CPN-Maoist lead the tally with 3144202 votes out of the total 10739088 votes cast - 29.27 percent of vote share. The NC and the UML are in second and third positions, respectively, bagging 2269863 (21 percent) and 2183370 votes (20.33 percent). The Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) and Terai Madhes Loktantrik Party are in fourth and fifth positions, respectively, wining 678327 (6.31 percent) and 338930 votes (3.15 percent). The Rastriya Prajatantra Party is in sixth position with 263431 votes. The Election Commission has said that it would apply the Modified Saint Logue system to calculate exact number of seats won by these parties based on votes they have garnered. However, rough estimates suggest that the Maoists could secure around 100 seats. There are 335 seats under PR category and approximately around 30000 votes will account for one seat.
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April - 23 
The Himalayan Times reports that activists of the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT) on April 23 abducted police head constable Patilal Chaudhary from the Ramgopalpur VDC of Mahottari district. The MMT ‘commander’ Sangram Singh owned up the abduction and sa
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The Himalayan Times reports that activists of the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT) on April 23 abducted police head constable Patilal Chaudhary from the Ramgopalpur VDC of Mahottari district. The MMT ‘commander’ Sangram Singh owned up the abduction and said Chaudhary would be released if MMT district coordinator Surya was set free. Surya was arrested on April 22.
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April - 23 
At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 31 others injured during encounters in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on April 23, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier wa
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At least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed and more than 31 others injured during encounters in the area north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in the Vavuniya district on April 23, reports Sri Lanka Army. One soldier was also killed while five others sustained injuries during the incidents. During subsequent search operation, troops recovered dead bodies of four of the slain militants along with four T-56 weapons, three radio sets, one claymore mine and 141 anti personnel mines (APMs).
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April - 23 
Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines
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Clashes were reported from the Palampiddi, Maruthamadu, Pinnawalayankulam and Umayarasawarankulam areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts in which one LTTE militant was killed while two others were injured. The troops also recovered two claymore mines of 2.5-kg each, 10 hand grenades, 400 T -56 ammunition and 36 APMs.
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April - 23 
Following the fighting in the morning, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets shelled two LTTE artillery bases, about 10-12-km ahead of the Muhamalai FDL at around 1:30pm, SLA reported. 15 minutes later, the SLAF conducted another aerial raid on an iden
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Following the fighting in the morning, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) jets shelled two LTTE artillery bases, about 10-12-km ahead of the Muhamalai FDL at around 1:30pm, SLA reported. 15 minutes later, the SLAF conducted another aerial raid on an identified LTTE camp at Muhamalai. Further, MI 24 fighter helicopters of the SLAF neutralised several LTTE bunkers at the outfit’s second defence line in Muhamalai.
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April - 23 
More than 100 militants and 43 soldiers are reported to have died in a fierce gun-battle between the security forces (SFs) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in and around Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna distric
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More than 100 militants and 43 soldiers are reported to have died in a fierce gun-battle between the security forces (SFs) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in and around Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in the Jaffna district on April 23-morning, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). While 120 soldiers were wounded in the encounter, 33 soldiers were missing till last reports came in. "LTTE terrorists came and attacked our forward line this morning, we have retaliated and captured about 400 to 500-metres of LTTE area in Muhamalai," said military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara, according to Colombo Page. Meanwhile, the LTTE military spokesman Irasiah Ilanthirayan claimed that more than 100 SLA troopers were killed and 400 SLA troopers were wounded in the SLA attempt to overrun LTTE bases along a seven-km wide Kilali-Muhamalai-Kendal front, adds Tamil Net. He put the LTTE casualties figure at 16.
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April - 23 
The LTTE death toll in the fighting in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on April 23 has risen to 157. About 300 LTTE cadres had reportedly sustained injuries during the clashes. As reported earlier, more than 100 militants and 43 soldiers were k
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The LTTE death toll in the fighting in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district on April 23 has risen to 157. About 300 LTTE cadres had reportedly sustained injuries during the clashes. As reported earlier, more than 100 militants and 43 soldiers were killed in the clashes.
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April - 23 
The SFs during a search conducted on a house in the Karuwalagaswewa area of Puttalam recovered one claymore mine, one shot gun with 45 ammunition, one 2-m-long detonator code, 10-m of flexible wire, one electric detonator code, one sword and one sabr
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The SFs during a search conducted on a house in the Karuwalagaswewa area of Puttalam recovered one claymore mine, one shot gun with 45 ammunition, one 2-m-long detonator code, 10-m of flexible wire, one electric detonator code, one sword and one sabre.
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April - 23 
The SFs neutralised nine LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed one militant while injuring two others. Five soldiers involved in the attack sustained injuries in explosions of APMs and booby traps planted by the militants a
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The SFs neutralised nine LTTE bunkers in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district and killed one militant while injuring two others. Five soldiers involved in the attack sustained injuries in explosions of APMs and booby traps planted by the militants around the bunkers.
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April - 23 
Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed by the troops in separate encounters in the Adampan, Malikaittidal and Adaimurippu areas of Mannar district. Troops later recovered 36 APMs, six hand grenades, 11 booby traps and one Arul type bomb.
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April - 24 
A combined troop of Army and Assam Rifles arrested a PLA cadre, Yumnam Ibotombi alias Noren, during a search operation in the area under Patsoi police station on April 24-morning, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A combined troop of Army and Assam Rifles arrested a PLA cadre, Yumnam Ibotombi alias Noren, during a search operation in the area under Patsoi police station on April 24-morning, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 24 
A person, Kanak Debbarma, who was abducted by the BNCT militants from the residence of one Saudi Debbarma at Suknacherra in the North Tripura district on gunpoint on April 16, was released on April 24.
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A person, Kanak Debbarma, who was abducted by the BNCT militants from the residence of one Saudi Debbarma at Suknacherra in the North Tripura district on gunpoint on April 16, was released on April 24.
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April - 24 
A private band party, which took part in the Thabal Chongba programme held at Arapti Maning Leikai Pureiromba Laibung on April 13, surrendered before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on April 24, reports Sangai Express. The outfit had asked the ban
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A private band party, which took part in the Thabal Chongba programme held at Arapti Maning Leikai Pureiromba Laibung on April 13, surrendered before the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on April 24, reports Sangai Express. The outfit had asked the band to surrender for having violated its diktats.
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April - 24 
At least five persons, including a woman, were injured when a remote controlled improvised explosive device (IED) fitted on a scooter exploded at Babupara VIP colony near the Chief Minister's bungalow in capital Imphal on April 24.
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At least five persons, including a woman, were injured when a remote controlled improvised explosive device (IED) fitted on a scooter exploded at Babupara VIP colony near the Chief Minister's bungalow in capital Imphal on April 24.
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April - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set fire to 47 vehicles of a private company, Essar Steels at Korandul in the Dantewada district on April 24 night, reports The Hindu. The vehicles burnt included 33 dumpers, four earth moving equip
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set fire to 47 vehicles of a private company, Essar Steels at Korandul in the Dantewada district on April 24 night, reports The Hindu. The vehicles burnt included 33 dumpers, four earth moving equipment, two diesel tankers and one bus. According to the report, some 400 Maoists including over 100 women stormed into the company premises at Kadampal locality in the town around 11.30 p.m, doused the vehicles with diesel and set them afire by keeping the guards and drivers away at gun point. Maoists subsequently fled the scene leaving behind a pamphlet issued in the name of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal committee of the outfit. The pamphlet warned the Essar Steels and another private company against continuing their operations in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
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April - 24 
Daily Excelsior reports that following a six-hour long encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed at Zachaldara in the Handwara area of Kupwara district on April 24. They were identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat alias Sajjad and M
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Daily Excelsior reports that following a six-hour long encounter, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed at Zachaldara in the Handwara area of Kupwara district on April 24. They were identified as Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Bhat alias Sajjad and Mohammad Ramzan Rishi alias Nazir. Two AK-47 rifles and two damaged mobile phones were recovered from the slain militants.
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April - 24 
Eleven detonators connected to a remote control device with a radio set and about three kilograms of explosive substance believed to be RDX were recovered from a rickshaw on the BT road where the Manipur Governor was scheduled to travel on April 24.
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Eleven detonators connected to a remote control device with a radio set and about three kilograms of explosive substance believed to be RDX were recovered from a rickshaw on the BT road where the Manipur Governor was scheduled to travel on April 24.
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April - 24 
Factional clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was averted when people chased away the cadres belonging to both factions at Diphupar ‘B’ and Iki
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Factional clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) was averted when people chased away the cadres belonging to both factions at Diphupar ‘B’ and Ikishe villages in the Dimapur district on April 24, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 24 
In the State, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested four militants from Killarbak area under Jamira police of Hailakandi district along the Asom-Mizoram border on April 24, according to Assam Tribune. One of the arrested militant
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In the State, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested four militants from Killarbak area under Jamira police of Hailakandi district along the Asom-Mizoram border on April 24, according to Assam Tribune. One of the arrested militants is the brother of a United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) cadre.
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April - 24 
One Bodoland Peoples Progressive Front (BPPF) leader, Rupam Brahma, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants in front of his residence at Dotma in the Kokrajhar district on April 24, according to Telegraph. Brahma was a former Bodo Liberatio
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One Bodoland Peoples Progressive Front (BPPF) leader, Rupam Brahma, was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants in front of his residence at Dotma in the Kokrajhar district on April 24, according to Telegraph. Brahma was a former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadre. Earlier in the day, unidentified militants attacked and injured one Debwr Narzary at Gossaigaon.
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April - 24 
One National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Kishore Debbarma, surrendered at Tripura State Rifles camp near 19 Miles under Ganganagar police station in the Dhalai district on April 24, reports Tripurainfo. He deposited 23 rounds of AK b
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One National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant, Kishore Debbarma, surrendered at Tripura State Rifles camp near 19 Miles under Ganganagar police station in the Dhalai district on April 24, reports Tripurainfo. He deposited 23 rounds of AK bullets during the time of surrender.
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April - 24 
Police arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, Khiranto Narzary and Gepo Narzary, from the outfit’s transit camp at Gossaigaon after the Bodoland Peoples’ Front filed a First Information Report (FIR) against them.
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Police arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants, Khiranto Narzary and Gepo Narzary, from the outfit’s transit camp at Gossaigaon after the Bodoland Peoples’ Front filed a First Information Report (FIR) against them.
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April - 24 
Superintendent of Police (SP) Handwara, Dr Haseeb Mughal, said that with the arrest of Kafeel in Srinagar and killing of two militants in Handwara, the HM has no listed militant in the Handwara area. He, however, added that about 30 militants of Lash
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Superintendent of Police (SP) Handwara, Dr Haseeb Mughal, said that with the arrest of Kafeel in Srinagar and killing of two militants in Handwara, the HM has no listed militant in the Handwara area. He, however, added that about 30 militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were still active in Handwara-Kandi belt of Kupwara district.
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April - 24 
Suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian accusing him of being a police informer on April 24 in the Telrai village of Malkangiri district, reports Odisha Today. Police sources said that the victim is yet
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Suspected cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian accusing him of being a police informer on April 24 in the Telrai village of Malkangiri district, reports Odisha Today. Police sources said that the victim is yet to be identified.
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April - 24 
The Army arrested one Binoy Borah for his involvement in extortion activities in the Udalguri district on April 24. Four demand notes of INR 5 00000 each, one mobile phone handset, one weapon and an AKRSU banner were recovered from his possession.
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The Army arrested one Binoy Borah for his involvement in extortion activities in the Udalguri district on April 24. Four demand notes of INR 5 00000 each, one mobile phone handset, one weapon and an AKRSU banner were recovered from his possession.
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April - 24 
The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) responsibility for the April 24 bomb blast at Babupara and planting bomb fitted to a rickshaw near the southern gate of Imphal pologround, according to Sangai Express. Meanwhile, Im
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The Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) responsibility for the April 24 bomb blast at Babupara and planting bomb fitted to a rickshaw near the southern gate of Imphal pologround, according to Sangai Express. Meanwhile, Imphal Free Press reports that the outfit asked to further intensify bomb attacks in the State.
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April - 24 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) said that it would extend its cease-fire with the Union Government for another year, according to Telegraph. The tenure of the cease-fire agreement expires on April 27.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) said that it would extend its cease-fire with the Union Government for another year, according to Telegraph. The tenure of the cease-fire agreement expires on April 27.
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April - 24 
The Special Operations Group of Kulgam District Police arrested a top HM commander, identified as Sonaullah Sheikh alias Kafeel from an annexe of a mosque at Kursoo in the Rajbagh area of state capital Srinagar.
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The Special Operations Group of Kulgam District Police arrested a top HM commander, identified as Sonaullah Sheikh alias Kafeel from an annexe of a mosque at Kursoo in the Rajbagh area of state capital Srinagar.
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April - 24 
The West Bengal Police arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, ‘capt.’ Boiyai, when he was trying to board a Jet Airways flight for Bangkok using a passport in the name of one Akash Sharma of Manipur at Kolkata Inte
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The West Bengal Police arrested one People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, ‘capt.’ Boiyai, when he was trying to board a Jet Airways flight for Bangkok using a passport in the name of one Akash Sharma of Manipur at Kolkata International Airport on April 24-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. A briefcase containing some important files was recovered from his possession. He reportedly belonged to Moirang Khunou in the Bishnupur district of Manipur.
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April - 24 
Three suspected militants were shot dead by Manipur Police at Langol Games Village under Lamphel police station in the Imphal West district on April 24, reports Sangai Express. According to police sources, all the three slain militants belonged to th
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Three suspected militants were shot dead by Manipur Police at Langol Games Village under Lamphel police station in the Imphal West district on April 24, reports Sangai Express. According to police sources, all the three slain militants belonged to the Muslim community. Two 9-mm pistols with four live rounds and six empty cases were recovered from their possession.
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April - 24 
Maoist leaders held consultation with heads of UN agencies, ambassadors and representatives of donor agencies at the UN House in Pulchowk. The consultation focused on development, restoration of peace, army integration and drafting of a new constitut
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Maoist leaders held consultation with heads of UN agencies, ambassadors and representatives of donor agencies at the UN House in Pulchowk. The consultation focused on development, restoration of peace, army integration and drafting of a new constitution in alliance with other political parties. After the consultation, Maoist chairman Prachanda said there was some confusion in the international community regarding the CPN-Maoist. "We were perceived as stubborn, which is not true. It’s time the international community changed its perception towards us. We expect this meeting to effect that change in the international community’s perception," he said, stressed, "We expressed our commitment to multi-party democracy, peace and rapid socio-economic change in the country." Responding to reporters’ queries, he said special committees will simultaneously effect the integration of the Nepali Army into the People’s Liberation Army and draft a new constitution. The Maoist chairman said they have positively evaluated the United Nations Mission in Nepal’s (UNMIN) role during the monitoring of arms and armies and the Constituent Assembly (CA) polls. Consultations will be held with other political parties on the issue of extension of the UNMIN’s mandate, the Maoist chairman said. He reiterated that the first meeting of the CA would abolish monarchy and declare Nepal a Federal Democratic Republic.
