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April - 1 
A Kuki based underground faction, Kuki National Army, India (KNA-I), also banned Congress in the forthcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in the Outer Manipur (Reserved) constituency, blaming it of jeopardizing the peaceful
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A Kuki based underground faction, Kuki National Army, India (KNA-I), also banned Congress in the forthcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in the Outer Manipur (Reserved) constituency, blaming it of jeopardizing the peaceful existence of the Kukis in the State.
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April - 1 
A militant belonging to Songbhijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), identified as Sanjib Basumatary, was arrested by Security Forces from Nutun Basti in Chirang District bordering Bhutan in the evening of April 1. A 7.65mm p
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A militant belonging to Songbhijit faction of National democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-S), identified as Sanjib Basumatary, was arrested by Security Forces from Nutun Basti in Chirang District bordering Bhutan in the evening of April 1. A 7.65mm pistol, five live rounds of ammunition, a magazine, three cell phones, four SIM cards and INR 5,260 were recovered from him.
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April - 1 
A threatening letter demanding the release of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists arrested from Rajasthan over the past few days was delivered to the Kota Superintendant of Police's (SP's) office on April 1 (today), reports dnaindia.com. "The
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A threatening letter demanding the release of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists arrested from Rajasthan over the past few days was delivered to the Kota Superintendant of Police's (SP's) office on April 1 (today), reports dnaindia.com. "The threatening letter came to my office by ordinary post in which the sender demanded release of the terrorists arrested in the state in the last few days," Kota SP Satveer Singh said. Singh added in the letter the sender's name was mentioned as "Rafiq".
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April - 1 
Bihar Police arrested a person after 12,000 electronic detonators and 129 kilogram of explosives were recovered from his car on the Grand Trunk Road in Kaimur District on April 1, reports The Hindu. Kaimur Superintendent of Police (SP), Ratna Mani Sa
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Bihar Police arrested a person after 12,000 electronic detonators and 129 kilogram of explosives were recovered from his car on the Grand Trunk Road in Kaimur District on April 1, reports The Hindu. Kaimur Superintendent of Police (SP), Ratna Mani Sanjeev said the detonators were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory. He added “The arrested person was also carrying ammonium nitrate and gelatin sticks.”
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Border Security Force (BSF) seized arms and ammunition along with 27 kilogram heroin valued around INR 1.35 billion in the international market in Abohar sector (Fazilka District) on April 1, reports The Times of India. BSF Inspector General (IG) fro
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Border Security Force (BSF) seized arms and ammunition along with 27 kilogram heroin valued around INR 1.35 billion in the international market in Abohar sector (Fazilka District) on April 1, reports The Times of India. BSF Inspector General (IG) frontier, A K Tomar said the narcotic and ammunition were seized at border outpost Khanpur in Abohar sector. BSF had also recovered 500g opium, 42 rounds of ammunition, two mobile phones and two Pakistani SIM cards.
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Former Minister Khasim Ruivah and his son Asung Ruivah, who were reportedly abducted on April 1 by suspected militants, were released in the night of April 2. The reason for the abduction/detention could not be confirmed immediately. Sources suspect
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Former Minister Khasim Ruivah and his son Asung Ruivah, who were reportedly abducted on April 1 by suspected militants, were released in the night of April 2. The reason for the abduction/detention could not be confirmed immediately. Sources suspect that the incident might be related with the ensuing Parliamentary elections. Khasim Ruivah joined the BJP sometime back and reportedly campaigned fervently for BJP candidate of the Outer Manipur seat Prof. Gangmumei Kamei.
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Nagaland Post reports that even as other rebel groups operating in Manipur remain silent, the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M), on April 1, announced 'political strike' as part of boycott to the ensuing parliamentary elections in the State. “Co
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Nagaland Post reports that even as other rebel groups operating in Manipur remain silent, the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M), on April 1, announced 'political strike' as part of boycott to the ensuing parliamentary elections in the State. “Conducting India’s elections in Manipur was nothing but a deliberate attempt to divert the mind of the people of the state from the armed struggle for liberation and to portray it (liberation struggle) in the wrong sense”, stated a statement of the MCP-M dispatched to the local media.
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On the prosecution’s request, the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on April 1, issued production warrants against two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, Tahseen Akhtar and Waqas in connection with the July 13, 2011 Mum
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On the prosecution’s request, the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on April 1, issued production warrants against two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, Tahseen Akhtar and Waqas in connection with the July 13, 2011 Mumbai (Maharashtra) serial blasts, reports Asian Age. According to special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, the court issued production warrants against the duo after they made an application, and they will be brought to Mumbai once they are sent to judicial custody in Delhi. The investigating agency has already arrested seven accused in this case identified as Naquee Ahmed, Nadeem Shaikh, Kanwar Pathrija, Haroon Naik, Mohammed Qafeel Ansari, Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Akhtar. They are facing trial under the stringent MCOCA, Indian Penal Code (IPC), and other laws. Meanwhile, Tehseen, sources claimed, has told investigators that 2010 Jama Masjid (New Delhi) shooting incident was actually carried out by Waqas and Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, Indian Express reports on April 2.
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Police arrested another person, Satyendra Yadav and seized 75 detonators, gelatin sticks, one pistol and two bullets from his house at Dularpur in Nawada District on April 1.
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Police arrested another person, Satyendra Yadav and seized 75 detonators, gelatin sticks, one pistol and two bullets from his house at Dularpur in Nawada District on April 1.
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Polling in all six Reang refugee camps in Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura District in Tripura began on April 1 amid tight security, according to official sources, reports The Assam Tribune. The Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), th
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Polling in all six Reang refugee camps in Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura District in Tripura began on April 1 amid tight security, according to official sources, reports The Assam Tribune. The Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), the apex body of the Reang refugees had demanded polling arrangement be made at the camps which was granted by the Election Commission.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jhargram Police District on April 1, reports The Hindustan Times. SDPO, Vivek Verma, was returning from work around Belpahari in
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jhargram Police District on April 1, reports The Hindustan Times. SDPO, Vivek Verma, was returning from work around Belpahari in the same District when bullets were fired at his car. However, the bullets missed their mark. "The incident took place at Jugalpahari, an area very close to the Bengal-Jharkhand border. We are suspecting Maoists behind the incident. A probe is on," said Bharati Ghosh, Superintendent of Police (SP) Jhargram Police District.
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The Meghalaya and Assam Governments have agreed to increase security along the inter-State border in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election. The decision was taken in a joint meeting of the Chief Electoral Offic
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The Meghalaya and Assam Governments have agreed to increase security along the inter-State border in view of the forthcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election. The decision was taken in a joint meeting of the Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya, Prashant Naik and Additional Chief Electoral Officer of Assam RC Jain in Shillong (East Khasi Hills) on April 1. “Besides providing logistic support, we have agreed to beef up security and check the movement of extremists groups along the inter-state border,” Naik informed after the meeting.
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The South West Garo Hills District Police has stepped up operations along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), video surveillance team and flying squad teams to maintain law and order during the entire election p
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The South West Garo Hills District Police has stepped up operations along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), video surveillance team and flying squad teams to maintain law and order during the entire election process and to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in the District, reports The Shillong Times on April 2. Up to March 31, 2014 altogether 192 arms have been deposited at Superintendant of Police office, Ampati, in response to the order issued by the District Police to all the arms license holders in the District.
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April - 1 
The Telegraph reports that two motorcycle-borne suspected militants lobbed a grenade near a bus station at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on April 1. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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The Telegraph reports that two motorcycle-borne suspected militants lobbed a grenade near a bus station at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District on April 1. However, the grenade failed to explode.
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April - 1 
Two tiffin bombs weighing 20 kg and 5 kg respectively, suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Forces (SFs) during the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, were fou
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Two tiffin bombs weighing 20 kg and 5 kg respectively, suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Forces (SFs) during the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, were found under Daundi Police Station limits of Balod District on April 2 and Bayanar Police Station limits of Kondagaon District on April 1, reports ibnlive.in.com.
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April - 1 
Various organizations have lauded the ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs)- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) and Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) for signing of the “
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Various organizations have lauded the ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs)- Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) and Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) for signing of the “Lenten Agreement,” reports Nagaland Post on April 2.
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April - 1 
A seminary student, identified as Muhammad Ahsan (25), was shot dead and another student, identified as Saad (24), was injured when two unidentified armed assailants wearing surgical masks opened fire on them in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan-e-Iqba
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A seminary student, identified as Muhammad Ahsan (25), was shot dead and another student, identified as Saad (24), was injured when two unidentified armed assailants wearing surgical masks opened fire on them in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 1, reports The Express Tribune. According to Gulshan Superintendent of Police (SP) Iqbal Tanweer Hussain Tunio, the two students were on their way home after attending classes at the Ahsanul Uloom seminary on Abul Hasan Isphahani Road. “It seems the two students were killed due to their sects,” claimed SP Tunio.
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April - 1 
According to official sources the number of dead bodies found from a mass grave in Totak area of Khuzdar District reached 17 on April 1, reports Dawn. Balochistan Home Secretary Asad ur Rehman Gailani said that during last two days four bodies were r
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According to official sources the number of dead bodies found from a mass grave in Totak area of Khuzdar District reached 17 on April 1, reports Dawn. Balochistan Home Secretary Asad ur Rehman Gailani said that during last two days four bodies were recovered from the mass grave in Totak area of Khuzdar. "They are yet to be identified," Gailani stated.
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An allegedly gangster, identified as Rambel Khan, was shot dead in an encounter with the Police during an operation in Mattani area, on the outskirts of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 1, repor
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An allegedly gangster, identified as Rambel Khan, was shot dead in an encounter with the Police during an operation in Mattani area, on the outskirts of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 1, reports The Express Tribune. At around 6 am Police started a search operation in several villages including Mattani, Adezai, Zakhel and Yousaf Khel. Around nine people were arrested on suspicion and are being interrogated.
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At least four persons were injured in two separate explosions in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 1, reports The News. The first incident took place near NIPA Chowrangi area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal town where bomb went
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At least four persons were injured in two separate explosions in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 1, reports The News. The first incident took place near NIPA Chowrangi area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal town where bomb went off that left one person injured. Police said that the militants tried to enter an identified seminary, however, the guard succeeded to stop them after which militants left the bomb outside the seminary and managed to flee. Meanwhile, a bomb exploded outside a Mosque in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area, leaving two children injured.
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At least two torture bearing dead bodies of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists, identified as that of Sanaullah and Masrur, were recovered from Ghagar Phatak near National Highway in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 1, reports
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At least two torture bearing dead bodies of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists, identified as that of Sanaullah and Masrur, were recovered from Ghagar Phatak near National Highway in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 1, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police sources, they were abducted from Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town and then tortured to death.
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April - 1 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam Janjua on April 1 paid a visit to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss former President General (reti
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam Janjua on April 1 paid a visit to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s possible exit from Pakistan, reports Daily Times. There are speculations that Musharraf is likely to leave the country, as the General Headquarters (GHQ) reportedly presses the Government to pave way for the ex-general’s safe exit from Pakistan given that he has been indicted in the high treason case. However, the Federal Ministry for Interior is yet to decide on removing Musharraf’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL). According to sources, the majority of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders opposed removing Musharraf’s name from the ECL, arguing that punishing him would ensure that there would be “no future violations of the constitution”. The PML-N leaders reportedly said that allowing Musharraf to leave the country would be perceived as a covert and controversial deal and it would be difficult for the Government to defend this move. The Prime Minister said that since there is an independent judiciary in the country, the Government would respect its verdict. The meeting failed to reach a decision on the issue and the Prime Minister has summoned his close associates to discuss this issue in the coming days. According to an unnamed Federal Minister the Government is planning to allow safe passage to Musharraf out of Pakistan on “humanitarian grounds” after direct possible diplomatic intervention from the Saudi Arabian authorities as a part of a covert deal. “The modalities are being given final touches,” he said.
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The Commander of the Southern Command, Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua on April 1 said that the process to resolve the Balochistan issue through talks is under way and the Army has been cooperating with the Provincial Government in its efforts
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The Commander of the Southern Command, Lieutenant General Nasser Khan Janjua on April 1 said that the process to resolve the Balochistan issue through talks is under way and the Army has been cooperating with the Provincial Government in its efforts to restore peace, reports Dawn. He said steps had been taken to end unrest because development of the province was linked to peace.
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The dead body of an Iranian national, identified as Mohtaj Ubair, was found hanging from a tree in the Mashkail town of Kharan District on April 1, reports The Express Tribune. Balochistan Levies personnel found a piece of paper from the body that re
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The dead body of an Iranian national, identified as Mohtaj Ubair, was found hanging from a tree in the Mashkail town of Kharan District on April 1, reports The Express Tribune. Balochistan Levies personnel found a piece of paper from the body that read “death to the informer of Iran”. Assistant Commissioner Asghar Syapad said, “The body bore multiple marks of torture and he was hanged to death.” According to details, Ubair had come to visit his relatives in Pakistan and was abducted from Chagai District on the same day.
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April - 1 
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on April 1 called upon the Punjab Government to take action against ‘150 sleeper cells’ of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) in the Province, reports Dawn. Fawad Chaudhry, the media adviser of PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on April 1 called upon the Punjab Government to take action against ‘150 sleeper cells’ of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) in the Province, reports Dawn. Fawad Chaudhry, the media adviser of PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the party had taken serious notice of a threatening letter sent by the LeJ to Bilawal Bhutto. Ali Sufian who claimed to be a 'spokesperson' of LeJ threatened in the letter that his group would kill the Bilawal for his hostile stance against militants. Fawad Chaudhry said: “The LJ was involved in the attack on Bilawal Bhutto’s security guards in Karachi and we believe that members of this group were hiding in Punjab.” He further said that the presence of ‘150 sleeper cells’ of LeJ had been disclosed by the Federal Ministry for Interior. Chaudhry accused the Provincial Government of being reluctant to take action against the LeJ and said that the PPP could not rely on the Punjab Government’s security plan for Bilawal Bhutto during his visit to Lahore. PPP Punjab’s Information Secretary Raja Amer accused the Punjab Government of having close links with the LeJ and, therefore, not interested in acting against the banned group. He accused Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah of working as the mouthpiece of the LeJ.
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The senators on April 1 demanded with one voice that the issue of polio vaccination be included in the agenda for talks between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports The Express Tribune. Members from all parties unanimously
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The senators on April 1 demanded with one voice that the issue of polio vaccination be included in the agenda for talks between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports The Express Tribune. Members from all parties unanimously adopted a resolution, moved by Pakistan Peoples Party member (PPP) Shazia Marri to make Pakistan a polio-free country. Members of religious parties called for harsher punishments for those who create hindrance in achieving this milestone. Marri termed the surge in polio cases ‘alarming’, particularly from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). She said 96 polio cases have been reported in the last six months out of which, 89 emerged in FATA. She complained that the government had also not paid lady health workers for many months. Additionally, she said if Pakistan did not address this problem, it would soon face travel restrictions from other countries.
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Two unidentified persons were injured in a firing incident in Sharafi Goth area of Landhi Town on April 1, reports Dawn.
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Two unidentified persons were injured in a firing incident in Sharafi Goth area of Landhi Town on April 1, reports Dawn.
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson Subhash Nemwang on April 1 expressed commitment that the second CA under his command will draft and promulgate new constitution within February 2015, reports Nepal News. He further added that after delivering the
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson Subhash Nemwang on April 1 expressed commitment that the second CA under his command will draft and promulgate new constitution within February 2015, reports Nepal News. He further added that after delivering the constitution the nation will focus on maintaining political stability to bring about rapid economic development. He urged all political parties and stakeholders to show maximum flexibility on their respective stands so as to move ahead in consensus and understanding for the betterment of the country and people.
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Nepali Congress (NC) central leaders on April 1 directed their party activists to get ready for the local polls, reports The Himalayan Times. Senior NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba and Vice-president Ramchandra Paudel, among others, directed their party
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Nepali Congress (NC) central leaders on April 1 directed their party activists to get ready for the local polls, reports The Himalayan Times. Senior NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba and Vice-president Ramchandra Paudel, among others, directed their party cadres to work sincerely to hold local elections on time. They called on party supporters to empower the party so that it could emerge as the largest party, as it did in the last CA election.
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April - 1 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Baburam Bhattarai challenged the authorities to initiate legal action against him on cases related to conflict era murder and rights abuse, reports Nepal News on April 1 (today). Bhattarai furth
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Baburam Bhattarai challenged the authorities to initiate legal action against him on cases related to conflict era murder and rights abuse, reports Nepal News on April 1 (today). Bhattarai further said that as he was the head of the then Maoist people’s Government during the decade-long insurgency period waged by his party and he would take full responsibility “for all the acts committed during that period”.
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April - 1 
15 activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were injured in an attack allegedly by the supporters of newly elected chairman of Raipur sub-District of Laxmipur District on April 1, reports The Daily Star. Police said t
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15 activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were injured in an attack allegedly by the supporters of newly elected chairman of Raipur sub-District of Laxmipur District on April 1, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the supporters of newly elected chairman Altaf Hossain of the sub-District attacked at least 10 houses of BNP and JeI activists at that time.
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Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on April 1 told the International Conference on Prevention of Genocides in Brussels, the capital of Belgium that the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs) in Bangladesh were set up to end the culture of impuni
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Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on April 1 told the International Conference on Prevention of Genocides in Brussels, the capital of Belgium that the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs) in Bangladesh were set up to end the culture of impunity, establish rule of law, and dispense justice to the victims and their families, reports The Daily Star. The Minister said that the ICT Act, 1973 adheres to relevant international standards to ensure due process and fairness of the trials and rights of the defendants. He highlighted that during the nine-month Liberation War in 1971 “three million Bengali civilians were killed, more than 200,000 women were violated, and 10 million people were rendered refugees. A small minority of ideologically motivated local collaborators and auxiliary forces participated and abetted in committing these mass atrocity crimes.”
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Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran delivering a speech in Colombo expressed his disappointment over the Government's delay in addressing political issues and solving humanitarian problems in the North, reports Colombo Page on April 2.
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Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran delivering a speech in Colombo expressed his disappointment over the Government's delay in addressing political issues and solving humanitarian problems in the North, reports Colombo Page on April 2. The Chief Minister said that the Government was interested only in finding a unilateral solution, facilitated by the military and had no interest in finding a bilateral or multilateral solution to the Tamil question. He further said that despite the overwhelming mandate of the people against the Government in electing the Northern Provincial Council (NPC), the Government has taken steps to stymie the progress of the Council undermining the already insufficient 13th Amendment even further.
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April - 2 
A bunch of wall-posters, written in the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Venkatapuram ‘area committee’, surfaced near Suraveedu and Vijayapuri colony in Venkatapuram mandal ( administrative unit) of Khammam District on April 2, re
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A bunch of wall-posters, written in the name of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Venkatapuram ‘area committee’, surfaced near Suraveedu and Vijayapuri colony in Venkatapuram mandal ( administrative unit) of Khammam District on April 2, reports The Hindu. The posters reportedly contained slogans urging people to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections.
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April - 2 
A powerful can-bomb weighing 30 kg planted on a road was recovered from Gundijora village under Jaraikela Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on April 2, reports PTI. Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said the bomb was p
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A powerful can-bomb weighing 30 kg planted on a road was recovered from Gundijora village under Jaraikela Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District on April 2, reports PTI. Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Kumar Singh said the bomb was planted on a road to target security personnel ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections. It was recovered when Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police personnel were on routine patrolling in Saranda forest region of Jharkhand.
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April - 2 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on April 2 issued production warrants against Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, his aide Asadullah Akhtar and two others for their presence before it on April 15 in connection with a
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on April 2 issued production warrants against Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, his aide Asadullah Akhtar and two others for their presence before it on April 15 in connection with a case of alleged conspiracy to carry out terror acts in India, reports First Post. During an in-chamber hearing, District Judge I S Mehta issued production warrants against Bhatkal, Akhtar and alleged IM operatives Obaid-Ur-Rehman and Abu Faisal after they were not produced before him during the proceedings.
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April - 2 
Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Adhik Yadav, on the charge of trying to plant a landmine under Barhat Police Station limits of Jamui District on April 2, reports Hindustan Times. He was arrested after he went to a doctor for t
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Bihar Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Adhik Yadav, on the charge of trying to plant a landmine under Barhat Police Station limits of Jamui District on April 2, reports Hindustan Times. He was arrested after he went to a doctor for treatment after sustaining injuries in an accidental blast while trying to plant a landmine. Police got tip off about his movement and arrested him from the doctor's clinic. Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Rana said on the basis of Adhik's interrogation, Police later raided a place under Barhat Police Station and recovered two detonators and large quantity of Maoist pamphlets for election boycott.
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April - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have killed a tribal youth, identified as Raju Hantala, accusing him of being a Police informer at Ralegada village in Malkangiri District on April 2, reports The Indian Express. Malkangiri Superint
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have killed a tribal youth, identified as Raju Hantala, accusing him of being a Police informer at Ralegada village in Malkangiri District on April 2, reports The Indian Express. Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said that a group of armed Maoists had abducted Raju from his house and his body with bullet wounds was found in a nearby forest.
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April - 2 
Delhi Police on April 2 told a court that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu was planning to carry out a terror strike in the national capital Delhi with the help of other members of the outfit. The Special Cell of Delhi Polic
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Delhi Police on April 2 told a court that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu was planning to carry out a terror strike in the national capital Delhi with the help of other members of the outfit. The Special Cell of Delhi Police said, “After arrest, accused Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu has disclosed that he is a member of IM and has been involved in many terrorist activities in Delhi and other states of India and presently he was planning a terrorist strike in Delhi along with the other members of IM.”
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April - 2 
Imphal West District Police Commando Unit arrested a cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Maisnam Sundaram alias Jiban (48) from his residence at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai in Imphal West District on April 2, reports The Sangai
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Imphal West District Police Commando Unit arrested a cadre of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Maisnam Sundaram alias Jiban (48) from his residence at Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai in Imphal West District on April 2, reports The Sangai Express. One 9mm pistol with one magazine and seven live rounds were also seized on his disclosure from the house of one Oinam Mohila Devi.
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April - 2 
Nagaland Post reports on April 3 that NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) held a short programme in honour of “home coming members”, which was led by Kilonser (minister) Kughalu Mulatonu and ‘colonel’ Vikato Sumi. Altogether, 22 members of the NSCN-Khaplang
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Nagaland Post reports on April 3 that NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) held a short programme in honour of “home coming members”, which was led by Kilonser (minister) Kughalu Mulatonu and ‘colonel’ Vikato Sumi. Altogether, 22 members of the NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) joined the NSCN-KK fold.
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April - 2 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a court in New Delhi that arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas were actively associated in the "planning" and "planting" of two IEDs which exploded at Dilsukhn
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) told a court in New Delhi that arrested Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas were actively associated in the "planning" and "planting" of two IEDs which exploded at Dilsukhnagar in Hyderabad in 2013, PTI reports on April 3.
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April - 2 
Pakistan's envoy to India, Abdul Basit, has invited several Kashmiri separatists, including Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Yasin Malik and Mirwiaz Umar Farooq, for a meeting at the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi on April 2 (today), reports The Times o
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Pakistan's envoy to India, Abdul Basit, has invited several Kashmiri separatists, including Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Yasin Malik and Mirwiaz Umar Farooq, for a meeting at the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi on April 2 (today), reports The Times of India. Sources said Pakistan wants the separatist leaders to unite. The separatist on their part are likely to press for concerted efforts from Islamabad to resolve the Kashmir issue when they meet the newly appointed high commissioner.
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April - 2 
Police in Varanasi have planned a sector security scheme (SSS) to replace the standard operating procedues (SOP) in their 'war' against terror attack, The Times of India reports on April 3. Superintendant of Police (SP), city, Rahul Raj said that SOP
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Police in Varanasi have planned a sector security scheme (SSS) to replace the standard operating procedues (SOP) in their 'war' against terror attack, The Times of India reports on April 3. Superintendant of Police (SP), city, Rahul Raj said that SOPs were prepared between 2008 and 2010 for sites like Sankat Mochan Temple, Dashaswamedh Ghat, Cantonment railway station, multiplexes and some places of public gathering."The SOPs defined procedures for forces for rescuing people along with taking on the terrorists. It was meant to be used only after a terror attack," explained Raj and added, "The SSS aims at foiling terrorists' bid by preventing them from reaching the sensitive sites to execute their plan." The intelligence agencies too kept on providing inputs regarding possible attacks at highly sensitive Kashi Vishwanath Gyanvapi complex, historical sites of Sarnath and some other points of the city. "The SOPs for sensitive sites were prepared on the basis of these incidents and intelligence inputs," said an officer. "Increased political activities have enhanced vulnerability of many city areas like Assi Ghat and Crossing," said Raj and added that in view of these developments and fresh inputs from intelligence agencies, the security agencies decided to revisit, redevelop and modernize the old SOPs. Under the SSS, sensitive areas have been divided into two cordons. The areas mentioned in SOPs would form the inner cordon with a defined outer cordon in SSS. "The outer cordon would include all entry and exit routes to inner cordon," said the official and added, "These routes would be properly manned by armed security personnel to thwart any attempt by a terror module to reach the inner cordon." Under SSS, the highrise buildings adjacent to sensitive places too have been identified for permanent security posts at rooftops. Close circuit televisions too have been installed at many places. The SP said that additional force has been also sought from police headquarters to launch the scheme on permanent basis.
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April - 2 
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on April 2, said the Bangladeshis infiltrating into Assam from across the border is the prime factor behind the change in the State’s demographic pattern and these illegal nationals play the role of a kingmaker i
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on April 2, said the Bangladeshis infiltrating into Assam from across the border is the prime factor behind the change in the State’s demographic pattern and these illegal nationals play the role of a kingmaker in the time of elections, reports The Sentinel. In a statement issued to the media, AASU advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya said, “Number of Bangladeshis infiltrating into the State is increasing at a rapid rate and posing threat to the very survival of the indigenous people. We have to safeguard the interests of the indigenous people of the State at any cost.” The AASU leaders stated that the voters’ lists for the State have names of thousands of illegal Bangladeshis.
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April - 2 
The Hindu reports that, in the night of April 2, an active member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) identified as Anam Zimik, who was the former president of the party in Ukhrul District, was abducted by suspected armed rebels. His whereabouts are
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The Hindu reports that, in the night of April 2, an active member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) identified as Anam Zimik, who was the former president of the party in Ukhrul District, was abducted by suspected armed rebels. His whereabouts are not known.
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The same day, Bishnupur Police commandos arrested a militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Ayekpam Loijingamba Singh alias Ibomcha alias Itao while conducting a search in Langjing area in Bishnupur District.
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The same day, Bishnupur Police commandos arrested a militant of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Ayekpam Loijingamba Singh alias Ibomcha alias Itao while conducting a search in Langjing area in Bishnupur District.
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April - 2 
The Sangai Express reports that an improvised explosive device (IED) spotted by a patrolling team of 16 Assam Rifles from near Murei bus waiting shed on the Imphal-Ukhrul road under Lamlai Police station has been safely exploded by police bomb squad
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The Sangai Express reports that an improvised explosive device (IED) spotted by a patrolling team of 16 Assam Rifles from near Murei bus waiting shed on the Imphal-Ukhrul road under Lamlai Police station has been safely exploded by police bomb squad in the afternoon of April 2.
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April - 2 
The Shillong Times reports on April 2 that Shallang Police arrested Geren R Sangma an overground worker of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) and recovered arms and ammunition from his at Bokchung Village near Shallang in
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The Shillong Times reports on April 2 that Shallang Police arrested Geren R Sangma an overground worker of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) and recovered arms and ammunition from his at Bokchung Village near Shallang in West Khasi Hills District. Police recovered one 0.32 pistol with 4 live ammunition, 3 SBBL rifles with 30 rounds of live ammunition, one air rifle, one air pistol, two camouflage magazine pouches, one ANVC-B letter pad and one seal of the ANVC-B ‘area commander’. Geren R Sangma was taken to Shallang Police Station.
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April - 2 
The Shillong Times reports on April 3 that while the people of militancy-torn Garo Hills have been clamoring for peace, reports have been received about the formation of yet another militant outfit going by the name of A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF
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The Shillong Times reports on April 3 that while the people of militancy-torn Garo Hills have been clamoring for peace, reports have been received about the formation of yet another militant outfit going by the name of A’chik Revolutionary Front (ARF). The ‘information and public relations department in charge’ of the new outfit, identified as Lieutenant Chugrim called up The Shillong Times office and gave brief details about the outfit’s formation. He said that the ARF was formed on April 1 to raise the voice of the Garo people against the prevailing menace unleashed by various militant groups in the name of a separate Garo State and to initiate speedy peace settlement in accordance with the carving of a separate state for Garos. Informing that the rank and designation of its cadres were divided in accordance with the ‘Army Formation Rules’, the militant leader revealed that its main objectives were to resolve the vexed Garoland issue by carving out Garo Hills state from mainland India, to protect and preserve the dignity and the rights of the Garos, to uplift the poor and the downtrodden and to raised the voice of the Garo people against the diktats of several Garo Hills-based militant groups. However, the statement failed to clarify on the aims and objectives of the outfit or the location of its Headquarters saying it was yet to arrive at a solid confirmation, details for which would be provided later. According to the militant leader, the ARF has been formed with Grongdik as ‘major general’, Danil as ‘deputy commander-in-chief’, ‘Captain’ Millam as ‘general secretary’, ‘Captain’ Dimik as ‘joint secretary’, ‘Lieutenant’ Chugrim (‘information and public relations’), ‘Lieutenant’ Sepi (‘finance’), ‘Lieutenant’ Chanchi (‘foreign affairs’), Nitorak (‘adviser’) and Marang as ‘president’, among others.
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April - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that a Police team from Shillong has left for Kolkata (West Bengal) to bring back Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre Phyranilang Swer and his companion Nand Kishore Thakur who were arrested by the Special
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The Shillong Times reports that a Police team from Shillong has left for Kolkata (West Bengal) to bring back Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre Phyranilang Swer and his companion Nand Kishore Thakur who were arrested by the Special Task Force of Kolkata Police on April 1, East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) M Kharkrang said on April 2. A statement issued by the SP’s office said the arrests took place at Chittaranjan Avenue in central Kolkata, though reports from Kolkata said that the arrests had taken place at Kalikapur in the outskirts of the city.
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April - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that ahead of the general elections, the Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional forces along Indo-Bangla international border in Tripura to keep tab on movement of people in the territory, official sources said
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The Shillong Times reports that ahead of the general elections, the Border Security Force (BSF) has deployed additional forces along Indo-Bangla international border in Tripura to keep tab on movement of people in the territory, official sources said on April 3. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) B S Rawat said the strength of Security Forces was augmented to keep a close vigil so that no unwanted element could enter from across the border.
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April - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that civil societies and student bodies hoisted a black flag in the office of the Mizoram Election department on April 2 in protest against the Election Commission of India’s decision allowing the Bru voters to exercise fra
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The Shillong Times reports that civil societies and student bodies hoisted a black flag in the office of the Mizoram Election department on April 2 in protest against the Election Commission of India’s decision allowing the Bru voters to exercise franchise inside the relief camps in Tripura. The Bru voters were casting votes through postal ballots since April 2 for the election to Mizoram’s lone Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seat to be held on April 9. The civil societies wanted that all the Brus lodged in the relief camps should return to Mizoram and exercise franchise at the place where they were enrolled as voters.
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April - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that two armed assailants in a motorcycle went to the construction site of the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Chasingre, outskirts of Tura in West Garo Hills District, and abducted the company’s manager, identified as R
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The Shillong Times reports that two armed assailants in a motorcycle went to the construction site of the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Chasingre, outskirts of Tura in West Garo Hills District, and abducted the company’s manager, identified as Rakesh Pandey at gunpoint in the night of April 2.
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April - 2 
The Telegraph reports that three persons, including a woman, working at a construction site, were killed while one was injured when suspected National Santhali Liberation Army (NSLA) militants fired upon them at Babubil under Gossaigaon subdivision i
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The Telegraph reports that three persons, including a woman, working at a construction site, were killed while one was injured when suspected National Santhali Liberation Army (NSLA) militants fired upon them at Babubil under Gossaigaon subdivision in Kokrajhar District in the morning of April 2. Police sources said four to five armed militants in army fatigues came to an RCC bridge construction site and fired indiscriminately, killing two labourers and a truck driver. The labourers have been identified as Ashatan Bibi and Saiful Sheikh and the truck driver as Rajib Muchahary. The injured labourer is identified as Aiyuf Rehman. Sources said there were about 10-12 labourers working at the site when the incident occurred. Sources said the militants had earlier demanded a ransom of INR 100000 after abducting the contractor involved in the construction of the bridge.“They had also come earlier and asked us to stop the construction. We had informed the main contractor about it but he had asked us to continue with our work. He had said he would look into it but then this incident happened today,” a labourer said. Police sources suspect Deepak Hembrum, ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ of NSLA, carried out the attack. An empty cartridge and 10 rounds of live ammunition of AK-47 rifles were recovered from the spot.
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The United Naga Council (UNC) has declared that it would uphold the rights and political aspiration of all who are suppressed, reports The Sangai Express on April 3.
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The United Naga Council (UNC) has declared that it would uphold the rights and political aspiration of all who are suppressed, reports The Sangai Express on April 3.
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April - 2 
There has been no news on the fate of two other coal export firm employees who were abducted from Lower Gasuapara in the night of April 1. In Tura too, Police are yet to make any breakthrough on the kidnapping of a manager of construction firm Gautam
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There has been no news on the fate of two other coal export firm employees who were abducted from Lower Gasuapara in the night of April 1. In Tura too, Police are yet to make any breakthrough on the kidnapping of a manager of construction firm Gautam Construction Limited who was engaged in overseeing the work for the Inter-State Bus Terminus at Chasingre, 7 kms from Tura town, in the night of April 2.
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April - 2 
Troops of Red Shield Division conducted two successful operations resulting in the arrest three armed cadres of different militant groups on April 2. In the first operation, the troops carried out a search operation in Karong in Senapati District and
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Troops of Red Shield Division conducted two successful operations resulting in the arrest three armed cadres of different militant groups on April 2. In the first operation, the troops carried out a search operation in Karong in Senapati District and arrested one Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Irom Goroba with one 9mm pistol and four live rounds. Based on information from the arrested PLA cadre, another operation was launched in Tera Urak which resulted in the arrest of Rangjam Sanjoy Singh of PLA and ‘Sergeant’ Thokchom Tenden Singh of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) from Tera Urak village in Bishnupur District along with one AK-47 rifle with 20 rounds and one 9mm pistol with five rounds.
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April - 2 
Two persons were abducted at gun point from a coal depot at Gasuapara near the India–Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills in the night of April 2. About seven armed militants barged into a coal export company depot at lower Gasuapara, close to the i
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Two persons were abducted at gun point from a coal depot at Gasuapara near the India–Bangladesh border in South Garo Hills in the night of April 2. About seven armed militants barged into a coal export company depot at lower Gasuapara, close to the international border, shortly after midnight and took away at gunpoint the manager Sankar Reang and the assistant manager Pransit Reang.
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April - 2 
Two Samajwadi Party (SP) workers were severely beaten up on April 2 by the CPI-Maoist cadres when they were holding a meeting under Chandua Police Station area in Latehar District, reports news.outlookindia.com. Dipu Sinha and Vinod Yadav were admitt
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Two Samajwadi Party (SP) workers were severely beaten up on April 2 by the CPI-Maoist cadres when they were holding a meeting under Chandua Police Station area in Latehar District, reports news.outlookindia.com. Dipu Sinha and Vinod Yadav were admitted to a hospital after the Maoists attacked them with pipes. The Maoists also thrashed another SP activist Naval Kishore Yadav.
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April - 2 
A member of TTP Political Shura (Council) Azam Tariq on April 2 said that the statements of TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid and Mohmand Agency ‘commander’ Khalid Khorasani regarding ceasefire do not reflect the stance of the whole outfit, The N
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A member of TTP Political Shura (Council) Azam Tariq on April 2 said that the statements of TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid and Mohmand Agency ‘commander’ Khalid Khorasani regarding ceasefire do not reflect the stance of the whole outfit, The News. Tariq said that the statements of Taliban leader on the matter of ceasefire are their personal opinions and media would be informed about the TTP's stance soon.
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April - 2 
Ahmed Raza Kasuri, counsel of Musharraf, on April 2 claimed that an attempt had been made to lure his client with a secret deal to stay away from the country for a period of five years, reports The News. “President Pervez Musharraf was offered to sig
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Ahmed Raza Kasuri, counsel of Musharraf, on April 2 claimed that an attempt had been made to lure his client with a secret deal to stay away from the country for a period of five years, reports The News. “President Pervez Musharraf was offered to sign a 5-year bond and not return (till the date of its expiration),” Ahmed Raza Kasuri said. However, he went on to say that his client, Musharraf had turned down the deal of secret agreement.
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April - 2 
Citing security reason, the Director General (DG) of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant-General Zaheer-ul-Islam did not appear before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on April 2 in a missing person case, reports Dawn. The IHC, however, di
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Citing security reason, the Director General (DG) of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant-General Zaheer-ul-Islam did not appear before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on April 2 in a missing person case, reports Dawn. The IHC, however, disposed off the matter after the spy agency denied the custody of the missing man. Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan of the IHC on March 24, 2014 had directed the DG ISI, Zaheerul Islam, to personally appear before the court in a petition filed by Parveen Bibi, the spouse of Mohammad Arif, who was picked up from December 17, 2013 from Khushab District in Punjab Province. Before being picked up, Mohammad Arif, a former activist of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI), was running a printing press and private schools in Rawalpindi District. However, DG ISI, in an affidavit submitted to the IHC, denied the custody of the missing men. Additional Attorney General (AAG) Tariq Mehmood Khokar submitted an application on behalf of the ISI seeking exemption of the DG from appearance. In the application the spy agency contended: “For operational security and secrecy reasons his (DG ISI) whereabouts are kept classified.” The application also stated that the “DG ISI is not in Islamabad on the date fixed for the hearing of the matter. It further said that the DG of the spy agency was not “the relevant officer in the matter in question”. Justice Khan expressed annoyance over the lethargy of the spy agency in dealing with the court. He said: “It was not our desire to summon the DG ISI but the conduct of the dealing officials was tantamount to making a mockery of the courts.” “A person files the petition for the recovery of his relative and the dealing official instead of submitting report suggests the court for adjourning the proceedings for 6 weeks” he said. “It was an insult for the judiciary” he added. However, Colonel Fayyaz, Deputy Director Legal of the ISI tendered an apology before the court.
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April - 2 
In response to the former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s request for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL), the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), after two days consultation with party members and military le
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In response to the former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s request for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL), the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), after two days consultation with party members and military leadership, on April 2 refused to give Pervez Musharraf a safe passage, reports Daily Times. “The Federal Government is unable to accede to your requests in public interest,” according to a statement released by the Federal Ministry for Interior, adding, “The requests have been considered on the basis of record pronouncements of the superior courts on the cited subject and pending criminal cases in the various courts.” The Special Court convicted Pervez Musharraf on five counts on March 31, 2014. Musharraf’s lawyer Dr Farogh Naseem said that he would move the Supreme Court if the Government did not respond favourably.
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April - 2 
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid on April 2 refuted Ahmed Raza Kasuri's claim that the Government attempted to lure Pervez Musharraf with a secret deal to stay away from the country for a period of five years, reported The News. "Ahmed Raza Kasuri
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Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid on April 2 refuted Ahmed Raza Kasuri's claim that the Government attempted to lure Pervez Musharraf with a secret deal to stay away from the country for a period of five years, reported The News. "Ahmed Raza Kasuri tried to gain attention of former military ruler General (retired) Pervez Musharraf by telling a lie," Rashid claimed. The minister further said that the Government made no offer to Musharraf, claiming that the former President ousted Kasuri from his defence counsel team that is why he lied to gain Musharraf’s attention.
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April - 2 
Iran on April 2 said that the five border guards kidnapped by militants are in good health, disputing a report that one of them had been killed, reports Dawn. The guards were abducted by Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice) militants while patrolling the f
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Iran on April 2 said that the five border guards kidnapped by militants are in good health, disputing a report that one of them had been killed, reports Dawn. The guards were abducted by Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice) militants while patrolling the frontier with Pakistan on February 6, 2014. “The kidnapped Iranian border guards are safe; there is no verified information to substantiate the terrorists’ claim of murder of one of the kidnapped soldiers,” official news agency Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Ebrahim Rahimpour as saying on April 2.
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April - 2 
Police arrested the owner of a CD shop and also seized a number of CDs from the shop located on Airport Road in Quetta on April 2, reports Dawn.
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Police arrested the owner of a CD shop and also seized a number of CDs from the shop located on Airport Road in Quetta on April 2, reports Dawn.
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April - 2 
Police arrested the salesman of Al Badar Bookshop, identified as Khuda Bakhsh, and seized ‘objectionable’ material, including books, during a raid at the store in Gwadar District on April 2, reports Dawn. “Police raided the bookshop after receiving i
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Police arrested the salesman of Al Badar Bookshop, identified as Khuda Bakhsh, and seized ‘objectionable’ material, including books, during a raid at the store in Gwadar District on April 2, reports Dawn. “Police raided the bookshop after receiving information about objectionable books and other material kept there,” District Police Officer Pervez Umrani said. According to details, the Policemen also confiscated two books on Balochistan’s history, Lala Hatu Ram’s ‘Tareekh-e-Balochistan’ and Dr Shah Mohammad Marri’s ‘Baloch’.
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April - 2 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with United Kingdom (UK) National Security Advisor Kim Darroch on April 2 in Islamabad assured that its soil will not be used against Afghanistan and that it supports the democratic process in Afghanistan, rep
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with United Kingdom (UK) National Security Advisor Kim Darroch on April 2 in Islamabad assured that its soil will not be used against Afghanistan and that it supports the democratic process in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. He said, “Our soil will not be used against Afghanistan and we support the democratic process in Afghanistan”. Further, Prime Minister Nawaz said that Pakistan believed in policy of non-interference, especially with regards to Afghanistan. “In order to tackle the issue of terrorism we have evolved consensus, amongst all the stakeholders, for dialogue,” he said, adding that that Pakistan do not wish to fall into arms race and want peace and stability in the region. Meanwhile, in his meeting with Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Sir Darroch said that the British Government is committed to provide more support to Pakistan in all fields, particularly countering terrorism. Talking about post 2014-Afghanistan, Nisar said the two neighbouring countries have to work together, with the support of the international community, to ensure peace and stability in the post-2014 Afghanistan. Nisar said that Pakistan has adopted a holistic regional approach by following a non-partisan policy in Afghanistan as well as improving relations with India. Separately, Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif during his meeting with Sir Darroch on April 2 said that both political and armed forces’ leadership was on the same page over all matters including the internal security situation of the country, reports Dawn. He said, “This unanimity is proving as our strength and will help bring us out of our problems”. He said that violence in any form was undesirable and Government was privy to it, adding, “We want to give peace a chance.”
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April - 2 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ in Mohmand Agency, Khalid Omar Khorasani on April 2 said that the TTP has not announced an extension in the ceasefire and that the war will start again, reports The News. In a statement, Khalid Khorasani c
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ in Mohmand Agency, Khalid Omar Khorasani on April 2 said that the TTP has not announced an extension in the ceasefire and that the war will start again, reports The News. In a statement, Khalid Khorasani claimed that the Government had breached its promise during the period of ceasefire and held the state, military and political parties responsible for ‘the losses suffered’. He said all the influential sections of the society are in favour of the persistence of war. On Pakistan cricket team’s recent defeat against Bangladesh in World Twenty20, he said ‘Allah has always let this nation cry without a break’.
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April - 2 
The Express Tribune reported that the authorities in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have released 16 members of the TTP as a ‘goodwill gesture’. An unnamed TTP leader said that they “are frustrated at the Govern
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The Express Tribune reported that the authorities in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have released 16 members of the TTP as a ‘goodwill gesture’. An unnamed TTP leader said that they “are frustrated at the Government’s inaction” over their two demands but the group would not carry out big attacks despite the end of ceasefire. “We will not carry out any big attacks as our intermediaries are still engaged in talks with the Government,” he said, requesting anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media on TTP’s behalf. He confirmed the Taliban were seeking a secure place in South Waziristan that was previously under their control.
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April - 2 
TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid on April 2 said that TTP has not extended a month-long ceasefire but are still open to pursuing peace talks with the Islamabad Government, reports Daily Times. He accused the government of continuing to kill Taliban
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TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid on April 2 said that TTP has not extended a month-long ceasefire but are still open to pursuing peace talks with the Islamabad Government, reports Daily Times. He accused the government of continuing to kill Taliban during the ceasefire, especially in Karachi. “We gave this list and names of our civilian prisoners as a test case and wanted to see if the Government was serious,” one commander said, adding, “But we felt that the Government is either powerless or not serious in talks.” However, Government negotiators were not available to comment on whether talks would continue.
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April - 2 
Two unidentified dead bodies were recovered from Mianwali Colony in Manghopir area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 2, reported Dawn. According to Police, the victims had been tortured before being shot dead.
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Two unidentified dead bodies were recovered from Mianwali Colony in Manghopir area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 2, reported Dawn. According to Police, the victims had been tortured before being shot dead.
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April - 2 
Unidentified militants opened fire at a car and killed three people and injured two women inside it in Satellite Town area of Quetta on April 2, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sariab, Imran Qureshi said, "The victims are yet to be identi
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Unidentified militants opened fire at a car and killed three people and injured two women inside it in Satellite Town area of Quetta on April 2, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP) Sariab, Imran Qureshi said, "The victims are yet to be identified". No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 2 
Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba on April 2 said that all political parties need to reach a meeting point so as to hold the local body elections, reports Nepal News. Deuba said "Local elections are not possible without forging co
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Nepali Congress (NC) senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba on April 2 said that all political parties need to reach a meeting point so as to hold the local body elections, reports Nepal News. Deuba said "Local elections are not possible without forging consensus among major political parties first. It is difficult to develop a village solely depending on Village Development Committee (VDC) secretary. That same applies in the case of District Development Committee (DDC), as the Local Development Officer (LDO) alone cannot develop a District.”
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April - 2 
The Supreme Court (SC) on April 2 said that the conflict-era cases can be tried under existing laws, reports Republica. The court´s decision has come at a time when both the Maoist parties - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Commun
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The Supreme Court (SC) on April 2 said that the conflict-era cases can be tried under existing laws, reports Republica. The court´s decision has come at a time when both the Maoist parties - Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) - have been continuously exerting pressure on the political leadership not to take up insurgency-era cases until the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Disappearance are formed. The former rebels are for settling all the war-time cases solely through the two commissions and not under existing justice system.
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April - 2 
A Pabna District Court on April 2 sent Ishwardi sub-District Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Ameer (chief) Golam Rabbani Khan Jubayer to jail after rejecting his bail prayer, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Jubayer was defeated in the recent sub-Distr
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A Pabna District Court on April 2 sent Ishwardi sub-District Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Ameer (chief) Golam Rabbani Khan Jubayer to jail after rejecting his bail prayer, reports The Daily Star. Police said that Jubayer was defeated in the recent sub-District council election on March 23 as chairman candidate and was accused in 17 cases including for vandalism and arson attack.
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April - 2 
Army Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya on April 2 said that more than 1 million land mines had been unearthed so far in the de-mining process and the lands with landmines in the North had been reduced to 82 square kilometers from 2,064 square ki
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Army Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya on April 2 said that more than 1 million land mines had been unearthed so far in the de-mining process and the lands with landmines in the North had been reduced to 82 square kilometers from 2,064 square kilometers because of the successful efforts of Army and the assistance of local and international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), reports Daily Mirror. He further said “We have cleared 60-70 percent of landmines in north and those lands are ready for resettlement. Army and nine local and international NGOs are engage in the de-mining process. Most of these lands that had been cleared are the homelands of the internally displaced and farming lands. The rest, yet to be cleared are mainly forest areas.”
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April - 2 
Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the Sri Lankan Government to constructively engage and cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the implementation of the resolution adopted on March 27 by the
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Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on the Sri Lankan Government to constructively engage and cooperate with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the implementation of the resolution adopted on March 27 by the Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), reports Daily Mirror on April 2 (today). Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq on April 1 told “The Secretary-General has consistently underlined the importance of an accountability process for addressing violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in Sri Lanka. He welcomes the determination by the High Commissioner for Human Rights to advance accountability and promote lasting peace and reconciliation in the country.”
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April - 3 
A 25-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to have been planted by CPI-Maoist cadres was recovered in Kondagaon District, reports PTI on April 4.
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A 25-kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to have been planted by CPI-Maoist cadres was recovered in Kondagaon District, reports PTI on April 4.
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April - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manoj Yadav was arrested from Kharagpur Police Station area of Munger District on April 3, reports ibnlive.in.com. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided a hide-out and arrested Manoj Su
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manoj Yadav was arrested from Kharagpur Police Station area of Munger District on April 3, reports ibnlive.in.com. Acting on a tip-off, Police raided a hide-out and arrested Manoj Superintendent of Police (SP) Barun Kumar Sinha said. He was wanted in connection with over a dozen incidents of Maoist-related violence in the District.
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April - 3 
A detonator and 70 metre wire were also recovered from Kondagaon District on April 3.
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A detonator and 70 metre wire were also recovered from Kondagaon District on April 3.
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April - 3 
Action Committee Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), Nagaland has alleged that a genuine Naga businessman was being victimized by non-local operated syndicate backed by the NSCN-IM, reports Nagaland Post reports on April 4. ACAUT said i
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Action Committee Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), Nagaland has alleged that a genuine Naga businessman was being victimized by non-local operated syndicate backed by the NSCN-IM, reports Nagaland Post reports on April 4. ACAUT said it could no longer “tolerate” the victimization. In a press release, ACAUT media cell said its fact-finding committee found out that South India Transport Agency operated by N. Mughavi Zhimomi was not being allowed to run his business by a “transport cartel backed by NSCN (I-M)” despite possessing all legal documents.
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April - 3 
Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) announced to reward any person providing information about Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) or anti-personnel landmines laid by
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Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) announced to reward any person providing information about Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) or anti-personnel landmines laid by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Maoist-affected areas, reports The Business Standard on April 4. The UMHA notification was received by the East Singhbhum District Police Headquarters. As per the notification, any person, who helps the security personnel recover IEDs and anti-personnel landmines of five kg weight would be rewarded with INR 10,000, INR 25,000 for providing information about explosive between 5 to 10 kg and INR 40,000 for above 11 kg.
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April - 3 
Armed ultras opened fire on a wine store at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills, injuring one Sunil A Sangma.
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Armed ultras opened fire on a wine store at Williamnagar in East Garo Hills, injuring one Sunil A Sangma.
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April - 3 
Arms and ammunition along with heroine worth INR 650 million were seized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at border outpost Mullakot, Amritsar sector on the Indo-Pakistan border in Punjab on April 3, reports The Times of India. The consignmen
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Arms and ammunition along with heroine worth INR 650 million were seized by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at border outpost Mullakot, Amritsar sector on the Indo-Pakistan border in Punjab on April 3, reports The Times of India. The consignment had 13 packets of heroine, one .30 bore pistol, two magazines and 24 rounds. Sources said BSF troops were on high alert as inputs were received regarding threat of smuggling from the area of the particular border outpost.
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April - 3 
Delhi Police on April 3 filed two chargesheets in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts case naming 29 terrorists belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports The Times of India. The chargesheets name LeT 'commander'
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Delhi Police on April 3 filed two chargesheets in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts case naming 29 terrorists belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports The Times of India. The chargesheets name LeT 'commander' Abu al-Qama on the list of 29 calling him "mastermind behind creating of IM and responsible for the September 13, 2008 blasts of Delhi". IM operatives includes: Amir Reza Khan, Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal, Yasin Bhatkal and Assadullah Akhtar apart from other terrorists. Qama was also the main planner of the October 29, 2005, serial blasts of Delhi, carried out solely by LeT militants. Riyaz Bhatkal, works under Abu al-Qama's command from Pakistan, says the Delhi Police chargesheet. Yasin Bhatkal and Akhtar aka Haddi provided explosives and ball bearings to the Atif Ameen-led module for the serial blasts. The 29 terrorists were chargesheeted for offences punishable under Indian Penal Code (IPC), Explosives Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and IT Act. The chargesheets were filed in the court of additional sessions judge Daya Prakash, who fixed them for consideration on April 19, 2014. Of the 29, 16 have been arrested. Two of the chargesheeted accused, Atif Ameen and Sajidwere were killed in the Batla House encounter of September 19, 2013.
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April - 3 
In a major anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation conducted along the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in Khammam District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested six suspected Maoists and seized over 1,000 booby traps and sh
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In a major anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation conducted along the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border in Khammam District, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested six suspected Maoists and seized over 1,000 booby traps and shrapnel aimed to ambush Security Forces (SFs), reports PTI on April 4.
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April - 3 
On April 3, shops downed shutters for the day throughout Williamnagar in East Garo Hills in protest over the escalating violence in the region and a crowd numbering over a hundred from different walks of life intruded into the premises of the Deputy
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On April 3, shops downed shutters for the day throughout Williamnagar in East Garo Hills in protest over the escalating violence in the region and a crowd numbering over a hundred from different walks of life intruded into the premises of the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The crowd rushed into the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner, V K Mantri, demanding adequate protection from militants and criminals.
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April - 3 
Police on April 3 arrested two persons, identified as Deenabandhu Barman and Shine Mandal hailing from West Bengal along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) to the tune of INR 56,500 at Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam District, reports The Times of India
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Police on April 3 arrested two persons, identified as Deenabandhu Barman and Shine Mandal hailing from West Bengal along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) to the tune of INR 56,500 at Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam District, reports The Times of India. "They reached SBI, Muvattupuzha, for depositing money in their account. On finding counterfeit notes, the bank officials informed Police,'' Muvattupuzha Circle Inspector S Vimal said.
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April - 3 
Saying that one kilonser (minister) and members of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) steering committee have been campaigning for a certain political party, Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has criticized NSCN-IM’s sud
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Saying that one kilonser (minister) and members of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) steering committee have been campaigning for a certain political party, Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has criticized NSCN-IM’s sudden turnaround with regard to elections held under the Constitution of India. The outfit has been threatening Naga people to vote for the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) candidate in a complete turnaround from their earlier position of resisting elections held under Indian Constitution.
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire at Gudguda forest under Meghapal panchayat (village level local self government institution) of Sambalpur District on April 3, reports The Pioneer. The incid
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Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire at Gudguda forest under Meghapal panchayat (village level local self government institution) of Sambalpur District on April 3, reports The Pioneer. The incident occurred when the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were on a combing operation and suddenly the Maoists fired at the SFs. After 30 minutes of exchange of fire, the Maoists fled from the area. There was also another round of exchange of fire at around 5 pm and it continued for over an hour. Junu Dehuri, a hardcore Maoist and a native of Tamparsingha village, is presently leading the Maoist outfit in the area, in collaboration with some top cadres from Jharkhand.
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April - 3 
SFs launched a joint operation at Tabungkhok in Imphal West District, and arrested one cadre belonging to Zoungam faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Z), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Thangareng on April 3. A 9mm pistol with magazine, three live rou
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SFs launched a joint operation at Tabungkhok in Imphal West District, and arrested one cadre belonging to Zoungam faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Z), identified as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Thangareng on April 3. A 9mm pistol with magazine, three live rounds of 9mm and INR 5,510 were recovered from his possession.
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April - 3 
The Eastern Regional Bureau of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has come up with its 'short-term vision' document, appealing to the masses to decide if they want "real democracy" or go ahead with the existing "pseudo-democratic system
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The Eastern Regional Bureau of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has come up with its 'short-term vision' document, appealing to the masses to decide if they want "real democracy" or go ahead with the existing "pseudo-democratic system" by casting their franchise to form the 16th Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament), reports The Times of India on April 4. "Dismantling the patriarchal and male dominated socio-legal structure, we propose to give equal socio-economic rights to women in the country, thereby making death penalty compulsory for molestation and rape." This forms a part of the four-page manifesto released by the CPI-Maoist. In the manifesto, Sanket, spokesperson of the Eastern Regional Bureau of the CPI-Maoist, stated his party's stand in dealing with various issues like agriculture, industrialization, environment, the concept of secularism, and relations with neighbouring countries. Significantly, the manifesto recognizes and respects all forms of separatist movements in various parts of the country and promises not to suppress them with the power of the gun of the 'state'. "Our concept of neo-democracy does not believe in forcing the nationalist movements to be a part of the Indian Union. Our state would honour nationalist movements and self-decision to allow them dignified and peaceful co-existence," the manifesto reads.
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April - 3 
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accepted the proposal of arranging postal ballots in the designated camps of the surrendered militants in Manipur, reports The Assam Tribune on April 4. “ECI has accepted the proposal of arranging postal bal
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accepted the proposal of arranging postal ballots in the designated camps of the surrendered militants in Manipur, reports The Assam Tribune on April 4. “ECI has accepted the proposal of arranging postal ballots at 14 designated camps. So, we will be organising polling inside these camps”, said a State Election official. The State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had made a proposal to the EC to enable the surrendered militants numbering around 2,094 living across 14 designated camps in Manipur to take part in the polls.
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April - 3 
The Garo Hills police have accused the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) and newly formed A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) for three incidents involving clashes with police and abduction in South Garo Hills and fi
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The Garo Hills police have accused the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) and newly formed A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) for three incidents involving clashes with police and abduction in South Garo Hills and firing incident in East Garo Hills.
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April - 3 
The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has denied any involvement in the recent abduction of a trader from Rongrikkimgre Village of Chokpot in South Garo Hills. The trader, Dulal Roy an owner of a hardware store in the market was abducted at gunpoi
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The Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has denied any involvement in the recent abduction of a trader from Rongrikkimgre Village of Chokpot in South Garo Hills. The trader, Dulal Roy an owner of a hardware store in the market was abducted at gunpoint by three unidentified armed militants on March 31. Denying its involvement in the incident 'finance secretary' of the GNLA, Rakam Ch Marak, put the blame on rival militant outfit A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) and its ‘commander-in-chief’, Reding T Sangma.
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April - 3 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has increased surveillance since last few months and its major priority is to stop the flow of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) during elections, India Today reports on April 4. "Crores of currency notes which
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has increased surveillance since last few months and its major priority is to stop the flow of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) during elections, India Today reports on April 4. "Crores of currency notes which are not printed in Indian mints has landed in the country," one NIA official disclosed. But the agency does not have a uniform estimate of the fake currency in circulation. The NIA source say, "till recently, higher denomination notes dominated the fake market, but now printing smaller denominations like INR 10 and INR 20, which are harder to detect or seize, have the potential to cause a loss of confidence in the Indian rupee." According to NIA, after being printed in facilities across the border, the consignments are smuggled into India through a well-established channel in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. In 2013, the China route was used to send a FICN consignment into India. Organised crime syndicates and terrorist groups like the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and the Indian Mujahideen (IM) are also part of this racket, along with drug traffickers, arms smugglers, and possibly some Indian customs personnel.
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April - 3 
The Shillong Times reports on April 3 that a militant was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police while another was captured near Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District. Two militants belonging to the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) we
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The Shillong Times reports on April 3 that a militant was killed in an exchange of fire with the Police while another was captured near Nangalbibra in South Garo Hills District. Two militants belonging to the A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) were extorting money from traders at Jadi bazaar, near Nangalbibra when they were spotted by a Police team, leading to an exchange of fire. Both the militants – Lenion K Momin alias Simpong of Nangalbibra and Sengcheng M Sangma sustained injuries and were being taken for medical treatment when Lenion died on the way.
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April - 3 
The Shillong Times reports on April 4 that Naga civil society organisations expressed their appreciation on the ‘Lenten Agreement’ of the three major Naga underground groups. The Naga Hoho, the Naga Mothers Association (NMA), the Business Association
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The Shillong Times reports on April 4 that Naga civil society organisations expressed their appreciation on the ‘Lenten Agreement’ of the three major Naga underground groups. The Naga Hoho, the Naga Mothers Association (NMA), the Business Association of Nagas (BAN), the Naga Council, the Nagaland Contractors and Suppliers Union and various other frontal bodies have lauded the effort of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) and the willing spirit of the Naga underground bodies to come under one roof. On March 28, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) had signed the ‘Lenten Agreement’ (the season of Good Friday and Easter) in Dimapur with the FNR facilitating the event. A big feature of the Lenten Agreement has been to form ‘Naga National Government (NNG)’. In the event of the formation of NNG there all the Naga underground organizations will be merged into a single outfit.
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April - 3 
The Shillong times reports that there has been abduction from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills with one more coal export firm employee, identified as Mumtaz M Sangma taken away at gunpoint by armed militants in the night of April 3. The militants target
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The Shillong times reports that there has been abduction from Gasuapara in South Garo Hills with one more coal export firm employee, identified as Mumtaz M Sangma taken away at gunpoint by armed militants in the night of April 3. The militants targeted the coal export firm of one Diliram G Marak located at lower Gasuapara. Another firm employee identified as Limberth M Marak who tried to prevent the abduction of his friend Mumtaz M Sangma was also assaulted.
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April - 3 
The spate of arrests of senior Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives in recent months was the result of a long-drawn intelligence operation by Indian agencies, specially Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), which has, in the process, uncovered an ambitious
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The spate of arrests of senior Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives in recent months was the result of a long-drawn intelligence operation by Indian agencies, specially Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), which has, in the process, uncovered an ambitious Pakistan-sponsored terror effort plotted in collusion with Indian fugitives in the aftermath of the November 2008 Mumbai attack, reported Indian Express on April 4. The certainty of this plot was established after R&AW, India’s external intelligence agency, made successful inroads into the network. As it emerges, a key fugitive among the IM leaders may have decided to switch loyalties in exchange for favours for his kin in India. It was this channel that eventually revealed the whereabouts of Waqas and Tehseen alias Monu, sources said.
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April - 3 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has given notification to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court I in Kochi (Kerala) to resume trial of NIA cases registered in the state, reports New Indian Express. The notification was published in
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has given notification to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court I in Kochi (Kerala) to resume trial of NIA cases registered in the state, reports New Indian Express. The notification was published in the Gazette on March 25, 2014. "Since the notification has been published in the Gazette, the order in this regard would come soon,” an NIA official said. Important cases like Vagamon Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) camp case, Kalamassery bus burning case and several Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) cases are pending before the court for trial. The accused persons in the Vagamon SIMI case are believed to be behind the Ahmedabad bomb blast case with some of them having links with top leadership of the Indian Mujahideen (IM). Kalamassery bus burning case is another important case in which Thadiyantavide Nazeer, a suspected south Indian 'commander' of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Sufiya Madhani, wife of Abdul Nasser Madhani, are the accused. Currently, the trial of the palm-chopping case is going on at NIA Special Court II in Kochi.
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April - 3 
A 10-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured when an explosive apparently hidden inside a toy they were playing with detonated in Khaki, a suburb of Nowshera town (Nowshera District), of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on April 3, reports Dawn.
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A 10-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured when an explosive apparently hidden inside a toy they were playing with detonated in Khaki, a suburb of Nowshera town (Nowshera District), of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on April 3, reports Dawn. The boy who was killed in the blast was Afghan.
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April - 3 
At least 19 non-combatant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners have been released by the Government, Daily Times reports on April 4. However, there was confusion on the release of the non-combatant TTP prisoners, as the Prime Minister’s (PM) Se
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At least 19 non-combatant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners have been released by the Government, Daily Times reports on April 4. However, there was confusion on the release of the non-combatant TTP prisoners, as the Prime Minister’s (PM) Secretariat initially denied that it ordered the release of any prisoner, apparently due to massive pressure from the military establishment. The PM Secretariat, however, retracted this statement later following a meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. It said Sharif had indeed ordered the release of the non-combatant TTP members. The TTP had reportedly handed a list of prisoners to the government demanding their release, during different rounds of the peace talks. On the other hand, the military establishment is opposed to the release of TTP prisoners, both combatants and non-combatants, due to their alleged involvement in terror attacks across the country. The prisoners were released in phases. “Three prisoners were released on March 21, five on March 25 and 11 on March 28,” Federal Interior Ministry sources confided. The Interior Ministry Spokesman confirmed that all the prisoners belonged to the Mehsud tribe. Sources said that in the coming days about another 100 non-combatant detainees would also be released.
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April - 3 
At least 23 mortar shells fired from Afghanistan fell into North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 3, reports Dawn. The mortar shells landed into Ghulam Khan and Bagi Dar areas of North Waziristan. No casualties
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At least 23 mortar shells fired from Afghanistan fell into North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 3, reports Dawn. The mortar shells landed into Ghulam Khan and Bagi Dar areas of North Waziristan. No casualties or loss of life was reported due to the targeted areas being uninhabited.
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April - 3 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf narrowly escaped an assassination attempt as a bomb exploded shortly before his convoy was due to pass on April 3 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Musharraf was on his way to Chak Shahzad farmh
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf narrowly escaped an assassination attempt as a bomb exploded shortly before his convoy was due to pass on April 3 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Musharraf was on his way to Chak Shahzad farmhouse in Islamabad from the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology, where he has been staying since January 2, 2014. “Four kilogrammes of explosive material planted in a pipeline under a bridge exploded around 20 minutes before the former President was supposed to cross the spot,” said senior Police Official Liaqat Niazi.
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April - 3 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on April 3 began consulting his legal team to adopt a future strategy after the Federal Government said that it was ‘unable’ to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL), reports The Express
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on April 3 began consulting his legal team to adopt a future strategy after the Federal Government said that it was ‘unable’ to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL), reports The Express Tribune. “He met Anwar Mansoor Khan and he would meet another senior lawyer of his team Dr. Khalid Ranjha on April 4, 2014 (today) morning to discuss the future strategy about his case,” one official said. Advocate Shah Jahan moved a petition on April 3 in the Supreme Court requesting to remove his name from ECL. He should be allowed to visit Dubai to see his ailing mother in the interest of justice, the petitioner, advocate Shah Jahan, submitted. The lawyer is not associated with the former general’s legal team.
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April - 3 
In a bid to help restore peace and end sectarian violence in Hangu District, a jirga (tribal council of elders) of Sunni and Shia was convened at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on April 3, reports The Express Tribune. Malik Farman, Zaheer Hussain,
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In a bid to help restore peace and end sectarian violence in Hangu District, a jirga (tribal council of elders) of Sunni and Shia was convened at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on April 3, reports The Express Tribune. Malik Farman, Zaheer Hussain, Rahmat Hussain and Maulana Abdul Sattar, Rahim Umar and Noor Khan represented the two sects at the office of Deputy Commissioner Syed Ahmad Jan and discussed multiple issues regarding law and order.
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April - 3 
Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pervaiz Rasheed on April 3 brushed aside reports as unfounded of Government’s consultations with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in connection with Pervez Musharraf’s application for removal of his name from the
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Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pervaiz Rasheed on April 3 brushed aside reports as unfounded of Government’s consultations with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in connection with Pervez Musharraf’s application for removal of his name from the ECL list, reports The News.
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April - 3 
Non-vaccination of children in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) could spoil the anti-polio initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Dawn reports on April 4. The immunisation of children through Sehat Ka Insaf programme can’t protect child
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Non-vaccination of children in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) could spoil the anti-polio initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Dawn reports on April 4. The immunisation of children through Sehat Ka Insaf programme can’t protect children against poliovirus for long as far as children in FATA would stay without oral polio vaccine (OPV). Two new cases, one each from North Waziristan Agency and Bannu, were recorded on April 2, bringing the total number of nationwide cases to 41. This also worried the authorities in KP, who are carrying out immunisation campaigns. According to the National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan had recorded only six polio cases till this date in 2013 against 41 this year, which reflects an increase of 900 per cent. Children in KP will remain at risk of polio despite immunisation till the Government makes arrangements to administer OPV to children in North Waziristan and Khyber Agency. The rapid increase in polio cases in 2014 poses a serious challenge to the health authorities and the UN agencies engaged in immunisation campaigns. Of the country’s total tally so far this year (2014), FATA has 33 polio cases, KP six and Sindh one.
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April - 3 
On April 3, two serving officers, Major Tariq Malik and Brigadier Riaz Ali Qazi, submitted separate applications along with affidavits before the Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench seeking exemption for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Directo
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On April 3, two serving officers, Major Tariq Malik and Brigadier Riaz Ali Qazi, submitted separate applications along with affidavits before the Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench seeking exemption for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General (DG) Lieutenant-General Zaheerul Islam and Military Intelligence (MI) DG Major-General Sarfraz Sattar from appearing in person in the court proceedings of a missing person case on April 7, 2014, reports The Express Tribune. The LHC had on March 19, 2014 issued summons for ISI DG and MI DG along with the chief of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Punjab Inspector General (IG) during the hearing of the case of Khan Badshah’s enforced disappearance. Later, on March 27, 2014, the bench directed the defence secretary to ensure the spy chiefs appeared in court.
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April - 3 
Police on April 3 seized a vehicle loaded with a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 7 Kalashnikovs, 7 repeaters, 17 pistols and thousands of bullets, from Naseerabad area in Rawalpindi District, reports The News.
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Police on April 3 seized a vehicle loaded with a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 7 Kalashnikovs, 7 repeaters, 17 pistols and thousands of bullets, from Naseerabad area in Rawalpindi District, reports The News.
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April - 3 
The Judicial Tribunal tasked to investigate the discovery of 17 dead bodies from mass graves in Tutak area of Khuzdar District is expected to produce its findings within a month, reports The Express Tribune. The Tribunal, headed by Balochistan High C
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The Judicial Tribunal tasked to investigate the discovery of 17 dead bodies from mass graves in Tutak area of Khuzdar District is expected to produce its findings within a month, reports The Express Tribune. The Tribunal, headed by Balochistan High Court (BHC) Judge Justice Noor Mohammed Meskanzai, sought eight more weeks on February 28, 2014, as it wanted to record the statements. “The extension of eight weeks will help the tribunal to record the statements of maximum number of people,” Home Secretary Balochistan Asad Gilani said. Spokesperson of Balochistan Government Jan Mohammed Buleidai said, “High Court judge is investigating this case and we hope that responsible will be brought to justice.” The DNA tests of 13 dead bodies are yet to be submitted to the tribunal. Officials have only identified one body as that of Naseer Ahmed through a piece of paper recovered from the body. All the bodies were decomposed beyond recognition.
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April - 3 
The newly appointed chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq said on April 3 that the next stage of peace talks with the TTP should be held in Islamabad, reports The Express Tribune. “Maulana Samiul Haq, 80-year-old man, cannot be expected to go int
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The newly appointed chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq said on April 3 that the next stage of peace talks with the TTP should be held in Islamabad, reports The Express Tribune. “Maulana Samiul Haq, 80-year-old man, cannot be expected to go into the mountains to negotiate,” he said, adding that if the Federal Government could not arrange for this, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Government could facilitate the talks.
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April - 3 
The proceeding in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks case (26/11) has come to a standstill as the special judge of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Atiqur Rehman, has expressed his inability to conduct the trial of seven Pakistani suspects in
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The proceeding in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks case (26/11) has come to a standstill as the special judge of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Atiqur Rehman, has expressed his inability to conduct the trial of seven Pakistani suspects in the Adiala Jail of Rawalpindi District of Punjab due to security reasons, Dawn reports on April 4. Sources close to the proceedings revealed that since March 3, 2014, when terrorists attacked the District Courts in Islamabad, there has been no progress on the trial with the ATC unable to complete the cross examination of even a single witness. The ATC judge demanded that the Federal Government should deploy Rangers for his security. However, the Government has not done anything for his security so far. Advocate Raja Rizwan Abbasi, who is representing the accused Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and other suspects, when contacted, confirmed that there was no progress on the case for about a month. He said the Federal Government was responsible for the delay as the ATC judge had refused to conduct the jail trial of the accused persons because of security reasons. “Had the Federal Government provided the requisite security to the judge, the proceedings would not have been delayed,” he added. However, Advocate Mohammad Azhar Chaudhry, the special prosecutor of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) said the prosecution was trying to complete the trial as early as possible.
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April - 3 
The 13-member Task Force formed by the Government to prepare new draft bills for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and a Commission on Enforced Disappearance submitted three draft bills for both the transitional mechanisms on April 3, repor
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The 13-member Task Force formed by the Government to prepare new draft bills for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and a Commission on Enforced Disappearance submitted three draft bills for both the transitional mechanisms on April 3, reports Republica. The Task Force, in the draft bills, proposes denying amnesty to those involved in serious cases of human rights violation such as murder, enforced disappearance of people, torture and rape; making consultations with and the consent of the victim parties mandatory while granting amnesty to those involved in other forms of crime; and denying reconciliation without the consent of victim parties. Likewise, the Task Force has made an arrangement for adequate reparation to the victim parties.
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April - 3 
The secretariat of Constituent Assembly (CA) has made preparations to enact a new Constitution on January 22, 2015, as it has publicized the detailed Constitution making timetable on April 3, reports Nepal News. Mukunda Sharma, the secretariat spokes
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The secretariat of Constituent Assembly (CA) has made preparations to enact a new Constitution on January 22, 2015, as it has publicized the detailed Constitution making timetable on April 3, reports Nepal News. Mukunda Sharma, the secretariat spokesperson said "Once a consensus is reached among all political parties, the Constitution promulgating timetable will be endorsed by the CA. The Work Management Committee of the CA had prepared the timetable amid consensus among all political parties. If the timetable goes as planned, a draft constitution will be readied by mid-November 2014”.
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April - 3 
Six members of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), arrested in connection with snatching of three militants of the party from a Police van in Trishal sub-District of Mymensingh District on February 23, were placed on a 10-day remand on April 3, re
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Six members of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), arrested in connection with snatching of three militants of the party from a Police van in Trishal sub-District of Mymensingh District on February 23, were placed on a 10-day remand on April 3, reports The Daily Star. Police filed two cases against the JMB members - one under Explosive Substances Act and another for snatching three militants, ambushing a Police van and killing a Constable in Trishal.
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April - 3 
101 resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) families in Keppapilavu area of the Mullativu District will receive houses constructed by the Government on April 3, reports Colombo Page. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Secretary of Defense and Urban Developmen
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101 resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) families in Keppapilavu area of the Mullativu District will receive houses constructed by the Government on April 3, reports Colombo Page. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Secretary of Defense and Urban Development will hand over houses to the displaced families. The houses have been constructed by the Government under the second stage of a three-stage project launched to provide permanent housing for the people displaced by the war. Earlier, under the first stage of the project, the Government has handed over 60 houses. The Defense Secretary will also lay the foundation stone for the third stage of the project.
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April - 4 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Gamharia village of Aurangabad District on April 4. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the village and arrested Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Awadesh Yadav while he wa
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested from Gamharia village of Aurangabad District on April 4. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided the village and arrested Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ Awadesh Yadav while he was meeting some people for boycott of polls, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Operations, Rajesh Kumar Bharti said. A country-made rifle and five rounds of ammunition were recovered from him.
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April - 4 
A major militant hideout was busted and six weapons and eight kg of RDX were recovered from Puneja-Bhaderwah forests of Doda District on April 4, reports Zee News. An AK47 rifle with two magazines, one .303 rifle, two Chinese pistols with magazines,
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A major militant hideout was busted and six weapons and eight kg of RDX were recovered from Puneja-Bhaderwah forests of Doda District on April 4, reports Zee News. An AK47 rifle with two magazines, one .303 rifle, two Chinese pistols with magazines, one 12 bore single barrel gun, one country made pistol, one Chinese sniper sight, seven hand grenades, one Grenades of Under barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), explosives including eight kg of RDX, two electric detonators were recovered.
