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August - 1 
A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered in front of a shop at Moirang Bazar in Bishnupur District on August 1, reports Sangai Express. The police retrieved the hand grenade at around 7am.The shop is owned by one Laishram Sarat alias Govind (42) of
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A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered in front of a shop at Moirang Bazar in Bishnupur District on August 1, reports Sangai Express. The police retrieved the hand grenade at around 7am.The shop is owned by one Laishram Sarat alias Govind (42) of Sunusiphai Mayai Leikai.It is suspected that the bomb was planted the previous night.
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According to the city's Police Commissioner Gulab Rao Pol, the man who was suspected to have carried one of the four bombs that exploded in Pune on August 1 night, and was injured has been identified as Dayanand Patil, a local tailor, reports IBN Liv
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According to the city's Police Commissioner Gulab Rao Pol, the man who was suspected to have carried one of the four bombs that exploded in Pune on August 1 night, and was injured has been identified as Dayanand Patil, a local tailor, reports IBN Live. He is a local resident and works as a tailor in Junglee Maharaj Road. Dayanand Patil, who was injured in the Balgandharva Rang Mandir, an auditorium blast, was carrying a cake box kept in a plastic bag, reports The Hindu. He was admitted to the Sassoon Hospital, where the police recorded his evidence. The Paper has also stated an unconfirmed report that Mr. Patil was a member of social activist Anna Hazare’s India against Corruption movement; however, IAC coordinator Preeti Sharma Menon denied it. Newly appointed Union Home Minister, Sushilkumar Shinde, was scheduled to visit the city on August 1. The visit was, however, cancelled earlier in the day.
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An exchange of fire between personnel of Assam Rifles (AR) and unidentified militants took place at old Somtal village in Chandel District, bordering Myanmar on August 1, reports The Sentinel. Sources said that there might be casualties on both sides
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An exchange of fire between personnel of Assam Rifles (AR) and unidentified militants took place at old Somtal village in Chandel District, bordering Myanmar on August 1, reports The Sentinel. Sources said that there might be casualties on both sides during the encounter. On receipt of intelligence reports that some insurgents were sighted there, the Assam Rifles personnel launched a search operation. The insurgents opened fire followed by retaliation from the Assam Rifles side.
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August - 1 
another hand grenade was found at the gate of the residence of Mutum Kaleshore (35) at Bashikhong Kitna Panung, under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District. Later, Police retrieved the bomb. Kaleshore is a candidate of the upcoming Gram Pan
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another hand grenade was found at the gate of the residence of Mutum Kaleshore (35) at Bashikhong Kitna Panung, under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East District. Later, Police retrieved the bomb. Kaleshore is a candidate of the upcoming Gram Panchayat election.
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that illegal migration from Bangladesh to Assam had lessened but not stopped altogether, reports Assam Tribune.“Nobody has said illegal migration from Bangladesh has stopped. It has gone down only. That is why we are s
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that illegal migration from Bangladesh to Assam had lessened but not stopped altogether, reports Assam Tribune.“Nobody has said illegal migration from Bangladesh has stopped. It has gone down only. That is why we are seeking a better border protection mechanism in the form of enhances night vigilance, floating outposts, etc. In fact, we have already taken many measures to check inflation,” Gogoi said at a press conference.
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five additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Army were deployed in Sonitpur District as a precautionary measure after human parts were recovered from Sopai river in Belsiri from where three petty traders who had gone to the ar
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five additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Army were deployed in Sonitpur District as a precautionary measure after human parts were recovered from Sopai river in Belsiri from where three petty traders who had gone to the area had been reported missing on July 23, reports The Telegraph. The three missing traders were identified as Abdul Khalaque (30), Mubarak Ali (22), and Mohammad Mujaharul (18). The news report also states that a red alert was sounded in the district after violence broke out in some areas of the Bodo Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD).
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Four low-intensity blasts rocked the busy Junglee Maharaj Road in Pune on August 1 evening injuring one person, reports NDTV.Com. Two other bombs were defused by the Anti-Terror Squad. All explosives were kept in cake boxes and placed within a kilom
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Four low-intensity blasts rocked the busy Junglee Maharaj Road in Pune on August 1 evening injuring one person, reports NDTV.Com. Two other bombs were defused by the Anti-Terror Squad. All explosives were kept in cake boxes and placed within a kilometer range. The explosions took place between 7.37 and 8.15 pm during rush hour in the heart of the city on Junglee Maharaj Road, full of restaurants, shops and the large Sambhaji Park, popular for family outings in the evening. The first blast took place outside the Balgandharva auditorium used to stage plays, at a statue near that theatre, opposite a McDonald’s outlet and near a bank. One of the bombs, placed on a cycle, was hooked up to sophisticated circuitry. The Police said that the explosives near Dena Bank and Garware Bridge were left in the wire-meshed carrier bags, attached to the front of the bicycles and the explosion outside McDonalds went off in a dustbin at its outer gate. According to The Hindu report, the first explosion occurred around 7.30 p.m. near the Balgandharva Rang Mandir, an auditorium on Junglee Maharaj Road followed by second explosion in a dustbin outside the popular fast food joint McDonald’s. Soon after, the third and fourth blasts were reported at Dena Bank and Garware Chowk, in the same vicinity, with the explosive material planted on cycles. The Police said that the explosions were set off with pencil cell detonators placed in a plastic bag, a dustbin and on cycles at two locations. Home Secretary RK Singh said that the injured person is being treated as suspect and questioned by the police. Mr. Singh also suspects a terror angle as it was a planned attack. After the blasts all cities across India are on high alert. A bomb disposal squad swept Jantar Mantar in New Delhi where Anna Hazare and his activists are on a hunger strike, supported by a large crowd.
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Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) on August 1 accused the Mizoram Government of breaking the trust and confidence that was slowly building up after the first term of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) between the HPC-D and the Government of
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Hmar Peoples’ Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) on August 1 accused the Mizoram Government of breaking the trust and confidence that was slowly building up after the first term of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) between the HPC-D and the Government of Mizoram (November 11, 2010 – May 11, 2011), reports Nagaland Post. In a mailed release, secretary of HPC-D, Amos P. Hmar, claimed that Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) and the State Government blatantly trespassed the agreement by arresting its leaders, chairman, H.Zosangbera, army chief Lalropui and deputy chief of army, Lalbieknung when HPC-D was having Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government of Assam. Amos further said, “If the Home Minister of Mizoram, Lalzirliana and his cahoots thinks that the rightful demand of the Hmar people of Mizoram and a peoples’ movement launched under Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) could be suppressed with the arrest of our selfless leaders, they shall be proven wrong”, the released stated. Further, HPC-D warned that the State Government would be held responsible for the fallout. “As a matter of fact, our movement will be taken to a higher level and we are more determined towards prioritizing our goal ever than before”, HPC-D added. Meanwhile, the mail further states that in the larger interest of securing the goals of the peoples’ movement, the HPC-D, in its recently concluded emergency executive council appointed L.T. Hmar to be the Chairman in-charge of the HPC-D.
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Hundreds of posters prepared by the Union Home Ministry have been put up in Rayagada District of Odisha to wean youths away from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The posters were spotted in villages of Mun
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Hundreds of posters prepared by the Union Home Ministry have been put up in Rayagada District of Odisha to wean youths away from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. The posters were spotted in villages of Muniguda block (administrative division) on August 1 and focus on the sufferings of those involved with the Maoists. "Maoists target rural youths because they can be easily lured into the extremist movement. So to make the rural youths aware about the evils of the Maoist organization, the posters have been put up," said a senior Police officer posted in Rayagada District. In the poster, a tribal youth narrates about his torture in the Maoist camp after joining the Maoists. "I was a poor and unemployed youth, so I joined the Maoist organization. I took part in several Maoist offensives, murdered people, exploded several government buildings but still I am poor. I am unable to send my children to school and plough my land," read a poster pasted at the Muniguda block headquarters. "I am being controlled by others and have lost my liberty. Now I hate violence and want to lead a normal life. I want to appeal to all my fellow villagers not to allow Maoists into their respective villages and not to join their organization as it will only increase their sufferings," it added.
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militants lobbed another grenade on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Chanpora Srinagar. The grenade exploded inside the camp without causing any damage. CRPF immediately came out and launched searches for the militants who carried out th
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militants lobbed another grenade on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Chanpora Srinagar. The grenade exploded inside the camp without causing any damage. CRPF immediately came out and launched searches for the militants who carried out the attack.
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Miscreants at Dhaligaon in Bodo-Muslim clash affected Chirang District set ablaze four houses on August 1, reports IBNLive. However, there was no report of any injury to any person. Police and BSF personnel have been rushed to the spot and the situat
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Miscreants at Dhaligaon in Bodo-Muslim clash affected Chirang District set ablaze four houses on August 1, reports IBNLive. However, there was no report of any injury to any person. Police and BSF personnel have been rushed to the spot and the situation is being closely monitored, an officer in this regard said. Night curfew continues in affected Chirang, Kokrajhar and Dhubri Districts. According to State Home Department said that 5,000 houses were set ablaze in 244 villages during the Bodo-Muslim clashes. The clashes started when founder president of All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) , Mohibul Islam and former leader of All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Abdul Siddique Sheikh were seriously injured in the attack on July 19. In a retaliatory attack, a mob of people at Joypur under Kokrajhar Police Station lynched to death four former militants of disbanded Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT) - Pradip Bodo (32), Jonson Bodo (36), Nip Goyari (25) and Jamin Goyari (24) in the night of July 20. Initially, Kokrajhar and then Chirang District were affected. Later, violence also spread to Dhubri and Baksa Districts.
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National Investigating Agency (NIA) members said that entire operation of August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts looks as though it had been planned locally, reports Rediff on August 3. Right from the timer devices, a locally-made clock and local
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National Investigating Agency (NIA) members said that entire operation of August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts looks as though it had been planned locally, reports Rediff on August 3. Right from the timer devices, a locally-made clock and locally purchased bicycles, all indications are that the entire operation was planned in Pune. "Although the IM [Indian Mujahedeen] had resurfaced from Bihar, it would not be correct to say that their modules are dead in Pune, which was once their headquarters," Intelligence Bureau officials said.
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August - 1 
One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal’s internet protocol (IP) addresses will be access by the Police officials to ascertain the fact that he communicated with his
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One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal’s internet protocol (IP) addresses will be access by the Police officials to ascertain the fact that he communicated with his fellow terrorists through email when he was on the run and was in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia," said a police officer, reports Times of India on August 2. The crime branch of the police has applied for a letter Rogatory (LR) to be issued to a US court so that it may seek information from Google and Yahoo! about the online activities of 26/11 accused Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal. One of the officers interrogating Jundal said the police want information about nine email accounts and one Face book profile used by the terrorist. Jundal has told the police he used these to be in touch with his LeT handlers and mentors (Faiyaz Kagzi, Aslam Kashmiri, Abu Junaid and Shaukat). Meanwhile, Abu Jundal revealed that one of the key participants in the preparation of the 26/11 terror strike, another top Lashkar e Toiba (LeT) commander, Abu al Kafa, had apprised Headley of the five targets in Mumbai. Abu al Kafa had briefed US national David Coleman Headley about the sites in Mumbai to be recced for the attack. Kafa’s name first surfaced during the interrogation of captured 26/11 attacker Ajmal Amir Kasab, who had reportedly revealed that Kafa, an expert in handling arms and explosives, had trained them and was one of the LeT commanders who came to see them off at Karachi harbour. The crime branch suspects that if Jundal’s claims are true, It is not possible for Kafa, a LeT commander largely confined to the terror camps, to know the location and topography of the targets, especially a place like Chabad House which was not even known to the locals in Colaba before it came under attack. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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Police arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 1 morning who were allegedly passing on information to the Maoists about a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jamui District, reports The Telegr
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Police arrested two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 1 morning who were allegedly passing on information to the Maoists about a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jamui District, reports The Telegraph. Jagannath Yadav was arrested at Kathbazra village, while Pankaj Singh was arrested from Maheshwari village. The cops had received a tip-off that the duo were passing on information about assistant commandant of the 131st battalion of CRPF, Sadaram Singh, Jamui Superintendent of Police Upendra Sharma said.
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Police sources said that the preliminary report of the Forensic Sciences Laboratory (FSL) indicates that ammonium nitrate was used in the Pune blasts. Some black sticky substance has been found which is being studied by the FSL to ascertain what exac
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Police sources said that the preliminary report of the Forensic Sciences Laboratory (FSL) indicates that ammonium nitrate was used in the Pune blasts. Some black sticky substance has been found which is being studied by the FSL to ascertain what exactly it is. The Anti Terror Squad (ATS) is examining CCTV footage from the branch of McDonald's outside which one of the explosions took place. Police Sources said that closed circuit camera at another blast site at Dena Bank are not working. Apart from Maharashtra DGP and the ATS, a team of National Investigative Agency (NIA) also inspected the blast sites. A team of National Security Guards (NSG) joined the probe on August 2 (today) morning.
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 1 arrested four Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) linkmen in connection with the IED blast that took place at Hadlapara-Bamunghopa in Goalpara District on July 31 killing one Army personn
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 1 arrested four Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) linkmen in connection with the IED blast that took place at Hadlapara-Bamunghopa in Goalpara District on July 31 killing one Army personnel and injuring six others, reports The Sentinel. SFs arrested the linkmen from Khardang village under Krishnai Police Station in the District. The arrested linkmen have been identified as Gagan Rabha (32), Barnali Rabha (22), Rahul Rabha (32) and Mukundo Rabha (26). Goalpara Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), SB Sharma, under whom the raid was conducted, revealed that captured linkman Rahul Rabha supplied mobile phone SIM cards to the organization and Mukundo Rabha kept contact with the members. The police officer also made it clear that this particular group is linked with the IED blast of Tuesday. They were working under the command of ULFA-ATF leader Dristi Rajkhowa.
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The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) cautioned the Arunachal Government to keep a strict vigil along the border and tighten its intelligence apparatus to avoid immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh from coming to the state as a spillov
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The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) cautioned the Arunachal Government to keep a strict vigil along the border and tighten its intelligence apparatus to avoid immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh from coming to the state as a spillover effect of the violence as reported in various media, reports Times of India on August 1. AAPSU expressed its concern over the situation arising out of the Bodo-Muslims clashes that have rocked the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas in Assam. AAPSU statement said, "According to various media reports, the fallout of the violence, in a way, has been due to the presence of unaccounted illegal immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh and, as such, this cannot be considered as an isolated case affecting only the BTC region." The student body added, "Rather, the country in general and the northeastern region in particular should view the situation seriously keeping in mind the complexity of the problem that can have far-reaching consequences in the demographic set up and on the internal security of the country."
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The Chhattisgarh Government has finally pushed ahead with its stalled peace agreement with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reached after the abduction of collector Alex Paul Menon, clearing the way for the release of suspected Maoists fr
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The Chhattisgarh Government has finally pushed ahead with its stalled peace agreement with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reached after the abduction of collector Alex Paul Menon, clearing the way for the release of suspected Maoists from jails, a top official said on August 1, reports The Hindu. “As per the directive of the state government, the district administration will not oppose the bail application of the suspected Maoists incarcerated in Raipur Central Jail,” Raipur Collector Pardeshi Siddharth Komal said. Komal, on behalf of the Government, had on July 31, submitted an affidavit stating that the Government had no objection if the court accepted the bail plea of Meena Choudhary, paving the way for the release of the Maoist on bail. Chaudhary, accused of running the urban network of the Maoists, is in prison since January 2008 for her alleged involvement in Maoist activities in Chhattisgarh.
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August - 1 
The department of home, Rajasthan is planning to have a nodal police station to deal with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) cases at every district in the state, reports Times of India. All modalities for the purpose have been finalized and within a
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The department of home, Rajasthan is planning to have a nodal police station to deal with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) cases at every district in the state, reports Times of India. All modalities for the purpose have been finalized and within a fortnight's time the notification in this regard would be issued. The alarming rise in the smuggling of FICN and excessive circulation in nationalized and private sector banks, the department is in urgent need of having dedicated police stations for investigating FICN cases. Senior police officers on July 30 confirmed that four such police stations are identified in Jaipur.
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The Pune Police commissioner Gulabrao Pol have denied the August 1 attack to be a terror attack; however, Anti -Terrorism Squad (ATS) suspect it to be work of Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports DNA India. The top police and ATS officials who spoke on co
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The Pune Police commissioner Gulabrao Pol have denied the August 1 attack to be a terror attack; however, Anti -Terrorism Squad (ATS) suspect it to be work of Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports DNA India. The top police and ATS officials who spoke on condition of anonymity said, “The blasts might have been engineered by Indian Mujahideen to give a message that the outfit is still active and can pull out an operation in the city although Quateel Siddiqui, an alleged IM operative and a suspect in German Bakery blast, has been murdered.” “Terror groups have been trying to target places owned by multi nationals or frequented by foreigners. This has been noticed during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack too. Even German Bakery was frequented by foreigners and was located in close vicinity of Chhabad House. In the present case, both McDonalds and KFC are USA based,” officials said. According to Rediff.Com report, bicycle has once again become the vehicle of terror after the August 1 Pune blast suggests the use of bicycle to carry out attack. The use of a bicycle to plant a bomb has also been witnessed during the Ahmadabad, Delhi, Malegaon blasts and also the Uttar Pradesh court blasts. Initially, the use of bicycles to plant bombs was seen mostly in Assam, which even led the administration to moot the idea of registering bicycles. Security agencies also feel that it is safer to use bicycle bomb than a car bomb, since a bicycle does not require any registration, and hence, leave no trail. A person could easily get a bicycle with no documents, plant the bomb and leave.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps were busted on August 1 by the Security Forces and five Maoist cadres arrested during the three-day operation 'Rain Storm' against the CPI-Maoist in Garhwa District on Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh bord
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps were busted on August 1 by the Security Forces and five Maoist cadres arrested during the three-day operation 'Rain Storm' against the CPI-Maoist in Garhwa District on Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh borders, reported Outlook India. “Two dreaded Maoists Vinod Korva and Manoj Korva were among the five arrested during the joint operation by Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh Police Forces on the borders of Bhandaria in Garhwa District,” Garhwa Superintendent of Police Michael S Raj said. Madan Khalko, Palas Korva and Kailash were the other three Maoists among the arrested, he said, adding all the five were cadres of the firing squad led by ‘area commander’ Indrajit. In all, twelve landmines, two hand grenades and Maoist literature were recovered from the two camps, which were destroyed during the joint operation carried out between July 27 and 30, he added.
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August - 1 
A latest Congressional report has said that there is a slowed in the pace of transfer and deliveries of America's arms sales to Pakistan as Islamabad since 2001 has received USD 7.9 billion worth of military equipment, reports Indian Express. In its
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A latest Congressional report has said that there is a slowed in the pace of transfer and deliveries of America's arms sales to Pakistan as Islamabad since 2001 has received USD 7.9 billion worth of military equipment, reports Indian Express. In its latest report, the independent Congressional Research Service (CRS) informs US lawmakers that major US arms sales and grants to Pakistan since 2001 have included items useful for counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations, along with a number of big ticket platforms more suited to conventional warfare. "In dollar value terms, the bulk of purchases have been made with Pakistani national funds, but US grants have eclipsed these in recent years," said the CRS, which is an independent research wing of the US Congress. The Pentagon reports total Foreign Military Sales agreements with Pakistan worth about USD 5.4 billion for FY2002-FY2010 (in-process sales of F-16 combat aircraft and related equipment account for about half of this). In addition, the US has provided Pakistan with nearly USD 2.5 billion in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) since 2001.
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a public sector educational institution for boys was blown up by unidentified militants in Kadi area of Swabi in the night of August 1. All the three classrooms of the school were destroyed and its boundary wall developed cracks in the blast.
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a public sector educational institution for boys was blown up by unidentified militants in Kadi area of Swabi in the night of August 1. All the three classrooms of the school were destroyed and its boundary wall developed cracks in the blast.
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August - 1 
According to a handout issued by the Punjab Police, a militant, identified as Abdul Ghaffar Qaisarani alias Saifullah, reportedly the head of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), South Punjab Chapter, was killed in an encounter with Police and Law-Enfor
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According to a handout issued by the Punjab Police, a militant, identified as Abdul Ghaffar Qaisarani alias Saifullah, reportedly the head of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), South Punjab Chapter, was killed in an encounter with Police and Law-Enforcement Agencies on August 1 in Dera Ghazi Khan District, reports Dawn. Qaisarani, of Taunsa tehsil (revenue unit), was wanted in a terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore in 2010 and a bank robbery in Taunsa in 2011. He had been tasked with raising funds through bank robberies and had links with Imran and Arshad Punjabi, TTP commanders in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Law enforcers had learnt that Ghaffar was travelling in a bus from Khanpur to Rajanpur. The personnel picketed Ghazi Ghat on the Indus and started checking vehicles. During checking of the bus, Ghaffar threw a grenade and tried to escape. The grenade did not explode. Ghaffar then tried to flee while firing. Law enforcers shot and killed him before he could target any one.
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August - 1 
According to a media report, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Hakimullah Mehsud on August 1 directed his fighters to step up attacks in Punjab province, especially on intelligence organisations and military facilities like the Pakistan Air Forc
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According to a media report, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Hakimullah Mehsud on August 1 directed his fighters to step up attacks in Punjab province, especially on intelligence organisations and military facilities like the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base in Lahore District, reported Indian Express. The TTP chief has decided to increase terrorist attacks in Punjab to "inflict maximum damage", especially in the provincial capital of Lahore, The Express Tribune quoted its sources as saying. During a secret meeting held at Asad Khel village in the lawless North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Mehsud allocated PKR 25 million for attacks targeting the PAF base in Lahore and offices of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence, Intelligence Bureau and Counter-Terrorism Department. The daily quoted an intelligence report as saying that the meeting in North Waziristan Agency was attended by top TTP ‘commanders’, including leaders of the Qari Yasin group, which is listed in the Police's "Red Book" as a high-profile terrorist organisation. The militants have allegedly carried out reconnaissance of the PAF base in Lahore and some local employees were "also collaborating with terrorists", the report said. Weapons and ammunition for the attack will be "provided by concealing them using cargo companies", the report added. Another intelligence report stated that the TTP were planning attacks similar to the one on the Mehran naval airbase in Karachi in May 2011.
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August - 1 
An educationist, Ghulam Syed, who had led an armed lashkar (militia) against militants, was shot dead by unidentified assailants when he was going to his school at Lagharai Thal area in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of Augus
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An educationist, Ghulam Syed, who had led an armed lashkar (militia) against militants, was shot dead by unidentified assailants when he was going to his school at Lagharai Thal area in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of August 1, reports Dawn. Sources said that Ghulam Syed, vice principal of Government Higher Secondary School Bagh Maidan, was shot dead on the first day of reopening of schools after one month summer vacations. Sources said that Ghulam Syed had no enmity with anyone, however, he played active role in organising youth of the area against militants. He was also a member of the local peace committee.
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August - 1 
Bolan Medical College (BMC) senior psychologist Doctor Ghulam Rasool Kakar was abducted on August 1 from Brewery Road Quetta by unidentified armed militants. Station House Officer (SHO) Azhar Shah said that Doctor Ghulam Rasool was on his way home fr
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Bolan Medical College (BMC) senior psychologist Doctor Ghulam Rasool Kakar was abducted on August 1 from Brewery Road Quetta by unidentified armed militants. Station House Officer (SHO) Azhar Shah said that Doctor Ghulam Rasool was on his way home from his private hospital when unidentified armed men in a car intercepted him on Brewery Road and took him hostage at gunpoint.
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August - 1 
five officers of Governor Development Programme (GDP) who were kidnapped five months ago on February 29 from Manzai area of FR Tank, were released on August 1. According to sources, the five officers had been kidnapped by unidentified armed men when
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five officers of Governor Development Programme (GDP) who were kidnapped five months ago on February 29 from Manzai area of FR Tank, were released on August 1. According to sources, the five officers had been kidnapped by unidentified armed men when they were on their way back after inspection of a protective dyke. The sources said that the kidnapped officers were unconditionally released by the kidnappers.
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Habibur Rehman added, "We killed a senior TTP commander in Multan today, so we were expecting such kind of response from the terrorists. Although nobody has claimed this attack, we can't rule out the retaliation,"
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Habibur Rehman added, "We killed a senior TTP commander in Multan today, so we were expecting such kind of response from the terrorists. Although nobody has claimed this attack, we can't rule out the retaliation,"
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August - 1 
Levies Force defused a powerful explosive device planted outside a mosque in Khar of Bajaur Agency. Levies Force arrested three suspects in the area and shifted them to Khar for investigation.
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Levies Force defused a powerful explosive device planted outside a mosque in Khar of Bajaur Agency. Levies Force arrested three suspects in the area and shifted them to Khar for investigation.
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August - 1 
militants blew up two Government primary schools in Haji Abdur Rahim Cheenari area and Khazeena area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency. As a result, both the schools were destroyed completely. Political administration officials said that two persons
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militants blew up two Government primary schools in Haji Abdur Rahim Cheenari area and Khazeena area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency. As a result, both the schools were destroyed completely. Political administration officials said that two persons were arrested under the collective responsibility clause of Frontier Crimes Regulation after the destruction of the schools. About 99 educational institutions including a Government degree college and three high schools have been blown up by militants in Mohmand Agency so far.
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August - 1 
Police recovered a 10th class student of Peshawar and an industrialist of Nowshera in separate raids and arrested eight alleged kidnappers. In Peshawar, city circle Superintendent Of Police Asif Iqbal told a press conference in Malik Saad Khan Polic
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Police recovered a 10th class student of Peshawar and an industrialist of Nowshera in separate raids and arrested eight alleged kidnappers. In Peshawar, city circle Superintendent Of Police Asif Iqbal told a press conference in Malik Saad Khan Police Lines on Wednesday that the student, Haseeb Ali, was kidnapped on June 19, 2012 from Qazi Town area on Dalazak Road in the limits of Paharipura Police Station when he was on way to home from local mosque after Isha prayer. In Nowshera, Police recovered the kidnapped owner of Kashmir Marble Industries, Abdul Hussain. He said that five alleged kidnappers were also arrested during the raid on a hideout. The DPO said that Police took the action following a tip-off that the industrialist was kept at a hideout in Risalpur area. Abdul Hussain was kidnapped on July 3 along with his car and kept in the house of one Javid in the limits of Risalpur Police Station. The arrested persons were identified as Khalid, Saeed Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Jahangir and Yousuf. The Police also recovered two Kalashnikovs and two pistols from their possession
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August - 1 
Seven militants and a security man were killed in a clash at Kago Qamar Darra in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 1, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants attacked an advance party of Security
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Seven militants and a security man were killed in a clash at Kago Qamar Darra in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 1, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants attacked an advance party of Security Forces (SFs) at Kago Qamar Darra at 8am. The security personnel, backed by tanks and artillery, were advancing to Mamozai to conduct a search operation there. The clash between militants and security forces continued for more than two hours and both the sides used heavy weapons including rockets and missiles against each other. Officials said that solider Shehzad was killed and soldier Sabir received injuries in the attack. Seven militants were killed and one of their vehicles was destroyed in the clash.
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on August 1 recovered three locally made hand grenades from the vicinity of a private hospital situated at NIPA Chowrangi, within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Karachi, reports Daily Times. Acc
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on August 1 recovered three locally made hand grenades from the vicinity of a private hospital situated at NIPA Chowrangi, within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to reports, after receiving the information of a suspected bag lying near local hospital, Bomb Disposal Squad officials reached the scene to recover grenades from it, while the LEAs cordoned off area to avoid any untoward incident. In the aftermath, panic and fear gripped the neighbouring areas.
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August - 1 
The United States (US) on August 1 released USD 1.1 billion to Pakistan from the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) hours after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad for regulating NATO supplies to Afghanistan, Reports D
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The United States (US) on August 1 released USD 1.1 billion to Pakistan from the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) hours after the two countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Islamabad for regulating NATO supplies to Afghanistan, Reports Dawn. The fund is used to reimburse Pakistan for the cost of counter-insurgency operations along the Afghan border. The MoU will be effective till December 31, 2015, and could be extended for one year after consultations. Earlier, key US lawmakers supported CSF reimbursement for Pakistan, saying that the reopening of NATO supplies routes had earned Islamabad the right to receive reimbursements. “This is not supposed to be a gift, this is supposed to be a reimbursement,” he explained.
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August - 1 
three Levies personnel were injured in a blast inside a compound tehsil (revenue unit) office of the political administration in Sadda town of Kurram Agency.
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three Levies personnel were injured in a blast inside a compound tehsil (revenue unit) office of the political administration in Sadda town of Kurram Agency.
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August - 1 
two bombs exploded at the fruit market in Badami Bagh area of Lahore District on August 1, leaving at least 23 persons injured. Later, two wounded people succumbed to their injuries, reported The News. The Punjab Police Inspector General (IG) Ha
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two bombs exploded at the fruit market in Badami Bagh area of Lahore District on August 1, leaving at least 23 persons injured. Later, two wounded people succumbed to their injuries, reported The News. The Punjab Police Inspector General (IG) Haji Habibur Rehman claimed that the blasts were in reaction to the arrest of militants in Multan District earlier. According to Police sources, they had arrested three terrorists a few days back who had disclosed that they were planning to carry out an attack in the city.
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August - 1 
two men were abducted by unidentified armed militants in Wadh area of Khuzdar District.
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two men were abducted by unidentified armed militants in Wadh area of Khuzdar District.
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August - 1 
Three students were critically injured when a clash erupted on August 1 between the students affiliated to All Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU), student wing of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) and students of A
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Three students were critically injured when a clash erupted on August 1 between the students affiliated to All Nepal National Free Students’ Union (ANNFSU), student wing of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) and students of All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary, (ANNISU-Revolutionary), student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) at Musikot-based Khalnga Multiple Campus in Rukum District. Those injured in the clashes are ANNISU-Revolutionary, Rukum District member Sushil Bista, Campus Unit chairman Sundar Sharma and Campus Unit member Binod Oli. They have received deep cut on their heads.
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August - 1 
With no incidents of terrorism or a threat of its resurgence within Sri Lanka, most counter terrorism activities undertaken by the government in 2011 targeted possible Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) overseas finances said United States State
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With no incidents of terrorism or a threat of its resurgence within Sri Lanka, most counter terrorism activities undertaken by the government in 2011 targeted possible Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) overseas finances said United States State Department ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2011’, an annual report which reviewed the counter terrorism and released on July 30, reports Daily News. The report said despite the military defeat of the LTTE, the Sri Lankan government was concerned about continuing fund raising activities of certain LTTE sympathiser remnants overseas. Meanwhile, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and response division director John Ging on July 30 said Sri Lanka has achieved excellent results in its North – East rehabilitation and resettlement programme and post-conflict economic development drive. Ging said OCHA will provide assistance to resettle all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). He said he has confidence that Sri Lanka can solve the IDPs’ problems soon. “I have travelled to many countries with similar problems. But I can say Sri Lanka’s progress after the end of the conflict is tremedous,” Ging said.
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August - 2 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’, identified as Hanzala, is believed to be dead in an encounter in the forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District in the evening of August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific information, Army cordo
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’, identified as Hanzala, is believed to be dead in an encounter in the forest area of Handwara in Kupwara District in the evening of August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. On a specific information, Army cordoned off Dudipora village in Handwara. When the cordon was laid, the militant fired from inside the house of one Ajaz Ahmad Hajam. The sources further said that during the encounter the house caught fire. Police sources said that LeT ‘district commander’ Hanzala is believed to be dead as the Police and the Army received information about his presence in the village. The sources said that Hazala was most wanted militant in the area and was active for past 2 years.
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August - 2 
Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammed Suvez Haque has called upon the people to come forward and take the initiative to eliminate the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem from Gadchiroli District, reports Zee News. Haque was addre
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Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammed Suvez Haque has called upon the people to come forward and take the initiative to eliminate the Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] problem from Gadchiroli District, reports Zee News. Haque was addressing an anti-Naxalite peace rally at Armori tehsil (revenue unit) on August 2; he said that Gadchiroli District has been plagued by Naxalism. "Several innocent people are being killed by them unnecessarily and the development of the district has also been stalled. To end this problem, citizens should come forward," he said.
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August - 2 
Home Minister R R Patil said on August 2 that Pune police had received a letter warning revenge over the death of alleged IM operative Qateel Ahmad Siddiqui in Yerawada jail, reports Indian Express. “Pune police commissioner had received an anonymous
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Home Minister R R Patil said on August 2 that Pune police had received a letter warning revenge over the death of alleged IM operative Qateel Ahmad Siddiqui in Yerawada jail, reports Indian Express. “Pune police commissioner had received an anonymous letter in Marathi days after Qateel death warning revenge. We are inquiring all angles and not ruling out terror. We are also checking if there is any connection with the letter,” said Patil.
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August - 2 
investigation in the serial low-intensity blasts in the city has hit a hurdle as some CCTV cameras at the explosion sites have been found to be non-functional, reports The Hindu. Sources in the investigative agencies said that the CCTV cameras instal
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investigation in the serial low-intensity blasts in the city has hit a hurdle as some CCTV cameras at the explosion sites have been found to be non-functional, reports The Hindu. Sources in the investigative agencies said that the CCTV cameras installed at Dena Bank, McDonald’s and Bal Gandharva traffic square, near where the explosions occurred, have not yielded any clue so far and some of them were non-functional.
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August - 2 
Miscreants set ablaze at least nine abandoned houses at the Chourabari village under the Bijni Police Station in Chirang District on August 2, reports The Sentinel. However, no one was injured in the incident as the inhabitants of the village have be
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Miscreants set ablaze at least nine abandoned houses at the Chourabari village under the Bijni Police Station in Chirang District on August 2, reports The Sentinel. However, no one was injured in the incident as the inhabitants of the village have been staying in the Madlipara Lower Primary School refugee camp under the Dhaligaon Police Station in Chirang District since July 24. Earlier, miscreants had set ablaze four houses at Dhaligaon on August 1 in the same District. State Home Department, according to a July 30 report, said that 5,000 houses were set ablaze in 244 villages during the Bodo-Muslim clashes. The clashes started when founder president of All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) , Mohibul Islam and former leader of All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Abdul Siddique Sheikh were seriously injured in the attack on July 19. In a retaliatory attack, a mob of people at Joypur under Kokrajhar Police Station lynched to death four former militants of disbanded Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT) - Pradip Bodo (32), Jonson Bodo (36), Nip Goyari (25) and Jamin Goyari (24) in the night of July 20. Initially, Kokrajhar and then Chirang District were affected. Later, violence also spread to Dhubri and Baksa Districts. So, far 71 people have been reported killed in these clashes.
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August - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons on charges of extortion, intimidation and possession of arms and ammunition at third Mile area of Dimapur on August 2, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested persons have been identified as have been identifie
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five persons on charges of extortion, intimidation and possession of arms and ammunition at third Mile area of Dimapur on August 2, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested persons have been identified as have been identified as one Shikato (30), Ikaho (25), Yambemo (22), Vanthungo (31) and Ato Achumi (32), who claimed to be “Raja peyu” and ‘judiciary board Northern Sumi sub-regional (NSSR) secretary’ in Government of People’s Republic of Nagaland/ Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (GPRN/NSCN). SFs recovered one .22 pistol, one magazine and seven live rounds, two demand notes, two cheques and Rs.3500 in cash from their possession
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August - 2 
Security forces (SFs) in the State have been put on alert ahead of the August 15 Independence Day celebration, reports Shillong Times. Special police teams have been deputed in vulnerable areas and important government installations, a senior police
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Security forces (SFs) in the State have been put on alert ahead of the August 15 Independence Day celebration, reports Shillong Times. Special police teams have been deputed in vulnerable areas and important government installations, a senior police official told PTI. Further, Border Security Force (BSF) has deploying approximately 10,000 personnel an observing an ‘Ops Alert’ between August 6 and 20 along the 498 kilometer international border with Bangladesh, most of which is unfenced, with difficult terrain and riverine in nature. “We have received specific inputs from the police that certain militants like the HNLC [Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council] are trying to sneak into Meghalaya and create problems during the celebration,” Sudesh Kumar, Inspector General (IG) BSF, Meghalaya Frontier said.
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August - 2 
several organizations, including the O-Boro Surakshya Samiti [Non-Bodo Protection Committee], told Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that formation of the BTC under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was a massive blunder, reports Assam Tribune.
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several organizations, including the O-Boro Surakshya Samiti [Non-Bodo Protection Committee], told Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi that formation of the BTC under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was a massive blunder, reports Assam Tribune. In a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister at his office chamber here, these organisations also placed the demand for reviewing the Bodo Accord and evolving an alternative to the Bodo autonomy issue.
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August - 2 
State Home Minister Imkong L Imchen disclosed that ‘total independence or sovereignty’ was not on the agenda being discussed since it would not happen but opined that a constitutional agreement would emerge. He said that any agreement for a solution
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State Home Minister Imkong L Imchen disclosed that ‘total independence or sovereignty’ was not on the agenda being discussed since it would not happen but opined that a constitutional agreement would emerge. He said that any agreement for a solution would be signed only after a majority consensus was arrived at. Imkong said some constitutional amendments could be brought to the 16 Point Agreement, from its present status. He said amendments could include aspects of increasing the number of state legislators from the existing 60 including number of Lok Sabha seats. He further said that the positions of chief minister and governor could also be altered.
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August - 2 
the BSF maintained that the Meghalaya Police acted on their own in relation to the “arrest” of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) “chairman” Champion R. Sangma, reports The Telegraph. State Police personnel arrested Champion on July 30 from the Umk
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the BSF maintained that the Meghalaya Police acted on their own in relation to the “arrest” of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) “chairman” Champion R. Sangma, reports The Telegraph. State Police personnel arrested Champion on July 30 from the Umkrem-Pyrdiwah area in East Khasi Hills District along the India-Bangladesh border.
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August - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres began a poster campaign at Chowka in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on August 2, amid their ongoing martyrs’ week [July 28-August 3], reports The Telegraph. The posters, bearing anti-
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres began a poster campaign at Chowka in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on August 2, amid their ongoing martyrs’ week [July 28-August 3], reports The Telegraph. The posters, bearing anti-Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) messages in red ink, were pasted on the boundary walls of school buildings and at marketplaces as well as in Chaulibasa and Ghagri villages in the interiors of Chowka, known to be an industrial hub and also a Maoist stronghold. The posters condemned the CRPF and bore names of those who had been killed by the Police or Paramilitary Forces. Some slogans denounced the alleged atrocities committed by the CRPF troopers against innocent villagers, especially youngsters. According to intelligence sources, the Maoists were holding small meetings at a number of places in West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan Districts.
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August - 2 
top police officers in Pune on August 2 refuted reports of having received a specific report from the State Intelligence Department (SID) or letters warning them about the bomb blasts on the busy Jangli Maharaj road a day earlier, reports Times of In
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top police officers in Pune on August 2 refuted reports of having received a specific report from the State Intelligence Department (SID) or letters warning them about the bomb blasts on the busy Jangli Maharaj road a day earlier, reports Times of India. Joint Commissioner of Police (law and order) Sanjeev Kumar Singhal said that during the last few months some Police Stations had received anonymous letters warning about terror attacks in the city. The Police Commissioner's office too had received such letters. "We never ignore such letters and we take all the necessary preventive actions. We make the best possible efforts to identify the source sending such letters even if they are hoaxes," he said. Singhal denied receiving threatening emails, adding that the source of the email can be easily detected. Times of India quoted an unnamed official as saying that a design flaw in the bombs caused them to explode partially and prevented the shrapnel from spreading. Without naming any group, an unnamed Home Ministry official in New Delhi said there were "credible leads" pointing to a "big plan" by a terror outfit. "Preliminary forensic result which is an outcome of the detailed examination of the two unexploded IEDs and nature of blasts shows that the bomb had all the ingredients to cause a much bigger impact and had the potential to take lives of many people." Also, in Pune, Police bomb experts who supervised dismantling of the devices also said the four bombs placed on Jangli Maharaj road exploded only partly. Had these and the two that were defused gone off fully, the damage caused would have been "major", they said.
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August - 2 
an unidentified four-day-old decomposed body of an eunuch was found from a drain in the vicinity of Saba Cinema.
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an unidentified four-day-old decomposed body of an eunuch was found from a drain in the vicinity of Saba Cinema.
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August - 2 
At least eight people were injured in a bomb blast at a shop in Hub industrial town of Quetta on August 2, reported Daily Times.
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At least eight people were injured in a bomb blast at a shop in Hub industrial town of Quetta on August 2, reported Daily Times.
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August - 2 
Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) U K Bansal said on August 2 that acts like constructions of tunnels on the International Border (IB) by the neighbouring country to facilitate infiltration of militants was not good for Confidence Build
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Director General of Border Security Force (BSF) U K Bansal said on August 2 that acts like constructions of tunnels on the International Border (IB) by the neighbouring country to facilitate infiltration of militants was not good for Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) between the two countries. "The incident had the potential of vitiating atmosphere between the two countries’’, Bansal told reporters after inspecting the tunnel at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector. He said the IB was 2400 kilometers long. However, there was no instrument to monitor activities like digging of underground tunnels. Earlier, no such tunnel had even been found on the IB, he added. As reported earlier, authorities on July 28 found a 400-meters long tunnel, running between India and Pakistan, along the IB in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir.
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August - 2 
Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on August 2 told the Senate that external aggression and world power game could not be ruled out in the Balochistan issue as the situation there was similar to that of East Pakistan in 1971, as he held the Ba
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on August 2 told the Senate that external aggression and world power game could not be ruled out in the Balochistan issue as the situation there was similar to that of East Pakistan in 1971, as he held the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) responsible for all the major terrorism and kidnapping activities in the province, reports The Nation. Malik said hostile elements were exploiting the indigenous issue of the Balochistan and there was a planned external aggression linked to regional security, adding that a roadmap had been prepared to disintegrate Balochistan. “We are a nuclear power and it is threat for the world,” he added. The Minister questioned whether there were no human rights violations in Punjab and why such issues were highlighted in Balochistan and why a US Congressman took up the matter of Balochistan? But he also answered these queries in the same breath and said it was because of a broader conspiracy. “We will have to find the solution before it is too late,” he said, adding that the slogan of an independent Balochistan was not a new phenomenon as similar movements were led by Nourez Khan in 1948-1950, Sher Mohammad Bijarani in 1963-69 and Kher Bukhsh Marri in 1973-78. He, however, claimed that the people of Balochistan trusted the Federation. “Baloch Separatists and nationalists have links with banned outfit, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other proscribed organisations,” the Minister added. “LeJ is one of the main organisation that in support with the (BLA is involved in major terrorist activities in the province,” he added. Mentioning a number of incidents of terrorism, killings and kidnapping in the province, he said 299 IED explosions took place, 179 FC soldiers were killed and 502 incidents of abduction were reported in the area since 2010, while 89 policemen and 872 civilians were killed and 1,177 people injured. Malik said these figures were verifiable from provincial home department and intelligence agencies. He claimed that BLA was behind all these incidents. The minister alleged that the BLA was a killing machine and being controlled from Afghanistan, adding that terrorists from Afghanistan side crossed border and committed terror activities in Pakistan, while Maulvi Faqir Mohammad and Fazlullah were also hiding in Afghanistan. He told the house that Brahmdagh Bugti was involved in kidnapping of John Solecki, chief of the UN refugees’ office, and Hyrbyair Marri, while living in UK, used to make a call and people were killed in Balochistan. He, at the same time said, the BLA used to threaten the workers in Balochistan that were associated with different development projects there. Malik stressed that the problem of Balochistan was deprivation of the people of the area. “89 DMG posts and 50 PSP posts are lying vacant in the province,” he added. The Minister said there was a perception that the FC kidnapped and killed the people but the fact was the forces were there to protect the people of the area and borders. He said five per cent areas declared as ‘A’ in Balochistan were under the control of police and other areas marked as B under the control of levies.
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August - 2 
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, Fayyaz Ahmed Laghari said that failure of Lyari operation was not due to ‘faulty’ Police vehicles but because of the criminals fight with very latest weapons, reported Daily Times. He said that the weapons us
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Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, Fayyaz Ahmed Laghari said that failure of Lyari operation was not due to ‘faulty’ Police vehicles but because of the criminals fight with very latest weapons, reported Daily Times. He said that the weapons used by criminals were prohibited and are used in a war like situation.
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August - 2 
more than 50 suspects and hardened criminals were arrested during search operations across Lahore District in the night of August 2, while Police remained on high alert to prevent any untoward situation during Friday prayers. Police sources said tha
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more than 50 suspects and hardened criminals were arrested during search operations across Lahore District in the night of August 2, while Police remained on high alert to prevent any untoward situation during Friday prayers. Police sources said that the security arrangements were beefed up at all the city mosques, other religious places, markets, Government and important buildings, while specially trained snipers were deployed on rooftops of buildings located adjacent to important buildings and places of worship in the city. Sources disclosed that a massive search operation was underway in the city in collaboration with the Secret Agencies of the country and the Police had close in on the real terrorists and criminals who were involved in target killings, firing on Police pickets and other spots in Lahore.
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August - 2 
one person was seriously injured when a pickup van struck a landmine in Chatt Baglarr area of Dera Bugti District. The van was badly damaged in the blast while the driver was injured.
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one person was seriously injured when a pickup van struck a landmine in Chatt Baglarr area of Dera Bugti District. The van was badly damaged in the blast while the driver was injured.
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August - 2 
Pakistan and the United States on August 2 acknowledged progress in ties between the two countries, in the wake of a recent MoU signed regarding transportation of NATO supplies to Afghanistan through Pakistan, and subsequently the US releasing $1.1 b
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Pakistan and the United States on August 2 acknowledged progress in ties between the two countries, in the wake of a recent MoU signed regarding transportation of NATO supplies to Afghanistan through Pakistan, and subsequently the US releasing $1.1 billion to the latter, reports Daily Times. This was discussed during a meeting between Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani and ISAF commander General John Allen at the GHQ, Rawalpindi. Kayani said the meeting helped improve strategic and operational understanding between Pakistan’s military and NATO forces. He said the Pak-US relationship should be based on mutual trust, respect and transparency. General Allen said, "I look forward to these visits and am pleased with the upward spiral in our relationship they represent. We are making significant progress toward building a partnership that is enduring, strategic, carefully defined, and that enhances the security and prosperity of the region.”
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August - 2 
Police arrested 20 accused involved in different cases in Peshawar on August 2. A police spokesman said that of the accused several proclaimed offenders had also been rounded up. The proclaimed offenders were identified as Mujaram Said son of Saiful
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Police arrested 20 accused involved in different cases in Peshawar on August 2. A police spokesman said that of the accused several proclaimed offenders had also been rounded up. The proclaimed offenders were identified as Mujaram Said son of Saiful Malook of Abakhel Nowshera, Aminur Rehman son of Gulab Khan, Mohammad Ali son of Muhib Ali of Urmar Payan, Sabir Kiani son of Fazal Ilahi of Nauthia. Police also recovered eight pistols (30 bore), two Kalashnikovs, hundreds of cartridges and contraband items from their possession.
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August - 2 
Police arrested five terrorists, three of them in injured condition, after an encounter from a house in Basiya Khel area near Bannu, reports Daily Times. After an exchange of firing with Police, three of the terrorists were injured and were arrested
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Police arrested five terrorists, three of them in injured condition, after an encounter from a house in Basiya Khel area near Bannu, reports Daily Times. After an exchange of firing with Police, three of the terrorists were injured and were arrested along with two others. Police had also recovered a suicide jacket, hand grenade and arms from them.
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August - 2 
Rangers carried out targeted operation in Kunwari Colony of Manghopir area, arresting more than two dozen suspects, reports The News. The sources said that the Rangers are interrogating the killings of Rangers in firing incident in Banaras area.
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Rangers carried out targeted operation in Kunwari Colony of Manghopir area, arresting more than two dozen suspects, reports The News. The sources said that the Rangers are interrogating the killings of Rangers in firing incident in Banaras area.
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August - 2 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants shot dead one Nauman Afridi, brother of the head of a local peace committee, Momin Khan Afridi, in Akhorwal area near Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 2, reports Dawn. TT
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants shot dead one Nauman Afridi, brother of the head of a local peace committee, Momin Khan Afridi, in Akhorwal area near Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 2, reports Dawn. TTP claimed responsibility for the killing and threatened to continue fighting against the pro-government peace lashkar till withdrawal of Security Forces from the area. Sources said that skirmishes continued between the Tariq Afridi group of TTP and peace lashkar of Momin Afridi to establish their control in the area. Both the rival groups belonged to Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel.
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August - 2 
the Reporters without Borders expressed concern over the fate of Ayub Tareen, a correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Urdu service in Quetta, who was forced to leave the city by the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) on July 21, 2
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the Reporters without Borders expressed concern over the fate of Ayub Tareen, a correspondent for the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Urdu service in Quetta, who was forced to leave the city by the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) on July 21, 2012. “We take these threats very seriously and urge the local authorities to improve the safety of those who work in the media,” the Paris-based press freedom organisation said in a press freedom alert received via email, adding, “We support the call by the Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) for dialogue and mediation to settle disputes between the media and various interest groups in the region.” Tareen told the Reporters without Borders that he was forced to leave Quetta after the BLF accused him of “partisan reporting”. Several Quetta-based news organisations received a statement from BLF spokesman Basham Baloch. The spokesman said it was boycotting the BBC’s Urdu service because of the “partial attitude” of Tareen. “We inform high-ups of BBC to take notice of their correspondent’s partial behaviour.” The statement also read, “Otherwise, we would be forced to take strict action.”
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August - 2 
Three people were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on August 2, reported Daily Times. Two men, identified as Muhammad Rasheed (23) and Shahnawaz (28), were shot dead in Baldia Town No 2, within the precincts of SITE B Police Station.
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Three people were killed in separate acts of violence in Karachi on August 2, reported Daily Times. Two men, identified as Muhammad Rasheed (23) and Shahnawaz (28), were shot dead in Baldia Town No 2, within the precincts of SITE B Police Station.
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August - 2 
two persons, Niaz Beg, manager of the NGO, and field worker Abdul Qayum, sustained injuries when unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the office of a non-governmental organisation situated on Charsadda-Mardan Road in Charsadda town.
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two persons, Niaz Beg, manager of the NGO, and field worker Abdul Qayum, sustained injuries when unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the office of a non-governmental organisation situated on Charsadda-Mardan Road in Charsadda town.
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August - 2 
the decision of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on August 2 to form a 251-member national convention organizing committee has received criticism from different factions in the party, reports Himalayan Times. Sources claimed that the
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the decision of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on August 2 to form a 251-member national convention organizing committee has received criticism from different factions in the party, reports Himalayan Times. Sources claimed that the cadres of Baburam Bhattarai had expressed dissatisfaction over the selection process through various means of communication. Some 11 leaders of Bhojpura State Committee including Rautahat District in-charge Devendra Patel, Bara District in-charge Hari Chaulagain ‘Lalkiran’, former MP Satya Narayan Bhagat, former minister, Jwala Kumari Sah and Uddhab Pokhrel were preparing to quit the party by organizing a press conference at Birgunj. The Madheshi leaders also have said that the 19 members out of 251 strong NCOC counts to be only seven per cent, which is very low, and have demanded proportional representation.
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August - 2 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on August 2 decided to form a 251-member national convention organizing committee, flouting its own statute which calls for a maximum of 175 members in such a committee, reports Himalayan Times. The pa
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on August 2 decided to form a 251-member national convention organizing committee, flouting its own statute which calls for a maximum of 175 members in such a committee, reports Himalayan Times. The party though had formed a 175-member committee earlier; it added 76 more members in the committee following pressure from state committees. When asked, party UCPN-M spokesman Dina Nath Sharma said, "Party spirit is more important than the number." There are 31 women, 13 Madhesis and nine Dalits in the expanded general convention organizing committee, adds Ekantipur.com.
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August - 2 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 2 directed the defence lawyer for Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader, war crimes accused, Delwar Hossain Sayedee to complete the cross-examinations of the Investigation Officer (IO) by August 8, report
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 2 directed the defence lawyer for Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader, war crimes accused, Delwar Hossain Sayedee to complete the cross-examinations of the Investigation Officer (IO) by August 8, reports UNB Connect. On April 8, the IO dealing with the crimes against humanity during the Liberation War started making his deposition before the ICT-1 against Sayedee. The tribunal recorded the statement made by the IO who during investigation found Sayedee as a listed Razakar, an auxiliary force under the Pakistan occupation army, at Parerhat in Pirojpur District during the 1971 Liberation War, had perpetrated the crimes against humanity in collaboration with the occupation forces. The cross-examination of the IO by the defence counsel began on April 25.