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April - 24 
The Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said on April 24 that he could not rule out the use of violence in future, reports The Himalayan Times. "Right now, I cannot renounce every kind of violence," Prachanda told journali
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The Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Prachanda said on April 24 that he could not rule out the use of violence in future, reports The Himalayan Times. "Right now, I cannot renounce every kind of violence," Prachanda told journalists after meeting ambassadors and United Nations (UN) staff. "We want to lead this process to a logical conclusion and we want to create a model of peace. Through this we want to renounce reactionary violence," he added, without explaining what he meant by "reactionary violence". However, Maoist spokesman Krishna Bahadur Mahara contradicted Prachanda’s statement and said the ultra-leftists had permanently renounced violence when they signed up for a landmark 2006 peace deal. "We can’t think of engaging in violence again when we are coming to power through the ballot," Mahara said, adding, "Maybe the chairman (Prachanda) was trying to say something else but it came out in a wrong way."
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April - 24 
At least 27 militants were killed and about 12 others injured as heavy fighting erupted between the LTTE and the troops in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district when the troops attacked and captured outfit’s fortified bunker line and a trench lin
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At least 27 militants were killed and about 12 others injured as heavy fighting erupted between the LTTE and the troops in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district when the troops attacked and captured outfit’s fortified bunker line and a trench line on April 24, according to SLA. Three soldiers were also killed and seven more injured in the clashes. At least bunkers were neutralised in the operation.
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April - 24 
Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered
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Five LTTE militants were killed during separate encounters in the Navakkulam, Thachchanamarudamadu, Kirichchuddan and Palampiddi areas of Vavuniya and Mannar districts. One soldier also received injuries in one of the clashes. Troops later recovered one anti tank mine (ATM) from the area.
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April - 24 
Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps fol
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Nine more militants were killed and three others were wounded during encounters in the Veddayamurippu, Mantota, Mankadu and Pullekyarkulam areas of Mannar district. Troops also recovered 141 APMs, three ATMs, one T-56 weapon and eight booby traps following a search operation conducted in the area.
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April - 24 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised a Black Tiger (LTTE suicide squad) training base northwest of Mankulam junction in the Mullaitivu district on April 24.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised a Black Tiger (LTTE suicide squad) training base northwest of Mankulam junction in the Mullaitivu district on April 24.
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April - 25 
27 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants surrendered before GOC of 21 Mountain Division, Maj. Gen. Chander Prakash, and senior police officials, including Inspector-General (law and order) R. Chandranathan and Deputy Inspector-General (cen
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27 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants surrendered before GOC of 21 Mountain Division, Maj. Gen. Chander Prakash, and senior police officials, including Inspector-General (law and order) R. Chandranathan and Deputy Inspector-General (central-western range) G.P. Singh, at Tamulpur in the Baska district on April 25, reports Telegraph. They deposited a large number of arms, ammunition, grenades and extortion notes during the tome of their surrender. "This is the fourth surrender since October. It is fallout of the growing differences of opinion between the top leadership and cadres of Ulfa," Maj. Gen. Prakash said.
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April - 25 
Assam Rifles personnel shot dead two suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, Kabrabam Premjit alias Ibai and Elangbam Kanto, during an encounter at Kharungpat near Wabagai buffalo farm under Kakching police in the Thoubal district o
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Assam Rifles personnel shot dead two suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, Kabrabam Premjit alias Ibai and Elangbam Kanto, during an encounter at Kharungpat near Wabagai buffalo farm under Kakching police in the Thoubal district on April 25-morning. While other militants managed to escape, two Chinese made 9-mm pistols with four live rounds and two empty cases of 9-mm ammunition were recovered from possession of the slain militants.
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April - 25 
In an effort to ensure early return of Kashmiri migrants displaced due to militancy in 1989-90 in the Valley, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on April 25 announced a series of projects worth INR 1600 crore for them including housing, job facilities
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In an effort to ensure early return of Kashmiri migrants displaced due to militancy in 1989-90 in the Valley, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on April 25 announced a series of projects worth INR 1600 crore for them including housing, job facilities and waiver of interest on loans. Addressing a public meeting at Army Ground near Akhnoor town after dedicating the newly constructed Chenab Bridge to the people, Dr. Singh said the benefits of the package will apply to all Kashmiri migrant families who had left the Valley with "bag and baggage after 1989 and have not been able to return." In his address, the Prime Minister noted that more than 55,000 Kashmiri families had been "forced to leave their homes in the wake of unfortunate events." They (the migrants) were an "integral part of the composite social fabric" of the Valley and their return would address a "major humanitarian concern that has been crying for attention over the years’’, he added.
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April - 25 
In the Rajouri district, security forces recovered six UBGL grenades, 42 AK rounds and 52 Pika rounds from the Dera Gali forest.
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In the Rajouri district, security forces recovered six UBGL grenades, 42 AK rounds and 52 Pika rounds from the Dera Gali forest.
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April - 25 
Kokrajhar district police recovered the dead body of one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, as Gautam Basumatary, who was earlier shot dead, near Gaurang river bank at Desargaon village on April 25, according to Assam Tribune.
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Kokrajhar district police recovered the dead body of one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, as Gautam Basumatary, who was earlier shot dead, near Gaurang river bank at Desargaon village on April 25, according to Assam Tribune.
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April - 25 
Major General C. Prakash, General-officer-Commanding (GOC) Red Horns Division stated on April 25 that due to concerted counter-insurgency operations targeting the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the strength of the outfit has come down
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Major General C. Prakash, General-officer-Commanding (GOC) Red Horns Division stated on April 25 that due to concerted counter-insurgency operations targeting the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the strength of the outfit has come down to hundred odd members in Lower Assam, according to Assam Tribune. The GOC informed the media at the headquarters of the Red Horns Division in Tamulpur under Baksa district, where 27 ULFA cadres, including a woman cadre, surrendered on April 25 that "The Red Horns Division, since the last many years, is trying to put consistent pressure on the ULFA, especially in the Lower Assam area, and this has helped in restoring peace." Of the 27 cadres, 19 were from the ULFA ‘709 battalion’ while the rest of them belonged to the outfit’s 27 and 109 battalions. Some of these cadres were reportedly trained in the ULFA camps in Bhutan and Bangladesh.
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April - 25 
On April 25, two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested at Kinchuru in Peda Bayalu mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam district, reports The Hindu. Identified as Vandalam Chinna (20) and Poibu Machi Raju (
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On April 25, two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested at Kinchuru in Peda Bayalu mandal (administrative division) in the Visakhapatnam district, reports The Hindu. Identified as Vandalam Chinna (20) and Poibu Machi Raju (22), the arrested Maoists were planning to plant two land mines. Two land mines and some quantity of explosives were seized from them.
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April - 25 
One India Reserve Battalion (IRB) constable, Hanji Konyak, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Diphupar ‘B’ road near the National Highway-39 and Green Park junction in the Dimapur district on April 25-afternoon, reports Nagaland Post. Militan
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One India Reserve Battalion (IRB) constable, Hanji Konyak, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Diphupar ‘B’ road near the National Highway-39 and Green Park junction in the Dimapur district on April 25-afternoon, reports Nagaland Post. Militants decamped with the weapon of the slain (SF) security personnel. An encounter between militants and SF personnel ensued after the attack. One vehicle left abandoned by militants was set ablaze by the enraged SF personnel.
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April - 25 
One unidentified Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre was shot dead by a combined team of police commandos of the Imphal East and Imphal West districts during an encounter at Khurai Sajor Leikai Mamang Loubuk in the Imphal East district. While another
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One unidentified Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadre was shot dead by a combined team of police commandos of the Imphal East and Imphal West districts during an encounter at Khurai Sajor Leikai Mamang Loubuk in the Imphal East district. While another militant managed to escape, one unexploded hand grenade was recovered from the slain militant.
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April - 25 
The NDFB and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had been demanding money serving notices on businessmen of Ratanpur, Jelisal, Kadamguri and Doyalpur along Assam-Nagaland border since February 2008.
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The NDFB and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) had been demanding money serving notices on businessmen of Ratanpur, Jelisal, Kadamguri and Doyalpur along Assam-Nagaland border since February 2008.
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April - 25 
The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit indefinitely shut down Geet Coffee Corner restaurant located at Lamphel for its alleged encouragement of immoral activities among the youth. The owner and waiter of the restaurant were pa
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The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) outfit indefinitely shut down Geet Coffee Corner restaurant located at Lamphel for its alleged encouragement of immoral activities among the youth. The owner and waiter of the restaurant were paraded before media persons at unspecified place in the valley area on April 25
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April - 25 
The students and teachers of the Government Polytechnic institute located at Takyelpat in the Imphal West district protested against monetary demand from the militant groups.
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The students and teachers of the Government Polytechnic institute located at Takyelpat in the Imphal West district protested against monetary demand from the militant groups.
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April - 25 
Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed by the security forces in an encounter at village Banj in the Ramban district on April 25, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as Mushtaq Ahmed (code name Babar), a resident o
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Two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit were killed by the security forces in an encounter at village Banj in the Ramban district on April 25, Daily Excelsior reported. They were identified as Mushtaq Ahmed (code name Babar), a resident of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, and Abu Hazla, a Pakistani national. Two AK rifles, six magazines, five kg RDX and three hand grenades besides a mobile telephone were recovered from the slain militants.
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April - 25 
According to Daily Times, various defunct sectarian and militant groups have started re-emerging in the country, especially in Karachi, after remaining underground for the past several years. Dawn News reported on April 25 that activists of some sect
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According to Daily Times, various defunct sectarian and militant groups have started re-emerging in the country, especially in Karachi, after remaining underground for the past several years. Dawn News reported on April 25 that activists of some sectarian groups had carried out wall-chalking, hoisted outfit flags and displayed posters to inform the public about their activities, including gatherings in mosques in Karachi. The channel also quoted sources in banned militant outfits as saying that these organisations were active under new names and venues, adding that they had recently held large rallies in Karachi. According to the channel, jihadi groups like the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Al-Badr have established new offices.
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April - 25 
At least three people were killed and 26 injured when a car bomb exploded near Mardan City Police Station in the NWFP on April 25, Daily Times reported. Mardan district Superintendent of Police Ijaz Abid said the bomb, planted in a car parked near th
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At least three people were killed and 26 injured when a car bomb exploded near Mardan City Police Station in the NWFP on April 25, Daily Times reported. Mardan district Superintendent of Police Ijaz Abid said the bomb, planted in a car parked near the police station, detonated around 6am, killing two civilians and a police official, and injuring around 17 policemen and nine civilians. He also said that nearly 35 to 40 kilograms of explosives were used and the police station and adjacent shops were badly damaged. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack. "This attack was carried out by our mujahideen to avenge the earlier killing of one of our commanders by police in Mardan," TTP spokesman Maulana Omar told Reuters by telephone.
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April - 25 
At least three persons were killed and 35 others injured in a powerful bomb explosion in a market near Mardan city police station in NWFP on April 25 (today)-morning, reports The News. One Sub Inspector, Furrukh Saeed, a hotel owner and a child were
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At least three persons were killed and 35 others injured in a powerful bomb explosion in a market near Mardan city police station in NWFP on April 25 (today)-morning, reports The News. One Sub Inspector, Furrukh Saeed, a hotel owner and a child were among the victims. At least 13 security force personnel and seven passers-by were among the injured. The explosion completely destroyed a portion of the police station and at least 15 to 16 shops in the proximity.
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April - 25 
Police arrested ‘special commander’ of the Liberation Tigers of Terai Elam, an armed Terai outfit, for Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari districts, identified as Biswas alias Bidhrohi. The police informed that Bidhrohi was involved in several cases of mur
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Police arrested ‘special commander’ of the Liberation Tigers of Terai Elam, an armed Terai outfit, for Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari districts, identified as Biswas alias Bidhrohi. The police informed that Bidhrohi was involved in several cases of murders, abductions and forceful donations in various districts including Dhanusha, Mahottari and Siraha.
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April - 25 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres have cut off the water pipeline at Southern Angnapanch and Dhukuri Village Development Committees (VDC) in the Panchthar district saying that the villagers did not vote the CPN-Maoist candidates
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) cadres have cut off the water pipeline at Southern Angnapanch and Dhukuri Village Development Committees (VDC) in the Panchthar district saying that the villagers did not vote the CPN-Maoist candidates in the Constituent Assembly (CA) election, reports Kantipuronline. The Maoists cut off the water pipes at the four places and hoisted their party flags saying that the next government is going to be led by their party, Consumers’ Committee Secretary Chandra Dahal said.
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April - 25 
24 civilians, including 17 males and seven females, were killed and 40 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a bomb inside a Ceylon Transport Board (CTB) bus parked at the public bus stand in Piliyandala
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24 civilians, including 17 males and seven females, were killed and 40 others injured when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants detonated a bomb inside a Ceylon Transport Board (CTB) bus parked at the public bus stand in Piliyandala suburb of Colombo, at around 7:00 pm on April 25, reports Colombo Page. The explosion took place when the bus stopped at the bus stop during the evening rush hour and was about to leave the bus stand. According to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports, it was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion detonated through a time device.
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April - 25 
At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injure
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At least 19 LTTE militants were killed and several others wounded when the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts and captured their trench lines at different places in Mannar and Vavuniya districts on April 25. Four soldiers were also reported injured in the clashes. Troops after conducting several operations in captured areas recovered 191 anti personnel mines, 10 booby traps, 10 hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, one magazine and 20 live ammunitions.
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April - 25 
At Parayanakulam, the SFs attacked a LTTE bunker with small arms and killed four militants.
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At Parayanakulam, the SFs attacked a LTTE bunker with small arms and killed four militants.
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April - 25 
Security forces (SFs) after regaining control over the sacred Madhu Church asserted that they have no intention to deploy armed troops to provide security for the Church premises. "Our only intention is to hand over the Church to the relevant Church
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Security forces (SFs) after regaining control over the sacred Madhu Church asserted that they have no intention to deploy armed troops to provide security for the Church premises. "Our only intention is to hand over the Church to the relevant Church authority ensuring the security of the Church by deploying our troops out of the sacred area," Lt. Colonel Senerath Bandara, Brigade Commander of the 372 Brigade told the Daily News, adding, "Our next objective is to carry out a proper de-mining programme to clear all anti-personnel mines and booby traps the LTTE."