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April - 4 
A senior cadre of the breakaway faction of the ANVC, identified as Apsal M. Sangma alias Dokrak (26), was arrested during a raid conducted by Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) personnel, at Grace Hotel in the Khyndailad area, reports The Telegraph o
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A senior cadre of the breakaway faction of the ANVC, identified as Apsal M. Sangma alias Dokrak (26), was arrested during a raid conducted by Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) personnel, at Grace Hotel in the Khyndailad area, reports The Telegraph on April 5. Apsal is suspected to have been involved in the twin shootings in Williamnagar town in East Garo Hills recently. Two mobile phones and INR 76,000 in cash were seized from him. Two of Apsal’s accomplices, James Momin (26) and Isac Marak (23) were also arrested. A mobile phone and INR 16,760 in cash were seized from them.
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April - 4 
Around 80 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Burkapal village in Sukma District on April 4, injuring a trooper, reports indiatvnews.com. Some Maoists are also suspected to have b
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Around 80 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Burkapal village in Sukma District on April 4, injuring a trooper, reports indiatvnews.com. Some Maoists are also suspected to have been injured. “The post belongs to the 74th battalion of the force and firing has stopped now,” a senior Police official said.
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April - 4 
Jharkhand Police on April 4 arrested five Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres including a ‘commander’ from different locations of Gumla District and seized a cache of arms and ammunition, mobiles sets, SIMs and chargers, reports The Times
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Jharkhand Police on April 4 arrested five Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadres including a ‘commander’ from different locations of Gumla District and seized a cache of arms and ammunition, mobiles sets, SIMs and chargers, reports The Times of India. Two motorcycles and few pamphlets were also seized. Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhim Sen Tuti said a team of Police, led by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Niranjan Tiwari, raided Bhandariya forest and arrested two PLFI cadres, identified as Gop and Lohra. Based on their confessional statements, the other three were arrested after a brief encounter near Semra Pahar under Sisai Police Station. The three others were identified as ‘commander’ Rahulji alias Suresh Sahu, Mangaleshwar Oraon and Pradeep. The seized items included one Double Barrel Breech Loading (DBBL) gun, a country-made carbine, two country-made rifles, four pistols etc.
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April - 4 
Reacting strongly against the alleged diktat imposed on the public by Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidate Soso Lorho and his canvassing squad in Manipur Outer parliamentary constituency, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), on April 4, warned those el
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Reacting strongly against the alleged diktat imposed on the public by Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidate Soso Lorho and his canvassing squad in Manipur Outer parliamentary constituency, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), on April 4, warned those elements from intimidating the people especially in ‘Zeliangrong areas’. “We heard that NPF candidate Soso Lorho and his canvassing squad are intimidating the people that those who do not vote for the candidate will be tagged anti-Nagas,” said the ZUF. The ZUF then appealed to Zeliangrong frontal organizations not to indulge in the election saying it will invite stern public reaction and lack of trust.
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April - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 4 recovered 27 powerful landmines under Imamganj Police Station area in Gaya District, reports post.jagran.com. Besides the landmines, 24 pipe bombs weighing five kg each and three tiffin bombs weighing 10 kg each were
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 4 recovered 27 powerful landmines under Imamganj Police Station area in Gaya District, reports post.jagran.com. Besides the landmines, 24 pipe bombs weighing five kg each and three tiffin bombs weighing 10 kg each were found hidden below a road connecting Guria and Lutwa, during sanitising operations by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police.
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April - 4 
SFs arrested a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as ‘Captain’ Sorokhaibam Raja alias Maramba from Kakching Bazar in Bishnupur District on April 4. A .39 pistol loaded with five bullets was recovered from his possess
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SFs arrested a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre identified as ‘Captain’ Sorokhaibam Raja alias Maramba from Kakching Bazar in Bishnupur District on April 4. A .39 pistol loaded with five bullets was recovered from his possession.
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April - 4 
The Assam Tribune reports that the Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) Coordination Committee, on April 4, alleged that Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) president Akhil Gogoi has links with the Communist party of India (CPI-Maoist)
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The Assam Tribune reports that the Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) Coordination Committee, on April 4, alleged that Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) president Akhil Gogoi has links with the Communist party of India (CPI-Maoist) outfit and also had received training from the outfit in Jharkhand along with four other KMSS members in 2009. At a press conference, functionaries of the coordination committee claimed that they have evidence to prove this. The ruling Congress party said that there should be an inquiry regarding the alleged links of KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi with the Maoists. Also, the All Assam SULFA Coordination Committee has urged its members across the State to cast 'conscience votes' in the Lok Sabha polls, reports The Times of India on April 5. The former militants' forum has asked its members to scrutinize the local candidates well and back those who would rehabilitate them and help them get jobs. Bijoy Hazarika, general secretary of the committee alleged that the Government has particularly discriminated a section of former ULFA rebels.
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April - 4 
The Delhi Police on April 4 said that the bombs used for setting off serial blasts at New Delhi on September 13, 2008, had been manufactured at Vittalamakki in Koppa tehshil (revenue unit) of Chikmagalur District in Karnataka, reports Daijiworld.Com.
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The Delhi Police on April 4 said that the bombs used for setting off serial blasts at New Delhi on September 13, 2008, had been manufactured at Vittalamakki in Koppa tehshil (revenue unit) of Chikmagalur District in Karnataka, reports Daijiworld.Com. This information is contained in two separate charge sheets filed by the Police in the court on April 3, against 29 terrorists functioning under Indian Mujahideen (IM) including the two Bhatkal brothers.
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Torbung Govindpur under Phoubakchao Ikhai Police Outpost in Bishnupur District on April 4.
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The Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Torbung Govindpur under Phoubakchao Ikhai Police Outpost in Bishnupur District on April 4.
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on April 4 inaugurated Intelligence Training School (ITS) in Kasba area of Kolkata, reports The Times of India. The ITS will help train SSB officers and personnel manning the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders gather int
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The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on April 4 inaugurated Intelligence Training School (ITS) in Kasba area of Kolkata, reports The Times of India. The ITS will help train SSB officers and personnel manning the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders gather intelligence that will help in operations. The ITS in Kolkata will also be used by other agencies to train officers and personnel. Arun Chaudhary, Director General (DG), SSB, said that the time has come for the SSB to approach intelligence gathering in a region specific manner as India is in the tri-junction of three nations and has a multicultural society. As a result, the SSB felt the acute need to have a training centre in Kolkata to tackle the typical needs along the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders. Singh highlighted the changing patterns of crime, growing restlessness of Maoists and separatists elements, the changing tactics of terrorism, smugglers, human traffickers, Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) dealers and drug peddlers. The increasing demand for human intelligence has compelled police forces across the board to work harder and find ways on the move which are not advisable. "As a lead intelligence agency for Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders, the SSB is gearing up to remain several steps ahead of anti-national elements. This will also help to fine tune our tactics. While knowledge of technological maneuvers used by anti-national elements will be disseminated, the emphasis and dependency on human intelligence will not reduce," a senior official said.
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The Sentinel reports that Inspector General of Police-Administration (IGP-administration) Arvind Deep, on April 4, said that steps have been initiated in co–ordination with the Army, Central Para Military Forces and local Police to neutralise the act
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The Sentinel reports that Inspector General of Police-Administration (IGP-administration) Arvind Deep, on April 4, said that steps have been initiated in co–ordination with the Army, Central Para Military Forces and local Police to neutralise the activities of underground elements in troubled Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts of the State. Deep’s response came days after the BJP allegation of involvement of underground cadres of rebel outfits to influence the poll process in the Eastern Arunachal Districts. BJP president Tai Tagak during a recent press conference alleged that candidates of various political parties are using underground elements to woo voters and claimed seizure of an AK rifle from the vehicle of a candidate without naming him.
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April - 4 
The Shillong Times reports that Phyranilang Swer, an HNLC cadre, who was arrested along with his accomplice Nand Kishore Thakur from Kolkata (West Bengal) on April 1, has been remanded to eight days of Police custody. East Khasi Hills SP M Kharkrang
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The Shillong Times reports that Phyranilang Swer, an HNLC cadre, who was arrested along with his accomplice Nand Kishore Thakur from Kolkata (West Bengal) on April 1, has been remanded to eight days of Police custody. East Khasi Hills SP M Kharkrang said that both persons were brought to Shillong on in the night of April 3 and they were produced in the court on April 4.
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The Telegraph reports that Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on April 4, said the current situation in the State was not conducive to withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. Ibobi said: “We should all try and understand the prese
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The Telegraph reports that Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on April 4, said the current situation in the State was not conducive to withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act. Ibobi said: “We should all try and understand the present situation in Manipur and also the threat to the unity of the country and the state. We need to normalise the situation first before withdrawing the act.”
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Troops of Red Shield Division arrested two cadres of different militant groups on April 4. In the first operation, troops of Red Shield Division carried out a search operation in the area of Lairensajik in Imphal west District and arrested ‘finance s
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Troops of Red Shield Division arrested two cadres of different militant groups on April 4. In the first operation, troops of Red Shield Division carried out a search operation in the area of Lairensajik in Imphal west District and arrested ‘finance secretary’ of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ningthoujam Ramananda Singh and recovered one 9mm pistol US made along with one magazine, one 9mm live round and five live rounds of .38 revolver. Another operation was launched in the area of Mayang Langjing which resulted in the arrest of Phijam Rupachandra Meitei of KCP-Military Task Force (KCP-MTF), from Mayang Langjing in Imphal West District.
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Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on April 4 (today) said Indian Mujahideen (IM) has been "almost finished", reports Daily Bhaskar. "The Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre is almost finished with the capture of prominent IM leaders. The Nax
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Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on April 4 (today) said Indian Mujahideen (IM) has been "almost finished", reports Daily Bhaskar. "The Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadre is almost finished with the capture of prominent IM leaders. The Naxalite menace and insurgency in the North-East, too, are on decline," he told.
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With just a few more days left before the State goes to polls on April 9, acting chief secretary P B O Warjri said 'extra measures' have been taken to ensure smooth polls in the insurgency-hit East and South Garo Hills Districts, reports The Times of
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With just a few more days left before the State goes to polls on April 9, acting chief secretary P B O Warjri said 'extra measures' have been taken to ensure smooth polls in the insurgency-hit East and South Garo Hills Districts, reports The Times of India.
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A local court in Toba Tek Singh District on April 4 sentenced a Christian couple, identified as Shafqat Maseeh and Shagufta Maseeh, to death for blasphemy and fined them PKR 100,000 each, reports Dawn. According to details, the Maseeh’s were arrested
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A local court in Toba Tek Singh District on April 4 sentenced a Christian couple, identified as Shafqat Maseeh and Shagufta Maseeh, to death for blasphemy and fined them PKR 100,000 each, reports Dawn. According to details, the Maseeh’s were arrested on July 25, 2013, under Section 295C on the charge of sending blasphemous text messages to the complainants, shopkeeper Malik Mohammad Hussain and Gojra tehsil (revenue unit) bar’s former President Anwar Mansoor Goraya.
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A total of 5,573 acts of terror across the country have cost the lives of 8484 people, including ten foreigners, during the last four years, disclosed the Government in the National Assembly on April 4, reports Daily Times. Also among the terror vict
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A total of 5,573 acts of terror across the country have cost the lives of 8484 people, including ten foreigners, during the last four years, disclosed the Government in the National Assembly on April 4, reports Daily Times. Also among the terror victims are 185 children, the Federal Ministry of Interior told the Lower House of Parliament in a written reply to the queries of Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Dr Nafeesa Shah. The province-wise breakup of terror acts revealed that Balochistan was most affected, leading with 3098 acts of terrorism followed by 1499 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with 648 incidents. In number of human loss, FATA topped the list where 3240 persons lost their lives in these terrorism acts followed by KP with 2311 human lives losses and 1985 in Balochistan. The number of persons killed in Punjab stood at 643 and in Sindh the number was 313.The most tragic figures came about the children in these terrorists attacks that came to 185 in last five years based on the data received from KP, Islamabad, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit Baltistan. The Government also informed the House that 60 proscribed organizations are being kept under watch and its cadre enlisted under Schedule IV of Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) are being strictly monitored.
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf will approach Sindh High Court (SHC) against the Federal Government’s decision to reject his application seeking removal of his name from the Exit Control List, said sources privy to the matter on A
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf will approach Sindh High Court (SHC) against the Federal Government’s decision to reject his application seeking removal of his name from the Exit Control List, said sources privy to the matter on April 4, reports The Express Tribune. According to sources, Musharraf’s legal team has decided to file a petition in SHC against the Federal Ministry for Interior’s refusal seeking an explanation. The petition in this regard will be moved in the next few days. They further revealed that Musharraf’s legal aides are reluctant to directly approach the Supreme Court and therefore have decided to first submit an application in the High Court. “The (legal) team is still undecided whether to file the petition in Islamabad High Court (IHC) or SHC since most of the members believe that the IHC’s behaviour has been hostile with their client in the past and they should challenge the Federal Government’s decision in SHC,” the sources added. The Interior Ministry, while responding to Musharraf’s request on April 2, 2014, had refused to remove his name from the ECL.
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Four Iranian soldiers abducted by Jaish-al-Adl (Army of Justice) militants on February 6, 2014, returned home after being held for two months. A spokesperson for Frontier Corps (FC) in Balochistan on April 5 rejected the notion that the kidnapped Ira
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Four Iranian soldiers abducted by Jaish-al-Adl (Army of Justice) militants on February 6, 2014, returned home after being held for two months. A spokesperson for Frontier Corps (FC) in Balochistan on April 5 rejected the notion that the kidnapped Iranian guards were present on Pakistani soil, reports The Express Tribune. He further said that the guards were released inside Iran after mediation by an elder of the Shah Bakhsh tribe. “They have not been released in Pakistan. We don’t know where they were kept or released. We have no indication that these Iranian border guards were kept in Pakistan,” said Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasnim Aslam. According to details, on April 4, 2014, it was reported that the Iranian border guards captured by Jaish-al-Adl militants were freed. According to a media report, only four of the five abducted guards were handed over to Iranian officials in Pakistan alive. They were accompanied by the body of the fifth, which the rebels had executed. “The soldiers were handed over some hours ago by the small terrorist group Jaish-al-Adl to Iranian representatives in Pakistan,” said the Fars News Agency (FNA), quoting an unnamed security official. However, Pakistani officials could not confirm the release.
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif met his national security team on April 4 to discuss steps to be taken for the dialogue process with the TTP, reports Dawn. Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sha
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif met his national security team on April 4 to discuss steps to be taken for the dialogue process with the TTP, reports Dawn. Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam and PM’s Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi attended the meeting held at the PM’s residence. According to an unnamed PM Office official “the Government has a set of parameters against which it is measuring the progress in the talks’ initiative. The meeting took stock of the situation”. “The meeting was updated about the next steps that the Government would be taking to keep the process continuing,” the official added. However, the release of 19 ‘non-combatant but criminal’ members of the TTP may draw fault lines between the relations of Army establishment and the ruling civilian Government vis-à-vis peace dialogue with the TTP, reports Daily Times. The matter, security insiders said, was taken up at a meeting chaired by PM Nawaz Sharif on April 3 to review security situation in the country that was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, ISI Director General Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam, Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and PM’s Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs Syed Tariq Fatemi. The military command is said to have conveyed to the PM its reservations regarding the release of the TTP prisoners.
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Rangers claimed to have arrested three alleged target killers from Musa Lane area of Lyari Town on April 4, reports Daily Times. According to Rangers sources the accused were affiliated with People’s Amn Committee (PAC).
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Rangers claimed to have arrested three alleged target killers from Musa Lane area of Lyari Town on April 4, reports Daily Times. According to Rangers sources the accused were affiliated with People’s Amn Committee (PAC).
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The Geo News on April 4 got hold of a letter from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) addressed to the newly elected Amir (chief) of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Maulana Sirajul Haq which stresses that an armed struggle is a must to enforce an Islamic system
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The Geo News on April 4 got hold of a letter from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) addressed to the newly elected Amir (chief) of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Maulana Sirajul Haq which stresses that an armed struggle is a must to enforce an Islamic system in the country, reports The News. “Our destination is the same but the difference is in the modus operandi to achieve it,” said the letter from TTP Mohmand Agency head Umer Khalid Khurasani addressed to JI Amir. It further said ‘it is hoped that you (Sirajul Haq) would carry forward the mission of Syed Munawar Hassan without making any compromise’.
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The Pakistan-Afghanistan border at ‘Friendship Gate’ in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District was closed on April 4, a day before the Afghan Presidential elections are scheduled to take place, reported Dawn while quoting an unnamed official. An offi
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The Pakistan-Afghanistan border at ‘Friendship Gate’ in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District was closed on April 4, a day before the Afghan Presidential elections are scheduled to take place, reported Dawn while quoting an unnamed official. An official of the Frontier Corps (FC), a para-military force said that the border was completely closed by the border forces of the two countries. He said the major reason behind closure of the border was to avert any untoward incident on the eve of Afghan polls. "The border will remain closed on April 5, 2014(Saturday)," he said. According to details, personnel of paramilitary troops were deployed on the Pakistani side of the border to maintain order on the eve of historic Afghan elections. Similarly, the Afghan border force has also strengthened security to ensure peace on the eve of polls. "
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 4 extended the ceasefire until April 10, the outfit's spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said in a statement, adding that the TTP shura (council) would be meeting after the 10th to decide a future course of act
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 4 extended the ceasefire until April 10, the outfit's spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said in a statement, adding that the TTP shura (council) would be meeting after the 10th to decide a future course of action, reports Dawn. The extension comes a day after the interior ministry announced that it had released 19 non-combatants TTP as a goodwill gesture for bolstering the peace process with the TTP. In a statement issued to the media, Shahid said the group was awaiting the Government's reply on its demands. Shahid said the TTP shura has extended the deadline and would sit after April 10 to decide about the future of talks.
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The Constituent Assembly (CA) on April 4 approved the Constitution making timetable, called the CA calendar, to enact the new constitution by January 22, 2015, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the CA endorsed the CA calendar with amendments through m
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The Constituent Assembly (CA) on April 4 approved the Constitution making timetable, called the CA calendar, to enact the new constitution by January 22, 2015, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the CA endorsed the CA calendar with amendments through majority votes. According to the amended calendar, the certified copy of the approved constitution would be signed by each CA member while CA Chairperson would certify the constitution and President puts signature on the copy and announces the promulgation of new constitution by January 22 next year.
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April - 4 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal while addressing the inaugural session of the 19th national conference of the party’s student wing All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) in
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal while addressing the inaugural session of the 19th national conference of the party’s student wing All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) in Kathmandu on April 4 warned of serious consequences if the Supreme Court fails to respect the past agreements, including the Comprehensive Peace Accord, reports The Himalayan Times. “The country will plunge into a serious conflict if the court tries to act as a superpower,” said the former rebel leader. The Supreme Court had, on April 2, paved the way for prosecuting war-era cases under the regular justice system.
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April - 4 
A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of ruling Awami League (AL), was killed in his room at Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District on April 4, reports New Age. The deceased is identified as Shaheed Suhrawardy Hall unit acti
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A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of ruling Awami League (AL), was killed in his room at Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District on April 4, reports New Age. The deceased is identified as Shaheed Suhrawardy Hall unit acting general secretary Rustom Ali Akond. BCL blamed Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), for the murder as ICS had been threatening Rustom with life through short message service for the last few days.
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Indian High Commissioner Y. K. Sinha addressing the Foreign Correspondents’ Association in Colombo on April 4 said “Early progress on devolution and political settlement crucial to Sri Lanka to tackle mounting international pressure”, reports Colombo
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Indian High Commissioner Y. K. Sinha addressing the Foreign Correspondents’ Association in Colombo on April 4 said “Early progress on devolution and political settlement crucial to Sri Lanka to tackle mounting international pressure”, reports Colombo Page. Sinha further said that New Delhi had conveyed to Colombo on a number of occasions the need for expeditious steps towards genuine national reconciliation, including investigations into allegations of human rights violations, restoration of normalcy in affected areas, reduction of 'high security zones', satisfactorily addressing the issue of missing persons and the redressal of humanitarian concerns of the affected families. "It is our hope that the Government of Sri Lanka, recognizing the critical importance of genuine reconciliation, acts with vision and sagacity. We will remain engaged and offer our support in a spirit of partnership and cooperation," the High Commissioner noted.
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called on the Government to lift the ban imposed on 16 Tamil Diaspora organizations, reports Colombo Page on April 5. TNA Northern Provincial Councilor, M.K. Sivajilingam told that banning the organizations was aimed
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has called on the Government to lift the ban imposed on 16 Tamil Diaspora organizations, reports Colombo Page on April 5. TNA Northern Provincial Councilor, M.K. Sivajilingam told that banning the organizations was aimed at preventing Tamil political parties from engaging with the Tamil Diaspora. He further explained that the Government does not like Tamil political parties engaging with members of the international community like the TNA did during the period of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) summit in Geneva. According to Sivajilingam, the organizations that were banned on March 31 have not in any way aided terrorists or terrorist organizations in Sri Lanka or elsewhere.
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April - 5 
Both Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have lodged complaints with the Election Commission of India saying that NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and leaders have been openly campaigning for the Naga Peoples front (NPF) candidate in Naga domi
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Both Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have lodged complaints with the Election Commission of India saying that NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and leaders have been openly campaigning for the Naga Peoples front (NPF) candidate in Naga dominated areas of the State apart from threatening village chiefs, report The Sangai Express on April 6.
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April - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that Personnel from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) along with Dimapur Police, on April 5, recovered a grenade in a dustbin near the entrance at a shopping mall, Jasokie market, Dimapur District.
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Nagaland Post reports that Personnel from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) along with Dimapur Police, on April 5, recovered a grenade in a dustbin near the entrance at a shopping mall, Jasokie market, Dimapur District.
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April - 5 
Nagaland Post reports that two cadres, one each of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were arrested by troops of Red Shield Division on April 5 at Noney part-II area of Tamenglong District.
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Nagaland Post reports that two cadres, one each of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) were arrested by troops of Red Shield Division on April 5 at Noney part-II area of Tamenglong District. One 9mm pistol (US made) along with a Magazine loaded with six live rounds was recovered from one of the cadres. The NSCN-K cadre was identified as ‘corporal’ Kachamgai Rongmei while the ZUF cadre as ‘second lieutenant’ Gaibung Kamei of Nungba.
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Shastra Seema Bal (SSB) arrested four Kashmiri militants, hailing from Srinagar after they crossed over from Nepal into the Indian Territory at Nautnawa village in Gorakhpur District of Uttar Pradesh, Daily Excelsior reports on April 6. The militants
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Shastra Seema Bal (SSB) arrested four Kashmiri militants, hailing from Srinagar after they crossed over from Nepal into the Indian Territory at Nautnawa village in Gorakhpur District of Uttar Pradesh, Daily Excelsior reports on April 6. The militants had taken a flight from Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh, Pakistan to Nepal’s capital city of Kathmandu to enter India. Official sources told that four militants were also accompanied by three Pakistani wives and three children when they crossed into India. One of the militants was also joined by his brother-in-law and mother-in-law, they said.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have ordered the closure of Janata Dal (U) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election offices at Dumaria block headquarters in Gaya District, reports The Times of India on April 6. The Maoists ra
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have ordered the closure of Janata Dal (U) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election offices at Dumaria block headquarters in Gaya District, reports The Times of India on April 6. The Maoists rang up the election office premises owners to pull the shutters down or be ready to face the consequences. The Maoists have also given poll boycott call in the area. The offices, as per reports, have been closed in compliance of the Maoist diktat.
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April - 5 
The Sangai Express reports on April 6 that Kuki militant groups which are under trilateral Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with the Government of India and Government of Manipur have decided to support the Congress candidate in Outer Manipur. Unit
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The Sangai Express reports on April 6 that Kuki militant groups which are under trilateral Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact with the Government of India and Government of Manipur have decided to support the Congress candidate in Outer Manipur. United Peoples Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organizations (KNO), the two umbrella organisations of several Kuki underground groups, took separate decisions to support the Congress candidate in view of some political parties/candidates campaigning on the line of ethnicity and community affiliations.
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The Shillong Times reports that civil societies and student bodies, on April 5, decided to boycott elections to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat to be held on April 9 and called for a 72-hour statewide bandh (shut down strike) from April 7, protesting
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The Shillong Times reports that civil societies and student bodies, on April 5, decided to boycott elections to the lone Mizoram Lok Sabha seat to be held on April 9 and called for a 72-hour statewide bandh (shut down strike) from April 7, protesting against voting by displaced Bru tribals from relief camps in Tripura. Leaders of the central committee of Young Mizo Association (YMA), the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP) or Mizo Women's Federation, Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP) or Elders' Association, Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizo Students' Federation and Mizo Students' Union (MSU) decided to call the bandh from 5 am on April 7. At least 7,987 votes (70.04%) were polled in six Bru relief camps of Tripura for election to the Mizoram's single Lok Sabha seat, adds the Times of India. Polling began on April 1 and concluded on April 3.
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The Shillong Times reports that Mizoram Police arrested two persons, one of them a resident of Aizawl and another from Tahan in Mynamar, while another suspected Myanmarese national is still absconding and seized four AK-47 assault rifles and one M-4
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The Shillong Times reports that Mizoram Police arrested two persons, one of them a resident of Aizawl and another from Tahan in Mynamar, while another suspected Myanmarese national is still absconding and seized four AK-47 assault rifles and one M-4 A-1 Carbine machine from the Mizoram-Myanmar border Champhai town, Police sources said on April 6. Earlier on April 5, Police also seized 1,200 rounds of AK-47 rifle ammunition, four magazines, 12 rounds of the Carbine Machine Gun and one magazine, the sources said. The arms were reportedly smuggled from Myanmar, Police said.
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April - 5 
Three more companies of Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) were deployed in Gudguda forests under Meghapal panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Sambalpur District following two recent encounters with Communist Party of Ind
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Three more companies of Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) were deployed in Gudguda forests under Meghapal panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Sambalpur District following two recent encounters with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports The Pioneer on April 6. Quoting intelligence inputs, Sambalpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Pratik Mohanty said Maoists are trying to strengthen their base in the Sambalpur-Sundergarh-Deogarh zone. “Since the Maoists are trying their best to disrupt the ensuing elections, combing operation has been intensified to foil their attempts,” he added.
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April - 5 
Yasin Bhatkal revealed about Dawood lbrahim linkages before the Bangalore Police's Anti-Terrorist Cell and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), dnaindia.com reported on April 6. Also, he told investigators that he collected hawala (illegal money
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Yasin Bhatkal revealed about Dawood lbrahim linkages before the Bangalore Police's Anti-Terrorist Cell and the National Investigation Agency (NIA), dnaindia.com reported on April 6. Also, he told investigators that he collected hawala (illegal money transaction) money, sent from Dubai or Sharjah by another IM member, Hafeef Bhatkali, during the November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror attack in Mumbai (Maharashtra). During Yasin's first visit to Pakistan in 2005 he underwent a 50-day terror training in the Balochistan area. During his second visit he stayed with the Bhatkal brothers, Riyaz and Iqbal. Yasin, Riyaz and a few others met Dawood Ibrahim in the Balochistan area in 2011. And Bangalore Police sources say Dawood discussed terror attacks in India with them. Also, Yasin told investigators that he was in Mumbai during the 26/11 attack. "Hafeef Bhatkali, a computer engineer who was earlier based in Dubai, is now in Pakistan. Riyaz is in touch with him. Hafeef finances the IM," Yasin said. "At the time of 26/11, I was in Mumbai to collect INR 4,00,000 in cash sent by Hafeef. The hawala delivery boy handed over the money to me near a mosque in Pydhonie." Hafeef has close links with the D-company and runs hawala rackets in Mumbai and other places in India.
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April - 5 
At least four people were injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a shop in Osta Mohammad tehsil (revenue unit) of Jaffarabad District on April 5, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack. A Police Official,
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At least four people were injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a shop in Osta Mohammad tehsil (revenue unit) of Jaffarabad District on April 5, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack. A Police Official, Muhammad Ayub suspected that Baloch separatists could be behind the attack.
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April - 5 
Pakistan ranks among the least religiously diverse countries in a religiously diverse Asian region according to the Religious Diversity Index published by the Pew Research Centre on April 5, reports The Express Tribune. The 10-point index, which rank
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Pakistan ranks among the least religiously diverse countries in a religiously diverse Asian region according to the Religious Diversity Index published by the Pew Research Centre on April 5, reports The Express Tribune. The 10-point index, which ranks each country by its level of religious diversity, is divided into four ranges, “very high”, “high”, “moderate”, and “low”. Pakistan ranked among the 136 “low diversity” countries, the largest range on the index indicating that most countries in the world are not religiously diverse. According to the data, Pakistan had the 23rd largest proportional Muslim population at 96.4%, smaller than immediate neighbours Afghanistan and Iran, but larger than Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. Pakistan had a Religious Diversity Index score of 0.8 ranking. It featured an overwhelming Muslim population of 96.4%. Hindus constituted largest religious minority with 1.9% of the population with Christians a close second comprising 1.6% of the population. Others including, Buddhists, Jews, and those belong to ‘folk religions’ comprised at least 0.1 per cent of the population each. Of the 232 countries in the study, Singapore with a population of more than 5 million had the highest score on the Religious Diversity Index. About a third of Singapore’s population is Buddhist (34%), while 18% are Christian, 16% are religiously unaffiliated, 14% are Muslim, 5% are Hindu and less than 1% are Jewish. Interestingly, the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) did not rank very high on the overall index with both countries falling in the “moderate” diversity range.
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April - 5 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 5 launched its ‘official’ website hosting videos, a magazine, and its leaders’ interviews and statements, reports Dawn, while quoting a news release issued by Umar Media, the 'information and publication wing
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 5 launched its ‘official’ website hosting videos, a magazine, and its leaders’ interviews and statements, reports Dawn, while quoting a news release issued by Umar Media, the 'information and publication wing' of the TTP. Umar Media has sponsored the website, which would serve as the central information portal of the outfit. “Statements, videos, announcements and magazine released by the TTP will be available on the website,” the news release said. It added that Umar Media was the only authorised body to issue messages and statements of the TTP. The website carries e-mail addresses of 'central spokesman' of TTP Shahidullah Shahid and other sections. The website contains the TTP flag, verses from the Holy Quran, statements and videos containing sectarian, hate and propaganda material, especially against Security Forces, a message of TTP ‘deputy’ Sheikh Khalid Haqqani for the people of Balochistan, and pictures of slain TTP 'chief' Hakimullah Mehsud and his successor and current 'chief' Maulvi Fazlullah.
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April - 5 
Two Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Abdullah and Zikaria, were killed in an alleged Police encounter in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 5 (today), reports The News. Police
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Two Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Abdullah and Zikaria, were killed in an alleged Police encounter in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 5 (today), reports The News. Police also recovered weapons from their possession.
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April - 6 
A Police patrol party on April 6 survived two bomb blasts triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Zee News. The devices exploded when the Police patrol party was returning after remov
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A Police patrol party on April 6 survived two bomb blasts triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Malkangiri District of Odisha, reports Zee News. The devices exploded when the Police patrol party was returning after removing few posters put up by the Maoists in Kalimela area, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said. The posters called for boycott of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election.
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April - 6 
A trial court has given Delhi Police 20 more days to complete its investigation against Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar, The Times of India reports on April 7. Additional Sessions Judge Daya
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A trial court has given Delhi Police 20 more days to complete its investigation against Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar, The Times of India reports on April 7. Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash allowed the special cell's plea for more time after they told the court that they needed to quiz suspected IM operative Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas to establish the missing links in the 2010 Jama Masjid attack case. Earlier, on April 5, Delhi Police Special Cell brought Waqas, and Tehseen Akhtar to ‘When Will You Stay,’ a home-stay facility in Old Munnar (Edukki District) where they had once stayed, to gather evidence, reports The Hindu. They were brought on a Border Security Force (BSF) flight to Kochi (Ernakulam District) and then taken on two helicopters to Anachal. Waqas had stayed there from September to November, 2013. Police team questioned the home-stay owner Muneesh and Muthusami, an autorickshaw driver, who took Waqas to Old Munnar and introduced him to the home-stay. Indian Express reports on April 7 that Tehseen Akhtar and Waqas had visited two places in Kochi in December 2013. The Delhi Police provided the information that Tehseen and Waqas visited Marine Drive and a shopping mall at Edappally during their stay in Munnar. Delhi Police officials said that Tehseen had no plan to create any Kerala-based module of the IM, or recruit new members, while staying in Kerala.
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April - 6 
HNLC cadres Phyrmailang Swer and Nandkishore Thakur, who were arrested from Kolkata by West Bengal Police, are suspected to have gone to Kolkata to escape the Meghalaya Police and find customers to sell their weapons and fake notes. The weapons are m
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HNLC cadres Phyrmailang Swer and Nandkishore Thakur, who were arrested from Kolkata by West Bengal Police, are suspected to have gone to Kolkata to escape the Meghalaya Police and find customers to sell their weapons and fake notes. The weapons are mainly of Chinese make and the fake notes outsourced from China, Police sources informed adding both are wanted in several cases of terror acts lodged in two Police Stations of Laitumkhrah and Rynjah of East Khasi Hills District in Meghalaya.
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April - 6 
In a statement on April 6, Abhay, 'spokesperson' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee, said the party was not against peace talks with the Government, reports The Hindu. This is the first time in almost four years tha
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In a statement on April 6, Abhay, 'spokesperson' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) central committee, said the party was not against peace talks with the Government, reports The Hindu. This is the first time in almost four years that the outlawed party is taking the initiative for talks. In its latest overture, the CPI-Maoist laid down five conditions for talks. First, the Government should accept the Maoist movement as political, the 'spokesperson' said. Second, the party reiterated its demand of lifting the ban on it and frontal, mass organisations. “The attacks on leaders and activists should stop,” he said. Third, the party demanded that the “killers” of Azad, top leader who was negotiating a framework for peace talks in 2010, be booked and punished. Fourth, the Government should stop paramilitary and Police aggression against people in rural areas under partial control of the Maoists. “In order to preserve our leadership from the conspiracies of the ruling classes to decimate our party leadership one more time in the name of talks, all veteran comrades in prisons should be released,” Abhay said.
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April - 6 
Kashmir Times on April 6 reported that 43 per cent polling stations in Poonch District have been placed under sensitive or hyper sensitive categories in the wake of militancy threats following melting of snow from upper reaches. Sources said that out
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Kashmir Times on April 6 reported that 43 per cent polling stations in Poonch District have been placed under sensitive or hyper sensitive categories in the wake of militancy threats following melting of snow from upper reaches. Sources said that out of a total of 373 polling stations in the District, a total of 164 polling stations have been categorized as sensitive and hyper sensitive where chances of untoward incidents are much higher than the rest.
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April - 6 
Militants on April 6 shot at and injured the former Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ghulam Qadir Sofi in Pulwama town of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Station House Officer (SHO) of Pulwama Police Station, Reyaz Ahmad, said that two militan
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Militants on April 6 shot at and injured the former Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Ghulam Qadir Sofi in Pulwama town of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Station House Officer (SHO) of Pulwama Police Station, Reyaz Ahmad, said that two militants entered into the clinic of Sofi and fired at him. “He received two bullets one in right neck and other in left hand”, he added. Militants fled from the scene after carrying out the attack.
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April - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are illegally mining and selling coal from coalfields owned by Coal India Limited (CIL), causing revenue losses of up to INR 6000 million a year, according to a top executive, reports livemint.c
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are illegally mining and selling coal from coalfields owned by Coal India Limited (CIL), causing revenue losses of up to INR 6000 million a year, according to a top executive, reports livemint.com on April7. The illegal extraction and sale by the Maoists is impacting coal output to the tune of three million tonnes (mt) at the state-run firm and hitting operations at its subsidiary Central Coalfields Limited. The revelation comes at a time when CIL reported a production shortfall of around 20 mt in the last financial year that ended on March 31, 2014. “We are suffering a coal production loss of at least three mt every year. This coal could have given us Rs.600 crore as revenue, of which Rs.300 crore would have been profit. We can’t mine because of the Naxal problem,” the CIL executive said.
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April - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has condemned the killing of Sai Reddy, eminent journalist of south Chhattisgarh, who it earlier said was murdered by party cadres on December 6, 2013, for “closely working” with the Police to dislodge
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has condemned the killing of Sai Reddy, eminent journalist of south Chhattisgarh, who it earlier said was murdered by party cadres on December 6, 2013, for “closely working” with the Police to dislodge the party in south Bastar, reports The Hindu. In a new press statement issued in question-answer format on April 6, Abhay, 'spokesperson' of the central committee, said a certain decision regarding Sai Reddy was “not passed” to the lower ranks properly, and the resulting misunderstanding between the cadres and the leadership led to the killing. Besides condemning the killing of Sai Reddy and Nemichand Jain, the party criticised its cadres for planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on the body of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper in Latehar District in Jharkhand in 2013.
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April - 6 
The Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), a Karbi Anglong–based militant group, on April 6, called an indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shut down strike) from April 8, 2014. The KPLT called the bandh in protest against false promises made by Biren Si
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The Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT), a Karbi Anglong–based militant group, on April 6, called an indefinite Karbi Anglong bandh (shut down strike) from April 8, 2014. The KPLT called the bandh in protest against false promises made by Biren Singh Engti, Member of Parliament (MP) from Karbi Anglong, and silence of candidates in poll fray on the outfit’s autonomous State demand.
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April - 6 
The Sentinel reports that with the increased activities of militant groups in the Dima Hasao District in the run up to general elections, the Security Forces arrested one person, identified as Basudev Hojai along with a pistol and live ammunition fro
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The Sentinel reports that with the increased activities of militant groups in the Dima Hasao District in the run up to general elections, the Security Forces arrested one person, identified as Basudev Hojai along with a pistol and live ammunition from Harangajao market of Dima Hasao District on April 6 while he was travelling in a Bolero on his way to Silchar. During detailed search of the vehicle, one 7.62 mm Baretta Pistol with 10 live rounds loaded in the pistol with magazine were also found. Hojai was in possession of INR 1,030 and 2 mobiles with SIM card. He confessed that he was using the pistol and the vehicle and had come to support the election campaign of Hill State Democratic Party (HSDP).
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April - 6 
The Shillong Times reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) along with a poll boycott in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills on April 9, the day Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian parliament)
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The Shillong Times reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has called a 12-hour bandh (shut down strike) along with a poll boycott in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills on April 9, the day Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian parliament) elections are due in Meghalaya. It has also renewed the demand for imposition of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Meghalaya and called for a plebiscite to decide if Hynniewtrep (the Khasis) wants to stay in India or not. “The HNLC appeals to the people of Hynniewtrep to boycott the drama of elections enacted by the Government of India, as the outfit would observe a total shutdown of the entire Khasi and Jaintia Hills on April 9 starting from 5am to 5pm,” 'publicity secretary' of HNLC Saiñkupar Nongtraw said on April 6. The decision to call a bandh on the polling day was taken in an emergency meeting of Central Executive Committee of HNLC held on April 1. However, Election department asks voters to ignore HNLC bandh call.
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April - 6 
A suspected gangster, identified as Mullah Nazir, was shot dead in a Police encounter in Kiamari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 6, reports The News. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Nasir Aftab, Poli
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A suspected gangster, identified as Mullah Nazir, was shot dead in a Police encounter in Kiamari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 6, reports The News. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Nasir Aftab, Police also recovered two hand grenades and other weapons from his possession.
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April - 6 
Iranian Parliament on April 6 approved the Tehran-Islamabad enhanced Security Cooperation Act, intended to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in combating terrorist groups operating in border areas, reports Dawn. The Iranian Parliament
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Iranian Parliament on April 6 approved the Tehran-Islamabad enhanced Security Cooperation Act, intended to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in combating terrorist groups operating in border areas, reports Dawn. The Iranian Parliament approved general terms of the Bill with 187 votes in favour, 14 against and six abstentions. It had earlier been adopted by the Iranian cabinet and submitted to Parliament on March 31, 2013. The bill contains working methods, costs and other issues.
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April - 6 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on April 6 that Pakistan would not only help and support Afghanistan strengthen democracy but would also work in collaboration with the new leadership in that country to bring peace and tranquility in the region,
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on April 6 that Pakistan would not only help and support Afghanistan strengthen democracy but would also work in collaboration with the new leadership in that country to bring peace and tranquility in the region, reports Daily Times. Sharif congratulated Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the people of Afghanistan on successfully holding and completing the election process for the President’s office. He said that the Afghan people’s effort to make decisions through the ballot boxes reflects their determination and keen interest in adopting a democratic culture. “Participation in the democratic process by the Afghan people would play a significant role in bringing peace and stability in the region,” Nawaz emphasised.
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April - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 6 foiled a terror attack to blow up a gas pipeline in Bhong of Rahim Yar Khan District by arresting three Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) militants, reports The Express Tribune. Intelligence Agencies had informed the
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 6 foiled a terror attack to blow up a gas pipeline in Bhong of Rahim Yar Khan District by arresting three Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) militants, reports The Express Tribune. Intelligence Agencies had informed the Police about the threat beforehand and the area was monitored for suspicious activity. According to details, four BRA militants arrived in the area on April 6 with advanced weapons and explosive material with the alleged intention to damage the pipeline. However, the Police thwarted their attempt and arrested three of the suspects while one managed to escape.
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April - 6 
The authorities on April 6 started repatriating people of Ali Sherzai tribe to their native area in the Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Kurram Agency political agent Riaz Mahsud said that 55,000 tribal peopl
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The authorities on April 6 started repatriating people of Ali Sherzai tribe to their native area in the Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Kurram Agency political agent Riaz Mahsud said that 55,000 tribal people had been displaced in June 2010 following a military operation to cleanse the area of militants. He said, “So far 7,500 people have been sent to their area and the rest would be repatriated over the next couple of weeks...We intend to complete the process by April 24”. He added the returnees were being provided free transportation and food for six months, although the area had been cleared of militants. It was because of hectic efforts made by the FATA administration that PKR five million had been arranged for the purpose.
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April - 6 
Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the house of Jamshed Baghwan, the Express News Bureau Chief of Peshawar, in the Murshidabad neighbourhood of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at around 6:25am
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Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the house of Jamshed Baghwan, the Express News Bureau Chief of Peshawar, in the Murshidabad neighbourhood of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, at around 6:25am on April 6, reports The Express Tribune. The main gate of the house was damaged in the attack which happened just over two weeks after an explosive device was found and subsequently defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) near Baghwan’s house on March 19.
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April - 6 
Chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA), Subash Chandra Nembang on April 6 said that political parties need to elect Chairmen in various committees under the CA immediately so that constitution writing would be expedited, reports Nepal News. He fur
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Chairman of the Constituent Assembly (CA), Subash Chandra Nembang on April 6 said that political parties need to elect Chairmen in various committees under the CA immediately so that constitution writing would be expedited, reports Nepal News. He further said the task to the CA is created and assigned by the CA itself, so election of the committee Chairmen was urgent need. Moreover, he said Chairmen are necessary to forward the process in the committees; so the top leaders of the major political parties were already urged for this.
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April - 6 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders on April 6 met Prime Minister Sushil Koirala in Kathmandu and expressed concern about the ‘unilateral decision’ to reform the Bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission o
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders on April 6 met Prime Minister Sushil Koirala in Kathmandu and expressed concern about the ‘unilateral decision’ to reform the Bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on Disappearances and called for downsizing negative list for granting amnesty, reports The Himalayan Times. Former UCPN-M general secretary Bahadur Bogati said that the Government had taken a negative approach and claimed that establishing truth should be the main objective of the commissions. The guilty should seek apology and the victims should forgive them so as to develop harmony in the society. “If we try to punish each other and go for vengeance, society will again plunge into serious conflict,” he warned.
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April - 6 
Police arrested two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on April 6 for involving in the murder of Rustom Ali Akond, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) in
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Police arrested two cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on April 6 for involving in the murder of Rustom Ali Akond, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) in his room at Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District on April 4, reports The Daily Star. After their arrest, Sanaullah and Khurshid Alam were placed before a metropolitan magistrate court.
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April - 7 
A brief encounter between troops of Assam Rifles (AR) and suspected militants took place at Chahong Khullen village under Kamjong subdivision in Ukhrul District around 12.30 pm on April 7, reports The Sangai Express. No report of casualty has been re
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A brief encounter between troops of Assam Rifles (AR) and suspected militants took place at Chahong Khullen village under Kamjong subdivision in Ukhrul District around 12.30 pm on April 7, reports The Sangai Express. No report of casualty has been received though.
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April - 7 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector - Mahendra Singh Meena - was on April 7 injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a camp of paramilitary forces in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports dnaindia.co
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub-Inspector - Mahendra Singh Meena - was on April 7 injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a camp of paramilitary forces in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports dnaindia.com. The incident took place at the camp of 150 battalion of the CRPF in the premises of Chintagufa Police Station early in the morning, Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Neeraj Chandrakar said.
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April - 7 
A division bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court on April 7 set aside the conviction of six persons in 2005 Arms Procurement Case related to terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and acquitted all of them, while the main accused Mujeed Ahmed's convictio
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A division bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court on April 7 set aside the conviction of six persons in 2005 Arms Procurement Case related to terror outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and acquitted all of them, while the main accused Mujeed Ahmed's conviction of life imprisonment was upheld, reports The Times of India. Jahangir Khan, Shabbir Ahmed, Ravinder Kumar, Mohammed Yaseen alias Pappu, Zohra Nishat and Shaik Awadh, all associates of 'self-styled commander' of HM Mujeeb Ahmed, were arrested by the sleuths of Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hyderabad Police in December 2005 for allegedly conspiring against the state by procuring AK 47 rifles from HM 'chief' Syed Salahuddin of Pakistan. After hearing the argument of public prosecutor and defence counsels, the division bench of Justice L Narsimha Reddy and Justice M S K Jaiswal, while allowing the appeal of six accused, upheld the conviction of life imprisonment of Mujeeb Ahmed. Ahmed is in Ajmer (Rajasthan) District jail following his conviction by a local court in the same case. Moreover, Syed Salahuddin, have been declared as fugitive.
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April - 7 
A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze several road construction equipments worth INR 4 million after attacking a camp of a contractor at Lakhanpur in Bargarh District on April 7, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists ar
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A group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze several road construction equipments worth INR 4 million after attacking a camp of a contractor at Lakhanpur in Bargarh District on April 7, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists arrived at the camp late in the night and asked the workers to leave the place. Then, they set ablaze a Josephy Cyril Bamford (JCB) machine, two tractors and a mixture machine. The posters and leaflets found from the spot indicated the involvement of the Balangir-Bargarh Mahasamund Divisional Committee of CPI-Maoist in the attack and the posters asked the people to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha (Lower House of India Parliament) elections.
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April - 7 
An Army officer, identified as Major Rahul Singh was killed during an anti-militancy operations in Anantnag District on April 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel N N Joshi, said that on specific intelligen
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An Army officer, identified as Major Rahul Singh was killed during an anti-militancy operations in Anantnag District on April 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Srinagar based Defence Spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel N N Joshi, said that on specific intelligence, a cordon and search operation was launched by a Rashtriya Rifle unit in general area Panchalthan, Chaugaum in South Kashmir. “During the operation, the Army officer received fatal head injury as he fell from 10-15 metres into a gorge.
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April - 7 
Around 200 rebels who are now under the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the State and Union Government will be exercising their franchise in the upcoming general election across seven designated camps in Churachandpur District
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Around 200 rebels who are now under the tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the State and Union Government will be exercising their franchise in the upcoming general election across seven designated camps in Churachandpur District while another 3224 servicemen will cast their votes through the postal ballot, reports The Sangai Express. As the Government has issued strict instructions to the SoO groups that headcount will be conducted on the designated camps prior and after the polling day, 195 cadres of various rebel outfits were set to cast their votes from seven camps located in the District.
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April - 7 
At least three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and eight others, including Dhibra Police Station SHO (Station House Officer) Amar Kumar, were injured in a landmine blast near Baranda Mor under the Dhibra Police Station area
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At least three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and eight others, including Dhibra Police Station SHO (Station House Officer) Amar Kumar, were injured in a landmine blast near Baranda Mor under the Dhibra Police Station area in Aurangabad District on April 7, reports The Times of India. The deceased were identified as CRPF Deputy Commandant Indrajeet and Constables Pawan Deha and T Sona Ram. The three were airlifted to Ranchi for specialized treatment where they succumbed to injuries. CRPF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Chiranjeev Prasad said the CRPF personnel came across some wires connected to the explosives. As they were trying to 'secure' the place before the arrival of the bomb disposal squad from Sasaram, the landmine exploded. The explosives were apparently planted in a series, said the DIG. The blast took place three days before the polling in the parliamentary constituency on April 10.
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April - 7 
Daily Excelsior reports on April 8 that three more persons including one Army officer, one Policeman and 'divisional commander' of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed and six security personnel were injured in a fierce gun battle with militants in Zunr
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Daily Excelsior reports on April 8 that three more persons including one Army officer, one Policeman and 'divisional commander' of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed and six security personnel were injured in a fierce gun battle with militants in Zunreshi area of Chowkibal in Kupwara District on April 7. Earlier it was reported that one Policeman and one militant were killed and seven security personnel including a Police officer were injured, now with these three more killings death toll rises to five. Inspector General of Police (IGP), A G Mir said, “Two militants, two Policemen and one Army officer were killed in the overnight gun battle.” Huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter site”, he added.
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April - 7 
Militants lobbed a hand grenade at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Director Sarungbam Birendra’s residence at Nambol Bazar Makha Leikai in Imphal in the night of April 7, reports The Sangai Express. Though no casualty was reported, Nambol Poli
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Militants lobbed a hand grenade at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Director Sarungbam Birendra’s residence at Nambol Bazar Makha Leikai in Imphal in the night of April 7, reports The Sangai Express. Though no casualty was reported, Nambol Police inspected the blast site and they found another hand grenade in the nearby area.
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April - 7 
Nearly 80 percent polling booths in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Bastar constituency of Chhattisgarh, which goes to polls in the first phase on April 10, 2014 have been categorized ‘critical’ by the Election Commission (E
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Nearly 80 percent polling booths in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Bastar constituency of Chhattisgarh, which goes to polls in the first phase on April 10, 2014 have been categorized ‘critical’ by the Election Commission (EC), The Times of India reports on April 8. The State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sunil Kujur said of the 1,797 booths in Bastar, 1,407 booths are ‘critical’ and all steps were being taken to ensure free and fearless polling. In a departure from its earlier classification of ‘sensitive’ and ‘hypersensitive’ booths, the EC, in these polls, has used the term 'critical' to define the nature of perceived security threat to polling stations.
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April - 7 
One Police man and one militant were killed and seven security personnel including a Police officer were injured as Security Forces (SFs) trapped a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Zunreshi area of Chowkibal in Kupwara District on April 7,
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One Police man and one militant were killed and seven security personnel including a Police officer were injured as Security Forces (SFs) trapped a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in Zunreshi area of Chowkibal in Kupwara District on April 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Superintendent of Police (SP), Maqsudul Zaman, said that Handwara Police, Kupwara Police and Army launched a joint operation in Zunreshi area of Chowkibal in Kupwara District. The SP said that operation was launched in the evening when Handwara Police received information about presence of a group of LeT militants in the area. He said that area was cordoned off and militants opened fire on SFs leading to a fierce gun battle.
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April - 7 
Police on April 7 recovered two cane bombs weighing 20 kg each in Gaya District during a search operation.
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Police on April 7 recovered two cane bombs weighing 20 kg each in Gaya District during a search operation.
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April - 7 
Responding to a truce offer by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Government on April 7 asked the outfit to first withdraw its call for boycott of the ongoing Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections and shun
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Responding to a truce offer by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the Central Government on April 7 asked the outfit to first withdraw its call for boycott of the ongoing Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections and shun violence to create conditions for peace talks, reports The Hindu. In a statement on April 6, the CPI-Maoist 'spokesperson' Abhay said it was not against peace talks with the Government. However, the banned party laid down five conditions. “The CPI (Maoist) should create conducive atmosphere for such talks by first tendering a public apology for the killings of over 4,800 civilians, mostly tribals, and by recalling their call for the boycott of Lok Sabha elections,” said a senior Union Ministry of Home Affairs official reacting to the proposal for peace talks. The official added, “If they want to be recognised as a party, they should give up arms and publicly declare their intentions.”
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SFs on April 7 launched a search operation in Sherpora and Sultanpora Kandi area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. “One AK-47, two magazines and 50 rounds and pouch was recovered from cow shed of Bashir Ahmad Beg of Sherpora Kandi, Bara
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SFs on April 7 launched a search operation in Sherpora and Sultanpora Kandi area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. “One AK-47, two magazines and 50 rounds and pouch was recovered from cow shed of Bashir Ahmad Beg of Sherpora Kandi, Baramulla”, sources said.
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April - 7 
The first phase of the Lok Sabha (Lower house of Indian Parliament) polls held in five parliamentary constituencies of the State -- Tezpur, Kaliabor, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur recorded an overall voter turnout of 75 per cent, Assam Tribune repo
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The first phase of the Lok Sabha (Lower house of Indian Parliament) polls held in five parliamentary constituencies of the State -- Tezpur, Kaliabor, Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur recorded an overall voter turnout of 75 per cent, Assam Tribune reports on April 8. The figure is likely to cross 75 per cent, Election Commission sources said, as final reports from some polling stations were still being awaited. The election was by and large peaceful, with no untoward incident reported from any of the constituencies. “Polls have been peaceful and recorded an impressive turnout of voters. We expect the voting percentage to cross 75, as final reports are still being awaited,” Vijayendra, Chief Electoral Officer of Assam said. The percentage of polling has been - 73 per cent at Jorhat, 80 per cent at Kaliabor, 74 per cent at Dibrugarh, 73 per cent at Tezpur, and 72 per cent at Lakhimpur.
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April - 7 
Two persons, identified as Mohammed Kashi and Shalu, were arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from New Delhi-Farakka Express with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) having face value of INR 300000 allegedly being brought into the country
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Two persons, identified as Mohammed Kashi and Shalu, were arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from New Delhi-Farakka Express with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) having face value of INR 300000 allegedly being brought into the country from India-Bangladesh border, Business Standard reports on April 7.
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April - 7 
Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Sapam Ranjan, candidate of the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate from Konthoujam Assembly Constituency in the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election, at Konthoujam in Imphal
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Unidentified militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of Sapam Ranjan, candidate of the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate from Konthoujam Assembly Constituency in the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election, at Konthoujam in Imphal (Imphal West District) on April 7, reports Imphal Free Press. Sapam Ranjan is the son of (Late) S Budhichandra ex-speaker of Manipur Legislative Assemble. However, there has been no report of any casualty.
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April - 7 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta on April 7 ordered former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf to appear before it on April 21, 2014, in a case relating to the August 26, 2006, murder of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, re
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta on April 7 ordered former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf to appear before it on April 21, 2014, in a case relating to the August 26, 2006, murder of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, reported Dawn. ATC Quetta 1 Judge Tariq Ahmed Kasi directed Musharraf to appear before the court otherwise his bail would be cancelled. "The court will issue arrest warrants against him if he fails to appear before it," counsel of Nawabzada Jamil Akbar Bugti, Sohail Rajput said while quoting the remarks of the judge during the hearing.
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April - 7 
At least four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a local ‘commander’ of the Hakimullah Mehsud group, identified as Kashed Khan Mehsud were killed and another was injured in Shaktoi area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Admin
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At least four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a local ‘commander’ of the Hakimullah Mehsud group, identified as Kashed Khan Mehsud were killed and another was injured in Shaktoi area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 7, reports Dawn. According to local sources the fatalities were a result of a clash occurred between Khan Said alias Sajna and Wali-ur-Rehman groups of the TTP. However, Taliban sources have yet not confirmed the deaths. However, the official sources stated that unidentified militants attacked a car in the Shaktoi area, killing four people and injuring another.
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April - 7 
Frontier Corps (FC) on April 7 claimed to have killed more than 30 militants in Parodh area of Kalat District, reports Dawn. Khan Wasey, the FC Spokesman said that the forces launched an operation against militants in Kalat District's Parodh area. He
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Frontier Corps (FC) on April 7 claimed to have killed more than 30 militants in Parodh area of Kalat District, reports Dawn. Khan Wasey, the FC Spokesman said that the forces launched an operation against militants in Kalat District's Parodh area. He further added that 10 security personnel also sustained injuries during the operation and the "Forces also destroyed six vehicles of miscreants". "There is an intense firing between forces and miscreants", Wasey added. Security Forces also claimed to have recovered rocket launchers, hand grenades, hand-held bombs and other arms and ammunition from the possessions of militants. Provincial Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that the SFs seized a large quantity of weapons during the raids and that 10 members of the paramilitary force were wounded in the fighting. The FC Spokesman claimed that the targeted militants were involved in recent attacks on passenger trains, Security Forces (SFs) and other vital installations in different parts of the province.
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April - 7 
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader, Aitzaz Ahsan on April 7 called upon the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to set free Ali Haider Gilani, the abducted son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and slain Punjab Governor Salman Tas
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader, Aitzaz Ahsan on April 7 called upon the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants to set free Ali Haider Gilani, the abducted son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, and slain Punjab Governor Salman Taseer’s son Shahbaz Taseer, reports The News. “I don’t think the ongoing negotiations with the Taliban will yield a positive result,” he said, adding, that the Taliban should also release the non-combatants. Ali Haider Gilani was abducted on May 9, 2013, while Sahbaz Taseer was kidnapped by TTP on August 26, 2011.
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April - 7 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on April 8 announced it will challenge the Pakistan Protection Ordinance (PPO) Bill that was passed in the National Assembly on April 7, 2014, in the Supreme Court, reports The Express Tribune. The law permits the Secur
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on April 8 announced it will challenge the Pakistan Protection Ordinance (PPO) Bill that was passed in the National Assembly on April 7, 2014, in the Supreme Court, reports The Express Tribune. The law permits the Security Forces (SFs) to shoot suspects on sight, detain them at secret locations for up to 90 days and carry out raids without search warrants. The SFs can also carry out secret trials. The opposition termed the Bill as regressive and extra-constitutional. “This law will turn Pakistan into a Police State,” said PTI Vice Chairperson Shah Mehmood Qureshi. “We have decided to take this law to court and challenge its anti-human rights stance.” Qureshi said, adding that his party had the support of the Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). The main opposition, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), also led protests against the law in the National Assembly.
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April - 7 
Political and religious leaders on April 7 urged the committees representing the Government and the Taliban in peace talks to include the name of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi in the list of people Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP
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Political and religious leaders on April 7 urged the committees representing the Government and the Taliban in peace talks to include the name of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi in the list of people Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Shura (Council) is being asked to release, reports Dawn. They said that Zahir Kasi should not be ignored when the Government and the TTP exchanged captives. Kasi was kidnapped from Quetta on October 23, 2013.
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April - 7 
The ‘official’ website, UmarMedia.com, launched by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 5, 2014 was taken down on April 7, reports Dawn. According to investigation into the domain’s registered records on April 7 revealed that the website was
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The ‘official’ website, UmarMedia.com, launched by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 5, 2014 was taken down on April 7, reports Dawn. According to investigation into the domain’s registered records on April 7 revealed that the website was hosted by a company from Punjab. The owner of the company, said that he had no idea who the client was. “The domain was registered in November 2013, and until yesterday, we had no idea as to what the content on the website would be,” he said, adding, “The order for the domain and the website were placed through an address from Karachi, and the client always used proxy servers to access the online administrative panel.” He further added, “The address was apparently fake.” The website is now inaccessible and shows a ‘404 - Not Found’ error. The public Domain Name System (DNS) records which were updated on April 6, 2014, shortly before the website went down now list an inactive phone number and an address, most likely fake, from Buffer Zone in Karachi.
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April - 7 
The Government is considering setting up a special panel to investigate the cases of ‘non-combatant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners’ amid reports that the military leadership is reluctant to support the release of such inmates, The Express
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The Government is considering setting up a special panel to investigate the cases of ‘non-combatant Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners’ amid reports that the military leadership is reluctant to support the release of such inmates, The Express Tribune reports on April 7 (today). “A group or committee may be set up to investigate the cases of those in detention,” an official privy to developments said. He added that the proposal has been discussed but a final decision on the matter has yet to be taken. However, a TTP intermediary also confirmed the development. “The proposal to set up a committee to exclusively deal with the issue of non-combatants is among several suggestions under consideration,” said Muhammad Ibrahim. “But no decision has been taken so far in this regard,” he added.
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April - 7 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on April 7 ordered Punjab Inspector General (IG) of Police Khan Baig to submit a report on the whereabouts of Khan Badshah, a missing person and resident of Waziristan, by April 23, 2014, reports The Expre
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on April 7 ordered Punjab Inspector General (IG) of Police Khan Baig to submit a report on the whereabouts of Khan Badshah, a missing person and resident of Waziristan, by April 23, 2014, reports The Express Tribune. When the hearing started in the court of Justice Ibadur Rahman, petitioner’s counsel Sardar Taufiq Asif expressed dissatisfaction over the failure of the spymasters to appear in person and brought the issue to the court’s notice. “Every time, assurances are given, but no developments have been made for the last year,” he informed the court. Deputy Attorney General Tariq Khokhar replied that a commission is already working on missing persons’ case. The court, however, questioned the status of the commission and asked under which law the commission was set up and to what extent it can implement its decisions. “The commission’s job is to give recommendations,” the court said. The court also asked the Punjab IG about progress made in the investigation. The IG informed the court that a team led by a superintendent and under the supervision of the Rawalpindi city police officer is investigating.
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April - 7 
The National Assembly on April 7 passed Protection of Pakistan Amendment Bill 2014 amid strong protest from the opposition benches, reports The News. The Protection of Pakistan Bill 2014 also contains provisions from the 2013 Bill. It states that Spe
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The National Assembly on April 7 passed Protection of Pakistan Amendment Bill 2014 amid strong protest from the opposition benches, reports The News. The Protection of Pakistan Bill 2014 also contains provisions from the 2013 Bill. It states that Special Courts will be established for disposing of cases against terrorists while Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) will undertake probe into the terror-related cases. Under the new Bill, a person declared convict by a court could be kept in any prison of the country.
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April - 7 
Unidentified armed assailants attacked the house of Special Public Prosecutor, Advocate Abdul Maroof, the prosecutor in the Wali Khan Babar murder case, in Akhtar Colony of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 7, reports
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Unidentified armed assailants attacked the house of Special Public Prosecutor, Advocate Abdul Maroof, the prosecutor in the Wali Khan Babar murder case, in Akhtar Colony of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 7, reports The News. However, no casualties were reported in the attack. Advocate Maroof said that unidentified militants fired gunshots towards his residence in Akhtar Colony and then fled from the scene. He also demanded of the Government to take notice of the incident. His residence had come under a similar attack in the past too.
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April - 7 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Chandra Nembang on April 7 administered the oath of office and secrecy to lawmakers included in the Constitution Draft Committee, reports Nepal News. On the occasion, the CA Chairman urged the lawmakers to ta
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subash Chandra Nembang on April 7 administered the oath of office and secrecy to lawmakers included in the Constitution Draft Committee, reports Nepal News. On the occasion, the CA Chairman urged the lawmakers to take the constitution drafting task ahead smoothly. Putting their views in the committee meeting held following the oath-taking ceremony, its members stressed the need for settling the primary contents of constitution-writing at first by preparing a work plan and becoming clear about its jurisdictions before entering into the regular agenda.
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April - 7 
Leaders of ruling coalition partners Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 7 stressed on the need to form the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which doesn’t grant general amnesty to pe
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Leaders of ruling coalition partners Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 7 stressed on the need to form the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which doesn’t grant general amnesty to perpetrators of human rights violation or initiate any kind of reconciliation attempts with them without the consent of victims (or the family of the victims), reports Nepal News. CPN-UML leader Pradip Gyawali opined that the to-be-formed TRC should respect the rights of the victims on whether to pardon or reconcile with the victimizers. Similarly, NC leader Ramesh Lekhak said that the transitional justice mechanism as well as the TRC should be formed in a manner that will provide justice to the victims as per the tenet and spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Accord and the Supreme Court decision.
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April - 7 
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on April 7 admitted that the works, activities and programmes of the coalition Government he leads has not been able to gain much momentum as expected, reports Nepal News. Koirala said that there have been unnecessary de
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Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on April 7 admitted that the works, activities and programmes of the coalition Government he leads has not been able to gain much momentum as expected, reports Nepal News. Koirala said that there have been unnecessary delays in Government works and activities as coalition politics compels it to move ahead by forging consensus and understanding of all the political parties. He also expressed commitment to enact the much-awaited new constitution within a year’s time, adding that parties will move ahead on the matter only after forging consensus on contentious issues of constitution drafting which are forms of governance and federalism.
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April - 7 
Republica on April 8 reports that according to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders as a result of its humiliating defeat in the CA polls, active members of UCPN-M are likely to decrease significantly during its upcoming general c
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Republica on April 8 reports that according to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders as a result of its humiliating defeat in the CA polls, active members of UCPN-M are likely to decrease significantly during its upcoming general convention. Party leaders said the members of the party are likely to decrease by almost one-fourth compared to its seventh general convention held in Hetauda in 2013. The party said members are likely to decrease as several of its members have joined Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) while the others have not renewed memberships.
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April - 7 
17 activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), accused in a case for vandalising shops and vehicles and obstructing Police from performing their duties at Atwary sub-District under Panchagarh District on October 25, 201
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17 activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), accused in a case for vandalising shops and vehicles and obstructing Police from performing their duties at Atwary sub-District under Panchagarh District on October 25, 2013, were sent to jail on April 7, reports The Daily Star. BNP-JeI activists brought out a procession at Atwary sub-District on October 25, 2013 as part of the BNP-led alliance's countrywide demonstration to mount pressure on the Government to form a Caretaker Government for holding the 10th parliamentary elections. At one stage, the procession went on the rampage, vandalised shops and vehicles and attacked Policemen at Atwary Bazar. Atwary Police filed a case on that day accusing the BNP-JeI activists.
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April - 7 
A Rajshahi District Court on April 7 placed two cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on a one-day remand for interrogation in the Police custody in the case over murder of Rustom Ali Akond, a leader
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A Rajshahi District Court on April 7 placed two cadres of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on a one-day remand for interrogation in the Police custody in the case over murder of Rustom Ali Akond, a leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) on April 4, reports bdnews24.com. Police arrested Sanaullah Jacky and Khurshid Alam from Dasmari area of Rajshahi city on April 6.
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April - 7 
Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris on April 7 said that Sri Lanka will not participate in any investigation carried out by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), reports The Hindu. Mr. Peiris told “Nobody can come here without the co
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Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris on April 7 said that Sri Lanka will not participate in any investigation carried out by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), reports The Hindu. Mr. Peiris told “Nobody can come here without the cooperation of the Sri Lankan Government. The country would however continue with its national process and remain engaged with the United Nations (UN).
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April - 7 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on April 7 said that the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to label 16 overseas Tamil organizations as financers of terrorism is so broad that it appears aimed at restricting peaceful activism by the country’s Tamil minority,
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on April 7 said that the Sri Lankan Government’s decision to label 16 overseas Tamil organizations as financers of terrorism is so broad that it appears aimed at restricting peaceful activism by the country’s Tamil minority, reports Daily Mirror. “The Sri Lankan Government is using vague counterterrorism regulations to tie the major Diaspora Tamil groups to the ruthless but defunct LTTE. This broad-brush sanction could then be used to punish local Tamil activists and politicians with international ties,” said Brad Adams, Asia director, HRW.
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April - 8 
A large consignment of weapons has reportedly been smuggled into India from Bangladesh after being shipped from Pakistan, India Today reports on April 9. Indian intelligence agencies tracked a boat named 'Padma' that was docked at Kutubdia port in Ba
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A large consignment of weapons has reportedly been smuggled into India from Bangladesh after being shipped from Pakistan, India Today reports on April 9. Indian intelligence agencies tracked a boat named 'Padma' that was docked at Kutubdia port in Bangladesh about two weeks ago. The vessel was used to transport the consignment of weapons that was offloaded at the port before being smuggled into India through border along Bangladesh's Jessore District, sources said. Sources suspect the weapons could be intended for insurgent groups, especially the Maoists, who look determined to disrupt the polls in the 'Red Zone'. "We suspect the arms were transported to Murshidabad in West Bengal. The West Bengal Police have been alerted," said an intelligence officer. Maoist strongholds in states like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar go to polls on April 10 and 17. The sources said the boat began its voyage from the Pakistani port city of Karachi. While intelligence agencies were able to track the vessel's movement, they lost track of the arms consignment after it entered India, they said. "As per our information, the weapons were loaded with some other cargo," an officer said.
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April - 8 
A man, identified as Deepak Rai was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2,25,000 from Gol market in Mahanagar in Lucknow on April 8, reports The Times of India. Rai told surveillance cell that a contact from
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A man, identified as Deepak Rai was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 2,25,000 from Gol market in Mahanagar in Lucknow on April 8, reports The Times of India. Rai told surveillance cell that a contact from Malda District in West Bengal had been instrumental in bringing in FICN into the country from Bangladesh. He said that the international gang behind the racket had turned active before elections and was attempting to circulate large amount of money owing to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections.
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April - 8 
A team of Delhi Police officials brought suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas and Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu to Mangalore (Karnataka) on April 8 to collect more evidence on their stay in the city, according to The Times
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A team of Delhi Police officials brought suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas and Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu to Mangalore (Karnataka) on April 8 to collect more evidence on their stay in the city, according to The Times of India. Sources said they were taken to Attavar and Ullal (Dakshin Kannada District). The team took both accused to the third floor of a rented apartment at Zephyr Heights in the Attavar and also to the nearby cyber centre from where they used to operate.
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April - 8 
A team of the 22 Assam Rifle (AR) Road Opening Party detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around two kilogram from the road side of the Imphal Sugnu road at Wangjing Khonou under Sugnu Police station in Chandel District on April 8,
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A team of the 22 Assam Rifle (AR) Road Opening Party detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around two kilogram from the road side of the Imphal Sugnu road at Wangjing Khonou under Sugnu Police station in Chandel District on April 8, reports Kanglaonline. The AR team informed the concerned Police about the presence of the explosive and diverted all vehicles plying along the road. Normal traffic was allowed only after the IED was safely detonated.
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April - 8 
A team of Thoubal District Police arrested two cadres of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) including one woman from Lilong Kaleikhong area under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District on April 8, reports Kanglaonlie. The two have
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A team of Thoubal District Police arrested two cadres of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) including one woman from Lilong Kaleikhong area under Lilong Police Station in Thoubal District on April 8, reports Kanglaonlie. The two have been identified as Sapam Bishorjit alias Naoba and Moirangmayum Jati alias Roma Devi.
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April - 8 
Earlier, on April 8 Maoists had eliminated a resident of Kothi village, identified as Kalidas Jumnake, after labelling him as a Police informer.
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Earlier, on April 8 Maoists had eliminated a resident of Kothi village, identified as Kalidas Jumnake, after labelling him as a Police informer.
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April - 8 
ICICI Bank in Lucknow has alleged that Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of more than INR 100 million were deposited in its different branches between 2006 to 2014 in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Police said on April 8, reports Bu
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ICICI Bank in Lucknow has alleged that Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of more than INR 100 million were deposited in its different branches between 2006 to 2014 in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Police said on April 8, reports Business Standard. Regional Head of the bank Manish Pandey lodged an FIR at Hazratganj Police Station. The matter is being investigated, said Police.
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April - 8 
Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-Independent unfurled its flag on the outskirts of Tezpur town on its 35th foundation day on April 8 (today) but remained silent on the Lok Sabha elections, which was conducted in five seats in Assam, reports Telegraph.
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Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)-Independent unfurled its flag on the outskirts of Tezpur town on its 35th foundation day on April 8 (today) but remained silent on the Lok Sabha elections, which was conducted in five seats in Assam, reports Telegraph. The chairman of the group, Abhijit Asom, in his foundation day statement today, was critical of the operations carried out by security forces against it and the killing of its members and supporters. However, the statement did not utter a single word about the election.
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April - 8 
Militants on April 8 shot at and critically injured a Policeman at Lal chowk in Anantnag town of Anantnag District and decamped with his service rifle, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants on April 8 shot at and critically injured a Policeman at Lal chowk in Anantnag town of Anantnag District and decamped with his service rifle, reports Daily Excelsior.
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April - 8 
On April 8, jail officials raided the high-security Parappana Agrahara central prison, Bangalore and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth around INR 15,000 from Barrack No. 8, reports The Times of India. They were meant to be distributed amo
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On April 8, jail officials raided the high-security Parappana Agrahara central prison, Bangalore and seized Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth around INR 15,000 from Barrack No. 8, reports The Times of India. They were meant to be distributed among election workers of a political party. Raids were conducted on all prisons in Karnataka, particularly Hindalga prison in Belgaum District and District prisons at Dharwad, Ramanagaram and Mangalore. "Such huge amounts of cash were meant for elections and we suspect that a large chunk has reached the beneficiaries. We're sure that cash has then changed hands in the form of gifts and gold ornaments," sources said.
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April - 8 
Police recovered a landmine and cache of explosives suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Songupt road under Roopjhar Police Station limits in Balaghat District on April 8, reports The Business Standard.
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Police recovered a landmine and cache of explosives suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Songupt road under Roopjhar Police Station limits in Balaghat District on April 8, reports The Business Standard. The explosives included a 6.5 kilogram landmine, 400 grams of gelatine, a detonator, aluminium connector, two switches, two metres wire and iron pieces.
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April - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during an encounter in Jamui District on April 8, reports ibnlive.in.com. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion and Jamui Police intercepted a grou
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Security Forces (SFs) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exchanged fire during an encounter in Jamui District on April 8, reports ibnlive.in.com. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) battalion and Jamui Police intercepted a group of CPI-Maoist cadres after receiving intelligence input that the Maoists were trying to slip into Jamui District to disrupt the April 10 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls.
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April - 8 
SFs on April 8 recovered a large quantity of explosive materials following an encounter with the Maoists in Mahuar forest region of Nawada District, reports ibnlive.in.com. The encounter between the Maoists and the SFs went on for an hour during whic
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SFs on April 8 recovered a large quantity of explosive materials following an encounter with the Maoists in Mahuar forest region of Nawada District, reports ibnlive.in.com. The encounter between the Maoists and the SFs went on for an hour during which several rounds were fired. The explosive materials include fuse wire and rods, used for processing landmines, and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), iron rods, etc, Superintendent of Police (SP) Manavjit Singh Dhillon said. The SP further said the District Police was tipped off about the entry of about 300 armed Maoists from Giridih and Jamui Districts into Nawada three days ago where they had put up posters warning the local people against casting their votes in the Lok Sabha. Polls will be held in Nawada in the first phase on April 10, 2014.
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April - 8 
Six landmines planted by the Maoists in Tandwa area of Gaya Lok Sabha constituency were recovered on April 8, reports DNA. "Four landmines were defused and CRPF officials are trying to defuse the remaining two," a Police Official said.
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Six landmines planted by the Maoists in Tandwa area of Gaya Lok Sabha constituency were recovered on April 8, reports DNA. "Four landmines were defused and CRPF officials are trying to defuse the remaining two," a Police Official said.
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April - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a boycott of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls across the country and also for the assembly elections being held simultaneously in some states, reports The Times of Indi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for a boycott of the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls across the country and also for the assembly elections being held simultaneously in some states, reports The Times of India on April 9. In a statement issued by the CPI-Maoist central committee 'spokesperso'n Abhay, the banned organisation asked people not to vote for any of the national or regional parties and also included Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in its list to be boycotted.