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August - 2 
Sri Lanka Police and Army will carry out a joint operation in the Eastern Province to disarm groups and people possessing unauthorized weapons ahead of the Eastern Provincial Council election in September, reports Colombo Page on August 2. A senior
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Sri Lanka Police and Army will carry out a joint operation in the Eastern Province to disarm groups and people possessing unauthorized weapons ahead of the Eastern Provincial Council election in September, reports Colombo Page on August 2. A senior police officer from the Batticaloa Range has been quoted as saying, "We have received details from the police headquarters in Colombo to tighten security, in order to conduct the election in a free and fair manner. The Election Commissioner has written to the IGP asking him to disarm political groups or individuals carrying weapons. Likewise, we will be conducting an operation to disarm all groups to have a violence free election". He added that an order would be made for weapons to be handed over to the police stations in the East and that strict action would be taken if any person fails to hand over weapons.
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August - 2 
the United States welcomed the National Action Plan presented by the Sri Lankan government to implement the recommendations made by the post-war Lesson learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). The US Embassy in Colombo in a statement released on
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the United States welcomed the National Action Plan presented by the Sri Lankan government to implement the recommendations made by the post-war Lesson learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). The US Embassy in Colombo in a statement released on August 2 said, "We have long encouraged the full implementation of the recommendations outlined by the LLRC. We believe that full implementation of the National Action Plan will benefit all citizens of Sri Lanka by furthering long-term reconciliation and lasting peace".
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August - 3 
a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured in a gun battle between joint Forces and Maoists in Telipati forest in Panki Police Station area in Palamau District. The Police claimed that several Maoists were killed in the encounter, thou
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a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured in a gun battle between joint Forces and Maoists in Telipati forest in Panki Police Station area in Palamau District. The Police claimed that several Maoists were killed in the encounter, though not a single body has been recovered yet. The Police seized five powerful landmines and over 1,000 metres of electric wires from the encounter site.
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August - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Para-military troopers assisted by Chhattisgarh Police in Edanar forest at Tadoki area in Kanker District on August 3, reports Daily Pioneer. “A small team of
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Para-military troopers assisted by Chhattisgarh Police in Edanar forest at Tadoki area in Kanker District on August 3, reports Daily Pioneer. “A small team of Maoists opened fire on a joint contingent of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Chhattisgarh Police at Edanar forest and the forces retaliated strongly in which a Maoist was killed on the spot and two of his associated were arrested,’’ Superintendent of Police (SP) Rahul Bhagat said. The Police recovered live bombs, arms, detonators and wires from the encounter site, the SP added. Also reported that the Police destroyed the temporary Maoist camp set up there, adds Zee News.
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August - 3 
Altogether 5838 people from six relief camps in Kokrajhar District have returned home during the past 24 hours, prompting the authorities to close down six relief camps, reports Assam Tribune. With this, the number of relief camps in the District has
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Altogether 5838 people from six relief camps in Kokrajhar District have returned home during the past 24 hours, prompting the authorities to close down six relief camps, reports Assam Tribune. With this, the number of relief camps in the District has come down to 72. According to official sources says the report, 98,710 Bodos, 80,281 minorities and 522 people from other communities are still living in 23 relief camps in Kokrajhar sub-division, 39 camps in Gossaigaon and in 10 in Parbatjhora camps sub-division in the district. According to official sources, 98,710 Bodos, 80,281 minorities and 522 people from other communities are still living in above mentioned relief camps. The recent clashes claimed the lives of as many as 44 people in Kokrajhar district, of whom 32 were male victims and 12 female. Further, out of the 44 victims, two died in Police firing, 41 due to group clashes and one died in a relief camp. It has also been reported that out of the 142 villages affected by the violence in the District, 51 are in Kokrajhar sub-division, 86 in Gossaigaon and five in Parbatjhora sub-division. A total number of 7683 houses were set ablaze during the violence in the district, official sources revealed.
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August - 3 
Anti-Talks faction of United liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has stepped up their extortions in the three Upper Assam Districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasagar, besides carrying out disruptive activities to create a sense of panic among the
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Anti-Talks faction of United liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has stepped up their extortions in the three Upper Assam Districts of Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasagar, besides carrying out disruptive activities to create a sense of panic among the people of the area, reports The Sentinel on August 3. The news report states that in Dibrugarh District, ‘captain’ Babul Gogoi, ‘sergeant’ Jayanta Handique, Raktajit Hazarika and Chandan Majhi have sent extortion notices to a number of people through SMS. In addition, several tea planters and managers of tea estates located in the inter-District border of Dibrugarh-Sivasagar received extortion notices from ULFA-ATF militants Michael Deka Phukan and Rupantar Kakoti. Meanwhile, State has been put on a general security alert in view of the threat by the ULFA-ATF to engage in subversive activities in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations, reports Sangai Express.
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August - 3 
ATS officers from Karnataka and Gujarat reached Pune to probe link of August 1, blast to their states in any manner. The Karnataka Police interrogated Dayanand Patil, the only injured in the blast and a suspect, and his wife, as they are a natives of
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ATS officers from Karnataka and Gujarat reached Pune to probe link of August 1, blast to their states in any manner. The Karnataka Police interrogated Dayanand Patil, the only injured in the blast and a suspect, and his wife, as they are a natives of Kohinoor village in Basavakalyan taluk (administrative unit) of Karnataka’s Bidar District. Further, the investigating agencies suspect that a new terror module engineered August 1 blasts in Pune, reports Times of India on August 4. According to officials, the suspicion stems from the nature of the material used in the bombs and the modus operandi of the group. The investigators believe five to six persons may have carried out the blasts. They said they are yet to determine whether the new module is directly linked to or is a splinter outfit of the Indian Mujahideen (IM), Crime Branch sources said. The investigating agencies are also looking at the possible involvement of Maoists, extremist right-wing Hindutva groups and other extremist Islamic outfits in the blasts.
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August - 3 
Clashes broke out after Friday prayers on August 3, between stone pelters, agitating against recent arrests of youths allegedly involved in recent stone-pelting incidents, earlier on July 27, and security personnel in Nowhatta area outside Jamia Masj
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Clashes broke out after Friday prayers on August 3, between stone pelters, agitating against recent arrests of youths allegedly involved in recent stone-pelting incidents, earlier on July 27, and security personnel in Nowhatta area outside Jamia Masjid in Srinagar city, reports Daily Excelsior. Few Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) vehicles were the main target of the protesters. The protesters pelted stones on these vehicles and the bedding inside the vehicles was thrown out on the road and set afire. The CRPF men fired several shots in air to disperse the protesters. Two youth were injured in the clashes.
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August - 3 
Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) sought clarification from the State Government as to whether INR 30 billion allocated was an economic package meant for Eastern Nagaland areas or it was some other additional fund allocated to minimize de
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Eastern Nagaland People’s Organization (ENPO) sought clarification from the State Government as to whether INR 30 billion allocated was an economic package meant for Eastern Nagaland areas or it was some other additional fund allocated to minimize development deficit, reports Nagaland Post. ENPO has earlier, rejected State Government offer of autonomous council, regional council and economic package in lieu of “Frontier Nagaland”. Earlier, on June 26 Nagaland got an allocation of INR 2,300 crore for the annual plan 2012-13 from the Central Government. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on June 26, following the allocation, said, “We have received a sanction of Rs 2, 000 crore for the state in the current annual plan and INR 300 crore exclusively for the backward Eastern Nagaland region. The Planning Commission also asked us to present a detailed five-year plan for the development of Eastern Nagaland.” An ENPO representation sent to the chief secretary signed by Thamlong and ‘vice president’ Sashi Naga also said that an inquiry by the organization has established that there were “no talks of economic package” as such during the recent meeting between Union Home Ministry and the State delegation led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in Delhi. The organization has claimed that what the State Government called special package for Eastern Nagaland was just “additional central resource (special planning assistance)” allocated by Planning Commission of India especially for under-developed areas. The representation said that despite the rejection of various other offers including the economic package against the demand for “Frontier Nagaland”, the state government was issuing statements referring to the allocation as economic package for Eastern Nagaland.
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August - 3 
Four persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Hindustan Times on August 3. The arrested four- Abrar, Firoz Saifi, Farukh, and Bashir, brought the FICN from their Malda (West Beng
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Four persons have been arrested for their alleged involvement in smuggling Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports Hindustan Times on August 3. The arrested four- Abrar, Firoz Saifi, Farukh, and Bashir, brought the FICN from their Malda (West Bengal)-based contact, which they identified as Ajeebul. The Police claimed Ajeebul managed to give a Police team the slip. On July 16, Police received information about the gang headed by Farukh and Abrar, and sent a decoy customer to strike a deal with them, around 5.30pm two persons came to a pre-designated spot near north Delhi's Mukarba Chowk and were arrested as soon as they stuck a deal with the decoy customer. FICN worth INR 1.90 lakh were allegedly recovered from the duo, Abrar and Firoz, who later identified their associate Farukh as the supplier. Later, Farukh, a tailor who used to work at Seelampur, was arrested and FICN worth INR 8,500 was recovered from his possession. Farukh's interrogation, Police claimed, led them to another gang member, Bashir, who was arrested from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh on July 25. FICN worth INR four lakh was found on him.
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August - 3 
Maharashtra Police officials, on August 3, said that they prepared sketches of two persons who may have planted explosives in Pune on August 1, reports Hindustan Times. The investigators suspect involvement of at least three persons in executing the
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Maharashtra Police officials, on August 3, said that they prepared sketches of two persons who may have planted explosives in Pune on August 1, reports Hindustan Times. The investigators suspect involvement of at least three persons in executing the serial bomb blasts in Pune. "The sketches of two persons who could be bomb planters are ready. It will not be made public but would be given to the policemen involved in the investigations," added a Police officer. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Pune Crime Branch have been conducting the probe into the blasts simultaneously. The investigators have also approached mobile operators to verify if any new numbers were traced in and around the spots on August 1.
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August - 3 
police and Army recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. One AK-47 rifle, 12 magazines, 160 rounds, one Pakistani SIM, one matrix sheet and one LeT posters
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police and Army recovered a consignment of arms and ammunition belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. One AK-47 rifle, 12 magazines, 160 rounds, one Pakistani SIM, one matrix sheet and one LeT posters were recovered.
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August - 3 
Police arrested five dalam (armed squad) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Chelamalla forest area of the Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Bhadrachalam division in Khammam District on Augus
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Police arrested five dalam (armed squad) members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during a combing operation in Chelamalla forest area of the Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Bhadrachalam division in Khammam District on August 3, reports Zee News. Two guns, ammunition and sharp weapons were also seized from them. After interrogation, it was revealed that the five Maoists worked in the Venkatapuram area committee and were members of the Sukhadev and Sunil dalams. The five were identified as M Nanda, M Bhimaiah, M Pojjaiah, M Lakshmi and S Jogaiah. They were involved in as many as 15 offences over the past few years, besides planning to ambush Police teams, a senior Police officer said. The Maoist dalam members had planned to hold meetings after mobilising people and indulge in violence in Chelamalla forest area on the direction of their leader Sukhadev and Sunita during the Maoists' 'Martyrs' Week', the officer said.
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August - 3 
Police have detained two minor boys in Sopore town of Baramulla District for allegedly hurling grenades at Police and Security Forces, reports Deccan Herald. The boys aged 12 and 13 were picked up by the Police after CCTV footage captured their acts
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Police have detained two minor boys in Sopore town of Baramulla District for allegedly hurling grenades at Police and Security Forces, reports Deccan Herald. The boys aged 12 and 13 were picked up by the Police after CCTV footage captured their acts on Wednesday. Search is on for the third boy seen in the footage. The blasts have injured three people. Superintendent Police Sopore, Imtiyaz Hussain, commented, “We are investigating. It is a big network as the LeT is banking upon little children now to carry out attacks on security forces,” He also said that LeT ‘commander’ Fahadullah was using children through Muzamil Amin Dar alias Husham alias Urfi for carrying out grenade attacks in the area.
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August - 3 
Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on August 3 criticized the Assam Government for its failure to protect the indigenous people and warned that NDFB-PTF will not allow any muslim immigrants from Bangladesh to live i
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Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on August 3 criticized the Assam Government for its failure to protect the indigenous people and warned that NDFB-PTF will not allow any muslim immigrants from Bangladesh to live in tribal belt and blocks, reports Times of India. ‘General secretary’ of NDFB-PTF, Gobinda Basumatary cautioned that the violence between the indigenous people and muslim immigrants would be repeated if illegal immigrants were not pushed back after updating the National Register for Citizens (NRC), taking 1951 as base year, and deport them. Basumatary further said that 60 per cent of over 1 crore 88 lakh bighas of land in tribal belts and blocks have been illegally occupied by non-tribals, mostly by Bangladeshi nationals. Moreover, he said that over 95 per cent Muslims living in Amteka and Khwila Mwila areas of Indo- Bhutan border in Chirang District have no documents. The NDFB-PTF leader alleged that violence in Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri Districts are instigated by the Government using illegal immigrants to weaken Bodo people. He alleged that muslim camps have better security arrangements. Basumatary also questioned as to why the Centre and Assam government are concerned only when there is conflict with muslims, but why they are not serious when the clashes take place between Bodos and Adivasis and Dimasa and Karbis.
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August - 3 
Suspected militants belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) on August 3 killed three militants belonging to Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) in New Market area of Kohima town, reports The Telegraph. N
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Suspected militants belonging to Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) on August 3 killed three militants belonging to Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) in New Market area of Kohima town, reports The Telegraph. NSCN-K sources confirmed the deceased were from their group and hailed from Shepoumaramth region in Senapati District of Manipur. The identity of the cadres was yet to be confirmed
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August - 3 
the Border Security Force (BSF) launched digging work at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector (Samba District) and found 20 feet more tunnel fitted with oxygen and fresh air pipes towards Indian forward village of Chechwal taking total length
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the Border Security Force (BSF) launched digging work at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector (Samba District) and found 20 feet more tunnel fitted with oxygen and fresh air pipes towards Indian forward village of Chechwal taking total length on this side of the International Border to 320 meters, reports Daily Excelsior. However, it still couldn’t detect exit point of the tunnel, which was being located since the tunnel was found on the evening of July 27, 2012 by a farmer.
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August - 3 
The bullet-ridden body of a youth identified as Maqbool, a resident of Girda village in Bano Police Station area in Simdega District of Jharkhand was found near his village, on August 3, reports The Telegraph. While, it was not sure who killed Maqbo
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The bullet-ridden body of a youth identified as Maqbool, a resident of Girda village in Bano Police Station area in Simdega District of Jharkhand was found near his village, on August 3, reports The Telegraph. While, it was not sure who killed Maqbool, a Police source said cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a break away faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), with whom he had some links, might have killed the victim, possibly over levy collection.
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August - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has asked members of the Self Help Groups (SHGs), village committees and forest management committees in Gadchiroli District to step down, as reported on August 3 in IBN Live. The Maoists have given th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has asked members of the Self Help Groups (SHGs), village committees and forest management committees in Gadchiroli District to step down, as reported on August 3 in IBN Live. The Maoists have given them a deadline of August 15 to step down, warning them of severe consequences if they did not follow the diktat, sources said. The Maoists also called some of the members in the forest somewhere in Aheri taluka (administrative unit) and pronounced their diktat, sources said.
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August - 3 
The 'Country Report on Terrorism 2011', released by the United States (US) State Department this week states that the Pakistani Government is providing complete back up to the terrorist organisation functioning in areas of Pakistan and Pakistan occup
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The 'Country Report on Terrorism 2011', released by the United States (US) State Department this week states that the Pakistani Government is providing complete back up to the terrorist organisation functioning in areas of Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), as reported on August 3, by Daily Excelsior. Besides, they have also been continuously trying to push terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) and this remained an area of serious concern for the Government of India. Several terrorist organisations like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have also been collecting funds in the form of donations from wealthy persons including Kashmiri business persons and several Pakistan expatriate communities in the Middle East and Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, Islamic non-governmental organizations and Pakistani business families. Secretary of State of the Department had also designated certain organisations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) in accordance with Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Those designated as FTO included Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HuJI), Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and LeT, which are also conducting terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir State. Elaborating further on the FTOs, the Report stated that HuM had several hundred of armed supporters located in PoK and some militancy infested areas of Jammu and Kashmir. "The organisation is based in Muzaffarabad (PoK), Rawalpindi (Pakistan), and several other cities in Pakistan and the terrorist outfit conduct insurgent and terrorist operations primarily in Kashmir and Afghanistan. Further, the outfit trained its militants in Pakistan, Afghanistan and collected donations from wealthy and grassroot donors in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf States. HuM's financial collection methods include soliciting donations in magazine ads and pamphlets", the Report stated. Another FTO is LeT, which is one of the largest and most 'proficient' of the traditionally Kashmir focused militant groups that has the ability to severely disrupt already delicate regional relations. "The outfit has LeT has conducted a number of operations against Indian troops and civilian targets in Jammu and Kashmir. The actual size of LeT is unknown, but it has several thousand members in PoK and Punjab Province of Pakistan, besides southern Kashmir, and Doda regions. LeT has global connections and a strong operational network throughout South Asia. The outfit maintained a number of facilities, including training camps in Pakistan and collected donations from Pakistani expatriate communities in the Middle East and Europe, particularly the United Kingdom; Islamic non-governmental organizations; and Pakistani and Kashmiri business people. Another terrorist outfit that has been active in Kashmir is JeM, which had several hundred armed supporters including a large cadre of former HuM members - located in Pakistan, Kashmir and Doda regions. "In 2011, JeM restarted its fundraising and recruitment activities in Pakistan. In anticipation of asset seizures by the Pakistani Government, JeM withdrew funds from bank accounts and invested in legal businesses, such as commodity trading, real estate, and production of consumer goods. In addition, JeM collected funds through donation requests in magazines and pamphlets, sometimes using charitable causes to solicit donations", the Report states. The Report stated that another FTO - HuJI has an estimated strength of several hundred members and its operations extend throughout South Asia, with its terrorist operations focused primarily in India and Afghanistan. The outfit had experienced a number of internal splits and a portion of the group has aligned with al-Qaeda in recent years, including training its members in al Qaeda training camps.
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August - 3 
The court of additional sessions judge N P Dhote on August 3 deferred the hearing in the February 13, 2010, German bakery bomb blast case that killed 17 people and injured 64 till August 24, 2012, reports The Times of India. The hearing was deferred
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The court of additional sessions judge N P Dhote on August 3 deferred the hearing in the February 13, 2010, German bakery bomb blast case that killed 17 people and injured 64 till August 24, 2012, reports The Times of India. The hearing was deferred as the special public prosecutor Raja Thakare had sent a plea to the court for seeking an adjournment as he was busy in the Mumbai railway bomb blast case. The Maharashtra state Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) had taken over probe in the blast case from the Pune Police and had filed a charge sheet against Mirza Himayat Inayat Baig. The charge sheet names six absconding suspects including Yasin Bhatkal wanted in a series of blast cases in the country and Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal for helping Baig in assembling bombs.
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August - 3 
The Goa government has alerted the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) about two SMS messages, supposedly originated in Spain and earlier received in August and December, 2011 by two journalists, threatening of attacks i
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The Goa government has alerted the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) about two SMS messages, supposedly originated in Spain and earlier received in August and December, 2011 by two journalists, threatening of attacks in Goa's capital city of Panaji and in the coastal belt, reports Times of India on August 4. Home Minister of Goa, M.G. Parrikar, informed that the details of the SMS have been shared with IB and RAW for developing further intelligence and the details of the investigations by these central agencies are awaited.
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August - 3 
The joint Security Forces (SFs) arrested two wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders identified as Ranjan Munda and Baneshwar Murmu along with an SLR and a rifle, from Gopiballpur in West Midnapore District on August 3, reported T
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The joint Security Forces (SFs) arrested two wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders identified as Ranjan Munda and Baneshwar Murmu along with an SLR and a rifle, from Gopiballpur in West Midnapore District on August 3, reported The Asian Age. Munda, an ‘area commander’ in-charge of the Nayagram squad, was arrested from Chilkathi village in Jhargram during an operation led by Additional Superintendent of Police (operations) Alok Rajoria. Involved in the abduction of Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Sankrail Police Station, Atindranath Nath Dutta in October 2009, Munda had carried out subversive activities in Jharkhand and Odisha apart from Jangalmahal. Murmu, an action squad leader of Jhargram, had accompanied Munda during the operation.
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August - 3 
The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has launched a unit at Tirap and Longding Districts after successfully opening its first State unit at Changlang, reports Assam Tribune. A press note received from the Arunachal NPF said State ‘president’ Tosham Mossang
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The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has launched a unit at Tirap and Longding Districts after successfully opening its first State unit at Changlang, reports Assam Tribune. A press note received from the Arunachal NPF said State ‘president’ Tosham Mossang and ‘general secretary’ Happa Taidong were welcomed by crowd at respective District headquarters on July 30 and 31. NPF leads the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) coalition Government in Nagaland.
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August - 3 
the overall situation in Baksa District is normal now, with no fresh violence being reported. This has become possible due to sincere peace efforts made by non-political organisations as well as BPF. The clashes started when founder president of
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the overall situation in Baksa District is normal now, with no fresh violence being reported. This has become possible due to sincere peace efforts made by non-political organisations as well as BPF. The clashes started when founder president of All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) , Mohibul Islam and former leader of All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Abdul Siddique Sheikh were seriously injured in the attack on July 19. In a retaliatory attack, a mob of people at Joypur under Kokrajhar Police Station lynched to death four former militants of disbanded Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT) - Pradip Bodo (32), Jonson Bodo (36), Nip Goyari (25) and Jamin Goyari (24) in the night of July 20. Initially, Kokrajhar and then Chirang District were affected. Later, violence also spread to Dhubri and Baksa Districts. So, far 71 people have been reported killed in these clashes.
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August - 3 
Two people, identified as Qasim Ali and Shujaat Ali, received serious injuries on August 3 when a home-made bomb exploded in Mali Bhag area on McChongey Road in Quetta, reports Daily Times.
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Two people, identified as Qasim Ali and Shujaat Ali, received serious injuries on August 3 when a home-made bomb exploded in Mali Bhag area on McChongey Road in Quetta, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
9,291 internally displaced families, comprising 42,504 individuals have resettled in their native areas after restoration of peace in Sarokai and Ladha areas of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a FATA Disaster Ma
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9,291 internally displaced families, comprising 42,504 individuals have resettled in their native areas after restoration of peace in Sarokai and Ladha areas of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) official said on August 3, reports Daily Times. Around 10,672 men, 11,133 women and 20,699 children make up the 9,291 families. Over 44,000 families were displaced from their native towns and homes due to military offensive against militants in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area. The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) had moved in with their relatives residing in Dera Ismail Khan District and Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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August - 3 
a man was wounded in a firing incident near inquiry office area of Nazimabad, reported The News.
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a man was wounded in a firing incident near inquiry office area of Nazimabad, reported The News.
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August - 3 
According to the recent study of Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC), a Pentagon think tank, the Haqqani Network in Afghanistan, which is a deadly source of terror attacks against Indian and United States (US) interests, is also emerging as a significant
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According to the recent study of Counter-Terrorism Centre (CTC), a Pentagon think tank, the Haqqani Network in Afghanistan, which is a deadly source of terror attacks against Indian and United States (US) interests, is also emerging as a significant economic player in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, getting into new businesses like rare earths mining, which are of interest to both India and China, making them a more complicated foe, reported The Times of India on August 3 (today). The study also shows that the Haqqani Network is closely intertwined with the state and security machinery in Pakistan. Its resiliency can be credited as much to military prowess as the Haqqani’s capacity to network with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), other militant groups (particularly al Qaeda) and key religious figures. The study by CTC said that the Haqqani Network receives financial and logistic support from the Pakistani military. The study also said the Afghan Taliban-linked group have a massive network of "mafia"-style financing operation that relies on extortion, kidnapping, smuggling and ties to legitimate businesses.
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August - 3 
another man was injured a firing incident in North Karachi.
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another man was injured a firing incident in North Karachi.
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August - 3 
five cadres of an unspecified militant outfit, allegedly involved in attacking the Rangers mobile vans were detained in targeted operation in Bin Qasim, Baldia Town and Landhi areas, reported The News.
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five cadres of an unspecified militant outfit, allegedly involved in attacking the Rangers mobile vans were detained in targeted operation in Bin Qasim, Baldia Town and Landhi areas, reported The News.
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August - 3 
Four tortured and bullet-riddled dead bodies were found from separate areas of Karachi on August 3, reported Daily Times. Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Farhan (21), and Ali Haider, (17), were found from Ahmed Shah Bukhari Road
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Four tortured and bullet-riddled dead bodies were found from separate areas of Karachi on August 3, reported Daily Times. Two bullet-riddled dead bodies, identified as that of Farhan (21), and Ali Haider, (17), were found from Ahmed Shah Bukhari Road within the precincts of Kalri Police Station. The victims used to run artificial jewellery business and were abducted on August 2, 2012 while going for work.
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August - 3 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on August 3 told the Upper House that 14 organisations are operating in Balochistan and both friends and enemies of Pakistan were financing and encouraging them for uprising, reports Daily Times. Malik said, "Give me an
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on August 3 told the Upper House that 14 organisations are operating in Balochistan and both friends and enemies of Pakistan were financing and encouraging them for uprising, reports Daily Times. Malik said, "Give me an opportunity and let me tell you what our friends are doing with us. Let our enemies be aside but I have astonishing facts about the friends." He unveiled evidence on links among the Baloch dissidents and neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan and India. He also showed proof about training camps being run in Afghanistan and a number of official letters written by the Afghan Government to its departments to provide funds, visas, passports and arms and ammunition to Brahamdagh Bugti and his operators inside Balochistan. He also mentioned strong links of dissident leaders with Afghanistan and India. The minister claimed that there were 24 training camps for terrorists in Kandahar alone. He unveiled proof about Pakistani insurgents getting training in Kandahar and other areas. The minister requested nationalist parties to support the Government, before it was too late.
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August - 3 
LEAs arrested at least 15 suspects from Kunwari Colony, Orangi Town. Rangers’ sources said that the operation was conducted on a tip-off about the presence of the suspects. The suspects were being investigated.
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LEAs arrested at least 15 suspects from Kunwari Colony, Orangi Town. Rangers’ sources said that the operation was conducted on a tip-off about the presence of the suspects. The suspects were being investigated.
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August - 3 
one unidentified dead body of a man, packed in gunny bag, was found from Lyari River near Dhobi Ghat within the vicinity of Pak Colony Police Station.
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one unidentified dead body of a man, packed in gunny bag, was found from Lyari River near Dhobi Ghat within the vicinity of Pak Colony Police Station.
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August - 3 
Pakistan's top envoy Wajid Shamsul Hasan, who was "scathing about what he sees as the US's weak commitment towards democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan", said that some factions in the US still prefer to work with "just one man" rather than a democr
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Pakistan's top envoy Wajid Shamsul Hasan, who was "scathing about what he sees as the US's weak commitment towards democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan", said that some factions in the US still prefer to work with "just one man" rather than a democratic government, and accused Washington of "talking in miles" when it comes to democracy but of "moving in inches", reported The Times of India. "They talk in miles in support of democracy, but they move in inches. They say, 'We are fully for democracy, we want democracy, we support the Arab Spring, we are opposed to military interference in Egypt'. "All of these things are very good. They are music to my ears. But when it comes to real politics they are different. He also "implies there are those in the US government who would still prefer to be dealing with a dictator," the report said. "The United States if you look at Pakistan's 65 year history has always preferred to deal with one man rather than with institutions."They would never like a matter to go to the parliament, to be debated there, for issues to be accountable to the parliament and the people, they don't want that, they want one man," he was quoted as saying.
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August - 3 
senior politician and Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal rejected the claims of Interior Minister Rehman Malik regarding unrest in Balochistan, saying the Secret Agencies, establishment and Security Forces were responsible f
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senior politician and Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal rejected the claims of Interior Minister Rehman Malik regarding unrest in Balochistan, saying the Secret Agencies, establishment and Security Forces were responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation in the Province. “Former dictator General Pervez Musharraf had only orphaned Balochistan, but the current democratic Government had turned it into a graveyard,” he said in a telephonic conversation with reporters. Further, Mengal said that he seconded Malik’s statement regarding presence of Taliban in Balochistan, adding that Taliban were a religious group and the entire world knew where they had trained. He said that Baloch armed groups had not sworn an oath of allegiance to the constitution of Pakistan and therefore, demanding loyalty from them was “insane”.
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August - 3 
the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested six suspects during separate raids in Darakhshan and Gizri areas, recovering six TT pistols from their possession.
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the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested six suspects during separate raids in Darakhshan and Gizri areas, recovering six TT pistols from their possession.
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August - 3 
The Field General Court Marshal (FGCM) on August 3, awarded a sentence of five-year rigorous imprisonment to Brigadier Ali Khan, and four others, for having links with Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), reported Daily Times quoting an ISPR statement. Four others
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The Field General Court Marshal (FGCM) on August 3, awarded a sentence of five-year rigorous imprisonment to Brigadier Ali Khan, and four others, for having links with Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), reported Daily Times quoting an ISPR statement. Four others accused in the case were also awarded punishments. Major Sohail Akbar was handed down three-year rigorous imprisonment; Major Jawwad Baseer two-year rigorous imprisonment, whereas Major Inayat Aziz and Major Iftikhar were awarded one and six year rigorous imprisonments respectively. Officials said that proceedings against Brigadier Ali, Major Inayat, Major Iftikhar, Major Sohail and Major Jawwad had been completed. “The accused have been convicted for having links with a proscribed organisation,” they added.
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August - 3 
the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have detained at least 38 suspects during targeted raids in different areas of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. A heavy contingent of LEAs personnel conducted a targeted operation in Shanti Nagar, Gulsh
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the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have detained at least 38 suspects during targeted raids in different areas of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. A heavy contingent of LEAs personnel conducted a targeted operation in Shanti Nagar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, where they detained at least 17 suspects, including three operatives of Lyari gang, and recovered two hand grenades and other weapons from their possession. The arrested gangsters belong to Mullah Sohail group.
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August - 3 
The United States (US) seems willing to look at options that do not involve drones, although it is not yet ready to end the strikes, a senior official source said on August 3, reports Dawn. The official, who was briefing journalists on Inter-Services
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The United States (US) seems willing to look at options that do not involve drones, although it is not yet ready to end the strikes, a senior official source said on August 3, reports Dawn. The official, who was briefing journalists on Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lieutenant-General Zaheer-ul Islam’s meetings in Washington, said the Pakistani delegation urged the Americans to stop the drone strikes at every opportunity they got. Islam met with Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus on August 2, 2012 and held "substantive, professional and productive" talks, a senior US official said on condition of anonymity. "The talks provided an opportunity to discuss a number of proposals for how we can enhance our joint efforts against terrorism," the official said. "Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together to counter the terrorist presence in the region that threatens both US and Pakistani national security," he said.
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August - 3 
two-day-old unidentified dead body of a man was found from Super Highway within the jurisdiction of Sachal Police Station.
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two-day-old unidentified dead body of a man was found from Super Highway within the jurisdiction of Sachal Police Station.
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August - 3 
unidentified militants set ablaze at least three containers of a private company, en route to Chaman town (Balochistan) from Karachi (Sindh), in Tera Meel area of Dasht in Mastung District. “The unknown armed men were on a motorbike. They stopped the
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unidentified militants set ablaze at least three containers of a private company, en route to Chaman town (Balochistan) from Karachi (Sindh), in Tera Meel area of Dasht in Mastung District. “The unknown armed men were on a motorbike. They stopped the containers and set them on fire,” Levies official Muhammad Rafiq said.
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August - 3 
Police on August 3, arrested 16 militants, including four women, of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) at Pangmashuya Betal village in Katiadi sub-District of Kishoreganj District,along with huge quantity of leaflets, reports The Daily Star.
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Police on August 3, arrested 16 militants, including four women, of Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) at Pangmashuya Betal village in Katiadi sub-District of Kishoreganj District,along with huge quantity of leaflets, reports The Daily Star.
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August - 3 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officers arrested four militants of the banned militant organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) from Dhaka city on August 3, reports The New Age. RAB said that they arrested the HuT militants from the Nakhalpara and Elephant Ro
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) officers arrested four militants of the banned militant organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) from Dhaka city on August 3, reports The New Age. RAB said that they arrested the HuT militants from the Nakhalpara and Elephant Road area as they distributed leaflets at mosques after Jumah (Friday) prayers.
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August - 3 
A top UN official on August 3, praised the progress made by the Sri Lankan Government in resettling over 440,000 people since the end of the civil war three years ago, and called for continued donor support for the country, reports Daily Mirror. The
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A top UN official on August 3, praised the progress made by the Sri Lankan Government in resettling over 440,000 people since the end of the civil war three years ago, and called for continued donor support for the country, reports Daily Mirror. The Director of Operations of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), John Ging, who finished a three-day visit to the country, said “The scale of what Sri Lanka has accomplished over the past three years, the pace of resettlement and the development of infrastructure, is remarkable and very clearly visible”. Mr. Ging expressed his support for continued partnership with the authorities to jointly agree on and meet remaining humanitarian needs. He also welcomed the commitment of the Government to address peace and development issues through the country’s Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC).
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August - 4 
A body recovered was recovered from a well in Kokrajhar District on August 4, reports The Telegraph. With the recovery of the dead body, the death toll in the ongoing clashes has increased to 72. The clashes started when founder president of All Bo
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A body recovered was recovered from a well in Kokrajhar District on August 4, reports The Telegraph. With the recovery of the dead body, the death toll in the ongoing clashes has increased to 72. The clashes started when founder president of All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) , Mohibul Islam and former leader of All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Abdul Siddique Sheikh were seriously injured in the attack on July 19. In a retaliatory attack, a mob of people at Joypur under Kokrajhar Police Station lynched to death four former militants of disbanded Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT) - Pradip Bodo (32), Jonson Bodo (36), Nip Goyari (25) and Jamin Goyari (24) in the night of July 20. Initially, Kokrajhar and then Chirang District were affected. Later, violence also spread to Dhubri and Baksa Districts.
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August - 4 
a crude bomb was recovered from a biscuit packet in Dalsingher-Alga Lower Primary and Middle English School relief camp in Dhubri District.
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a crude bomb was recovered from a biscuit packet in Dalsingher-Alga Lower Primary and Middle English School relief camp in Dhubri District.
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August - 4 
an Adivasi village was also attacked in the Kokrajhar District. One person was injured in the attack.
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an Adivasi village was also attacked in the Kokrajhar District. One person was injured in the attack.
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August - 4 
Border Security Force (BSF) on August 4 foiled an attempt by over 250 Chakma tribals, including women and children from Bangladesh to enter India after their homes were attacked, reports The Sentinel. The BSF troopers have provided food and drinking
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Border Security Force (BSF) on August 4 foiled an attempt by over 250 Chakma tribals, including women and children from Bangladesh to enter India after their homes were attacked, reports The Sentinel. The BSF troopers have provided food and drinking water to these Chakma tribals, who gathered on the night August 4 opposite the border Silachari village in south Tripura.“The tribals, belonged to Buddhist Chakma tribes, fled from their homes in Chittagong Hill Tracts [CHT] in southeast Bangladesh after they were attacked by the non-tribals since Friday,” a BSF officer said on condition of anonymity.
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August - 4 
Chandi Sarkar, alleged to be a Maoist leader arrested from Kathgara village under Chapra Police Station in Nadia District on 23 September, 2005, was released from jail on August 4 after being granted bail in all the cases against him, reports Zee New
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Chandi Sarkar, alleged to be a Maoist leader arrested from Kathgara village under Chapra Police Station in Nadia District on 23 September, 2005, was released from jail on August 4 after being granted bail in all the cases against him, reports Zee News. There had been six cases against Sarkar who had been slapped with sedition and other charges including under the Arms Act.
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August - 4 
Defence Minister A K Antony said on August 4 that India has viewed seriously the matter of a tunnel being detected from Pakistan side into the country in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector, Daily Excelsior reported. "Yes, a tunnel has been found. We ha
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Defence Minister A K Antony said on August 4 that India has viewed seriously the matter of a tunnel being detected from Pakistan side into the country in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector, Daily Excelsior reported. "Yes, a tunnel has been found. We have taken the matter seriously," Antony said when asked about the detection of 400-mt-long tunnel from Pakistan side into India in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector on July 28.
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August - 4 
IBN Live reports on August 4, that Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik, General Officer Commanding (GoC), Northern Command, said, "This year, there have been 45 attempts made by infiltrators to come in but MAC figures reveal there were 15 attempts made t
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IBN Live reports on August 4, that Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik, General Officer Commanding (GoC), Northern Command, said, "This year, there have been 45 attempts made by infiltrators to come in but MAC figures reveal there were 15 attempts made till June in which 35 to 38 militants have succeeded in infiltrating."
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August - 4 
Justice V. K. Shali Tribunal has submitted its report on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), confirming the ban on SIMI that it has links with Pakistan-based terror outfits, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (
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Justice V. K. Shali Tribunal has submitted its report on Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), confirming the ban on SIMI that it has links with Pakistan-based terror outfits, including the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and its frontal outfit, the Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports The Hindu on August 4. The order came after the MHA, on February 3, 2012, extended the ban by two more years under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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August - 4 
Karnataka ATS on August 4 raided the houses of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants Shaikh Altaf and Shaikh Ramzan in Bijapur (Karnataka) in connection to the Pune blasts. No arrest or detention has been made in the Pune blasts so far.
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Karnataka ATS on August 4 raided the houses of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) militants Shaikh Altaf and Shaikh Ramzan in Bijapur (Karnataka) in connection to the Pune blasts. No arrest or detention has been made in the Pune blasts so far.
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August - 4 
miscreants set ablaze around 15 abandoned houses belonging to Bodo community in Chengnala under the Dotma Police Station in Kokrajhar District on August 4 evening, reports The Sentinel.
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miscreants set ablaze around 15 abandoned houses belonging to Bodo community in Chengnala under the Dotma Police Station in Kokrajhar District on August 4 evening, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 4 
One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal said to Crime Branch of the Police that the arrest of 10 LeT members by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immediat
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One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal said to Crime Branch of the Police that the arrest of 10 LeT members by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immediately after 26/11 was eyewash, reports Times of India on August 4. According to Jundal, after intense international pressure, particularly American, mounted on Pakistan Government, Pakistani Army officers told LeT operatives to clear out of training camps since raids were likely to begin. "On the Army's directions, training camps of the Bait-ul-Mujahideen (BuM) in Muridke and Rawalpindi were cleared. The FIA, then, arrested the 10 LeT men, including Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Abu al-Qama and Zarrar Shah. Instead of jail, they were kept in luxurious guesthouses with all amenities," Jundal told the Police. "All 10 were released soon, told to remain underground and not speak to the media." He further said. According to Jundal, in the first week of December 2008, Pakistani Army officers contacted LeT second-in-command Yusuf Muzammil, who in turn told the outfit's members to wind up the camps. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 4 
One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal named Indian operatives of LeT who have been in Pakistan for long, reports The Times of India on August 4. The f
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One of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal named Indian operatives of LeT who have been in Pakistan for long, reports The Times of India on August 4. The four are — Abu Sherjil and Abu Jarar from Beed, Abu Musab from Jammu, who, along with Jundal, is an accused in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case. The fourth person is Abu Jaid alias Lal Baba, who has been booked in the plot to blow up the Nasik Police Academy. He further said that two of them are from Beed in Maharashtra where Jundal hails from; the third is from Jammu, while the native place of the fourth operative is not yet known. The crime branch of Mumbai Police has already scoped the areas where the operatives from Beed resided. Although, Jundal said that the four were not part of the 26/11 terror attack, Police are verifying his claim. Jundal has also given a detailed description of LeT’s organisational structure and its hierarchy in Pakistan, along with details of the terror outfit’s commanders, and the area of their operations. He has named several foot-soldiers who are Pakistani nationals. Further, Abu Jundal, told the Police that the Pune German Bakery blast conspiracy was planned in 2008 but it could not be executed as the LeT bosses wanted a Mumbai operation first. "I met my mentor Fayyaz Kagzi and German Bakery blast arrested accused Himayat Mirza Baig in Colombo, Sri Lanka in March 2008. We decided to carry out a strike in Pune in 2008," Jundal told Police. "We paid Baig INR 12.5 lakh to carry out the Pune operation. The LeT bosses had discussed it and agreed that even if fewer people are killed at the bakery, the attack will have impact on the security establishment," said Jundal. He said in August 2008, the LeT decided to postpone the Pune attack. "They decided to first carry out the 26/11 attacks and then consider the Pune attack," revealed Jundal. The blasts happened at German Bakery on February 13, 2010 and killed 17. Meanwhile, Abu Jundal told the crime branch of Mumbai Police that the brothers Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal are hiding in Pakistan, but he doesn't know much about them. The Bhatkal brothers are involved in several serial blasts across the country and had fled to Pakistan in 2009.
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August - 4 
Police have collected the samples from the August 1 Lakhpat taluka (administrative unit) of Kutch District bomb blast site, which left at least five injured, reports Times of India on August 4. The Border Security Force (BSF) has denied the fact that
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Police have collected the samples from the August 1 Lakhpat taluka (administrative unit) of Kutch District bomb blast site, which left at least five injured, reports Times of India on August 4. The Border Security Force (BSF) has denied the fact that the explosives belong to it. "The samples have been sent to Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and we are awaiting its report. The blast was of minor intensity" said Bipin Ahire, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kutch. Five cattle rearers, were injured when a blast occurred at about 6 pm near Budha Bandar near BSF’s check-post. The injured were shifted to the Civil Hospital in Bhuj. All five were out of danger.
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August - 4 
Principal Sessions Judge (Jammu), Jang Bhadur Singh Jamwal on August 4 awarded six years rigorous imprisonment to a terrorist, Abdul Rashid, after 12 years long investigation and trial, Daily Excelsior reported. According to the prosecution case, on
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Principal Sessions Judge (Jammu), Jang Bhadur Singh Jamwal on August 4 awarded six years rigorous imprisonment to a terrorist, Abdul Rashid, after 12 years long investigation and trial, Daily Excelsior reported. According to the prosecution case, on November 13, 2000, Satwari Police arrested Abdul Rashid and Parvez Ahmed, from Beli Charana area and from their possession, pistols, magazines, live rounds, RDX and other items were recovered. Parvez Ahmed died during the course of trial
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August - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Biswajit Hansda, from Sarenga area of Bankura District on August 4, reports Business Standard. Hansda has been accused of murder and extortion and was
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Biswajit Hansda, from Sarenga area of Bankura District on August 4, reports Business Standard. Hansda has been accused of murder and extortion and was caught after SFs got information about his movement in the area.
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August - 4 
Security Forces recovered 130 can bombs planted on a 500 meter stretch at Raka under Chowka Police Station area in Seraikela-Kharswan District on August 4, reports Times of India. Each bomb weighed about one kilogram. It took more than six hours to p
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Security Forces recovered 130 can bombs planted on a 500 meter stretch at Raka under Chowka Police Station area in Seraikela-Kharswan District on August 4, reports Times of India. Each bomb weighed about one kilogram. It took more than six hours to pull out the landmines from beneath the earth.
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August - 4 
The arrested Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) “chairman”, Champion R. Sangma, has indicated that he is ready to initiate “peace talks” with the Government, reports The Telegraph. Champion, who has been under detention at an undisclosed location s
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The arrested Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) “chairman”, Champion R. Sangma, has indicated that he is ready to initiate “peace talks” with the Government, reports The Telegraph. Champion, who has been under detention at an undisclosed location since July 30, met his counsel Sujit Dey on August 4, where he reportedly indicated a “pro-talks” standpoint. Champion was “arrested” on July 30 from the Umkrem-Pyrdiwah area under East Khasi Hills District along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
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August - 4 
Three bullet-ridden bodies were recovered in Chirang and two in Kokrajhar District, reports Business Standard. Adding one person was also reported missing in Kokrajhar. Earlier, a body was recovered from a well in Kokrajhar District on August 4. With
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Three bullet-ridden bodies were recovered in Chirang and two in Kokrajhar District, reports Business Standard. Adding one person was also reported missing in Kokrajhar. Earlier, a body was recovered from a well in Kokrajhar District on August 4. With the recovery of these six bodies, the death toll in ongoing violence has reached 77. Further, due to recent developments, indefinite curfew has been imposed in Chirang District. Superintendent of Police (SP) Kumar Sanjiv Krishna said the three - father and his two sons - had left the camp for displaced persons at Kawatika village of Chirang District yesterday and their bodies were found today. "Indefinite curfew has been launched and the army is conducting regular flag march in the District," Inspector General of Police –Law and Order (IGP-Law and Order), L R Bishnoi told PTI. He said there were some stray incidents, but the situation was brought under control after the Police decided to fix permanent security pickets in the recent-violence hit districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri.
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August - 4 
Unidentified militants attacked Additional Director and Soil Chemist of Agriculture Department, Pheiroijam Rajen by hurling a hand grenade at his residence located near Porompat TV Tower of Imphal East District on August 4, reports Sangai Express. No
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Unidentified militants attacked Additional Director and Soil Chemist of Agriculture Department, Pheiroijam Rajen by hurling a hand grenade at his residence located near Porompat TV Tower of Imphal East District on August 4, reports Sangai Express. No casualty was reported.
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August - 4 
two drivers of trucks, which were loaded with scrap, were killed by unidentified assailants in Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on August 4. Sources said that the drivers, Waliur Rehman and Rasool Muhammad, were driving their trucks
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two drivers of trucks, which were loaded with scrap, were killed by unidentified assailants in Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on August 4. Sources said that the drivers, Waliur Rehman and Rasool Muhammad, were driving their trucks towards Wana, SWA, from Angoor Adda when unidentified armed men ambushed the trucks and indiscriminately fired at them. Resultantly, both the drivers were killed on the spot.
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August - 4 
two rockets fired form unknown locations on August 4 struck two different parts of Quetta, reported The News. According to early reports, one rocket fell on a hotel’s rooftop located opposite Quetta Press Club, while the other struck Benazir Bridge o
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two rockets fired form unknown locations on August 4 struck two different parts of Quetta, reported The News. According to early reports, one rocket fell on a hotel’s rooftop located opposite Quetta Press Club, while the other struck Benazir Bridge on Ispani Road. No casualties were reported.
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August - 4 
Unidentified assailants killed a prayer leader of Killi Bacha Jama Mosque, Abdul Hakeem, at Killi Karak area of Mastung District in Balochistan on August 4, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified assailants killed a prayer leader of Killi Bacha Jama Mosque, Abdul Hakeem, at Killi Karak area of Mastung District in Balochistan on August 4, reports Daily Times.
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August - 4 
unidentified militants fired three rockets in Quetta. According to Police, first rocket landed on Spiny Road, second on the Benazir Flyover and the third on the roof of a hotel, adjacent to the Quetta Press Club. No casualties were reported.
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unidentified militants fired three rockets in Quetta. According to Police, first rocket landed on Spiny Road, second on the Benazir Flyover and the third on the roof of a hotel, adjacent to the Quetta Press Club. No casualties were reported.
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August - 4 
the UCPN-M on August 4 decided to hold its general convention from January 27, 2013, according to Nepal News. A meeting of the general convention organising committee held at the party headquarters, Peris Danda, fixed the general convention date. How
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the UCPN-M on August 4 decided to hold its general convention from January 27, 2013, according to Nepal News. A meeting of the general convention organising committee held at the party headquarters, Peris Danda, fixed the general convention date. However, the end date of the general convention was rather unclear. According to Dina Nath Sharma, who is now replaced by Agni Sapkota as party spokesperson, the general convention would conclude by February 12. Similarly, the party will conduct the conventions of its village, district and state committees by January 13, starting from October 2, 2011. The meeting also changed the responsibilities of the central leaders according to which Dahal will command the entire affairs of the party at the centre while Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai will look after matters with the government. Likewise, Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been appointed head of the organisation department while Post Bahadur Bogati will oversee matters with the party headquarters. Dina Nath Sharma has been given the responsibility of intellectual department.
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August - 4 
A Union Parishad (UP) Chairman, two UP members and eight others were injured in an attack by militants at UP office in Atghoria sub-District of Pabna District on August 4, reports The Independent. The attackers ransacked chairs, tables and other valu
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A Union Parishad (UP) Chairman, two UP members and eight others were injured in an attack by militants at UP office in Atghoria sub-District of Pabna District on August 4, reports The Independent. The attackers ransacked chairs, tables and other valuable furniture of the office while Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) cards were being distributed among the poor families. A group of terrorists numbering about 20-30 attempted to snatch away VGF cards from the hands of UP chairman, members and card holders. The attackers led by President of Akkdanta Union Jubo League (AUJL), Yunus Bahadur, Alauddin, Batchu and others demanded 50 per cent card for them. When the UP chairman and locals resisted, the militants attacked them.
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August - 5 
A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and S P Garg of Delhi High Court on August 5 upheld the acquittal of seven alleged terrorists on the ground they were nabbed after a “fake encounter" in 2005 and were falsely implicated, reports The Times of India
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A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and S P Garg of Delhi High Court on August 5 upheld the acquittal of seven alleged terrorists on the ground they were nabbed after a “fake encounter" in 2005 and were falsely implicated, reports The Times of India . The bench upheld the acquittal, dismissing the Police appeal against the trial court's verdict. The court, however, modified the trial court's order for registration of an FIR against four Policemen for faking the encounter and giving false evidence. Police claimed that, acting on a tip-off that the accused, planning a strike in Delhi and its satellite towns, including Gurgaon, would be coming to the capital, arrested four of the seven accused after a shootout on the intervening night between July 1 and 2 in 2005 near Delhi-Gurgaon border, and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The remaining three were arrested later. As the accused, later identified as Saqib Rehman, Nazir Ahmed Sofi, Gulam Moinuddin Dar and Bashir Ahmed Shah, did not stop their car, they were chased by a team led by Sub-Inspector Ravinder Tyagi, who fired from his service revolver in response to firing by Saqib, Police said. Police also claimed to have recovered one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 130 live cartridges, 2 hand grenades and 3 UBGL grenades at the instance of Saqib and this crucial evidence was ignored by the trial court. The lower court had acquitted all the accused saying the alleged encounter did not take place at all and a false encounter was projected.
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August - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, involved in stopping Security Forces (SFs) from launching a search for abducted Laxmipur Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jhina Hikaka in March was arrested in Koraput District on August 5, re
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, involved in stopping Security Forces (SFs) from launching a search for abducted Laxmipur Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jhina Hikaka in March was arrested in Koraput District on August 5, reports The Times of India. Bhima Huija of Maudivalasa village within Bandhugaon Police limits was involved in road blockades in Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks during that time. He also led the extremists in Maudivalsa Panchayat (village level local self-government institution), Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Awinash Kumar said.
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August - 5 
an angry mob on August 5 attacked a Bodoland Travels bus and injured its driver Apraj Narzary and eight passengers, following a National Highway (NH) 31C blockade, at Bortola under Dhaligaon Police Station in Chirang District demanding rescue of two
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an angry mob on August 5 attacked a Bodoland Travels bus and injured its driver Apraj Narzary and eight passengers, following a National Highway (NH) 31C blockade, at Bortola under Dhaligaon Police Station in Chirang District demanding rescue of two auto drivers –Mohidul Islam Mandal (22) and Amir Ali (23) of Borpathar in Bongaigaon District, reports Assam Tribune. The duo went missing from August 4 after taking passengers to Karigaon in Kokrajhar District.
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August - 5 
another hand grenade was recovered in front of His Grace Pharmacy near JNIMS Gate 2. A piece of paper put under the grenade was inscribed with the words “Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), Red Army, Nongsh
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another hand grenade was recovered in front of His Grace Pharmacy near JNIMS Gate 2. A piece of paper put under the grenade was inscribed with the words “Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), Red Army, Nongshaba”.
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August - 5 
IGP of the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council (IGP-BTAD), S N Singh said 112 fixed security pickets in the three worst affected Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri would be set up and the process had been started.
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IGP of the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council (IGP-BTAD), S N Singh said 112 fixed security pickets in the three worst affected Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri would be set up and the process had been started.