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The death toll in the LTTE-triggered bomb blast in the Piliyandala area, a Colombo Suburb, on April 25 has risen to 26.
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The death toll in the LTTE-triggered bomb blast in the Piliyandala area, a Colombo Suburb, on April 25 has risen to 26.
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April - 25 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised a key LTTE base located in the Iranamadu jungle of Kilinochchi district, Colombo Page reported. "The base is located inside the jungle patch, southeast of the LTTE’s runway in Iranamadu. The fighter pi
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter jets neutralised a key LTTE base located in the Iranamadu jungle of Kilinochchi district, Colombo Page reported. "The base is located inside the jungle patch, southeast of the LTTE’s runway in Iranamadu. The fighter pilots have confirmed accurate bombing and considerable damage to the terror base," the sources added.
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April - 25 
Three more LTTE militants were killed and 12 others wounded during confrontations with the troops in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were also injured in these incidents. Also the troops attacke
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Three more LTTE militants were killed and 12 others wounded during confrontations with the troops in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district. Three soldiers were also injured in these incidents. Also the troops attacked several LTTE hideouts in the Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam areas and recovered the dead body of one LTTE female militant, 270 anti personnel mines, six trapped 81-mm mortar bombs, one 60-mm mortar bomb, one T- 56 weapon, one hand grenade.
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April - 25 
Two LTTE cadres were injured after the SFs opened fire in a group of five militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was also injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the same area.
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Two LTTE cadres were injured after the SFs opened fire in a group of five militants in the Muhamalai area of Jaffna district. One soldier was also injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the same area.
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April - 26 
A railway labourer was killed and an engineer abducted by militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in West Tripura district on April 26, reports Telegraph. Police sources said nearly 15 NLFT militants attacked the Atharomura railw
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A railway labourer was killed and an engineer abducted by militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) in West Tripura district on April 26, reports Telegraph. Police sources said nearly 15 NLFT militants attacked the Atharomura railway tunnel site under Mungiakami police station around 12.15pm (IST). They tried to abduct labourer Dhirendra Debnath, a resident of Teliamura in the district, and shot him dead when he tried to resist. They then abducted engineer Debabrata Das, 32, under whose supervision the labourers were working, and escaped into the nearby forest.
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April - 26 
Assam Police arrested two women supporters of an unidentified militant outfit when they were trying to collect extortion money from one Kantom Rongpi at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on April 26, reports Nagaland Post. They were identified as M
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Assam Police arrested two women supporters of an unidentified militant outfit when they were trying to collect extortion money from one Kantom Rongpi at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on April 26, reports Nagaland Post. They were identified as Muskan Choudhury and Mampi Roy.
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April - 26 
On April 26, an arms smuggler and a linkman of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), identified as Pradip Das alias Phagua, was arrested from his house at Botun in Kumarganj of West Dinajpur district, reports Telegraph. He was subsequently prod
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On April 26, an arms smuggler and a linkman of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), identified as Pradip Das alias Phagua, was arrested from his house at Botun in Kumarganj of West Dinajpur district, reports Telegraph. He was subsequently produced before the chief judicial magistrate in Balurghat on April 27 and remanded to police custody for seven days. Police sources said that Das was regularly smuggling arms to Bangladesh for the KLO and also helped the militants enter and leave Bangladesh.
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April - 26 
On April 26, three Maoists were arrested during a combing operation by the Police in the MV-79 area of Malkangiri district, reports The Hindu. Orissa Police sources said that the arrests followed a brief exchange of fire. A gun, some Maoist posters,
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On April 26, three Maoists were arrested during a combing operation by the Police in the MV-79 area of Malkangiri district, reports The Hindu. Orissa Police sources said that the arrests followed a brief exchange of fire. A gun, some Maoist posters, banners and an unspecified quantity of explosives were recovered from the arrested extremists.
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April - 26 
On April 26, two Maoists were arrested during a combing operation near Parasnath in the Giridih district. A landmine and some detonators were recovered from the Maoists, identified as Manoj Chaudhary and H. Singh. The duo was involved in several extr
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On April 26, two Maoists were arrested during a combing operation near Parasnath in the Giridih district. A landmine and some detonators were recovered from the Maoists, identified as Manoj Chaudhary and H. Singh. The duo was involved in several extremist activities, including looting of police weapons in Madhupur.
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April - 26 
The chairperson of the Lamlai nagar panchayat (urban local body), Elangbam Mangi Singh, and his wife were abducted by suspected militants from their house under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on April 26-night. Militants took away
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The chairperson of the Lamlai nagar panchayat (urban local body), Elangbam Mangi Singh, and his wife were abducted by suspected militants from their house under Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district on April 26-night. Militants took away his car which was later recovered by the Police after the abductors abandoned it at village Thamnapokpi on April 27.
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April - 26 
The Hindu reports that three policemen and two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter in Dumka on April 26.
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The Hindu reports that three policemen and two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter in Dumka on April 26.
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April - 26 
The Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) militants attacked and caused substantial damage to machineries installed at the construction site of the Tipaimukh Multi-Purpose Hydel Project on April 26, according to Sangai Express.
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The Hmar People’s Convention-Democracy (HPC-D) militants attacked and caused substantial damage to machineries installed at the construction site of the Tipaimukh Multi-Purpose Hydel Project on April 26, according to Sangai Express.
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April - 26 
A jirga (council) is currently negotiating for a peace deal after two other jirgas failed to broker a truce in the area on April 26-night between the Dadukhel tribe and Taliban, according to Daily Times. The Taliban have also handed the locals a list
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A jirga (council) is currently negotiating for a peace deal after two other jirgas failed to broker a truce in the area on April 26-night between the Dadukhel tribe and Taliban, according to Daily Times. The Taliban have also handed the locals a list of wanted people, who are accused of being criminals.
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April - 26 
Militants blew up a gas pipeline in the Sui area near Jaffarabad, suspending the gas supply to various Punjab districts, Geo TV reports, according to Daily Times. The channel said the gas supply had been suspended to several southern Punjab districts
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Militants blew up a gas pipeline in the Sui area near Jaffarabad, suspending the gas supply to various Punjab districts, Geo TV reports, according to Daily Times. The channel said the gas supply had been suspended to several southern Punjab districts and powerhouses. The Baloch Republican Army (BRA), a banned militant outfit, has claimed responsibility for the incident. Militants in Balochistan often blow up the gas pipeline and electricity poles to press the government for their demands – from seeking royalties for the region’s gas supply to getting share in government jobs. The BRA also claimed responsibility for the killing of six army personnel in a remote control bomb blast in Dera Bugti in August 2007.
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April - 26 
The offices of an intelligence agency and the executive district officer of the public health department were damaged in another bomb explosion in the Dear Bugti town. According to police sources, unidentified assailants planted a bomb near the build
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The offices of an intelligence agency and the executive district officer of the public health department were damaged in another bomb explosion in the Dear Bugti town. According to police sources, unidentified assailants planted a bomb near the building which exploded damaging the buildings.
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April - 26 
Three Taliban and four suspected criminals were killed and several others, including women and children, injured in a clash in the Dadukhel area of the Mohmand Agency in FATA on April 26. Assistant Political Agent Yakaghund Shahidullah Khan told Dawn
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Three Taliban and four suspected criminals were killed and several others, including women and children, injured in a clash in the Dadukhel area of the Mohmand Agency in FATA on April 26. Assistant Political Agent Yakaghund Shahidullah Khan told Dawn that the casualties’ figure could be increased because firing which started in the evening continued till late night. According to sources, people belonging to the local Taliban besieged a house where they alleged some 10 to 12 people were planning for some criminal activities. An exchange of fire took place in which three people from Taliban’s side — one of them identified as Zahid Khan of Michni — and four from other side — two of them identified as Noor Sham and Amjad — were killed. Rockets and Kalashnikovs were used in the fighting, sources added.
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April - 26 
Two people were injured when a bomb went off under a tractor trolley in the Pat Feeder area of the Dera Bugti district on April 26, Dawn reported. Police sources said that unidentified assailants had planted the bomb under the trolley.
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Two people were injured when a bomb went off under a tractor trolley in the Pat Feeder area of the Dera Bugti district on April 26, Dawn reported. Police sources said that unidentified assailants had planted the bomb under the trolley.
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April - 26 
On April 26, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered four firearms and gunpowder following an hour-long exchange of fire with gunrunners in the remote Harirampur area of Baghaichhari sub-district in the Rangamati district, reports Daily Star.
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On April 26, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered four firearms and gunpowder following an hour-long exchange of fire with gunrunners in the remote Harirampur area of Baghaichhari sub-district in the Rangamati district, reports Daily Star. The gun runners, however, managed to escape from the incident site. Subsequently, the BDR personnel demolished an incomplete structure being built there by the smugglers.
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April - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 26 arrested five suspected Islamist militants in connection with the Brahmanbaria bomb blast on April 13, reports Daily Star. The militants were identified as Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Mohammed Saiful Is
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel on April 26 arrested five suspected Islamist militants in connection with the Brahmanbaria bomb blast on April 13, reports Daily Star. The militants were identified as Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Mohammed Saiful Islam, Mohammed Shamsul Islam, Mohammed Jamaluddin and Tajul Islam Al Mahmud alias Baba Tajul. An explosive, five electronic detonators and some Islamic books were also recovered from the arrestees. RAB sources said that it is yet to be ascertained whether the arrested, including a retired lance corporal of Bangladesh Army and the prime suspect of the case Mohammed Shamsul Islam, have any connection with any militant outfit.
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April - 26 
21 militants were killed and several others injured when the troops retaliated to an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to storm the security forces (SFs) defence lines in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on April 26, re
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21 militants were killed and several others injured when the troops retaliated to an Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) attempt to storm the security forces (SFs) defence lines in the area north of Janakapura in Vavuniya district on April 26, reports Sri Lanka Army. Seven soldiers were also reported killed in the clashes. The SFs later recovered the dead of one of the slain militants along with two T-56 weapons, 10 hand grenades, three radio sets and several other items.
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April - 26 
The LTTE casualties in the clashes that occurred in the Muhamalai and Kilaly area of Jaffna district on April 23 has risen to 169 with 12 more deaths reported on April 26.
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The LTTE casualties in the clashes that occurred in the Muhamalai and Kilaly area of Jaffna district on April 23 has risen to 169 with 12 more deaths reported on April 26.
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April - 26 
The troops eliminated four LTTE militants who were moving ahead of the security forces FDLs in the areas south of Muhamalai and Nagarkovil on April 26, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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The troops eliminated four LTTE militants who were moving ahead of the security forces FDLs in the areas south of Muhamalai and Nagarkovil on April 26, Sri Lanka Army reported.
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April - 27 
A combined team of Manipur and Karnataka Police arrested six People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants from a hotel in Mysore on April 27-morning, reports Telegraph. They were identified as ‘general secretary’ Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qusi alia
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A combined team of Manipur and Karnataka Police arrested six People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants from a hotel in Mysore on April 27-morning, reports Telegraph. They were identified as ‘general secretary’ Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qusi alias M.I. Khan, ‘secretary external affairs and chief of army’ Mohammed Nurjaman alias Deny, ‘organisation-cum-publicity-secretary’ Mohammed Abdul Jabbar alias Belal Khan, ‘deputy commander in-chief-cum-finance secretary’ Mohammed Nasir Khan alias Thadoi alias Keshorjit alias Boy, ‘private’ Mohammed Mustafa and ‘private’ Mohammed Nur Safi. Four mobile phones and incriminating documents were recovered from them.
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April - 27 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, working for a contractor who was assigned the job of mining sand close to the embankment of a river, near Roshan Ganj police station in the Gaya district on April 27,
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, working for a contractor who was assigned the job of mining sand close to the embankment of a river, near Roshan Ganj police station in the Gaya district on April 27, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that the contractor had been asked by the Maoists to stop collecting royalty from the people and he had not obeyed the diktat.
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April - 27 
One civilian, Nameijam Lukhoi, who was shot at and wounded by suspected militants at Sagoltongba Lansonbi bazaar in the Imphal West district on April 21, succumbed to his injury on April 27, reports Imphal Free Press.
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One civilian, Nameijam Lukhoi, who was shot at and wounded by suspected militants at Sagoltongba Lansonbi bazaar in the Imphal West district on April 21, succumbed to his injury on April 27, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 27 
One suspect militant, Mohammed Yunus Khan, was shot dead by the Army personnel during an encounter at Boryangbi bridge in the Bishnupur district on April 27, reports Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol with five live ammunition was recovered from his pos
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One suspect militant, Mohammed Yunus Khan, was shot dead by the Army personnel during an encounter at Boryangbi bridge in the Bishnupur district on April 27, reports Sangai Express. One 9-mm pistol with five live ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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April - 27 
The Assam Rifles personnel recovered an improvised explosive device from Langthabal Kunja in the Imphal West. The explosive was later defused, according to Telegraph.
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The Assam Rifles personnel recovered an improvised explosive device from Langthabal Kunja in the Imphal West. The explosive was later defused, according to Telegraph.
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April - 27 
The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has reportedly been intimidating the villagers of Heirok in the Thoubal district after apologising for its involvement in the March 24 killing of three persons, including two girls. The Joint Ac
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The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has reportedly been intimidating the villagers of Heirok in the Thoubal district after apologising for its involvement in the March 24 killing of three persons, including two girls. The Joint Action Committee, formed to protest against the killing at Heirok, warned the villagers not to donate for any militant group. The report added that passenger vehicles stopped plying between Heirok and Thoubal and between Heirok and Wangjing from April 20 due to monetary demands made to the vehicle owners by the PREPAK outfit.
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April - 27 
Times of India reports that five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) near the Dilwa railway station on April 27. Police sources said that a group of 100 Maoists wer
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Times of India reports that five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) near the Dilwa railway station on April 27. Police sources said that a group of 100 Maoists were planning to blow up the nearby Koderma railway station when the SFs intervened, leading to the encounter. The SF personnel recovered an unspecified number of rifles and cartridges from the incident site.
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April - 27 
A man was executed in public by Taliban militants in the Rahim Korona area of the Mohmand Agency in the FATA on April 27, Dawn reported. The Taliban had ‘sentenced’ Zaiver Khan to death after finding him guilty of hijacking vehicles and killing a num
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A man was executed in public by Taliban militants in the Rahim Korona area of the Mohmand Agency in the FATA on April 27, Dawn reported. The Taliban had ‘sentenced’ Zaiver Khan to death after finding him guilty of hijacking vehicles and killing a number of people. The execution was carried out in a field where a large number of militants had gathered around. With the execution, the death toll in the ongoing clashes between the local militants and tribesmen rose to 13. Three militants, three children and a woman were among the dead.