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April - 8 
A complete shutter-down strike was observed in parts of Balochistan on April 8 in response to a strike called by the Baloch National Front (BNF) protesting the military operation in Kalat District on April 7, 2014, reports The Express Tribune. A BNF
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A complete shutter-down strike was observed in parts of Balochistan on April 8 in response to a strike called by the Baloch National Front (BNF) protesting the military operation in Kalat District on April 7, 2014, reports The Express Tribune. A BNF spokesperson said that SFs had launched the operation against locals after suffering a defeat ‘at the hands of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Kalat and Nushki Districts’. BLA ‘spokesperson’ Mirak Baloch said his armed men brought down a gunship helicopter in Kalat and killed several SFs personnel in response to the operation. “After facing tough resistance, the SFs carried out shelling on the local population and targeted innocent Baloch people,” Mirak said. He claimed that none of the BLA’s members were killed in the operation. A Baloch Republican Army (BRA) ‘spokesperson’ also issued a similar statement.
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April - 8 
A gangster affiliated with a Lyari group, identified as Navid Baloch alias Nazir, was arrested from Garden area of Saddar Town on April 8 (today), reports The News. The Police claimed to have seized a hand grenade and pistol from his possession.
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A gangster affiliated with a Lyari group, identified as Navid Baloch alias Nazir, was arrested from Garden area of Saddar Town on April 8 (today), reports The News. The Police claimed to have seized a hand grenade and pistol from his possession.
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April - 8 
Another gangster from Lyari, identified as Danish, was arrested from Meethadar area on April 8 (today), reports The News. The Police said that the accused was involved in various crimes.
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Another gangster from Lyari, identified as Danish, was arrested from Meethadar area on April 8 (today), reports The News. The Police said that the accused was involved in various crimes.
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April - 8 
At least 14 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in clashes between two factions of the militant outfit on April 8 in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. According to Police an
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At least 14 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in clashes between two factions of the militant outfit on April 8 in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. According to Police and militant sources, a total of 34 people have been killed since fighting broke out April 6, 2014 in South Waziristan Agency between supporters of Khan Said Sajna and followers of the slain leader Hakimullah Mehsud. According to militant sources, the differences emerged after Khan Said Sajna, a senior ‘commander’, was rejected for leadership of the TTP umbrella group, after its former leader Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a United States (US) drone strike on November 1, 2013. “At least 12 people have been killed in a firefight between militant groups in the Shaktai area of South Waziristan. The fighting still goes on,” added a security official in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency. Sources from both militant groups confirmed the clashes and death toll. An unnamed senior TTP ‘commander’ said that efforts were being made to resolve differences between the Sajna and Hakimullah Mehsud groups but the former refused to reach any agreement. “There are always differences among the people. There are fights also, some people fight for money, some for other interests", he added.
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April - 8 
At least 17 people, including a woman and five children, were killed and 44 others were wounded when a passenger train, Jaffar Express was bombed at Sibi Railway Station in Sibi District on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. The United Baloch Army
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At least 17 people, including a woman and five children, were killed and 44 others were wounded when a passenger train, Jaffar Express was bombed at Sibi Railway Station in Sibi District on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. The United Baloch Army (UBA) claimed responsibility for the attack on the train which was en route from Quetta to Rawalpindi District in Punjab. “Today’s attack was revenge against the military operation,” UBA ‘spokesman’ Mureed Baloch said referring to the April 7, 2014, Kalat crackdown by the Security Forces (SFs). “We warn the people not to travel in trains as we will continue attacks in the future,” he added. Muhammad Tahir, a Police Official said that militants targeted the passenger train through an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Sibi Railway Station, adds Dawn. "When Pindi bound train reached railway station, there was a huge blast," he said.
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April - 8 
Secret Agencies have alerted the Police that militants opposed to the Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) peace talks are planning terrorist activities in Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta, reports Dawn quoting Police and Interior Ministry O
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Secret Agencies have alerted the Police that militants opposed to the Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) peace talks are planning terrorist activities in Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta, reports Dawn quoting Police and Interior Ministry Officials on April 8 (today). They did not know when the militants would strike, but the officials said that a new group Ansar-ul-Hind would claim responsibility for the attacks. “Although peace talks are in progress, we are taking necessary measures to counter terrorism in the cities,” said one official, adding, “Law enforcing agencies will be the main target of the terrorists, and in the case of their failure, any other official installation or public place.” “TTP will choose the targets and the informal groups under its umbrella will provide support to the Ansar-ul-Hind activists with weapons and other materials,” he added.
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April - 8 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 8 said that it is a matter of concern that the Government is delaying on TTP's three key demands while the Taliban are seriously holding a ceasefire, reports The Express Tribune. The TTP has called for the es
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 8 said that it is a matter of concern that the Government is delaying on TTP's three key demands while the Taliban are seriously holding a ceasefire, reports The Express Tribune. The TTP has called for the establishment of a ‘peace zone’, release of ‘non-combatant prisoners’ and an end to crackdown against Taliban members across the country, TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said in a two-page letter addressed to the media on April 8, 2014. “We handed over a list of our non-combatant prisoners to the Government [negotiating] committee but still no prisoner has been released while statements of Government negotiators and senior officials on ‘peace zone’ show a lack of confidence among Government Departments,” he said. Unabated action against TTP members their arrests, torture in custody and mutilated bodies has raised questions about the ceasefire, Shahid said, adding that the Taliban showed flexibility to provide an environment conducive for negotiation…but in response, the TTP has only received dead bodies, arrests and torture of its members. Further, the coordinator of TTP’s intermediary committee, Maulana Yousaf Shah, appealed to both the TTP and the Government to extend the ceasefire for an indefinite period for fruitful dialogue. He said the committee has succeeded in the first two phases of peace initiative – the coordination stage and the face-to-face meeting. “The third phase involves practical steps, and the Government has assured us that it’ll take practical steps,” Shah said in a meeting in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “In the last meeting, the Government assured us that it’ll release Taliban non-combatants before the second round of face-to-face talks,” Shah said. “[But] the 19 prisoners the Government freed didn’t figure on the list provided by the TTP. They were Mehsud tribesmen who were detained on suspicion and released by South Waziristan’s Political Agent.” He said that the Taliban have handed over a list of 765 non-combatant prisoners, hailing from tribal regions and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and were mostly relatives of the Taliban. Thirty of them have been cleared and might be released, he added.
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April - 8 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade near shops at Zamzama market in Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported in the attack.
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade near shops at Zamzama market in Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported in the attack.
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April - 9 
A joint security team of Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 30th Assam Rifles recovered one AK-47 rifle, 30 AK ammunition, one lathod gun and two hand grenades in a search operation conducted at B Gamnom, Chitjang, Chungphei and Bong
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A joint security team of Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 30th Assam Rifles recovered one AK-47 rifle, 30 AK ammunition, one lathod gun and two hand grenades in a search operation conducted at B Gamnom, Chitjang, Chungphei and Bongbang Khullen villages under Yairipok Police Station in Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 9 
All international airports, ports and land borders in India have been put on alert by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to check circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and black money during ongoing Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian
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All international airports, ports and land borders in India have been put on alert by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to check circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and black money during ongoing Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, Financial Express reports on April 9. DRI has asked customs officials posted at international transit points to remain extra vigilant during the Lok Sabha polls and keep a check on passengers and baggages coming from sensitive sectors including the Gulf, official sources said. Customs officials have been also asked to be alert at international transit land routes, including the Attari-Wagah border (Punjab) and Munabao Railway Station in Jodhpur (Rajasthan), among others, the sources said. "Ports along the country's coast lines bringing in cargo from other nations have also been alerted to keep a check on smuggling of fake currency notes and circulation of black money," an official said. The customs officials are also maintaining a strict vigil on frequent passengers to and from Gulf nations and South East sector (Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, among others). The DRI has found that Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh, among others, have fast emerged as new routes for smugglers to push Pakistan-printed FICN, the sources said. The DRI officials had during April 2013 and January this year registered five such cases with cooperation of authorities outside India and seized FICN with face value of INR 15,00,000, the sources added.
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April - 9 
An Improvised explosive device (IED) was found near the residence of Inner Manipur Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Member of Parliament (MP), Thokchom Meinya at Khumbong Joypur Khul in Imphal West District on April 9, reports The Sangai
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An Improvised explosive device (IED) was found near the residence of Inner Manipur Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Member of Parliament (MP), Thokchom Meinya at Khumbong Joypur Khul in Imphal West District on April 9, reports The Sangai Express. The explosive was found 200 meters away from residence his at around 11: 45 am. The explosive device consisted of 30 grams gelatine, a detonator and nails, was found fitted inside an empty tin-fish can. The IED was diffused by the bomb disposal squad.
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April - 9 
Around 73 per cent of the total 9,11,699 voters in Outer Manipur constituency on April 9 cast their ballots as polling to one of the two constituencies in the State passed off peacefully. No poll related violence has been reported so far, according t
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Around 73 per cent of the total 9,11,699 voters in Outer Manipur constituency on April 9 cast their ballots as polling to one of the two constituencies in the State passed off peacefully. No poll related violence has been reported so far, according to Sentinel.
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April - 9 
Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly M K Preshaw Shimray escaped bid on his life on April 9 as suspected militants triggered a powerful blast apparently targeting him at Leingangching near MATA farm under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul Dist
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Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly M K Preshaw Shimray escaped bid on his life on April 9 as suspected militants triggered a powerful blast apparently targeting him at Leingangching near MATA farm under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District at around 3 PM, reports The Sangai Express. No casualty has been reported.
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April - 9 
Meanwhile, the Police arrested seven persons, including an active cadre of the CPI-Maoist in Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District on April 9, reports The Hindu. The Maoist cadre has been identified as Gabilingi Appa Rao, head of the panchayat
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Meanwhile, the Police arrested seven persons, including an active cadre of the CPI-Maoist in Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District on April 9, reports The Hindu. The Maoist cadre has been identified as Gabilingi Appa Rao, head of the panchayat committee of the CPI-Maoist of Balapam village in Chintapalli mandal. The Balapam panchayat committee comes under the Korukonda area committee of the CPI-Maoist. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikram Jeet Duggal said the arrest of seven persons and surrender of three sympathisers was a major blow to the Maoist party on the eve of elections. The arrested persons were involved in three murders and four blasts.
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April - 9 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a mobile phone tower of a private telecom company at Gannavaram village in Bhadrachalam mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on April 9, reports The Hindu. It com
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a mobile phone tower of a private telecom company at Gannavaram village in Bhadrachalam mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on April 9, reports The Hindu. It comes just 20 days ahead of the general elections in the District slated for April 30. Sources said that a group of suspected rebels set afire the battery room and other vital equipment of the mobile phone tower after pouring petrol on the components at the cell site in the village around 1.30 a.m. The suspected rebels left behind a poster in the name of Maoist District committee near the damaged cell site.
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April - 9 
The personnel of 44th Assam Rifles came under attack at Nambisia under Kamjong in Ukhrul District at around 4.30 pm on April 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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The personnel of 44th Assam Rifles came under attack at Nambisia under Kamjong in Ukhrul District at around 4.30 pm on April 9, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 9 
Three personnel of 85 battalion of the CRPF were injured when two pressure bombs exploded near Kikler village in Bijapur District.
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Three personnel of 85 battalion of the CRPF were injured when two pressure bombs exploded near Kikler village in Bijapur District.
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April - 9 
Three personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and three others injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush near Chintagufa village in Chhattisgar
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Three personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and three others injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ambush near Chintagufa village in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma District on April 9, reports The Hindu. The incident happened when a team of the CoBRA and Sukma Police was returning after dropping a poll party, official sources said. While Constables R. Chandrakant, Narsimha and Ranveer Singh of the CoBRA were killed, Sub-Inspector G. Alok, Deputy Constable Ramesh Kumar Singh and Constable D. Kalmadi were seriously injured in the ensuing encounter that lasted over two hours.
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April - 9 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs decided to provide INR 970 million Plans and Non-Plan assistance for the modernisation of Jammu and Kashmir Police during the financial year 2014-15 and Police Headquarters (PHQ) is going to submit State Action Plan by
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs decided to provide INR 970 million Plans and Non-Plan assistance for the modernisation of Jammu and Kashmir Police during the financial year 2014-15 and Police Headquarters (PHQ) is going to submit State Action Plan by the end of April, Daily Excelsior reports on April 10. However, the Ministry has expressed concern over delay in submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs) and directed the State Police to furnish the same along with the Action Plan.
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April - 9 
A bomb weighing 13 kilograms was defused near Khalid Bin Waleed Road in PECHS area of Jamshed Town on April 9, reports Dawn. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel discovered the bomb in a fertilizer sack.
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A bomb weighing 13 kilograms was defused near Khalid Bin Waleed Road in PECHS area of Jamshed Town on April 9, reports Dawn. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel discovered the bomb in a fertilizer sack.
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April - 9 
A Shia doctor, identified as Haider Raza, was shot dead while another man accompanying him was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at his car in front of Darul Sehat Hospital in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 9, r
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A Shia doctor, identified as Haider Raza, was shot dead while another man accompanying him was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at his car in front of Darul Sehat Hospital in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 9, reports Dawn.
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April - 9 
An attempt of terrorism in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh was foiled on April 9 when a bomb planted in busy commercial area of city was defused, reports Daily Times. According to details, a major disaster was prevented in
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An attempt of terrorism in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh was foiled on April 9 when a bomb planted in busy commercial area of city was defused, reports Daily Times. According to details, a major disaster was prevented in the metropolis when a 14-kilogramme bomb was recovered and defused at Khalid Bin Waleed Road in PECHC Block 6.
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April - 9 
At least 23 people were killed and many others were injured in a bomb explosion at Pir Wadhai area near Sabzi Mandi locality in Islamabad on April 9 (today), reports The News. Police said that the explosives were planted in a guava box, which at the
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At least 23 people were killed and many others were injured in a bomb explosion at Pir Wadhai area near Sabzi Mandi locality in Islamabad on April 9 (today), reports The News. Police said that the explosives were planted in a guava box, which at the time of auction exploded, killing and injuring many people. The guava boxes were brought from market places in Punjab, including, Burewala city in Vehari District and Arifwala tehsil (revenue unit) in Pakpattan District.
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April - 9 
At least 24 low intensity bomb blasts hit different cities of Sindh on April 8 as Jaey Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) announced a strike for April 9, 2014 (today) against Protection of Pakistan Ordinance Bill and the March 21, 2014, killing of Jeay Sin
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At least 24 low intensity bomb blasts hit different cities of Sindh on April 8 as Jaey Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) announced a strike for April 9, 2014 (today) against Protection of Pakistan Ordinance Bill and the March 21, 2014, killing of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) leader Maqsood Qureshi, reports The News. According to reports, hand-grenade explosions took place in Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Nowshero Feroz and other Districts. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hyderabad, Pir Farid Jan Sarhindi said that Police and Rangers had arrested 13 suspected cadres of a nationalist party after attacks. However, no outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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April - 9 
Nine more Persons were killed on April 9 in a fourth day of fighting between two feuding factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. A total of 43 peo
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Nine more Persons were killed on April 9 in a fourth day of fighting between two feuding factions of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. A total of 43 people have now died in clashes which erupted on April 6 between supporters of Khan Said Sajna and followers of the late Hakimullah Mehsud group. Both factions are part of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) umbrella group, which has been waging a bloody seven-year insurgency against the state.
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April - 9 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid condemned the blast and said that it was haram (unlawful) and illegal to attack innocent people in public places, adds The Express Tribune. Later, Police arrested a suspect from the l
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid condemned the blast and said that it was haram (unlawful) and illegal to attack innocent people in public places, adds The Express Tribune. Later, Police arrested a suspect from the location of the blast, reports Dawn. Earlier, on April 3, secret agencies had alerted the Police that militants opposed to the Government-TTP peace talks are planning terrorist activities in Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta. The ceasefire will end on April 10, 2014.
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April - 9 
Unidentified militants killed three unidentified students of an Islamic seminary near Continental Bakery in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 9, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants killed three unidentified students of an Islamic seminary near Continental Bakery in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 9, reports Dawn.
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April - 9 
The Government on April 9 tabled a reviewed bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on Enforced Disappearances (CED) with special focus on reconciliation, reports Kantipuronline.com. The bill has proposed a commission, which
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The Government on April 9 tabled a reviewed bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on Enforced Disappearances (CED) with special focus on reconciliation, reports Kantipuronline.com. The bill has proposed a commission, which will have a status of a judicial commission with rights akin to a court. The commission will have tenure of two years. The bill, which provisions two separate commissions of inquiry, has incorporated some provisions of the previous ordinance regarding transitional justices, which were struck down by the Supreme Court. The bill gives authority to the commission for reconciliation if either a perpetrator or a victim files for reconciliation. The accused will be recommended for prosecution if a victim's family opts not to reconcile and pardon.
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April - 9 
An activist of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was killed and 10 others injured when they clashed with the activists of Awami League (AL) at Bhangabari Chardhul Khagrakhali village of Belkuchi sub-District in Sirajganj District on April 9, reports The Independ
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An activist of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was killed and 10 others injured when they clashed with the activists of Awami League (AL) at Bhangabari Chardhul Khagrakhali village of Belkuchi sub-District in Sirajganj District on April 9, reports The Independent. The deceased was identified as Alamgir Hossain (35). Police said JeI activists were having disputes with local AL activists over the results of the local sub-District election.
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April - 9 
Government handed over 98 acres of paddy lands that were occupied by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to 29 resettled families for cultivation in Vellamullivaikkal East of Mullaitivu District, reports Colombo Page on April 9 (today). The lands were han
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Government handed over 98 acres of paddy lands that were occupied by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to 29 resettled families for cultivation in Vellamullivaikkal East of Mullaitivu District, reports Colombo Page on April 9 (today). The lands were handed back in the presence of the Secretary of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. During the war, these lands had been used as runways for aircraft operated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). According to the Army Directorate of Media approximately 4,000 acres of land that falls within the SLAF perimeter and 518 acres of those had been released for farming by 2013.
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April - 9 
Military Spokesman Ruwan Wanigasuriya on April 9 said foreign terrorist groups and several overseas organizations banned over suspicion that they were LTTE supporters could go to Courts and get their name cleared, reports Daily Mirror. “This is not a
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Military Spokesman Ruwan Wanigasuriya on April 9 said foreign terrorist groups and several overseas organizations banned over suspicion that they were LTTE supporters could go to Courts and get their name cleared, reports Daily Mirror. “This is not a proscription. They have been listed as banned organizations. If they want to they can go to Courts under the prevailing law and get themselves cleared by providing evidence against the ban,” he said.
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April - 9 
Police media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said that Police arrested 65 persons in the past month (March) under suspicion of attempting to resuscitate Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page on Apr
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Police media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said that Police arrested 65 persons in the past month (March) under suspicion of attempting to resuscitate Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page on April 10. Rohana said that five of them have been released since there was no evidence against them. He further said that 10 of the suspects were women. Eight of them have been detained in Boossa (Galle District) while two are detained in Vavuniya (Vavuniya). Investigations are underway to arrest several local leaders of the LTTE who clandestinely work to reorganize the terror movement.
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April - 9 
Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) of Police is interrogating Kapilan alias Nandhagopan, an overseas leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arrested when he entered the country, reports Colombo Page on April 10. He was in charge of LTT
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Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) of Police is interrogating Kapilan alias Nandhagopan, an overseas leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arrested when he entered the country, reports Colombo Page on April 10. He was in charge of LTTE's media division and fled from Sri Lanka when the war ended, according to the Police. Kapilan was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo on March 6 while entering the country after his deportation from Malaysia. He was reportedly operating as one of the two deputy leaders of the LTTE's overseas operations under the command of Perinbanayagam Sivaparan alias Nediyavan.
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April - 9 
Earlier on April 9, Afghan National Army’s (ANA) Commander Major General Muhammad Sharif said during his visit to a military base in Paktia Province of Afghanistan that Taliban militants in Pakistan have established an increasingly close relationship
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Earlier on April 9, Afghan National Army’s (ANA) Commander Major General Muhammad Sharif said during his visit to a military base in Paktia Province of Afghanistan that Taliban militants in Pakistan have established an increasingly close relationship with insurgents from across the border in Afghanistan, supplying them with explosives and well-trained fighters. “Many students brainwashed in strict Islamic religious schools, or madrassas (seminaries), in Pakistan had crossed the border to join forces with the Taliban. There are no explosives-making factories in Afghanistan. All the explosives enter Afghanistan from Pakistan. We are close to North Waziristan and there are Taliban training grounds and funding sources,” he alleged. Tasneem Aslam Khan further said that Pakistan was looking forward to resuming the stalled peace talks with India. So far, India has been reluctant to resume the full spectrum of dialogue linking the process with Pakistan successfully prosecuting the suspects of the Mumbai 2008 (also known as 26/11) terror attacks. Lamenting that the process had been disrupted for the last three years, Aslam stressed the need for restoration of the eight-point agenda in the composite dialogue in order to address all outstanding issues including the longstanding problem of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). “In order to have sustainable and durable peace, we need to address all the issues and disputes that stand between Pakistan and India having normal, good neighbourly relations and having peace and cooperation in the region,” she emphasised.
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April - 10 
A court in New Delhi allowed the plea of Delhi Police seeking 15 days time to conclude investigation against suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Mohammad Rashid and Mohammad Shahid after the investigators said the efforts to arrest wanted accu
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A court in New Delhi allowed the plea of Delhi Police seeking 15 days time to conclude investigation against suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Mohammad Rashid and Mohammad Shahid after the investigators said the efforts to arrest wanted accused Abdul Subhan were still going on, PTI reports on April 11. Rashid and Shahid were arrested from Haryana's Mewat region in December, 2013 in connection with a case of planning to carry out terror attacks in Delhi and adjoining areas. According to Police, "Wanted accused Abdul Subhan is still absconding and non- bailable warrant against him has been issued by the court. With the arrest of this wanted accused, the missing links in the conspiracy are likely to be established which require that period of investigation and judicial custody of these accused (Rashid and Shahid) be extended", reports Business Standard. The court allowed the plea of the Special Cell and granted it time till April 23, 2014 to conclude its investigation.
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April - 10 
A Pakistani national, identified as Mazhar Iqbal (38), was arrested along International Border (IB) near Makwal Border out Post (BoP) in Jammu District on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. He was arrested by the 122 battalion of Border Security Forc
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A Pakistani national, identified as Mazhar Iqbal (38), was arrested along International Border (IB) near Makwal Border out Post (BoP) in Jammu District on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. He was arrested by the 122 battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) and taken away for questioning. Later, the Pakistan national was handed over to Police for further investigation.
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April - 10 
Barring a few stray incidents of violence, polling in 10 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) and 70 Assembly constituencies in Odisha passed off by and large peacefully on April 10, reports The Hindu. A large number of people came out to vot
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Barring a few stray incidents of violence, polling in 10 Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) and 70 Assembly constituencies in Odisha passed off by and large peacefully on April 10, reports The Hindu. A large number of people came out to vote defying the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat and the voters’ turnout was provisionally put to be around 67 per cent. The percentage of votes polled was likely to increase as details were not received from many polling booths located in remote areas. The 10 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 19 Districts of the State, where polling was held in the first phase in the State were Kalahandi, Balangir, Sambalpur, Bargarh, and Sundargarh in western Odisha and Koraput, Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Aska and Kandhamal in the southern region. According to officials sources, Angul District recorded the highest voters’ turnout of 73 per cent, while Maoist-affected Malkangiri District recorded lowest of 55 per cent. Though 1,601 polling stations were identified as vulnerable out of the total 17,266 booths in view of the presence of Maoists in about 50 Assembly segments spread over the two regions, no major incidents of violence was reported. However, polling in about 10 booths was affected due to burning down of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). In the night of April 9 a truck carrying EVMs for four booths in Mahupadar area under Mathili Police Station in Malkangiri District was set ablaze by miscreants suspected to be Maoists. Apart from it there are reports that the EVM of Polsari booth under Mathili Police Station limits were snatched away by miscreants and EVMs of three booths of Jodamba area a cut off area of Balimela reservoir in Malkangiri District were damaged by Maoists. In Koraput District, EVMs of two booths were allegedly snatched away by miscreants but polling was peaceful in Narayanpatna Block of the District.
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Counterfeit rackets are pumping more Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into the Indian market than ever before, The Times of India reports on April 10. The face value of forged notes seized has surged by more than 440 per cent over five years, from I
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Counterfeit rackets are pumping more Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) into the Indian market than ever before, The Times of India reports on April 10. The face value of forged notes seized has surged by more than 440 per cent over five years, from INR 38,18,600 in 2008 to INR 1,69,46,970 in 2013, and investigators say confiscated notes represent only a small fraction of the amount of counterfeit notes in circulation at any given time. According to Police officers Malda in West Bengal has become a major centre for FICN brought in from Bangladesh, but various sections of the border remain porous and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) uses terror groups in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as the main conduits to pump large quantities of fakes through the northeast, across the border with Nepal and through Jammu and Kashmir. It also uses the sea route, with fake notes landing along coastal Kerala where enforcement is having to contend with an explosion of radical groups and parts of Tamil Nadu. Intelligence bureau (IB) officials say there are several major players, with at least one in the UAE, nine in Bangladesh and 17 in Nepal. The network includes 10 key operatives in Malda District, to which Police traced a majority of the counterfeit notes seized in the state. Officers of the Crime Branch of Crime Investigation Department (CID) on the counterfeit trail say gangs dealing in fakes, most of which are bankrolled by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), now appear to almost exclusively target large cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Kochi. The relative affluence and total value of transactions in these cities makes it easier to palm off fake notes.
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Nagaland had 84.64 per cent of voter turnout for the poll, Nagaland Post reports on April 11. Kiphire District recorded the highest turnout of 95.83 per cent and Tuensang had the lowest turnout with 72.74 per cent. District percentages are Dimapur 79
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Nagaland had 84.64 per cent of voter turnout for the poll, Nagaland Post reports on April 11. Kiphire District recorded the highest turnout of 95.83 per cent and Tuensang had the lowest turnout with 72.74 per cent. District percentages are Dimapur 79.90, Peren 82.04, Kohima 81.33, Pughoboto 93.61, Phek 91.53, Mokokchung 89.89, Zunheboto 78.53, Wokha 81, Mon 79.22, Longleng 90, Tuensang 72.74 and Kiphire 95.83. The election process continued without hurdles except in Ladigarh where tension continued after Assam Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel fortified the area prohibiting vehicular movements and polling officials from entering the village since April.
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Nagaland Post reported that Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, on April 10, asserted that State Government would initiate appropriate action against the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), alleging that cadres of the outfit were behind the ambush on a cav
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Nagaland Post reported that Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, on April 10, asserted that State Government would initiate appropriate action against the NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), alleging that cadres of the outfit were behind the ambush on a cavalcade of State Deputy Speaker Preshow Shimray on April 9.
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Sentinel reports on April 11, around 69 per cent turnout in both parliamentary constituencies in Meghalaya, with no incidents of violence reported in the State. Shillong constituency reported 63.58 per cent voting, and For West Garo Hills District p
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Sentinel reports on April 11, around 69 per cent turnout in both parliamentary constituencies in Meghalaya, with no incidents of violence reported in the State. Shillong constituency reported 63.58 per cent voting, and For West Garo Hills District polling was put at approximately 79.17 per cent, in East Garo Hills it was 66 per cent, in South West Garo Hills (Ampati) 85.38 per cent, in North Garo Hills (Resubelpara) 52.5 per cent and in remote South Garo Hills polling was put at 50 per cent. The overall percentage of voters’ turnout was recorded at 74 per cent in East Jaintia Hills and 64.40 per cent in West Jaintia Hills. West Khasi Hills District recorded a total turnout of between 60-65 per cent in the five constituencies spread across the District. Ri Bhoi District recorded 75 per cent turn out. The highest turnout was in Tura constituency which recorded 78.13 per cent. A low turnout of voters was witnessed in Shyrkon polling station under Mawshynrut Assembly constituency with only 30 persons casting their votes out of the total of 362 voters enlisted under the polling station.
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April - 10 
The Sangai Express reports that Commando unit of Imphal West District Police arrested a United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) cadre, identified as Limminal Mate alias Lalpu while conducting frisking and checking on April 10 in Imphal city area in front
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The Sangai Express reports that Commando unit of Imphal West District Police arrested a United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) cadre, identified as Limminal Mate alias Lalpu while conducting frisking and checking on April 10 in Imphal city area in front of BSNL Office, Babupara along NH-2 in Imphal West District. Investigation revealed that he along with his associates of UKLF abducted a truck driver from Kotlen area along Imphal-Jiribam road and subsequently extorted INR 1.1 million recently.
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April - 10 
Turf war between militant factions in five Districts of Garo hills in Meghalaya has made the counter insurgency operations of the Security Forces being extended beyond the realms of the recent operationalised areas. The splinter groups of the Achik N
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Turf war between militant factions in five Districts of Garo hills in Meghalaya has made the counter insurgency operations of the Security Forces being extended beyond the realms of the recent operationalised areas. The splinter groups of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) and the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) have taken over certain bases of the mother organisations and extended their areas of operations beyond those known coal belts that have been the hot bed of extortion and abductions, Sentinel reports on April 11.
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed and three others were injured when Maoists triggered an explosive, when they were on way to a polling station in Jamui District parliamentary constituency of Bihar on April 10 (today), repo
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed and three others were injured when Maoists triggered an explosive, when they were on way to a polling station in Jamui District parliamentary constituency of Bihar on April 10 (today), reports The Times of India.
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April - 10 
A lawyer, Syed Waqar Shah (42), was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at his car in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 10, reports Dawn. Police said Waqar was en route to the court from his house. He was the Vice Presi
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A lawyer, Syed Waqar Shah (42), was killed when unidentified militants opened fire at his car in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 10, reports Dawn. Police said Waqar was en route to the court from his house. He was the Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Lawyers’ Wing.
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An unidentified man was shot dead by armed assailants in Block 7 area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 10, reports Dawn.
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An unidentified man was shot dead by armed assailants in Block 7 area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on April 10, reports Dawn.
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One Aqeel (25), was shot and injured when unidentified militants opened fire on him near Meera Naka Bridge in Lyari Town on April 10, reports Dawn.
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One Aqeel (25), was shot and injured when unidentified militants opened fire on him near Meera Naka Bridge in Lyari Town on April 10, reports Dawn.
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One Nabi Bukhsh (25), was shot at and injured near Aath Chowk in Eido Lane of Lyari Town on April 10, reports Dawn.
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One Nabi Bukhsh (25), was shot at and injured near Aath Chowk in Eido Lane of Lyari Town on April 10, reports Dawn.
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Pakistan on April 10 said that peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were its “internal matter” and dismissed the allegations of the Afghan Military Commander Major General Muhammad Sharif Yaftali about cross-border export of terroris
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Pakistan on April 10 said that peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were its “internal matter” and dismissed the allegations of the Afghan Military Commander Major General Muhammad Sharif Yaftali about cross-border export of terrorism from Pakistan to Afghanistan and the adverse implications of the peace parleys on Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. “I would not like to comment on some commander’s adverse comments or allegations. Our actions during the elections, and even before that, speak for themselves and are out there for everyone to see,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasneem Aslam Khan said when asked to comment on the accusations levelled by senior Afghan Military official Major General Muhammad Sharif Yaftali about Pakistan sponsoring terrorism in Afghanistan and that the ongoing talks between the Pakistani Government and the Taliban were causing escalation in the Haqqani Network’s activities in Afghanistan. “Talks with TTP are Pakistan’s internal matter. There have been indications that Afghan Government itself may be talking to the Taliban. It is not very clear what these accusations are leading to,” she said.
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on April 10 warned that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may himself one day become a victim of the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) if it is passed in its current form, reports Dawn. The
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on April 10 warned that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may himself one day become a victim of the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) if it is passed in its current form, reports Dawn. The anti-terror law gives comprehensive powers to Security Agencies to infringe the fundamental rights of the citizens guaranteed under the Constitution. Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) also criticised the legislation, tabling a resolution in the Sindh Assembly against it. “The MQM rejects the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance. We will continue to protest against this black law as long as our workers are alive,” said MQM Chief Altaf Hussain. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi says his party will challenge the law in court. Senator Farhatullah Babar of the PPP said that the Bill is under the review of the Senate, and that his party will try to amend the law. Babar said that if the law is passed while retaining its current shape, it will provide legal cover to enforced disappearances and extra-judicial killings would become the norm. However, the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) Government argues that the legislation is necessary to curb the rising terrorism and militancy across the country. The Bill was passed late on April 7, 2014.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on April 10 said, “Impose martial law if you want destruction in Pakistan,” reports The News. He said that martial law would be destructive for Pakistan, adding that martial law is imposed for a brie
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on April 10 said, “Impose martial law if you want destruction in Pakistan,” reports The News. He said that martial law would be destructive for Pakistan, adding that martial law is imposed for a brief period in a country in the wake of problems but in reality the military coup aggravates the problems.
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April - 10 
The detailed order of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s review petition of the July 31, 2009 judgment released by the Supreme Court on April 10, maintains that the judgment under review does not stand vitiated by any bias or error
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The detailed order of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s review petition of the July 31, 2009 judgment released by the Supreme Court on April 10, maintains that the judgment under review does not stand vitiated by any bias or error in law to warrant review, reports The Express Tribune. A 14-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, also declared that, “Musharraf’s review petition has no merit; therefore, it is rejected on January 30, 2014.” “The Court is seized of a review petition against a judgment wherein neither the question of petitioner’s trial nor the retrospective or prospective effects of Article 6 were moot points. The argument qua this is therefore misplaced and is accordingly repelled,” it observed. Defending its July 31, 2009 ruling, the Chief Justice in his 45 pages judgment said that the July 31, 2009 judgment has narrated with a measure of dismay the frequent constitutional deviations in the country. “The spirit which underpins the judgment is a strong realisation that we should not remain trapped by mistakes in history and turn a new leaf towards constitutionalism and the rule of law.” The court also says that the petitioner’s counsel has not referred to any case in which, after his reinstatement for the second time on March 24, 2009 the then Chief Justice passed any adverse order against Musharraf.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ceasefire of 40 days which it announced to initiate peace talks with the Government expired on April 10, reports The News. The TTP had declared ceasefire on March 1, 2014, after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif annou
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ceasefire of 40 days which it announced to initiate peace talks with the Government expired on April 10, reports The News. The TTP had declared ceasefire on March 1, 2014, after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced to hold talks with the militant outfit in a bid to establish peace in the country. However, during the ceasefire, only one formal meeting was held between the Taliban and the Government committee. The TTP had announced ten-day extension after the expiry of one-month ceasefire. They, however, said that the Government had not responded positively over their ceasefire.
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April - 10 
Two children were injured in a low intensity bomb blast that occurred near the residence of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Saeed Gul in Dir Colony within the jurisdiction of Chamkani Police Station in Peshawar on April 10,
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Two children were injured in a low intensity bomb blast that occurred near the residence of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Saeed Gul in Dir Colony within the jurisdiction of Chamkani Police Station in Peshawar on April 10, reports The Express Tribune. Police said that the target was MPA Gul’s neighbour Syed Qayum Shah. “It was a low intensity bomb blast which damaged the gate of the house and left two children wounded,” said a Police Official, adding, that it looks like an incident of extortion.
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Unidentified militants on April 10 killed the driver of a NATO container near Jamrud Bypass in Jamrud town of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) while it was carrying supplies for NATO troops stationed in Afghanistan, reports
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Unidentified militants on April 10 killed the driver of a NATO container near Jamrud Bypass in Jamrud town of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) while it was carrying supplies for NATO troops stationed in Afghanistan, reports Dawn. Ali Sher, a local administration official, confirmed the incident. A convoy of seven oil tankers was on its way to Afghanistan, according to security officials.
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Legal experts on April 10 said that the Bill the Government tabled to form the TRC and CED is against national and international laws, reports The Himalayan Times. They also warned that a writ could be filed at the Supreme Court against the Bill and
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Legal experts on April 10 said that the Bill the Government tabled to form the TRC and CED is against national and international laws, reports The Himalayan Times. They also warned that a writ could be filed at the Supreme Court against the Bill and the Court may stay the process to form the commissions. According to Vice-President of the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) Tikaram Bhattarai the Bill may take war-era cases into international forums as the Bill provisions amnesty for people involved in war-era criminal cases. Sunil Pokhrel, General Secretary of the NBA, also said no amnesty can be granted to anyone involved in criminal cases even if the perpetrator and victim agree for that, according to national and international standards.
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April - 10 
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested three militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with seven crude bombs in Dasherhat area under Sadar sub-District of the Kurigram District on April 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees
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The Detective Branch (DB) of Police arrested three militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with seven crude bombs in Dasherhat area under Sadar sub-District of the Kurigram District on April 10, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Anwar Hossain, Jobed Ali and Manwar Hossen Biplab. Police said that the JMB militants were planning to carry out sabotage acts on the Pahela Boishakh (Bengali New Year) celebration programme in the Sadar sub-District.
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April - 10 
Army spokesman Ruwan Wanigasooriya said that Ponniah Selvanayagam alias Gopi, a former LTTE intelligence cadre, was among the three LTTE leaders who were killed by the Army during a clash at Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, reports D
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Army spokesman Ruwan Wanigasooriya said that Ponniah Selvanayagam alias Gopi, a former LTTE intelligence cadre, was among the three LTTE leaders who were killed by the Army during a clash at Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, reports Daily Mirror on April 11. The shootout occurred when a group of soldiers encircled a house in Nadunkarni on a tip off that the suspects were staying there. The three suspects were identified as Gobi, Sundaralingam Kajeepan alias Thevihan and Navarathnam Navaneethan alias Appan.
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Four people were killed in a clash between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist operatives in the Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, reports Colombo Page. The SFs in a search operation f
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Four people were killed in a clash between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist operatives in the Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, reports Colombo Page. The SFs in a search operation for the wanted LTTE suspect Ponniah Selvanayagam alias Gopi had clashed with suspected LTTE operatives. An Army Lance Corporal and three LTTE leaders had been killed in the clash.
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The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of United Kingdom (UK), William Hague on April 10 said that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) will soon begin the process of establishing an investigation on Sri L
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The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of United Kingdom (UK), William Hague on April 10 said that the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) will soon begin the process of establishing an investigation on Sri Lanka's alleged violations of human rights and assessing the evidence, reports Colombo Page. He said the investigation will draw on expertise from a range of fields and examine a broad range of information and evidence. He further said that the British Government fully supports the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and the OHCHR in the investigation.
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April - 11 
A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered in a joint search operation by Assam Rifles and Police from a forest near Kebalo village, some 3.5 kilometres from Haflong in Dima Hasao District in the evening of April 11, reports Assam Tribune. The rec
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A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered in a joint search operation by Assam Rifles and Police from a forest near Kebalo village, some 3.5 kilometres from Haflong in Dima Hasao District in the evening of April 11, reports Assam Tribune. The recoveries comprise an AK 56 riffle, two bullets of AK 56, four grenades, one kilogrammes RDX, 22 gelatin sticks and four detonators.
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April - 11 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland – Songbijit (NDFB-S) militant, identified as Dabla, was killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles and Assam Police in the morning of April 11 at Asraibari under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District, report
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland – Songbijit (NDFB-S) militant, identified as Dabla, was killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles and Assam Police in the morning of April 11 at Asraibari under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District, reports The Telegraph. Police sources said a group of eight militants were taking shelter at Asraibari when the Security Forces (SFs) raided the village. A huge cache of arms and ammunition along with some incriminating documents and a Nepalese passport were also recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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April - 11 
About two dozen armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wearing olive green outfit looted two Walkie Talkie sets, one each from the driver and guard of a coal laden goods train bearing the number 7414 at Satbahni railway station und
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About two dozen armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres wearing olive green outfit looted two Walkie Talkie sets, one each from the driver and guard of a coal laden goods train bearing the number 7414 at Satbahni railway station under Moghulsarai railway division on April 11 at 9.30pm, reports The Times of India on April 14.
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on April 11 said Kashmir issue can never be resolved by elections and People should stay away from the polls in the Valley, reports Risingkashmir.Com. “The elections cannot
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on April 11 said Kashmir issue can never be resolved by elections and People should stay away from the polls in the Valley, reports Risingkashmir.Com. “The elections cannot be substitute to right to self determination promised to people of J&K. Elections never brought any resolution to Kashmir dispute,” he said adding unless mainstream political parties won’t change their policies on Kashmir, elections are of no use.
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Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has asserted on April 11 that though the State Government is not a party in the peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union Government, his Government will not rema
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Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh has asserted on April 11 that though the State Government is not a party in the peace talks between the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Union Government, his Government will not remain as an onlooker to the violence and crimes perpetrated by the NSCN-IM cadres, reports The Sangai Express.
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Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) called off its three-day indefinite bandh (general shutdown) that began on April 8, at the Karbi Anglong District under Autonomous District constituency thus allowing April 12's scheduled second phase polling t
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Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) called off its three-day indefinite bandh (general shutdown) that began on April 8, at the Karbi Anglong District under Autonomous District constituency thus allowing April 12's scheduled second phase polling there, reports The Shillong Times. The outfit decided to call off the bandh and allow people to cast their votes as they wanted a representative from the constituency to raise their demand for a separate autonomous state in Parliament, KPLT 'general secretary' Ranamlijang said in a statement.
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On April 11, a Commando unit of Imphal West District Police arrested a cadre of United Revolutionery Front (URF), identified as Taorem Thangjam Bimola Devi alias Mola alias Nene in front of IMC Office in Imphal West District. One mobile handset and I
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On April 11, a Commando unit of Imphal West District Police arrested a cadre of United Revolutionery Front (URF), identified as Taorem Thangjam Bimola Devi alias Mola alias Nene in front of IMC Office in Imphal West District. One mobile handset and INR 500 were also seized from her possession.
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On April 11, a day after polling in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seat, two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a pressure bomb blast carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapu
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On April 11, a day after polling in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seat, two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a pressure bomb blast carried out by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bijapur District of the region, reports The Hindu. The blast occurred when a joint Road Opening Party (ROP) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District force was on an operation for sanitising the area for the movement of polling party returning to their fold after voting in Dubaiguda forest of Awapalli region, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police Abhishek Meena said. “During operation, a Central Reserve Police Force jawan and a State police personnel came in contact with the pressure bomb that exploded, injuring both of them,” he said.
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One Police Constable, identified as Giridhar Atram, was killed and five others were seriously injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a Police team in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 11, reports
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One Police Constable, identified as Giridhar Atram, was killed and five others were seriously injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire on a Police team in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 11, reports The Hindu. The incident took place when a team of Jimalgatta Police Station, was rescuing the polling party of Dambrancha polling booth at around 1 pm, said Gadchiroli Police. Maoists managed to escape after the ambush. Despite the incident, the Police managed to drop the polling party to Aheri headquarter safely.
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Polling for Mizoram’s Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seat went off peacefully on April 11 with around 60 per cent voter turnout, reports The Telegraph. Mizoram’s Chief Electoral Officer Ashwani Kumar estimated the voter turnout to be 60
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Polling for Mizoram’s Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seat went off peacefully on April 11 with around 60 per cent voter turnout, reports The Telegraph. Mizoram’s Chief Electoral Officer Ashwani Kumar estimated the voter turnout to be 60 per cent but added that it might cross the mark. “The figure is higher than the 50.93 per cent turnout recorded in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls but lower than the 83.41 per cent recorded in the 2013 Assembly polls,” he said. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout in 706 of the 1,126 polling stations in the state was 59.89 per cent.
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 11 recovered arms and ammunition at Sangri Top area of Harbang forest area in Bomai of Baramulla District, reports Kashmirdispatch.Com. A Police official said acting on a tip off, Army's 27th Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and P
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 11 recovered arms and ammunition at Sangri Top area of Harbang forest area in Bomai of Baramulla District, reports Kashmirdispatch.Com. A Police official said acting on a tip off, Army's 27th Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Police's Special Operation Group (SOG) raided Sangri Top area and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition. "Two AK-47 rifles, three AK-47 magazines, sixty rounds of AK-ammunition, two Chinese pistols, seven rounds of pistol ammunition, a radio set, and two hand grenades were recovered from the site," the official added.
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April - 11 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted a sarpanch (head of village level local self-government institution) and two former panchayat (village level local self-government institution) members in Malkangiri District on April 1
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted a sarpanch (head of village level local self-government institution) and two former panchayat (village level local self-government institution) members in Malkangiri District on April 11, reports The Times of India. The abducted trio are sarpanch of Temrupally panchayat Samara Chati, former sarpanch Neelakantha Majhi and samiti (block level local self-government institution member) Dasarathi Majhi. "We have reports of the trio being taken by the Maoists, but we are yet to ascertain the reason behind it. The area is remote and we are facing difficulties in getting details," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Malkangiri, Akhileswar Singh.
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The poll percentage in Outer Manipur which went to polls April 11 recorded 83.48 and in some polling stations the number of votes polled was greater than the total number of electors listed in electoral roll, reports The Sangai Express. Chandel recor
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The poll percentage in Outer Manipur which went to polls April 11 recorded 83.48 and in some polling stations the number of votes polled was greater than the total number of electors listed in electoral roll, reports The Sangai Express. Chandel recorded 93 poll percentage, Thoubal 78.94 per cent, Ukhrul 90.8, Churachandpur 80, Tamenglong 87, Senapati 91, Kangpokpi 85.98 and Jiribam recorded 61.16 per cent.
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The Sangai Express reports that troops of Red Shield Division arrested six militants in four different operations carried out from April 11 till April 13. In an operation based on specific intelligence regarding movement of an Nationalist Sociali
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The Sangai Express reports that troops of Red Shield Division arrested six militants in four different operations carried out from April 11 till April 13. In an operation based on specific intelligence regarding movement of an Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre from Churachandpur to Imphal on April 11, ‘regional council member’, identified as Khubung Rongmei alias Khakubong was arrested.
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April - 11 
The troops of 44th Assam Rifles (AR) recovered three Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) from the track leading from Nampisha to Phaikoh in Imphal while carrying out Road Opening Party (ROP) on April 11, reports The Sangai Express. According to a Publ
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The troops of 44th Assam Rifles (AR) recovered three Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) from the track leading from Nampisha to Phaikoh in Imphal while carrying out Road Opening Party (ROP) on April 11, reports The Sangai Express. According to a Public Relation Officer (PRO) Inspector General Assam Rifles – South (IGAR-S) release, troops detected an IED on the track which was placed to inflict casualty to the election team carrying the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), thereby disrupt the election procedures. The area was immediately cordoned off by the AR and bomb disposal team and thoroughly searched during which the AR troops recovered two more IEDs planted in close proximity to the first IED.
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April - 11 
The troops of Red Shield Division conducted a successful operation in general area Rongkhong I of Imphal on April 11 and arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, reports The Sangai Express. The cadre has been ide
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The troops of Red Shield Division conducted a successful operation in general area Rongkhong I of Imphal on April 11 and arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, reports The Sangai Express. The cadre has been identified as Dingamlung Dangmei alias Winner. One 9 mm Chinese Pistol with magazine, four 9mm live rounds and two hand grenades were also recovered from his possession.
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April - 11 
Three members of a radical music group, Kabir Kala Manch, who were arrested in April, 2013 for their alleged role in supporting and funding Left Wing Extremism (LWE) activities in Maharashtra, will continue to remain in jail, with the Bombay High Cou
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Three members of a radical music group, Kabir Kala Manch, who were arrested in April, 2013 for their alleged role in supporting and funding Left Wing Extremism (LWE) activities in Maharashtra, will continue to remain in jail, with the Bombay High Court rejecting their bail pleas on April 11, reports DNA. Refusing to accept the petitioners' contention that they were mere cultural activists who took up social causes like poverty, corruption, superstition, gender discrimination, etc, Justice A R Joshi said that there was enough evidence against the trio to curtail their freedom. Sachin Mali, Sagar Gorkhe and Ramesh Gaichor were taken into Police custody along with another member, Mali's wife Sheetal Sathe, after they courted arrest outside the State legislature. Sathe was released in June 2013 on humanitarian grounds as she was pregnant. They had surfaced more than two years after going underground. All four were booked under the stringent provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including criminal conspiracy.
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April - 11 
Troops of 9 AR launched an operation in H.Mongjang village in Tengnoupal Sub Division of Chandel District and arrested six cadres of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on April 11, reports The Sangai Express. They have been identifie
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Troops of 9 AR launched an operation in H.Mongjang village in Tengnoupal Sub Division of Chandel District and arrested six cadres of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on April 11, reports The Sangai Express. They have been identified as Leishram Khomba Meitei alias Binoy (42), Elangbam Herojit alias Shaitrajit (20), Hemam Somananda Meitei alias Athoiba (27), Yaikhom Iboton Singh alias Gulliber (23), Takhellambam Ibomcha Singh alias Ngamkhei (49) and Khairibam Nanao Meeitei alias Khomjinba (19). Two lathode guns with 15 live rounds, one M-16 Rifle with magazine and 10 live rounds, two AK-56 rifles with magazines and 144 live rounds were recovered from their possession.
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April - 11 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on April 11 gave Delhi Police Special Cell charge to handle the case regarding two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, reports New Indian Express. According to sources, “The MHA had transferred the case related to
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on April 11 gave Delhi Police Special Cell charge to handle the case regarding two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, reports New Indian Express. According to sources, “The MHA had transferred the case related to two alleged IM operatives, Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). They were arrested in October 2012, for blasts in German bakery and Dilsukhnagar. They had filed a bail application. The appearance of the NIA and Special Cell in the same case, however, created confusion as to which agency was investigating the case."
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April - 11 
A meeting of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TPP) Shura (council) was held at an undisclosed place in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 11 to decide about extending or ending the ceasefire as United Stat
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A meeting of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TPP) Shura (council) was held at an undisclosed place in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 11 to decide about extending or ending the ceasefire as United States (US) drones conducted low altitude flights in parts of the tribal region, reported Dawn. At the beginning of peace talks with the Government, the TPP had announced a month-long ceasefire on March 1, 2014. Later, it extended it for 10 days until April 10, 2014, to give peace talks a chance. But no important development has taken place during the 10-day period. According to sources, the Taliban were not satisfied with the negotiations and that some TTP ‘commanders' had reservations over what they perceived as the Government’s ‘non-serious’ attitude to the dialogue. They are said to be insisting on calling off ceasefire. The TTP have presented two conditions for further progress. The first is an immediate release of non-combatant prisoners and the second calls for declaration of a “peace zone” for talks in tribal area where militants can freely move about. Meanwhile, locals said that drones kept hovering over the sky in different areas of Ghulam Khan, Dattakhel, Shawal, Miranshah, Mir Ali and Razmak tehsils (revenue units) of the Agency on April 11. They said that the drones first appeared early in the morning and continued to operate till late in the night.
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April - 11 
A Shia lawyer, identified as Advocate Syed Ghulam Haider (52), was shot dead in Martin Quarters on Martin Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 11, reports The Express Tribune. According to the Police, Haider was a
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A Shia lawyer, identified as Advocate Syed Ghulam Haider (52), was shot dead in Martin Quarters on Martin Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 11, reports The Express Tribune. According to the Police, Haider was attending a majlis (meeting) at Shah Najaf Imambargah (Shia place of commemoration), on Martin Road, when two unidentified armed assailants opened fire at his car, killing him on the spot.
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April - 11 
According to Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Vice Chairperson Tahir Hussain Khan, nearly 30,000 members of the Hazara community have migrated in the last five years from Balochistan to other parts of the country, reports The Express Tribun
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According to Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Vice Chairperson Tahir Hussain Khan, nearly 30,000 members of the Hazara community have migrated in the last five years from Balochistan to other parts of the country, reports The Express Tribune on April 12. Khan said that the flow of migration increased as nearly 1,000 members of the Hazara community have been killed in targeted attacks since 2009. Members of the Hazara community leaving Quetta and other parts of the province comprise businessmen, highly educated workers and senior government officials, amongst others, he added. While discussing sectarian violence in the Province, Khan warned, “This conflict can turn into a civil war if it is not addressed properly at this stage.” Further, Khan, who is also the President of HRCP’s Balochistan Chapter, added that more than 10,000 Hindus have also fled the province as abductions-for-ransom have become routine over the last three years here.
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April - 11 
At least 10 militants were killed in the ongoing infighting in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Shawal tehsil (revenue unit) of Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 11, reports The Express
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At least 10 militants were killed in the ongoing infighting in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Shawal tehsil (revenue unit) of Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 11, reports The Express Tribune. A local security official said that fighting erupted in the night of April 11 when militants belonging to Wali-ur-Rahman Group ambushed a vehicle carrying members of the Hakimullah Group close to the border of North and South Waziristan. All those inside were killed, while the attackers fled the scene. The official confirmed that the dead militants belonged to the Hakimullah Group, which is led by Shehryar Mehsud. According to independent sources, at least 43 militants from both factions have been killed in clashes which erupted on April 6, 2014 in South Waziristan Agency and later escalated to neighbouring North Waziristan Agency and Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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April - 11 
At least 17 people were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast targeting a shop located in a market in Pakistan Chowk area of Lahore District on April 11 (today), reports The Express Tribune. The shop that was attacked provides home ap
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At least 17 people were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast targeting a shop located in a market in Pakistan Chowk area of Lahore District on April 11 (today), reports The Express Tribune. The shop that was attacked provides home appliances and other goods on instalments. The shop’s owner later revealed that he had been receiving threats for not paying extortion money. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore said that it is premature to say anything and they are investigating the matter. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) said that the blast was caused by the detonation of an IED that contained between 200-400 grams of explosives.
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April - 11 
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif during his visit to the Sonmiani firing Range near Karachi on April 11 said that due to the multidimensional threats faced by the country, the military needed to have a “high state of preparedness at a
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif during his visit to the Sonmiani firing Range near Karachi on April 11 said that due to the multidimensional threats faced by the country, the military needed to have a “high state of preparedness at all times”, reports The Express Tribune. According to a statement from the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR,) the Army Chief had gone to view the Air Defence Firing Exercise. Full range of air defence weapons including Guns and surface to air missiles were used in the exercise. Appreciating the professionalism and standards of the participating units, General Sharif emphasised that highest standards of training and professionalism must remain the military’s hallmark to accomplish the given mission.
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April - 11 
Several militants (unspecified numbers) were killed in infighting between two factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 11 (today) in South Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. The cause of clash is said to be over interference in matters ins
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Several militants (unspecified numbers) were killed in infighting between two factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 11 (today) in South Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. The cause of clash is said to be over interference in matters inside one another’s domains. The fighters from both sides have been launching attacks in the areas of Shawal, Shaktoi, Makin and Tank with heavy ammunition and artillery in an attempt to destroy one another’s sanctuaries. Moreover, the internal strife between the two groups is now spilling onto other areas of the region. The clash has led to over 30 deaths since its first day on April 6, 2014. The clashes erupted between supporters of Khan Said Sajna and followers of the late Hakimullah Mehsud group.
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April - 11 
Three Haqqani Network militants were killed and two wounded when a vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency on April 11, reports The Express Tribune. A local security official said that the dead belonged to the Haq
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Three Haqqani Network militants were killed and two wounded when a vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency on April 11, reports The Express Tribune. A local security official said that the dead belonged to the Haqqani Network and were en route to Dattakhel in a four-wheeler when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded. A source identified one of the dead victims as Sher Amanullah, a ‘commander’ of the Haqqani Network based in North Waziristan Agency.
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April - 11 
One day after three key operatives of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a major military operation in the Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, the Government on April 11 justified maintaining troops in the
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One day after three key operatives of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a major military operation in the Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, the Government on April 11 justified maintaining troops in the former war zones, reports The Hindu. President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s special envoy on human rights and Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said “We were asked and criticized about the presence of the military in the north and the need to scale down its presence by the international governments at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. We explained to them the need to keep the military going as it was a decision for a sovereign Government to take in view of the national security needs.”
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April - 11 
Senior Police and Military officials denied that a soldier had also been killed in the clash between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected LTTE terrorist operatives in the Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, reports Sri Lanka Guardian on
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Senior Police and Military officials denied that a soldier had also been killed in the clash between Security Forces (SFs) and suspected LTTE terrorist operatives in the Nadunkarni area of Vavuniya District on April 10, reports Sri Lanka Guardian on April 11. They said the soldier died in friendly fire during a military exercise on the same evening.
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April - 12 
A Delhi Police team on April 12 brought five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, Waqas, Waqar, Sakib and Mehru arrested recently to Jodhpur for verification of spots where they had stayed and shops they had purchas
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A Delhi Police team on April 12 brought five suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists, Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, Waqas, Waqar, Sakib and Mehru arrested recently to Jodhpur for verification of spots where they had stayed and shops they had purchased SIM cards from, reports indiatvnews.com. First, they visited the room at Chandna Bhakar locality near Somani College where Monu and Waqas had stayed for nearly three months. "After this, they were taken to the three shops in different areas from where the duo had bought mobile SIM cards, with help from local aides like Sakib and Barqat Ali," said an official. The accused were also taken to the shops from where they had obtained explosives.
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April - 12 
A hand grenade was recovered by Police from the courtyard of an active worker of Congress, identified as Angom Sobhamani from Kakching Khunou Tampakyum Lai Leikai under Waikhong Police Station in Thoubal District in the morning of April 12.
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A hand grenade was recovered by Police from the courtyard of an active worker of Congress, identified as Angom Sobhamani from Kakching Khunou Tampakyum Lai Leikai under Waikhong Police Station in Thoubal District in the morning of April 12.
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April - 12 
Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials arrested three persons along with over INR 1,40,000 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) near Ramdev Hotel in Borivli (West), Mumbai on April 12, reports dnaindia.com. The arrested trio has been identified as Mohamma
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Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials arrested three persons along with over INR 1,40,000 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) near Ramdev Hotel in Borivli (West), Mumbai on April 12, reports dnaindia.com. The arrested trio has been identified as Mohammad Suber Moosa Malik Sheikh, Bakhtiyar Alam Namzul Hoda alias Raj and Mohammaad Nazir. The Police are on the lookout for Sheikh's three other accomplices identified as Ibrahim Sheikh, Tariq and Abdul Jalil, sources said.
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April - 12 
Eight people, including the poll staff and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, injured in the two Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks in Darbha region on April 12, were admitted to Ram Krishna Care Hospital in Raipur of Ch
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Eight people, including the poll staff and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, injured in the two Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks in Darbha region on April 12, were admitted to Ram Krishna Care Hospital in Raipur of Chhattisgarh, for treatment, reports The Times of India. Confirming the arrival of the injured persons, Dr Sandeep Dave, Director of the hospital, said five of the injured were CRPF personnel. The doctor said the three polls staff members had sustained spinal cord and chest injuries in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion. The injuries were “serious” and a result of the impact after the vehicle was blown away, he said adding that the injured could suffer permanent damage. He also disclosed that a CRPF jawan (trooper), Jitendra Kumar, was in critical condition and had been put on ventilator upon arrival, “He has head and axonal injuries”, he added. In the first incident, Maoists triggered a powerful blast, targeting a bus when a polling party was returning, at Kutulnar village between Kutru and Gudma in Bijapur District, in which seven members of the polling party were killed in the blast and subsequent firing, while five others were injured. Within an hour, in the second incident, Maoists struck again and blew up an ambulance, killing six CRPF personnel, a medical attendant and a driver on the spot at Kamanar region in Darbha area on Jagdalpur-Sukma National Highway 30. The twin incidents has been reported by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), two days after polling in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Lok Sabha [Lower House of the Indian Parliament) constituency, the CPI-Maoist struck twice in an hour on April 12, killing 15 people, including seven polling officials and six Central Reserve Police (CRPF) personnel, as they blew up a bus and an ambulance in Bijapur and Bastar Districts.
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April - 12 
Nagaland Post reports that re-poll in six polling booths spread across three hill Districts of Manipur under Outer Manipur (Reserved) Parliamentary constituency conducted on April 12 concluded peacefully with high voter turnout. The polling booths wh
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Nagaland Post reports that re-poll in six polling booths spread across three hill Districts of Manipur under Outer Manipur (Reserved) Parliamentary constituency conducted on April 12 concluded peacefully with high voter turnout. The polling booths where fresh poll was conducted were two in Chandel District, one in Ukhrul District and three in Senapati District. Election officials recorded an overall 84.07% voter turnout in the six polling booths where the polling was held under tight security deployment. Fresh poll in five of the six polling booths were ordered after the percentage of vote cast on poll day (April 9) was above 100% while in the remaining one, repoll was ordered following the damage caused to the control unit (EVM) by a person who entered to cast vote with a voter slip.
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April - 12 
The Sangai Express reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Taobungkhok Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District on April 12. A Police source said that the blast took place at around 8.20 pm near Patsoi Lower Primary School. There is
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The Sangai Express reports that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded at Taobungkhok Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District on April 12. A Police source said that the blast took place at around 8.20 pm near Patsoi Lower Primary School. There is no report of any casualty.
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April - 12 
The Sangai Express reports that the two militants killed in an encounter with troops of 44 Assam Rifles at Nampisha, Ukhrul district under Chassad police station on April 12 are suspected to be cadres of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF). Accor
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The Sangai Express reports that the two militants killed in an encounter with troops of 44 Assam Rifles at Nampisha, Ukhrul district under Chassad police station on April 12 are suspected to be cadres of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF). According to a source, the slain cadres might be S Pearson Tangkhul (38) of Khamasom and AS Shokngayin (22) of Riha village, Ukhrul District.
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April - 12 
Troops of 18 SIKH launched an operation in Irong Chessabal of Imphal West District and arrested a cadre of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on April 12, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee has been identified as Abdul Rehman (43). One 9mm pistol l
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Troops of 18 SIKH launched an operation in Irong Chessabal of Imphal West District and arrested a cadre of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on April 12, reports The Sangai Express. The arrestee has been identified as Abdul Rehman (43). One 9mm pistol loaded with three bullets in the magazine was recovered from his possession.
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April - 12 
Two days after polling in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) struck twice in an hour on April 12, killing 15 people, including seven polling officials and six Central Reserve Police (CRPF) p
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Two days after polling in Chhattisgarh's Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) struck twice in an hour on April 12, killing 15 people, including seven polling officials and six Central Reserve Police (CRPF) personnel, as they blew up a bus and an ambulance in Bijapur and Bastar Districts, reports The Times of India. Maoists first triggered a powerful blast, targeting a bus when a polling party was returning, between Kutru and Gudma in Bijapur District. Seven members of the polling party were killed in the blast and subsequent firing which also left five others injured. Sources said around 75-100 armed Maoists were involved in the ambush on the polling party. The Maoists fled to the forests after Security personnel launched a retaliatory attack.
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April - 12 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with troops of 44 Assam Rifles (AR) at Nampisha in Ukhrul District on April 12, reports The Sangai Express. AR troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles from the militants.
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with troops of 44 Assam Rifles (AR) at Nampisha in Ukhrul District on April 12, reports The Sangai Express. AR troops also recovered two AK-47 rifles from the militants.
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Within an hour, Maoists struck again and blew up an ambulance, killing six CRPF personnel, a medical attendant and the driver on the spot in Darbha on Jagdalpur-Sukma national highway in Bastar District. The CRPF personnel, who belonged to 80th batta
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Within an hour, Maoists struck again and blew up an ambulance, killing six CRPF personnel, a medical attendant and the driver on the spot in Darbha on Jagdalpur-Sukma national highway in Bastar District. The CRPF personnel, who belonged to 80th battalion, have been identified as inspector MK Rai, assistant sub-inspector Kanti Bai, head constable Sitaram and Umesh, constable Dinesh and a civilian Vasu Sethiya.
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April - 12 
An alleged gangster affiliated with Sheraz Comrade group, identified as Arshad, was killed during a joint raid conducted by the Police and the Rangers in Kalakot area of Lyari Town on April 12 (today), reports The News.
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An alleged gangster affiliated with Sheraz Comrade group, identified as Arshad, was killed during a joint raid conducted by the Police and the Rangers in Kalakot area of Lyari Town on April 12 (today), reports The News.
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Nearly 108 tribesmen from Khyber, Kurram and Orakzai agencies, who were kidnapped on April 12 from Haider Kandao Drugs Fair in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) by unidentified militants, were set free on April 13, reports T
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Nearly 108 tribesmen from Khyber, Kurram and Orakzai agencies, who were kidnapped on April 12 from Haider Kandao Drugs Fair in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) by unidentified militants, were set free on April 13, reports The Express Tribune. However,15 tribesmen belonging to the Qamber Khel tribe from Tirah Valley, who have been associated with Ansarul Islam (AI) in the past, are yet to be released.
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April - 12 
Two bus passengers belonging to Shia Hazara community were killed in an incident of target killing on Sariab Road in Quetta on April 12, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP) Imran Qureshi said that militants singled out two members of Hazara c
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Two bus passengers belonging to Shia Hazara community were killed in an incident of target killing on Sariab Road in Quetta on April 12, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP) Imran Qureshi said that militants singled out two members of Hazara community from a passenger bus and opened fire on them from a very close range. “The incident as an act of targeted killing,” said Qureshi, adding, the passenger bus was preparing to leave for Karachi when intercepted by militants. Police said, “It is an act of sectarian terrorism”.
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April - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed on April 12 termed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as an illegal organization founded by a military ruler who had seized power illegally, reports New Age. She said, "It is unfortunate for the people of B
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed on April 12 termed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as an illegal organization founded by a military ruler who had seized power illegally, reports New Age. She said, "It is unfortunate for the people of Bangladesh to hear theories from those who have been illegal. The higher court has declared illegal the rule of Ziaur Rahman who grabbing power illegally and formed his party BNP. So, a party formed by such an illegal grabber of power is also illegal."
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April - 12 
Police media spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohan has said law enforcement authorities will seek Interpol's assistance to arrest LTTE leaders operating from foreign countries to revive the defunct terrorist outfit in the island
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Police media spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohan has said law enforcement authorities will seek Interpol's assistance to arrest LTTE leaders operating from foreign countries to revive the defunct terrorist outfit in the island, reports Colombo Page on April 13. Investigations have revealed that the three LTTE operatives, who were recently killed in a clash with the Army in the North, were functioning under the instructions of Europe-based LTTE leaders Nediyawan and Vinayagam who were preparing the ground for another armed struggle. An Interpol red notice has already been issued to arrest Vinayagam and an arrest warrant would also be obtained from courts for Nediyawan.
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April - 13 
A powerful bomb exploded near an abandoned pan shop at Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi, Imphal East District under Porompat Police station on April 13. However, there is no report of any casualty.
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A powerful bomb exploded near an abandoned pan shop at Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi, Imphal East District under Porompat Police station on April 13. However, there is no report of any casualty.
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April - 13 
Another operation launched on April 13, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre was arrested from Mayang Langjing area and has been identified as ‘corporal’ Sorokhibam Boacha alias Boicha Singh. One 9mm pistol with magazine and three live rounds have
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Another operation launched on April 13, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre was arrested from Mayang Langjing area and has been identified as ‘corporal’ Sorokhibam Boacha alias Boicha Singh. One 9mm pistol with magazine and three live rounds have also been recovered from him.
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April - 13 
At least four persons, including two Policemen and two militants, were killed in a militant attack on a resident of National Conference (NC) leader Yawar Masoodi in Khrew area of Pulwama District on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspector
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At least four persons, including two Policemen and two militants, were killed in a militant attack on a resident of National Conference (NC) leader Yawar Masoodi in Khrew area of Pulwama District on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, South Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar said that two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) identified as Abu Zaid Hamid resident of Pakistan and Usman Gori resident of Abbotabad of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province of Pakistan attacked the residence of Masoodi at around 2:20 pm. Masoodi, who was inside the premises, remained unharmed but his Police guards, Vinod Kumar and Abdul Hamid were killed. The militants snatched away service weapons of the Police including one AK-47 rifle and one pistol. Kumar said both the militants were killed in the encounter after they were trapped in an open field. The snatched rifle and two AK-47 rifles were recovered from them; however, pistol is still missing. Meanwhile, Al-Shohada brigade, a shadow outfit of LeT, in a statement issued to a local news agency claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 13 
In another operation launched in early morning on April 13, two cadres of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) were arrested from Awlmun and Khubong areas. One 9 mm pistol with magazine, two live rounds, one 9mm SMC with magazine and four li
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In another operation launched in early morning on April 13, two cadres of Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) were arrested from Awlmun and Khubong areas. One 9 mm pistol with magazine, two live rounds, one 9mm SMC with magazine and four live rounds have been recovered from the arrested persons, identified as Angom Santa alias Abay Singh and ‘corporal’ Angom Tomba Singh.
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April - 13 
Members of a joint team of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) are camping in Darbhanga and Kataiya block of Muzaffarpur District in Bihar in search of Abdul Mikas Afzal, an absconding Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Th
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Members of a joint team of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) are camping in Darbhanga and Kataiya block of Muzaffarpur District in Bihar in search of Abdul Mikas Afzal, an absconding Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, The Times of India reports on April 14. Apart from Abdul, the joint team is also looking into the disappearance of about two dozen young boys from Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Samastipur along with two others from Kataiya. Their whereabouts is neither known to the local Police nor their family members. Police said the family members claim their wards have gone to Karnataka for studies but the IB has information that they have landed in IM net. The disclosures were made during the interrogation of Yasin Bhatkal and Tehsin Akhtar in Delhi. Interestingly, their family members have not lodged any FIR with the local Police arousing suspicion. Sources further disclosed that Abdul was an important link in the three Districts where the IM was running different modules.
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April - 13 
On April 13 when landmines allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew off a part of the railway track minutes before New Delhi-bound Garib Rath was to arrive on Howrah-Patna main rail route in Lakhisarai District, repo
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On April 13 when landmines allegedly planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew off a part of the railway track minutes before New Delhi-bound Garib Rath was to arrive on Howrah-Patna main rail route in Lakhisarai District, reports The Hindustan Times. An engine of a goods train that was parked on the same track was damaged in the explosion.
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April - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Prabir Roy, from Kamakhyaguri in Jalpaiguri District on April 12, reports The Telegraph. Roy was arrested in connection with alleged extortion in north Bengal and lo
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Prabir Roy, from Kamakhyaguri in Jalpaiguri District on April 12, reports The Telegraph. Roy was arrested in connection with alleged extortion in north Bengal and lower Assam Districts. The arrested KLO militant was later brought to Golokganj Police Station in Assam’s Dhubri district on April 13.
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April - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted a cordon and search operation at Thanga Chingkha under Moirang Police Station in the morning of April 13, reports Kanglaonline. Seven persons including one KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre, identified as Kwairakpam
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted a cordon and search operation at Thanga Chingkha under Moirang Police Station in the morning of April 13, reports Kanglaonline. Seven persons including one KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) cadre, identified as Kwairakpam Netaji were detained by the Police during the search operation.
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April - 13 
Some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one Thangpao (60) of Moreh Ward No 2 in Chandel District in the morning on April 13. No casualty was caused by the grenade explosion, informed a source.
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Some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one Thangpao (60) of Moreh Ward No 2 in Chandel District in the morning on April 13. No casualty was caused by the grenade explosion, informed a source.
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April - 13 
The Commando Unit of Imphal West District Police arrested a self styled 'lance corporal' of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) namely Thokchom Brendy Meitei alias Athouba alias Ricky alias Leiren alias Brandis from near the Eastern gate of D
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The Commando Unit of Imphal West District Police arrested a self styled 'lance corporal' of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) namely Thokchom Brendy Meitei alias Athouba alias Ricky alias Leiren alias Brandis from near the Eastern gate of DM College along NH-2 in Imphal West District on April 13, reports The Sangai Express. According to a statement issued by the Public Relation Office (PRO) of Police, investigation revealed that he raised fund for the UNLF from different private schools, Government officials and businessmen in the State. One mobile handset was also seized from his possession and one .38 pistol with magazine and two live rounds were seized on his disclosure from the house of one Sarangthem Homeshwor Singh (49) S/o S Kalachand of Heirangoithong Maibam Leikai
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April - 13 
The Crime Branch registered complaint in connection with the INR seven billion hawala (illegal money transaction) racket unearthed by the enforcement directorate (ED) in March, 2014, The Times of India reports on April 14. ED which had unearthed the
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The Crime Branch registered complaint in connection with the INR seven billion hawala (illegal money transaction) racket unearthed by the enforcement directorate (ED) in March, 2014, The Times of India reports on April 14. ED which had unearthed the INR seven billion hawala had asked Surat Police to book the two key accused Afroz Fatta and Madan Lal Jain for forgery and cheating. In another compliant, Police booked two diamond importers, who were running private limited companies through which they sent INR 28.88 crore to Hong Kong-based companies. They are Agni Gems Pvt Ltd of Haripura in Surat and Harmony Diamonds Pvt Ltd of Dreamland Buildings, New Queen's House in Mumbai. Directors of the two companies Pankaj Jain and Dipak Patil were also named in the complaint. Police booked the case against under Indian Panel Code (IPC) sections of cheating and forgery. Earlier on April 11, a complaint of INR 104 crore transferred to Hong Kong and Dubai through bank account in ICICI bank was registered in crime branch against Ms R A Distributors Pvt Ltd of Mahidharpura in Surat. Directors of the company, Shailesh Patel and Aniket Ambekar were also booked by Police. Police are yet to arrest or question the accused in both the complaints. "We are yet to make any arrests or we have not questioned the accused in the two cases. We are investigating the case," said Rakesh Asthana, Surat Police Commissioner.
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The other encounter took place at Narayanpatna block in Koraput District in the night of April 13, in which Maoist, identified as Purna Huluka was killed. Based on intelligence reports that a group of Maoists were planning to target civilians and pub
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The other encounter took place at Narayanpatna block in Koraput District in the night of April 13, in which Maoist, identified as Purna Huluka was killed. Based on intelligence reports that a group of Maoists were planning to target civilians and public property during Mahavishub Sankranti festivities in Narayanpatna block, personnel of Koraput District Police and District Voluntary Force started an operation on April 13. The Maoist group was tracked down in the Palaput-Gadraguda forest under the Narayanpatna Police Station limits, which resulted in an exchange of fire. “Purna was killed at the spot while his other naxalite compatriots managed to escape,” said Koraput Superintendent of Police Awinash Kumar. Two country-made guns, one pistol and Maoist material were also seized from the spot of encounter along with the body of the slain Maoist. Purna was a ‘military commander’ of the Srikakulam-Koraput division under Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist organisation, said Police sources. He was active in Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks of Koraput District and had several cases of violence were pending against him, including eight murder cases. Odisha Government had declared a reward of one INR 100,000 on his head.
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April - 13 
The Shillong Times reports on April 14 that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ruled out discussion on creation of Garoland, which is the key demand of the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA). JPN Singh, Director in charge North East, Ministry o
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The Shillong Times reports on April 14 that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ruled out discussion on creation of Garoland, which is the key demand of the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA). JPN Singh, Director in charge North East, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) during his recent visit to Shillong told that the demand for a separate Garoland is non-negotiable. “The separate Garoland demand is non-negotiable. However, talks with GNLA will take place, but the militant outfit has to give up Garoland demand”, the official said. According to the MHA functionary, the Centre has shown interest to hold talks with GNLA, but the Garoland demand is an irritating factor. “But we will take care of other demands of GNLA”, he also said.
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April - 13 
Two landmines were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) in Bokaro District on April 13, reports ibnlive.in.com. The District officials also issued an advisory to security personnel not to defuse the landmines but hand over the task to Bomb Disposal Squ
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Two landmines were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) in Bokaro District on April 13, reports ibnlive.in.com. The District officials also issued an advisory to security personnel not to defuse the landmines but hand over the task to Bomb Disposal Squads. The two landmines, each weighing 10 kilogram, were recovered during a search operation at the Budgadda forest, around 140 km from Ranchi.
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April - 13 
Two more cadres of NSCN-K identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Thuanjin Gangmei and Philip Phaomei were arrested on April 13 from Khumji III area in Tamenglong District. One 9mm pistol and four live rounds were recovered from them.
