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April - 1 
A joint team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Police Force during an anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)-- one weighing 15 kilograms and another five kilogra
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A joint team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Police Force during an anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)-- one weighing 15 kilograms and another five kilograms -- on different routes under Bakarkatta Police Station area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on April 1, reports Latestly. The explosives were destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), a local Police official said.
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A Policeman was killed and his Ak-47 rifle snatched when militants attacked the guard post of a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Muhammad Anwar Khan at Aribagh area in Nowgam in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April
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A Policeman was killed and his Ak-47 rifle snatched when militants attacked the guard post of a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Muhammad Anwar Khan at Aribagh area in Nowgam in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 1, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain Policeman was identified as Rameez Raja (30), a resident of Ara Khashipora in the Dialgam area of Anantnag had joined Jammu and Kashmir Police five years back. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said four Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants including two from Srinagar carried out the attack on the guard post of the house of senior BJP leader Muhammad Anwar Khan in Aribagh in Nowgam area. The IGP said two of the four militants involved in the act have been identified as Shahid Khursheed and Obaid Shafi. “Both belong to Lashkar-e-Toiba. The identity of two others is being ascertained who are also believed to be from Lashkar,” he said.
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Cherla Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) forces jointly arrested one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member and recovered a pressure cooker bomb and a land mine at Rallavagu forest area in Cherla Mandal (administrati
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Cherla Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) forces jointly arrested one Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) militia member and recovered a pressure cooker bomb and a land mine at Rallavagu forest area in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on April 1, reports The New Indian Express. During combing operations between Battigudem and Rallavagu forest area, the forces came across some persons and asked them to stop. All the persons except one escaped. They also found a pressure cooker bomb and a land mine, which was defused by a bomb squad. On questioning, the arrested man, identified as M Rajanna alias Rajaiah, revealed that about 20 Maoist militia members have been planting pressure cooker bombs and land mines in Rallapuram, Veerapuram and Burgampad areas to target Police forces.
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Several handwritten posters reportedly prepared by the Nadukani Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urging the public to quit voting in the Assembly elections have been spotted at Muthappanpuzha near Thiruvambadi i
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Several handwritten posters reportedly prepared by the Nadukani Dalam (armed squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) urging the public to quit voting in the Assembly elections have been spotted at Muthappanpuzha near Thiruvambadi in Kozhikode District of Kerala on April 1, reports The Hindu. Local informants told the Police that the posters were brought to the spot by a gang of four, who expressed solidarity with farmers in their ongoing struggle. They made the surprise appearance at a time when the Police and commando forces were on alert in view of the polls. Criticising all major political fronts for their “anti-farmer policies and monopolistic administration”, the posters called for a protracted people’s war against the forces concerned for liberation. The posters also claimed that election was hardly a solution for liberating the State from corporate forces and Hindu fascism.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 1, filed a chargesheet against two suspected Islamic State (IS) sympathisers for their suspected involvement in forming a group to further the activities of the dreaded global terror group in India, re
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 1, filed a chargesheet against two suspected Islamic State (IS) sympathisers for their suspected involvement in forming a group to further the activities of the dreaded global terror group in India, reports New Indian Express. Abdul Cader and Irfan Nasir have been charged before a special court here under sections of the IPC and the UA (P) Act, the NIA official said. They were part of a terrorist group which identified impressionable Muslim youths, motivated and radicalised them, and provided funds for their visit to Syria to further the ideology and activities of the banned terrorist group IS or ISIS, the official said. The case was registered by the NIA in September, 2020 after the examination of Dr Abdur Rahman in an Islamic State Khorasan province case, who was motivated and sent to Syria to join the ISIS in 2013-14 by the terrorist group formed by the accused in the case, according to the NIA official.
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Five youngsters including two nephews of renowned Baloch rights activists Mama Qadeer Baloch were “forcibly disappeared” from Soorab town of Shaheed Sikandarabad District in Balochistan on April 1, reports The Balochistan Post. According to details,
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Five youngsters including two nephews of renowned Baloch rights activists Mama Qadeer Baloch were “forcibly disappeared” from Soorab town of Shaheed Sikandarabad District in Balochistan on April 1, reports The Balochistan Post. According to details, Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the main market of Soorab. They then raided a shop, arresting five Baloch youth. The arrested youth were identified as Mohammad Asif s/o Shabeer Ahmed Reki, Alla-Ud-Din s/o Shabeer Ahmed Reki, Mohammad Irfan s/o Mohammad Hakeem Reki and Zulqarnain s/o Haji Fareed Rek. The identity of fifth individual has not been ascertained yet. Mohammad Asif and Alla-Ud-Din are nephews of Mama Qadeer Baloch, who has been campaigning against enforced disappearances for more than a decade.
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The Supreme Court on April 1 refused to review its March 7 verdict to revive the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center), reports Republica. A full court comprising C
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The Supreme Court on April 1 refused to review its March 7 verdict to revive the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center), reports Republica. A full court comprising Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR, Justices Tej Bahadur KC and Prakash Kumar Dhungana ordered that its verdict on March 7 will not be reviewed as demanded by the Chairman of CPN-Maoist Center, Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The apex court had scrapped the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) registered in the name of KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, giving the party to little-known Rishi Kattel who had registered Nepal Communist Party at the Election Commission much before the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) was registered in the names of Oli and Dahal in May 2018. Dahal, earlier on March 30, filed a review petition against the Supreme Court verdict that invalidated the unification between the erstwhile CPN-UML and CPN-Maoist Center.
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The ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 1 suspended even the ordinary membership of its leaders Ghanshyam Bhusal and Surendra Pandey, accusing them of carrying out anti-party activities, reports Republica. In t
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The ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 1 suspended even the ordinary membership of its leaders Ghanshyam Bhusal and Surendra Pandey, accusing them of carrying out anti-party activities, reports Republica. In two separate letters issued to party leaders Bhusal and Pandey, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli said they had been suspended for six months. In the letter, Chairman Oli accused leaders Bhusal and Pandey of promoting factional politics within the party by holding "unauthorized" gatherings of the party.
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Police arrested 13 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) while they were holding a secret meeting at village Shibpur in Meherpur District of Khulna Division on April 1, reports New Age. Of the arrested, eight were male activists including th
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Police arrested 13 leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) while they were holding a secret meeting at village Shibpur in Meherpur District of Khulna Division on April 1, reports New Age. Of the arrested, eight were male activists including the District JeI President Taj Uddin Khan while five others were female, Police officials said. Police also recovered some ‘extremist’ books, three cocktails, and five motorcycles from the spot.
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Former Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera during a media conference on April 1 said that international community has not accused Sri Lanka of committing war crimes but have only called for an investigation to determine whether such crimes have been
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Former Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera during a media conference on April 1 said that international community has not accused Sri Lanka of committing war crimes but have only called for an investigation to determine whether such crimes have been committed, reports Daily Mirror. Samaraweera said “One has to carry out an investigation to determine whether there had been any war crimes. Sri Lanka’s issue pertaining to the UNHRC would not have been gone too far if the former administration honoured the commitments it had undertaken in 2009 at the UNHRC sessions. Actually, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had a tremendous opportunity to close the issue if a proper investigation was carried out as pledged.” Responding to a question as to whether he would not think the ending of war in 2009 was a relief for Sri Lankan people, he said “I was happy when the war was ended as I was among the targets of the LTTE. The end of conflict was also a relief to the people of the North and East as they had to face hardship such as forceful recruitment of their children by the LTTE."
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April - 1 
Data collected by Tolo News shows that at least 305 Afghans were killed and 350 others were wounded in a series of explosions and targeted attacks in the past one month, reports Tolo News. There has been a 20 percent increase in the number of explos
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Data collected by Tolo News shows that at least 305 Afghans were killed and 350 others were wounded in a series of explosions and targeted attacks in the past one month, reports Tolo News. There has been a 20 percent increase in the number of explosions and targeted attacks in the country in March 2021 compared to February 2021. These are the statistics which are shared with the media, however, according to the security sources, the casualties of war are much higher than this figure and each day there are about 20 to 30 fatalities among Afghan Security Forces. According to Tolo News data, most of the attacks are reported in Kabul, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Helmand, Balkh and Ghazni Provinces. “The Taliban are carrying out these attacks, they claim some of them and deny some others. Overall, the responsibility lies on the shoulders of the Taliban,” said Rahmatullah Andar, a spokesman for the National Security Council.
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A member of the Police Special Unit was killed in an attack by the Taliban in Pul-e-Khumri city (District) of Baghlan Province on April 1, reports Tolo News.
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A member of the Police Special Unit was killed in an attack by the Taliban in Pul-e-Khumri city (District) of Baghlan Province on April 1, reports Tolo News.
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April - 1 
At least two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others were injured in an explosion in Rabat-e-Sangi highway of Herat Province on April 1, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Mohammad Rafiq Sherzai, a spokesman for the Public Health
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At least two Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and two others were injured in an explosion in Rabat-e-Sangi highway of Herat Province on April 1, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Mohammad Rafiq Sherzai, a spokesman for the Public Health Department confirmed that the incident took place in the Kamar Kolagh area of the Province in which two SF members were killed and two others were injured during the incident. No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Unidentified gunman killed a female police officer in District 3 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province on April 1, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed a female police officer in District 3 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province on April 1, reports Tolo News.
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April - 2 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered to the Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 2, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said, the Maoists, including three
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered to the Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 2, reports The Pioneer. Narayanpur, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg said, the Maoists, including three women, turned themselves in citing disappointment with the "hollow" Maoist ideology and increasing pressure of the Security Forces (SFs), and are identified as Mangesh Modiyam alias Mangu (24), his wife Hembati Salaam alias Manisha (27), Mase Podiami alias Sumitra (18) and Moti Usendi alias Laxmi (19). Manisha, who joined the Maoist outfit in 2005, had been teaching at a Maoist school in Maad division since 2015. Her husband was a member of the Kasansur LOS (Local Organization Squad) of Maoists in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, Garg said. Manisha and Mangu carried a reward of INR 500,000 and INR 100,000 respectively, he said, adding that Sumitra, a member of Indravati LOS, carried a reward of INR 100,000 on her head. The three escaped from a Maoist camp and reached Mahima Gavadi village in Narayanpur on March 23 and later contacted the Police to surrender, SP Garg said.
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April - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that following specific information about presence
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Security Forces (SFs) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Saidpora in Sopore and conducted house-to-house searches in the area. “All the exit points were sealed to foil any attempts by militants to escape,” Officials said, adding searches were also being conducted in nearby fields and orchards.
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April - 2 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed Prosecution Complaint against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Arvind Yadav and his family members before Special Court (PMLA) in Patna District of Bihar, reports The Pioneer. The ED had i
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed Prosecution Complaint against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Arvind Yadav and his family members before Special Court (PMLA) in Patna District of Bihar, reports The Pioneer. The ED had initiated investigation on the basis of 61 FIRs registered by Bihar Police and in some of them, Charge-Sheets have also been filed against Arvind. Money laundering investigation revealed that Arvind and his family members invested the said proceeds of crime in various movable and immovable properties including land house constructed thereon worth INR 1,02,88,611and one truck valued INR 11,00,000 in the name of his family members and associates.
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April - 2 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has learnt that Dawood aide Subhash Singh Thakur had posted the message claiming responsibility for placing the explosives-laden vehicle outside Mukesh Ambani’s residence on Telegram channel in the name of terror outfit J
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has learnt that Dawood aide Subhash Singh Thakur had posted the message claiming responsibility for placing the explosives-laden vehicle outside Mukesh Ambani’s residence on Telegram channel in the name of terror outfit Jaish-ul-Hind on the behest of suspended API Sachin Waze, The Times of India reports on April 3. Thakur then allegedly left the phone in Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Tahseen Akhtar’s barrack in Tihar jail. Former Police Commissioner of Mumbai Param Bir Singh had claimed that an investigation done by a private cyber firm had found that the terror message was created by IM operatives inside Tihar jail.
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April - 2 
Three militants, including the two who were involved in April 1 attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Muhammad Anwar Khan’s house in Nowgam were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
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Three militants, including the two who were involved in April 1 attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Muhammad Anwar Khan’s house in Nowgam were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 2, reports The Times of India. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar said, “Police pursued leads provided by arrested over ground worker (OGW) Ishfaq Ahmed and laid a siege at the Ghat Mohalla area in Pulwama district. Firing started at 4:35am. The militants refused to surrender and instead took five civilians in hostage. That’s why the operation got delayed. Later, we managed to take the hostages out and then the encounter started in which three terrorists were killed.” The slain militants have been identified as Suhail Nisar Lone and Yasir Wani, both residents of Khrew area of Pulwama, and Junaid Ahmad from Prichoo in the same District. “All the three had joined (militants ranks) this year — two in February and one in March,” the IGP said. Kumar said Suhail and Junaid were involved in the attack on Khan’s residence in which a Policeman was killed and his riffle was snatched. “Suhail is the one who was wearing a burqa. Both were affiliated with the Al-Badr outfit. We recovered one Ak-47 riffle, one pistol and the SLR riffle that was snatched in the Nowgam attack,” the IGP said, adding that two more Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants based in Srinagar, Obaid and Shahid, are still on the run. Preliminary investigations have revealed that Lashkar and Al-Badr had jointly carried out the Nowgam attack. The IGP said a vehicle (Alto) used by militants in the attack has also been seized. “The vehicle was found outside the house where the encounter took place (on Friday). It belongs to the house owner. We will arrest him under UAPA [Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act],” he said. A woman suffered a bullet injury in her leg during cross-firing near the encounter site, while three civilians suffered pellet injuries. “All are stable,” IGP, Kumar added.
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April - 2 
The leaders of Nepal-Khanal faction of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) at its Standing Committee meeting on April 2 accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of trying to split CPN-UML, reports The Himalayan Times. They co
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The leaders of Nepal-Khanal faction of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) at its Standing Committee meeting on April 2 accused Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of trying to split CPN-UML, reports The Himalayan Times. They condemned Oli's punitive action against Standing Committee members Surendra Prasad Pandey and Ghanashyam Bhusal. Oli had suspended Pandey and Bhusal from the party for six months for carrying out anti-party activities on April 1. He had also suspended senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal and Vice Chairperson Bhim Rawal from the party for six months on March 29. Rawal said the meeting termed the PM's punitive action against Pandey and Bhusal as arbitrary, autocratic, and against the party's statute adopted by CPN-UML's ninth General Convention. Lawmaker Yogesh Bhattarai told media persons after the Standing Committee meeting that his faction would launch nationwide campaign to reorganise and strengthen the party.
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April - 2 
The main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), on April 2 demanded resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Republica. A Central Committee meeting of the party held at party headquarters at Sanepa decided to take initiative to form a ne
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The main opposition party, Nepali Congress (NC), on April 2 demanded resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Republica. A Central Committee meeting of the party held at party headquarters at Sanepa decided to take initiative to form a new Government under its leadership. “PM Oli now does not hold moral ground to lead the government. He should step down from the post of PM and pave the way for the formation of a new government,” said NC spokesperson Biswaprakash Sharma. The meeting also decided to form a new Government under the leadership of NC, said Pradip Poudel, a Central Committee member of the party.
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April - 2 
At least 20 people, including seven Police personnel, were injured in a clash between Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) activists and Police in Gazipur city of Gazipur District in Dhaka Division on April 2, reports The Daily Star. The clash took place when HeI a
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At least 20 people, including seven Police personnel, were injured in a clash between Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) activists and Police in Gazipur city of Gazipur District in Dhaka Division on April 2, reports The Daily Star. The clash took place when HeI activists tried to go to the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway to stage a demonstration after Juma prayers at Chandona Chourasta Jame masjid.
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April - 2 
The Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) on April 2 demanded justice for the shooting deaths of their followers in clashes in Chattogram and Brahmanbaria in March 26–28 during protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, reports New A
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The Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) on April 2 demanded justice for the shooting deaths of their followers in clashes in Chattogram and Brahmanbaria in March 26–28 during protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, reports New Age. Addressing a protest rally as chief guest at Hathazari in Chattogram, HeI chief Junaid Babunagari claimed that at least 21 persons were killed during the anti-Modi protest and he demanded compensation for the families of the deceased and proper treatment for the injured. He also demanded that the Government should withdraw the cases against Hefazat activists and anti-Modi protesters, besides the immediate withdrawal of the Hathazari Police Station officer-in-charge Mohamad Rafiqul Islam.
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April - 2 
The Government on April 2 vowed to take action soon against all those behind the Easter Sunday attacks, reports Daily Mirror. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga told reporters in Minuwangoda that the Ministerial Committee that studied the president
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The Government on April 2 vowed to take action soon against all those behind the Easter Sunday attacks, reports Daily Mirror. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga told reporters in Minuwangoda that the Ministerial Committee that studied the presidential commission’s report on the Easter Sunday attack will hand over its recommendations to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by April 5. Prasanna said only two months had passed after the presentation of the report by the Presidential Commission that probed the serial bombings and the government would take correct decisions regarding the wrong doers soon. The committee was chaired by Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa. Others included Highways Minister Johnston Fernando, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila and Ports and Shipping Minister Rohitha Abyegunawardane.
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April - 2 
Police on April 2 found 15,000 Al Quran books in a warehouse of an International School in Wellawatte of Colombo District in Western Province, reports Daily Mirror. These books were found when inspecting the store after tip-off alerted the Wellawatte
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Police on April 2 found 15,000 Al Quran books in a warehouse of an International School in Wellawatte of Colombo District in Western Province, reports Daily Mirror. These books were found when inspecting the store after tip-off alerted the Wellawatte Police. Police said several books were taken into their custody and the warehouse was sealed until the contents of those books were disclosed.
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April - 2 
Five civilians were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in the Chahar Gul area along the Helmand-Kandahar highway in Lashkargah city (District) of Helmand Province on April 2, reports Tolo News. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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Five civilians were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in the Chahar Gul area along the Helmand-Kandahar highway in Lashkargah city (District) of Helmand Province on April 2, reports Tolo News. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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April - 2 
Seven women were injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Kushk-e-Kohna District in Herat Province on April 2, reports Tolo News. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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Seven women were injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Kushk-e-Kohna District in Herat Province on April 2, reports Tolo News. No group claimed responsibility for the incident.
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April - 3 
A team of Police led by Mulugu Sub-Inspector (SI), Harikrishna, unearthed an arms’ dump allegedly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Mansingh Thanda in Mulugu District of Telangana on April 3, reports Telangana Today. Th
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A team of Police led by Mulugu Sub-Inspector (SI), Harikrishna, unearthed an arms’ dump allegedly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Mansingh Thanda in Mulugu District of Telangana on April 3, reports Telangana Today. The Police have found a total of 312 live rounds of ammunition, two detonators, and documents relating to the outlawed Maoist party. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Potharaju Sai Chaitanya said that a team of Police including Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) members, two revenue officials, and a photographer had searched for a dump at Mansingh Thanda at his instructions upon receiving reliable information that there was a hidden dump of CPI Maoists in the Podu lands around Mansingh Thanda village in Mulugu Mandal (administrative sub-division). “When the team thoroughly examined the lands, they came across a suspicious spot. They have dug up the soil for about 1.5 metre deep into the ground and found a black cover in it. Immediately, they examined the bag and found ammunition and other material,” he said. He added that the CPI Maoist Telangana State Committee seems to have conspired to establish anti-government committees in the villages again to assert their existence. “It is an attempt by the Maoists to revive the CPI-Maoist party by killing the people’s representatives, policemen and vandalising the public property,” he added.
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April - 3 
At least 22 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and 30 others injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest along the border between Bijapur and Sukma Districts in Chhattisgarh on April 3, reports CNBCTV1
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At least 22 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and 30 others injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in a forest along the border between Bijapur and Sukma Districts in Chhattisgarh on April 3, reports CNBCTV18. The officials said that nine Naxals [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] -- including a woman Maoist -- were killed in the three-hour-long encounter, adds English Jagran. Following tip-off over the major movement of the Maoists, the planned anti-Maoist operations were undertaken by various parties of the forces along the Bijapur-Sukma border from three different directions in the conflict zone of Bastar on April 2 night. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP), anti-Naxal operations, OP Pal said, the personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), its elite unit CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF) were involved in the operation launched from five places - Tarrem, Usoor and Pamed (Bijapur) and Minpa and Narsapuram (Sukma). The Maoists People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion was led by its ‘commander’ Hidma, with a total strength of nearly 250, and this group of Naxals was aided by Maoists associated with the Maoist platoons of Pamed, Konta, Jagargunda and Basaguda area committees. A group of 60-80 armed Maoists led by Chandranna was also spotted in Bijapur shortly before the attack.
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April - 3 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of a village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 3, reports LatestLY. The incident happen
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a deputy Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village level local self-Government institution) of a village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 3, reports LatestLY. The incident happened at 10:30pm on April 3 in Burgi village in Etapalli Taluka (revenue sub-division), some 170 kilometres from Nagpur, an official said. "The reason for the murder of deputy sarpanch Rama Talandi is being ascertained. He was on the post for the last 10 years," he added.
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April - 3 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on April 3 made a fervent appeal to militants in Assam who have not surrendered yet to return to the mainstream as they are needed to create an 'Atmanirbhar Assam', reports The Assam Tribune. PM Modi was addressing a
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on April 3 made a fervent appeal to militants in Assam who have not surrendered yet to return to the mainstream as they are needed to create an 'Atmanirbhar Assam', reports The Assam Tribune. PM Modi was addressing an election rally in Bodoland Territorial Region's (BTR) Baksa District, where he said people of the state have rejected violence for development, peace, unity and stability. He further said, "It is our responsibility to ensure the rehabilitation of those who have returned to the mainstream after years of struggle. I also appeal to those who are yet to surrender to return for the future of the state and for their own future, too, as they are needed to create an 'Atmanirbhar Assam'."
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April - 3 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has released Pranab Kumar Gogoi (51), one of the two employees of Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited, near Longvi village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 3, reports East Mojo. Go
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has released Pranab Kumar Gogoi (51), one of the two employees of Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Limited, near Longvi village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 3, reports East Mojo. Gogoi — a resident of Assam’s Sivasagar District was employed as drilling superintendent with Quippo — and Ram Kumar (35) a native of Bihar— who worked as a radio operator — were abducted from a Quippo rig in Changlang on December 21, 2020, and taken to an undisclosed location in neighboring Myanmar. Changlang, Superintendent of Police (SP), Mihin Gambo, confirmed the development and said, “A team of Arunachal police, which had gone deep inside the jungles, has rescued Pranab Kumar Gogoi. We are interrogating him.”
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April - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 3, killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant Ashraf Ullah alias Toofani during an Area Sanitization Operation in Boya, North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), said Inter-Services Public Relations (I
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 3, killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant Ashraf Ullah alias Toofani during an Area Sanitization Operation in Boya, North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement, reports ARY News. According to ISPR, on the reported presence of militants, SFs had conducted an Area Sanitization Operation in Boya, and during the exchange of fire, militant Ashraf Ullah, resident of Boya was killed. Ashraf Ullah was an active militant of TTP, and was involved in target killing, militant activities against SFs, extortion and planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). the ISPR said.
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April - 3 
Senior leader of the main opposition, Nepali Congress (NC), Ram Chandra Paudel addressing a program organized by NC Nuwakot-Kathmandu Liaison Committee in the capital, Kathmandu on April 3 announced to sponsor a vote of no-confidence against Prime Mi
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Senior leader of the main opposition, Nepali Congress (NC), Ram Chandra Paudel addressing a program organized by NC Nuwakot-Kathmandu Liaison Committee in the capital, Kathmandu on April 3 announced to sponsor a vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister (PM) K P Sharma Oli if he does not step down voluntarily, reports Republica. “Nepali Congress has already decided to change the prime minister. If Oli does not tender his resignation, we will remove him by registering a vote of a no-confidence motion in parliament,” he said.
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April - 3 
The Standing Committee meeting of Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) held on April 3 announced nationwide campaign for organisation building and party strengthening, reports The Himalayan Tim
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The Standing Committee meeting of Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) held on April 3 announced nationwide campaign for organisation building and party strengthening, reports The Himalayan Times. The meeting held decided to announce the campaign, which will last for two months, to foster unity within CPN-UML across the nation. Similarly, it has been learnt that the CPN-UML faction supporting Madhav Nepal will hold various events in the country, including the capital city, to emphasise the importance of communist movement and to ‘protect party unity’.
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April - 3 
Eight Policemen were injured in an attack by Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) activists on Chhatak Police Station in Sunamganj District of Sylhet Division on April 3, reports Dhaka Tribune. The incident took place when the activists of the Islamist group were s
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Eight Policemen were injured in an attack by Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) activists on Chhatak Police Station in Sunamganj District of Sylhet Division on April 3, reports Dhaka Tribune. The incident took place when the activists of the Islamist group were staging demonstrations over news that HeI Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque had been kept in Police custody at a resort in Narayanganj District. After Esha prayers, a large number of activists took to the streets of Chhatak. They staged demonstrations and a procession. At one stage, they chased five to seven on-duty Policemen from the Traffic Point intersection to the Police Station. The HeI men then attacked the Police Station, pelting it brick chips and vandalizing its waiting room.
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April - 3 
Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) activists snatched their Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque away from a resort in Narayanganj District where he was kept in Police Custody on April 3 after locals found him with a woman, who the Islamist leader claimed to be
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Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) activists snatched their Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque away from a resort in Narayanganj District where he was kept in Police Custody on April 3 after locals found him with a woman, who the Islamist leader claimed to be his wife, reports Dhaka Tribune. Hundreds of HeI supporters ran riot in Sonargaon upazila (sub-District) at around 8pm, vandalizing the Royal Resort and the upazila unit office of the ruling Awami League, before taking their leader to a nearby field where he reportedly ordered the agitated activists to calm down.
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April - 3 
Senior Awami League (AL) Member of Parliament (MP) Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim on April 3 told Parliament that Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) is anti-Islamic, anti-independence and militant outfit, reports The Daily Star. He said "The government should handle t
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Senior Awami League (AL) Member of Parliament (MP) Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim on April 3 told Parliament that Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) is anti-Islamic, anti-independence and militant outfit, reports The Daily Star. He said "The government should handle them with an iron hand. If necessary, a tribunal should be formed to try them. Those who do not acknowledge Bangladesh have no right to live here. Madrasas from where Hefajat militants took to the streets, attacked and killed people, and vandalised and burnt properties, must face closure. He urged Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to be tougher against HeI and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) clique.
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April - 3 
At least 47 Taliban militants have been killed in an airstrike in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Fawad Aman, Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense tweeted, 47 Taliban insurgen
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At least 47 Taliban militants have been killed in an airstrike in the Arghandab District of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Fawad Aman, Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of Defense tweeted, 47 Taliban insurgents, including group’s 10 suicide bombers were killed and several others wounded in the attack. The Taliban militants were shot dead when the Afghan Air Force (AAF) targeted their hideouts and strongholds at around 1:52 am in the Arghandab District of Kandahar province. Aman indicated that the Taliban were preparing to plan operations against Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSFs).
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April - 3 
Nine Taliban militants were killed in an operation by security and defense forces in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area in Pul-e-Khumri City/District the capital of Baghlan Province in Afghanistan on April 3, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Defense and Security Fo
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Nine Taliban militants were killed in an operation by security and defense forces in Dand-e-Shahabuddin area in Pul-e-Khumri City/District the capital of Baghlan Province in Afghanistan on April 3, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Defense and Security Forces (SFs) with support of the air force carried out an operation in Dand Shahabuddin area of Baghlan, as a result of which nine Taliban, including three leaders named Khawni, Ezatullah and Mohammad Haqqani were killed and eight others were injured. Some weapons, ammunition and a Taliban vehicle were also destroyed in the operation.
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April - 3 
On April 3, Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib emphasized the need for a democratic way to transfer power, reports Bakhtar News Agency. NSA added that the government is ready for holding early presidential elections and that “Pres
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On April 3, Afghan National Security Advisor (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib emphasized the need for a democratic way to transfer power, reports Bakhtar News Agency. NSA added that the government is ready for holding early presidential elections and that “President Ghani will not run in the elections. NSA Mohib also assured Afghan people that their government would never go under pressures and would submit the power through democratic ways to the next president. “This government is elected by the people, the people have voted and if another government is formed via people’s vote then it is okay but the government has no right to give people’s decision to 40 people that they make a decision over the future of Afghanistan,” NSA Mohib said.
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April - 4 
The Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu and Police arrested a ‘commander’ of Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) during naka checking at Jhajjar Kotli in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 4, when he was on way to Jam
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) Jammu and Police arrested a ‘commander’ of Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) during naka checking at Jhajjar Kotli in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 4, when he was on way to Jammu along with arms, ammunition and cash to carry out terror strike, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested ISJK ‘commander’ has been identified as Malik Umaid alias Abdullah, a resident of Yaripora in Kulgam District. Police teams recovered one pistol, eight rounds and INR 113,000 worth cash from his possession. During preliminary questioning, the militant disclosed that he was in touch with more operatives of the ISJK module and was heading towards Jammu from Srinagar for carrying out terror strike.
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April - 4 
A judge of a Swat District Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), identified as Judge Aftab Afridi, was among four persons shot dead in an attack on his car near the Ambar Interchange in the jurisdiction of Chota Lahore Police Station in Peshawar, the provincia
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A judge of a Swat District Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), identified as Judge Aftab Afridi, was among four persons shot dead in an attack on his car near the Ambar Interchange in the jurisdiction of Chota Lahore Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 4, reports Dawn. ATC Judge Aftab Afridi, his wife, grandson and daughter-in-law, were travelling from Peshawar to Islamabad via Swabi. Two security guards, who were part of the judge's convoy were also injured in the attack. The assailants managed to escape the scene after the attack.
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April - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) killed one Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant during an area ‘sanitisation operation’ in Dewagar area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 4, reports Dawn. In a statement issued, Inter Services Publ
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Security Forces (SFs) killed one Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant during an area ‘sanitisation operation’ in Dewagar area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 4, reports Dawn. In a statement issued, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during an intense exchange of fire a TTP militant, identified as Zahiduddin, a resident of Dewagar, was killed. The statement said the Zahiduddin was an active cadre of TTP in Dewagar and Kharseen areas. He actively involved in targeted killings, attacks on the SFs, extortion and planting IEDs.
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April - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) killed two persons and detained two others after a military operation in Lehri area of Sibi District in Balochistan on April 4, reports The Balochistan Post. According to reports, a large number of SFs conducted an operation in
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two persons and detained two others after a military operation in Lehri area of Sibi District in Balochistan on April 4, reports The Balochistan Post. According to reports, a large number of SFs conducted an operation in Lehri area. SFs opened fire, which resulted in killing two civilians, identified as Abdul Hameed and Abdul Haleem. Two other youths named Ata and Hazaro were forcibly disappeared by SFs.
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April - 4 
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on April 4 told the Parliament that a total of 17 people died during the Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) mayhem between March 26 and 28 and the people involved in the chaos in different parts of the country have all been identifi
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on April 4 told the Parliament that a total of 17 people died during the Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) mayhem between March 26 and 28 and the people involved in the chaos in different parts of the country have all been identified, reports New Age. Delivering a statement under Section-300 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, the Home Minister said that the people involved in the violence will be brought to justice while 22 people have been arrested already. He said that after the Jummah prayer at Baitul Mukarram on March 26, HeI activists started the violence and threw brickbats at the Police.
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April - 4 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on April 4 told Parliament that the Government wouldn't tolerate arson and vandalism in the name of Islam, reports The Daily Star. She said "I can only tell that legal action will be taken against those responsible for su
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on April 4 told Parliament that the Government wouldn't tolerate arson and vandalism in the name of Islam, reports The Daily Star. She said "I can only tell that legal action will be taken against those responsible for such misdeeds and the law will take its own course." Hasina warned Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), saying, "I tell them that they are playing with fire. If a house catches fire, the fire may spread to another house. Can't they understand this? From the railway station to the land office, from the DC office to all the other places they have set on fire, what will they do if their madrasas, their houses, are set on fire? Will the people tolerate this? People won't tolerate this." Hasina further said, "Did Hefajat do it alone? The BNP-Jamaat alliance was behind this. Hefajat men spread a rumour that people were killed at Baitul Mukarram mosque on March 26 and went on a rampage from March 26-31. The BNP and Jamaat gave separate messages supporting Hefajat on March 27 and 28. It was part of a conspiracy against the state.”
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The Government on April 4 set up a cyber tribunal in each of the all eight Divisions of the country to hold trials of cybercrimes-related cases, including those filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA), reports The Daily Star. Earlier
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The Government on April 4 set up a cyber tribunal in each of the all eight Divisions of the country to hold trials of cybercrimes-related cases, including those filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA), reports The Daily Star. Earlier, there was one cyber tribunal in Dhaka for holding trial of cases filed under the Information and Communication Technology Act. The Law Ministry issued a gazette notification to this effect saying that the cyber tribunals have been formed under the Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006. The names of the eight tribunals are Cyber Tribunal, Dhaka; Cyber Tribunal, Chattogram; Cyber Tribunal, Rajshahi; Cyber Tribunal, Khulna; Cyber Tribunal, Barishal; Cyber Tribunal, Sylhet; Cyber Tribunal, Rangpur, and Cyber Tribunal, Mymensingh.