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April - 27 
Local people said the militants had set ablaze houses of several people belonging to the Dadukhel tribe and abducted six tribesmen. Over 1,000 militants with heavy weapons mounted on trucks besieged a locality near Michni and reportedly carried out h
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Local people said the militants had set ablaze houses of several people belonging to the Dadukhel tribe and abducted six tribesmen. Over 1,000 militants with heavy weapons mounted on trucks besieged a locality near Michni and reportedly carried out house-to-house searches for alleged criminals. Militants’ spokesman Maulana Umar informed journalists that the Taliban from Khyber and Bajaur agencies had also taken part in the clashes. He claimed that they were fighting with people who were involved in kidnapping and other anti-social activities.
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April - 27 
Two gas pipelines were blown up in Balochistan, suspending supplies to several districts in the Punjab province, officials said on April 27, Daily Times reported. A main gas pipeline transporting natural gas from the Sui plant in Dera Bugti district
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Two gas pipelines were blown up in Balochistan, suspending supplies to several districts in the Punjab province, officials said on April 27, Daily Times reported. A main gas pipeline transporting natural gas from the Sui plant in Dera Bugti district and a pylon supplying power to the Attock Cement Factory were damaged, said Sui gas spokesman Muhammad Inayatullah. However, no loss of life no injuries was reported. The Baloch Republican Army claimed responsibility for both the explosions.
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April - 27 
An unidentified armed group abducted an assistant at the Department of Survey of Malawangwa, Ram Karki, from Silarwapasbari Village Development Committee-2 of Siraha district, reports Kantipuronline. The group of around dozen armed persons abducted K
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An unidentified armed group abducted an assistant at the Department of Survey of Malawangwa, Ram Karki, from Silarwapasbari Village Development Committee-2 of Siraha district, reports Kantipuronline. The group of around dozen armed persons abducted Karki from his home while he was asleep, a family source said. No body has so far claimed responsibility for the abduction.
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April - 27 
The Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the CPN-Maoist of giving continuity to "irresponsible and criminal" activities like violent attacks against NC supporters, murders, lootings and severing water supplies. The NC said Maoists have cut the water supp
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The Nepali Congress (NC) has accused the CPN-Maoist of giving continuity to "irresponsible and criminal" activities like violent attacks against NC supporters, murders, lootings and severing water supplies. The NC said Maoists have cut the water supply pipeline to 70 households in the Dhikure village of Tehrathum for not voting for the Maoists. "They (Maoists) have even erected their flags in the houses and said they have blacklisted NC activists for action with a view to terrorize them," NC chief Secretary Shovakhar Parajuli said in a statement. The NC also said that Birkha Fago, leader of the party's youth wing -Tarun Dal - in Chulachuli of Ilam, was stabbed to death by an unidentified group.
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April - 27 
Police arrested three injured cadres of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) following an encounter at Azampur in the Mirpur sub-district of the Kushtia district on April 26, reports Daily Star. A shutter gun and 1
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Police arrested three injured cadres of the Marxist-Leninist faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) following an encounter at Azampur in the Mirpur sub-district of the Kushtia district on April 26, reports Daily Star. A shutter gun and 18 bullets were recovered from their possession. They were identified as Sumon and Kaber of Kakiladah village in the Mirpur sub-district and Rana of Houspur village in the Alamdanga sub-district in Chuadanga district.
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April - 27 
Police in Sirajganj arrested Abul Hossain, a PBCP leader from Char Boyra village in Sirajganj Sadar sub-district. Police sources said that Hossain is an accused in a case for looting arms from Randhunibari police outpost and killing a policeman.
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Police in Sirajganj arrested Abul Hossain, a PBCP leader from Char Boyra village in Sirajganj Sadar sub-district. Police sources said that Hossain is an accused in a case for looting arms from Randhunibari police outpost and killing a policeman.
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April - 27 
An Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) light aircraft bombed military forward defence lines (FDLs) in Welioya on April 27, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said three bombs were dropped
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An Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) light aircraft bombed military forward defence lines (FDLs) in Welioya on April 27, the military said, according to Colombo Page. Military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said three bombs were dropped by the LTTE at the military FDLs in Welioya but caused no damages to property or personnel. "At about 1:35 a.m. they came and dropped three bombs on the Welioya Forward Defence line. Nobody was hurt, and no damage to any property," he stated. The LTTE air strike comes six months after their last air strike in October 2007 on the air force base in Anuradhapura.
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April - 27 
At least 14 LTTE militants were killed and several others injured during clashes that erupted between the troops and the militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts on April 27. Two soldiers were also killed while four of them su
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At least 14 LTTE militants were killed and several others injured during clashes that erupted between the troops and the militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts on April 27. Two soldiers were also killed while four of them sustained injuries.
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April - 27 
At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes,
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At least 25 militants were killed and an unspecified number of them injured when clashes erupted between the troops and the LTTE militants at several places in the Vavuniya and Mannar districts. While 11 soldiers were reported wounded in the clashes, the troops also recovered 118 anti-personnel mines (APMs), 12 hand grenades, three T-56 magazines, seven arul bombs and eight booby traps.
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April - 27 
The troops attacked a group of LTTE militants in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed three of them while recovering seven booby traps and 22 APMs. Also, the LTTE launched an artillery attack in the civilian area of Kiriibb
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The troops attacked a group of LTTE militants in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district and killed three of them while recovering seven booby traps and 22 APMs. Also, the LTTE launched an artillery attack in the civilian area of Kiriibbanwewa without causing any damages to life or property.
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April - 28 
A group of Maoists set ablaze five houses in the Nathpur village of Gumla district on April 28. The Superintendent of Police, Baljeet Singh, said that the Maoist action followed after the villagers allegedly continued to give shelter to one Manoj Yad
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A group of Maoists set ablaze five houses in the Nathpur village of Gumla district on April 28. The Superintendent of Police, Baljeet Singh, said that the Maoist action followed after the villagers allegedly continued to give shelter to one Manoj Yadav, who snapped links with the CPI-Maoist to join the Jharkhand Liberation Tigers (JLT) a month ago. Household articles of four of the five houses were destroyed in the fire.
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April - 28 
According to Assam Tribune, the Guwahati Police on April 28 arrested Kazi Omar Farooq, chairman of the Manipur-based Islamist militant outfit People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), from a rented house at Sasal area. The arrest came following the ea
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According to Assam Tribune, the Guwahati Police on April 28 arrested Kazi Omar Farooq, chairman of the Manipur-based Islamist militant outfit People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), from a rented house at Sasal area. The arrest came following the earlier detention of three PULF cadres from a rented accommodation at Dispur area, The Sangai Express reported. Additional Superintendent of Police Debojit Deuri said, "During the interrogation of the three PULF cadres on Sunday, our team raided a house in Chasal and could nab Farooq today." Kazi had been hiding in the city for a long time, he added. "The arrest of the PULF cadres from states like Assam, Karnataka [In Mysore on April 27] and other places made it clear that the cadres of the outfit had been on the run from its own state Manipur," Deuri said and added that interrogation is underway to trace more clues regarding the outfit's base in Guwahati. "We have however, no confirmed information whether the outfit was conducting any recruitment in the state," Deuri said. The PULF militants who were arrested on April 27 from Guwahati were identified as Mohammad Zakria Khan , Mohammad Altaf and Firoze Khan, police added.
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April - 28 
In another incident, two SF personnel were injured in an attack by armed militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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In another incident, two SF personnel were injured in an attack by armed militants in the Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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April - 28 
On April 28, a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian in the Dolh Gaon village of the Garwah district branding him a police informer, reports The Hindu.
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On April 28, a group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a civilian in the Dolh Gaon village of the Garwah district branding him a police informer, reports The Hindu.
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April - 28 
On April 28, an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Midnapore district, reports The Hindu.
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On April 28, an activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Midnapore district, reports The Hindu.
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April - 28 
SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout and recovered one AK rifle, 12 magazines, 300 AK rounds, two Chinese hand grenades, 16 UBGL grenades and two IEDs in the forest area of Kalaroos in Kupwara district on April 28.
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SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout and recovered one AK rifle, 12 magazines, 300 AK rounds, two Chinese hand grenades, 16 UBGL grenades and two IEDs in the forest area of Kalaroos in Kupwara district on April 28.
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April - 28 
Six persons, including a policeman, were injured in a grenade explosion at Sopore in the Baramulla district on April 27-evening.
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Six persons, including a policeman, were injured in a grenade explosion at Sopore in the Baramulla district on April 27-evening.
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April - 28 
The Hindu reports that the lone woman member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee, 54-year old Anuradha Ghandy, also known as Narmada and Rama, died of cerebral malaria on April 12, a release by the outfit’s Central C
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The Hindu reports that the lone woman member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee, 54-year old Anuradha Ghandy, also known as Narmada and Rama, died of cerebral malaria on April 12, a release by the outfit’s Central Committee spokesman Azad said. Anuradha had joined the Naxalites (left-wing extremists) in the early 1970s and was the founding member of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) in Maharashtra. She also served as a member of the Vidarbha regional committee and the Maharashtra State Committee and was elected to the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist in January 2007.
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April - 28 
Two local militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), one of whom was the outfit’s financial chief, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on April 28-evening, The Tribune reported. The slain
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Two local militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), one of whom was the outfit’s financial chief, were killed in an encounter with the security forces (SFs) in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on April 28-evening, The Tribune reported. The slain militants were identified as Zahoor Ahmad Waza alias Zee Shan, financial chief of the HM of Palhalan and Mohammad Yousuf Bhat alias Muneer. Police sources said the house in which the militants were hiding was damaged. Waza had been appointed as the financial unit chief after Hanief Khan was killed in an encounter with the troops in the Tral area of Pulwama district recently. The police said Waza was an expert in fabrication of remote as well as cell phone improvised explosive devices (IED). Deputy Inspector General of Police (North Kashmir), Dr. B. Srinivas, stated that after the death of four highly positioned militants in Baramulla and Handwara earlier this month, the Pattan area had been fully cleared of HM by the SFs, according to Daily Excelsior.
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April - 28 
Two top militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM were arrested on April 28 in two separate search operations in the Doda and Kishtwar districts along with some arms and ammunition. HM cadre identified as Bashir Ahmed Gujjar was arrested from a h
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Two top militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and HM were arrested on April 28 in two separate search operations in the Doda and Kishtwar districts along with some arms and ammunition. HM cadre identified as Bashir Ahmed Gujjar was arrested from a hideout in the Breswana forests under the jurisdiction of Doda police station along with one Chinese pistol, five rounds and two shells of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher. SFs in Kishtwar arrested a LeT militant, Mohammad Ibrahim alias Abu Mussa, from the Pathro area. From his possession, police recovered one AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 90 rounds of ammunition.
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April - 28 
A report by the European Police Office is reported to have stated that Pakistan’s tribal areas is the "command and control centre" for al Qaeda’s "remaining core leadership" planning attacks in the European Union (EU), according to Dawn. The annual
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A report by the European Police Office is reported to have stated that Pakistan’s tribal areas is the "command and control centre" for al Qaeda’s "remaining core leadership" planning attacks in the European Union (EU), according to Dawn. The annual "Terrorism Situation and Trend Report-2008" said: "The tribal areas of Pakistan host a number of terrorist training camps operating in support of the Afghan Taliban, pro-Taliban Pakistani groups and foreign Mujahideen." It also stated that in the past, terrorist links between Pakistan and the EU were almost exclusively focused on the UK, but terrorism is now expanding in the EU. It said that the foiled plot in Germany, related to an Uzbek group based in the tribal areas, and recent cases in the UK and Denmark indicated an increasingly assertive and efficient Pakistani-based command and control of terrorism in the EU. It also said that a number of EU nationals who attended training in Pakistan were later involved in terrorist offences in the EU.
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April - 28 
According to the report: "Afghan Taliban and pro-Taliban groups in Pakistan have links to the increasingly active core-structure of Al Qaeda that is currently based in the Pashtun tribal areas in western Pakistan. There it is believed to have reorgan
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According to the report: "Afghan Taliban and pro-Taliban groups in Pakistan have links to the increasingly active core-structure of Al Qaeda that is currently based in the Pashtun tribal areas in western Pakistan. There it is believed to have reorganised and rebuilt its capabilities as well as its command and control functions." The report notes that "over the past five years much of the command, control and inspiration for planning attacks came from Al Qaeda’s remaining core leadership in the tribal areas of Pakistan". According to the report, majority of the arrested suspects in the foiled attacks in Germany and Denmark had received some form of training in Pakistan.
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April - 28 
An unnamed senior official said it was a "pressure tactic" and Baitullah wanted to extract maximum benefit, according to Dawn. Sources said that Baitullah was demanding release of his supporters detained on charges of terrorist activities before reac
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An unnamed senior official said it was a "pressure tactic" and Baitullah wanted to extract maximum benefit, according to Dawn. Sources said that Baitullah was demanding release of his supporters detained on charges of terrorist activities before reaching an agreement with the Government.
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April - 28 
Baitullah Mehsud, chief of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has temporarily suspended talks with the Government over the army’s refusal to withdraw from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), his spokesman announced on April 28, Daily T
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Baitullah Mehsud, chief of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has temporarily suspended talks with the Government over the army’s refusal to withdraw from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), his spokesman announced on April 28, Daily Times reported. The cease-fire announced by Mehsud last week would continue, spokesman Maulana Umar added. The truce was declared after officials announced that a peace agreement had been drafted that included the withdrawal of Government soldiers from some border areas, as well as the exchange of captives on both sides and a pledge not to launch attacks, AFP reported. "TTP chief Baitullah Mehsud ordered the cancellation of negotiations with the Government through a tribal jirga [council]," Umar told reporters by telephone. He said that Mehsud had taken the decision after learning of the continued presence of troops in the FATA. "Some hidden hands are not sincere in (a) deal with the Taliban and there are elements that do not want peace," Umar quoted Mehsud. He said the negotiating team had been ‘disappointed’ by the Government’s inaction. He said the Taliban would resume dialogue if their demands were accepted, adding that the Taliban required the Government to show that it was committed to the peace agreement. He warned that the Taliban would "take revenge" if the Government launched any military operation, Reuters reported. Separately, AP quoted the Awami National Party’s Muhammad Adeel as saying that the Taliban’s demand of a "symbolic" gesture had caused the breakdown in talks.
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April - 28 
Beebargh Baloch, spokesman for the banned Baloch Liberation Army, claimed responsibility for blowing up the track and the blast in Kalat.