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Two more cadres of NSCN-K identified as ‘2nd lieutenant’ Thuanjin Gangmei and Philip Phaomei were arrested on April 13 from Khumji III area in Tamenglong District. One 9mm pistol and four live rounds were recovered from them.
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April - 13 
A security guard, identified as Shah Fahad, was found dead near Safoora roundabout in Guslhan-e-Iqbal Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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A security guard, identified as Shah Fahad, was found dead near Safoora roundabout in Guslhan-e-Iqbal Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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April - 13 
A shopkeeper, identified as Badaruddin (50), was shot dead in New Karachi Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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A shopkeeper, identified as Badaruddin (50), was shot dead in New Karachi Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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April - 13 
A terror attack was averted when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the Fruit Mandi of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan failed to explode on April 13, reports The Express Tribune. A senior Police Official said that the IED w
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A terror attack was averted when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the Fruit Mandi of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan failed to explode on April 13, reports The Express Tribune. A senior Police Official said that the IED was concealed in tomato crates. “Only the fuse of the IED went off causing panic and stampede in the market,” SP Mohammad Jaffar said. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials said the bomb weighed around two kilogrammes. “There have been no casualties because the IED did not explode,” a BDS official said. However, no outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 13 
At least five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a 'commander', identified as Jangraiz, were killed in Darra Adam Khel area of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 13, reports Dawn. Intelligence sources said that five mili
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At least five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a 'commander', identified as Jangraiz, were killed in Darra Adam Khel area of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 13, reports Dawn. Intelligence sources said that five militant were killed in Darra Adam Khel’s border area with Frontier Region (FR) Peshawar adding that further details regarding the incident were not available.
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April - 13 
At least three suspects, identified as Amjad Farooqui, Shahid Qadri and Shakeel Qadri, were killed when two unidentified militants opened fire at a car near Gulfam Sweets in Cant Bazaar area on Drigh Road within the limits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police
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At least three suspects, identified as Amjad Farooqui, Shahid Qadri and Shakeel Qadri, were killed when two unidentified militants opened fire at a car near Gulfam Sweets in Cant Bazaar area on Drigh Road within the limits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station in Shah Faisal Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 13, reports The Express Tribune. Police claimed that Farooqui was associated with Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), while the other two were the members of Sunni Tehreek (ST).
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April - 13 
Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on April 13 said that the Government had held consultations with the Army over the issue of freeing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners, reports Dawn. He said that the Government wanted the
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Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on April 13 said that the Government had held consultations with the Army over the issue of freeing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners, reports Dawn. He said that the Government wanted the immediate release of non-combatants held captive by the TTP and added that the TTP had not demanded the release of militant's and neither would they be freed. He said that the release of combatant prisoners would take place at a later stage, adding that the holding of talks with the Taliban, which had entered its third stage, was a difficult task. Nisar said that there was no deadlock between the Taliban and the Government and it had been decided earlier only that the next round of talks would take place after April 13, 2014. Meanwhile, the Government on April 13 acknowledged that there were certain misunderstandings between it and the Army, but the issue was never as serious as depicted by the media, reports Daily Times. Nisar Ali Khan said that coordination and harmony between the Government and the armed forces in the past ten months has been historically the best ever. He further said that both the institutions were on the same page on national affairs. He also said that the Government and military were in agreement on the issue of talks with the TTP. Dispelling the impression that the army was not happy with the release of Taliban prisoners, Nisar said: “Let me tell you, the release of non-combatant prisoners was not possible without the consent of the military. All 19 prisoners were released from army’s internment centre. Can it be possible to free people from army’s custody without its assent?” The prisoners were earlier released on April 3, 2014. Nisar asked while promising that 13 more non-combatant Taliban prisoners will be released soon. He, however, said that their release will not come before the next direct talks between the Government and Taliban representatives.
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April - 13 
The Shura (council) of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 14 met at an unknown location in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to discuss the fate of the peace talks and the extension in ceasefire, reports
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The Shura (council) of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 14 met at an unknown location in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to discuss the fate of the peace talks and the extension in ceasefire, reports Dawn. According to sources, key Taliban leaders, including peace committee head Qari Shakeel and Azam Tariq, attended the meeting while the TTP’s 'deputy Ameer' (chief) Khalid Haqqani chaired it. The key issues being discussed during the meeting were the extension of ceasefire and the exchange of non-combatants. Apart from these, infighting among two rival TTP factions was also on the agenda. In a statement issued on April 13, 2014, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said that the differences and clashes between the two groups had been blown out of proportion in the media, adding that these were not of much importance. He had also said that the various groups of the TTP were united and on one page when it came to talks with the Government. However, independent as well as intelligence sources said that the delay over the ceasefire issue was due to internal strife within TTP ranks.
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April - 13 
Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Fareed and Mohammad Saleem, were found in Mand area of Turbat District on April 13, reported Dawn. According to Police, Saleem was kidnapped before being shot dead.
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Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Fareed and Mohammad Saleem, were found in Mand area of Turbat District on April 13, reported Dawn. According to Police, Saleem was kidnapped before being shot dead.
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April - 13 
Unidentified armed assailants shot and injured a man, identified as Abdul Shakoor (45), on Northern Bypass in Surjani Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified armed assailants shot and injured a man, identified as Abdul Shakoor (45), on Northern Bypass in Surjani Town on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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April - 13 
Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) at a meeting held at the Prime Minister´s official residence in Kathmandu on April 13 reached an understanding to s
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Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) at a meeting held at the Prime Minister´s official residence in Kathmandu on April 13 reached an understanding to stand united in Parliament to endorse the bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED), reports Republica. The leaders said they took the decision as the bill was finalized as per the political understanding reached among the three parties. The Government subsequently registered the bill at Parliament secretariat last week and lawmakers are to deliberate on the proposed laws in the House meetings scheduled for later this week.
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April - 13 
Awami League (AL) Publications and Publicity Affairs Secretary Hasan Mahmud on April 13 said that the next general election will be held on time as per the constitutional provisions, reports The Independent. He said "No elections will be held due to
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Awami League (AL) Publications and Publicity Affairs Secretary Hasan Mahmud on April 13 said that the next general election will be held on time as per the constitutional provisions, reports The Independent. He said "No elections will be held due to threats from any quarters. The next Parliamentary elections will be held on time as per the country's constitution." He further said that his party is not concerned by the threats made by Khaleda Zia as the BNP does not have the power to wage a successful movement against the current Government of Sheikh Hasina.
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April - 13 
BNP Chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on April 13 challenged before the High Court her indictment in Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust corruption cases, reports New Age. A Special Judge’s Court on March 19, 2014 framed charges against Khaleda and
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BNP Chairperson, Khaleda Zia, on April 13 challenged before the High Court her indictment in Zia Orphanage Trust and Zia Charitable Trust corruption cases, reports New Age. A Special Judge’s Court on March 19, 2014 framed charges against Khaleda and eight others in the two cases. About the charges, the petitions said that the Zia Orphanage Trust and the Zia Charitable Trust were private trusts and Khaleda was not a trustee or anyway involved in the management of any of the trusts. As Khaleda signed no file or document as PM to sanction or disburse any money to the trusts, she had no involvement in the trust, said the petitions.
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April - 14 
A total of 42,600 security personnel, including 152 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMFs) and 74 companies of Bihar Military Police besides 226 companies of armed personnel and 20,000 home guards would be on poll-related duties along with
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A total of 42,600 security personnel, including 152 companies of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMFs) and 74 companies of Bihar Military Police besides 226 companies of armed personnel and 20,000 home guards would be on poll-related duties along with two choppers and one air ambulance as standby during the second phase of polling in seven Parliamentary constituencies spread over 11 Districts in Bihar on April 17, said Chief Secretary A K Sinha on April 14, reports The Times of India. The constituencies going to the polls on April 17 are Munger, Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Pataliputra, Ara, Buxar and Jehanabad. The CPMFs to be deployed include 35 companies of Border Security Force (BSF), 12 companies of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), 34 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 29 companies of Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB), five companies of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and 20 companies of Special Auxiliary Force (SAF) mustered from Madhya Pradesh. "The SAF jawans would put on duties not related to polling," Sinha said. As part of preventive measures, 34,103 persons in the seven constituencies have been made to sign bond for not creating any disturbance. That apart, 16,835 persons have been arrested and 360 others detained. Besides, 2,954 licensed firearms have been deposited at the respective Police Stations.
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April - 14 
Chhattisgarh State Intelligence Bureau has received inputs about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre movement in large number in parts of Mahasamund, Kanker and Rajnandgaon areas that goes to poll on April 17 indicating another attack
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Chhattisgarh State Intelligence Bureau has received inputs about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre movement in large number in parts of Mahasamund, Kanker and Rajnandgaon areas that goes to poll on April 17 indicating another attack in the offing, reports The Times of India on April 15. "Inputs received indicate the presence of over 150 Maoists on the border of Rajnandgaon and Gadchiroli. They have distributed themselves in groups. Kanker is comparatively more sensitive with nearly 500-700 cadres active in the region," the official said.
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April - 14 
Dawood Ibrahim has set eyes on Gujarat's realty and hawala (illegal money transaction) markets for extortion, The Times of India reports on April 15. The plan to smuggle pistols from Pakistan was unearthed when Ahmedabad Crime Branch interrogated Fa
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Dawood Ibrahim has set eyes on Gujarat's realty and hawala (illegal money transaction) markets for extortion, The Times of India reports on April 15. The plan to smuggle pistols from Pakistan was unearthed when Ahmedabad Crime Branch interrogated Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) kingpin Salim Yakub Kara, who was arrested by Gujarat Police on April 5. The weapons were meant for Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat to target realtors and hawala operators. Sources say Kara revealed during interrogation that when lodged in Yerwada jail (Pune), he was approached by a key D-company frontman to smuggle arms from Pakistan to extort money from rich Gujarati businessmen.
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April - 14 
East Khasi Hills Police on April 14 arrested three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres from Iew Mawlong parking lot and they had come to Shillong for refuge in view of the ongoing anti-insurgency operations being conducted in Garo Hills, repo
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East Khasi Hills Police on April 14 arrested three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) cadres from Iew Mawlong parking lot and they had come to Shillong for refuge in view of the ongoing anti-insurgency operations being conducted in Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. The trio was arrested after SWAT teams carried out intensive surveillance in different parts of Shillong. The arrested GNLA cadres have been identified as Rajesh M Marak, Herison K Sangma and Mital M Marak.
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April - 14 
In a press release issued by the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DSZC) on April 14, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned the people of West Bengal, polling personnel and journalists, not to travel in vehicles of paramilitary or P
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In a press release issued by the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DSZC) on April 14, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned the people of West Bengal, polling personnel and journalists, not to travel in vehicles of paramilitary or Police personnel, reports The Times of India. This comes after Maoists killed 14 people, including seven polling officials, at Bastar in Chhattisgarh on April 13. Senior Police officers did not take the release seriously but Chief Electoral Officer Sunil Gupta admitted that there was a threat perception. "There is a Maoist problem in Jangalmahal even now and the Election Commission will do everything to make this election peaceful. The voting time in these six assembly constituencies have been cut short. Polling will take place from 7am to 4 pm in assemblies like Binpur, Jhargram, Bandowan, Bagmundi, Joypur and Balarampur," Gupta said.
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April - 14 
Kanglaonline reports that the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) ‘president’ Laba Meitei has wished the people of Manipur on the outfit’s 34th anniversary on April 14. A statement signed by the president said that the outfit was established on April 14
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Kanglaonline reports that the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) ‘president’ Laba Meitei has wished the people of Manipur on the outfit’s 34th anniversary on April 14. A statement signed by the president said that the outfit was established on April 14, 1980 against imperialism and bureaucratic capitalism and to regain the land’s lost sovereignty. Since the formation of CorCom on July 8, 2011 changing the strategy of the movement, the KCP had been an integral part of the CorCom and has firm believe in the leadership of CorCom, the statement said. Now that the CorCom is about two and a half years old, it has accumulated certain characteristics defining a united front, it said and added that it is time to conjure the needed features and form a united front. It also elaborated that there is a need to form a united front of the Western South East Asia.
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April - 14 
On April 14, Union Ministry of Home Affairs summoned Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) DGP, Ashok Prasad and top Intelligence Bureau officials to discuss security situation causing March 29 militant attack, Kashmir Times reports on April 17. “All we know is th
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On April 14, Union Ministry of Home Affairs summoned Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) DGP, Ashok Prasad and top Intelligence Bureau officials to discuss security situation causing March 29 militant attack, Kashmir Times reports on April 17. “All we know is three men who launched the attack were foreigners. The GPS device and mobile phones they were carrying are smashed and there is no further information on their identity. The meeting at MHA deliberated on how the three could have entered the heavily protected area. Even intelligence agencies did not have any clue,” said a senior official.
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April - 14 
On April 14-evening a crowd lynched a man and injured three others critically when the gang was allegedly engaged in extorting money at Daram Market of Resubelpara of North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Four men in an auto rickshaw
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On April 14-evening a crowd lynched a man and injured three others critically when the gang was allegedly engaged in extorting money at Daram Market of Resubelpara of North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Four men in an auto rickshaw had pulled up at the market shortly after 6 pm and were allegedly trying to extort money when common people in the market surrounded them and started assaulting them. By the time Police arrived on the scene, the mob had vanished leaving behind three men lying unconscious and critically injured. Following a search in the area, another badly injured person was found lying around 200 meters away. Three injured persons identified as Simseng Momin, Uttom Marak and Sengbat Momin were shifted to Resubelpara hospital, while a fourth person, Silsrang Sangma, succumbed to his injuries at Goalpara civil hospital, Assam.
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April - 14 
Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ramu Manjhi, son of Budhan Manjhi, from Telaiya village under Bishnugarh Police Station of Hazaribagh District on April 14, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip off, Officer-in-Charge of Bishnugarh
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Police arrested a Maoist cadre, identified as Ramu Manjhi, son of Budhan Manjhi, from Telaiya village under Bishnugarh Police Station of Hazaribagh District on April 14, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip off, Officer-in-Charge of Bishnugarh Police Station, Dinesh Kumar Singh raided Ramu Manjhi's residence with his team and succeeded in arresting him.
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April - 14 
Preliminary Police investigations reveal the blast at Ketunar (on April 11) targeting polling officials was triggered about 200m away from the road and 50 to 60 guerrillas were involved. The blast at Ketunar had left a four-foot deep crater indicatin
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Preliminary Police investigations reveal the blast at Ketunar (on April 11) targeting polling officials was triggered about 200m away from the road and 50 to 60 guerrillas were involved. The blast at Ketunar had left a four-foot deep crater indicating use of over 50 kilogram of explosives. Though a Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) team is yet to visit Darbha Valley, Police officials claim the blast appeared similar to that of Ketunar. It's suspected that similar quantities, over 50kilgram of explosives were used in Darbha as well.
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April - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Border Security (BSF) camp and triggered an explosion at Bhejangiwada under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District, reports The New Indian Express. A group of 60 to 70
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a Border Security (BSF) camp and triggered an explosion at Bhejangiwada under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District, reports The New Indian Express. A group of 60 to 70 heavily-armed Maoists surrounded the camp and fired from different directions in the night of April 14, Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said. However, nobody was injured in the attack, he added. The Maoists later retreated due to retaliatory fire by the BSF. While leaving the area, the Maoist exploded a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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April - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has tendered a public apology for casualty of seven persons of a polling party at Bijapur on April 12, saying its Peoples' Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) fighters mistook those travelling in the bus a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has tendered a public apology for casualty of seven persons of a polling party at Bijapur on April 12, saying its Peoples' Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) fighters mistook those travelling in the bus as Security Forces, reports The Times of India. In the statement, Maoist spokesman Gudsa Usendi said "PLGA cadres attacked the bus suspecting that security personnel were travelling. It's a mistake on our part but it shouldn't be seen as violation of human rights. Hence, we tender a public apology for civilian loss of lives". The Maoist spokesperson appealed civilians to not board Police vehicles or travel with them in the same vehicle, nor should they lend lift to Police or Security personnel for any purpose.
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April - 14 
The female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel inside Sunabeda sanctuary in Nuapada District of Odisha on April 14 was identified as Jayanti, an armed cadre of Mainpur-Nu
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The female Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre killed in an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel inside Sunabeda sanctuary in Nuapada District of Odisha on April 14 was identified as Jayanti, an armed cadre of Mainpur-Nuapada 'divisional committee' of the CPI-Maoist. Joint operation by Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police continued in the area to track down the Maoist group involved in the encounter. A .303 rifle, some ammunition and other materials of Maoist were seized from the spot of encounter.
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April - 14 
The government forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched massive searches in Hasanwani village, five kilometers from Pulwama town of Pulwama District to track LeT 'district commander', Molvi Bilal and his associate, Police sources said on April 14, report
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The government forces in Jammu and Kashmir launched massive searches in Hasanwani village, five kilometers from Pulwama town of Pulwama District to track LeT 'district commander', Molvi Bilal and his associate, Police sources said on April 14, reports Kashmir Dispatch. Police believe a group of LeT militants is hiding in the village.
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April - 14 
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), has commissioned a station, ICG Frazerganj to serve as a new Forward Operating Base (FOB) in South 24-Parganas District of West Bengal, which will serve as a hub for coastal security operations in the sea areas off Sunde
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), has commissioned a station, ICG Frazerganj to serve as a new Forward Operating Base (FOB) in South 24-Parganas District of West Bengal, which will serve as a hub for coastal security operations in the sea areas off Sunderban, according to an official press note issued on April 14, reports The Times of India. The note read: "Recently acquired ICG hovercrafts will operate from the FOB, which is about 50 nautical miles from Haldia, the launching base for all the air cushion vehicles (ACV). Hovercraft operations in the country were first launched from the Haldia Hoverport in 2001." Two ACVs will operate from the FOB at any given time and will ensure regular surveillance of the IMBL (International Maritime Boundary Line) and the adjoining shallow water area around. In addition, various maritime operations like anti-poaching, search and rescue, pollution response and anti-piracy will also be their mandate. It will coordinate with the state administration, Police, customs, fisheries, forest department and other agencies including local fishermen to achieve an effective surveillance and security network.
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April - 14 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has given an alert to Police in coastal states of India to enhance surveillance along the coastal belt so that smugglers would not bring gold with the assistance of fishermen in fishing boats, New Indian Express reports o
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has given an alert to Police in coastal states of India to enhance surveillance along the coastal belt so that smugglers would not bring gold with the assistance of fishermen in fishing boats, New Indian Express reports on April 15. According to IB officials, there are possibilities of smuggling in gold from neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka through fishing boats.
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April - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rejected the statement of Union Home Ministry Director in charge North East, JPN Singh, ruling out discussions on the creation of a separate Garoland. A statement issued by GNLA
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The Shillong Times reports that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) rejected the statement of Union Home Ministry Director in charge North East, JPN Singh, ruling out discussions on the creation of a separate Garoland. A statement issued by GNLA ‘political affairs secretary’ Bikdot Nikjang Marak on April 14, indicated that the outfit was looking for a political intervention on the issue. The Home Ministry official had recently said that talks with GNLA could take place, but had categorically ruled out any discussion on the GNLA’s demand for a separate State of Garoland. “GNLA shall not entertain the bureaucratic attitude of JPN Singh,” the GNLA statement said, underscoring that Singh was just a bureaucrat.
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April - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that the independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), on April 14, called for celebrations of Rangali Bihu, the traditional Assamese festival. However, in a statement e-mailed to the media, the ULFA
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The Shillong Times reports that the independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), on April 14, called for celebrations of Rangali Bihu, the traditional Assamese festival. However, in a statement e-mailed to the media, the ULFA called upon Rangali Bihu celebration organisations and all artistes in Assam to refrain from facilitating showcasing of ‘outside culture’ including singing of Hindi movie songs as part of Bihu celebrations throughout the state. The ULFA stated that its stand on maintaining the traditional colour and characters of Rangali Bihu would remain unchanged in the greater interest of protection of specific identity of Assamese people and their culture. It said showcasing of alien culture and performing Hindi songs was not in tune with the spirit of Rangali Bihu as it would provide people from outside an opportunity to look down upon the festival.
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April - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will set up 81 new composite Border Outposts (BOPs) along the 856 km long Indo-Bangla border in Tripura by the year 2017 in addition to the existing 245 BOPs, Border Security Fo
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The Shillong Times reports that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will set up 81 new composite Border Outposts (BOPs) along the 856 km long Indo-Bangla border in Tripura by the year 2017 in addition to the existing 245 BOPs, Border Security Forces (BSF) sources said on April 14. BSF said 80 per cent of the border fencing was complete and the remaining 20 per cent could not be completed due to tough terrain and large populations near the border. Border fencing was constructed 150 yards away from the demarcation line in adherence to Border management agreement signed between Bangladesh and India in 1974. The Ministry of External Affairs has taken up the matter with Bangladesh for allowing erection of fencing near the zero line in view of the difficult situation.
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April - 14 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a female cadre, were killed in separate incidents of exchange of fire with Security Forces in Nuapada and Koraput Districts of Odisha, reports The Hindu. In the Sunabeda forest sa
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a female cadre, were killed in separate incidents of exchange of fire with Security Forces in Nuapada and Koraput Districts of Odisha, reports The Hindu. In the Sunabeda forest sanctuary in Nuapada District bordering Chhattisgarh during the day time on April 14, in which a Maoist was killed, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. A team of Special Operation Group (SOG) had started an operation to track down a group of Maoists in the sanctuary two days back. Police said that operation in Sunabeda sanctuary was continuing. Assistance of Chhattisgarh Police was being taken.
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April - 14 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and two Policemen injured on April 14 in a 22 hours gun battle at Shadab Colony in Ahmad Nagar area of Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police Spokesman identified the two militants as Chota Hafeez
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed and two Policemen injured on April 14 in a 22 hours gun battle at Shadab Colony in Ahmad Nagar area of Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police Spokesman identified the two militants as Chota Hafeez and Huzaifa Sindhi. “They are foreigners and were associated with the LeT,” he added. The injured Policemen are Constable Qazi Maqsood and Constable Tanzeem. It was a joint operation conducted by Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and 23 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB). A senior Police official said these militants were active in Ganderbal and Kangan of Ganderbal District along with Tral area in Pulwama District for past five months. Moreoever, a Jamait-ul-Mujahideen (JuM) 'spokesman' told that two JuM militants were hiding in a house at Ahmad Nagar and both had a constant contact with their militant headquarters till the gun battle erupted.
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April - 14 
A pamphlet attributed to the Afghan Taliban and distributed in parts of North Waziristan Agency on April 14 confirmed serious differences among the TTP factions and the infighting which has left a number of militants killed on both sides, reports Daw
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A pamphlet attributed to the Afghan Taliban and distributed in parts of North Waziristan Agency on April 14 confirmed serious differences among the TTP factions and the infighting which has left a number of militants killed on both sides, reports Dawn. The Pashto language Pamphlet, with letter head of Afghan Taliban’s ‘chief’ Mullah Umar, has not only mentioned the conflict among the Mehsud Taliban groups which forms major part of TTP but also appealed to the local tribesmen to pray and resolve the conflict. The pamphlet also appealed to the Taliban groups to play their role in defusing the tension and stopping the infighting between Hakimullah Mehsud group led by Sheryar Mehsud and Khan Said Sajna group, affiliated earlier to Wali-ur-Rehman Mehsud group. The authenticity of the letter, however, could not be verified from the Afghan Taliban.
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April - 14 
A report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on April 14 revealed that between January and March 2014, around 71 men have been killed in Police encounters while 44 were killed by paramilitary soldiers in provincial capital Karachi, repo
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A report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on April 14 revealed that between January and March 2014, around 71 men have been killed in Police encounters while 44 were killed by paramilitary soldiers in provincial capital Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. According to the report, the ongoing targeted operation in Karachi has led to a sharp rise in incidents of Police encounters as 115 suspects have so far been killed by Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in the last three months. It is reported to be a significant rise from 2013 where around 189 suspects were killed over 12 months. In 2012, around 118 suspects were killed by Police and paramilitary soldiers. HRCP Chairperson Zohra Yusuf feared that if the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance is enforced, it will result in an increase of Police encounters and extrajudicial killings. “Initially, the LEAs did not have the permission to open fire,” she said, adding, “Now if this law comes in, they can shoot over suspicions. It will legalise such killings and the situation may get worse.”
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April - 14 
A woman was injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of a local Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shakeel Durrani in Khuzdar District on April 14, reports The Express Tribune.
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A woman was injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of a local Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shakeel Durrani in Khuzdar District on April 14, reports The Express Tribune.
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April - 14 
Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed two Pakistani nationals who had mistakenly entered into Afghanistan near Badini area of Qilla Saifullah District on April 14, reports Dawn. A Levies official said that two shepherds had mistakenly slipped into Afgh
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Afghan Security Forces (SFs) killed two Pakistani nationals who had mistakenly entered into Afghanistan near Badini area of Qilla Saifullah District on April 14, reports Dawn. A Levies official said that two shepherds had mistakenly slipped into Afghanistan from Badini. The Afghan SFs deployed at the border opened unprovoked fire without any warning killing the two shepherds on the spot. However, a levies officer, who was negotiating the return of the dead bodies said, "Afghan forces claim that the victims were Taliban insurgents". Home Secretary Balochistan, Syed Asad Gilani said, "I have ordered inquiry into the incident".
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April - 14 
At least two people were injured when unidentified militants attacked a NATO supply convoy on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Highway in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 14, reports Dawn. A
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At least two people were injured when unidentified militants attacked a NATO supply convoy on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Highway in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 14, reports Dawn. According to official sources, militants fired two rockets on the trucks and used heavy machine guns and rifles to target the supply convoy. Security Forces and militants also exchanged gunfire for half an hour following which the militants managed to flee.
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April - 14 
The split faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Orakzai Agency, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) alias Orakzai Freedom Movement, and led by Hafiz Saeed, on April 14 claimed to have abducted tribesmen from Tirah Valley for their involv
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The split faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Orakzai Agency, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) alias Orakzai Freedom Movement, and led by Hafiz Saeed, on April 14 claimed to have abducted tribesmen from Tirah Valley for their involvement in illegal and un-Islamic activities on April 12, 2014, reports Dawn. The outfit said that they have released all the abductees from the Orakzai Khyber Agency border but ten of them are still held captive by them.
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April - 14 
A day after a District attorney’s office filed case against 13 cadres for a 2004 murder, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 14 boycotted a scheduled three-party meeting in protest and warned of further protests, reports The
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A day after a District attorney’s office filed case against 13 cadres for a 2004 murder, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 14 boycotted a scheduled three-party meeting in protest and warned of further protests, reports The Hindu. The meeting between the Nepali Congress (NC), the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and the UCPN-M was scheduled at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Kathmandu. The Maoist leaders came to the venue and after expressing their protest and warning, left the place. The Maoist leaders also threatened not to show up in any meeting with political parties unless the cases were withdrawn.
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April - 14 
Chairman of UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal on April 14 (today) warned that the nation could plunge into serious confrontation if the Government failed to commit to the TRC, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said “If parties that have won a few more seat
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Chairman of UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal on April 14 (today) warned that the nation could plunge into serious confrontation if the Government failed to commit to the TRC, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said “If parties that have won a few more seats in the election attempt to push us away forcibly, things will only be more complicated. Moreover, the country is still in transition phase and everything must go as directed by the 12 point agreement, Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and the Interim Constitution. Management of transitional politics is essential.”
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April - 14 
CPN-UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal on April 14 (today) said that new constitution would be media-friendly, reports Nepal News. Khanal also assured that representation of media sector would be ensured in 26 seats to be appointed from the Council of Min
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CPN-UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal on April 14 (today) said that new constitution would be media-friendly, reports Nepal News. Khanal also assured that representation of media sector would be ensured in 26 seats to be appointed from the Council of Ministers. He underscored the need for heading towards socialism by promulgating the new constitution within a year. On a separate context, he said CPN-UML could not emerge as the single largest political force in the recent Constituent Assembly (CA) elections as the poll boycotting Mohan Baidya led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) voted for the NC.
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April - 14 
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, in a statement issued on April 14 at Office of the Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland expressed grave concern at a bill presented to the Nepalese Parliamen
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Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, in a statement issued on April 14 at Office of the Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland expressed grave concern at a bill presented to the Nepalese Parliament which could lead to amnesties for serious human rights violations, reports Nepal News. She said “While I welcome steps taken by the Government of Nepal to take the Transitional Justice process forward, I am extremely concerned by its new attempt to introduce amnesties for serious human rights violations. Such amnesties not only violate core principles under international law but would also weaken the foundation for a genuine and lasting peace in Nepal.”
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April - 14 
Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu on April 14 said those who swoop on the culture are all militants, reports New Age. The Minister said ‘Those who send history and culture to exile are the enemies of the nation and people. Those who are opposing
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Information Minister Hasanul Haque Inu on April 14 said those who swoop on the culture are all militants, reports New Age. The Minister said ‘Those who send history and culture to exile are the enemies of the nation and people. Those who are opposing the celebration of Bangla Noboborsho (Bengali New Year) are the militants. In the democratic society militancy destroys democracy and civilization.’ He urged all to be united against the militancy to protect our language and culture and said ‘It is our moral responsibility to save our own culture.’
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April - 14 
Canada on April 14 decided to suspend voluntary funding to the Commonwealth while the chair of the secretariat is occupied by Sri Lanka because of human rights concerns, reports Daily Mirror. Canada will instead direct its planned contribution toward
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Canada on April 14 decided to suspend voluntary funding to the Commonwealth while the chair of the secretariat is occupied by Sri Lanka because of human rights concerns, reports Daily Mirror. Canada will instead direct its planned contribution toward other Commonwealth programmes. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird told "Canada remains deeply concerned about the absence of accountability for alleged serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian standards in Sri Lanka. We will reallocate the funds to assist in combating the practice of child, early and forced marriage, and help Commonwealth civil society advance the promotion of human rights."
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April - 15 
A plan to carry out an ambush on Meinya Thokchom, the sitting Congress Member of Parliament (MP) of Manipur, was foiled by Police with the timely detection of a very powerful foreign made bomb which was planted at a little distance away from his hous
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A plan to carry out an ambush on Meinya Thokchom, the sitting Congress Member of Parliament (MP) of Manipur, was foiled by Police with the timely detection of a very powerful foreign made bomb which was planted at a little distance away from his house at Khumbung in Imphal West District on April 15, reports The Hindu. Police detected the bomb buried at the roadside at 11:30 am and bomb disposal squad neutralised it.
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April - 15 
Around five unidentified assailants fired upon two individuals, identified as Alexander Haokip and Manipur PoliceCconstable Thienkhohau Haokip, from automatic rifle and pistol around 6.45pm on April 15 at T Champhain village in Churachandpur District
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Around five unidentified assailants fired upon two individuals, identified as Alexander Haokip and Manipur PoliceCconstable Thienkhohau Haokip, from automatic rifle and pistol around 6.45pm on April 15 at T Champhain village in Churachandpur District injuring both, reports Kanglaonline. Source said that the two were fired upon from the widow of a room where they were staying.
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April - 15 
At least three bombs were recovered on April 15 from a forest in Jharkhand's Ramgarh District, reports twocircles.net quoting IANS. According to the Police, the bombs were found in a forest near the national highway connecting Ranchi to Patna in the
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At least three bombs were recovered on April 15 from a forest in Jharkhand's Ramgarh District, reports twocircles.net quoting IANS. According to the Police, the bombs were found in a forest near the national highway connecting Ranchi to Patna in the Kuju area of the District, 55 kilometer from Ranchi. Police suspect that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres might have planted the bombs.
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April - 15 
Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said that only Pakistan based outfits are active in the region, kashmirwatch.com reports on April 15. The Police Chief stated that most of the militants operating in valley hail from Punjab area of Pakist
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Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad said that only Pakistan based outfits are active in the region, kashmirwatch.com reports on April 15. The Police Chief stated that most of the militants operating in valley hail from Punjab area of Pakistan and there are no reports with the security establishment that the ultras are from any third country like Chechnya, Bosnia or Afghanistan. The militants operating in valley are either from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) or Pakistan, he added. He remarked that there are three main militant groups active in valley: Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Prasad also stated that there is no Al-Shuhada brigade operational in Kashmir and the name is being used by the banned militant outfits like JeM and others. He stated, “Earlier the attacks at Kutua were claimed by Al Shohada but we had clear cut information that it was Jaish-e-Mohammad that had carried out the attacks. It is there old technique. Lashkar doesn't want to come into prominence as it was already banned internationally. After every incident they come up with the new name till that gets old.”
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April - 15 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu and Pakistani national Waqas alias Zia-ur-Rehman were planning to carry out blasts in Delhi in 2012 with the help of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Delhi Police told a court in New Delhi on April
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu and Pakistani national Waqas alias Zia-ur-Rehman were planning to carry out blasts in Delhi in 2012 with the help of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Delhi Police told a court in New Delhi on April 15, reports abplive.com. Seeking custody of the two operatives, Police informed the court that during investigation it was revealed that LeT and IM militants were coordinating through Pakistan and Saudi Arabia-based associates Zabiuddin alias Zabi, and specially through absconding terrorist Fayaz Kagzi, to carry out major strikes in various cities of India including Delhi.
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April - 15 
The Sentinel reports that the MCP-M made an announcement that it has planted 15 powerful foreign made bombs at different places by its demolition squads. This was stated in a press release issued by Nonglen Meitei, 'secretary', publicity and propagan
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The Sentinel reports that the MCP-M made an announcement that it has planted 15 powerful foreign made bombs at different places by its demolition squads. This was stated in a press release issued by Nonglen Meitei, 'secretary', publicity and propaganda, MCP-M on April 15.
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April - 15 
Two tiffin bombs, suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Forces and polling parties during Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, were found in Kanker District of Chhattisgar
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Two tiffin bombs, suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Forces and polling parties during Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, were found in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on April 15, reports The Hindu. Kanker is among the three Lok Sabha seats going to polls on April 17 in the second phase of Chhattisgarh elections. “Two tiffin-bombs of 10 kg each were found at separate places on Mandagaon-Mendra road under Badgaon Police Station limits last evening,” a senior Police official told PTI on April 16.
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April - 15 
A leader of the TTP Karachi Chapter, Haji Dawood, on April 15 said that a delegation of senior Taliban ‘commanders’ would soon visit Afghanistan to meet TTP chief Maulana Fazlullah to seek his directive about the infighting between the Mehsud Taliban
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A leader of the TTP Karachi Chapter, Haji Dawood, on April 15 said that a delegation of senior Taliban ‘commanders’ would soon visit Afghanistan to meet TTP chief Maulana Fazlullah to seek his directive about the infighting between the Mehsud Taliban groups, reports Dawn. He said the Shura took the decision after three days of deliberations. He said the infighting between the groups of Sheryar Mehsud and Khan Said alias Sajna was an urgent issue for the Shura which decided to refer the matter to Maulana Fazlullah. He said the delegation would put forward opinions of both groups and the decision of the TTP ‘chief’ would be acceptable to them.
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April - 15 
A Security Force (SF) official was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Ghulam Khan Road near Saidgee checkpost near Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on Apri
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A Security Force (SF) official was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Ghulam Khan Road near Saidgee checkpost near Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 15, reports Dawn. Security personnel cordoned off the area and started looking for the suspects. The search continued for about 30 minutes during helicopter gunships attacked suspected militant hideouts. No group claimed responsibility for the blast which took place at a time when the Shura (Council) of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was meeting to decide the future of peace talks. A Taliban leader said it appeared that some unscrupulous elements were trying to create a misunderstanding between the SFs and the Taliban to derail the peace process.
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April - 15 
According to a new documentary, titled Drone, the United States (US) Air Force pilots, and not Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives, carry out drone strikes in Pakistan, reports Dawn. The documentary reveals that US Air Force pilots at Creec
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According to a new documentary, titled Drone, the United States (US) Air Force pilots, and not Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives, carry out drone strikes in Pakistan, reports Dawn. The documentary reveals that US Air Force pilots at Creech Air Force Base, around 75 kilometres from Las Vegas, are carrying out drone attacks for the CIA. “The CIA might be the customer but the air force has always flown it,” Brandon Bryant, one of the pilots who appear in the documentary said. Further, the documentary confirms the claim made in an earlier documentary on the subject that despite all technological and human assets, there’s a lot of room for error in the strikes. Thousands of people have been killed in the drone strikes, including many children. “This calls into question the credibility of the kill-list methodology” as the vast majority of strikes in Pakistan were “against people whose identities the government doesn’t know”, the documentary revealed. The US media pointed out that “the revelation that US Air Force pilots were carrying out targeted drone strikes in Pakistan at the behest of the CIA, once again brought into question the legality of the largest targeted killing programme in history”.
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April - 15 
According to Police, a pamphlet, with letter head of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) ‘chief’ Lutfullah, was distributed in Pahari Pura’s Manzoor Colony, a Shia populated neighbourhood of Peshawar, threatening them to vacate the area in the next 10 days, reports
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According to Police, a pamphlet, with letter head of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) ‘chief’ Lutfullah, was distributed in Pahari Pura’s Manzoor Colony, a Shia populated neighbourhood of Peshawar, threatening them to vacate the area in the next 10 days, reports Dawn. The residents of the area were warned of serious consequences failing to follow the militants warning. The threatening pamphlet said that the militant outfit’s Shura (council) has decided to act against the colony, without elaborating what caused to offend it. Police said that they have launched an investigation to ascertain the pamphlet’s authenticity. They said Police contingent has been increased with more patrolling in the area.
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April - 15 
At least two unidentified persons were killed and a child was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at a barber shop on Sariab Road in Quetta, provincial capital of Balochistan on April 15, reports Dawn. Imran Qureshi, the Superintendent of
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At least two unidentified persons were killed and a child was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at a barber shop on Sariab Road in Quetta, provincial capital of Balochistan on April 15, reports Dawn. Imran Qureshi, the Superintendent of Police (SP) said that the victims belonged to Punjab and were working on Sariab Road for a long time. “This was an act of targeted killing,” the SP added.
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April - 15 
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi, affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), during his oath taking on April 15 said that there is no harm in granting amnesty to militants if they submit to the Constitution
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Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi, affiliated with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), during his oath taking on April 15 said that there is no harm in granting amnesty to militants if they submit to the Constitution, reports Dawn. He said that people involved in militancy had become hostage to the situation and their families were facing severe hardship. Many of them might be fed up with the situations, but were not able to find a way out, he added. “I think the Government should grant a general pardon,” the Governor suggested.
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April - 15 
Gunship helicopters of the Pakistan Army pounded the hideouts of militants in the mountain ranges of Shankrabi in Frontier Region Peshawar (FR Peshawar) on April 15, reports The Express Tribune. “These are highly wooded mountains where there is no hu
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Gunship helicopters of the Pakistan Army pounded the hideouts of militants in the mountain ranges of Shankrabi in Frontier Region Peshawar (FR Peshawar) on April 15, reports The Express Tribune. “These are highly wooded mountains where there is no human habitation and militants have hideouts in these ranges,” said an official of the political administration. “We can see them bombing their targets in these hills but can’t say anything about the militant casualties,” said a local elder, adding that in some areas large contingents of the Army had taken positions on mountain tops but there was no attack by foot soldiers. There is no official word from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) about the operation.
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April - 15 
Pakistan’s former President General (retired) Pervez Mushararf said on April 15 that he imposed the November 3, 2007 emergency on the advice of the then Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, after consultation with civil and military aides and that not in his
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Pakistan’s former President General (retired) Pervez Mushararf said on April 15 that he imposed the November 3, 2007 emergency on the advice of the then Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, after consultation with civil and military aides and that not in his discretion, reports The News. In a statement issued through his lawyers, Musharraf claimed, “imposition of emergency by the Army Chief was merely a legal understanding of Ibrahim Satti and he was not asked to submit that before the top court on behalf of his client”. Ibrahim Satti, one of the lawyers from the legal panel of Musharraf, submitted a clarification with the Supreme Court, backing off from his earlier contention that his client had imposed the emergency in his personal discretion. Satti prayed the court to make his clarification a part of record.
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April - 15 
The two judge bench in the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk, during the hearing of the Balochistan target killing case on April 15 directed the Defence Ministry to submit a report on the steps taken by military authorities for the trial
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The two judge bench in the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk, during the hearing of the Balochistan target killing case on April 15 directed the Defence Ministry to submit a report on the steps taken by military authorities for the trial of army officials involved in the Baloch ‘missing’ persons’ cases, reports The Express Tribune. It asked the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Sajid Bhatti whether the Army has started any proceedings against the officials allegedly involved in enforced disappearances. Bhatti submitted that they have not received any kind of information from the Defence Ministry in this regard. According to details, the Balochistan Government has agreed to refer 14 ‘missing’ persons’ cases to the Army for the trial of Frontier Corps and Intelligence Agency officials under the Army Act. Advocate General of Balochistan Nazimuddin Baloch submitted a report on behalf of the Chief Secretary of the province Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad regarding the ‘missing’ persons’ issue. The detailed report suggests that as regards the prosecution of army officers, the Provincial Government suggests that the officers be tried under Pakistan Army Act.
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April - 15 
Unidentified assailants on April 15 (today) blew up a 16-inch gas pipeline near Karundi town in Khairpur District, disrupting gas supply in several areas of Sindh, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified assailants on April 15 (today) blew up a 16-inch gas pipeline near Karundi town in Khairpur District, disrupting gas supply in several areas of Sindh, reports Dawn.
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April - 15 
Unidentified militants blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on April 15, suspending gas supply to the Sui plant from five pipelines, reports The Express Tribune. An official of the Levies personnel said that m
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Unidentified militants blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on April 15, suspending gas supply to the Sui plant from five pipelines, reports The Express Tribune. An official of the Levies personnel said that militants planted explosives in the pipeline of wells number 12, 15, 21, 23 and 29 in Dera Bugti. The explosive device was detonated via remote control, thereby damaging the pipeline and suspending gas supply from the wells to the Sui plant.
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April - 15 
All party meeting summoned by the Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on April 15 ended inconclusively as the main opposition Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) boycotted the meeting, reports Republica. The meeting was supposed to discuss nom
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All party meeting summoned by the Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on April 15 ended inconclusively as the main opposition Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) boycotted the meeting, reports Republica. The meeting was supposed to discuss nominations of the remaining lawmakers, heads of the Constituent Assembly (CA) committees, parliamentary committees and other concurrent issues. Leaders participating in the meeting aired their views on the UCPN-M demand for withdrawal of case filed against 13 Maoist cadres for their alleged involvement in the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari. Most of the participants opined that the UCPN-M demand would promote impunity in the country and urged the Government not to withdraw the case against those accused in the murder of Adhikari.
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April - 15 
Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya inaugurating the party´s District Convention in Pyuthan,District on April 15 said that the arrest of Maoist cadres for their involvement in conflict-era cases is a step toward reversing
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Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya inaugurating the party´s District Convention in Pyuthan,District on April 15 said that the arrest of Maoist cadres for their involvement in conflict-era cases is a step toward reversing the achievements of the people´s movement, reports Republica. Baidya said the UCPN-M should have convinced other parties to stop legal action against party cadres involved in human rights violations until the formation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Enforced Disappearance (CED). Baidya also demanded that the Government stop legal action against the 13 accused in the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari. "If the Government does not withdraw such cases, we´ll run parallel Government," challenged Baidya.
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April - 15 
The ruling NC in a joint meeting of the party’s central committee and parliamentary party has said that the soon-to-be formed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commision on Enforced Disappearances (CED) won’t be able to guarantee blanket
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The ruling NC in a joint meeting of the party’s central committee and parliamentary party has said that the soon-to-be formed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commision on Enforced Disappearances (CED) won’t be able to guarantee blanket amnesty to the victimizer without the consent of the victim, reports Nepal News on April 15 (today). The party made its position clear as the consent of the victims has been given primacy in the provision of blanket amnesty in the bills related to TRC and CED. Minister for Law and Justice Narahari Acharya said the logic behind this criteria is not to derail the ongoing peace process as the UCPN-M and Mohan Baidya led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) are saying but to create an environment of reconciliation and understanding among the victims and the victimizer.
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April - 15 
The UCPN-M during a meeting of the party's office bearers held in Kathmandu on April 15 announced nationwide protest programs against the Government move to lodge cases against its cadres implicated in the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari, reports N
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The UCPN-M during a meeting of the party's office bearers held in Kathmandu on April 15 announced nationwide protest programs against the Government move to lodge cases against its cadres implicated in the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari, reports Nepal News. The party would organize a corner assembly in Chitwan District on April 15. Similarly, the party will organize a rally and hold a corner assembly in Gorkha District on April 16 (today), while it will organize nationwide protests against the Government move on April 17. The meeting also decided to postpone and changed the venue of the national conference earlier scheduled to be held in Kathmandu to Biratnagar in Morang District.
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The UCPN-M during a meeting of the party's office bearers held in Kathmandu on April 15 announced nationwide protest programs against the Government move to lodge cases against its cadres implicated in the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari, reports N
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The UCPN-M during a meeting of the party's office bearers held in Kathmandu on April 15 announced nationwide protest programs against the Government move to lodge cases against its cadres implicated in the murder of Krishna Prasad Adhikari, reports Nepal News. The party would organize a corner assembly in Chitwan District on April 15. Similarly, the party will organize a rally and hold a corner assembly in Gorkha District on April 16 (today), while it will organize nationwide protests against the Government move on April 17. The meeting also decided to postpone and changed the venue of the national conference earlier scheduled to be held in Kathmandu to Biratnagar in Morang District.
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April - 15 
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the Government is open for discussion with the organizations that were recently proscribed for allegedly having links with the LTTE, reports Colombo Page on April 16. The Minister told
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Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the Government is open for discussion with the organizations that were recently proscribed for allegedly having links with the LTTE, reports Colombo Page on April 16. The Minister told "If they want, we are open for discussions. We haven't called them. It's their call. They can request for talks and explain their position.” He explained that banning or proscribing the organizations did not mean the government is taking revenge on them. Such a move in fact leads to a dialogue.
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April - 15 
H.W Gunadasa, Secretary to the Presidential Commission inquiring into cases of alleged disappearances in the North and Eastern Provinces on April 15 said that Commission will provide counseling to the kin of those disappeared, reports Daily Mirror. G
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H.W Gunadasa, Secretary to the Presidential Commission inquiring into cases of alleged disappearances in the North and Eastern Provinces on April 15 said that Commission will provide counseling to the kin of those disappeared, reports Daily Mirror. Gunadasa said "We have learnt from the Commission's sittings held in North and East that some families had suffered multiple disappearances. They have as a result suffered much mental stress. The Commission therefore decided to have a strategy to tackle the issue." The panel appointed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa last year received some 18,000 complaints of disappearances, including 5,000 from the Government troops.
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April - 15 
Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium (TRAC) has named the Bodhu Bala Sena (BBS), an extremist Sinhala Buddhist organization in Sri Lanka, as a terrorist organization, reports Colombo Page on April 16. TRAC has listed about 3,800 groups known to
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Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium (TRAC) has named the Bodhu Bala Sena (BBS), an extremist Sinhala Buddhist organization in Sri Lanka, as a terrorist organization, reports Colombo Page on April 16. TRAC has listed about 3,800 groups known to aid and abet political violence or terrorist organizations including al Qaeda and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The BBS is understood by the TRAC to be an organization which uses terrorism as a means to an end.
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April - 15 
The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) of Police has launched an investigation on the people who had links with former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders Selvanayagam Kajeepan alias Gopi, Sundaralingam Kajeepan alias Thevihan and Nav
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The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) of Police has launched an investigation on the people who had links with former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders Selvanayagam Kajeepan alias Gopi, Sundaralingam Kajeepan alias Thevihan and Navarathnam Navaneethan alias Appan, killed on April 10, reports Colombo Page on April 16. Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said that a special squad of officers had been deployed for the investigations. The sleuths are focusing on the telephone conversations carried out by Gopi and his assistants during the past several months. According to a Police source, investigations have revealed that Gopi and Appan had clandestine telephone conversations with a Tamil politician in the North.
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April - 16 
Army on April 16 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Lampathri forest in Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army officer said, “During the search a militant hideout was busted resulting into recovery of large cache of arms, amm
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Army on April 16 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Lampathri forest in Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army officer said, “During the search a militant hideout was busted resulting into recovery of large cache of arms, ammunition and warlike stores including one AK 47 along with three magazines, three Chinese pistols, 3 pistol magzines, 28 UBGL grenades, 8 hand grenades, 4 Chinese hand grenades, one radio set, one GPS and other administrative stores".
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April - 16 
Arrangements have been made to enable the inmates of the designation camps of the valley based underground organisations to cast their votes on April 17, reports The Hindu. The Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, O. Nabakishore said that there are 584
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Arrangements have been made to enable the inmates of the designation camps of the valley based underground organisations to cast their votes on April 17, reports The Hindu. The Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, O. Nabakishore said that there are 584 former insurgents in the camps belonging to seven underground organisations. These underground outfits had signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Union and State Governments.
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April - 16 
Bhawnathpur Police of Garwah District unearthed a mini-gun factory and arrested two persons in this connection at Sikiyalewa village under Arsalli Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of the District, reports The Times of India
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Bhawnathpur Police of Garwah District unearthed a mini-gun factory and arrested two persons in this connection at Sikiyalewa village under Arsalli Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) of the District, reports The Times of India. A large cache of arms, including two country-made guns, one semi-finished barrel and several tools were seized by the Police.
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April - 16 
HDFC Bank launched a cybercrime response training programme for Delhi Police, to help enhance the knowledge and understanding of law enforcement authorities when it comes to tackling cyber related economic offences, The Times of India reports on Apri
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HDFC Bank launched a cybercrime response training programme for Delhi Police, to help enhance the knowledge and understanding of law enforcement authorities when it comes to tackling cyber related economic offences, The Times of India reports on April 17. The course content of the training programme has been created in partnership with Mahindra Special Services Group (MSSG). More than 50 senior Police officers from different regions across Delhi are expected to participate in the training programme. The programme will cover various aspects of investigating cybercrime such as how to identify and deal with skimming scams, vishing, phishing, data counterfeiting, SIM duplication and email threats among others.
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April - 16 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives decided to take a new route to escape to Pakistan due to constant watch of Indian security and intelligence agencies at Nepal and Bangladesh borders for the past one year, The Times of India reports on April 17. Acco
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives decided to take a new route to escape to Pakistan due to constant watch of Indian security and intelligence agencies at Nepal and Bangladesh borders for the past one year, The Times of India reports on April 17. According to the interrogation details of Zia-Ur-Rehman alias 'Waqas', had visited the Rajasthan border at Barmer looking for a new route to cross over. Sources say Riyaz Bhatkal, had asked them to go to Barmer and look out for the fresh escape route. Waqas and Rajasthan-based Mohammad Atta, who is yet to be arrested, stayed near the border area in Barmer for several hours after conducting a recce of Taj Mahal (Agra), Red Fort (Delhi), Jodhpur, Gopal Garh and some other possible targets in Rajasthan, said a source. They were accompanied by other operatives of IM's Rajasthan module, including Waqar, who has been arrested. "There was a plan was to carry out serial blasts in Rajasthan and other places with the 50 kg of explosives (seized by police) and flee to Pakistan," said a security officer. Waqas was using his ID "ressy" on Nimbuzz to interact with Riyaz and others, said sources.
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April - 16 
On April 16 a 12-hour general strike was called by the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) to register protest over the alleged misuse of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) fund by sitting Member of Parliament (MP) of Inne
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On April 16 a 12-hour general strike was called by the Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) to register protest over the alleged misuse of Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) fund by sitting Member of Parliament (MP) of Inner Manipur, Dr T Meinya (Congress candidate) during his two terms in office at Parliament.
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April - 16 
On April 16, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, Brijio M Marak, escaped from Civil Hospital in Tura town in West Garo Hills District in spite of the presence of two State Police personnel assigned to guard him, reports Sentinel. Marak w
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On April 16, a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, Brijio M Marak, escaped from Civil Hospital in Tura town in West Garo Hills District in spite of the presence of two State Police personnel assigned to guard him, reports Sentinel. Marak was undergoing treatment at the hospital after he, along with another militant Ringrang A Sangma, were beaten by an angry mob at Ampati in South West Garo hills District on April 16. Brijio M Marak, whose right hand had broken, managed to escape from doctor’s chamber. According to Police sources, Marak along with another GNLA militant, Ringrang A Sangma had been in Ampati in South West Garo Hills District to carry out their extortion exercise before being apprehended by the villagers who beat them up. Police recovered two mobile handsets, an extortion note and photos of GNLA cadres from their possession. The police informed that they are investigating into the extortion case.
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April - 16 
Police on April 16 also found five landmines from Ambatar village in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India.
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Police on April 16 also found five landmines from Ambatar village in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand, reports The Times of India.
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April - 16 
The Election Commission on April 16 ordered re polling in nine polling stations of Karimganj and Silchar Lok Sabha constituencies on April 17 where polling could not take place on April 12 due to malfunctioning of EVMs and law and order problems, rep
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The Election Commission on April 16 ordered re polling in nine polling stations of Karimganj and Silchar Lok Sabha constituencies on April 17 where polling could not take place on April 12 due to malfunctioning of EVMs and law and order problems, reports The Times of India.
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April - 16 
The Maoists blew up a bridge near Padnatand village in Giridih District on April 16, a day ahead of the polling for six Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seats from the State, reports The Times of India. Police said the bridge was blown u
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The Maoists blew up a bridge near Padnatand village in Giridih District on April 16, a day ahead of the polling for six Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) seats from the State, reports The Times of India. Police said the bridge was blown up to disrupt the movement of Security Forces (SFs) during polling.
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April - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that Commando unit of Imphal West District Police arrested one ‘corporal’ of Progressive faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Nongthombam Wangthoiba alias Borot Singh (24) fr
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The Sangai Express reports that Commando unit of Imphal West District Police arrested one ‘corporal’ of Progressive faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), identified as Nongthombam Wangthoiba alias Borot Singh (24) from near Hicham Yaichampat, Yaiskul in Imphal West District. One Chinese hand grenade was seized from his possession.
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April - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that suspected armed cadres of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) set ablaze two bulldozers at a place between Louphong and Chadong villages under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District on
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The Sangai Express reports that suspected armed cadres of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) set ablaze two bulldozers at a place between Louphong and Chadong villages under Litan Police Station in Ukhrul District on April 16. A source said that three suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM armed with pistols came to the place and torched the bulldozers. One of the bulldozers belonged to Saluman, the chief of Louphong village who is also a contractor. There was an instance of the NSCN-IM serving a demand of INR 1 million to Saluman on an earlier occasion, the source further said.
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April - 16 
The Shillong Times reports on April 17 that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) asked people of Nepali community to quit from the entire Districts of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, and especially from Langpih, with immediate effect, on the g
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The Shillong Times reports on April 17 that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) asked people of Nepali community to quit from the entire Districts of Khasi and Jaintia Hills, and especially from Langpih, with immediate effect, on the ground that “the illegal Nepali foreign settlers in Langpih” were causing “huge damage” to the indigenous people. Accusing militant groups from Karbi Anglong in Assam of threatening indigenous people of Meghalaya in Block-I and Block-II areas, the HNLC also said in a press release e-mailed to newspapers on April 16 that “the HNLC would not tolerate any interference by the outside groups into its territory.” The release, issued in the name of HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, said that “the illegal Nepali foreign settlers in Langpih had time and again caused huge damage to our people in Langpih. These illegal foreigners are snatching away the livelihood of our people and our lands. There had also been cases of assault on “our people” by them. Villagers in Langpih had also lost their lives defending themselves from the foreigners.” These “illegal foreigners” enjoyed the support of the Assam government as they were being used as vote banks, the release said. It called upon NGOs and pressure groups to take up the issue.
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April - 16 
The Times of India reports that with a week to go for the final phase of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election in Assam, the administration is concerned over the use of illegal weapons in the State's Bodoland Territorial Area District
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The Times of India reports that with a week to go for the final phase of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) election in Assam, the administration is concerned over the use of illegal weapons in the State's Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD), which is known to be the hotbed of Bodo militants. Election is scheduled to be held in BTAD that falls under Kokrajhar (ST) LS seat on April 24. A number of Bodo insurgent groups and the anti-talks faction of the I K Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) faction are active in the region. IGP (BTAD) L R Bishnoi said, "More than 90% licenced arms in BTAD have been collected following the Election Commission's safety norms. The rest will be collected in a day or two." However, the use of illegal weapons by Bodo militants and some activists of political parties are worrying the administration. "In Baksa district, at least 29 illegal arms have been seized so far, besides several grenades and explosives. We have intensified our operation against NDFB (S) and police have succeeded in eliminating at least five ultras. Incidents of violence among political parties are also worrying us," Bishnoi said. In Chirang, Police have so far seized two AK-56 guns, two pistols and two grenades, he added. At least six cases of violence between supporters of Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF) and Bodoland Peoples' Progressive Front (BPPF) have been reported in the last few days. ishnoi said, "Besides the existing force, eight additional companies of security forces have already been deployed in BTAD. Of them, four are in Baksa, two in Udalguri and one each in Chirang and Kokrajhar." The Telegraph reports that Independent candidate Urkhao Gwra Brahma Brahma on April 16 filed a complaint with the chief electoral officer and returning officer of Kokrajhar (ST) parliamentary constituency against the BPF and its president Hagrama Mohilary accusing him of indulging in large scale violence and intimidation by using sophisticated arms. In his complaint letter, Brahma, the consensus Independent candidate of the All Bodo Students’ Union and its allies, said the situation in Baksa District was volatile and not conducive to free and fair elections if the situation spun out of control. Sporadic incidents of pre-poll violence were reported from several parts of Baksa under Kokrajhar constituency, forcing the District administration to order a flag march in the evening of April 16 at Mushalpur.
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April - 16 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has pulled up the Meghalaya Government for its tardy approach to completing fencing of the Bangladesh border, around 70 kilometer remaining to be fenced, reports Nagaland Post. During a recent coordination meeting,
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has pulled up the Meghalaya Government for its tardy approach to completing fencing of the Bangladesh border, around 70 kilometer remaining to be fenced, reports Nagaland Post. During a recent coordination meeting, the ministry asked Meghalaya Government officials to expedite fencing work as the area was prone to infiltration by militants and illegal migration. Meghalaya shares a 443-km border with Bangladesh, of which around 70 km is unfenced and has terrain difficult to patrol. From 2008 to 2013, the state government identified around 18,000 illegal Bangladeshi migrants who were deported. MHA said construction work in Meghalaya had been suspended for long due to protests by the Coordination Committee on International Border (CCIB). The CCIB is a conglomerate of organisations like Khasi Students Union (KSU), Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Hynniewtrep National Youth Front (HNYF), Synjuk Seng Samla Shnong (SSSS), Jaintia Youth Federation (JYF), Federal Council of War Mihngi-War Jaintia, headmen and representatives of villages along the border.
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April - 16 
Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on the Line of Control (LoC) along Tarkundi Nullah in Balakote sector in Mendhar of Poonch District early April 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Colonel Mehta said the militants were first spotted at
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Troops foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on the Line of Control (LoC) along Tarkundi Nullah in Balakote sector in Mendhar of Poonch District early April 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Colonel Mehta said the militants were first spotted at 3 am and then again at 4 am. Both the times, alert troops acted swiftly and foiled the infiltration attempt by the militants.
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April - 16 
Two Maoists, carrying reward of INR 5,000 each on their head, were arrested from Narayanpur District. The cadres, Rajman Salaam (35) and Vinod Korram (26) were arrested by the joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District force from
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Two Maoists, carrying reward of INR 5,000 each on their head, were arrested from Narayanpur District. The cadres, Rajman Salaam (35) and Vinod Korram (26) were arrested by the joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District force from the forests under Jhara Police Station limits, an official said. The security personnel were on a combing operation in the region when they rounded up the duo on suspicion near Kausalnar village, he said, adding that later they admitted to their involvement in the Maoist movement.
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April - 16 
A Police Constable, identified as Muhammad Amil, was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at a Police van in Hangu District on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. According to Saddar Police Station House Officer (SHO) Abid Khan, a Polic
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A Police Constable, identified as Muhammad Amil, was injured when unidentified militants opened fire at a Police van in Hangu District on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. According to Saddar Police Station House Officer (SHO) Abid Khan, a Police team was patrolling the area to check on security arrangements for a polio drive when unidentified militants ambushed them at Barabaskhel Bridge in the morning. Following the incident, Police and Security Forces launched a search operation in the area and arrested 15 suspects. A large cache of weapons were also recovered from their possession.
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April - 16 
According to Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ’s) 2014 Global Impunity Index, Pakistan showed a modest improvement with the conviction of six men for the assassination of Geo News Journalist Wali Khan Babar on January 13, 2011, reports The Expres
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According to Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ’s) 2014 Global Impunity Index, Pakistan showed a modest improvement with the conviction of six men for the assassination of Geo News Journalist Wali Khan Babar on January 13, 2011, reports The Express Tribune. CPJ while referring to Wali Khan Babar’s case, noted that Pakistan has shown improvement with regard to punishing the culprits responsible for slaying journalist and moved to 9th place on Impunity Index Rating, where it had ranked 8th last year. The report highlighted that despite six people being convicted in the case, justice is far from complete as two convicts are still at large and mastermind of the killing is yet to be identified. The report also mentions that during the trial, five more people linked to the case were also murdered including witnesses, informants, and investigators. The conviction seems to have had scant impact on those who are targeting the media in Pakistan.
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April - 16 
In the case of 35 persons, who went missing from Army’s internment centre in Malakand Fort of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Federal Government on April 16 submitted a statement in the Supreme Court suggesting that the main accused, a junior Army officer, i
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In the case of 35 persons, who went missing from Army’s internment centre in Malakand Fort of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Federal Government on April 16 submitted a statement in the Supreme Court suggesting that the main accused, a junior Army officer, identified as Naib Subedar Amanullah Baig, would be court martialed under the Pakistan Army Act (PAA) 1952, reports Dawn. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Waqas Dar submitted a one-page statement on behalf of the Defence Ministry, informing the court that the main accused was a serving member of the Armed forces and subject to punishment under the PAA. In accordance with the court’s directions, the statement explained, the Malakand District Coordination Officer (DCO) was approached to settle the criminal case against the soldier, registered at the Malakand Levy Post. Jurisdiction over the accused was then shifted to army authorities for investigation and trial under the Army Act. Justice Khawaja observed, “This amounts to closing the case”. “Could Amanullah move the missing persons from the internment centre without approval,” he asked, adding that the court had heard a similar case of one Tasif Ali alias Danish. There, the judge said, it was held that civilian authorities have a right to investigate the matter once an FIR is registered. Justice Khawaja said the court would seek assistance from Attorney General Salman Aslam Butt in deciding the matter and adjourned the case to next week.
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April - 16 
Larkana Police arrested a few suspects and recovered 10,900 Kalashnikov bullets buried under a mosque in Golo Khan Chandio village within the limits of Mahi Makool Police Station in Qamber Shahdadkot area of Larkana District on the night of April 16,
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Larkana Police arrested a few suspects and recovered 10,900 Kalashnikov bullets buried under a mosque in Golo Khan Chandio village within the limits of Mahi Makool Police Station in Qamber Shahdadkot area of Larkana District on the night of April 16, reports The Express Tribune. However, the main suspect Shahnawaz Chandio escaped long before Police came and left behind 10,900 Kalashnikov bullets hidden in the debris of a demolished mosque near his house.
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April - 16 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif met former President Asif Ali Zardari on April 16 and agreed to review the controversial Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) along with other anti-terrorism laws after taking the parties in parliament on board, rep
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif met former President Asif Ali Zardari on April 16 and agreed to review the controversial Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) along with other anti-terrorism laws after taking the parties in parliament on board, reports Dawn. The law, which has generated much debate and attracted considerable criticism, has been passed by the National Assembly and presented in the upper house, where it does not stand much chance because the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) does not have a majority in the Senate. The opposition parties in the Senate, including the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), have made it clear they will not let the bill pass in its current form.
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April - 16 
The Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), Jehanzeb Jamaldini, on April 16 said that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has failed to honour his commitment to resolve the Balochistan issue according to th
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The Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), Jehanzeb Jamaldini, on April 16 said that Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif has failed to honour his commitment to resolve the Balochistan issue according to the wishes of Baloch people, reports Dawn. He said that BNP-M leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal and the Prime Minister had discussed the Balochistan issue at a meeting and the PM had assured Mengal that the issue would be resolved in a political and peaceful way. Jamaldini regretted that during the nine months of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Government, no change had been witnessed in conditions prevailing in the province. Rather, he said, the situation had deteriorated. He said they had expected that Sharif and Chief Minister Abdul Malik Baloch would resolve the Balochistan issue but their performance had caused disappointment. He said if the federal and provincial governments could not satisfy the BNP-M leadership, how they could engage militants in negotiations. He further said that “hidden” elements wanted to isolate the BNP-M, adding that party workers were being harassed and attacked in different areas of the Province. “Recently some activists have been killed in targeted attacks in Khuzdar, Panjgur and Naseerabad areas.”
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April - 16 
The owners of cinema halls in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have increased security around cinema halls on the advice of Police and District administration, The News reports on April 17. The security has been strengthened as
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The owners of cinema halls in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, have increased security around cinema halls on the advice of Police and District administration, The News reports on April 17. The security has been strengthened as suicide attacks in two different cinema halls located in heart of the Peshawar city deserted the cinema halls. The owners have installed close circuit cameras walk through gates and deployed private security guards in and around the cinema halls that have restored the confidence of visitors.
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April - 16 
The Special Court trying former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for high treason was on April 16 told by the prosecutor, Akram Sheikh, that “there are no co-accused” in the matter nor has any evidence been found to this effect, reports D
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The Special Court trying former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf for high treason was on April 16 told by the prosecutor, Akram Sheikh, that “there are no co-accused” in the matter nor has any evidence been found to this effect, reports Daily Times. He said the matter was investigated and material for prosecution was available only against Musharraf hence the complaint was filed against him. Sheikh said that the FIA “found evidences only against the former President” regarding proclamation of November 2007 emergency. While submitting his written answer to the Special Court, the chief prosecutor said that in accordance with the law “the person signing a document is solely responsible for the act”, and in this matter the FIA found no documentary evidences or summary signed by the then Prime Minister regarding the imposition of emergency in November 2007. He further submitted that “no record of the cabinet’s approval was found” and if Musharraf was advised by someone to impose emergency in 2007, then he should inform the court. Sheikh said it was the responsibility of the accused to provide evidences to verify the claim regarding the involvement of abettors or facilitators during imposition of emergency. The chief prosecutor said that implicating someone without any evidence was unconstitutional and against the fundamental right of a fair trial. The court adjourned the hearing of the treason case to April 24, 2014, and said that the decision regarding the appointment of the prosecutor would be announced on April 18, 2014.
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April - 16 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 16 said they would not extend a ceasefire called to help peace negotiations with the Government, but insisted they were still committed to the talks process, reports Daily Times. The TTP announced a one-m
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 16 said they would not extend a ceasefire called to help peace negotiations with the Government, but insisted they were still committed to the talks process, reports Daily Times. The TTP announced a one-month ceasefire at the start of March as the Government sought a negotiated end to their bloody seven-year insurgency. The TTP extended the ceasefire to April 10, but complained there had been “complete silence” from the Government since then and hinted that the military was trying to thwart talks. “TTP’s central shura (council) has unanimously agreed not to extend the ceasefire...However, the talk’s process will continue with complete sincerity and seriousness, and whenever a clear development comes from the Government side, the TTP will not hesitate to respond with a serious move", the group said in a statement. Inside sources familiar with the developments told Daily Times that the decision to not extend the ceasefire was taken in a bid to win over the anti-dialogue camp of TTP led by Shehryar Mehsud which had been recently caught in a bloody feud with a pro-dialogue camp led by Khan Said Sajna, another TTP leader of Mehsud origin.
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April - 16 
Unidentified militants opened fire at a polio team in Ghareza area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualty was reported. Later, the
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Unidentified militants opened fire at a polio team in Ghareza area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 16, reports The Express Tribune. However, no casualty was reported. Later, the political administration imposed a ban on motorcycle riding across the tehsil and residents were warned of strict action in case of non-compliance.
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April - 16 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in a release signed by its publicity wing member Mohammad Ibrahim said that the party would stage nationwide demonstrations on April 16 (today) protesting at the Government’s decision to ‘unilaterally give India power corridor
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in a release signed by its publicity wing member Mohammad Ibrahim said that the party would stage nationwide demonstrations on April 16 (today) protesting at the Government’s decision to ‘unilaterally give India power corridor through Bangladesh’ and at Government’s failures to realize due water shares of cross-border rivers, reports New Age. The party called on the people of the country to make the demonstrations a success in a bid to build up a strong resistance against the Government’s activities against the national interests.
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April - 16 
Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delwar Hossain Sayedee, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on April 16 demanded his unconditional release, reports UNBconnect. In a statement, party acting Ameer (Chief) Mokbul Ahmad and acting secretary general Shafiqur Rahman urged
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Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delwar Hossain Sayedee, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on April 16 demanded his unconditional release, reports UNBconnect. In a statement, party acting Ameer (Chief) Mokbul Ahmad and acting secretary general Shafiqur Rahman urged the country’s people to raise their voice against the Government’s ‘plots’ against Sayedee. Earlier, on February 28, 2013, in its first judgment, International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) condemned Sayedee to death for his crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
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April - 16 
The Election Commission (EC) on April 16 announced that election to 14 Upazila Parishads (Sub-District Councils) in 10 Districts will be held on May 19, reports UNBconnect. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad announced the schedul
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The Election Commission (EC) on April 16 announced that election to 14 Upazila Parishads (Sub-District Councils) in 10 Districts will be held on May 19, reports UNBconnect. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad announced the schedule of the sixth phase polls at a press conference at the EC’s Media Centre in Dhaka city. In five previous phases elections were held in 459 Upazilas out of the country’s 487, said the CEC.
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April - 16 
Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa speaking at the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference held in Puthrajaya (Malaysia) on April 16 said that though there was no more terrorism in Sri Lanka, the LTTE’s global network continued to fun
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Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa speaking at the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference held in Puthrajaya (Malaysia) on April 16 said that though there was no more terrorism in Sri Lanka, the LTTE’s global network continued to function largely unhindered and that some nations seemed to have chosen to turn a blind eye to these front organizations. He said “The network continues to sustain an international propaganda campaign against Sri Lanka through front organizations that have now put on a democratic face. Some nations seem to have chosen to turn a blind eye to these front organizations and their activities because they claim to support political activism or humanitarian relief.”
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April - 17 
54 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of polling in Bihar (fifth phase overall) when seven constituencies - Munger, Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Patliputra, Ara, Buxar and Jehanabad - went to the polls on April 17, reports The Times of India.
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54 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of polling in Bihar (fifth phase overall) when seven constituencies - Munger, Nalanda, Patna Sahib, Patliputra, Ara, Buxar and Jehanabad - went to the polls on April 17, reports The Times of India. The percentage of voter turnout constituency-wise was 54 in Munger, 55 in Nalanda, 53 in Ara, 57 in Buxar, 56 in Jehanabad and 52 each in Patna Sahib and Pataliputra. In the 2009 general election, the voter turnout was 41.64 in Munger, 33.04 in Nalanda, 33.64 in Patna Sahib, 41.16 in Pataliputra, 35.77 in Ara, 46.5 in Buxar and 46.92 in Jehanabad.
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April - 17 
A cadre each of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) and People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak – Pro (PREPAK-Pro) were arrested by troops of 24th Assam Rifles of Sector-26 from the Imphal-Moreh route on April 17, reports The Sangai Express
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A cadre each of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) and People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak – Pro (PREPAK-Pro) were arrested by troops of 24th Assam Rifles of Sector-26 from the Imphal-Moreh route on April 17, reports The Sangai Express. Identifying the arrested persons as UPPK's Thochang Ravi (35) and PREPAK-Pro's (No 45879) Ashokpam Pol Singh (35) both from Kongba Ucheckon, in Imphal East District, the release informed that along with the Kinetic Honda Scooter and an Aadhar Card recovered from them, the arrested duo persons have been handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
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April - 17 
According to sources, motorcycle-borne youths stopped in front of the Sarania’s election camp and fired indiscriminately before fleeing from the spot. No one was injured though a vehicle and a bike were partially damaged. The attack took place hours
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According to sources, motorcycle-borne youths stopped in front of the Sarania’s election camp and fired indiscriminately before fleeing from the spot. No one was injured though a vehicle and a bike were partially damaged. The attack took place hours after ULFA urged the people not to vote for the Independent candidate accusing him of insulting the three-decade struggle of the outfit. In a statement issued on April 17, the Paresh Barua faction urged the people not to vote for their former colleague, even as the Pro-talks faction has expelled him. Sporadic incidents of pre-poll violence were reported from several parts of Baksa and in some areas of Chirang under Kokrajhar constituency since the past few weeks.
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April - 17 
Amid expression of strong resentment that cadres of groups which have signed the MoU have been deprived the democratic right to participate in the Parliamentary election held on April 17, ‘commander-in-chief’ of KCP-MC, Ningthoujam Nongdrenkhomba ali
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Amid expression of strong resentment that cadres of groups which have signed the MoU have been deprived the democratic right to participate in the Parliamentary election held on April 17, ‘commander-in-chief’ of KCP-MC, Ningthoujam Nongdrenkhomba alias Romen exercised his franchise right at 29/12 Kumbi (C) polling station opened at Kumbi Government Girls Primary School.
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April - 17 
Army on April 16 thwarted a plot to disrupt Parliamentary elections in Udhampur-Doda constituency, scheduled for April 17 (today) by recovering a consignment of explosive from Pul Doda in Doda District which the militants abandoned after being observ
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Army on April 16 thwarted a plot to disrupt Parliamentary elections in Udhampur-Doda constituency, scheduled for April 17 (today) by recovering a consignment of explosive from Pul Doda in Doda District which the militants abandoned after being observed by people, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence Spokesman Colonel Manish Mehta, said two Chinese grenades, four to five kilograms urea with high explosive content, one Pathani suit and a pressure cooker improvised explosive device (IED) filled with explosive material were recovered from the spot. Police have been maintaining a high alert all along the Doda belt comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts to ensure that the polling passed off peacefully. The important candidates in this constituency include Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad (Congress), Jitendra Singh (BJP) and Arshad Malik (PDP). Spread over 17 Assembly segments and 2051 polling stations, the constituency has 109 critical polling stations, majority of them-75 falling in Kathua District, mostly along the International Border (IB), 32 in Doda District and one in Kishtwar District.
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April - 17 
Around 72 per cent electorate cast their vote for Kathua-Udhampur parliamentary constituency, which went to polls on April 17 in the second phase of elections in the state. This was an increase of 27 percent more than the polling percentage of last p
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Around 72 per cent electorate cast their vote for Kathua-Udhampur parliamentary constituency, which went to polls on April 17 in the second phase of elections in the state. This was an increase of 27 percent more than the polling percentage of last parliamentary election in 2009 which registered 45 percent voter turnout.
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April - 17 
Barring an odd incident of exchange of fire between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces in Mohla Manpur in Rajnandgaon District, polling in second phase of elections in Chhattisgarh (fifth phase of the general
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Barring an odd incident of exchange of fire between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Security Forces in Mohla Manpur in Rajnandgaon District, polling in second phase of elections in Chhattisgarh (fifth phase of the general election) remained by and large peaceful, reports The Times of India. The three Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) constituencies of Chhattisgarh- Kanker, Rajnandgaon and Mahasamund- that went of polls on April 17, witnessed a record turnout with an average of 67 per cent of the 45,33,778 voters exercising their franchise, reports The Times of India. The voting percentage touched the 70 per cent mark in Rajnandgaon, the home constituency of chief minister Raman Singh. According to chief election officer Sunil Kujur, the three constituencies on an average recorded a voting of 65 per cent. "The final tally will be available only on Friday [April 18]. Voting trends, however, indicated a turnout of 68 per cent in Rajnandgaon, 67 per cent in Mahasamund and 65 per cent in Kanker," he said.