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August - 5 
Investigators based on a host of factors and indications are convinced that the low-intensity serial blasts in Pune on August 1 were executed by the Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports Times of India on August 5. While it may have been executed by some n
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Investigators based on a host of factors and indications are convinced that the low-intensity serial blasts in Pune on August 1 were executed by the Indian Mujahideen (IM), reports Times of India on August 5. While it may have been executed by some new recruits of the terror outfit, IM leadership that is mostly intact and believed to be hiding in Pakistan may have planned the attack, sources say.Further, the investigators have ruled out the possibility of Maoists or Hindu fringe groups being responsible for the four blasts and two unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), sources said.
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August - 5 
Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) has cautioned all Nagas from every section of society that the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ on offer and endorsed by groups and individuals without assessing the “imme
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Khole-Kitovi faction of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi) has cautioned all Nagas from every section of society that the ‘Alternative Arrangement’ on offer and endorsed by groups and individuals without assessing the “immediate and long term consequences and misfortunes staring at Naga people” will be “a seed of fresh conflict among Nagas” in the event “one single political group” and the government of India were to enter into a political agreement “on behalf of all Nagas”, reports Nagaland Post. In a statement, GPRN/NSCN through its MIP, reminded that the ‘Naga Concordant’ signed on August 26, 2011 by the signatories-- GPRN/NSCN (Khole-Kitovi), NSCN/GPRN-Isak-Muivah [NSCN-IM] and NNC/FGN [ Naga National Council/ Federal Government of Nagaland]-- resolved to form one ‘Naga National Government’ on the basis of historical and political rights. In view of the recent statements about the ‘Alternative Arrangement’, GPRN/NSCN asked if Delhi was aware of the Naga Concordant and whether NSCN (I-M) leaders Isak and Th. Muivah were aware of their signatures in the August 26, 2011 pledge. In addition, on the issue of ‘Alternative Arrangement’, NSCN-Khole-Kitovi expressed solidarity with Nagas of Manipur.
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August - 5 
Militant outfits have asked journalists and media houses to stop projecting what they said the struggle of Kashmiris in a negative way or else face dire consequences, Zee News reported on August 5. Some journalists and media houses received a handwri
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Militant outfits have asked journalists and media houses to stop projecting what they said the struggle of Kashmiris in a negative way or else face dire consequences, Zee News reported on August 5. Some journalists and media houses received a handwritten letter purportedly sent by militant groups, active in Kashmir, in this regard. "Some so-called journalists in print and electronic media are presenting the struggle of Kashmiris in bad light. We warn journalists to mend their ways or face dire consequences," said the letter issued under the name of Abu Irfan, a spokesman of the groups. It warned the editors not to ignore the warning and publish it in their newspapers.
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August - 5 
Police on August 5 arrested 3 suspects and seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1 lakh, including a printing unit owner in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, reports The Times of India. "The seized counterfeit money was the first bunch of curren
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Police on August 5 arrested 3 suspects and seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1 lakh, including a printing unit owner in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, reports The Times of India. "The seized counterfeit money was the first bunch of currency notes printed by them. They had planned it to circulate in southern districts," a police officer said. The three arrested were identified as J Balan (47), M Karthikeyan (35) and R Ramar (39), all hailing from Virudhunagar town. Balan was cited as the mastermind in the racket.
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August - 5 
Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) said that the Government should take a tough stand against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and mere sealing of border and rehabilitation will not bring permanent solution. A
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Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) said that the Government should take a tough stand against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and mere sealing of border and rehabilitation will not bring permanent solution. Assistant Publicity Secretary of the NDFB-RD, B Samijink said, “The Government should not make haste to rehabilitate the inmates of the refugee camps before checking the antecedents of the persons as we believe there are illegal migrants or citizens of different districts also,” he said adding, “Setting a deadline for rehabilitation will aggravate the situation rather than solving it.” Samijink further said that the NDFB-RD has failed to understand why the Government of Assam and India cannot set a deadline to the illegal migrants to leave the country. The NDFB-RD leader said, “Mere rehabilitation and sealing of Bangladesh border is not the permanent solution. The Government needs to address the root cause of the clash. For that, the foreigner issue must be solved permanently.” He also said the tribal land should be handed over to its owners, the sons of the soil, the native tribal people. The clashes started when founder president of All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) , Mohibul Islam and former leader of All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU), Abdul Siddique Sheikh were seriously injured in the attack on July 19. In a retaliatory attack, a mob of people at Joypur under Kokrajhar Police Station lynched to death four former militants of disbanded Bodoland Liberation Tiger (BLT) - Pradip Bodo (32), Jonson Bodo (36), Nip Goyari (25) and Jamin Goyari (24) in the night of July 20. Initially, Kokrajhar and then Chirang District were affected. Later, violence also spread to Dhubri and Baksa Districts.
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August - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 5 killed two militants belonging to Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Goalpara District, reports Tehelka. Police further added that another ULFA-ATF militant has sustained bullet injur
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 5 killed two militants belonging to Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) in Goalpara District, reports Tehelka. Police further added that another ULFA-ATF militant has sustained bullet injuries and might have tried to abscond to neighbouring Garo Hills in Meghalaya where ULFA-ATF reportedly share bases with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA). The injured militant is suspected to be Saurav Gogoi, a top ULFA-ATF cadre who is an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert and have been sent to Lower Assam to carry out a series of attacks ahead of Independence Day. The slain militants were suspected to be involved in carrying out IED blasts in Goalpara District on July 23, which left one Army trooper dead and several others critically injured.
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August - 5 
Security Forces on August 4 launched an operation on the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border to flush out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports IBN Live. The operation has been dubbed 'Operation Marangdeo'. The offensive, which would
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Security Forces on August 4 launched an operation on the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border to flush out Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, reports IBN Live. The operation has been dubbed 'Operation Marangdeo'. The offensive, which would also be carried out at night, was launched to prevent Maoists from entering Jharkhand particularly through the border of Palamu and Garhwa Districts, said Anil Minz, Commandant of the 34 battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The CRPF would be assisted by the Police in the operation, he said.
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August - 5 
SFs arrested one militant and one linkmen belonging to Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) from Sikarighat in Karbi Anglong District. The militant was later identified as Longbi Tokbi (20) of Langlakso.
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SFs arrested one militant and one linkmen belonging to Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) from Sikarighat in Karbi Anglong District. The militant was later identified as Longbi Tokbi (20) of Langlakso.
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August - 5 
suspected militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party, Military Council faction ( KCP-MC) released the two masons unharmed, reports The Telegraph. Militants abducted the duo about ten days back from a construction site in the State capital, Im
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suspected militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party, Military Council faction ( KCP-MC) released the two masons unharmed, reports The Telegraph. Militants abducted the duo about ten days back from a construction site in the State capital, Imphal.
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August - 5 
The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and the editors have taken strong exception to the way some Muslim underground organizations have threatened to gun down some of the editors, reporters and newspaper employees to protest against the refusal
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The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and the editors have taken strong exception to the way some Muslim underground organizations have threatened to gun down some of the editors, reporters and newspaper employees to protest against the refusal of newspapers to publish their press releases, reports The Sentinel. A Mobi, ‘president’ of the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJS) said that the emergency meeting discussed threadbare the threats posed by PM Akbar faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-PM Akbar) group and another new underground organization which was so far unheard of.
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the co-convener of the action committee, Takhellambam Ramanda, said after the meeting with human rights groups and citizen organisations that the committee decided to launch a series of agitation with support from citizens’ bodies to protest against
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the co-convener of the action committee, Takhellambam Ramanda, said after the meeting with human rights groups and citizen organisations that the committee decided to launch a series of agitation with support from citizens’ bodies to protest against the state Government’s failure to find the whereabouts of the missing contractor Irungbam Irabanta, reports The Telegraph. Irungbam Irabanta (38) disappeared after he left home on May 27, 2012 for a trip to Ukhrul District. Irabanta had left home on May 27, 2012, saying he would be meeting Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-I-M) militants in Ukhrul over some matters.
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August - 5 
Three civilians, including a woman and a child, sustained injuries in a bomb explosion at Baghdoba in Goreswar in Baksa District on August 5, reports The Sentinel. The blast occurred when a bomb planted in a tree near the busy road exploded. No group
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Three civilians, including a woman and a child, sustained injuries in a bomb explosion at Baghdoba in Goreswar in Baksa District on August 5, reports The Sentinel. The blast occurred when a bomb planted in a tree near the busy road exploded. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 5 
Three months after they abducted and released Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh have accused their own mediators of deceiving them by not ensuring the release of their ja
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Three months after they abducted and released Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh have accused their own mediators of deceiving them by not ensuring the release of their jailed cadres in exchange, reports The Indian Express. “The mediators deceived us. They did not tell us anything about the agreement and the committee. They told us the Government has assured them that some of our men will be released, so release the collector. But nothing happened,” Keralapal Area Committee Secretary of CPI-Maoist, Madkam Bhima alias Akash, told The Sunday Express. Akash led the abduction of Menon on April 21, 2012. However, the mediators - B D Sharma and Prof G Haragopal - refuted Akash’s allegations. “Now I don’t remember exactly. Everything was well-settled then, I do not know from where these things are emerging,” Sharma said.
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August - 5 
Twenty five successful infiltration attempts from Pakistan on the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have been reported in June 2012, according to latest Government figures, reports Deccan Chronicle. Fifty four infiltration bids have oc
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Twenty five successful infiltration attempts from Pakistan on the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have been reported in June 2012, according to latest Government figures, reports Deccan Chronicle. Fifty four infiltration bids have occurred in June alone — a five time rise since 2011 where only 11 infiltration attempts were reported in the corresponding period. So far this year [2012], 38 successful infiltration bids have taken place of 103 attempts while in entire last year [2011] there were 247 infiltration attempts. While some militants have been shot dead by Security Forces, hunt is on to catch the others who may have entered the valley, an unnamed top Government official said. The rise in infiltration bids this summer clearly shows that Pakistan based terror outfits are pushing terrorists to disturb the prevailing peace in the Valley, the official added. Estimates with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), which have been shared with the J&K Government, show that 800 to 1000 militants are waiting to infiltrate at any given point in time. According to the UMHA, 42 training camps with about 2,500 militants are operating across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). While 17 militant camps are functioning in Pakistan, there are 25 such camps in PoK.
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August - 5 
Violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) of 2003, Pakistani Rangers opened firing on the International Border (IB) at Arnia sector of Jammu District in the night of August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said the Rangers started firing a
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Violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) of 2003, Pakistani Rangers opened firing on the International Border (IB) at Arnia sector of Jammu District in the night of August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Official reports said the Rangers started firing at Kot Kubba and Budhwar posts of Arnia sector at 8.40pm. There were no casualties or damage in the firing, which continued till late night.
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August - 5 
A Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) ‘commander’ along with four other militants were killed in a remote bomb attack in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 5, reports The News. Accord
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A Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) ‘commander’ along with four other militants were killed in a remote bomb attack in Akkakhel area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 5, reports The News. According to the Government sources, the explosion occurred when LI’s commander Syed Rehman along with his associates were patrolling in the area.
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August - 5 
a militant and a volunteer of a local peace committee were killed in a clash in Milwat area of Bara, reports Dawn. Local sources said that LI militants clashed with volunteers of Akkakhel Peace Committee in Milwat area. The clash resulted in killing
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a militant and a volunteer of a local peace committee were killed in a clash in Milwat area of Bara, reports Dawn. Local sources said that LI militants clashed with volunteers of Akkakhel Peace Committee in Milwat area. The clash resulted in killing of one the peace volunteers and a militant.
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August - 5 
Accusations which could further raise tensions over cross-border raids by terrorists, Interior Minister Rehman Malik on August 5 said that elements of the Afghan Government are likely supporting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Fazlullah, who
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Accusations which could further raise tensions over cross-border raids by terrorists, Interior Minister Rehman Malik on August 5 said that elements of the Afghan Government are likely supporting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Fazlullah, who is fighting to topple the Islamabad Government, reports Daily Times. Pakistani officials say the TTP ‘commander’ known as Maulana Fazlullah has been orchestrating raids on Pakistani Security Forces from Afghanistan, where he fled several years ago after a Pakistani army offensive against his stronghold in the Swat Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan has repeatedly called on Afghanistan to hunt down Fazlullah, whose fighters cross the border in their hundreds, set up ambushes and attack army checkpoints. "If somebody is living in somebody's house and you ask him 'who is giving you food, who is giving you all this shelter?' You know he is in Afghanistan," Malik told Reuters. "I think some of the elements (of the Afghan Government) there are supporters. Maybe state actors, maybe non-state actors."
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August - 5 
Afghan officials see Pakistan's suggestion that Afghans are supporting cross-border attacks as an attempt to distract attention from what they say is Pakistan's long history of supporting Afghanistan's Taliban movement and other insurgent factions. U
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Afghan officials see Pakistan's suggestion that Afghans are supporting cross-border attacks as an attempt to distract attention from what they say is Pakistan's long history of supporting Afghanistan's Taliban movement and other insurgent factions. United States (US) and Afghan officials say there is no comparison between the relatively small and recent presence of Fazlullah's men in eastern Afghanistan and what they describe as long-standing ties between elements of Pakistani intelligence and the Afghan Taliban. "These comments made by the Pakistani interior minister are irresponsible and a baseless allegation," said Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi. "Afghanistan has been under attacks from safe havens of insurgents inside Pakistan, and we are quite sure that Mullah Fazlullah is somewhere in Pakistan.
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August - 5 
An activist and Unit Committee member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Gulbahar Sector, identified as Iqbal Ghauri (53), was shot dead in Nazimabad locality of Karachi on August 5, reported Daily Times.
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An activist and Unit Committee member of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Gulbahar Sector, identified as Iqbal Ghauri (53), was shot dead in Nazimabad locality of Karachi on August 5, reported Daily Times.
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August - 5 
Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) claimed to have arrested three suspects during a raid at their hideout in Nabi Bux area of Old City, adding that the suspects were involved in the kidnapping of a woman, namely Shumaila, who was also recovered during th
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Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) claimed to have arrested three suspects during a raid at their hideout in Nabi Bux area of Old City, adding that the suspects were involved in the kidnapping of a woman, namely Shumaila, who was also recovered during the raid.
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August - 5 
Daily Times reported that the recent trend of grenade attacks of shops and markets that refuse extortion terrorised local traders and businessmen, besides totally blackened the chances of further investment in Karachi. All Pakistan Organization of Sm
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Daily Times reported that the recent trend of grenade attacks of shops and markets that refuse extortion terrorised local traders and businessmen, besides totally blackened the chances of further investment in Karachi. All Pakistan Organization of Small Traders and Cottage Industries (APOSTCI) Karachi Chapter President Mehmood Hamid said in past the extortionists backed by the ruling parties used to send bullets wrapped in extortion demand chits to Karachi traders, but embolden by covet backing from the corridors of power, now these mafia men are hurling grenades on shops and markets that refuse or delay Bhatta. He said extortion mafia is collecting forces fitra and zakat at the rate of PKR 3,000 to PKR 5,000 per shop in Karachi, but the Police and administration are playing the role of silent spectator. He said small traders are the worst affected segment of society due to Karachi lawlessness and a lot of small trades and cottage industries have closed their doors for good due to lack of business. He demanded of the Government to realise the gravity of the situation as the ongoing ‘Bhatta war’ in Karachi, which is hitting hard the economy of not only Karachi but also the whole country.
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August - 5 
Five people, including two children and a woman, were killed while ten others were injured in a car explosion that occurred at a house located in Faizabad area on Sariab Road in Quetta on August 5, reports The News. According to Bomb Disposal Squad o
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Five people, including two children and a woman, were killed while ten others were injured in a car explosion that occurred at a house located in Faizabad area on Sariab Road in Quetta on August 5, reports The News. According to Bomb Disposal Squad officials at least 80 KG of explosives were packed into a car parked in the courtyard of the house.
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August - 5 
Law enforcement personnel arrested a suspect and also recovered 60 kilogrammes of explosive material and a remote control that was to be used for detonating the explosive device from a house in Dera Bugti District on August 5, reports Daily Times
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Law enforcement personnel arrested a suspect and also recovered 60 kilogrammes of explosive material and a remote control that was to be used for detonating the explosive device from a house in Dera Bugti District on August 5, reports Daily Times
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August - 5 
Pakistani Security Forces arrested five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who were planning "terror attacks" in Multan and other towns in the region, reports Daily Times on August 5. "The terrorists belonging to Noor Gul group of Tehreek-e-T
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Pakistani Security Forces arrested five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who were planning "terror attacks" in Multan and other towns in the region, reports Daily Times on August 5. "The terrorists belonging to Noor Gul group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested on an intelligence tip-off," Multan City Police chief, Amir Zulfiqar said. The 'Noor Gul' group has not been heard of previously, and Zulfiqar did not say where or when the arrests were made. "They were planning to carry out terrorist activities on the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA) falling next week," Zulfiqar added. He said that the group was active in the southern part of Punjab, and had planned to target other towns and cities in the region. The police also seized heavy weapons and ammunition including pistols and assault rifles from the militants, he added.
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August - 5 
Polio vaccinators failed to reach 313,386 children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the recent three-day immunisation campaign, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) monitoring report. The report seen by Dawn said oral polio vaccine (OPV) couldn’t b
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Polio vaccinators failed to reach 313,386 children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the recent three-day immunisation campaign, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) monitoring report. The report seen by Dawn said oral polio vaccine (OPV) couldn’t be administered to 2.1 million children in the country from July 16 to July 18 due to the vaccinators’ inability to access their areas or opposition by their parents. It put the number of nationwide immunisation refusal cases at 82,000. Earlier last week, the expanded programme on immunisation claimed in a report that 584,046 children couldn’t be vaccinated in the campaign as 528,271 of them missed vaccination and parents of 55,775 sent vaccinators away. When contacted, WHO senior coordinator Doctor Elias Durry said it was for the first time, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had recorded a lower number of immunisation refusal cases (22,000) compared to Sindh (33,780). He said 443,231 children missed polio vaccination in Sindh, while such children totaled 313,386 in KP. “This data reflects registered cases only. The actual burden of immunisation refusal and missed cases is likely to be much higher,” he said.
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August - 5 
Quoting diplomatic sources on August 5, Dawn reported that the United States (US) and Pakistan have reached an understanding on joint operations against the Haqqani Network but no final decision has been taken yet. The sources said the issue of cross
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Quoting diplomatic sources on August 5, Dawn reported that the United States (US) and Pakistan have reached an understanding on joint operations against the Haqqani Network but no final decision has been taken yet. The sources said the issue of cross-border attacks, by the Haqqani Network into Afghanistan and by TTP into Pakistan, was discussed in a series of meetings between senior US and Pakistani officials this week. US and Pakistani diplomatic sources in Washington indicated that the understanding for joint operations against the Haqqani Network was reached at a meeting between senior US and Pakistani military commanders in Islamabad on August 2, 2102. But an influential US Newspaper, Wall Street Journal, reported that plans for joint operations were discussed in meetings between Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Chief Lieutenant-General Zaheerul Islam and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), State Department and Pentagon officials in Washington. The joint statement gave no details but the Wall Street Journal, reported that the two militaries were considering joint counter-terrorism campaigns in Afghanistan and Pakistan that would target the Haqqani militant group. A Pakistani diplomatic source in Washington, however, said that “any understanding on joint operations would also involve action against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) bases in Afghanistan”.
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August - 5 
Residents of Neelum Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on August 5 observed a shutdown against activities of militant outfits in the area, according to Greaterkashmir.com. Witnesses said a complete strike was observed with residents announcing
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Residents of Neelum Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on August 5 observed a shutdown against activities of militant outfits in the area, according to Greaterkashmir.com. Witnesses said a complete strike was observed with residents announcing to launch a ‘forceful agitation’ against alleged activities of some outlawed militant groups as talks between locals and an official team failed to arrive at any decision. “The activities of the banned outfits have caused serious concern from one end of the Neelum Valley to the other and we will not allow anyone to use our territory for ‘terrorist activities’ against anyone,” the official team was told by the residents, according to witnesses. Otherwise, they threatened, Neelum Valley people would launch a forceful protest drive.
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The DIG also said the Police have arrested another suspect in connection with a bomb attack on a commuter van in Gilgit on August 5 that left one passenger dead and four injured. The arrest has increased the total number of people arrested in the cas
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The DIG also said the Police have arrested another suspect in connection with a bomb attack on a commuter van in Gilgit on August 5 that left one passenger dead and four injured. The arrest has increased the total number of people arrested in the case to 11. The attack on the passenger van occurred near Minawar, as an explosive device attached beneath a culvert was triggered as a passenger van, on its way to Haramosh, crossed over it.
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August - 5 
the Jamshed Town Police also claimed to have arrested two suspects who were later identified as Fayyaz and Laiq after a brief encounter near Guru Mandir.
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the Jamshed Town Police also claimed to have arrested two suspects who were later identified as Fayyaz and Laiq after a brief encounter near Guru Mandir.
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August - 5 
the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), formed by the Sindh Home Department, claimed to have arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suspects from Sohrab Goth area for their alleged involvement in the July 17, 2012 attack on the World Health Orga
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the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), formed by the Sindh Home Department, claimed to have arrested three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suspects from Sohrab Goth area for their alleged involvement in the July 17, 2012 attack on the World Health Organisation (WHO) officials engaged in polio vaccination campaign, reports The News.
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August - 5 
the tribesmen of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency are backing the Army’s efforts to purge the Agency of militants and expressed a readiness to counter attacks by militants who were attacking from across the border, reports Central Asia Online. The anno
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the tribesmen of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency are backing the Army’s efforts to purge the Agency of militants and expressed a readiness to counter attacks by militants who were attacking from across the border, reports Central Asia Online. The announcement was made during a jirga (tribal council) attended by Army officials and members of peace committees in the Damadola area of Mamond on August 5, 2012.
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August - 5 
Three years after launching Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) military operation in Mehsud area of South Waziristan Agency, the Government has de-notified only one out of six subdivisions as conflict zone in the volatile region since October
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Three years after launching Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) military operation in Mehsud area of South Waziristan Agency, the Government has de-notified only one out of six subdivisions as conflict zone in the volatile region since October 2009, reports Dawn. “Only Sararogha subdivision has been declared as ‘cleared’ and the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from the area are allowed to go back to their homes,” said an unnamed official. He said that the remaining five tehsils (revenue units) including Shawal, Serwakai, Tiarza, Makeen and Laddha had not been cleared so far. “Return programme of IDPs to other areas would be started as and when the military gives green signal in this regard,” he said. The return process of IDPs to Sararogha is underway with a slow pace as over 8,000 families have returned to their homes during the last one and half year, while 40,000 registered Mehsud families are waiting with host families in Tank and Dera Ismail Khan Districts for their turn. FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) after getting clearance from Security Forces has to de-notify an area as conflict zone. Of seven tribal agencies in FATA, Bajaur and Mohmand have been completely de-notified as conflict zones. The return process of IDPs to their homes in those two tribal agencies had been accomplished. Officials said that FDMA had recently de-notified 44 villages in central subdivision of Kurram Agency while Masozai area had not been cleared. The upper and lower subdivisions of Kurram have already been cleared.
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August - 5 
two Karachi-bound NATO containers were attacked and torched in Ornach area of Khuzdar District, reported Dawn. The containers were returning to Karachi (Sindh) from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District after offloading NATO supplies in Kandahar pro
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two Karachi-bound NATO containers were attacked and torched in Ornach area of Khuzdar District, reported Dawn. The containers were returning to Karachi (Sindh) from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District after offloading NATO supplies in Kandahar province of Afghanistan when unidentified militants on three motorcycles opened fire on them, forcing the drivers to abandon the vehicles and flee. It was the third attack in Balochistan on containers carrying supplies to Afghanistan since Pakistan reopened NATO supply routes.
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August - 5 
Two passengers were killed and four others injured in a hand grenade attack on a passenger bus near Meenawar in Gilgit on August 5, reports Daily Times. According to Police sources, unidentified armed militants attacked the bus with a grenade. T
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Two passengers were killed and four others injured in a hand grenade attack on a passenger bus near Meenawar in Gilgit on August 5, reports Daily Times. According to Police sources, unidentified armed militants attacked the bus with a grenade. The Express Tribune, however, reported that at least one passenger was killed and three others injured when their van hit an explosive device hidden under a culvert near Gilgit. “The investigation carried out so far has revealed that an explosive device went off the moment the passenger vehicle passed over the culvert,” Usman Ahmad, the assistant commissioner of Gilgit told The Express Tribune. “It could be a remote-control bomb but we haven’t finished the investigation yet,” he added.
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August - 5 
Unidentified militants detonated a remote-controlled bomb at Nasir Bagh area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 5, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty has been reported. The roadside bomb exploded when vehicle o
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Unidentified militants detonated a remote-controlled bomb at Nasir Bagh area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 5, reports Daily Times. However, no casualty has been reported. The roadside bomb exploded when vehicle of Livestock and Dairy Development came near it.
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August - 5 
Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), a Terai-based armed group led by Bhagat Singh, has agreed to handover its weapons to the local authority following the talks with Government's representatives in Pakali of Sunsari District on Ausgut 5, reports N
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Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), a Terai-based armed group led by Bhagat Singh, has agreed to handover its weapons to the local authority following the talks with Government's representatives in Pakali of Sunsari District on Ausgut 5, reports Nepal News. As a gesture of commitment to the agreement, the armed group handed over seven sets of pistols and a revolver to District Administration Office, Sunsari, after the talks. Signing a four-point agreement with the Government, the armed group has agreed to collect all of its weapons and hand over to the government within 20 days. As per the agreement, the Government will start the process of releasing the armed outfit's cadres from various jails and will also withdraw the cases filed against its cadres.
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August - 5 
political leaders and activists on August 5 argued that even though the proposal of forming a single party in Madhes is a welcome one, the idea will find it difficult to bear fruit. Sadbhawana Party General Secretary Manish Suman said the proposal of
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political leaders and activists on August 5 argued that even though the proposal of forming a single party in Madhes is a welcome one, the idea will find it difficult to bear fruit. Sadbhawana Party General Secretary Manish Suman said the proposal of forming a single party was a positive move. However, he expressed doubts over how such a party would be able to accommodate leaders who are all “vying for power”. Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) vice chairman Hridayesh Tripathy said formation of a single party in Madhes was necessary to ensure the identity and rights of Madhesi people. He clarified that his party was not claiming the leadership of such a party.
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August - 5 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 5 asked the prosecution to submit a report by August 8, 2012 on the health condition of detained Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee as his trial goes on in his absence, reports T
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 5 asked the prosecution to submit a report by August 8, 2012 on the health condition of detained Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee as his trial goes on in his absence, reports The Independent. The three-member tribunal, headed by Justice M Nizamul Huq, on August 5 passed the order as the accused remained absent in the dock for the last seven weeks to face the trial, without elaborating anything
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August - 5 
the sixth witness, Shafiuddin Mollah, of the prosecution while he was being cross- examined at the ICT-2 by the defence counsel said that JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah was directly involved in the Alubdi genocide during the Liberation War. The witne
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the sixth witness, Shafiuddin Mollah, of the prosecution while he was being cross- examined at the ICT-2 by the defence counsel said that JeI leader Abdul Quader Mollah was directly involved in the Alubdi genocide during the Liberation War. The witness said on April 24, 1971 Mollah and his accomplices shot and killed about 370 innocent people in his village with the help of Pakistani occupation army. He added Mollah and his accomplices then went on a rampage, looted many houses of the village and burnt down many of them.
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August - 5 
Sri Lanka's Elections Commissioner, Mahinda Deshapriya has ruled out the possibility of having foreign election monitors for the upcoming Provincial Council (PC) polls. Deputy Commissioner of Elections M.M. Mohamed has said that the Election Commissi
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Sri Lanka's Elections Commissioner, Mahinda Deshapriya has ruled out the possibility of having foreign election monitors for the upcoming Provincial Council (PC) polls. Deputy Commissioner of Elections M.M. Mohamed has said that the Election Commissioner has informed his decision at a meeting held with secretaries of contesting parties and the leaders of independent groups at the Election Secretariat on August 3. The major Tamil party Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has recently called on the Election Commissioner to deploy international monitors to monitor the polls of the Eastern Provincial Council which will be held on September 8, 2012.
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August - 5 
Sri Lanka's report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva scheduled for November 2012 has been amended to include the latest developments in the country's human rights front and the implementation of
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Sri Lanka's report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva scheduled for November 2012 has been amended to include the latest developments in the country's human rights front and the implementation of the post-war reconciliation commission's recommendations, reports Colombo Page. A senior government official said on August 5 that the initially prepared UPR report was amended to include the latest statistics in the rehabilitation, resettlement and de-mining fronts. "The report was also amended to include the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC)," he said.
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August - 6 
A day earlier on August 6, Maoists blew up a Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) killing a CRPF trooper and injuring five others in the same District. The blast that injured four CRPF and one State Police personnel occurred when 80-personnel strong continge
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A day earlier on August 6, Maoists blew up a Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) killing a CRPF trooper and injuring five others in the same District. The blast that injured four CRPF and one State Police personnel occurred when 80-personnel strong contingent of Security Forces (SFs) were out on patrol at a place under Aranpur Police Station of the District. The mine protected vehicle was totally damaged in the explosion which is suspected to have been carried out by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) kept under the road on which the vehicle rolled over, a senior official said.
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August - 6 
A Supreme Court (SC) bench of justices P Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi on August 6 granted two weeks time to the Centre to file its written submission on the whereabouts of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) member Fasih Mohammed, who is currently in the
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A Supreme Court (SC) bench of justices P Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi on August 6 granted two weeks time to the Centre to file its written submission on the whereabouts of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) member Fasih Mohammed, who is currently in the custody of Saudi Arabia Police, in connection with several terror acts in India, reported Zee News. On July 9, the bench was informed by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Gourab Banerjee that Fasih was in the custody of Saudi Police and had submitted that the habeas corpus petition filed by his wife Nikhat Parveen has become infructuous. The bench had, however, asked the ASG to make a written submission it on the issue.
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August - 6 
Abu Jundal claimed that he used the username “Singhisking” among others on Facebook to befriend people, reports The Asian Age on August 6 (today). He said, apart from identifying himself as Rahil, Aslam, he also used the title of Akshay Kumar starre
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Abu Jundal claimed that he used the username “Singhisking” among others on Facebook to befriend people, reports The Asian Age on August 6 (today). He said, apart from identifying himself as Rahil, Aslam, he also used the title of Akshay Kumar starrer Singh is King to open an account on the social networking site Facebook. “He opened the account when he was in Pakistan, just two months before the November 26 terror attacks,” the source in Police said. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 6 
At least three more persons were killed while two others injured as fresh violence erupted in Kokrajhar District in the night of August 6, taking the death toll to 80, reports The Times of India. "The Bodo miscreants indiscriminately fired in Ranibul
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At least three more persons were killed while two others injured as fresh violence erupted in Kokrajhar District in the night of August 6, taking the death toll to 80, reports The Times of India. "The Bodo miscreants indiscriminately fired in Ranibuli village under Kokrajhar Police Station late on Monday night killing three persons and seriously injuring two others," Assam Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) L R Bishnoi said. Bishnoi said that the three killed belong to Lakhiganj of bordering Dhubri District. Following the incident, a curfew has been clamped again in Kokrajhar District while indefinite curfew continues in the neighbouring Chirang District where there are fresh reports of arson. Some houses were burnt down there but the timely action of Police prevented any major violence, Bishnoi added. One person has been arrested in this connection from Chirang. The army continued their flag march in the morning of August 7 (today) in the three Districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri, hit by clashes between Bodo tribals and the minority community, which started on July 20.
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August - 6 
Four civilians were injured on August 6 when unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a candidate of Zilla Parishad, Wahengbam Brajamani (40), at Ghari Makha Leikai, reports Sangai Express. The injured were identified as Wah
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Four civilians were injured on August 6 when unidentified militants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of a candidate of Zilla Parishad, Wahengbam Brajamani (40), at Ghari Makha Leikai, reports Sangai Express. The injured were identified as Wahengbam Brajamani (40), Chingtham Inao (48) s/o Tomba of Ghari Makha Leikai, K Dharmo (60) of Taobungkhok Awang Leikai, L Dhaneshwar (51) of Taobungkhok Mayai Leikai.
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August - 6 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) has named seven editors for execution, reports The Sentinel on August 6. The charges levelled against them are that they had refused to publish or broadcast the press releases issued by this o
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) has named seven editors for execution, reports The Sentinel on August 6. The charges levelled against them are that they had refused to publish or broadcast the press releases issued by this outfit and that in a statement the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) had insulted it by describing it as a new organization, which is little known to the people. The seven editors named by the outfit for execution are Ahongsangbam Mobi, president of the AMWJU and editor of Sanaleibak, Yumnam Rupachandra who is the news editor of ISTV cable network, an person called Dilip, Hemnata Ningombam, editor of the Manipuri edition of Hueiyen Lanpao, Irengbam Arun, the resident editor of Imphal Free Press, Khoirom Loyalakpa, editor of Naharolgi Thoudang, A Robindro Sharma, editor of Poknapham and Khogendra Khomdram editor of the Manipuri edition of Sangai Express.
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Kerala Crime Branch team arrested three suspects, who allegedly have links with terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from their hideout at Perumbavoor in Ernakulum on August 6, reports Times of India. The arrested have been identified as Abdul Hal
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Kerala Crime Branch team arrested three suspects, who allegedly have links with terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), from their hideout at Perumbavoor in Ernakulum on August 6, reports Times of India. The arrested have been identified as Abdul Halim (35) of Kannur, Shamnad (24) of Palapetty, Ponnani and Anaz (28) of Vengola, Perumbavoor. The three were arrested by a crime branch team led by detective inspectors Biju K Stephen and K J Peter, specifically formed to probe the Ernakulum collectorate blast case.
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Pakistani troops in the night of August opened heavy firing simultaneously on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector and International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District causing injuries to two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers
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Pakistani troops in the night of August opened heavy firing simultaneously on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector and International Border (IB) in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District causing injuries to two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers, according to Daily Excelsior. Official sources didn’t rule out Pakistan Army and Rangers facilitating infiltration attempts by the militants under the cover of firing. The Rangers targeted the BSF troopers and their posts at Pansar Post in Hiranagar sector in Kathua District at about 7.30pm. Two BSF troopers, who were patrolling the forward areas of Pansar Post, were injured in the firing. The BSF troopers retaliated and heavy exchange of firing between the two sides continued till late night when the reports last came in. Pakistan Army also resorted to heavy firing in Shahpur Kirni sector, about 15 kilometers from Poonch, in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA), at 7.45pm. The firing continued till late night, sources said. However, no casualties were reported.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Lairenjam Basanta Singh (47), from Konjeng Leikai near YDO Ground in Imphal West District on August 6, reports Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol with four live
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Lairenjam Basanta Singh (47), from Konjeng Leikai near YDO Ground in Imphal West District on August 6, reports Sangai Express. SFs recovered one .9mm pistol with four live rounds and five rounds of AK ammunition from his possession.
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 6 arrested five militants, including a woman belonging to Arunachal Pradesh based United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), from platform number 2 of Dimapur railway station in Dimapur. SFs recovered two .32 pistols with
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 6 arrested five militants, including a woman belonging to Arunachal Pradesh based United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF), from platform number 2 of Dimapur railway station in Dimapur. SFs recovered two .32 pistols with six magazines, 20 live rounds of 7.65 ammunition, one pistol holster, three pairs of camouflage uniforms, two camouflage caps and three mobile handsets. The arrested militants were identified as Bipen Kr. Chakma (38), of Motidwep, Changlang District, Bijoyta Chakma (19), of Loknopur, Changlang district, Robindro Chakma (20), of Dan Circle, Changlang, Raj Rai (18), son of Lt. Prem Rail of Lumding of Assam, and Raju Thapa (23), of Silchar, Assam.
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Security Forces on August 6 shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants and arrested another alive in a three hours long encounter at Leddri forests in Dachchan area of Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identifi
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Security Forces on August 6 shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants and arrested another alive in a three hours long encounter at Leddri forests in Dachchan area of Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Aamir Ali Kamaal alias Aamir alias Akram and Mohammad Shaffi Hajam code Saqib. The arrested has been identified as Sajjad Ahmed alias Rezwan. Two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 15 rounds, one Chinese pistol and one magazine were recovered from the site of encounter. The Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said with the killing of two militants and arrest of another, 27 militants were left in Jammu region. Of the three, only Aamir was an accused in September 7, 2011, blast at Delhi High Court. Aamir, a prime accused, carried a reward of INR 2 million on his head — 1 million each from the National Investigating Agency (NIA), which has been investigating Delhi High Court blast, and from the State Government. Aamir was the first accused of the blast who has been killed, while three others, Amir Abbas Dev, Wasim Akram Malik (Junaid's brother) and a minor, had been arrested earlier in Kishtwar and handed over to the NIA. Four accused were still at large, including Junaid Akram Malik and Shakir Hussain alias Chota Hafiz of Kishtwar, Abu Saifullah and Abu Billal, both Pakistanis. Aamir had helped the two Pakistanis execute the blast. Sources said three HM militants, operating in Kishtwar, who were wanted to NIA in Delhi High Court blast included Aamir Ali Kamaal (killed on August 6), Junaid and Chotta Haafiz. All three carried a reward of INR 2 million each on their head. The NIA had announced a reward of INR 1 million on each of the three militants. The State Government had also announced an equal amount making it INR 6 million for three NIA wanted militants. NIA has already charged Amir Abbas Dev, Wasim Akram Malik (Junaid's brother) and a minor for their alleged role in the bomb blast, while Kamal Hafiz, Junaid Malik and two Pakistani planters, whose real identity is unknown, have been mentioned as absconding accused in its chargesheet, adds The Times of India.
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SFs arrested two ULFA militants at Mushalpur in Baksa District on August 6, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Arup Deka and Sanjay Thakuria. SFs recovered two nine mm pistols, two magazines, one life cartridge and a bike from the
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SFs arrested two ULFA militants at Mushalpur in Baksa District on August 6, reports The Sentinel. The militants were identified as Arup Deka and Sanjay Thakuria. SFs recovered two nine mm pistols, two magazines, one life cartridge and a bike from the duo.
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The Ahmadabad crime branch has taken into its custody Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspect in the Ahmadabad serial blasts case, Mujib Sheikh, after he was brought to the city on a transfer warrant from Madhya Pradesh, reports DNA India on August 6. Sheikh
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The Ahmadabad crime branch has taken into its custody Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspect in the Ahmadabad serial blasts case, Mujib Sheikh, after he was brought to the city on a transfer warrant from Madhya Pradesh, reports DNA India on August 6. Sheikh has been brought to the city for further questioning regarding the Ahmedabad serial blasts of 2008 and the planting of bombs in Surat. Mujib Sheikh, a resident of Juhapura, was a diamond polisher before 2008. Later, he joined Abdul Tauqueer, the ‘commander’ of the terrorist organisation, IM, in Gujarat. Sheikh along with Tauqueer had started the IM sleeper cell in the state. All the accused arrested in the 2008 blasts case so far were recruited by Sheikh. Tauqueer is still absconding.
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August - 6 
The intensity of the four explosions on Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune on August 1 would have been higher had all the charges gone off, and if the ammonium nitrate used was not outdated or if RDX had been used, said officials from the Bomb Detection and D
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The intensity of the four explosions on Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune on August 1 would have been higher had all the charges gone off, and if the ammonium nitrate used was not outdated or if RDX had been used, said officials from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), reports DNA India on August 6 (today). The officials added that even though the terrorists have done good work to assemble perfect circuits in the five bombs, all the detonators used in the assemblies could not explode, because the circuits did not work properly due to the mismatch. Meanwhile, the involvement of Indian Mujahideen (IM) has worried Gujarat Police, because the state has always figured high on the terrorists' hit list, reports Times of India. "Since we have cracked the serial blasts of 2008 and have arrested many IM operatives delivering a major blow. Now, it is time to collect intelligence to prevent any future attacks. As seen in the past, it is not necessary that local youths will be roped in for such operations. Terror operatives from outside the state can also carry out such operations," said one of the Gujarat Police officials.
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the movement of unidentified militants in the Dalaicherra, Sonpurpunji, Lodibasti, Kumacherra, Borokumpi and the adjoining areas under Joypur police station in the Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar District has created tension in the area. Notably, this
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the movement of unidentified militants in the Dalaicherra, Sonpurpunji, Lodibasti, Kumacherra, Borokumpi and the adjoining areas under Joypur police station in the Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar District has created tension in the area. Notably, this area share the border of Dima Hasao District’s troubled Jinam Valley area. The militants on August 6 targeted the Khasiapunji of Sonpur, near Borokumpi, beat up the headman Lalins Khasia, took away his mobile set and threatened him with the warning that all the residents of the Punji will have to pay monthly taxes to them.
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the Rajasthan State ATS intensified its search for the four absconding suspects associated with the Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror outfit of the Jaipur serial blasts of May 2008 that claimed 71 lives and left nearly 150 injured, as the possibility of
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the Rajasthan State ATS intensified its search for the four absconding suspects associated with the Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror outfit of the Jaipur serial blasts of May 2008 that claimed 71 lives and left nearly 150 injured, as the possibility of the same module being involved in Pune blasts is not ruled out. “There are several similarities between the blasts in Jaipur and Pune as the bombs were prepared in almost exactly the same way. Besides, use of bicycle and home-made timer watches also suggest that the same group of terrorists could be involved in both the blasts," said the officer.
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A NATO container driver was killed in firing incident by unidentified militants in Tedi Bazaar area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 6, reports Daily Times. Abdullah Azzam Brigad
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A NATO container driver was killed in firing incident by unidentified militants in Tedi Bazaar area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 6, reports Daily Times. Abdullah Azzam Brigade claimed the responsibility for the attack. Abu Zarar, the spokesperson of the militant outfit, threatened to target security personnel in the future if they continued to provide security to the NATO supplies.
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August - 6 
an official of the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC), Crime Investigation Department (CID), Muhammad Siddiq (30), was shot dead in Moosa Lane, Lyari within the limits of Baghdadi Police Station.
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an official of the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC), Crime Investigation Department (CID), Muhammad Siddiq (30), was shot dead in Moosa Lane, Lyari within the limits of Baghdadi Police Station.
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August - 6 
an unidentified dead body was found from North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Taimuria police station.
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an unidentified dead body was found from North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Taimuria police station.
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August - 6 
Four persons, including two gangsters and a Policeman, were killed in target killing incidents in Karachi on August 6, reports Daily Times. At least two members of Lashari gang, identified as Liaquat Lashari (34) and Ali Mohammad (51), were killed by
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Four persons, including two gangsters and a Policeman, were killed in target killing incidents in Karachi on August 6, reports Daily Times. At least two members of Lashari gang, identified as Liaquat Lashari (34) and Ali Mohammad (51), were killed by armed militants from People’s Amn Committee (PAC) in a house situated in Jehanabad within the precincts of Pak Colony Police Station. An officer said that Lashari group was supporting Arshad Pappu gang, while Magsi group supported PAC, adding that police had predicted escalation of gang war between both groups after one Jauhar Magsi was shot dead on August 4, 2012 in Lashari Mohalla allegedly by Mehboob Lashari.
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Four under-trial prisoners escaped from a jail in Astore District late in the night of August 6, reports The Express Tribune. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ali Sher said that the four inmates fled through a hole they made in the roof of th
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Four under-trial prisoners escaped from a jail in Astore District late in the night of August 6, reports The Express Tribune. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ali Sher said that the four inmates fled through a hole they made in the roof of their cell. The prisoners also wounded a jail official. A week earlier, five inmates managed to escape from the District jail in Chilas after breaking the lock of their cell. Four of those inmates were allegedly involved in the Karakoram Highway (KKH) bus attack in April, in which 10 Shia passengers travelling from Rawalpindi to Gilgit were killed.
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six persons were injured as mortar shells were fired at their house from unidentified location in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency.
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six persons were injured as mortar shells were fired at their house from unidentified location in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency.
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The Express Tribune on August 6 (today) reported that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) succeeded in mustering international support over the most ambitious upcoming demonstration against unmanned predators conducting airstrikes in Pakistan. Hundreds of
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The Express Tribune on August 6 (today) reported that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) succeeded in mustering international support over the most ambitious upcoming demonstration against unmanned predators conducting airstrikes in Pakistan. Hundreds of workers from Reprieve, a United Kingdom (UK)-based not-for-profit organisation working to raise awareness about capital punishment and drone strikes, will take part in PTI’s long march on September 23, 2012. PTI aims to lead a 100,000-strong rally from various parts of the world to Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in its protest against remotely-controlled airstrikes in Pakistan’s tribal region. The convention will congregate in Peshawar, from where it will advance towards Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and onwards to Miranshah in North Waziristan Agency of FATA. “We are talking to the army and other concerned quarters about the arrangements for the march which is expected to take place on September 23,” said PTI’s Central Vice President Naeemul Haq. The event will be the first of its kind. The area in question is said to be housing al Qaeda and Taliban militants and with the exception of the army, movement has been restricted for all. “The world will witness no less than a 100,000 people march towards Waziristan in September. Preparations are already under way,” said PTI’s Information Secretary (Punjab) Andleeb Abbas.
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August - 6 
the KP Government directed the Provincial Police Department to implement new defensive Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) approved by the KP cabinet on May 2, 2012, and meant to boost counter-terrorism efforts. KP Home Department directives also ca
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the KP Government directed the Provincial Police Department to implement new defensive Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) approved by the KP cabinet on May 2, 2012, and meant to boost counter-terrorism efforts. KP Home Department directives also called on Police to devise a strategy for training their officers to implement counter-terrorism laws effectively and to build their ability to fight guerrilla tactics. “The police shall ... (also see to) provision of jammers for patrolling vehicles, improving intelligence collection and ensure beat patrolling at police station level ... to pre-empt sabotage and subversion activities, for which they would be provided equipment and gadgets,” said Qamar Ali, section officer of the Home Department, in an August 6 letter.
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August - 6 
The News reported that during a meeting, jointly chaired by Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Interior Minister Rehman Malik at Chief Minister’s house, it was pointed out that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was also involved in extorting money
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The News reported that during a meeting, jointly chaired by Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Interior Minister Rehman Malik at Chief Minister’s house, it was pointed out that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was also involved in extorting money from the city’s traders. It was decided that Police and Rangers would raid the dens of the TTP and other criminals in the city and exercise zero-tolerance. It was also pointed out that Law Enforcement Agencies had arrested 133 extortionists in recent crackdowns in the metropolis. It was noted that during the last few months, 55 Policemen and two Rangers soldiers were killed in operations against criminals, particularly extortionists.
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the pro-government Maulvi Nazeer group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) arrested several cadres of Ghulam Jan group after a clash at Wana Bazaar in South Waziristan Agency. According to sources, members of Ghulam Jan group, after exchanging harsh
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the pro-government Maulvi Nazeer group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) arrested several cadres of Ghulam Jan group after a clash at Wana Bazaar in South Waziristan Agency. According to sources, members of Ghulam Jan group, after exchanging harsh words with members of Maulvi Nazeer group, had a scuffle with them in Wana Bazaar. The Maulvi Nazeer group members then arrested several men of Ghulam Jan group and put them in a private jail of the group. Maulvi Nazeer group, considered to be pro-government, has been active in Wana.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 6 threatened to kill Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Imran Khan, if he holds a planned march to Waziristan in September 2012 to protest United States (US) drone attacks, reports Dawn. Although the
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 6 threatened to kill Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, Imran Khan, if he holds a planned march to Waziristan in September 2012 to protest United States (US) drone attacks, reports Dawn. Although the TTP also oppose the strikes, spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said they would attack Imran Khan because he calls himself a “liberal” a term they associate with a lack of religious belief. Ehsan spoke to The Associated Press in an interview on August 6 in the militant group’s stronghold of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). “We will kill him,” said Ehsan. Some of Imran’s critics have nicknamed him “Taliban Khan” because of his views and his cozy ties with conservative leaders who could help him attract right-wing voters in the next national elections. Imran Khan has described himself as a liberal in various TV interviews, but he has also made clear that he is a practicing Muslim. Ahsan, the Taliban spokesman, seemed to ignore that distinction and said the militants didn’t want Khan’s help in opposing drone attacks. “We will not accept help or sympathy from any infidel,” said Ahsan, referring to Khan. ”We can fight on our own with the help of God,” he said. Ahsan said the Taliban consider anyone who participates in elections, even religious parties, as infidels and will target them, adding, “The election process is part of a secular system. We want an Islamic system and will create hurdles to secularism.”
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Three detained militants and two soldiers were killed in a shootout at a detention centre in R.A Bazaar near Corps Headquarters in provincial metropolis of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, in the night of August 6, reports Dawn. Sources said that the de
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Three detained militants and two soldiers were killed in a shootout at a detention centre in R.A Bazaar near Corps Headquarters in provincial metropolis of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, in the night of August 6, reports Dawn. Sources said that the detained militants overpowered the sentries at a detention centre. They snatched guns from the guards and fired at them before escaping from the compound, sources added. Sources said that two guards received injuries in the firing. The injured soldiers later succumbed to their injuries. Other guards, taking position at the observatory towers, fired at the fleeing militants. All the three fleeing militants were killed on the spot. The names and identities of the deceased could not be ascertained.
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Unidentified armed persons shot dead two pro-government elders, Malik Khan Mohammad and Malik Islam Khan, in Shah Khani area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency in the night of August 6, reports Dawn. Both the elders were at their homes
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Unidentified armed persons shot dead two pro-government elders, Malik Khan Mohammad and Malik Islam Khan, in Shah Khani area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency in the night of August 6, reports Dawn. Both the elders were at their homes when the assailants attacked them with automatic weapons. Scores of local people and peace volunteers rushed to the area immediately but the attackers managed to escape, Izhar Khan, a member of Charmang Peace Committee, said. The residents of the area said that both the deceased elders had played vital role in elimination of militants in the area.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha on August 6 said that issues of nationalism and sovereignty are still a matter of challenge to Nepal, according to Kantipuronline. He also said that Nepal’s political partie
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha on August 6 said that issues of nationalism and sovereignty are still a matter of challenge to Nepal, according to Kantipuronline. He also said that Nepal’s political parties were capable of handling these challenges if they come together. “We cannot always blame others for interfering in Nepal’s affairs. But we will never compromise with others on the issue of nationalism,” he stressed
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August - 6 
NC president Sushil Koirala has said his party could agree on reinstatement of the dissolved CA once there is a NC-led consensus government. Koirala said the recent national gathering of NC’s district presidents advised against CA reinstatement, but
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NC president Sushil Koirala has said his party could agree on reinstatement of the dissolved CA once there is a NC-led consensus government. Koirala said the recent national gathering of NC’s district presidents advised against CA reinstatement, but the party was ready to go for any option including CA's reinstatement provided the party got to lead the unity government. “The political deadlock is not going to end unless there is a NC-led government," he said, adding that Baburam Bhattarai’s resignation was a prerequisite for creating an atmosphere for consensus. According to Koirala, the NC would apply all the methods to unseat Bhattarai including a request to the President [to oust him], negotiations as well as street protests. The NC president also informed that his party would not name its prime ministerial candidate until Bhattarai resigned. “But, we will pick the candidate as soon as he steps down,” said he.
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Nepal Police on August 6 busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket arresting three people, including two Pakistani nationals, and seized FICN with face value over INR 2.9 million from a hotel in Kathmandu, reports Zee News. According to an of
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Nepal Police on August 6 busted a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket arresting three people, including two Pakistani nationals, and seized FICN with face value over INR 2.9 million from a hotel in Kathmandu, reports Zee News. According to an official, the FICN were in INR 500 and INR 1,000 denominations. The arrested were identified as Muhammod Naee Mullah, 47, Sohail Mohamad Ismail, 40, both Pakistani nationals and Rehmat Basir Dhobi, 48, a resident of Bara District in southern Nepal.
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August - 6 
normal life in three Districts of Kathmandu Valley have been affected due to a chakkajam (vehicular shutdown) enforced by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) aligned Youth Association Nepal (YAN) for the second day on Augu
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normal life in three Districts of Kathmandu Valley have been affected due to a chakkajam (vehicular shutdown) enforced by the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) aligned Youth Association Nepal (YAN) for the second day on August 6.YAN, supported by 16 youth wings of various parties, is imposing the vehicular traffic from 6am to 10am in the Valley since August 5 demanding the resignation of caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai at the earliest to make way for a new national consensus government. The Supreme Court (SC) on August 5 scrapped a writ seeking an order to the President Ram Baran Yadav to remove Baburam Bhattarai and initiate the process for the formation of new Council of Ministers. The Court scrapped the writ saying that there was no any reason to issue show cause notice on a complete political issue at a time when there is absence of Constituent Assembly and the Parliament.