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a message issued to mark the celebration of Easter on April 4 said his Government is committed to bring the culprits of Easter Sunday attack to justice, reports Colombo Page. “We will leave no room for the culprits as
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a message issued to mark the celebration of Easter on April 4 said his Government is committed to bring the culprits of Easter Sunday attack to justice, reports Colombo Page. “We will leave no room for the culprits as well as groups, who are responsible for this dastardly attack to escape the arm of law,” the President said. The President further said his Government is determined to ensure national security in order to prevent recurrence of such tragedies in the country and called on the people to unite and stand together to overcome various conflicts and calamities that they have to face.
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Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danesh on April 4 reiterated that holding an election is one of the key elements of the country’s political system, and that any type of political system will be dependent on people’s votes, reports Tolo News. D
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Second Vice President Mohammad Sarwar Danesh on April 4 reiterated that holding an election is one of the key elements of the country’s political system, and that any type of political system will be dependent on people’s votes, reports Tolo News. Danesh said that the Afghan government is ready to hold an early election to achieve peace, but reiterated that the process requires international monitoring. “Election is a key element for our political system, therefore, the government leadership--Mr. President in particular--has insisted on an election and he has mentioned he is ready to hold an election under the international community’s observation in the case that a (peace) agreement is finalized and must be approved by the people of Afghanistan,” Danesh said.
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April - 4 
209th Shaheen Corps in a released statement revealed that Taliban militants on April 4 had gang-raped and shot dead a 16-year-old girl in Darzab district of Jawzjan Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. According to the statement, Taliban m
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209th Shaheen Corps in a released statement revealed that Taliban militants on April 4 had gang-raped and shot dead a 16-year-old girl in Darzab district of Jawzjan Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. According to the statement, Taliban militants abducted the young girl and her parents two months ago. Residents of Qush Tapah and Darzab districts of Jawzjan have gathered in a rally to protest and staged demonstrations against the incident, the protesters demanded the release of the girl’s parents.
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At least 11 Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) personnel were killed in two separate incidents in Helmand Province on April 4, reports Tolo News. Two ANDSF were killed in a car bomb explosion in Nawa District in Helmand Province. Nin
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At least 11 Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) personnel were killed in two separate incidents in Helmand Province on April 4, reports Tolo News. Two ANDSF were killed in a car bomb explosion in Nawa District in Helmand Province. Nine ANDSFs were killed in a security forces outpost in Helmand-Kandahar highway.
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One Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier was killed and three others were injured when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Paghman District of Kabul Province in Afghanistan on April 4 (today), reports The Khaama Press News Agency. The blast happened a
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One Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier was killed and three others were injured when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Paghman District of Kabul Province in Afghanistan on April 4 (today), reports The Khaama Press News Agency. The blast happened at around 8:40 am when an ANA vehicle was struck by a roadside Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Qargha area of Paghman District, Police said in a released statement. No group or individual has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD), in a statement, on April 5 said that at least 37 Taliban were killed and 28 more were injured in operations supported by air support in Arghandab and Zherai Districts in Kandahar Province on April 4, reports Tolo News.
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD), in a statement, on April 5 said that at least 37 Taliban were killed and 28 more were injured in operations supported by air support in Arghandab and Zherai Districts in Kandahar Province on April 4, reports Tolo News. The forces have seized 90 motorbikes during the operation and also destroyed “a large number of weapons” belonged to the Taliban and also cleared “Tabeen” village in Arghandab, the ministry said. The Taliban has not commented on the operation.
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device detonated near a military vehicle in Paghman District of Kabul Province on April 4, reports Tolo News. At least 12 SFs were wounded in the explosion.
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device detonated near a military vehicle in Paghman District of Kabul Province on April 4, reports Tolo News. At least 12 SFs were wounded in the explosion.
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April - 5 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police near Kolampara village under the Gocchapada Police Station in Kandhamal District of Odisha during a combing operation on April 5, reports The Pionee
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police near Kolampara village under the Gocchapada Police Station in Kandhamal District of Odisha during a combing operation on April 5, reports The Pioneer. Following intelligence inputs, a team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) launched a search operation. But spotting the security personnel, the Maoists fired indiscriminately leading to exchange of fire by Security Forces (SFs) in retaliation, however, after the encounter which lasted 20 to 25 minutes, the Maoists escaped from the spot taking advantage of the difficult terrain. Kandhamal Superintendent of Police (SP), Vinit Agarwal, on April 7, said, the Maoists might belong to the 'Kandhamal-Kalahandi-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) Division' led by Dasaru. The Police team seized solar plates, flexible wire, haversack, medicine, Maoist literature, camp article, charge light and codex wire from the spot.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered and defused in Khanyar area of Srinagar City in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, a suspicious steel box was found in Khanyar
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered and defused in Khanyar area of Srinagar City in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, a suspicious steel box was found in Khanyar locality in the evening [April 5], saying that the box was found with wire. “An IED was found in the steel box, which was defused later,” the officials added.
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On April 5, another employee of Quippo Oil, Ram Kumar, who was abducted by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was released at Lungwa village of Myanmar, reports Nagaland Express. Ram Kumar who was in captivity for 108 days was intercepted by As
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On April 5, another employee of Quippo Oil, Ram Kumar, who was abducted by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) was released at Lungwa village of Myanmar, reports Nagaland Express. Ram Kumar who was in captivity for 108 days was intercepted by Assam Rifles at Lungwa village in Mon District of Nagaland. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) reported the release of Pranab Kumar Gogoi on April 3 near Longvi village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh. On December 21, 2020, Pranab Kumar Gogoi and Ram Kumar were abducted from Dayun Khumsai drilling area of Arunachal Pradesh for ransom money.
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Police and Army recovered grenade in Sabjiyan area in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that a rusted live grenade was recovered at Chapriyan in Sabjiyan area near Line of Control (Lo
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Police and Army recovered grenade in Sabjiyan area in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that a rusted live grenade was recovered at Chapriyan in Sabjiyan area near Line of Control (LoC) in the District, and later, the Army diffused the grenade on the spot.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant associate of The Resistance Front (TRF) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said, following specific information, a checkpoint was
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant associate of The Resistance Front (TRF) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said, following specific information, a checkpoint was established by the SFs at Model Town crossing of Sopore and Ihsaan-ul-Haq Khanday, linked with the TRF, was arrested. Khanday is a resident of Sopore, but presently living in Nowpora Kalan. Incriminating material, including a letter pad of the banned outfit, was recovered from his possession.
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The Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested one Rajapio Kitsam Kitnya, a self-styled cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) from the Kangkho area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 5, reports East Mojo. Ch
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The Arunachal Pradesh Police arrested one Rajapio Kitsam Kitnya, a self-styled cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) from the Kangkho area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 5, reports East Mojo. Changlang Superintendent of Police (SP), Mihin Gambo said Kitnya (42), one among several other militants who had managed to escape a fierce gun battle with the Assam Rifles at Motong in Changlang’s Yatdam circle on March 16, was arrested by a Police team led by Sub-Inspector (SI) Kishen Kumar following a raid in the district’s Kangkho area on April 5.
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Three anti-personnel mines were found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The mines, which have gathered rust
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Three anti-personnel mines were found and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 5, reports Daily Excelsior. The mines, which have gathered rust indicating that they had remained buried for a very long time, were found by a local resident during excavation work adjoining his field in Dera village around 7.45 pm on Monday, a Police official said, adding the police party immediately rushed to the spot and secured the place before informing the Samba Police’s BDS, who destroyed the explosives in a controlled explosion without causing any damage.
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US District Court Judge in Los Angeles Jacqueline Chooljian on April 5, has postponed the in-person extradition hearing of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11)
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US District Court Judge in Los Angeles Jacqueline Chooljian on April 5, has postponed the in-person extradition hearing of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11), from April 22 to June 24, 2021, reports tribuneindia.com. The court's order came after a conference between Rana's lawyers and those representing the US Government. During the conference, the two sides agreed to hold the in-person hearing of Rana on June 24 at 1.30 pm local Los Angeles time. Meanwhile, Rana's attorneys in additional motion opposed his extradition to India. “The government has not identified a single case since the founding of this country in which a person acquitted by an American jury has been extradited to a foreign country for trial on charges resting on the same conduct,” it said in its 17-page new submission on April 5.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 5 arrested five militants from Bhatta Chowk (roundabout) in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, for their involvement in collecting funds for terror activities, reports ARY News. A spokesman for
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 5 arrested five militants from Bhatta Chowk (roundabout) in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, for their involvement in collecting funds for terror activities, reports ARY News. A spokesman for the CTD said that “they belonged to Daesh and hate material was recovered from their possession”. The arrested militants were identified as Nazimullah, Ziaur Rehman, Ishtiaq, Abdul Rehman and Malik Kashif. The CTD spokesman said that the militants were spreading hate material among the public when they were apprehended. “They were also collecting funds in the name of Daesh,” he said adding that 40 books based on hate material and funds and receipts of the terror organization were also recovered from their possession.
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Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau has revealed that terrorist organisations of Karachi and Balochistan are working together in the largest province of the country, reports The Express Tribune on April 6. Minister Langau
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Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau has revealed that terrorist organisations of Karachi and Balochistan are working together in the largest province of the country, reports The Express Tribune on April 6. Minister Langau revealed to the media at Karachi Press Club on April 5, and said action has been initiated against them during which Security Forces (SFs) have killed and arrested several terrorists. During the presser, Minister Langau also claimed that current law and order situation in Balochistan is better than in the past.
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April - 5 
One Frontier Corps (FC) personal was injured when they were attacked by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants with hand grenade on Saryab flyover in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on April 5, reports The Balochistan Post. BLA claimed
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One Frontier Corps (FC) personal was injured when they were attacked by Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants with hand grenade on Saryab flyover in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on April 5, reports The Balochistan Post. BLA claimed the responsibility of the attack. Jeeyand Baloch, the ‘spokesperson’ for the BLA, said that their fighters targeted the check post of Pakistani forces with a hand grenade, which resulted in injuring a personal of Frontier Corps.
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One militant was killed and four others arrested during a raid by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District in Balochistan on April 5, reports Samaa TV. Two Kalashnikovs and a rifle were recovered from possession of
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One militant was killed and four others arrested during a raid by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District in Balochistan on April 5, reports Samaa TV. Two Kalashnikovs and a rifle were recovered from possession of militants. The slain militant was wanted in different cases.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 5 arrested a key terrorist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L), identified as Asif Bhaaiya, during a raid at Manghopir road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Asif B
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 5 arrested a key terrorist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L), identified as Asif Bhaaiya, during a raid at Manghopir road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Asif Bhaaiya involved in several heinous crimes and arrested along with arms and ammunition.
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April - 5 
The ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 5 decided to take action against those involved in the formation and operation of parallel committees, reports The Himalayan Times. In the latest conversation with the me
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The ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 5 decided to take action against those involved in the formation and operation of parallel committees, reports The Himalayan Times. In the latest conversation with the media, party leader and chief whip Bishal Bhattarai, who belongs to the Oli faction, said that formation of parallel committees was an undemocratic and a disproportionate practice.
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April - 5 
A case was filed against Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque and 16 other people with Paltan Model Police Station on April 5 for torching vehicles, vandalising shops and looting valuables near the capital's Baitul Mukarram Nat
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A case was filed against Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque and 16 other people with Paltan Model Police Station on April 5 for torching vehicles, vandalising shops and looting valuables near the capital's Baitul Mukarram National Mosque during HeI's demonstration on March 26, reports The Daily Star. Besides, 2,000-3,000 unidentified people were made accused in the case.
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April - 5 
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit on April 5 arrested two cadres of the militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Paltan area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are the IT wing ‘chie
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit on April 5 arrested two cadres of the militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Paltan area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are the IT wing ‘chief Baki Billah alias Abu Samir alias Zafar alias Faisal (34) and his associate Ariful Islam Jahed alias Ayman (30). Billah was planning to regroup and restart the outfit's operational activities, including targeted killing, along with sacked Army Major Syed Ziaul Haq.
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Supporters of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) on April 5 attacked the house of a local journalist in Narayanganj District and physically assaulted him for insulting the organization's Joint General Secretary Mamunul Haque, reports Dhaka Tribune. Journalist Ha
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Supporters of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) on April 5 attacked the house of a local journalist in Narayanganj District and physically assaulted him for insulting the organization's Joint General Secretary Mamunul Haque, reports Dhaka Tribune. Journalist Habibur Rahman, who is currently undergoing treatment at the Upazila Health Complex, filed a written complaint at Sonargaon police station after this incident on April 6. He is the Narayanganj district correspondent of Channel S, a Bangla television channel. He told that on April 3 he went to the Sonargaon Royal Resort with other journalists where HeI leader Mamunul Haque was found with a woman.
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April - 5 
The final report of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to study in depth the facts and recommendations on the course of action contained in the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday attacks and the repo
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The final report of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to study in depth the facts and recommendations on the course of action contained in the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday attacks and the report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security which has been submitted to Parliament, was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on April 5, reports Colombo Page. The Chairman of the Committee, Minister Chamal Rajapaksa handed over the report at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division said. The other members of the committee were Ministers Johnston Fernando, Ramesh Pathirana, Prasanna Ranatunga, Rohitha Abeygunawardena and the Secretary to the Committee, Director General of Legal Affairs of the Presidential Secretariat, Hariguptha Rohanadheera were presented on this occasion. The Committee was appointed by the President on February 19. The committee, which has studied the reports on the Easter Sunday attack at length, has identified 78 recommendations. The report includes how those recommendations are to be implemented and which agencies are implementing them.
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A 15-member committee in the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR) , in this week, is attempting to gather and finalize various submitted perspectives and plans for the Afghan peace process ahead of the UN-led conference on Afghanistan in Tu
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A 15-member committee in the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR) , in this week, is attempting to gather and finalize various submitted perspectives and plans for the Afghan peace process ahead of the UN-led conference on Afghanistan in Turkey, reports Tolo News on April 6.The peace council said that until now no exact date about the date of the potential conference in Turkey has been shared; however, Tolo News learned on April 6 that US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad had reportedly shared a specific date for the conference with the negotiation teams in Doha. HCNR is under the chairmanship of former Afghan Vice President Mohammad Younus Qanooni, and also includes Foreign Minister Hanif Atmar, National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib, the State Minister on Peace Affairs and other political leaders,
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Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of the Supreme National Reconciliation Council, met with Mir Rahman Rahmani, Chairman and a number of members of the House of Representatives, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 6. During the meeting, the chairman of
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Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of the Supreme National Reconciliation Council, met with Mir Rahman Rahmani, Chairman and a number of members of the House of Representatives, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 6. During the meeting, the chairman of the Supreme National Reconciliation Council and the chairman and members of the House of Representatives discussed the latest developments in peace, preparations for the Turkish summit and the role of the National Assembly in peace negotiations.
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Four members of local policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in the Ghazi Baba area in Sorkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on April 5, reports Tolo News.
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Four members of local policemen were killed in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in the Ghazi Baba area in Sorkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on April 5, reports Tolo News.
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On April 5, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in a meeting with elders, influenced figures and Ulamas (religious scholars) of various provinces of the country said continued war and bloodshed were not acceptable in the country, reports Bakhtar News Age
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On April 5, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in a meeting with elders, influenced figures and Ulamas (religious scholars) of various provinces of the country said continued war and bloodshed were not acceptable in the country, reports Bakhtar News Agency. “We want lasting and fair peace in the country and our goal is an independent, democratic and united Afghanistan,” President Ghani said.
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Senior political leaders and government officials are reviewing over 25 peace proposals, including that forwarded by Presidential Palace, to make a unified peace road map for the upcoming conference in Turkey, reports Tolo News. The committee that op
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Senior political leaders and government officials are reviewing over 25 peace proposals, including that forwarded by Presidential Palace, to make a unified peace road map for the upcoming conference in Turkey, reports Tolo News. The committee that operates under the High Council for National Reconciliation is led by former vice president Mohammad Yunus Qanooni, and its members are politicians and senior government officials, including the national security adviser. The peace proposals have been sent by political parties to the council. The 15-member committee is also reviewing views from 30 members of the council on the peace proposals.
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April - 5 
The Special Operations Corps informed that 110 Taliban militants were killed in clashes and attacks by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Ghazni, Nangarhar, Zabul, Herat, Kunduz, Baghlan, Badakhshan and Kandahar Provinces in the p
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The Special Operations Corps informed that 110 Taliban militants were killed in clashes and attacks by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Ghazni, Nangarhar, Zabul, Herat, Kunduz, Baghlan, Badakhshan and Kandahar Provinces in the past 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 6.
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Unidentified gunman on April 5 killed a retired soldier in 12th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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Unidentified gunman on April 5 killed a retired soldier in 12th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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Two militants have been trapped after Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation on the outskirts of Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned
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Two militants have been trapped after Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation on the outskirts of Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) cordoned off Shah-e-Hamdan Colony in Gulab Bagh area on the outskirts of Srinagar after inputs about presence of two militants, and sealed all entry and exit points while as lights were installed to ensure smooth execution of operation. However, no contact was established yet.
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On April 6, two militants and two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) were arrested from Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles. One of the arrested militants tried
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On April 6, two militants and two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) were arrested from Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles. One of the arrested militants tried to lob a grenade at Security Forces (SFs), however, failed. According to official sources, the arrested militants have been extorting money from the businessmen in the area for the last several months, reports Northeast Now. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of the arrestees.
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Security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in a village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launc
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Security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in a village in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific information about presence of militants, a joint CASO was launched by Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at village Chitragam in Shopian, and conducted door-to-door searches in the area. “All the exit points were sealed while searches were also being conducted in nearby fields and orchards,” Police said, adding so far no contact was established with the militants.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on April 6, admitted that four cadres were killed in the encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 3 and the body of the slain woman cadre could not be retrieved from the spot, reports Outl
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on April 6, admitted that four cadres were killed in the encounter in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 3 and the body of the slain woman cadre could not be retrieved from the spot, reports Outlook. The body of a woman Maoist was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) from the encounter spot. The Maoists also claimed to have seized 14 weapons, 2,000 cartridges and other materials from the encounter site. Also, the Maoists on April 6 asked the Government to name interlocutors for the release of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper from its elite CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) unit from their custody, reports The Indian Express. In a press note issued on April 6, Vikalp, spokesperson of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), said, “The government must declare the names of interlocutors. After that, we will release the policeman in our custody. Till then, he will be safe under our security.” The Police on April 4 had said Rakeshwar Singh Manhas, a constable with CoBRA unit of the CRPF, was missing. Subsequently, a senior CRPF officer also met the family of Manhas in Jammu, and assured his relatives the Government was fully behind them and trying its best to get him back.
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Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation with Police arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) cadre in Diphupar area in Dimapur District of Nagaland on April 6, reports Nagaland Express. SFs in a joint operation with
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Security Forces (SFs) in a joint operation with Police arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) cadre in Diphupar area in Dimapur District of Nagaland on April 6, reports Nagaland Express. SFs in a joint operation with State Police based on a specific input, arrested one cadre of NSCN-U (identity yet to be ascertained) and recovered one point 22 pistol and 05 live rounds near Diphupar general area.
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A local leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and his son were seriously injured in a shooting incident when unidentified assailants opened fire at their car near Waggan area of Larkana District in Sindh on April 6, reports ARY News. JUI leader Abdul
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A local leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and his son were seriously injured in a shooting incident when unidentified assailants opened fire at their car near Waggan area of Larkana District in Sindh on April 6, reports ARY News. JUI leader Abdul Qadir Sial and his son Abdul Aziz were en-route to Karachi from Ratodero when they were ambushed near Waggan.
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April - 6 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on April 6 said that his party is ready to lead the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. "We don't have enough seats in the House, while the Maoist party hasn't withdrawn its support to the govern
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba on April 6 said that his party is ready to lead the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. "We don't have enough seats in the House, while the Maoist party hasn't withdrawn its support to the government and Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal hasn't made public its policy yet. Still, irrespective of which party leads the government, there will be polls sooner or later, so you must be ready for the same," Deuba told his cadres.
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April - 6 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) on April 6 suspended four Ministers in KP Sharma Oli Government from the party’s general membership and the decision has been registered at the secretariat of Federal Parliament, reports
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) on April 6 suspended four Ministers in KP Sharma Oli Government from the party’s general membership and the decision has been registered at the secretariat of Federal Parliament, reports Kathmandu Post. With the decision of the party, Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, Industry Minister Lekhraj Bhatta, Urban Development Minister Prabhu Sah and Labour Minister Gaurishankar Chaudhary will now lose their positions as lawmakers. “Since the lawmakers refused to abide by party’s decision and furnish clarifications as per the central committee’s decision of March 14 and 15, the party has decided that they [Rayamajhi, Bhatta, Sah and Chaudhary] have abandoned the party as per the Political Parties Act 2017,” states the letter registered at the Parliament Secretariat signed by party chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
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April - 6 
The Nepal-Khanal faction of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 6 announced the formation of a parallel committee in Bagmati Province, reports The Himalayan Times. Leader Ashtalakshmi Shakya has been appoin
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The Nepal-Khanal faction of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 6 announced the formation of a parallel committee in Bagmati Province, reports The Himalayan Times. Leader Ashtalakshmi Shakya has been appointed the coordinator of the committee which will have Pashupati Chaulagain, Arun Neupane and Kedar Neupane as joint-coordinators. Likewise, Rachana Khadka has been named the secretary of the Bagmati Province committee. The dissenting faction in the ruling party led by leader’s duo Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal has formed several parallel committees across various parts of the country, from central to ward levels.
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April - 6 
The Government on April 6 officially announced that Nawfer Moulavi who is in remand custody has been identified as the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks that killed more than 270 innocent civilians on April 21, 2019, reports Daily News. Ac
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The Government on April 6 officially announced that Nawfer Moulavi who is in remand custody has been identified as the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday attacks that killed more than 270 innocent civilians on April 21, 2019, reports Daily News. According to Public Security Minister Dr. Sarath Weerasekera, Nawfer Moulavi who is in remand custody, has been involved in brainwashing Saharan Hashim’s team into following the Islamic State ideology. Addressing a press conference at the Information Department, Weerasekera said Nawfer Moulavi has started propagating ideologies of the Islamic State terrorists in 2014. The Minister said that the Government has nothing to hide over the investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks. 32 persons who are directly linked to the attacks have already been identified and the relevant evidence has been submitted for filing charges against them. 75 persons have been detained while 211 persons have been remanded in connection with the attacks, he said.
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April - 6 
A lawyer who sustained injuries following the Easter Sunday suicide bomb blast at Shangri-La hotel in Colombo has sent a Letter of demand urging former President Maithreepala Sirisena, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and ten other official
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A lawyer who sustained injuries following the Easter Sunday suicide bomb blast at Shangri-La hotel in Colombo has sent a Letter of demand urging former President Maithreepala Sirisena, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and ten other officials to jointly pay SLR 500 million as damages, reports Daily News. Moditha Bandara, a lawyer by profession sent this letter of demand through his attorney Sujeewa Gunathilaka. The letter of demand has been sent to former President Mithreepala Sirisena, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Defence Ministry Secretary Hemasiri Fernando, former IGP Pujith Jayasundara, former Chief of State Intelligence Service Nilantha Jayawardhane, former Director of Special Security Priyalal Dasanayake, former State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardhane, former Chief of Defense Staff Admiral Ravindra Wijegunarathne, former Army Commander Lt. General Mahesh Senanayake, former Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyal De Silva and former Air Force Commander Air Vice Marshal Mahesh Kapila Jayampathy urging them to pay the damages within 14 days.
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April - 6 
As many as 17 Taliban militants were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces in relevant areas of Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 7.
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As many as 17 Taliban militants were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces in relevant areas of Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 7.
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April - 6 
Five militants were killed and seven others were injured following attacks conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Staming region, Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 7.
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Five militants were killed and seven others were injured following attacks conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Staming region, Imam Sahib District of Kunduz Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 7.
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April - 6 
On April 6, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that US President Joe Biden has not yet made a decision on the issue and is still in consultations over the matter, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Secretary Psaki said in answer to a question on wh
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On April 6, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that US President Joe Biden has not yet made a decision on the issue and is still in consultations over the matter, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Secretary Psaki said in answer to a question on whether the troops exit will go ahead as per the Doha agreement between the US and the Taliban: “Well, as the president has said before, it will be tough to meet the May 1st deadline for full withdrawal, for logistical reasons. “We are continuing he’s continuing to consult internally with his national security team and advisors and, of course, also with our partners and allies.” She said.
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April - 6 
Unidentified gunman killed a military official near Arghandi Square in Paghman District of Kabul Province on April 6, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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Unidentified gunman killed a military official near Arghandi Square in Paghman District of Kabul Province on April 6, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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April - 7 
Indian Mujahideen operative Abdul Wahid Siddibapa has moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail and speedy trial in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case registered against him, reports indialegallive.com reports on April 8. By way of in
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Indian Mujahideen operative Abdul Wahid Siddibapa has moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail and speedy trial in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case registered against him, reports indialegallive.com reports on April 8. By way of instant petition, the appellant is not only seeking bail on the ground of inordinate delay in trial being violative of his fundamental right to have a speedy/free/fair trial but also directions for day-to-day trial of the cases as mandated by Section 19 of National Investigation Agency Act, 2008. The appellant and others are facing trial for the offences under the UAPA, besides other offences and despite there being two Special Courts constituted under Section 11 of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008, the frequency of adjournment is more than a month thereby causing a substantial delay in the trial of such cases.
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April - 7 
Suspected militants attacked a naka (barricade) party in Imamsahib area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 7, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that militants fired some shots from very far on naka party of Polic
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Suspected militants attacked a naka (barricade) party in Imamsahib area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 7, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that militants fired some shots from very far on naka party of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), saying that no injury was reported in the incident. He further said the area has been cordoned off to arrest the attackers.
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April - 7 
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on March 7, arrested three persons for suspectedly setting ablaze seven shops in the Kalupur area of the old city in Ahmedabad at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) as a part of a larger conspiracy by
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The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on March 7, arrested three persons for suspectedly setting ablaze seven shops in the Kalupur area of the old city in Ahmedabad at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) as a part of a larger conspiracy by the agency to lure petty criminals with money, reports Indian Express. Bhupendra alias Pravin Vanzara (26), Anil Khateek (22) and Ankit Pal (22), all residents of Amraiwadi in Ahmedabad, were arrested for setting on fire seven garment shops situated at AK Shah Building Complex and AMA Dharamshala in Revadi market area of Kalupur on March 20, 2021, Police said. While no fatality was reported in the incident, a loss of INR 54,00,000 was incurred by the shop owners. The three accused have been booked under sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), section 120b of IPC for criminal conspiracy, 121A of IPC for conspiracy to wage war against India and 436 for mischief along with sections of the Information Technology Act.
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April - 7 
The Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 7 formed a parallel party committee in Sudurpaschim Province, reports Republica. The party's parallel provincial committee was annou
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The Madhav Kumar Nepal-led faction of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 7 formed a parallel party committee in Sudurpaschim Province, reports Republica. The party's parallel provincial committee was announced under the leadership of Bhim Rawal, according to party leaders. Rawal, a multi-time cabinet minister, is one of the party's key leaders from Sudurpaschim Province. The Rawal-led parallel committee comprises Dirgha Sodari (Kailali), Chakra Bahadur Malla (Doti), Tara Tamang (Kanchanpur), Mahadev Bhatta (Baitadi), Gagan Rawal (Bajura), Dil Bahadur Singh (Bajhang) and Sher Bahadur Kunwar (Accham). The faction has yet to designate a member from Darchula district.
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April - 7 
Attorney General (AG) Dappula De Livera on April 7 authorized the Proscription of 11 Islamic Organisations connected to extremist activities, reports Daily Mirror. The organisations to be banned are: United Thawheed Jamma'ath (UTJ), Ceylon Thawheed J
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Attorney General (AG) Dappula De Livera on April 7 authorized the Proscription of 11 Islamic Organisations connected to extremist activities, reports Daily Mirror. The organisations to be banned are: United Thawheed Jamma'ath (UTJ), Ceylon Thawheed Jamma'ath (CTJ), Srilanka Thawheed Jamma'ath (SLTJ), All Ceylon Thawheed Jamma'ath (ACTJ), JamiyathuI Ansaari Sunnaththul Mohomadiya (JASM), Dharul Adhar @ Jamiul Adhar, Srilanka Islamic Student Movement (SLISM), Islamic State of Iraq & Syria (ISIS), AL- Qaeda, Save the Pearls and Super Muslim.
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April - 7 
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of Police on April 7 arrested two persons from Oluvil area in Ampara District of Eastern Province for holding lectures on fundamentalist and extremist ideologies for a group of students who have completed th
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The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) of Police on April 7 arrested two persons from Oluvil area in Ampara District of Eastern Province for holding lectures on fundamentalist and extremist ideologies for a group of students who have completed the GCE Ordinary Level Examination, reports Colombo Page. It is revealed that the two suspects had received guidance from Saharan Hashim, the main suicide bomber involved in the Easter Sunday attack. According to reports, the suspects had used video footage and other content, used by foreign extremist groups in their lectures to recruit new members. The classes were held in December 2018 in the Oluvil area and it has been revealed that the students who participated in the classes were given various physical exercises without their consent, the Police spokesman said.
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April - 7 
On April 7, Pentagon condemned Taliban attack on Kandahar airfield and described the incident as "this decision to provoke even more violence remains disruptive," reports Tolo News. Taliban targeted Kandahar Airfield on April 7 and though no casualt
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On April 7, Pentagon condemned Taliban attack on Kandahar airfield and described the incident as "this decision to provoke even more violence remains disruptive," reports Tolo News. Taliban targeted Kandahar Airfield on April 7 and though no casualties were reported, the Pentagon said the attack is a threat to fragile peace discussions in the country.
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April - 7 
First Vice President Amrullah Saleh on April 7 said that security forces have arrested an "11-member Taliban cell responsible for numerous bombings" including murder of former Afghan journalist Yama Siawash, reports Tolo News. “It all started with a
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First Vice President Amrullah Saleh on April 7 said that security forces have arrested an "11-member Taliban cell responsible for numerous bombings" including murder of former Afghan journalist Yama Siawash, reports Tolo News. “It all started with a tip from an informant and enabled Kabul police department to identify, locate and apprehend an 11 member Talib terror cell responsible for numerous bombings including murder of iconic Yama Siawash on Nov 7. Dozens of sticky bombs and IED [Improvised Explosive Device] found in their caches,” Saleh tweeted. “We have invited media community, human rights organizations, civil society activists and advocacy groups to see the files, interview the terrorists and fulfill the wish of the grieving families,” Saleh said.
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April - 7 
Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said that 104 Taliban militants have been killed in clashes with security and defense forces across the country in the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Fouad Aman, Deputy Spokesman of Defense Ministry t
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Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said that 104 Taliban militants have been killed in clashes with security and defense forces across the country in the last 24 hours, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Fouad Aman, Deputy Spokesman of Defense Ministry told the agency that 104 Taliban were killed and 68 others were injured in clashes and counter-attacks by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in Ghazni, Badghis, Zabul, Faryab, Helmand, Badakhshan, Kandahar, Herat and Farah Provinces.
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April - 7 
One policeman was killed and two more were wounded in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in in Kobaki area of Paghman District in Kabul Province on April 7, reports Tolo News.
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One policeman was killed and two more were wounded in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in in Kobaki area of Paghman District in Kabul Province on April 7, reports Tolo News.
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April - 7 
Two civilians were killed and 18 more were injured in a bomb blast in Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province on April 7, reports Tolo News. The incident happened when the Security Forces were passing from the area and a bomb that was placed on a roadsi
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Two civilians were killed and 18 more were injured in a bomb blast in Jalalabad city in Nangarhar province on April 7, reports Tolo News. The incident happened when the Security Forces were passing from the area and a bomb that was placed on a roadside exploded. Local health officials said that “four of the wounded are in critical condition.” No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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April - 7 
Unidentified gunmen killed a senior employee of the National Statistics Office, Ismail, in Qala Wazir area of Paghman District in Kabul Province on April 7, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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Unidentified gunmen killed a senior employee of the National Statistics Office, Ismail, in Qala Wazir area of Paghman District in Kabul Province on April 7, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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April - 8 
India and the Maldives on April 8, strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comprehensive and sustained manner, rep
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India and the Maldives on April 8, strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and emphasised the need for strengthening international cooperation to combat the menace in a comprehensive and sustained manner, reports morungexpress.com. The two countries also underlined the urgent need for all countries to take immediate, sustained, verifiable and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under their control is used for terrorist attacks on others, and to expeditiously bring to justice the perpetrators of such attacks. The assertion was made by the two countries at their first meeting here of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-Radicalisation. The Indian side was led by Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Vikas Swarup, while the Maldivian side was led by Foreign Secretary Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed.