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April - 17 
Even though polls in ‘core’ Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) areas in the country are over, intelligence inputs have warned of the possibility of ‘spectacular attacks’ in areas under ‘mild’ Maoist influence that go to polls on April 17, r
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Even though polls in ‘core’ Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) areas in the country are over, intelligence inputs have warned of the possibility of ‘spectacular attacks’ in areas under ‘mild’ Maoist influence that go to polls on April 17, reports The Times of India. Intelligence agencies have spotted movement of Maoist cadres from ‘core’ Maoist areas to ‘non-core’ areas, suggesting that the Maoists would try to take advantage of the thinly spread-out force and its lack of alertness in what are being seen as 'soft' areas. Inputs have been received about movement of Maoist cadres from Bastar (Chhattisgarh) towards Kanker (Chhattisgarh) and from Bihar and Jharkhand towards Sarguja in Chhattisgarh. Similarly, movement of Maoist cadres has been spotted in Odisha shifting from Malkangiri to Nabarangpur. Polls in core Maoist areas such as Bastar, Malkangiri, Jamui, Aurangabad, Gaya, Chatra, Palamu, Lohardaga and Gadchiroli were held together on April 10. The next set of Maoist areas, softer in nature, including Giridih, Hazaribagh and Khunti in Jharkhand, Kanker, Mahasamund and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh, Jehanabad and Munger in Bihar and Nabarangpur in Odisha will go to polls on April 17.
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April - 17 
Even though polls in ‘core’ Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) areas in the country are over, intelligence inputs have warned of the possibility of ‘spectacular attacks’ in areas under ‘mild’ Maoist influence that go to polls on April 17, r
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Even though polls in ‘core’ Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) areas in the country are over, intelligence inputs have warned of the possibility of ‘spectacular attacks’ in areas under ‘mild’ Maoist influence that go to polls on April 17, reports The Times of India. Intelligence agencies have spotted movement of Maoist cadres from ‘core’ Maoist areas to ‘non-core’ areas, suggesting that the Maoists would try to take advantage of the thinly spread-out force and its lack of alertness in what are being seen as 'soft' areas. Inputs have been received about movement of Maoist cadres from Bastar (Chhattisgarh) towards Kanker (Chhattisgarh) and from Bihar and Jharkhand towards Sarguja in Chhattisgarh. Similarly, movement of Maoist cadres has been spotted in Odisha shifting from Malkangiri to Nabarangpur. Polls in core Maoist areas such as Bastar, Malkangiri, Jamui, Aurangabad, Gaya, Chatra, Palamu, Lohardaga and Gadchiroli were held together on April 10. The next set of Maoist areas, softer in nature, including Giridih, Hazaribagh and Khunti in Jharkhand, Kanker, Mahasamund and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh, Jehanabad and Munger in Bihar and Nabarangpur in Odisha will go to polls on April 17.
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April - 17 
In a joint operation, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Bihar Police on April 17 arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in East Champaran District reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip–off, a joint team of the CRP
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In a joint operation, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Bihar Police on April 17 arrested six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in East Champaran District reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip–off, a joint team of the CRPF and the District Police raided areas under Rajepur and Patahi Police Station and held the Maoists for allegedly hatching a plan to trigger violence during the elections, Superintendent of Police (SP) (Operation) Rajiv Kumar said. Those arrested included Viyonath Manjhi alias Sanjay, wanted in several Maoist–related incidents, he said, adding two country-made pistols, ten live bullets and Maoist literature have been recovered from them.
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April - 17 
In a letter sent by terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), addressed to Station Superintendent of Pathankot station, a man has threatened to kill both Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, in
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In a letter sent by terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), addressed to Station Superintendent of Pathankot station, a man has threatened to kill both Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and his son Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, indiatvnews.com reports on April 17. The letter also has warnings for blowing up all major railway stations and prime Hindu pilgrimages of Punjab. A Special Investigation Team is researching and analyzing the writing in the letter so that they can get any clue to reach the writer who issued this warning.
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April - 17 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) arrested terrorist Mohammed Mahruf had put the pictures of 2009 Gopalganj (Bihar) riots on social networking site Facebook to instigate violence in India on the instruction of Afif Bhatkal alias Atta, dnaindia.com reports on Ap
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) arrested terrorist Mohammed Mahruf had put the pictures of 2009 Gopalganj (Bihar) riots on social networking site Facebook to instigate violence in India on the instruction of Afif Bhatkal alias Atta, dnaindia.com reports on April 18. Delhi Police came to know of this after examining Mahruf's laptop seized from his Jaipur hideout in which Police found the online chatting between Mahruf and Atta. "In the online conversation, Atta who is in Pakistan instructed Mahruf to use social networking sites to pollute the communal environment in the country. He told him to put Gopalganj riot pictures on Facebook, so that an atmosphere of hatred and revenge can be created in the country," said a senior Police official. "The pictures were put on FB via a fake account but their attempt didn't succeed as pictures didn't get much response," added the officer.
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April - 17 
Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma, on April 17, invited 13 pressure groups, who are demanding the implementation of the inner line permit (ILP) to combat the illegal immigration and influx in the state, reports Nagaland Post. “The government has
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Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma, on April 17, invited 13 pressure groups, who are demanding the implementation of the inner line permit (ILP) to combat the illegal immigration and influx in the state, reports Nagaland Post. “The government has decided to meet with the pro-ILP groups on April 29 to discuss on their demand to implement the ILP in the state,” a top-government official said. In fact, the first meeting between the ruling Congress-led government and the groups on the issue was held on August 29, 2013, which not only ended in a stalemate but also sparked off a series of agitation. Several members of the pressure groups are in judicial custody in cases related to murder, attempted murder, arson and others arrested during the four-month long agitation that began in August 2013.
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April - 17 
Meghalaya Times reports on April 20 that one militant of a new underground outfit, [surfaced in West Khasi Hills District named as United North East Liberation Army (UNELA)], was killed while his aides managed to escape in an operation conducted by P
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Meghalaya Times reports on April 20 that one militant of a new underground outfit, [surfaced in West Khasi Hills District named as United North East Liberation Army (UNELA)], was killed while his aides managed to escape in an operation conducted by Police on April 17 at Nongshram (West Khasi Hills District) under Shallang Police Station. He was identified as Muhammad Abul Mandal (36) from Jagighopa of Goalpara District, Assam. Superintendent of Police (SP), West Khasi Hills District, S. Nongtnger, said, “On seeing the Police, the militants tried to flee in a Scorpio vehicle. When the vehicle did not stop despite our warnings, we shot at its tyres, bring it to a halt.” The militants, numbering about four, tried to escape but one of them was gunned down while others managed to escape, he said adding that Police could not effectively fire due to presence of some shops in the area. Nongtnger also stated that Police have seized one .22 Pistol with 6 lives ammos, one SLR Rifle with 7 lives ammos and two pieces on UNELA demand notes from the vehicles.
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April - 17 
Militants killed a sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) in Pulwama District on April 17, reports The Times of India. A senior Police officer said, "Militants fired at sarpanch, Muhammad Amin Pandit in Gul
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Militants killed a sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) in Pulwama District on April 17, reports The Times of India. A senior Police officer said, "Militants fired at sarpanch, Muhammad Amin Pandit in Gulzarpora (Awantipora) village outside his residence yesterday (Thursday) evening. He succumbed to critical injuries although he was immediately shifted to hospital." The killing comes after the separatists warned people to stay away from Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections. The attack took place in a District that goes to poll April 24.
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April - 17 
On April 17, a polling booth had to be relocated in Kasiabeda area in Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District on suspicion that a landmine was planted near the original venue by Maoists to disrupt parliamentary elections, reports The Busines
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On April 17, a polling booth had to be relocated in Kasiabeda area in Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District on suspicion that a landmine was planted near the original venue by Maoists to disrupt parliamentary elections, reports The Business Standard. The building where the polling was to be held was sanitised after the security personnel detected a wire near it, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) A V Homkar said.
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April - 17 
On April 17, the Maoists carried out Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions in two locations of Giridih District, reports The Hindustan Times. In the first incident, the Maoists triggered two IEDS about 300 metres away from Harladih CRPF camp
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On April 17, the Maoists carried out Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosions in two locations of Giridih District, reports The Hindustan Times. In the first incident, the Maoists triggered two IEDS about 300 metres away from Harladih CRPF camp under Kukhra Police Station limits. In a separate incident, the Maoists triggered seven IEDs near Gamhariya village under Pirtand Police Station area. “Raids have been launched in both the areas by joint SFs to arrest the Maoist cadres who carried out the blasts,” Kranti Kumar Garhdeshi, the Giridih Superintendent of Police (SP) said.
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April - 17 
Polling was disrupted at a booth in Gadih High School under Sonua Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District after a high intensity bomb was recovered from the site on April 17, reports The Hindustan Times.
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Polling was disrupted at a booth in Gadih High School under Sonua Police Station limits of West Singhbhum District after a high intensity bomb was recovered from the site on April 17, reports The Hindustan Times.
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April - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a stretch of railway track between Dania Railway Station in Bokaro of Jharkhand and Jageshwar Station of Bihar under South Eastern Railway in Bokaro District on April 17 disrupting train
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a stretch of railway track between Dania Railway Station in Bokaro of Jharkhand and Jageshwar Station of Bihar under South Eastern Railway in Bokaro District on April 17 disrupting train services, reports The Times of India. Bokaro Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Kumar Singh said passenger trains were held up at different places.
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April - 17 
The Hindu reports that the former rebels belonging to seven outlawed underground organisations (United Revolutionary Front-URF, United People's Party of Kangleipak-UPPK, Military Defense Force-MDF, Nongdrenkhomba faction of Kangleipak Communist party
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The Hindu reports that the former rebels belonging to seven outlawed underground organisations (United Revolutionary Front-URF, United People's Party of Kangleipak-UPPK, Military Defense Force-MDF, Nongdrenkhomba faction of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council-KCP-MC, KCP-Lallumba, KCP-Lamphel and two United Tribal Liberation Army-UTLA factions) cadres have threatened to take up arms if the Government fails to fulfil the commitments made while signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). These rebels had come over ground on the basis of the MoU. On April 17, Ruhini Puyam, 'home secretary' of the (URF), the pro-talk group, said that the former insurgents who are now lodged in a designated camp are disillusioned by the way the Government failed to make arrangements to enable them to cast votes on April 17, despite that at the time of signing the MoU the Government agreed that they had become Indian citizens without any conditions. Puyam further said, while cadres of Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory Kuki armed groups cast vote in the April 9 Parliamentary election at their respective designated camps not ensuring similar facility for non-Kuki groups testify that both the election and Home Department authorities lack commitment to redress plight of militant cadres, who signed the peace pact as part of the process to return to the mainstream, Ruhini said, adds The Sangai Express. Puyam also said that the Corcom, the apex body of six proscribed militant organisations had threatened to kill these former insurgents.
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April - 17 
The overall polled percentage for both Inner and Outer parliamentary constituencies of Manipur in this Lok Sabha election is 80, reports Epao. Manipur Outer constituency went to poll on April 9 while the Inner constituency polled on April 17. The
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The overall polled percentage for both Inner and Outer parliamentary constituencies of Manipur in this Lok Sabha election is 80, reports Epao. Manipur Outer constituency went to poll on April 9 while the Inner constituency polled on April 17. The Times of India adds that barring a few incidents of protests by voters, polling in Inner Manipur was largely peaceful on April 17, EC officials said. The estimated turnout was around 75%. Members of militant outfits, who have signed ceasefire agreements with the Manipur government, could not cast their votes after the State Police failed to make the necessary arrangements in the rebels' designated camps, despite the Election Commission's instructions to do so. Outer Manipur had recorded a high voter turnout of 84.56%.
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April - 17 
the Pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-PTF), on April 17, disowned one of its leaders, Naba Kumar Sarania (Hira) who has contested the current parliamentary election from Kokrajhar constituency in Assam as an Independent cand
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the Pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-PTF), on April 17, disowned one of its leaders, Naba Kumar Sarania (Hira) who has contested the current parliamentary election from Kokrajhar constituency in Assam as an Independent candidate The Shillong Times. Serving a blow to Sarania, the ULFA faction in a statement e-mailed to the media appealed to the voters in Kokrajhar constituency not to vote for him as he had ‘made mockery’ of extreme sacrifices made by hundreds of martyrs of ULFA who laid down their lives for the ‘national struggle’, by participating in election to India Parliament against the principles and ideology of the ULFA. The ULFA faction also made it clear that it had in no way extended any tactical support to the electoral battle of Naba Kumar Sarania who has already been expelled from the ULFA because of his individual decision to stand in parliamentary election of India. Naba Kumar Sarania alias Hira Sarania (as he was known as a ULFA leader) is in the fray in the ethnically sensitive Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency in western Assam. He has several criminal cases pending against him as per the declaration by him in the affidavit attached with his nomination papers submitted to the Election Commission.
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April - 17 
The Sangai Express reports on April 17 that the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in a statement issued by its ‘assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda’, Leibakngakpa Luwang on the occasion of the World Heritage Day (April 18)
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The Sangai Express reports on April 17 that the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in a statement issued by its ‘assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda’, Leibakngakpa Luwang on the occasion of the World Heritage Day (April 18) remarked that the day is a reminder to one and all to remember and preserve one’s past traditions and heritage.
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April - 17 
The Sentinel reports on April 17 that Meghalaya Police will not take the threat perception to creep into the Nepalese community following the quit notice issued by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). Reacting to the quit notice issued
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The Sentinel reports on April 17 that Meghalaya Police will not take the threat perception to creep into the Nepalese community following the quit notice issued by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). Reacting to the quit notice issued by the outfit, a senior Police officer said, “Notwithstanding our analytical inputs on the subdued strength of the outfit we are not taking such threats from any groups lightly and necessary action will be taken to ensure safety of all communities residing in the region”. It may be mention that the HNLC’s ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, on April 16, issued a statement via email announcing the outfit decision to serve quit notices to all the Nepali foreigners from Langpih, a disputed village along the inter–state border with Assam and the six Districts under Khasi and Jaintia hills region with immediate effect.
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April - 17 
The Sentinel reports that based on specific information, a top Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA) militant was arrested with sophisticated arms in the night of April 17 by Dokmoka Police from Baghpani paharline in Karbi Anglong District. The arres
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The Sentinel reports that based on specific information, a top Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA) militant was arrested with sophisticated arms in the night of April 17 by Dokmoka Police from Baghpani paharline in Karbi Anglong District. The arrested KNLA reported to be as ‘Deputy Commander in chief’ of the KLNA militant outfit, who was identified as Rensing Rongpi alias Labong (25) was taking shelter in the residence of one Rajen Taro. One M–16 rifle (LMG), one magazine and one mobile were recovered from his possession. The KNLA militant leader confessed that he was actively involved in several communal conflicts that took place recently in the District.
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April - 17 
The Sentinel reports that re–poll in the two polling booths of 117 Jogaimathura ME School in Lakhipur assembly segment and the other 59 Balighat LP School in Borkhola assembly segment under Silchar Parliamentary seat was held on April 17 peacefully,
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The Sentinel reports that re–poll in the two polling booths of 117 Jogaimathura ME School in Lakhipur assembly segment and the other 59 Balighat LP School in Borkhola assembly segment under Silchar Parliamentary seat was held on April 17 peacefully, according to the District election office source. Re–poll was also held peacefully in all the seven polling booths of Karimganj Parliamentary seat. On an average, 66% of voters exercised their franchise in all the nine polling booths amidst tight security. As reported earlier, re–poll has to be held due to various irregularities during the poll process of April 12.
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April - 17 
The Shillong Times reports on April 17 that at least eight groups of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) headed by rebel leaders Atharababu Halam and Karna Debbarma tried to stage a comeback before April 12 in some border areas, according to
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The Shillong Times reports on April 17 that at least eight groups of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) headed by rebel leaders Atharababu Halam and Karna Debbarma tried to stage a comeback before April 12 in some border areas, according to latest intelligence inputs. April 12 was the date for conducting polling to East Tripura Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) constituency which comprises some vulnerable border pockets in the State’s eastern border.
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April - 17 
The six Lok Sabha constituencies in the Jharkhand that went to polls on April 17 amid heavy security recorded an impressive 61 per cent voter turnout - an increase of 12 per cent over the 50.45 per cent recorded in the 2009 parliamentary elections, r
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The six Lok Sabha constituencies in the Jharkhand that went to polls on April 17 amid heavy security recorded an impressive 61 per cent voter turnout - an increase of 12 per cent over the 50.45 per cent recorded in the 2009 parliamentary elections, reports The Times of India. Defying a call for a poll boycott by the CPI-Maoist, people - including first time voters, women and senior citizens - in Ranchi, Khunti, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Singhbhum and Giridih constituencies came out in thousands to exercise their franchise. Ranchi recorded the lowest turnout of 59 per cent while Jamshedpur recorded highest polling of 65 per cent.
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April - 17 
The Telegraph reports on April 17 that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is hoping to extract information from gunrunner Wuthikorn Naruenartwanich, alias Willy, from Thailand, to effectively nail Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-M
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The Telegraph reports on April 17 that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is hoping to extract information from gunrunner Wuthikorn Naruenartwanich, alias Willy, from Thailand, to effectively nail Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Anthony Shimray on procurement of Chinese weapons for the outfit. Shimray, who was arrested by the NIA from Nepal in 2010, is currently lodged in a Delhi jail. A source in the NIA said they are hoping to extract some vital information from Willy on the supply of Chinese weapons not only to the NSCN-IM but also to other Northeast insurgent groups. The move follows a Thai court’s nod to extradite the gunrunner. “Willy’s extradition and arrest will also help us build a watertight case against Shimray who is facing trial in an NIA court in Delhi in a case related to a criminal conspiracy for illegal procurement of a shipload of sophisticated arms and ammunition from China,” the source said. Willy was detained by Police in Bangkok in August, 2013 following a tip-off provided by India. A Thai court recently issued an order for his extradition after hearing a request made by India. A non-bailable warrant and a red-corner notice were issued against Willy in this NIA case in 2011. The Indian government had requested Thailand for Willy’s extradition through a diplomatic channel and Indian officers had testified against him in the Thai court. “The Bangkok court has given Willy a period of 30 days to prefer an appeal against the extradition order if he so desires, which will expire early next month,” the source said. After he is extradited, Willy will have to face trial with Shimray in the NIA case (number RC-01/2010).
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April - 17 
Though there was peaceful re-polling in 15 booths in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Chitrakonda Assembly seat in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 17, however no votes were cast in eight polling stations mostly due to Maoist fe
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Though there was peaceful re-polling in 15 booths in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit Chitrakonda Assembly seat in Malkangiri District of Odisha on April 17, however no votes were cast in eight polling stations mostly due to Maoist fear, reports Zee News. No votes were polled in the seven booths in cut-off areas of Balimela reservoir -- Andrapalli, Sanyasiguda, Handikhol, Panasput, Sirongi, Gorasetu and Jantri and one booth in Mathili area. The officials said it is the fear of the Maoists and the long distance to the polling stations that discouraged voters. The re-polling was ordered in the 15 booths as the Maoists had snatched away Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and set them on fire during the April 10 polls.
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April - 17 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a civilian were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Gomia Police Station limits of Bokaro District on April 17, reports The Hindusta
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a civilian were injured in a landmine blast triggered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Gomia Police Station limits of Bokaro District on April 17, reports The Hindustan Times. The CRPF team was travelling in a SUV towards Chulbul village from Lalpania when the Maoists triggered the explosion on the metal road near Lugupahar village. After triggering the blast, the Maoists indiscriminately fired at the rescue team. A gunbattle ensued for more than an hour between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs).
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April - 17 
Troops of Red Shield Division arrested three People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres on April 17 from Lambal and Lamlangai areas of Imphal, reports The Sangai Express.
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Troops of Red Shield Division arrested three People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres on April 17 from Lambal and Lamlangai areas of Imphal, reports The Sangai Express.
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April - 17 
A man, identified as Sabir (45), was killed and another man, Muhammed Ali (20), was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them in Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 17, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Sabir (45), was killed and another man, Muhammed Ali (20), was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them in Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 17, reports Daily Times.
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April - 17 
A Pakistani immigrant, identified as Mohammad Hassan Khalid (20), who was convicted of United States (US) terror charges was sentenced to five years in prison on April 17 after pleading guilty to taking part in a plan to kill a Swedish artist, report
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A Pakistani immigrant, identified as Mohammad Hassan Khalid (20), who was convicted of United States (US) terror charges was sentenced to five years in prison on April 17 after pleading guilty to taking part in a plan to kill a Swedish artist, reports Dawn. Khalid, who committed the crime when he was 15 and has been in custody for three years for his role in the “Jihad Jane” conspiracy, will receive credit for that time and serve an additional two years in prison to finish his sentence, said the sentencing judge, Petrese Tucker, of US District Court in Philadelphia. He was arrested in 2011 on charges that he provided material support to terrorists working with a suburban Philadelphia housewife who went by the nickname Jihad Jane. Her real name is Colleen LaRose. Prosecutors had asked for a stiff sentence for Khalid, arguing that his translations of extremist propaganda helped explain violent ideologies to potential recruits on the Internet. According to details, LaRose admitted to following orders in 2009 from alleged al Qaeda operatives. She travelled to Ireland that fall to meet an Algerian, Ali Damache, who she believed would train her. The plot was not carried out and Damache is fighting extradition from Ireland to the US on terror charges. Prosecutors said Khalid helped Damache recruit others and helped LaRose destroy evidence. Officials said Khalid “worked tirelessly” with two other American men now serving long prison terms on terror charges in other failed plots, Emerson Begolly and Reed Stanley Berry. Prosecutors say he helped them translate violent jihad videos from Urdu to English.
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April - 17 
Federal Government handed over control of KP Province's polio drive to the Army, The News reported on April 18. The campaign has been handed over to the Army per the directive of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Previously, medics, the KP G
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Federal Government handed over control of KP Province's polio drive to the Army, The News reported on April 18. The campaign has been handed over to the Army per the directive of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Previously, medics, the KP Government and KP Police handled the effort. Representatives of the World Health Organisation, the Federal Government and KP met to co-ordinate details of the campaign at Army General Headquarters. They focused on the security of polio teams in troubled areas Further, the recurring polio cases in North Waziristan and no vaccination there since 2012 has prompted the Pakistan Army to extend a helping hand to the Government in eradication of the deadly poliovirus from North and South Waziristan agencies and Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. The Army personnel will provide security to health workers to ensure administration of oral polio vaccine to children in the militancy-stricken areas of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
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April - 17 
In response to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) decision to not extend the ceasefire, the Government after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security on April 17 decided to ‘slow down’ the dialogue process and adopt the ‘wait and see’
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In response to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) decision to not extend the ceasefire, the Government after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security on April 17 decided to ‘slow down’ the dialogue process and adopt the ‘wait and see’ policy, reports Daily Times. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The committee decided that dialogue with militants would only be held if held peacefully without terror attacks launched by the TTP, otherwise force would be used. This was confirmed by an unnamed high ranking official. Separately, the head of TTP negotiation committee, Maulana Sami-ul-Haq on April 17 termed delays and arguments as part and parcel of talk process and that efforts were afoot for an extension in ceasefire and achieving progress in other issues, reports The News. In a statement, Haq urged the TTP and Government to observe patience and magnanimity in the prevailing circumstances, as ‘ups and downs, arguments and delays are a usual phenomenon for dialogue processes. Meanwhile, TTP intermediary Muhammad Ibrahim on April 17 said that the peace talks will not be successful without a ceasefire, reports The Express Tribune. Muhammad Ibrahim said that they will contact the Government regarding the TTP concerns which have come forward through the media. He reiterated that they will meet the TTP leadership to persuade them to extend the ceasefire.
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April - 17 
Militants launched a major attack on a Security Forces’ (SF) fort in the Landikotal area of the Khyber Agency on April 17, reports Dawn. The attack came one day after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) revoked its 40-day-long ceasefire. Official source
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Militants launched a major attack on a Security Forces’ (SF) fort in the Landikotal area of the Khyber Agency on April 17, reports Dawn. The attack came one day after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) revoked its 40-day-long ceasefire. Official sources said that the militants had fired bullet rounds and mortars from the adjoining mountains at a weapons depot situated inside the fort that is controlled by the SFs. The residents heard several explosions caused by the exchange of fire between the militants and the SFs. Some of the locals added that they had seen flames rising high from the fort. According to sources, some unspecified numbers of suicide bombers were reported to be among the attackers. The SFs also returned the fire and targeted the militants’ positions with mortars and artillery rounds. The extent of material damage and the number of casualties could not be ascertained due to a lack of access to the area. No official version of the incident has been issued so far.
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April - 17 
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education informed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on April 17 that at least 160 primary and middle schools had been closed down across the province due to lawlessness, natural disaster, unavailability of te
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education informed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on April 17 that at least 160 primary and middle schools had been closed down across the province due to lawlessness, natural disaster, unavailability of teachers and land disputes, reports Dawn. The Provincial Government admitted that 13 primary and middle schools for boys and girls had been shut down on the outskirts of Peshawar due to militancy. According to the details, 28 schools have been closed down in Battagram, 14 in Charsadda, 24 in Kohistan, 15 in Hangu, 15 in Dera Ismail Khan, three in Swabi and two in Tank. It said 39 schools had been shut down in Swat since 2010 when flash floods played havoc with the area, while two more schools had been abandoned due to militancy in the District. However, opposition Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Mufti Syed Janan, said figures provided by the Department were incorrect. He said that 47 schools had been declared dysfunctional in Peshawar only due to militancy and shortage of teachers. Further, he pointed out that the Department had submitted written reply to the Assembly Secretariat in February, 2013, in which 385 schools, including 295 for girls, were declared dysfunctional in the Province. Janan demanded action against officials for producing wrong data about schools. The Education Department came under fire for providing wrong information about schools to the Assembly and its poor performance.
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April - 17 
The Express Tribune on April 17 (today) reported that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) suspects a significant role was played by Zahid Hamid, the incumbent Minister for science and technology, and at least two dozen other top officials and politica
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The Express Tribune on April 17 (today) reported that Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) suspects a significant role was played by Zahid Hamid, the incumbent Minister for science and technology, and at least two dozen other top officials and political aides of former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in the imposition of emergency rule in 2007. The FIA has mentioned this in a preliminary report and sought permission from the Government to expand its probe to others possibly involved in the case. However, the Government is yet to respond to the FIA’s request. “Other than Pervez Musharraf, the FIA wants to question Shaukat Aziz’s top aides who played a direct or indirect role in the imposition of emergency rule in November 2007,” the FIA’s preliminary report stated. The FIA panel concluded that Zahid Hamid was allegedly involved in preparing a draft of the declaration which was presented to Aziz’s cabinet.
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April - 17 
The Sindh Government on April 17 decided to put PKR100 million as head money on People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Baloch and Baba Ladla, reports The News. The Government has also decided to get the red warrants issued for the criminals from I
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The Sindh Government on April 17 decided to put PKR100 million as head money on People’s Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Baloch and Baba Ladla, reports The News. The Government has also decided to get the red warrants issued for the criminals from Interpol.
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April - 17 
After the release, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 17 agreed to stay in the all party meeting, reports The Himalayan Times. The Maoist party had been boycotting all political meetings in protest of the Government's inter
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After the release, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 17 agreed to stay in the all party meeting, reports The Himalayan Times. The Maoist party had been boycotting all political meetings in protest of the Government's interference into the war-era cases that should not have been dealt before the formation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
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April - 17 
Amnesty International (AI), Human Rights Watch (HRW), and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) have expressed grave concern over the 'provision of amnesty' contained in the recently-tabled TRC bill in the Nepal´s Parliament, reports Republic
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Amnesty International (AI), Human Rights Watch (HRW), and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) have expressed grave concern over the 'provision of amnesty' contained in the recently-tabled TRC bill in the Nepal´s Parliament, reports Republica on April 17 (today). Issuing a statement in New York, the three international human rights bodies urged the Nepali lawmakers to reject problematic provisions of the TRC bill which are against international law. "Despite a January 2 directive from the Nepali Supreme Court that the law must meet international legal standards, the bill contains provisions for amnesty that violate international law," reads the statement.
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April - 17 
The Chitwan District Court on April 17 released two Maoist cadres arrested in connection with 2004 Krishna Prasad Adhikari murder case, on bail, reports Nepal News. After conducting a hearing for two days, District Judge Binod Mohan Acharya delivered
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The Chitwan District Court on April 17 released two Maoist cadres arrested in connection with 2004 Krishna Prasad Adhikari murder case, on bail, reports Nepal News. After conducting a hearing for two days, District Judge Binod Mohan Acharya delivered the order in the case. As per the court order, Bhimsen Poudel and Chhanilal Poudel have been decreed a bail amount of NPR 27,000 and NPR 20,000, respectively, as the pre-condition for their release from the judicial custody. Among the 13 Maoist cadres alleged of involvement in the Adhikari murder case, 11 are absconding. The court has issued arrest warrant against them.
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April - 17 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 17 (today) ensued a row in the Parliament and obstructed House proceedings, protesting the Government move of filing charge-sheet against 13 Maoists cadres accused of murdering Krishna Prasad
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on April 17 (today) ensued a row in the Parliament and obstructed House proceedings, protesting the Government move of filing charge-sheet against 13 Maoists cadres accused of murdering Krishna Prasad Adhikari, reports The Himalayan Times. The Government on April 13 charge-sheet 13 Maoists cadres at Chitwan District Court for killing Krishna Prasad in 2004. Following the obstruction by the UCPN-M, the Government proposed to end the Bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Enforced Disappearance (CED), which was to be tabled at the Parliament on April 17 (today), with a provision that commissions would also look into those war-related cases which are under the consideration of court of law.
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April - 17 
The High Court (HC) on April 17 acquitted four cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) condemned to death by a Chittagong Court for killing eight persons, including six activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (
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The High Court (HC) on April 17 acquitted four cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) condemned to death by a Chittagong Court for killing eight persons, including six activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of ruling Awami League (AL) in Chittagong city in July 2000, reports The Daily Star. The HC gave the verdict after hearing appeals by the four accused against the lower court judgment. The charges brought against them were not proved, as none of the witnesses saw them spray bullets at the eight people. On March 27, 2008, Second Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Ekramul Haq Chowdhury handed down the capital punishment to the ICS cadres.
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April - 17 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), after the prosecution and the defense concluded their closing arguments in the war crimes case against absconding Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader MA Zahid Hossain Khokon on April 17 kept the case
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), after the prosecution and the defense concluded their closing arguments in the war crimes case against absconding Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader MA Zahid Hossain Khokon on April 17 kept the case in CAV (Curia Advisari Vult, a Latin legal term meaning the court wishes to consider the matter), reports The Daily Star. During the closing arguments, prosecutor Mokhlesur Rahman Badal claimed that he had proved all the charges against Khokon “beyond any shadow of doubt”. He further said “We are seeking his [accused] capital punishment.” Khokon, believed to be living in Sweden with his son and daughter, is facing 11 charges for his alleged involvement in killings, genocide, torture, abduction and confinement of people during the Liberation War in 1971. At least 24 prosecution witnesses, including the investigation officer, testified in the case. There were no defense witnesses.
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April - 17 
Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana on April 17 said that the Interpol is reported to have issued 40 ‘Red Notices’ against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives living abroad, reports Daily Mirror. He said
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Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana on April 17 said that the Interpol is reported to have issued 40 ‘Red Notices’ against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) operatives living abroad, reports Daily Mirror. He said “We obtain a warrant against anyone who has not served his or her jail sentence for more than two years. We also inform Interpol with the relevant detail. Red Notices have also been issued to 56 non-LTTE operatives as well.”
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April - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Babulal Sao, was arrested with INR 79,500 at Ranka in Garhwa District on April 18, reports Business Standard. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Sudhir Kumar Jha said the cash, e
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Babulal Sao, was arrested with INR 79,500 at Ranka in Garhwa District on April 18, reports Business Standard. District Superintendent of Police (SP) Sudhir Kumar Jha said the cash, extorted from a contractor, was to be handed over to a sub-zonal commander’.
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April - 18 
Expressing concern over the spurt in violence in (BTAD) areas ahead of the third and final phase of Lok Shaba polls, the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), on April 18, alleged that the Congress Government could be behind it to create confusion among voters,
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Expressing concern over the spurt in violence in (BTAD) areas ahead of the third and final phase of Lok Shaba polls, the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), on April 18, alleged that the Congress Government could be behind it to create confusion among voters, reports The Assam Tribune. “This is an attempt to influence the democratic process of the country and the authorities must act swiftly to restore faith of the voters in BTAD, which is going for polls on April 24,” said Bodo Sahitya Sabha general secretary, Kamalakanta Mooshahary. Holding the Government machinery responsible for not being able to take precautionary steps, the Sabha demanded action against the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of Baksa district where pre-poll violence was witnessed since the last few days
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April - 18 
Four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from an unused polling centre at Kasiabeda in East Singhbhum District on April 18, reports Zee News. Led by Musaboni Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Bachandeo Kujjur, a bomb disposal squa
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Four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from an unused polling centre at Kasiabeda in East Singhbhum District on April 18, reports Zee News. Led by Musaboni Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Bachandeo Kujjur, a bomb disposal squad searched the polling centre under Jamshedpur Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) constituency and found the four IEDs each weighing between two-and-half kg and three kg.
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April - 18 
Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, cadres allegedly killed a 36-year-old farmer, Kiran Thakur, in Bhandartola forest of Keredari block in Hazaribagh District on April 18, reports The Telegraph.
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Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, cadres allegedly killed a 36-year-old farmer, Kiran Thakur, in Bhandartola forest of Keredari block in Hazaribagh District on April 18, reports The Telegraph.
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April - 18 
On April 18, clashes between ‘protesters’ and Police erupted at Baramulla (Baramulla District) after Friday prayers- affecting the normal life in the town at large, reports Rising Kashmir. The ‘protesters’ were protesting against the alleged detentio
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On April 18, clashes between ‘protesters’ and Police erupted at Baramulla (Baramulla District) after Friday prayers- affecting the normal life in the town at large, reports Rising Kashmir. The ‘protesters’ were protesting against the alleged detention of several youth of the District by the Police. Police reportedly had launched a search operation for one Ashiq Qadir Lone, who is believed to be the instigator in stone pelting taking place at various places of the District in the recent past.
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April - 18 
On April 18, Special Branch, Dimapur arrested a woman identified as Rupali Borah (38) and recovered FICN of INR 40,000 in 500 denominations near the Railway station in Dimapur.
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On April 18, Special Branch, Dimapur arrested a woman identified as Rupali Borah (38) and recovered FICN of INR 40,000 in 500 denominations near the Railway station in Dimapur.
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April - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to Lamphel faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamphel) militant, identified as Moirangthem Shyamkishwor Singh while conducting a search operation at Khangabok Part-III Makha Leikai in Thouba
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant belonging to Lamphel faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Lamphel) militant, identified as Moirangthem Shyamkishwor Singh while conducting a search operation at Khangabok Part-III Makha Leikai in Thoubal District on April 18. On his disclosure, a hand grenade with detonator which was to be used for monetary demand was seized from the pond situated at the residence of one Elangbam Dinesh alias Abung (27).
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April - 18 
The Assam Tribune reports on April 18 that in a fresh attempt to woo away youths of the North East from militancy, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is now exploring the possibility of organising sports tournaments in the region to tap sports talent
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The Assam Tribune reports on April 18 that in a fresh attempt to woo away youths of the North East from militancy, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is now exploring the possibility of organising sports tournaments in the region to tap sports talents. The plan mooted by the MHA is to help the youth nurture their talent and get exposure in the national and international events through proper training. The sports competitions will be organised by the paramilitary forces under their community outreach programmes. Home Ministry officials said there is a large pool of untapped talent in remote and tribal areas, particularly in the North East, and sports competitions would help authorities to identify such talents and bring them to national training facilities. “This would also supplement the government’s efforts to wean the teenagers away from the cult of violence and hatred spread by Naxal and insurgent groups,” according to Home Ministry sources. Several of the sportsmen from the region have become brand ambassadors of major brands in the country. The Ministry feels that there are more sports talents in the North East like MC Mary Com and Baichung Bhutia.
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April - 18 
The Goalpara District administration has geared up for smooth conduct of the ensuing Lok Sabha polls to be held in the third phase in the State on April 24 for the two Lok Sabha segments, Dhubri and Guwahati in the District, reports The Sentinel on A
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The Goalpara District administration has geared up for smooth conduct of the ensuing Lok Sabha polls to be held in the third phase in the State on April 24 for the two Lok Sabha segments, Dhubri and Guwahati in the District, reports The Sentinel on April 18. Adequate security arrangement has been taken in the polling stations which have been categorised sensitive, very sensitive and critical.
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April - 18 
The Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade blast occurred at the courtyard of A Doren, Executive Engineer at Tribal Welfare Dept at Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal West District on April 18. No casualty was reported.
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The Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade blast occurred at the courtyard of A Doren, Executive Engineer at Tribal Welfare Dept at Keishamthong Thangjam Leirak in Imphal West District on April 18. No casualty was reported.
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April - 18 
The Telegraph reports that hundreds supporters of Pro-ULFA leader, Hira Sarania or Naba Kumar Sarania, who is consensus candidate of the Jonogosthiyo Oikyo Moncho from Kokrajhar constituency, on April 18, staged a protest at Mushalpur in Baksa Distri
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The Telegraph reports that hundreds supporters of Pro-ULFA leader, Hira Sarania or Naba Kumar Sarania, who is consensus candidate of the Jonogosthiyo Oikyo Moncho from Kokrajhar constituency, on April 18, staged a protest at Mushalpur in Baksa District demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the attack on the election office of Sarania at Sathesanka in the District in the evening of April 17.
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April - 18 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled zonal commander, were arrested on April 18 from Chaudi village under Daudnagar Police Station area in Bihar's Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Acting o
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a self-styled zonal commander, were arrested on April 18 from Chaudi village under Daudnagar Police Station area in Bihar's Aurangabad District, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip-off, the Police raided a hideout in Chaudi village and arrested Kailu Prajapati alias Akashji, who carried a reward of INR 300,000, with his two other associates Munna Rajak and Munna Prajapati, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Upendra Kumar Sharma said. Kailu Prajapati, said to be the self-styled area commander of the CPI-Maoist of Rafiganj-Goh zone, was wanted in connection with over a dozen cases of Maoist violence in the District, he said. A country-made stengun, a pistol, besides 16 ammunitions of AK-47 gun and pistol and three uniforms of the STF were recovered from possession of the Maoists.
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April - 18 
Three minor boys, identified as Aditya Gope (15), Jeetbahan Mahto (16) and Upendra Mahto (15), residents of Masu village were allegedly killed by a group of Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) in Bero block of Ranchi District on April 18, reports The Telegra
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Three minor boys, identified as Aditya Gope (15), Jeetbahan Mahto (16) and Upendra Mahto (15), residents of Masu village were allegedly killed by a group of Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) in Bero block of Ranchi District on April 18, reports The Telegraph. A local resident said the trio was sleeping under a cowshed outside Jeetbahan’s house when they were woken up by some men around 9pm and taken to a crop field about half a kilometre away and shot dead. Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Bero Police Station Shiv Kumar Singh confirmed the triple murder. Singh, however, could not specify whether the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) or any other LWE faction carried out the murders.
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April - 18 
At least three seminary students were shot dead at Sakhi Hasan Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 18, reported The News. According to sources, unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them while
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At least three seminary students were shot dead at Sakhi Hasan Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 18, reported The News. According to sources, unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them while they were coming out of a mosque after Friday prayers.
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April - 18 
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Chaudhry Shafiq on April 18 said that Police have arrested six Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) suspects, including the mastermind behind the March 28, 2014, attack on Express News anchorperson Raza Rumirom in Lahore Distric
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Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Chaudhry Shafiq on April 18 said that Police have arrested six Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) suspects, including the mastermind behind the March 28, 2014, attack on Express News anchorperson Raza Rumirom in Lahore District, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports The Express Tribune. According to details, the mastermind of Express News attack, identified as Abdul Rauf Gujar, belongs to LeJ and was a resident of Badami Bagh area of Lahore. Shafiq said that the six suspects were involved in assassination attempts on various political and religious persons, adding that they were also involved terrorism, kidnapping and dealing drugs. The Police statement said, “These cruel criminals are involved in these heinous crimes by pretending to be a religious group, including crimes like murder, attempted murder, kidnapping-for-ransom, illegal armament and drugs,” adds Dawn. The statement further said that “Gujar, who is the main hitman in the killings, came to this direction through LeJ leader Malik Ishaq”.
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April - 18 
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Amir (chief) Sirajul Haq says the Government should give serious consideration to the TTP demands if it does not want more bloodshed in the country, reports Dawn. He said the TTP were simply demanding a peace zone for talks where
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Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Amir (chief) Sirajul Haq says the Government should give serious consideration to the TTP demands if it does not want more bloodshed in the country, reports Dawn. He said the TTP were simply demanding a peace zone for talks where there was no danger of attack and the release of about 300 non-combatants. He said there was no harm in accepting these demands for freeing the country from terrorism.
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April - 18 
One soldier was killed and two others were injured on April 18 as militants attacked an Army vehicle on Frontier road in Aziz Market, on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn.
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One soldier was killed and two others were injured on April 18 as militants attacked an Army vehicle on Frontier road in Aziz Market, on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn.
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April - 18 
Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mushahidullah Khan on April 18 said that the Government will opt for tit-for-tat response if the TTP carry out their activities, reports The News. He said that the Government would not let anybody to cha
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Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mushahidullah Khan on April 18 said that the Government will opt for tit-for-tat response if the TTP carry out their activities, reports The News. He said that the Government would not let anybody to challenge its writ.
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April - 18 
Pakistan on April 18 warned the Haqqani Network and the Afghan Taliban not to co-operate with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), The News reported on April 17. The warning was prompted by the alleged growing co-operation among the Afghan Taliban,
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Pakistan on April 18 warned the Haqqani Network and the Afghan Taliban not to co-operate with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), The News reported on April 17. The warning was prompted by the alleged growing co-operation among the Afghan Taliban, the Haqqani Network and the TTP. The TTP already have admitted their financial support from the Afghan Taliban, TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said.
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April - 18 
Police officials on April 18 said that two local workers of the United Nations (UN), identified as Sami Nawaz and Farrukh Saleem, have gone missing from Gulshan-e-Maymar area of Gadap Town on April 18, reported Dawn. According to initial reports both
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Police officials on April 18 said that two local workers of the United Nations (UN), identified as Sami Nawaz and Farrukh Saleem, have gone missing from Gulshan-e-Maymar area of Gadap Town on April 18, reported Dawn. According to initial reports both UN officials are residents of Hyderabad District who were visiting Karachi for leisure. Police said that their mobile phones are switched off which implies that they have been abducted. They Police and Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) are looking into the incident.
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April - 18 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the Cabinet Meeting in Islamabad on April 18 said that USD 1.6 billion will be spent on different development projects in Balochistan, with Gwadar being developed as a model city, reports Dawn. The Prime M
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the Cabinet Meeting in Islamabad on April 18 said that USD 1.6 billion will be spent on different development projects in Balochistan, with Gwadar being developed as a model city, reports Dawn. The Prime Minister said that the development in Balochistan was a priority for the Government and development plans to put the most neglected Province on road to progress, “were being implemented expeditiously.” He said that Gwadar was being developed as a model city and a socio-economic package has been planned for it, adding that Gwadar Airport and Sea Port were being developed on modern lines. He told the Cabinet that USD 1.6 billion will be spent on these projects and added that he himself will monitor these projects.
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April - 18 
The Government is planning a fresh round of talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators at the weekend, Federal Interior Ministry official said on April 18, despite the militants' refusal to extend a ceasefire called to help peace efforts
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The Government is planning a fresh round of talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) negotiators at the weekend, Federal Interior Ministry official said on April 18, despite the militants' refusal to extend a ceasefire called to help peace efforts, reports Dawn. Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said in a statement that he has called a meeting with the TTP’s talks committee on April 19 (today) to decide how to proceed. He said only dialogue could overcome reservations and objections, but warned there was little chance of progress without a ceasefire. “If Taliban have certain objections, we also have reservations,” he said, adding the government pushed forward the peace process against serious logjams. “(But) I don't think the talks process will move forward in the absence of a ceasefire,” said Khan, who has been an ardent supporter of the talks. He will meet the TTP's three-man talks committee, led by Maulana Samiul Haq. Members of the Government negotiating team are also likely to attend Saturday's talks, a senior official said. Meanwhile, cautioning the Government that certain forces may take advantage of its decision to call off the ceasefire, the TTP on April 18 said that it will not be responsible for any attacks on public places, reports The Express Tribune. At the same time, however, the group said it reserved the right to act in ‘self defence’. “I want to caution the government… some forces may carry out attacks on public places while taking advantage of our refusal to extend the ceasefire,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said. “The Taliban will not be responsible for attacks on public places… [but] we have the right to launch attacks in self defence,” he added.
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April - 18 
Three people, including two political activists, were taken away by unidentified men in plain clothes from Shah Faisal Colony in Shah Faisal Town to an undisclosed location on April 18, reported Dawn.
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Three people, including two political activists, were taken away by unidentified men in plain clothes from Shah Faisal Colony in Shah Faisal Town to an undisclosed location on April 18, reported Dawn.
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April - 18 
Two trussed-up bodies of missing Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers, identified as Mohammad Ali and Syed Kashif Bukhari alias Qasim Ali, were recovered from Qayyumabad area near Korangi Creek in Korangi Town on April 18, reports Dawn. Both victim
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Two trussed-up bodies of missing Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers, identified as Mohammad Ali and Syed Kashif Bukhari alias Qasim Ali, were recovered from Qayyumabad area near Korangi Creek in Korangi Town on April 18, reports Dawn. Both victims belonged to Orangi Town. MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari said that they had been missing for the last four months.
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April - 18 
After much ruckus and disruption, the bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED) were finally tabled in the Legislature Parliament on April 18, reports Nepal News. Minister for Law Narhari Achary
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After much ruckus and disruption, the bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED) were finally tabled in the Legislature Parliament on April 18, reports Nepal News. Minister for Law Narhari Acharya tabled the two bills for deliberation in the House that resumed on April 18 after two consecutive days of disruption by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) protesting against revival of conflict era cases. If the bills are endorsed by the Parliament then the two commissions will have the sole authority to all the conflict era human rights abuse cases.
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April - 18 
External Affairs Ministry together with the Defence Ministry decided to brief the diplomatic community in Colombo and accredited to Colombo next week on banning 16 Tamil diaspora groups including LTTE, reports Colombo Page on April 18 (today). Extern
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External Affairs Ministry together with the Defence Ministry decided to brief the diplomatic community in Colombo and accredited to Colombo next week on banning 16 Tamil diaspora groups including LTTE, reports Colombo Page on April 18 (today). External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris will address the ambassadors and high commissioners on April 24. The briefing is to explain the reasons behind the Government's move to ban the 16 organizations as the international community has made a series of inquiries about the proscription. The Government on April 1 signed the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373, which sets out strategies to combat terrorism and to control terrorist financing. With the signing of the Resolution 1373, the Sri Lankan Government has banned the LTTE and 15 other Tamil diaspora groups that are alleged of having terror links and involved in reviving the terrorist movement in the country.
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April - 18 
Military spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said reconciliation in Sri Lanka after a three-decade long war cannot be achieved overnight, reports Colombo Page on April 18. Brigadier Wanigasuriya made this remark in response to media queries on a s
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Military spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said reconciliation in Sri Lanka after a three-decade long war cannot be achieved overnight, reports Colombo Page on April 18. Brigadier Wanigasuriya made this remark in response to media queries on a statement made by the United States (US) Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal that US will resume "more comprehensive" military relationship with Sri Lanka once the Government makes progress towards reconciliation and accountability. Brigadier Wanigasooriya also said that the Government has prepared the background for reconciliation now and doubted that the US was aware of all the reconstruction that has taken place since the end of the war. He further said the US official had not been made aware of the Government rehabilitating 12,000 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, who surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) at the end of the war and reintegrating them into society.
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April - 19 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) from Buxar on April 19 and levy money of INR 63,000 recovered from him, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip off, the STF team arrested
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) from Buxar on April 19 and levy money of INR 63,000 recovered from him, reports The Times of India. Acting on a tip off, the STF team arrested the Maoist, Azad Paswan, from Sikaraul Police Station of Buxar, Inspector General of Police (IG) Amit Kumar said. The IG further added that Paswan told his interrogators he was ‘secretary’, ‘Sone Vindhyachal Zonal Committee.’
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April - 19 
An alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Imran Ahmad Dar and his associate Mudasir Ahmad Shah were arrested on April 19 for a failed abduction of a young girl in Sopore town of Baramulla District, reports Kashmir Dispatch. Special Operation Group
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An alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Imran Ahmad Dar and his associate Mudasir Ahmad Shah were arrested on April 19 for a failed abduction of a young girl in Sopore town of Baramulla District, reports Kashmir Dispatch. Special Operation Group (SOG) and Army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles also recovered an AK-47 rifle from them. Imran was also arrested along with LeT 'commander' Fahadullah from Sopore in May, 2013. However, six months later, he was released from jail. Superintendent of Police (SP), Sopore, Abdul Qayoom said that it was not clear whether the man arrested with the alleged abductor was a Policeman. “We’re not sure if Mudasir is a cop or not. I can’t confirm or deny it. We have recovered an identity card from the house and on that basis we’re conducting investigations,” he added. Officials said Dar flanked by his associates barged into the house of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din War in Nowpora and tried to abduct his daughter. However, the family raised an alarm which caught the attention of their neighbours. “Imran and his associates fled from the spot leaving behind an assault rifles,” they said. When the news of attempted abduction spread in the area, angry residents converged outside Imran's residence and tried to set it ablaze. However, Police reached the spot and brought fire tenders to douse the flames. The house, however, suffered partial damage.
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April - 19 
Meghalaya Police (MLP) personnel from the 4th MLP Battalion, identified as Bithar Stone R Marak was arrested along with four others on suspicion of being linkmen and arms suppliers to the GNLA. It may be noted that five people, including Marak, were
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Meghalaya Police (MLP) personnel from the 4th MLP Battalion, identified as Bithar Stone R Marak was arrested along with four others on suspicion of being linkmen and arms suppliers to the GNLA. It may be noted that five people, including Marak, were arrested along with 130 rounds of live ammunition of AK series assault rifles from near Jorabat in Ri-Bhoi District along Assam-Meghalaya boundary on April 19. They were identified as Bikunjoy Longmailai, Horizon Gayari, Tapan Baishya alias Pinku, Bithar Stone R Marak and Joy Sonowal.
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April - 19 
On April 19, Police arrested a cadre of Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA), identified as Long Ram Rongpi from a hideout in Karbi Anglong District.
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On April 19, Police arrested a cadre of Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA), identified as Long Ram Rongpi from a hideout in Karbi Anglong District.
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April - 19 
On April 19, the Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) brought three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Mohammed Mahroof, Mohammed Waqar and Mohammed Saqib to Jaipur and taken them on Police custody for interrogation, reports The Times of Ind
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On April 19, the Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) brought three suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Mohammed Mahroof, Mohammed Waqar and Mohammed Saqib to Jaipur and taken them on Police custody for interrogation, reports The Times of India reports. On the same day, the three were produced in a court that remanded them in ATS's custody. The trio was part of IM’s Rajasthan module and was allegedly ready to carry out a terror attack after getting instructions from their handlers.
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April - 19 
One militant each of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) outfits have reportedly been arrested by SFs from different locations on April 19. The PLA cadre, Naorem Komol Singh alias Linthoinganba was arrested from Wabaga
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One militant each of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and KCP-Military Council (KCP-MC) outfits have reportedly been arrested by SFs from different locations on April 19. The PLA cadre, Naorem Komol Singh alias Linthoinganba was arrested from Wabagai Yangbi area of Thoubal District while the KCP-MC cadre, A Herojit Singh alias Jit alias Vicky was arrested from Bishnupur Bazaar in Bisnupur District. One Chinese hand grenade and a mobile phone were recovered from his possession
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April - 19 
Security has been beefed up at seven railway stations in Rajasthan, including Jaipur and Ajmer, after a letter purportedly by an unidentified terror outfit threatened to carry out an explosion on April 21, three days before second phase of ongoing Ge
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Security has been beefed up at seven railway stations in Rajasthan, including Jaipur and Ajmer, after a letter purportedly by an unidentified terror outfit threatened to carry out an explosion on April 21, three days before second phase of ongoing General Elections are scheduled to be held in Rajasthan, reports IBN Live reports on April 19. The other stations include Kota, Bikaner, Alwar, Hanumangarh, and Sriganganagar, official sources said on April 19. The letter was received by the Station Master of Ferozpur about a week ago.
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April - 19 
SFs arrested one Vice Chairman Faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC) cadre, identified as ‘corporal’, S Nanao alias Yai at Tabungkhok in Imphal West District on April 19. One 9mm CMG, four live rounds and a Mobile phone wa
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SFs arrested one Vice Chairman Faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC) cadre, identified as ‘corporal’, S Nanao alias Yai at Tabungkhok in Imphal West District on April 19. One 9mm CMG, four live rounds and a Mobile phone was recovered from his possession.
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April - 19 
The East Singhbhum District Police recovered an eight kilogram live can bomb from Baghpathar village under Ghatshila Police Station area on April 19, reports The Hindu. "The security team, consisting of the district police and CRPF, defused the landm
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The East Singhbhum District Police recovered an eight kilogram live can bomb from Baghpathar village under Ghatshila Police Station area on April 19, reports The Hindu. "The security team, consisting of the district police and CRPF, defused the landmine subsequent to its recovery," said SP (rural) Shailendra Kumar Sinha.
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April - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that Nongstoin Police, on April 19, conducted a vehicle checking at Maweit area, around 17 km from Nongstoin and arrested three Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadres from a tourist vehicle from Mawlait village in We
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The Shillong Times reports that Nongstoin Police, on April 19, conducted a vehicle checking at Maweit area, around 17 km from Nongstoin and arrested three Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) cadres from a tourist vehicle from Mawlait village in West Khasi Hills District. The cadres were identified as Phijo R. Marak (28), Chang K Marak (19) and Thius G Momin (23). No weapon was found in their possession except for an LAEF demand note. Police informed that the cadres had been serving demand notes to the businessmen of the area for the past four days.
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April - 19 
The signing of a draft peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) by the Meghalaya Government in January, 2013 without bringing into its ambit the splinter group Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) has been criticized as short sighted, re
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The signing of a draft peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) by the Meghalaya Government in January, 2013 without bringing into its ambit the splinter group Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) has been criticized as short sighted, reports The Shillong Times. A senior Home Department official said on April 19 that a meeting would be held on April 24 with the ANVC-B leaders especially to discuss the ways and means to rehabilitate the ANVC-B cadres. The meeting might also discuss the need to enter into a formal ceasefire with the militant group, he added. A ceasefire agreement was signed with ANVC in 2004, but the State Government failed to ink any ceasefire agreement with the breakaway group ANVC-B though a draft peace pact was signed by the Government.
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April - 19 
Two gelatin sticks fitted with detonators were recovered from a main road, about six km from the venue of Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s rally at Suri in Birbhum District, reports The Hindu on April 19. “Gel
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Two gelatin sticks fitted with detonators were recovered from a main road, about six km from the venue of Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s rally at Suri in Birbhum District, reports The Hindu on April 19. “Gelatin sticks and detonators along with batteries in a near-fitted condition were found by patrol team on Bolpur-Suri Road. We have detained five persons and an investigation is on,” Rashid Munir Khan, Superintendent of Police (SP), Birbhum told The Hindu over telephone from the District. A bomb disposal squad was immediately sent to the spot and the explosives were diffused. Police are probing whether the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had planted them, Police said.
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April - 19 
A four-inch diameter gas pipeline was blown up in Sibi on April 19, suspending gas supply to Khajak Town which is the second largest village in the District.
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A four-inch diameter gas pipeline was blown up in Sibi on April 19, suspending gas supply to Khajak Town which is the second largest village in the District.
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April - 19 
A passer-by died after he stepped on a landmine planted by unidentified people in Pelough area of Bugti Tribal Territory on April 19. “He sustained splinter wounds and died at the state-run hospital,” a local official said, reports The Tribune.
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A passer-by died after he stepped on a landmine planted by unidentified people in Pelough area of Bugti Tribal Territory on April 19. “He sustained splinter wounds and died at the state-run hospital,” a local official said, reports The Tribune.
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April - 19 
In another incident of targeted killing armed men gunned down an Afghan national in the Satellite Town area. Police said two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at an Afghan national and killed him on the spot.
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In another incident of targeted killing armed men gunned down an Afghan national in the Satellite Town area. Police said two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at an Afghan national and killed him on the spot.
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April - 19 
Militants shot dead a Police officer and critically injured his son in Sariab road area. Imran Qureshi, the Superintendent of Police (SP) said two militants on a motorcycle sprayed bullets at the vehicle of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Police Kudrat
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Militants shot dead a Police officer and critically injured his son in Sariab road area. Imran Qureshi, the Superintendent of Police (SP) said two militants on a motorcycle sprayed bullets at the vehicle of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Police Kudratullah. He said the son of the ASI suffered serious wounds as a result of the attack.
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April - 19 
Two people were killed in a firing incident in the city’s Kasi road area. Armed men opened fire at a house in Kasi road area and killed the two people including a 14-year old girl. “This was an act of tribal dispute,” said a Police official.
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Two people were killed in a firing incident in the city’s Kasi road area. Armed men opened fire at a house in Kasi road area and killed the two people including a 14-year old girl. “This was an act of tribal dispute,” said a Police official.
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April - 19 
Unknown gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on Hamid Mir in Karachi, Sindh province on April 19, injuring the senior reporter and television anchorperson, reports The Dawn. The incident took place on Sharae Faisal near Natha Khan area when the gunmen o
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Unknown gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on Hamid Mir in Karachi, Sindh province on April 19, injuring the senior reporter and television anchorperson, reports The Dawn. The incident took place on Sharae Faisal near Natha Khan area when the gunmen opened fire on his vehicle around 5:30 pm. The journalist was on his way to his office from the airport when he was attacked. “Four gunmen riding on motorbikes started firing at the car near Karsaz (around six kilometres from Jinnah International Airport) when Mir's car was passing through, he received three bullets in the lower parts of his body,” said senior Police official Peer Muhammad Shah.
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April - 19 
UCPN-M leader Narayankaji Shrestha inaugurating his party’s sixth District conference in Kaski District on April 19 (today) warned to finish off the forces that try to disrupt the peace process, reports The Himalayan Times. He said bringing war-era c
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UCPN-M leader Narayankaji Shrestha inaugurating his party’s sixth District conference in Kaski District on April 19 (today) warned to finish off the forces that try to disrupt the peace process, reports The Himalayan Times. He said bringing war-era cases under the purview of the court instead of finding a solution through TRC is akin to plotting against the republican constitution. He also accused the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) of trying to revive the 1990’s constitution.
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April - 20 
A special Police team arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, an armed militia member, and three militia members in two separate incidents in Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu on April 21. Actin
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A special Police team arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad member, an armed militia member, and three militia members in two separate incidents in Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu on April 21. Acting on a tip-off, the Police held 26-year-old squad member Tambelu Deruku at Tartal of Killamkota Panchayat in G. Madugula mandal. He carried a reward of INR 100,000 on him. Pongi Sanyasi Rao (29) and Tambelu Chanti (28) were the militia members held. Tambelu Appa Rao and Tameblu Narsinga Rao managed to escape, the Police said.
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April - 20 
Ahead of polling in areas along the borders of Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs alerted Security Forces to step up vigil due to fears that Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and drugs could be smuggled into India and supplied
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Ahead of polling in areas along the borders of Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs alerted Security Forces to step up vigil due to fears that Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) and drugs could be smuggled into India and supplied to voters, Daily Mail reports on April 20. Over 170 Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Assam and Gujarat - the states which share their borders with either Pakistan, Nepal or Bangladesh - will go to the polls in the last four phases of the general election beginning on April 24. The Home Ministry has issued a directive asking security forces to keep strict vigilance along the borders to ensure peace and to check anti-social activities ahead of the polling. "An order has been issued to check trans-border crimes and smuggling of narcotics and fake Indian currency notes through effective domination of the border by carrying out round-the-clock surveillance," said an official from the Home Ministry.
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April - 20 
An encounter took place on April 20 between two rival LWE outfits - the CPI-Maoist and Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) - near Phulwaria village in Palamu District, reports ibnlive.in.com. The encounter lasted for about three hours said Deputy Superi
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An encounter took place on April 20 between two rival LWE outfits - the CPI-Maoist and Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) - near Phulwaria village in Palamu District, reports ibnlive.in.com. The encounter lasted for about three hours said Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ajay Kumar.
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April - 20 
An Ultra Left outfit killed the site-in-charge of a road construction company at Peeding village near Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Saranda forest range in West Singhbhum District in Jharkhand on April 20, reports Business Standard. A group of u
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An Ultra Left outfit killed the site-in-charge of a road construction company at Peeding village near Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected Saranda forest range in West Singhbhum District in Jharkhand on April 20, reports Business Standard. A group of ultras killed the site in-charge before setting ablaze the earth moving equipment, Sub-divisional Police Officer (Chakradharpur sub-divison) Alok Priyadarshi said. The construction company was engaged in building a road between Bandu and Peeding villages under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Saranda forest range of the District. Priyadarshi said though the involvement of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) could not be ruled out, it was to be ascertained whether it was the handiwork of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) or PLFI.
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April - 20 
Arrested Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Phyrnai Swer alias Pastor, and his associate, Nand Kishore Thakur were engaging in several business activities in the State, according to Police. “Phyrnai owns a petrol pump in Jaintia Hi
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Arrested Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Phyrnai Swer alias Pastor, and his associate, Nand Kishore Thakur were engaging in several business activities in the State, according to Police. “Phyrnai owns a petrol pump in Jaintia Hills besides carrying out other business activities and his associate Kishore helps him in his business ventures”, East Khasi Hills SP, M Kharkrang siad. Both Phyrnai and Kishore were arrested by Kolkata Police from Kalikapur area in West Bengal on April 1.
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April - 20 
Border Security Force (BSF) troopers stationed in Meghalaya sector, on April 20, recovered a firearm and gelatin sticks from two separate locations along the International Border with Bangladesh, reports The Sentinel. In the first seizure on April 20
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Border Security Force (BSF) troopers stationed in Meghalaya sector, on April 20, recovered a firearm and gelatin sticks from two separate locations along the International Border with Bangladesh, reports The Sentinel. In the first seizure on April 20, BSF troops deployed in East Jaintia Hills District recovered one muzzle loaded single barrel gun from Umkiang area. However no one was arrested in this case. In another recovery, BSF troops deployed on international border in South West Khasi Hills District, arrested one person, identified as one, Pradip K Polin and seized six detonators, six Dorica Gillatine type Indian explosive 25 mm in size and weighing 125 gm and 11 safety fuses.
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April - 20 
In the other incident, armed militia member of Pedabayalu squad, Killo Kameswara Rao (34), of Kondu was held at Tadiputtu in Munchingput mandal. All those arrested were presented before the media at Paderu.
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In the other incident, armed militia member of Pedabayalu squad, Killo Kameswara Rao (34), of Kondu was held at Tadiputtu in Munchingput mandal. All those arrested were presented before the media at Paderu.
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April - 20 
Indian Mujhaideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar and Waqas, revealed to Delhi Police that terror groups in India, are relying more on indigenously made weapons and ammunition, from underground ‘arms factories’, rather than smuggling them in from abroa
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Indian Mujhaideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar and Waqas, revealed to Delhi Police that terror groups in India, are relying more on indigenously made weapons and ammunition, from underground ‘arms factories’, rather than smuggling them in from abroad, an official said, Oman Tribune reports on April 21. Special Commissioner of Police S.N. Srivastava said that the IM has begun to rely on what is called in local parlance as ‘country-made weapons’ to keep off the radar of security agencies. “Earlier, members of SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other Kashmir-based terror groups used to procure arms and ammunition from overseas. But the IM has changed its strategy,” Srivastava said. “The IM men are able to easily get country-made weapons from local criminals. This strategy also puts them at a low risk of arrest,” said the officer. Another officer said that Tehsin and Waqas were adept at putting together explosives for the terror group. The IM members were carrying 70 bombs, which they were planning to use to mar the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections. The arrested IM operatives, all part of the Rajasthan module, told interrogators that they were taking the help of local criminals to purchase arms and explosives.
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April - 20 
Intelligence agencies still consider Yasin Bhatkal to be a major threat because of his capability to motivate youths to join the terror network, The Times of India reports on April 21. The intelligence agencies and Delhi Police have asked the Tihar P
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Intelligence agencies still consider Yasin Bhatkal to be a major threat because of his capability to motivate youths to join the terror network, The Times of India reports on April 21. The intelligence agencies and Delhi Police have asked the Tihar Prison authorities to keep Bhatkal away from other prisoners and put him on a round-the-clock watch. Though he is lodged in a separate high-security cell, officials say, the prisoners get some free time during meals or daytime. "He shouldn't be allowed to interact with other criminals or terrorists," said a senior official associated with anti-terror operations. Earlier on April 19, Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were chargesheeted by Delhi Police in connection with the September 2010 Jama Masjid terror attack case, reports dnaindia.com. The Special Cell of Delhi Police filed its final report before Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash against the two under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including 307 (attempt to murder), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and under the provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act. The Police claimed in the charge sheet that Yasin Bhatkal was instructed by Pakistan-based handlers to carry out terror attacks just before the beginning of 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) which were held in Delhi. It said the conspiracy for the attack was hatched to "dissuade foreign nations from participating in the same (CWG) and to portray the image of India, the host nation, as a weak and disturbed nation".
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April - 20 
Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur Police arrested three persons in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket from a hotel in Dimapur District on April 20. They have been identified as Tiakaba Longchar (54), Bipun Gohain (36) and Dul
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Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur Police arrested three persons in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket from a hotel in Dimapur District on April 20. They have been identified as Tiakaba Longchar (54), Bipun Gohain (36) and Dulu Chetia (41). Based on the information about the circulation of FICN in Dimapur, a Special Operation Team (SOT) kept a close surveillance and arrested the three persons. SOT recovered 81 notes of INR 100 denominations from their possessions. The team also recovered foils meant for making “machine readable security threat” on the fake currency, Police said.
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April - 20 
Nagaland Post reports that five inmates of a Government run children home were arrested by a Police team on the charge of being activists of a militant group. A hand grenade and mobile phones were seized from the minors between the age of 11 to 14, s
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Nagaland Post reports that five inmates of a Government run children home were arrested by a Police team on the charge of being activists of a militant group. A hand grenade and mobile phones were seized from the minors between the age of 11 to 14, said a Police source on April 21, alleging that they were activists of Noyon group of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon). Source said that they were picked up by a team of Police commandos attached with Imphal West District Police during the raid at the children home at Takyelpat under Lamphel Police Station of Imphal West District in the morning of April 20. The raid was conducted based on specific input that some inmates of the home were indulging in anti-social activities like, serving demand letters and threatening individuals with bombs, source added.
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April - 20 
SFs arrested one NSCN-Khole Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as Ato at City tower area, Dimapur on April 20. AR also recovered 7.65mm pistol along with two magazines and a ‘tax’ collection receipt.
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SFs arrested one NSCN-Khole Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as Ato at City tower area, Dimapur on April 20. AR also recovered 7.65mm pistol along with two magazines and a ‘tax’ collection receipt.
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April - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead on of their former comrades, Vitha Kulmethe (41) at Jimulgatta weekly market in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 20, reports The Times of India. Kulmethe had been working as
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead on of their former comrades, Vitha Kulmethe (41) at Jimulgatta weekly market in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 20, reports The Times of India. Kulmethe had been working as a special officer since two years after surrendering in 2000. He was shot twice at close range at a spot not far from the Jimulgatta Police post. "We are assuming that he was killed because of his association with the police," said Sub-Inspector Umaji Rathod.
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April - 20 
The District Magistrate, Kokrajhar, Nitin Khade by an order has promulgated section 144 CrPC in Kokrajhar District across the International Boundary with Bhutan to prevent subversive activities of the militant outfits ahead or during the third phase
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The District Magistrate, Kokrajhar, Nitin Khade by an order has promulgated section 144 CrPC in Kokrajhar District across the International Boundary with Bhutan to prevent subversive activities of the militant outfits ahead or during the third phase of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections slated for April 24, reports The Sentinel reports on April 20. In the order, the District Magistrate cautioned that there has been information from different sources of likelihood of movement of extremists near the Indo–Bhutan border on Indian side especially during the period of April 23 to April 24.The order would be in force with effect from 6 am of April 23 and will remain till 6 am of April 25
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April - 20 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties of Syed Salahuddin, 'chief' of the banned outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir, The Hindu reports on April 21.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties of Syed Salahuddin, 'chief' of the banned outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir, The Hindu reports on April 21.
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April - 20 
The Sanmilita Janagostiya Aikkyamancha (SJA), a conglomeration of at least 20 ethnic and linguistic groups based in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) has alleged that the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) group
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The Sanmilita Janagostiya Aikkyamancha (SJA), a conglomeration of at least 20 ethnic and linguistic groups based in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) has alleged that the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) group has asked all its members not to vote for independent candidate Hira Sarania in Kokrajhar constituency, reports The Times of India. A leader of the pro-talks group, Sarania entered the fray even though his organization is in peace talks with the Centre. Sarania continued to campaign in the four Districts of Chirang, Kokrajhar, Udalguri and Baksa in the BTAD and is being backed by the SJA. While criticizing Rajkhowa for the diktat, the group said the ULFA-PTF has no right to impose its views on others. "They (Rajkhowa and others) never raised their voice when non-Bodos and other ethnic groups suffered during violence in the BTAD region. Now their decree only hints that the outfit's leaders are in nexus with the Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary. Sarania was fielded by the people and we believe he is going to win by a huge margin," said SJA general secretary Matiur Rahman. The group also alleged that BPF workers were involved in attacking a vehicle of one of its worker in Baksa in the night of April 17. Unidentified miscreants allegedly shot at a vehicle of an SJA worker and vandalized a poll office of Sarania at Musalpur in Baksa.
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April - 20 
The Sentinel reports that six Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were arrested on April 20 at Borjhara village in Goalpara District by Security Forces (SFs). Four 7.65 mm pistols (made in Italy), two country made rifles, two swords, numbe
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The Sentinel reports that six Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were arrested on April 20 at Borjhara village in Goalpara District by Security Forces (SFs). Four 7.65 mm pistols (made in Italy), two country made rifles, two swords, number of live rounds, five mobile phones and three motorcycles have been recovered from them. The Army and Police had intensified its patrolling along Assam–Meghalaya border based on a tip–off that these terrorists, who operate in Williamnagar and Chokpot in Meghalaya, were to visit their home on the occasion of Good Friday and were also tasked to disrupt the Parliamentary elections in Assam scheduled on April 24 in the areas adjoining Meghalaya.
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April - 20 
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police got custody of Student's Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, Safdar Nagori from an Ahmedabad (Gujarat) court in a 13-year-old case, but sources say central intelligence agencies will interrogate him along with
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The Special Cell of the Delhi Police got custody of Student's Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, Safdar Nagori from an Ahmedabad (Gujarat) court in a 13-year-old case, but sources say central intelligence agencies will interrogate him along with Delhi Police about his links with top Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives and his plans to revive SIMI, Daily Mail reports on April 21. His close proximity to top IM operatives, despite being behind bars, has alarmed intelligence agencies. Interrogation of Yasin Bhatkal and Waqas revealed that Nagori was coordinating the operations from prison. "He might be in prison for the last five years but he still has a very strong network. With recent developments his questioning can give fresh leads," said a source.
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April - 20 
Tripurainfo reports that a militant belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Dhanujoy Tripura, surrendered to the State Police on April 20. Local sources said that Dhanujoy surrendered without any arms.
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Tripurainfo reports that a militant belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Dhanujoy Tripura, surrendered to the State Police on April 20. Local sources said that Dhanujoy surrendered without any arms.
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April - 20 
Two Indian Mujahideen operatives, Tehsin Akhtar and Waqas visited Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack in January, 2013, The Times of India reports on April 21. Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on April 20, confirmed the news saying, "
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Two Indian Mujahideen operatives, Tehsin Akhtar and Waqas visited Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack in January, 2013, The Times of India reports on April 21. Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Prakash Mishra on April 20, confirmed the news saying, "Delhi Police wanted to know the purpose of their visit to Odisha. We cooperated with them in their investigation." He refused to divulge the outcome of the joint probe. A week ago, a team of Delhi Police officers brought Tehsin and Waqas to Bhubaneswar and Puri to trail their possible links. Another officer of Odisha Police, said the terrorists had plans to sabotage Rath Yatra scheduled on June 2, 2014. "We suspect they might have conducted a recce of Puri and planned to create a stampede by triggering low intensity blasts," he added.
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April - 20 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on April 20 ordered a judicial inquiry into the attack on senior journalist and Geo news anchorperson Hamid Mir, reports The News. In this regard, the PM decided to constitute a three-member judicial commission to pro
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on April 20 ordered a judicial inquiry into the attack on senior journalist and Geo news anchorperson Hamid Mir, reports The News. In this regard, the PM decided to constitute a three-member judicial commission to probe the murder attempt on Hamid Mir. A formal request would be sent to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to nominate three members of the commission. The Government also announced a reward of PKR 10 million for any information leading to the arrest of the culprits. Meanwhile, journalists and civil society members held countrywide protest demonstrations against the attack on Hamid Mir and demanded of the Government to take immediate measures to provide protection to journalists.
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April - 20 
Three unidentified militants were killed in an exchange of fire with Frontier Corps (FC) troops in Tasp area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on April 20, reports Daily Times. According to an FC Spokesman, the miscreants fired on an FC patrol party
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Three unidentified militants were killed in an exchange of fire with Frontier Corps (FC) troops in Tasp area of Panjgur District in Balochistan on April 20, reports Daily Times. According to an FC Spokesman, the miscreants fired on an FC patrol party in Tasp area of Panjgur. As the forces retaliated, the militants left three motorcycles on the spot and entered a hideout. An exchange of fire took place, during which three miscreants were killed and their bodies were recovered. A few other militants were injured and managed to flee.
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April - 20 
Unidentified militants attacked the house of slain Awami National Party (ANP) leader Mian Mushtaq in the Mashokhel area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 20, reports Daily Times. According to loca
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Unidentified militants attacked the house of slain Awami National Party (ANP) leader Mian Mushtaq in the Mashokhel area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 20, reports Daily Times. According to locals, the attackers also destroyed his hujra (guest-house) situated in the Mashokhel area of the city, and abducted two of his cousins, Mian Bashir and Abdul Baqi.
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April - 20 
Nepali Congress (NC) vice president Ram Chandra Paudel in Jhapa District on April 20 said that the peace process would not reach to a conclusion by raising conflict era cases, reports Nepal News. Paudel said the nation should not be pushed towards an
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Nepali Congress (NC) vice president Ram Chandra Paudel in Jhapa District on April 20 said that the peace process would not reach to a conclusion by raising conflict era cases, reports Nepal News. Paudel said the nation should not be pushed towards another conflict by reviving the conflict time cases. He said they should be settled by forging consensus among the political parties. Poudel further said there should be a provision of giving the perpetrators an opportunity to express remorse for their crime, and for the victims' to forgive and for relief assistance on behalf of the state.