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Beebargh Baloch, spokesman for the banned Baloch Liberation Army, claimed responsibility for blowing up the track and the blast in Kalat.
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April - 28 
If the Government does not remove all military check-posts from the Mohmand Agency in FATA within three days, the Taliban will not accept any peace agreement with the Government, militants’ spokesman Asad warned on April 28. He told Daily Times by te
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If the Government does not remove all military check-posts from the Mohmand Agency in FATA within three days, the Taliban will not accept any peace agreement with the Government, militants’ spokesman Asad warned on April 28. He told Daily Times by telephone that if the Government did not remove the check-posts, the Taliban would destroy them themselves. He also warned all criminals, including murderers, proclaimed offenders and robbers, to immediately leave the Agency or be prepared to face judgement in accordance with Islamic laws. To a question, he said that the Government had failed to tackle crime in the area, alleging that some Government officials were supporting the criminals.
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April - 28 
Pro-Taliban militants beheaded a police officer on April 28 in South Waziristan after accusing him of spying for the security forces, AFP reported. The body of 35-year-old Shaukat Khan was found in a field at Dabar village a day after he was abducted
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Pro-Taliban militants beheaded a police officer on April 28 in South Waziristan after accusing him of spying for the security forces, AFP reported. The body of 35-year-old Shaukat Khan was found in a field at Dabar village a day after he was abducted by gunmen, reported senior police officer Mumtaz Zarin. A note found near the body reportedly said he was involved in the killing of warlord Nek Muhammad in a suspected US missile strike in June 2004 in the region. "He had admitted his role in providing intelligence to the authorities... We have repeatedly said we will teach such people a lesson", the note said.
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April - 28 
The building of the Kalat post office was damaged when a bomb exploded near it.
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The building of the Kalat post office was damaged when a bomb exploded near it.
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April - 28 
The Islamabad High Court division bench on April 28 granted bail to former Lal Masjid chief cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz in four cases, Daily Times reported. The cases involve the abduction of Chinese nationals and policemen, the murder of a Rangers tro
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The Islamabad High Court division bench on April 28 granted bail to former Lal Masjid chief cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz in four cases, Daily Times reported. The cases involve the abduction of Chinese nationals and policemen, the murder of a Rangers trooper and terrorism against the state. Aziz was asked to submit a surety bond of PKR 0.5 million in each case. Aziz is still facing trial in eight more cases registered under the Amplifier Act and Section 16 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. These cases will be heard on May 3 and Aziz will be freed if granted bail in these cases.
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April - 28 
The railway link between Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and the rest of Pakistan was cut off on April 28-evening after the main track was blown up by insurgents in the Sariab area, according to Dawn. It was the second incident of the blowing up of r
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The railway link between Quetta, capital of Balochistan, and the rest of Pakistan was cut off on April 28-evening after the main track was blown up by insurgents in the Sariab area, according to Dawn. It was the second incident of the blowing up of railway track in 24 hours. According to sources, a four-foot portion of track was blown up by some people in the Dashat area, some 30km off Quetta, at 2am.
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April - 28 
On April 28, cadres of the Samyukta Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha, a breakaway faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), lobbed a bomb at a shop Namaste Nepal Electronics in Parsa district, according to Kantipuronline. A day later, a tea
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On April 28, cadres of the Samyukta Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha, a breakaway faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), lobbed a bomb at a shop Namaste Nepal Electronics in Parsa district, according to Kantipuronline. A day later, a team of representatives of the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) called on District Police Office and demanded security in industrial sectors.
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April - 28 
The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has said that there is no alternative to leadership of the next Government since the people have already given the Maoists the mandate by making them the largest party, Nepal News reported. Speaking at its central co
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The CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda has said that there is no alternative to leadership of the next Government since the people have already given the Maoists the mandate by making them the largest party, Nepal News reported. Speaking at its central committee meeting on April 28, Prachanda said that his party will lead the next Government but all decisions will be taken based on understanding. According to participants at the meeting, Prachanda said that while he is ready for talks on this issue, he is not ready to give up the leadership position in the next Government. He clarified that though they did not have majority, they had the mandate to lead the Government being the single largest party.
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April - 28 
Three persons were injured as unidentified assailants lobbed a bomb at Maistan in the Birgunj area of Parsa district on April 28-evening, reports The Himalayan Times. Husaniara Khatoon of Birgunj-16, Satyendra Jha of Birgunj-5 and Manoj Kumar of Mais
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Three persons were injured as unidentified assailants lobbed a bomb at Maistan in the Birgunj area of Parsa district on April 28-evening, reports The Himalayan Times. Husaniara Khatoon of Birgunj-16, Satyendra Jha of Birgunj-5 and Manoj Kumar of Maistan were wounded in the explosion which according to eyewitnesses was targeted at a TV showroom.
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April - 28 
Five more LTTE militants, identified as Yavili, Malarini, Wellappan, Malarmadhi and Manalan, were killed by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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Five more LTTE militants, identified as Yavili, Malarini, Wellappan, Malarmadhi and Manalan, were killed by the troops in the Veddayamurippu area of Mannar district.
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April - 28 
One civilian, identified as U. Jayawardhana, was killed when his motorbike hit a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) laid claymore mine at Yakawewa in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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One civilian, identified as U. Jayawardhana, was killed when his motorbike hit a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) laid claymore mine at Yakawewa in the Kebithigollewa area of Anuradhapura district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army.
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April - 28 
One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Gov
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One soldier was killed in explosions of mines and improvised explosive devices in the Vedamakilam area of the same district. At Chinnavalayankaddu, the SFs shot dead one LTTE militant while he was trying to infiltrate the general area (area under Government control). The troops also killed one militant in Minukkap.
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April - 28 
The police recovered a powerful bomb from the central bus stand at Galgamuwa area in the Kurunegala district.
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The police recovered a powerful bomb from the central bus stand at Galgamuwa area in the Kurunegala district.
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April - 28 
The security forces killed five militants in the area north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district area and recovered a large number of anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices. 12 soldiers were injured in t
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The security forces killed five militants in the area north of Janakapura, Kiriibbanwewa and Andankulam in the Vavuniya district area and recovered a large number of anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices. 12 soldiers were injured in these clashes.
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April - 28 
The SFs recovered 308000 live T-56 ammunition rounds along with 528 rounds of mortar bombs buried in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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The SFs recovered 308000 live T-56 ammunition rounds along with 528 rounds of mortar bombs buried in the Narakamulla area of Batticaloa district.
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April - 28 
The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts neutralised an LTTE building complex, adjacent to the Iranamadu air strip of the outfit.
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The Sri Lanka Air Force fighter crafts neutralised an LTTE building complex, adjacent to the Iranamadu air strip of the outfit.
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April - 28 
The troops attacked a LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants.
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The troops attacked a LTTE bunker in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district and killed two militants.
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April - 28 
The troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area killed four LTTE militants.
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The troops in an ambush in the Palampiddi area killed four LTTE militants.
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April - 28 
Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched attacks towards the outfit’s bunkers in the Kaddupulan and Kattikulam areas of Mannar district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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Three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants were killed when the troops launched attacks towards the outfit’s bunkers in the Kaddupulan and Kattikulam areas of Mannar district on April 28, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA).
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April - 29 
A Naxalite (left-wing extremist), Madnayya alias Karpa Shankar Atram - ‘dalam (squad) commander’ of Permili dalam (squad) and Permili Area Committee member - was arrested from his hideout in the Tondela village under Permili sub-police station jurisd
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A Naxalite (left-wing extremist), Madnayya alias Karpa Shankar Atram - ‘dalam (squad) commander’ of Permili dalam (squad) and Permili Area Committee member - was arrested from his hideout in the Tondela village under Permili sub-police station jurisdiction of Gadchiroli district on April 29, reports Times of India. He was active since 2001 and was wanted in cases of murder and arson.
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April - 29 
A top Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Mohammed Maqbool alias Abu Hamza, and a police constable, Kikkar Singh, were killed in an encounter at village Muslai in the Kishtwar district. Police recovered one AK-56 rifle, 52 rounds, one ra
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A top Pakistani militant of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Mohammed Maqbool alias Abu Hamza, and a police constable, Kikkar Singh, were killed in an encounter at village Muslai in the Kishtwar district. Police recovered one AK-56 rifle, 52 rounds, one radio set, two grenades, five detonators, explosive material, incriminating documents and some eatables from the slain militant’s possession. Abu Hamza was active in the Kishtwar and Doda districts for the last four to five years and had been rated as ‘A’ category militant. Official sources said the security forces (SFs) had launched the operation after extracting information from an arrested militant Mohammed Ibrahim alias Abu Moosa.
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April - 29 
Admitting that the rise of Naxalism was a "political movement with a strong base among poor peasantry and adivasis," a high-powered Government committee has ascribed its growth to people’s discontent and complete failure of the system and asked for i
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Admitting that the rise of Naxalism was a "political movement with a strong base among poor peasantry and adivasis," a high-powered Government committee has ascribed its growth to people’s discontent and complete failure of the system and asked for immediate winding up of the anti-Maoist Salwa Judum campaign, according to Times of India. The report, prepared by a panel set up by the Planning Commission, said that measures like Salwa Judum "delegitimizes politics, dehumanizes people, degenerates those engaged in their security and above all, represents abdication of the state itself." While criticising the crude violence practised by the Maoists, the committee asked the Government to first deal with the problem of landlessness, ensure livelihood and have an effective land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement policy. It also asked the Government to hold peace talks with the Maoists. Stating that "dissent or expression of dissatisfaction is a positive feature of democracy", the committee said, "What is surprising is not the fact of unrest, but the failure of the state to draw right conclusions from it." The committee recommended that all debt liabilities of the weaker sections be liquidated where the debtor has paid an amount equivalent to the original principal and where intended benefit for which the loan was taken has not accrued to the borrowers. The committee recommended that the tribal sub-plan be brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution and forest produce be provided protection of minimum support price. The committee, set up by the Planning Commission in 2006, is headed by D. Bandopadhyay, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer who played a key role in dealing with the Naxalites in West Bengal in the 1970s. Among the members are Prakash Singh, former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police; Ajit Doval, former director of the Intelligence Bureau; B. D. Sharma, a retired bureaucrat; Sukhdeo Thorat, University Grants Commission chairman and K. Balagopal, human rights lawyer. The committee submitted its report earlier this month.
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April - 29 
Army arrested seven NDFB militants while they were carrying out extortion at Number 1 Disiri village in the Sonitpur district on April 29, according to Shillong Times.
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Army arrested seven NDFB militants while they were carrying out extortion at Number 1 Disiri village in the Sonitpur district on April 29, according to Shillong Times.
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April - 29 
Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel arrested one Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant, Paojalen Singson, when he was trying to abduct a person, Yaipirel, at Kangpokpi in the Senapati district on April 29.
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Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel arrested one Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) militant, Paojalen Singson, when he was trying to abduct a person, Yaipirel, at Kangpokpi in the Senapati district on April 29.
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April - 29 
Assam Rifles personnel arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, ‘s/s lt’ Thokchom Naobi alias Naoba alias Lanjingba and Khundrakpam Sanathoi Singh, from Wangjing area in the Thoubal district on April 29. One 9-mm pistol (import
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Assam Rifles personnel arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants, ‘s/s lt’ Thokchom Naobi alias Naoba alias Lanjingba and Khundrakpam Sanathoi Singh, from Wangjing area in the Thoubal district on April 29. One 9-mm pistol (imported) with a magazine, seven live rounds and a mobile phone were recovered from him.
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April - 29 
Four children, including one minor girl, were killed in a grenade blast at Kolaigaon in the Chirang district on April 29, according to Sentinel.
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Four children, including one minor girl, were killed in a grenade blast at Kolaigaon in the Chirang district on April 29, according to Sentinel.
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April - 29 
In another incident, on April 29, CPI-Maoist cadres triggered an explosion damaging an under-construction Government building at Madhuban in the Giridih district. A group of 20 Maoists reportedly reached the vacant building site and packed it with ex
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In another incident, on April 29, CPI-Maoist cadres triggered an explosion damaging an under-construction Government building at Madhuban in the Giridih district. A group of 20 Maoists reportedly reached the vacant building site and packed it with explosives before triggering the blast. In February 2007, the same building being built for the tourists by the Government had been destroyed by the militants.
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April - 29 
In the State, SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout at Kasblari in the Poonch district and recovered four magazines of AK-47 rifle, 83 Pika rounds, one Pika brush, five rounds of UBGL, 72 AK rounds, shawls, eatables and incriminating documents.
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In the State, SFs neutralised a terrorist hideout at Kasblari in the Poonch district and recovered four magazines of AK-47 rifle, 83 Pika rounds, one Pika brush, five rounds of UBGL, 72 AK rounds, shawls, eatables and incriminating documents.
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April - 29 
India was among the countries worst affected by terrorism with militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and in the Northeast, attacks by Naxalites and attacks elsewhere in the country taking a toll of more than 2,300 lives in 2007, the US State Departme
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India was among the countries worst affected by terrorism with militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and in the Northeast, attacks by Naxalites and attacks elsewhere in the country taking a toll of more than 2,300 lives in 2007, the US State Department said, according to PTI. The State Department, in its annual report on terrorism, said terrorist activities along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are on the decline but Pakistan-based militant outfits like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in the Valley. "Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba and other Kashmir-focused groups continued regional attack planning. In 2007, Kashmir-focused groups continued to support attacks in Afghanistan, and operatives trained by the groups continued to feature in Al-Qaeda transnational attack planning," it said. The report said Indian Government’s counter terrorism efforts remained hampered by outdated and overburdened law enforcement and legal systems. "The Indian court system was slow, laborious, and prone to corruption. Terrorism trials can take years to complete. Many of India’s local police forces were poorly staffed, lacked training, and were ill-equipped to combat terrorism effectively," the report said. Noting about the attack on Samjhauta Express in February 2007, the report said it was carried out by extremists who tried to incite anger among the Hindus and Muslims. "These attacks, which killed and injured both Muslims and Hindus, were probably conducted by extremists hoping to incite anger between the Hindu and Muslim communities. "Indian officials claim that the perpetrators of these attacks have links to groups based in Pakistan and Bangladesh, particularly Lashkar-e-Toiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami, among others," the report said. The report also took note of the US-India Joint Working Group on Terrorism (CTJWG) which has so far met nine times since its formation in 2000. India participated in CTJWGS with 15 other countries, and in multilateral CTJWGS with the EU and with the Bay of Bengal initiative for multi-sectoral technical and economic cooperation, an organisation that promotes economic cooperation among Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.