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April - 8 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has sentenced Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) terrorist Rizual Islam aka Riyaz aka Sumon to seven-year rigorous imprisonment in a 2017 case related to planning to commit terror acts in India, newsonair
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has sentenced Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) terrorist Rizual Islam aka Riyaz aka Sumon to seven-year rigorous imprisonment in a 2017 case related to planning to commit terror acts in India, newsonair.com reports on April 9. An NIA spokesperson said that Islam, a resident of Khulna in Bangladesh, was convicted under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Foreigners Act. A fine of INR 36,000 rupees was also slapped on him. The Kolkata STF had registered a case on November 21, 2017 pertaining to arrest of five members of ABT, a proscribed terrorist organisation in Bangladesh, in Kolkata.
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April - 8 
India on April 8, voiced deep concern over terror groups, such as Da’esh/ Islamic State (IS) and Al Nusra Front, using landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to spread terror, saying that nations affected by such war-tactic need assistance
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India on April 8, voiced deep concern over terror groups, such as Da’esh/ Islamic State (IS) and Al Nusra Front, using landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to spread terror, saying that nations affected by such war-tactic need assistance, reports wionews.com. Addressing the UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate on ''Mine Action'', Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup said that the countries affected by landmines, particularly with conflict situations, require assistance. "It is a matter of deep concern that terrorist groups, such as Da’esh, Hayat Taharir Al Sham [HTS], Al Nusra Front, have resorted to landmines and IEDs as low cost and effective options to spread terror and threaten innocent civilians," he said. He noted that a similar trend was being witnessed in Mali, where peacekeepers have been targeted by IEDs. "We have also undertaken specialist training on Counter IED, bomb disposal and de-mining operations with numerous partner countries, including Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan," Swarup said.
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April - 8 
On April 8, a cache of anti-aircraft ammunitions, suspected to have been left behind by GNLA chief, Sohan D Shira were recovered near the District jail of East Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. A total of 239 rounds of hig
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On April 8, a cache of anti-aircraft ammunitions, suspected to have been left behind by GNLA chief, Sohan D Shira were recovered near the District jail of East Garo Hills District in Meghalaya, reports The Shillong Times. A total of 239 rounds of high-calibre ammunition were recovered from the possession of Crimson M Sangma who according to Police was evading since several months.
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April - 8 
Proscribed Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), on April 8, issued a warning to Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd (APPL), the second largest tea producer in the country, to shift all its offices to Assam and hire indigen
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Proscribed Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), on April 8, issued a warning to Amalgamated Plantations Pvt Ltd (APPL), the second largest tea producer in the country, to shift all its offices to Assam and hire indigenous youths of the State, failing which the outfit will take action “to prevent it from doing business in Assam”, reports East Mojo. In a statement signed by the member of publicity department of the outfit, Rumel Asom, the ULFA-I said that the company’s head office is outside the State of Assam where no “indigenous” people from Assam were recruited, despite the fact that the company was doing business in Assam and making profit. “It is unfortunate that you have not taken your responsibility with the importance it deserves,” it added. The statement said, “We are aware that you are recruiting your workers from outside Assam instead of the unemployed indigenous youths in Assam. This is contrary to the spirit of a ‘win-win’ relationship between a corporate and the locals.” The statement further read: “We are giving notice with this statement that, with immediately effect you relocate all your administrative offices to Assam and you will recruit only indigenous people of Assam (Thologiri) workers in various positions that open up in your company from now on.” “If you fail to comply with our just demand promptly, we shall take action to prevent your company from doing business in Assam,” the statement said, adding that no one connected with the company would be allowed to travel in the state in their business interest. “We trust that no one in your organization will take it as an empty threat and ignore this notice,” it further said.
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April - 8 
The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) trooper of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who was abducted by the Communist Party of Indian-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after the April 3 encounter at Tarrem in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh was r
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The CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) trooper of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who was abducted by the Communist Party of Indian-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after the April 3 encounter at Tarrem in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh was released with a video showing armed Maoists untying him in the presence of hundreds of villagers on April 8, reports The Hindu. On the request of the Chhattisgarh Police, social activists Dharampal Saini (91), Tellam Boraiah and seven journalists secured the release of Rakeshwar Singh Minhas. Bastar Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sundarraj P said constable Rakeshwar Singh Manhas (34) of the 210th CoBRA was freed by the Maoists and he reached the "Tarrem police station safely around 4:30 PM along with the facilitators, who went inside the jungle to trace out his location".
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April - 8 
Three militants were killed in an ongoing encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Jan Mohalla in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 8, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said, the slain militants have bee
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Three militants were killed in an ongoing encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Jan Mohalla in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 8, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said, the slain militants have been identified as Imtiaz Ahmad of Dadsar Tral in Pulwama District, Adil Lone of Khasipora in Shopian and Muzamil Tantray of Jamnagri in Shopian District. while chief of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) has been trapped in the area. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar, and General Officer Commanding (GOC) Victor Force, rushed to the gunfight site and are personally monitoring the situation as the militants were trapped in Central Jamia Masjid Jan Mohalla Shopian. An official said that the operation will take time as sanctity of the Mosque is top priority. The cordon around the area has been tightened and lights installed. Earlier in the day, a group of youth pelted stones at the SFs to disrupt the operation. However, SFs engaged them and they were chased away. Meanwhile, Police in a tweet informed that a top /commander/ has been trapped in the area.
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April - 8 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant and recovered explosives from his possession during an intelligence tip-off conducted operation in Sukkur District of Sindh on April 8, reports The Nation. Ac
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant and recovered explosives from his possession during an intelligence tip-off conducted operation in Sukkur District of Sindh on April 8, reports The Nation. According to CTD, the arrested militant Rahim joined TTP in 2009 and took part in many militant activities and after Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) operation fled to Sukkur.
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April - 8 
Lawmaker of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Gagan Thapa on April 8 challenged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to hold a debate in Parliament about the status of the country’s infrastructure development based on the statistics, reports Republica
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Lawmaker of the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) Gagan Thapa on April 8 challenged Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to hold a debate in Parliament about the status of the country’s infrastructure development based on the statistics, reports Republica. Addressing a meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), lawmaker Thapa, who also served as a Minister under the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led cabinet, said “You are not supposed to make false claims at such programs where you are never questioned. I challenge you to face the House and debate on facts.”
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April - 8 
Additional security measures have taken at Police Stations on April 8 after Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) activists attacked Police establishments, reports The Daily Star. In Sylhet District, security posts have been set up at six Police Stations and six out
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Additional security measures have taken at Police Stations on April 8 after Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) activists attacked Police establishments, reports The Daily Star. In Sylhet District, security posts have been set up at six Police Stations and six outposts of Sylhet Metropolitan Police. Policemen armed with light machine gun (LMG) have been deployed there. In Brahmanbaria District, several hundred additional Policemen were sent to Police and security posts were set up at nine Police Stations of the District to avoid any untoward incident. In Dhaka city, instructions were given to the Police Stations under Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to step up vigilance and strengthen security measures, officials added.
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April - 8 
Road Transport and Bridges Minster Obaidul Quader on April 8 said after failing to wage their movements successfully, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) now depends on activities of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), reports The Daily Star. "BNP now needs politi
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Road Transport and Bridges Minster Obaidul Quader on April 8 said after failing to wage their movements successfully, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) now depends on activities of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), reports The Daily Star. "BNP now needs political isolation, as they have contracted a disease worse than Covid-19, the symptoms of which are negativity, lies, conspiracies, arson, and terrorism," he said.
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April - 8 
On April 8, a rickshaw driver was killed in an explosion in Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Kandahar Police Chief Ghorzang Afridi informed that the rickshaw was full of explosives and exploded before reaching its tar
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On April 8, a rickshaw driver was killed in an explosion in Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Kandahar Police Chief Ghorzang Afridi informed that the rickshaw was full of explosives and exploded before reaching its target.
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April - 8 
On April 8, a 15-member committee under the High Council for National Reconciliation responsible for consolidating the dozens of peace plan proposals provided by Afghan leaders wrapped up its work, reports Tolo News. The committee, which is led by fo
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On April 8, a 15-member committee under the High Council for National Reconciliation responsible for consolidating the dozens of peace plan proposals provided by Afghan leaders wrapped up its work, reports Tolo News. The committee, which is led by former vice president Mohammad Yunus Qanooni, assessed at least 25 peace proposals provided by different parties, including President Ashraf Ghani’s peace plan, according to the reconciliation council.
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April - 8 
Six Taliban militants were killed, including Maulawi Hekmatullah Sabawaoon, and Sayed Khan Tariq, deputy intelligence chief for Jaghatu District, in the Akhtarkhel area of Jaghatu District in Maidan Wardak Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agen
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Six Taliban militants were killed, including Maulawi Hekmatullah Sabawaoon, and Sayed Khan Tariq, deputy intelligence chief for Jaghatu District, in the Akhtarkhel area of Jaghatu District in Maidan Wardak Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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April - 8 
Taliban in two attacks killed nine Border Policemen in outposts in Kohsan and Ghorian Districts of Herat Province on April 8, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Reports indicate the both Districts fell to the Taliban after heavy clashes with the G
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Taliban in two attacks killed nine Border Policemen in outposts in Kohsan and Ghorian Districts of Herat Province on April 8, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Reports indicate the both Districts fell to the Taliban after heavy clashes with the Government Forces. At least 15 Border security members were also taken hostage by the Taliban militants.
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April - 9 
A Territorial Army (TA) soldier was killed in a militant attack in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants shot at a TA soldier, Mohammad Saleem Akhoon, a
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A Territorial Army (TA) soldier was killed in a militant attack in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that militants shot at a TA soldier, Mohammad Saleem Akhoon, a resident of Jablipora in Bijbehara. Later, the area was cordoned off and a massive search operation launched to arrest the attackers.
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April - 9 
An over ground worker (OGW) belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested on April 9 from Jairampur market of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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An over ground worker (OGW) belonging to National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested on April 9 from Jairampur market of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Assam Rifles.
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April - 9 
Death toll rose to five with the killing of two more militants in the encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Jan Mohalla in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General
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Death toll rose to five with the killing of two more militants in the encounter between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Jan Mohalla in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said that two militants including the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) chief Imtiyaz Shah had fled from the Shopian encounter site during the initial cordon after throwing grenades and had fled to Nowbugh area of Tral. On April 9, a cordon was launched and, in the combing operation, AGuH chief Imtiyaz along with his aide were killed in Nowbugh area in Tral in Pulwama District. Three civilians also sustained injuries during the operation. From the seven militants, the IGP said, seven AK-rifles and two pistols were recovered. The IGP identified the slain militants of Shopian as Muzamil Tantray who had joined militancy in August 2019, Adil Lone who picked up arms in July 2019, Younish Ahmed Khanday, who joined militancy in November last year and Basit Bhat who picked up gun in June last year. He said the fifth militant has not been identified yet. Similarly, the IGP said one of the slain militants of Tral gunfight was identified as Imtiyaz Shah, the chief of AGH, who was active since April 2019, and was tasked to target Amarnath ji Yatra in Tral area. The identity of Imtiyaz’s aide is being ascertained.
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April - 9 
Police arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit with a grenade from near his house at Kathawa village in Thathri Tehsil (revenue unit) in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested m
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Police arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit with a grenade from near his house at Kathawa village in Thathri Tehsil (revenue unit) in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militant has been identified as Sabder Ali son of Dawood Batt of Kathawa. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda, Mumtaz Ahmed said the arrested militant is brother of Mohammad Amin Bhat, who had crossed over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 1999 and is operating from there. One hand grenade was recovered from the possession of militant at the time of his arrest.
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April - 9 
The Chhattisgarh Police did not release any Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in exchange for the freedom of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRFP) trooper who was captured by Maoists in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, Police said on
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The Chhattisgarh Police did not release any Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre in exchange for the freedom of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRFP) trooper who was captured by Maoists in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, Police said on April 9, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, “In certain media/social media reports it is being published that one arrested Maoist cadre have been handed over as an exchange for the safe release of CoBRA [Commando Battalion for Resolute Action] jawan (Trooper) Rakeshwar Singh Manhas abducted by Maoists on April 3 in Bijapur district.” He also said, “No arrested Maoist has been released to secure the release of the abducted jawan. So far no one has been arrested in relation to the Tekalgudem encounter case.” The IGP said a few villagers had accompanied the troopers after the encounter till the base camp and the villagers returned to their respective villages. Sukka Kunjam of Tekalgudem (being mentioned in the media/social media messages) might be one such villager who accompanied the Police up to the base camp after the encounter on April 3, he added. Manhas was released on April 8 at a jungle patch at a crowded ‘jan adalat’. He was in Maoist custody for five days.
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April - 9 
Four Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) lawmakers, who had lost their House of Representatives (HoR) seats and Ministership after defecting from their mother party, were re-inducted into Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led Cabine
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Four Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) lawmakers, who had lost their House of Representatives (HoR) seats and Ministership after defecting from their mother party, were re-inducted into Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led Cabinet on April 9, reports The Himalayan Times. President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, Lekhraj Bhatta, Prabhu Sah, and Gauri Shankar Chaudhary in the presence of Prime Minister Oli. They were assigned the same portfolios which they had held before they lost their HoR seats. All four will have to get elected to the lower house within six months to continue as Ministers.
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April - 9 
Nepali Congress (NC), on April 9, held a meeting with the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) and the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), seeking their support to form the next Government under its leadership, but the meeting
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Nepali Congress (NC), on April 9, held a meeting with the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center) and the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), seeking their support to form the next Government under its leadership, but the meeting ended inconclusively, reports The Himalayan Times. The JSP-N, which holds the key to form an alternative government, sought more time to discuss the NC's proposal within the party.
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April - 9 
12 persons were injured in an attack by Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) activists at a mosque in Sundarganj of Gaibandha District in Rangpur Division on April 9, reports New Age. Silamoni mosque’s Imam Motlob Uddin said that the attackers had long been identif
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12 persons were injured in an attack by Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) activists at a mosque in Sundarganj of Gaibandha District in Rangpur Division on April 9, reports New Age. Silamoni mosque’s Imam Motlob Uddin said that the attackers had long been identifying themselves as HeI activists. They snatched the mike from the Imam after the jummah prayers and preached about HeI. They attacked the devotees when they tried to intervene, Motlob said.
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April - 9 
The Mayor of the Jaffna Municipal Council Manivannan Visvalingam was arrested on April 9 (today) by the Police for promoting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its ideology in Jaffna District of Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. P
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The Mayor of the Jaffna Municipal Council Manivannan Visvalingam was arrested on April 9 (today) by the Police for promoting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and its ideology in Jaffna District of Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana said the Mayor was arrested for aiding and abetting the promotion of the defunct terrorist organization by deploying five persons in uniform similar to those worn by so-called LTTE police officers during the war for official duties in the vicinity of Jaffna. The Mayor is to be handed over to the Terrorism Investigation Division.
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April - 9 
Six children of an ethnic leader were injured in a bomb blast in Mazar-e-Sharif city in Balkh Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 10. According to reports, a bomb has been planted in the car of a tribal elder, Gol Agha from
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Six children of an ethnic leader were injured in a bomb blast in Mazar-e-Sharif city in Balkh Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 10. According to reports, a bomb has been planted in the car of a tribal elder, Gol Agha from Farah, and exploded at night [April 9], when the car was stopped inside the house of the tribal elder. Balkh Police spokesman Adel Shah Adel, said, six sons of Agha were injured in the blast which was apparently operated remotely. No group or individual has claimed responsibility for the bombing, yet.
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April - 9 
Six Taliban militants including two senior Taliban officials were killed in an airstrike in Maidan Wardak Province of Afghanistan on April 9, reports Bakhtar News Agency. A security source in Maidan Wardak, said, Mullah Hekmatullah Sabawoon ‘shadow g
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Six Taliban militants including two senior Taliban officials were killed in an airstrike in Maidan Wardak Province of Afghanistan on April 9, reports Bakhtar News Agency. A security source in Maidan Wardak, said, Mullah Hekmatullah Sabawoon ‘shadow governor’ of Taliban for Jaghto District and Mullah Sayed Jan Tahir, ‘deputy intelligence chief’ of this group and four other Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike last night [April 9]. The Taliban were preparing for new terror attacks in Maidan-Wardak which were targeted by security troops, the source added. The Taliban have not yet commented in this regard.
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April - 10 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 10, reports The Pioneer. A release from the Bijapur Police said, Ramesh Madvi (30), a resident of Galgam Schoolpara in Bijapur's Usoo
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 10, reports The Pioneer. A release from the Bijapur Police said, Ramesh Madvi (30), a resident of Galgam Schoolpara in Bijapur's Usoor Police Station limit, and ‘section commander’ of a Maoist militia platoon active in Usoor area, surrendered to the Police. Madvi deeply dissatisfied with "unnecessary Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] violence, hardships of jungle life and the hollow ideology of the Maoists", a press release added.
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April - 10 
A militant was killed while two Army personnel were injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in orchards at Chitragam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The g
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A militant was killed while two Army personnel were injured in an encounter between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in orchards at Chitragam area in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunfight broke out in the area after a joint team of Police, Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. An official said that two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area. “Intermittent exchange was going on till this report was filed,” the official added. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained.
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April - 10 
Another encounter broke out in orchards of Simthan village in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Po
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Another encounter broke out in orchards of Simthan village in Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 10, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Police, Army’s 3 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of at least three militants in the area. Police said there was no fresh contact with the militants after the first exchange of fire, while a massive search operation was going on at Simthan in Bijbehara.
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April - 10 
Jabir Moti alias Jabir Motiwala alias Jabir Siddiq aide of Dawood Ibrahim's D Company worldwide criminal network, is set to be freed from a London prison and fly out to Pakistan after the US dropped an extradition request for him to face drug traffic
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Jabir Moti alias Jabir Motiwala alias Jabir Siddiq aide of Dawood Ibrahim's D Company worldwide criminal network, is set to be freed from a London prison and fly out to Pakistan after the US dropped an extradition request for him to face drug trafficking, money laundering and blackmail charges, oneindia.com reports on April 11. Moti had appealed against his extradition order in the High Court in London and was awaiting judgment when the extradition request was withdrawn this week.
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April - 10 
One militant belonging to Samuel faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-S) was arrested from Ningthoukong village of Bishnupur District on April 10, tweets Assam Rifles.
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One militant belonging to Samuel faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-S) was arrested from Ningthoukong village of Bishnupur District on April 10, tweets Assam Rifles.
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April - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Kurushnar village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 10, reports The Pioneer. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Force on a de-mining operation found
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Security Forces (SFs) defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near Kurushnar village in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 10, reports The Pioneer. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and District Force on a de-mining operation found a two kilograms IED planted by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to target Security Forces (SFs) in Narayanpur District.
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April - 10 
A journalist, identified as Waseem Alam, the joint editor of local newspaper, Sada-e-lawaghir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the evening of April 10 in the Batani Khel area of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.
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A journalist, identified as Waseem Alam, the joint editor of local newspaper, Sada-e-lawaghir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the evening of April 10 in the Batani Khel area of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.
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April - 10 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed that an agreement to form a new Government will be reached within the next few days, reports My Republica. Addressing a function at Karnali Province Li
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has claimed that an agreement to form a new Government will be reached within the next few days, reports My Republica. Addressing a function at Karnali Province Liaison Committee in Kathmandu on April 10, Chairman Dahal also announced that the political parties in the new coalition Government would forge an electoral alliance to reduce the Oli-led Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) to the fourth largest party through the next election. Dahal also claimed that the meeting held among the top leaders of Nepali Congress (NC), Maoist Center and Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) at the residence of NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba on April 9 had ended on a positive note. "Since the Janata Samajbadi Party has agreed to give its decision within a day or two, I think a new government will be formed within the next few days," Dahal said.
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April - 10 
Police on April 10 arrested one more suspect in connection with the March 14 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Land Revenue Office in Siraha District of Province No. 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (JTM
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Police on April 10 arrested one more suspect in connection with the March 14 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Land Revenue Office in Siraha District of Province No. 2, reports The Himalayan Times. The Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (JTMM) led by Jai Krishna Goit claimed responsibility for the IED explosion.
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April - 10 
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) arrested Rezaul Haque aka Reza aka Tanvir Mahmud aka Shihab aka Ahnaf (37), the Acting Amir of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from the Badda area o
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The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) arrested Rezaul Haque aka Reza aka Tanvir Mahmud aka Shihab aka Ahnaf (37), the Acting Amir of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), from the Badda area of capital city, Dhaka on April 10, reports Dhaka Tribune. DMP, Joint Commissioner of Police, M Elias Sharif, said, the Special Action Group Division of the CTTC unit conducted a special drive in the Badda area and arrested Rezaul, who is also the chief of the Da'wah and Baitulmal department of the militant outfit JMB. Rezaul, arrested for his involvement in a series of bomb attacks in the country in 2005, was conducting militant activities across the country as per the directives of top JMB leader Salahuddin Salehin. In 2017, he secured bail and became involved in the activities of JMB again. According to the CTTC, Rezaul who is in charge of the current organizational structure of the JMB, is the only Shura member of the JMB.
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April - 10 
A Afghan National Army (ANA) Commando and a Policeman were killed during heavy clashes between the Taliban and Security Forces in the Sher Ali area of the Taiwara District of Ghor Province on April 10, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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A Afghan National Army (ANA) Commando and a Policeman were killed during heavy clashes between the Taliban and Security Forces in the Sher Ali area of the Taiwara District of Ghor Province on April 10, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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April - 10 
First Vice President’s office of Afghanistan on April 10 reported, that Ghulam Naser, known as Al-Khorasani one of the key Daesh Taliban leaders was captured in Kabul city, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Al-Khorasani played a key role in dozen
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First Vice President’s office of Afghanistan on April 10 reported, that Ghulam Naser, known as Al-Khorasani one of the key Daesh Taliban leaders was captured in Kabul city, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. Al-Khorasani played a key role in dozens of “terrorist” and sabotage attacks including heinous acts of murder, kidnappings, and rape. First Vice President, Amrullah Saleh’s office stated, Al-Khorasani along with his involvement in the other crimes and terrorist activities had abducted a 14-year-old teenage boy from the western parts of Kabul, the teenager was beaten, sexually harassed, molested, and raped before being killed. The statement indicated that the suspect after committing the above crimes hid for a while and was secretly roaming Kabul until he was captured by the National Directorate of Security (NDS) members in PD8 of the capital.
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April - 11 
Two militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter in the Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Stating that the two terrorists (militants) killed in the enc
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Two militants were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter in the Bijbehara area in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Stating that the two terrorists (militants) killed in the encounter were responsible for the killing of an Army jawan (trooper) on Saturday [April 10], Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said, “Terrorists responsible for the killing of Army jawan neutralised within two days in Bijbehara encounter.” In a statement, Dilbag Singh, Director General of Police (DGP), said, “Both the hardcore local terrorists have been neutralised. They were responsible for yesterday’s killing of a TA [Territorial Army] jawan. Have been active for a long and wanted in many cases of terror crime.” He added that with these 12 terrorists have been killed in four separate operations over the last 72 hours in the valley, leading to the full elimination of a terror outfit called Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). “A total of12 terrorists have been neutralised, comprising 7 terrorists at Tral and Shopian, 3 terrorists of Al Badr at Hatipora, Shopian and now these 2 at Bijbehara who were working with The Resistance Front (TRF),” the DGP added.
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April - 11 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested patch between Geedam and Jungampal villages in Dantewada District of Chh
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested patch between Geedam and Jungampal villages in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 11, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, “In an exchange of fire between Dantewada DRG and Maoists of Katekalyan area committee at about 2 pm, a Maoist’s body was recovered.” The slain Maoist was identified as Vetti Hunga, ‘militia commander’ who carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head, the officer said. More Maoists are suspected to have been killed or injured in the action. An 8 mm pistol and a country made muzzle loading gun were recovered from the spot. Also, a two kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED), crackers, Maoist literature, medicines and items of daily were also found.
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April - 11 
A civilian was killed when militants opened fire at him in Magam town in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The civilian is identified as Nasir Ahmad Khan (35), a resident of Buchipora Magam, suc
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A civilian was killed when militants opened fire at him in Magam town in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The civilian is identified as Nasir Ahmad Khan (35), a resident of Buchipora Magam, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. As per sources, the victim was working as a Special Police Officer (SPO) with the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), but resigned later. The reason for targeting the man is not yet known. The area has been cordoned off. The Police have started an operation to arrest the assailants.
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April - 11 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze five construction vehicles engaged in a water filter plant under Naimed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 11, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Po
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze five construction vehicles engaged in a water filter plant under Naimed Police Station limits in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 11, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bastar range, Sundarraj P said, armed Maoists set ablaze two mixture machines, two poclain machines and a tractor on Sunday [April 11] afternoon.
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April - 11 
District Police arrested an injured Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Kathezari village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 11, reports Telangana Today. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Ankit Goyal, the
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District Police arrested an injured Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Kathezari village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 11, reports Telangana Today. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Ankit Goyal, the injured Maoist has been identified as Kishore Kawdo who carries a bounty of INR 1.6 million. Kishore was hiding after getting injured in the encounter at Khobramenda village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on March 29. “Working on the information, on April 6, Kishore Kawdo was found at Kathezari village where he was hiding. Kawdo sustained bullet injury during the encounter in the leg and the wound was getting gangrenous,” SP, Goyal said.
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April - 11 
On April 11, one person was arrested from Kejanglwa of Peren District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. One Point 22 Rifle with Magazine & one 12 Bore Rifle was recovered from the arrestee.
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On April 11, one person was arrested from Kejanglwa of Peren District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. One Point 22 Rifle with Magazine & one 12 Bore Rifle was recovered from the arrestee.
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April - 11 
Police defused five old mines detected near a house in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, five rusted anti-personnel mines were found when the area was being dug up near the reside
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Police defused five old mines detected near a house in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 11, reports Daily Excelsior. Officials said, five rusted anti-personnel mines were found when the area was being dug up near the residence of one Darshan Lal in the border hamlet of Dera. Information of the recovery of the mines was passed to local Police, which sent a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and defused them safely, they said.
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April - 11 
Sri Lankan authorities are working closely with their Indian counterparts to probe the Al Qaeda-Abu Sayyaf network and its links in the Gulf and eastern and southern African regions, Economic Times reports on April 12. Sri Lanka’s Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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Sri Lankan authorities are working closely with their Indian counterparts to probe the Al Qaeda-Abu Sayyaf network and its links in the Gulf and eastern and southern African regions, Economic Times reports on April 12. Sri Lanka’s Gotabaya Rajapaksa government is concerned that the banned Al Qaeda and Abu Sayyaf outfits may create a terror hub in the island nation which could have major implications for the southern Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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April - 11 
The Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a Bharat bandh (All India shut down) on April 26 against the killing of their cadres by Security Forces (SFs) in Chhattisgarh and Bihar during “Opera
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The Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a Bharat bandh (All India shut down) on April 26 against the killing of their cadres by Security Forces (SFs) in Chhattisgarh and Bihar during “Operation Prahar” and appealed to the masses for support, reports The Times of India on April 12. In a press communiqué issued by Sanket, the spokesperson of the ERB, of the CPI-Maoist has detailed the reasons for calling the bandh in the backdrop of statements issued by Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah after the Chhattisgarh encounter. Blaming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-supported Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Government at the Centre for pushing the commoners to a “war-like situation” and targetting "sons of the soil", Sanket said "Operation Prahar", planned by the Centre, is not going to be successful as the Marxist-Leninist-Maoist cadres are ready. "There's formidable power in human capital and the masses. When they stand together for a cause, they are sure to win. This oneness is strengthened by Amit Shah's statement that Operation Prahar will continue unless all Maoists are destroyed. We challenge that his dreams will never come true," the statement read. "We want to open a new channel of development which will not speak of destruction and focus only on creativity," it added. Extending salute to the four cadres of Chhattisgarh-based People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the armed group of Maoists, -- Odi Sunny, Padam Lakhma, Kovasi Badru and Nupa Suresh — who were killed in the fight with security forces in Bijapur and Sukma Districts of Chhattisgarh on April 3, the ERB blamed the Centre for the bloodbath. "More than 2,000 security men had lodged an attack on our PLGA in Jiragurem village, which was retaliated and 24 security men were killed, 31 were injured and one was captured unhurt. This was one among the series of attacks that we have been facing for years," Sanket said. Criticising Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's Government for imposing an unplanned lockdown during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year while "helping" big corporates to make huge profits, the ERB said, " Political parties in India have been protecting the interests of capitalists since Independence and the Modi government is no different. All its decisions have been in their favour which is evident from the rising fortunes of Adani and Ambani," the statement claimed. The ERB has also mentioned the names of four of its cadres in Bihar -- Amresh Singh Bhogta, Uday Paswan, Sita Bhuiyan and Shiv Pujan Yadav -- who were killed in the Gaya District of Bihar on March 16 by SFs and said that its PLGA in Chhattisgarh has avenged them.
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April - 11 
Assam Rifles (AR) troops deployed in Manipur arrested an active militant cadre, belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tribals (LTT) at Bethani area in Noney District of Manipur on April 9, reports Northeast Now on April 12. The AR personnel later han
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Assam Rifles (AR) troops deployed in Manipur arrested an active militant cadre, belonging to the Liberation Tigers of Tribals (LTT) at Bethani area in Noney District of Manipur on April 9, reports Northeast Now on April 12. The AR personnel later handed over the militant cadre to the Police at Patsoi Police Station in Imphal for further investigation. The LTT was formed in 2018, and since its formation in August 2018, has been involved in various militant as well as criminal and illegal activities including abduction, extortion and illegal tax collection. The militant outfit is reportedly active only in a few Districts of Manipur, including Jiribam, Noney, Pherzawl and Tamenglong Districts. The LTT is a non-signatory of Suspension of Operation (SoO) which is a breakaway faction of the United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA), an armed wing of Kuki National Organisation (KNO).
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April - 11 
The Government of India (GoI) and three groups of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) extended the Ceasefire agreement for another year, till April, 2022, reports Nagaland Express on April 12. The GoI along with NSCN, Nationalist Socialist
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The Government of India (GoI) and three groups of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) extended the Ceasefire agreement for another year, till April, 2022, reports Nagaland Express on April 12. The GoI along with NSCN, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) and Nyemlang Konyak-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-NK), mutually decided to extend the Ceasefire Agreement with effect from April 28, 2021 till April 27, 2022. Khango Konyak-led faction of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-Konyak) and GoI also decided to extend the ceasefire agreement from April 18, 2021 till April 17, 2022 to bring about a lasting peace in the State of Nagaland. The Ceasefire will be subject to adherence to the Ceasefire Ground rules mutually agreed and signed by the groups and the Ceasefire Ground Rules will be subject to mutual review and amendment with the involvement of the parties, it said.
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April - 11 
Secretariat member of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) Dharmendra Bastola while talking to media in Gorkha District on April 11 said the country needs to hold a referendum to abolish the parliamentary system,
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Secretariat member of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) Dharmendra Bastola while talking to media in Gorkha District on April 11 said the country needs to hold a referendum to abolish the parliamentary system, reports Khabar Hub. Claiming that the current parliamentary set up was undemocratic, Bastola urged all the political forces to move beyond the parliamentary system. “Undemocratic ways are witnessed in countries that follow parliamentary system of governance. Political parties here too are stuck in this system. I urge everyone to overcome it. If political parties cannot reach consensus to adopt progressive political system, then a referendum should be held to let the people make the ultimate decision,” Bastola said.
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April - 11 
Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) chief Junaid Babunagari after an emergency meeting of HeI at Hathazari of Chattogram District on April 11 said they will not allow the Government to shut down madrasas under the pretext of lockdown and called for allowing people
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Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) chief Junaid Babunagari after an emergency meeting of HeI at Hathazari of Chattogram District on April 11 said they will not allow the Government to shut down madrasas under the pretext of lockdown and called for allowing people to pray at mosques during the month of fasting, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “We won’t allow shutting down of madrasas on the pretext of lockdown to curb coronavirus and stopping prayers at mosques. Taraweeh, Jumma prayers and Etekaf will continue.” Babunagari further said that the recitation of the holy Quran and prayers during Ramadan will stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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April - 11 
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed against the deradicalization regulations in the Supreme Court by Ambika Satkunanathan, a former Commission at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror on April 12. The petition s
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A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed against the deradicalization regulations in the Supreme Court by Ambika Satkunanathan, a former Commission at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror on April 12. The petition states that the regulations, which contain vague terms that lend themselves to over-broad applications, amount to a continuing violation and/or imminent violation of Articles, 10, 12, 13 and 14 of the Constitution. The petition states that they allow arrest and detention contrary to the procedure set out by the law, permit investigations to commence after the arrest which deprives a person of being informed of the reason for the arrest, allow a person to be subject to rehabilitation without being entitled to a fair trial as they seem to deem a person guilty and thus requiring rehabilitation. Moreover, the regulations can prevent a person from accessing legal representation and scrutinising the evidence against them and preparing a proper defence. They also allow the extension of detention of 12 months to a further 12 months without judicial scrutiny. The petitioner states that all these factors make a person vulnerable to rights violations and the regulations, which have no oversight or regulatory mechanism, also purport to extend the limit of the powers set out in the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and lend themselves to negative stereotyping and profiling based on ethnoreligious factors. The Attorney General, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Commissioner General of Rehabilitation have been cited as respondents.