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April - 20 
On April 20, as the Parliament began deliberations on the bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED), lawmakers from various political parties aired their differing views, reports Republica.
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On April 20, as the Parliament began deliberations on the bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED), lawmakers from various political parties aired their differing views, reports Republica. During the debate, Prakash Jwala of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) said the bill has not made it mandatory to get consent of the concerned victims before the commission granting amnesty to a perpetrator and demanded that the provision be amended by making the victim’s consent compulsory for pardoning the perpetrator concerned. Agni Sapkota of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) lauded the bill as historic and urged those who opposed it to accept the political changes that took place in recent years. Even lawmakers from the same party expressed differing opinions about the bill. Senior Nepali Congress (NC) leader Kul Bahadur Gurung fiercely criticized the bill saying that it was faulty in its overall spirit while Ramesh Lekhak of the same party argued that the proposed law wasn’t flawed as projected by a section of society.
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April - 20 
The victims of armed insurgency (1996-2006) at a program in Kathmandu on April 20 raised their common concern that the bill on TRC has to be amended before it is endorsed by the Parliament, reports Nepal News. Gyanendra Aaran, secretary of Conflict V
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The victims of armed insurgency (1996-2006) at a program in Kathmandu on April 20 raised their common concern that the bill on TRC has to be amended before it is endorsed by the Parliament, reports Nepal News. Gyanendra Aaran, secretary of Conflict Victims' National Society representing 11 various organizations of victims said the present bill on TRC only favors the victimizers and provides little justice to the victims. Kamala Rai, vice chairperson of Maoist Victims' Association said "We demand that a TRC has to be very powerful and not just stands for a namesake." Deb Bahadur Maharjan, a member of Conflict Victims' Society said "It is unfortunate that the Bill is amnesty-oriented."
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April - 20 
A Dhaka Court on April 20 sent Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and Aman Ullah Aman to jail in connection with a case of killing of a leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in
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A Dhaka Court on April 20 sent Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders Gayeshwar Chandra Roy and Aman Ullah Aman to jail in connection with a case of killing of a leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Dhaka city on December 29, 2013, reports New Age. Police filed the murder case as the BNP and its ally JeI fired gunshots and exploded crude bombs which killed Dakkhin Khan unit ICS president Mansur Pradhaniya after the Police tried to contain the situation arising out of the opposition’s ‘march for democracy’ on December 29, 2013. Police accused more than a dozen BNP and JeI for directly and indirectly instigating, plotting and financing the crime.
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April - 20 
A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect who was undergoing treatment at Vavuniya District Hospital under prison custody had escaped on April 20, reports Daily Mirror. The Police said the suspect is a 28-year-old resident at Kudirippu in Vav
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A Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect who was undergoing treatment at Vavuniya District Hospital under prison custody had escaped on April 20, reports Daily Mirror. The Police said the suspect is a 28-year-old resident at Kudirippu in Vavuniya District. The Police had arrested him on November 4, 2013 over and incident of having bombs in his possession.
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April - 20 
External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris will request the cooperation of the diplomatic community when he meets the ambassadors and high commissioners in Colombo next April 24 to brief them on the recent proscription by the Sri Lankan Government of 16 o
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External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris will request the cooperation of the diplomatic community when he meets the ambassadors and high commissioners in Colombo next April 24 to brief them on the recent proscription by the Sri Lankan Government of 16 organizations that have links with the LTTE, reports Colombo Page on April 20. Sri Lanka Police on April 17 had obtained Interpol Red Notices on 40 suspected LTTE operatives active in foreign countries. External Affairs Ministry Publicity Division Director General A.M. Saddiq told "When an Interpol red notice is issued there is a duty cast upon the international community to assist the country where the suspect is wanted."
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April - 20 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on April 20 said that there is no room for any community to suppress another community on the grounds of religion or ethnicity and assured that no injustice will be done to any ethnicity, reports Colombo Page. President sa
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on April 20 said that there is no room for any community to suppress another community on the grounds of religion or ethnicity and assured that no injustice will be done to any ethnicity, reports Colombo Page. President said certain foreign elements were trying to create problems between communities and religions and destroy national harmony by spreading false rumors. He further said that no race has the right to suppress another and it is the responsibility of everyone to work towards the betterment of the country.
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April - 20 
The anti-terrorist division of Kilinochchi Police arrested a Tamil woman for providing land in the North to suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supporters, reports Colombo Page on April 21. Police arrested the 63-year-old woman, a resid
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The anti-terrorist division of Kilinochchi Police arrested a Tamil woman for providing land in the North to suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supporters, reports Colombo Page on April 21. Police arrested the 63-year-old woman, a resident of Uruthipuram in Kilinochchi District for allegedly providing lands to a group of LTTE supporters. Media Spokesman and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said the woman, who is alleged to have abetted to resurrect the defeated LTTE, was arrested six days ago.
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April - 21 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader wanted in several cases of murder was arrested on April 21 from Gadopur in Arwal District, reports ibnlive.in.com. Acting on a tip off, Police raided the village and arrested ‘sub-zonal commander'
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader wanted in several cases of murder was arrested on April 21 from Gadopur in Arwal District, reports ibnlive.in.com. Acting on a tip off, Police raided the village and arrested ‘sub-zonal commander' KB Lal alias Kaviji, Superintendent of Police (SP) Shafiul Haque said. Lal was wanted in connection with one dozen murder cases and several incidents of violence in the district.
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April - 21 
A group of over 50 Maoists on April 21 set ablaze vehicles deployed for construction work on Dechlipetha-Jimalgatta road near Dechlipetha village in Jimalgatta subdivision of Gadchiroli District. The Maoists also stalled Aheri-Jimalgatta bus passing
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A group of over 50 Maoists on April 21 set ablaze vehicles deployed for construction work on Dechlipetha-Jimalgatta road near Dechlipetha village in Jimalgatta subdivision of Gadchiroli District. The Maoists also stalled Aheri-Jimalgatta bus passing through the road for around an hour. Sources said the Maoists reached the site around 6.30 pm and set ablaze three trucks, a JCB and a tractor belonging to an Andhra Pradesh based construction company. They also stopped an Aheri-bound MSRTC bus and ordered all its passengers to disembark. Sources claimed the Maoists also searched around 35 passengers to identify presence of any police informer. However, when nothing suspicious was found, they released the bus.
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April - 21 
A sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) and a village official were shot dead by militants in separate incidents in Tral area of Pulwama District on April 21, reports The Times of India. Militants barged
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A sarpanch (head of Gram Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) and a village official were shot dead by militants in separate incidents in Tral area of Pulwama District on April 21, reports The Times of India. Militants barged into the house of Congress sarpanch Ghulam Nabi Mir at Batagund in Tral area and opened indiscriminate fire, Police said. Mir died on the spot while his son Firdous Ahmad was injured in the incident.
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April - 21 
Central intelligence agencies have found that China has emerged as a new transit hub for Pakistan-based operators to circulate Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) which was also being routed in 'diplomatic bags' to Pakistan High Commission in Colombo (S
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Central intelligence agencies have found that China has emerged as a new transit hub for Pakistan-based operators to circulate Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) which was also being routed in 'diplomatic bags' to Pakistan High Commission in Colombo (Sri Lanka) and via two leading courier services, Economic Times reports on April 21. "Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) are being routed to Pakistan High Commission in Colombo through diplomatic bag. FICN are being routed from Pakistan to India and Nepal via China through FedEx and DHL courier in the form of parcels," according to a report of meeting of Economic Intelligence Council ( EIC) headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram. Pakistan based operators are sending the FICN by air carriers not only to Nepal and Bangladesh but also routing it via Dubai, Kuala Lampur, Bangkok and Sri Lanka, the report said. Smuggling of FICN is also being routed to India via Vietnam and Malaysia, the sources said
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April - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up State-run Bojhayat middle school in Bihar’s Jamui District early on April 21, reports The Hindu. Jamui Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said a group of armed Maoists used “cylinder bom
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up State-run Bojhayat middle school in Bihar’s Jamui District early on April 21, reports The Hindu. Jamui Superintendent of Police Jitendra Rana said a group of armed Maoists used “cylinder bombs” to blast the school building. Police have also recovered two live bombs from the school premises. The school was targeted as paramilitary personnel were camped in it during Lok Sabha polls in Jamui parliamentary constituency early this month.
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April - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Nuapada District had given a call for Nuapada bandh (shut down strike) on April 21, reports Pioneer. Releasing a Press note, the 'spokesperson' of the Nuapada Divisional Committee state
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres operating in Nuapada District had given a call for Nuapada bandh (shut down strike) on April 21, reports Pioneer. Releasing a Press note, the 'spokesperson' of the Nuapada Divisional Committee stated that the Maoists are observing Nuapada bandh in protest against the recent killing of a woman Maoist cadre by the Police in Sunabeda. “We have called Nuapada bandh protesting the killing of one of our comrades and beating of innocent people of Khadang and Jalmadie villages of the Sunabeda area by Police forces,” the Press release stated.
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April - 21 
Dipen Terang suspected to be Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant was arrested after a brief encounter in Karbi Anglong District on April 21, reports Nagaland Post.
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Dipen Terang suspected to be Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant was arrested after a brief encounter in Karbi Anglong District on April 21, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 21 
Epao reports that the North Eastern Province Demand Committee led by its Convenor, Abon Kamei visited New Delhi on April 21 and submitted a reminder memorandum to Man mohan Singh, Prime Minister of India; Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Minister for Home
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Epao reports that the North Eastern Province Demand Committee led by its Convenor, Abon Kamei visited New Delhi on April 21 and submitted a reminder memorandum to Man mohan Singh, Prime Minister of India; Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Paban Singh Ghatowar, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North East Region (DONER) on the demand for early creation of North Eastern Province. Abon Kamei said that the Committee strongly believes that the creation of North Eastern Province by amending the Constitution of India and giving maximum autonomy to the region will pave way for all round developments of one of the most neglected regions of the country and also lessen the burden of the Central Government for day today administrative works. According to the proposal The North Eastern Province may be given full autonomy for all the affairs of administration, law and order and other developmental activities in the region. The Central Government may retain power pertaining to only foreign affairs, defence, currency, communication etc.
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April - 21 
India was the top target for phishing attacks in 2013 across Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) and Oceania, resulting in an estimated loss of more than USD 225 million, Hindu Businessline reports on April 22. Globally, India ranked fourth in terms of phishing
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India was the top target for phishing attacks in 2013 across Asia-Pacific Japan (APJ) and Oceania, resulting in an estimated loss of more than USD 225 million, Hindu Businessline reports on April 22. Globally, India ranked fourth in terms of phishing attack by volume in 2013. In the Asia-Pacific region, India was closely followed by Australia and China, according to a study by RSA, the security division of NYSE-listed EMC. Brands in the U.S., UK, India and Canada were targeted by almost 57 per cent of phishing attacks in the first half of 2013. The US and Canada remained the most targeted countries by phishing attacks in 2013 with a total of 63 per cent of the attacks. There has been a significant rise in phishing attacks in every Quarter in 2013, with the fourth quarter seeing the most number of attacks.
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April - 21 
Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) has informed that the cadres arrested by the Police in West Khasi Hills on April 19 do not belong to LAEF. In a statement issued to the media on April 21, the LAEF ‘commander in chief’ Riksrang G Momin said that
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Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) has informed that the cadres arrested by the Police in West Khasi Hills on April 19 do not belong to LAEF. In a statement issued to the media on April 21, the LAEF ‘commander in chief’ Riksrang G Momin said that the arrested persons, Phijo Marak, Chang K Marak and Thiuss G Momin were not their cadres. “We condemn their illegal activities being carried out in the name of LAEF”, Momin said. Momin further asked the LAEF ‘commander’ of Khasi Hills Agustine Marak to carry out operations against those who misuse the name of LAEF by way of engaging in illegal activities.
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April - 21 
Militants shot at Mohammad Anwar Sheikh (60), who was working as Numberdar (village official) while he was coming out of a mosque at Amlar in Tral area. Sheikh was rushed to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
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Militants shot at Mohammad Anwar Sheikh (60), who was working as Numberdar (village official) while he was coming out of a mosque at Amlar in Tral area. Sheikh was rushed to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
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April - 21 
Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) launched search operation in Burma camp in Dimapur District and arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre identified as Sakato Swu (33) and recovered one 9mm p
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Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs) launched search operation in Burma camp in Dimapur District and arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre identified as Sakato Swu (33) and recovered one 9mm pistol along with magazine from his possession.
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April - 21 
NSCN-KK and the Government of India will be signing an agreement for extension of ceasefire for another year on April 25 in Dimapur, reports The Sangai Express. Joint Secretary (Northeast), Shri Shambu Singh told that NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) leadershi
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NSCN-KK and the Government of India will be signing an agreement for extension of ceasefire for another year on April 25 in Dimapur, reports The Sangai Express. Joint Secretary (Northeast), Shri Shambu Singh told that NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) leadership are also expected in Dimapur for the same. The Ceasefire with the NSCN-KK was signed in New Delhi in April 2012. Ongoing cease-fire between the GoI and NSCN-KK expires on April 27, 2014.
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April - 21 
On April 21, at least 12 persons including Policemen got injured as clashes erupted between youths and Police at several places, reports Kashmir Times. The clash caused due to a day-long strike call given by Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali
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On April 21, at least 12 persons including Policemen got injured as clashes erupted between youths and Police at several places, reports Kashmir Times. The clash caused due to a day-long strike call given by Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani against detention of separatist leaders and youth campaigning for boycott of Parliament elections. Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai, Shabir Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan, Peer Saifullah and Ayaz Akbar and others were placed under house arrest. Mohammad Yasin Malik and Mushtaq ul Islam were arrested couple of days ago.
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April - 21 
One hand grenade was found at the residential gate of a businessman James Kashung at Tangkhul Avenue in Imphal East District on April 21, reports The Sangai Express. It is suspected that the grenade was lobbed by some unidentified persons in connecti
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One hand grenade was found at the residential gate of a businessman James Kashung at Tangkhul Avenue in Imphal East District on April 21, reports The Sangai Express. It is suspected that the grenade was lobbed by some unidentified persons in connection with monetary demand.
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April - 21 
Separatist Yasin Malik headed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has printed more than 1,00,000 pamphlets with pictures of militants Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat (JKLF founder) to seek a pledge of boycott of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Par
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Separatist Yasin Malik headed Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has printed more than 1,00,000 pamphlets with pictures of militants Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat (JKLF founder) to seek a pledge of boycott of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, Hindustan Times reports on April 21. An on-line poll boycott campaign sees thousands of anti-polls posters on walls of social networking sites, recalling killings of civilians to seek pledges from prospective voters against polls. "Boycotting Indian elections is our moral and political right as well as duty because these elections are meant to weaken our struggle and voice," said JKLF 'chief' Yasin Malik. "Casting vote is betrayal with Guru and Bhat," Malik added. Moreover, United Jehad Council (UJC) 'chief' Syed Salahuddin has asked separatists to step up poll boycott campaign. "Pro-freedom leaders, who are yet to start poll boycott campaign, should launch a massive anti-election campaign otherwise their tag of treachery will not fade till the day of judgment," said Salahuddin. He said "no one will be allowed to betray the sacrifices offered by Kashmiri martyrs".
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April - 21 
The Assam Tribune reports on April 21 that with numerous members of militant groups under ceasefire agreements with the Government staying in designated camps, the Assam Police is taking adequate measures to ensure that they cannot come out of the ca
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The Assam Tribune reports on April 21 that with numerous members of militant groups under ceasefire agreements with the Government staying in designated camps, the Assam Police is taking adequate measures to ensure that they cannot come out of the camps to create disturbances during the final phase of the polls on April 24. Highly placed police sources stated that more than 4,000 members of 13 militant groups under ceasefire agreements are now in the designated camps and majority of them are in the areas where the final phase of the polls will be held. However, some members of such groups are also staying in their residences. Sources revealed that arrangements have been made to ensure that the militants staying in the designated camps are not deprived of their rights to cast vote and they are being given facilities to cast vote through postal ballot.
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April - 21 
The breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) may skip April 24 meeting with the Government since it is yet to receive any official communication from the State Government in this regard. ‘Publicity Secretary’ of the outfit, Daong D Shira, emailed to the pr
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The breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) may skip April 24 meeting with the Government since it is yet to receive any official communication from the State Government in this regard. ‘Publicity Secretary’ of the outfit, Daong D Shira, emailed to the press on April 21, saying ANVC–B leaders will attend the meeting only if an official communication is made to its leaders.
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April - 21 
The economic offences cell (EOC) of the Goa Police booked unidentified persons for circulating over INR 25,00,000 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Goa, The Times of India reports on April 22. This follows two different complaints lodged by ICICI B
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The economic offences cell (EOC) of the Goa Police booked unidentified persons for circulating over INR 25,00,000 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) in Goa, The Times of India reports on April 22. This follows two different complaints lodged by ICICI Bank before the EOC. The bank currency chest, Panaji, in its first complaint stated that in December 2013 unidentified customers of the bank's various branches in Goa deposited 62 FICN at the bank counters, totaling INR 41,200. In the second complaint, ICICI bank officials stated that between September 2013 and December 2013, unidentified customers of the ICICI Bank's branches in Goa deposited 131 FICN totaling INR 83,350.
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April - 21 
The main terror suspect of IM module in Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mohammad Saqib Ansari has been remanded to 10 days' Police custody on April 21, reports The Times of India. Two others, Mohammed Waqar and Mohammed Mahroof, who were arrested from Jaipur ar
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The main terror suspect of IM module in Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mohammad Saqib Ansari has been remanded to 10 days' Police custody on April 21, reports The Times of India. Two others, Mohammed Waqar and Mohammed Mahroof, who were arrested from Jaipur are also in ATS custody. All the three were brought to Rajasthan from Delhi on a transit remand. ATS will interrogate the trio over the next few days and also carry out physical verification of various places. As a case under Explosive Substances Act is registered against Waqar and Saqib, the ATS will try to know from where they procured the explosives allegedly seized from them when they were arrested in March. Zee News reports on April that five months after the February 13, 2010 bomb blast at Pune, IM planned to carry out a terror strike at German Bakery in Delhi on August 1 but the plan was aborted as one of the executors, Quateel Siddiqui (who later died in Yerawada Jail of Pune) sustained bullet injuries due to accidental firing, Delhi Police said. The Special Cell of Delhi Police said this to a court in Delhi in its charge sheet filed against Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar in connection with the September 19, 2010 Jama Masjid terror attack case.
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April - 21 
The President of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), on April 21, came down against the divisive politics of Independent candidate Hira Sarania alias Naba Kumar Sarania (a leader of Pro-Talk faction of United Liberation front of Asom-ULFA-PTF) and sa
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The President of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), on April 21, came down against the divisive politics of Independent candidate Hira Sarania alias Naba Kumar Sarania (a leader of Pro-Talk faction of United Liberation front of Asom-ULFA-PTF) and said that Hira playing narrow politics with Bodo and non–Bodo votes, is not at all a good sign for the integrity of the people of the region, reports The Sentinel on April 21. ABSU President Promod Boro said ULFA leader Hira Sarania has created an atmosphere of hatred among the Bodos and non–Bodos by trying to divide the communities.
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April - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that Mizoram has undertaken a fresh initiative to take back the tribal refugees sheltering in neighbouring Tripura for the past 17 years after fleeing from their villages. “A meeting of the State Level Core Committee on tri
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The Shillong Times reports that Mizoram has undertaken a fresh initiative to take back the tribal refugees sheltering in neighbouring Tripura for the past 17 years after fleeing from their villages. “A meeting of the State Level Core Committee on tribal refugee repatriation, chaired by Mizoram Home Minister R. Lalzirliana was held in Aizawl on April 21. It was decided in the meeting to resume the repatriation before the counting of votes of the Lok Sabha election May 16,” a Mizoram home department official told reporters. The official said the home department would take up the matter with the Election Commission to find out whether the refugee repatriation process would violate the model code of conduct in force for the Lok Sabha polls. He said the central government has sanctioned INR 78.7 million as financial assistance to the repatriated refugees. “Adequate foodgrain has been stored to provide free rations to the repatriated tribal refugees for one year.” Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and six voluntary organisations have been demanding the refugees to be repatriated to their villages in Mizoram and then allowed to cast their votes in the normal process. Only about 5,000 refugees returned to their homes in the past three-and-half years following continued persuasion by Mizoram, Tripura and the union home ministry officials. The repatriation process was subsequently stopped. The refugees insist on a written agreement with the Mizoram Government assuring them security and economic settlement in their villages in western Mizoram.
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April - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that several Garo national liberation Army (GNLA) cadres, who were having a picnic, escaped after an exchange of fire between them and Police at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills in the evening of April 21. However, there was n
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The Shillong Times reports that several Garo national liberation Army (GNLA) cadres, who were having a picnic, escaped after an exchange of fire between them and Police at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills in the evening of April 21. However, there was no report of casualty.
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April - 21 
Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police during a search operation in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Pioneer. The duo was arrested from a dense forest area falling under the limi
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by Police during a search operation in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Pioneer. The duo was arrested from a dense forest area falling under the limits of Jangla Police Station. They have been identified as Anil Kunjam (22) resident of Amapara, Jangla and Chamru Kosa (24) resident of Tungli, Jangla, Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Agrawal said.
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April - 21 
Five Policemen and a civilian were killed in an attack at Zangli checkpost on Kohat-Peshawar road in Badhaber area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on April 21, reports Dawn. Unidentified militants f
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Five Policemen and a civilian were killed in an attack at Zangli checkpost on Kohat-Peshawar road in Badhaber area of Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on April 21, reports Dawn. Unidentified militants fired at a Police van at Zangli checkpost leaving two Policemen injured. When more Policemen arrived there, militants attacked them too, killing five Policemen, including a Sub-Inspector, and a passer-by. Bullets also hit an ambulance, leaving two people injured.
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April - 21 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on April 21 announced that women Police desks would be established at all 500 Police Stations of the province to facilitate the province's female population, reports Dawn. Khattak announced the establi
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on April 21 announced that women Police desks would be established at all 500 Police Stations of the province to facilitate the province's female population, reports Dawn. Khattak announced the establishment of Model Police Stations at Gulbahar, Faqirabad and University Town areas under a pilot project which would be later extended to other Police Stations across the province. The CM also announced the establishment of jury or jirga system at the model Police Stations. The system is to comprise of three independent individuals from the relevant area to settle local disputes before the registration of any FIR or case. The plan for model Police Stations includes a reporting centre having a female desk, lock-ups and renovation of the Police Stations. The CM said the female desks would be set up at all Police Stations of the province to facilitate women and resolve their problems.
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April - 21 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif presided over on April 21 a meeting on law and order and the ongoing operation against terrorists in Karachi, reports Dawn. According to a brief statement issued after the meeting, the PM was briefed on the situation
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif presided over on April 21 a meeting on law and order and the ongoing operation against terrorists in Karachi, reports Dawn. According to a brief statement issued after the meeting, the PM was briefed on the situation by Additional Inspector General Shahid Hayat Khan and Sindh Rangers Director General Major General Rizwan Akhtar. But sources said the meeting mainly focused on progress in investigation into the attack on senior journalist and Geo News anchorperson Hamid Mir. “The Prime Minister asked the city Police chief to expedite the investigation,” said a source citing a brief interaction between the prime minister and the City Police Chief. “He [Nawaz Sharif] called it a test case for Karachi Police. Shahid Hayat was confident that the attackers would be arrested and planners exposed,” the source said.
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April - 21 
Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on April 21 asked the Government to devise a strict policy against terrorism ensuring safety of citizens, especially journalists, reports The News. The committee, which met with Senator Afrasiab Khattak in
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Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on April 21 asked the Government to devise a strict policy against terrorism ensuring safety of citizens, especially journalists, reports The News. The committee, which met with Senator Afrasiab Khattak in the chair, condemned the attack on anchorperson Hamid Mir. The committee analyzed incidents of violence against women and other crimes, besides violation of labour rights by brick kiln owners. Senator Sehar Kamran expressed concern over the absence of the officials concerned in the meeting. Regarding the attack on Mir, she said an independent inquiry was essential to find out the real culprits rather than blaming the national institutions.
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April - 21 
The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) and Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) rescued two abducted UNICEF employees on April 21 after four days of captivity from the outskirts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Central Asia Online
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The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) and Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) rescued two abducted UNICEF employees on April 21 after four days of captivity from the outskirts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Central Asia Online. Unidentified persons kidnapped Sami Nawaz and Farrukh Saleem on April 17 from Gulshan-e-Maymar area.
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April - 21 
The KP Police seek authority from the Federal Government to carry out operations in the tribal areas outside the province, Central Asia Online reports on April 22. The long boundary from Bajaur Agency up to South Waziristan Agency poses a serious pro
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The KP Police seek authority from the Federal Government to carry out operations in the tribal areas outside the province, Central Asia Online reports on April 22. The long boundary from Bajaur Agency up to South Waziristan Agency poses a serious problem for the settled towns of KP. Anybody can enter the settled areas and launch a terrorist attack, but Police pursuing them have to stop when they reach the tribal belt, the FATA, KP IGP Nasir Khan Durrani said.
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April - 21 
The Member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) talks committee Professor Muhammad Ibrahim has held the Government responsible for deadlock in peace talks, saying that delay in release of non-combatant TTP prisoners gave rise to the crisis, The News r
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The Member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) talks committee Professor Muhammad Ibrahim has held the Government responsible for deadlock in peace talks, saying that delay in release of non-combatant TTP prisoners gave rise to the crisis, The News reports on April 22. He said that as per announcement Government’s committee for peace talks hasn’t yet held meeting with TTP committee due to which the deadlock emerged. He said that Federal Minster of Interior Chaudhry Nisar in a press conference had stated that Government has decided to release some of the TTP prisoners but it has not been implemented despite passage of several days.
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April - 21 
Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya has claimed that the new Constituent Assembly (CA) will also fail to produce a new constitution ensuring people´s rights and that his party will announce a pro-people statute from the st
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Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) Chairman Mohan Baidya has claimed that the new Constituent Assembly (CA) will also fail to produce a new constitution ensuring people´s rights and that his party will announce a pro-people statute from the street, reports Republica on April 21. Baidya said "We will keep on fighting for the people´s rights until the rights of workers, peasants and underprivileged communities is ensured by a pro-people constitution." He accused the non-Maoist parties of trying to derail the peace process by reopening cases related to the insurgency time.
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April - 21 
23 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested in Rangpur and Dinajpur Districts on April 21, reports The Daily Star. In Rangpur District, Police arrested 22 JeI-ICS cadres on charge of creating violence in the District in different times. In Dinajpur District, a l
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23 JeI-ICS cadres were arrested in Rangpur and Dinajpur Districts on April 21, reports The Daily Star. In Rangpur District, Police arrested 22 JeI-ICS cadres on charge of creating violence in the District in different times. In Dinajpur District, a local JeI cadre was arrested on charge of carrying out subversive activities and deteriorating law and order in Hakimpur sub-District. The arrestee is identified as Zahangir Islam Dhalu (30).
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April - 21 
At least 20 people, including five Policemen, were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with Police in Natore town of Natore District on April 21, reports The Daily Star. The clash ensued wh
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At least 20 people, including five Policemen, were injured as Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres clashed with Police in Natore town of Natore District on April 21, reports The Daily Star. The clash ensued when Police tried to disperse JeI-ICS cadres’ procession in the town protesting the Government's “conspiracy” to hang JeI Ameer (Chief) Motiur Rahman Nizami and its Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delawar Hossain Sayedee on charges of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War. Four JeI-ICS cadres were arrested from the spot.
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April - 21 
Foreign Minister A.H. Mahmood Ali on April 21 said Bangladesh have time and again rejected terrorism, extremism, violence and intolerance as a nation, according to Daily Star. The spirit of the vibrant, progressive, tolerant and peace-loving people h
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Foreign Minister A.H. Mahmood Ali on April 21 said Bangladesh have time and again rejected terrorism, extremism, violence and intolerance as a nation, according to Daily Star. The spirit of the vibrant, progressive, tolerant and peace-loving people has remained Bangladesh's "biggest asset" to fight against terrorism, extremism and non-state actors, he said. Mahmood said the government is deeply committed to the full implementation of UNSCR 1540 as Bangladesh unequivocally supports all international efforts at promoting a more peaceful and safer world. He emphasised international cooperation and collaboration to root out terrorism from South Asian region and the world.
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April - 21 
ICS cadres shot and injured an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of ruling Awami League (AL) at Fulo Fakir Haat in Chittagong District on April 21, reports The Daily Star. Jubo League claimed that Kamal Hossain (35), an activist of Madarsa unio
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ICS cadres shot and injured an activist of Jubo League, the youth wing of ruling Awami League (AL) at Fulo Fakir Haat in Chittagong District on April 21, reports The Daily Star. Jubo League claimed that Kamal Hossain (35), an activist of Madarsa union unit, was attacked to create panic ahead of the verdict of war criminal Delawar Hossain Sayedee.
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April - 22 
A 30-year-old Government School contract teacher, identified as Ranveer Salame, was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a weekly market in Teregaon village of Rajnandgaon District on April 22, reports The Indian Express.
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A 30-year-old Government School contract teacher, identified as Ranveer Salame, was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at a weekly market in Teregaon village of Rajnandgaon District on April 22, reports The Indian Express. He was with his wife at the time of killing, said Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Shukla. About 10 armed Maoists shot at him, Shukla added. Eyewitnesses claim self-styled CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ Chintu Tekam, was one of the assailants.
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April - 22 
A cadre of Kuki National Front-Samuel (KNF-S), a constituent of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) presently a signatory of the Suspension of Operation with the Government, was attacked at near Tribal Museum at Thangzam Road in Lamka area of Churachand
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A cadre of Kuki National Front-Samuel (KNF-S), a constituent of Kuki National Organisation (KNO) presently a signatory of the Suspension of Operation with the Government, was attacked at near Tribal Museum at Thangzam Road in Lamka area of Churachandpur District of Manipur, by two knife wielding youth who came in a black Bolero on April 22, reports Kanglaonline. The cadre identified as Lulun Haokip alias Iron Kuki was seriously injured in the attack.
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April - 22 
A Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested and some ammunition recovered from him in Baramulla District of north Kashmir, a defence spokesman said April 23, reports The New Indian Express. On a specific intelligence input, Security Forces launche
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A Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militant was arrested and some ammunition recovered from him in Baramulla District of north Kashmir, a defence spokesman said April 23, reports The New Indian Express. On a specific intelligence input, Security Forces launched a search operation in village Momus in the District on April 22 and apprehended Bilal Ahmed Bhat, the spokesman said. An AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 20 rounds of ammunition were recovered from Bhat, a resident of village Bhatpora in Kunzar area of Baramulla.
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April - 22 
A person identified as Kanti, a resident of GS Road, in Dimapur town of Nagaland, was injured when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade inside a shop reportedly Maruti trading company at around 7.10 p.m. in the evening of April 22, reports Nagala
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A person identified as Kanti, a resident of GS Road, in Dimapur town of Nagaland, was injured when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade inside a shop reportedly Maruti trading company at around 7.10 p.m. in the evening of April 22, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 22 
At least 25 Sarpanches in South Kashmir have resigned publicly after two separate attacks on Panchayat members in the region since April 17. Apart from the April 21 Tral incident, as reported earlier, unidentified militants shot dead a People’s Democ
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At least 25 Sarpanches in South Kashmir have resigned publicly after two separate attacks on Panchayat members in the region since April 17. Apart from the April 21 Tral incident, as reported earlier, unidentified militants shot dead a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Sarpanch in Awantipore area of Pulwama District on April 17.
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April - 22 
Chief secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra on April 22 convened a high-level meeting to review the existing security arrangements at the Puri temple complex, reports The Times of India. The meeting was attended among others by Jagannath temple chief adm
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Chief secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra on April 22 convened a high-level meeting to review the existing security arrangements at the Puri temple complex, reports The Times of India. The meeting was attended among others by Jagannath temple chief administrator and tourism secretary Arvind Padhee. It was decided that identity cards would be issued to about 1,500 hereditary priests engaged in daily services inside the temple. Besides, fresh instructions would be issued to the nearly 400 hotels in Puri to rigorously scrutinize credentials of visitors before allowing them to check in. Bhubaneswar being the connecting link between other major cities and the beach town, the commissionerate Police was directed to strengthen its intelligence network.
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April - 22 
Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad on April 22 claimed that HM was involved in Tral killing, reports Rising Kashmir. He said initial findings reveal that the HM was involved in Tral attacks. On threats to separatist leaders, he said securi
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Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad on April 22 claimed that HM was involved in Tral killing, reports Rising Kashmir. He said initial findings reveal that the HM was involved in Tral attacks. On threats to separatist leaders, he said security inputs have revealed that both factions of All Party Hurriyat Conference have no security threats at present. “We are ascertaining the situation and once we feel any threat to separatist leaders, we will increase their security cover,” he stated.
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April - 22 
ED officials on April 22 froze five bank accounts of Afroz Hassan Fatta, main accused in the hawala racket, in Surat and Mumbai. The process to freeze the accounts of the companies owned and headed by Fatta has also been initiated. Eight demat accoun
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ED officials on April 22 froze five bank accounts of Afroz Hassan Fatta, main accused in the hawala racket, in Surat and Mumbai. The process to freeze the accounts of the companies owned and headed by Fatta has also been initiated. Eight demat accounts of Fatta in a Surat-based brokerage firm, which contained shares worth INR 150 million, were also frozen. The ED sources revealed that family members of Fatta were also involved in the racket. The ED has filed a case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Fatta, his partner Madan Lal Jain, Fatta's brother Zafar Hassan Fatta, Samir Gondhil (brother-in-law) and Fazia (sister) among others.
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April - 22 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has put up posters in the Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) warning people and Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) members against participating in the election, DNA reported
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has put up posters in the Tral area of Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) warning people and Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) members against participating in the election, DNA reported on April 23. Tral is a part of Anantnag Parliamentary constituency, which is going to polls on April 24. "Thousands of people have laid down their lives for the sake of Islam. It is the time when you should renew your pledge to evict India from our sacred land. The first step towards this goal is to boycott polls. Therefore it is our request to everyone to stay away from the polls," reads the poster in Urdu. It also warned the people against joining the election rallies of the mainstream political parties. "We request people not to join or go near any election rally. Particularly the panches and sarpanches are asked to mend their ways and stop their activities forthwith. Otherwise they should remain ready for the consequences," add the posters.
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April - 22 
Kuleshwar Singh (30), 'chief' of Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (SJMM), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in a gunbattle with Tritiya Prashtuti Committee (TPC) cadres in Latehar District when his group was engag
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Kuleshwar Singh (30), 'chief' of Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (SJMM), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed in a gunbattle with Tritiya Prashtuti Committee (TPC) cadres in Latehar District when his group was engaged in a war of supremacy over the terrain on April 22, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said the body of Singh was found in the forest. "The two groups have always been competing for supremacy in these areas. The supremacy is to claim a larger share of the levy market," said a Police officer.
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April - 22 
Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has called for a State wide general strike in Manipur on April 29 as part of boycott to the visit of President Pranab Mukherjee who is to visit Imphal on April 29 to attend the 14th convocation of Manipur Univer
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Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has called for a State wide general strike in Manipur on April 29 as part of boycott to the visit of President Pranab Mukherjee who is to visit Imphal on April 29 to attend the 14th convocation of Manipur University, reports Nagaland post. A statement of the MCP-M signed by its ‘publicity and propaganda secretary’ Nonglen Meitei dispatched to the local media, on April 22, said that the main objective of proposed general strike was to highlight the suffering of the people of the State after the State merged with the Indian union, the statement added. Also, the Corcom, Coordination Committee of six militant groups, payed homage to the heroes of the Khongjom War on the occasion of the Khongjom War anniversary on April 23, reports the sangai express. Recalling the bold stance taken by the heroes of Khongjom War, it’s time for the present generation to fight against India’s ‘federal colonialism’ which is contriving to gobble up all the communities of Western South East Asia (WESEA) in the name of federalism, Corcom asserted.
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April - 22 
Police on April 22 detained six relatives of HM militants from Tral area in Pulwama District following the killing of a Sarpanch ((head of Gram Panchayat,), his son and a Numbardar (village official) in two spate incidents on April 21, reports Greate
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Police on April 22 detained six relatives of HM militants from Tral area in Pulwama District following the killing of a Sarpanch ((head of Gram Panchayat,), his son and a Numbardar (village official) in two spate incidents on April 21, reports Greater Kashmir. They were detained during raids at Dadsara, Hayen, Laribal, Ruthsuna and Hundura hamlets. Among those detained is a Policeman and an engineer.
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April - 22 
Security agencies in Kolkata are worried about a possible terror threat from Rohingyas in Myanmar, The Times of India reports on April 22. It all started when Bangladeshi national Mujibur Rehman was arrested in March for staying at a guest house near
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Security agencies in Kolkata are worried about a possible terror threat from Rohingyas in Myanmar, The Times of India reports on April 22. It all started when Bangladeshi national Mujibur Rehman was arrested in March for staying at a guest house near Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital purportedly for the treatment of his "relative." The Chittagong resident carried a valid passport and visa and his aide Amanullah produced a voter's identify card from Hyderabad. However, when the anti-terror unit- Special Task Force (STF) took over investigation, it found that Amanullah was neither a Hyderabad resident nor was he a Bangladeshi. He is a Rohingya Muslim who entered India some months ago. Worse, he had recently received a huge amount of money from Saudi Arabia through hawala (illegal money transaction) channels. At present, 86 Rohingya Muslims are lodged in jails of West Bengal. So far, another eight "Bangladeshi" nationals have been arrested from the Haridevpur area of Kolkata. "We are ascertaining their real identities," said an official of Kolkata Police.
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April - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Aman Konyak (42) from Techa Colony, Mon District on April 22. AR team also recovered a .22 pistol with one mag and f
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Aman Konyak (42) from Techa Colony, Mon District on April 22. AR team also recovered a .22 pistol with one mag and five live rounds from the cadre.
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April - 22 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 30-year-old tribal man, identified as Nupa Shiva, at Angarigudem, a tribal settlement under Karakagudem Police Station limits in Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam D
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a 30-year-old tribal man, identified as Nupa Shiva, at Angarigudem, a tribal settlement under Karakagudem Police Station limits in Pinapaka mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on April 22, reports The Hindu. Sources said that a group of armed cadres barged into the house of Shiva by demolishing a portion of the mud wall around 1 am. They shot him dead from point-blank range.
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April - 22 
The Delhi Police commenced on April 22 arguments on framing of charges in a special court against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda in a case lodged in 1994 relating to recovery of explosives in Delhi, reports The Times of India. Spec
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The Delhi Police commenced on April 22 arguments on framing of charges in a special court against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda in a case lodged in 1994 relating to recovery of explosives in Delhi, reports The Times of India. Special Cell of Delhi Police told the court that there was circumstantial evidence against Tunda as 40 kilogram explosives were recovered from the house of his brother in Delhi, where he was also residing, and four other accused, who had faced the trial earlier in the case, had also given confessional statements that they had hatched the conspiracy for terror strikes here on the instructions of Tunda. "These accused had conspired to commit terror strikes and there are confessional statements of four co-accused against Tunda," public prosecutor Rajiv Mohan told Additional Sessions Judge Bharat Parashar.
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April - 22 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sources said on April 22, that the major portion of money in the INR seven billion hawala (illegal money transaction) racket that was unearthed recently in Gujarat belonged to Delhi and Mumbai businessmen and share br
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sources said on April 22, that the major portion of money in the INR seven billion hawala (illegal money transaction) racket that was unearthed recently in Gujarat belonged to Delhi and Mumbai businessmen and share brokers of Gujarat, who were utilizing it to smuggle in gold, reports The Times of India. "The money sent abroad through hawala was used for buying gold. This gold was later smuggled into the country. Some businessmen sent money abroad which got invested in share market through foreign institutional investors (FII)," a senior ED official said.
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April - 22 
The security at Tirumala temple in Chittoor District has been increased on April 22 with reports of a ‘visit’ of two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha, reports New Indian Express. All the wings of security depart
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The security at Tirumala temple in Chittoor District has been increased on April 22 with reports of a ‘visit’ of two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha, reports New Indian Express. All the wings of security department including bomb disposal squad were pressed into service. Security personnel sanitised the surroundings of the temples and queue complexes.
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April - 22 
The security at Tirumala temple in Chittoor District has been increased on April 22 with reports of a ‘visit’ of two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha, reports New Indian Express. All the wings of security depart
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The security at Tirumala temple in Chittoor District has been increased on April 22 with reports of a ‘visit’ of two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to Jagannath temple in Puri of Odisha, reports New Indian Express. All the wings of security department including bomb disposal squad were pressed into service. Security personnel sanitised the surroundings of the temples and queue complexes.Manual checking and scanning of baggages at Alipiri and Vaikuntam complexes have been intensified and the personnel manning these checkposts are reportedly asked to be extra vigilant. Four sniffer dog squads and two bomb detection teams are combing the ghat road. They are also taking photographs of the culverts with a handycam.
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April - 22 
Three Maoist leaders were arrested with arms and ammunition from Shahpur village of Palamau District on April 22, reports Zee News. Acting on information that some Maoists would be assembling in the village, security personnel conducted raid and arre
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Three Maoist leaders were arrested with arms and ammunition from Shahpur village of Palamau District on April 22, reports Zee News. Acting on information that some Maoists would be assembling in the village, security personnel conducted raid and arrested the three, Superintendent of Police (SP) YS Ramesh said. The arrested Maoists were identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Mahendra Singh Kharswar, ‘area commander’ Lalan Singh Kharwar and Virendra Kumar Ram. One 303 rifle, which was looted from Police in the past, and 77 live cartridges were recovered from their possession. The trio assembled in the village to finalize plan to snap ties with the Maoist outfi
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April - 22 
At least three persons were killed and 30 others injured on April 22 (today) in an explosion near a Police vehicle in Farooq Azam chowk of tehsil Bazaar in Charsadda town (Charsadda District) of KP, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Charsadda, Sh
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At least three persons were killed and 30 others injured on April 22 (today) in an explosion near a Police vehicle in Farooq Azam chowk of tehsil Bazaar in Charsadda town (Charsadda District) of KP, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Charsadda, Shafiullah Khan said that the explosive material was planted in a motorcycle and the Police mobile van was the primary target, adding that the dead also included a shopkeeper.
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April - 22 
Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Abdul Malik Baloch on April 22 conceded that there are law and order problems in Panjgur, Kech and Kacchi Districts and said that the Government is taking measures to curb the lawlessness, reports Dawn. He was speaking
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Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Abdul Malik Baloch on April 22 conceded that there are law and order problems in Panjgur, Kech and Kacchi Districts and said that the Government is taking measures to curb the lawlessness, reports Dawn. He was speaking during a session of the Balochistan Assembly.
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April - 22 
Eight persons, including two Balochistan Frontier Corps personnel, were injured in a bomb explosion on the Mall Road of Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District of Balochistan on April 22, reports The News. District Police Officer Abdul Sattar Khan sai
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Eight persons, including two Balochistan Frontier Corps personnel, were injured in a bomb explosion on the Mall Road of Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District of Balochistan on April 22, reports The News. District Police Officer Abdul Sattar Khan said that unidentified militants had planted an explosive device on a motorcycle which exploded as FC patrolling vehicles went past.
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April - 22 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Pervez Khattak warned on April 22 that the “third unseen power” can take benefit of the suspension of peace negotiations and end of ceasefire between the Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister (CM) Pervez Khattak warned on April 22 that the “third unseen power” can take benefit of the suspension of peace negotiations and end of ceasefire between the Government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. Though he did not mention the “third unseen power”, he referred to the recent terrorist incidents in the country in this respect.
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April - 22 
Pakistan on April 22 imposed a travel ban on Afghan Taliban ‘operational commander’ Qari Saifullah Al-Tokhi, reports Central Asia Online. Authorities suspect the Afghan national of hiding in areas bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is the Afghan
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Pakistan on April 22 imposed a travel ban on Afghan Taliban ‘operational commander’ Qari Saifullah Al-Tokhi, reports Central Asia Online. Authorities suspect the Afghan national of hiding in areas bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is the Afghan Taliban's shadow deputy governor and operational commander in Zabul Province. He is responsible for roadside bombings and suicide attacks, according to an April 11 Ministry of Foreign Affairs notification. The UN's al Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee asked the Government to impose the restrictions on Saifullah and freeze his assets found in Pakistan.
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April - 22 
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif has earmarked funds for modern resources, such as forensic laboratories, in the province, which prove the government’s commitment to dealing with terrorists, Dawn reports on April 22. The Punjab government ha
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Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif has earmarked funds for modern resources, such as forensic laboratories, in the province, which prove the government’s commitment to dealing with terrorists, Dawn reports on April 22. The Punjab government has detained and prosecuted about 700 militants involved in sectarian violence over the last six months. In 2013, law-enforcement agencies in the province registered nearly 3,500 cases on charges of misusing loud speakers, delivering hate speeches, disseminating incendiary material and trying to cause divisions among different segments of society. The information was released by the Director General of Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab in response to a story carried in Dawn, calling attention to the presence of proscribed organizations’ sleeper cells in and around Lahore and the provincial Government’s lukewarm response to these developments. Referring to the arrest of a group of militants involved in high-profile attacks, including last month’s attempt to assassinate TV anchor Raza Rumi, the statement claimed, “All terrorists involved in high-profile sectarian attacks committed in Punjab have been arrested, including sectarian target killers in Lahore.” “Sectarian attacks reported in cities such as Chakwal, Bhakkar, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad were successfully investigated and the perpetrators arrested over the course of the past few months. “By keeping these terrorists off the street, incidents of sectarian (violence) in Punjab have also been significantly reduced,” it said.
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April - 22 
The Federal Ministry of Interior told the sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that 50 per cent of arms licenses were yet not verified in Pakistan and it is expected the process of verification would be completed by next month, The Ne
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The Federal Ministry of Interior told the sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that 50 per cent of arms licenses were yet not verified in Pakistan and it is expected the process of verification would be completed by next month, The News reports on April 23. The sub-committee took up audit par as relating to Interior Ministry for fiscal year 2009-10 as the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) revealed that PKR 551.510 million related to arms licences was not reconciled with the Government receipt. During the examination of the audit para, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed observed that all the weapons in the country are illegal as not a single weapon license was attested. The officials of the Ministry told the sub-committee that the Government imposed a ban on issuance of weapons license in 2002 and since then around 126,000 license forms were printed and 71,000 license booklets were also issued, 35,000 of which were verified. They told the committee that around 71,000 arms license tokens were issued in the country and 21,000 of them were of prohibited weapons. The officials of the Interior Ministry told the committee that process of verification was going on and it is hoped that these would be verified by June 30 after which unverified licences would be canceled.
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April - 22 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Department on April 22 blacklisted four firms in connection with supply of substandard weapons, ammunition and other gadgets to the Police force, reports The News. The KP Police have carried out the procurement of w
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Department on April 22 blacklisted four firms in connection with supply of substandard weapons, ammunition and other gadgets to the Police force, reports The News. The KP Police have carried out the procurement of weapons, ammunition and other gadgets for operational policing in 2008 and 2009 through tender. Besides the firm M/S Majeed and sons which is already blacklisted, the name of its other sister firms have also surfaced. They included M/S Shayan-e-Sarhad Enterprises, Peshawar, M/S Al Moiz Trading Cooperation Peshawar, M/S Shahid Traders Peshawar and M/S Shaheer Trading Company Peshawar, said an official communiqué. These firms along with Majeed & Sons brought losses to the exchequer and tarnished the image of KP Police. They also discouraged fair competition in the bidding process of KP Police.
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April - 22 
The Peshawar High Court on April 22 summoned the Secretary Defence and Secretary Interior in the missing persons’ cases on May 14 to explain the non-compliance of the court orders in the enforced disappearance cases, reports The News. A two-member be
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The Peshawar High Court on April 22 summoned the Secretary Defence and Secretary Interior in the missing persons’ cases on May 14 to explain the non-compliance of the court orders in the enforced disappearance cases, reports The News. A two-member bench comprising Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Ikramullah Khan directed the two Federal Secretaries to appear in person in the court. “We are stating with great concern that no proper assistance is being made in the missing persons cases by the Deputy Attorney General Office as the ministries and agencies since 2012 made no progress in the missing persons’ cases. We in such circumstances are compelled to put on notice the Attorney General of Pakistan and the secretaries of Defence and Interior to appear and explain non-compliance with the court orders,” the bench stated in the order.
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April - 22 
The Police on April 22 arrested several injured people from Peshawar hospitals in connection with the killing of their personnel in a militant attack in Badbher area on the outskirts of the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn.
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The Police on April 22 arrested several injured people from Peshawar hospitals in connection with the killing of their personnel in a militant attack in Badbher area on the outskirts of the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. Sources in local Police said all suspects had bullets injuries and belonged to Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Sources said Police picked up three suspects from Khyber Teaching Hospital and one each from Hayatabad Medical Complex and Lady Reading Hospital. Meanwhile, KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani on April 22 said the Badbher attack was the repercussion of the Police’s search operation against militants on the outskirts of Peshawar.
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April - 22 
The tendons of a local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) were cut in front of Government College in Chapainawabganj District on April 22, reports New Age. The injured was identified as Nahid Shikdar Rube
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The tendons of a local leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) were cut in front of Government College in Chapainawabganj District on April 22, reports New Age. The injured was identified as Nahid Shikdar Rubel (24), the organizing secretary of the Chapainawabganj District BCL. Faizer Rahman Kanak, president and Ziaur Rahman Arman general secretary,of Chapainawabganj District BCL said as he was coming out of the college campus after meeting his party men, cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) launched the attack.
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April - 22 
Two persons including a Policeman, were injured in a gunfight between Police and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres at Moyla Khana Jhumjhumpur in Sadar upazila (sub-district) of Jessore District on April 22, reports The Inde
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Two persons including a Policeman, were injured in a gunfight between Police and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres at Moyla Khana Jhumjhumpur in Sadar upazila (sub-district) of Jessore District on April 22, reports The Independent. Police raided Moyla Khana area in morning at about 3:30 am on information that a group of JeI men were gathering to hold a meeting there. Sensing the presence of Police, Jamaat-Shibir activists opened fire on Police prompting them to fire back, said Police. Police also arrested three persons and recovered a shutter gun, one round of bullet and a sharp weapon from their possession. The others managed to escape from the spot. The arrested were identified as Mushahid- a leader of Fatepur union of ICS, Aminur Rahman and Habibullah.
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April - 22 
Addressing a press conference in Colombo on April 22, the secretary of the BBS, Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero said BBS that BBS had no plans to topple the Government led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. The vociferous monk furth
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Addressing a press conference in Colombo on April 22, the secretary of the BBS, Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero said BBS that BBS had no plans to topple the Government led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. The vociferous monk further said that the BBS could topple Governments or create Governments in Sri Lanka if it wanted. BBS is under fire from certain Government Ministers and on April 21 leftist Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara urged the Government to ban the BBS.
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April - 23 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Pongpa Konyak was arrested by 33 Assam Rifles on April 23 from Mon local ground in Mon District, reports Nagaland Post. Two .22 pistols along with a magazines were r
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Pongpa Konyak was arrested by 33 Assam Rifles on April 23 from Mon local ground in Mon District, reports Nagaland Post. Two .22 pistols along with a magazines were recovered from him.
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April - 23 
Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel seized three Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) guns, explosives and food materials from a cave in Kedupari forest near Maidalpur village of Papadahandi block in Nabarangpur District on April 23, reports Pionee
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Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel seized three Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) guns, explosives and food materials from a cave in Kedupari forest near Maidalpur village of Papadahandi block in Nabarangpur District on April 23, reports Pioneer.
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April - 23 
Delhi Police Special Cell on April 23 took alleged Madhya Pradesh 'chief' of Student's Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor' in custody, according to The Times of India. Faisal was re-arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squ
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Delhi Police Special Cell on April 23 took alleged Madhya Pradesh 'chief' of Student's Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) Abu Faisal alias 'Doctor' in custody, according to The Times of India. Faisal was re-arrested by Madhya Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Barwani District after his escape from Khandwa prison with six others on October 2. He has been taken to Delhi from Bhopal for interrogation on his suspected links with Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas, a Pakistani national and Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative who was arrested last month from Ajmer (Rajasthan). It is alleged that Abu developed contacts with Waqas in Munnar, Kerala, where Waqas lived in hiding, disguised as a Maharashtrian named Nabil Ahmad in 2013. While in Kerala, Waqas faced financial problems and received money through Western Union money transfer. Delhi Police suspect Abu Faisal deposited funds in Waqas's account. Abu was introduced to Waqas by alleged IM's present 'operational chief' of India, Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu. However, Waqas and Tehseen do not figure anywhere in the Abu Faisal's interrogation report prepared by Madhya Pradesh ATS. Recently, he was taken on transit remand by National Investigation Agency (NIA) for interrogation in connection with different terror attacks. According to sources in state ATS, Faisal has not approached any advocate for help in filing his bail application. When his father came to meet him at Bhopal jail, he said he would come clean.
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April - 23 
Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) Tatar, S. Thronghokiu and ‘2nd lieutenant’ Tonliba Sangtam had joined Nagaland Nationalist Council (NA).
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Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) Tatar, S. Thronghokiu and ‘2nd lieutenant’ Tonliba Sangtam had joined Nagaland Nationalist Council (NA).
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April - 23 
Nagaland post reports that one person, identified as Kanti was injured in Dimapur when a grenade was lobed into a Maruti trading company at GS road, Dimapur District on April 22. Police suspected that the incident occurred due to non compliance of “m
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Nagaland post reports that one person, identified as Kanti was injured in Dimapur when a grenade was lobed into a Maruti trading company at GS road, Dimapur District on April 22. Police suspected that the incident occurred due to non compliance of “monetary note” issued to the shop (Maruti trading company) owner earlier. Meanwhile, Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland secretary, Solomon L. Awomi while condemning the incident, said this was the fourth incident of grenade blast in the same area. Several organizations have vehemently condemned the incident.
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April - 23 
NSCN–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reissued guidelines regarding the contractual works undertaken through the State and Central Government in the Naga areas of Manipur. General account officer of ‘Naga Army finance department’, ‘Col.’ S. John has stated
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NSCN–Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reissued guidelines regarding the contractual works undertaken through the State and Central Government in the Naga areas of Manipur. General account officer of ‘Naga Army finance department’, ‘Col.’ S. John has stated that they have been closely watching the authority concerns who are handling the Central and State sponsored contract works.
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April - 23 
Over 800 kg of explosives and 127 improvised bombs were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit areas of the country since the Election Commission (EC) sounded poll mode in the country on March 5, reports outlook
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Over 800 kg of explosives and 127 improvised bombs were recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit areas of the country since the Election Commission (EC) sounded poll mode in the country on March 5, reports outlookindia.com. The maximum of these killing traps and deadly ammunition, aimed at SFs and poll officials, have been recovered by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from LWE-affected areas of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Odisha. According to an official report, a maximum of 61 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were recovered from Bihar, 33 from Jharkhand, 24 from Chhattisgarh and nine from Odisha. The total number of these locally made recovered bombs, which also killed troopers, is 127. 750 kg of explosives was seized from Bihar, 53 kg from Jharkhand, .5 kg from Chhattisgarh and 3.8 kg from Odisha, taking the total to 806.92 kg during March 5 - April 20. A total of fifty-two arms were also recovered during the same period with Bihar (10), Jharkhand (21), Chhattisgarh (15), Odisha (5) and Maharashtra (1). Similarly, a total of 452 rounds of ammunition recovered by the paramilitary force from these states with the maximum being in Jharkhand (355), Bihar (47), Chhattisgarh (37) and Odisha (13). Till now, 52 encounters have taken place between the CRPF and LWEs in these areas with the maximum such face-offs being reported in Chhattisgarh (33), Jharkhand (11), Bihar (4) while Odisha and Maharashtra had two each of such operations.
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April - 23 
Personal Security Officer (PSO) and driver of the Deputy Commissioner of South Garo Hills District sustained bullet injuries in the night of April 23, reports The Shilling Times. The attack took place when South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, C P Go
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Personal Security Officer (PSO) and driver of the Deputy Commissioner of South Garo Hills District sustained bullet injuries in the night of April 23, reports The Shilling Times. The attack took place when South Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, C P Gothmare, was heading towards Baghmara from Tura.
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April - 23 
Re polling in 31/1 Moijing (A) polling station of Thoubal Assembly was peaceful and the voter turnout was estimated at 87.42 per cent, reports Epao. 674 votes were cast during the repoll.
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Re polling in 31/1 Moijing (A) polling station of Thoubal Assembly was peaceful and the voter turnout was estimated at 87.42 per cent, reports Epao. 674 votes were cast during the repoll.
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April - 23 
Security personnel arrested two women cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Dumasil village of Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on April 23, reports Pioneer. The Maoists, identified as Kendruka Rupi and Kendruka Jamalu, we
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Security personnel arrested two women cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Dumasil village of Narayanpatna block in Koraput District on April 23, reports Pioneer. The Maoists, identified as Kendruka Rupi and Kendruka Jamalu, were active members of Jana Natya Mandali (Peoples Theatre Forum) of Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a front organisation of the Maoists.
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April - 23 
Seven hardcore NDFB cadres surrendered before the Sonitpur District Superintendant of Police in a simple ceremony on April 23, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered cadres are Manoj Narazary, Radip Goyari, Umeswar Narzary, Rajesh Basumary, Molen Bodo
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Seven hardcore NDFB cadres surrendered before the Sonitpur District Superintendant of Police in a simple ceremony on April 23, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered cadres are Manoj Narazary, Radip Goyari, Umeswar Narzary, Rajesh Basumary, Molen Bodo, Surya Brahma and Puspa Basumatary. The surrendered militants deposited 12 AK 47 rifles, one 7.65 pistol, one 9 mm pistol, one .22 pistol, eight Indian grenades along with magazines.
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April - 23 
The Hindu reports that two persons were shot dead by suspected IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in pre-poll violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar District on April 23, a day before Lok Sabha polls, Police said. Heavil
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The Hindu reports that two persons were shot dead by suspected IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in pre-poll violence in Assam’s Kokrajhar District on April 23, a day before Lok Sabha polls, Police said. Heavily armed militants attacked them at Bhogjhra village and shot them at point-blank range killing them on the spot.
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April - 23 
The Kokrajhar District has altogether 622 polling stations out of which 80 polling stations have been identified as sensitive, 45 polling stations have been identified as very sensitive, 100 polling stations have been identified as hypersensitive, 20
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The Kokrajhar District has altogether 622 polling stations out of which 80 polling stations have been identified as sensitive, 45 polling stations have been identified as very sensitive, 100 polling stations have been identified as hypersensitive, 20 polling stations have been identified as vulnerable, while 68 polling stations have been identified as critical, adds The Assam Tribune.
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April - 23 
The Sangai Express reports that miscreants attempted to attack the residence of Autonomous District Council (ADC), Ukhrul Chief Executive Officer Rita Tangkhul by lobbing a hand grenade at Phungreitang West, Ukhrul District in the morning of April 23
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The Sangai Express reports that miscreants attempted to attack the residence of Autonomous District Council (ADC), Ukhrul Chief Executive Officer Rita Tangkhul by lobbing a hand grenade at Phungreitang West, Ukhrul District in the morning of April 23. Even as the explosive device failed to explode, some people retrieved the grenade and handed it over to cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), said a source.
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April - 23 
The security has been increased in the lower Assam Districts and the entire Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) area in view of the April 24 polls, reports Assam Tribune. Several battalions of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the BTAD
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The security has been increased in the lower Assam Districts and the entire Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) area in view of the April 24 polls, reports Assam Tribune. Several battalions of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the BTAD and the lower Assam Districts apart from regular patrolling by Police. Checking has been intensified by the Police to keep a tab on anti-social activities. The Army and the Seema Sashastra Bal (SSB) have been keeping a strict vigil on the inter-State boundaries and the 526-km long Indo-Bhutan international border areas to check infiltration of militants during election time.
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April - 23 
With the fight for Kokrajhar boiling down to the issue of a separate Bodoland State, which has been raised by the rivals of Bodoland People's Front (BPF), the State’s chief minister rejected further division of the state, reports The Times of India.
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With the fight for Kokrajhar boiling down to the issue of a separate Bodoland State, which has been raised by the rivals of Bodoland People's Front (BPF), the State’s chief minister rejected further division of the state, reports The Times of India.
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April - 23 
An assistant professor was kidnapped from the limits of Obaro Police Station in Sukkur District on April 23, reports The News. Police said that at the National Highway in Obaro unidentified assailants intercepted the car of Assistant Prof Younis Jatt
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An assistant professor was kidnapped from the limits of Obaro Police Station in Sukkur District on April 23, reports The News. Police said that at the National Highway in Obaro unidentified assailants intercepted the car of Assistant Prof Younis Jatt and abducted him, his driver Ghulam Mustafa Kazi and Nazir Ahmed. Police said that the kidnappers later freed Ghulam Mustafa Kazi and Nazir Ahmed.
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April - 23 
Dead body of a woman bearing torture marks was also found in a gunnysack in Rashidabad area of North Karachi on April 23, reports Daily Times.
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Dead body of a woman bearing torture marks was also found in a gunnysack in Rashidabad area of North Karachi on April 23, reports Daily Times.
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April - 23 
Legislators were surprised when the Government informed the Senate on April 23 that only 15 religious seminaries received financial aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, reports The News. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Syed Sughra Imam
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Legislators were surprised when the Government informed the Senate on April 23 that only 15 religious seminaries received financial aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, reports The News. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Syed Sughra Imam was unhappy over the ‘incomplete information’ provided to the House by the Federal Ministry of Interior about the number of seminaries that received aid from abroad. She had also sought data about clerics, teachers and curriculum development and training being supported by foreign Islamic states. She protested that the question was extremely important and had been already deferred twice; still information was incomplete and claimed according to estimates there were more than 12,000 seminaries in Punjab alone. The senator lamented the Government that it shared information about only 15 seminaries and other part of the question was overlooked. In response to volley of questions by Senator Sughra, State Minister Muhammad Balighur Rehman told the House that details had been obtained from the State Bank of Pakistan and clarified that preparation of curriculum was not the job of his Ministry. However, the Minister said under the National Security Policy, a mechanism to monitor the seminaries had also been prepared. The question was deferred.
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April - 23 
One person was also shot dead in Mianwali Colony of Manghopir area on April 23, reports Daily Times.
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One person was also shot dead in Mianwali Colony of Manghopir area on April 23, reports Daily Times.
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April - 23 
The death toll in the April 22 bomb blast in the Charsadda town (Charsadda) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increased to four when another injured person, Zahirullah, of Fazlabad locality, succumbed to his injuries on April 23, reports Daily Times. Two civilia
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The death toll in the April 22 bomb blast in the Charsadda town (Charsadda) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increased to four when another injured person, Zahirullah, of Fazlabad locality, succumbed to his injuries on April 23, reports Daily Times. Two civilians and a Policeman were killed in the attack on a Police van.
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April - 23 
The intermediaries of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been told that 13 TTP prisoners who were to be released have been handed over to the Government by the Army for the purpose, The News reports on April 25. “However, they will be freed only a
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The intermediaries of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been told that 13 TTP prisoners who were to be released have been handed over to the Government by the Army for the purpose, The News reports on April 25. “However, they will be freed only after knowing how and when the Taliban would reciprocate,” a source quoted the Government side as telling the TTP representatives led by Maulana Samiul Haq, who held a session with Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on April 23. The four members of the Government committee were also present in the deliberations. The TTP liaison committee members were asked to meet the TTP leaders in the tribal areas as early as possible to take the peace process forward.
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April - 23 
The Senate was informed by the Federal Ministry of Interior on April 23 that the sectarian violence had claimed at least 2,090 lives over past five years, with militancy hit Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on top with 867 killings, reports
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The Senate was informed by the Federal Ministry of Interior on April 23 that the sectarian violence had claimed at least 2,090 lives over past five years, with militancy hit Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on top with 867 killings, reports The Express Tribune. The figures were revealed in a written reply from the Federal Ministry of Interior during the question hour. Balochistan, which has seen deadly attacks on the resident Shia Hazara community, witnessed 737 killings. Sindh, where a number of doctors, professors religious leaders belonging to their sect have been targeted in recent years, 252 were killed over sectarian differences between January 2008-January 2009. Punjab, which saw some of the worst riots in the country last year following a clash of two groups in Rawalpindi on Ashura that resulted in a curfew, 104 people were killed in sectarian violence over five years. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed 22 killing. Gilgit-Baltistan, which has belied its largely peaceful outlook with incidents of sectarian violence, saw 103 people falling victim to sectarian violence. Five people lost their lives in Islamabad in sectarian attacks.
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April - 23 
Two dead bodies were discovered in Mewashah Graveyard near Malang Darbar whereas another body was discovered from a river below the Lasbela Bridge on April 23, reports Daily Times. All three were first kidnapped and later tortured, however, none of t
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Two dead bodies were discovered in Mewashah Graveyard near Malang Darbar whereas another body was discovered from a river below the Lasbela Bridge on April 23, reports Daily Times. All three were first kidnapped and later tortured, however, none of the bodies have been identified yet, Police sources said.
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April - 23 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two persons, identified as Muhammad Ayub and Muhammad Asif, in Bulaida area of Turbat/ Kech District in Balochistan on April 23, reports The News. The victims were on way home when armed assailants riding a motorbike
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two persons, identified as Muhammad Ayub and Muhammad Asif, in Bulaida area of Turbat/ Kech District in Balochistan on April 23, reports The News. The victims were on way home when armed assailants riding a motorbike opened fire on them and fled from the scene. As a result, they died on the spot after receiving multiple bullets wounds.
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April - 23 
Unidentified militants blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District on April 23, reports The News. Spokesman for the Levies force said that unidentified militants attached explosive devices with the gas pipeline and
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Unidentified militants blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District on April 23, reports The News. Spokesman for the Levies force said that unidentified militants attached explosive devices with the gas pipeline and blew it up. The gas supply was suspended to some areas after the blast.
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April - 23 
As of April 23, the TRC bill tabled in Parliament on April 18 has seen 26 amendment proposals registered with the Parliament Secretariat, including the one that calls for inserting the term 'enforced disappearance' instead of 'missing person' to the
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As of April 23, the TRC bill tabled in Parliament on April 18 has seen 26 amendment proposals registered with the Parliament Secretariat, including the one that calls for inserting the term 'enforced disappearance' instead of 'missing person' to the name of the bill itself, reports Kantipuronline.com. Among other things, lawmakers have also sought to amend the proposal on pardoning. The amendment proposals will be discussed in the Parliament session scheduled for April 25. The bill has already received wide support from cross-party lawmakers increasing the prospect of early passage of the bill, though the discussion on the amendment s could delay the process.
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April - 23 
Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairperson Kamal Thapa speaking at a party programme in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on April 23 warned that the nation could face yet another grave crisis if the major political parties failed to move
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairperson Kamal Thapa speaking at a party programme in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on April 23 warned that the nation could face yet another grave crisis if the major political parties failed to move ahead by taking everyone in confidence, reports The Himalayan Times. Thapa expressed fear that the ‘syndicate’ of the so-called big parties might irk other political stakeholders, leading to protests. He added it would be pointless drafting a constitution that a certain section of political stakeholders and the people they represent refuse to own up.
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April - 23 
Three major political parties – Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held a meeting at Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s official residence in Kathmandu o
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Three major political parties – Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held a meeting at Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s official residence in Kathmandu on April 23 to discuss some serious contemporary issues, reports Nepal News. The meeting was convened mainly to discuss the much-talked about bill on forming commission on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED). Parties have, in principle, agreed to bring all conflict-period cases of rights violation under the purview of the commission, instead of dealing them individually.
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April - 23 
Police on April 23 arrested five cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and one activist of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Maijdee town of Noakhali District for their involvement in subversive acti
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Police on April 23 arrested five cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and one activist of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Maijdee town of Noakhali District for their involvement in subversive activities, reports The Independent. The arrested ICS cadres are Nur Mohammad, Nazrul Islam, Iama Hossain Shoag, Azmir Imtiaz Ahmed, Kawser Hamid and the BNP man is Firoz Alam.
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April - 23 
The extremist Sinhala Buddhist organization, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) on April 23 surrounded the Ministry of Industries to protest the alleged resettlement of Muslims in Wilpattu National Park, reports Daily Mirror. The BBS surrounded the Ministry of Ind
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The extremist Sinhala Buddhist organization, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) on April 23 surrounded the Ministry of Industries to protest the alleged resettlement of Muslims in Wilpattu National Park, reports Daily Mirror. The BBS surrounded the Ministry of Industries, charging that Minister Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thero was hiding in the ministry building. BBS General Secretary, Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thero on April 13 charged into a press conference organized by Minister Ven. Vijitha Thero to highlight resettlements in the Wilpattu area.
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April - 24 
A court has said that the trial proceedings against two suspected militants of banned terror outfit Al Badr , Maurif Qamar and Irshad Ali will continue in a case of alleged recovery of huge quantity of arms and explosives here in 2006, The Times of I
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A court has said that the trial proceedings against two suspected militants of banned terror outfit Al Badr , Maurif Qamar and Irshad Ali will continue in a case of alleged recovery of huge quantity of arms and explosives here in 2006, The Times of India reports on April 25. According to Special Cell of Delhi Police, Qamar and Ali, residents of Jammu and Kashmir, were arrested from Mukarba Chowk on G T Karnal Road in Delhi in February 2006. Delhi Police had claimed to have arrested Qamar and Ali from a Jammu & Kashmir Roadways bus with two pistols, 16 live cartridges, three non-electric detonators, two timers and two kilograms of explosive material. After their arrest, Ali's brother had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court stating that both the accused were working as "informers" of police and they were falsely implicated in the case. he high court had then asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to undertake an inquiry into the matter and submit a report to it. CBI had thereafter filed a closure report before the sessions court in the case claiming that three sub-inspectors of special cell had fabricated the record for implicating both Qamar and Ali. "I have seen the closure report filed by CBI and material on record and my observation/opinion is that closure report filed by CBI on November 11, 2008 be kept in abeyance till completion of trial and there is no need at this stage to order for further investigation," the judge said.
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April - 24 
A polling official was killed and five others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked them at Nagabal in Shopian District on April 24, reports Kashmir Times. The deceased was identified as Zia-ul-Haq Wani. He was working as a teacher in government
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A polling official was killed and five others injured when unidentified gunmen attacked them at Nagabal in Shopian District on April 24, reports Kashmir Times. The deceased was identified as Zia-ul-Haq Wani. He was working as a teacher in government primary school Herpora, Shopian. Police said the five injured include two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men, two polling officials and a Policeman. They were removed to hospital. Police also stated that militants carried out the attack.
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April - 24 
According to government sources, National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers have secured statements from several United States (US)-based witnesses linked to the November 26, 2008 (26/11) investigation, The Hindu reports on April 25. The recording
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According to government sources, National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers have secured statements from several United States (US)-based witnesses linked to the November 26, 2008 (26/11) investigation, The Hindu reports on April 25. The recording of the statements from officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and independent witnesses had been stalled since 2010 because of the US resistance to the presence of Indian Police officers during the process. The witness statements, a senior government official said, were important to substantiate charges filed by the NIA before a Delhi court in 2012 against Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'commanders' alleged to have been involved in organising the 26/11 plot.
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April - 24 
According to officials, tense situation prevailed along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura on April 25, where Bangladeshi nationals abducted two Indians from Southern Tripura, reports Nagaland Post. A Tripura Police Spokesman stated, “Seven Indian
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According to officials, tense situation prevailed along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Tripura on April 25, where Bangladeshi nationals abducted two Indians from Southern Tripura, reports Nagaland Post. A Tripura Police Spokesman stated, “Seven Indians were working in their rubber gardens outside the border fencing at Rajnagar area [West Tripura District] in southern Tripura (190 kilometre south of the state capital-Agartala) on Thursday [April 24] when Bangladeshi nationals took away two Indians just before evening. Five Indians managed to escape and reported the matter to the BSF (Border Security Force)". The BSF have asked their counterparts Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to repatriate the kidnapped Indians.
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April - 24 
An operation is presently underway to trace the movement of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from neighbouring countries that has suddenly increased during the on-going Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, mydigitalfc.com reports
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An operation is presently underway to trace the movement of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) from neighbouring countries that has suddenly increased during the on-going Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, mydigitalfc.com reports on April 24. “Detecting fake currency in the cash seized during these elections has led to launch of massive hunt for operators pushing counterfeits,’’ a top intelligence official revealed. Most fake currency originates in Nepal, Bangladesh, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo and lately from China, which has emerged a major transit point for FICN.
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April - 24 
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State, Umang Narula stated, that 13, 01,142 voters were registered in Anantnag constituency and 28 per cent of them exercised their franchise, Daily Excelsior reports on April 25. The figures of the Election C
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Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State, Umang Narula stated, that 13, 01,142 voters were registered in Anantnag constituency and 28 per cent of them exercised their franchise, Daily Excelsior reports on April 25. The figures of the Election Commission revealed that in Pulwama District’s Tral Assembly segment of Anantnag constituency, 1121 votes were polled out of 83460 votes; in Pampore, 4712 votes were polled out of 77685; in Pulwama, 3196 votes were polled out of 77971 and in Rajpora, 15, 669 votes were polled out of 88531. The figures for Shopian District’s Shopian Assembly segment revealed that 20, 322 votes were polled out of 80, 205 and in Wacchi Assembly segment 14, 854 votes were polled out of 76, 023. The Anantnag District figures revealed that out of 83104 votes in Anantnag Assembly segment, 15676 votes were polled; in Dooru 32, 077 votes were polled out of 72, 216; in Kokernag, 39, 609 votes were polled out of 85488 votes; in Shangus, 30249 votes were polled out of 81431 votes; in Bijbehara, 31, 184 votes were polled out of 86,353 votes and in Pahalgam, 44, 640 votes were polled out of 79,260 votes. In Kulgam District’s Noorabad Assembly segment 54, 073 votes were polled out of 71, 363 votes; in Devsar, 35, 905 votes were polled out of 86, 757 votes; in Kulgam 16, 563 out of 92, 629 votes and in Homeshalibugh out 14, 267 votes were polled out of 75, 479 votes. The CEO said that 37.76 per cent votes were cast in Anantnag, 36.68 per cent in Kulgam, 6.32 per cent in Pulwama, 20.43 per cent in Shopian Districts and figures of exact polling are being received from various other far flung areas of these Districts, which would subsequently add up the final poll percentage. He said that 40 per cent of the migrant voters also exercised their franchise for which polling booths were set up at Jammu, Udhampur and New Delhi. The CEO said five Observers, 205 Micro Observers and 8267 polling personnel were deployed for the Parliamentary Constituency. He said that 12 candidates are in the fray for the Constituency.
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April - 24 
Deputy Commissioner of the North Garo Hills, South West Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills has been asked to identify the areas for camps of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) The Sentinel reports on April 25. While no tenta
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Deputy Commissioner of the North Garo Hills, South West Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills has been asked to identify the areas for camps of Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) The Sentinel reports on April 25. While no tentative time frame to move the cadres to the camp, there is an effort to do it at the earliest. The area that the government is looking at in North Garo Hills is towards the fringes with Assam and the others is towards the unutilized spaces in the Garo dominated areas along the bordering Districts of Khasi and Garo Hills. State Political department has been asked to identify and verify the cadres of the outfit before short listing the designated camps. The ANVC (B) has been clamoring for a designated camp on grounds that its leadership are part of the peace pact inked with the government.