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on August 6 said he believed that President Ram Baran Yadav would not make any "unconstitutional move", according to Nepal News. "I believe that as the custodian of the constitution the President will not make an
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Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai on August 6 said he believed that President Ram Baran Yadav would not make any "unconstitutional move", according to Nepal News. "I believe that as the custodian of the constitution the President will not make any unconstitutional move," Bhattarai said. PM Bhattarai insisted that the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) were posing hurdles for consensus by refusing to talk to the Government. "Is it that the NC and the UML want consensus by refusing to sit for talks with Maoists and the Madhesi parties?" he questioned. Bhattarai said that the Government was compelled to run the nation through ordinances. He also said he would step down as soon as the parties arrived at a package agreement on formation of national unity government and the elections or reinstatement of the Constituent Assembly (CA) to introduce the constitution.
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August - 6 
Reacting to Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai’s "foreign intervention" remark, Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman Jhala Nath Khanal on August 6 asked the PM to clarify his remarks, according to Nepal News. "The
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Reacting to Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai’s "foreign intervention" remark, Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman Jhala Nath Khanal on August 6 asked the PM to clarify his remarks, according to Nepal News. "The Prime Minister must explain who holds the key. If he cannot do that he has no right to be in the chair of Prime Minister even for a minute," Khanal said. "He has made an irresponsible remark. People have the right to know what it is all about," Khanal said. On August 3, PM Bhattarai had spoken extensively about "foreign intervention", indirectly admitting that intervention in the country's internal affairs was growing of late. He had said that the "key to run the country is somewhere else". "You already know about regional and international dynamics. It is not easy to get things done the way one would like," Bhattarai had said. In another context Khanal said that his party would not accept ethnic federalism abandoning CPN-UML’s official line of multi-ethnic federalism, reports Kantipuronline. Instead, his party “is ready for fresh polls” after the formation of a national consensus government. “We will not participate in any election under the leadership of the incumbent government,” said Khanal. Reiterating that the present government should quit, he said a consensus government is the only way out of the present political crisis. “The incumbent coalition of the Maoists [Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)] and Madhesh-based parties cost the country dear. The country cannot find an outlet without an end to this coalition.” He warned that the government would be forcibly removed through protests if the UCPN-M did not come forward for consensus. Posted on: 2012-08-08 09:01
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August - 6 
Abdul Momen (71), an eyewitness told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 6 that former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker Abdul Alim ordered the killing of nine Hindus in Khetlal sub-District of Joypurhat District during th
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Abdul Momen (71), an eyewitness told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 6 that former Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker Abdul Alim ordered the killing of nine Hindus in Khetlal sub-District of Joypurhat District during the Liberation War (1971) and their bodies were buried by the river, reports The Daily Star. Momen, a former student leader and the first prosecution witness in war crimes case against Alim, also told the tribunal how Alim in a meeting during the war asked his followers to loot the properties of the Hindus. He also informed that Alim, the then Convention Muslim League leader, formed and led the Shanti Committee (a collaboration force of the Pakistan army) in Joypurhat and recruited Razakars (another collaboration force) at his home.
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August - 6 
former Adviser to the Caretaker Government and Executive Director of Human Rights Organisation, Sultana Kamal will give her deposition about the role of Professor Ghulam Azam during the Liberation War at International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Sep
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former Adviser to the Caretaker Government and Executive Director of Human Rights Organisation, Sultana Kamal will give her deposition about the role of Professor Ghulam Azam during the Liberation War at International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on September 10, reports The Independent.
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August - 6 
Police recovered a mutilated dead body of a top cadre of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) Ohidul Islam Rajib at Urakanda bazar area in Sadar sub-District of Rajbari District on August 6, reports The Daily Star. Abdul Wahab, father of the deceased, said
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Police recovered a mutilated dead body of a top cadre of Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) Ohidul Islam Rajib at Urakanda bazar area in Sadar sub-District of Rajbari District on August 6, reports The Daily Star. Abdul Wahab, father of the deceased, said that Rajib went missing since the night of August 5, 2012. Police told that Rajib was accused in three cases, including one for murder and might have killed over internal conflict.
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August - 6 
Sri Lanka Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Rajitha Senaratne said on August 6 that the Government does not need to protest the Tamil Eelam Solidarity Organization (TESO) conference to be held in Chennai, the capital of Indian state of Tami
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Sri Lanka Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Rajitha Senaratne said on August 6 that the Government does not need to protest the Tamil Eelam Solidarity Organization (TESO) conference to be held in Chennai, the capital of Indian state of Tamil Nadu on August 12 under the aegis by DMK leader Muthuvel Karunanidhi. The Minister expressed his views in response to a statement by the Government coalition Sinhala Buddhist party Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) which says Sri Lanka Government needs to protest the conference. JHU spokesman Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe said that the Tamil Nadu politicians are trying to revive the struggle to truncate Sri Lanka to establish a separate state of Eelam and the Sri Lankan Government that crushed the armed struggle for Eelam appears to be turning a blind eye to this ominous threat.
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August - 7 
the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has raised an alert against some groups in Assam, which, they believe, are being funded by other nations in order to keep the conflict festering to foster instability, reports Rediff.com. According to the IB, Anti-Talks
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the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has raised an alert against some groups in Assam, which, they believe, are being funded by other nations in order to keep the conflict festering to foster instability, reports Rediff.com. According to the IB, Anti-Talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT), Muslim United Liberation Tiger of Assam (MULTA) and Harkat-ul-Mujahedeen (HuM) are the militant outfits still operating in the State. Further, IB believes that groups like the MULTA and HuM could be taking advantage of the situation. While the HuM has not been too active in Assam, the MULTA and its subsidiary United Muslim Nationalist Army (UMNA) could be fuelling further unrest. IB officials suspect that the United Muslim Nationalist Army (UMNA), an offshoot of the MULTA, triggered the recent spate of violence.
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August - 7 
a 17-year old girl, who had joined the Maoists two years ago, surrendered before Angul Police after being disillusioned at the camp, reports The Times of India. "Life is quite boring in the Maoist camp," said Budhuni Munda alias Shanti, who used to c
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a 17-year old girl, who had joined the Maoists two years ago, surrendered before Angul Police after being disillusioned at the camp, reports The Times of India. "Life is quite boring in the Maoist camp," said Budhuni Munda alias Shanti, who used to carry luggage of other members. Shanti of Barunadihi village on the Keonjhar-Jajpur border had joined the Maoist camp in September 2010 when Sushil, ‘area commander’ of Kalinganagar Maoist division, was on a recruitment drive for the Maoist unit headed by him. She said she was never sexually abused nor directly committed any crime.
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August - 7 
a Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) delegation rushed to New Delhi to call on Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and place the Council’s demand that no inmate from the relief camps in the four violence-hit districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Dhubri
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a Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) delegation rushed to New Delhi to call on Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and place the Council’s demand that no inmate from the relief camps in the four violence-hit districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Dhubri and Bongaigaon should be rehabilitated without getting his/her credentials ascertained, The Hindu on August 7 reported. BTC Deputy Chief Executive Member Khampa Boragoyari told The Hindu that the Council delegation — led by its Chief Executive member Hagrama Mahilary — would be placing the demand of rehabilitating only those who possess land certificates, and have their names in the voters’ list in the first phase of rehabilitation, before the Union Home Minister. “Those inmates of relief camps who don’t have land certificates but have their names in the voters’ list should be kept in the relief camp for now, while those inmates, who neither possess land certificates nor have their names in the voters’ list, shouldn’t be rehabilitated in areas under BTC. We have already conveyed this stand of the Council to the State government,” he said. The BTC was apprehensive regarding “outsiders” being brought in to the BTC areas during rehabilitation
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August - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly involved in an attack on Police party that had killed two personnel in Dhanbad during Maoist bandh a few weeks ago was arrested in Giridih District of Jharkhand on August 7, reports PTI.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre allegedly involved in an attack on Police party that had killed two personnel in Dhanbad during Maoist bandh a few weeks ago was arrested in Giridih District of Jharkhand on August 7, reports PTI. On a tip off that the Maoist, identified as Vikash, was at a place under Muffasil Police Station in the District, a Police team raided the spot and arrested him, Superintendent of Police AV Homkar said.
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August - 7 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, purportedly stocked by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were seized on August 7 during a special operation by Police in Aradapal forest that spreads over Jajpur and Keonjhar Districts, reports PT
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition, purportedly stocked by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were seized on August 7 during a special operation by Police in Aradapal forest that spreads over Jajpur and Keonjhar Districts, reports PTI. Two rifles, a pistol, 146 rounds of ammunition, seven boosters, 100 aluminium detonators, a screwdriver set and explosive materials were seized during the operation by the Police, Jajpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar said.
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August - 7 
according to a report in The Times of India, Maoists are setting up parallel governments, janata sarkars, in the interior pockets of Andhra-Orissa Border (AOB), buoyed by the success of a similar exercise in the Dandakaranya region of Chhattisgarh. T
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according to a report in The Times of India, Maoists are setting up parallel governments, janata sarkars, in the interior pockets of Andhra-Orissa Border (AOB), buoyed by the success of a similar exercise in the Dandakaranya region of Chhattisgarh. The Gumma area committee in Malkangiri District set up a janata sarkar in the interior villages of AOB on August 5 when the Maoists distributed rice to 800 tribal families. The rice was reportedly collected from contractors and businessmen. They assured the tribals that they would construct cement concrete roads to the interior villages and appoint teachers to the schools with their own funds. They also assured the tribals that medical facilities in PHCs (public health centre) would be provided by them very soon. Gumma area committee secretary Rukdhar, top leader Golla Ravi alias Madhav alias Sridhar along with five other key leaders were present at the rice distribution programme, sources said. The tribal welfare programmes would be implemented regularly, Maoist leader Rukdhar said. He said that education was a basic necessity to develop the tribal areas and stated that he would appoint doctors to provide necessary medicines to the tribals, who are susceptible to malaria and other water-borne diseases. "All these facilities are provided by us in the forests of Dantewada, Bijapur and Sukma districts in Chhattigarh," he told the gathering.
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August - 7 
Admitting to presence of Left Wing Extremists in Balaghat and Singrauli Districts of Madhya Pradesh, the state Director General of Police (DGP) Nandan Dube on August 7 said the Naxal movement in that region is far from being significant, reports Zee
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Admitting to presence of Left Wing Extremists in Balaghat and Singrauli Districts of Madhya Pradesh, the state Director General of Police (DGP) Nandan Dube on August 7 said the Naxal movement in that region is far from being significant, reports Zee News. "There is definitely a Naxal movement in Balaghat and Singrauli districts but it is not very effective," Dube told reporters.
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August - 7 
At least 40 militants belonging to Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) will surrender their arms to Tezpur based fourth Corp of Indian Army before the Independence Day, a Government source revealed to Nagaland Post on August 7.Source also informe
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At least 40 militants belonging to Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) will surrender their arms to Tezpur based fourth Corp of Indian Army before the Independence Day, a Government source revealed to Nagaland Post on August 7.Source also informed that its defense and foreign secretary would lead the group. A KPLT secretary informed that, since the death of its ‘general secretary’ Nilip Inghi the outfit was in “moribund” situation, and beside its present ‘chairman’ Ron Rongpi there was no one to lead the organization.
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August - 7 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on August 7 urged the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to shun violence and come to the negotiation table, reports PTI. "We have not stopped the process of dialogue with Naxals [Left Wing Extremists
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on August 7 urged the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to shun violence and come to the negotiation table, reports PTI. "We have not stopped the process of dialogue with Naxals [Left Wing Extremists]. It should go forward. Because the issue can be resolved only through dialogue and not by getting involved in arms race," he told reporters during an interactive session organised by the Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini in Mumbai. Singh said he is ready for talks with the Maoists at any forum.
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August - 7 
Denying reports that All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani had been placed under house arrest, Police on August 7 said there were no restrictions on the movement of Geelani and he was free to go anywhere, repor
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Denying reports that All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani had been placed under house arrest, Police on August 7 said there were no restrictions on the movement of Geelani and he was free to go anywhere, reports IBN Live. "The allegations that Geelani was placed under house arrest on Monday [August 6] evening to prevent him to attend a function at a hotel is baseless and far away from the facts. Geelani is not under house arrest and is free to go anywhere," a statement issued by Police said, adding that in the recent past he has visited many places like Hazratbal shrine. "The movements of Geelani are restricted on certain occasions when there is a potential of creating breach of peace and public tranquility by him which endangers public life and property. However, the same are done in accordance with the provisions of the law," the statement said.
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August - 7 
further news reports indicate that the IED blast incident that killed two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers on August 7 took place near Sarkeguda in Bijapur District. Earlier on August 7, it was reported that the incident took place in Dan
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further news reports indicate that the IED blast incident that killed two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers on August 7 took place near Sarkeguda in Bijapur District. Earlier on August 7, it was reported that the incident took place in Dantewada District. However, the other incident of IED blast on August 6 took place in Dantewada as was reported.
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August - 7 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the morning of August 7 shot dead a businessperson at point blank range in North Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. A group of four heavily armed GNLA militants pulled the businessperson, identified a
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the morning of August 7 shot dead a businessperson at point blank range in North Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. A group of four heavily armed GNLA militants pulled the businessperson, identified as Nitesh Shah (58), from his shop and killed him for non-compliance for its extortion demand. ‘Area Commander’ of GNLA, Chinang aka ‘Laden’, was the brain behind the incident, says the news report.
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August - 7 
GNLA abducted a person, identified as Rupesh Bihari, from Radhe Bazaar under Bajengdoba Outpost in the same District
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GNLA abducted a person, identified as Rupesh Bihari, from Radhe Bazaar under Bajengdoba Outpost in the same District
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August - 7 
Goa Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Parrikar on August 7 told that the state Home ministry will investigate the case of missing boys from Vasco town, who were alleged to have been recruited for terrorist activity, reports IBN Live. Parrikar was respondin
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Goa Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Parrikar on August 7 told that the state Home ministry will investigate the case of missing boys from Vasco town, who were alleged to have been recruited for terrorist activity, reports IBN Live. Parrikar was responding to a claim that Yasin Bhatkal, the prime accused in Pune's German Bakery blast, was in Goa. It is also pointed out that few boys, who had reportedly left with Bhatkal, were missing. Parrikar, who also said the 'media report' about visit of Bhatkal to Goa, a little before Pune blast, was a case of mistaken identity. "One person named Mohammad Jawar, which is also Bhatkal's name, was frequenting Vasco to get donation for a mosque. He was mistaken for Yasin Bhatkal," said Manohar Parrikar.
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August - 7 
Highly placed sources said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has prepared a list of Muslim fundamentalist organisations of Assam and Manipur, reports Assam Tribune. The identified organisations in Assam included Muslim Security Council
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Highly placed sources said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has prepared a list of Muslim fundamentalist organisations of Assam and Manipur, reports Assam Tribune. The identified organisations in Assam included Muslim Security Council of Assam (MSCA), United Liberation Militia of Assam (ULMA), Islamic Liberation Army of Assam (ILAA), Muslim Volunteer Force (MVF), Muslim Liberation Army (MLA), Muslim Security Force (MSF), Islamic Sevak Sanng (ISS), Islamic United Reformation Protest of India (IURPI), Revolutionary Muslim Commandos (RMC), Muslim Tiger Force (MTF), Muslim Liberation Front (MLF), Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam, Muslim United Liberation Front of Assam (MULFA) and Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA). While, Muslim fundamentalist organisations of Manipur included Islamic National Front (INF), Islamic Revolutionary Front (IRF), United Islamic Liberation Army (UILA), United Islamic Revolutionary Army (UIRA) and People’s United Liberation Front (PULF).
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August - 7 
Indian Navy Chief (INC) Admiral Nirmal Verma on August 7 said that apart from conventional challenges and geopolitical forces, terrorism from the sea and terrorism at sea were now present-day realities and combating naval terror threats is a part of
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Indian Navy Chief (INC) Admiral Nirmal Verma on August 7 said that apart from conventional challenges and geopolitical forces, terrorism from the sea and terrorism at sea were now present-day realities and combating naval terror threats is a part of Indian Navy’s preparation, reports The Hindu. He was responding to a question on the recent alleged disclosure that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) had reactivated its maritime wing. About November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai-type terror strikes, Admiral Verma said: “There will always remain uncertainties and adversaries but we intend to ensure that the levels of asymmetry are never such that they encourage adventurism.” “Our strategy intends to ensure that there is no schism between the challenges we face and our capabilities to respond to them,” he added.
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August - 7 
Investigators have taken into their custody the shop owner who sold the third bicycle used to place one of the six bombs in Pune on August 1, reports The Times of India on August 7 (today). "The shop from where the third bicycle was purchased is loca
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Investigators have taken into their custody the shop owner who sold the third bicycle used to place one of the six bombs in Pune on August 1, reports The Times of India on August 7 (today). "The shop from where the third bicycle was purchased is located in Phadke Haud area," sources said. The owner was being questioned by officials of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
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August - 7 
Kuki Inpi [Apex body of Kuki tribes], Sadar Hills, has urged the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to withdraw its tax notice [extortion notice] in the said area for the sake of peace and harmony among the different ethnic groups. T
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Kuki Inpi [Apex body of Kuki tribes], Sadar Hills, has urged the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) to withdraw its tax notice [extortion notice] in the said area for the sake of peace and harmony among the different ethnic groups. This comes after reported imposition of tax on Kuki villages in Bongbal area by NSCN-IM.
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August - 7 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 7 claimed to find some clue in the August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) blast case with CCTV footage showing two persons on a motorcycle moving suspiciously in the area around the time of the explosions, report
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 7 claimed to find some clue in the August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) blast case with CCTV footage showing two persons on a motorcycle moving suspiciously in the area around the time of the explosions, reports Zee News. "The CCTV footage has captured two persons on a motorcycle moving suspiciously in the area. Though some CCTVs were non-functional at that time, some others were functional and those have captured their movement. The CCTV footages will play a key role in the investigation," an unnamed ATS official said
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August - 7 
Odisha Government on August 7 decided to link all the 133 Police Stations in left wing extremist-hit areas and 80 locations in difficult terrains with VSAT facility under Crime and Criminal Networking System (CCNS), reports Zee News. The decision was
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Odisha Government on August 7 decided to link all the 133 Police Stations in left wing extremist-hit areas and 80 locations in difficult terrains with VSAT facility under Crime and Criminal Networking System (CCNS), reports Zee News. The decision was taken at the meeting of a committee on CCNS chaired by Chief Secretary which resolved to cover all the 581 Police Stations along with other District Police offices and high Police officers through specially-devised software to facilitate and expedite crime tracking. "In all 748 locations will be connected. Meanwhile, survey of all locations have been wrapped up by BSNL. Out of these, 213 locations will be connected though VSAT, 216 through BSNL exchanges and 319 through VPN over broadband," a senior official said.
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August - 7 
One more body was recovered on August 7 at Chirang District taking the death toll in Bodo-Muslim violence to 81, reports Nagaland Post. The body was recovered from a field in Rajapara area, senior police officials said. The news report claimed 47 liv
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One more body was recovered on August 7 at Chirang District taking the death toll in Bodo-Muslim violence to 81, reports Nagaland Post. The body was recovered from a field in Rajapara area, senior police officials said. The news report claimed 47 lives in worst hit Kokrajhar District, 17 in Chirang, four in Dhubri besides five killed in Police firing last month. The continuing violence triggered protest by locals who blocked National Highway 31 at Beltoli on the Kokrajhar-Dhubri border. Indefinite curfew has been re-imposed in Kokrajhar District while round-the-clock curfew continues in neighbouring Chirang District. The clashes started on July 20.
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August - 7 
Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) on August 7 announced its withdrawal from the one-year-old unilateral ceasefire, reports Times of India. A statement signed by Myanmar-based IK Songbijit, the chief of the NDFB
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Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) on August 7 announced its withdrawal from the one-year-old unilateral ceasefire, reports Times of India. A statement signed by Myanmar-based IK Songbijit, the chief of the NDFB-RD's armed wing, said the decision to withdraw the unilateral declaration for cessation from all types of violence has been taken after "considering all aspects of present reality." Ranjan Daimary faction is the breakaway group of parent NDFB, which renamed itself as NDFB-Progressive/ Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), after signing the bilateral truce with the Centre in 2005. The Sentinel, however, quoted Additional Director General of Police (Special Branch), Khagen Sarma, when asked to comment on this latest development, as saying, “The email statement has been issued by the pro-talk NDFB faction led by Govinda Basumatary and not the Ranjan Daimary faction, as was widely believed.”
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August - 7 
SFs arrested three Naga National Council (NNC) militants at Deomali in Tirap District on August 7, reports Times of India. The arrested militants were identified as ‘private’ Joywang Moingchan, ‘corporal’ Toto Rochill and Wangtung Socia. Moingchan, w
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SFs arrested three Naga National Council (NNC) militants at Deomali in Tirap District on August 7, reports Times of India. The arrested militants were identified as ‘private’ Joywang Moingchan, ‘corporal’ Toto Rochill and Wangtung Socia. Moingchan, who hails from old Laptang village, confessed that he had joined the outfit in December 2011 and was appointed as chairman/regional secretary of NNC during interrogation. He was serving extortion notes to the villagers, the sources said. Rochill, a resident of Surrumi in Zunheboto District of Nagaland, said he had been an active cadre of NSCN-K from 2007 to 2010 and joined NNC in 2010. One .9mm pistol with 6 live rounds of ammunitions, one 7.65mm pistol with 7 live rounds, extortion money, an extortion note and a motorcycle were seized from them.
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August - 7 
SFs on August 7 arrested one KPLT linkman from Bakalia Sikari gate under Bakalia Police Station. The person was identified as Sanjay Taro (20).
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SFs on August 7 arrested one KPLT linkman from Bakalia Sikari gate under Bakalia Police Station. The person was identified as Sanjay Taro (20).
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August - 7 
SFs on August 7 arrested three cadres of All Tribal Liberation Army (ATLA), a new militant outfit, from Sangbar village in Umrangshu sub-division of Dima Hasao District, reports Times of India. Sources said the little-known outfit had demanded an uns
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SFs on August 7 arrested three cadres of All Tribal Liberation Army (ATLA), a new militant outfit, from Sangbar village in Umrangshu sub-division of Dima Hasao District, reports Times of India. Sources said the little-known outfit had demanded an unspecified amount of money from the village headman of Sangbar in Umrangshu recently. Accordingly, the headman informed this to police and extended his cooperation to the Police to arrest the militants. The arrested militants were identified as Suomthinglal Khelma (31), a resident of Khelma village near Julika in Peren District of Nagaland, Soumchungthang Khelma (46) of Bhangphiri Part 1 village in Umrangshu sub-division of Dima Hasao district and Suomroilal Khelma (38) of Hebron village near Sangbar in Dima Hasao District. SFs recovered a .22 rifle, a pistol and some incriminating documents from them.
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August - 7 
terrorists have issued fresh threats to journalists and media houses in Kashmir warning them against projecting "the struggle of Kashmiris in a negative way", The Times of India reported on August 7. A local news agency reported that newspaper office
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terrorists have issued fresh threats to journalists and media houses in Kashmir warning them against projecting "the struggle of Kashmiris in a negative way", The Times of India reported on August 7. A local news agency reported that newspaper offices in Srinagar received a hand-written letter on August 1 that accused "some media men" of "working on the payrolls of the state and Indian government machinery" and warned "of strict action for anti-freedom movement journalism". One Abu Irfan has issued the letter. "We warn journalists to mend their ways or face dire consequences," it said. The letter warned editors against ignoring the warning and asked them to publish it in their newspapers. Earlier, KNS reported that members of eight little-known terrorist groups met under the ‘chairmanship’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT’s) Abdullah Ghaznavi and warned journalists "to remain away from security agencies and police officers". Journalists were warned against "strengthening the occupation and instead highlight the pain and suffering of Kashmiris due to oppressive state-sponsored policies" at the meeting, it reported. In March 2012, seven militants groups had warned Kashmir-based journalists and owners of local newspapers against "interest-based biased reporting". But the groups had withdrawn the threat after separatist leaders like All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani protested.
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August - 7 
the Anti-Corruption wing of Achik National Volunteer Council- Breakaway faction (ANVC-B), has asked the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) chief executive member Purno K. Sangma to step down immediately, reports The Telegraph on August 7.
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the Anti-Corruption wing of Achik National Volunteer Council- Breakaway faction (ANVC-B), has asked the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) chief executive member Purno K. Sangma to step down immediately, reports The Telegraph on August 7.
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August - 7 
The Mumbai Crime Branch has sought Maharashtra Home Department permission for custodial interrogation of lone arrested 26/11 terror accused Pakistani national Ajmal Kasab, reports The Times of India on August 7. Earlier, the Crime Branch wrote to th
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The Mumbai Crime Branch has sought Maharashtra Home Department permission for custodial interrogation of lone arrested 26/11 terror accused Pakistani national Ajmal Kasab, reports The Times of India on August 7. Earlier, the Crime Branch wrote to the Home Department seeking his custody as they are likely to get one of the handlers of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal face-to-face with Kasab next week. Sources said they will seek permission from the special court so that they can take either Kasab to the Police headquarters, where Jundal is, or take Jundal to the high security cell at Arthur Road jail, where Kasab is. The Police said that there were contradictions in the versions regarding the six unknown handlers and Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officials' involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. While Kasab had told Police that Jundal had given him arms and ammunition training, Jundal said he did not participate in that but only gave Hindi and Marathi lessons to Kasab and nine others. Kasab had named Jundal among the 13 Pakistani handlers who had gone to see them off to Al Hussain, the Pakistani ship in which they sailed from Karachi, and which later captured Indian fishing trawler M V Kuber. But Jundal, during interrogation, said he did not see off Kasab.
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August - 7 
The Union Government has sanctioned 2,389 projects under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for construction of 9,070 kilometres of road at an estimated cost of INR 33.87 billion in rural Bihar to mitigate the impact of Communist Party of India-Maoist
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The Union Government has sanctioned 2,389 projects under the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for construction of 9,070 kilometres of road at an estimated cost of INR 33.87 billion in rural Bihar to mitigate the impact of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) insurgency, reports post.jagran.com. Rural Works Minister Bhim Singh said that rural road projects with a specific objective to build infrastructure in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected Districts had been sanctioned in phased manner over the past two years ever since the IAP was launched in 2010-11. Nine Districts - Aurangabad, Gaya, Jehanabad, Arwal, Jamui, Nawada, Rohtas, Munger and Kaimur - would be covered by the IAP's rural road projects scheme, Singh said. He said that Rohtas District had been sanctioned 1,990 kilometres of road under the scheme, the longest among the States, followed by Gaya 1,550 kilometres. Giving the break-up, the Minister said that Aurangabad District had been sanctioned 1,312 kilometres of road, Kaimur District 1,235 kilometres, Arwal 168 kilometres and Munger 268 kilometres. Singh said of the total sanctioned road length of 9,070 kilometres, 4,499 kilometres had already been built by the Central and State agencies. The Minister appreciated the inclusion of West Champaran and Sitamarhi Districts under the IAP to take the number of Districts to 11 and urged the Centre to bring Sheohar and Lakhisarai Districts too under the scheme.
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August - 7 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos were killed in a landmine blast carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District early on August 7 (today), reports The Hindustan Times. The commandos, iden
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) commandos were killed in a landmine blast carried out by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Dantewada District early on August 7 (today), reports The Hindustan Times. The commandos, identified as constable KP Singh and Mukul Burman, were carrying rations for a CRPF camp nearby when the vehicle (a TATA 407) in which they were travelling was blown up.
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August - 7 
a NATO container was partially damaged in a blast along Jamrud bypass road in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. The vehicle bearing registration number Peshawar R-9654 was partially damaged in the blast. The driver and his assistant remained unhurt.
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a NATO container was partially damaged in a blast along Jamrud bypass road in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. The vehicle bearing registration number Peshawar R-9654 was partially damaged in the blast. The driver and his assistant remained unhurt.
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August - 7 
Civil Defence staff foiled a terrorism bid by defusing a two-pound bomb planted on an oil tanker in Layyah District. According to details, the tanker’s driver, Abdul Rehman, spotted the bomb on his vehicle. He immediately informed the Civil Defence s
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Civil Defence staff foiled a terrorism bid by defusing a two-pound bomb planted on an oil tanker in Layyah District. According to details, the tanker’s driver, Abdul Rehman, spotted the bomb on his vehicle. He immediately informed the Civil Defence staff, who reached the spot and defused it.
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August - 7 
Four Security Force (SF) personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary (BC) were killed and 12 others injured in a bomb attack near the Sami area in Kech District on August 7, reports Dawn. Official sources said that two trucks carrying BC personnel were
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Four Security Force (SF) personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary (BC) were killed and 12 others injured in a bomb attack near the Sami area in Kech District on August 7, reports Dawn. Official sources said that two trucks carrying BC personnel were on their way to Turbat District when a powerful blast took place close to one of the vehicles.
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August - 7 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel recovered huge cache of arms, including three SMG rifles, two pistols and over 995 rounds, during a raid in Landi I area of Chaghai District close to Iran border, reported Daily Times.
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel recovered huge cache of arms, including three SMG rifles, two pistols and over 995 rounds, during a raid in Landi I area of Chaghai District close to Iran border, reported Daily Times.
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August - 7 
Jama’at Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) Senior Vice President Shah Mohammad Owais Noorani Siddiqui while addressing press conference on August 7 along with Jama’at Ahle Sunnat Ulema from Quetta, Khuzdar, Mastung, Kalat, at Karachi Press Club in Karachi allege
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Jama’at Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) Senior Vice President Shah Mohammad Owais Noorani Siddiqui while addressing press conference on August 7 along with Jama’at Ahle Sunnat Ulema from Quetta, Khuzdar, Mastung, Kalat, at Karachi Press Club in Karachi alleged that United States (US)-Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Indian-Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) and Israeli-Mossad, were responsible for present grave situation in Balochistan created under a planned conspiracy, reports Daily Times.
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August - 7 
Malik Najeebullah Khan, a senior member of Mamond Peace Committee, and his driver were injured when a roadside remote controlled bomb, planted by unidentified militants, went off in the border area of Gardi Bagh in Mamond tehsil in the morning of Aug
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Malik Najeebullah Khan, a senior member of Mamond Peace Committee, and his driver were injured when a roadside remote controlled bomb, planted by unidentified militants, went off in the border area of Gardi Bagh in Mamond tehsil in the morning of August 7. Eyewitness said that Malik Najeeb was going to Khar in his car when a roadside bomb exploded with a big bang.
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August - 7 
militants terrorised shopkeepers selling women’s garments and cosmetics in Sangair Bazaar in Hangu District and ordered them to remove curtains and blinds from their shops or they would bomb them, reports Central Asia Online. The militants arrived on
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militants terrorised shopkeepers selling women’s garments and cosmetics in Sangair Bazaar in Hangu District and ordered them to remove curtains and blinds from their shops or they would bomb them, reports Central Asia Online. The militants arrived on motorbikes and started shouting away shopkeepers and rebuked women shopping in the bazaar. “The militants, carrying sticks, warned shopkeepers to remove the blinds and curtains from their shops ... saying they were promoting vulgarity behind closed doors and blinds,” Roshan, a shopkeeper said. The militants also warned market traders not to allow women unaccompanied by men into their shops, or the militants would act against the traders.
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August - 7 
Nepki Khel Peace Jirga (council) has decided to form new strategy for combating terrorism in Swat District and expressed the resolve to stand side by side with Pakistan Army for the maintenance of peace. The head of peace jirga, Saifullah Khan, state
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Nepki Khel Peace Jirga (council) has decided to form new strategy for combating terrorism in Swat District and expressed the resolve to stand side by side with Pakistan Army for the maintenance of peace. The head of peace jirga, Saifullah Khan, stated this while addressing a jirga at Kabal on August 7. He maintained that the peace jirga had no political motive and its prime objective was to eliminate terrorism and establishment of peace in the District.
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August - 7 
Pakistan’s Goodwill Ambassador for Eradication of Polio Aseefa Bhutto Zardari stated on August 7 that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would not be allowed to disrupt the anti-polio campaign, reported Daily Times. She said, “We will not allow this to
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Pakistan’s Goodwill Ambassador for Eradication of Polio Aseefa Bhutto Zardari stated on August 7 that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would not be allowed to disrupt the anti-polio campaign, reported Daily Times. She said, “We will not allow this to happen. We will have a polio-free Pakistan.” Aseefa said that her mother, Benazir Bhutto, had started the campaign to eradicate polio from Pakistan. She said that the campaign against the eradication of polio was not limited to any political party but was a common cause of the civil society and all the political parties in the country. Aseefa said that she would personally visit the reluctant families and try to convince them for vaccination.
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August - 7 
Police claimed to have arrested a Jabbar Jengo -Lyari gang criminal, identified as Sayyed Pathan, who was allegedly wanted for organized crime ranging from armed gang-wars to 40 targeted killings and also busted his den in Mauripur area on Hawkesbay
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Police claimed to have arrested a Jabbar Jengo -Lyari gang criminal, identified as Sayyed Pathan, who was allegedly wanted for organized crime ranging from armed gang-wars to 40 targeted killings and also busted his den in Mauripur area on Hawkesbay Road. Police also seized firearms including a handgun, a pump-action shotgun, and a 7MM rifle in the raid conducted.
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August - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a warehouse near the local grid station in Bara. The members of local peace committee also assisted SFs in the search operation.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a warehouse near the local grid station in Bara. The members of local peace committee also assisted SFs in the search operation.
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August - 7 
The Army said on August 7 that it was carrying out targeted actions against militants in North Waziristan Agency, but denied planning joint operations with the United States, reports Dawn. “Targeted actions in Operation Tight Screw (OTS) by Pakistan
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The Army said on August 7 that it was carrying out targeted actions against militants in North Waziristan Agency, but denied planning joint operations with the United States, reports Dawn. “Targeted actions in Operation Tight Screw (OTS) by Pakistan Army against militants in North Waziristan … being undertaken since the beginning of this year,” a senior military officer said. The purpose of OTS was to squeeze space for the militants in North Waziristan, he said, adding that it was an ongoing process. The military had not yet formally announced the start of the OTS. An operation in North Waziristan for eliminating Haqqani network’s sanctuaries has been a longstanding demand of the US and is one of the major issues which have been weighing down the ties. According to some western analysts, delay by Pakistan “on the pretext” that its troops and resources have been stretched thin because of counter-militancy operations in other tribal agencies put its sincerity in the war on terror under doubt
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August - 7 
The Nation on August 7 (today) reported that Pakistan’s military brass would make a final decision on the North Waziristan operation in the next Corps Commanders Conference which is scheduled to be held sometime in August 2012. According to the infor
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The Nation on August 7 (today) reported that Pakistan’s military brass would make a final decision on the North Waziristan operation in the next Corps Commanders Conference which is scheduled to be held sometime in August 2012. According to the informed officials at a Security Agency, two options are likely to be discussed in the moot: the launch of a full-scale military offensive with the logistical support of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), or a curtailed crackdown in the area through intelligence sharing between the two forces. Pakistan Army, the officials shared, has deployed two Infantry divisions, nine brigades, 23 battalions and 18 Frontier Corps (FC) wings in Waziristan region. Of them, one division, five brigades, 12 battalions and 11 FC wings are deployed in North Waziristan Agency while four brigades, 11 battalions, seven FC wings and a division are deployed in South Waziristan Agency, the officials added. “These deployments are not enough for launching a military operation or a major crackdown,” the officials said, adding that additional troops at division level are required to augment the operational strength of regular troops before launching any offensive in North Waziristan Agency. In this situation, the sources said, Pakistan Army needs the backhand intelligence and logistical support of the NATO forces in case it is to jump into North Waziristan.
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August - 7 
The Peshawar High Court on August 7 put on notice the Director General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Regional Director Military Intelligence (MI) and Police officials in the missing persons’ cases to explain the whereabouts of the detainees
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The Peshawar High Court on August 7 put on notice the Director General (DG) Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Regional Director Military Intelligence (MI) and Police officials in the missing persons’ cases to explain the whereabouts of the detainees picked up by the spy agencies, reports The News. A two-member bench comprising Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Roohul Amin issued notices to DG ISI, in-charge of 9-Division of Pakistan Army in Kohat and secretary Interior Ministry in two missing persons case. The bench asked the respondents to inform the court about the whereabouts of the missing persons. Muhammad Ayub, brother of a missing person, claimed in the habeas corpus petition that the officials of ISI and 9-Division of Pakistan Army picked up his brother, Asghar and a labourer, Bilal on July 2, 2012 and their whereabouts were unknown since then.
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August - 7 
The Security Agencies declared on August 7 that the NATO containers parked near Chakri in Rawalpindi District of Punjab were at a security risk, reported Daily Times. The sources said the containers were parked near Chakri due to blockade of NATO sup
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The Security Agencies declared on August 7 that the NATO containers parked near Chakri in Rawalpindi District of Punjab were at a security risk, reported Daily Times. The sources said the containers were parked near Chakri due to blockade of NATO supply to Afghanistan after the November 26, 2011, United States (US) raid on Salala checkpost. The large number of containers parked in the area, have provoked the sentiments of locals as well as religious elements. The containers needed to be immediately removed from the site, an intelligence report said. The sources further said the Defence Ministry, which deals with transportation of NATO supplies to Afghanistan through Pakistan, had been informed about the risk.
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August - 7 
the Sindh Government banned pillion riding on motorbikes under Section 144 in Karachi from August 8, 2012, to August 11, 2012, and carrying of weapons in public, reported The Express Tribune. The ban is meant to maintain law and order during the proc
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the Sindh Government banned pillion riding on motorbikes under Section 144 in Karachi from August 8, 2012, to August 11, 2012, and carrying of weapons in public, reported The Express Tribune. The ban is meant to maintain law and order during the processions commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA), the fourth Caliph of Islam on August 10, 2012.
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August - 7 
Two unidentified tortured dead bodies stuffed in gunny sacks were discovered from two separate areas of Pak Colony in Karachi on August 7, reports The News. According to Police, one dead body was found from under a bridge, while the other from near L
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Two unidentified tortured dead bodies stuffed in gunny sacks were discovered from two separate areas of Pak Colony in Karachi on August 7, reports The News. According to Police, one dead body was found from under a bridge, while the other from near Lyari River.
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August - 7 
unidentified militants attacked a checkpost of FC in Dolwai area of Barkhan District. No loss of life was reported.
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unidentified militants attacked a checkpost of FC in Dolwai area of Barkhan District. No loss of life was reported.
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August - 7 
the UCPN-M said that there is no meaning in demanding resignation of the PM as the government has already turned into a caretaker. Hinting at the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML, the party also said that there is a “serious conspiracy” to impose
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the UCPN-M said that there is no meaning in demanding resignation of the PM as the government has already turned into a caretaker. Hinting at the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML, the party also said that there is a “serious conspiracy” to impose the parliamentary system in the country, sabotaging the agenda of the Constituent Assembly (CA). Newly appointed UCPN-M spokesperson Agni Sapkota said, “After political parties forge consensus on a candidate, the President can appoint him/her prime minister, removing any difficulties.” He also said that the five-point agreement signed by the parties on May 3, 2012, was no longer relevant with the dissolution of the CA on May 27. Accordingly, the NC alone could not claim leadership of the government but that it was open to all parties, including the Maoists. Sapkota said the Maoist party was open to either revival of the CA or fresh elections. “However, our bottom-line is that a new constitution should be drafted through the CA,” said Sapkota. He said that there should be an agreement on contentious issues of the new constitution. Opposition parties, however, are saying that they are not ready to discuss other issues without Bhattarai’s resignation
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August - 7 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has stepped up efforts to strike a "working alliance" with the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), Kantipuronline report
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has stepped up efforts to strike a "working alliance" with the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist, Baidya), Kantipuronline reported on August 7. “Dahal is working to build an alliance with the CPN-Maoist to boost his strength in national politics," said leader Khajaraj Bhatta. Leaders close to Dahal said that he has already held talks with Baidya and urged him to maintain a working alliance. Dahal believes that there are many common issues that the two parties can work on in tandem despite ideological differences. According to leaders, issues related to a new constitution such as ethnic federalism, right to self-determination and forms of government are where the two parties have similar positions. Dahal reportedly told Baidya that the “bargaining power” of both the sides will increase if they strike the alliance. “A working alliance is possible on national issues that are agreed upon," said Pampha Bhusal, the CPN-Maoist spokesperson. Leaders from both the parties claim such an alliance will prepare ground for party unity in the future. Dahal is also planning to "re-strengthen" relations with Madheshi parties and Janajati constituencies, according to sources. Dahal also plans to enhance strategic alliance with the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM) so that their power to bargain with the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) gets a boost. The current alliance between the UCPN-M and the Madhesi Morcha began with the signing of a four-point deal on August 28 2011, which paved way for the formation of the Baburam Bhattarai-led government. “The basis of unity among the Maoists and the Madhesi Morcha is the four-point agreement. The alliance could be at risk if the Maoists renege on the accord,” said spokesperson of the Tarai Madhes Loktantrik Party (TMLP) Sarvendra Nath Shukla. Dahal is also holding talks with different Janajati outfits and Janajati leaders, including CPN-UML vice chairman Ashok Rai, from various parties to forge an alliance. According to one leader, Prachanda is taking such a step to ensure ethnic federalism.
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August - 7 
ICT-1 recorded the deposition of Parag Dhar, ninth prosecution witness against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, for the second time, at an in-camera trial in the tribunal chamber reports The Independent. Salauddin
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ICT-1 recorded the deposition of Parag Dhar, ninth prosecution witness against Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, for the second time, at an in-camera trial in the tribunal chamber reports The Independent. Salauddin was accused of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971. The tribunal framed charges against him on April 4 for his involvement in 23 specific incidents of crimes against humanity. Chief prosecutor Advocate Ghulam Arieff Tipoo claimed that the witness did not mention important information in his first deposition, and sought to record Dhar's testimony for the second time. Later, he said the tribunal had accepted the prosecution's plea in the absence of the defence.
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August - 7 
International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 7 rejected the bail petition of war crimes suspect Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, reports The Daily Star. Mojaheed was arrested on July 29, 2010, and has been ind
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International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 7 rejected the bail petition of war crimes suspect Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Secretary General Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, reports The Daily Star. Mojaheed was arrested on July 29, 2010, and has been indicted on seven charges of crimes against humanity, including murder, genocide and hatching a conspiracy to kill intellectuals during the Liberation War. Earlier ICT-1 had rejected Mojaheed's bail petition twice and the case was transferred to ICT-2.
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August - 7 
Resettlement in Kollonkath, Selvapuram, Mavattapuram and Mavattapuram in Valikamam North Divisional Secretariat Division was effected by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on July 20, reports Daily News. During the war, all these villages
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Resettlement in Kollonkath, Selvapuram, Mavattapuram and Mavattapuram in Valikamam North Divisional Secretariat Division was effected by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on July 20, reports Daily News. During the war, all these villages were within the High Security Zone. However, lands are now returned to their original owners. Accordingly, 650 families were resettled on August 7 (today).
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August - 8 
a joint team of Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed total length of about 540 meters of tunnel dug into Indian side by Pakistan from the Zero Line and reportedly found its exit point about half a kilometer short
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a joint team of Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Border Security Force (BSF) unearthed total length of about 540 meters of tunnel dug into Indian side by Pakistan from the Zero Line and reportedly found its exit point about half a kilometer short of Chechwal in Samba sector. The tunnel was also expected about 200 meters to 300 meters in Pakistan territory, most likely originating from near Lumberiyal post of the Rangers. As reported earlier, a farmer had detected the tunnel in the evening of July 27 while working in his fields at Chechwal when he saw the land sunk at three straight points due to Monsoon rains
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August - 8 
an anti-Maoist cell was inaugurated at the Ganjam District Police headquarters on August 8, reports The Hindu.
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an anti-Maoist cell was inaugurated at the Ganjam District Police headquarters on August 8, reports The Hindu.
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August - 8 
An unidentified rival faction reportedly abducted one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Hoito Sumi, in Litsami village under Zunheboto District on August 8, reports Nagaland Post.
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An unidentified rival faction reportedly abducted one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Hoito Sumi, in Litsami village under Zunheboto District on August 8, reports Nagaland Post.
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August - 8 
Anti-Talk Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has removed Arabinda Rajkhowa from the post of ‘chairman’. In an email sent to media houses on August 8, Arunudoy Asom, ‘assistant secretary for information and publicity’ of ULFA-AT
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Anti-Talk Faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) has removed Arabinda Rajkhowa from the post of ‘chairman’. In an email sent to media houses on August 8, Arunudoy Asom, ‘assistant secretary for information and publicity’ of ULFA-ATF, informed, “We had given a three-month ultimatum to chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa to return to his post and meet the goals of the outfit. The time set for his return expired on July 29. Dr Abhijit Asom, who had been discharging his duties as chairman of the outfit since November 6, 2011, will be the official chairman of the outfit from today.” Further, Pro-Talks Faction of the ULFA (ULFA-PTF) has, however, refused to accept this decision. Mithinga Daimary in this regard said, “This decision is one-sided and we refuse to accept it.”
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August - 8 
cautioning the Maoists that her Government will not tolerate any violence, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on August 8 said that West Bengal had outperformed all other States in ensuring development of areas where Maoists are present. She was addressi
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cautioning the Maoists that her Government will not tolerate any violence, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on August 8 said that West Bengal had outperformed all other States in ensuring development of areas where Maoists are present. She was addressing a rally at Belpahari in West Midnapore District, once the hotbed of Maoist activities. Banerjee, who became the first Chief Minister to visit the area in four decades, handed over cheques to family members of people killed by Maoists, even as a Maoist cadre publicly surrendered before her. Banerjee said that cadres were being brought over from Jharkhand and Odisha to foment trouble in the Jungle Mahal region of the State. She also promised a Government job for one family member of all the people killed in Maoist violence, adding that those who stand up to the Maoists should register their names with local authorities so that they could be provided jobs in the future.
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August - 8 
GNLA “chairman” Champion R. Sangma is planning to move a bail petition following his arrest on July 30.
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GNLA “chairman” Champion R. Sangma is planning to move a bail petition following his arrest on July 30.
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August - 8 
IBN Live reports that a special Police team from Rajasthan launched joint operations with the Palamu District Police on August 8 and arrested two persons, including a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, in connection with a dacoity in
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IBN Live reports that a special Police team from Rajasthan launched joint operations with the Palamu District Police on August 8 and arrested two persons, including a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, in connection with a dacoity incident in Jaipur [Rajasthan, in July] and recovered jewellery worth INR 7 million, Police said. The Special Police team from Jaipur conducted raids jointly with the Palamu District Police in Sudna locality of the town and arrested one Rahul Pandey, Superintendent of Police (Palamu) Anup T Mathew said. Mathew said Pandey's interrogation led the Police to arrest Vinay Ram, Maoist and a resident of Kutumba village under Aurangabad Police Station in Bihar. Ram had formed a six-member gang, which had committed burglary at Ambika Jewellers in Ambabari locality under the Vidhyadharnagar Police Station in Jaipur and decamped with jewellery and cash worth INR 20 million on July 18, Mathew said.
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August - 8 
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State of Home Affairs stated in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on August 8 that around 26 Districts in India account for nearly 80 percent of the total Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence, reports a M
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Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State of Home Affairs stated in the Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on August 8 that around 26 Districts in India account for nearly 80 percent of the total Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence, reports a Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) press release. The total number of ‘violence affected’ districts has to be viewed in this overall context the minister clarified. The minister said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the main LWE group, has been trying to expand its activities in various States of the country. The States of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha are considered badly affected by LWE. The States of West Bengal and Maharashtra are considered partially affected. The States of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are considered slightly affected States. There is substantial improvement in the situation in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, whereas LWE violence has remained low-key in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The minister also informed that the details of damage to the Government property is not fully maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs
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August - 8 
Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, in a written reply informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on August 8 that at present, 105 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 36 companies of Border Security Force
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Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, in a written reply informed Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on August 8 that at present, 105 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 36 companies of Border Security Force (BSF), 15 companies of Indo-Tibetan Border Force (ITBP) and 50 Teams of Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) in Chhattisgarh and 96 companies of CRPF and 36 Teams of CoBRA in Jharkhand have been deployed for anti-naxal operations.
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August - 8 
Kodapa Ganesh, a deserter Police constable, who later got to the status of one of the most wanted Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], surrendered himself to Adilabad District Police on August 8, reports The Hindu. A Gond tribal from Mahagaon village in
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Kodapa Ganesh, a deserter Police constable, who later got to the status of one of the most wanted Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], surrendered himself to Adilabad District Police on August 8, reports The Hindu. A Gond tribal from Mahagaon village in Sirpur (U) mandal (administrative unit), he had gone missing from sentry duty at Lingapur Police Station in the same mandal in 1996. Ganesh had taken away with him two .303 rifles and joined the underground outfit then known as Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) People’s War Group. He is one of the main accused in the Sirpur (U) Police Station blast case that took place some time after he deserted ranks. According to the Police files, the Naxalite is known as a member of Mangi dalam (squad) and carried a reward of INR 20,000. He is believed to have operated in Chhattisgarh’s Dandakaranya area and Odisha before coming back.
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August - 8 
Militants in the night of August 8 hurled a grenade at Pattan Police Station in Baramulla District injuring seven people, including four Policemen, reports Daily Excelsior. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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Militants in the night of August 8 hurled a grenade at Pattan Police Station in Baramulla District injuring seven people, including four Policemen, reports Daily Excelsior. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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August - 8 
Mumbai Crime Branch officials on August 8 picked up a man from Beed (Maharashtra) for his alleged role in August 1 Pune bomb blast, reports DNA India. The name has not been disclosed, but the man is alleged accomplice of one of the prime handlers of
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Mumbai Crime Branch officials on August 8 picked up a man from Beed (Maharashtra) for his alleged role in August 1 Pune bomb blast, reports DNA India. The name has not been disclosed, but the man is alleged accomplice of one of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal in 26//11 Mumbai terror attacks. The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS) will be questioning him in connection with the recent Pune serial blasts. Police officials said that there is a possibility of the trail of the Pune blasts leading to Beed, just like the German Bakery bombing. Meanwhile, the National Investigations Agency (NIA) has received a tip-off about an attempt made by someone to procure ammonium nitrate one and a half months ago.
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August - 8 
One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal has told the investigator 26/11 was allegedly a part of LeT plan to adopt a ‘more aggressive’ anti-India approach, repor
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One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal has told the investigator 26/11 was allegedly a part of LeT plan to adopt a ‘more aggressive’ anti-India approach, reports Hindustan Times on August 8. He told 26/11 was planned in January 2008 during a meeting of all top LeT ‘commanders’ in Muridke in Pakistan. It decided that a fidayeen (suicide) attack would be carried out in Mumbai, instead of using the old approach of planting bomb, said one of the investigating officials. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 8 
One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal told the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) that two senior Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officers are exclusive
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One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal told the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) that two senior Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officers are exclusively in charge of the Indian operatives of the LeT, reports Rediff.Com on August 8. He further, told that right from the recruitment to the operations stage there are always two high-ranking officers in charge of the Indian operatives. As Jundal rose in the ranks of the LeT as a powerful Indian operative, he had to report to two persons in the ISI -- Colonel Mohammad and Lt Colonel Asad. However, investigators suspects these are fake names, since even the ISI would not give out their original names while dealing with operatives from India. Jundal said that even at the time of the 26/11 operation, Jundal being an Indian operative had to report to his ISI handler who passed on the information to his superiors. However, Jundal says that his handlers were not part of the control room and it was another set of ISI officers who handled the entire team.
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August - 8 
Pakistan Judicial commission wants to visit India again for cross examination of witnesses of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks case, for gathering evidence against seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, Zaki-ur Rehman
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Pakistan Judicial commission wants to visit India again for cross examination of witnesses of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terror attacks case, for gathering evidence against seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi, reports News Outlook India on August 8. "We are examining the requests. When a decision is taken we will inform Pakistan," a Union Home Ministry official said. The communication from Islamabad to New Delhi came weeks after a ruling of a Pakistani court on the 26/11 case which said that evidence collected by the commission during its first visit to India in March had no "evidential value" to punish those involved in the Mumbai terror attack.