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April - 11 
On April 11, the head of National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence agency, Ahmad Zia Saraj, at a session with Member of Parliament (MPs) said that Taliban attacks have increased by 24% following the signing of the Doha agreement
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On April 11, the head of National Directorate of Security (NDS), the Afghan intelligence agency, Ahmad Zia Saraj, at a session with Member of Parliament (MPs) said that Taliban attacks have increased by 24% following the signing of the Doha agreement last year, adding that the group has launched 20,600 attacks since last March, reports Tolo News. According to Siraj, over 4,500 Taliban and Daesh members were arrested last solar year (March 2020 to March 2021) of which 221 were involved in targeted attacks and bombings. He said 1,500 of them were involved in organized crimes. Saraj said that the Taliban has not made any changes in their ideology and that the Turkey conference will not have the expected results.
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April - 11 
Six civilians were lost their lives in a landmine explosion in Arghandab district of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar New Agency on April 12. Another six were injured.
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Six civilians were lost their lives in a landmine explosion in Arghandab district of Kandahar Province, reports Bakhtar New Agency on April 12. Another six were injured.
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April - 11 
Taliban militants killed two Border Forces at a market in the border town of Torghundi in Kushk District of Herat Province on April 11, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed two Border Forces at a market in the border town of Torghundi in Kushk District of Herat Province on April 11, reports Tolo News.
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April - 11 
Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said that the Taliban is not ready to attend the Turkey conference on the expected date, April 16, given their consultations on the details of the event, reports Tolo News in April12. He said the Taliban is reviewing
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Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said that the Taliban is not ready to attend the Turkey conference on the expected date, April 16, given their consultations on the details of the event, reports Tolo News in April12. He said the Taliban is reviewing the details of the Turkey conference agenda shared with them by the United States. Naeem said that the leadership of the group has not made a final decision on the agenda and the formation of its delegation for the Istanbul conference. He said they will soon announce their stance on the issue.
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April - 11 
Three civilians, including two children, were killed in an explosion in Sozma Qala District of Sar-e-Pul Province on April 11, reports Tolo News.
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Three civilians, including two children, were killed in an explosion in Sozma Qala District of Sar-e-Pul Province on April 11, reports Tolo News.
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April - 11 
Three Police officers were killed, in a roadside bomb explosion, in the city of Herat in Herat Province, reports Tolo News.
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Three Police officers were killed, in a roadside bomb explosion, in the city of Herat in Herat Province, reports Tolo News.
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April - 12 
Giridih Police of Jharkhand arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Kolha Yadav from Charaka Patthar area in Sono Tehsil (revenue unit) in Jamui District of Bihar on April 12, reports The Pioneer. Yadav, a
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Giridih Police of Jharkhand arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Kolha Yadav from Charaka Patthar area in Sono Tehsil (revenue unit) in Jamui District of Bihar on April 12, reports The Pioneer. Yadav, a resident of Charaka Patthar Police Station area, is accused of involvement in Chilkhari massacre under Bhelwaghati Police Station in Giridih District of Jharkhand on October 26, 2007, in which at least 20 persons were killed, including Anoop Marandi, son of former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi. The Police had been looking for him for a long time. According to the information, Yadav has also been active with Jamui in Bhelwaghati Police Station area of Giridih.
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April - 12 
On March 12, a bomb suspected to be planted by People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) was recovered near a transit camp of the Assam Rifles (AR) in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. The bomb squad of Man
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On March 12, a bomb suspected to be planted by People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) was recovered near a transit camp of the Assam Rifles (AR) in Imphal East District of Manipur, reports East Mojo. The bomb squad of Manipur Police safely removed the bomb from the spot and defused it.
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April - 12 
Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party militia members in the forests of Kurnapalli-Burgupad in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on April 12, reports Telangana
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Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) party militia members in the forests of Kurnapalli-Burgupad in Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on April 12, reports Telangana Today. A statement from the Police said, during combing operations, a few persons were found planting explosive material on a forest track. The Police arrested them and questioned them. The arrested Maoist militia members revealed their identity as Kunjam Sanna, of Basaguda in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh, Sodi Pojje, Vetti Itha and Madivi Raje of Cherla Mandal, and all were working as Maoist militia members for the past one year. Police recovered 10 gelatin sticks, one detonator, cordex wire and other material from their possession. The arrested militia members were also involved in planting explosives on Tegada-Kaliveru road in September last year.
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April - 12 
Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on April 11, Kreeri Police Station received information that Bashir
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Police arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 12, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on April 11, Kreeri Police Station received information that Bashir Ahmed Bhat, son of Late Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, resident of Mirangund Kreeri, Waseem Ahmed Mir son of Abdul Gani Mir, resident of Authoora Kreeri are instigating and motivating youth of Kreeri were to join the militant ranks for increasing the militant activities for which the aforesaid person have managed to procure some grenades and other arms and ammunition. Police said that the duo were arrested during the search operation and two Chinese grenades and 20 live AK 47 rounds were recovered from their possession.
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April - 12 
Police has arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Urmal under Chauka Police Station area in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on April 12, reports UNI. The arrested Maoists identified as Sujeet Kumar Mu
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Police has arrested three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Urmal under Chauka Police Station area in Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on April 12, reports UNI. The arrested Maoists identified as Sujeet Kumar Munda, Matindra Nath Manjhi and Chaburam Munda, belonged to the squad led by wanted Maoist ‘commander’ Maharaj Pramanik. Police recovered Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature, four mobiles, bike and INR 5,000 collected as ‘levy’ (extortion money) from their possession. Superintendent of Police (SP), Md Arshi said that a team of the District Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a joint operation in various areas of Seraikela Kharsawan District to arrest Maharaj Pramanik. The SP said that during the operations first Sujeet was arrested and based on his information two others were arrested.
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April - 12 
A Police official on April 12 said that at least 14 lawmakers are among over 2,200 people from Myanmar who are taking refuge in Mizoram after fleeing their country to avoid detention following the military takeover in February, reports East Mojo. The
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A Police official on April 12 said that at least 14 lawmakers are among over 2,200 people from Myanmar who are taking refuge in Mizoram after fleeing their country to avoid detention following the military takeover in February, reports East Mojo. The police official said that the 14 lawmakers are from Myanmar’s Chin state and Sagaing region and they belonged to the National League for Democracy (NLD) party, which won the November 2020 election. The Policeman said that at least 2,223 people from Myanmar have sneaked into Mizoram and are currently taking shelter in different parts of the state. Of the 2,223 people, 80 per cent are police personnel, while 20 per cent are other government servants like teachers, firemen and bureaucrats, he said.
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April - 12 
The United States Annual Intelligence Report said that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "more likely" to respond with force to Pakistan provocation, Zee News reports on April 13. The annual threat assessment of the US intelligence communit
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The United States Annual Intelligence Report said that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "more likely" to respond with force to Pakistan provocation, Zee News reports on April 13. The annual threat assessment of the US intelligence community report 2021 said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocations". The report highlighted that "tensions between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan remain a concern for the world." The US intel report released by the Director of National Intelligence further, pointed out, "although a general war between India and Pakistan is unlikely, crises between the two are likely to become more intense, risking an escalatory cycle."
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April - 12 
On April 12, Police action helped douse a fire that was set up by unidentified miscreants early this morning in the village of Soksan under Mendipathar Police Station in North Garo Hills District, reports Assam Tribune. Notably, Non-Governmental orga
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On April 12, Police action helped douse a fire that was set up by unidentified miscreants early this morning in the village of Soksan under Mendipathar Police Station in North Garo Hills District, reports Assam Tribune. Notably, Non-Governmental organisations (NGOs) of Garo Hills had called for a boycott of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) polls over the issue of participation of non tribals in the election process.
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April - 12 
The US Government, on April 12, in a fresh submission before US District Court in Los Angeles, has reiterated its support to India’s request for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement
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The US Government, on April 12, in a fresh submission before US District Court in Los Angeles, has reiterated its support to India’s request for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack (26/11), reports Daily Excelsior. US District Court Judge in Los Angeles Jacqueline Chooljian on April 12, received the latest set of submissions from the US Government attorney in the case. The judge has scheduled an in-person extradition hearing of Rana to India for June 24, 2021. In the submission, along with an attached memorandum, Assistant US Attorney John J Lulejian, made a declaration in support of the “United States’ Surrebuttal in Support of its Request for Certification of Extradition.” Lulejian reiterated that 59-year-old Rana’s extradition to India is as per the India-US Extradition Treaty.
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April - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Ladha area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 12, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Ladha area of South Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 12, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the slain militant was identified as Peer alias Asad. Peer was an active cadre of TTP since 2006. He had joined the TTP Baitullah Mehsud group and had actively taken part in terrorist activities against SFs. After the death of Hakimullah Mehsud, Peer joined the Shehryar Mehsud Group of the TTP.
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April - 12 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) on April 12 sacked four of its Assembly members for joining Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) in Province 2, reports Republica. Speaker of the Province 2 Assembly Sa
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) on April 12 sacked four of its Assembly members for joining Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) in Province 2, reports Republica. Speaker of the Province 2 Assembly Saroj Kumar Yadav informed about the decision of the Maoist Center to relieve Ram Chandra Mandal, Jwala Kumari Sah, Kundan Prasad Kushwah, and Mohammad Samir from their post of lawmaker during the Provincial Assembly meeting.
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April - 12 
The Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal faction of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) in a circular said it would launch a nationwide agitation against after party chairman KP Sharma Oli on April 22, accusing the latter o
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The Madhav Kumar Nepal and Jhalanath Khanal faction of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) in a circular said it would launch a nationwide agitation against after party chairman KP Sharma Oli on April 22, accusing the latter of conspiring to abolish the democracy, reports Khabarhub on April 13. The party chair should have moved accordingly after the Supreme Court restored the CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Center) on March 7 but has been carrying out activities unilaterally breaching the party statute, the faction said in the circular.
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April - 12 
The Police Bureau of Investigation in a probe report submitted to a Chattogram Court on April 12 said Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) Amir (Chief) Junaid Babunagari and 42 others were involved in ‘creating an atmosphere that hastened the death’ of the Islamist
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The Police Bureau of Investigation in a probe report submitted to a Chattogram Court on April 12 said Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) Amir (Chief) Junaid Babunagari and 42 others were involved in ‘creating an atmosphere that hastened the death’ of the Islamist outfit's supremo Shah Ahmad Shafi, reports The Daily Star. After Shafi's demise in September 2020, his brother-in-law Mohammad Moin Uddin claimed that Shafi was murdered in a planned way and filed the case on December 17, 2020, against 36 people, including HeI leader Mamunul Haque. Of the 36 accused in the case, the names of 31, including HeI Organising Secretary Azizul Haque Islamabadi, were on the list of 43 people that the PBI submitted to the court. The investigators included 12 others in the list following probe.
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April - 12 
The United National Party (UNP) on April 12 condemned the arrest of Jaffna Mayor Manivannan Visvalingam by the Police under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the UNP noted that the arrest was made due t
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The United National Party (UNP) on April 12 condemned the arrest of Jaffna Mayor Manivannan Visvalingam by the Police under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Colombo Page. Issuing a statement, the UNP noted that the arrest was made due to concerns raised regarding the uniforms worn by members of the Municipal Council and called on the relevant authorities to investigate any wrongdoing allegedly committed by a popularly elected official before the Police take any action. The UNP requested that clear evidence be presented regarding the allegations that the uniforms worn by the members of the council who have been employed to oversee the cleanliness of the Municipality has any resemblance to uniforms worn by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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April - 12 
Unidentified gunman killed a Doctor, Mohammad Saleh chief physician at 209 Shaheen Corps, and his driver in Ferdawsi square in District five of Mazar-e-Sharif city in Balkh Province on April 12 (today), reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunman killed a Doctor, Mohammad Saleh chief physician at 209 Shaheen Corps, and his driver in Ferdawsi square in District five of Mazar-e-Sharif city in Balkh Province on April 12 (today), reports Tolo News.
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April - 12 
Taliban militants, in an attack, killed 10 Afghan National Army (ANA) in an outpost in Sar Asyab village of the Chimtal District of Balkh Province on April 12, reports Tolo News. Security officials said that seven Taliban militants were also killed i
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Taliban militants, in an attack, killed 10 Afghan National Army (ANA) in an outpost in Sar Asyab village of the Chimtal District of Balkh Province on April 12, reports Tolo News. Security officials said that seven Taliban militants were also killed in the incident.
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April - 12 
President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, the head of the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR), in separate messages for Ramandan called on the Taliban to stop war and agree to a ceasefire, reports Tolo News on April 13. “On the occasio
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President Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, the head of the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR), in separate messages for Ramandan called on the Taliban to stop war and agree to a ceasefire, reports Tolo News on April 13. “On the occasion of Ramadan, I call on the Taliban group to stop war, violence and enmity with the people, I once again call on the Taliban to honor the voice of the Afghan people for lasting ceasefire,” said President Ghani. “I call on all sides in Afghanistan to stop the violence in the month of Ramadan and work for a peaceful settlement,” tweeted Abdullah.
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April - 12 
Three civilians were killed and 24 people, 18 civilians and six Police officers, were injured in a car bomb explosion in PD1 of Farah city of Farah Province, reports Tolo News on April13.
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Three civilians were killed and 24 people, 18 civilians and six Police officers, were injured in a car bomb explosion in PD1 of Farah city of Farah Province, reports Tolo News on April13.
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April - 13 
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material was recovered in orchards of Kamraazpora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that during searches explosive material was found by jo
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Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material was recovered in orchards of Kamraazpora area in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that during searches explosive material was found by joint forces of Police and Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in orchards of Kamraazpora.
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April - 13 
On March 13, a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from Jessami village in the Ukhrul District. Around 15,000 cash, a diary with extortion details, and two motorcycles was recovered from t
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On March 13, a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from Jessami village in the Ukhrul District. Around 15,000 cash, a diary with extortion details, and two motorcycles was recovered from the arrestee.
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April - 13 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) found a pressure cooker bomb suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 13, reports Yahoo News. The bomb was recovered during a search ope
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) found a pressure cooker bomb suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 13, reports Yahoo News. The bomb was recovered during a search operation in the area, and later, a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) destroyed the bomb in a controlled explosion.
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April - 13 
Eight cadres belonging to the various factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) surrendered before a joint team of the Arunachal Pradesh Police and the Assam Rifles (AR) in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 13, repor
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Eight cadres belonging to the various factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) surrendered before a joint team of the Arunachal Pradesh Police and the Assam Rifles (AR) in Longding District of Arunachal Pradesh on April 13, reports East Mojo. According to sources, altogether five cadres from Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) and three cadres from Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) surrendered before the joint team of Security Forces (SFs) headed by the Longding, Superintendent of Police (SP), Vikram Harimohan Meena. The surrendered cadres, some of who were holding influential positions, were engaged in extortion and collection of taxes, were identified as ‘self-styled Lance Corporal’ Nyaipho Gangsa (33), ‘self-styled Private’ Bowgang Gangsa (38), ‘self-styled Sergeant’ Wangkiak Wangsa (25), ‘self-styled Private’ Alem Wangpan (30), ‘self-styled Private’ Banthak Wangpan (32), ‘self-styled Sergeant’ Khuapoh Wangpan (27), ‘self-styled Corporal’ Nokthat Wangpan and Wangjep Wangsu (27).
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April - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants and three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants, who were planning attacks on SFs and Panchayat members, from Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 13, reports Da
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants and three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants, who were planning attacks on SFs and Panchayat members, from Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Following specific inputs about presence of militants at different locations, SFs launched established a naka at Kachloo crossing on Baramulla Handwara highway and the two militants and three OGWs were arrested. The arrestees were identified as Mohammad Yaseen son of Mohammad Akbar, Showkat Ahmad Ganie son of Sonaulla Ganie and Ghulam Nabi Rather son of Wali Mohammad, all residents of Village Kachloo Qaziabad. “On their personal search, arms and ammunitions and letter pad of Al-Badr were recovered from their possession,” Police said. “During investigation, the arrested persons disclosed that two other persons known to them have recently joined the militant ranks and are operating in Handwara area. Accordingly, Police along with 21-RR launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area of Baderkali. During search operation, two persons along with arms and ammunitions were arrested”, a Police official said, adding, that the arrested militants have been identified as Saleem Yousuf Rather son of Mohammad Yousuf Rather and Iqhlaq Ahmad Sheikh son of Imtiyaz Ahmad, both residents of Watergam. “The duo had joined militant ranks recently and were planning to attack security forces installations, Panchs, Sarpanchs and other peace-loving people to create violence in the area,” the officer said.
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April - 13 
A Pakistani intruder was shot at and injured by the Border Security Force (BSF) when he tried to escape on being observed at the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 13, reports Da
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A Pakistani intruder was shot at and injured by the Border Security Force (BSF) when he tried to escape on being observed at the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 13, reports Daily Excelsior. On noticing suspicious movement on the IB, the BSF warned a middle-aged man trying to cross the fence and enter the Indian territory in RS Pura sector, and when the intruder ignored warning, the BSF fired at him in which he sustained minor injuries. Later, the BSF arrested the intruder identified as Shabbir (40), son of Yusuf and handed him over to local Police.
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April - 13 
Some posters, purportedly prepared by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), against a controversial mining project proposed in the area years ago, were found at Chakkittapara in Kozhikode District of Kerala on April 13, reports The Hindu.
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Some posters, purportedly prepared by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), against a controversial mining project proposed in the area years ago, were found at Chakkittapara in Kozhikode District of Kerala on April 13, reports The Hindu. According to sources, the posters were in the name of the Banasura area committee of the CPI-Maoist, which alleged that “Brahminical Hindutva fascist Ballari Reddy should not be allowed to touch his feet on Chakkittapara”. The posters alleged that the local Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) and Pinarayi Vijayan Government were “rolling out the red carpet for the mining lobby” to Chakkittapara. The mining project, proposed during the tenure of the Left Democratic Front government in 2006-11, had been put on the back-burner.
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April - 13 
Seven persons were injured in an explosion during a football match on April 13 at a sports ground in Hub area Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Geo TV. According to Police, the final of a football tournament was taking place at a grou
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Seven persons were injured in an explosion during a football match on April 13 at a sports ground in Hub area Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Geo TV. According to Police, the final of a football tournament was taking place at a ground in Allahabad neighbourhood when the explosion occurred. The Police said an initial probe shows that a remote-controlled device was used to detonate the explosive that was hidden where spectators were seated.
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April - 13 
On April 13, Nayeb-e-ameer of Hefajat-e-Islam, Maulana Abdullah Mohammad Hasan, resigned from the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist outfit, protesting the group's leaders' involvement in violent activities, reports Daily Star. Hasan also alleged alleging
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On April 13, Nayeb-e-ameer of Hefajat-e-Islam, Maulana Abdullah Mohammad Hasan, resigned from the Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist outfit, protesting the group's leaders' involvement in violent activities, reports Daily Star. Hasan also alleged alleging that Hefajat became a platform to materialise the personal agenda of some controversial Hefajat leaders.
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April - 13 
Maulana Abdullah Mohammad Hasan, a Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), on April 13 resigned from the Qawmi madrasa-based organisation, alleging that the Islamist group has turned into a platform that materialises personal agendas o
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Maulana Abdullah Mohammad Hasan, a Nayeb-e-Ameer (Deputy Chief) of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), on April 13 resigned from the Qawmi madrasa-based organisation, alleging that the Islamist group has turned into a platform that materialises personal agendas of some controversial HeI leaders, reports The Daily Star. He came up with the announcement at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club. He said "As far as I understand, the death of Hefajat Ameer Shah Ahmad Shafi has created a crisis of competent leadership in the organisation. People with different opinions and ideologies have intruded into Hefajat and they are tactfully trying to make Hefajat hit the streets to materialise their personal gains. They, to a large extent, have become successful in bringing Hefajat under their control, defying opinions of most of the Hefajat leaders. Those controversial outsiders forced the organisation into enforcing hartal-like programmes that caused public sufferings."
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The Government on April 13 issued an extraordinary gazette notification proscribing 11 Islamic Organisations that have links with extremist activities, reports Daily Mirror. Earlier, Attorney General Dappula de Livera had authorized the proscription
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The Government on April 13 issued an extraordinary gazette notification proscribing 11 Islamic Organisations that have links with extremist activities, reports Daily Mirror. Earlier, Attorney General Dappula de Livera had authorized the proscription of eleven such organisations. Accordingly, these regulations may be cited as the Prevention of Terrorism (Proscription of Extremist Organizations) Regulations No. 2 of 2021.
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April - 13 
Seven Policemen and five Taliban militants were killed in an attack on security checkpoint in Kocha-e-Bukhari in Dahana-e-Ghory District of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 14.
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Seven Policemen and five Taliban militants were killed in an attack on security checkpoint in Kocha-e-Bukhari in Dahana-e-Ghory District of Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar News Agency on April 14.
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April - 13 
The co-conveners of the conference on April 13 said that United Nations (UN)-led conference on Afghanistan will begin on April 24, reports Tolo News. “The Republic of Turkey, the State of Qatar, and the United Nations are co-convening a high level an
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The co-conveners of the conference on April 13 said that United Nations (UN)-led conference on Afghanistan will begin on April 24, reports Tolo News. “The Republic of Turkey, the State of Qatar, and the United Nations are co-convening a high level and inclusive conference from 24 April – 4 May 2021 between representatives of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban. Turkey is hosting the conference in Istanbul,” the statement said.
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April - 13 
President Joseph R Biden said United States (US) will complete withdrawal all American troops from Afghanistan over the by the 20th anniversary of the September 11, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 14.
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President Joseph R Biden said United States (US) will complete withdrawal all American troops from Afghanistan over the by the 20th anniversary of the September 11, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 14.
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April - 14 
Special Operations Group (SOG) and Police arrested an operative of Islamic State of Jammu Kashmir (ISJK) from outskirts of Jammu City in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 14, and foiled the outfit’s plan to strengthen terror
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Special Operations Group (SOG) and Police arrested an operative of Islamic State of Jammu Kashmir (ISJK) from outskirts of Jammu City in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 14, and foiled the outfit’s plan to strengthen terror network in the City and outskirts, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested operative has been identified as Aqib Bashir Parray alias Assadullah, a resident of Unisoo village in Handwara area of Kupwara District. No recoveries have so far been made from the arrested militant, however, preliminary investigations revealed that the ISJK operative had reached here to strengthen the outfits.
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April - 14 
India and Bangladesh strengthened their counterterrorism cooperation through a 10-day multinational military exercise, ‘Shantir Ogroshena’ (Front Runner of the Peace), eurasiantimes.com reports on April 15. The military drills, which concluded on Apr
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India and Bangladesh strengthened their counterterrorism cooperation through a 10-day multinational military exercise, ‘Shantir Ogroshena’ (Front Runner of the Peace), eurasiantimes.com reports on April 15. The military drills, which concluded on April 12, marked the Golden Jubilee of the Bangladesh liberation War fought with India’s military assistance. Held at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS) in Bangladesh, the exercise saw the participation of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The US, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Singapore were observers of the proceedings. The Indian Army said the military exercises were aimed at strengthening defense ties and enhancing interoperability among the neighboring countries to ensure effective peacekeeping operations. Counterterrorism was one of the key themes of the exercise, in which the military forces participated in UN-mandated anti-terror exercises.
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April - 14 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) organised a two-day (April 13-14, 2021) BRICS seminar on ‘Misuse of Internet for Terrorist Purposes and Role of Digital Forensics in Terrorist Investigations’ and discussed on engaging multiple stakeholders from bo
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) organised a two-day (April 13-14, 2021) BRICS seminar on ‘Misuse of Internet for Terrorist Purposes and Role of Digital Forensics in Terrorist Investigations’ and discussed on engaging multiple stakeholders from both public and private sectors to tackle the misuse of internet and enhancing international co-operation to effectively tackle the exploitation of the internet, greaterkashmir.com reports on April 15. NIA spokesperson said that the two-day seminar is being organised by the anti-terror probe agency through virtual mode in which BRICS members from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are participating.
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April - 14 
Russia has independent relations with India and Pakistan, and Moscow’s military cooperation with Islamabad is limited to the supply of equipment meant to bolster the fight against terrorism, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev and Deputy Chief of Mis
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Russia has independent relations with India and Pakistan, and Moscow’s military cooperation with Islamabad is limited to the supply of equipment meant to bolster the fight against terrorism, Russian Ambassador Nikolay Kudashev and Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin stated on April 14, reports Hindustan Times. Moscow is also committed to fulfilling all arms deals with India, including the contract for S-400 air defence systems, despite the threat of US sanctions, Nikolay Kudashev and Roman Babushkin told. The diplomats reiterated Russia’s concerns about the Indo-Pacific concept and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, with Kudashev saying the West’s Indo-Pacific strategy is aimed at reviving Cold War-era structures.
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April - 14 
On April 14, curfew under Section 144 CrPC was imposed at Jalukie town the headquarters of Jalukie subdivision including specified areas under Jalukie subdivision after mobs set fire to a government vehicle attached with the Additional Deputy Commiss
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On April 14, curfew under Section 144 CrPC was imposed at Jalukie town the headquarters of Jalukie subdivision including specified areas under Jalukie subdivision after mobs set fire to a government vehicle attached with the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Jalukie, reports Nagaland Post. The violence occurred on the second day of the indefinite bandh (shutdown strike) called by the United Zeliangrong Youth Front (UZYF). The area under 144 CrPC includes Jalukie town and adjoining areas, Peren district HQ/Kejanglwa-Jalukie-Peren tri-junction to Mhainamtsi-Dimapur-Kohima tri-junction, from Samziuram village gate towards Jalukie town. Earlier, the indefinite bandh was announced after the expiry of the ten-day ultimatum served by Civil Society Organisations of Peren district on March 31 on the state government, to nab the armed assailants responsible for the killing of three Zeliang tribesmen at Lamhainamdi village on March 22.
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April - 14 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants Zaheen Javaid Dar, Javaid Ahmed Dar, and three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested by the Police at Bogund village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Foll
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants Zaheen Javaid Dar, Javaid Ahmed Dar, and three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested by the Police at Bogund village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 14, reports Daily Excelsior. Following a tip-off, a checkpoint was established at Bogund village in Kulgam following information about the movement of militants in the area, adds The Tribune. A Police spokesman said, “During checking of vehicles, three persons aboard a Maruti Alto vehicle were signalled to stop, who on seeing the search party tried to escape from the spot but were apprehended tactfully by the joint party.” Another militant associate was separately arrested from the checkpoint, he added. The OGWs are identified as Zahid Nazir Mantoo, Umer Yousuf Bhat and Muzaffar Ahmad Banday, all residents of Shopian District. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition from their possession.
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April - 14 
The Federal Government has decided to impose a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said on April 14, reports Geo TV. The Federal minister said the decision has been taken
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The Federal Government has decided to impose a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the anti-terrorism law, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said on April 14, reports Geo TV. The Federal minister said the decision has been taken at the Punjab Government's request. "We are forwarding a summary to the federal cabinet to impose a ban on the TLP," Rasheed said in Islamabad, as protests were held across various cities of the country. Protests by a religious party have caused problems for the masses in major cities across the country for the past two days and have claimed the lives of three people, including two Policemen. Nearly 100 policemen have also been injured in clashes with the protesters.
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April - 14 
On April 14, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Morshed Al Mamun Bhuiyan placed three Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) activists, assistant organising secretary Mufti Shakhawat Hossain Razi, assistant secretary general Maulana Monzurul Islam Afendi and activist Muft
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On April 14, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Morshed Al Mamun Bhuiyan placed three Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) activists, assistant organising secretary Mufti Shakhawat Hossain Razi, assistant secretary general Maulana Monzurul Islam Afendi and activist Mufti Fakhrul Islam, after five-day remand in connection with the mayhem in Dhaka in May 2013, reports Daily Star. The three accused were arrested from different areas of the capital on April 14. On May 5, 2013, thousands of members of HeI, a Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organisation, clashed with law enforcers and ruling Awami League men, turning Motijheel and Paltan areas into a battlefield.
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April - 14 
At least 10 Security Forces (SFs) were killed in an ongoing Taliban attack on a local Army base in the Holand area of Shah Joy District in Zabul Province on April 14, reports Tolo News. The attack started with the Taliban detonating a car bomb at the
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At least 10 Security Forces (SFs) were killed in an ongoing Taliban attack on a local Army base in the Holand area of Shah Joy District in Zabul Province on April 14, reports Tolo News. The attack started with the Taliban detonating a car bomb at the base and then militants engaged troopers in gunfight.
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April - 14 
Four Security Forces (SFs) were killed in a Taliban attack on a security checkpoint in Muqur District of Badghis Province on April 14, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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Four Security Forces (SFs) were killed in a Taliban attack on a security checkpoint in Muqur District of Badghis Province on April 14, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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April - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) killed, Mullah Saida Jan, an Islamic- State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) responsible for targeted assassinations and arrested another ISKP militant in Moi Mubarak village in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaa
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Security Forces (SFs) killed, Mullah Saida Jan, an Islamic- State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) responsible for targeted assassinations and arrested another ISKP militant in Moi Mubarak village in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 15.
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April - 14 
A Security personal was killed in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in the Wazhguna area, west of Firozkoh, the Provincial capital, also called Chaghcharān District of Ghor Province on April 14, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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A Security personal was killed in a Taliban attack on a security outpost in the Wazhguna area, west of Firozkoh, the Provincial capital, also called Chaghcharān District of Ghor Province on April 14, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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April - 14 
On April 14, Dr. Mohammad Naeem Wardak, spokesperson to the Taliban group in Qatar, in a tweet, said that until the full foreign forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban group will not participate in any conference on Afghanistan, reports The
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On April 14, Dr. Mohammad Naeem Wardak, spokesperson to the Taliban group in Qatar, in a tweet, said that until the full foreign forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban group will not participate in any conference on Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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April - 15 
Eight Pakistani nationals were arrested on board a boat along with 30 kg of heroin worth around INR 150 crore off the Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea on April 15, reports oneindia.com. Based on a specific tip-off, a joint team of the Gujarat Anti-Te
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Eight Pakistani nationals were arrested on board a boat along with 30 kg of heroin worth around INR 150 crore off the Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea on April 15, reports oneindia.com. Based on a specific tip-off, a joint team of the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard caught the boat, in an operation carried out near the Jakhau port in Kutch District. The spot is located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) separating India and Pakistan in the sea, the ATS said in a release
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April - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered five-kilogram Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Ghotia Mor under Malewahi Police Station area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh o
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered five-kilogram Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Ghotia Mor under Malewahi Police Station area in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 15, reports Zee5. The bomb was defused on the spot.
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April - 15 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a school teacher, identified as Altaf Ahmed Rather, who was a recruiter for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from his residence in Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 15, reports Dail
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a school teacher, identified as Altaf Ahmed Rather, who was a recruiter for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from his residence in Bandipora District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Altaf was arrested in a LeT recruitment module case, which was related to the arrest of Ms Tania Parveen by West Bengal Police for her association with proscribed organization LeT and an FIR was registered in Badurai Police Station in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal under Sections of 121A, 124A, 120B, 419 and 420 of IPC, Sections 10, 13, 15, 18, 18B, 20, 38 and 39 of UA(P) Act and 66F of Information Technology Act. NIA took over this case on April 5 last year and re-registered a case as RC-20/2020/NIA/DLI. The probe agency had earlier filed charge sheet against arrested accused Tania Parveen. The investigation has revealed that accused Altaf was a school teacher in Bandipora and was a sympathiser of LeT. “The charge sheeted accused Tania Parveen had come in contact with him over social media platforms. He was instrumental in introducing Tania Parveen to LeT members based in Pakistan, in pursuance in the conspiracy of LeT to radicalize, motivate and recruit youth for violent Jihad in India”, the NIA said, adding that further investigation in the case has been under progress.