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April - 29 
On April 29, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed houses of four persons whom they described as police informers in the Nawada district, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that an armed squad of nearly 200 Maoists rai
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On April 29, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed houses of four persons whom they described as police informers in the Nawada district, reports The Hindu. Police sources said that an armed squad of nearly 200 Maoists raided Jamunia village and asked the occupants of the four houses to come out before using dynamites to destroy the houses.
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April - 29 
On April 29, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee member, M.A. Srinivasan, surrendered before the Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission, reports The Hindu. Haling from the Sangareddy district, Srinivasan had joined
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On April 29, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) State committee member, M.A. Srinivasan, surrendered before the Andhra Pradesh State Human Rights Commission, reports The Hindu. Haling from the Sangareddy district, Srinivasan had joined the left-wing extremist movement in 1985 and was operating in north India since 1993.
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April - 29 
One cadre of the Non-Accordist faction of the Naga National Council (NNC), identified as ‘sgt. maj.’ Rutsuthung Pochury, was injured by cadres of the rival Accordist faction of the NNC during an internecine clash at Jericho-II Colony in the Phek town
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One cadre of the Non-Accordist faction of the Naga National Council (NNC), identified as ‘sgt. maj.’ Rutsuthung Pochury, was injured by cadres of the rival Accordist faction of the NNC during an internecine clash at Jericho-II Colony in the Phek town on April 29, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 29 
One People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Thounaojam Sunil alias Joy Chandra Singh, was arrested from Nungoi Makha Leikai in the same district. He confessed to having joined the outfit through one ‘s/s sgt’ Kanta and underwent training at Burma Thumb
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One People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Thounaojam Sunil alias Joy Chandra Singh, was arrested from Nungoi Makha Leikai in the same district. He confessed to having joined the outfit through one ‘s/s sgt’ Kanta and underwent training at Burma Thumbol.
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April - 29 
One People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Nameirakpam Nonocha Singh alias Nono, was arrested by police personnel near the Manipur University’s main gate in the Imphal East district on April 29. Nonocha confessed to having joined
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One People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Nameirakpam Nonocha Singh alias Nono, was arrested by police personnel near the Manipur University’s main gate in the Imphal East district on April 29. Nonocha confessed to having joined the PREPAK in 1998 through one ‘s/s corpl’ Jiten, trained at Henglep and operated under the ‘command’ of one ‘s/s major’ Khuman of the outfit.
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April - 29 
One People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Ibo alias Rafi, was arrested from Keirao Makting in the same district. He confessed to having joined the outfit through one Amu of the PULF.
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One People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Ibo alias Rafi, was arrested from Keirao Makting in the same district. He confessed to having joined the outfit through one Amu of the PULF.
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April - 29 
Sajjad Afghani, the Jammu and Kashmir chief of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), was shot dead by the Police on April 29 in a gun-battle at Sopore Sub District Hospital in the Baramulla district. Sources told Daily Excelsior that a seven-member Police part
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Sajjad Afghani, the Jammu and Kashmir chief of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), was shot dead by the Police on April 29 in a gun-battle at Sopore Sub District Hospital in the Baramulla district. Sources told Daily Excelsior that a seven-member Police party conducted a raid on the residential quarter of Pharmacist Shaukat Ahmed Pir at Old Sub District Hospital, close to Iqbal Market, at 10:00pm (IST). On sighting the Police, a heavily armed militant reportedly lobbed a hand grenade and opened bursts of AK-47 gunfire, injuring Constable Abdul Majeed. In the subsequent encounter, Police shot dead the militant and arrested the Pharmacist. The Superintendent of Police (Sopore), Imtiyaz Hussain Mir, confirmed that the slain Pakistani militant was HuM chief Sajjad Afghani. Before shifting his base to Sopore, Afghani had reportedly operated in the Kupwara area for several years. He was allegedly involved in over a dozen armed attacks on security forces, Police and soft targets in north Kashmir in the last 10 years.
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April - 29 
The Baramulla Police have, meanwhile, arrested four persons, including a branch manager of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd, for illegal exchange of foreign currency and its subsequent supply to militants of the LeT.
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The Baramulla Police have, meanwhile, arrested four persons, including a branch manager of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd, for illegal exchange of foreign currency and its subsequent supply to militants of the LeT.
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April - 29 
The flourishing narcotics trade along the India-Myanmar border has been helping militant groups getting funding for their violent campaign, reports Nagaland Post. "In India's northeast, narcotics trade and insurgency are close allies with militants t
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The flourishing narcotics trade along the India-Myanmar border has been helping militant groups getting funding for their violent campaign, reports Nagaland Post. "In India's northeast, narcotics trade and insurgency are close allies with militants trading in heroin and other forms of drugs to procure arms to continue with their secessionist campaigns," an unnamed Indian intelligence official told Indo-Asian News Service.
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April - 29 
The LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi, informed Daily Excelsior over telephone that all of his organisation's holed up militants had managed to escape in the 36-hour-long gun-battle in the Rajwar forest area of Handwara-Zachaldara belt. He claimed tha
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The LeT spokesman, Abdullah Ghaznavi, informed Daily Excelsior over telephone that all of his organisation's holed up militants had managed to escape in the 36-hour-long gun-battle in the Rajwar forest area of Handwara-Zachaldara belt. He claimed that as many as 10 troopers, including a Commanding Officer and a Major, were killed in the two-day long encounter. Officials while confirming the encounter, however, stated that no militant, civilian or police personnel were killed or injured in the two-day-long gun-battle.
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April - 29 
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) shut down six shops for six months for allegedly selling tobacco products at Sangakpham Bazaar on April 29. A large quantity of tobacco products was also set ablaze by the militants, reports Sangai Express.
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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) shut down six shops for six months for allegedly selling tobacco products at Sangakpham Bazaar on April 29. A large quantity of tobacco products was also set ablaze by the militants, reports Sangai Express.
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April - 29 
The Superintendent of Police of Thoubal district, Clay Khongsai, stated that three persons, including one woman, were arrested in connection with the recent killing of two women, P.S. Snowy and L. Esther Anal. They were identified as Mohmmed Mabosana
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The Superintendent of Police of Thoubal district, Clay Khongsai, stated that three persons, including one woman, were arrested in connection with the recent killing of two women, P.S. Snowy and L. Esther Anal. They were identified as Mohmmed Mabosana alias Majida and Mohammed Tajuddin. Mabosana and Tajuddin belonged to the MI faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF).The Superintendent of Police further mentioned that two other main accused were identified, but were yet to be arrested.
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April - 29 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) declared to check the hike in price of kerosene oil while exploring the reasons behind the price hike of the same in the local markets. A joint statement of the two ou
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) declared to check the hike in price of kerosene oil while exploring the reasons behind the price hike of the same in the local markets. A joint statement of the two outfits signed by ‘deputy secretary organizations’, UNLF, N Ibochou, and ‘secretary publicity and research’ of the KYKL, Langamba Mangang, said they planned to make available kerosene at the control rate of INR 14 per litre through the SK Oil agents. The outfits have also said that except the authorized agents, no one else could sell kerosene in the markets. Anybody found selling in ‘black’ will be severely dealt with without warning, it added. During an investigation into the increasing price of kerosene by the two outfits, the statement said, it was revealed that some of the quotas of the kerosene were taken by the militants. But it was also true that before the outfits took the same, the Chief Minister and other ministers and their close associates had been siphoning the same, they alleged.
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April - 29 
Three Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, Yumnam Ajit Singh, Yumnam Rajen Singh and M. Samananda, were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Lamjao under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on April 29. One PREPAK militant, ‘sg
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Three Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres, Yumnam Ajit Singh, Yumnam Rajen Singh and M. Samananda, were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Lamjao under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district on April 29. One PREPAK militant, ‘sgt’ E. Shyam Sunder Meitei, was arrested from Hiyanglam Hiranmol Tural area under same police station. Four rounds of 7.62 AK-47 were recovered from them.
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April - 29 
Al Qaeda's continued public calls to overthrow President Pervez Musharraf has remained a 'threat to Pakistan', said the US State Department's Country Report on Terrorism 2007 that has also declared attacks on Benazir Bhutto as the 'deadliest' of the
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Al Qaeda's continued public calls to overthrow President Pervez Musharraf has remained a 'threat to Pakistan', said the US State Department's Country Report on Terrorism 2007 that has also declared attacks on Benazir Bhutto as the 'deadliest' of the previous year. The report released on April 30 said despite having a huge presence of approximately 80,000 to 100,000 troops in the FATA, the Government's authority in the area continued to be challenged. It said military operations though disrupted militant activities no senior al Qaeda leader was either captured or killed in 2007. According to the report, the Government freed 28 militants in November 2007 in exchange for the release of 213 Pakistani soldiers held by militant commander Baitullah Mehsud. Out of the 28 released, three of them were convicted on terrorism charges. However, over 1,000 Pakistani military personnel have been killed since 2001 while carrying out counter-terrorist operations, the report said. Pakistan arrested or detained several high-profile terrorist suspects, but faced significant challenges in prosecuting such cases, the report said. Giving examples of those militants freed in exchange of the release of military personnel, the report also mentioned Naeem Noor Khan, alleged al Qaeda's computer expert, and said he was released without formally being charged, notwithstanding the Government's claim that he was top al Qaeda operative. "The trend and sophistication of suicide bombings grew in Pakistan this year. The December 27 assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, in a suicide bombing after a political rally in Rawalpindi, was the most prominent suicide attack. Between 2002 and 2006, the Department recorded approximately 22 suicide attacks in the country, whereas in 2007 there were over 45 such attacks," the report said. Sectarian violence claimed hundreds of lives this year and increased since 2006, according to data from the Institute for Conflict Management, the report said. In November 2007, more than 100 people were killed in Sunni-Shia fighting in Parachinar in FATA. In April 2007, approximately 80 people were killed in Kurram in the FATA), when sectarian fighting broke out after a religious procession was attacked. The number of terrorism attacks worldwide fell slightly in 2007 to 14,499, from 14,570 in 2006. A total of 72,066 people were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2007, down from 75,211 in the previous year, data from the US National Counter-terrorism Centre showed. In the two regions of US-led wars, terrorism incidents in Iraq fell to 6,212 last year from 6,628 in 2006, but in Afghanistan they rose to 1,127 from 969 in the previous year, data showed.
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April - 29 
In the province, four militants of the Baitullah Mehsud group were arrested on April 29 during a clash with supporters of a pro-government militant commander in the Tank district. Local people said Commander Turkistan’s supporters also captured two v
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In the province, four militants of the Baitullah Mehsud group were arrested on April 29 during a clash with supporters of a pro-government militant commander in the Tank district. Local people said Commander Turkistan’s supporters also captured two vehicles in the Suza area after an attack by his men. During the clash, two Baitullah group militants were injured.
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April - 29 
Militants killed three policemen and injured three others on April 29 in Kohat, Daily Times reported. The officers were reportedly following the militants who had earlier stolen a taxi. "The attackers then opened fire and the policemen did not have a
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Militants killed three policemen and injured three others on April 29 in Kohat, Daily Times reported. The officers were reportedly following the militants who had earlier stolen a taxi. "The attackers then opened fire and the policemen did not have a chance to retaliate," the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) police chief Malik Naveed told AFP. "It appears to be a terrorist attack," he added.
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April - 29 
Suspected militants abducted three Government employees in the Mohmand Agency of the FATA on April 29, Daily Times reported. The employees – two drivers and a clerk – were commuting to work from Yaka Ghund to Ghallanai when their vehicle was ambushed
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Suspected militants abducted three Government employees in the Mohmand Agency of the FATA on April 29, Daily Times reported. The employees – two drivers and a clerk – were commuting to work from Yaka Ghund to Ghallanai when their vehicle was ambushed. No one has claimed responsibility for the abduction so far.
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April - 29 
Suspected militants killed a police constable, Mubarak Khan, at a check-post in the Mangochar area of Kalat.
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Suspected militants killed a police constable, Mubarak Khan, at a check-post in the Mangochar area of Kalat.
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April - 29 
The Baloch Liberation Army’s spokesman Beebargh Baloch claimed responsibility for killing the two MI personnel in Khuzdar and the policeman in Kalat. This was reportedly the second attack on MI personnel in the province in four days. On April 26, a b
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The Baloch Liberation Army’s spokesman Beebargh Baloch claimed responsibility for killing the two MI personnel in Khuzdar and the policeman in Kalat. This was reportedly the second attack on MI personnel in the province in four days. On April 26, a bomb exploded close to the MI office in Dera Bugti blowing up a major portion of the office but no one was hurt.
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April - 29 
The Dera Ismail Khan district Police said on April 29 that they had arrested a would-be suicide bomber carrying a vest strapped with 15 kilograms of explosives. "We have arrested a would-be suicide bomber with a vest carrying 15 kilograms of explosiv
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The Dera Ismail Khan district Police said on April 29 that they had arrested a would-be suicide bomber carrying a vest strapped with 15 kilograms of explosives. "We have arrested a would-be suicide bomber with a vest carrying 15 kilograms of explosives," District Police Officer (DPO) Ghaffar told AFP. The 23-year-old suspect, identified as Adnash Gul from Abbotabad, was travelling in a passenger van from North Waziristan to Dera Ismail Khan, a police official said. The DPO told reporters that Adnash was coming from a madrassa (seminary) in Miranshah, and had said he was supposed to hand over the explosives-laden jacket to a man in Dera Ismail Khan.
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April - 29 
The local Taliban retook control of Darra Adam Khel after talks between the administration and tribal elders to guarantee safety of the Indus Highway were deadlocked, according to Dawn. The militants continued their activities in the area despite the
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The local Taliban retook control of Darra Adam Khel after talks between the administration and tribal elders to guarantee safety of the Indus Highway were deadlocked, according to Dawn. The militants continued their activities in the area despite the presence of security forces. A military pick-up carrying two personnel of army’s engineering corps was captured by militants on April 28. The two abducted army personnel were later freed, but the vehicle was not returned. The militants are again searching vehicles and commuters on the Indus Highway and two masked militants killed a man in Akhorwal area, accusing him of being involved in drug smuggling. They have reportedly started collecting a ‘tax’, of PKR 1,000 for each truck leaving the coalmine for their ‘daily expenses’.
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April - 29 
The local Taliban set a CD shop ablaze in the Gwaleri Labut area of Matta sub-division in Swat district on April 29 and threatened the barbers to refrain from trimming beards of the people, Dawn reported. The militants also issued threatening letters
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The local Taliban set a CD shop ablaze in the Gwaleri Labut area of Matta sub-division in Swat district on April 29 and threatened the barbers to refrain from trimming beards of the people, Dawn reported. The militants also issued threatening letters to CD shops’ owners and barbers to switch over to other businesses otherwise their shops would be blown up with bombs. Residents of the area said the militants reappeared in various localities of Swat district and resumed their activities, dictating the locals to obey their orders and halt propaganda against Taliban and their leaders. In the Namal area, militants visited a local bazaar and broke the locks of a CD shop, owned by Hussain. They also warned owners of other CD shops of dire consequences if they did not switchover to other businesses within 24 hours. The militants also removed the posters and banners of leaders of various political parties displayed in the bazaar.