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August - 8 
Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on August 8 condemned the gruesome communal violence in Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri districts where hundreds of innocent people were killed and lakhs of people were displaced, re
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Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) on August 8 condemned the gruesome communal violence in Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri districts where hundreds of innocent people were killed and lakhs of people were displaced, reports The Sentinel. In an e-mail statement, NDFB-PTF, ‘Deputy Information and Publicity Secretary’, B Borosa said that the entire incident was a pre-planned attack against the sons of the soil. Suspected Bangladeshi nationals as well as some government agents are involved in the incident, the outfit alleged. “The State Government has failed to control the situation. The Government’s failure to send reinforcements to the strife-torn areas even after five days was nothing but a ploy to give advantage to the illegal migrants to crush and finish the Bodo people,” alleged the outfit in the statement, adding that more damage befell on the ‘illegal migrants.’
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August - 8 
Security forces (SFs) on August 8 killed a Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, identified as Ramsing Teron, in Dentaghat area under Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District and arrested another, reports The Sentinel. The arrested
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Security forces (SFs) on August 8 killed a Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant, identified as Ramsing Teron, in Dentaghat area under Bokajan sub-division of Karbi Anglong District and arrested another, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militant was identified as Romon Teron. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol, 20 rounds live ammunition, earrings, bangles, two mobile handsets and a cash of INR 220.
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August - 8 
SFs killed another KPLT militant, identified as Kamsing Teron (20), during an encounter at Taralangso under Samelangso Police Station in the same District. SFs recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, 20 rounds of live ammunition of AK series riffle, mobile and
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SFs killed another KPLT militant, identified as Kamsing Teron (20), during an encounter at Taralangso under Samelangso Police Station in the same District. SFs recovered one 7.65 mm pistol, 20 rounds of live ammunition of AK series riffle, mobile and various incriminating documents from the possession of the deceased.
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suspected militants abducted a truck driver on August 8 at a place between Bimparou and Koubru Leikha. The driver was stopped forcibly on the way to Imphal from Dimapur on NH-2.
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suspected militants abducted a truck driver on August 8 at a place between Bimparou and Koubru Leikha. The driver was stopped forcibly on the way to Imphal from Dimapur on NH-2.
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The Calcutta High Court on August 8 granted the status of political prisoners to seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including senior leader of the outfit, Venkateshwara Reddy alias Telugu Dipak and Chhatradhar Mahato, convenor
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The Calcutta High Court on August 8 granted the status of political prisoners to seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including senior leader of the outfit, Venkateshwara Reddy alias Telugu Dipak and Chhatradhar Mahato, convenor of the Maoist-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), reports The Hindu. Subhasish Roy, counsel for the Maoists said that under the West Bengal Correctional Services Act, 1992, these prisoners were entitled to the status of political prisoner. Besides Reddy and Mahato, others who were granted the status are Gaur Chakrabarty, former spokesperson of the CPI-Maoist and the first person to be arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Sukhshanti Baskey, Shambhu Soren, Sogun Murmu and Prasun Chatterjee.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gadchiroli District hit out strongly at leaders who have been using the “Gandhian” ideal of non-violence in spearheading the community forest rights (CFR) movement in tribal areas, reports The India
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Gadchiroli District hit out strongly at leaders who have been using the “Gandhian” ideal of non-violence in spearheading the community forest rights (CFR) movement in tribal areas, reports The Indian Express. They have charged Mohan Hirabai Hiralal, who pioneered the model in Mendha-Lekha village, with “waylaying the tribals from the path of conflict”. “Hiralal is a follower of Vinoba Bhave, who had sought land from the rich. He is trying to cover up the violence by capitalists against the poor by professing non-violence,” says a press note released by the Gadchiroli divisional committee of CPI-Maoist. CFR has been provided by the Forest Rights Act and Mendha-Lekha was the first village in the country to secure it after a long struggle. It paved the way for thousands of villages in the country to get community rights over their traditional nistar (utility) forests.
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The Security Force (SF) personnel found three landmines near Sikhapalli weekly market within Malkangiri Police limits in Malkangiri District on August 8, reports The Times of India. "The Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] had plan
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The Security Force (SF) personnel found three landmines near Sikhapalli weekly market within Malkangiri Police limits in Malkangiri District on August 8, reports The Times of India. "The Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] had planted landmines targeting Boder Security Force (BSF) and Special Operation Group (SOG) personnel because the spot is used by jawans to rest during combing operations," Superintendent of Police (Malkangiri) Akhilesh Singh said. He said all the three landmines would have exploded at the same time because they had a single connection. "We could not recover the landmines because it was already evening. The explosives will be defused on Thursday," he said. Meanwhile, security has also been tightened in Malkangiri District for Kranti Diwas that the Maoists celebrate in memory leader Kranti Ranveer, who was killed in Police firing while attacking Motu Police Station on August 9, 2001.
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The Union Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on August 8 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) tacitly allows large-scale poppy or ganja cultivation in its strongholds to collect
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The Union Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha (upper house of the Parliament) on August 8 that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) tacitly allows large-scale poppy or ganja cultivation in its strongholds to collect money from such illegal cultivation, reports PTI. The Minister said that the CPI-Maoist was collecting money from illegal cultivation of ganja and opium in some areas of Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. "Upon detection of such illegal activities, cases are registered and investigated by the police forces of the states concerned," he said.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is mulling over a proposal by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to set up a multi-agency centre, NAMAC, dedicated to coordination and sharing of intelligence inputs related to left-wing extremists, repor
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is mulling over a proposal by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to set up a multi-agency centre, NAMAC, dedicated to coordination and sharing of intelligence inputs related to left-wing extremists, reports The Times of India. The proposal was discussed at a meeting of the existing multi-agency centre (MAC) on August 8.
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Three armed Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants abducted and killed a ‘village defence party naik’, identified as Michael Purti, from no. 5 Bakupukhuri village in Sivasagar District on August 8, reports The Tele
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Three armed Anti-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militants abducted and killed a ‘village defence party naik’, identified as Michael Purti, from no. 5 Bakupukhuri village in Sivasagar District on August 8, reports The Telegraph. ULFA-ATF suspected the deceased to be a police informer.
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Two bodies, that of a male and a female from the minority community, were recovered from Kokrajhar District, and one each from Baksa and Chirang Districts of Lower Assam on August 8, reports Times of India. The recovery of the bodies increased the nu
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Two bodies, that of a male and a female from the minority community, were recovered from Kokrajhar District, and one each from Baksa and Chirang Districts of Lower Assam on August 8, reports Times of India. The recovery of the bodies increased the number of those killed in Bodo-Muslim clashes to 85. The two bodies found from Kokrajhar, one was fished out from Champa River and another was recovered from Gossaigaon area of the District. "There were certain fresh incidents of violence but the police have taken timely action to prevent escalation," Assam Inspector General of Police (law and order) L R Bishnoi said. The clashes started on July 20.
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Union Home Minister (UHM), Sushil Kumar Shinde, said the Central Government had given all help to Assam for handling the situation, reports The Hindu. “I have kept the Army on alert,” Shinde said. Detailing the sequence of the violent incidents, Shin
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Union Home Minister (UHM), Sushil Kumar Shinde, said the Central Government had given all help to Assam for handling the situation, reports The Hindu. “I have kept the Army on alert,” Shinde said. Detailing the sequence of the violent incidents, Shinde in Lok Sabha (Lower House) said tension was already simmering in the Bodo-dominated areas and the chain of events started after an attack by suspected Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists in which two members of the minority community were killed. He said 14 additional companies of the Central forces were deployed in the violence-affected districts. Their number would go up to 65 companies. UHM informed the House that 170 persons arrested so far and more than 300 cases had been registered. He said that a “comprehensive security plan” had been chalked out to control violence and speed up relief and rehabilitation of the victims and displaced persons. “As many as 104 police pickets have been proposed in vulnerable villages, of which 99 have been established. They have been given the responsibility of ensuring security for the affected villages,” UHM Shinde said.
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While there has been no incident of violence by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Delhi, the Union Home Ministry has admitted that this year they have assessed influence of front organisations of Maoists in its six districts, report
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While there has been no incident of violence by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Delhi, the Union Home Ministry has admitted that this year they have assessed influence of front organisations of Maoists in its six districts, reports India Today. "The influence of Maoists in areas is assessed on the basis of both overground activities by front organisations and violent activities by underground cadres," Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) in a written reply on August 8. The Home Ministry has also said the CPI-Maoist operates in Delhi through the city committee of the outfit and that Left-wing extremist groups, such as CPI (ML) New Democracy and CPI (ML) Liberation, are active in the Capital. "Besides, front organisations of the CPI (Maoist) like Revolutionary Democratic Front, Committee for the Release of Political Prisoners, People's Democratic Front of India, and Democratic Students Union are active in Delhi," the ministry has said. MHA details reveal that the number of Districts reporting any sort of Maoist violence or having Maoist influence has reduced to 173 this year, as on June 30. Last year 203 districts in the country had reported Maoist violence, while 208 districts were affected by rebel violence in 2009. "It is clarified that around 26 districts of India account for nearly 80 per cent of the total Maoist violence. The total number of 'violence affected' districts has to be viewed in this overall context," the minister told the upper house. MHA figures shows the Maoists have killed 82 Security Force personnel till June 30 this year, compared to 142 in 2009. Also, there have been 864 incidents of Maoist violence in the first six months of this year, compared to a total of 1764 incidents last year. A total of 244 people, including Security Forces, have lost their lives at the hands of Maoists this year, while 49 Maoists have been shot dead by Security Forces in 2012. Bihar has emerged as the biggest problem for the security establishment on the Maoist front. 30 out of the 38 districts in Bihar have reported Maoist violence this year, making it the state with the maximum Districts affected by Left-wing Extremism.
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An activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), identified as Salman Baloch, and his companion Rizwan, were injured when a hand grenade kept in a car they were travelling in exploded in Gulberg area of Karachi on August 8, reported Daily Times. Sources
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An activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), identified as Salman Baloch, and his companion Rizwan, were injured when a hand grenade kept in a car they were travelling in exploded in Gulberg area of Karachi on August 8, reported Daily Times. Sources said that Rizwan used to work as a dealer of ammunition in Hub area. “It remains to be determined if they were knowingly carrying the explosive or someone had planted it in their vehicle,” said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West Naeem Akram Baroka
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At least 3,898 people, including 1,705 civilians, 485 Security Forces personnel and 1,708 terrorists, have lost their lives in terrorist violence in the country during the first seven months of the year, reports Daily Times. The months of June and Ju
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At least 3,898 people, including 1,705 civilians, 485 Security Forces personnel and 1,708 terrorists, have lost their lives in terrorist violence in the country during the first seven months of the year, reports Daily Times. The months of June and July proved to be the most fatal for civilians and January for the SFs. According to the data available on fatalities in terrorist violence in the country during the first seven months of year 2012, June and July recorded the highest fatalities with 367 and 363 killings respectively of civilians and SFs. 496 terrorists were also killed in the two months. At least 117 SFs personnel were killed in the month of January alone. In the year 2011, a total of 6,303 persons were killed in similar incidents. At least 4,009 persons were killed in the first seven months of 2011 as compared to 3,898 killings in 2012, registering a slight decline in the trend. According to the data, at least 42,824 persons, including the terrorists, have lost their lives in terrorism-related incidents in the country since 2003. Further it reports that Pakistan has suffered the colossal financial losses of more than USD 68 billion (PKR 5036.8 billion) in the so-called war on terror since 2001. The cost of the war was estimated at USD 2.669 billion in fiscal year 2001-02. The cost jumped to USD 3.98 billion (PKR 238.6 billion) by year 2005-6. The financial cost then surged to USD13.56 billion (PKR 1136.4 billion) by fiscal year 2009-10. The amount has been continuously rising and has gone up to USD17.83 billion (PKR 1528 billion) in the running year.
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Hearing a case about detention of missing prisoners in internment centres, the Supreme Court on August 8 urged the Federal and Provincial Governments to extend the superior courts’ jurisdiction to Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports D
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Hearing a case about detention of missing prisoners in internment centres, the Supreme Court on August 8 urged the Federal and Provincial Governments to extend the superior courts’ jurisdiction to Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry heard an application for recovery of a missing person who was allegedly abducted by security agencies after his release from the Adiala Jail in 2010. “We will decide in this case that the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction should be extended in FATA as it is the will of the people that the apex court and high courts must have jurisdiction in tribal areas,” the chief justice said in his remarks.
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Nine persons, including three paramilitary soldiers and a major, were injured on August 8 in a remote-controlled blast of an improvised explosive device near an under-construction bridge near Board Bazaar of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber
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Nine persons, including three paramilitary soldiers and a major, were injured on August 8 in a remote-controlled blast of an improvised explosive device near an under-construction bridge near Board Bazaar of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Sources said that the blast targeted an FC vehicle. “It was a remote-controlled blast, which damaged two vehicles,” they said. There were no immediate claims of responsibility.
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Police arrested to two suspects and seized a large quantity of explosives in a raid on a house at Jinnah Town in Quetta, the Provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Dawn. “We have seized 20 kilogrammes of high explosives, eight small IEDs (improvi
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Police arrested to two suspects and seized a large quantity of explosives in a raid on a house at Jinnah Town in Quetta, the Provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Dawn. “We have seized 20 kilogrammes of high explosives, eight small IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and some hand-grenades,” Police said. Police said that the suspects arrested belonged to a militant outfit involved in sectarian killings. Intelligence Agency personnel also took part in the raid. Police also raided several other places to look for other members of the outfit and its ring leader who belongs to Parachinar, the capital of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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The Express Tribune on August 8 (today) reported that Pakistan may release a key Afghan Taliban ‘commander’ to provide impetus to Afghanistan’s ongoing reconciliation efforts with the Taliban, a move signalling Islamabad’s latest approach to seek an
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The Express Tribune on August 8 (today) reported that Pakistan may release a key Afghan Taliban ‘commander’ to provide impetus to Afghanistan’s ongoing reconciliation efforts with the Taliban, a move signalling Islamabad’s latest approach to seek an end to the decade-long conflict in its neighbouring country. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was arrested in Karachi in February 2010, is ranked second in influence to Taliban head honcho Mullah Omar. American officials believe that in addition to overseeing the Taliban’s military operations, Mullah Baradar was the head of the so-called Quetta Shura. “The proposal is under consideration and modalities are being worked out, such as how and when to release or extradite the Taliban commander,” said an official familiar with the development. The official, requesting anonymity, pointed out that certain legal issues were currently hindering Mullah Baradar’s release. Even though Afghan authorities sought Baradar’s extradition, the official revealed that the detained Taliban commander was not ready to accept such an arrangement. “If his release is being sought for the reconciliation process, then we need to work out a mechanism of how it can be done,” he added. At the time of his arrest, Baradar was believed to be holding peace talks with the Afghan Government and also reportedly met President Hamid Karzai. The United States (US) initially hailed Baradar’s arrest as a significant blow to the insurgency, but later learnt that Pakistan allegedly captured the Taliban commander in an effort to scuttle secret peace talks he had been conducting with the Afghan Government. The Afghan Government sought Baradar’s release during Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s recent visit to Kabul, a source claimed. Until now, Islamabad has resisted Kabul’s demand for access to Baradar and some other key Taliban members, believed to be in Pakistan’s custody. However, sources disclosed that the Government has been actively considering the release of Mullah Omar’s ‘deputy’ to boost Kabul’s peace negotiations with insurgents.
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The Federal Ministry of Interior withheld more than 2,000 passports of citizens from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for possible terror links and other anti-state activities, official sources told Dawn on Augus
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The Federal Ministry of Interior withheld more than 2,000 passports of citizens from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for possible terror links and other anti-state activities, official sources told Dawn on August 8. About 700 KP passports and 1,300 from FATA and the frontier regions were withheld, Passport and Immigration Department sources said. Authorities will investigate before clearing the passports again, the officials added. “The citizens whose passports have been declared suspicious and withheld for clearance are allegedly linked to the terrorist elements or involved in some other anti-state activities which are considered dangerous for the country’s sovereignty,” Dawn reported, citing an official.
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The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has an annual budget of USD 300-400 million and despite drastic reductions in personnel "is now assumed (to have a) base strength of approximately 4,000 (people)", Daijiworld reported quoting German schola
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The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has an annual budget of USD 300-400 million and despite drastic reductions in personnel "is now assumed (to have a) base strength of approximately 4,000 (people)", Daijiworld reported quoting German scholar Hein Kiessling. Kiessling, who represented the Hanns-Seidel-Foundation (Munich) in Pakistan from 1989 to 2002, has written this in a collection of essays in "Revisiting Contemporary South Asia" (Pentagon Press). "The (real) ISI budget is top secret, only a few people know the figure," he says. "In fact officially the ISI budget today is between $300 and 400 million. The personnel strength of ISI has also been a secret, he added. "During Zia-ul Haq's tenure it was estimated to be 20,000 men. In the 1990s and in the new millennium there were drastic reductions in personnel. "Therefore, it is now assumed that ISI's base strength is approximately 4,000. Higher estimates often encountered in literature and the press are grossly exaggerated." According to the author, changes in personnel policies came out in 2009 under the command of Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. "Today with the exception of six-seven two-star generals, the military personnel in ISI come from the Intelligence Corps of the army -- a move that serves towards the professionalism of the service.”
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The Lahore District Government on August 8 notified a ban on pillion riding on Ramazan 20-21, as a security measure for Youm-i-Ali, when Shias will take out a procession to mark the martyrdom of Hazart Ali (RA), reports The Express Tribune. The ban w
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The Lahore District Government on August 8 notified a ban on pillion riding on Ramazan 20-21, as a security measure for Youm-i-Ali, when Shias will take out a procession to mark the martyrdom of Hazart Ali (RA), reports The Express Tribune. The ban will be imposed under Section 144 and will apply to a one kilometer perimeter around the procession, which will be taken out from the Mubarik Haveli to Karbala Gamay Shah. The Government has warned violators of “strict action”. The ban will not apply to women riding pillion.
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The supply to United States (US)-led NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan via Chaman border was restored on August 8 after a suspension of 18 days, reported Daily Times. About 20 NATO containers, which had earlier been parked at the container termina
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The supply to United States (US)-led NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan via Chaman border was restored on August 8 after a suspension of 18 days, reported Daily Times. About 20 NATO containers, which had earlier been parked at the container terminal in Chaman for 18 days, crossed into Afghanistan from the Pakistani sides. Private companies, contracted to provide supplies to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, paid PKR 80 million of customs to the Afghan Customs to allow them to cross containers and trailers loaded with supplies for the NATO troops into Afghanistan via the Chaman border gate.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 8 described the Government as "liberal and secular" and said they will not hold talks with any political party, including the Awami National Party (ANP) that rules the north western Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa pr
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 8 described the Government as "liberal and secular" and said they will not hold talks with any political party, including the Awami National Party (ANP) that rules the north western Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, reports Indian Express. TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan told reporters in the northwest that an offer of talks from the ANP was misleading and that the militants considered the incumbent rulers liberals and secular and thus "not sincere to the cause of Islam". Ehsan, who spoke to the reporters on phone from an undisclosed location, claimed the leaders of Pakistan's ruling coalition, including those from the ANP, were "slaves to the United States (US) and not independent in their decisions". The spokesman claimed that the Taliban continued to be a formidable force in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and their capacity to carry out attacks across the country was still intact. The Taliban are still at war with Pakistani security forces and militants had carried out attacks in various cities, he said. He further said that attacks on vehicles carrying supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan would not stop. Ehsan claimed that the Taliban had reverence for the Islamic holy month of Ramazan and were fighting only in self-defence during this period. He dispelled the impression that there was a rift within the TTP and said there were no differences between Hakimullah Mahsud, the organisation's chief, and Waliur Rahman, the commander in South Waziristan. He accused Intelligence Agencies of planning violence at public places to defame the Taliban and claimed the militants were not carrying out bomb attacks on public gatherings and markets.
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Wazir Muhammad Ali Khan, the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Inspector General of Police (IGP) on August 8 said that to counter the growing threats of terrorism in GB, intelligence sharing will be increased in the region. “The role of intelligence agencies is
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Wazir Muhammad Ali Khan, the Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Inspector General of Police (IGP) on August 8 said that to counter the growing threats of terrorism in GB, intelligence sharing will be increased in the region. “The role of intelligence agencies is very important and we are trying to expand it in order to become aware of threats beforehand,” said Khan. “This has become all the more important following the recent bomb attack on a passenger van in Gilgit,” he added. Khan said that in the recent past Police foiled several criminal plots due to timely sharing of intelligence. “Just two days back, we intercepted a communication and arrested a group that was planning to carry out a major activity in Skardu,” he said, without divulging further details. The surrender of some religious leaders accused of assisting sectarian fanatics is another example, he added. Currently in GB, there are a total of 5,500 Police staff deputed, including drivers and cooks, Khan stated.
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Nepal News reports that Youth Association Nepal (YAN), the youth wing of the CPN-UML, decided to allow the vehicles of educational institutions to ply on the roads during their chakkajam (vehicular strike) in the morning of August 8 (today). A meetin
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Nepal News reports that Youth Association Nepal (YAN), the youth wing of the CPN-UML, decided to allow the vehicles of educational institutions to ply on the roads during their chakkajam (vehicular strike) in the morning of August 8 (today). A meeting of the YAN leaders in the evening of August 7 decided not to restrict school and college buses. The YAN also reduced the four-hour chakkajam to three hours in Kathmandu valley, starting from 6 am. However, the duration of chakkajam outside the valley will be as it is, YAN vice president Jhapat Rawal said. The YAN has been enforcing chakkajam from August 5 to pressure the government to step down.
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August - 8 
Nepal Workers Peasants Party (NWPP) chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe urged President Ram Baran Yadav to take a step to end political deadlock of the country. He said that President should not remain silent to prevent the country from further political
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Nepal Workers Peasants Party (NWPP) chairman Narayan Man Bijukchhe urged President Ram Baran Yadav to take a step to end political deadlock of the country. He said that President should not remain silent to prevent the country from further political crisis. "The country will face further crisis if the President does not take necessary step at the right time," he added. President Yadav on August 5 had consulted leaders of 27 political parties, including NC and CPN-UML to find way outs to the current political impasse in the country.
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August - 8 
The Communist Part of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN--UML) leader Prithivi Subba Gurung on August 8 said that Janajatis were left with no option but to form their own party as major political parties Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML turned a
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The Communist Part of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN--UML) leader Prithivi Subba Gurung on August 8 said that Janajatis were left with no option but to form their own party as major political parties Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN-UML turned a blind eye to the issues concerning the indigenous nationalities, report Nepal News. He said there was pressing need for a separate party of the indigenous nationalities to ensure their rights. A national gathering of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) held in the first week of July had decided to form a new party on August 9 (today). CPN-UML has already relieved Gurung and other senior Janajati leaders off crucial responsibilities inside the party to punish them for criticizing the party for its stand against identity-based federalism.
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Facing threat from militants and extremists, Bangladesh has launched a nationwide programme for monitoring mosques and madrasas to ensure clerics follow guidelines issued by the state-run Islamic Foundation, reports IBN Live. Islamic Foundation's d
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Facing threat from militants and extremists, Bangladesh has launched a nationwide programme for monitoring mosques and madrasas to ensure clerics follow guidelines issued by the state-run Islamic Foundation, reports IBN Live. Islamic Foundation's director general Shamim Mohammed Afzal told, "We have engaged our 40,000 staff having background in Islamic studies to monitor the mosques and see if the imams or khatibs are conveying our messages against militancy in line with the real Islamic teachings". He said the foundation staff would join the Muslim's weekly special juma congregations when the clerics were supposed to deliver lectures or sermons against religious extremism and militancy and highlighting the "spirit of love" against "hatred and violence". Islamic Foundation is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Religious Affairs working to disseminate values and ideals of Islam and carry out related activities. The foundation has distributed several million copies of two books against militancy at the 270,000 mosques and over 100,000 madrasas.
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August - 8 
Detective Branch of Police arrested two militants of outlawed Naxal Bahini faction from Koirabari village of Atghoria sub-District under the Pabna District on August 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Md. Sobhan Pramanik (38) and Md. Mukul
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Detective Branch of Police arrested two militants of outlawed Naxal Bahini faction from Koirabari village of Atghoria sub-District under the Pabna District on August 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Md. Sobhan Pramanik (38) and Md. Mukul Hossain (33). Police arrested them when the militants were preparing to commit a crime.
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Two cadres of banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tawhid (HT) were arrested from Baro Bari area in Sadar sub-District of Gazipur District on August 8, reports UNB Connect. The arrestees were identified as Manik (30) and Helal Sajwal (38). Police said the
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Two cadres of banned militant outfit Hizb-ut-Tawhid (HT) were arrested from Baro Bari area in Sadar sub-District of Gazipur District on August 8, reports UNB Connect. The arrestees were identified as Manik (30) and Helal Sajwal (38). Police said the two cadres entered into the premises of Laxma Sweater Company in the afternoon in the area and after explaining the aims and objects of the party invited the workers to join the party. The workers suspecting them as militants caught them and after mass beating handed over them to police. Police also recovered a number of Jihadi books and leaflets from their possession.
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August - 8 
War crimes accused Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Abdul Quader Mollah directly took part in killing of around 60 people at Ghatarchar in Keraniganj sub-District of Dhaka on November 25, 1971, an eyewitness told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-
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War crimes accused Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Abdul Quader Mollah directly took part in killing of around 60 people at Ghatarchar in Keraniganj sub-District of Dhaka on November 25, 1971, an eyewitness told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 8, reports The Daily Star. Abdul Majid Palowan, the seventh prosecution witness against Quader, stated this in his deposition made before the ICT-2.
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August - 8 
Another Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect, who was transferred from the Vavuniya Prison to the Mahara prison of Gampaha District after the June unrest died at the Ragama Hospital in Colombo District on August 8, reports Colombo Page. Th
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Another Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suspect, who was transferred from the Vavuniya Prison to the Mahara prison of Gampaha District after the June unrest died at the Ragama Hospital in Colombo District on August 8, reports Colombo Page. The deceased, identified as Mariyadas Nevil Dilrukshan (36), was arrested by the security forces in 2009. He was injured during a hostage rescue operation at the Vavuniya prison where a police Special Task Force (STF) operation was launched on June 29 to rescue three prison officials who were taken hostage by the LTTE suspects in the prison when the police tried to remove a detainee from the prison under a court order. Earlier on July 5, an LTTE inmate, 29-year-old Ganeshan Nimalaruban had succumbed to his injuries received during the riot.
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External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris on August 8 (today) said Sri Lanka will send to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) a document outlining its performance in areas of international concern to be taken up at the Universal Periodic Revi
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External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris on August 8 (today) said Sri Lanka will send to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) a document outlining its performance in areas of international concern to be taken up at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) next month in Geneva, reports Daily Mirror. The UPR is a process of evaluating the human rights records of member countries once in four years. It provides an opportunity for all countries to report on the action taken by them to improve human rights and overcome challenges to the enjoyment of human rights. The UNHRC also adopted a resolution against Sri Lanka in March, urging the Sri Lankan government to address accountability issues during the last stages of the war and to implement recommendations by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). The government has already prepared a National Action Plan to implement these recommendations.
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a group of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants have sneaked into the State to create disturbances during the Independence Day celebrations, reports The Sentinel on August 9. The groups numbering from 15-16 have divided themselves
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a group of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militants have sneaked into the State to create disturbances during the Independence Day celebrations, reports The Sentinel on August 9. The groups numbering from 15-16 have divided themselves and are hiding outside the city limits.
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August - 9 
a joint team of Jamui Police and CRPF arrested two Maoists identified as Bramhodev Yadav and Madan Sah from Charkapathar in Jamui District on August 9 morning. The Police also recovered a 135-bore musket and five live cartridges from Yadav. Jamui Sup
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a joint team of Jamui Police and CRPF arrested two Maoists identified as Bramhodev Yadav and Madan Sah from Charkapathar in Jamui District on August 9 morning. The Police also recovered a 135-bore musket and five live cartridges from Yadav. Jamui Superintendent of Police Upendra Sharma said: “Acting on a tip-off, the Police and CRPF conducted raids at Chowdhrytar village of Thamhan panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Charkapathar Police Station and arrested Yadav from his house. Sah was arrested at Rajour village.” The SFs also destroyed a bunker, he added.
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August - 9 
a large amount of this money stashed away by GNLA in Bangladesh is used to purchase arms, reports The Telegraph. State (DGP) N. Ramachandran on August 9 said that Sohan D. Shira [GNLA-Commander-in-Chief] and others stash away money in the neighbourin
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a large amount of this money stashed away by GNLA in Bangladesh is used to purchase arms, reports The Telegraph. State (DGP) N. Ramachandran on August 9 said that Sohan D. Shira [GNLA-Commander-in-Chief] and others stash away money in the neighbouring country, thereby posing hurdles for the police to effectively bust the finance cells of the outfit. “There is no ideology on the part of the GNLA and their main activity is to collect as much money they can through extortion,” the DGP said. There is no welfare of Garos on the agenda of the GNLA, he added.DGP revealed that everyone in the outfit is engaged in collecting money and the juniors hold back a certain amount collected from people. Collection of money has become a private enterprise for the militants with some share going to Sohan, Ramachandran said. While a group of GNLA cadres collect money by way of ransom or through other means of extortion, a major portion of the amount goes to their pockets while only some part goes to Sohan, the DGP added.“To amass wealth there are some senior GNLA cadres who extort money in the name of another outfit, Liberation of Achik Elite Force”, the DGP said. With no dearth of money on the part of the GNLA, another worry for the police is the easy availability of arms from the thriving arms bazaar in Dimapur.
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August - 9 
A trooper was killed as Army foiled a major infiltration bid by militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Baktoor area of Gurez sector in Bandipora District on August 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of Srinagar based 15 Corp
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A trooper was killed as Army foiled a major infiltration bid by militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Baktoor area of Gurez sector in Bandipora District on August 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Brigadier General Staff (BGS) of Srinagar based 15 Corps, Brigadier KJS Dhillon, said that that the infiltrators had come near the fence where they were challenged leading to an encounter in which a trooper was killed. He, however, said that the infiltrators retreated after they were encountered by the Army. He said that the militants were trying to infiltrate in two groups of five persons each at 500 meters distance from each other.
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August - 9 
Abu Jundal told to Mumbai Police’s crime branch that he was not the first choice to help coordinate the attacks, reports Hindustan Times on August 9. According to Jundal, LeT operative Zulfikar Fayyaz Kagzi was the first choice. However, Kagzi develo
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Abu Jundal told to Mumbai Police’s crime branch that he was not the first choice to help coordinate the attacks, reports Hindustan Times on August 9. According to Jundal, LeT operative Zulfikar Fayyaz Kagzi was the first choice. However, Kagzi developed differences with LeT leaders over the 26/11 plot and was thus kept out of it. It was only then that Jundal was incorporated in the LeT core team, in August 2008. Jundal was brought because he was among the most aggressive Indians in the LeT, said unknown crime branch sources. The crime branch is questioning Jundal to find out if Kagzi was the Marathi man who was trained along with lone arrested 26/11 terror accused Pakistani national Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone Pakistani terrorist arrested for the attack. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 9 
All Koch-Rajbongshi Student’s Union (AKRSU) ‘adviser’ Biswajit Roy termed the Union Home Minister’s statement on Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO)’s involvement in killing of Muslim leaders as a deep political conspiracy to ignite communal clas
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All Koch-Rajbongshi Student’s Union (AKRSU) ‘adviser’ Biswajit Roy termed the Union Home Minister’s statement on Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO)’s involvement in killing of Muslim leaders as a deep political conspiracy to ignite communal clash between Koch-Rajbongshis and Muslims in BTAD for narrow political gain. “The only solution to ongoing clash between Bodos and Muslims in BTAD lies in formation of Kamatapur State with ST status to Koch Rajbongshis,” leaders of AKRSU, Chilarai Sena, Koch-Rajbongshi Mahila Samiti and BTAD Koch-Rajbongshi Sanmilani advocated.
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August - 9 
ANI quoted the Inspector General (Operations) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), B Ramesh, as saying on August 9, reacting to a spate of grenade attacks in the Kashmir Valley, that militants are becoming desperate. Ramesh said: "They have become
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ANI quoted the Inspector General (Operations) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), B Ramesh, as saying on August 9, reacting to a spate of grenade attacks in the Kashmir Valley, that militants are becoming desperate. Ramesh said: "They have become desperate definitely, in the sense that they are engaging the students, engaging youth, engaging children of the age of 11 years old, is nothing but some kind of deterioration in their own, perhaps, thinking and strategy… We caught hold of them on camera for the first time, in the 20 years of militancy in Kashmir and it's a very (big) eye-opener to all of us and that is why I am soliciting the services of some child psychiatrist also so that we can divert the children towards productive activities. This is because the children do not know to differentiate between a toy and a grenade. They may be thinking that it is just a stone and that is how the terrorist elements are playing with the children. This is a totally condemnable act."
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August - 9 
Chander Ganjhu alias Johnson, ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested along with his wife, Anita alias Budhni, about a kilometre away from the Posaita railway station near Rongo village from Manoharpur Polic
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Chander Ganjhu alias Johnson, ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested along with his wife, Anita alias Budhni, about a kilometre away from the Posaita railway station near Rongo village from Manoharpur Police Station area of West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on August 9, reported The Times of India. Johnson a mastermind of several Maoist-related incidents hails from Keredari area in Hazaribag District and was wanted in over 30 cases, including the Manoharpur rail track blast case, 2009. His wife Anita, a resident of Ranchi District, also a hardcore Maoist, too is co-accused in several criminal incidents. A country-made revolver, two live cartridges and a cash of INR 17,100 was recovered from the arrested Maoists. "The Jharkhand government had declared a reward of Rs 3 lakh for Johnson's arrest," Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kamboj said.
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August - 9 
CRPF personnel on three vehicles had made a narrow escape after an IED went off at Khardang along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Goalpara District. The police have suspected the involvement of one Mohit Rabha, a cadre from the ULFA-ATF.
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CRPF personnel on three vehicles had made a narrow escape after an IED went off at Khardang along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Goalpara District. The police have suspected the involvement of one Mohit Rabha, a cadre from the ULFA-ATF.
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August - 9 
Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) K Vijay Kumar on August 9 said extreme measures were not resorted to unless it was unavoidable in dealing with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Zee News. "We have t
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Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) K Vijay Kumar on August 9 said extreme measures were not resorted to unless it was unavoidable in dealing with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports Zee News. "We have told our people, number one try to get surrender, number two, try to get arrest. Only when you are about to be shot, then you resort to firearms," Kumar told reporters here on the sideline of a function in Bhubaneswar.
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August - 9 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has announced that it is willing to end its armed struggle if Central Government is ready to accept its demand for creation of a separate state for the Garos carved out of present Meghalaya, reports Shillong Times
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has announced that it is willing to end its armed struggle if Central Government is ready to accept its demand for creation of a separate state for the Garos carved out of present Meghalaya, reports Shillong Times on August 9. The ‘political secretary’ of GNLA, Bikdot Nikjang Marak, called up media houses from an undisclosed location in Bangladesh to inform of his outfit’s decision to go the extra mile provided the same is reciprocated by the Central Government. “We will end all armed struggle if Delhi listens to our peoples’ demand for a separate Garoland state under Article 3 of the Indian Constitution. We do not want a separate country but wish to remain within India,” said Bikdot. He said that Garos continue to live under the shadow of the Khasi who rule Meghalaya and there is a long-standing demand by people of this part of the state for a separate identity.
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal on August 9, has shown his willingness to confess his role in 26/11 Mumbai attacks before the magistrate court under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, reports Hindustan Times. He is also willing to
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal on August 9, has shown his willingness to confess his role in 26/11 Mumbai attacks before the magistrate court under section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code, reports Hindustan Times. He is also willing to confess his involvement with the LeT network. Jundal was brought to court at 4:30pm amid tight security and was produced before the additional chief metropolitan magistrate. He then told the court that he wanted to confess. Soon the court was vacated and all the other litigants were asked to leave. During the in-camera proceedings, the court explained to him the procedure of recording the confession and also informed him that his confessional statement could be used against him; Jundal replied in the affirmative when he was asked if his decision to give the confession was voluntary. Further, the magistrate informed Jundal that he would be given time till August 13 to rethink his decision and the statement would be recorded only if he still wanted to make the confession. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 9 
Police Commissioner Gulabrao Pol on August 9 said that the CCTV footage collected from the shops operating on Jangli Maharaj Road, Pune has so far not helped the Police in getting leads in the serial bomb blast investigations, reports Times of India.
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Police Commissioner Gulabrao Pol on August 9 said that the CCTV footage collected from the shops operating on Jangli Maharaj Road, Pune has so far not helped the Police in getting leads in the serial bomb blast investigations, reports Times of India. Pol said, "The visibility of the footage seized from some of the business establishments is not clear. This is because it was raining and there was power failure on the day of the blast." According to Pol, analysing the footage will take a lot of time. "This is a technical job and a voluminous work. The state anti-terrorism squad is conducting investigations in the blasts and we are providing them logistic support."
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August - 9 
Police seized three satellite phones from foreign nationals, including a US citizen, which were being used without proper permission from the concerned authorities. Police sources said that two satellite phones were seized from Leh area and another f
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Police seized three satellite phones from foreign nationals, including a US citizen, which were being used without proper permission from the concerned authorities. Police sources said that two satellite phones were seized from Leh area and another from Nobra valley.
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August - 9 
Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has refuted the allegation of Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB), Khagen Sharma who reiterated that the e-mail message regarding the withdrawal of unila
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Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) has refuted the allegation of Additional Director General of Police-Special Branch (ADGP-SB), Khagen Sharma who reiterated that the e-mail message regarding the withdrawal of unilateral ceasefire sent to different media in the name of the NDFB led by Ranjan Daimary (NDFB-RD) was a handiwork of NDFB-PTF, reports The Sentinel. NDFB -PTF asked different political parties and Union Government as well as State Government to concede to the separate statehood demand of the Bodos and other indigenous people; to save and protect the tribal land and their identity of the indigenous Tribal Peoples of India. NDFB-PTF also called for implementation of Clause 10 of the Assam Accord of 1985.
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August - 9 
resettlement of refugee based on voter list 2001 and land records could be done. In addition, whose names are not enrolled in the voters’ list and who has no land records they would be legally examined for resettlement in BTAD areas. Addressing the m
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resettlement of refugee based on voter list 2001 and land records could be done. In addition, whose names are not enrolled in the voters’ list and who has no land records they would be legally examined for resettlement in BTAD areas. Addressing the mediapersons on August 9 at Dhubri circuit house the Assam in-charge of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Digvijay Singh stated the above statement.
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August - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a hideout of the militants at village Dayan, about five kilometers north of Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar District. Recoveries made from the hideout included three kilograms of explosives, one country made rifle, three b
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a hideout of the militants at village Dayan, about five kilometers north of Mughal Maidan in Kishtwar District. Recoveries made from the hideout included three kilograms of explosives, one country made rifle, three bundles of cable, three detonators, one remote fitted IED, 10 rounds of .303 ammunition, nine rounds of AK ammunition, one khukhri (sharp edged weapon) and one oil bottle. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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August - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) on august 9 arrested five Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants while extorting money from a person at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. Acting on a tip off, SFs arrested two cadres of GN
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Security Forces (SFs) on august 9 arrested five Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants while extorting money from a person at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, reports Shillong Times. Acting on a tip off, SFs arrested two cadres of GNLA, who had gone to a house to collect money they had demanded from a person. Following their interrogation, three others of the outfit were later arrested. One of the arrested was the main accused in the killing of D G Momin, an assistant schoolteacher at the MP High School, Resubelpara on July 19
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August - 9 
SFs arrested two militants of newly floated group, Adivasi Tiger Force of Assam (ATFA), reports The Sentinel on August 9. The arrested duo was identified as Saighun Dhan of Bajipahumara and Bijoy Chania of Bamunbari under Tingkhong area. Several peop
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SFs arrested two militants of newly floated group, Adivasi Tiger Force of Assam (ATFA), reports The Sentinel on August 9. The arrested duo was identified as Saighun Dhan of Bajipahumara and Bijoy Chania of Bamunbari under Tingkhong area. Several people have received demand notes from the new Adivasi outfit in Tingkhong, Rajgarh, Bamunbari and Kenduguri areas of Dibrugarh District. Another unit of this outfit is believed to be active in Duliajan and Bordubi in Tinsukia.
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August - 9 
SFs found the bomb during patrol at Haldapara adjacent to NH 37 under Goalpara District, reports Business Standard.
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SFs found the bomb during patrol at Haldapara adjacent to NH 37 under Goalpara District, reports Business Standard.
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August - 9 
The Andhra Pradesh Government on August 9 extended by one year the ban on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and six of its affiliates while declaring the Revolutionary Democratic Front as an "unlawful association", reports Business Sta
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The Andhra Pradesh Government on August 9 extended by one year the ban on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and six of its affiliates while declaring the Revolutionary Democratic Front as an "unlawful association", reports Business Standard. The ban on CPI-Maoist has been extended as per the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Public Security Act, 1992 and would come into effect from August 17, the order said. CPI -Maoist offshoots Radical Youth League, Rythu Coolie Sangham, Radical Students Union, Singareni Karmika Samakhya, Viplava Karmika Samakhya and All India Revolutionary Students Federation have also been declared as "unlawful" for one year from August 17. The Andhra Pradesh Government had banned the CPI-Maoist for first time in 2005 and has been extending the ban every year. Director General of Police (DGP) V Dinesh Reddy had written to the Government seeking ban on Revolutionary Democratic Front, a front organisation of CPI-Maoist, as well. The RDF came into being after the merger of All India People's Resistance Forum and Struggling Forum for People's Resistance. According to the Chief Secretary's order, RDF, which is part of the Tactical United Front, has been indulging in numerous unlawful activities against the state
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August - 9 
The forensic experts’ report on August 1 Pune bomb blast reveals the use of a cohesive mixture of ammonium nitrate and furnace oil as well as use of several, reports DNA India on August 9. Moreover, the bomb assemblers had used ball bearings to act a
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The forensic experts’ report on August 1 Pune bomb blast reveals the use of a cohesive mixture of ammonium nitrate and furnace oil as well as use of several, reports DNA India on August 9. Moreover, the bomb assemblers had used ball bearings to act as splinters in a bid to intensify the damage caused due to the explosion. Investigators are now seeing many similarities in the German Bakery bombing of 2010 and the Pune bomb blasts, and are focusing on whether the latest incident too was a joint venture of Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) just like the German Bakery bombing.
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August - 9 
The latest situation report on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) prepared by the State Government indicates that the Maoists are importing cadres from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to the Sambalpur-Deogarh-Sundargarh (SDS) Di
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The latest situation report on the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) prepared by the State Government indicates that the Maoists are importing cadres from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to the Sambalpur-Deogarh-Sundargarh (SDS) Division, reports The Pioneer. They are trying hard to revive the SDS Division, which has been in limbo after the tough action initiated by the Police. According to sources, young boys and girls of these areas are reluctant to join the Maoist organisation, for which the top CPI-Maoist bosses have asked trained cadres from the neighbouring States to strengthen the SDS Division. While violence by the Bansadhara, Ghumusara and Kalinga Nagar Divisions of the CPI-Maoist is under control, the Maoist continue to pose problems for Security Forces (SFs) in Nuapada, Bolangir and Bargarh Districts, where they are reportedly on a spree of expansion activities, said sources. According to statistics, 71 incidents of Maoist violence have occurred in the State taking a toll of 18 civilian lives and 12 SF personnel till the end of July this year. Killing of civilians has been the highest in Koraput District where nine people were slain by Maoists this year, closely followed by Malkangiri, where five civilians were killed. SFs arrested 98 Maoists while 16 surrendered this year till last July.
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August - 9 
The lone arrested November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks accused Pakistani national Ajmal Amir Kasab on August 9 identified one of the prime handlers of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal as one of the
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The lone arrested November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks accused Pakistani national Ajmal Amir Kasab on August 9 identified one of the prime handlers of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal as one of the key conspirators of the Mumbai terror attacks, reports IBN Live. They were questioned together inside Kasab's high-security prison by the Police at the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 9 filed a supplementary charge sheet in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case in a Panchkula (Haryana) court, reports Times of India. The charge sheet, second in the case, was filed against former Ras
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 9 filed a supplementary charge sheet in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case in a Panchkula (Haryana) court, reports Times of India. The charge sheet, second in the case, was filed against former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist Kamal Chauhan and Amit Chauhan alias Amit Totala and for the first time mentions Lokesh Sharma and Samunder alias Rajender Chaudhary as bomb planters along with Kamal and Amit. Sharma, who was arrested in 2010, is mentioned only as a conspirator in the previous charge-sheet in the case that was filed in June 2011 against him, Naba Kumar Sarkar alias Aseemanand, Ramji Kalsangra, Sandeep Dange and Sunil Joshi. While Joshi is dead, Dange, Kalsangra, Amit and Samunder are absconding. The charge sheet, however, makes no mention of RSS leader Indresh Kumar whose name had earlier come up as an alleged conspirator in various cases, including Samjhauta blast. NIA sources said the agency has not found any evidence against Indresh. On February 18, 2007, a series of blasts ripped through Samjhauta Express near Panipat, Haryana, leading to the death of 68 people, most of them Pakistani nationals.
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August - 9 
the Pro-Talk Faction of the ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said that Paresh Baruah [ULFA-ATF] should carry on with his struggle from Assam and not from foreign lands.
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the Pro-Talk Faction of the ULFA (ULFA-PTF) ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa said that Paresh Baruah [ULFA-ATF] should carry on with his struggle from Assam and not from foreign lands.
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August - 9 
the Sonuwa Police arrested suspected Maoist sympathizers Tooti Barjo and Bidrai Soy. Both are active members of the Krantikari Kisan Committee (KKC). "They were wanted in connection with the firing on a police party at Pandwa area of the District few
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the Sonuwa Police arrested suspected Maoist sympathizers Tooti Barjo and Bidrai Soy. Both are active members of the Krantikari Kisan Committee (KKC). "They were wanted in connection with the firing on a police party at Pandwa area of the District few days back," Kamboj added.
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August - 9 
The Union Government on August 9, ruled out involvement of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in July 18, violence in Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant in Gurgaon, reports The Times of India. A top official of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
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The Union Government on August 9, ruled out involvement of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in July 18, violence in Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant in Gurgaon, reports The Times of India. A top official of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said this conclusion has come after a probe looked into all angles, including the possibility of a Maoist link to the violence. "There was no Maoist link to the violence in Maruti plant," the official said. The inquiry was ordered after Maruti described the violence as a "class attack".
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August - 9 
the Union Government sanctioned funds worth INR 4.1329 billion Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for constructing roads in six Naxal-affected Districts. In a letter to Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, Rural Developmen
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the Union Government sanctioned funds worth INR 4.1329 billion Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for constructing roads in six Naxal-affected Districts. In a letter to Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said the Centre has sanctioned money for 271 road works, measuring 829.41 km, in six Naxal-hit Districts.
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August - 9 
Tribals in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Jungle Mahal region (Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore Districts) of West Bengal are planning a “peaceful agitation” to wrest autonomy from the state, much like what the Gorkhas h
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Tribals in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested Jungle Mahal region (Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore Districts) of West Bengal are planning a “peaceful agitation” to wrest autonomy from the state, much like what the Gorkhas have in the Darjeeling hills, reports Hindustan Times. “Our main demand will be autonomy in the form of a Jangalmahal Territorial Administration,” Ashok Jiban Ghosh, who was a secretary of the Maoist-backed Peoples’ Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), said on August 9. The agitation is scheduled to start from October and the groundwork has started with attempts to bring all the tribal organisations — some of which are suspected to be Maoist frontal groups — in the region together. Ghosh said Chhatradhar Mahato, the jailed leader of the PCPA, would lead the new dispensation.
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August - 9 
when Security Forces (SFs) from Mathurapur arrived in the Lengribor area, on August 9, to recover the body of Michael, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded, which was planted at an electric post adds The Sentinel. Sivasagar Superinte
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when Security Forces (SFs) from Mathurapur arrived in the Lengribor area, on August 9, to recover the body of Michael, a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded, which was planted at an electric post adds The Sentinel. Sivasagar Superintendent of Police (SP), Akhilesh Kumar Singh on August 8 had informed the media that a group of 20 ULFA-ATF cadres equipped with sophisticated weapons, under the leadership of ‘lieutenant’ Rupantar Kakoti had managed to sneak into Sivasagar district
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August - 9 
a house and a private clinic were damaged when a powerful improvised explosive device went off at Scheme Chowk in the limits of Badhber Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police said that the bomb was planted ne
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a house and a private clinic were damaged when a powerful improvised explosive device went off at Scheme Chowk in the limits of Badhber Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Police said that the bomb was planted near the residence of Ghulab Sher that destroyed a wall of his house and a portion of a private clinic. The family members of Mr Sher remained unhurt in the blast. A charity organisation was also functioning in the building where the bomb was planted. However, it was learnt that owner of the building had close association with the leaders of Bazidkhel Qaumi Lashkar and he might have been targeted by militants.
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August - 9 
a key ‘commander’ of Swat chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s and a close aide of Swat Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah, Ihsanullah Ihsan, was arrested during a raid by SFs from a house near the Marhati area under Akora Khattak Police Station
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a key ‘commander’ of Swat chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s and a close aide of Swat Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah, Ihsanullah Ihsan, was arrested during a raid by SFs from a house near the Marhati area under Akora Khattak Police Station in Nowshera District, reports Central Asia Online. Ihsan, besides being an aide and personal driver of Mullah Fazlullah, is suspected of being a key figure in the Swat Taliban structure, the sources said.
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August - 9 
another bomb planted at a motorbike that was parked in the middle of Matani Bazaar was defused by Police. “We timely informed the Bomb Disposal Unit officials, who defused the bomb,” an official of Matani Police Station said.
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another bomb planted at a motorbike that was parked in the middle of Matani Bazaar was defused by Police. “We timely informed the Bomb Disposal Unit officials, who defused the bomb,” an official of Matani Police Station said.
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August - 9 
militants blew up a government-run Primary School in Mattan Kor of Yakaghund area in Mohmand Agency, increasing the number of schools destroyed in the area to 100, reports Central Asia Online. However, no casualties were reported.
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militants blew up a government-run Primary School in Mattan Kor of Yakaghund area in Mohmand Agency, increasing the number of schools destroyed in the area to 100, reports Central Asia Online. However, no casualties were reported.
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August - 9 
Nine militants were killed and 13 others injured when Security Forces repulsed a cross-border attack near Teripao Kandao in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 9, reports Dawn. According to official sources, a large number of militants
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Nine militants were killed and 13 others injured when Security Forces repulsed a cross-border attack near Teripao Kandao in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 9, reports Dawn. According to official sources, a large number of militants intruded into Pakistan from Afghanistan shortly before sunset and attacked a security check-post near Teripao Kandao. A gunbattle between the attackers and security personnel took place which continued for over half an hour, the sources said, adding there were no casualties among troops. However, two security personnel died when a landmine exploded near the border area. According to a recent report of ISPR, there have been more than 70 such attacks by militants during the past two years in which several security men lost their lives.
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One soldier was killed and seven others injured when militants attacked an Army convoy in the Qandharo area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 9, reports Daily Times. Officials said that militants attacked the c
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One soldier was killed and seven others injured when militants attacked an Army convoy in the Qandharo area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 9, reports Daily Times. Officials said that militants attacked the convoy in the Qandharo area of Mohmand Agency in the wee hours. "One of our soldiers was martyred and seven have sustained injuries after the attack," an official said, adding that a search operation had been started in the area.
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August - 9 
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on August 9 showed resilience by saying that his party will carry on with the scheduled protest March into Waziristan despite death threats from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Dawn. Khan, whil
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Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on August 9 showed resilience by saying that his party will carry on with the scheduled protest March into Waziristan despite death threats from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Dawn. Khan, while showing determination to organise the March in the country’s troubled north-west area along with Afghanistan border against the US drone attacks, said that he will never hesitate to render sacrifice of his life for a noble cause. In statement issued, the PTI chief, while commenting on the news that has been published in a section of press about suicide attack threats from TTP against him, said that the protest march in Miramshah will be held as per its schedule on September 23 to raise voice for the innocent people of the area who have been targeted in those attacks. “Life and death is in God’s hands……anyone who believes in Allah knows death is eternal and it will come on fixed time,” said the PTI chief, adding that he is not concerned over authenticity of the statements from Taliban.