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April - 15 
On April 15, the Janagosthiya Samanvay Parishad (JSPA), an umbrella body of more than 30 “indigenous” organisations in Assam, launched a website to conduct what they are calling a “census” of Assamese Muslims in the state, in order to distinguish the
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On April 15, the Janagosthiya Samanvay Parishad (JSPA), an umbrella body of more than 30 “indigenous” organisations in Assam, launched a website to conduct what they are calling a “census” of Assamese Muslims in the state, in order to distinguish them from Bengali-speaking migrant Muslims, reports Indian Express. Chief Convener, JSPA, and Assam Minorities Development Board chairman, Syed Muminul Aowal, said that the census is “modelled on the lines of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).” “The Assamese Muslims have the same names as Bengali Muslims and are often clubbed with them,” said Aowal, “That is why they have faced a lot of problems. This register is so that one can differentiate them from Bengali-speaking migrant Muslims.”
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April - 15 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a Policeman in Laghari area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 15, reports Dawn. Constable Farhad Khan (35) was walking outside his house after Iftar when unidentified g
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a Policeman in Laghari area of Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 15, reports Dawn. Constable Farhad Khan (35) was walking outside his house after Iftar when unidentified gunmen opened fire on him, injuring him critically. He succumbed to his injuries on the way to Hospital.
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April - 15 
Three persons were injured in a grenade attack in the industrial town of Hub in Lasbela District of Balochistan on April 15, reports Dawn. Police said that unidentified motorcyclists hurled a grenade into a security check-point near a factory which w
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Three persons were injured in a grenade attack in the industrial town of Hub in Lasbela District of Balochistan on April 15, reports Dawn. Police said that unidentified motorcyclists hurled a grenade into a security check-point near a factory which went off. As a result, three persons, who were passing through the area, received injuries. The security personnel remained unhurt in the grenade attack.
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April - 15 
On April 15, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that his Afghanistan visit was to convey US commitment to an enduring partnership with Afghanistan and the Afghan people, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. “We never intended
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On April 15, United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that his Afghanistan visit was to convey US commitment to an enduring partnership with Afghanistan and the Afghan people, reports The Khaama Press News Agency. “We never intended to have a permanent military presence here. Threat from Al Qaeda in Afghanistan is significantly degraded,” said secretary Blinken. “By our enduing to support to Afghanistan economically, diplomatically, politically—I do want to say that as we proceed, we will remember the extraordinary courage, strength and sacrifices our troops who served in Afghanistan in the past two decades,” added Blinken.
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April - 15 
Unknown gunmen assassinated a former ‘Jihadi commander’ Sultan Mohammad Qand in Mir Bacha Kot District of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 16.
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Unknown gunmen assassinated a former ‘Jihadi commander’ Sultan Mohammad Qand in Mir Bacha Kot District of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 16.
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April - 15 
Four civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Zartalai area of Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar Province on April 15, reports Tolo News.
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Four civilians were killed in a roadside bomb blast in Zartalai area of Shah Wali Kot District in Kandahar Province on April 15, reports Tolo News.
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April - 16 
During a meeting with all tribal HoHos (apex bodies) and State Government it was decided to constitute the Joint Consultative Committee JCC) at the state level and a Subcommittee at the district level implementation of the State Government’s Register
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During a meeting with all tribal HoHos (apex bodies) and State Government it was decided to constitute the Joint Consultative Committee JCC) at the state level and a Subcommittee at the district level implementation of the State Government’s Register of Indigenous Inhabitant of Nagaland (RIIN), reports Nagaland Post. The meeting also decided to leave open opportunities for Nagaland Garo Tribal Council, Kuki Inpi, etc, as co-opted members all tribal HoHos at the meeting insisted that the report of Banuo Z Jamir commission’s report should be made known to the public before implementation.
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April - 16 
On April 16, unidentified militants opened fire on a convoy of trucks and oil tankers plying along NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam road) near Kaiphundai village in Noney District, reports Nagaland Post. The gunfire resulted in deflated tyres and oil leakage fr
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On April 16, unidentified militants opened fire on a convoy of trucks and oil tankers plying along NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam road) near Kaiphundai village in Noney District, reports Nagaland Post. The gunfire resulted in deflated tyres and oil leakage from tanks. No casualty was reported in incident which is suspected to be linked with extortion.
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April - 16 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 18 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in connection with the killing of five Police personnel in the Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on April 16, reports OneI
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 18 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in connection with the killing of five Police personnel in the Seraikela Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on April 16, reports OneIndia. The case pertains to the attack on the Police patrolling party by the cadres of CPI-Maoist on June 14, 2019. Following the incident, the Maoists looted the arms and ammunition of the Security Forces (SFs). The NIA probe revealed that Anal Da, a ‘Central Committee, CC’ member and ‘Secretary’ of the Bihar Jharkhand Special Area Committee CPI-Maoist, in collusion with other leaders of CPI-Maoist, had conspired and planned the attack. The probe also established that the plan was executed under the leadership off Mahara Pramanik ‘Zonal Commander’ of Bundu Chandil Sub Zone.
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April - 16 
The special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan have started a two-week military exercise in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, with a focus on counter-terror drills, wionews.com reports on April 17. The exercise named, `Khanjar`, was inaugurated on April 16
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The special forces of India and Kyrgyzstan have started a two-week military exercise in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, with a focus on counter-terror drills, wionews.com reports on April 17. The exercise named, `Khanjar`, was inaugurated on April 16, at the Special Forces Brigade of National Guards of Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek. It is the eight edition of the India-Kyrgyz Joint Special Forces Exercise. Initiated first in 2011, the two-week long exercise focuses on high-altitude, mountains and counter-extremism.
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April - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed an employee of a road contractor with a bow and arrow and set ablaze a machine engaged in construction work at Gorgunda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 16, reports The Shil
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed an employee of a road contractor with a bow and arrow and set ablaze a machine engaged in construction work at Gorgunda village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 16, reports The Shillong Times. Police said, the incident took place at around 4:30 pm near Gorgunda village between Dornapal and Jagargunda, where a road is being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY, the Prime Minister’s Village Road Plan), a senior official said. Armed Maoists reached the construction site, and set fire to an earth mover. When a staffer, identified as Bhaskar, resisted, the Maoists shot him dead with a bow and arrow, the official added.
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April - 16 
Two Policemen were found dead at Bhejji village under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 16, reports NDTV. A senior Police official said, the bodies of assistant constables Dhaniram Kashyap and Punem Hadma, bearin
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Two Policemen were found dead at Bhejji village under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on April 16, reports NDTV. A senior Police official said, the bodies of assistant constables Dhaniram Kashyap and Punem Hadma, bearing injuries inflicted by sharp-edged weapons, were found lying on a road on the outskirts of Bhejji village around 5 pm on April 15. "The jawans were posted at Bhejji police station, from where they had headed to a grocery store on a motorcycle around 3:30 pm on Thursday. They were later found dead with the motorcycle lying next to their bodies," he said. Quoting rural sources, the media has expressed fears that a 'small action team' of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may be behind this attack. There are only two or four Maoists in this team but they make small attacks with dangerous weapons. These teams keep an eye on the Policemen exiting the camp. These Maoists live as a common man among the villagers and due to their influence, it is very difficult to identify them, adds News Track.
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April - 16 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant surrenders before the Assam Rifles (AR) at Tuensang District in Nagaland on April 16, reports Nagaland Post.
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant surrenders before the Assam Rifles (AR) at Tuensang District in Nagaland on April 16, reports Nagaland Post.
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April - 16 
Police arrested a wanted terrorist, identified as Jameel Ahmed, during a raid conducted in Saro Klay area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 16, reports Samaa TV. According to Police, the arrested terrorist, a residence of Shabqadar
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Police arrested a wanted terrorist, identified as Jameel Ahmed, during a raid conducted in Saro Klay area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 16, reports Samaa TV. According to Police, the arrested terrorist, a residence of Shabqadar, blew up a primary school in December 2013 and attacked a Police vehicle in the area.
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April - 16 
The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on April 16 has placed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on the list of banned organizations, reports ARY News. The TLP has been given the 79th number on the list and has been banned from collecting any
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The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on April 16 has placed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) on the list of banned organizations, reports ARY News. The TLP has been given the 79th number on the list and has been banned from collecting any kind of donations. Giving donations to the TLP will now be considered as terror financing, the NACTA officials said.
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April - 16 
Police on April 16 arrested Vice-president of Hefajat-e-Islam's (HeI) Dhaka city unit Maulana Jubair Ahmed from his house in Dhaka city, reports Daily Star. On May 5, 2013, thousands of members of Hefajat, a Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organisation,
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Police on April 16 arrested Vice-president of Hefajat-e-Islam's (HeI) Dhaka city unit Maulana Jubair Ahmed from his house in Dhaka city, reports Daily Star. On May 5, 2013, thousands of members of Hefajat, a Qawmi madrasa-based Islamist organisation, clashed with law enforcers and ruling AL men, turning Motijheel and Paltan areas into battlefields. A total of 83 cases were filed in seven districts, including in Dhaka, accusing 3,416 named and 84,796 unnamed people. Many of the accused were from Hefajat, Jamaat-e-Islam and the BNP.
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April - 16 
Three Police officers were killed in a car bomb attack that targeted an outpost in the Bazarak area in the Zinda Jan District in Herat Province on April 16, reports Tolo News.
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Three Police officers were killed in a car bomb attack that targeted an outpost in the Bazarak area in the Zinda Jan District in Herat Province on April 16, reports Tolo News.
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April - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against seven narco-smugglers associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in connection with its probe into the Jammu narco-terrorism case at NIA Special Court, Jammu in Jammu and
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against seven narco-smugglers associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in connection with its probe into the Jammu narco-terrorism case at NIA Special Court, Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 17, reports Sentinel Assam. The charge sheet is filed against seven narco-smugglers associated with BKI identified as Gurpartap Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran District in Punjab, Sham Lal, Ajeet Kumar alias Kala, Bishan Das alias Raju, Jasraj Singh, Subhash Chander and Gurbaksh Singh, all residents of Jammu in Jammu District of J & K in India under several sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Indian Penal Code and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The NIA had taken over the probe on November 26, 2020. During the probe it was revealed that the seven charge-sheeted accused in this case were part of a narco-terrorism module of BKI. The proceeds of narcotics so generated were to be used for funding BKI's terrorist activities, said NIA official.
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April - 17 
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on April 17, conveyed to his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atmar that India will always stand with the people of Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. Jaishankar said the role of neighbours in the Afg
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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on April 17, conveyed to his Afghan counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atmar that India will always stand with the people of Afghanistan, reports Daily Excelsior. Jaishankar said the role of neighbours in the Afghan peace process figured in his conversation with Atmar. In the telephonic talk, the two foreign ministers discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan following the announcement by the US to withdraw its forces from the conflict-ridden country by September 11, 2021. In a Tweet, Jaishankar described his conversation with Atmar as “good”. “Good conversation with FM @MHaneefAtmar of Afghanistan on recent developments. Discussed the role of neighbours in the Afghan peace process. As always, India will stand with the people of Afghanistan,” he said.
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April - 17 
The National Investigation Authority (NIA) has filed a chargesheet in a special Jammu court against seven persons, including a resident of Punjab, in a narco-terrorism case related to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), tribuneindia.
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The National Investigation Authority (NIA) has filed a chargesheet in a special Jammu court against seven persons, including a resident of Punjab, in a narco-terrorism case related to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), tribuneindia.com reports on April 17. An official in the agency said the case was related to the seizure of 61 kg heroin, 1.2 kg opium and a number of arms and ammunition smuggled from across the International Border (IB) in the RS Pura sector of Jammu in 2020.
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April - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said, those arrested have been identified as Narbal-resi
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militant associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 17, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said, those arrested have been identified as Narbal-residents, Adil Ahmad Dar, Tahir Ahmad Bhat, and Ghulam Mohammed Gojre, a resident of Kawoosa Khalisa. Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested militant associates were providing shelter, logistics and other material support including transportation of arms and ammunition of the ultras of proscribed terror outfit LeT in Magam, Narbal and Beerwah areas of Budgam. The spokesman said, “All the three have been in touch with Pakistan-based terror commanders through various social media platforms. They were also in constant touch with LeT self-styled terror commander Mohammad Yousuf Dar alias Kantro and Abrar Nadeem Bhat.” Incriminating material including ammunition and posters of proscribed terror outfit LeT were recovered from the possession of the arrested militant associates.
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April - 17 
Detective Branch of Police have arrested 30 people, including activists of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) Bangladesh, in connection with the clashes and vandalism in Brahmanbaria between March 26 and 28, 2021, Daily Star reports on April 18. Mohammad Roish Ud
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Detective Branch of Police have arrested 30 people, including activists of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) Bangladesh, in connection with the clashes and vandalism in Brahmanbaria between March 26 and 28, 2021, Daily Star reports on April 18. Mohammad Roish Uddin, Additional Superintendent of Police in Brahmanbaria, confirmed the arrests. Most of the arrestees are activists and supporters of HeI, he added. Police have so far arrested 298 people, including 258 activists and supporters of HeI, 37 of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and three of Jamaat-Shibir in connection with the cases filed over the clashes.
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April - 17 
Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara states that five persons have been arrested on charges of re-establishing the defunct terrorist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Jaffna and Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mull
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Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara states that five persons have been arrested on charges of re-establishing the defunct terrorist organization Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) from Jaffna and Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District in Northern Province of Sri Lanka on April 17, reports Colombo Page. The Minister said the suspects, residents of Jaffna and Kilinochchi, were arrested by the Police Terrorism Investigation Division (TID), four persons from Jaffna District, and a youth from Puthukkudiyiruppu in Mullaitivu District on April 17 morning. The identities of the arrested persons are yet to be ascertained.
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April - 17 
14 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured in two separate clashes in Zabul Province on April 17, reports bakhtarnews.af. The clashes took place last night in Arghandab District and suburbs of Qalat following a Taliban attack on a milita
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14 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured in two separate clashes in Zabul Province on April 17, reports bakhtarnews.af. The clashes took place last night in Arghandab District and suburbs of Qalat following a Taliban attack on a military base and convoy.
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April - 17 
22 Taliban militants were killed in separate incidents of airstrike in Khashroud and Delaram Districts of Nimroz Province, bakhtarnews.af reports on April 18. Fawad Aman, Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, told that the air force
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22 Taliban militants were killed in separate incidents of airstrike in Khashroud and Delaram Districts of Nimroz Province, bakhtarnews.af reports on April 18. Fawad Aman, Deputy Spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, told that the air force targeted Taliban strongholds in Nimroz. A number of Talibans’ weapons and ammunition were also destroyed in the attack.
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April - 17 
Three Policemen were killed in an insider attack at Senjedak checkpoint in Muqur District of Badghis Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 18.
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Three Policemen were killed in an insider attack at Senjedak checkpoint in Muqur District of Badghis Province, reports The Khaama Press News Agency on April 18.
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April - 17 
The Ministry of Defence said three Taliban militants were killed and two others were injured in an Afghan National Army (ANA) operation in the Zheray District of Kandahar Province on April 17, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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The Ministry of Defence said three Taliban militants were killed and two others were injured in an Afghan National Army (ANA) operation in the Zheray District of Kandahar Province on April 17, reports The Khaama Press News Agency.
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April - 17 
The Maldives Police said that a terror suspect Ahsan Mohamed in Dhoonidhoo prison in Medhu Uthuru (North Central) administrative division in Kaafu Atoll (Male Atoll) District, has attacked the police and was subdued using force, reports Times of Addu
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The Maldives Police said that a terror suspect Ahsan Mohamed in Dhoonidhoo prison in Medhu Uthuru (North Central) administrative division in Kaafu Atoll (Male Atoll) District, has attacked the police and was subdued using force, reports Times of Addu on April 17. According to the police, the incident took place when Ahsan Mohamed repeatedly blinded the cameras in his cell and was removed from the cell around 20:00 at 11 April 2021. The police removed items used to blind the cameras in the cell, cleaned tooth paste off the cameras and ordered the suspect into the cell. He however, refused to enter upon multiple attempts and threatened the officers. The police say that the situation then escalated when Ahsan physically attacked the officers, who used pepper spray to subdue and handcuff the prisoner. He was then put back in his cell. Police released this statement after the family of the terror suspect accused the police of physically harming him. Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) is investigating the case under the anti-torture act. Ahsan Mohamed a resident of Th. Thimarafushi, Asrafeevilla is charged of planning to commit an act of terrorism in Thimarafushi island of Thaa Atoll, including building Improvised Explosive Device (IED)s and planning to bomb a school.
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April - 18 
An exchange of fire took place between Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel including Jharkhand Jaguar personnel in Jiruhala forest of Rajguru village in B
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An exchange of fire took place between Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Police personnel including Jharkhand Jaguar personnel in Jiruhala forest of Rajguru village in Balumath Police Station limits of Latehar District in Jharkhand on April 18, reports Prabhat Khabar. Security Forces (SFs) were conducting the search operations in the area after a tip-off received by the Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP), TPC cadres started firing at the Police personnel and managed to escape by taking advantage of the darkness. The SFs recovered a loaded 7.62 mm Self Loading Rifle (SLR) and four live cartridges and a desi 315 bore loaded rifle, which included three cartridges along with the magazine, as well as two sticky uniforms and two empty magazines of INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle. TPC Regional Commander Aarak ji alias Ravindra Bhairav Ganju alias Bhaskar alias Pradeep Ganju alias Prabhat ji were planning to carry out a major incident with their 15-16 TPC militant squad, said Balumath Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Ajit Kumar.
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April - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a reward of INR 700,000 for the arrest of Madvi Hidma (40), who heads the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion 1 of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that was involved
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has declared a reward of INR 700,000 for the arrest of Madvi Hidma (40), who heads the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion 1 of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) that was involved in the April 3 ambush at the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, where 22 security personnel were killed, reports India Today. Though the reward has been announced in a 2019 case pertaining to the killing of Chhattisgarh legislator Bhima Mandavi, the State Police had said Madvi Hidma was involved in the 2021 Sukma-Bijapur border attack. A charge sheet was filed against Madvi Hidma in the Bhima Mandavi Murder case by the NIA. Hidma, a tribal from Puvarti village of Sukma District, joined hands with the rebels in the 90s, heads the PLGA battalion number 1, a lethally armed and trained unit of the banned group active in southern Chhattisgarh, and known for his fierce and deadly ambushes. He leads around 180 to 250 Maoist fighters, including women. He is a member of the Maoists Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC). He is also the youngest member of the CPI-Maoist supreme 21-membered 'central committee, CC'.
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April - 18 
On April 18, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (Tejgaon Division) and the Detective Branch in a joint drive arrested Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) leader Mamunul Haque from Jamia Rahmania Arabia Madrasa in Mohammadpur Police Station limits in Dhaka District in Dhaka
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On April 18, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (Tejgaon Division) and the Detective Branch in a joint drive arrested Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) leader Mamunul Haque from Jamia Rahmania Arabia Madrasa in Mohammadpur Police Station limits in Dhaka District in Dhaka Division, reports Daily Star. He was shown arrested in a case filed in 2020 over vandalism by activists of the Qawmi madrasa-based organisation in the capital's Mohammadpur area.
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April - 18 
The Supreme Court on April 18, stayed a High Court bail order for two suspected operatives of banned militant group Ansar Al Islam and asked them to surrender to the trial court concerned in three weeks in connection with a case filed under Anti-Terr
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The Supreme Court on April 18, stayed a High Court bail order for two suspected operatives of banned militant group Ansar Al Islam and asked them to surrender to the trial court concerned in three weeks in connection with a case filed under Anti-Terrorism Act, reports Daily Star. The accused -- Sakib Al Imtihan and Sadat Fahim -- were released from jail after the High Court on November 30, 2020, granted them bail in the case following a bail petition filed by the duo. A full bench of the Appellate Division of the SC headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain delivered today's order following a petition filed by the state challenging the High Court order. A team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Sakib (21) and Sadat (20) in February, 2020 from Ghoshpur area in Pabna District when they were allegedly planning to carry out subversive activities. Then, a case was filed against them under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009.
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April - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) will not slow down their intensified anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the strife-torn zones even as the spiralling new Covid-19 cases forced all the 28 Districts in Chhattisgarh to impose the lock
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Security Forces (SFs) will not slow down their intensified anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations in the strife-torn zones even as the spiralling new Covid-19 cases forced all the 28 Districts in Chhattisgarh to impose the lockdown, reports The New Indian Express on April 20. The State Police in Bastar reiterated that with the CPI-Maoists restricted to limited pockets in the affected districts, the SFs will continue with their operation as the CPI-Maoist cadres attempt to upgrade their annual Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC) that usually begins from March-April onwards and continues till mid-June. During the TCOC, the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] aim to regain their military strength, infuse confidence among their cadres, recruit new cadres and simultaneously mount pressure on security forces. The SFs had made gains in the previous year even when the pandemic started. New base camps were opened and the forces evidently dominated more areas that were believed to be the Maoists' stronghold, said Sunderraj P, Inspector General of Police (IG) (Bastar zone).
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April - 19 
Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter in Zeipora Mantribugh area in Shopian Tehsil (revenue unit) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police
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Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed in an encounter in Zeipora Mantribugh area in Shopian Tehsil (revenue unit) in Shopian District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said, two militants were killed in an encounter at Zeipora Mantribugh area and are identified as Amir Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Yusuf Bhat, resident of Malibugh Imam Sahib in Shopian, and Sabzar Ahmad Gania of Sehpora in Kulgam. “Both were affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen outfit and had joined militancy in November last year and May 2019 respectively. One AK-47 rifle along with UBGL [Under Barrel Grenade Launcher] and one pistol were recovered from their possession”, the IGP said.
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April - 19 
Police on April 19 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant from Malir town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Samaa TV. The arrested militant Usman Ghani belongs to the Bajaur faction of TTP. Usman Ghani went to Af
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Police on April 19 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant from Malir town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Samaa TV. The arrested militant Usman Ghani belongs to the Bajaur faction of TTP. Usman Ghani went to Afghanistan in 2019 to train under TTP Commander Qari Obaidullah. He received weapons and explosives training. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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April - 19 
Federal Minster of Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on April 19 announced that 11 Policemen, who were taken hostage in Lahore by the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have been released after negotiations carried out by the Punjab Governmen
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Federal Minster of Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on April 19 announced that 11 Policemen, who were taken hostage in Lahore by the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have been released after negotiations carried out by the Punjab Government, reports Geo TV. In a video statement, the Interior minister said the “first round of talks” concluded in a "successful manner" after which the Policemen were released and the protesters had gone inside the Masjid Rehmatulil Alameen. He added that the Police had also been withdrawn. Rasheed hoped that other matters would also be sorted out in the next round, which would be held after Sehri. The Minister added that out of 192 blockades, only one was remaining and the situation was improving there as well.
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April - 19 
On April 19, At least seven policemen, including the officer-in-charge of Mollahat Police Station, were injured as activists of Hefajat-e-Islam, during a procession to protest the arrest of its leader Maulana Mamunul Haque clashed with Police in Moll
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On April 19, At least seven policemen, including the officer-in-charge of Mollahat Police Station, were injured as activists of Hefajat-e-Islam, during a procession to protest the arrest of its leader Maulana Mamunul Haque clashed with Police in Mollahat upazila (sub-district) health centre in Bagerhat District of Khulna Division, reports Daily Star. Maulana Mamunul Haque was arrested, in a case filed in 2020 over vandalism by HeI activists, from Jamia Rahmania Arabia Madrasa in the Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area.
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April - 20 
An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel near Malameta village in Tadoki Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on April 20, reports Dainik
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An exchange of fire took place between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel near Malameta village in Tadoki Police Station limits in Kanker District of Chhattisgarh on April 20, reports Dainik Bhaskar. DRG personnel from Kondagaon and Narayanpur Districts were conducting search operations on the inputs of Naxals [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] being present in the area. The CPI-Maoist cadres opened fire on Security Forces (SFs) in the forest and fled under the cover of forest in the middle of the firing. DRG personnel have recovered a rifle and some everyday items from the forest during the search after the firing stopped, said Antagarh Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Kaushalendra Patel.
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April - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) Special Zonal Committee member and a ‘division secretary’, identified as Muttannagari Jalandhar Reddy alias Krishna alias Maranna, carrying
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) Special Zonal Committee member and a ‘division secretary’, identified as Muttannagari Jalandhar Reddy alias Krishna alias Maranna, carrying a reward of INR 2 million on his head surrendered with disillusionment with the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] ideology and lack of public support at Andhra Pradesh Police Headquarters at Mangalagiri in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh on April 20, reported The Hindu. Jalandhar Reddy was involved in six ambushes, including the Balimela attack, 19 exchanges of fire (EoF), seven murders. He had played a key role in the abduction of former Malkangiri District Collector Vineel Krishna. Jalandhar Reddy, a native of Bhoompalli village in Siddipet District of Telangana, was a member of the Radical Students Union (RSU), and had joined in People’s War Group (PWG) in 2000. He had joined as a member of the Giraipalli Dalam (armed squad) in Medak District. Later, he worked in South Telangana Special Guerrilla Squad in Nallamala forest area and in Andhra Area Military Platoon. He was promoted as the area committee member and transferred to the AOBSZC in September 2002. Jalandhar Reddy served in different cadres in Malkangiri-Koraput-Visakha Border (MKVB) divisional committees. In November 2006, he was elevated as the ‘divisional committee member, DCM’ of the AOBSZC. The wanted CPI-Maoist leader also worked as a secretary to protection squad of 'central committee (CC) member' Akkiraju Haragopal alias RK, from 2013 to 2016. Since January 2019, He had been working as the secretary of the MKVB before he was promoted as the Special Zonal Committee member of the AOBSZC, said Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), D G Sawang. Jalandhar Reddy completed his Intermediate education, was one among those who raided on District armoury at Koraput in 2004, attack on Yerragondapalem Police Station in April 2001, and Srisailam, Sunnipenta Police Stations in Kurnool District and many other offences in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) region.
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April - 20 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sushant Sheel, Varun Shur alias Vidyut “Maoist state committee” leader, Ajay Das and Idris Sheikh alias Kana Raju, are convicted for murdering Gopal Saha in 2010 by an additional
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sushant Sheel, Varun Shur alias Vidyut “Maoist state committee” leader, Ajay Das and Idris Sheikh alias Kana Raju, are convicted for murdering Gopal Saha in 2010 by an additional sessions fast track (IV) court in Burdwan District of West Bengal on April 20, reports Anandabazar Patrika. CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead businessman Gopal Saha, in his residence on October 31, 2010 at Halishahr in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal and planned to rob his house for raising money to run their organization.
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April - 20 
One Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant identified as ‘self-styled private’ Khonkham Memai was arrested on April 20 along with a .22 pistol and magazine near Longtom village under Kharsang circle of Changlang Distr
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One Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant identified as ‘self-styled private’ Khonkham Memai was arrested on April 20 along with a .22 pistol and magazine near Longtom village under Kharsang circle of Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Two local sympathizers were also arrested along Memai for carrying out extortion activities. Memai had joined the militant outfit in 2019.
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April - 20 
Security Forces (SFs), comprising District Reserve Guard (DRG), killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) local ‘military intelligence in-charge’, identified as Kosam alias Kosa, in an encounter in the forested terrain of Neelawaya in Dan
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Security Forces (SFs), comprising District Reserve Guard (DRG), killed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) local ‘military intelligence in-charge’, identified as Kosam alias Kosa, in an encounter in the forested terrain of Neelawaya in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh early on April 20 (today), reports The Hindu. Kosam, a resident of Mallapara in Neelawaya, and was active in the CPI-Maoist for the past 15 years. He was also the Malangir ‘area committee member, ACM’, and was wanted in connection with 15 crimes involving Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] actions. A pistol and a country made Bharmar, a muzzle-loading gun and three kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED), backpacks, medicines and other items of daily use have also been recovered from the encounter site. Following information about the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Malangir Area Committee ‘chief’ Somudu, Kamlesh Santosh Mukesh, ‘area committee member, ACM’, Lakkhe and others around 10-12 armed cadres of the Malangir Area Committee in the hill of Tikan Pal Gacha Para under Kirandul Police Station area, a search operation was launched by a joint party of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on April 18, reported Glibs. Seeing the Security Forces (SFs) the Maoists fled the Maoist camp and the SFs recovered seven Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature copies, cooking utensils, two pieces, flashlight, mirror, brush, toothpaste, soap and other daily use materials from the Maoist camp.
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April - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge sheet at NIA Special Court, Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 17, exposed the plot of Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Babbar Khalsa International (B
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) charge sheet at NIA Special Court, Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 17, exposed the plot of Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to create unrest in Punjab, reports Republic. According to NIA charge sheet Pakistani ISI handler Arif told Gurpartap Singh that he will sell the heroin and then either he will buy weapons for BKI and other terrorists or provide the money to the terrorists and operatives of BKI. Arif also told that the proposed consignment will be for Gurpartap. In addition, he also told that Gurpartap has strong connections with ISI in Pakistan. NIA investigation has established that Gurpartap Singh has been involved in smuggling of heroin and gold since 2004. He has been part of the larger conspiracy of smuggling of heroin and arms/ammunition into India to actively assist revival of BKI activities. Ajeet Kumar and Bishan Das alias Raju, BKI operatives were involved in the 2005 Delhi Cinema Blast which was claimed by BKI.
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April - 20 
Senior journalist and former chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (PEMRA), Absar Alam, was shot at by unidentified assailants in Islamabad on April 20, reports Dawn. In a video shared by journalist Asad Toor, Alam can be heard saying he wa
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Senior journalist and former chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (PEMRA), Absar Alam, was shot at by unidentified assailants in Islamabad on April 20, reports Dawn. In a video shared by journalist Asad Toor, Alam can be heard saying he was shot at while walking outside his home. "I've been hit in my ribs," he said, adding that he had not lost hope. "My message to those who did this is that I am not going to be scared by such tactics," Alam said in the video.
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April - 20 
The Police on April 20 arrested one Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant during a raid on his hideout in Saeedabad area near Northern Bypass of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Counter Terrorism Depart
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The Police on April 20 arrested one Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant during a raid on his hideout in Saeedabad area near Northern Bypass of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said that a key BLA cadre, Asif Brohi alias Don, was arrested along with an AK-47 assault rifle. “Asif Brohi alias Abdullah is not only the facilitator of several terrorist attacks but also a key man of the BLA,” said the CTD statement. “Investigators were closely monitoring the suspect and finally found his connection with several terrorist activities. Between 2011 and 2019, he killed six people in different Balochistan districts. He executed these jobs on the directives of BLA commander Shafiq ur Rehman Mengal. Apart from killing different individuals, he was actively involved in collecting extortion to raise funds for the banned outfit.” The statement carried details of the suspect’s activities since 2012 saying he collected extortion amounting to PKR 56.7 million from different businessmen and traders of Balochistan and in couple of instances he had even kidnapped his targets to get the ransom.
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April - 20 
Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre), which has been spearheading efforts to topple the KP Sharma Oli-led Government, held its standing committee meeting on April 20, but failed to decide whether to withdraw support to the Gover
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Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre), which has been spearheading efforts to topple the KP Sharma Oli-led Government, held its standing committee meeting on April 20, but failed to decide whether to withdraw support to the Government, reports The Himalayan Times. CPN-Maoist Centre, Spokesperson, Narayan Kaji Shrestha said, the next meeting of the standing committee scheduled for tomorrow [April 21] would again discuss withdrawal of support to the Oli Government, adding, "We are not supporting the government, but we don't want to rush into writing a formal letter to the relevant body saying that we are withdrawing support to the government. We do not want to push the country into a situation where the prime minister announces fresh polls in a manner that can imperil the constitution and democracy without actually conducting elections." The party termed the Government's decision to prorogue the House of Representatives (HoR) an arbitrary step. CPN-Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal told party leaders that the Oli Government was acting against the mandate given by the people and claimed that the PM's activities were detrimental to the constitution and democracy.
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April - 20 
Personnel of the Detective Branch (DB) arrested the vice-president of Hefajat-e-Islam, identified as Mawlana Qurban Ali Kasemi, from Basabo area in Dhaka city (District) on April 20, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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Personnel of the Detective Branch (DB) arrested the vice-president of Hefajat-e-Islam, identified as Mawlana Qurban Ali Kasemi, from Basabo area in Dhaka city (District) on April 20, reports Dhaka Tribune.
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April - 20 
A soldier was killed by unidentified assailants in Arzan Qemat area in 12th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province on April 20, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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A soldier was killed by unidentified assailants in Arzan Qemat area in 12th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province on April 20, reports Bakhtar News Agency.
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April - 20 
On April 20, The Taliban reportedly asked the US to ensure the release of its prisoners and the removal of United Nations (UN) sanctions on the Taliban’s leaders in exchange for the participation of the group in the Turkey conference, reports Tolo Ne
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On April 20, The Taliban reportedly asked the US to ensure the release of its prisoners and the removal of United Nations (UN) sanctions on the Taliban’s leaders in exchange for the participation of the group in the Turkey conference, reports Tolo News. This news was shared by sources close to the Taliban. The UN-led Afghan peace conference in Turkey was scheduled to take place on April 24, but now the summit has been postponed over non-participation by the Taliban.