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April - 29 
Three men accused of shooting at a synagogue and plotting attacks against the US and Israeli embassies in Oslo should receive prison terms of between two and 10 years, the prosecutor in the case told an Oslo court on April 29, according to Dawn. The
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Three men accused of shooting at a synagogue and plotting attacks against the US and Israeli embassies in Oslo should receive prison terms of between two and 10 years, the prosecutor in the case told an Oslo court on April 29, according to Dawn. The three defendants are the first to be tried under new anti-terrorism laws introduced in Norway after the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. The lead defendant, Irfan Q. Bhatti, a 30-year-old Norwegian of Pakistani origin, should be sentenced to 10 years behind bars, six of which should be without the possibility of parole, the prosecutor said. Bhatti, a debt collector, stands charged along with Ibrahim Oezbabacan, a 29-year-old man of Turkish origin, with firing an automatic weapon at the Oslo synagogue on September 17, 2006. No one was injured in the attack. Bhatti and a third man, Andreas Bog Kristiansen, 28, also stand accused of planning attacks on the synagogue and on US and Israeli embassies in Oslo. The alleged attacks were foiled after police learned of the plans.
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April - 29 
Two Military Intelligence (MI) personnel were killed in Khuzdar on April 29. A police official told Dawn that Mohammad Yaqoob Lashari and Abdul Hameed were going to a hotel when unidentified militants on a motorcycle opened fire on them and sped away
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Two Military Intelligence (MI) personnel were killed in Khuzdar on April 29. A police official told Dawn that Mohammad Yaqoob Lashari and Abdul Hameed were going to a hotel when unidentified militants on a motorcycle opened fire on them and sped away. The MI personnel reportedly died on the spot. Police subsequently raided several places, including hostels of the Khuzdar Degree College and Engineering University, and detained about 30 suspects for questioning.
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April - 29 
Cadres of the CPN-Maoist assaulted an assistant health worker, Krishna Prasad Silwal, after he refused to abide by a kangaroo court verdict at Bhandara in the Narayangadh area of Chitwan district, Kantipuronline reported. Around two dozen Maoist cadr
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Cadres of the CPN-Maoist assaulted an assistant health worker, Krishna Prasad Silwal, after he refused to abide by a kangaroo court verdict at Bhandara in the Narayangadh area of Chitwan district, Kantipuronline reported. Around two dozen Maoist cadres, acting upon a complaint filed at their "people's court" by local health post in-charge Shiva Ghimire, turned up at the health facility to "interrogate" and subsequently assaulted Silwal after he refused to sign a paper detailing the "verdict".
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April - 29 
Four Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) members, including the party’s district committee member, were injured when a group of 15-20 Young Communist League (YCL) cadres attacked them in the Kulung Village Development Committe
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Four Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) members, including the party’s district committee member, were injured when a group of 15-20 Young Communist League (YCL) cadres attacked them in the Kulung Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Bhojpur district on April 29, reported The Himalayan Times. The CPN-UML district committee member and organisation department chief Ram Singh Rai, former district committee member Khagendra Rai and cadres Ded Raj Basnet and Kul Bahadur Ghale were injured in the attack, Bhojpur unit of the CPN-UML said. The clash ensued when the CPN-UML side demanded release of one of their local cadre, Kedar Karki, who was earlier abducted by the YCL allegedly for staying as UML’s representative at a polling booth during the Constituent Assembly (CA) polls.
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April - 29 
Nepal News reports that the kin of a Member of Parliament (interim parliament) from the CPN-Maoist, Binod Kumar Upadhyaya, was killed in a bomb blast carried out by unidentified persons in the Bodhbar Village Development Committee-3 area of the Rupan
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Nepal News reports that the kin of a Member of Parliament (interim parliament) from the CPN-Maoist, Binod Kumar Upadhyaya, was killed in a bomb blast carried out by unidentified persons in the Bodhbar Village Development Committee-3 area of the Rupandehi district on April 29. Binod's uncle Surendra Uyadhyaya was killed in the blast that occurred inside Binod's house. The Himalayan Times reported that the regional coordinator of the Akhil Tarai Mukti Morcha, Rakesh, and Anil of the Madhesi Tigers said their outfits had triggered the blast. They also claimed the explosion was triggered to punish the Member of Parliament for contesting the Constituent Assembly polls.
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April - 29 
Police seized a cache of weapons and ammunition from a taxi at Lekhnath in the Kaski district and arrested one person in this connection, according to The Himalayan Times. Two bags containing an Italian revolver and a locally-made pistol, bullets, gr
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Police seized a cache of weapons and ammunition from a taxi at Lekhnath in the Kaski district and arrested one person in this connection, according to The Himalayan Times. Two bags containing an Italian revolver and a locally-made pistol, bullets, grenade and a khukuri were confiscated. "Taxi driver Rit Bahadur Tamang of Ramechhap district was arrested," police said, adding that two passengers in the taxi managed to escape.
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April - 29 
The CPN-UML leaders have urged the party leadership to strongly raise the issue of ending violent activities, intimidation and state of terror unleashed by the Maoists, when the leaders sit for talks with other parties, said UML central leader Bhim R
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The CPN-UML leaders have urged the party leadership to strongly raise the issue of ending violent activities, intimidation and state of terror unleashed by the Maoists, when the leaders sit for talks with other parties, said UML central leader Bhim Rawal. "We have emphasized on the principle of cooperation and coordination. But, it is not possible unless other parties (Maoists) abide by past pacts and adopt democratic norms in practice," he said.
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April - 29 
The YCL cadres attacked two UML activists in the Patan VDC area of Baitadi district. According to the Baitadi district secretary of the UML, Damodar Bhandary, 15-20 YCL cadres attacked Ganga Ram Pahari and Krishna Ram Bhattarai after dragging them ou
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The YCL cadres attacked two UML activists in the Patan VDC area of Baitadi district. According to the Baitadi district secretary of the UML, Damodar Bhandary, 15-20 YCL cadres attacked Ganga Ram Pahari and Krishna Ram Bhattarai after dragging them out of their homes for not assisting the Maoist in the CA polls.
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April - 29 
The YCL district secretary Shishir while admitting that YCL cadres had attacked the UML cadres denied that they have abducted any UML activist.
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The YCL district secretary Shishir while admitting that YCL cadres had attacked the UML cadres denied that they have abducted any UML activist.
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April - 29 
The Chittagong Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal on April 29 sentenced four Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to 26 years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for their involvement in a bomb attack on the court of the then Chittagong Metropo
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The Chittagong Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal on April 29 sentenced four Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants to 26 years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for their involvement in a bomb attack on the court of the then Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Akram Hossain in October 2005. The four convicts were identified as JMB Chittagong regional commander Jabed Iqbal alias Mohammad, cadres of the outfit’s Tangail branch Shahadat, Abul Malek alias Laltu and bomb expert Jahidul Islam alias Mizan alias Bomb Mizan. Mizan is still at large.
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April - 29 
The Jhenidah Special Tribunal sentenced two JMB militants to life-term RI under the Explosives Act. The accused Abu Hasan Biswas of Ullapara village under Kaliganj sub-district and Zakir Hossain alias Razu of Kanyadah village under Harinakunda sub-di
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The Jhenidah Special Tribunal sentenced two JMB militants to life-term RI under the Explosives Act. The accused Abu Hasan Biswas of Ullapara village under Kaliganj sub-district and Zakir Hossain alias Razu of Kanyadah village under Harinakunda sub-district in the Jhenidah district were arrested on April 21, 2007 and had confessed to have hidden 140-grams aluminium powder, 900-grams potassium chlorite, two-kilograms of explosives, iron used in fishing net, black tape and 30 booklets on Jihad and the Taliban movement, 20 magazines, 20 audio cassettes and two pieces of magnet, which were subsequently recovered.
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April - 29 
Colombo Page reports that unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a house of a candidate, contesting from the Eeleawar Democratic Front in the provincial council elections in the Eastern Province scheduled to be held on May 10, in the Poonch
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Colombo Page reports that unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade at a house of a candidate, contesting from the Eeleawar Democratic Front in the provincial council elections in the Eastern Province scheduled to be held on May 10, in the Pooncholai area of Batticaloa district. Three persons, including two women, inside the house sustained injuries due to the explosion. However the candidate was unharmed.
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April - 29 
During another clash between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFS) killed two militants while injuring six others. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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During another clash between the two sides in the areas north of Janakapura and Kiriibbanwewa in Vavuniya district, the security forces (SFS) killed two militants while injuring six others. One soldier was injured in the incident.
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April - 29 
Elsewhere at Navathkulama, the troops neutralised an LTTE bunker and killed three militants.
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Elsewhere at Navathkulama, the troops neutralised an LTTE bunker and killed three militants.
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April - 29 
London's Metropolitan Police on April 29 arrested three suspects in London and Wales for allegedly supporting the LTTE in Sri Lanka as a part of an investigation into the funding of the terrorist group, according to Colombo Page. Two suspects, aged 4
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London's Metropolitan Police on April 29 arrested three suspects in London and Wales for allegedly supporting the LTTE in Sri Lanka as a part of an investigation into the funding of the terrorist group, according to Colombo Page. Two suspects, aged 46 and 39, were detained in the Welsh county of Powys, while a 33-year old man was arrested in London's Mitcham area by the Metropolitan Police. "The arrests are a part of a long-term investigation into the alleged funding and procurement activity in support of the Tamil Tigers," reports said quoting the Police. "It is not linked to Al-Qaeda-type activity or inspired terrorism. It is in relation to support, procurement and fundraising for a proscribed organisation, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam," an unnamed Police spokesman said, adds Daily News. "This is part of a long-term investigation into alleged funding and procurement activity in support of terrorism overseas and two people have already been charged in connection with this investigation," he added. Two men, both from south London, appeared in court in June 2007 charged with offences in connection with the same operation. One is accused of arranging meetings of the LTTE and addressing an event in London's Hyde Park. He is also accused of amassing machetes, combat boots, camouflage clothes, spades and handcuffs.
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April - 29 
One soldier was killed in an LTTE attack in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district.
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One soldier was killed in an LTTE attack in the Malikaittidal area of Mannar district.
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April - 29 
Seven LTTE militants, including six senior cadres, were killed when the troops neutralised two bunkers which have been reportedly used by senior cadres of the outfit in the Manipullaukulam area of Mannar district on April 29, reports SLA.
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Seven LTTE militants, including six senior cadres, were killed when the troops neutralised two bunkers which have been reportedly used by senior cadres of the outfit in the Manipullaukulam area of Mannar district on April 29, reports SLA.
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April - 29 
The Bandaragama Police recovered 10 gelignite slabs, two-kgs of ammonium nitrate, 400-grams of explosive powder, four detonators, one flexible wire roll, five-kgs of iron nuts and bolts and three-kgs of iron nails from the Veedagama area of Kalutara
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The Bandaragama Police recovered 10 gelignite slabs, two-kgs of ammonium nitrate, 400-grams of explosive powder, four detonators, one flexible wire roll, five-kgs of iron nuts and bolts and three-kgs of iron nails from the Veedagama area of Kalutara district.
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April - 29 
The SFs attacked an LTTE camp in the Muttlamadittakulam area of Vavuniya district and killed at least six militants while injuring four others. Separately, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed four of them
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The SFs attacked an LTTE camp in the Muttlamadittakulam area of Vavuniya district and killed at least six militants while injuring four others. Separately, the troops confronted another group of LTTE militants in the same area and killed four of them. One soldier was also killed while another was injured in the exchange of fire.
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April - 29 
Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations were injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district, reports SLA.
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Three soldiers engaged in clearing operations were injured in an LTTE-triggered anti-personnel mine explosion in the Palamoddai area of Vavuniya district, reports SLA.
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April - 29 
Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed
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Troops shot dead two LTTE militants ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district when both of them were trying to infiltrate cleared areas (area under Government control) through one end of the FDL. Similarly, soldiers killed another militant in the Chinnavalayankaddu area and later recovered 25 anti-personnel mines.
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April - 29 
Two more LTTE militants were killed and two of their bunkers destroyed by the SFs near the Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district.
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Two more LTTE militants were killed and two of their bunkers destroyed by the SFs near the Nagarkovil FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district.
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April - 30 
A civilian, identified as Bhaskar from the Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh, was killed by the Maoists near MV70 village under Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district on April 30, reports The Hindu. A letter left near the dead body desc
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A civilian, identified as Bhaskar from the Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh, was killed by the Maoists near MV70 village under Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district on April 30, reports The Hindu. A letter left near the dead body described the victim as a police informer. Meanwhile, one Central Reserve Police Force personnel, travelling to the area where the dead body was found, was injured after his motorbike hit a landmine at Badijhata village.
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April - 30 
A fast track court in the capital Patna framed charges against the senior CPI-Maoist leader Ajay Kanu and five others on April 30 for their alleged involvement in the killing of a policeman in 2002 at Kandak village in Patna rural district.
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A fast track court in the capital Patna framed charges against the senior CPI-Maoist leader Ajay Kanu and five others on April 30 for their alleged involvement in the killing of a policeman in 2002 at Kandak village in Patna rural district.
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April - 30 
A joint team of the Army and Assam Police neutralised a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) transit camp at Bangshijhora hill in the Dhubri district on April 30, reports Telegraph. An unnamed senior police officer said this camp was frequently use
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A joint team of the Army and Assam Police neutralised a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) transit camp at Bangshijhora hill in the Dhubri district on April 30, reports Telegraph. An unnamed senior police officer said this camp was frequently used by the ULFA, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants, since they have some common areas of operation and used this vital transit camp not only for shelter but also for ammunition supply. Ten rounds of live ammunition of 12 bore pistols, seven rounds of 12 bore fired cases, eight live and five spent rounds of ammunition of AK-47 rifles, 18 live and seven spent rounds of .22 pistols, two blank detonators, 500 grams of explosive, one improvised explosive device (IED), wires, one 7.62-mm magazine of LMG and one rotating block of AK-56 were seized from the camp. A Global Positioning System device, a digital diary, two blank extortion notes signed by the ‘commandant of 709 battalion’ of the ULFA, Hira Saraniya, a Chinese camera, 20 kilograms of rice and one kilogram of Bengal gram were also recovered.