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April - 24 
Eight persons, including five Police personnel, two election officials and one cleaner were killed and 10 others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine targetting a poll bus near Sarsa village under Shika
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Eight persons, including five Police personnel, two election officials and one cleaner were killed and 10 others injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine targetting a poll bus near Sarsa village under Shikaripara Police Station of Dumka District soon after voting for the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections ended on April 24, reports The Times of India. Initially the Maoists detonated a landmine and blew up a minibus carrying Police forces and poll officials as it approached a culvert. The Maoists then took position on either side of the road, surrounded by forests and hills and fired on the bus. The incident took place around 4 pm when the polling party was returning to base after conducting the polls. Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, who was in Dumka, said officials have been directed to ensure safety of the poll officials. "The attackers will be given a fitting reply," he added.
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April - 24 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu disclosed during interrogation that the terror outfit had planned to launch a fidayeen (suicide) attack on a gathering of Bollywood stars, Indiatv reports on April 25. The outfit under the l
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu disclosed during interrogation that the terror outfit had planned to launch a fidayeen (suicide) attack on a gathering of Bollywood stars, Indiatv reports on April 25. The outfit under the leadership of Yasin Bhatkal had planned suicide mission to target a huge gathering of Bollywood stars as they believed that the film industry was corrupting the youth, sources said. The idea was to cause maximum damage to the entertainment industry by attacking a host of stars in one strike. Sources said Tehsin told the sleuths that it was sometime in 2011 around the time a crackdown was launched on IM members in Delhi and Bihar.
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April - 24 
Maoists set ablaze four bikes and an Special Utility Vehicle (SUV) parked at a businessman's house in Latehar District on April 24, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said the incident has been reported to P
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Maoists set ablaze four bikes and an Special Utility Vehicle (SUV) parked at a businessman's house in Latehar District on April 24, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said the incident has been reported to Police. "We have launched an investigation into the incident. We are yet to ascertain the reason behind the incident," added Raj.
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April - 24 
Police arrested two militants of National Social Council of Adivasi (NSCA), a little-known Adivasi militant outfit, in connection with the recent murder of Chandreswar Dihingia, an employee of Singlijan tea estate in Dibrugarh District of Assam on Ap
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Police arrested two militants of National Social Council of Adivasi (NSCA), a little-known Adivasi militant outfit, in connection with the recent murder of Chandreswar Dihingia, an employee of Singlijan tea estate in Dibrugarh District of Assam on April 24, reports Times of India. "Sanjib Kujur, who claims to be the 'finance secretary' of the outfit, was picked up from Moran in Dibrugarh District around 6 pm on April 24, while Minuj Dhan was taken into custody from Lahowal in the same District at 4 pm. Both are residents of Singlijan tea estate. The outfit first hit the headlines when it claimed responsibility for the murder of tea tribe leader, and former Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha General Secretary, Niranjan Patra. Patra was shot dead inside his house in Sekoni tea estate in Nagaon District on January 17.
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April - 24 
Police fired in air, burst smoke shells and resorted to lathi-charge to disperse protest demonstrators in Anantnag constituency, Kashmir Times reports on April 24. The protestors also pelted stones. 40 persons including around 24 Policemen were injur
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Police fired in air, burst smoke shells and resorted to lathi-charge to disperse protest demonstrators in Anantnag constituency, Kashmir Times reports on April 24. The protestors also pelted stones. 40 persons including around 24 Policemen were injured in the clashes.
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April - 24 
Police on April 24 arrested an ‘area commander’ and two Maoist cadres and found one 3.3 rifle and 77 cartridges which were hidden in a wheat barn at Karsou under Chainpur Police Station in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. The three arrest
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Police on April 24 arrested an ‘area commander’ and two Maoist cadres and found one 3.3 rifle and 77 cartridges which were hidden in a wheat barn at Karsou under Chainpur Police Station in Palamu District, reports The Times of India. The three arrested Maoists have been identified as Lallan Singh Kharwar (30), Mahender Singh Kharwar (35) and Virender Kumar Ram (22).
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April - 24 
Police were put on high alert in Wayanad District on April 25 after a four-member armed group, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, threatened a Police officer and his mother at their house on April 24, reports The Hin
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Police were put on high alert in Wayanad District on April 25 after a four-member armed group, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, threatened a Police officer and his mother at their house on April 24, reports The Hindu. The Police said the armed group reached the house of Promod, a civil Police officer at Mananthavady Police Station, under Vellamunda Police Station limits and threatened him that he would be killed if he continued with his spying activities for the Police team engaged in combing operations against the Maoists in the forest areas of the District. They also pasted a poster on the wall and set ablaze a motorbike kept near the house.
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April - 24 
Reports also informed from the Kulgam area that some tussle erupted between the Security Forces and journalists. Mob also attacked some Police personnel at Qoimoh during the stone pelting incident. Several CRPF personnel sustained stone injures when
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Reports also informed from the Kulgam area that some tussle erupted between the Security Forces and journalists. Mob also attacked some Police personnel at Qoimoh during the stone pelting incident. Several CRPF personnel sustained stone injures when the protesters threw stones at them in the area. Police had to resort to lathi-charge and tear shelling to control the crowd.
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April - 24 
Reports informed further that Parliament member G.N. Ratanpuri’s cavalcade was attacked in Pulwama with the people throwing stones on the vehicles. In different areas of Pulwama town including Trichal, Karimabad, Achan, Koil, Bandzoo, Bonar and Ariha
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Reports informed further that Parliament member G.N. Ratanpuri’s cavalcade was attacked in Pulwama with the people throwing stones on the vehicles. In different areas of Pulwama town including Trichal, Karimabad, Achan, Koil, Bandzoo, Bonar and Arihal, youth tried to attack polling booths and stopped people from exercising their vote. Police resorted to firing in air at Koil Pulwama to disperse the violent protestors who attacked police and polling staff in the area.
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April - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 24 busted a recruiting centre and arrested four Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants from Lamboikhul Makha Leikai near Sagolmang in Imphal, reports The Shilling Times. One Naocha Potsangbam was apprehended and he
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 24 busted a recruiting centre and arrested four Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants from Lamboikhul Makha Leikai near Sagolmang in Imphal, reports The Shilling Times. One Naocha Potsangbam was apprehended and he disclosed the names of three militants who are actively involved in conducting recruitment. Later on Manipur Police and 16th Assam Rifles apprehended three KCP cadres including a woman from Lamboikhul Makha Leikai near Sagolmang. They have been identified as Chabungbam Nobin, Itocha, and Kamla Devi.
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April - 24 
The Kerala Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced further evidence before the Centre-appointed tribunal for reviewing the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), The New Indian Express reports on April 25. The state Pol
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The Kerala Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced further evidence before the Centre-appointed tribunal for reviewing the ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), The New Indian Express reports on April 25. The state Police which handed over some confidential documents prepared by the Intelligence ADGP reiterated its stand favouring the ban. They said the workers of the banned outfit were active in some organisations like the ‘Minority Rights Watch’ and ‘Islamic Students Association’. The three-day hearing here which began on April 23 is part of a countrywide exercise to review the ban first imposed on SIMI in 2001. The state Police presented two cases registered at Nadakavu Police Station in Kozhikode in 2013 in which copies of two books - ‘Dawat-e-Jihad’ and ‘Vazhiyadayalangal’ were seized. The books contained texts perpetuating communal hatred, the Police stated before the tribunal headed by Justice Suresh Kait. NIA presented the Kashmir recruitment case in which Keralite youths were recruited for terror activities in Kashmir. The Keralite presence was detected by the national security forces in 2008 following which 10 persons were arrested. The accused were awarded life term by an NIA court in October 2013.
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April - 24 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 24 filed a charge sheet against the first accused, Imtiyaz Ansari in connection with the Patna serial blasts case of October 27, 2013, reports The Hindu. Imtiyaz was associated with the Students Islami
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 24 filed a charge sheet against the first accused, Imtiyaz Ansari in connection with the Patna serial blasts case of October 27, 2013, reports The Hindu. Imtiyaz was associated with the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and also had had very close links with the members of Indian Mujahideen (IM)” said an NIA release. “Investigation of the cases relating to the serial bomb blasts at Gandhi Maidan in Patna and the Patna railway station was handed over to NIA. During the probe, eight accused persons were arrested, of whom one succumbed to the injuries sustained while planting a bomb at the railway station,” said a NIA official. “Investigations revealed that Imtiyaz along with others had planted the bombs at the Patna railway station and in the hunkar rally of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi", the NIA release added. The charge sheet also mentions four other SIMI operatives, identified as Haidar Ali, Mujibollah, Tafiq Ansari and Nauman Ansari, as absconding accused, according to The Times of India.
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April - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that six constituencies will go to poll on April 24 in the third and final phase of Lok Sabha election in Assam to decide the fate of 74 candidates. Polling will be held to decide the fate of 74 candidates, including nine w
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The Shillong Times reports that six constituencies will go to poll on April 24 in the third and final phase of Lok Sabha election in Assam to decide the fate of 74 candidates. Polling will be held to decide the fate of 74 candidates, including nine women, in Kokrajhar (ST), Dhubri, Barpeta, Mangaldoi, Gauhati and Nowgong spread over the districts of Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Goalpara, Nalbari, Baksa, Chirang, Darrang, Udalguri, Morigaon, Nagaon, Kamrup (Metro) and Kamrup (Rural). Security has been tightened across all six constituencies, particularly in Kokrajhar district, where the NDFB-IKS is active and sporadic incidents of pre-poll violence occurred with 75 companies of security forces being deployed. Security has been tightened along the international border with Bangladesh and Bhutan in Dhubri, Barpeta and Mangaldoi constituencies too.
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April - 24 
There is a need for amendment to the present IT Act for better policing and execution of cyber crime cases, according to Kolkata Police, cyber department officer-in-charge Siddhartha Chakraborty, The New Indian Express reports on April 24. The am
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There is a need for amendment to the present IT Act for better policing and execution of cyber crime cases, according to Kolkata Police, cyber department officer-in-charge Siddhartha Chakraborty, The New Indian Express reports on April 24. The amendment would facilitate better investigation into cases registered with the Kolkata Police. Chakraborty said India has signed the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty with 25 countries. At the same time he pressed for international cyber law treaty to counter rising cyber crimes across the globe. There was urgent need to relax the norm that only inspectors and above can investigate a cyber crime to allow more policemen into such crimes, Chakraborty felt. In 2013, the Kolkata Cyber Police Station had registered 60 cases.
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April - 24 
As the Government team prepares for another meeting with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), many of the foreign militants based in and around North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) feel they are facing an uncer
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As the Government team prepares for another meeting with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), many of the foreign militants based in and around North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) feel they are facing an uncertain future and are not only seeking assurances from their hosts but are also weighing options for moving out to others places, like Afghanistan and Syria, to continue their ‘jihad’, Dawn reports on April 25. This emerged during a series of interviews conducted by Dawn correspondent mainly around NWA, on getting exclusive access to various groups and to some of the most wanted fugitives in the country. “Most of us do not think that the talks would succeed. But if there is give and take from both sides then we fear the Government would try to isolate us. Our hosts did take us into confidence before the talks started, but we feel the government would put them in a tight spot and their options may be limited,” said Azzaam, a senior member of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU). But some of the foreign militants also see the developments as an opportunity. “Jihad is not restricted to a single land. We have the flexibility to move around. At the moment most brothers realise that one of the noblest jihadi fronts is Syria,” said Sheikh Abdul Salam, a Saudi national based in NWA.
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April - 24 
At least 10 militants were killed and 15 others injured when jet fighters launched a massive assault on April 24 (today) in different parts of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. Th
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At least 10 militants were killed and 15 others injured when jet fighters launched a massive assault on April 24 (today) in different parts of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The airstrikes in Akakhel area of Bara were aimed at militants involved in recent attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and in parts of Punjab. The attack was carried out on insurgent hideouts in the areas Spera Dam, Merokhel, Kukikhel area and the surrounding areas of Akakhel.
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April - 24 
At least seven members of a family were killed and seven others injured in firing incident in Yar Hussain area of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 24, reports The News. Police said unidentified assailants open fire on a vehicle, resultin
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At least seven members of a family were killed and seven others injured in firing incident in Yar Hussain area of Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 24, reports The News. Police said unidentified assailants open fire on a vehicle, resulting the death of seven people and injuries to seven others. Police said all the dead and injured belong to one family and were going to Peshawar airport to see off a relative.
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April - 24 
Four persons including a senior Policeman Inspector Shafiq Tanoli were killed in a suicide attack in Old Sabzi Mandi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on the morning of April 24 (today), reports The News. According to Deputy Superinte
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Four persons including a senior Policeman Inspector Shafiq Tanoli were killed in a suicide attack in Old Sabzi Mandi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on the morning of April 24 (today), reports The News. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nasir Lodhi, Inspector Shafiq Tanoli was killed along with his friend when a blast occurred in old vegetable market near his house when he was sitting inside a shop. Shafiq Tanoli was the Station House Officer (SHO) of Mawach Goth and was demoted and suspended from his post after he allegedly raided a house at Sea View in Defence area illegally. Shafiq Tanoli joined the Police force in 1989. He was also associated with the CID for some time and also had a role in the arrest of Arshad Pappu. Tanoli was also involved in the investigation of the Wali Khan Babar murder case and had previously escaped attempt on his life at least seven times before. He had been attacked twice in Pak Colony, twice in Mauripur, once each in Liaquatabad, Sachal and Old Sabzi Mandi.
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April - 24 
Sectarian killings rose by more than a fifth in Pakistan in 2013, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on April 24, warning of an alarming increase in violence against religious minorities, reports The Express Tribune. HRCP said 687 people
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Sectarian killings rose by more than a fifth in Pakistan in 2013, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on April 24, warning of an alarming increase in violence against religious minorities, reports The Express Tribune. HRCP said 687 people were killed in more than 200 sectarian attacks last year, a rise of 22 per cent on 2012, while 1,319 people were injured, a 46 per cent rise on 2012. The HRCP warned that ongoing peace talks between the Government and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) could make minorities even more vulnerable. Violence against Shias, who make up around 20 per cent of the population, has been growing in recent years, much of it led by extremist sectarian groups such as Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). The country’s small Christian, Hindu and Ahmadi communities also suffer discrimination and occasional outbursts of violence.
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April - 24 
the central Shura (committee) of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on April 24 appealed to the TTP not only to extend ceasefire but also make a categorical announcement that they would not take any unlawful step till the conclusion of talks, reports The News. Acc
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the central Shura (committee) of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on April 24 appealed to the TTP not only to extend ceasefire but also make a categorical announcement that they would not take any unlawful step till the conclusion of talks, reports The News. According to a press release, the JI central consultative body which met at Mansoora with its new Ameer Sirajul Haq, in the chair, urged the Government and the law enforcement institutions to release the non-militants in their custody and take other necessary measures that could make the talks result-oriented, and avoid such steps which could hinder the progress in talks.
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April - 24 
Thirty-seven militants were killed and more than a dozen injured in air strikes by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft in Bara and Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 24, reports The News. Ea
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Thirty-seven militants were killed and more than a dozen injured in air strikes by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft in Bara and Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 24, reports The News. Earlier, Daily Times reported that 10 militants were killed and 15 others injured. The sources said fighter aircraft bombarded the suspected positions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Wache Wanay, Sra Vela, Dwatoi and Tordarra in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency. The jets also targeted some hideouts of the TTP in Spera Dam area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit). 10 hideouts of militants were destroyed in the bombardment. The official sources said the dead militants belonged to Orakzai Agency and Darra Adamkhel of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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April - 24 
Unidentified militants fired a rocket at and then opened fire on a Police mobile in Chhattar area of Dera Murad Jamali town in Nasirabad District of Balochistan, leaving four Police personnel dead on April 24, reports The News. Police said that the p
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Unidentified militants fired a rocket at and then opened fire on a Police mobile in Chhattar area of Dera Murad Jamali town in Nasirabad District of Balochistan, leaving four Police personnel dead on April 24, reports The News. Police said that the personnel in a Police mobile were on patrolling duty on Chhattar road when militants attacked their vehicle. “The armed attackers fired a rocket at the Police vehicle and also opened indiscriminate fire on it, leaving four Police personnel, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector, dead,” Police said, adding that the assailants managed to escape. The deceased were identified as ASI Kareem Bakhsh Bhangar, Hawaldar Rawat Domki, and Constables Sadora Khan Pahore and Abdul Wahid Bakhsh Parkani.
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April - 24 
CA Chairperson Subaschandra Nembang on April 24 urged the Government and leaders of major parties to do the needful to give the CA full shape, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “It’s been months since the Government was formed, but I’m very sad to
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CA Chairperson Subaschandra Nembang on April 24 urged the Government and leaders of major parties to do the needful to give the CA full shape, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “It’s been months since the Government was formed, but I’m very sad to say that the constitution writing body is yet to get full shape. This has affected the schedule of statute promulgation. An incomplete CA can’t decide on major issues and I fear the delay might cost the statute-making process dearly.” Nembang, however, expressed confidence that the CA was capable of delivering the statute within the stipulated time stating “If the CA starts acting seriously it can accomplish its mission in time, but positive pressure from the people is desirable as it could work as an additional driving force.”
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April - 24 
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bamdev Gautam on April 24 said the bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED) would not grant blanket amnesty to the human rights violators
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Bamdev Gautam on April 24 said the bills on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearance (CED) would not grant blanket amnesty to the human rights violators and those guilty of heinous crime, reports The Himalayan Times. Gautam claimed the bills registered in Parliament on the two commissions did not have the provision of general amnesty noting “There cannot be amnesty in cases of serious human rights violation and heinous crime against humanity. The bills do not envision blanket amnesty as well.” He added that amnesty would be granted only if the victims and their relatives wished.
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April - 24 
Former Chief Justice Anup Raj Sharma on April 24 said that there is no guarantee of a new constitution in a year as five months have already passed since the election of the CA. Sharma said “There is more possibility of coming up with a constitution
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Former Chief Justice Anup Raj Sharma on April 24 said that there is no guarantee of a new constitution in a year as five months have already passed since the election of the CA. Sharma said “There is more possibility of coming up with a constitution in time, but leaders of major parties need to give up their personal and party interests first.” Stating that Nepal is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi-ethnic country, Sharma said the new constitution must address the aspirations of this social structure. He further suggested all CA members to be active and committed so as to promulgate a new constitution, which they promised to people during election.
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April - 24 
Political parties in the Constituent Assembly (CA) on April 24 put forward their candidates for the post of chairpersons in the five constitutional committees in the CA, reports Republica. Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Babur
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Political parties in the Constituent Assembly (CA) on April 24 put forward their candidates for the post of chairpersons in the five constitutional committees in the CA, reports Republica. Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Baburam Bhattarai has filed his candidacy for the chairmanship at Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee. Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Krishna Sitaula has registered his candidacy for the post of chairman at Constitution Drafting Committee. Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Bishnu Poudel is contesting for chairmanship at Constitutional Record Study and Determination Committee. Laxmi Chaudhari, of Madhesi People´s Rights Forum-Nepal (MPRF-N) led by Upendra Yadav, has filed her candidacy for the top post at CA committee on Capacity Building and Resource Management. Similarly, Pramila Rana of CPN Samyukta has filed candidacy for the post of chairperson at the Committee on Citizen and Public Opinions Collection.
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April - 24 
The Supreme Court (SC) on April 24 rejected a Government petition seeking stay on a High Court (HC) verdict that acquitted four arrested ICS cadres for killing eight persons, including six activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student win
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The Supreme Court (SC) on April 24 rejected a Government petition seeking stay on a High Court (HC) verdict that acquitted four arrested ICS cadres for killing eight persons, including six activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of ruling Awami League (AL) in Chittagong city of Chittagong District in July 2000, reports The Daily Star. The HC on April 17 acquitted ICS cadres - Sajjad Hossain Khan, Alamgir Kabir Manik, Azam and Muhamad Solaiman, condemned to death by a Chittagong court. The HC acquitted them saying that the charges brought against them were not proved, as none of the witnesses saw them shooting the eight people in the port city in July 2000.
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April - 24 
A man, suspected to be a close associate of the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Ponniah Selvanayagam Kajeeban alias Gobi, was arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) in Jaffna District, reports Daily Mirror on Ap
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A man, suspected to be a close associate of the slain Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Ponniah Selvanayagam Kajeeban alias Gobi, was arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) in Jaffna District, reports Daily Mirror on April 25.
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April - 24 
Minister of External Affairs, G. L. Peiris on April 24 briefed the Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Sri Lanka with the assistance of representative of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development Major General K.H.G. Hendawitharana,
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Minister of External Affairs, G. L. Peiris on April 24 briefed the Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to Sri Lanka with the assistance of representative of the Ministry of Defense and Urban Development Major General K.H.G. Hendawitharana, reports Colombo Page. The principal purpose of the briefing was to give the diplomatic community authentic information regarding action taken by the Government against 16 organizations that have links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and individuals involved in terrorist funding and other activity connected with plans to revive terrorism. He told the diplomatic community that there is compelling evidence regarding the remittance of substantial sums of money from overseas for planned terrorist activity. "The Government has every confidence of eradicating at the very inception, any attempt to revive terrorism in any form in any part of the country," the Minister asserted.
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April - 24 
The United Nations (UN) expressed concerns over sexual violence during and after the war in Sri Lanka and raised the need for the Sri Lankan Government to address the issue, reports Colombo Page on April 25. Special Representative on Sexual Violence
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The United Nations (UN) expressed concerns over sexual violence during and after the war in Sri Lanka and raised the need for the Sri Lankan Government to address the issue, reports Colombo Page on April 25. Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Bangura had discussions with Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Dr. Palitha Kohona on the issue. The UN official expressed hope that the UN, apart from the open discussion, can have a discussion with the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure sexual violence is addressed. "We will definitely raise the issue and try to do something," the official assured.
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April - 25 
A combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested two active lady militants of United Revolutionary Front (URF), identified as Sunita Devi and Ranjita Devi while conducting a search operation in a house at Soibam Leika
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A combined team of Imphal East and Imphal West District Police Commandos arrested two active lady militants of United Revolutionary Front (URF), identified as Sunita Devi and Ranjita Devi while conducting a search operation in a house at Soibam Leikai Khanglabung Leirak, Imphal East District, The Sangai Express reports on April 25. It has been revealed that they were involved in transportation and planting of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at various locations in the valley in the run up to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls. Two mobile handsets were seized from their possession.
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April - 25 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kalmu Jaggu (22), was arrested at Duwalipara forest under Gangaloor Police Station limits of Bijapur District on April 25, reports The Business Standard. Jaggu was wanted in several
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Kalmu Jaggu (22), was arrested at Duwalipara forest under Gangaloor Police Station limits of Bijapur District on April 25, reports The Business Standard. Jaggu was wanted in several cases of crime including murder and carried a reward of INR 5,000 on his head.
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April - 25 
A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - ‘area commander’, identified as Jaidhar Gope (29), was killed and another, Santu Bodaik (28), injured in an exchange of fire with Poli
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A Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - ‘area commander’, identified as Jaidhar Gope (29), was killed and another, Santu Bodaik (28), injured in an exchange of fire with Police around Nuagaon block in Sundargarh District on April 25, reports The Times of India. Police recovered a pistol, two live bullets, five cell phones and INR 5,000 from them. Jaidhar is involved in 55 cases, 25 of those are pertaining to murders, in Jharkhand and Odisha.
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April - 25 
An Army Officer, Major Mukund Vardarajan and two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed and an Army jawan (trooper) was critically injured in a gun battle in Shopian District, Daily Excelsior reports on April 26. The South Kashmir Police Chief
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An Army Officer, Major Mukund Vardarajan and two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed and an Army jawan (trooper) was critically injured in a gun battle in Shopian District, Daily Excelsior reports on April 26. The South Kashmir Police Chief, Deputy Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar said that the third militant is still alive. Vijay Kumar stated that three HM militants, Shabir Gorsi, Mohammad Asif and Abdul Haq were trapped in a house in Khan Mohalla in village Kareva Zora Malu in Shopian District after Army and Police cordoned off the village. He said that Police and Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles launched an operation during which militants were trapped in the house.
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April - 25 
Arms, ammunition and cash were recovered during a joint operation conducted by Army and Police at Naharkotiya in Dibrugarh District, Sentinel Assam reports on April 25. The Army, camped at Rajgarh and Naharoni, in association with Naharkotiya Police
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Arms, ammunition and cash were recovered during a joint operation conducted by Army and Police at Naharkotiya in Dibrugarh District, Sentinel Assam reports on April 25. The Army, camped at Rajgarh and Naharoni, in association with Naharkotiya Police and arrested one person, identified as Sourov Sonowal and recovered one 7.62 automatic pistol, four live cartridges, one magazine, PAN card, cash and a motor bike from his possession.
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April - 25 
Combing operations were intensified in Tamil Nadu forests to flush out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a four-member armed squad threatened a Police Constable in Kerala with dire consequences if officials of three southern s
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Combing operations were intensified in Tamil Nadu forests to flush out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres after a four-member armed squad threatened a Police Constable in Kerala with dire consequences if officials of three southern states tried to prevent their activities in tribal areas, reports post.jagran.com on April 26. The Police said that the group, including a woman, barged into the house of Traffic Constable Pramod at Mananthavadi in Kerala on April 25 and threatened to kill him if he informed officials about movement of Maoists and their activities among tribals. Following the incident, the Special Task Force (STF), aided by the local Police and forest department officials, intensified combing operations in the border areas of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, in search of hideouts of suspected Maoists. An alert has been sounded at six check posts in Tamil Nadu and the forces are on the move in forest areas of Cherampadi, Pandalur and Devala near Gudalur.
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April - 25 
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on April 25 said the CPI-Maoist cadres were taking advantage of the inter-State border with West Bengal and slipping into the neighbouring State after carrying out attacks, reports The Hindu. He made the statemen
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on April 25 said the CPI-Maoist cadres were taking advantage of the inter-State border with West Bengal and slipping into the neighbouring State after carrying out attacks, reports The Hindu. He made the statement one day after eight people - including three civilians and five Security Forces (SFs) were killed around Shikaripara in Dumka District. As Shikaripara is located on the border with West Bengal, Chief Minister Soren said the Maoists were taking advantage of the situation. He further said the State Government will review the Shikaripara Maoist attack and do adequate homework to deal with Maoist activities. He also said they have succeeded in their nefarious design this time, but will be dealt with an iron hand in future.
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April - 25 
Jharkhand Police suspect that a CPI-Maoist squad led by its top leader Prabil Da could be behind the April 24 landmine blast in Dumka District, even as it decided to launch a joint operation with West Bengal Police to track down the Maoists, reports
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Jharkhand Police suspect that a CPI-Maoist squad led by its top leader Prabil Da could be behind the April 24 landmine blast in Dumka District, even as it decided to launch a joint operation with West Bengal Police to track down the Maoists, reports news.outlookindia.com. "We are in touch with the West Bengal Police and ready for a joint operation," Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar said. Three additional Police companies will be deputed to Dumka to step up anti-Maoist operations, he added.
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April - 25 
Meghalaya Government has formally decided to provide the breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteers Council - Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) with designated camps to its cadres in three proposed areas located in North Garo Hills and the border ar
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Meghalaya Government has formally decided to provide the breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteers Council - Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) with designated camps to its cadres in three proposed areas located in North Garo Hills and the border areas of South West Khasi Hills and South Garo Hills District as well as in the fringes of West and East Khasi Hills District, Sentinel reports on April 25. A High level meeting held in Shillong, chaired by the Chief Secretary PBO Warjri deliberated with the top Home officials and Deputy Commissioners of three districts on how to house the armed cadres of the ANVC-B in designated camps needed to control their activities.
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April - 25 
On April 25, five National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) militants were arrested from Balipara in Udalguri District. A vehicle was also seized from the arrested militants, reports The Telegraph.
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On April 25, five National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) militants were arrested from Balipara in Udalguri District. A vehicle was also seized from the arrested militants, reports The Telegraph.
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April - 25 
Pakistani troops on April 25 violated the ceasefire by firing with small arms and mortars on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reports The Times of India. "Pak troops resorted to small arms firing and mortars firing on
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Pakistani troops on April 25 violated the ceasefire by firing with small arms and mortars on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District, reports The Times of India. "Pak troops resorted to small arms firing and mortars firing on Indian posts along LoC in Doda battalion area in Poonch District from 0935 hours", a senior Army officer stated. The officer said there were inputs that militants were trying to infiltrate to this side and the firing was "probably a ploy to ensure infiltration of terrorist under the cover of firing".
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April - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants of various outfits in Manipur, The Sangai Express reports on April 25. Troops of 18 Sikhs 9 Sector AR launched an operation at Takyel area in Imphal West District on April 25 leading to the arrest of a P
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants of various outfits in Manipur, The Sangai Express reports on April 25. Troops of 18 Sikhs 9 Sector AR launched an operation at Takyel area in Imphal West District on April 25 leading to the arrest of a Progressive faction of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) militant, identified as No 40922, 'SS Pvt', Yumnam Kanhai alias Kiran Kumar Meitei. One 9mm Colt Machine Gun (CMG) with magazine and five live rounds were also recovered from him.
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April - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of different outfits in Manipur on April 25, reports The Sangai Express. Troops of Red Shield Division conducted a successful operation in Loktak Project area of Bishnupur District and arrest a cadre of Ze
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of different outfits in Manipur on April 25, reports The Sangai Express. Troops of Red Shield Division conducted a successful operation in Loktak Project area of Bishnupur District and arrest a cadre of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) identified as SS Sgt Maj Wangdamrai Kaboi alias John. The SFs also recovered one 9mm pistol with magazine and two live rounds. In another operation by Red Shield Division, one armed cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party - Military Council (KCP-MC) was arrested from Phougakchao Sekmaijing Village in Imphal West District. Arrest of the individual identified as SS Cpl Sapam Boinao alias Boi led to the recovery of a 9 mm pistol with magazine and three live rounds.
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April - 25 
Sentinel Assam reports on April 25 that re–poll would be held in seven polling stations in Kokrajhar Parliamentary seat falling under 28–Gossaigaon and 29–Kokrajhar West constituency where poll violence took place. The re–polling would be held in 313
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Sentinel Assam reports on April 25 that re–poll would be held in seven polling stations in Kokrajhar Parliamentary seat falling under 28–Gossaigaon and 29–Kokrajhar West constituency where poll violence took place. The re–polling would be held in 313 Harbhanga Lower Primary (LP) School, 181 Harbhanga LP School, 192 and 193 Balapara LP Schools, 187 Jamutari LP School and 185 Bamunigaon LP School, 182 Madhujhar LP School and 307 Balapara JB School under 29–Kokrajhar West and 155 Nilaijhora LP School under 28–Gossaigaon constituency on April 27.
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April - 25 
The body of Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF) member Amrit Boro was found on April 25 in a paddy field at Odalbari Tarabari under Mushalpur Police Station in Baksa District, reports The Telegraph. He was missing since the last three days.
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The body of Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF) member Amrit Boro was found on April 25 in a paddy field at Odalbari Tarabari under Mushalpur Police Station in Baksa District, reports The Telegraph. He was missing since the last three days.
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April - 25 
The Election Commission (EC) declared 324 polling stations in Srinagar Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) constituency, which is to go on polls on April 30, as critical and ordered strengthening of security measures further with more deploy
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The Election Commission (EC) declared 324 polling stations in Srinagar Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) constituency, which is to go on polls on April 30, as critical and ordered strengthening of security measures further with more deployment of para-military personnel for 1546 polling stations spread over 968 locations, Daily Excelsior reports on April 26.
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April - 25 
The United Jehad Council (UJC) 'chief' Syed Salahudin on April 25 hailed the people of south Kashmir for observing boycott of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, reports Kashmir Times. According to a statement issued by Syed Sadat
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The United Jehad Council (UJC) 'chief' Syed Salahudin on April 25 hailed the people of south Kashmir for observing boycott of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, reports Kashmir Times. According to a statement issued by Syed Sadat Hussian, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) 'spokesman' Salahuddin stated that the people of Kashmir have given a clear message to New Delhi that they reject the polls under the Indian constitution. “Despite the crackdown upon the leaders and terror unleashed on common people, the resistance shown by the people is sumptuous.” He has also warned that with the passage of time, the militant outfits will intensify their strikes against security forces. “Those who have betrayed the movement will have to answer here in this world and on the day of judgment. They will have to repent.” The UJC 'chief' has said that like Anantnag, he expects people will observe complete boycott in rest of the phases of elections in Kashmir. “That day is bound to come when Kashmiri will succeed in their freedom struggle,” Salahudin said while strongly condemning the force used against journalists in Kashmir. “No doubt a section of media is toeing Indian line but a major portion is reflecting the true sentiments of Kashmiri people.”
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April - 25 
Three traders were seriously injured as they were beaten up by Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) – a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - cadres in a weekly market at Gullu under Murhu Police Station limits in K
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Three traders were seriously injured as they were beaten up by Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI) – a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) - cadres in a weekly market at Gullu under Murhu Police Station limits in Khunti District on April 25, reports ibnlive.in.com. Laced with fire-arms, around 10 PLFI cadres arrived at the weekly market and started beating up the traders.
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April - 25 
A bomb explosion took place on the Chaudhry Khalique-uz-Zaman Road in Gizri area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, leaving six persons, including a woman, dead and 30 others injured on April 25, reports The News. Police said the explosion
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A bomb explosion took place on the Chaudhry Khalique-uz-Zaman Road in Gizri area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, leaving six persons, including a woman, dead and 30 others injured on April 25, reports The News. Police said the explosion was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and suspected the involvement of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Inspector General of Police, Sindh, Iqbal Mehmood, said that the bomb blast took place in a rickshaw and the intended target seemed to be a bus of worshippers coming from an Imambargah (Shia place of worship).
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April - 25 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on April 25 that the one-sided media trial of the Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) should end, reports Daily Times. Nisar said it was the Federal Government’s constitutional and lega
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on April 25 that the one-sided media trial of the Army and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) should end, reports Daily Times. Nisar said it was the Federal Government’s constitutional and legal responsibility to protect the dignity of the Pakistan Army and intelligence agencies, and there should be no ambiguity or fallacy in that respect. The Minister said media should show responsibility regarding sensitive issues. Saying that the Jang Group will have to retrace its steps in the greater national interest, the Interior Minister said the media trial of the top intelligence agency of the country over TV journalist Hamid Mir’s attack would have to end otherwise anti-state elements would take advantage of the situation.
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April - 25 
Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on April 25 said that the Balochistan people faced huge excesses in the past but it would not happen now, reports The News. He termed democracy a self-regulated system of accountability and said the democrati
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Prime Minister (PM) Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on April 25 said that the Balochistan people faced huge excesses in the past but it would not happen now, reports The News. He termed democracy a self-regulated system of accountability and said the democratic norms were flourishing in the country. He said the Government wanted to ensure economic and political independence of the people and vowed to eliminate unemployment, inflation, illiteracy and sense of insecurity from the country. “Pakistan free from these evils is our goal,” the PM said.
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April - 25 
The Government on April 25 confirmed that it had received a video message of Ali Haider Gilani the abducted son of former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and that Ali Haider Gilani’s abductors are not Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, rep
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The Government on April 25 confirmed that it had received a video message of Ali Haider Gilani the abducted son of former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and that Ali Haider Gilani’s abductors are not Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, reports The News. Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said that the abductors had demanded PKR 500 million for the release of Ali Haider Gilani after an earlier demand of PKR two billion. Nisar said Ali Haider could be seen in the video bound by chains. According to Nisar, Ali Haider Gilani said in the video that his abductors were not affiliated with the TTP and his family was not taking serious steps for his release. Ali Haider Gilani further says in the video that if measures are not taken for his release within one month he will be killed. Ali was earlier kidnapped from Multan (Punjab) on May 9, 2013 from outside a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) office.
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April - 25 
Chairpersons of the three thematic and two procedural committees of the Constituent Assembly (CA) were elected unopposed on April 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) CA member Baburam Bhattarai was electe
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Chairpersons of the three thematic and two procedural committees of the Constituent Assembly (CA) were elected unopposed on April 25, reports The Himalayan Times. Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) CA member Baburam Bhattarai was elected the Chairman of the Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee. Nepali Congress (NC)’s Krishna Prasad Sitaula and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)’s Bishnu Poudel were elected Chairmen of Constitution Drafting Committee and Constitution Record Study and Determination Committee, respectively. Madhesi People´s Rights Forum-Nepal (MPRF-N)’s Laxmi Kumari Chaudhari and CPN-Samyukta’s Pramila Rana were elected Chairpersons of Capacity Building Committee and Citizens Relations and Constitution Suggestion Committee, respectively. The three thematic committees have 73 members each, while the two procedural committees have 191 members each.
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April - 25 
The Parliament on April 25 has passed the bills on the formation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearances (CED) with amendment, reports Nepal News. The term 'disappearance' has been replaced with
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The Parliament on April 25 has passed the bills on the formation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission on Enforced Disappearances (CED) with amendment, reports Nepal News. The term 'disappearance' has been replaced with the term 'enforced disappearance' following the amendment. A number of lawmakers of different political parties took part in clause-wise deliberations on the bills. 18 amendment proposals on 119 points of the bill were presented. The lawmakers taking part in the deliberations said the bill is welcoming as it helps to conclude the peace process and none involved in the heinous crimes be freed from the punishment. They stressed the need of settling the wartime cases of crime through the means of mediation rather than reviving the wounds of conflict.
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April - 25 
A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), identified as Kabir Ahmed Sarder sustained bullet injuries during a gunfight between his party men and Police in Assashuni sub-District of Satkhira District on April 25, reports The Daily Star.
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A local leader of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), identified as Kabir Ahmed Sarder sustained bullet injuries during a gunfight between his party men and Police in Assashuni sub-District of Satkhira District on April 25, reports The Daily Star.
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April - 25 
Police in a dive on April 25 arrested 17 JeI cadres and three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists from different areas of Noakhali District, reports The Independent. Police said that the arrested persons were suspected to be involved in subv
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Police in a dive on April 25 arrested 17 JeI cadres and three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists from different areas of Noakhali District, reports The Independent. Police said that the arrested persons were suspected to be involved in subversive activities.
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April - 25 
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for the arrest of Perinpanayagam Sivaparan alias Nediyavan, who is believed to be the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) organization in Norway, reports Colombo Page on April 26. He was listed in th
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Interpol has issued a Red Notice for the arrest of Perinpanayagam Sivaparan alias Nediyavan, who is believed to be the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) organization in Norway, reports Colombo Page on April 26. He was listed in the Interpol Red Notice as Sivaparan, Perinbanayagam, 37 years old, and wanted by the judicial authorities of Sri Lanka for prosecution. Sri Lanka Police on April 17 obtained Interpol Red Notices on 40 suspected LTTE operatives active in foreign countries. Two of the Red Notices were for Nediyavan who is believed to be in Oslo, Norway and Vinayagam, who is living in France.
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April - 26 
A 20-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in Bijapur District on April 26, reports Zee News. The encounter occurred between Todka and Savnar villages under Gangalur station limits when the
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A 20-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Police in Bijapur District on April 26, reports Zee News. The encounter occurred between Todka and Savnar villages under Gangalur station limits when the Maoist ambushed a Police team. The Maoist cadre Hemla Budhu was killed when Police returned the fire. Police recovered a .303 rifle with 16 bullets, 7 rounds of a 12-bore gun, a pressure bomb mechanism device, a radio, battery and other articles, besides the Maoist's body from the spot.
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April - 26 
A Brick kiln owner, Annu Gupta (55), was killed by suspected Naxals-Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) under Gaghra Police Station limits of Gumla District on April 26, reports The Telegraph. Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhimsen Tuti said “About two
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A Brick kiln owner, Annu Gupta (55), was killed by suspected Naxals-Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) under Gaghra Police Station limits of Gumla District on April 26, reports The Telegraph. Gumla Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhimsen Tuti said “About two years ago, Gupta had faced an abduction attempt. We have registered a complaint against unidentified gunmen and begun our investigations.”
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April - 26 
An active Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Tongbram Shantikumar Singh alias Agaya alias Robert (28) was arrested at Thongjao area under Waikhong Police Station of Thoubal District on April 26, reports Kanglaonline.
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An active Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, identified as Tongbram Shantikumar Singh alias Agaya alias Robert (28) was arrested at Thongjao area under Waikhong Police Station of Thoubal District on April 26, reports Kanglaonline.
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April - 26 
An exchange of fire took place between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Chintaguppa village in Dummugudem mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on April 26, reports The Hindu. The Police recovered a 9
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An exchange of fire took place between the Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Chintaguppa village in Dummugudem mandal in Khammam District of Andhra Pradesh on April 26, reports The Hindu. The Police recovered a 9 mm pistol, ammunition and a kit from the scene, said Bhadrachalam Assistant Superintendant of Police (ASP) N. Prakash Reddy. The incident took place during combing operations in the forest area surrounding Chintaguppa village in the morning. Maoists of Sabari dalam (squad) fled the scene soon after the incident. The kit contained medicines, batteries, groceries and provisions.
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An official of Cachar Paper Mill (CPM), identified as Arindam who was abducted from the Rangamati area of Karimganj District on April 26 was released on April 29, reports The Times of India. Armed militants had appeared in the office at Rangamati, lo
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An official of Cachar Paper Mill (CPM), identified as Arindam who was abducted from the Rangamati area of Karimganj District on April 26 was released on April 29, reports The Times of India. Armed militants had appeared in the office at Rangamati, located on the border of Assam, Tripura and Mizoram, and kidnapped Arindam. The release was secured after payment of a ransom. The group affiliation of the militants is unknown.
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April - 26 
An unidentified youth was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Hariharganj Police Station limits of Palamu District on April 26, reports The Telegraph. The Maoists suspected the youth to be a ‘Police informer’.
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An unidentified youth was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Hariharganj Police Station limits of Palamu District on April 26, reports The Telegraph. The Maoists suspected the youth to be a ‘Police informer’.
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April - 26 
Meanwhile, Chintur Police arrested four Maoist militia members, including two militia ‘commanders’, in the forest area near Bandirevu village, Mr Reddy said. Maoist posters were recovered from their possession.
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Meanwhile, Chintur Police arrested four Maoist militia members, including two militia ‘commanders’, in the forest area near Bandirevu village, Mr Reddy said. Maoist posters were recovered from their possession.
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April - 26 
Over 100 Maoists set ablaze two earthmovers worth INR 15 million at a stone crushing unit under Hunterganj Police Station limits of Chatra District on April 26, reports The Telegraph. The incident occurred when Maoists stormed inside the unit and wan
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Over 100 Maoists set ablaze two earthmovers worth INR 15 million at a stone crushing unit under Hunterganj Police Station limits of Chatra District on April 26, reports The Telegraph. The incident occurred when Maoists stormed inside the unit and wanted to meet unit owners Kallu Singh and Munna Singh. When labourers said they did not have the cell phone numbers of their bosses, the Maoists torched the earthmovers and left behind hand-written pamphlets. “It is clearly an outcome of levy demand. The site is close to Bihar’s Gaya District. We believe Gaya’s Maoist 'zonal commander' is involved,” said Chatra Superintendent of Police (SP) Prashant Kumar Karn.
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April - 26 
Police on April 26 arrested one person, identified as G. Mastab Sahib alias Mastan from Badvel in Kadapa District along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket with a face value of INR 10,000, reports Business Standard. SP GVG Ashok Kumar said t
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Police on April 26 arrested one person, identified as G. Mastab Sahib alias Mastan from Badvel in Kadapa District along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket with a face value of INR 10,000, reports Business Standard. SP GVG Ashok Kumar said that Mastan, a native of Dhone in Kurnool District, has allegedly been involved in many such cases in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, "Mastan used to receive fake notes from Farakka and Attaramaile villages bordering Bangladesh and exchange them through his gang members in both the states," the SP added.
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April - 26 
Three members of a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) smuggling racket were arrested by the Police near Millennium Park in Kolkata in West Bengal on April 26, reports The Times of India. Zaheer Hassan, Tufail Waris Khan and Sarfaraz were arrested aft
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Three members of a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) smuggling racket were arrested by the Police near Millennium Park in Kolkata in West Bengal on April 26, reports The Times of India. Zaheer Hassan, Tufail Waris Khan and Sarfaraz were arrested after two of them came to supply notes to a contact and fake notes in the denomination of INR 500 and INR 1000 were found with them, said the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), special cell, Sanjeev Yadav. Tufail and Sarfaraz used to get the fake notes through a contact in Kolkata, who sourced them from Bangladesh. These notes were then given to distributors like Zaheer, who supplied them to various parts of the city and National Capital Region (NCR), Police said. Police also found that earlier Zaheer used to supply FICNS with two of his accomplices, Ayub and Furkan, who were arrested by the special cell. After their arrests, Zaheer contacted Tufail and again started the supply of FICNs in the city.
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April - 26 
Two militants of the Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA) identified as self-styled 'c-in-c' Sem Rongpher and self-styled 'sergeant' Jen Rongpher, were killed in an encounter when a group of militants exchanged fire with Police in Sarthe Ronghang vi
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Two militants of the Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA) identified as self-styled 'c-in-c' Sem Rongpher and self-styled 'sergeant' Jen Rongpher, were killed in an encounter when a group of militants exchanged fire with Police in Sarthe Ronghang village under Uttar Borbil Police Outpost of Howraghat Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on April 26, reports The Shillong Times. Two M-20 pistols with empty shells and one live ammunition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) with nine batteries, five rounds of empty cases and five rounds of ammunition, extortion notes in KNLA letterhead, a bag and a mobile handset were recovered from the slain militants.
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April - 26 
Four people were injured in a grenade attack in Lyari town of Karachi on April 26, reports Daily Times. According to local Police, unidentified men hurled grenades near Gabol Park, injuring four people. Rescue teams rushed to the scene soon after the
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Four people were injured in a grenade attack in Lyari town of Karachi on April 26, reports Daily Times. According to local Police, unidentified men hurled grenades near Gabol Park, injuring four people. Rescue teams rushed to the scene soon after the incident and moved the injured to the Civil Hospital. Police also reached and started investigation.
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April - 26 
Four persons were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 26, reports Daily Times. Shahnawaz (35), son of Ibrahim, was killed by unidentified armed motorcyclists in Malir 15. Maula Bux (44), son
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Four persons were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 26, reports Daily Times. Shahnawaz (35), son of Ibrahim, was killed by unidentified armed motorcyclists in Malir 15. Maula Bux (44), son of Muhammad Ramzan, was shot and killed by unidentified armed men in Zia Colony of Orangi Town. A 35-year-old, Gul Nawab, son of Mir Ahmed, was killed by unidentified armed motorcyclist in Nata Khan Goth. Separately, a man was found dead near Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town. The identity of the body could not be ascertained.
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April - 26 
17 JeI cadres of Kotchandpur and Moheshpur sub-Districts in Jhenidah District were arrested by Police in a special drive on April 26, reports The Independent. They were accused of attacking Police, vandalizing freedom fighter’s mural and trying to c
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17 JeI cadres of Kotchandpur and Moheshpur sub-Districts in Jhenidah District were arrested by Police in a special drive on April 26, reports The Independent. They were accused of attacking Police, vandalizing freedom fighter’s mural and trying to create panic.
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April - 26 
The JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres are preparing to stage “violent demonstrations” for release of their top leaders charged with War Crimes, The Daily Star reports on April 26 (today). Party insiders said JeI strongholds
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The JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres are preparing to stage “violent demonstrations” for release of their top leaders charged with War Crimes, The Daily Star reports on April 26 (today). Party insiders said JeI strongholds like Satkhira, Nilphamari, Thakurgaon, Chittagong, Bagerhat, Gaibandha and Bogra Districts will see protests as soon as War Crimes verdicts are given against party Ameer (Chief) Motiur Rahman Nizami and Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) Delawar Hossain Sayedee.
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April - 26 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) senior leader R. Sampanthan on April 26 said that the Government decided to ban select Tamil diaspora organizations and individuals to thwart a free and transparent international probe into the 2009 Civil War, reports Th
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) senior leader R. Sampanthan on April 26 said that the Government decided to ban select Tamil diaspora organizations and individuals to thwart a free and transparent international probe into the 2009 Civil War, reports The Hindu. He said the Government’s current actions sought to intimidate and silence the Tamil civilian population who could furnish vital evidence in the investigation. In reference to the Government’s claim that the LTTE was trying to regroup in the predominantly Tamil-speaking parts of the country’s north, he said “The Tamil people have overwhelmingly demonstrated that they are totally opposed to any return to violence and that they are firmly committed to the evolution of a reasonable acceptable political solution within the framework of a united, undivided country.”
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April - 27 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manguram was arrested by a joint team of Security Personnel near Kodapakha base camp of Paramilitary forces in Kanker District on April 27, reports The Business Standard. The joint s
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Manguram was arrested by a joint team of Security Personnel near Kodapakha base camp of Paramilitary forces in Kanker District on April 27, reports The Business Standard. The joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force spotted the cadre in the forests of Santrai in suspicious condition following which he was arrested.
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April - 27 
A grenade was hurled at National Conference candidate, Farooq Abdullah’s rally in Khanyar area of Srinagar on April 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdullah was attending a rally at Gousia Waqf Secondary School Khanyar, when a grenade hurled by unknown
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A grenade was hurled at National Conference candidate, Farooq Abdullah’s rally in Khanyar area of Srinagar on April 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdullah was attending a rally at Gousia Waqf Secondary School Khanyar, when a grenade hurled by unknown militants exploded inside the compound of the school. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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April - 27 
A Maoist involved in several cases of violence, including murders, was arrested within Narayanpatna Police Station limits of Koraput District of Odisha, reports The Hindu on April 28.
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A Maoist involved in several cases of violence, including murders, was arrested within Narayanpatna Police Station limits of Koraput District of Odisha, reports The Hindu on April 28.
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April - 27 
A special money laundering court in New Delhi ordered freezing of INR 55,00,000 cash of fugitive Nasir Safi Mir, who is said to be the financial brain behind terror and separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Express reports on April 28. T
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A special money laundering court in New Delhi ordered freezing of INR 55,00,000 cash of fugitive Nasir Safi Mir, who is said to be the financial brain behind terror and separatist groups in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Express reports on April 28. The seizure of the cash, under money laundering laws, was made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier in 2014.The Adjudicating Authority of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), a judicial body to decide on strict enforcement cases, has also asked the Special Cell of the Delhi Police to hand over the cash to the ED. “In consideration of the overwhelming evidence produced, the provisional attachment order issued by the complainant (ED) is hereby confirmed and the Special Cell of Delhi Police, police station Special Cell, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi is directed to hand over the aforementioned attached amount to the Director of Directorate of Enforcement or to any other person authorised by him, to do so, on his behalf,” the court of K Raamamoorthy said in a recent order.
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April - 27 
A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Imteyaz Alam who was also accused in the Patna (Bihar) blasts of October 27, 2013 has been remanded in Police custody till May 7, 2014 by a Delhi court in connection with a case of allegedly setting up an
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A suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, Imteyaz Alam who was also accused in the Patna (Bihar) blasts of October 27, 2013 has been remanded in Police custody till May 7, 2014 by a Delhi court in connection with a case of allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in Delhi, Zee News reports on April 28. Alam was produced before the court in pursuance to the production warrant issued against him. Police sought his custodial interrogation, saying that IM's top operative Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu had disclosed that Alam had earlier given him logistic support in Ranchi (Jharkhand). "During interrogation, accused Tehsin Akhtar has disclosed that after the arrest of Mohammad Quateel Siddiqui in this case (illegal arms factory case), he had met one Haider alias Black Beauty and Imteyaz Alam who had also joined IM...These persons had later provided him a hideout and other logistics support in Ranchi. Imteyaz had also assured him for recruitment of youngsters for IM," the Police said. Further, Delhi Police on April 28 said it was conducting searches to trace the hideouts of Haider, wanted in the October 27, 2013 Patna bombing case, reports Dajiworld. Police said that during interrogation, Alam disclosed that he can lead the Police to the hideout of Black Beauty, who is on the run. "He is to be interrogated at length to trace and identify the Indian Mujahideen members and confronted with wanted terrorist Tehsin Akhter alias Monu regarding acquaintance with other members of the Ranchi module," officials said.
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April - 27 
Abu Faisal was brought to Bhopal by Delhi Special Cell on April 27. He was taken on transit remand by the Delhi's Delhi Police Special Cell earlier on April 23 for interrogation on his suspected links with Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas, Indian Mujahideen
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Abu Faisal was brought to Bhopal by Delhi Special Cell on April 27. He was taken on transit remand by the Delhi's Delhi Police Special Cell earlier on April 23 for interrogation on his suspected links with Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas, Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative. Faisal reportedly developed contacts with Waqas in Munnar, Kerala where Waqas lived in hiding disguised as Maharashtrian named Nabil Ahmad in 2013.
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April - 27 
Ahead of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in Srinagar, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) posters have appeared in the old city area threatening attacks on Policemen and politicians, besides asking voters to stay away from polling, Indian
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Ahead of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in Srinagar, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) posters have appeared in the old city area threatening attacks on Policemen and politicians, besides asking voters to stay away from polling, Indian Express reports on April 28. “Beware. If you vote, you will bear the consequences,” read the posters. Though, written on a HM letterhead, the pamphlets do not name any HM 'commander'. “We are issuing a last warning to the over ground workers of PDP and NC that they should desist (from it)”. The posters warn attacks on polling stations, asking people not to this election. “We would not tolerate it that some conscienceless people will vote of these Indian agencies (mainstream political parties) or participate in their election campaigning,” the posters said. “We warn such people for the last time that don’t force us to spray bullets”. Srinagar will go to polls on April 30. The militant outfit further said: “Our movement has come to stage where we are constrained to leave our defensive approach and to adopt an offensive approach… We have decided that whosoever is a threat to our movement, may that be the local police, Indian army, a politician or for that matter somebody our own, we are announcing a war against him.”
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April - 27 
At least 17 persons were injured when a grenade was hurled at Magam in Budgam District on April 27, reports Daily Excelsior. “Seventeen persons with splinter injuries were admitted to Sub-District Hospital, Magam. Three of them were discharged after
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At least 17 persons were injured when a grenade was hurled at Magam in Budgam District on April 27, reports Daily Excelsior. “Seventeen persons with splinter injuries were admitted to Sub-District Hospital, Magam. Three of them were discharged after given first aid while 14 others have been referred to SKIMS hospital, Bemina for specialized treatment”, Block Medical Officer, Khalid Rashid said. A Police Spokesman said: “This forenoon an explosion was reported from Sumo stand in Magam in Budgam District. The explosion occurred under a Tavera vehicle parked in sumo stand. It caused a very small impact on the road and damage to its left front wheel. As a result of some splinters from the vehicle minor injuries were caused to three persons – Nazir Ahmad Shah son of Aataullah Shah resident of Sheikhwara, Bala, Nazir Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rahim resident of Ratsunna, Beerwa and Mugli Begum wife of Abdul Ahad resident of Kanihama. The injured have been provided medical help. Police has taken cognizance of the matter and started investigation into the nature of the explosion.”
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April - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians in Mathili of Malkangiri District on April 27, reports orissadiary.com. About 20 Maoists barged into Kopara and Udayagiri villages under Mathili Police Station limits and killed
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two civilians in Mathili of Malkangiri District on April 27, reports orissadiary.com. About 20 Maoists barged into Kopara and Udayagiri villages under Mathili Police Station limits and killed the two villagers. The bodies of these two deceased were found on the outskirts of their villages on April 28 (today).
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April - 27 
Further, the Bhadrachalam sub-divisional police claim to have arrested CPI-Maoist affiliated Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) Kistaram area vice-president Sodi Vaga alias Deva alias Kursam Narsaiah of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh in the Burugu
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Further, the Bhadrachalam sub-divisional police claim to have arrested CPI-Maoist affiliated Janatana Sarkar (people’s government) Kistaram area vice-president Sodi Vaga alias Deva alias Kursam Narsaiah of Sukma District of Chhattisgarh in the Burugupadu forest area on the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh border on April 27. Vaga was arrested during a joint combing operation by the District Police and personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Burugupadu forest area.
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April - 27 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'acting chief' Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu has told his interrogators that the militant organisation had split into two groups with two senior operatives - Ahmad Zarar Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal and Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui ru
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'acting chief' Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu has told his interrogators that the militant organisation had split into two groups with two senior operatives - Ahmad Zarar Siddibappa alias Yasin Bhatkal and Mohammad Qateel Siddiqui running 'parallel leadership' in the outfit due to ideological and operational differences between them, The Times of India reports on April 28. Qateel, who was killed in Pune's Yerwada jail on June 8, 2012, had even pulled some members of the main leadership, led by Riyaz Bhatkal and Yasin Bhatkal in his group, claimed Tehsin. Qateel, according to Tehsin, had many reasons to part ways with Yasin Bhatkal, who had recruited him in the outfit. One of the reasons Qateel and Mohammad Adil alias Ajmal (Pakistani national who was involved in Jama Masjid attack on September 19, 2010) were displeased with Yasin as "Qateel and Adil wanted freedom to indulge in robbery etc while Yasin was not in favour of these activities", Tehsin said,. The members of Darbhanga module of IM who had become part of Qateel's group included Gayur Ahmed Jamali and Farookh, apart from Mohammad Adil. Farookh and Gayur were arrested by special cell of Delhi Police in November-December 2011. Talking further about the differences between Yasin and others, Tehsin said, "By that time (return of Yasin from Delhi), Adil was distraught and he was not following the orders of Yasin and was apparently in rebellion mode. Qateel was also following Adil in his protests against Yasin. After 2-3 days, Yasin told Adil to go back to Nepal."
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April - 27 
Madhya Pradesh Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist, identified as Gulrez Mustafa from Bhopal railway station on April 27, reports The Times of India. The arrest was made on the basis of int
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Madhya Pradesh Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activist, identified as Gulrez Mustafa from Bhopal railway station on April 27, reports The Times of India. The arrest was made on the basis of intelligence inputs. Gulrez is believed to have helped terror suspect Abu Faisal alias Doctor to escape to Mahidpur via Indore after escaping from Khandwa jail on October 1, 2013. Carrying a reward of INR 15,000, Gulrez was on the run and was arrested with Faisal in 2007 from a hotel in Indore. Besides Gulrez, State Police had in January 2014 also announced a reward of INR 15,000 each on Mazid Nagori and Sajid Nagori. Both Mazid Nagori and Saji Nagori are SIMI cadres, hailing from Ujjain and wanted in the cases of Explosives Act.
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April - 27 
Nagaland Post on April 29 reports that a National Social Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres identified as 'private’ Shepu Zhimo was arrested on April 27 from East colony of Zunheboto District. A .22 pistol with magazine, live round an
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Nagaland Post on April 29 reports that a National Social Council of Nagaland- Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres identified as 'private’ Shepu Zhimo was arrested on April 27 from East colony of Zunheboto District. A .22 pistol with magazine, live round and one mobile phone were also recovered from him.
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April - 27 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) recorded statements of some witnesses in connection with the conspiracy hatched by American-born Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley and others to carry out the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) terror at
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) recorded statements of some witnesses in connection with the conspiracy hatched by American-born Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist David Coleman Headley and others to carry out the 26/11 (November 26, 2008) terror attack, The Times of India reports on April 28. The statements were recorded with the help of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US Department of Justice over nearly 10 days, sources said. Due to a non-disclosure clause entered with FBI, NIA did not name the witnesses whose statements have been recorded but India had been for long seeking the questioning of Shahzia Gilani, Headley's wife, Indian Express adds.
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April - 27 
Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) on April 27 called for a Valley wide strike on April 30, 2014, reports Kashmir Times. He called for the strike in connection with the killing of three militants in Shop
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) on April 27 called for a Valley wide strike on April 30, 2014, reports Kashmir Times. He called for the strike in connection with the killing of three militants in Shopian.
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April - 27 
The Bihar Police on April 27 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly planning to disrupt Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in Muzaffarpur District in Bihar, reports The Hindu. Around INR 550,000 in
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The Bihar Police on April 27 arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly planning to disrupt Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections in Muzaffarpur District in Bihar, reports The Hindu. Around INR 550,000 in cash, some explosive material and Maoist literature was seized from him. Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ranjit Kumar Mishra said the Maoist, Ram Kishore Sahni was arrested on a tip-off from Tengrari village. “Ram Kishore was nabbed from a house in the village. He is a close relative of Maoist 'zonal commander' Devendra Sahni alias Ratnakarji and was planning to disrupt the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Muzaffarpur,” said Mishra. The Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency is going to polls on May 7 along with six other constituencies Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Hajipur, Saran, Maharajganj and Ujiarpur. Of these Sheohar, Sitamarhi and Hajipur are contiguous to Muzaffarpur, and are affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE).
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April - 27 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres axed a Police trooper, identified as Lalsu Pungati and then shot him dead from close range in a weekly market in Gyrapatti village in Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on April
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres axed a Police trooper, identified as Lalsu Pungati and then shot him dead from close range in a weekly market in Gyrapatti village in Korchi tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on April 27, reports The Times of India. The Maoist then fled with the weapon of the trooper. Pungati was on a routine patrol in the market with other Police personnel. The Maoists suddenly attacked Pungati with an axe while he was away from his companions. They heaved two blows on his neck from behind and then struck again on his ribs. As Pungati fell down, they shot eight bullets from close range to kill him.
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April - 27 
The Guwahati Railway Police (GRP) seized 220 detonators and 204 gelatin sticks from a person carrying the explosives in several bags from Shillong (Meghalaya) in Guwahati railway station.
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The Guwahati Railway Police (GRP) seized 220 detonators and 204 gelatin sticks from a person carrying the explosives in several bags from Shillong (Meghalaya) in Guwahati railway station.
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April - 27 
Tonsing Sangma, a militant leader of Meghalaya based United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) outfit was arrested along with a woman overground worker, at Basistha, near Beltola of Guwahati on April 27.
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Tonsing Sangma, a militant leader of Meghalaya based United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) outfit was arrested along with a woman overground worker, at Basistha, near Beltola of Guwahati on April 27.
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April - 27 
With the arrest of top Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, including Pakistani bomb-making expert Waqas, Delhi Police and intelligence agencies suspect that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) may be regrouping to launch its operation
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With the arrest of top Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, including Pakistani bomb-making expert Waqas, Delhi Police and intelligence agencies suspect that the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) may be regrouping to launch its operations to gather funds for terror acts, The Times of India reports on April 27. The interrogation of Waqas, gave Police the first hint that the SIMI may be planning to regroup and strike roots in different parts of India, including New Delhi. Waqas told interrogators about the active members of SIMI. Police learned about his links with Abu Faizal alias "Doctor", arrested SIMI cadre, who used to motivate Muslim youth to form a separate wing called "Maal-e-Ganimat", to indulge in dacoity by robbing banks. As part of the "Maal-e-Ganimat", which means to acquire funds by any means, Faizal's group robbed a rural bank in Narmada in 2009. He was also involved in bank lootings in Dewas and Itarsi, in Madhya Pradesh. According to Police sources, IM 'commanders' based overseas, including in Pakistan, have asked their underground operatives in India to involve SIMI activists in regrouping. Sources say the regrouped SIMI might begin resorting to "Maal-e-Ganimat" or "Ganimat ka Maal". "If the SIMI is formed again, the incidents of robbery and dacoity might also increase in the country," a Police officer said. India Today reports on April 27 that for investigating the IM-SIMI linkage, Delhi Police has taken custody of Safdar Nagori who was the "general secretary" of SIMI. He would be brought to New Delhi in coming few days. He had been lodged in Sabarmati central jail since 2008. "We want to understand what was the level of cooperation between IM and SIMI and for this purpose Nagori and Faisal would be interrogated," said an officer close to the investigation. Along with Nagori, Abu Faisal would also be questioned about the possible whereabouts of Abdul Subhan Qureshi alias Tauqir, said to be SIMI's head.
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April - 27 
A key ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hakimullah alias Matti, was killed during an encounter in the Kulachi area of Peshawar on April 27, reports Pakistan Today. Sources said Hakimullah was one of the masterminds behind the Dera Isma
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A key ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Hakimullah alias Matti, was killed during an encounter in the Kulachi area of Peshawar on April 27, reports Pakistan Today. Sources said Hakimullah was one of the masterminds behind the Dera Ismail Khan jailbreak of July 30, 2014. Acting District Police Officer Sadiq Baloch said that the house of Hakimullah in Rohri village of Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) was raided on a tip-off. Baloch said Matti opened fire on the Police, injuring an Elite Force official. The encounter, Baloch said, was continued for 30 minutes.
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April - 27 
A Police Constable, Siraj Gul, was killed while another constable, Akhtar Ali, injured when unidentified militant attacked them near Bakhshu Pul area under the jurisdiction of Khazana Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of the Khyber P
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A Police Constable, Siraj Gul, was killed while another constable, Akhtar Ali, injured when unidentified militant attacked them near Bakhshu Pul area under the jurisdiction of Khazana Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 27, reports Dawn. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)-Operations, Najibur Rehman said that both Policemen were fired upon while eating out near Bakhshu Pul area. Rehman lamented that Police personnel are deployed at spots where they can become easy target of the terrorists due to lack of protective gear including helmet and bullet-proof jackets.
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April - 27 
After threats from the LI, scores of Afghan and Zakhakhel tribesmen from Bara area of Khyber Agency on April 27 started shifting to safer places, reports Dawn. Tribal and the official sources confirmed that the Mangal Bagh-led LI had warned Afghan re
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After threats from the LI, scores of Afghan and Zakhakhel tribesmen from Bara area of Khyber Agency on April 27 started shifting to safer places, reports Dawn. Tribal and the official sources confirmed that the Mangal Bagh-led LI had warned Afghan refugees and the Zakhakhel Shinwari tribes, a sub-tribe of the Afridi’s, living in the area to announce allegiance to the Lashkar or leave Bara where the banned group is still known to have stronghold. Most of these people were settled in Akakhel, Sipah, Malikdinkhel and Shalobar areas in Khyber region who were given the deadline of April 27, 4 pm to take either of the options as their decision.
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April - 27 
At least three soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near an unspecified area along North and South Waziristan Agency border in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 2
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At least three soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near an unspecified area along North and South Waziristan Agency border in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 27, reports The Express Tribune. “At least three security forces personnel, including an officer embraced shahadat (martyrdom) and three others sustained critical injuries after an improvised explosive device planted by terrorists along the road went off,” the military said in a statement.
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April - 27 
If the Government enforced Sharia’h (Islamic law) in accordance with the Constitution, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would abide by the Constitution, claimed member of the Taliban peace committee and Provincial Chief of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI)
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If the Government enforced Sharia’h (Islamic law) in accordance with the Constitution, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would abide by the Constitution, claimed member of the Taliban peace committee and Provincial Chief of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Muhammad Ibrahim Khan on April 27 in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The Express Tribune. He refuted the view that one cannot negotiate with a group that does not recognise the Constitution. He further said that formal talks between the Government and the TTP are yet to start, reported Dawn. He said that the negotiation process was under way but formal talks had not started yet which had caused a deadlock. Both the government and the Taliban were responsible for the stalemate, he added.
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April - 27 
Militants fired two rockets from an area near the airport in Peshawar which exploded within the airport limits on April 27, reports Dawn. No injuries or damage were reported in the incident.
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Militants fired two rockets from an area near the airport in Peshawar which exploded within the airport limits on April 27, reports Dawn. No injuries or damage were reported in the incident.
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April - 27 
Militants threw explosive material in front of the house of a Communication and Work Department (C&W) official in Peshawar on April 27, reports Dawn. The bomb disposal squad said that 500 grams of explosives material was used in the blast, which dama
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Militants threw explosive material in front of the house of a Communication and Work Department (C&W) official in Peshawar on April 27, reports Dawn. The bomb disposal squad said that 500 grams of explosives material was used in the blast, which damaged the house.
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April - 27 
On April 27, one Tawheed ul Islam (TuI) peace committee member was killed and three others were injured in a bomb blast in Zakhakhel area of Landi Kotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Official sources say that the vehicle of Tu
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On April 27, one Tawheed ul Islam (TuI) peace committee member was killed and three others were injured in a bomb blast in Zakhakhel area of Landi Kotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Official sources say that the vehicle of TuI peace committee activists was targeted in Zakhakhel area destroying the vehicle completely. The peace committee holds Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militant group responsible for the attack.
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April - 27 
One person was killed and two others were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at a house in Daudzai area Peshawar on April 27, reports Dawn.
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One person was killed and two others were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at a house in Daudzai area Peshawar on April 27, reports Dawn.
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April - 27 
Police foiled a terror bid by recovering arms and ammunitions including a suicide jacket from a house in Shabqadar area of Charsadda District on April 27, reports Dawn. The recovered weapons include a large quantity of explosives, seven rocket launch
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Police foiled a terror bid by recovering arms and ammunitions including a suicide jacket from a house in Shabqadar area of Charsadda District on April 27, reports Dawn. The recovered weapons include a large quantity of explosives, seven rocket launchers and two fuel tanks of motorcycles. According to Police, the owner of the house is wanted in different terrorism-related cases.
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April - 27 
Security Forces on April 27 recovered two plastic canisters, containing 30 kilograms of explosives each, and a suicide vests near Wadpaga Police checkpost in Shapur area of Chamkani area Peshawar, reports Dawn.
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Security Forces on April 27 recovered two plastic canisters, containing 30 kilograms of explosives each, and a suicide vests near Wadpaga Police checkpost in Shapur area of Chamkani area Peshawar, reports Dawn.
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April - 27 
The Federal Government on April 27 directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to curtail the operations of Afghan cellular phones in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) because of security issu
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The Federal Government on April 27 directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to curtail the operations of Afghan cellular phones in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) because of security issues, reports Dawn. Informed sources said that more than 40,000 SIMs (Subscriber Identification Module) of Afghan mobile telephone companies were operating inside Pakistani territory and using international roaming services. Apart from this, the SIMs also work on their local Afghan networks in certain regions of FATA which are close to the Afghan border. It was revealed that the Afghan SIMs have been used in many kidnapping-for-ransom cases in Pakistan. “PTA has been directed to curtail these operations,” said Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, adding, “During December 2013, around 17,000 Afghan SIMs were recovered by FIA after a raid on an illegal Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) set-up in Peshawar”. He confirmed that Afghan cellular SIMs were being used inside Pakistani territory and were suspected of being used in serious crimes such as extortion threats, illegal VoIP activity and by terrorist networks for communication.
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April - 27 
Two people were arrested for possessing a huge amount of explosives and illegal weapons from Boni area of Chitral District.
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Two people were arrested for possessing a huge amount of explosives and illegal weapons from Boni area of Chitral District.
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April - 27 
Two suspects were arrested and huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from a pick up on Ramak Road in Dera Ismail Khan town of same District on April 27, reports Dawn. Police claimed to have seized pistols, five Kalashnikov rifles and 25,
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Two suspects were arrested and huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from a pick up on Ramak Road in Dera Ismail Khan town of same District on April 27, reports Dawn. Police claimed to have seized pistols, five Kalashnikov rifles and 25,000 rounds of bullets.
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April - 27 
The Bill endorsed by the Parliament on April 25 for the formation of transitional justice mechanisms, reports The Himalayan Times. Issuing a joint press statement, 12 organizations demanded that the Bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) a
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The Bill endorsed by the Parliament on April 25 for the formation of transitional justice mechanisms, reports The Himalayan Times. Issuing a joint press statement, 12 organizations demanded that the Bill on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and Commission for Enforced Disappearance (CED) be amended and made "victims-friendly". "Bill on transitional justice mechanisms passed by a majority votes in the Parliament is laudable," read the statement. "However, the provisions for amnesty to the perpetrators of heinous crimes committed during war era have to be amended. Perpetrators have to be booked by the law."
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April - 27 
The Constituent Assembly’s (CA) Political Dialogue Committee has decided to review the contentious issues of new constitution by the end of May, reports Nepal News on April 28. A nine-member sub-committee headed by Nepali Congress’s Purna Bahadur Kh
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The Constituent Assembly’s (CA) Political Dialogue Committee has decided to review the contentious issues of new constitution by the end of May, reports Nepal News on April 28. A nine-member sub-committee headed by Nepali Congress’s Purna Bahadur Khadka is formed to study the agreements signed by the government with the agitating parties or groups after signing of the peace agreement in 2006 and prepare its report. The Committee has been vested with the crucial task of forging consensus with all political forces inside and outside the House so as to promulgate a new constitution in time.
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April - 27 
The Kathmandu convention of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) chaired by Mohan Baidya was disrupted and abandoned midway on April 27, as the party members themselves resorted to verbal duets, fisting and chair-attack on each other, reports Ne
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The Kathmandu convention of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) chaired by Mohan Baidya was disrupted and abandoned midway on April 27, as the party members themselves resorted to verbal duets, fisting and chair-attack on each other, reports Nepal News. The bone of contention among the Maoists was about selecting and forming a new District Committee in Kathmandu. Supporters of CPN-Maoist General Secretary Ram Bahadur Thapa and Secretary Netra Bikram Chand clashed with each other, despite efforts by another leader Pampha Bhusal to find a solution. With the convention heading nowhere, the representatives headed to their respective homes leaving the convention unfinished.
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April - 27 
A leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was killed and seven other cadres were injured during a Police raid at a house in Satkhira town of Satkhira District on April 27, reports The Daily Star. The decea
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A leader of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was killed and seven other cadres were injured during a Police raid at a house in Satkhira town of Satkhira District on April 27, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is Aminur Rahman (30), town unit 'president' of ICS. Police raided a house near Kamalnagar graveyard while 50-60 ICS cadres were holding a meeting to carry out violence. Two firearms and a bullet were recovered from the house.
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April - 27 
Police in separate drives arrested 19 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Taraganj, Mithapukur and Pirgachha sub-Districts of Rangpur District on April 27, reports The Daily Star. Police said they were arrested on charge of creating violence in the Dist
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Police in separate drives arrested 19 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in Taraganj, Mithapukur and Pirgachha sub-Districts of Rangpur District on April 27, reports The Daily Star. Police said they were arrested on charge of creating violence in the District in different times. The arrestees were produced before a court and sent to jail.
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April - 28 
A ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist carrying a reward of INR 200,000 surrendered in Kanker District on April 28, reports The Business Standard. "Suraj Patel alias Mohit Kumar, a ‘divisional committee member’ of the CPI-Maoist, had expressed his desire to
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A ‘commander’ of the CPI-Maoist carrying a reward of INR 200,000 surrendered in Kanker District on April 28, reports The Business Standard. "Suraj Patel alias Mohit Kumar, a ‘divisional committee member’ of the CPI-Maoist, had expressed his desire to join mainstream and surrendered this afternoon," said Superintendent of Police (SP) R.N. Dash. Suraj was expert in making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and also a key member of the press wing of the Maoists in the region. He was appointed as the ‘commander’ of the Chargaon Local Operation Squad in 2007. He was also the editor of local magazine called 'Bhumkal'.
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April - 28 
A report of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) states that Maoists, are establishing a separate network for procurement of ammunition from the Naga militants, reports The Sentinal. They already have ties with Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and
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A report of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) states that Maoists, are establishing a separate network for procurement of ammunition from the Naga militants, reports The Sentinal. They already have ties with Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur. Significantly, the Upper Assam Leading Committee (UALC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is presently operating in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and have been involved in incidents of looting of weapons and extortion from local villagers. “The UALC has also been engaged in recruitment and training of cadres for the outfit in Assam. These cadres have been utilized in extensive propaganda against mega dams in Assam. In this backdrop, the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border has emerged as another theatre of Maoist activity,” a Home Ministry Official said.
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April - 28 
Also, SFs arrested one Avise Angami (31) from Chumukedima along with one .22 Pistol, 46 rounds of .22 caliber and four cartridges of 12 bore, substantial quantity of ganja (cannabis) and illicit liquor on April 28.
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Also, SFs arrested one Avise Angami (31) from Chumukedima along with one .22 Pistol, 46 rounds of .22 caliber and four cartridges of 12 bore, substantial quantity of ganja (cannabis) and illicit liquor on April 28.