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April - 20 
Police prevented a suicide car bomb attack on a Police base by killing a Taliban militant in Ghorian District of Herat Province on April 20, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said, a Taliban militant using a car wan
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Police prevented a suicide car bomb attack on a Police base by killing a Taliban militant in Ghorian District of Herat Province on April 20, reports Bakhtar News Agency. Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said, a Taliban militant using a car wanted to target the Police headquarters of Ghorian District but was identified and destroyed by Police before reaching the target.
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April - 20 
The Ministry of Interior on April 21 confirmed at least seven people were injured in an explosion in PD15 in Charahi Shahid on the Airport Road in Kabul city of Kabul Province on April 20, reports Bakhtar News. Sources said a car bomb was used in the
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The Ministry of Interior on April 21 confirmed at least seven people were injured in an explosion in PD15 in Charahi Shahid on the Airport Road in Kabul city of Kabul Province on April 20, reports Bakhtar News. Sources said a car bomb was used in the attack that targeted a convoy of National Directorate of Security (NDS) vehicles that were returning to a compound to refuel.
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April - 20 
Two members of Public Uprising Forces (PUFs) were killed in a car bomb explosion close to Police Head Quarters in Ghoryan District in Herat Province on April 20 (today), reports Tolo News.
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Two members of Public Uprising Forces (PUFs) were killed in a car bomb explosion close to Police Head Quarters in Ghoryan District in Herat Province on April 20 (today), reports Tolo News.
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April - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are on a decline in Kalahandi District, said Abhay, Director General of Police (DGP) during a review meeting on CPI-Maoist activities at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 21,
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are on a decline in Kalahandi District, said Abhay, Director General of Police (DGP) during a review meeting on CPI-Maoist activities at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 21, reports OMMCOM NEWS. He also appealed to Maoists to surrender with their arms and ammunition and join the mainstream.
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April - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for ‘Bharat Bandh’ on April 26, 2021 reports Telugu Post website on April 22. The announcement was made in a letter released with the signature of Kailasham, Spokesperson of Andhra-Odisha Border (AO
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) called for ‘Bharat Bandh’ on April 26, 2021 reports Telugu Post website on April 22. The announcement was made in a letter released with the signature of Kailasham, Spokesperson of Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB). The CPI-Maoist letter said Police camps were being set up for bauxite mining and asked for them to be lifted immediately. It also mentions that state governments of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are trying to suppress their movement. Illegal detentions are being continued.
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April - 21 
On April 21, a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from General Area New Reserve Colony of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On April 21, a militant belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) was arrested from General Area New Reserve Colony of Kohima District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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April - 21 
One Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) personnel, identified as Sunil Singh, was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports The New Indian Express. A team of Police and the ITBP had
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One Indo-Tibet Border Police (ITBP) personnel, identified as Sunil Singh, was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports The New Indian Express. A team of Police and the ITBP had gone to the spot after learning that a cow died after coming in contact with an IED in a nullah in Basing area. The Security Forces (SFs) were searching the area to check if more IEDs were planted. Jawan Sunil Singh stepped on an IED bomb which went off.
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April - 21 
Surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) member identified as Muttannagari Jalandhar Reddy alias Maranna alias Karuna said that there were no recruitments in the CPI-Mao
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Surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader and Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) member identified as Muttannagari Jalandhar Reddy alias Maranna alias Karuna said that there were no recruitments in the CPI-Maoist for the last few years, reports The Hindu on April 22. According to him, the main problem being faced by the CPI-Maoist party is recruitments. The party is facing several other problems too. He had disagreed with some issues and decided to join the mainstream. According to the figures available with Police, the cadre strength of the CPI-Maoist, which was about 170 in the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) earlier, has come down to 80 now. The number of “area committees”, which was eight earlier, has come down to four. The “People’s Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA)”, which once had two companies, has only one now. The two “divisional committees” in the AOB have only one platoon. “This clearly shows the cadre problem in the CPI-Maoist party. As the local Adivasis are unwilling to join the movement, the CPI-Maoists are recruiting tribal people from Chhattisgarh. The Maoists have no support of the Adivasis in many hamlets, said Director General of Police (DGP) D. Gautam Sawang
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April - 21 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) have arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of The Resistance Front (TRF) militant outfit for aiding and abetting militants, from Hajin area in Bandipora District of Jamm
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) have arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of The Resistance Front (TRF) militant outfit for aiding and abetting militants, from Hajin area in Bandipora District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in India on April 21, reports Daily Excelsior. “In a joint operation by Bandipora Police and CRPF, two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) have been arrested for aiding and abetting terrorists to TRF [The Resistance Front] or LeT [Lashkar-e-Toiba] Terrorists. The OGWs were also found to be instigating youth to join terror outfits. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway,” the Police said in a statement. The Police said that the two arrested were found to be involved in terrorist activities as well as actively harbouring and providing shelter and logistics to TRF/LeT Terrorists. “The OGWs were also found to be evoking the emotions of gullible youth and motivating them to join terrorist ranks. The OGWs have been arrested and incriminating material has been recovered from them,” said an official statement. A Police spokesman said that after thorough investigation and technical analysis, two OGWs of TRF namely Mushtaq Ahmad Parray son of Bashir Ahmad Parray, resident of Gundpora Rampora and Sajad Ahmad Sofi son of Ghulam Mohammad Sofi, resident of Sofigund Tral were found to be involved in militant activities and providing shelter and logistics to TRF militants, adds The Kashmir Walla.
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April - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted Deputy Inspector of Police (DSP), identified as Murli Tati, from village market at Ganglur in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Lokmat. The abducted Police personnel
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted Deputy Inspector of Police (DSP), identified as Murli Tati, from village market at Ganglur in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 21, reports Lokmat. The abducted Police personnel, Murli Tati, was deputed in Jagdalpur. He had come to his village in Ganglur in Bijapur District on leave.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed abducted District Reserve Guard (DRG) Sub-Inspector (SI) identified as Murli Tati near Pulsum Para and his dead body was dumped on the roadside at Pedda Para in Aidsmeta under Gangalur Po
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed abducted District Reserve Guard (DRG) Sub-Inspector (SI) identified as Murli Tati near Pulsum Para and his dead body was dumped on the roadside at Pedda Para in Aidsmeta under Gangalur Police Station area of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 23, reports Dainik Bhaskar. South Bastar Division Committee of CPI-Maoist claimed responsibility of DRG personnel Murli Tati in printed leaflet, which was recovered from his dead body. The leaflet claimed that Murli Tati was killed for his work with DRG force and killing Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] during the encounters. Murli Tati was abducted from Palnar on the evening of April 21.
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April - 21 
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on April 21, seized 303 kg of banned drug cocaine worth over INR 2,000 crore from a container at Tuticorin port of Thoothukudi District in Tamil Nadu, reports Daily Pioneer. The consignment was declared t
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on April 21, seized 303 kg of banned drug cocaine worth over INR 2,000 crore from a container at Tuticorin port of Thoothukudi District in Tamil Nadu, reports Daily Pioneer. The consignment was declared to be carrying wooden logs but the contraband was also concealed in it. The container had originated in Panama and transited through Antwerp (Belgium) and Colombo (Sri Lanka). "Based on specific intelligence that Cocaine will be concealed in a consignment imported in container reaching V O C Port, Tuticorin, the officers of DRI have intercepted the container declared to be containing wooden logs," the DRI said in a statement.
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April - 21 
Three employees of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were allegedly abducted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants from Romonia workover rig inside Lakuwa tea estate under Simalguri Police Station limits
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Three employees of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were allegedly abducted by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants from Romonia workover rig inside Lakuwa tea estate under Simalguri Police Station limits in Sivasagar District of Assam on April 21, reports East Mojo. The abducted ONGC employees have been identified as Retul Saikia, Alakesh Saikia and Mohini Mohan Gogoi.
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April - 21 
At least five persons, including a Police official, were killed and 12 others sustained injuries when a bomb exploded in the parking lot of the Serena Hotel located on the Shahrah-e-Zarghun Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in th
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At least five persons, including a Police official, were killed and 12 others sustained injuries when a bomb exploded in the parking lot of the Serena Hotel located on the Shahrah-e-Zarghun Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in the night of April 21, reports Dawn. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Azhar Ikram said that the explosive device was apparently fitted in a vehicle, according to initial investigations. Addressing a press conference, Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said that the Chinese ambassador being the apparent target of the attack. Langove said that the ambassador was not present at the hotel when the explosion occurred. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the blast, adds Samaa TV.
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April - 21 
Security Forces arrested three Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) leaders in connection the cases filed over violence in 2013 and March 2021 violence, from different parts of Dhaka, reports Daily Star. On April 21, the Detective Branch of police yesterday arreste
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Security Forces arrested three Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) leaders in connection the cases filed over violence in 2013 and March 2021 violence, from different parts of Dhaka, reports Daily Star. On April 21, the Detective Branch of police yesterday arrested HeI Assistant Secretary General and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Nayeb-e-Amir Khurshid Alam Kasemi from his house in the capital's Mohammadpur. Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish's Joint Secretary Mufti Sharafat Hossain was held from Mirpur. RAB arrested HeI's Assistant Organising Secretary Ataullah Ameen from Jamia Rahmania Arabia Madrasa in Mohammadpur.
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April - 21 
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stated in Parliament on April 21 that all those responsible for the devastating attacks on Easter Sunday will be brought to justice, reports Colombo Page. Today (April 21) marks the two-year anniversary of the brutal
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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stated in Parliament on April 21 that all those responsible for the devastating attacks on Easter Sunday will be brought to justice, reports Colombo Page. Today (April 21) marks the two-year anniversary of the brutal terrorist attack on Easter Sunday and a minute of silence was observed in the House at the request of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Delivering a special statement, the Prime Minister said that the report and other documents prepared by the Easter Commission based on the information revealed have been referred to the Attorney General for legal action. The Prime Minister stated that the Government will not interfere in the judicial process and will provide the necessary assistance to make the judicial process a success.
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April - 21 
At least eight Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in clashes with the Taliban in Balkh District in Balkh Province on April 21, reports Tolo News.
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At least eight Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in clashes with the Taliban in Balkh District in Balkh Province on April 21, reports Tolo News.
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April - 21 
Taliban militants killed four people, including a government employee and three students, in Dawlatyar District of Ghor Province on April 21, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed four people, including a government employee and three students, in Dawlatyar District of Ghor Province on April 21, reports Tolo News.
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April - 21 
The Afghan peace conference scheduled in Turkey was postponed over non-participation by the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The conference was scheduled for April 24 and was expected to see inclusive participation from parties to the Afghan conflict. “We
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The Afghan peace conference scheduled in Turkey was postponed over non-participation by the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The conference was scheduled for April 24 and was expected to see inclusive participation from parties to the Afghan conflict. “We have consulted with Qatar, the US and the UN,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on April 21. “We have decided to postpone the Istanbul Conference on the Afghanistan peace process after Eid al-Fitr.”
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April - 22 
On April 22, four persons including two Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) were arrested from separate locations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. Two NSCN-KYA militants identified a
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On April 22, four persons including two Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-KYA) were arrested from separate locations in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Now. Two NSCN-KYA militants identified as ‘self-styled lieutenant’ Meyong Konyak and ‘self-styled sergeant major’ Imkong Akum were arrested along with INR 25,000, one .32 pistol with four live rounds, an extortion slip and two mobile handsets from Walford area of Dimapur during extortion bid. A person identified as Abdul Ali was arrested on charges of extorting money from vegetable transporters from Burma Camp junction. INR 5000 and three extortion slips were seized from his possession. Meanwhile, one person identified as Kiheto Zhimo was arrested on charges of extorting money from drivers at Khermahal Tata parking area along with 20 extortion slips.
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April - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked Gatta Police Station of Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra with a grenade on April 22, reports TV9 Marathi. However, the grenade failed to explode and Secu
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked Gatta Police Station of Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra with a grenade on April 22, reports TV9 Marathi. However, the grenade failed to explode and Security Forces (SFs) launched search operation looking for the CPI-Maoist cadres in the area.
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April - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) demanded political representatives from Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh to protest the atrocities being committed by the State Government, reports The Hindu on April 23. The letter
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) demanded political representatives from Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh to protest the atrocities being committed by the State Government, reports The Hindu on April 23. The letter released on April 22, by Aruna, a CPI-Maoist representative of Visakha-East Division Committee, alleged that tribal villages are being raided by the Police forces under the pretext of combing operations. CPI-Maoist letter also alleged that Police have been bothering the tribals by making arrests illegally branding them as Maoist informers and setting up more Police camps in the Agency.
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April - 22 
Jharkhand Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers identified as Tarkeshwar Singh and Ramjanam Mahto during a search operation from Raidih Police Station area of Gumla District of Jharkhand on April 22, reports U
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Jharkhand Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathisers identified as Tarkeshwar Singh and Ramjanam Mahto during a search operation from Raidih Police Station area of Gumla District of Jharkhand on April 22, reports UNI. The Police recovered electric wire, can bomb, two detonators and other items from the arrested CPI-Maoist sympathisers. The arrested duo were having close contacts with CPI-Maoist “zonal commander” Budheshwar Oraon and provided items of daily needs, vehicle support and also informed regarding the activities of the Police to the organization, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Siril Marandi
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April - 22 
On April 22, one person was arrested along with four illegal hand-made pistol and materials suspected to be used in the manufacturing of cartridges from Dhubri District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Mozibor Rahman. F
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On April 22, one person was arrested along with four illegal hand-made pistol and materials suspected to be used in the manufacturing of cartridges from Dhubri District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as Mozibor Rahman. Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1,02,000 and 200 gms of gold were also recovered from Rahman.
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On April 26, a police constable of Assam police identified as Basanta Buragohain was arrested from Sadiya in Tinsukia District of Assam in connection with the kidnapping of three ONGC employees, reports Northeast Now. According to Police sources, Bur
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On April 26, a police constable of Assam police identified as Basanta Buragohain was arrested from Sadiya in Tinsukia District of Assam in connection with the kidnapping of three ONGC employees, reports Northeast Now. According to Police sources, Buragohain who had not reported to duty since April 21 was arrested for alleged involvement with United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I). On April 22, the Sivasagar Police had arrested 14 persons in connection with the abduction of the ONGC employees.
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April - 22 
One Al Badr terrorist, identified as Fahad alias Nadhuthuni alias Mohammad Koya has been sentenced for 10 years imprisonment by the Principal City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru (Karnataka) on April 22, starofmysore.com reports on May 30.
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One Al Badr terrorist, identified as Fahad alias Nadhuthuni alias Mohammad Koya has been sentenced for 10 years imprisonment by the Principal City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru (Karnataka) on April 22, starofmysore.com reports on May 30.
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April - 22 
Police Department announced rewards for information related to list of 25 Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], which includes 19 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and six People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants, a splinte
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Police Department announced rewards for information related to list of 25 Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], which includes 19 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and six People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) militants, a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist at Gumla District of Jharkhand on April 22, reports Prabhat Khabar Police have placed a reward of INR 25 lakh each on PLFI supremo, Dinesh Gope and CPI-Maoist top leader Sourav Yadav. Police officials have announced rewards ranging from INR 1,00,000 to INR 25,00,000 for Naxals and additional rewards for information for weapons, ammunition and other materials concealed by Naxals operating in Gumla District, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Janardhanan.
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April - 22 
Telangana State Government declared 16 new front organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as banned for a period of one year with effect from March 30, 2021, reports Telangana Today on April 23. These organisations have been
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Telangana State Government declared 16 new front organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as banned for a period of one year with effect from March 30, 2021, reports Telangana Today on April 23. These organisations have been encouraging or aiding persons to commit acts of violence and intimidation and habitually committing the acts of violence. The activists of these front affiliates of CPI-Maoist are moving in urban areas, adopting urban guerrilla tactics and taking different covers as per their strategy and tactics to wage war against the State. The activists of these organisations have been regularly in touch and meeting the CPI-Maoist leadership in the forest area of Chhattisgarh. Some activists of these organisations became underground cadre of CPI-Maoist to wage war against the lawfully established governments. The list of 16 organisations banned under provisions of Telangana Public Security Act-1992 are Telangana Praja Front (TPF), Telangana Asanghatitha Karmika Samkhya (TAKS), Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika (TVV), Democratic Student Union (DSU), Telangana Vidyarthi Sangham (TVS), Adivasi Students Union (ASU), Committee for Release of Political Prisoners (CRPP), Telangana Raithanga Samithi, Tudum Debba (TD), Praja Kala Mandali (PKM), Telangana Democratic Front (TDF), Forum Against Hindu Fascism Offensive (FAHFO), Civil Liberties Committee (CLC), Amarula Bandhu Mithrula Sangham (ABMS), Chaitanya Mahila Sangham (CMS) and Revolutionary Writers Association (RWA), said Government Order issued by Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar.
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April - 22 
Four Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders who were suspended by the party chair for six months on April 22 moved the Supreme Court (SC), challenging Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's action against them, reports The Himala
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Four Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders who were suspended by the party chair for six months on April 22 moved the Supreme Court (SC), challenging Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's action against them, reports The Himalayan Times. CPN-UML leaders Madhav Kumar Nepal, Bhim Bahadur Rawal, Ghanashyam Bhusal, and Surendra Prasad Pandey, who face the risk of being removed from the House of Representatives (HoR) for their alleged anti-party activities, have filed a writ petition at the SC seeking annulment of punitive actions taken against them by Oli. The four CPN-UML leaders have stated in their petition that Oli is preparing to expel 27 CPN-UML lawmakers from the HoR 'falsely accusing' them of trying to split the party. They said they had neither defected from the CPN-UML nor did they have any intention to split the party.
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April - 22 
Three more Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) leaders were arrested on April 22 in cases filed over violence in 2013 and in March, reports The Daily Star. Khaled Saifullah Ayubi, joint secretary general of HeI, was arrested in Manikganj. He is accused in a case f
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Three more Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) leaders were arrested on April 22 in cases filed over violence in 2013 and in March, reports The Daily Star. Khaled Saifullah Ayubi, joint secretary general of HeI, was arrested in Manikganj. He is accused in a case filed with Paltan Police Station after the violence in March this year. Maulana Sanaullah, executive member of Dhaka City HeI, was arrested from a madrasa in the capital's New market area. He is also accused in the case filed with Paltan Police Station. Police. And a team of Detective Branch of Police arrested HeI's Joint Office Secretary Maulana Ihteshamul Haque Sakhi in the capital's Bangshal area.
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April - 22 
Three persons were arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on April 22 for attending Zahran Hashim’s lectures from Kekunagolla in Kurunegala District, North Western Province, reports Daily News. Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Roha
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Three persons were arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) on April 22 for attending Zahran Hashim’s lectures from Kekunagolla in Kurunegala District, North Western Province, reports Daily News. Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said that the father-in-law of Zahran Hashim is also among the arrested persons.
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April - 22 
Taliban militants killed a policeman and injured three others, in an attack on a security outpost, in Bagram District of Parwan province, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed a policeman and injured three others, in an attack on a security outpost, in Bagram District of Parwan province, reports Tolo News.
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April - 22 
The head of United States Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie on April 22 said that he is concerned that the Afghan military will collapse after the United States and international troops leave Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “I am concerned abo
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The head of United States Central Command General Kenneth McKenzie on April 22 said that he is concerned that the Afghan military will collapse after the United States and international troops leave Afghanistan, reports Tolo News. “I am concerned about the ability of the Afghan military to hold on after we leave, the ability of the Afghan Air Force to fly, in particular, after we remove the support for those aircraft,” McKenzie, head of US Central Command, said during a Senate Armed Services Committee. He said that he is worried that Afghanistan’s military may not be able to “hold on” after American troops leave later this year. General Kenneth McKenzie’s remarks come as US President Joe Biden announced on April 14 that he will withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11.
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April - 23 
A militant belonging to Nikki Sumi led National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested near the General Hospital Colony in Athibung of Peren District in Nagaland on April 23, reports East Mojo. One point 32 pistol with magazine,
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A militant belonging to Nikki Sumi led National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested near the General Hospital Colony in Athibung of Peren District in Nagaland on April 23, reports East Mojo. One point 32 pistol with magazine, two rounds of point 32 live ammunition and one mobile phone was recovered from the arrestee.
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April - 23 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in a forested area under Madanpur-Rampur Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 23, repor
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and CPI-Maoist cadres in a forested area under Madanpur-Rampur Police limits in Kalahandi District of Odisha on April 23, reports OMMCOM NEWS. Odisha Police accompanied by teams of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force DVF personnel conducted search operations in the forest area based on the intelligence inputs. SFs asked CPI-Maoist cadres to surrender arms, the Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] resorted to indiscriminate firing and the SOG team had to fire in self-defence. CPI-Maoist cadres also exploded some Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) during the encounter. Police recovered many incriminating CPI-Maoist articles, camping materials, live ammunition have been recovered from the spot with dead body of unidentified woman CPI-Maoist cadre, after the encounter, said press note released by Police.
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April - 23 
An absconding Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Singhrai Soren, resident of Giridh District was arrested and produced before the Special National Investigative Agency (NIA) Court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand by NIA o
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An absconding Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Singhrai Soren, resident of Giridh District was arrested and produced before the Special National Investigative Agency (NIA) Court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand by NIA on April 23, reports Outlook India. Singhrai Soren is wanted in case of seizure of a huge quantity of arms and ammunition and the arrest of 15 armed CPI-Maoist cadres at Giridih District in March 2018.According to the NIA investigation, Soren, had criminally conspired with other members of the group with the intention to promote their terrorist activities and regularly harboured the CPI-Maoist cadres at his residential premises, and was also instrumental in concealing prohibited arms and ammunition and explosives substances. The NIA had also announced a cash reward of INR 50,000 for providing information leading to his arrest, said NIA official.
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April - 23 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead civilian identified as Dom Chaki (29) in Kudaburu village under Sonua Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 23, reports Times of India.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead civilian identified as Dom Chaki (29) in Kudaburu village under Sonua Police Station area in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 23, reports Times of India.
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April - 23 
On April 23, two abducted ONGC employees - Alakesh Saikia and Mohini Mohan Gogoi were rescued from Mon district of Nagaland. A search operation is being carried to trace the third ONGC employee Ritul Saikia.
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On April 23, two abducted ONGC employees - Alakesh Saikia and Mohini Mohan Gogoi were rescued from Mon district of Nagaland. A search operation is being carried to trace the third ONGC employee Ritul Saikia.
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April - 23 
Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sodi Deva (24) during combing operations in the forests near Geesarelli village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telang
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Police arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Sodi Deva (24) during combing operations in the forests near Geesarelli village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) of Bhadradri Kothagudem District in Telangana, on April 23, reports Telangana Today. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadre, Deva is a “Deputy Commander” of the CPI-Maoist party’s 5th company, 2nd Platoon ‘A’ section and resident of Goddaliguda village which falls under the limits of Dornapal Police Station of Sukma District in Chhattisgarh. He joined CPI-Maoist in the year 2011 and worked in Sukma and Kanker Districts of Chhattisgarh and was involved in exchange of fire incidents with Border Security Force (BSF) jawans near Ravugat area, Marram village under Kolibeda Police station limits and in an attempt on the life of a BJP leader, Manthu in Pakhanjur area in Kanker District in 2015. Deva was also involved in exchange of fire incidents with Police personnel in 2016, 2018 and in 2020 at various places in Sukma and Kanker Districts. The Police seized five detonators, 20 gelatin sticks and 200 meters cordex wire from his possession, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Sunil Dutt.
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April - 23 
Police on April 23 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Circle Road in Pulwama town (Pulwama District) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Blooms. Police said the IED was neutralised by Bomb Disposal Squad.
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Police on April 23 recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Circle Road in Pulwama town (Pulwama District) in Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Blooms. Police said the IED was neutralised by Bomb Disposal Squad.
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April - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh in two separate operations on April 23, reports Live Aaryavart. Two CPI-Maoist militia cadres identified as Sodi Deva (26) and
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh in two separate operations on April 23, reports Live Aaryavart. Two CPI-Maoist militia cadres identified as Sodi Deva (26) and Sodi Muda (28) were arrested by joint team of District Police Force and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). As the team approached Nagalguda village, two men started running away with bows and arrows. The two were later arrested by SFs in a cordon. The arrested CPI-Maoist cadres are accused of attacking the truck with a bow and arrow. In another incident, SFs cordoned off Dhanikodta village under Kukanar Police Station area of Sukma District and arrested CPI-Maoist cadre Madvi Hadma (32).
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April - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued 30 passengers after Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], derailed a passenger train they were travelling between Bhansi and Bacheli near Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 23, reports Times Now. The District Rese
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued 30 passengers after Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)], derailed a passenger train they were travelling between Bhansi and Bacheli near Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 23, reports Times Now. The District Reserve Guard (DRG), jawans were immediately rushed to the derailment site and all 30 passengers onboard were evacuated and moved to a safe spot before being sent to their homes, said Dantewada Superintendant of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallav.
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April - 23 
SFs neutralised one IEDs at Degree College in Gagran area of Shopian District on April 23, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that an IED in a bag was thrown towards a Police vehicle at Degree College. However, the IED, weighing around six kil
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SFs neutralised one IEDs at Degree College in Gagran area of Shopian District on April 23, reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that an IED in a bag was thrown towards a Police vehicle at Degree College. However, the IED, weighing around six kilograms was neutralised and a major incident was averted.
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April - 23 
SFs on April 23 arrested an OGW, identified as Ghulam Rasool Var of Gonipora Hyhama, along with arms and ammunition at Dharmbadi area of Lolab Kupwara in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. 10 hand grenades, a pistol, 2 pistol magazines and 15
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SFs on April 23 arrested an OGW, identified as Ghulam Rasool Var of Gonipora Hyhama, along with arms and ammunition at Dharmbadi area of Lolab Kupwara in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. 10 hand grenades, a pistol, 2 pistol magazines and 15 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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April - 23 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) chair KP Sharma Oli on April 23 formed a 19-member Standing Committee with not even a single leader from the Madhav Kumar Nepal faction, reports Kathmandu Post. Oli, however, has given space
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) chair KP Sharma Oli on April 23 formed a 19-member Standing Committee with not even a single leader from the Madhav Kumar Nepal faction, reports Kathmandu Post. Oli, however, has given space in the committee to those who came from the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre). Ishwar Pokhrel, Shankar Pokhrel, Pradeep Gyawali, Satya Narayan Mandal, Subas Chandra Nembang, Bishnu Poudel, Bishnu Rimal, Chhabilal Bishwokarma, Raghubir Mahaseth, Kiran Gurung, Prithvi Subba Gurung, Pushpa Raj Kandel and Keshav Badal are the members in the Standing Committee. Four other members are Ram Bahadur Thapa, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, Lekhraj Bhatta and Mani Thapa, former Maoist Centre leaders.
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April - 23 
Another Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) leader and 10 activists were arrested on April 23 from different places, reports The Daily Star. 10 HeI men were arrested from Brahmanbaria District in connection with last month's mayhem by the organisation in the Distr
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Another Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) leader and 10 activists were arrested on April 23 from different places, reports The Daily Star. 10 HeI men were arrested from Brahmanbaria District in connection with last month's mayhem by the organisation in the District, Police said. Separately, HeI central leader Nur Hossain Noorani was arrested from Munshirhat area of Munshiganj District over attacking Police personnel and setting fire to houses on March 28.
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April - 23 
Four civilians were killed and three more were injured in a road side bomb explosion in the Qabaristan area of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province on April 23, reports Tolo News.
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Four civilians were killed and three more were injured in a road side bomb explosion in the Qabaristan area of Arghandab District in Kandahar Province on April 23, reports Tolo News.
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April - 23 
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns reportedly made an unannounced visit to Kabul recently amid mounting concerns about Afghanistan’s capability to fight terrorism once the US and NATO forces withdraw, reports Ariana News on Apri
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Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William Burns reportedly made an unannounced visit to Kabul recently amid mounting concerns about Afghanistan’s capability to fight terrorism once the US and NATO forces withdraw, reports Ariana News on April 24. The Associated Press (AP) reported that two credible sources had confirmed the visit. In Washington, the CIA declined to comment when asked by AP about the director’s schedule and the agency’s role in Afghanistan.
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April - 23 
Ministry of Interior (MoI), in a press release, informed that a Tribal elder, was gunned down by unknown armed men on the Kabul-northern highway, reports Ariana News on April 24.
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Ministry of Interior (MoI), in a press release, informed that a Tribal elder, was gunned down by unknown armed men on the Kabul-northern highway, reports Ariana News on April 24.
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April - 23 
Ministry of Interior (MoI), in a press release, informed that unidentified gunmen shot dead a 25-year-old woman in Herat Province, reports Ariana News on April 24.
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Ministry of Interior (MoI), in a press release, informed that unidentified gunmen shot dead a 25-year-old woman in Herat Province, reports Ariana News on April 24.
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April - 23 
On April 23, Foreign Ministers from Afghanistan, Turkey and Pakistan held a meeting in Istanbul in an effort to revive the Afghan peace process days after a key UN-led conference was postponed due to non-participation of the Taliban, reports Tolo New
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On April 23, Foreign Ministers from Afghanistan, Turkey and Pakistan held a meeting in Istanbul in an effort to revive the Afghan peace process days after a key UN-led conference was postponed due to non-participation of the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The Foreign Ministers recognized the efforts of Turkey, Qatar and the UN to hold a high-level meeting in İstanbul aimed at giving momentum to the ongoing Afghanistan Peace Negotiations.
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April - 23 
Unidentified gunmen killed a Government employee, Baryalai Tokhi, in the Rishkhor area in District 7 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on April 23, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunmen killed a Government employee, Baryalai Tokhi, in the Rishkhor area in District 7 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on April 23, reports Tolo News.
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April - 23 
On April 23, the Presidential Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances and Deaths (DDCom) has stated that they are carefully following hearings in the murder trial of social media activist and blogger Yameen Rasheed, reports Rajje.Mv. DDCom in a
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On April 23, the Presidential Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances and Deaths (DDCom) has stated that they are carefully following hearings in the murder trial of social media activist and blogger Yameen Rasheed, reports Rajje.Mv. DDCom in a statement said that despite it being an ongoing trial, the commission had been working to uncover who orchestrated the murder. The DDCom also revealed their wish to have the murder trial conclude as soon as possible so justice can be served for Yameen Rasheed, who is survived by a loving, devoted family and dedicated friends.
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April - 24 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested on April 24 from Diphupar Village of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. 800 gms of Opium worth INR 13, 00,000 was also recovered from the arrested
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested on April 24 from Diphupar Village of Dimapur District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles. 800 gms of Opium worth INR 13, 00,000 was also recovered from the arrested militant.
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April - 24 
Border security force (BSF) on April 24-night foiled attempts by Pakistan-controlled drones to drop arms and ammunition in the Arnia sector of the Jammu District, reports Swarajya. BSF sources said, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were spotted ov
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Border security force (BSF) on April 24-night foiled attempts by Pakistan-controlled drones to drop arms and ammunition in the Arnia sector of the Jammu District, reports Swarajya. BSF sources said, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were spotted over Vikram and Jabowal border outposts on the Indian side of the border in the Arnia sector. "BSF troops fired around 15 rounds to force these to withdraw back into Pakistan side of the border. The UAVs finally failed to drop their payload", sources added.
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April - 24 
On April 24, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Phaikoh of Kamjong District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles. The recoveries included two Lathode Launchers with three rounds, one Chinese Carbine, two Rifles, four Pistols, five rock
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On April 24, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from Phaikoh of Kamjong District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles. The recoveries included two Lathode Launchers with three rounds, one Chinese Carbine, two Rifles, four Pistols, five rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and two Radio Sets.
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April - 24 
One Al-Badr terrorist was arrested during a joint search operation in Nagbal village of Chrar-i-Sharif in Budgam District on April 24, reports Zee News. The terrorist was identified as Gulzar Ahmad Bhat resident of Bathpora Arwani in Anantnag Distric
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One Al-Badr terrorist was arrested during a joint search operation in Nagbal village of Chrar-i-Sharif in Budgam District on April 24, reports Zee News. The terrorist was identified as Gulzar Ahmad Bhat resident of Bathpora Arwani in Anantnag District. Arms and ammunition including one Chinese Pistol, one Pistol Magazine, 14 Pistol rounds, two AK Magazine, 58 AK rounds and incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit Al-Badr were recovered from his possession.
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April - 24 
Three CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a hyva truck and damaged contractor’s jeep and injured four labourers engaged in road construction work in Suruburu village under Toklo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 24, repo
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Three CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a hyva truck and damaged contractor’s jeep and injured four labourers engaged in road construction work in Suruburu village under Toklo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 24, reports Times of India. A private agency is engaged in a INR 110 million project for constructing a road from Surubura to Baidih at Toklo in Chakradharpur. CPI-Maoist cadres arrived at the construction on a motorcycle and asked the labourers to stop work immediately, following which they set the vehicle on fire and beat up the workers before fleeing the spot, said Toklo Police Station in-charge, Wilson Gudia.