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April - 30 
According to Daily Excelsior, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Aijaz Ahmad Malik alias Younis, was arrested during a search operation at Sheikh Dawood Colony in the Batmaloo area of capital Srinagar on April 30. An AK-47 rifle and 27 rounds of amm
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According to Daily Excelsior, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, Aijaz Ahmad Malik alias Younis, was arrested during a search operation at Sheikh Dawood Colony in the Batmaloo area of capital Srinagar on April 30. An AK-47 rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition were recovered from Malik, a resident of Dalipora village in the Pulwama district. His associate Muzaffar Ahmad Dar alias Ali Ganai, a resident of Chiloora-Pattan, escaped during the operation.
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April - 30 
According to Telegraph, Isak Chishi Swu, ‘chairman’ of the NSCN-IM, invited Khole Konyak, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), for talks at Bangkok in Thailand.
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According to Telegraph, Isak Chishi Swu, ‘chairman’ of the NSCN-IM, invited Khole Konyak, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), for talks at Bangkok in Thailand.
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April - 30 
In another operation, troops recovered 20 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades, 20 Chinese grenades and 750 AK rounds from the Kupwara district.
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In another operation, troops recovered 20 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades, 20 Chinese grenades and 750 AK rounds from the Kupwara district.
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April - 30 
Naorem Bisembor, headmaster of a primary school, died of a blood pressure stroke at Moreh on April 30 after he was asked to give INR 5 00000 by one valley based militant group.
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Naorem Bisembor, headmaster of a primary school, died of a blood pressure stroke at Moreh on April 30 after he was asked to give INR 5 00000 by one valley based militant group.
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April - 30 
One ‘deputy kilonser’ (minister), Nemalie Metha, and a ‘joint secretary’, Kahoi Chaplee, of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) from D
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One ‘deputy kilonser’ (minister), Nemalie Metha, and a ‘joint secretary’, Kahoi Chaplee, of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were abducted by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) from Dimapur on April 30, reports Imphal Free Press.
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April - 30 
One self-styled ‘colonel’ of the NSCN-IM, identified as L.Y. Shanga alias Yurthing, died when a lethod bomb accidentally exploded in his hand at Camp Hebron in Dimapur on April 30-morning, according to Assam Tribune. He was reportedly operating as th
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One self-styled ‘colonel’ of the NSCN-IM, identified as L.Y. Shanga alias Yurthing, died when a lethod bomb accidentally exploded in his hand at Camp Hebron in Dimapur on April 30-morning, according to Assam Tribune. He was reportedly operating as the ‘commanding officer’ of the NSCN-IM’s ‘NP Battalion’ in the Tamenglong district of Manipur. Meanwhile, the NSCN-U alleged that Shanga was ‘executed’ at Camp Hebron on the suspicion of his attempt to defect to the NSCN-U.
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April - 30 
One suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Sakin alias Amu, was shot dead by the Bishnupur district police during an encounter at Ngarian Chingkhong along Old Cachar Road on April 30, reports Sangai Express. One locally-
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One suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, Mohammed Sakin alias Amu, was shot dead by the Bishnupur district police during an encounter at Ngarian Chingkhong along Old Cachar Road on April 30, reports Sangai Express. One locally-made pistol and six rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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April - 30 
The AR personnel arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Ratan Kumar Naoba, during a search operation at general area of Phungreitang in the Ukhrul district on April 30, reports Sangai Express. One country made 9-mm pistol, one live round
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The AR personnel arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Ratan Kumar Naoba, during a search operation at general area of Phungreitang in the Ukhrul district on April 30, reports Sangai Express. One country made 9-mm pistol, one live round of 9-mm and three lives rounds of .22 were recovered from his possession..
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April - 30 
Troops arrested another HM militant, Javid Ahmad Bhat, from Pringroo village in the Kupwara district. Bhat was a close associate of Mushtaq Ahmad Malla alias Furqan, a Hizb ‘district commander’, who was arrested recently. A pistol, six rounds of ammu
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Troops arrested another HM militant, Javid Ahmad Bhat, from Pringroo village in the Kupwara district. Bhat was a close associate of Mushtaq Ahmad Malla alias Furqan, a Hizb ‘district commander’, who was arrested recently. A pistol, six rounds of ammunition and a radio set were recovered from Javid’s house.
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April - 30 
The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government has received a list of demands from the local Taliban to end the ongoing tension and restore peace in the Swat Valley, Daily Times reported. According to sources in the Government, negotiations betwe
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The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government has received a list of demands from the local Taliban to end the ongoing tension and restore peace in the Swat Valley, Daily Times reported. According to sources in the Government, negotiations between the Maulana Fazlullah-led Taliban and the NWFP Government are scheduled to occur in a few days. They claimed that the intelligence agencies had forwarded the list of demands to the Government. The sources said that the Taliban have demanded the imposition of Shariah (Islamic law) in Malakand division, an end of all cases against the Taliban and amnesty for the local Taliban of the region. The Government is considering the demands to bring peace to the region, they added. The local Taliban are also in contact with the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad for peace and Shariah in the region. Sufi Muhammad has convened a shura (executive council) meeting of the TNSM on May 15 to deliberate on the peace process in the region. Further, Fazlullah said on April 30 that he is ready for talks with the Government. In a speech broadcast on his illegal FM radio station, he said that the Government must show sincerity in its efforts for peace to ensure successful negotiations. He also vowed to continue the struggle for the implementation of Shariah in the Malakand division and urged the people of the region to support his cause. Fazlullah claimed that some elements were attempting to sabotage the peace efforts by creating misunderstanding between the Government and the Taliban. This was the first transmission by Fazlullah’s radio station since it was shut down by troops during the military operation in 2007.
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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 30 refused to talk to the Government after the latter sent a Jirga (council) to negotiate a peace deal in the militancy-hit tribal regions. Talking to The News from an undisclosed location, the TTP spokesm
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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 30 refused to talk to the Government after the latter sent a Jirga (council) to negotiate a peace deal in the militancy-hit tribal regions. Talking to The News from an undisclosed location, the TTP spokesman Maulana Omar rejected the reports as baseless which claimed that talks between militants and the Government had resumed to resolve the conflict in FATA, Swat and Darra Adam Khel. "Yes, the government approached us once again on Wednesday and sent even a Jirga that wanted us to resume the talks. But we declined the offer as the talks have no purpose," remarked the militants' spokesman and a close aide to TTP chief and deputy chief Baitullah Mehsud and Maulana Faqir Mohammad, respectively. "Once again I fear clouds of violence are hovering over the tribal areas and some settled districts of NWFP if the present government repeats the blunders of the previous one led by Gen Musharraf," Omar said. He added that "We will never lay down arms till the army is present in the tribal areas and Swat."
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April - 30 
Kantipuronline reports that cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) abducted the Jayanagar Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary Bishwanath Prasad Sah in Rautahat district. Around half a dozen JTMM-J c
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Kantipuronline reports that cadres of the Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J) abducted the Jayanagar Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary Bishwanath Prasad Sah in Rautahat district. Around half a dozen JTMM-J cadres came in two motorcycles and abducted Sah from his residence at Dipahi VDC-1 in the district. Claiming responsibility for the abduction, the JTMM-J Rautahat district secretary Kishan Singh alleged that Sah had been responsible for money laundering in the VDC.
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April - 30 
United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Chief Ian Martin on April 30 met the CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda at the latter’s residence at Naya Bazaar in Kathmandu and discussed the country’s current political situation and army integration process, rep
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United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Chief Ian Martin on April 30 met the CPN-Maoist Chairman Prachanda at the latter’s residence at Naya Bazaar in Kathmandu and discussed the country’s current political situation and army integration process, reported Kantipuronline. They also discussed issues relating to the rehabilitation of disqualified combatants of the Maoists’ People Liberation Army staying at the UN-monitored cantonments, disposal of the mines and other explosives planted during the armed conflict.
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April - 30 
US, which still regards the CPN-Maoist as a terrorist organisation, has indicated it would seek "legitimate reconciliation and reintegration politically" in Nepal after the Maoists’ election victory, according to The Himalayan Times. "In any terroris
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US, which still regards the CPN-Maoist as a terrorist organisation, has indicated it would seek "legitimate reconciliation and reintegration politically" in Nepal after the Maoists’ election victory, according to The Himalayan Times. "In any terrorist organisation or any terrorist situation, if there is a way for reconciliation legally and lawfully through the political system, obviously, we prefer that," said Dell L. Dailey, Coordinator of the Office for Counter-terrorism, while briefing reporters on the State Department’s annual terrorism report. The Country Report on Terrorism 2007 acknowledged that Nepal experienced no significant acts of international terrorism in 2007, but said "several incidents of domestic terrorism and politically-motivated violence occurred in urban areas and in the Terai." The report said, "Despite ending their 10-year insurgency and entering into the interim government, the Maoists continued to engage in violence, extortion, and abductions." The People’s Liberation Army ostensibly settled into UN-monitored cantonments but at times attempted to circumvent the disarmament and combatant verification process, the State Department said. Over a dozen extremist groups in pursuit of independence or autonomy and some criminal elements followed the Maoist lead of "negotiation" via armed struggle, the report said. The Maoists exacerbated bloodshed in the Terai in a scramble to regain influence it had lost in the region, the report alleged, but "the Government of Nepal largely ignored the conflict in the Tarai," it said.
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April - 30 
Veteran communist leader Krishna Raj Burma was shot at and injured by the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT), an armed outfit active in the Terai region, at Rajbiraj in the Saptari district on April 30-evening, Nepal News reports. Three MMT gunmen, who ente
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Veteran communist leader Krishna Raj Burma was shot at and injured by the Madheshi Mukti Tigers (MMT), an armed outfit active in the Terai region, at Rajbiraj in the Saptari district on April 30-evening, Nepal News reports. Three MMT gunmen, who entered Burma's house while pretending to be looking for rooms to rent, fired three bullets at the 70-year-old communist leader who was sleeping in his room. The MMT has claimed responsibility for the assassination attempt.
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April - 30 
11 militants were killed and 21 soldiers were injured in heavy fighting between the two sides in the LTTE-held areas of Periyakulam, Karukkakulam and Kathankulam in the Mannar district.
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11 militants were killed and 21 soldiers were injured in heavy fighting between the two sides in the LTTE-held areas of Periyakulam, Karukkakulam and Kathankulam in the Mannar district.
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April - 30 
At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including a leader, were killed and several others wounded as the troops captured the outfit’s 18-Base in the Veppankulam and Kallikulam areas of Mannar district on April 30-afternoon, re
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At least 40 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, including a leader, were killed and several others wounded as the troops captured the outfit’s 18-Base in the Veppankulam and Kallikulam areas of Mannar district on April 30-afternoon, reports Sri Lanka Army (SLA). Six soldiers were injured in the operation. Subsequently, two MI-24 fighter crafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force providing aerial cover to the advancing ground troops bombed two LTTE camps in the Karukkakulam and Chalampaikulam areas. The operation was continuing till last reports came in.
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April - 30 
Colombo Page reports that the SFs arrested a local United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) worker at a road block in Vavuniya for carrying a micro pistol with him, the Defence Ministry said. The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, a resident of Batt
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Colombo Page reports that the SFs arrested a local United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) worker at a road block in Vavuniya for carrying a micro pistol with him, the Defence Ministry said. The suspect, Thiagaraja Prabhakaran, a resident of Batticaloa attached to the UNDP office at Kilinochchi was on his way to Batticaloa from Kilinochchi when troops detained him at the Irattaperiyakulam road block. Under interrogation, the suspect had confessed to carrying the small weapon for someone else in the eastern district of Batticaloa, in return for cash.
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April - 30 
One LTTE militant was killed while two others were wounded by the troops in the Valliyappalai area of the same district.
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One LTTE militant was killed while two others were wounded by the troops in the Valliyappalai area of the same district.
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April - 30 
One soldier engaged in clearing operations was injured in an improvised explosion device explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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One soldier engaged in clearing operations was injured in an improvised explosion device explosion in the area north of Kiriibbanwewa.
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April - 30 
One soldier was injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier was injured in an IED explosion in the Janakapura area. Also, an Army tractor hit an LTTE laid pressure mine in the Pannichchanku
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One soldier was injured in an anti personnel mine explosion in the Kallikulam area of Vavuniya district. Another soldier was injured in an IED explosion in the Janakapura area. Also, an Army tractor hit an LTTE laid pressure mine in the Pannichchankulam area. However, no casualty was reported.
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April - 30 
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake has said that the isolated bomb explosions carried out by the LTTE to disrupt civilian life in the south will not deter the Government from achieving their final objective of wiping out terrorism from the count
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Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake has said that the isolated bomb explosions carried out by the LTTE to disrupt civilian life in the south will not deter the Government from achieving their final objective of wiping out terrorism from the country before long, according to Daily News. Prabhakaran will not be able to carry out such barbaric acts continuously because our war heroes are in pursuit of him and his days are numbered, the Prime Minister stated.
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April - 30 
Soldiers also killed an LTTE militant who was moving in the area of south of A–9 road, ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district.
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Soldiers also killed an LTTE militant who was moving in the area of south of A–9 road, ahead of the Muhamalai FDL (Forward Defence Line) in Jaffna district.
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April - 30 
The security forces (SFs) foiled an LTTE attempt to recapture a part of their previous defence line in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district killing two militants while injuring more than 10 others on April 30. Two soldiers were also killed and on
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The security forces (SFs) foiled an LTTE attempt to recapture a part of their previous defence line in the Janakapura area of Vavuniya district killing two militants while injuring more than 10 others on April 30. Two soldiers were also killed and one was injured during the incident.
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April - 30 
The security forces (SFs) retaliated as one civilian was injured when the LTTE militants operating in deep jungles, north of Janakapura, in the Vavuniya district opened artillery fire towards a civilian settlement at Tissapura in the Padaviya area. T
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The security forces (SFs) retaliated as one civilian was injured when the LTTE militants operating in deep jungles, north of Janakapura, in the Vavuniya district opened artillery fire towards a civilian settlement at Tissapura in the Padaviya area. The LTTE casualties are yet to be ascertained.
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April - 30 
The SFs in an ambush killed five LTTE militants in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Separately, one soldier was killed and three oth
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The SFs in an ambush killed five LTTE militants in the Palampiddi area of Mannar district. In a separate incident in the same area, the troops attacked a group of LTTE militants and killed two of them. Separately, one soldier was killed and three others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the same area.
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April - 30 
Three LTTE militants, including one female cadre, were killed by the troops in the Veddayamurippu and Malikaittidal areas.
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Three LTTE militants, including one female cadre, were killed by the troops in the Veddayamurippu and Malikaittidal areas.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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