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August - 9 
Pakistan Today quoting a Congressional Report of Congressional Research Service (CRS) on August 8 reported that primarily aimed at India, Pakistan is making qualitative and quantitative improvements to its nuclear arsenal and “could increase the numb
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Pakistan Today quoting a Congressional Report of Congressional Research Service (CRS) on August 8 reported that primarily aimed at India, Pakistan is making qualitative and quantitative improvements to its nuclear arsenal and “could increase the number of circumstances under which it would be willing to use nuclear weapons”. “Pakistan appears to be increasing its fissile production capability and improving its delivery vehicles in order to hedge against possible increases in India’s nuclear arsenal. Islamabad may also accelerate its current nuclear weapons efforts,” the independent CRS said. In its latest report, prepared for the United States (US) lawmakers, the CRS said Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program was mainly aimed at addressing the threat perception it had from India and thus act as a deterrent from India. “India has stated that it needs only a ‘credible minimum deterrent’, but has never defined what it means by such a deterrent and has refused to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty,” it said, adding that Pakistani officials have stated that the Government may need to increase significantly its nuclear arsenal in response to possible Indian plans to do the same. Besides lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons, Pakistan may also consider fielding non-strategic nuclear weapons in order to increase the credibility of its nuclear deterrent versus Indian conventional military operations. Dated July 23, 2012, the CRS in its report said Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal probably consisted of approximately 90-110 nuclear warheads, although it could be larger.
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August - 9 
Quetta Police seized a huge quantity of explosives and suicide jackets and arrested three suspects foiling a bid of terror in a raid on the outskirts Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 9, reports Daily Times. During the sear
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Quetta Police seized a huge quantity of explosives and suicide jackets and arrested three suspects foiling a bid of terror in a raid on the outskirts Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 9, reports Daily Times. During the search operation they seized 15 suicides jackets, 12,000 kg explosive material, two hand grenades, three homemade bombs, two mixer gadgets of explosive materials, 7 RPGs, 6 cylinders full of explosives, 20 rocket tubes and many bullets. According to officials, a large number of police uniforms and fake number plates were also recovered from them.
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August - 9 
the Supreme Court on August 9 sought the detention record of 11 prisoners scooped up by the Intelligence Agencies from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after being acquitted on charges of attacking the General Headquarters (GHQ) and Inter-Services Intellige
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the Supreme Court on August 9 sought the detention record of 11 prisoners scooped up by the Intelligence Agencies from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after being acquitted on charges of attacking the General Headquarters (GHQ) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)’s Hamza Camp, reports The Express Tribune. Heading a full bench, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, directed Attorney General Irfan Qadir to assist the court in the recovery of seven surviving missing persons who were allegedly kept at an internment centre in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Areas (FATA).
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August - 9 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) urged the senior cleric in a letter to issue a fatwa (religious edict) against democratic system and Security Forces (SFs), and explain why the TTP had rebelled against the state, reports Daily Times on August 9.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) urged the senior cleric in a letter to issue a fatwa (religious edict) against democratic system and Security Forces (SFs), and explain why the TTP had rebelled against the state, reports Daily Times on August 9. A copy of the letter obtained by Daily Times read, “Please go through this letter and help the Muslims know the Taliban stance,” read the six-page letter in Urdu, sent by TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan. The letter did not mention when it was written and delivered to the clerics. It was also not clear if it was sent to clerics from all sects. Senior security officials described the letter as part of “the propaganda tools” of the TTP, saying the group would not gain much from it. The letter asked how the members of Parliament of the country could be called Muslims if they had failed to legislate for enforcement of Sharia’h. The letter appealed to the sentiments of clerics by mentioning how the army was killing the “mujahideen” who, it said, were fighting for enforcement of God’s law in Pakistan. “Do you know how many mujahideen were killed or arrested?” the letter asked the clerics. It informed them that thousands of “mujahideen” had been killed in army-led operations. The TTP letter also complained about the clerics who were “silent” when the government was publicly acknowledging being a “front-line ally of America and NATO”. It, however, admitted that the TTP had “provided shelter” to Uzbek, Arab, Chechen and other militants after the United States (US)-led bombings ousted the ‘Government’ of Mullah Muhammad Omar in late 2001 in Afghanistan.
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August - 9 
the TTP said they had not threatened to kill cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan if he holds a march to Waziristan, and blamed a Western news agency for falsely reporting the threat. While denying the report, the TTP made it clear they had no love
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the TTP said they had not threatened to kill cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan if he holds a march to Waziristan, and blamed a Western news agency for falsely reporting the threat. While denying the report, the TTP made it clear they had no love for Khan, whom they view as a "liberal". TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said a militant 'shura' (council) will decide on a response to the march planned by Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf party only a week before it reaches the tribal areas. In a statement emailed to the media, Ehsan claimed a reporter of a Western news agency had interviewed him and then "added the death threat himself while bypassing the norms of journalism". He further said: "I hadn't stated in that interview that we are going to kill Imran Khan... We condemn such behaviour by media personnel that they (misrepresent) our stance". However, Ehsan made it clear that his organisation has no sympathy for Khan. "It's... clear that we don't have any sympathy (for) Imran Khan, neither we need his sympathy, as he himself claims to be liberal and we see liberals as infidels," Ehsan said.
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August - 9 
Janajati (indigenous people) leaders and intellectuals on August 9 announced the proposed name and the manifesto of the proposed party, the day the country marked the International Day of Indigenous People, reports Kantipuronline. The proposed ‘Socia
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Janajati (indigenous people) leaders and intellectuals on August 9 announced the proposed name and the manifesto of the proposed party, the day the country marked the International Day of Indigenous People, reports Kantipuronline. The proposed ‘Social Democratic Pluri-National Party’ will aim to include people from all social, political and ethnic backgrounds, leaders said. The manifesto aims to form a “national alternative political force” that would accommodate people of every background, irrespective of caste, class, culture, location and creed. It has included a provision of group leadership so as to avoid a possible power tussle within the party. The group leadership will be rotated to give equal opportunity to all, leaders said. “This is not an ethnic party but a mainstream party that can challenge the existing national parties in length and breadth,” Chaitanya Subba, one of the leaders who drafted the manifesto said. Chaitanya said the new party will be finally formed within three months after they collate public opinion from across the country. A 101-member taskforce has been formed to collect public opinion. The leaders’ plan to announce the party formation was postponed at the behest of some influential leaders like Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) vice chairman Ashok Rai. The leaders cited lack of groundwork in forming a new party. “Everything, including the name and the manifesto of the party, can be changed on the basis of feedback from the general people. As it will be a party of the common people, it will accommodate their views and opinions,” said one leader Aang Kaji Sherpa. The CPN-UML had in July relieved around a dozen Janajati and Madheshi leaders of their responsibilities in the party for not complying with the party’s policies, mainly on federalism. The leaders include Vice-chairman Ashok Rai, Politburo member Prithivi Subba Gurung, Rajendra Shrestha, Bijay Subba, Kiran Gurung, Rakam Chemjong, Ajambar Rai Kangmang and Aangkaji Sherpa. They are still in a dilemma on whether to quit the party or continue their intra-party struggle.
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August - 9 
Kantipuronline quoted CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel as saying that his party has no greed to take the government leadership but is ready to take charge if NC backs out. He urged the NC leaders to solve their internal conflicts if they wan
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Kantipuronline quoted CPN-UML General Secretary Ishwor Pokharel as saying that his party has no greed to take the government leadership but is ready to take charge if NC backs out. He urged the NC leaders to solve their internal conflicts if they want to lead the government. Claiming that the Baburam Bhattarai-led government is degrading every day, Pokharel said that the President is becoming more active to compensate for the same. “Prime Minister Bhattarai does not listen even to the president,” said Pokharel. Pokharel further claimed that his party (CPN-UML) has concluded that the constitution should be drafted through a fresh mandate. Claiming that the CA has completed 90 percent of the works for the new constitution, Pokharel claimed that it can be continued. However, he said that there could be some technical difficulties for the same. Therefore, to take it smoothly, the new parliament should complete the rest of the process. Furthermore, Pokharel claimed that the states cannot be divided on the basis of caste or ethnicity. Claiming that CPN-UML is not anti-federalist, Pokharel said that party supports multi-identity based federalism. In a different context, Pokharel accused the UCPN-M of trying to impose authoritarian rule. Pokharel claimed that UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda had two cards up his sleeves. Pokhrel said that Dahal’s first card of ‘People’s War’ and ‘People’s Liberation Army’ has fallen and now he wants to deal his second card of an ethnic-based federalism.
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August - 9 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on August 9 said he is ready to step down provided there's 'guarantee' of identity-based constitution, reports Nepal News. "I am ready to resign immediately if there is a guarantee of constitution with federalism in l
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on August 9 said he is ready to step down provided there's 'guarantee' of identity-based constitution, reports Nepal News. "I am ready to resign immediately if there is a guarantee of constitution with federalism in line with the spirit of the historic people's war, people's movement and the uprisings of the Madhesis and Janajatis," he said. He added, "Running after the post of an individual without addressing the problems that led to the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly is meaningless. It's unfortunate that national politics is being confined to the issue of government change by overshadowing the causes of majority of people."
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August - 9 
the ruling parties— Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM)—on August 9 decided to form a separate alliance of pro-federalist forces. A meeting of the ruling and certain fringe parties decided to
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the ruling parties— Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha (SLMM)—on August 9 decided to form a separate alliance of pro-federalist forces. A meeting of the ruling and certain fringe parties decided to form a “broader alliance of federalist supporters. Altogether 21 political parties including the UCPN-Maoist, Madheshi parties aligned to SLMM and other fringe parties marked their presence at the meeting. According to a press statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office, the meeting concluded that the pro-federalist forces should move ahead in unity in order to institutionalise the republican order, secularism, state-restructuring with federalism as per the spirit of the people’s movement-II, Madhes movement, indigenous people, Dalit, women and Muslim agitations. Policy and programmes of federal democratic alliance was presented at the meeting. The parties would discuss the proposed policy and programme and sit for another meeting scheduled for August 12, the statement said. The meeting discussed the alternatives to the current political crisis which include holding elections to the Constituent Assembly (CA), reinstatement of legislative parliament to release the new constitution and holding parliamentary elections. The meeting has also decided to adopt the strategy to expose anti-CA elements. The ruling alliance initiated the move to form an alliance after over two dozen political parties, including the Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML formed an alliance to topple the government.
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August - 9 
the US Government provided 10-day long training to Bangladesh police to enhance their capabilities for fighting terrorism. The workshop styled “Counterterrorism Components of Academy Development (CTCAD)” concluded on August 9. Instructors and officer
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the US Government provided 10-day long training to Bangladesh police to enhance their capabilities for fighting terrorism. The workshop styled “Counterterrorism Components of Academy Development (CTCAD)” concluded on August 9. Instructors and officers from Police Training Institutes of Bangladesh Police participated in the training held at the Police Staff College in Dhaka.
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August - 9 
External Affairs Ministry Secretary Karunathilaka Amunugama on August 9 said Sri Lanka’s Universal Periodic Review (UPA) report that outlines the country’s latest progress on the Human Rights front becomes a UN document from August 10 (today), report
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External Affairs Ministry Secretary Karunathilaka Amunugama on August 9 said Sri Lanka’s Universal Periodic Review (UPA) report that outlines the country’s latest progress on the Human Rights front becomes a UN document from August 10 (today), reports Daily News. The report was officially handed over to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on August 9. The minister said the report could be accessed by any nation wishing to know the work any place in the UPR report that was sent to the UN Human Rights Council, Amunugama said carried out by Sri Lanka to improve its Human Rights conditions. Asked if the government’s National Action Plan on Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations had they have included a link in a web page to find information about the LLRC Action Plan.
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August - 10 
A strand of hair found on a defused bomb at Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 17, 2010 helped Police establish the identity of a terrorist who planted it, reports The Times of India on August 10. A Bangalore Police official said the hair was of Mohammed Q
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A strand of hair found on a defused bomb at Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 17, 2010 helped Police establish the identity of a terrorist who planted it, reports The Times of India on August 10. A Bangalore Police official said the hair was of Mohammed Qateel Siddiqui (30), one of five suspects arrested by a special cell of the New Delhi Police in November 2010. Siddiqqui was killed in a brawl in Pune central jail. According to the official, four stands of hair were found on an unexploded bomb in front of Gate No. 1 of the stadium. After Delhi Police arrested four terrorists, Bangalore Police sought custody of three of them. City Police collected the samples of the three terrorists and sent them to the forensic lab here. Before, the lab confirmed Siddiqui planted the bomb; he was dead in the brawl. "The lab results came in mid-May and will be added to the charge sheet," said T Suneel Kumar, Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) (law & order).
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August - 10 
A Tehelka report states that according to fleeing villagers, militants of the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) came out of their hideouts in the Bhutan foothills to the border District of Chirang and attacked
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A Tehelka report states that according to fleeing villagers, militants of the Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) came out of their hideouts in the Bhutan foothills to the border District of Chirang and attacked Muslim villages between 21 and 23 July.
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August - 10 
A total of 521,000 worth Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), with a value of over INR 150 million, was detected during 2011-12 as per figures tabled in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) by the Finance Ministry, reports The Hindu on August 10.
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A total of 521,000 worth Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), with a value of over INR 150 million, was detected during 2011-12 as per figures tabled in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) by the Finance Ministry, reports The Hindu on August 10. The INR 500 denomination note appears to be most preferred choice for counterfeiting, as out of FICN worth 521,000 detected; over 300,000 were in denomination of 500. According to information provided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), FICN worth 435,000 were detected during 2010-11. Of this, there were 246,000 pieces of notes of denomination INR 500, valued at INR 123 million. Other than RBI, various banks also detected counterfeit currency. The total number of such pieces was 390,000 in 2010-11, which rose to 483,000 in 2011-12. The Finance Ministry has claimed that it was working in tandem with the RBI, the Home Ministry, the CBI and various security and intelligence agencies to thwart illegal activities related to fake currency.
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August - 10 
Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) has stated that it will strive to involve the United Nations (UN) by using international instruments to restore ‘sovereignty’ of Assam from the clutches of the ‘colonial occupation of
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Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF) has stated that it will strive to involve the United Nations (UN) by using international instruments to restore ‘sovereignty’ of Assam from the clutches of the ‘colonial occupation of India’, reports Shillong Times. The newly-appointed full-fledged ‘chairman’ of the ULFA-ATF, Dr Abhizeet Asom on August 10, e-mailed a statement here saying that ‘ULFA will continue to strive to involve the United Nations by using international instruments which have been successfully used in similar circumstances in restoring the sovereignty wrongfully taken away from Assamese by colonial powers.’ At this hour in the history of the ULFA, I feel it is an opportune time to inform the cadres of the organization and our supporters and well wishers that we shall work in close association with the freedom loving organisations of western south East Asia upholding the rights and fulfilling political aspiration of our people.”“Help and support from countries which are sympathetic to our birth right to a sovereign independent statehood, near and far, will be earnestly sought”, the ULFA-ATF ‘chairman,’ said.
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August - 10 
At least three Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] are reported to have been killed in a gun battle between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) in Arabhusai forest of Katkamsandi, Hazarib
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At least three Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] are reported to have been killed in a gun battle between Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC) in Arabhusai forest of Katkamsandi, Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on August 10, reports The Telegraph. Unconfirmed sources said that among those killed in the turf war was JPC supremo Kaljit. The gun battle might have been spurred by the death of a Maoist cadre who was killed by JPC in an encounter in Panki forest area of Palamau District in the night of August 9, Police said. The Police had recovered the body of the deceased, whose identity is yet to be ascertained. However, Zee News reports that the Maoist cadre was killed by rival outfit Jharkhand Liberation Tiger (JLT).
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August - 10 
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on August 10 issued a circular to all airports in the country, after getting information that a team of 14 people has been trained to hijack an aircraft, reports DNA India on August 14. The circular was sent a
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Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on August 10 issued a circular to all airports in the country, after getting information that a team of 14 people has been trained to hijack an aircraft, reports DNA India on August 14. The circular was sent after receiving inputs that terrorists might carry out their plan between August 12 and August 15. The circular said that some Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, including female and two male cadres, have sneaked into the country and they have made fake identity cards in Ahmedabad (Gujarat). They are shown to be residents of Ahmedabad and married to each other. The fake identity cards of the cadres have been made under the name of Rukhsana Sultana Amin, 22, wife of Murtaza Mohammad Amin, and Surya Begum, 22, wife of Hamidullah, Ahmedabad. Two important members of LeT -- Zia Uddin Masud and Mudaswar Hussain Beig -- have also entered the country and have settled here. A person called Abdul Noor from Vishakhapatnam (Kerala) has also been mentioned in the circular. A militant from Yemen, Yasmin Al Bashir, 30, is a trained pilot and is now in Rajasthan. He is supposed to help in hijacking the planes. The security agencies have claimed that some of the LeT members have already recced Jaipur (Rajasthan), Chandigarh (Punjab) and Jammu and Kashmir airports. The BCAS has information that LeT also has plans to conduct serial blasts in Delhi around the airport on the same day of the plane hijack to create panic among the security and intelligence agencies. Mumbai (Maharashtra) airport too has been put on high alert after this information.
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August - 10 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres clashed in Kharaun forest under Dumaria block in Gaya District of Bihar on August 10 morning, reported The Telegraph. The encounter started when CRPF
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres clashed in Kharaun forest under Dumaria block in Gaya District of Bihar on August 10 morning, reported The Telegraph. The encounter started when CRPF 159 Battalion troopers were out on an area domination exercise. Spotting the Security Force personnel, the Maoists opened fire. The troopers retaliated and fired at least 15 rounds. However, taking advantage of the forest and the hilly terrain, the Maoists managed to flee. No casualty or injury was reported from either side.
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August - 10 
Coordination Committee (CorCom), the conglomerate body of seven militant outfits namely KCP, KYKL [Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup], People’s Revolutionary Party of (PREPAK), Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutionary People’s Party (RPF), Uni
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Coordination Committee (CorCom), the conglomerate body of seven militant outfits namely KCP, KYKL [Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup], People’s Revolutionary Party of (PREPAK), Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutionary People’s Party (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK), has saluted the martyrs of the Anglo-Manipur War, 1891 on the occasion of Patriots Day (August 13), reports Sangai Express.
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August - 10 
former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres also added to the carnage. Muslim settlers fleeing en masse have clearly said that it was not Bodo villagers, but heavily armed Bodo youths in army fatigues, that attacked their villages and set ablaze their
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former Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres also added to the carnage. Muslim settlers fleeing en masse have clearly said that it was not Bodo villagers, but heavily armed Bodo youths in army fatigues, that attacked their villages and set ablaze their houses states the report. Further, following the exodus of Muslims from the Bodo-dominated Kokrajhar and Chirang Districts to the Muslim-dominated Dhubri District led to a reactionary move. Bodo villages in Dhubri as well as pockets of Muslim-majority Chirang, Gossaigaon and Bijni were attacked. As the Muslim settlers of Bodoland scurried for life to the Chapar and Bilasipara areas of Dhubri, armed cadres belonging to radical Islamic organisations in lower Assam reportedly entered the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) and set ablaze village after village.
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August - 10 
In order to prevent detonators from falling into the wrong hands, the Union home ministry has asked the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to initiate barcoding of this sensitive stuff so that its supply can be properly accounted for,
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In order to prevent detonators from falling into the wrong hands, the Union home ministry has asked the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to initiate barcoding of this sensitive stuff so that its supply can be properly accounted for, reports Times of India on August 10. The moves come in the backdrop of a number of instances where detonators were used by terrorists to trigger explosive devices (bombs). So far, there is no mechanism to find out from where a detonator was sourced, where it was manufactured and who its buyer was.
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August - 10 
In what could prove to be clinching 'evidence' of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) general secretary Mupalla Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathy’s complicity in Left-wing extremist (LWE) violence across the country, the arms manufacturing units
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In what could prove to be clinching 'evidence' of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) general secretary Mupalla Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathy’s complicity in Left-wing extremist (LWE) violence across the country, the arms manufacturing units, which were busted by the West Bengal Police and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March, were set up at his direct supervision, reports The Times of India. Investigations revealed that the units assembled thousands of low-cost rocket launchers, estimated to cost INR 50 million, in the past three years. The units acted as a conduit to procure components for manufacturing launchers from various companies in Kolkata and Mumbai on the pretext of making boilers or other machines. The chain of command included three top Maoist leaders, apart from the party's technical committee chief Sadanala Ramakrishna, who is in custody. The NIA, which has completed investigations into its first Maoist violence case, is likely to file the charge sheet in the third week of August.
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August - 10 
Militants in the afternoon of August 10 shot dead Abdul Hamid Bhat, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), when he was coming out of a Masjid (mosque) in Moominabad area of Batmaloo in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. Bhat who retired fro
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Militants in the afternoon of August 10 shot dead Abdul Hamid Bhat, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), when he was coming out of a Masjid (mosque) in Moominabad area of Batmaloo in Srinagar, reports Daily Excelsior. Bhat who retired from his service in 2011, was posted as DSP Mahraj Gunj in Srinagar during the summer unrest of 2010 during which over 100 youth died across Kashmir. Islamic Movement of Kashmir, a lesser unknown militant outfit has claimed responsibility for his killing. A spokesman of the outfit, Omar Mukhtar, told a local news agency that he was actively involved the killing of youth in summer agitation of 2010. The spokesman while justifying his killing alleged that he had killed a militant in early 1990s.
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August - 10 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court on August 10 sentenced Samir Ahmed to three years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in INR 1000 crore NC Hills fraud, reports The Telegraph. The court found Ahmed guilty under Section 19 of
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court on August 10 sentenced Samir Ahmed to three years of rigorous imprisonment for his involvement in INR 1000 crore NC Hills fraud, reports The Telegraph. The court found Ahmed guilty under Section 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the NIA case number 01/2009. This was the first case registered by the agency since it came into existence in January 2009. It had registered the case during investigation of allegations about diversion of Government funds released to Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) to militant coffers of Black Widow (BW). Ahmed was arrested along with the BW ‘chairman’ Jewel Garlosa from Bangalore on June 3, 2009.
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August - 10 
Security at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been beefed up after Intelligence Bureau (IB) alerted security agencies that militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) may try to hijack a plane ahead of the Independence Day o
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Security at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been beefed up after Intelligence Bureau (IB) alerted security agencies that militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) may try to hijack a plane ahead of the Independence Day on August 15. Sources at the airport said that a specific input was received on August 10 that members of LeT, which could also be women, would attempt to hijack a plane flying out of Delhi.
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August - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) seized 100 stickers of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant formation, meant for public distribution on the outfit’s 25th Jubilee celebration, at Jowai in West Jaintia Hills, reports Shillong Times. A seni
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Security Forces (SFs) seized 100 stickers of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) militant formation, meant for public distribution on the outfit’s 25th Jubilee celebration, at Jowai in West Jaintia Hills, reports Shillong Times. A senior Police Officer of West Jaintia Hills informed that the stickers were seized from a Tata Sumo plying passengers from Shillong to Jowai. “Our personnel were conducting regular checking on the National highway when they recovered a suspicious packet and when the packet was opened the stickers were found inside. The stickers read as follows- Long Live HNLC, Awake, arise and Sacrifice, Long Live HNLC. Further, SFs arrested the Sumo driver and were interrogating him to establish his link with the militant outfit.
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August - 10 
SFs recovered a large quantity of detonators from a Maoist hideout in Barha Chakarbandha forests between Dumaria and Imamganj Police Station areas in Gaya District, reports post.jagran.com. The detonators were recovered after half-an hour long encoun
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SFs recovered a large quantity of detonators from a Maoist hideout in Barha Chakarbandha forests between Dumaria and Imamganj Police Station areas in Gaya District, reports post.jagran.com. The detonators were recovered after half-an hour long encounter with the Maoists in the area, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vinay Kumar said.
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August - 10 
State Government and the Central Government are trying to include four more factions of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in the ongoing peace process, reports The Telegraph on August 10. The news report states that Union Home Ministry and Manipur
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State Government and the Central Government are trying to include four more factions of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in the ongoing peace process, reports The Telegraph on August 10. The news report states that Union Home Ministry and Manipur Government officials met leaders of the factions headed by Taibangangba, Lamphel, City Meitei and Pakhanglakpa in New Delhi recently and the leaders agreed in principle to sign a ceasefire agreement. The four rebel leaders along with Manipur principal secretary, home, Suresh Babu, UHM, joint secretary Sambhu Singh and a senior official of Manipur police attended the first round of meetings, which was convened in Delhi to discuss the modalities of the ceasefire. The meeting also reportedly discussed setting up of designated camps for cadres of the four groups. The groups are, however, yet to submit cadre strengths.
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August - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has expelled its top Odisha leader, Sabyasachi Panda alias Sunil, saying he betrayed the group and the “great cause of the toiling masses”, reports The Indian Express. The 43-year-old Panda, who has a
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has expelled its top Odisha leader, Sabyasachi Panda alias Sunil, saying he betrayed the group and the “great cause of the toiling masses”, reports The Indian Express. The 43-year-old Panda, who has a bounty of INR 2 million on his head, was the secretary of the Odisha State Organising Committee of the CPI-Maoist and operated in Rayagada, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Ganjam Districts. He is the main accused in the 2008 killing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Laxmanananda Saraswati, which led to riots in Kandhamal. He was also responsible for the abduction of two Italians in March this year. “Our central committee is expelling Sabyasachi Panda from the party and declaring the fact to our party comrades in Orissa, the entire revolutionary masses and the revolutionary camp in our country. We are appealing to the Orissa comrades, mass organisations and revolutionary-democratic masses to condemn Panda’s enemy-like opportunistic stand towards our party, movement and leadership,” said a press release issued on August 10 by Katakam Sudarshan alias Anand, politburo member, on behalf of central committee. Panda’s expulsion came a month after he wrote a 16-page letter to CPI-Maoist general secretary Muppala Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathy, saying the Maoists were resorting to mindless violence. He had also released the letter to the media. Referring to Panda’s charges, the CPI-Maoist said he was in league with the ruling classes and hurled baseless allegations. “He released this letter with the evil intention of liquidating the party and the revolutionary movement,” the release said. Sources said a Telugu cadre may replace Panda to bring cohesion in the Maoist rank and file in Odisha. Police sources said Panda, however, may have already severed his ties by forming the Odisha Maovadi Party.
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August - 10 
the INR 4 billion ‘Sarju Development Plan’ aiming to develop the ‘guerilla zone’ of Sarju in Latehar District on the border of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh with a special focus on skill and infrastructure development, will be formally submitted to the
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the INR 4 billion ‘Sarju Development Plan’ aiming to develop the ‘guerilla zone’ of Sarju in Latehar District on the border of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh with a special focus on skill and infrastructure development, will be formally submitted to the Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh, during his visit two-day visit to the State beginning Saturday [August 11], reports The Times of India.
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August - 10 
the report states that Intelligence sources claim that at least 200-trained Muslim cadres belonging to various radical organisations are operating in Kokrajhar and Chirang. Reports say at least 15 Islamic rebel outfits are operating in lower Assam, w
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the report states that Intelligence sources claim that at least 200-trained Muslim cadres belonging to various radical organisations are operating in Kokrajhar and Chirang. Reports say at least 15 Islamic rebel outfits are operating in lower Assam, with Dhubri as the base. Although India has reportedly given Bangladesh a list of 17 training camps of Indian Islamic rebels operating in that country, no action has been taken so far.
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August - 10 
The West Bengal Government is contemplating joint operations with neighbouring states against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jungle Mahal, reports IBN Live. "Yes, we have a plan for joint operations in Jungle Mahal," Director Gen
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The West Bengal Government is contemplating joint operations with neighbouring states against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jungle Mahal, reports IBN Live. "Yes, we have a plan for joint operations in Jungle Mahal," Director General of Police (DGP) Naparajit Mukherjee told reporters when asked if joint operations were being planned with Odisha and Jharkhand against Maoists. He, however, refused to give details. "I won't say anything more," the DGP said.
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August - 10 
a local tribesman, Malak, who went missing a few days earlier, was found dead in a small canal in Jamrud of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. Source said the deceased Malak, was a resident of Shah Kas Jamrud and had gone missing few days ago. Malak
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a local tribesman, Malak, who went missing a few days earlier, was found dead in a small canal in Jamrud of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. Source said the deceased Malak, was a resident of Shah Kas Jamrud and had gone missing few days ago. Malak had left home for the Jamrud bazaar and had not been seen since then. Malak was tortured before he was shot dead and his body had been put in a flour bag, locals said.
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August - 10 
Intelligence reports states that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) may attack the Pakistan Air Force Base and other security installations in Lahore before Eid, reported Central Asia Online on August 10. The Punjab Police received reports the TTP
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Intelligence reports states that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) may attack the Pakistan Air Force Base and other security installations in Lahore before Eid, reported Central Asia Online on August 10. The Punjab Police received reports the TTP was planning to avenge the August 1, 2012 killing of its commander, Ghaffar Qaiserani (alias Saifullah), at Dera Ghazi Khan.
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August - 10 
the Member National Assembly from Bara and leader of FATA joint parliamentary group Hamidullah Jan Afridi has demanded immediate lifting of curfew in Qambarkhel area and opening of all important routes in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency.
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the Member National Assembly from Bara and leader of FATA joint parliamentary group Hamidullah Jan Afridi has demanded immediate lifting of curfew in Qambarkhel area and opening of all important routes in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. In a statement, Mr Afridi said that declaring Bar Qambarkhel, Kamarkhel and adjoining areas as ‘no-go’ areas by the law-enforcement agencies had virtually cut off most parts of Bara from Peshawar and other nearby localities. He said that the closure of Sam Ghakhi-Shah Kas road had confined most residents to their houses while they were also running out of food and other necessary daily-use items. The MNA said that law and order situation in Qambarkhel and adjoining areas was satisfactory and residents never sided with militants.
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August - 10 
the tribal elders in Khar tehsil of Bajaur Agency decided to form more peace committees and increase volunteer patrols in local sensitive areas to counter militancy, reports Dawn. This decision was made during a jirga, where elders from local tribes
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the tribal elders in Khar tehsil of Bajaur Agency decided to form more peace committees and increase volunteer patrols in local sensitive areas to counter militancy, reports Dawn. This decision was made during a jirga, where elders from local tribes showed up in large numbers. Senior Bajaur Agency administration officials, including assistant political agent Jehangir Azam Wazir, and members of peace committees were also in attendance.
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August - 10 
The United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad on August 10 issued a notice to its citizens in the country to be careful during the August 14 Independence Day celebrations and Eid-ul Fitr (August 19-20) as it senses potential attacks from militant and s
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The United States (US) Embassy in Islamabad on August 10 issued a notice to its citizens in the country to be careful during the August 14 Independence Day celebrations and Eid-ul Fitr (August 19-20) as it senses potential attacks from militant and sectarian groups present in the country, reports The Express Tribune. The emergency message stated that terrorists may take advantage of the upcoming events to attack “US mission personnel, US citizens and other westerners especially at locations where they are known to congregate.”Indicating these fears, the embassy has asked the US citizens to “maintain good situational awareness, avoid crowds and public places, and keep a low profile during this time.”
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August - 10 
Thirteen militants were killed and eight others got injured when warplanes pounded in Bootakhel and Toorsimath areas of Mamozai areas in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 10, reports Dawn. Four hideouts were destr
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Thirteen militants were killed and eight others got injured when warplanes pounded in Bootakhel and Toorsimath areas of Mamozai areas in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 10, reports Dawn. Four hideouts were destroyed in shelling which continued for over an hour. Security personnel also recovered a cache of arms and explosive during a search operation in Fwah Darra and Sangrha areas.
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August - 10 
Two persons, including a Policeman, were injured when Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) officials reportedly opened fire on a procession taken out to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (A.S) – widely known as Youm-e-Ali (A.S) during a process
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Two persons, including a Policeman, were injured when Rangers and Frontier Corps (FC) officials reportedly opened fire on a procession taken out to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (A.S) – widely known as Youm-e-Ali (A.S) during a procession that was passing through the Kharadhar area of Karachi on August 10, reported Daily Times. Clerics of the Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen condemned the firing incident and claimed that no mourner opened fire on the law enforcers. They said the officials opened fire on the mourners after an exchange of harsh words. Karachi Commissioner Roshan Ali Shaikh said gunshots were fired by some people when a group of around 800 people was declined to enter the main procession without security check near Light House. The Rangers restored to firing in the air in retaliation.
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August - 10 
Unidentified armed militants opened fire at a NATO container en route to Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District from Karachi (Sindh), injuring the driver of the container, identified as Abdul Rehman and his helper, Muhammad Naeem and setting it on fi
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Unidentified armed militants opened fire at a NATO container en route to Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District from Karachi (Sindh), injuring the driver of the container, identified as Abdul Rehman and his helper, Muhammad Naeem and setting it on fire in the Dasht area of Mastung District on August 10, reports Daily Times.
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August - 10 
Special Envoy for Human Rights, Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said on August 10 that the Sri Lankan government will seek a 'fair and impartial hearing' on its human rights review when it is presented to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on human ri
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Special Envoy for Human Rights, Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said on August 10 that the Sri Lankan government will seek a 'fair and impartial hearing' on its human rights review when it is presented to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on human rights process at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva in November. He said Sri Lanka will share the progress it has made in all aspects of the promotion and protection of human rights before the international human rights forum. Sharing some of the measures taken by the Sri Lankan government to achieve national reconciliation, Minister Samarasinghe said significant progress towards this goal has been made during the last nine months. A significant achievement that is critical to the success of the government's post- armed conflict recovery and peace-building initiatives was the endorsement of the National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (NHRAP), which was in the making from 2008, by the Cabinet for implementation in December 2011. The other event was to table the report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) in Parliament in the same month. These two documents form important components of the national reconciliation effort, the Minister said.
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August - 10 
The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) announced an alliance with seven other fringe left parties to push its demand for leadership of the next Government, reports Nepal News. "We won't accept the leadership of the U
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The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) announced an alliance with seven other fringe left parties to push its demand for leadership of the next Government, reports Nepal News. "We won't accept the leadership of the UCPN-Maoist [Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist], Nepali Congress [NC] or the UML [Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML). They have already failed," CPN-M-Baidya vice chairman CP Gajurel said at a press conference organised to inform about the formation of the Federal Republican Front. Gajurel heads the Front. He added, "This is the third front. The UCPN (M) [UCPN-M] has formed an alliance to continue its government while there is another alliance pressing for NC-led government." He also said the CPN-M-Baidya was firm in its demand for a roundtable conference in order to find a way out of the current political crisis. The parties in the front include Revolutionary Communist Party of Nepal, CPN-Unified, Tamsaling Nepal Rastriya Dal, Nepal Nagarik Party, Tharu Mukti Party and Jajamukti Party.
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August - 10 
the UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that formation of new alliance to press for identity-based federalism, would not disrupt the environment for consensus among the political parties. Dahal said that the proposed alliance would
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the UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that formation of new alliance to press for identity-based federalism, would not disrupt the environment for consensus among the political parties. Dahal said that the proposed alliance would help build trust instead. "The Alliance will not act against any party," Dahal added, "It will make easier to forge consensus and strengthen cooperation among the political parties."
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August - 10 
Vice President Paramananda Jha said that reinstatement of the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA) would be the best option to end current political deadlock of the country. He also suggested the political parties to revive the CA and endorse amended
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Vice President Paramananda Jha said that reinstatement of the dissolved Constituent Assembly (CA) would be the best option to end current political deadlock of the country. He also suggested the political parties to revive the CA and endorse amended Interim Constitution through it to give outlet to the country. According to him, revival of the CA was compulsory to amend Interim Constitution to hold the election as well. "Only the political parties can resolve the current political crisis," he added, "President is also making efforts for possible way outs."
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August - 10 
Terming Islam a religion of peace, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 10 said those who have indulged in militancy and terrorism have no religion, reports The Daily Star. Sheikh Hasina said while addressing a function arranged on launching of a w
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Terming Islam a religion of peace, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 10 said those who have indulged in militancy and terrorism have no religion, reports The Daily Star. Sheikh Hasina said while addressing a function arranged on launching of a website 'Al Quran: Digital' held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. She alleged that killing people in the name of Islam alongside bombing was a common phenomenon in Bangladesh during the of BNP-Jamaat alliance regime. Claiming that there is no militancy in the country now, she said people now can sleep and perform their religious rituals peacefully. The prime minister urged all to work with utmost devotion to ensure the wellbeing of the common people following the spirit of Islam, the holy book Quran and Sunnah. Hasina underscored the need for utilising the essence of Quran for the benefit of the human being after perceiving it.
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August - 10 
A conference to support the rehabilitation of Sri Lanka’s Tamil population looked like running into trouble on August 10, with the Tamil Nadu Government telling the Madras High Court that it cannot grant permission for the event, reports Daily Mirror
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A conference to support the rehabilitation of Sri Lanka’s Tamil population looked like running into trouble on August 10, with the Tamil Nadu Government telling the Madras High Court that it cannot grant permission for the event, reports Daily Mirror. The Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO) Conference, sponsored by the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), is scheduled to be held at YMCA grounds in Royapettah in Chennai, India on August 12. State advocate-general A. Navaneethakrishnan told judges Elipe Dharma Rao and M. Venugopal on August 10 that the venue will give rise to several problems as it is located in the centre of the city. He also pointed out that 100,000 people will attend the event, but the venue cannot hold more than 8,000 people.
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August - 10 
Janatha Party president Dr. Subramanian Swamy said in Colombo on August 10 that India was a major beneficiary of Sri Lanka's decisive military victory that ended the three-decades long terrorism unleashed by the Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation
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Janatha Party president Dr. Subramanian Swamy said in Colombo on August 10 that India was a major beneficiary of Sri Lanka's decisive military victory that ended the three-decades long terrorism unleashed by the Tamil Tiger terrorist group Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page.
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August - 11 
35 militants laid down their arms before Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at a function in Tezpur on August 11, reports The Telegraph. Twenty-seven of them were from the Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT), six belonged to the Ranjan Daimari faction of
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35 militants laid down their arms before Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi at a function in Tezpur on August 11, reports The Telegraph. Twenty-seven of them were from the Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT), six belonged to the Ranjan Daimari faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) and two from Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF). They further handed over a large number of arms and ammunition. Assam Times adds that among those who laid down arms were KLPT's ‘Foreign Secretary’ Moniram Rongpi and ‘Defence Secretary’ Ramling Ranghang.
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August - 11 
According to the reports from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) South Zone Coordination conference in Thiruvananthapuram on August 11, Kerala is the fountainhead of most of the Islamist terror operations in the country, reports Daily Pioneer. S
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According to the reports from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) South Zone Coordination conference in Thiruvananthapuram on August 11, Kerala is the fountainhead of most of the Islamist terror operations in the country, reports Daily Pioneer. Several Islamist organisations like Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) were operating in Kerala in bogus names. Religious extremism has spread its roots in Kerala through hawala networks and its presence is strong in northern Kerala Districts such as Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode and Malappuram. There were also indications that roots of extremism could have penetrated into the State’s Police force. Several disturbing developments like the leakage of classified information pertaining to e-mail surveillance by the Intelligence wing from the Police Headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2011 indicated that the extremist network was strongly present in Kerala. The extremists’ strategy was to plan their operations in Kerala for implementing elsewhere in the country. They were reluctant to operate directly in Kerala mainly because of the strong presence of the watchful media but an explosion in extremist operations in the State in not-so-distant future could not be ruled out.
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August - 11 
Central Government was not keen to hold talks with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on the demand of separate Garoland in western part of the State, a Union Home Ministry official said August 11, reports Shillong Times. Further, State Government
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Central Government was not keen to hold talks with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on the demand of separate Garoland in western part of the State, a Union Home Ministry official said August 11, reports Shillong Times. Further, State Government too appeared not to be in a hurry to accept GNLA’s offer for peace talks.
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August - 11 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on August 11 said there are illegal migrants from Bangladesh in the state and that influx from across the border is still on, though in lesser numbers, reports The Times of India. The CM, however, did not say how many
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on August 11 said there are illegal migrants from Bangladesh in the state and that influx from across the border is still on, though in lesser numbers, reports The Times of India. The CM, however, did not say how many illegal migrants are here in the State. CM Gogoi said that between 1996 and 2001, the then Illegal Migrants Determination by Tribunals (IM-DT) tribunals had declared 7,444 persons as "illegal migrants". Between 2002 and 2011, the courts declared 11,127 persons as "illegal migrants. Illegal migrants are here. The influx is also on and that is why I have been trying my level best to plug the holes in the border with Bangladesh. I have been seeking more border outposts and floodlights. We have managed to bring down influx, but we need to be more foolproof," said the Chief Minister. Gogoi added, "The bigger problem is that Bangladesh is not accepting the persons ordered to be deported by our tribunals. This is an issue under the Government of India." Every time State Police takes a declared illegal migrant to the border for deportation, the Border Guards Bangladesh refuses to accept them. In 2010, the State Government set up three detention camps to keep all "illegal migrants" since Bangladesh was not accepting them. In addition, Gogoi said that at present, there are more than 150 declared illegal migrants at detention camps in Goalpara, Kokrajhar and Silchar. Gogoi also pointed out the vanishing acts by some persons immediately after they are declared as illegal migrants by the tribunals. According to latest updated records with the State Government, between 1985 and 2010, 34,622 persons have vanished after tribunals declared them as illegal migrants. In addition, 1446 persons, who have been pushed back, are found to have returned to the state during the same period.
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August - 11 
four Dimasa villagers, who were abducted by the militants of the NSCN-IM from Pidic village on the District’s border with Nagaland on August 10, were released on August 11 after their relatives paid INR 20,000 as ransom to the outfit.
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four Dimasa villagers, who were abducted by the militants of the NSCN-IM from Pidic village on the District’s border with Nagaland on August 10, were released on August 11 after their relatives paid INR 20,000 as ransom to the outfit.
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August - 11 
KPLT has called for a 36 hours general strike to boycott the Independence Day celebrations, beginning from 5pm on August 14 to 5pm of August 15, reports The Sentinel on August 11. KPLT ‘general secretary’ R Engjai, said that despite a provision for a
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KPLT has called for a 36 hours general strike to boycott the Independence Day celebrations, beginning from 5pm on August 14 to 5pm of August 15, reports The Sentinel on August 11. KPLT ‘general secretary’ R Engjai, said that despite a provision for a separate State in the Constitution, the government has failed to fulfil the long cherished desire of the people.
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August - 11 
Major militant formations operating in the Northeast on August 11 called for a general strike on August 15 to boycott Independence Day celebration, reports Nagaland Post on August 11. However, during the strike, essential services, emergency measures
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Major militant formations operating in the Northeast on August 11 called for a general strike on August 15 to boycott Independence Day celebration, reports Nagaland Post on August 11. However, during the strike, essential services, emergency measures, media and religious activities will be exempted. The militant formations that has called for a general strike, include Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven rebel organizations [[Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup], People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), Progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-Pro), Revolutionary People’s Party (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK),], Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF). In a joint statement dispatched to the media houses, the separatists asserted that the general strike was called as in the previous years to mark “solidarity against Indian colonial occupation and military repression.”
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August - 11 
On August 11, SFs raided the hideout of Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF) in Haflong in Dima Hasao District and arrested DNRF leader Dhananjoy Kemprai. Later, during his interrogation, Kemprai confessed that since January 2012, the National
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On August 11, SFs raided the hideout of Dimasa National Revolutionary Front (DNRF) in Haflong in Dima Hasao District and arrested DNRF leader Dhananjoy Kemprai. Later, during his interrogation, Kemprai confessed that since January 2012, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the DNRF were helping each other in extortion and training their cadres. Kemprai confirmed that both the DNRF and the NSCN-IM had masterminded the murder of Haflong-based automobile trader Swapan Kanti Dhar Chowdhury and businessperson Bejoy Singh in Bagetar in July 2012. He also confessed that he stayed at Badshabari peace camp near Kalachand village in the District following the surrender of the DHD-Nunisa cadres in 2003.
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August - 11 
One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal has told Mumbai Police that terror group LeT is planning to carry out aerial attacks on Indian cities and has trained 15
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One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal has told Mumbai Police that terror group LeT is planning to carry out aerial attacks on Indian cities and has trained 150 paragliders for this, reports NDTV on August 11. He also said that he got to know of the LeT's plans when he visited what he calls the "Jumbo Jet Room" in 2010. According to him, the "Jumbo Jet Room" is actually a huge bungalow in eastern Karachi (Pakistan) where top Lashkar commanders plan aerial and sea route attacks on India. These attacks, claims Jundal, are supervised by a man called Yakub who is also in charge of LeT's accounts. Abu Jundal has also told the Mumbai Police about two more premises - the Karachi House and the Kashmir House. According to him, while the Karachi House in Muzaffrabad (Pakistan) is primarily the place where LeT plans all its operations on Indian cities, the Kashmir House is dedicated only for planning attacks on Kashmir. All 26/11 terrorists, including Ajmal Aamir Kasab, were trained at the Karachi House, Jundal has revealed.
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August - 11 
Police and CRPF recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Koteranka in Budhal area of Rajouri District while security forces and police recovered consignment of arms and explosives in Reasi and Ramban Districts and destroyed two hideouts of t
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Police and CRPF recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Koteranka in Budhal area of Rajouri District while security forces and police recovered consignment of arms and explosives in Reasi and Ramban Districts and destroyed two hideouts of the militants
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Police on August 11 and August 12 arrested three persons for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and seized FICNs worth INR 90,600 from their possession in Hyderabad, reports The Times of India. The Police initially arrested two youths, D R
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Police on August 11 and August 12 arrested three persons for circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) and seized FICNs worth INR 90,600 from their possession in Hyderabad, reports The Times of India. The Police initially arrested two youths, D Rajasekhar and A Venkata Reddy, along with 200 FICN of INR 100 denominations. On the basis of their confession, the Police arrested G Srinivasa Reddy and seized FICN worth INR 70,600 from his possession.
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August - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered one powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to be planted by ULFA-ATF, from Bakupukhuri area at Charaideo in Sivasagar District on August 11, reports The Sentinel.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered one powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), suspected to be planted by ULFA-ATF, from Bakupukhuri area at Charaideo in Sivasagar District on August 11, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 11 
SFs arrested a ‘private’ of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA), identified as Lettingmang (33), from his own locality at Chikkim Veng of Moreh in Chandel District on August 11. One .32 pistol along with a magazine containing three live rounds were
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SFs arrested a ‘private’ of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA), identified as Lettingmang (33), from his own locality at Chikkim Veng of Moreh in Chandel District on August 11. One .32 pistol along with a magazine containing three live rounds were recovered from him.
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August - 11 
SFs arrested two militants belonging to Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in Imphal East District on August 11. The KNLF cadre, identified as Jamkhonhou Touthang alias Haopu (27) of Aigijang village of Tamengl
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SFs arrested two militants belonging to Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) in Imphal East District on August 11. The KNLF cadre, identified as Jamkhonhou Touthang alias Haopu (27) of Aigijang village of Tamenglong District, was arrested from New Checkon area. The KCP militant, identified as Khumbongmayum Pratap Meitei (30) of Nongada village, was arrested from Nongada Thongkhong (bridge).
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August - 11 
the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant groups have condemned the bomb attack allegedly carried out by a Military Defence Force faction of Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF) at the residence of AMWJU president A Mobi at ab
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the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven valley based militant groups have condemned the bomb attack allegedly carried out by a Military Defence Force faction of Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL-MDF) at the residence of AMWJU president A Mobi at about 8.30pm of August 11, reports Sangai Express.
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August - 11 
The Pakistani Rangers on August 11, resorted to heavy firing on forward Indian posts of Pindi Sarochan, Pittal and Chenaz in Arnia sector injuring a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier, identified as Ram Avtar Dubey, according to Daily Excelsior. Hea
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The Pakistani Rangers on August 11, resorted to heavy firing on forward Indian posts of Pindi Sarochan, Pittal and Chenaz in Arnia sector injuring a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier, identified as Ram Avtar Dubey, according to Daily Excelsior. Heavy firing continued from 6.30 pm to 9 pm after which intermittent firing was on. Sources said the firing was unprovoked from the Pakistan side. The possibility of the Rangers facilitating infiltration by the militants under the garb of firing has not been ruled out, they added and said the BSF was on high alert along the International Border especially after the detection of a tunnel dug into the Indian territory in Samba sector.
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August - 11 
troops of Rashtriya Rifles of Counter Insurgency Force Uniform busted a hideout of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at village Dhana in Mahore area of Reasi district. Recoveries made from the hideout included one 5.56 mm rifle with one magazine, 20
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troops of Rashtriya Rifles of Counter Insurgency Force Uniform busted a hideout of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants at village Dhana in Mahore area of Reasi district. Recoveries made from the hideout included one 5.56 mm rifle with one magazine, 20 rounds, two 12 bore single battle rifles, 16 rounds of 12 bore ammunition, 22 fired cases of 12 bore ammunition, six HMG ammunition, one RPG, six UBGL grenades, four kg PEK explosive, 13 electronic detonators, 52 Pika ammunition link, one binocular, three battery secondary for radio set, three blankets, three cooking utensils, 10 kg rice, one Nokia battery charger, one Nokia mobile battery, one torch, two pencil cells and one sword. Police and Army also destroyed another HM hideout of the militants at Bhimdassa in Gool area of Ramban District. Recoveries made from the hideout included one Pika gun, one .303 rifle, four grenades of UBGL and one Chinese hand grenades.
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Unidentified militants hurled a grenade in the courtyard of the house of A. Mobi Singh, president of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU), at Thongju Part-II in Imphal East District on August 11, reports Sangai Express. No one was injured o
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Unidentified militants hurled a grenade in the courtyard of the house of A. Mobi Singh, president of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU), at Thongju Part-II in Imphal East District on August 11, reports Sangai Express. No one was injured or killed in the attack.
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August - 11 
A leader of Awami National Party (ANP), Mir Bahadur Khan, and his nephew, Nazakat Khan, were shot dead near Bara Banda area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 11, reports Daily Times. Mir Bahadur Khan and Nazakat Khan were heading t
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A leader of Awami National Party (ANP), Mir Bahadur Khan, and his nephew, Nazakat Khan, were shot dead near Bara Banda area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 11, reports Daily Times. Mir Bahadur Khan and Nazakat Khan were heading towards Risalpur in their vehicle when unidentified assailants fired at them near Bara Banda area. Police said that Bahadur and Nazakat died on the spot.
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August - 11 
a man, identified as Anchar, was shot dead at Wazir Goth within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station, by armed pillion riders.
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a man, identified as Anchar, was shot dead at Wazir Goth within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station, by armed pillion riders.
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August - 11 
Five more people were shot dead in separate acts of violence in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 11, reports Daily Times. A teenager, identified as Bilal, was gunned down by two armed pillion riders, outside his
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Five more people were shot dead in separate acts of violence in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 11, reports Daily Times. A teenager, identified as Bilal, was gunned down by two armed pillion riders, outside his house at Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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August - 11 
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on August 11 said that Kabul is more important for Pakistan than Washington, reports The Nation. In an interview with Aljazeera TV, Hina does not hide the fact that other capitals around the world are just as import
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Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on August 11 said that Kabul is more important for Pakistan than Washington, reports The Nation. In an interview with Aljazeera TV, Hina does not hide the fact that other capitals around the world are just as important to her as Washington DC. To a question, Hina ascertained fate of Pakistan was attached to Afghanistan being a neighbour and Pakistan always seeks friendly and close relations with its neighbouring polities. She said anything happens in Afghanistan it directly influence affairs of Pakistan, adding that on daily basis at least 53,000 people travel on Pak-Afghan border. She claimed it was a fact that if Taliban came into power, it would not be in the best interest of Pakistan. She said the Afghan elders are well aware of their interests in the region, adding “We cannot dictate or inform them that what should be their interests.”
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August - 11 
The United States (US) President Barack Obama on August 11 signed into law a congressional bill requiring the administration to declare the Haqqani network a foreign terrorist organisation, reports Dawn. President Obama signed the Haqqani Network Ter
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The United States (US) President Barack Obama on August 11 signed into law a congressional bill requiring the administration to declare the Haqqani network a foreign terrorist organisation, reports Dawn. President Obama signed the Haqqani Network Terrorist Designation Act of 2012 into law. The law requires the US Secretary of State to submit a report on whether the group meets the legal criteria for designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO). The Secretary of State will have to send the report to Congress within 30 days. The US House of Representatives and the Senate have both passed bills urging the secretary to declare the Haqqani Network a terrorist outfit.
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August - 11 
two unidentified men were killed in separate acts of violence in Liaquatabad and New Karachi areas.
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two unidentified men were killed in separate acts of violence in Liaquatabad and New Karachi areas.