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April - 24 
National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) said on April 24 more than 19,000 social media had been taken down for inciting hate and spreading terrorism in the country, reports The News. Google, Facebook, and Twitter had taken down the 19,727 accoun
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National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) said on April 24 more than 19,000 social media had been taken down for inciting hate and spreading terrorism in the country, reports The News. Google, Facebook, and Twitter had taken down the 19,727 accounts involved in spreading hate and terrorism, the NACTA said. 9,633 pages were spreading religious hatred, while 10,094 social media accounts were promoting terrorism and were blocked on the request of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), NACTA said. NACTA said five websites, spreading terrorism-related material, were also blocked, adding a total of 24,038 social media-related complaints were filed in 2020.
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April - 24 
On April 24, 2021, unidentified gunmen shot dead Abdul Wahid Raisani, a reporter with the local Urdu language newspaper Azadi, while returning home in the provincial capital of Quetta in Balochistan.
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On April 24, 2021, unidentified gunmen shot dead Abdul Wahid Raisani, a reporter with the local Urdu language newspaper Azadi, while returning home in the provincial capital of Quetta in Balochistan.
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April - 24 
Investigators on April 24 said that leaders of different political parties, allegedly involved with Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), hatched conspiracies with the Qawmi madrasa-based organisation to topple the Government in 2013 and March this year, reports Th
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Investigators on April 24 said that leaders of different political parties, allegedly involved with Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), hatched conspiracies with the Qawmi madrasa-based organisation to topple the Government in 2013 and March this year, reports The Daily Star. They said the parties had their own agenda and tried to use HeI as cover. Even though HeI claims it is a non-political organisation, many of its leaders are affiliated with different political parties, Mahbub Alam, joint commissioner of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Using madrasa students as shields, HeI leaders were carrying out subversive activities to gain power, he said. Mahbub said these leaders conspired in 2013 to oust the Government through HeI. Similar efforts were made through violence centring the Indian Prime Minister's visit in the country in March this year, he said. The DB official was talking to reporters at his office regarding their findings after the arrest of at least 15 top HeI leaders.
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April - 24 
Nayeb-e-Amir (Deputy Chief) of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) Ahmad Abdul Quader was arrested from Agargaon area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division on April 24, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said, the Islamic group leader was arrested in the ca
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Nayeb-e-Amir (Deputy Chief) of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) Ahmad Abdul Quader was arrested from Agargaon area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division on April 24, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said, the Islamic group leader was arrested in the cases filed over the mayhem at Shapla Chattar, Motijheel on May 5, 2013, and the recent violence. He is the 19th leader in the list of recent arrestees of the Islamic group.
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April - 24 
Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana on April 24 said a total of 702 suspects have been arrested over the Easter Sunday bomb attacks as of April 24, reports Daily Mirror. He said that 202 of them are currently in remand custody while 83 others have bee
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Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana on April 24 said a total of 702 suspects have been arrested over the Easter Sunday bomb attacks as of April 24, reports Daily Mirror. He said that 202 of them are currently in remand custody while 83 others have been detained by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for interrogations. DIG Rohana said that among the detained were, Easter Sunday attack mastermind Zahran Hashim's wife Hadiya and Mohamed Ibrahim. Meanwhile, the spokesman said that nearly 80 persons were arrested recently for having attended extremist ideology lessons or for conducting classes propagating extremist ideology.
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April - 24 
An Individual who prepared passports using the details of deceased Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres has been arrested on April 24, reports Daily News. The suspect had been arrested by the Terrorism Investigations Division (TID) after he
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An Individual who prepared passports using the details of deceased Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres has been arrested on April 24, reports Daily News. The suspect had been arrested by the Terrorism Investigations Division (TID) after he was found to have been involved in various criminal activities in addition to the above, including human trafficking. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said the 42-year-old man was arrested in Vavuniya District of Northern Province. The arrested suspect is also accused of preparing National Identity Cards (NIC) and passports under the name of deceased LTTE cadres. The suspect was taken to the Terrorism Investigation Division and further investigations are being carried out after obtaining detention orders.
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April - 24 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 24 arrested former Minister and Wanni District Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyad Bathiudeen over Easter Sunday attacks, reports Colombo Page. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 24 arrested former Minister and Wanni District Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyad Bathiudeen over Easter Sunday attacks, reports Colombo Page. Police Media Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said Rishad and his brother were arrested by the CID under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for aiding and abetting the Easter Sunday attackers. MP Rishad Bathiudeen was arrested at his residence on Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo and his brother Riyad Bathiudeen was taken into custody at his residence in Wellawatte. The suspects were arrested based on direct and scientific evidence, the Police spokesman said.
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April - 24 
Afghan Security Forces with support from Air Force killed 12 Taliban militants in Raheen and Gomba areas of Alishsheng District in Laghman Province, reports Khamma News on April 25.
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Afghan Security Forces with support from Air Force killed 12 Taliban militants in Raheen and Gomba areas of Alishsheng District in Laghman Province, reports Khamma News on April 25.
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April - 24 
Afghan Security Forces with support from Air Force killed 20 Taliban militants in Muqur and Gilan Districts of Ghazni province, reports Khamma News on April 25.
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Afghan Security Forces with support from Air Force killed 20 Taliban militants in Muqur and Gilan Districts of Ghazni province, reports Khamma News on April 25.
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April - 24 
Four Security Forces were killed in an attack by unidentified armed men in Panja Chinar area in Paghman District of Kabul Province on April 24 (today), reports Tolo News.
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Four Security Forces were killed in an attack by unidentified armed men in Panja Chinar area in Paghman District of Kabul Province on April 24 (today), reports Tolo News.
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April - 24 
On April 24, a bomb blast killed a police officer in the provincial bazaar of Jalalabad, provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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On April 24, a bomb blast killed a police officer in the provincial bazaar of Jalalabad, provincial capital of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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April - 24 
On April 24, National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib, addressing a press conference, said that the government would release 7,000 Taliban prisoners, demanded by the group as part of the Doha deal, only if the group significantly reduces viole
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On April 24, National Security Adviser (NSA) Hamdullah Mohib, addressing a press conference, said that the government would release 7,000 Taliban prisoners, demanded by the group as part of the Doha deal, only if the group significantly reduces violence, reports Ariana News. NSA Mohib urged the Taliban not to demand the release of drug traffickers. “When it comes to releasing of prisoners, the Taliban should prove that the people [to be freed] are not smugglers,” Mohib said.
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April - 24 
Three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in a IED blast in the provincial capital in Logar Province on April 24, reports Khaama Press. Gohaidar Ahmadi, spokesman for Logar Police HQ said that three ANA soldiers were killed in an IED blas
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Three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed in a IED blast in the provincial capital in Logar Province on April 24, reports Khaama Press. Gohaidar Ahmadi, spokesman for Logar Police HQ said that three ANA soldiers were killed in an IED blast in the Pul-e-Alam, the capital of Logar Province. The explosion targeted ANA forces in the region. Ahmadi blamed the Taliban for placing a roadside bomb in the Konjak area of Logar Province.
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April - 24 
Three civilians were killed and three more in a roadside bomb blast in District 3 of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province on April 24 (today), reports Tolo News. Authorities claimed that Taliban is responsible for the incident.
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Three civilians were killed and three more in a roadside bomb blast in District 3 of Ghazni city in Ghazni Province on April 24 (today), reports Tolo News. Authorities claimed that Taliban is responsible for the incident.
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April - 24 
Unidentified gunmen killed a lecturer at Peshgam Higher Education Institute, Rafi Osmani, in District 4 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on April 24 (today), reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunmen killed a lecturer at Peshgam Higher Education Institute, Rafi Osmani, in District 4 of Kabul city in Kabul Province on April 24 (today), reports Tolo News.
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April - 24 
Unidentified gunmen killed, Ahmad Fawad Amiri, a government employee at the Presidential Palace, in Khawja Musafir area in Paghman district in Kabul on April 24, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunmen killed, Ahmad Fawad Amiri, a government employee at the Presidential Palace, in Khawja Musafir area in Paghman district in Kabul on April 24, reports Tolo News.
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April - 24 
Election Commission (EC) President Ahmed Shareef on April 24 confirmed at a press conference declared the results for the Local Council elections, with the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MPD) securing victory in 400 seats and the opposition party
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Election Commission (EC) President Ahmed Shareef on April 24 confirmed at a press conference declared the results for the Local Council elections, with the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MPD) securing victory in 400 seats and the opposition party Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) were able to win 325 seats, reports Rajje.Mv. The elections held earlier in April 10. A total of 982 persons were elected for council seats.
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April - 25 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three tractors and one tanker engaged in road construction work in Medpalli village in Aheri Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 25, reports Yahoo.Com. CP
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze three tractors and one tanker engaged in road construction work in Medpalli village in Aheri Tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 25, reports Yahoo.Com. CPI-Maoist cadres left behind a poster at the site informing about Bharat bandh on April 26, said Police official.
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April - 25 
Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] blow up railway track by installing landmines near Lotapahar in Chakradharpur railway division in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 25, reports Aajtak. Train operations in Chakradharpur railway division
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Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] blow up railway track by installing landmines near Lotapahar in Chakradharpur railway division in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on April 25, reports Aajtak. Train operations in Chakradharpur railway division in Howrah-Mumbai main rail route have been stopped since the incident.
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April - 25 
On April 25, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested near Heirok Town of Thoubal District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On April 25, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested near Heirok Town of Thoubal District in Manipur, tweets Assam Rifles.
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April - 25 
Police on April 25 arrested three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Over Ground Worker (OGW) who were allegedly in Jammu and Kashmir Bank robbery cases and killing of a former Special Police officer (SPO) in Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excel
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Police on April 25 arrested three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Over Ground Worker (OGW) who were allegedly in Jammu and Kashmir Bank robbery cases and killing of a former Special Police officer (SPO) in Pattan area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested OWGs were identified as Nisar Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat of Singhpora Pattan, Rahil Ahmad Parray son of Bashir Ahmad Parray of Kanihama Magam and Arif Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir of Mazhama. Police said that trio was working at the behest of LeT ‘commander’ Yousuf Dar alias Kantru and another militant of the outfit - Abrar Nadeem Bhat. The trio were involved in recent robbery at J&K Bank Khore Sherabad on April 22 as well as a string of other such incidents including Grameen Bank Ogmuna on March 12, Grameen Bank Panzinara on March 16 and J&K Bank Branch at Chandipora on March 24. “So far investigation revealed that they decamped with total cash of Rs. 9,51,896 in all these incidents. They were also involved in looting of Rs 3,50,000 from a petrol pump at Budgam on February 18”, police said.
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April - 25 
The regrouping of terrorists like the militant Islamic State (IS) and al Qaeda would be a biggest concern for Pakistan, warned United States (US) Central Command (Centcom) General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., as the Pentagon started pulling out its troop
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The regrouping of terrorists like the militant Islamic State (IS) and al Qaeda would be a biggest concern for Pakistan, warned United States (US) Central Command (Centcom) General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., as the Pentagon started pulling out its troops from Afghanistan, Dawn reported on April 26. General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. warned at a recent Pentagon briefing that after the US withdrawal the biggest threat would be the regrouping of al Qaeda and IS militants who “will be able to regenerate if pressure is not kept on them”. And “that’s very concerning to all the neighbouring states, biggest concern to Pakistan,” he added. According to a transcript the Pentagon released this weekend, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. also said that his command and American diplomats were working with nations surrounding Afghanistan on agreements to base troops and aircraft for countering terrorists after the US pull-out.
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April - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) on April 25 foiled a bid of terrorism and recovered a cache of arms during a search operation in Ghahi area of Bajaur District, reports Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that the rec
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The Security Forces (SFs) on April 25 foiled a bid of terrorism and recovered a cache of arms during a search operation in Ghahi area of Bajaur District, reports Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that the recovered arms and ammunition include 15 mortar shells and more than 20 hand grands of different calibres.
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April - 25 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two pro-Government support group members in the Aabsar area of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan on April 25, reports Dawn. The slain persons were identified as Syed Waris Zamrani and Dad Jan. It was the fo
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two pro-Government support group members in the Aabsar area of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan on April 25, reports Dawn. The slain persons were identified as Syed Waris Zamrani and Dad Jan. It was the fourth attack on the persons belonging to a Government supporter group in Turbat area and the attacks had claimed five lives over the past two weeks.
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April - 25 
Taking into consideration probable attempts by rival faction of the party to file no-confidence motion, cross floor against establishment faction-led Governments, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 25 delegated t
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Taking into consideration probable attempts by rival faction of the party to file no-confidence motion, cross floor against establishment faction-led Governments, the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on April 25 delegated the power to take action against such activities to its Standing Committee, reports Khabar Hub. The meeting of General Convention Organizing Committee held in Baluwatar deduced that the Madhav Kumar Nepal faction could engage in activities that are against the interest of the establishment faction led by CPN-UML Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Party Spokesperson Pradeep Gyawali said the party entrusted the Standing Committee with the authority to proceed further action against rebel lawmakers.
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April - 25 
The central committee of the Qawmi madrasa-based Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) has been dissolved on April 25, reports The Daily Star. The announcement was made by the Islamist outfit's Amir (Chief) Junayed Babunagari, through a 1.24-minute video message. "
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The central committee of the Qawmi madrasa-based Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) has been dissolved on April 25, reports The Daily Star. The announcement was made by the Islamist outfit's Amir (Chief) Junayed Babunagari, through a 1.24-minute video message. "The committee has been dissolved on advice of some important members of the central committee," he said in the message from Hathazari madrasa in Chattogram. The HeI Amir also said the organisation would run its activities through a convening committee in the coming days.
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April - 25 
According to intelligence reports of multiple agencies, including the Police, the banned militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) is back, this time in the garb of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), reports The Daily Star on April 26. HuJI-B
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According to intelligence reports of multiple agencies, including the Police, the banned militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) is back, this time in the garb of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI), reports The Daily Star on April 26. HuJI-B was found to be involved in the three-day HeI mayhem that was carried out across the country from March 26 to March 28 in protest against the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The mayhem was actually a planned activity of Huji," according to an official of an intelligence agency. Several law enforcers investigating the mayhem said leaders of HuJI-B, which was banned in 2005 following the grisly grenade attack on an Awami League rally that killed 22 people, started to gather under the HeI umbrella. It managed to gain some control over the Qwami madrasa-based organisation recently. "In our investigation, we have got evidence on Hefajat's links with militant outfits. A group of Afghanistan returnees along with some Jamaat-Shibir men became tagged with the religion-based organisation Hefajat," Mahbub Alam, Joint Commissioner (Detective Branch) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, told. Tohidul Islam, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit, said their investigation also found that a number of HuJI-B operatives were holding posts in the HeI committee. "These operatives are now trying to use the Hefajat banner to fulfill their purpose and carry out subversive activities in the country," he added. According to an intelligence report, the 249-member HeI central committee, which was dissolved last night, had at least eight leaders who are either former operatives of HuJI-B or have connections with the militant outfit.
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April - 25 
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)’s Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harunor Rashid during a press conference at his office on April 25 said that Hefazat-e Islam (HeI) Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque had links with the militants who carried out the grena
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP)’s Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harunor Rashid during a press conference at his office on April 25 said that Hefazat-e Islam (HeI) Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque had links with the militants who carried out the grenade attack on an Awami League rally on August 21, 2004, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police arrested Mamunul Haque from Dhaka's Mohammadpur area on April 18 for mobilizing violent movements demanding removal of Bangabandhu’s sculpture and protesting against the arrival of the Indian Prime Minister in March. Harunor Rashid said Mamunul had also gone to Pakistan with one of the militants to contact the extremist groups there. Harunor Rashid also said: “He had political ambitions. He had been thinking about grabbing power with the help of Jamaat-e-Islami.”
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April - 25 
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on April 25 said that people involved with Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) mayhem will be punished, reports Dhaka Tribune. He came up with the remarks at a function organized by Dhaka North City Awami League at Rajdhani Sch
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on April 25 said that people involved with Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) mayhem will be punished, reports Dhaka Tribune. He came up with the remarks at a function organized by Dhaka North City Awami League at Rajdhani School premises. The Home Minister said that people are being arrested after analysing video footages of HeI's violence that spread across Districts. Despite discussions with the group, those who participated in the violence will be punished, he added. The Minister said that those who are involved in arson, vandalism, and caused lives to be lost must be punished. He said the law enforcement is not making any mass arrests or harassing anyone said. The Home Minister said HeI is a non-political group and there is no provision of doing politics on its policies. Although many disagree with it, he said.
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April - 25 
A commander of Kandahar's Police Special Forces, Waris Achakzai, was killed after his vehicle was hit by a roadside mine, in Maiwand district of Kandahar Province on April 25, reports Tolo News.
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A commander of Kandahar's Police Special Forces, Waris Achakzai, was killed after his vehicle was hit by a roadside mine, in Maiwand district of Kandahar Province on April 25, reports Tolo News.
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April - 25 
Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, deputy head of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar says 7,000 prisoners will soon be released from the Afghan government’s prisons, reports Khamma Press.Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai tweeted on April 25 that in addi
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Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, deputy head of the Taliban’s political office in Qatar says 7,000 prisoners will soon be released from the Afghan government’s prisons, reports Khamma Press.Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai tweeted on April 25 that in addition to the release of 7,000 Taliban detainees, Taliban leaders will also be removed from the UN’s blacklist.
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April - 25 
The Ministry of Defense in a released statement on April 26 said that at least 21 Taliban militants were killed in the Jalrez district of Maidan Wardak province on April 25, Khaama Press.
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The Ministry of Defense in a released statement on April 26 said that at least 21 Taliban militants were killed in the Jalrez district of Maidan Wardak province on April 25, Khaama Press.
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April - 25 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said in a statement on April 25 said that the Taliban is responsible for 62 blasts and an additional 6 suicide bombings in the last 11 days, killing 63 civilians and injuring another 180, reports Tolo News.
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said in a statement on April 25 said that the Taliban is responsible for 62 blasts and an additional 6 suicide bombings in the last 11 days, killing 63 civilians and injuring another 180, reports Tolo News.
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April - 25 
The Pakistani delegation led by special envoy Mohammad Sadiq during their two-day visit to Kabul has assured the Afghan government of the meaningful participation of the Taliban at the Istanbul summit, reports Tolo News on April 26. Umer Daudzai, Pre
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The Pakistani delegation led by special envoy Mohammad Sadiq during their two-day visit to Kabul has assured the Afghan government of the meaningful participation of the Taliban at the Istanbul summit, reports Tolo News on April 26. Umer Daudzai, President Ghani’s special envoy for Pakistan said that his Pakistani counterpart also assured them that the Taliban will agree on a reduction in violence and ceasefire with their participation at the peace summits. The delegation pledged it will address its promises right after the announcement of a new date for the Turkey conference.
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April - 25 
The United States (US) and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) forces commander in Afghanistan, General Austin Scott Miller, on April 25 said that the US and coalition forces have started the withdrawal process and they will continue to support
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The United States (US) and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) forces commander in Afghanistan, General Austin Scott Miller, on April 25 said that the US and coalition forces have started the withdrawal process and they will continue to support their Afghan counterparts, reports Tolo News. “All of our forces are now preparing to retrograde,” Miller told reporters in Kabul. “The notification day will be the first of May but at the same time as we start taking local actions, we have already begun that.”
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April - 26 
CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze 6 tractors and one tanker at Pakhanjore of Kanker District in Chhattisgarh on April 26, reports IBC24.IN. Maoist posters and banners were visible at Pakhanjore of Kanker District and road connecting Palli and Barasur in D
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CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze 6 tractors and one tanker at Pakhanjore of Kanker District in Chhattisgarh on April 26, reports IBC24.IN. Maoist posters and banners were visible at Pakhanjore of Kanker District and road connecting Palli and Barasur in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh.
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April - 26 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Bhima Madkam alias Tumid Paka ‘CNM Commander’, carrying a reward of INR 1, 00,000 on his head and three militia members Aitu Kunjam alias Aitu Kunta, Bhima alias Ramesh Kunjami an
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Bhima Madkam alias Tumid Paka ‘CNM Commander’, carrying a reward of INR 1, 00,000 on his head and three militia members Aitu Kunjam alias Aitu Kunta, Bhima alias Ramesh Kunjami and Deva Bhaskar surrendered before the Dantewada Superindent of Police (SP), Dr Abhishek Pallava at Kirandal Police Station of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on April 26, reports Raftaar.In. The surrendered CPI-Maoist cadres were involved in the arson of vehicles and machines engaged in levelling of SP-3 new screen plant in 2019.Bhima alias Ramesh Kunjami, Deva Bhaskar's father Somdu Bhaskar (31) were involved in the 2013 assembly elections by attacking the returning polling party and security forces and looting EVM machines They were also involved in 2015 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Khutiapara Cholnar.
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April - 26 
Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] have set ablaze five vehicles on the main road between Laranga-Mandar villages under Tandwa Police Station limits of Chatra District of Jharkhand on April 26, reports Dainik Jagran. The vehicles were carrying coal f
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Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] have set ablaze five vehicles on the main road between Laranga-Mandar villages under Tandwa Police Station limits of Chatra District of Jharkhand on April 26, reports Dainik Jagran. The vehicles were carrying coal from CCL's Amrapali project at Tandwa to Piperwar CHP siding. It is expected that Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are behind this arson attack due to non-receipt of the levy.
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April - 26 
On April 26, Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Uri area of Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior reports. They have been identified as Liyaqat Ahmad Kakroo son of Showkat Ahmad of Nambla Uri and Akhtar Ahmad Mir so
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On April 26, Police arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen in Uri area of Baramulla District, Daily Excelsior reports. They have been identified as Liyaqat Ahmad Kakroo son of Showkat Ahmad of Nambla Uri and Akhtar Ahmad Mir son of Hafizullah Mir of Barmnate Boniyar. Two Chinese hand grenades were also recovered from their possession. Police said that the duo was active in trading, smuggling and arranging of arms and ammunition for the militant outfit.
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April - 26 
Police forces recovered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets in Godri Batkari area under Godri Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on April 26, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Security Forces (SFs) intensified searc
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Police forces recovered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets in Godri Batkari area under Godri Police Station limits in Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh on April 26, reports Dainik Bhaskar. Security Forces (SFs) intensified search operations in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected areas. According to Police information, a group of CPI-Maoist cadres was reported to be active in Godri Batkari area under Godri Police Station area for a few days. Naxal pamphlets were recovered in the area recently mentioning Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh Bandh on 26th April. All the Police Stations and outposts in all Naxal affected areas of the Balaghat District are alerted and search operation is intensified by the Police, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Tiwari
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April - 26 
Police issued an alert in Jharkhand in view of the Bharat Bandh called by CPI-Maoist on April 26, reports Prabhat Khabar The Police headquarters has received information that Naxals may carry out violent incidents, attack on Police camps or patrollin
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Police issued an alert in Jharkhand in view of the Bharat Bandh called by CPI-Maoist on April 26, reports Prabhat Khabar The Police headquarters has received information that Naxals may carry out violent incidents, attack on Police camps or patrolling parties or killing of Special Police Officer’s (SPO’s) during the bandh and railway tracks, bridges, government establishments or development sites can be attacked. Posters have also been pasted at some places in Murhu in Khunti District of Jharkhand by Naxals before the bandh.
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April - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) on April 26 busted a militant hideout in Manzgam forest area of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. During the course of searches, the SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition
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Security Forces (SFs) on April 26 busted a militant hideout in Manzgam forest area of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. During the course of searches, the SFs recovered a cache of arms and ammunition including one Light Machine Gun, one pika gun, two hand grenades, 47 rounds of AK-47, 34 rounds of INSAS, etc.
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April - 26 
Security Forces on April 26 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two pistols, during a search operation in Chhatru forest area of Kishtwar District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Chhatru forest lies along the known move
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Security Forces on April 26 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two pistols, during a search operation in Chhatru forest area of Kishtwar District in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Chhatru forest lies along the known movement route of terrorists between South Kashmir and Kishtwar.
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April - 26 
The Bharat bandh call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 26, remained peaceful in tribal parts of Andhra Pradesh, reports Times of India. Bus services to CPI-Maoist strongholds in interior pockets of the tribal areas were
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The Bharat bandh call given by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on April 26, remained peaceful in tribal parts of Andhra Pradesh, reports Times of India. Bus services to CPI-Maoist strongholds in interior pockets of the tribal areas were suspended. No violence was reported anywhere even as security forces deployed drones for combing operations and vehicle checks. CPI-Maoist had given a call for Bharat Bandh in protest against alleged harassment and torture of innocent people, especially tribals, social activists and civil rights activists by Security Forces (SFs).
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April - 26 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Sindh Police on April 26 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Nazeerullah, during a raid in Manghopir area of Karachi, reports ARY News. Explosive material a
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Sindh Police on April 26 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Nazeerullah, during a raid in Manghopir area of Karachi, reports ARY News. Explosive material and an unlicensed pistol were recovered from his possession. According to the SIU CIA, Nazeerullah disclosed during the interrogation that his father Abdullah Khan had a close affiliation with TTP commander Ehsanullah Ehsan and he joined the outfit along with another terrorist Dawa Jaan. He was motivated to carry bomb attacks against the Security Forces and provided a motorcycle to be used in the attack.
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April - 26 
The Supreme Court (SC) on April 26 refused to issue stay order in the case filed by Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal and three other leaders of his faction of the CPN-UML against KP Sharma Oli's ac
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The Supreme Court (SC) on April 26 refused to issue stay order in the case filed by Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal and three other leaders of his faction of the CPN-UML against KP Sharma Oli's action, reports The Himalayan Times. Bhim Bahadur Rawal, Ghanashyam Bhusal and Surendra Prasad Pandey had challenged party Chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's punitive actions against their factional activities. Nepal, Rawal, Bhusal, and Pandey, who face the risk of being removed from the House of Representatives for their alleged anti-party activities, had filed a writ petition at the apex court seeking annulment of punitive action taken against initiated by Oli. The petitioners had urged the court to prevent Oli from taking any action against them as per the Political Party Act, including his decision to remove them from the party as that could consequently lead to their removal from the House of Representatives. A single bench of Justice Prakash Kumar Dhungana issued a show cause notice to PM Oli and other defendants, but refused to issue an interim order saying that just because these leaders were asked by the party chair to furnish explanation, that did not present a basis for the court to issue an interim order. The court said that issues such as whether the explanation letter issued by the party chair was in conformity with the rules, and whether the party chair could take action against them should be settled in the final hearing as per Section 28 and 32 of the Political Party Act and overall principles of political parties. SC's refusal to issue interim order in the case means party Chair and PM Oli has no hurdle, at least for now, in taking further punitive actions against the rival faction. The court has listed the case for priority hearing saying there is urgency to settle the case soon.
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April - 26 
Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) formed a five-member convening committee on April 26 a few hours after the dissolution of its central committee, reports Dhaka Tribune. Chief adviser of the convening committee is Muhibullah Babunagri, Ameer Junayed Babunagari,
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Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) formed a five-member convening committee on April 26 a few hours after the dissolution of its central committee, reports Dhaka Tribune. Chief adviser of the convening committee is Muhibullah Babunagri, Ameer Junayed Babunagari, and Secretary General Nurul Islam. Two other members of the new committee are — Salauddin Nanupuri and Prof Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury. Enamul Hasan Faruki, personal assistant to the former ameer, confirmed the matter. The convening committee will soon announce its full committee, he added.
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April - 26 
At least 16 people were wounded after a rocket landed at Kunar governor's office in the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province on April 26, reports Tolo News. Kunar governor Iqbal Saeed said that the incident happened in the city of Asadabad, the center
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At least 16 people were wounded after a rocket landed at Kunar governor's office in the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province on April 26, reports Tolo News. Kunar governor Iqbal Saeed said that the incident happened in the city of Asadabad, the center of Kunar, where an event on the Holy Quran competition was underway. He said that most of those wounded are students. No group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.
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April - 26 
Seven Public Order Force (PUF) personnel were killed by Taliban militants, in an ambush, in Zahedabad area of Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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Seven Public Order Force (PUF) personnel were killed by Taliban militants, in an ambush, in Zahedabad area of Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province, reports Bakhtar News.
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April - 26 
Taliban militants killed, Safiullah, an employee of a private demining organization in the PD8 of Panjwai district of Kandahar province on April 26, reports Tolo News.
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Taliban militants killed, Safiullah, an employee of a private demining organization in the PD8 of Panjwai district of Kandahar province on April 26, reports Tolo News.
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April - 26 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in a Taliban attack in Dehrawood district of Uruzgan province, reports Tolo News on April 27.
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in a Taliban attack in Dehrawood district of Uruzgan province, reports Tolo News on April 27.
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April - 26 
Unidentified gunmen killed at least five people including former Taliban member, in Sada area in Lalpoor district of Nangarhar Province on April 26, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunmen killed at least five people including former Taliban member, in Sada area in Lalpoor district of Nangarhar Province on April 26, reports Tolo News.
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April - 27 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested on April 27 from Bangdi Junction of Peren District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested on April 27 from Bangdi Junction of Peren District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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April - 27 
Police arrested JJMP cadre identified as Anil Lohra with a gun and a mobile phone under Mccluskiegunj Police Station area of Ranchi District of Jharkhand on April 27, reports Times of India. The movement of people from villages to towns reducing, the
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Police arrested JJMP cadre identified as Anil Lohra with a gun and a mobile phone under Mccluskiegunj Police Station area of Ranchi District of Jharkhand on April 27, reports Times of India. The movement of people from villages to towns reducing, the gathering of inputs on Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] through man-to man contact has been affected during lockdown. The Police are getting information through other means like the mobile phones, said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) (Anti-Naxal Operations), R K Mallick.
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April - 27 
The anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) campaign operations by Security Forces (SFs) have halted in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Districts in Jharkhand, reports Hindustan on April 28. The anti- CPI-Maoist operations a
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The anti- Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) campaign operations by Security Forces (SFs) have halted in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected Districts in Jharkhand, reports Hindustan on April 28. The anti- CPI-Maoist operations are not strategized due to the outbreak of corona infection at the State Police Headquarters and Special Branch. Several Policemen working to mobilize information systems in the Naxal branch are also infected. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) of the CRPF battalions are also on the backfoot in Jharkhand following the recent CPI-Maoist incident in Chhattisgarh. On the other hand, paramilitary forces are not very active in the operation due to corona infection, said Police officials. CPI-Maoist in Jharkhand has strengthened itself since the Corona lockdown in 2020 with new cadres and strengthened the Jan Militia in last one year and has enough weapons, added the report.
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April - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against eight individuals connected to Pakistan based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) for killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu in the NIA Special Court, Moh
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against eight individuals connected to Pakistan based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) for killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu in the NIA Special Court, Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District of Punjab, reports Hindustan Times on April 28. The NIA had taken over investigation from the State Police in January 2021. The accused are Sukhmeet Pal Singh alias Sukh alias Bhikhariwal, Sukhraj Singh alias Lakhanpal, Sukhdeep Singh alias Bhura, Gurjit Singh alias Bhaa of Gurdaspur District, Ravinder Singh alias Ravi Dhillon, Akashdeep Arora alias Dhaliwal, Jagroop Singh of Ludhiana District and Inderjit Singh alias Inder of Tarn Taran District in Punjab. Sandhu, was killed by two bike-borne men at his home in Bhikhiwind town of Tarn Taran District in Punjab on October 16, 2020.
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April - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 27 filed a charge sheet against eight terrorists of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) for their alleged involvement in killing Shaurya Chakra awardee Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu at the direction
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 27 filed a charge sheet against eight terrorists of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) for their alleged involvement in killing Shaurya Chakra awardee Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu at the direction of their Pakistan-based handlers, reports Daily Excelsior. Sandhu, who fought terrorism in Punjab, was shot dead in October 2020 in Tarn Taran District of Punjab. Inderjit Singh of Tarn Taran; Sukhraj Singh, Sukhdeep Singh, Gurjit Singh and Sukhmeet Pal Singh of Gurdaspur; Ravinder Singh, Akashdeep Arora and Jagroop Singh of Ludhiana have been named in the charge sheet. The transnational conspiracy in the crime was hatched by Pakistan-based self-styled chief of the KLF Lakhvir Singh Rode and top foreign-based KLF terrorists who provided arms/ammunition and funds to the accused, according to the NIA.
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April - 27 
Four Frontier Crops (FC) soldiers were injured when Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) militants threw a grenade on the FC checkpoint located on the Cinema Chowk in Turbat town of Kech District on April 27, reports The Balochistan Post. BLF claimed respon
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Four Frontier Crops (FC) soldiers were injured when Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) militants threw a grenade on the FC checkpoint located on the Cinema Chowk in Turbat town of Kech District on April 27, reports The Balochistan Post. BLF claimed responsibility for the attack. Gohram Baloch, the ‘spokesperson’ of BLF, said that the BLF cadres attacked the said FC checkpoint at 7 p.m. The Security Forces sustained casualties and material damage in the attack, he added. The spokesperson cautioned the general public not to venture too close to the FC checkpoints, as the BLF cadres can attack them at any time.