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April - 28 
An alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, Aftab has threatened to kill a Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly), Manjinder Singh Sirsa and blow up a gurdwara, prompting Police to lodge an FIR (First Informa
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An alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadre, Aftab has threatened to kill a Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly), Manjinder Singh Sirsa and blow up a gurdwara, prompting Police to lodge an FIR (First Information Report) and throw a security cordon around gurdwaras in New Delhi, The Times of India reports on May 29. Police have interrogated SIMI ideologue Safdar Nagori, operatives Imtiyaz and Abu Faisal in this connection and got some leads. Sirsa had received a call on his private number in March, 2014 from Aftab, an alleged SIMI cadre. "Aftab told Sirsa that SIMI was furious with him for organizing the Khalsa Fateh Diwas at Red Fort in March and alleged that the event was an attempt to insult Muslims. Sirsa told him that the programme was just a get-together but Aftab, who was speaking in Urdu, did not pay heed to him," a source said. Sources further said call detail records of the number from which the threat call was made has revealed that the user was in constant touch with some numbers in Dubai and the UK which are already under the radar of security agencies. The sources added that calls were also made to agencies in Delhi and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) which provide security to VIPs. This has left cops puzzled about the possible motive.
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April - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person, identified as Sariyam Podiya, (25), at Palamdagu village under Polampalli Police Station area in Sukma District of Bastar region on April 28, reports The Pioneer. The villager was k
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person, identified as Sariyam Podiya, (25), at Palamdagu village under Polampalli Police Station area in Sukma District of Bastar region on April 28, reports The Pioneer. The villager was kidnapped two days ago and after holding the Jan Adalat (Kangaroo Court) they killed him with a sharp-edged weapon. The victim was in the hit-list of the Maoists for a long time. The Maoists accused him of participating previously in the ‘Salwa Judum’ (an anti-Maoist vigilante group) movement.
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April - 28 
Death toll increases to three in the April 27 incident as Police confirms that three villagers were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District, reports The Telegraph. Earli
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Death toll increases to three in the April 27 incident as Police confirms that three villagers were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres under Mathili Police Station limits in Malkangiri District, reports The Telegraph. Earlier it was reported that two persons were killed in the incident. Police on April 28 said a group of 30 armed Maoists barged into Kopara, Udaygiri and Mahupadar villages and killed the three villagers. Meanwhile the killed villages have been identified as Talashankar Bhuyan (Udaygiri village), Dhobunu Nayak (Kopara village) and Mamgalu Kolar (Mahupadar village). The Maoists, including some women cadres, left behind hand-written letters claming that apart from being ‘Police informers’ the “punished” trio were trying to organise local resistance against the Maoist movement.
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April - 28 
Goalpara Police have taken into custody the arrested militant 'commander' of the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) and booked him for killing of seven unarmed Rabha civilians late last year, reports Shillong Times on April 29. Earlier on April 27,
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Goalpara Police have taken into custody the arrested militant 'commander' of the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) and booked him for killing of seven unarmed Rabha civilians late last year, reports Shillong Times on April 29. Earlier on April 27, the UALA 'commander' for North Garo Hills and Goalpara region identified as Tengsang N Sangma alias Nishan was arrested along with five militant from Basista area of Beltola in Guwahati.
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April - 28 
More than 30 sleeper cells of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) have become active across the country, dnaindia.com reports on April 29. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned all states, including Maharashtra, about the development. Sources sai
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More than 30 sleeper cells of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) have become active across the country, dnaindia.com reports on April 29. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned all states, including Maharashtra, about the development. Sources said top SIMI and Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants jailed in various parts of India have been brought to Delhi to extract any information available with them. The authorities have already got top SIMI leader Safdar Nagori and other members of the banned outfit to Delhi to extract as much information about the sleeper cells as possible. "Those arrested in the past few months are being questioned regarding the sleeper cells. Also, top IM members are being interrogated," a source said.
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April - 28 
Nagaland Post reports that 33 Assam Rifles (AR) on April 28, arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘central council member’, Ganpong Konyak from Zakhlom Ward in Mon District. AR in a release stated, though Konyak is
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Nagaland Post reports that 33 Assam Rifles (AR) on April 28, arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘central council member’, Ganpong Konyak from Zakhlom Ward in Mon District. AR in a release stated, though Konyak is a “yellow card holder” of NSCN-K, authorized only one weapon to be carried with his bodyguard, he was found to be in possession of .22 pistol with magazine (country made), one .22 pistol (country made) pen shaped, one .32 revolver (Made in England), four .32 live rounds and incriminating documents.
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April - 28 
Nagaland Post reports that leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has left for New Delhi for talks on further extension of cease fire. The yearlong ceasefire between Centre and NSCN-K expired on April 27, but further talk
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Nagaland Post reports that leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has left for New Delhi for talks on further extension of cease fire. The yearlong ceasefire between Centre and NSCN-K expired on April 27, but further talks on its extension have stalled. SS Khaplang, the leader of the group have deputed some of the functionaries to meet representatives of the Centre to sign the truce extension.
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April - 28 
Pakistan troops fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control (Loc) in Poonch District on April 28, reports The Times of India. "Pakistani troops fired unprovoked with small arms, automatics and mortars on Indian posts along Line of Control in Bhim
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Pakistan troops fired at Indian posts along the Line of Control (Loc) in Poonch District on April 28, reports The Times of India. "Pakistani troops fired unprovoked with small arms, automatics and mortars on Indian posts along Line of Control in Bhimber Gali Sector of Mendhar in Poonch district at 5:15 am...Our own troops retaliated with similar caliber weapons. No damage of property or casualty of own troops have been reported so far." official Spokesman in Jammu said.
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April - 28 
Police in Odisha's Puri town have reviewed security in and around Lord Jagannath Temple in the wake of receiving information about the visit of two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to Puri and Bhubaneswar in January, 2014, Business Standard reports
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Police in Odisha's Puri town have reviewed security in and around Lord Jagannath Temple in the wake of receiving information about the visit of two Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to Puri and Bhubaneswar in January, 2014, Business Standard reports on April 29. Top Police officials held a meeting and decided to increase security of the temple, including frisking of all the visitors to the temple, increase of watch towers and CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras and removal of encroachments around the temple. "There have to be some watch towers so that periphery of the temple is always under scrutiny and any activity which is suspicious can be noted and can be informed so that action is taken. There are many encroachments around the temple. It needs to be immediately removed and already administration is on the job and at the earliest the encroachments will be removed, which will help improve the security environment of the temple and around the temple," said Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Marik. The Police have, meanwhile, decided to employ a professional team for regular inputs and updates about the security regime.
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April - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the high school building at Narotampur in Lakhisarai District of Bihar early April 28, reports The Hindu. The Maoists used dynamites and cylinder bombs to blast the two-storey school building.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the high school building at Narotampur in Lakhisarai District of Bihar early April 28, reports The Hindu. The Maoists used dynamites and cylinder bombs to blast the two-storey school building. However, no casualty was reported. The school was targeted as Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel had camped there till mid-April for combing operations against Maoists in Lakhisarai and neighbouring Districts.
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April - 28 
The Meghalaya Chief Minister on April 28 said pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups should come forward with meaningful and concrete suggestions to address the issue of influx and inflow of illegal immigrants in the second round of dialogue, Th
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The Meghalaya Chief Minister on April 28 said pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups should come forward with meaningful and concrete suggestions to address the issue of influx and inflow of illegal immigrants in the second round of dialogue, The Shillong Times reports on April 29. “I am happy that we had agreed to discuss the 52 existing laws to address the problem in the last meeting. I am looking forward to another fruitful meeting,” Sangma said
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April - 28 
The Sangai Express reports that a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant (No 3689) ‘ss l/cpl’ Sagolsem Abung Meitei (25) was arrested on April 28 by troops of 22 Assam Rifles (AR) of 28 Sector AR. The militant was arrested by a
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The Sangai Express reports that a People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant (No 3689) ‘ss l/cpl’ Sagolsem Abung Meitei (25) was arrested on April 28 by troops of 22 Assam Rifles (AR) of 28 Sector AR. The militant was arrested by a mobile vehicle check post in general area Tangjeng Khunou of Thoubal District and a 9 mm Pistol with magazine and three live rounds were also recovered. The militant was handed over to Sugnu Police Station.
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April - 28 
The Shillong Times on April 29 reports that Tripura government has sent a proposal to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) suggesting specially designed barbed wire fencing for riverine and hilly terrain Indo-Bangladesh border. Of the total 833 k
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The Shillong Times on April 29 reports that Tripura government has sent a proposal to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) suggesting specially designed barbed wire fencing for riverine and hilly terrain Indo-Bangladesh border. Of the total 833 kilometre Indo-Bangla border sanctioned for erection of barbed wire fencing, around 80 percent international border has been fenced so far and works are in full swing to fence remaining part of the borderline. Moreover, the Border Security Force (BSF) sources confirmed 694 kilometre Indo-Bangla border has so far been completed while work is in progress along 101 km border line. The entire Indo-Bangla border is expected to be completed by December, 2015 next. However, the existing design of fencing has become virtually ineffective in riverine and hilly terrain areas, according to reports from ground level. “Well, we have sent a proposal to the MHA suggesting specially designed barbed wire fencing for riverine and hilly terrain Indo-Bangla border to make it more effective. The government is awaiting a reply from the Centre”, said a top official of Home department. The government has been focusing on erection of barbed wire fencing in the state’s eastern segment- from Kanchapur to Korbok via Ganganagar at the earliest as cross border movement of insurgents is taking place in spite tight vigil.
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April - 28 
The Shillong Times on April 29 reports that two National Democratic Front of Bodoland – Songbijit (NDFB-S) militants, Ramesh Boro and Raju Deka were arrested by 9 Punjab Regiment at Rangia railway station in Kamrup District along with a vehicle.
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The Shillong Times on April 29 reports that two National Democratic Front of Bodoland – Songbijit (NDFB-S) militants, Ramesh Boro and Raju Deka were arrested by 9 Punjab Regiment at Rangia railway station in Kamrup District along with a vehicle.
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April - 28 
The Shillong Times on April 29 reports the Achik National Volunteer Council –Breakaway (ANVC-B) stated “Government must stop secret operations and stop hunting ANVC.-B cadres as it is turning the cadres frustrated. These operations will lead to reper
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The Shillong Times on April 29 reports the Achik National Volunteer Council –Breakaway (ANVC-B) stated “Government must stop secret operations and stop hunting ANVC.-B cadres as it is turning the cadres frustrated. These operations will lead to repercussions which will hamper the peace initiatives".
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April - 28 
The Supreme Court on April 28 stayed the execution of December 2000 Red Fort terror shootout convict Mohamed Arif's death sentence on the grounds that he has already undergone life sentence of nearly 14 years, according to The Times of India. The ape
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The Supreme Court on April 28 stayed the execution of December 2000 Red Fort terror shootout convict Mohamed Arif's death sentence on the grounds that he has already undergone life sentence of nearly 14 years, according to The Times of India. The apex court bench of Chief Justice RM Lodha, Justice Madan B. Lokur and Justice Kurian Joseph referred the matter to a constitution bench. The court said that matter be heard early. Arif was arrested December 25, 2000. He was convicted by the trial court October 24, 2005, and awarded death sentence October 31, 2005. His death sentence was confirmed by the Delhi High Court September 13, 2007. Supreme Court dismissed his appeal August 10, 2011, and his review petition was dismissed August 28, 2011.
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April - 28 
A bomb explosion occurred outside the residence of a local businessman in Guldara area on Kohat Road in provincial capital Peshawar on April 28, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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A bomb explosion occurred outside the residence of a local businessman in Guldara area on Kohat Road in provincial capital Peshawar on April 28, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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April - 28 
According to official sources, at least two security personnel were killed and one was injured during an exchange of fire with drug smugglers in Mashkel area of Washuk District on April 28, reports Dawn. Both sides used heavy weapons against each oth
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According to official sources, at least two security personnel were killed and one was injured during an exchange of fire with drug smugglers in Mashkel area of Washuk District on April 28, reports Dawn. Both sides used heavy weapons against each other. An un-named security official, said that when Security Forces tried to stop a convoy of drug smugglers in Mashkel, they opened fire in retaliation, killing two personnel and wounding another. “The smugglers were trying to sneak into Iran, when the exchange of fire took place,” he said, without disclosing the number of smugglers. He said the armed smugglers sped away in their vehicles after the incident. A huge contingent of the Frontier Corps (FC) was deployed in the area to arrest them.
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April - 28 
According to unnamed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sources, many TTP militants, fearing that a military offensive will finally be launched, have vacated the areas surrounding Mir Ali and Miranshah towns of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federall
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According to unnamed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sources, many TTP militants, fearing that a military offensive will finally be launched, have vacated the areas surrounding Mir Ali and Miranshah towns of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and shifted towards the border with Afghanistan and into the Afghan Provinces where anti-Pakistan elements are strong, reports Daily Times. “Around 6,000 militants, including locals, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Chechen and Turkmens, shifted towards the border with Afghanistan and into the Afghan provinces of Paktia, Paktika, Khost, Nuristan and Kunar,” sources said, adding that nearly 400 fighters have left for jihad in Syria. “While focusing on shifting to safe havens on the border and beyond, the Taliban fighters have also restricted their movement in main towns of NWA. About 4,000 militants, most of them locals, still reside in Mir Ali and Miranshah towns and its suburbs,” sources revealed. The unnamed sources also said that expectations of the militant leaders of talks succeeding are too low. Although the ‘commanders’ of the TTP have not formally refused to call off the dialogue, but they are convinced that it would lead nowhere, and finally a military operation will be imposed on them, the sources said.
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April - 28 
Army helicopters and artillery attacked militants’ hideouts in the Bobar area of South Waziristan Agency on April 28, reports Dawn. According to sources, three helicopters carried out the attack on the hideouts from 3 pm to 4 pm. However, SFs did not
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Army helicopters and artillery attacked militants’ hideouts in the Bobar area of South Waziristan Agency on April 28, reports Dawn. According to sources, three helicopters carried out the attack on the hideouts from 3 pm to 4 pm. However, SFs did not confirm the attack till late April 28-midnight. Sources said SFs also used artillery to shell the area from Mir Ali and Sara Rogha camps at 6 pm. No casualty was reported from the remote area where the media has no access. Tribal people said several hideouts had been destroyed by the shelling.
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April - 28 
At least four people were injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the house of a polio health worker, identified as Nazia, in Sro Kalay area of Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) in Charsadda District on April 28, reports The Expres
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At least four people were injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the house of a polio health worker, identified as Nazia, in Sro Kalay area of Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) in Charsadda District on April 28, reports The Express Tribune. All four injured were family members. Nazia’s husband Falaknaz told the Police that Nazia could be the target of the attack as she works at Ekka Ghund Hospital as a polio worker.
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April - 28 
Director General of Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab informed that the Punjab Government has detained and prosecuted about 700 militants involved in sectarian violence over the last six months, reports Dawn on April 28 (today). In 2013, Law-Enforcement
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Director General of Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab informed that the Punjab Government has detained and prosecuted about 700 militants involved in sectarian violence over the last six months, reports Dawn on April 28 (today). In 2013, Law-Enforcement Agencies in the Province registered nearly 3,500 cases on charges of misusing loud speakers, delivering hate speeches, disseminating incendiary material and trying to cause divisions among different segments of society. The DGPR statement claimed, “All terrorists involved in high-profile sectarian attacks committed in Punjab have been arrested, including sectarian target killers in Lahore.” It further stated, “Sectarian attacks reported in cities such as Chakwal, Bhakkar, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad were successfully investigated and the perpetrators arrested over the course of the past few months. By keeping these terrorists off the street, incidents of sectarian (violence) in Punjab have also been significantly reduced.” An unnamed senior official of the Punjab Police said that tracking down and arresting the proclaimed offenders involved in sectarian crimes was primarily the job of District Police Officers (DPOs). “In almost every meeting on the state of law and order in the Province chaired by the Punjab Inspector General the arrest of those wanted for sectarian violence topped the agenda,” he said. However, because of religious sensitivities around these incidents and the attackers’ links to various religious organisations, Police always encounter resistance when pursuing such criminals. There is a need to proceed with caution in all such cases because these people have sympathisers among powerful politicians, which also affects the ability of the Police to do its job, he added.
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April - 28 
During a meeting of Government functionaries and Army high command, including Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam, in Islamabad on April 28 Prime Mi
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During a meeting of Government functionaries and Army high command, including Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Lieutenant General Zaheerul Islam, in Islamabad on April 28 Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that dialogue and violence cannot go hand in hand, reports Daily Times. The meeting expressed the resolve to continue with dialogue with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with a “concise agenda” under “well-defined parameters”. The meeting, however, cautioned at the same time that talks without an effective ceasefire and immediate end to violent activities would not achieve any tangible result. Nawaz Sharif lauded the role and efforts of the ISI in protecting the country and ensuring its defence. An official at the Interior Ministry revealed that the Prime Minister said that the Government was determined to carry on talks with the Taliban, but any violent activity would be paid in the same coin and that the talks without a ceasefire would not be possible. “Dialogue and violence cannot go hand in hand,” the Prime Minister said. According to official sources, the Federal Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said, “It is high time to make talks with the TTP successful.” There was consensus among the participants of the meeting that the dialogue process with the Taliban should have a concise agenda and dialogue should take place under well-defined parameters. However, serious apprehensions were expressed over recent incidents of terrorism, and commitment to take effective action against the perpetrators of these attacks was reiterated.
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April - 28 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan during his first visit after assuming his office to Sadda in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 28 said that repatriation of all internally displaced tribal f
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Sardar Mahtab Ahmad Khan during his first visit after assuming his office to Sadda in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 28 said that repatriation of all internally displaced tribal families will be his top priority for normalisation of the region, reports Dawn. “Whether it is a single family or in hundreds, it is a humanitarian problem and we are fully conscious of the difficulties with which they are faced,” he said. The Governor said the day was not far away when they all would be able to live normal life in their homes. “It will also be my utmost effort to ensure equal treatment to all the affected people of Kurram Agency as far as provision of compensation is concerned,” he said, adding, “It is the earnest desire of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif too to witness the people of FATA living normal life. I am here to evaluate the situation on ground”. He said that they would not only opt for utilisation of all the available resources to rehabilitate IDPs but would also make sure that tribal students and youth were also fully benefited from the scholarship scheme meant for providing skill development opportunities to them in the best vocational training institutions of the country.
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April - 28 
One of the key state-nominated negotiators, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official Major Muhammad Amir, quit the dialogue process on April 28, giving a blow to the dialogue process. Amir sidelined himself from the talks, saying that some m
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One of the key state-nominated negotiators, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official Major Muhammad Amir, quit the dialogue process on April 28, giving a blow to the dialogue process. Amir sidelined himself from the talks, saying that some members of the Taliban committee were exploiting the process for their own political interests. “I distance myself from the dialogue process as some negotiators use it only for their political objectives,” he said, adding, “I would take the Prime Minister into confidence over my decision.”
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April - 28 
Several protestors were injured when Police resorted to baton-charge and tear gassing of demonstrators protesting over the missing persons issue at D-Chowk in Islamabad on April 28, reports Dawn. The protesters were attempting to approach the Parliam
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Several protestors were injured when Police resorted to baton-charge and tear gassing of demonstrators protesting over the missing persons issue at D-Chowk in Islamabad on April 28, reports Dawn. The protesters were attempting to approach the Parliament house in Islamabad's Red Zone area. Police resorted to baton-charging and aerial firing and also fired tear gas canisters to disperse the demonstrators as a result of which several persons fell unconscious. The resultant clash also left six Police personnel, including two women and four men, wounded. Human Rights activist and campaigner on the missing persons issue, Amna Masood Janjua, was also arrested by Police. Police tried to confiscate the cameras and other equipment of media teams trying to cover the incident. Television channels aired footage of several journalists who were wounded and had their equipment damaged due to the use of force by security personnel. Meanwhile, taking notice of the incident, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ordered the authorities concerned to release the detained protesters at the earliest. He said protesting peacefully was every citizen's fundamental right which cannot be taken away from them. He also ordered the authorities to look into the incident and punish the culprits of manhandling rights activists and journalists with an iron hand.
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April - 28 
Six persons were injured when a NATO container was attacked by unidentified militants on the Pak-Afghan Highway in the Khyber Agency on April 28 (today), reports Dawn. The two nearby vehicles were also damaged as a result of the incident.
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Six persons were injured when a NATO container was attacked by unidentified militants on the Pak-Afghan Highway in the Khyber Agency on April 28 (today), reports Dawn. The two nearby vehicles were also damaged as a result of the incident.
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April - 28 
Three seminary students were killed and nine others were injured in a hand grenade attack that occurred inside the Jamia Masjid-wa-Madrassa Islamia Tahiria seminary located in Frontier Colony of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh
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Three seminary students were killed and nine others were injured in a hand grenade attack that occurred inside the Jamia Masjid-wa-Madrassa Islamia Tahiria seminary located in Frontier Colony of Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 28, reports The Express Tribune. Police said that the bomb was not hurled from outside but was in someone’s possession inside the seminary. According to details, a student, identified as Salman (11), had brought grenade inside the classroom in a paper bag. The grenade exploded while he was playing with it, killing him and two other classmates, identified as Omar Khan (12) and Zahid Zada, (14).
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April - 28 
Two gangsters, identified as Bilal and Sajjad, were killed during an exchange of fire between the Rangers and criminals in Lyari Town on April 28, reported The News.
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Two gangsters, identified as Bilal and Sajjad, were killed during an exchange of fire between the Rangers and criminals in Lyari Town on April 28, reported The News.
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April - 28 
The Himalayan Times reports on April 29, that with the deepening intra-party rift among factions led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Baburam Bhattarai in the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), cadres loyal to the two factions are holding sep
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The Himalayan Times reports on April 29, that with the deepening intra-party rift among factions led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Baburam Bhattarai in the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), cadres loyal to the two factions are holding separate District conclaves after differences worsened in Rautahat. While those loyal to Baburam Bhattarai are holding their function at Dharahari Village Development Committees (VDC), and the supporters of Dahal are organising a parallel conclave at Gedahiguthi VDC of the District. The organizers of both the conclaves have claimed their event to be the official one. "We should rise above individual interest in the party," said lawmaker Ashok Jaiswal, loyal to Prachanda, accusing the Bhattarai faction of derailing the party's main agenda.
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April - 28 
Police arrested a local JeI leader from an abandoned petrol pump in Noymail area of Bogra District on April 28, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Arshadul Bari Arshad (42), joint secretary of the Bogra unit JeI-backed labors’ organization Srami
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Police arrested a local JeI leader from an abandoned petrol pump in Noymail area of Bogra District on April 28, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Arshadul Bari Arshad (42), joint secretary of the Bogra unit JeI-backed labors’ organization Sramik Kalyan Federation. Police said Arshad is accused in 21 cases including two for murder.
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April - 28 
Two Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders who were elected chairman and vice-chairman of Sundarganj sub-District in Gaibandha District were arrested on April 28 in front of Rangpur District Divisional Commissioner’s office, reports New Age. Police said that
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Two Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders who were elected chairman and vice-chairman of Sundarganj sub-District in Gaibandha District were arrested on April 28 in front of Rangpur District Divisional Commissioner’s office, reports New Age. Police said that the two were arrested as they were wanted in a number of cases of violence and attack on law enforcers after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on February 28, 2013 sentenced JeI nayeb-e-ameer (deputy chief) Delwar Hossain Sayedee to death on charges of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
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April - 28 
Northern Provincial Council (NPC) on April 28 passed several resolutions demanding that the ban of 16 overseas Tamil groups be withdrawn forthwith, reports Daily Mirror. The resolutions, moved by member M.K. Sivajilingam was adopted unanimously. The
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Northern Provincial Council (NPC) on April 28 passed several resolutions demanding that the ban of 16 overseas Tamil groups be withdrawn forthwith, reports Daily Mirror. The resolutions, moved by member M.K. Sivajilingam was adopted unanimously. The United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) which is the opposition of the NPC did not ask for a vote. Instead, it sought to register its protest formally. NPC Chairman C.V.K. Sivagnanam told that the resolutions also called for a political solution to the national question. “These were resolutions handed over some time back. Now, they have been adopted. There was no opposition to the resolutions as such. Nobody called for a division,” he said.
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April - 29 
Two Indonesian passengers, identified as Dunavan Tojo and Nurhatiely Said, who arrived in Nedumbassery in Ernakulam District of Kerala on April 26 on Visa-on-Arrival scheme from Singapore were detained by the Emigration Department at Delhi Airport
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Two Indonesian passengers, identified as Dunavan Tojo and Nurhatiely Said, who arrived in Nedumbassery in Ernakulam District of Kerala on April 26 on Visa-on-Arrival scheme from Singapore were detained by the Emigration Department at Delhi Airport on April 29, reports New Indian Express. The passengers were recognised at the Delhi Emigration wing on the basis of a ‘look-out’ notice issued by the Nedumbassery Police earlier. The two apprehended passengers were undergoing immigration formalities to go back to Singapore when they were identified. They were immediately transferred to Kochi for verification, the Police said. According to Nedumbassery Police, the two passengers said that they got the Indian notes from a currency exchange agency in Indonesia and that they never had any inkling that the notes were fake. The police said that one passenger has already left India and the whereabouts of the other two would soon be collected from the detained couple who is now under custody.
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April - 29 
Also, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘chairman’ Angami region, identified as Apelhou Angami was arrested with illegal weapons in a Maruti Gypsy near Sukhovi road junction of Dimapur District on April 29. Assam Rifles (AR) stated that the same was a “gr
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Also, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘chairman’ Angami region, identified as Apelhou Angami was arrested with illegal weapons in a Maruti Gypsy near Sukhovi road junction of Dimapur District on April 29. Assam Rifles (AR) stated that the same was a “gross violation” of the Cease Fire Ground Rules and claimed that cadre was found to be carrying five pistols and nine magazines with an intention to sell them to an unidentified group in Assam. The weapons haul included four 7.65mm Pistols with eight magazines and one .22 Pistol with one magazine. The cadre along with the arms haul was later handed over to the Diphupar Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation. However, NSCN-KK, in a clarification has stated that the AR “implicated wrong story” in the local dailies, saying he was on his way to designated camp to deposit region’s arms on the day of his arrest by 29 Assam Rifles
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April - 29 
Also, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘chairman’ Angami region, identified as Apelhou Angami was arrested with illegal weapons in a Maruti Gypsy near Sukhovi road junction of Dimapur District on April 29. Assam Rifles (AR) stated that the same was a “gr
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Also, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) ‘chairman’ Angami region, identified as Apelhou Angami was arrested with illegal weapons in a Maruti Gypsy near Sukhovi road junction of Dimapur District on April 29. Assam Rifles (AR) stated that the same was a “gross violation” of the Cease Fire Ground Rules and claimed that cadre was found to be carrying five pistols and nine magazines with an intention to sell them to an unidentified group in Assam. The weapons haul included four 7.65mm Pistols with eight magazines and one .22 Pistol with one magazine. The cadre along with the arms haul was later handed over to the Diphupar Police Station, Dimapur for further investigation. However, NSCN-KK, in a clarification has stated that the AR “implicated wrong story” in the local dailies, saying he was on his way to designated camp to deposit region’s arms on the day of his arrest by 29 Assam Rifles.
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An explosives supplier, identified as Biju Thomas, considered to be possible explosives source for some Indian Mujahideen (IM) blasts in India has been arrested for allegedly selling explosives illegally in Haryana on April 29, reports Indian Express
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An explosives supplier, identified as Biju Thomas, considered to be possible explosives source for some Indian Mujahideen (IM) blasts in India has been arrested for allegedly selling explosives illegally in Haryana on April 29, reports Indian Express. Biju was picked up in Haryana and produced in an Udupi Court in Karnataka on April 30. Four cases of illegal sale had been registered against Thomas, sources said. Thomas was on the run for nearly three weeks after the Karkala Police raided his stockyard and seized more than 14,000 kilogrames of ammonium nitrate in connection with a case of illegal sales. The raids were conducted shortly after IM operatives Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas and Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu were brought to Mangalore on April 8 to identify their hideout at the Zephyr Heights apartment and their explosives supply source. “This seems to have been the primary source of explosives supply to the Indian Mujahideen. The identities of the actual intermediaries who exploited the illegal sale of explosives to source ammonium nitrate for terrorist operations is yet to be ascertained,” sources said. “The place where IM operatives stored explosives is also yet to be identified.”
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April - 29 
Angami Youth Organization (AYO) and Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) have decided to impose a “blanket ban” on all the activities of NSCN-K, particularly its financial activities under their jurisdictions, Nagaland Post reports on April 30. AYO and CYF a
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Angami Youth Organization (AYO) and Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) have decided to impose a “blanket ban” on all the activities of NSCN-K, particularly its financial activities under their jurisdictions, Nagaland Post reports on April 30. AYO and CYF asked all the Angami villages not to entertain any form of taxation by NSCN-K and cautioned all government establishments, institutions, contractors, corporate, public and private individual business owners against contributing any form of “tax and percentages”
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April - 29 
Assam Rifles (AR) acting on a tip off arrested a man, identified as Aja and recovered one .22 Pistol with Magazine, 50 live rounds of .22 Pistol, one Double Barrel Breach Loading gun ( DBBL) 12 Bore Gun and one .22 Rifle with magazine from him, Nagal
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Assam Rifles (AR) acting on a tip off arrested a man, identified as Aja and recovered one .22 Pistol with Magazine, 50 live rounds of .22 Pistol, one Double Barrel Breach Loading gun ( DBBL) 12 Bore Gun and one .22 Rifle with magazine from him, Nagaland Post reports on April 29. The Security Forces (SFs) handed him to Kohima Police Station (South).
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April - 29 
Assam tribune on April 30 reports that ‘general secretary’ of ULFA, Anup Chetia, who is currently in protective custody of Bangladesh has contacted some senior leaders of ULFA-Pro-Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) to put pressure on the Government to do the ne
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Assam tribune on April 30 reports that ‘general secretary’ of ULFA, Anup Chetia, who is currently in protective custody of Bangladesh has contacted some senior leaders of ULFA-Pro-Talk Faction (ULFA-PTF) to put pressure on the Government to do the needful for ensuring his return. It has also been reported that ULFA-Independent (ULFA-I) faction did not have any effect on the Assam elections and only has a few militants remaining in Assam. The militant group has not been able to recruit from its strongholds such as Upper and Lower Assam Districts, but they have recruited a few from Dhemaji, Darrang and Sonitpur Districts. The ULFA faction is also facing shortage of funds and is finding it difficult to maintain its training camps in Myanmar. The ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA-I , Paresh Baruah who is in Ruli area of Myanmar-Chinese Border is keeping a low profile but is showing keenness regarding the prospects of electoral prospects of Naba Kumar Sarania ,a former ULFA militant who is contesting elections as an Independent candidate from the Kokrajhar constituency. Another prominent leader of ULFA-I faction Drishti Rajkhowa has shifted to Sherpur in Bangladesh, from Garo hills where he was staying in Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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April - 29 
Central intelligence agencies and Tamil Nadu Police arrested an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Zaheer Hussain in Chennai on April 29, reports The Times of India. Sources confirmed that Zaheer is of Sri Lankan nationality, hailing from Kandy
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Central intelligence agencies and Tamil Nadu Police arrested an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent, Zaheer Hussain in Chennai on April 29, reports The Times of India. Sources confirmed that Zaheer is of Sri Lankan nationality, hailing from Kandy in Central Province. He has been remanded in judicial custody by a magistrate court in Chennai. Hussain has been tasked by a senior official in the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo to recruit youths from south India, especially in Tamil Nadu for terror activities, intelligence sources said. "In his confession, he admitted to the role of a Pakistani official. It was a shocking revelation. We got some explosive information. The operation is still on," a senior official said. Based on a tip off that "a person with close links with a Pakistan high commission official in Colombo" was involved in head hunting for the ISI, the state Q branch, a specialized wing of the Police department dealing in terror and fundamentalist outfits, laid a trap. Few weeks ago, the central intelligence alerted the Tamil Nadu Police to closely monitor passengers flying in from Sri Lanka. Hussain was remanded in judicial custody on Tuesday evening and lodged in Puzhal prison. He has been charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) 120 B (conspiracy) and 480 C besides sections 16 and 17 of Prevention of Unlawful Activities.
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April - 29 
Epao reports on April 29 that 29 AR apprehended two men, Hito Yeptho and Henito Wotsa from Rangapahar Tinali Petrol Pump in Dimapur and recovered one 7.65mm pistol and one .22mm pistol with magazines. The affiliation of the men has not been revealed.
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Epao reports on April 29 that 29 AR apprehended two men, Hito Yeptho and Henito Wotsa from Rangapahar Tinali Petrol Pump in Dimapur and recovered one 7.65mm pistol and one .22mm pistol with magazines. The affiliation of the men has not been revealed. They were later handed over to West Police Station in Dimapur.
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April - 29 
E-pao reports that two brothers Sanasam Indrajit and Sanasam Inao residents of Huikap Makha Leikai in Imphal East District who were reportedly abducted by Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on April 24 were freed at Khoripok under Yairipok Police Stati
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E-pao reports that two brothers Sanasam Indrajit and Sanasam Inao residents of Huikap Makha Leikai in Imphal East District who were reportedly abducted by Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on April 24 were freed at Khoripok under Yairipok Police Station on April 29.
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April - 29 
Inspector General (IG) of Police, South-West Range, Yashwant Jethwa, on April 29 clarified that the woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Tulsi Madangi had surrendered before the Police and not arrested as claimed by the Border
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Inspector General (IG) of Police, South-West Range, Yashwant Jethwa, on April 29 clarified that the woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Tulsi Madangi had surrendered before the Police and not arrested as claimed by the Border Security Force (BSF) on April 28, reports The New Indian Express. On April 28, BSF troopers had claimed to have arrested Tulsi during a combing operation.
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April - 29 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Kareem alias Tunda and his accomplice Kamruddin were produced at the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Ajmer (Rajasthan) on April 29, by Delhi Police, reports The Tim
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Kareem alias Tunda and his accomplice Kamruddin were produced at the designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court in Ajmer (Rajasthan) on April 29, by Delhi Police, reports The Times of India. However, the court adjourned the matter till July 15, 2014 as the concerned file was not returned from Supreme Court in which the proceedings were to be initiated. Earlier Tunda was in judicial custody in Ajmer but later he was handed over to Delhi Police. While Tunda was in Tihar Jail, his accomplice Kamaruddin was in Ajmer Central Jail. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) also interrogated Tunda about the financial sources for the serial terror attacks in India. Tunda is facing trial in 1993 Rajdhani Express serial blast case and his name is also included in the chargesheet of Jaipur and Delhi bomb blast cases.
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April - 29 
Meanwhile, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has termed the ongoing power crisis in Meghalaya as a “conspiracy” by the State Government to make way for uranium mining in order to generate electricity, reports The Telegraph on April 3
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Meanwhile, the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has termed the ongoing power crisis in Meghalaya as a “conspiracy” by the State Government to make way for uranium mining in order to generate electricity, reports The Telegraph on April 30. “This policy of the Indian government towards Meghalaya is to make Hynniewtrep and A’chik starve so that they live a poor life. The Indian government wants to take away uranium, electricity, coal, land and everything else that would make Hynniewtrep lives enriched. The HNLC would never tolerate anything related to uranium mining and people encouraging uranium mining will be dealt with severely,” HNLC “publicity secretary” Sainkupar Nongtraw said in a statement to reporters. Uranium mining has been strongly opposed by various groups in Meghalaya since the early 1990s.
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April - 29 
Militants on April 29 attacked former Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) 'spokesman', Junaid-ul-Islam, injuring him and three others at Sangrahama in Baramulla District while he was travelling in a bus, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that gunmen o
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Militants on April 29 attacked former Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) 'spokesman', Junaid-ul-Islam, injuring him and three others at Sangrahama in Baramulla District while he was travelling in a bus, reports Daily Excelsior. Police sources said that gunmen opened fire on a Matador (JK05-9135) on way from Pattan to Baramulla at Sangarhama. “Four persons were injured in the attack”, sources said, the injured have been immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. The other three injured have been identified as Mohammad Rafiq, Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh and non-local Mohammad Sadam of Bihar. Army and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Police cordoned off the whole area and conducted searches of the area to arrest the militants responsible for the attack.
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April - 29 
Nagaland post on April 30 reports that Government of India (GoI) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) decided to extend the cease fire agreement. The agreement was signed by Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh, Ministry of Home Affa
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Nagaland post on April 30 reports that Government of India (GoI) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) decided to extend the cease fire agreement. The agreement was signed by Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh, Ministry of Home Affairs North East (MHA-NE) on behalf of GoI and Y. Wangtin Naga supervisor, Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) on behalf of NSCN-K.
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April - 29 
Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs), on April 29 arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as "major" Ayeto Zhimo (36) of Gukiye village under Satakha sub-division in Zunheboto Distri
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Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs), on April 29 arrested one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadre, identified as "major" Ayeto Zhimo (36) of Gukiye village under Satakha sub-division in Zunheboto District. According to Police, the accused cadre was found threatening and harassing some public by snatching their mobile phones and other belongings. Police also said that a 9 mm pistol with eleven live ammunition and two mobile handsets were recovered from the accused possession.
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April - 29 
On April 29, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives from a militant hideout at Nanchwar forests in Navapachi area of Kishtwar District. The consignment reportedly belonged to HM outfit and had be
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On April 29, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives from a militant hideout at Nanchwar forests in Navapachi area of Kishtwar District. The consignment reportedly belonged to HM outfit and had been dumped in the forests for carrying out terror strikes. Recoveries made from the hideout included one AK-56 rifle, one 7.62mm pistol with magazine, one .303 rifle with magazine, 94 rounds of AK-56, six pistol rounds, five rounds of .303 rifle, four Chinese hand grenades, five magazines of AK-56 rifle, one broken radio set, one binocular with cover and items of daily use, sources said.
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April - 29 
One poll official, Feroz Ahmad Shah was injured in stone pelting on poll staff in Srinagar on April 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Separately, Police and Para-Military forces had to fire in air after stone pelting on a polling station in Sozet village
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One poll official, Feroz Ahmad Shah was injured in stone pelting on poll staff in Srinagar on April 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Separately, Police and Para-Military forces had to fire in air after stone pelting on a polling station in Sozet village near Narbal on Srinagar-Baramulla road. There is heightened tension in Srinagar with Security Forces (SFs) and poll staff making movements to reach to the polling stations amid stray incidents of stone pelting at few places in Srinagar and Budgam District. Meanwhile, authorities have deployed 241 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for polling duty. Around 50 additional companies of CRPF have been deployed to tackle stone throwers. The 15 battalions of Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police (JKAP) and Indian Reserve Police (IRP) have also been deployed to maintain law and order. The polling stations have been taken over by the security forces this evening.
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April - 29 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Soma Munda (45), wanted in numerous cases, from Rahe area in Ranchi District on April 29, reports The Times of India. A country made rifle, a booklet on how to plant land
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘area commander’ Soma Munda (45), wanted in numerous cases, from Rahe area in Ranchi District on April 29, reports The Times of India. A country made rifle, a booklet on how to plant landmines, Maoist literature, dress, shoes and papers documenting expenses of Maoists were also recovered from his possession. Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar said, "The Police received secret information that the Maoist was holding a meeting in Serengdih forest under Rahe Police Station. Without wasting time, a team of officers plunged into action and caught hold of Munda. However, his accomplices managed to escape."
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April - 29 
Security Forces (SFs), on April 29 arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as Raja peyu Chuba Chang from Nyaklangbou Sector of Tuensang District, reports Nagaland Post on May 4. The Assam Rifles tea
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Security Forces (SFs), on April 29 arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre, identified as Raja peyu Chuba Chang from Nyaklangbou Sector of Tuensang District, reports Nagaland Post on May 4. The Assam Rifles team also recovered ten live rounds of AK-47 from him.
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April - 29 
Shillong Times on April 30 reports that an unidentified militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Songbijit (NDFB-S) was killed in Udalguri District on April 29 by a joint Police team from Udalguri and Sonitpur District at Khubumguri villag
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Shillong Times on April 30 reports that an unidentified militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Songbijit (NDFB-S) was killed in Udalguri District on April 29 by a joint Police team from Udalguri and Sonitpur District at Khubumguri village. A pistol and a high explosive grenade were recovered from the militant. According to Police he was involved in the March 2, 2014 ambush on Assam Rifles (AR) in which four soldiers were injured.
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April - 29 
The Bombay High Court on April 29 rejected the plea of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'operative' Sayyed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, prime accused in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack case, to nullify a Maharashtra Govern
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The Bombay High Court on April 29 rejected the plea of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) 'operative' Sayyed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, prime accused in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack case, to nullify a Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) which prohibited him from appearing in courts as he had threat to his life, according to dnaindia.com. "In view of the sensitive nature of the cases, there may be danger to Jundal's life as informed by Police to the state, and therefore, the court cannot interfere by quashing the GR of the government. Moreover, the trial court had the powers to call him whenever necessary," said the bench.
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April - 29 
The Sangai Express reports that Troops of Red Shield Division claimed to have arrested ‘finance secretary’ of Kuki National Army-India (KNA-I), Lelen Haokip on April 29, while he was trying to extort money from a chief of Gomphajang village namely P
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The Sangai Express reports that Troops of Red Shield Division claimed to have arrested ‘finance secretary’ of Kuki National Army-India (KNA-I), Lelen Haokip on April 29, while he was trying to extort money from a chief of Gomphajang village namely Paokan Haokip out of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) fund in K Salbung area of Churachandpur District. He was found in possession of 7.62 mm Pistol (marked made in USA) with magazine and three live rounds.
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April - 29 
The Sentinel reports that Nagaon Police on April 29 arrested Dhiren Nath, a linkman of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) from Itachali area of Nagaon District, while he was collecting money from a business man. INR 1,00,000 was also recovered fr
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The Sentinel reports that Nagaon Police on April 29 arrested Dhiren Nath, a linkman of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) from Itachali area of Nagaon District, while he was collecting money from a business man. INR 1,00,000 was also recovered from him.
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April - 29 
The Shillong Times on April 30 reports that a peace forum from Garo Hills, Unified Peace Movement for Garo Hills (UPMGH), the church and NGO leaders have urged the Governor of Meghalaya KK Paul for initiating peace talks with militants. The UPMGH h
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The Shillong Times on April 30 reports that a peace forum from Garo Hills, Unified Peace Movement for Garo Hills (UPMGH), the church and NGO leaders have urged the Governor of Meghalaya KK Paul for initiating peace talks with militants. The UPMGH highlighted mushrooming of armed outfits and splinter groups in Garo Hills. “We request the government to invite all the militant groups for negotiation. The best option (for peace) is through dialogue and not by hunting them down,’ UPMGH General Secretary Reverend Father Januarius S Sangma said. In other news the thirteen pro- Inner Line Permit (ILP) Groups have suggested an ILP system with spot entry verification reports The Shillong Times on April 30. The groups suggested that this system would be better than the prevailing one. The Chief Minister said the Government was firm on its commitment with utmost sincerity and dedication to tackle the problem of influx and illegal immigration. He said that the suggestions put forward by the 13 pressure groups to a great extent were implementable.
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The Telegraph reports that three suspected cadres of IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Rajai Mushahary, Custom Boro and Adlish Basumatary were killed in an encounter with Police in the Naojan Tin
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The Telegraph reports that three suspected cadres of IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Rajai Mushahary, Custom Boro and Adlish Basumatary were killed in an encounter with Police in the Naojan Tinkhuti area under Gingia Police Station in Sonitpur District on April 30. The Police said a joint operation of Assam Police and the CRPF started in the night of April 29 at Naojan, close to the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border and intercepted five NDFB-IKS cadres in the morning of April 30. The NDFB-IKS cadres were involved in the killing of Lalit Boro, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, at Tinkhuti (Sonitpur District) on April 7 during the first phase of Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) polls.
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April - 29 
Three young men identified as Mahatu, Manuj Giri and Kanu Gupta of Sirajuli were arrested for allegedly demanding money in the name of NDFB-S reports The Telegraph on April 30.
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Three young men identified as Mahatu, Manuj Giri and Kanu Gupta of Sirajuli were arrested for allegedly demanding money in the name of NDFB-S reports The Telegraph on April 30.
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April - 29 
Times of India reports that a bomb exploded in a government-run primary school near the Assam-Mizoram border in Hailakandi District on April 29. Police said the bomb went off inside Kachurthal Lower Primary School in Katlichrerra educational block. P
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Times of India reports that a bomb exploded in a government-run primary school near the Assam-Mizoram border in Hailakandi District on April 29. Police said the bomb went off inside Kachurthal Lower Primary School in Katlichrerra educational block. Police have found a detonator and some wires from the blast site. This is suspected to be fallout of the border dispute between Assam and Mizoram.
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April - 29 
At least six persons were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Sarozi of Doaba in Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the afternoon of April 29, reports The Express Tribune. Thall Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ash
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At least six persons were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in Sarozi of Doaba in Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the afternoon of April 29, reports The Express Tribune. Thall Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashraf Khan said a high-intensity bomb was spotted by a pedestrian in Sarozi after which Police rushed to the site, cordoning it off. However, Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) had not reached when the device exploded and injured pedestrians.
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April - 29 
Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court (BHC) Qazi Faez Isa on April 29 dismissed an application submitted by Advocate Mohammed Ilyas Siddiqui on behalf of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf seeking an exemption from appearing in cou
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Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court (BHC) Qazi Faez Isa on April 29 dismissed an application submitted by Advocate Mohammed Ilyas Siddiqui on behalf of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf seeking an exemption from appearing in court in person for proceedings of the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case, reports The Express Tribune. Chief Justice Isa directed the Government to ensure Musharraf’s safety for the May 19, 2014, court hearing. However, he added that the former President can seek exemption from appearing before the court after he hears the charges. Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Quetta, Judge Justice Anwar Kasi had dismissed Musharraf’s application for exemption from appearing in person, after which the petitioner had approached Balochistan High Court. ATC Quetta had issued five orders to Musharraf to appear in the case, but he is yet to make an appearance. The charge sheet in the case been submitted but a trial is yet to begin as Pervez Musharraf has never appeared in court to hear the charges. “If the charges were framed in the presence of the client then he would be at liberty to file application for exemption at a later stage,” the court observed.
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April - 29 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on April 29 said that stability of Pakistan would be protected and expressed the hope that the dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would yield positive results, reports Dawn. He said the dialogu
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on April 29 said that stability of Pakistan would be protected and expressed the hope that the dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would yield positive results, reports Dawn. He said the dialogue process was started with sincerity as it was good for the country's stability. “If peace is established through talks and the lawlessness and carnage are controlled, then it is a good thing,” said PM.
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April - 29 
The death toll of the April 28, 2014, hand grenade blast that occurred in a seminary in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh rose to four as one more victim, identified as Ismail (11), succumbed to his injuries on April 29, reports
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The death toll of the April 28, 2014, hand grenade blast that occurred in a seminary in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh rose to four as one more victim, identified as Ismail (11), succumbed to his injuries on April 29, reports The Express Tribune. Earlier it was reported that three students were killed and nine others were injured.
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April - 29 
Three militants were killed and two Frontier Corps (FC) officials injured in an encounter in Khujal Khel area of Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 29, reports The Express Tribune.
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Three militants were killed and two Frontier Corps (FC) officials injured in an encounter in Khujal Khel area of Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 29, reports The Express Tribune. A Security Forces (SFs) official said that after receiving intelligence reports, an operation was carried out around midnight in Khujal Khel when SFs came under fire. A cache of explosives was also recovered from the militants’ hideout. According to the official, the slain militants were wanted for the attack in April, 2014 on the Landikotal cantonment.
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April - 29 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal divulged a plan on April 29, to form a new party through conglomeration of various communist parties at its upcoming national conference, reports The Himalayan Times. He sai
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal divulged a plan on April 29, to form a new party through conglomeration of various communist parties at its upcoming national conference, reports The Himalayan Times. He said his party will build an alliance with different ethnicities, aborigins, women, Muslims and other downtrodden communities, which believe in Maoism. Dahal said such an alliance will be instrumental in promulgating the constitution.
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April - 29 
A Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activist, Sirajul Islam was killed in a Police raid at Keortola in Debhata sub-District of Satkhira District on April 29, reports Daily Star. Two Police Constables were also injured in the gunfight. Officer-in-Charge Jalal Udd
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A Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activist, Sirajul Islam was killed in a Police raid at Keortola in Debhata sub-District of Satkhira District on April 29, reports Daily Star. Two Police Constables were also injured in the gunfight. Officer-in-Charge Jalal Uddin of Debhata Police said they had raided Keortola following information that JeI-ICS cadres led by Sirajul were holding a secret meeting to carry out subversive activities. As Police reached the spot, the cadres started hurling hand-made bombs on them, prompting the law enforcers to retaliate by opening fire, Jalal claimed. Sirajul was wanted in three murder cases, including one for the murder of ruling Awami League leader Abu Raihan.
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April - 29 
ICS general secretary of Jessore western division, Ruhul Amin and Abul Kashem, president of Benapole municipality unit, were injured in a gunfight with Police at Shikri village of Jessore District on April 29. Apurba Hasan, officer-in-charge of Benap
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ICS general secretary of Jessore western division, Ruhul Amin and Abul Kashem, president of Benapole municipality unit, were injured in a gunfight with Police at Shikri village of Jessore District on April 29. Apurba Hasan, officer-in-charge of Benapole Port Police, said they had conducted a drive at Mahishdanga village and arrested Ruhul and Kashem at midnight. He claimed a Police van carrying the two had come under attack of ICS cadres at Shikri Battola. As the force returned the fire, a 'gunfight' ensued, leaving Ruhul and Kashem injured.
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April - 29 
JeI District unit on April 29 enforced a-dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) in Satkhira protesting against the Police raid.
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JeI District unit on April 29 enforced a-dawn-to-dusk hartal (shut down) in Satkhira protesting against the Police raid.
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April - 29 
Jhenidah Police on April 29 found five cocktail bombs at a place near the Tennis Club in Jhenidah town, reports The Independent. Sub-Inspector of Jhenidah Police Station Uzzal Maitra said that acting on a tip-off, a contingent of Police raided the ar
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Jhenidah Police on April 29 found five cocktail bombs at a place near the Tennis Club in Jhenidah town, reports The Independent. Sub-Inspector of Jhenidah Police Station Uzzal Maitra said that acting on a tip-off, a contingent of Police raided the area and seized the cocktails. None was arrested in this connection as the criminals fled the spot sensing the presence of Police. However, a case was filed with Jhenidah Police Station in this connection.
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April - 29 
Police arrested 20 suspected militants from Bapta Pilot area in Sadar sub-District of Bhola District on April 29, reports The Independent. Police said acting on a tip-off, they arrested the members of ‘Kalema Dawat’ for their suspicious movement in t
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Police arrested 20 suspected militants from Bapta Pilot area in Sadar sub-District of Bhola District on April 29, reports The Independent. Police said acting on a tip-off, they arrested the members of ‘Kalema Dawat’ for their suspicious movement in the area. Six of the arrestees were identified as Abdul Baki, Maulana Akram Hossain, Abdus Salam, Abdur Razzq, Masum Hawlader and Mohammad Belal. They hail from different Districts including Bhola, Sirajganj and Noakhali. The arrestees said they are followers of ‘Kalema Dawat’ 'chief' Majid Professor. Bhola sadar circle Superintendent of Police Ramananda Majumder said they have been arrested for their suspicious movement.
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April - 29 
Police on April 29 found a bag with an AK-22 rifle, two magazines seven bullets, 10 detonators and 10 packets of powerful explosive materials in Dhaka city's Kamalapur Railway Station, reports Daily Star. The bag was left on a pile of slippers at the
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Police on April 29 found a bag with an AK-22 rifle, two magazines seven bullets, 10 detonators and 10 packets of powerful explosive materials in Dhaka city's Kamalapur Railway Station, reports Daily Star. The bag was left on a pile of slippers at the station, said Abdul Mazid, Officer-in-Charge of Dhaka Railway Police Station. An identity card was found in the bag, which belonged to Shamim alias Abdullah arrested the day before along with Nurul Islam after a similar bag was recovered from their overhead luggage rack in a Dhaka-bound train from Chittagong. Abdul said he suspected there was a connection between the two bags recovered in the two consecutive days. Meanwhile, a Dhaka court granted Police 10 days' remand of the arrestees.
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April - 29 
Proloy Chichim, Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) said that the April 29 attack on two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of ruling Awami League (AL) at Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District was c
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Proloy Chichim, Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) said that the April 29 attack on two leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of ruling Awami League (AL) at Rajshahi University in Rajshahi District was carried out allegedly by cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), reports The Daily Star. Chichim said “The way Abdullah Al Masud and Togor Mohammad Saleh were attacked matches other assaults that Shibir carried out on the campus in the past. The modus operandi of the attack suggests it was an act of Shibir”. He added, "Their motive was to take revenge and to regain supremacy on the campus."
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April - 29 
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Counterterrorism of the United States Department of State in its Country Reports on Terrorism 2013 released on April 29 said that although no arrests related to terrorism were made in 2013, the Sri Lankan Government remained
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Meanwhile, the Bureau of Counterterrorism of the United States Department of State in its Country Reports on Terrorism 2013 released on April 29 said that although no arrests related to terrorism were made in 2013, the Sri Lankan Government remained concerned of the LTTE’s international network of financial support, reports Colombo Page. According to the report before its defeat in 2009, the LTTE had used a number of non-profit organizations for fundraising purposes. Sri Lanka continued its efforts to search for other financial links to the LTTE, even many years after the war ended to the extent that the search for terrorist financing was criticized as a utility to target legitimate political opponents of the government, the report noted.
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April - 30 
A day after the arrest of Sakir Hussain, a suspected ISI agent from Sri Lanka, the Tamil Nadu 'Q' Branch Police arrested two more people from Chennai on April 30, reports The Times of India. Sources said the two suspects were closely working with
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A day after the arrest of Sakir Hussain, a suspected ISI agent from Sri Lanka, the Tamil Nadu 'Q' Branch Police arrested two more people from Chennai on April 30, reports The Times of India. Sources said the two suspects were closely working with Hussain. "A person from Choolaimedu and another from Sowcarpet were picked up on Wednesday. A special team is investigating their involvement in Hussain's scheme of things," an officer said. Sources said Hussain was taking orders from two senior officials - Siddique and Shah in the Pakistani High Commission in Colombo. "Sakir confessed that he met the Pakistani officials many times in the past one year and sent photographs and maps of US Consulate in Chennai and Israel Consulate in Bangalore. He visited Chennai six times in the past one year on fake passports. Sometimes he came here as a textile and pharma merchant, and stayed in a lodge called 'White House' in Mannady of Chennai District. Business Standard adds that Hussain had visited Tamil Nadu several times in the recent past and allegedly used a fake passport during one of his visits, Police sources said. Hussain during interrogation revealed that he had visited Tamil Nadu several times in the recent past. He also reportedly claimed he was a textile merchant who visited India for "bonafide" purposes, police sources said. A case has been registered against Hussain under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Hussain had allegedly conducted a reconnaissance mission as part of a conspiracy to attack foreign missions in southern India, The Hindu reports on May 1. He had taken photographs of the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, the Israeli Consulate in Bangalore and other vital installations, and studied their topography at the behest of Pakistani diplomat Amir Zubair Siddiqui, police sources said on Wednesday. Siddiqui, Counsellor (Visa) at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, and his associate Boss, alias Shah, are being named as accused along with Hussain. Siddiqui allegedly engaged Hussain to gather information on vital installations in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Shah, also said to be a Pakistani diplomat, was part of the plot designed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). “We are naming Siddiqui and Shah as accused in the case … Hussain has confessed that he was taking instructions from them. This is the second case of terror activities involving Siddiqui. In September 2012, one Thameem Ansari, who was arrested on charges of videographing defence establishments, said he was working for Siddiqui,” a top Police official said.
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April - 30 
In a bid to thwart a possible terrorist attack the Odisha Police are thinking to press into service two drone-cameras to keep an aerial watch on the Rath Yatra Festival, The Times of India reports on May 1.The cameras would be fitted in two remote-
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In a bid to thwart a possible terrorist attack the Odisha Police are thinking to press into service two drone-cameras to keep an aerial watch on the Rath Yatra Festival, The Times of India reports on May 1.The cameras would be fitted in two remote-controlled flying gadgets. "In previous festivals, we installed CCTV cameras on elevated vantage points. Even though we will continue with the CCTV surveillance system, we are planning to engage two drone-cameras that will fly over the Grand Road and Jagannath Temple during the festival. A control room would be set up, where we will keep a hawk eye on suspicious characters," a senior Police Officer stated.
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April - 30 
The Shillong Times reports that a suspected militant of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) identified as Kalsen Momin was arrested with bullet injuries during a botched attack on a petrol station in Williamnagar town in East Garo Hills District b
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The Shillong Times reports that a suspected militant of United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) identified as Kalsen Momin was arrested with bullet injuries during a botched attack on a petrol station in Williamnagar town in East Garo Hills District by the militants belonging to the outfit, in the afternoon of April 30. The injured militant was arrested from a village across the Simsang river after Police teams tracked his movement from the blood trail left behind at the scene of the attack. A six-member group of UALA militants is said to have crossed over from across the Simsang river into Williamnagar to target the Janusa petrol pump located on the Williamnagar-Nengkhra road. From their hideout they opened indiscriminate fire towards the petrol pump damaging pillars and walls of the station. The arrested suspect however, continued to maintain his innocence claiming that he was a victim of militants’ ire. Police recovered as many as 25 empty rounds of AK ammunition that was fired from the attack site.
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In a separate incident, in an unidentified area of Srinagar, a polling official was seriously wounded as protesters started stone pelting at officials as voting came to a close. The voter turnout was low in Srinagar, less than 26 per cent, following
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In a separate incident, in an unidentified area of Srinagar, a polling official was seriously wounded as protesters started stone pelting at officials as voting came to a close. The voter turnout was low in Srinagar, less than 26 per cent, following a separatist call for boycott of the ongoing elections.
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Maharashtra Cabinet on April 30 approved a proposal to allot an additional 55 acre land in Thane District for the National Institute of Coastal Policing, being set up by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports Business Standard. The institu
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Maharashtra Cabinet on April 30 approved a proposal to allot an additional 55 acre land in Thane District for the National Institute of Coastal Policing, being set up by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports Business Standard. The institute would be required to train state Police personnel and undertake measures to enhance the state coastal security. The proposed institute would offer training to Police personnel from coastal police stations across the country.
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Meanwhile, Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar on April 30 recommended to Chief Minister Hemant Soren for the suspension and departmental proceeding against Dumka Superintendent of Police (SP) Nirmal Mishra over the Maoist ambush
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Meanwhile, Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar on April 30 recommended to Chief Minister Hemant Soren for the suspension and departmental proceeding against Dumka Superintendent of Police (SP) Nirmal Mishra over the Maoist ambush in which two polling officials, five Security Force (SFs) personnel and a cleaner of the bus were killed on April 24, reports The Times of India. DGP Kumar said "I have recommended the suspension of and departmental proceedings against Dumka SP on charges of negligence." As per the standard operating procedures, the polling party was supposed to move on foot, but were instead taken on four-wheelers, he added. The top Police official conceded that the incident was an out and out result of deviation from the set protocols.
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Meanwhile, Lakhipur Police, on April 30, averted a blast by arresting two persons carrying a bomb along with 20 pieces of detonators, 35 pieces of gelatin wire weighing 5.5 kilograms from a bus they were travelling, reports The Sentinel. The two pers
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Meanwhile, Lakhipur Police, on April 30, averted a blast by arresting two persons carrying a bomb along with 20 pieces of detonators, 35 pieces of gelatin wire weighing 5.5 kilograms from a bus they were travelling, reports The Sentinel. The two persons were identified as one Thana Kuki and his wife Mary Kuki. Lakhipur Police immediately arrested Thana Kuki and Mary Kuki along with the driver of the bus Anup Adhikari and the handyman Dilwar Hussain Mazumder. On being interrogated, a map of Barak Bridge and Chiri Bridge in Lakhipur area was recovered from the possession of Thana Kuki. The Police suspects that they were in a plan to blast the bomb at both the bridges. Earlier in 2013, an attempt was made by the anti–social elements to blast a bomb at Chiri Bridge.
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Meanwhile, the Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF), a Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory under United Peoples Front (UPF), on April 30, cautioned the general public not to entertain any monetary demand served in the name of KRF by its cadres Mangcha
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Meanwhile, the Kuki Revolutionary Front (KRF), a Suspension of Operation (SoO) signatory under United Peoples Front (UPF), on April 30, cautioned the general public not to entertain any monetary demand served in the name of KRF by its cadres Mangcha alias Romeo and Samuel Haokip, reports The Sangai Express. A KRF statement signed by its ‘information and publicity secretary’ K Lincoln said that Mangcha and Samuel Haokip are not authorised to deal with financial matters of the Front.
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One protester was killed and two others injured in Srinagar on April 30 when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire during clashes with protesters after polling ended, reports NDTV. "One person died and two were injured in the firing" a senior Police Offi
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One protester was killed and two others injured in Srinagar on April 30 when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire during clashes with protesters after polling ended, reports NDTV. "One person died and two were injured in the firing" a senior Police Officer said.
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Over 500 ‘stone-pelters’ were detained to ensure free and peaceful conduct of the elections, scheduled on April 30 (today) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency, reports New Indian Express. Police have also placed separati
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Over 500 ‘stone-pelters’ were detained to ensure free and peaceful conduct of the elections, scheduled on April 30 (today) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency, reports New Indian Express. Police have also placed separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest. Besides, Shabbir Shah, Mohammad Yasin Malik, Nayeem Khan, Ayaz Akbar and some other separatists and activists have been detained and lodged in different Police Stations. “The arrests have been made and will continue to be effected to instil confidence among the voters so that no one attempts to intimidate the people by resorting to violence against those who want to exercise their franchise,” Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Spokesperson Kishore Prasad said. “As many as 241 companies of Paramilitary Forces will be deployed in the Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency comprising three Districts -- Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal-- to ensure incident-free and peaceful conduct of the Lok Sabha [Lower House of Indian Parliament] polls tomorrow,” Kishore Prasad said. “After violence and stone-pelting incidents in the South Kashmir constituency, we have taken more security measures to ensure peaceful conduct of the polls,” he said. Prasad said the areas were being watched and mobile bunkers were placed at vulnerable and sensitive pockets. “Besides, road opening parties will patrol the areas and security men will provide round-the- clock security to polling booths and staff,” he added. He said more police and paramilitary men would be deployed in stone-pelting-prone areas. Authorities have set up 1,546 polling booths at 968 locations in the high-profile constituency from where 14 candidates are in the fray. Of these polling booths, 1,021 have been declared as hyper sensitive and 470 as sensitive.
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Separately, the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has no worries to the proposed creation of designation camps for its Breakaway faction known as the ANVC-B, reports The Sentinel. ANVC ‘publicity secretary’, Arist Sangma on April 30 said, “We h
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Separately, the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has no worries to the proposed creation of designation camps for its Breakaway faction known as the ANVC-B, reports The Sentinel. ANVC ‘publicity secretary’, Arist Sangma on April 30 said, “We have no grudges against the ANVC-B instead we are happy that its cadres will be put in a designated camp that the state government is trying to locate”. The ANVC-B, albeit its separate entity since a section of its leadership came out from the parent body was not officially part of the peace pact entered with the Government. The State Government insistence that they should be part of the parent body signatories paid off, but the ANVC-B perseverance prompted the State Government to look for a camp for the cadres of the breakaway faction of the ANVC.
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Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on April 30 gave NIA an extension of 20 days, a day before the deadline to file the supplementary charge sheet in Malegaon blast (September 8, 2006) case was to end, according to Hindustan Times. Spec
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Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on April 30 gave NIA an extension of 20 days, a day before the deadline to file the supplementary charge sheet in Malegaon blast (September 8, 2006) case was to end, according to Hindustan Times. Special public prosecutor Rohini Salian argued that NIA is awaiting important details before filing the charge sheet, and hence NIA should be given 45 days more to file it.
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April - 30 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Communist Party of India-Maoist-Leninist Naxalbari (CPI-ML-Naxalbari) have merged and the new party will retain the name of CPI-Maoist, reports The Hindu on may 1. In a joint statement on April 30,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Communist Party of India-Maoist-Leninist Naxalbari (CPI-ML-Naxalbari) have merged and the new party will retain the name of CPI-Maoist, reports The Hindu on may 1. In a joint statement on April 30, CPI-Maoist 'general secretary' Muppalla Laxman Rao alias Ganapathy and 'secretary' of CPI-ML Naxalbari Ajith said the unified party would take Marxism-Leninism-Maoism as its guiding ideology. The statement said that they were announcing the merger of these two parties ‘‘on the occasion of the international day of the world proletariat, the glorious May Day, with great sense of responsibility and firm conviction to strengthen the vanguard of Indian proletariat, which is a contingent of the world proletariat.’’
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April - 30 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated money laundering investigation against diamond trader Afroz Mohamed Hasanfatta, The Hindustan Times reports on May 1. The ED claimed to have unearthed a hawala (illegal money transaction) racket running
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated money laundering investigation against diamond trader Afroz Mohamed Hasanfatta, The Hindustan Times reports on May 1. The ED claimed to have unearthed a hawala (illegal money transaction) racket running into nearly INR 7 billion. The Foreign Exchange Management Act makes it a civil offence for anyone to carry out a foreign currency transaction without the permission of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Prevention of Money Laundering Act under which Hasanfatta is being probed is a criminal offence punishable with a seven-year jail term. “Who he got photographed with is not our concern; we are just probing him under the Foreign Exchange Management Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as of now,” said an ED official trying to steer clear of the controversy arising out of his photographs. Officials said the ED started probing Hasanfatta for money laundering after suspicions that he could be whitewashing black money in the garb of diamond trade.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members, involved in murder, arson and other insurgency related crimes, were arrested by Narayanpur District Police on April 30, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur Deputy Superintendent of Police
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia members, involved in murder, arson and other insurgency related crimes, were arrested by Narayanpur District Police on April 30, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) N K Sahu said troopers of District Police force arrested the duo in the jungles of Matla. They have been identified as Rainuram Potai (27) and Manter Potai (34) and they belonged to Chhinari Dalam (armed squad).
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April - 30 
Elsewhere, an unidentified man was killed in a firing incident in Data Nagar of Orangi Town on April 30, reported Dawn.
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Elsewhere, an unidentified man was killed in a firing incident in Data Nagar of Orangi Town on April 30, reported Dawn.
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April - 30 
A petition seeking the recovery of a missing person, identified as Hafiz Iqrar Abbasi, who went missing on April 14, 2014, from the suburbs of Islamabad, was filed in the Islamabad High Court (HC) on April 30, reports Dawn. Iqrar Abbasi, a local lea
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A petition seeking the recovery of a missing person, identified as Hafiz Iqrar Abbasi, who went missing on April 14, 2014, from the suburbs of Islamabad, was filed in the Islamabad High Court (HC) on April 30, reports Dawn. Iqrar Abbasi, a local leader of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama’at (ASWJ), was the Chairman of Iqra School System, and a prayer leader at Jamia Masjid Bilal situated in the Jinnah Town suburb of Islamabad. The petition for Abbasi’s recovery alleged that certain officials from secret agencies picked him up from Rawat while he was on way home. “His cell phone was last traced to Sihala,” said Abdul Rehman, the petitioner and Iqrar’s elder brother. Sihala is a heavily Policed area which also houses a Police training college. According to the petition, Iqrar has been kept somewhere in the jurisdiction of Sihala Police Station. The petitioner said a First Information Report (FIR) in this regard had been lodged with the Police Station but his whereabouts were still not known. The petition requested the court to direct the respondents, Interior and Defence Secretaries and Inspector General (IG) Islamabad Police, to produce Iqrar Abbasi before the Court and subsequently order them to release him from unlawful custody.
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April - 30 
An Amnesty International report, titled ‘A bullet has been chosen for you: Attacks on journalists in Pakistan’, is being released on April 30 (today), revealing that at least 34 journalists have been killed as a direct consequence of their work since
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An Amnesty International report, titled ‘A bullet has been chosen for you: Attacks on journalists in Pakistan’, is being released on April 30 (today), revealing that at least 34 journalists have been killed as a direct consequence of their work since the democratically elected government was restored in March 2008, reports The Express Tribune. It further states that the violence is not limited to killings, many more journalists have escaped assassination attempts or been threatened, harassed, abducted or tortured. The threat by the militant groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), spreads from Karachi (Sindh) to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the tribal areas. In those conflict-ridden regions as well as Balochistan, these groups and ethnic Baloch armed groups openly threaten reporters with death and attack them. The report describes how the Pakistani authorities have almost completely failed to stem human rights abuses against media workers or to bring those responsible to account. “The government has promised to improve the dire situation for journalists, including by establishing a public prosecutor tasked with investigating attacks against journalists. But few concrete steps have been taken,” said David Griffiths, Amnesty International’s Deputy Asia-Pacific Director. Griffiths added, “The range of threats means that journalists are placed in an impossible position, where virtually every story could put them at risk of reprisal from several sides. It also has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and is increasingly leading to self-censorship".
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Four unidentified dead bodies were found from Memon Goth area in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 30, reports Dawn. According to the Police, the victims had been shot dead.
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Four unidentified dead bodies were found from Memon Goth area in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 30, reports Dawn. According to the Police, the victims had been shot dead.
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April - 30 
Groups such as the Haqqani Network and the Afghan Taliban continued to find ‘safe haven’ in Pakistani territory in 2013, the US State Department claimed in its Annual Global Report on Terrorism that it submitted to the Congress on April 30, reports T
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Groups such as the Haqqani Network and the Afghan Taliban continued to find ‘safe haven’ in Pakistani territory in 2013, the US State Department claimed in its Annual Global Report on Terrorism that it submitted to the Congress on April 30, reports The Express Tribune. It accused Pakistani authorities of not taking “significant military or law enforcement action against these groups.” The report further claimed that a number of aggressive and coordinated attacks in Afghanistan were planned and launched from safe havens in Pakistan. Further, the report claimed that that al Qaeda’s core group in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been “seriously degraded”, but the group’s global leadership continues to operate from safe haven in the region. Despite its struggles to communicate effectively with affiliate groups outside of South Asia, al Qaeda continued to maintain ties with other organisations in the region, such as Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Haqqani Network. These alliances continued to provide the group with additional resources and capabilities.
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In another incident, an unidentified Policeman was shot dead near Sindh Government Hospital in Korangi Town on April 30, reports Dawn.
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In another incident, an unidentified Policeman was shot dead near Sindh Government Hospital in Korangi Town on April 30, reports Dawn.
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April - 30 
Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claims on April 30 that Security Forces (SFs) have launched an operation in South Waziristan Agency and fighting has been ongoing for the last two days, reports The Express Tribune. “The security forces
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Meanwhile, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claims on April 30 that Security Forces (SFs) have launched an operation in South Waziristan Agency and fighting has been ongoing for the last two days, reports The Express Tribune. “The security forces are using helicopter gunships and heavy artillery to target TTP positions in the Bobar area,” TTP Political Shura (council) member Azam Tariq Mehsud told journalists by the phone from an undisclosed location. He claimed that the SFs have suffered heavy casualties in the fighting. The claim, however, could not be verified independently because the area is inaccessible to journalists.
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Separately, an unidentified dead body bearing torture marks was also recovered from Zaman Town area of Korangi Town on April 30, reports Dawn.
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Separately, an unidentified dead body bearing torture marks was also recovered from Zaman Town area of Korangi Town on April 30, reports Dawn.
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April - 30 
Six persons abducted during a vaccination drive on February 17, 2014, from Peeng area of Frontier Region (FR) Tank in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) were set free on April 30, reports The Express Tribune. An official of FR Tank’s politica
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Six persons abducted during a vaccination drive on February 17, 2014, from Peeng area of Frontier Region (FR) Tank in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) were set free on April 30, reports The Express Tribune. An official of FR Tank’s political administration said that Khan Dad Dawar, a polio circle officer, and his colleague Sadiq Khan were kidnapped during a vaccination drive along with their driver and three levies personnel providing security. The official said their release materialised after a jirga (tribal council) comprising local tribal elders succeeded in negotiations with the captors. Queries as to whether a ransom was paid for their release were not answered by the official.
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April - 30 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on April 30 said militants to surrender or get ready for operation, reports Daily Times. He reaffirmed support of the Armed Forces to any efforts for restoration of peace in country, but warned tha
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif on April 30 said militants to surrender or get ready for operation, reports Daily Times. He reaffirmed support of the Armed Forces to any efforts for restoration of peace in country, but warned that the security institution is fully capable to crush ‘rebels of the state’ if they fail to surrender unconditionally and express allegiance to law and constitution of the country. “Pakistan Army supports all effort for elimination of terrorism and restoration of peace in country. We wish that all anti-state elements shun violence and join national mainstream. Otherwise, no one should have any doubts about our capability to deal with rebels of the state,” Army Chief said. The Army chief said Pakistan was in a state of war. “Not only Pakistan army but all institutions of the state and even the people are entangled in this war,” General Raheel said. He said Pakistan was facing several external as well as internal challenges. “But, I assure you that Pakistan Army, in collaboration with intelligence agencies, civil armed forces and police, will act as a shield to these challenges. Enemy will have to bite the dust.”
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The prosecution team in the high treason case on April 30 filed an application before the Special Court for commencement of the trial against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, reports Dawn. The prosecution alleged that Musharraf wa
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The prosecution team in the high treason case on April 30 filed an application before the Special Court for commencement of the trial against former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, reports Dawn. The prosecution alleged that Musharraf was trying to delay the trial and he had filed 21 applications since December 2013 to linger the matter. The application said the accused was indicted on March 31, 2014 but the court had neither proceeded to consider the evidence that might be submitted in support of the prosecution nor given a specific timeframe in this regard. It appeared from the conduct of the accused that his interest was in delaying the commencement of the evidence stage and ultimately frustrating culmination of the trial, it said. The application said it was a settled proposition that an accused in a case should be punished or acquitted expeditiously. It said the accused had adequate time and facilities for preparing his defence and there was no other compelling reason for deferring the recording of the prosecution’s evidence. The prosecution requested the court to begin recording the evidence and statements of the witnesses against Musharraf.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight people on April 30 from various parts of the country in connection with the snatching of three convicted Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders from a Police van in Trishal sub-District of Mymensingh
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested eight people on April 30 from various parts of the country in connection with the snatching of three convicted Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leaders from a Police van in Trishal sub-District of Mymensingh District on February 23, reports The Independent. Kamal Hossain alias Sabuj, a man arrested in connection with the snatching said that Ataur Rahman Kamal, Bhaluka sub-District Joint Secretary of Juba League, the youth wing of Awami League (AL), arranged a safe passage for death row JMB leader Rakib Hasan Russell after the snatching incident
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The Ministry of Defence and Urban Development on April 30 denied that Intelligence Officers being sent to other countries to educate officials of those countries as part of an international operation, reports News.lk. Earlier, a Sinhala daily newspap
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The Ministry of Defence and Urban Development on April 30 denied that Intelligence Officers being sent to other countries to educate officials of those countries as part of an international operation, reports News.lk. Earlier, a Sinhala daily newspaper quoting the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development had reported that 18 Intelligence Officers had been sent to 18 countries as part of an international operation against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rump organizations. The Defence Ministry added that the officials of the Ministry of Defence visited relevant countries on official duties and diplomats of the Ministry of External Affairs have educated relevant authorities in respective countries about the threats posed by those organizations and persons listed in recent gazette notification that listed the organizations.
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*Data till , May 03, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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