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August - 11 
unidentified culprits shot dead an abducted unidentified man at Kamil Gali within the limits of Kharadar Police Station. Police officials said that the man was killed after being kidnapped. The identity of the victim could not be ascertained.
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unidentified culprits shot dead an abducted unidentified man at Kamil Gali within the limits of Kharadar Police Station. Police officials said that the man was killed after being kidnapped. The identity of the victim could not be ascertained.
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August - 11 
Unidentified militants shot dead two activists of Amn Lashkar (peace militia) in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 11, reports Daily Times. According to sources, an armed clash occurre
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Unidentified militants shot dead two activists of Amn Lashkar (peace militia) in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 11, reports Daily Times. According to sources, an armed clash occurred between militants and Amn Lashkar when the militants attacked the Amn Lashkar’s compound. Resultantly, two members died on the spot. A militant was also killed during the clash.
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August - 11 
Jaya Narayan Pasawan alias Barud Tyagi, ‘commander’ of Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), was killed in retaliatory firing by the Police at Belaekdara along the Samasi-Jaleshwor road in Mahottari District on August 11, reports Kantipuronline. Pas
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Jaya Narayan Pasawan alias Barud Tyagi, ‘commander’ of Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha (JTMM), was killed in retaliatory firing by the Police at Belaekdara along the Samasi-Jaleshwor road in Mahottari District on August 11, reports Kantipuronline. Pasawan was the outfit's ‘commander’ for Mahottari, Sarlahi and Dhanusha Districts. Superintendent of Police Suraj KC said Constable Surendra Chaudhary was injured in the incident. Police seized a country-made pistol and its two ammunitions from the victim. The District Police Office claimed that Pasawan was a 'most wanted man' who had been involved in various criminal activities, including abduction, extortion and detonating explosives in the area.
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August - 11 
Nepal News reports that Youth wings aligned with 21 opposition parties announced on August 11 additional programmes of protest to exert pressure on Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai to step down. The protest programmes include disrupting the func
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Nepal News reports that Youth wings aligned with 21 opposition parties announced on August 11 additional programmes of protest to exert pressure on Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai to step down. The protest programmes include disrupting the functions organised by the government to mark the Youth Day and shutting down academic institutions with English names on August 15, bringing out 'mockery rally' against the PM and demonstrating in the district administration offices of all 75 districts on Augusts 16, conducting public polls on the legitimacy of the government August 18 and submitting the results of public polls to the President on August 20. The youth leaders said they would continue joint protest until PM Bhattarai resigns from his post.
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August - 11 
Police arrested two militants, identified as Nasim Haolader and Firoz Mallik, of Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tawhid (HT) in Rupatali central bus terminal area of Barisal city (Barisal District) on August 11, reports Daily Star. Matiur Rahman, officer in-
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Police arrested two militants, identified as Nasim Haolader and Firoz Mallik, of Islamist outfit Hizb-ut-Tawhid (HT) in Rupatali central bus terminal area of Barisal city (Barisal District) on August 11, reports Daily Star. Matiur Rahman, officer in-charge (investigation) of Kotwali Police Station, said on secret information, they arrested the duo from the area while they were distributing books and leaflets on jihad.
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August - 12 
A high alert was sounded at Jaipur (Rajasthan) airport by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the city Police on August 12 in the wake of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert on a possible hijack plan at four probable spots in the country,
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A high alert was sounded at Jaipur (Rajasthan) airport by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the city Police on August 12 in the wake of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) alert on a possible hijack plan at four probable spots in the country, including Jaipur, reports The Times of India. In its advisory, the IB referred to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and former Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) members and also gave names of seven suspects to the State Police agencies, which included two pilots and two couples from Ahmadabad (Gujarat). The city crime branch, anti-terrorist squad and the city Police have started a search for the suspects.
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August - 12 
A local Court in Shillong remanded Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma to another 15 days of Police custody on August 12, reports Assam Tribune. Champion R. Sangma was arrested on July 30 in East Khasi Hills District alo
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A local Court in Shillong remanded Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma to another 15 days of Police custody on August 12, reports Assam Tribune. Champion R. Sangma was arrested on July 30 in East Khasi Hills District along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
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August - 12 
According to The Times of India, Narayanpur District Superintendent of Police Mayank Srivastava issued orders prohibiting carrying of weapons by people especially tangia (axe) in public places after a constable was hacked to death by Maoists in the h
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According to The Times of India, Narayanpur District Superintendent of Police Mayank Srivastava issued orders prohibiting carrying of weapons by people especially tangia (axe) in public places after a constable was hacked to death by Maoists in the haat (market), official sources said. The Pioneer adds that the constable was hacked to death on August 1 in a weekly market in Orchha in Narayanpur District.
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August - 12 
Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) on August 12 decided to launch “non-cooperation” against GPRN/NSCN [Government of people’s Republic of Nagaland / Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland] until the group comes out with a public apology and give just
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Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) on August 12 decided to launch “non-cooperation” against GPRN/NSCN [Government of people’s Republic of Nagaland / Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland] until the group comes out with a public apology and give justification for their act, which was carried out, in a civilian populated area, reports Nagaland Post. AYO president Khrielievi Chüsi said that the organization condemned the “factional clash” at New Market, Kohima in which three Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) cadres were killed on August 3. AYO appealed to business community, contractors and suppliers, transporters and all citizens of Kohima not to entertain GPRN/NSCN in any form.
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August - 12 
Central Government has alerted the Northeastern States about possible militant strikes in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations. In addition, the director general of civil aviation has asked airport authorities to tighten the vigil in and a
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Central Government has alerted the Northeastern States about possible militant strikes in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations. In addition, the director general of civil aviation has asked airport authorities to tighten the vigil in and around all airports in northeastern States. “Entry of people inside airport terminal buildings, excluding aircraft passengers, has been barred till August 20. Several other security measures have also been taken in and around airports,” Airport Authority of India director S.D. Barman said. Further, Northeastern Frontier (NF) Railway has also decided to cancel and reschedule all night trains through Assam and Tripura until August 17 for security reasons.
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August - 12 
District administration of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gadchiroli is hoping to see reversal of the Maoist induced trend of resignations by elected representatives, reports The Times of India. With two panchayat samiti (block
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District administration of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gadchiroli is hoping to see reversal of the Maoist induced trend of resignations by elected representatives, reports The Times of India. With two panchayat samiti (block level local self government institution) members from Etapalli having withdrawn their resignations, senior officials felt that the democratic machineries would soon return to normalcy. Buoyed by the success of Korchi where the village headmen and their deputies withdrew their en masse resignations after a negotiation, District collector Abhishek Krishna felt that several elected representatives are willing to return to the democratic set up. "Only two out of four panchayat samiti members had furnished resignations in proper format but now both have withdrawn them. Other resignations were not accepted as they were not in a proper format," said Krishna. The withdrawal means that the panchayat samiti would become functional once again.
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August - 12 
Gopu Gopikrishna alias Sandesh alias Suryam, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, was arrested by the Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) rural Police from Malkangiri District in Odisha on August 12, reports The Times of India. According
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Gopu Gopikrishna alias Sandesh alias Suryam, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, was arrested by the Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) rural Police from Malkangiri District in Odisha on August 12, reports The Times of India. According to sources, Suryam was the division committee member (DCM) of Malkangiri District. Sources also reported that Suryam is being taken to Visakhapatnam District. Suryam, who is an in-charge of Macchkund area committee, was reportedly involved in the Balimela ambush in which several Greyhounds personnel were killed. Sources added that the Maoists have formed a committee and focused on the Bonda-Gupteswar area so that their cadres can travel without any hassles into Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
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August - 12 
in a move considered positive and boost towards fulfilling principles of reconciliations and creating better understanding among Naga factions, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on August 12, released two cadres of
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in a move considered positive and boost towards fulfilling principles of reconciliations and creating better understanding among Naga factions, the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on August 12, released two cadres of NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and one NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadre unharmed who were held in its custody for some months in a function held in Senapati District.
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August - 12 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on August 12 elected its new body, following vacancies created by the deaths of many of their leaders over the last few months, reports The Sentinel. The organization appointed Pangri Kronjang as ‘Commander-in-C
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tiger (KPLT) on August 12 elected its new body, following vacancies created by the deaths of many of their leaders over the last few months, reports The Sentinel. The organization appointed Pangri Kronjang as ‘Commander-in-Chief’ (C-in-C), Klembang Lijang as ‘Deputy C-in-C’ and Paklar Ejang as ‘General and Publicity Secretary’, informed KPLT Chairman Bidisar Tungjang.
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August - 12 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is planning to hijack plane from Ahmadabad (Gujarat) on August 15, says Intelligence Bureau (IB) source, reports IBN Live on August 12. The Ahmadabad airport has been put on high alert following the inputs. The source also said
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) is planning to hijack plane from Ahmadabad (Gujarat) on August 15, says Intelligence Bureau (IB) source, reports IBN Live on August 12. The Ahmadabad airport has been put on high alert following the inputs. The source also said that two hardcore LeT members are among the 21 involved in the plot.
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August - 12 
Meanwhile, hitherto unknown militant outfits, Lashkar al Qaeda and al Qaeda Mujahedeen have asked women in Kashmir to observe purdah and not to use mobile phones in public, Zee News reported on August 12. "People should ensure that girls observe purd
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Meanwhile, hitherto unknown militant outfits, Lashkar al Qaeda and al Qaeda Mujahedeen have asked women in Kashmir to observe purdah and not to use mobile phones in public, Zee News reported on August 12. "People should ensure that girls observe purdah in public places. If we spot any woman without purdah we will sprinkle acid on her face," handwritten posters of the outfits warned. The posters, appearing at many mosques in Shopian District a few days ago, threatened, "If we spot any girl using mobile phone, she will be shot dead." Warning sarpanches (head of panchayat, village level local self Government institution) and panches (members of panchayat) in South Kashmir to relinquish their posts or face dire consequences, the posters asked them to announce their resignation during Friday prayers. Official sources said many grassroot-level representatives have announced their resignation during the Friday prayers but have not put in their papers before the authorities concerned. The Times of India adds that the poster of al Qaida Mujahedeen has criticized the panchayati raj institution as "un-Islamic" and has set an ultimatum for all sarpanches and panchayat members to resign within a week. The hand written pamphlets, bearing the outfit's stamp, appeared in Shopian's villages of Tehlipora, Krenz, Turkiwangam, Mool Chitragam. The panchayat members have also been asked to issue public apology in mosques during coming Friday's prayers for associating with panchayati raj. The outfit has also directed the sarpanches to retain clippings of newspaper advertisements that make their resignations public, and these have also to be produced on demand by militants.
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August - 12 
One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal on August 12 made a confessional statement before a magistrate giving a deep insight into Pakistan-based LeT terror grou
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One of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal on August 12 made a confessional statement before a magistrate giving a deep insight into Pakistan-based LeT terror group's role in the 26/11 attacks, reports Hindustan Times. Earlier, the magistrate asked Jundal again if he had thought over his decision to confess and if he was taking the step voluntarily, to which Jundal replied in the affirmative. Jundal, who was in the custody of the Crime Branch of Mumbai Police, was on August 10 sent to Arthur Road jail in central Mumbai to ensure that he is not influenced by anyone. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants across the State in the run-up to the Independence Day celebration (August 15), reports Nagaland Post. SFs arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Wahengbam Malemnganba Luwan
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants across the State in the run-up to the Independence Day celebration (August 15), reports Nagaland Post. SFs arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant identified as Wahengbam Malemnganba Luwang (31), from Trongloubi area of Bishnupur District on August 12. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol along with a magazine containing three live rounds.
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August - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Myanmerese nationals along with 700 grams of Heroin in Chandel District, reports Nagaland Post. The heroin was recovered from the possession of Z Gomang (36) of Myanmar’s Teddim village while the other two were id
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Myanmerese nationals along with 700 grams of Heroin in Chandel District, reports Nagaland Post. The heroin was recovered from the possession of Z Gomang (36) of Myanmar’s Teddim village while the other two were identified as Nengliankham (46) and Ginlian (30) also from Teddim village. Police said the three Myanmar national had entered into Indian Territory through Khuanggin village.
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August - 12 
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Kumar informed that sufficient Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) and Army personnel have been deployed in all the vulnerable areas. He also informed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken up the
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Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Kumar informed that sufficient Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) and Army personnel have been deployed in all the vulnerable areas. He also informed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken up the cases for probe.
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August - 12 
the Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar said that the situation is improving in the District, reports Assam Tribune. DC said that there are 90,000 inmates in relief camps in Kokrajhar District of whom 20,000 are from the minority community. The District
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the Deputy Commissioner of Kokrajhar said that the situation is improving in the District, reports Assam Tribune. DC said that there are 90,000 inmates in relief camps in Kokrajhar District of whom 20,000 are from the minority community. The District administration has taken family photographs in all the relief camps for easy identification of camp inmates and no outsider would be allowed to settle in the relief camps. He also said that the amount released by the State Government for the purpose of rehabilitation has been received by district administration and it will be distributed once the inmates return to their respective villages.
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August - 12 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on August 12 sounded a high alert in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Airports along with few other sensitive Airports of the country on the inputs given by the Intelligence agencies that 14 militants of Lashkar-e-Toi
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on August 12 sounded a high alert in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Airports along with few other sensitive Airports of the country on the inputs given by the Intelligence agencies that 14 militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were plotting to hijack an aircraft to get some of their top colleagues released from the jail, reports Daily Excelsior. The alert, which was received by Anti-Hijacking Police of Jammu Airport Security wing, called for maintaining a very strict surveillance on both Jammu and Srinagar Airports in view of presence of the LeT cadre in J&K, especially the Valley. The alert stated that 14 persons from the LeT outfit were plotting a major conspiracy to hijack a plane and, in the bargain, seek release of some jailed militants of the outfit especially Pakistanis. The alert specifically pointed out towards the involvement of 14 militants of the LeT cadre in hatching the conspiracy for hijacking of a plane. It said the militants could enter the plane taking valid and genuine tickets on their names to dodge security agencies. Sources said the alert has also been sounded for some other Airports of the country but the threat was more significant for J&K.
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August - 12 
Two days after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) said it had expelled him from the party, Sabyasachi Panda, former secretary of the Odisha State Organising Committee of the CPI-Maoist, on August 12 said the party should "review its act
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Two days after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) said it had expelled him from the party, Sabyasachi Panda, former secretary of the Odisha State Organising Committee of the CPI-Maoist, on August 12 said the party should "review its actions, admit mistakes and mend itself", reports The Times of India. "The party will be doomed if it doesn't do so," he warned. In an audio tape circulated to media persons, Panda said he had no ties with the CPI-Maoist since last seven months and had formed a new outfit, Odisha Maoist Party. "We don't believe in violent confrontation with adversaries," he said, condemning the "mindless violence" being perpetrated by the CPI-Maoist. In the past few weeks, he had released two audio tapes to the media identifying himself as secretary of the Odisha Maoist Party, but didn't say anything about his severing ties with the CPI-Maoist. The latest statement came close on the heels of the CPI-Maoist expelling him on the grounds that he was a "renegade" who had an "enemy-like opportunistic stand on the outfit as also the movement and leadership". Panda's wife Subhashree, released from jail in April 2012, said her husband faced threats from the CPI-Maoist as well as from Security Forces. She had earlier said Panda could surrender if the Government withdraws cases against him. However, Panda hasn't said anything about his possible surrender.
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August - 12 
Five persons, including a Policeman, an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and a cadres of the Sunni Tehreek (ST), were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 12, reports Da
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Five persons, including a Policeman, an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and a cadres of the Sunni Tehreek (ST), were killed in separate incidents of target killing in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 12, reports Daily Times. An MQM activist, identified as Jhanzaib (27), was shot dead near Zia Uddin Hospital in North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Hyderi Police Station. Police said that deceased associated with MQM’s unit 171.
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August - 12 
a bullet-riddled dead body, identified as that of Sajid Khan (30), was found from a gunny bag abandoned in Ilyas Goth, within the remit of Ibrahim Hyderi Police Station.
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a bullet-riddled dead body, identified as that of Sajid Khan (30), was found from a gunny bag abandoned in Ilyas Goth, within the remit of Ibrahim Hyderi Police Station.
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August - 12 
a member of village defence committee in Maidan area of Lower Dir District, identified as Khan Shehzada was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on him at Gumbat Banda area, reports Dawn. Sources said that Shehzada was working at his priva
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a member of village defence committee in Maidan area of Lower Dir District, identified as Khan Shehzada was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on him at Gumbat Banda area, reports Dawn. Sources said that Shehzada was working at his private Power Station in Gumbat Banda when armed persons opened indiscriminate firing on him, killing him on the spot.
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August - 12 
a remote-controlled bomb attack killed three soldiers in Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency. Security officials said the bomb targeted a military convoy which was moving from Mir Ali town to Miranshah. “Three soldiers were killed and three were
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a remote-controlled bomb attack killed three soldiers in Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency. Security officials said the bomb targeted a military convoy which was moving from Mir Ali town to Miranshah. “Three soldiers were killed and three were injured in the blast. Their vehicle was completely destroyed,” a senior security official based in Peshawar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) said.
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August - 12 
Afghan and NATO forces foiled a series of suicide attacks on Kabul planned for August 12 when they captured five militants allegedly linked to militant outfits in Pakistan, reported Daily Times quoting officials. The group was “finalising plans for a
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Afghan and NATO forces foiled a series of suicide attacks on Kabul planned for August 12 when they captured five militants allegedly linked to militant outfits in Pakistan, reported Daily Times quoting officials. The group was “finalising plans for an attack in the capital” and a large cache of explosives, suicide vest parts, weapons and ammunition were seized in the overnight operation, NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said. Further, Afghanistan’s Intelligence Agency said that “sophisticated suicide attacks” would have targeted the Afghan Parliament and the residence of Afghan second Vice President Mohammad Karim Khalili.
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August - 12 
an ST worker, Muhammad Arif (29), was shot dead at Power House Chowrangi, New Karachi within the precincts of New Karachi Police Station.
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an ST worker, Muhammad Arif (29), was shot dead at Power House Chowrangi, New Karachi within the precincts of New Karachi Police Station.
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August - 12 
another man, identified as Hammad (28), was shot dead at Pehelwan Goth within the limits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station.
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another man, identified as Hammad (28), was shot dead at Pehelwan Goth within the limits of Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station.
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August - 12 
As a fresh confrontation appeared imminent between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Government and the judiciary, former Prime Minister (PM) Yousuf Raza Gilani on August 12 warned that this time the ruling party will not take any “unconstitutional” move
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As a fresh confrontation appeared imminent between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Government and the judiciary, former Prime Minister (PM) Yousuf Raza Gilani on August 12 warned that this time the ruling party will not take any “unconstitutional” move by the Supreme Court against his successor “lying down”, report The Hindu. Gilani, the vice-chairman of the PPP, said that if PM Raja Pervez Ashraf is dismissed by the apex court, the PPP would not accept the verdict. Ashraf became PM after the apex court convicted Gilani of contempt and disqualified him for not reopening corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland. The court recently charged Ashraf with contempt and summoned him to personally appear on August 27 to explain why action should not be taken against him.
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August - 12 
at least two Pakistani nationals, identified as Muhammad Safi and Ameen, were injured allegedly by shelling and firing from Iranian Security Forces (SFs) at the Pakistan-Iran border in Washuk District. According to sources, Iranian border SFs fired s
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at least two Pakistani nationals, identified as Muhammad Safi and Ameen, were injured allegedly by shelling and firing from Iranian Security Forces (SFs) at the Pakistan-Iran border in Washuk District. According to sources, Iranian border SFs fired several shells and resorted to intense firing in the Jodar mountainous area, some 70 kilometres from Mashkel town of Washuk District, injuring two people
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August - 12 
militants fired three rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) from nearby mountains in different areas of Kalat District, reported The News. The RPG attacks were followed by indiscriminate firing where thousands of rounds were shot but no casualties were re
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militants fired three rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) from nearby mountains in different areas of Kalat District, reported The News. The RPG attacks were followed by indiscriminate firing where thousands of rounds were shot but no casualties were reported.
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August - 12 
Police arrested an owner of a shop in Dalbandin area of Chagai District from where they seized a toy bomb and hundreds of illegal mobile phone SIMs, reports Daily Times.
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Police arrested an owner of a shop in Dalbandin area of Chagai District from where they seized a toy bomb and hundreds of illegal mobile phone SIMs, reports Daily Times.
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Police on August 12 recovered two dead bodies from the Mera Kachuri area under Chamkani Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Police sources said the bodies, which had torture marks on them, we
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Police on August 12 recovered two dead bodies from the Mera Kachuri area under Chamkani Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Police sources said the bodies, which had torture marks on them, were of a father and son belonging to the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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August - 12 
Rangers and Police claimed to have detained at least 50 suspects in targeted operations conducted in the areas of Pak Colony, Jehanabad, Lashari Mohalla, Magsi Mohalla and Baloch Mohalla. Identities of the suspects remained undisclosed as the Law Enf
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Rangers and Police claimed to have detained at least 50 suspects in targeted operations conducted in the areas of Pak Colony, Jehanabad, Lashari Mohalla, Magsi Mohalla and Baloch Mohalla. Identities of the suspects remained undisclosed as the Law Enforcement Agencies took them to undisclosed location.
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August - 12 
Ten militants were killed and four others injured when jet fighters bombed their hideouts in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 12, reports Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) launched the air attack and ca
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Ten militants were killed and four others injured when jet fighters bombed their hideouts in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 12, reports Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) launched the air attack and carried out heavy bombing. The sources said that three hideouts were reduced to rubble by the bombing and 10 militants killed. The SFs later conducted a search operation in Kago Qamar and Doli areas and seized heavy weapons and ammunition. However, one local Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Hafiz Saeed said that warplanes had only bombed empty houses and no one was killed. Sources said that militants had recently taken control of Mamozai area in upper tehsil (revenue unit) of the Agency.
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August - 12 
The driver of a security vehicle, identified as Sajjad, was killed and a security official, identified as Gul Rehman, was injured when the vehicle hit a landmine laid by unidentified militants in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on August 12, repor
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The driver of a security vehicle, identified as Sajjad, was killed and a security official, identified as Gul Rehman, was injured when the vehicle hit a landmine laid by unidentified militants in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on August 12, reported Daily Times.
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August - 12 
three passersby were injured when a hand grenade was hurdled at Ali Hardware Shop situated at UP Morr, North Karachi, over refusal to pay extortion in the jurisdiction of Sir Syed Police Station.
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three passersby were injured when a hand grenade was hurdled at Ali Hardware Shop situated at UP Morr, North Karachi, over refusal to pay extortion in the jurisdiction of Sir Syed Police Station.
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August - 12 
three people were wounded in a blast in the Rakhani area of Barkhan District. According to the local administration, unidentified militants had planted explosives on a fruit cart in Rakhani, which exploded and wounded three people.
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three people were wounded in a blast in the Rakhani area of Barkhan District. According to the local administration, unidentified militants had planted explosives on a fruit cart in Rakhani, which exploded and wounded three people.
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August - 12 
three soldiers suffered injuries and their vehicle was damaged when a remote-controlled explosive device planted along the main road in the Khwaja Kher area of Frontier Region (FR) Bannu exploded.
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three soldiers suffered injuries and their vehicle was damaged when a remote-controlled explosive device planted along the main road in the Khwaja Kher area of Frontier Region (FR) Bannu exploded.
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August - 12 
two Police Inspectors, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Munir Zad and brother Sher Zad, who was an ASI Crime Branch, were injured in a targeted attack near their house situated in Landhi, within the limits of Sharafi Goth. Later, Sher Zad
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two Police Inspectors, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Munir Zad and brother Sher Zad, who was an ASI Crime Branch, were injured in a targeted attack near their house situated in Landhi, within the limits of Sharafi Goth. Later, Sher Zad succumbed to his injuries.
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August - 12 
two RPGs were shot at a military encampment in Panjgur District. No casualties were reported.
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two RPGs were shot at a military encampment in Panjgur District. No casualties were reported.
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August - 12 
A Dhaka court on August 12 sentenced three leaders of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 15 years' rigorous imprisonment on charge of possessing grenades and explosives, reports The Daily Star. The convicts are Mohtasim Billah alias Bashir, ‘co
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A Dhaka court on August 12 sentenced three leaders of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to 15 years' rigorous imprisonment on charge of possessing grenades and explosives, reports The Daily Star. The convicts are Mohtasim Billah alias Bashir, ‘commander’ of JMB Dhaka zone, and two ehsar (fulltime) members of the outfit, Momin Bhuiyan alias Mizan and Md Moyeen Uddin alias Moyez. A team from Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) had arrested Mohtasim from Konabari and Moyez and Mizan from Uttarkhan in Gazipur District on February 20, 2009 along with two grenades and huge explosives.
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August - 12 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 12 directed the prosecution to submit formal charges against Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leader Mir Kashem Ali by September 27, reports The Independent. Earlier, in compliance with the previous order, pros
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 12 directed the prosecution to submit formal charges against Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leader Mir Kashem Ali by September 27, reports The Independent. Earlier, in compliance with the previous order, prosecutor Advocate Sultan Mahmud Simon submitted the progress report of the investigation against Kashem Ali to the tribunal. Mir Kashem Ali is now detained in the Dhaka central jail on charge of crimes against humanity during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. He was accused of committing crimes against humanity including murder, extermination, looting, repression, arson, confinement and deportation. According to the prosecution, Kashem Ali was also involved in plotting to thwart the trial of crimes against humanity at home and abroad. The prosecution sought arrest warrant against him on the plea that if he remained free, he might influence the investigation against him, prosecutor Advocate Rana Dasgupta said. He was threatening prosecution witnesses not to give depositions at the tribunal against the accused persons. Kashem Ali was arrested on June 17, 2012. The tribunal rejected his bail petition on June 19.
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August - 12 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on August 12 arrested 35 militants of Hizb-ut- Tahrir (HuT) from a restaurant in Dhaka's Panthapath while they were holding a “secret meeting”, reports The Daily Star. RAB officials claimed that the meeting was convened t
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on August 12 arrested 35 militants of Hizb-ut- Tahrir (HuT) from a restaurant in Dhaka's Panthapath while they were holding a “secret meeting”, reports The Daily Star. RAB officials claimed that the meeting was convened to plan “subversive activities” or “massive showdown” after the Eid vacation. RAB also recovered some books and leaflets of the banned organisation from the spot. Of the arrestees, four are teachers of school, college and private university; eight studies in different private medical and dental colleges, English medium schools and private universities; and 12 are university admission seekers. One youth among the arrestees is a stock market trader while nine works in different private firms and one is unemployed. Based on the information the arrestees had given, RAB on August 13 raided the houses of 21 arrestees, out of 35, and seized a large number of banned books, magazines, leaflets, camera containing photographs of their activities, a laptop, several pen drives, cell phones and SIM cards.
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August - 12 
External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris on August 12 said it is incorrect to think that all challenges before the country ended with the defeat of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily News. He said knowing that the war is confined
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External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris on August 12 said it is incorrect to think that all challenges before the country ended with the defeat of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Daily News. He said knowing that the war is confined to the past, segments of the diaspora troubled by the defeat of terrorism, were trying to destabilise the Sri Lankan economy. Peiris noted these groups wanted to discourage tourists visiting Sri Lanka, diminish investment and reduce the volume of international trade with Sri Lanka. He said in contrast, some segments of the diaspora were very keen in investing in the North and East areas to uplift living standards of people in the post war scenario. The minister said the objectives of pro-LTTE groups among the diaspora are the same, even though their methods are different. He said these groups possess a mammoth wealth and possess a highly effective communication network with latest technology. The minister said their aim is to isolate Sri Lanka amidst the international community.
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August - 12 
The senior Minister of Good Governance & Infrastructure Facilities and former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake on August 12 said the government needed to arm the three armed forces with modern arms and increase the defense expenditure since th
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The senior Minister of Good Governance & Infrastructure Facilities and former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake on August 12 said the government needed to arm the three armed forces with modern arms and increase the defense expenditure since the threat of dividing the country still prevails as the elements that obstruct the freedom of the country are active both locally and internationally, reports Colombo Page.
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August - 13 
a communication between terrorist of two terrorist organisations, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen (IM), intercepted by the central Intelligence Bureau (IB) has revealed that terror operatives failed to plant a bomb-laden car in Ahmadabad,
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a communication between terrorist of two terrorist organisations, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Indian Mujahideen (IM), intercepted by the central Intelligence Bureau (IB) has revealed that terror operatives failed to plant a bomb-laden car in Ahmadabad, said a Gujarat Police source, reports DNA India on August 13. However, the handlers from the two organisations were able to spend quite some time in the city without being detected. According to the IB input, the terrorists had stayed in Ahmadabad for some time and had tried to park a car bomb in a crowded area of the city. However, they failed to park the car.
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August - 13 
A Police home guard was shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bargarh District of Odisha on August 13, reports Outlook India. A group of around 40 armed Maoists barged into the residence of home guard Narayan Suna (4
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A Police home guard was shot dead by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Bargarh District of Odisha on August 13, reports Outlook India. A group of around 40 armed Maoists barged into the residence of home guard Narayan Suna (46) at Majhipalli village in Paikamal area in the District, and dragged him out of his house even as his family members, including old mother, screamed for help, Police said on August 14. Before leaving the village, the slogan shouting Maoists had left posters which stated that they were observing 'Black Week' in view of the Independence Day. They also demanded halt of combing operation against the Maoists.
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August - 13 
All Adivasi Students’ Association (AASA) on August 13 staged a protest in front of Mathurapur Police Station against the killing of a village Defence guard of Adivasi Community and shouted slogans against ULFA-ATF and Paresh Barua, reports The Telegr
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All Adivasi Students’ Association (AASA) on August 13 staged a protest in front of Mathurapur Police Station against the killing of a village Defence guard of Adivasi Community and shouted slogans against ULFA-ATF and Paresh Barua, reports The Telegraph. Suspected ULFA-ATF militants had killed Adivasi Village Defence naik, Michael Purti, on August 9.
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August - 13 
Daily Excelsior reports that the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Border Security Force (BSF) would be surveying entire stretch of about 180 kilometers International Border (IB) very soon after obtaining sophisticated gadgetry from Hyderabad
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Daily Excelsior reports that the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and the Border Security Force (BSF) would be surveying entire stretch of about 180 kilometers International Border (IB) very soon after obtaining sophisticated gadgetry from Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh to detect any other tunnel in the areas bordering Pakistan. Official sources said the GSI experts from Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), who had detected exit point of the tunnel about 540 meters deep inside the Indian territory at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector last week, have requisitioned more sophisticated weapons from Hyderabad to survey almost the entire IB for the tunnels. Though the BSF have already searched the IB after the detection of an underground tunnel at Chechwal in Samba sector on July 27, the GSI would do so with sophisticated equipments to ensure that there was no other tunnel undetected.
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August - 13 
Defence Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on August 13 that the issue of illegal and forcible occupation of areas in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan remains to be resolved, reports Daily Excelsior. "A part of the territ
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Defence Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on August 13 that the issue of illegal and forcible occupation of areas in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan remains to be resolved, reports Daily Excelsior. "A part of the territory of the State (J&K) is under illegal and forcible occupation of Pakistan. The issue that remains to be resolved in J&K is the vacation by Pakistan of the area under its illegal occupation," Antony said On demilitarisation of Siachen glacier, he said, "The area of Siachen glacier is an integral part of India. Government’s principled and consistent position is that the entire State of J&K is an integral part of the Indian Union." On Ceasefire Line (CFL) between the two nations, he said, "The CFL has to be interpreted in the light of the Karachi Agreement 1949 and the Shimla Agreement 1972. The LC is interpreted to run northwards to glacier from point NJ 9842 and as per the principles of International Law along the watershed formation by the Saltoro Range." Antony said India remains committed to resolve all outstanding issues with Pakistan bilaterally and peacefully in accordance with the Shimla agreement and Lahore Declaration
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August - 13 
fear of the Maoists is keeping contractors away from the repairing work of an 18-km road between the block headquarters of Lamataput and Macchkund in Koraput District. Further, the Maoists have stalled three other vital road projects in Koraput Distr
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fear of the Maoists is keeping contractors away from the repairing work of an 18-km road between the block headquarters of Lamataput and Macchkund in Koraput District. Further, the Maoists have stalled three other vital road projects in Koraput District. Officials said an INR 150 million project for reconstruction of a road connecting Sansourapalli and Phulkona in Bandhugaon block, an INR 35 million project for the Kunduli-Kotia road in Pottangi block and an INR 20 milion project for repair of the Ramagiri-Gupteswar road in Boipariguda block, are all non-starters as contractors refuse to work in these areas owing to Maoist threats.
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August - 13 
following threat to Policemen by lesser known militant outfit, Islamic Movement of Kashmir (IMK), Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad, on August 13 asked Police and protected persons to follow the security drill properly. He, however, said that
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following threat to Policemen by lesser known militant outfit, Islamic Movement of Kashmir (IMK), Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad, on August 13 asked Police and protected persons to follow the security drill properly. He, however, said that no advisory has been issued to the Police or protected persons barring them from going to Masjids or market places. The IMK in its statement issued to a local news agency announced "Operation Revenge" against the Police personnel and what it said "anti-movement elements." The spokesman of the outfit, Omar Mukhtar, told the news agency that the operation will be launched against the Policemen and officers on a large scale in a couple of days. He, however, asked the Policemen who have not been "anti-movement" to go to Masjids and other places without any fear. The IMK in its statement also claimed responsibility for the killing of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP, retired) Abdul Hamid Bhat, recent killing of Policemen in Kulgam District and at Daresh Kadal and Batmallo in Srinagar District and that of Inspector Bashir Gull at Tengpora in Srinagar in 2001. The IMK came to limelight in 2011 when it claimed assassination bid on the life of Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar that took place in December 2011. Since then, it claimed several attacks that were carried out in Srinagar, mostly against Policemen. Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, S M Sahai, said that IMK, is a shadow outfit of already existing militant organizations.
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August - 13 
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament), Defence Minister AK Antony on August 13 said that Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) are being used by Pakistan-based terror groups for financing their activities in India, reports Dail
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In a written reply to the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament), Defence Minister AK Antony on August 13 said that Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) are being used by Pakistan-based terror groups for financing their activities in India, reports Daily Excelsior. "As per available information, militants active in India are also funded by their outfits based abroad, particularly in Pakistan, often routed through third countries. For the past several years FICN has been a well-known source for terror financing in India," Antony said. He said the Government has taken various measures to check terrorist activities in the country such as augmenting the strength of Central armed police forces, establishment of National Security Guards hubs, strengthening of multi agency centre to function on 24x7 basis for real-time collation and sharing of intelligence with other intelligence and security agencies and effective border management. "The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act has been amended to strengthen the punitive measures to combat terrorism. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been constituted to investigate and prosecute such offences," he added. In reply to another query on modernisation of Armed Forces, Antony said the Defence Acquisition Council has accorded approvals to proposals worth about INR 48,000 in the present fiscal. On the issue of spying, he said, "A total of five cases pertaining to alleged spying activities have been registered during the last three years, which were connected with intelligence agencies of Pakistan. A total of eight service personnel, one civil defence employee and three ex-servicemen were arrested. One service personnel has been convicted and sentenced." Replying to a question on hacking of confidential naval information by Chinese hackers, the Defence Minister said, "There were intelligence reports in November 2011 about probable compromise of computers of Eastern Naval Command based in Visakhapatnam."
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August - 13 
Muhammad Abdullah Wani was elected as the new Ameer (president) of religio-political organization Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Jammu and Kashmir in the election held at party headquarters at Batamaloo in Srinagar, according to Greater Kashmir. “Muhammad Ab
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Muhammad Abdullah Wani was elected as the new Ameer (president) of religio-political organization Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) Jammu and Kashmir in the election held at party headquarters at Batamaloo in Srinagar, according to Greater Kashmir. “Muhammad Abdullah Wani was elected as president of the organization after 90 members from across the state voted today under the patronage of election commission nominated by the organization. Wani bagged more than fifty percent votes,” said Advocate Zahid Ali, spokesman of JeI. The election was held by secret ballot and Wani will take over reins from Sheikh Ghulam Hassan on September 1.
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August - 13 
Mujib Shaikh, an accused in the serial blasts that took place in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on July 26, 2008, told the Ahmadabad Crime Branch officials that Abus Subhan alias Tauqeer - a terror operative and one of the masterminds of Ahmadabad serial blasts
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Mujib Shaikh, an accused in the serial blasts that took place in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) on July 26, 2008, told the Ahmadabad Crime Branch officials that Abus Subhan alias Tauqeer - a terror operative and one of the masterminds of Ahmadabad serial blasts - could be behind the August 1 Pune serial blasts, reports The Times of India on August 13. He further told the city crime branch officials that Tauqeer is still hiding in India and is now heading the Indian Mujahideen (IM). He also said that he and Tauqeer, who remains elusive till date, had stayed together in several cities of Madhya Pradesh (MP) and Maharashtra when they were hiding after the 2008 serial blasts. This revelation is contrary to Gujarat Police's earlier belief that Tauqeer had fled the country soon after the blasts which left 59 persons dead. Mujib was the first among IM operatives to be put through narco-analysis at Directorate of Forensic Science, Gandhinagar. Mujib has disclosed crucial information about IM's activities in the country. The city crime branch officials have also sought access to results of the narco analysis from a court in MP.
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August - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that Police arrested one Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant from Dimapur on August 13. According to a police source, Sarkiri Tisso was arrested along with a 7.65 caliber pistol and four live bullets.
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Nagaland Post reports that Police arrested one Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militant from Dimapur on August 13. According to a police source, Sarkiri Tisso was arrested along with a 7.65 caliber pistol and four live bullets.
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August - 13 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) questioned the decision of Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (MLA) to back the NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) stand regarding the Naga peace talks and termed it “im
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) questioned the decision of Joint Legislators Forum (JLF) of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (MLA) to back the NSCN-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) stand regarding the Naga peace talks and termed it “immature and one sided decision”, reports Sangai Express. NSCN-K further observed that the decision left out the other Naga political groups and going by the NSCN-IM solution and not Naga solution. “It is expected of the highly respected elected people’s representatives (MLAs) to go by the people's mandate and not by a factional solution which is detrimental and will further create a rift between the different Naga political groups instead of bringing the much coveted solution as they claimed,” the NSCN-K said on August 13. NSCN K further stated that under no circumstances will be a part of any solution coming out of the 60 Legislators so-called paving a way for solution for any sort of so-called interim arrangement sought by the legislators from New Delhi recently
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August - 13 
newspapers were not published on August 13 in the State as media houses and scribes protested against the diktat of militants who threatened media persons and media houses with dire consequences for disobeying their orders, reports Times of India. "W
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newspapers were not published on August 13 in the State as media houses and scribes protested against the diktat of militants who threatened media persons and media houses with dire consequences for disobeying their orders, reports Times of India. "We did not produce today's editions of papers in protest against the attack on the house of editor of popular daily SANALEIBAK and president of the All Manipur Journalists' Union (AMWJU) A. Mobi at Thongju area in Imphal west district on Saturday night," sources in media houses said.
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August - 13 
NSCN-IM ‘Chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu on August 13 assured the people of Nagaland that it would work out an acceptable and honorable solution with the Centre for the vexed Naga imbroglio, reports The Telegraph.
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NSCN-IM ‘Chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu on August 13 assured the people of Nagaland that it would work out an acceptable and honorable solution with the Centre for the vexed Naga imbroglio, reports The Telegraph.
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August - 13 
NSCN-IM “corporal” Rokovi Chapau was arrested from Bagetar in vicinity of Halflong.
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NSCN-IM “corporal” Rokovi Chapau was arrested from Bagetar in vicinity of Halflong.
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August - 13 
Odisha Police will request their Jharkhand counterparts to hand over self-styled Maoist ‘area commander’ Johnson Munda for interrogation in connection with certain cases in the state, reports Business Standard. "Yes, we have a plan to bring Munda on
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Odisha Police will request their Jharkhand counterparts to hand over self-styled Maoist ‘area commander’ Johnson Munda for interrogation in connection with certain cases in the state, reports Business Standard. "Yes, we have a plan to bring Munda on remand. We are waiting for Jharkhand police to wrap up their grilling," Inspector General of Police (Western Range) Y K Jethwa said on August 13.
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August - 13 
Pakistani troops on August 13 violating the ceasefire opened fire on Indian posts along the Indo-Pak border in Arnia sector of Jammu District, reports Zee News. "There was firing of several rounds on India's Pindi Border out Post (BoP) along the Inte
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Pakistani troops on August 13 violating the ceasefire opened fire on Indian posts along the Indo-Pak border in Arnia sector of Jammu District, reports Zee News. "There was firing of several rounds on India's Pindi Border out Post (BoP) along the International Border in Arnia sector of Jammu District this evening," an unnamed senior Border Security Force (BSF) officer said. The BSF opened retaliatory fire, he said, adding that the exchange of fire was brief.
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August - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 13 arrested three Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants from various locations in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. SFs arrested KPLT militants, Mukhom Rongpi and Kachito Achumi, from Lahorijan
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 13 arrested three Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants from various locations in Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. SFs arrested KPLT militants, Mukhom Rongpi and Kachito Achumi, from Lahorijan locality. Later, SFs arrested Wilson Tisso from a secret hideout in Karbi Anglong District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 13 recovered two consignments of explosive material and ammunition from Sabjian and Lower Dharaman in Mendhar area of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs conducted a search operation in a forest area of Sabji
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 13 recovered two consignments of explosive material and ammunition from Sabjian and Lower Dharaman in Mendhar area of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs conducted a search operation in a forest area of Sabjian after developing an input about a consignment of arms and explosives having been dumped in the forests. The consignment was recovered during the searches. It included one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) filled with RDX, four hand grenades, one 9mm pistol with one magazine and seven rounds, four RPG shells, five fuse detonators, 12 Pika rounds, seven rounds of 9mm and one water bottle. Also, four Chinese grenades and 56 AK rounds were recovered during the searches by the SFs at Lower Dharaman in Mendhar area, reports said.
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August - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a new explosive detonating device used by the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on August 13, reports The Sentinel. They also recovered two bombs with mobile activated unit device connect
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a new explosive detonating device used by the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) on August 13, reports The Sentinel. They also recovered two bombs with mobile activated unit device connection in Chanok Gaon in Majuli river-island. Later, an Army bomb disposal team defused the two bombs attached to two mobile phones.
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August - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered five Chinese hand grenades, seven No.36 M hand grenades and three rocket-propelled grenades in Top Dusssera and Yaranmam Nomaiching Makhom on August 13, reports Kanglaonline.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered five Chinese hand grenades, seven No.36 M hand grenades and three rocket-propelled grenades in Top Dusssera and Yaranmam Nomaiching Makhom on August 13, reports Kanglaonline.
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August - 13 
SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Khumanthem Raju alias Naobi alias Thanil, from Wangoo Mamang Sabal Noyangkhong Mapal Sabam Pareng in Thoubal District on August 13.
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SFs arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Khumanthem Raju alias Naobi alias Thanil, from Wangoo Mamang Sabal Noyangkhong Mapal Sabam Pareng in Thoubal District on August 13.
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August - 13 
SFs arrested a woman cadre of Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Nando), identified as Thokchom (O) Indrani Devi, in Thoubal District on August 13. One .9mm pistol with 25 live rounds, some explosive powders including one detonator, wir
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SFs arrested a woman cadre of Nando faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Nando), identified as Thokchom (O) Indrani Devi, in Thoubal District on August 13. One .9mm pistol with 25 live rounds, some explosive powders including one detonator, wire, battery, two mobile hand set and four SIM cards were recovered from her. On further questioning, she revealed that she was working under the command of ‘commander’ Nando Singh of KCP-Nando and with his Kuki accomplices identified as Shangpa and Tiger by using the name of KYKL-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) for the purpose of intimidation, extortion and to conceal their identity
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August - 13 
SFs arrested one Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) cadre, identified as Kshetrimayum Robi Singh alias Pakhanglakpa, in an operation launched in Ward No. 9, Moreh, Chandel District on August 13. One .32 pis
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SFs arrested one Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) cadre, identified as Kshetrimayum Robi Singh alias Pakhanglakpa, in an operation launched in Ward No. 9, Moreh, Chandel District on August 13. One .32 pistol with magazines and two live round were recovered from him.
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August - 13 
The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Lukaichar in West Garo Hills District launched a special operation and arrested two Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeers on August 13, reports The Meghalaya times. The BSF also recovered FICN worth
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The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed in Lukaichar in West Garo Hills District launched a special operation and arrested two Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeers on August 13, reports The Meghalaya times. The BSF also recovered FICN worth INR 28,500, along with Indian currency INR 1,180 and two mobile phones with two Indian SIM cards. The arrested were identified as Shahinur Islam (26) of Dhubri District (Assam) and Md. Abdul Razak Sheikh of West Garo Hills District.
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August - 13 
the superintendent of Byculla jail, a prison in Mumbai made primarily for women, moved an application before the chief metropolitan magistrate’s court on August 13 seeking that Abu Jundal be shifted to another facility for security reasons, reports T
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the superintendent of Byculla jail, a prison in Mumbai made primarily for women, moved an application before the chief metropolitan magistrate’s court on August 13 seeking that Abu Jundal be shifted to another facility for security reasons, reports The Hindustan Times. Jundal was sent to judicial custody on August 10 after he expressed willingness to confess his role in the 26/11 terror attack. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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A member of a Tablighi Jamaat was killed and another injured when unidentified assailants attacked them inside a mosque in the border area of Saro Wano in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 13, reports Dawn. The mem
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A member of a Tablighi Jamaat was killed and another injured when unidentified assailants attacked them inside a mosque in the border area of Saro Wano in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 13, reports Dawn. The members of the Tablighi Jamaat were asleep in the mosque when unidentified armed persons attacked them with automatic weapons, sources said. The killed preacher was identified as Noor Zaman. His colleague Shah Bahadar was injured in the firing.
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August - 13 
a tortured and bullet-riddled unidentified dead body of man was retrieved from the main Garden Road in the Officers Colony. According to the investigations of the law enforcers, the victim was abducted from another area and tortured before his body w
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a tortured and bullet-riddled unidentified dead body of man was retrieved from the main Garden Road in the Officers Colony. According to the investigations of the law enforcers, the victim was abducted from another area and tortured before his body was thrown in the Nabi Bux Police jurisdiction.
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August - 13 
a trader, identified as Hasnain (40) and his son Qadir (11), suffered bullet injures in the SITE-B Police remits. Police said that the attack was an attempted target killing.
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a trader, identified as Hasnain (40) and his son Qadir (11), suffered bullet injures in the SITE-B Police remits. Police said that the attack was an attempted target killing.
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August - 13 
Afghan officials held secret talks with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Afghan Taliban's former ‘second-in-command’ who is in detention in Pakistan in a move which could help rekindle stalled peace talks with the insurgents, according to senior offic
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Afghan officials held secret talks with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Afghan Taliban's former ‘second-in-command’ who is in detention in Pakistan in a move which could help rekindle stalled peace talks with the insurgents, according to senior officials from both countries, reports Daily Times on August 13 (today). Rangin Spanta, the National Security Adviser to Afghan President Hamid Karzai and an architect of peace-building efforts, said an Afghan delegation had met Baradar in Pakistan two months ago. Baradar has been in detention since he was captured in a joint operation by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Pakistani intelligence agents in Karachi in 2010. "We have met Mullah Baradar," Spanta told Reuters in Kabul. "Our delegation has spoken to him to know his view on peace talks." Afghan officials have publicly been demanding access to Baradar, the Taliban's top military commander until he was captured, but Spanta's revelation shows preliminary contact has already been made. Interior Minister Rehman Malik also said that Pakistan had granted Afghan official’s access to Baradar. "They had access at the required and appropriate level," Malik told Reuters. "We are fully cooperating with Afghanistan and whatever they are asking for the peace process, for developing peace in Afghanistan. We are giving every kind of help."
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August - 13 
An explosive device planted outside the house of a displaced family went off in Kando Killay near the Hangu bypass road in Hangu Town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 13, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported. The sources said that milit
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An explosive device planted outside the house of a displaced family went off in Kando Killay near the Hangu bypass road in Hangu Town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 13, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported. The sources said that militants had planted an explosive device outside the house of Din Asghar in Kando Killay damaging the boundary wall of the house.
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August - 13 
an officer of Balochistan Levies, identified as Zahoor Ahmed, sustained injuries in a blast in Kohlu District, reports Daily Times. According to the Levies, explosive material was attached with the Levies station in Kohlu, which exploded. Resultantly
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an officer of Balochistan Levies, identified as Zahoor Ahmed, sustained injuries in a blast in Kohlu District, reports Daily Times. According to the Levies, explosive material was attached with the Levies station in Kohlu, which exploded. Resultantly, an officer of Levies sustained injuries and the station wall was partly damaged.
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August - 13 
at least 12 people were injured when a bomb hidden under a cot exploded near a restaurant where people had gathered to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day in Quetta. The explosive device, fitted with a timer, was placed outside the restaurant in Qu
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at least 12 people were injured when a bomb hidden under a cot exploded near a restaurant where people had gathered to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day in Quetta. The explosive device, fitted with a timer, was placed outside the restaurant in Quetta, local Police Chief Mir Zubair Mehmood said. “At least 12 people were injured, one of them is in serious condition,” Mehmood told the media. He blamed militants, saying “they wanted to create panic to disturb the national day celebrations”. However, there was no claim of responsibility for the latest attack.
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August - 13 
District East Police detained a man from Saudabad, Malir for his involvement in at least a dozen target killings. An official informed that the accused, Zafar alias Ganja, belonged to the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) and had been involved in
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District East Police detained a man from Saudabad, Malir for his involvement in at least a dozen target killings. An official informed that the accused, Zafar alias Ganja, belonged to the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) and had been involved in the killings of at least dozen workers of the rival political party. A pistol was also recovered from his possession while further investigation was underway.
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August - 13 
Five people, including three activists of the Awami National Party (ANP) were killed, while another activist sustained severe injuries in an attack in the Frontier Colony No-1 of the Peerabad Police jurisdiction in Karachi, the provincial capital of
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Five people, including three activists of the Awami National Party (ANP) were killed, while another activist sustained severe injuries in an attack in the Frontier Colony No-1 of the Peerabad Police jurisdiction in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 13, reported The News. According to the details, armed men shot at and injured ANP leader, Ameer Sardar, and three other party activists while they were sitting outside a house. The victims were identified as Bakht Nawaz, Rehmat Ali alias Toor Khan and Zahid Khan. According to the information of the party, Ameer Sardar and the three others died later. However, the hospital claimed that Ameer Sardar was in a critical condition, but still breathing.
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August - 13 
following threats from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), mobile cell-phone dealers fearing attacks from the militant group in Landikotal Bazaar of Khyber Agency have shut down shops, reports Daily Times. A pamphlet in Urdu distributed by the TTP
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following threats from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), mobile cell-phone dealers fearing attacks from the militant group in Landikotal Bazaar of Khyber Agency have shut down shops, reports Daily Times. A pamphlet in Urdu distributed by the TTP in Landikotal Bazaar said that the mobile dealers in the market were promoting vulgarity by uploading obscene movies, songs and ringtones in cell phones, which they said were un-Islamic. It further said that the dealers must give up their businesses or face action.
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August - 13 
on August 13, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said that Pakistan had decided to launch a military operation against the TTP in North Waziristan but the campaign was not against the Haqqani network.
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on August 13, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said that Pakistan had decided to launch a military operation against the TTP in North Waziristan but the campaign was not against the Haqqani network.
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August - 13 
Pakistan told the United States (US) military officials that it plans to launch combat operations against Taliban militants soon in a tribal area near the Afghan border that also serves as a haven for leaders of the al Qaeda-affiliated Haqqani Networ
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Pakistan told the United States (US) military officials that it plans to launch combat operations against Taliban militants soon in a tribal area near the Afghan border that also serves as a haven for leaders of the al Qaeda-affiliated Haqqani Network, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on August 13, reports Dawn. Panetta said Pakistan’s military chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, discussed the planned operation in recent conversations with the top American commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen. The US long has been frustrated by Islamabad’s refusal to target Afghan Taliban militants and their allies using Pakistani territory to stage attacks against US and coalition troops in Afghanistan. Panetta said he did not know when the Pakistani operation would start, but he said he understands it will be in the “near future,” and that the main target will be the Afghan Taliban, rather than the Haqqani Network. Panetta welcomed Kayani’s initiative, even though the main target may not be the Haqqani leadership. “They’ve talked about it for a long time. Frankly, I’d lost hope that they were going do anything about it. But it does appear that they in fact are going to take that step,” added Panetta.