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April - 27 
Detectives on April 27 claimed to have identified at least 313 donors, who used to finance Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) that carried out violence across the country in March protesting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh, reports The D
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Detectives on April 27 claimed to have identified at least 313 donors, who used to finance Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) that carried out violence across the country in March protesting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh, reports The Daily Star. Confirming the development, AKM Hafiz Akhter, additional commissioner of Detective Branch (DB) of Police, said, "We have so far identified 313 people who provided funds to Hefajat." According to investigators, a large number of them are expatriate Bangladeshis and some of them are top BNP leaders. About HeI's funding and donors, Mohamad Asaduzzaman, Deputy Commissioner (Motijheel Division) of DB Police, told that HeI leaders used to collect the funds from the donors for madrasa purposes. But they did not get any papers or documents where and how the funds were spent, he added. Regarding the transaction, DB Additional Commissioner Hafiz Akter said they have traced over BDT 6 crore transaction in two bank accounts of Mamunul, joint secretary general of the now defunct committee of the Qawmi madrasa-based organisation.
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April - 27 
Cabinet on April 27 granted approval to produce a draft bill banning burqa and other full-face coverings that conceals the identity of the person in public places, reports Colombo Page. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheli
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Cabinet on April 27 granted approval to produce a draft bill banning burqa and other full-face coverings that conceals the identity of the person in public places, reports Colombo Page. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Mass Media and Information Keheliya Rambukwella said the Cabinet has approved the ban on wearing full face masks in public places. The Minister said that it was decided to take this step as it is difficult to verify the identity of a person, especially if the face is completely covered, which is a threat to national security. The Minister said that similar steps have been taken in other parts of the world.
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April - 27 
Police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana on April 27 (today) said a detention order has been obtained for 90 days against former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj Bathiudeen to conduct further investigations, reports Daily Mirror. He said ear
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Police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana on April 27 (today) said a detention order has been obtained for 90 days against former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj Bathiudeen to conduct further investigations, reports Daily Mirror. He said earlier a 72-hour detention order was obtained by the CID Director as per the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and which was terminated by the morning of April 27. Therefore, another detention order was obtained to conduct further investigations. Bathiudeen and his brother were arrested on April 24 under the PTA.
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April - 27 
National Directorate of Security Chief, Ahmad Zia Saraj on April 27 said that 407 Foreign Islamic State militants are lodged In different Afghan jails, reports Tolo News. 299 belong to Pakistan, 37 to Uzbekistan, 13 to Tajikistan, 12 to Kyrgyzstan, 5
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National Directorate of Security Chief, Ahmad Zia Saraj on April 27 said that 407 Foreign Islamic State militants are lodged In different Afghan jails, reports Tolo News. 299 belong to Pakistan, 37 to Uzbekistan, 13 to Tajikistan, 12 to Kyrgyzstan, 5 to Russia, 16 to China, 5 to Jordan, 4 to Iran, 3 to Turkey, 5 to Indonesia, 2 to Bangladesh, 4 to India and 2 from the Maldives.
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April - 27 
The Taliban has sent letters to a number of Afghan political leaders, calling on them to enter into direct talks with the group, reports Tolo News on April 28. The office of Abdullah Abdullah, the head of the High Council of National Reconciliation (
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The Taliban has sent letters to a number of Afghan political leaders, calling on them to enter into direct talks with the group, reports Tolo News on April 28. The office of Abdullah Abdullah, the head of the High Council of National Reconciliation (HCNR), confirmed that it had received a letter from the Taliban, however Abdullah’s office said that the letter is aimed to create discord on the republic side. A close aide to Afghan former President Hamid Karzai has also confirmed that the Taliban in a letter to Karzai asked him to participate in direct talks.
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April - 27 
Unidentified persons shot dead two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers in PD1 of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province on April 27, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified persons shot dead two Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers in PD1 of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province on April 27, reports Tolo News.
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April - 28 
Around 40-50 cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a temporary construction camp of a contractor working on the right canal of The Upper Shankh Reservoir Project
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Around 40-50 cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a temporary construction camp of a contractor working on the right canal of The Upper Shankh Reservoir Project in Navgai village bordering Chainpur and Dumri under Gumla District of Jharkhand and injured dozen construction workers on April 28, reports Prabhat Khabar. Armed JJMP cadres have broken glasses of the four construction vehicles on the site. JJMP militants were behind the damage to the sensor's car near The Upper Shankha reservoir. Police are investigating the entire case and conducting operations against the militants.
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April - 28 
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to waive the charges towards deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Odisha, reports Kalinga TV on April 29. In a letter, Patnaik requested PM Modi to direct the Uni
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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to waive the charges towards deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in Odisha, reports Kalinga TV on April 29. In a letter, Patnaik requested PM Modi to direct the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UHMA) to waive an amount of INR 4561.23 crore of the State Government towards deployment charges of CAPFs up to October 1, 2020. In his letter to PM Modi, Patnaik argued that since the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence is a national issue posing a grave internal security threat to the integrity of the nation, it has to be addressed by both Government of India and the State Governments jointly. He said the Odisha Government has been proactive in spending from its scanty resources in creating and deploying security forces. “Around 15 battalions of State Police have been raised, specifically to combat Left Wing Extremism (LWE). 30,000 posts in Police cadre have also been created including armed formations along with Specialised Training Centres and other logistics facilities for their deployment. Thus, considering the fact that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is an issue of joint responsibility and the State Government is doing its lots to combat the menace, Government of India may appreciate the difficulties of States like Odisha while charging for such deployment of CAPFs for dealing with LWE, stated Odisha CM, Naveen Patnaik Letter.
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April - 28 
Police on April 28 today filed a charge sheet against three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahedeen (HM), identified as Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh, Aasif Khazir Mir and Hilal Ahmad Mir, for their involvement in the attack on Bhartiya Janata Party (
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Police on April 28 today filed a charge sheet against three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Hizb-ul-Mujahedeen (HM), identified as Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh, Aasif Khazir Mir and Hilal Ahmad Mir, for their involvement in the attack on Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Ganderbal District vice president on June 10, 2020, reports Daily Excelsior. In the evening hours, militants carried out the attack at his native village Nunner, Ganderbal District. “The militants fired upon the protected person, however, the PSOs [Personal Security Offices] quickly retaliated back resulting in on-spot death of one militant namely Shabir Ahmad Shah, son of Abdul Gani Shah of Jangalnar Awantipora,” spokesman said. During the brief exchange of fire, one PSO Altaf Hussain also got seriously injured and later succumbed to injuries, he said, adding that arms and ammunition were also recovered from the killed militant. “In this regard, a case… was registered in Police Station Ganderbal. During the course of investigation, three active associates of HM… Sheikh, Mir and Hilal Ahmad Mir… were arrested in the instant case, as all three were part of criminal conspiracy and worked as OGWs with HM in carrying out attack on the said BJP leader,” the statement said.
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April - 28 
The joint team of the District Force, District Reserve Guard (DRG), and Chhattisgarh Armed Force arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia’ member identified as Sukhram alias Pandu (22) from Burji area of Bijapur District of
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The joint team of the District Force, District Reserve Guard (DRG), and Chhattisgarh Armed Force arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘jan militia’ member identified as Sukhram alias Pandu (22) from Burji area of Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on April 28, reports Outlook. Pandu was allegedly involved in the killing of the Police sub inspector Murli Tati and part of the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] team that targeted a Police squad near Pushnar through a blast on March 28, and was also involved in thrashing up a villager on April 8.
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April - 28 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Vinay Narote (31) and Vivek Narote were killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) including C60 commandos in the Gatta-Jambia forest in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) i
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres identified as Vinay Narote (31) and Vivek Narote were killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) including C60 commandos in the Gatta-Jambia forest in Etapalli Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on April 28, reports The Indian Express. Vinay Narote was carrying a reward of INR 2, 00,000 on his head and Vivek Narote has a reward of INR 6, 00,000 over his head and both were involved in several offences including murders, attack on Police Station and encounters. SFs noticed a congregation of CPI-Maoist cadres in the forest, after receiving the information. CPI-Maoist cadres initiated firing at the Security Forces (SFs) and the exchange of fire went on for about 30 minutes, after which the Maoists decamped. Police recovered a pistol, a country-made rifle, a few explosives and a lot of daily use material with two dead bodies from the spot.
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April - 28 
One person was killed and several others injured when Baloch Republican Army (BRA) cadres targeted Pakistan coast guards with hand grenade in Pasni town of Gwadar District in Balochistan on April 28, reports The Balochistan Post. According to the de
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One person was killed and several others injured when Baloch Republican Army (BRA) cadres targeted Pakistan coast guards with hand grenade in Pasni town of Gwadar District in Balochistan on April 28, reports The Balochistan Post. According to the details, the vehicle of the Pakistani coast guards was standing in the ground of the higher secondary school in Pasni when unidentified assailants hurled a grenade its way. The attackers then fled the scene. BRA claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that such attacks will continue “until the independence of Balochistan.”
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April - 28 
A policeman was killed and eight other people, including three Policemen, were injured in a motorcycle bomb blast in the main market of the Qila Abdullah town (Qila Abdullah District) on April 28, reports Dawn. According to the Police, the bomb strap
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A policeman was killed and eight other people, including three Policemen, were injured in a motorcycle bomb blast in the main market of the Qila Abdullah town (Qila Abdullah District) on April 28, reports Dawn. According to the Police, the bomb strapped to the motorcycle parked at the roadside exploded when a Police patrol vehicle passed by it. The deceased Policeman was identified as Hikmatullah.
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April - 28 
The United Baloch Army (UBA) attacked a cellular tower and burnt down its machinery in Kalat District in the night of April 28, reports The Balochistan Post. No casualties have been reported in the attack.
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The United Baloch Army (UBA) attacked a cellular tower and burnt down its machinery in Kalat District in the night of April 28, reports The Balochistan Post. No casualties have been reported in the attack.
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April - 28 
The Attorney General (AG) of Nepal Ramesh Badal on April 28 said that all cases filed against leaders and cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) could not be withdrawn, reports Khabarhub. AtG Badal shared
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The Attorney General (AG) of Nepal Ramesh Badal on April 28 said that all cases filed against leaders and cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) could not be withdrawn, reports Khabarhub. AtG Badal shared that the Government was suggested that over only 15 cases related to CPN-Maoist-Chand, CK Raut and Madhesh Movement could be taken back. The Government removed over 15 cases related to Madhesh Movement, he said. The CPN-Maoist-Chand entered mainstream politics after reaching a three-point agreement with the Government on March 5. According to the constitutional provisions, the Office of the Attorney General could furnish suggestions on the cases that could be withdrawn on various grounds.
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April - 28 
The Government on April 28 decided to withdraw 15 cases filed against 120 people during the Madhesh Movement, reports Republica. Parbat Gurung, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, in a press conference organized in the capital Kat
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The Government on April 28 decided to withdraw 15 cases filed against 120 people during the Madhesh Movement, reports Republica. Parbat Gurung, Minister for Communications and Information Technology, in a press conference organized in the capital Kathmandu announced that the Government’s decision to withdraw 120 cases related to the Madhesh Movement. The Government took a decision to this effect as per an agreement reached with the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP).
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April - 28 
Detectives on April 28 arrested another Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) leader and Islamic preacher from Vatara area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division for his alleged involvement in violence in 2013 and the recent violence during protest proce
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Detectives on April 28 arrested another Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) leader and Islamic preacher from Vatara area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division for his alleged involvement in violence in 2013 and the recent violence during protest procession against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh, reports New Age. Mufti Habibullah Mahmud Kashemi was a member of recently dissolved central committee of HeI. With this arrest, at least 22 HeI leaders have been arrested.
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April - 28 
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while addressing reporters at his Dhanmondi residence on April 28 said Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) has done enough vandalism across the country, reports The Daily Star. “Land office, district commissioner's bungalows, p
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal while addressing reporters at his Dhanmondi residence on April 28 said Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) has done enough vandalism across the country, reports The Daily Star. “Land office, district commissioner's bungalows, police bungalows, police outposts have come under attack. They even vandalised Ustad Alauddin Khan Institute. After evaluating all these, we will reveal their true purpose. But we see that Hefajat sometimes gets stuck in political entanglements and gets involved with identified militants and criminals who always act against the state," the Minister said.
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April - 28 
Sri Lanka and China on April 28 agreed to enhance defence cooperation, particularly in terms of high-level exchanges and training, reports Daily Mirror. The enhancement of defence ties and other bilateral cooperation were discussed when visiting Chin
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Sri Lanka and China on April 28 agreed to enhance defence cooperation, particularly in terms of high-level exchanges and training, reports Daily Mirror. The enhancement of defence ties and other bilateral cooperation were discussed when visiting Chinese National Defence Minister Wei Fenghe held talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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April - 28 
According to the Afghan Ministry of Defence (MoD) statement 118 Taliban were killed and further 30 others were reportedly wounded, during the Afghan National Defense and Security Force operations, in Afghanistan, reports Khamma Press on April 29. MoD
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According to the Afghan Ministry of Defence (MoD) statement 118 Taliban were killed and further 30 others were reportedly wounded, during the Afghan National Defense and Security Force operations, in Afghanistan, reports Khamma Press on April 29. MoD stated that the operations were conducted in Laghman, Ghazni, Kandahar, Zabul, Herat, Ghor, Balkh, Helmand, and Takhar Provinces.
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April - 28 
The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) are continuing clearance operations killed 18 Taliban militants in Balkh, Chaharbolak and Shokgara Districts in Balkh Province, reports Tolo News on April 29. The Balkh police department meanwhi
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The Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) are continuing clearance operations killed 18 Taliban militants in Balkh, Chaharbolak and Shokgara Districts in Balkh Province, reports Tolo News on April 29. The Balkh police department meanwhile said that at least 12 villages were cleared of the Taliban in the operation. Adel Shah Adel, a spokesman for Balkh police, said the Taliban sustained heavy casualties in the operations. He said one security force member was killed and one more was wounded.
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April - 28 
Unidentified gunmen on April 28 killed the cousin of Bismillah Aimaq Adel, a journalist in Ghor and the head of a local radio network, in Ghor province, reports Tolo News.
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Unidentified gunmen on April 28 killed the cousin of Bismillah Aimaq Adel, a journalist in Ghor and the head of a local radio network, in Ghor province, reports Tolo News.
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April - 29 
On April 29, Dwipen Saud, the newly appointed ‘commander’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)’s western command was killed in exchange of fire at Besimari in Bongaigaon District of Assam, reports Hindustan Times. Another militant,
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On April 29, Dwipen Saud, the newly appointed ‘commander’ of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I)’s western command was killed in exchange of fire at Besimari in Bongaigaon District of Assam, reports Hindustan Times. Another militant, Padum Rai, was arrested along with weapons and a grenade. Dwipen Saud was recently appointed in replacement of Dhristi Rajkhowa. Further search operation is going on.
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April - 29 
On April 29, Janggin alias Jetlee Baite, a self-styled 'chief' of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) along with his bodyguard was shot dead by unknown miscreants at his residence at Lhungtin village in Saikul under Kangpokpi District of Manipur, repor
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On April 29, Janggin alias Jetlee Baite, a self-styled 'chief' of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) along with his bodyguard was shot dead by unknown miscreants at his residence at Lhungtin village in Saikul under Kangpokpi District of Manipur, reports East Mojo.
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April - 29 
Security Forces on April 29 recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material near Railway Station Sadoora in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Security Forces on April 29 recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material near Railway Station Sadoora in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior.
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April - 29 
Pakistan on April 29 dismissed the notion that it has control over the Afghan Taliban but said it will encourage them to pursue the peace process to find out a political solution to the Afghan conflict, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan has always maint
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Pakistan on April 29 dismissed the notion that it has control over the Afghan Taliban but said it will encourage them to pursue the peace process to find out a political solution to the Afghan conflict, reports Daily Times. “Pakistan has always maintained that it does not control the Taliban. We will continue encouraging them to remain engaged in the peace process leading to an inclusive, broad-based and comprehensive political settlement in Afghanistan,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said at a weekly briefing. He said Pakistan will continue to work with the international community in efforts for ensuring a durable and lasting peace in Afghanistan. Asked about withdrawal of the foreign forces from Afghanistan, he said it has been Pakistan’s consistent policy to support an ‘orderly’ and ‘responsible’ withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, leaving no security vacuum that could be exploited by spoilers. “It is, therefore, important that the withdrawal coincides with the progress in the overall peace process,” he said, adding that Pakistan has also emphasized the need for continued support by all international stakeholders and concerted efforts by Afghan parties for a negotiated settlement to bring an end to over four decades long conflict in Afghanistan.
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April - 29 
The European Union (EU) parliament, in its latest session on April 29, adopted a resolution demanding Pakistan to allow space for religious freedom and urged the EU authorities to review Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status for Pakista
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The European Union (EU) parliament, in its latest session on April 29, adopted a resolution demanding Pakistan to allow space for religious freedom and urged the EU authorities to review Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status for Pakistan amid the increasing number of blasphemy cases, reports The News. The EU parliament session discussed the situation of blasphemy laws in Pakistan, especially the case of the Christian couple, Shafqat Emmanuel and Shagufta Kausar, under its “human rights and democracy resolutions” manifesto. The couple was awarded death penalty by a local court and waiting for their appeal to be heard by the high court. Large number of members voted in favour of the resolution. According to the details available with The News, 681 members of the EU parliament voted in favour of the resolution while only three opposed it. The adopted resolution urged Pakistani authorities to ensure adequate medical care for Shafqat Emmanuel and Shagufta Kausar and give them judicial relief. It expressed concern at long delay in hearing of the appeal of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel which is being kept postponed. The resolution expressed concern at the continuous (ab)use of blasphemy laws in Pakistan which exacerbates existing religious divides and believes that this is heightening the climate of religious intolerance, violence and discrimination. It stressed that Pakistan's blasphemy laws were not in line with international human rights laws, and increasingly used to target vulnerable minority groups in Pakistan.
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April - 29 
The security Forces (SFs) were targeted in an attack in Tump area of Kech District on April 29, reports The Balochistan Post. Unidentified assailants attacked an FC checkpoint and fled the scene. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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The security Forces (SFs) were targeted in an attack in Tump area of Kech District on April 29, reports The Balochistan Post. Unidentified assailants attacked an FC checkpoint and fled the scene. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 29 
A majority of Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) lawmakers have decided to bring a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Khabarhub on April 30. Among the 34 lawmakers in the House of Representatives, 18 lawmakers have decided t
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A majority of Janata Samajwadi Party (JSP) lawmakers have decided to bring a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Khabarhub on April 30. Among the 34 lawmakers in the House of Representatives, 18 lawmakers have decided to go against the PM Oli-led Government. A party source said that members close to the faction led by Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and Upendra Yadav have signed the document. The letter bearing the signatures of the lawmakers has been sent to Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba. The party is still divided on the issue of joining the Government. The faction led by Mahanta Thakur and Rajendra Mahato is yet to come up with a clear stance on supporting Deuba to table the no-confidence motion against PM Oli.
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April - 29 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on April 29 arrested Mufti Harun Izhar, Education and Cultural Affairs Secretary of the now-dissolved central committee of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), from Lalkhan Bazar madrasa in Chittagong District over the violence during
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on April 29 arrested Mufti Harun Izhar, Education and Cultural Affairs Secretary of the now-dissolved central committee of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI), from Lalkhan Bazar madrasa in Chittagong District over the violence during the Indian Prime Minister's visit in March, reports The Daily Star. RAB officials said once an active organiser of banned militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B), Harun was arrested at least two times before this for being involved in the 2013 bomb blast in the Lalkhan Bazar madrasa and conspiring with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to launch an attack on the US Embassy in Dhaka in 2009.
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April - 29 
Seven civilians, all relatives of a Security Force personal, were killed in an attack by armed persons in Khinjan District of Baghlan Province on April 29, reports Tolo News.
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Seven civilians, all relatives of a Security Force personal, were killed in an attack by armed persons in Khinjan District of Baghlan Province on April 29, reports Tolo News.
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April - 29 
Six employees of the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), were injured in a blast when the vehicle carrying them was targeted in District 3 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province on April 29, reports Tolo News.
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Six employees of the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), were injured in a blast when the vehicle carrying them was targeted in District 3 of Jalalabad city in Nangarhar Province on April 29, reports Tolo News.
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April - 29 
The Maldives Police Service has commenced efforts for the return of a Maldivian woman and her four children from turkey, reports Sun.mv on April 30. The woman was arrested in Turkey, and the Maldivian Police, in a statement issued tonight said that t
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The Maldives Police Service has commenced efforts for the return of a Maldivian woman and her four children from turkey, reports Sun.mv on April 30. The woman was arrested in Turkey, and the Maldivian Police, in a statement issued tonight said that the woman had entered Turkey from Syria and was arrested by Turkish law enforcement. The father of the children is believed to be a man who was or is taking part in the armed conflict in Afghanistan and Syria. The youngest of the four children were born in either Afghanistan or Syria, according to the statement.
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April - 30 
Additional Superintendent of Police, YVS Sudheendra urged tribals not to cooperate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Buradamadugu, a hamlet under the Gopera Gram Panchayat (village level local-self-government institution) in the remote
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Additional Superintendent of Police, YVS Sudheendra urged tribals not to cooperate Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Buradamadugu, a hamlet under the Gopera Gram Panchayat (village level local-self-government institution) in the remote Tiryani Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Kumram Bheem Asifabad District of Telangana on April 30, reports Telangana Today. Sudheendra advised tribals to follow the growth track and not to cooperate with the CPI-Maoist. He handed over solar lamp sets to 10 families and bicycles to two tribals dwelling, which were sponsored by two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s).
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April - 30 
On April 30, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant surrendered before the Changlang District Police of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The surrendered militant identified as Shammar Ngemu, a ‘self-styled priv
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On April 30, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant surrendered before the Changlang District Police of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The surrendered militant identified as Shammar Ngemu, a ‘self-styled private’ had joined the NSCN-K in 2011 “under the influence of allurement by the members of the banned outfit.
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April - 30 
On April 30, three militants were arrested from Champrathong in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports The Indian Express. During frisking and checking operation, M. Megha Singh, N. Tikendra Meetei and M. Rajkumar Singh of a banned outfit were arrested
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On April 30, three militants were arrested from Champrathong in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports The Indian Express. During frisking and checking operation, M. Megha Singh, N. Tikendra Meetei and M. Rajkumar Singh of a banned outfit were arrested. Based on the information extracted from the militants, 34 hand grenades were recovered from a banana plantation farm. According to Police sources, the militants planning to lob the hand grenades in some government offices and brick manufacturing units, among others installations, to fulfill their objective of extortion in order to raise funds for the outfit.
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April - 30 
On April 30, two Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were arrested from Larkura area under Gauripur Police Station (PS) of Dhubri District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Four firearms and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of the face va
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On April 30, two Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants were arrested from Larkura area under Gauripur Police Station (PS) of Dhubri District in Assam, reports Northeast Now. Four firearms and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of the face value of INR 1,02,000 were recovered from the duo arrested militants. Following this incident, Assam Police has sought the help of the Muslim community in identifying members of the new module of the JMB militants to bring them to mainstream.
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April - 30 
On April 30, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants surrendered in Tuensang District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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On April 30, two United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militants surrendered in Tuensang District in Nagaland, tweets Assam Rifles.
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April - 30 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet against 34 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for their alleged involvement in the killing of four Policemen before a special NIA court in Ranchi District of
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet against 34 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for their alleged involvement in the killing of four Policemen before a special NIA court in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on April 30, reports Outlook. All the accused, who are the residents of Jharkhand and Bihar, have been charged with the relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act. The case pertains to the deadly attack on the Police patrolling party by the armed CPI-Maoist cadres in November 2019 at Lukuiya More in Latehar District of Jharkhand in which four Police personnel were killed and their arms and ammunition looted. The State Police had filed a charge sheet against six accused. The NIA re-registered the case in June 2020 and took over the investigation. Anal Da, the 'central committee (CC) member' and Secretary of Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) of CPI-Maoist, in collusion with other senior CPI-Maoist leaders, had conspired and planned the attack on the Police patrolling party at Lukuiya More. The recce for carrying out the attack at the targeted place was conducted for a week and final planning for execution was undertaken at Bearjangha forest. Top leaders of CPI-Maoist had planned the minutest details and constituted three teams to carry out the attack in a meticulous manner, said NIA official. The plan was executed under the leadership of Ravindra Ganjhu, the regional committee member of the CPI-Maoist, who had also enlisted the help of over ground workers and sympathizers of the organisation. The attack was carried out in order to loot the arms and ammunition and further strengthen their organisation and demoralised the Security Forces (SFs) operating in that area. During investigation, the NIA was successful in unearthing immovable properties worth INR 50, 00,000 of Ravindra Ganjhu in Latehar and Ranchi Districts in Jharkhand and the same were attached under sec 25 of UA(P) Act. Investigation leading to arrest of local contractor, Mrityunjay Kumar Singh exposed the unholy nexus between the CPI-Maoist and unscrupulous contractors who are aiding and abetting activities of such banned terrorist organisations in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] affected areas, added the NIA official.
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April - 30 
The Government on April 30 decided to form a three-member committee to review its decision to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports The News. A high-level meeting was chaired by Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed to review the TLP ban. Duri
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The Government on April 30 decided to form a three-member committee to review its decision to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), reports The News. A high-level meeting was chaired by Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed to review the TLP ban. During the meeting, the appeal filed by the banned outfit was also discussed. Rasheed decided to form a three-member committee which would comprise two joint secretaries as well, to review the ban. The Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed had said the decision was taken at the Punjab Government's request. "We are forwarding a summary to the federal cabinet to impose a ban on the TLP," Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said in Islamabad.
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April - 30 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba while meeting journalists at his residence in Budhanilkantha on April 30 said his party will not register a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Kathmandu Post. “We do no
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba while meeting journalists at his residence in Budhanilkantha on April 30 said his party will not register a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, reports Kathmandu Post. “We do not have the numbers. Why should we register a no-confidence motion when we do not have the numbers to pass it? If a no-confidence motion fails, then the whole game will be over” said Deub. Though the NC and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Centre) were ready to register a no-confidence motion against the Oli Government, Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) has been divided over the issue. Of the 275 members in the House of Representatives, Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) has 121 seats, NC 63, CPN-Maoist Centre 53, four of which have recently been suspended, the JSP 34 and four seats belong to smaller parties. Therefore, support of just 18 lawmakers of the JSP would not be enough to unseat the Oli Government.
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April - 30 
Mahbub Alam, Joint Commissioner of Detective Branch (DB) of Police, at a press briefing on May 30 said that majority of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI)'s funds came from the Middle East through Bangladeshi expatriates, reports The Daily Star. The funds were d
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Mahbub Alam, Joint Commissioner of Detective Branch (DB) of Police, at a press briefing on May 30 said that majority of Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI)'s funds came from the Middle East through Bangladeshi expatriates, reports The Daily Star. The funds were donated for multiple purposes such as aiding the Rohingya community, helping madrasa students, and the welfare of HeI, adding that some locals also financed them. The donations that came from abroad were not maintained properly and HeI leaders used to spend that money for political and personal activities, he claimed. According to the Police official, madrasa organizations became hostages to the HeI leaders. As a result, the Madrasa organizations could not conduct their activities. Asked about link to terror financing, the DB official said that they were yet to conclude whether there was any terror financing or any attempts of money laundering.
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April - 30 
Police on April 30 arrested Mufti Masood, General Secretary of the recently dissolved committee of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) from his village Kachua of Sylhet District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said Masood was arrested in a case filed with the Polic
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Police on April 30 arrested Mufti Masood, General Secretary of the recently dissolved committee of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI) from his village Kachua of Sylhet District, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said Masood was arrested in a case filed with the Police Station on April 20. On April 19, a procession came out from Maizgram Jame Mosque in Barhal union around 10:30pm demanding the release of the arrested leaders and activists of HeI. Masood was shown arrested in this case.
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April - 30 
Two militants of the banned Ansar al-Islam militant outfit were arrested on April 30 by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), from Manikganj District in Dhaka Division, reports IANS Live. The two arrested were identified as Sajib Hossain Khan (22) and Abdull
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Two militants of the banned Ansar al-Islam militant outfit were arrested on April 30 by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), from Manikganj District in Dhaka Division, reports IANS Live. The two arrested were identified as Sajib Hossain Khan (22) and Abdullah Zayed (19). Jihadi books and leaflets were seized from their possession.
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April - 30 
A peaceful protest demanding the release of former Minister and present parliamentarian, Rishad Bathiudeen, was held in the elite Cinnamon Gardens area, Colombo from 12 noon to 1 pm on April 30, reports Ceylon Today. Bathiudeen, leader of the All-Cey
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A peaceful protest demanding the release of former Minister and present parliamentarian, Rishad Bathiudeen, was held in the elite Cinnamon Gardens area, Colombo from 12 noon to 1 pm on April 30, reports Ceylon Today. Bathiudeen, leader of the All-Ceylon People’s Congress (ACPC) was arrested under the PTA act and he is being kept under a detention order for investigations regarding his alleged involvement in the Easter Sunday bomb blasts. The protest held under quarantine regulations was held under the leadership of Colombo District Organizer of the ACPC A.J.M. Faiz with the attendance of former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and Mujibur Rahman MP, former Deputy Minister Amir Ali and SLMC Former MPC Arshad Nizamdeen. Demonstrators carried placards with slogans such as “Rishad needs justice” and asked the government to explain why he was released and arrested.
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April - 30 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on April 30 urged the Sri Lanka’s Parliament to reject Presidential Commission’s Political Victimization resolution, reports Colombo Page. Adopting the resolution, brought before Parliament on April 9, would further undermine
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on April 30 urged the Sri Lanka’s Parliament to reject Presidential Commission’s Political Victimization resolution, reports Colombo Page. Adopting the resolution, brought before Parliament on April 9, would further undermine the independence of the judiciary and rule of law, which have been severely weakened under the administration of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the HRW said. “President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is being brazen in his efforts to help his family and associates evade Sri Lankan justice. Rajapaksa’s administration has spared no effort in covering up serious alleged crimes, including those implicating Rajapaksa himself. The Rajapaksa government should reject the findings of its bogus commission of inquiry and instead take seriously the UN Human Rights Council’s March resolution. Concerned governments should make clear that pursuing the commission’s recommendations will be a major setback for Sri Lankan government accountability,” said Meenakshi Ganguly, South Asia Director at HRW.
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April - 30 
At least 226 Afghan civilians and military personnel have been killed in Taliban attacks in 24 provinces since April 15, reports Tolo News. Of the figure, 69 are civilians and 157 are Security Forces. Under the Doha agreement, the United States will
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At least 226 Afghan civilians and military personnel have been killed in Taliban attacks in 24 provinces since April 15, reports Tolo News. Of the figure, 69 are civilians and 157 are Security Forces. Under the Doha agreement, the United States will officially start withdrawing their troops from Afghanistan on May 1. The process will be completed until September 11.
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April - 30 
At least 25 people were killed in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack happened near a guesthouse owned in the city of Pul-e-Alam in Logar Province on April 30, reports Tolo News. More than 60 persons were injured in the inciden
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At least 25 people were killed in a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack happened near a guesthouse owned in the city of Pul-e-Alam in Logar Province on April 30, reports Tolo News. More than 60 persons were injured in the incident.
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April - 30 
On April 30, Envoys from the United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan as well as Taliban negotiators held a meeting in Doha on Friday with the main focus on the Afghan peace process, reports Khamma Press. The discussions focused on the peace proces
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On April 30, Envoys from the United States, Russia, China, and Pakistan as well as Taliban negotiators held a meeting in Doha on Friday with the main focus on the Afghan peace process, reports Khamma Press. The discussions focused on the peace process, Afghanistan’s situation, the release of Taliban prisoners and the removal of their leaders’ names from the blacklist, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said. He said that all sides agreed that practical work should start on removal of the names from the blacklist. Republic negotiator Fawzia Koofi said that achieving peace will not be easy in the absence of a sincere role by Pakistan.
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April - 30 
On May 30, the court released five suspects arrested by police in a crackdown on religious extremism in Addu City earlier this Month, reports Sun.mv. Police arrested eight suspects from Addu. The court previously ordered them to be remanded in custod
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On May 30, the court released five suspects arrested by police in a crackdown on religious extremism in Addu City earlier this Month, reports Sun.mv. Police arrested eight suspects from Addu. The court previously ordered them to be remanded in custody of the police for 15 days. The Police have not disclosed details regarding the case, but said that the investigation against the suspects will continue despite their release.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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