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August - 13 
Police foiled two separate attempts of terrorism by getting three explosive devices defused in Nar Raza Khan and Tajazai areas of the Lakki Marwat District, reports Dawn. A police official said people of Nar Raza Khan Village near Naurang town inform
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Police foiled two separate attempts of terrorism by getting three explosive devices defused in Nar Raza Khan and Tajazai areas of the Lakki Marwat District, reports Dawn. A police official said people of Nar Raza Khan Village near Naurang town informed Police about suspected material lying by a tube well. Police found two homemade explosive devices there. Also in the day, Ghaznikhel Police foiled a bid to blow up power pylons of 66,000KV transmission line near Tajazai area.
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August - 13 
President Asif Ali Zardari said the Pakistani people and Parliament must be watchful against "new forms of assaults" on the constitution, against the backdrop of a standoff between the Government and the judiciary. Zardari made the remarks in a messa
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President Asif Ali Zardari said the Pakistani people and Parliament must be watchful against "new forms of assaults" on the constitution, against the backdrop of a standoff between the Government and the judiciary. Zardari made the remarks in a message issued to mark Pakistan's Independence Day (August 14).
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August - 13 
The Interior Ministry on August 13 denied newspaper reports that an Afghan delegation had held meetings with Taliban leader Mullah Baradar in Pakistan two months ago, reports Dawn. Although the story published in Dawn’s August 13, 2012, issue stated
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The Interior Ministry on August 13 denied newspaper reports that an Afghan delegation had held meetings with Taliban leader Mullah Baradar in Pakistan two months ago, reports Dawn. Although the story published in Dawn’s August 13, 2012, issue stated that Interior Minister Rehman Malik had confirmed the development, a spokesman for the ministry said no confirmation was made by the Minister. The disclosure that Pakistan was helping Afghans broker a peace agreement with the Taliban surprised many as the Interior Minister had recently accused Afghanistan of providing material support to militants in Balochistan.
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August - 13 
the Mauripur Police arrested an alleged targeted killer who was involved in a number of target killing cases. Acting on the tip-off, a Police team conducted a raid and after a brief encounter arrested Abdul Hameed alias CIA Wala, reported Daily Times
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the Mauripur Police arrested an alleged targeted killer who was involved in a number of target killing cases. Acting on the tip-off, a Police team conducted a raid and after a brief encounter arrested Abdul Hameed alias CIA Wala, reported Daily Times. He is reported to be associated with Razzak Commando group, besides having the backing of a political party. A Kalashnikov, a repeater and a TT pistol were recovered from him. During the initial interrogation, the suspect told the Police that he had killed 25 people, including two Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers. He told the Police that he also killed a man for not giving extortion money.
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August - 13 
Two bullet-riddled dead bodies were found in the coalmine area of Margat in Bolan District on August 13, reported Dawn. One body was identified as that of Doctor Haider Ali, who belongs to Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Official sources said th
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Two bullet-riddled dead bodies were found in the coalmine area of Margat in Bolan District on August 13, reported Dawn. One body was identified as that of Doctor Haider Ali, who belongs to Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Official sources said that Doctor Ali, had been abducted 40 days back from the Margat coalmine area. Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) through a letter found in Doctor Ali’s pocket claimed they had killed him because he had allegedly been working for military intelligence.
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August - 13 
unidentified militants blew up a railway track in Naushki District. Resultantly, a seven-foot portion of the track was destroyed and the railway line was disconnected with Zahidan in Iran.
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unidentified militants blew up a railway track in Naushki District. Resultantly, a seven-foot portion of the track was destroyed and the railway line was disconnected with Zahidan in Iran.
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August - 13 
unidentified militants fired three rockets from an unidentified location in Kalat District. The first rocket hit the wall of a house in Kalat; the second hit the PTCL Exchange Quarters wall and third crashed in a desolated place. However, no casualti
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unidentified militants fired three rockets from an unidentified location in Kalat District. The first rocket hit the wall of a house in Kalat; the second hit the PTCL Exchange Quarters wall and third crashed in a desolated place. However, no casualties were reported.
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August - 13 
unidentified militants killed a man named Waqas while he was outside his house near a rickshaw stand in Lines area. Investigators termed the murder of Waqas as a target killing and added that there were reports that he supported a political party.
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unidentified militants killed a man named Waqas while he was outside his house near a rickshaw stand in Lines area. Investigators termed the murder of Waqas as a target killing and added that there were reports that he supported a political party.
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August - 13 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader K.P Oli said that even as his party was ready to back the Nepali Congress (NC) to head the next government the NC party would not able to run the government. Oli claimed that CPN-UML
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader K.P Oli said that even as his party was ready to back the Nepali Congress (NC) to head the next government the NC party would not able to run the government. Oli claimed that CPN-UML was the only party that could effectively lead the government given the ongoing tussle between the UCPN-M and the NC. In what contradicted the protests being organised by CPN-UML's Youth Association demanding Prime Minister Bhattarai's resignation, Oli said there was no point demanding the resignation until there was consensus along with an agreement on the prime ministerial candidate. "He can continue in Baluwatar until there is consensus on national unity government," he said, "After all, he [PM Bhattarai] has the letter of the President to work as a caretaker PM."
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August - 13 
Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said on August 13 that he was ready to quit "any minute" provided there was an alternative to the his government. "I want to declare that I am ready to step down," Bhattarai said, adding, "I do not at all intend to cl
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Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai said on August 13 that he was ready to quit "any minute" provided there was an alternative to the his government. "I want to declare that I am ready to step down," Bhattarai said, adding, "I do not at all intend to cling onto the post. I will resign today itself if they provide an alternative without making one condition or another." Claiming that the Constituent Assembly (CA) was not dissolved because of him but because of the Supreme Court's verdict, Bhattarai said he was ready to accept for any option - reinstatement of the CA or fresh elections - if the parties reached consensus on the basis of the five-point agreement.
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August - 13 
Taking 48 days, the counsel of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee completed the cross-examination of the investigation officer (IO) of a case against Sayedee at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 13, reports The
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Taking 48 days, the counsel of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee completed the cross-examination of the investigation officer (IO) of a case against Sayedee at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 13, reports The Daily Star. Earlier, Sayedee's counsel failed to meet the August 8 cross-examination deadline. So, the tribunal on August 8 rescheduled to August 13. A total of 28 witnesses, including the IO, gave deposition against Sayedee and were cross-examined by the defence. The tribunal also took the statements of 16 absentee witnesses as testimony.
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August - 13 
Resettlement Minister H M Gunaratna Weerakoon on August 13 said hundreds of displaced families living in Manik Farm Welfare Village in Vavuniya District have left for their original homes to resettle in their homes of origin in the Kilinochchi Distri
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Resettlement Minister H M Gunaratna Weerakoon on August 13 said hundreds of displaced families living in Manik Farm Welfare Village in Vavuniya District have left for their original homes to resettle in their homes of origin in the Kilinochchi District's Pudhikudiiruppu Divisional Secretariat area, reports Daily News. He said around 1,204 persons belonging to 380 families have moved away from Manik Farm to resettle in their homes of origin in Pudikudiiruppu east with the land-mines in the area being removed by the government's demining programmes. He said 206 families were resettled in the Pudikudirruppu Divisional Secretariat area in the District on August 10. Another 174 families were resettled in Mallikaithivu area in the Pudikudiirruppu east on August 13. The minister further said “We have already resettled 265,523 persons belonging to 73,498 families who were living in Manik Farm in their original homes
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August - 14 
All Adivasi Students’ Association (AASA) on August 14 called a 12-hour general strike in Sivasagar District to protest against the killing of an Adivasi village defence party (VDP) member, Michael Purti, by suspected ULFA-ATF militants on August 9 at
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All Adivasi Students’ Association (AASA) on August 14 called a 12-hour general strike in Sivasagar District to protest against the killing of an Adivasi village defence party (VDP) member, Michael Purti, by suspected ULFA-ATF militants on August 9 at Lengribor under Mathurapur Police Station in Sivasagar District, along the Assam-Nagaland border. The strike had a partial response in Sivasagar town, all long distance busses and other vehicles plying on National Highway 37 were off the road. The strike was total in the tea garden areas, especially those located under Charaideo sub-division in the District. The association wants the concerned authorities to arrest the culprits.
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August - 14 
As many as 154 cease-fire violations have been reported along the Line of Control (LoC) at the India-Pakistan border, the government said on August 14, reports The Times of India. Of these, 28 were reported in 2009, 44 during 2010, 51 in 2011 and 31
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As many as 154 cease-fire violations have been reported along the Line of Control (LoC) at the India-Pakistan border, the government said on August 14, reports The Times of India. Of these, 28 were reported in 2009, 44 during 2010, 51 in 2011 and 31 between January and August till date, Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran told the Lok Sabha (lower House of Parliament) in a written reply. A total of nine security personnel were killed in the ceasefire violations during these years, he said. "Border Security Force (BSF) is the border guarding force along the Indo-Pakistan border. However, on the Line of Control (LoC), the BSF is deployed under the Army operations control in Jammu and Kashmir," the minister said. Altogether 49 incidents of firing were reported and six BSF personnel were killed between 2009 and July 2012. Of these, seven were reported in 2009, 26 in 2010, 11 during 2011 and five between January and July this year. While one BSF man was killed in 2009, two each died during 2010 and 2011, respectively, and one this year.
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August - 14 
fearing protests from locals due to Ramzan fast and Id celebrations, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the role of Abu Jundal in the procurement of ammonium nitrate, has postponed raids in Aurangabad and Mumbai (Maharashtra),
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fearing protests from locals due to Ramzan fast and Id celebrations, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the role of Abu Jundal in the procurement of ammonium nitrate, has postponed raids in Aurangabad and Mumbai (Maharashtra), reports The Indian Express on August 14. The NIA had registered a case against Jundal and LeT operative Fayaz Kagazi in June 2012 and obtained search warrants at four places in Maharashtra. However, the NIA recently informed the court that they are yet to carry out the raids and sought fresh warrants which are likely to be executed once the festival season is over.
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August - 14 
Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is to question Abu Jundal in connection with the 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, reports IBN Live on August 14. A Mumbai court on August 13 sent Abu Jundal to the custody of ATS for questioning in
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Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is to question Abu Jundal in connection with the 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, reports IBN Live on August 14. A Mumbai court on August 13 sent Abu Jundal to the custody of ATS for questioning in a 2006 arms haul case.
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August - 14 
Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil on August 14 said that there was no dearth of funds for development projects in Gadchiroli District but the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were putting up hurdles, reports Zee News. "There is no dearth
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Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil on August 14 said that there was no dearth of funds for development projects in Gadchiroli District but the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were putting up hurdles, reports Zee News. "There is no dearth of funds for developmental projects in the district. The state government has provided ample funds to all the departments. Funds are not the problem but the Naxalites create hurdles in carrying the developmental works," the Minister said. The local people themselves should now raise their voice against the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-movement and there was no point in blaming the administration, Patil added.
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August - 14 
Maoist cadres also halted trains in the night of August 14 at Ismailpur railway station near Gaya District. "Maoists attacked the railway station and forced the station master to turn the signal red and stopped all trains including the Rajdhani Expre
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Maoist cadres also halted trains in the night of August 14 at Ismailpur railway station near Gaya District. "Maoists attacked the railway station and forced the station master to turn the signal red and stopped all trains including the Rajdhani Express," the official said.
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August - 14 
Meghalaya Police on August 14 detected and defused a grenade planted underneath a flag pole of the banned Hyniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) at Phot Jaud village, about 28 kilometers from Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills District. The g
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Meghalaya Police on August 14 detected and defused a grenade planted underneath a flag pole of the banned Hyniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) at Phot Jaud village, about 28 kilometers from Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills District. The grenade was concealed near the flag pole on which the outfit unfurled its flag to mark its 25th raising day. The outfit also put up a sign board at the site warning the local people not to pull down the flag or dismantle the signboard. Police, quoting local villagers, informed that some HNLC cadres hoisted the flag after midnight on August 14 at around 1 am and also fired three rounds from their AK-47 rifles.
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August - 14 
NSCN-Khole-Kitovi celebrated the 66th ‘Naga Independence Day’ at its council headquarters; Khehoi designated camp on August 14 with its ‘president’ “Gen. (Retd)” Khole Konyak as chief guest, reports Nagaland Post. Speaking at the occasion, Khole said
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NSCN-Khole-Kitovi celebrated the 66th ‘Naga Independence Day’ at its council headquarters; Khehoi designated camp on August 14 with its ‘president’ “Gen. (Retd)” Khole Konyak as chief guest, reports Nagaland Post. Speaking at the occasion, Khole said without unification of all Nagas under one political platform, no permanent solution to the vexed Indo-Naga political problem could be settled.
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August - 14 
on its 25th Raising Day on August 14, the HNLC said it was ready to come forward for dialogue with the Government. “We would stick with our demands which we had submitted to the Centre in 2004,” HNLC ‘general secretary’ Cheristerfield Thangkhiew said
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on its 25th Raising Day on August 14, the HNLC said it was ready to come forward for dialogue with the Government. “We would stick with our demands which we had submitted to the Centre in 2004,” HNLC ‘general secretary’ Cheristerfield Thangkhiew said in a statement. Maintaining that the Government should be serious while holding the dialogue, Thangkhiew said they would not hesitate to take up arms again if there is any lack of seriousness on the part of the Government to address the issues raised by the outfit. He also made it clear that the outfit would not tolerate anyone sympathizing with the surrendered members of the outfit.
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August - 14 
Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) stated that creation of Bodoland is the only option to save and protect the identity of Bodo people who are the sons of the soil of Assam, and for permanent peace in the region, reports The Telegraph. In a memoran
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Pro-Talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF) stated that creation of Bodoland is the only option to save and protect the identity of Bodo people who are the sons of the soil of Assam, and for permanent peace in the region, reports The Telegraph. In a memorandum to Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushil Kumar Shinde, the NDFB-PTF, in a statement, said: “Due to utter parochialism, bias and negligence of the successive governments of Assam, millions of illegal migrants from the neighbouring countries have infiltrated into Assam. This is a threat to national security, the worst sufferers of such infiltration being the indigenous people.” The NDFB-PTF said the indigenous people are still being harassed, oppressed, dominated and deprived of justice. “They are marginalized people and their existence is threatened. The recent communal clash is nothing but a part of such a ploy,” it alleged.
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August - 14 
Security has been tightening at Mysore (Karnataka) city railway police station, following a red alert ahead of Independence Day (August 15), reports The Times of India on August 14. The alert was sounded following a security alert by the intelligence
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Security has been tightening at Mysore (Karnataka) city railway police station, following a red alert ahead of Independence Day (August 15), reports The Times of India on August 14. The alert was sounded following a security alert by the intelligence wing from New Delhi that claimed that fundamental extremists have threatened to sabotage railway property, especially in Mysore.
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August - 14 
SFs arrested two Kuki National Organisation (KNO) cadres identified as Lunkhiseiou Touthang and T H Haokip at Bijang in Churachandpur District on August 14.
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SFs arrested two Kuki National Organisation (KNO) cadres identified as Lunkhiseiou Touthang and T H Haokip at Bijang in Churachandpur District on August 14.
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August - 14 
State Government has strengthened its security apparatus after receiving specific inputs regarding proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC)’s plan to carry out hit-and-run operations to make its presence felt on its 25th raising day,
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State Government has strengthened its security apparatus after receiving specific inputs regarding proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC)’s plan to carry out hit-and-run operations to make its presence felt on its 25th raising day, reports Shillong Times. The outfit’s ‘raising day’ falls on August 14, on the eve of Independence Day. “We take all threats seriously. The security forces have been put on high alert on the reported threat of the militant group. All necessary steps have been taken to ensure that there is no incident in the run-up to the Independence Day,” Chief Secretary WMS Pariat said on August 13. HNLC has called for a 17-hour general strike from 1am to 5.30pm on August 15.
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August - 14 
The Anti-Talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) militant shot dead a Muslim labourer, and injured three others from West Bengal, in Chirang District, on the Indo-Bhutan border, reports Economic Times. All four were retur
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The Anti-Talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD) militant shot dead a Muslim labourer, and injured three others from West Bengal, in Chirang District, on the Indo-Bhutan border, reports Economic Times. All four were returning from Bhutan, and planned to take a train to their hometown of Malda in West Bengal.
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August - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a primary school teacher identified as Rahman Singh Dhrub (42) at Jholaraw forest under Sobha Police Station in Gariabandh District on August 14, allegedly for being a Police informer, re
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a primary school teacher identified as Rahman Singh Dhrub (42) at Jholaraw forest under Sobha Police Station in Gariabandh District on August 14, allegedly for being a Police informer, reports Deccan Chronicle. Local sources said Dhrub serving as a teacher in Gorgaon primary school in the District, was abducted by a group of armed Maoists from his home on August 7 for allowing Security Forces to spend a night in his school last month.
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August - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has killed 5,665 civilians and 2036 Security Force (SF) personnel since 2001, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on August 14, reports Zee News. "During the last
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has killed 5,665 civilians and 2036 Security Force (SF) personnel since 2001, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told the Lok Sabha on August 14, reports Zee News. "During the last three years, Left Wing Extremists (LWE) outfits have abducted 1,594 persons. Some of these abductions are for ransom," he said. The civilians killed by the Maoists are usually branded as 'police informers', 'class enemies' etc. Many of them are 'tried' in ‘kangaroo courts’ called ‘Jan-Adalats’ and tortured and then brutally killed. "Statements of several surrendered women CPI-Maoist cadres of Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand and other states have disclosed several instances of sexual exploitation in Maoist camps," the Minister said. Singh said LWE groups, particularly CPI-Maoist, resort to imposition of levy through coercive means from a variety of sources, including contractors, businessmen and industries.
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August - 14 
The Nagpur Court (Maharashtra) sentenced two persons to 10 year jail and fine of INR 10,000 in Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) case on August 14, reports The Times of India. The court convicted Mohammed Farukh and Farida Begum, residents of West Be
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The Nagpur Court (Maharashtra) sentenced two persons to 10 year jail and fine of INR 10,000 in Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) case on August 14, reports The Times of India. The court convicted Mohammed Farukh and Farida Begum, residents of West Bengal, under section 489(B) and 489(C) read with section 34 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) while another accused, Mustafa Kamal, was acquitted due to lack of concrete evidence against him. The court, rejecting plea of leniency from the convicts, said that the illegal acts were against the Government of India and not any particular individual. Earlier, Police had recovered 113 FICN in denomination of INR 1,000 from the accused.
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August - 14 
The Security Force personnel destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Daringibadi area in Kandhamal District and seized some belongings of the Maoist on August 14, reports Times of India. The items seized from the camp include
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The Security Force personnel destroyed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp in Daringibadi area in Kandhamal District and seized some belongings of the Maoist on August 14, reports Times of India. The items seized from the camp include blankets, jackets, woollen caps, sweaters, T-shirts, hand gloves, a plastic drum, around 50-metre wire, a stabilizer, jars of petrol and kerosene, polythene sheets and a camera, police said. Acting on a tip-off, Security and Police forces raided the area, Police said. They, however, did not arrest anyone or find any ammunition from the camp.
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August - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that West Garo Hills Police conducted an operation inside North Garo Hills District in the afternoon of August 14 and shot dead two militants, including the ‘commander-in-chief’, identified as Waiston Marak, of the newly fo
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The Shillong Times reports that West Garo Hills Police conducted an operation inside North Garo Hills District in the afternoon of August 14 and shot dead two militants, including the ‘commander-in-chief’, identified as Waiston Marak, of the newly formed militant outfit A’chik National Unit Force (ANUF). The other militant killed was ‘area commander’, identified as Jakriel Sangma alias Rocky. The Police recovered AK-81 rifle and a revolver used by the two militants with several rounds of live ammunition of both weapons along with incriminating documents of the militant group. “The AK-81 was given on loan by the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD). The arrested militants have also revealed to us that they had plans to buy new weapons and a sum of INR 1.5 lakh had been kept aside for the same,” informed Superintendant of Police Mukesh Singh. The incident took place when the Police followed the duo who were travelling in a vehicle from Tura to Rari village of Bajengdoba. The movement of the militants was revealed after one of the members identified as Roring Sangma alias Gud was arrested by Police in civilian clothes from Ringrey market of Tura on August 13. He was sent to Tura to purchase food items and make camouflage uniforms for the cadres of the outfit. He also confessed that the outfit had plans to abduct a businessman from Rari village. Based on his confession, police teams fanned out to different parts of Tura and managed to arrest Bilchang R Sangma alias Racheng of Rongrekgre village and Impu B Marak alias Bijoy Marak of Rongchandalgre village. Racheng was the ‘western commander’ of the militant group.
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August - 14 
The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on August 14 remanded one of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal alias Zabiuddin
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The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on August 14 remanded one of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal alias Zabiuddin Ansari in Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) custody till August 24 in connection with the 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, reports The Times of India. The ATS told the court that Jundal was the main accused in the case and had indoctrinated many Muslims. Earlier, Abu Jundal confession to the court has revealed the role of LeT founder Hafiz Mohammad Saeed in 26/11 attacks, reports The India Today on August 13. Abu Jundal told the court that Hafiz wanted him to suggest the places to be attacked, which would cost not only maximum casualties but also would shake the world. Jundal also confessed about his meeting with LeT ‘operational commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, who according to Jundal use to conduct separate special training to terrorist. As reported earlier, Jundal was arrested on June 21, 2012, by Delhi Police at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport after being deported from Saudi Arabia.
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August - 14 
the State Government is of the opinion that the arrest of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma would not have any bearings on the activities of the outfit. “Champion has not been in the fore front for quite some time. He
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the State Government is of the opinion that the arrest of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘chairman’ Champion R Sangma would not have any bearings on the activities of the outfit. “Champion has not been in the fore front for quite some time. He was not a part and parcel of the active wing of the outfit since he had been in exile,” Chief Secretary WMS Pariat said on August 14.
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August - 14 
United People Front (UPF), an umbrella organisation of six Kuki militant groups who are under Suspension of Operation (SoO) wants a meaningful political dialogue with the Government of India (GoI) in the coming fifth extension of SoO, said UPF Joint
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United People Front (UPF), an umbrella organisation of six Kuki militant groups who are under Suspension of Operation (SoO) wants a meaningful political dialogue with the Government of India (GoI) in the coming fifth extension of SoO, said UPF Joint Monitoring Group (JMG), convenor L Sanga Hmar on August 14, reports The Sangai Express. L Sanga Hmar addressing the media person at designated camp Ebenezer said that they have already submitted their memorandum and a charter of demands to the GoI as well to the Government of Manipur. So, the coming fifth SoO extension will be a very meaning full apart from the earlier extension, we want a political settlement at the earliest. UPF demanded for Autonomous Tribal’s land under the Constitution of the State without breaking the State’s integrity.
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August - 14 
A complete shutter down strike was observed throughout the Baloch-dominated Districts of Balochistan on August 14 on the call of Baloch National Front (BNF) to denounce the Independence Day celebrations in the face of volatile situation in the provin
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A complete shutter down strike was observed throughout the Baloch-dominated Districts of Balochistan on August 14 on the call of Baloch National Front (BNF) to denounce the Independence Day celebrations in the face of volatile situation in the province, reports Daily Times. The call for strike was also supported by other major nationalist parties, including the Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and Baloch National Movement (BNM), which termed August 14 “black day” to protest what they regarded the oppressive state policy and continued “kill-and-dump” policy of the Baloch youth.
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August - 14 
a possible terrorism bid was averted when a 20-kilogram remote-controlled bomb planted near a shopping centre in Karachi’s busy Hyderi market area was defused on August 14 (today), reports Dawn.
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a possible terrorism bid was averted when a 20-kilogram remote-controlled bomb planted near a shopping centre in Karachi’s busy Hyderi market area was defused on August 14 (today), reports Dawn.
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August - 14 
An anti-terrorism court in Sibi District of Balochistan on August 14 issued non-bailable arrest warrants of all the nominated accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case, reports The News. The court, headed by Judge Nawaz Khan Barakzai, issued the n
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An anti-terrorism court in Sibi District of Balochistan on August 14 issued non-bailable arrest warrants of all the nominated accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case, reports The News. The court, headed by Judge Nawaz Khan Barakzai, issued the non-bailable arrest warrants of former President Pervez Musharraf, former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, former Balochistan Governor Awais Ahmed Ghani, former Balochistan Home Minister Shoaib Nosherwani and former District Coordination Officer of Dera Bugti Abdul Samad Lasi. The court ordered for immediate arrest of all the accused and also issued fresh non-bailable warrants of former Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Mohammad Yusuf, who was granted bail by the Balochistan High Court up to September 3, and former Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Sherpao, who was granted transit bail by the Peshawar High Court. The hearing was adjourned till September 5. Nawab Akbar Bugti was killed on August 26, 2006.
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August - 14 
Around 20 militants and five soldiers were killed in a clash in Ghaljo area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 14, reports Daily Times. According to military officials, the skirmish took place in the Ghaljo area
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Around 20 militants and five soldiers were killed in a clash in Ghaljo area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 14, reports Daily Times. According to military officials, the skirmish took place in the Ghaljo area of Orakzai as militants ambushed a military patrol. Eighteen soldiers were wounded in the ambush, the officials said. The military is conducting operations against militants in Orakzai for months and such ambushes and surprise attacks from militants frequently result in collateral damage.
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August - 14 
Donations to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTPs) during Ramadan have declined steeply compared to past years, Maulvi Mullah Noor Khaliq, a prayer leader in a mosque with 500 men, on University Road in Peshawar, contended, Central Asia Online repo
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Donations to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTPs) during Ramadan have declined steeply compared to past years, Maulvi Mullah Noor Khaliq, a prayer leader in a mosque with 500 men, on University Road in Peshawar, contended, Central Asia Online reported on August 14 (today). The public’s doubt that terrorists deserve charitable donations, he said. “The most lamentable aspect of the TTPs barbarism is that they claim responsibility for every act that kills and injures innocent people, including women and children,” he said, noting the Taliban order suicide attacks on mosques and funeral processions, barbaric executions of troops and civilians, and school bombings. How can you expect donations from people victimised by your onslaughts? he asked. “Now, people ... think that the money given to (the TTP) in the name of Allah went into financing of terrorism,” he said. “Last year in Ramadan, TTP members visited mosque twice and collected about PKR. 500,000 (USD 5,300) in donations,” he said, adding, “But (this year), my followers in the mosque have asked me to deny access to the TTP. ... and I asked them to stay away.”
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August - 14 
Former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants under the seventh PLA camp in Kailali have left their cantonments in droves, Kantipuronline reported on August 14. They said they can no longer lead a cloistered life waiting for the integration work t
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Former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants under the seventh PLA camp in Kailali have left their cantonments in droves, Kantipuronline reported on August 14. They said they can no longer lead a cloistered life waiting for the integration work to make headway. “We feel that we are being kept in the dark as our commanders have all left the camp,” said Aakash, a combatant. A few combatants remain in the Talband-based main camp while two other satellite camps are vacant, Nepal Army (NA) Colonel Arjun Khadka said on August 13. He said the satellite camps at Masuritya and Chisapani are vacant since August 12. He said their commanders have stopped communicating with the camp. “After the commanders stared leaving the camp, the juniors followed suit. About 25 combatants who remained under the two satellite camps also left on Sunday,” Khadka said. The combatants are unhappy with camp life as they have not received ration and salary for the Nepali month of Srawan, according to Khadka. “They left saying that they have nothing to eat. Only five combatants remain now in the main camp at Talband,” said the Colonel. Indra Bhakta Maharjan, the PLA deputy brigade commander of the camp, however, said the combatants are out of their cantonments due to some personal reasons and that they will report back. “No one is leaving the camp or the integration programme,” he assured. There are 319 combatants under the seventh division camp.
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August - 14 
the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) instructed its leaders from the centre to the local level to focus on preparations for upcoming fresh polls. Issuing an intra-party circular to cadres across the country and aboard, CPN-
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the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) instructed its leaders from the centre to the local level to focus on preparations for upcoming fresh polls. Issuing an intra-party circular to cadres across the country and aboard, CPN-UML has asked all eligible voters to be registered with the new digital voter registration campaign launched by the Election Commission. CPN-UML leaders said the circular was issued after concluding that the parties had no alternative to fresh polls given the dissolution of the Constituent Assembly (CA) without a new constitution. The circular stated that CPN-UML is in favour of parliamentary elections with the mandate of completing the remaining tasks of a new constitution. “Fresh elections are our official line to complete constitution writing,” said CPN-UML Central Committee member Karna Bahadur Thapa. Rejecting the options of reviving the CA, the party, in the second week of July, had opted for a fresh mandate to complete the remaining tasks of the new constitution. The CPN-UML’s instruction comes just as former lawmakers have been pressurising the party leadership to not abandon the option of reviving the CA, arguing that even fresh elections aren’t possible without the CA. The government’s earlier plan to hold fresh CA election on November 22 was postponed due to its failure to make timely amendments to electoral laws and the Interim Constitution. However, CPN-UML believes that fresh elections will be possible once a national consensus government is formed and the President amends the Interim Constitution at the request of political parties, using the provision to remove difficulties. The Interim Constitution authorises the President to remove any constitutional difficulties at the request of the Cabinet.
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August - 14 
the Prime Minister’s Office has told the Supreme Court that it was seeking an urgent solution to the difficulties seen in appointments to the constitutional bodies, including justices in the apex court and ambassadors, as per the spirit of the Interi
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the Prime Minister’s Office has told the Supreme Court that it was seeking an urgent solution to the difficulties seen in appointments to the constitutional bodies, including justices in the apex court and ambassadors, as per the spirit of the Interim Constitution, reports ekantipur.com. Furnishing a written reply to the apex court on August 14 in response to the court’s show-cause notice, PMO Secretary Jay Mukunda Khanal stated that the difficulty in appointing members to the constitutional posts arose in the absence of parliament. Khanal has stated that as of now there is no way to appoint members to the constitutional bodies without following the constitutional parliamentary hearing process. Article 155 of the Interim Constitution stipulates that officials appointed to the constitutional bodies, including the SC and ambassadors, face parliamentary hearing prior to their legal appointment.
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August - 15 
Assam Tribune reports that two people were injured in four bomb blasts in capital city of Imphal and Thoubal District on Independence Day on August 15. "There have been a series of blasts of grenades planted by insurgents in these places," Manipur Po
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Assam Tribune reports that two people were injured in four bomb blasts in capital city of Imphal and Thoubal District on Independence Day on August 15. "There have been a series of blasts of grenades planted by insurgents in these places," Manipur Police chief Y. Joykumar Singh said. Though Singh said "no one was injured in the incident", other officials said two people were critically injured in the first blast at Mela Ground in Thoubal District town at around 8am. An hour later, a series of three blasts took place in Sagolband Salam Leikai, Telipati and Yasikul in Imphal. All the three explosions took place when Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was delivering his Independence Day speech at the 1st Manipur Rifles' Parade Ground. Though no insurgent group has claimed responsibility for the blasts, Manipur Police and intelligence officials said the blasts were carried out by the Coordination Committee (CorCom) -- an umbrella group of seven major separatist outfits fighting for an independent Manipur. Security has been heightened in Manipur after the serial explosions. The CorCom and Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Tripura People's Democratic Front (TPDF) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) boycotted Independence Day celebrations in the northeastern region.
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August - 15 
Asserting that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is still a serious problem, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on August 15 said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government has initiated new schemes of development in areas affected by Naxal violence to
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Asserting that Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is still a serious problem, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on August 15 said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government has initiated new schemes of development in areas affected by Naxal violence to ensure that the grievances of the people are addressed, reports Zee News. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 66th Independence Day, Singh said: "We have initiated new schemes of development in areas affected by Naxal violence to ensure that the grievances of the people residing there, especially our brothers and sisters belonging to Scheduled Tribes, can be removed and their lot can be improved." "However, we need to be constantly vigilant as far as internal security is concerned," he added. The PM said communal harmony has o be maintained at all costs. "Naxalism is still a serious problem. The incidents, which occurred in Pune in the beginning of this month point to the need for much more work to be done in the area of national security. We will continue to do this work with sincerity in the future also," he added.
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August - 15 
Chief Minister (CM) Manik Sarkar on August 15 warned Tripura’s resurgent insurgency of imminent action unless good sense prevails soon, reports Tripura Info. The CM spoke in a terse tone that few militant cadres have feigned false surrender and have
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Chief Minister (CM) Manik Sarkar on August 15 warned Tripura’s resurgent insurgency of imminent action unless good sense prevails soon, reports Tripura Info. The CM spoke in a terse tone that few militant cadres have feigned false surrender and have gone back to the jungles taking advantage of all benefits allowed by the government. This is very akin to treachery with the trust and goodwill of the state government, said Sarkar. “Security forces had tackle insurgency hand-in-hand with the common people in the yesteryears. Good sense should prevail among the confused youths or else the security forces will have to start similar initiatives with cooperation from the masses”, Sarkar warned.
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August - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on August 15 assured that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) would be revoked during our tenure in office, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdullah said: "Talks on AFSPA are going on. I regret s
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on August 15 assured that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) would be revoked during our tenure in office, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdullah said: "Talks on AFSPA are going on. I regret so far we have not reached a stage when AFSPA can be removed permanently. Talks are still going on and I am satisfied with these talks. I have no hesitation in saying that we wanted to reach a position where we could revoke the AFSPA from some areas of the State. But, unfortunately, we have not reached that point yet. There are several reasons for it. I can say with surety that the revocation of AFSPA would take place during our tenure in office." Omar said that it is his endeavour to reduce the footprints of the Security Forces (SFs) in the State. “I am taking pride in revealing it that all schools have been vacated by the security forces. 250 other buildings under the occupation of the Security Forces have also been vacated. More than 40 bunkers have been removed from Srinagar city. Perhaps nobody hoped we could remove the bunker from Lal Chowk. Ten battalions of the CRPF have already been de-inducted and sent back", the CM said. On rehabilitation he said, "We are slowly implementing the rehabilitation for those who want to return back without guns and the policy is producing encouraging results. This policy is only for those who return not to join militancy, but live peacefully." The Chief Minister said that during last year, 60 people have returned under the policy and this year 70 such cases have been cleared. He made it clear that this policy is available only for those youth who have gone for training but not took to gun and indulged in militancy. He said the press reports regarding a person who was arrested after his return do not reflect the factual position. He said the said individual was involved in militant activities and had crossed Line of Control (LoC) on various occasions. Omar said that the graph of violence has come down during past few years. He said 370 violence incidents took place in 2010, 190 militancy related incidents took place in 2011 and only 90 in 2012. He said that 50 civilians were killed in the militancy related incidents in 2010, 31 in 2011 and 8 in 2012. He said that 70 SF personnel were killed in 2010, while 33 were killed in 2011 and 7 in 2012. Abdullah also urged separatists to shun path of violence and join the dialogue process for lasting peace in the State. "Let you come forward and talk for achieving a breakthrough on table which gun could not deliver in 20 years", said Omar, adding, "Dialogue process is only way forward to address it effectively and meaningfully. When they are ready to talk with one country there should be no reason for them not to talk with other country."
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August - 15 
Maoists hoisted a black flag on Independence Day (August 15) at Sawargaon village in the District, one kilometer from an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border, reported The Hindu.
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Maoists hoisted a black flag on Independence Day (August 15) at Sawargaon village in the District, one kilometer from an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) camp on the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border, reported The Hindu.
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August - 15 
Maoists unfurled black flags in some remote pockets of Koraput and Malkangiri Districts on Independence Day (August 15), reports The Hindu. According to reports, Maoists hoisted black flags in many remote areas of Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks o
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Maoists unfurled black flags in some remote pockets of Koraput and Malkangiri Districts on Independence Day (August 15), reports The Hindu. According to reports, Maoists hoisted black flags in many remote areas of Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks of Koraput District. They also reported to have put up banners against Independence Day and black flags in remote areas of Kalimela block in Malkangiri District. However, according to the Police, no major untoward incident was reported from any part of the Maoist-affected Districts of south Odisha.
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August - 15 
Newstrackindia.com quoting IANS reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hoisted black flags in eight Districts of Bihar on August 15 to protest Independence Day, Police said. The black flags were seen atop schools and some build
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Newstrackindia.com quoting IANS reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hoisted black flags in eight Districts of Bihar on August 15 to protest Independence Day, Police said. The black flags were seen atop schools and some buildings in Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal, Vaishali, Sitamarhi, East Champaran and Muzaffarpur, an officer said.
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August - 15 
Odisha Maoist Party (OMP), the new Maoist outfit formed by Sabyasachi Panda in the State after his expulsion from the central Maoist organization, also tried to show up its presence in the areas under Andhra-Odisha Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) th
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Odisha Maoist Party (OMP), the new Maoist outfit formed by Sabyasachi Panda in the State after his expulsion from the central Maoist organization, also tried to show up its presence in the areas under Andhra-Odisha Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) through posters and banners against Independence Day. Posters of the OMP came up in the remote areas of Koraput and Malkangiri districts. The outfit also cut down trees to block the Lamtaput-Macchkund road in Koraput District.
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August - 15 
Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District at 9.30pm. Heavy firing was reported at Kirpan, Kranti and Goda posts. However, there were no casualties or damage in both the incidents.
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Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on Line of Control (LoC) at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District at 9.30pm. Heavy firing was reported at Kirpan, Kranti and Goda posts. However, there were no casualties or damage in both the incidents. It may be mentioned here that Pakistan has regularly been resorting to firing at forward Indian posts during past about 10 days. The firing had started after detection of 540 meters long tunnel, dug inside the Indian Territory by Pakistan authorities from their side at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector, to facilitate infiltration attempt and smuggle narcotics. A farmer had detected the tunnel on July 27.
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August - 15 
Pakistani Rangers violating the ceasefire opened firing at Rathua and Pansar areas in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District at about 3.30pm of August 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavy firing continued for about an hour. The Border Security Force (BSF)
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Pakistani Rangers violating the ceasefire opened firing at Rathua and Pansar areas in Hiranagar sector of Kathua District at about 3.30pm of August 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Heavy firing continued for about an hour. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated. Intermittent firing continued till night. Some of the people told the Daily Excelsior on phone from forward villages of Pansar and Rathua that they saw such kind of firing on the border for the first time after ceasefire came into force between the two countries in November 2003.
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August - 15 
Police recovered a grenade shell in Kishtwar District. The shell was found in Gudali Chowk in Kishtwar town. The grenade contained no explosive charge.
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Police recovered a grenade shell in Kishtwar District. The shell was found in Gudali Chowk in Kishtwar town. The grenade contained no explosive charge.
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August - 15 
Sainkupar Nongtraw, the outfit’s ‘publicity secretary’ posted a farewell message on his Facebook account for all the cadres who had lost their lives in the struggle and also assured that the outfit would ‘carry on the fight’. The outfit had called fo
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Sainkupar Nongtraw, the outfit’s ‘publicity secretary’ posted a farewell message on his Facebook account for all the cadres who had lost their lives in the struggle and also assured that the outfit would ‘carry on the fight’. The outfit had called for a bandh (shut down strike) on August 15 from 1am to 5pm to boycott the Independence Day celebrations.
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August - 15 
SFs arrested a ULFA-ATF militant, Lathu alias Padmajit Gohain from Tinsukia District. Further SFs recovered two remote-controlled devices from the same District, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested a ULFA-ATF militant, Lathu alias Padmajit Gohain from Tinsukia District. Further SFs recovered two remote-controlled devices from the same District, reports The Telegraph.
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August - 15 
SFs arrested another KYKL militant, identified as Thangjam Bira Singh, from Ukhongshang Bazar in Thoubal District on August 15 and recovered one .9 mm pistol with two live rounds.
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SFs arrested another KYKL militant, identified as Thangjam Bira Singh, from Ukhongshang Bazar in Thoubal District on August 15 and recovered one .9 mm pistol with two live rounds.
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August - 15 
SFs arrested one Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant with a motor cycle at Khardang in Krishnai in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militant was identified as Dilip Rabha (26).
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SFs arrested one Anti-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) militant with a motor cycle at Khardang in Krishnai in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. The arrested militant was identified as Dilip Rabha (26).
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August - 15 
Speaking on Independence Day (August 15) at the Police parade ground in Raipur, Chief Minister Raman Singh branded the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as "anti-national", reports Newstrackindia.com quoting IANS. The Maoists, he said, wer
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Speaking on Independence Day (August 15) at the Police parade ground in Raipur, Chief Minister Raman Singh branded the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as "anti-national", reports Newstrackindia.com quoting IANS. The Maoists, he said, were "anti-national, anti-constitution, anti-development and anti-humanity", adding, their claim of fighting for the poor was falsehood. He accused the Maoists of illegalities such as extortion as well as smuggling of drugs, arms and timber. They also committed mindless violence against innocent villagers and security forces, he added. Singh expressed the hope that Chhattisgarh will soon overcome the Maoist problem. He sought the support of the people in forested areas to isolate the Maoist insurgents. Singh said tribal youths were given employment in Police and other Government departments to prevent them from joining the Maoists. Besides, a number of development schemes have been lined up to ameliorate the plight of people living under the shadow of insurgency, he added.
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August - 15 
The Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hoisted a black flag instead of the Tricolour in the campus of the Government Middle School in Barmasia of Jhajha Township in Jamui District of Bihar on August 15, reports The Telegraph. Headmaster San
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The Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hoisted a black flag instead of the Tricolour in the campus of the Government Middle School in Barmasia of Jhajha Township in Jamui District of Bihar on August 15, reports The Telegraph. Headmaster Sanjay Kumar said the Maoists had in a handwritten letter on August 14 asked him not to hoist the Tricolour on the campus to celebrate Independence Day. Superintendent of Police (SP) Upendra Sharma said Security Force personnel seized some black flags from the Sono and Chandramani areas.
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August - 15 
The joint team of special operation group and Sarnath and Cantonment Police arrested two persons in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), carrying Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 50,000 in the denomination of INR 500, reports The Times of India on Au
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The joint team of special operation group and Sarnath and Cantonment Police arrested two persons in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), carrying Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 50,000 in the denomination of INR 500, reports The Times of India on August 15. The arrested persons were identified as Sonu alias Seraj of Azamgarh District (Uttar Pradesh) and Zeeshan Ahmed of Koyla Bazar, Varanasi. The Police recovered 100 notes in the denomination of INR 500, one country-made revolver and a motorcycle from their possession. According to police, the arrested youth had got the FICN from Bhairva on Indo-Nepal border. The arrested youth had paid INR 35,000 to the suppliers. They revealed that they had brought the consignment of FICN for the second time.
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August - 15 
The Kasansur Police foiled an ambush bid by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by unearthing explosives hidden under an anti-Independence Day banner on August 15 in the village market adjacent to Kasansur Gram Panchayat (village level l
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The Kasansur Police foiled an ambush bid by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) by unearthing explosives hidden under an anti-Independence Day banner on August 15 in the village market adjacent to Kasansur Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, reports The Times of India. Police deactivated the booby trap and recovered two steel boxes full of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along with a detonator and electric wire.
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August - 15 
the members of the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) boycotted the Independence Day celebration by singing revolutionary songs, organizing a rally holding black Flags as well as hosting black flag at their meeting place at Tentulipadar
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the members of the Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) boycotted the Independence Day celebration by singing revolutionary songs, organizing a rally holding black Flags as well as hosting black flag at their meeting place at Tentulipadar village in Koraput District, reported Orissadiary.com.
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August - 15 
The Telegraph reports that Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma on August 15 said that the activities Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants continue to be a cause of serious concern in the State. Even after the arrest of GNLA ‘chairman’ Cha
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The Telegraph reports that Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma on August 15 said that the activities Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants continue to be a cause of serious concern in the State. Even after the arrest of GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma, there has been no slowdown of their criminal activities.
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August - 15 
Troops on August 15 recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from Bambhiri in Kotranka area of Rajouri District, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included one .303 rifle with empty magazines, 252 rounds of AK-47, eight unknown high e
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Troops on August 15 recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from Bambhiri in Kotranka area of Rajouri District, according to Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included one .303 rifle with empty magazines, 252 rounds of AK-47, eight unknown high explosive bombs, one unknown high explosive mortar bomb with plastic pins, 11 hand grenades, six grenades of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 16 grenades of Automatic Grenade Launcher, 17 electric detonators, two IED circuits, eight chargers for unknown high explosive rounds of Russian origin, one probable plastic explosive in plastic packing of 100 grams, one black box of six 10"x5"x2" (probably an IED). The hideout from where the recoveries were made has been busted. It was located in inhospitable mountains of Pir Panjal amid thick forests
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August - 15 
with fresh reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are indulging in extortion and other criminal activities, Chief Minister on August 15 also stated that the Government would continue with its zero tolerance policy on any kind
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with fresh reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) are indulging in extortion and other criminal activities, Chief Minister on August 15 also stated that the Government would continue with its zero tolerance policy on any kind of criminal activities whether it is the militant outfits or the surrendered militants, reports The Shillong Times.
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August - 15 
A civilian was killed and five Levies Force personnel sustained injuries when the militants attacked Ghaiba Khwar checkpost in Halimzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 15, reports The Ne
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A civilian was killed and five Levies Force personnel sustained injuries when the militants attacked Ghaiba Khwar checkpost in Halimzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 15, reports The News. Official sources said that the soldiers repulsed the attack.
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August - 15 
a man, identified as Ramzan, was killed when unidentified assailants riding a motorbike opened fire in Jam Colony in Hub.
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a man, identified as Ramzan, was killed when unidentified assailants riding a motorbike opened fire in Jam Colony in Hub.
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August - 15 
a passenger van was targeted by a landmine, planted by suspected militants in Bagzai area. Two passengers suffered injuries in the explosion.
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a passenger van was targeted by a landmine, planted by suspected militants in Bagzai area. Two passengers suffered injuries in the explosion.
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August - 15 
a soldier was killed and three others received injuries in a landmine blast in Sra Garahi area of Kurram Agency. The four Security Force (SF) personnel were on routine patrol in the area.
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a soldier was killed and three others received injuries in a landmine blast in Sra Garahi area of Kurram Agency. The four Security Force (SF) personnel were on routine patrol in the area.
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August - 15 
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to send a joint military team to investigate a recent surge in cross-border attacks that have soured relations between the two neighbours, Kabul said on August 15, reports Daily Times. Afghanistan President Hamid
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Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to send a joint military team to investigate a recent surge in cross-border attacks that have soured relations between the two neighbours, Kabul said on August 15, reports Daily Times. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari took the decision on the sidelines of an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit in Saudi Arabia on August 14, Karzai's office said. Pakistan said the two leaders "discussed bilateral ties, the regional situation, the peace process in Afghanistan and other issues of mutual concern", but declined to go into specifics. Afghans say that thousands of rockets and heavy artillery shells have landed on their territory in recent months, blaming Pakistan for the alleged attacks.
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August - 15 
armed men sprayed a vehicle with bullets in Mashkel, a bordering town near Iran. Resultantly, one woman, identified as the wife of local resident Muhammad Iqbal, was killed and another passenger sustained injuries.
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armed men sprayed a vehicle with bullets in Mashkel, a bordering town near Iran. Resultantly, one woman, identified as the wife of local resident Muhammad Iqbal, was killed and another passenger sustained injuries.
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August - 15 
At least two Police Officers were killed and five others, including cashier of a bank, were injured in an attack on van carrying cash in Bareet area of Awaran District of Balochistan on August 15, reports Dawn. Police sources said that a van carrying
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At least two Police Officers were killed and five others, including cashier of a bank, were injured in an attack on van carrying cash in Bareet area of Awaran District of Balochistan on August 15, reports Dawn. Police sources said that a van carrying salary cash for Government employees escorted by Police personnel was on way when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle, leaving two Police officers dead and five others, including a cashier of a bank and four Policemen injured. Police further said that cash over PKR 2.8 million remained safe and the assailants could not succeed to take it away.
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August - 15 
Authorities have moved more than two dozen notorious militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from prisons in Karachi and Hyderabad to far-flung institutions in Sindh Province after security agencies alerted them to the TTP’s plan to raid pr
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Authorities have moved more than two dozen notorious militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from prisons in Karachi and Hyderabad to far-flung institutions in Sindh Province after security agencies alerted them to the TTP’s plan to raid prisons in an effort to free its members, Central Asia Online reported on August 15 quoting Senior Police officials. “The Ministry of Interior in Islamabad had forewarned the police and officials of prisons in Karachi and Hyderabad about the possibility of attack on jails,” Iqbal Mahmood, Additional Inspector General of Sindh Police, told Central Asia Online on August 12. The Ministry’s warnings two weeks ago cited reports by intelligence agencies of the TTP’s plan to attack prisons. To forestall any jailbreaks, authorities have shifted about 28 hardened TTP militants to Larkana, Sukkur and Jacobabad, he said, adding they are holding them in separate cells. The most notorious of the transferred inmates are Akram Lahori, Waseem Baroodi, Ishtiaq Bajwa and Ataullah, who were involved in several bombings and masterminded terrorist attacks, Mahmood said. Those detainees will be under watch around the clock, he added. Larkana, Sukkur and Jacobabad are considered safe from militant attack, said Chaudhry Aslam, chief of the Anti-Extremist Cell of the Crimes Investigation Department of Sindh Police.
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August - 15 
eight employees of the Gomal Zam Dam project were abducted from Murtaza Goth area of South Waziristan Agency. Sources said the project workers were on two pick-ups coming to Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from the dam site in South Waziristan Ag
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eight employees of the Gomal Zam Dam project were abducted from Murtaza Goth area of South Waziristan Agency. Sources said the project workers were on two pick-ups coming to Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from the dam site in South Waziristan Agency. When they reached Murtaza Goth near Gradawi, militants intercepted their pick-ups and kidnapped them along with the vehicles. The sources said those abducted, included an engineer, a sub-engineer, two drivers, a cook, two security personnel and a labourer. Four of them were identified as Zeeshan, Murtaza, Mushtaq and Zajaj.
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August - 15 
one man was killed and eight others injured in a bomb blast on Joint Road near the railway station of Quetta, reports Daily Times. The blast badly damaged the restaurant building while windowpanes of nearby buildings were also broken.
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one man was killed and eight others injured in a bomb blast on Joint Road near the railway station of Quetta, reports Daily Times. The blast badly damaged the restaurant building while windowpanes of nearby buildings were also broken.
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August - 15 
Police recovered large quantity of explosives from a car and arrested three people in Shabqadar area of Charsadda District. The explosives included 683 dynamites and 780 safety fuses.
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Police recovered large quantity of explosives from a car and arrested three people in Shabqadar area of Charsadda District. The explosives included 683 dynamites and 780 safety fuses.
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August - 15 
SFs arrested 10 suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a search operation in Mamozai area in Orakzai Agency
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SFs arrested 10 suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a search operation in Mamozai area in Orakzai Agency
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August - 15 
Six dead bodies dumped in gunnysacks were recovered from three separate places in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on August 15, reports The News. Two bodies were recovered near the Hayatabad Toll Plaza in the jurisdiction of S
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Six dead bodies dumped in gunnysacks were recovered from three separate places in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on August 15, reports The News. Two bodies were recovered near the Hayatabad Toll Plaza in the jurisdiction of Sarbanda Police Station. The bodies were later identified to be of Arif belonging to Hangu, and Mirwais Khan, resident of Bazidkhel in Peshawar District. Both had been shot in the head. In addition, the Mathra Police Station recovered two bodies from Pajaggi Road near Budhni Canal. In the third incident, the Police recovered two bodies from the Service Road in Chamkani. The bodies were identified to be of Imran, resident of Charsadda Road, Peshawar, and Ayaz of Abbottabad.
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August - 15 
Terming judiciary similar to dictators, former Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani on August 15 said sarcastically that there was no need of elections as the judges want to govern the country, reports Daily Times. He said, “We have fought against
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Terming judiciary similar to dictators, former Prime Minister (PM) Yousaf Raza Gilani on August 15 said sarcastically that there was no need of elections as the judges want to govern the country, reports Daily Times. He said, “We have fought against all dictators and were always successful, but today the judiciary has become a dictator.” Gilani said that if the prime minister's decisions were taken by the judges, then elections were a mere drama, because it was the judiciary which would choose premiers. "I will surely go for a protest at all levels against the judicial oppression in the country," he maintained, adding that there would never be a stable Pakistan if Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf were sacked.
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August - 15 
the United States (US) Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta acknowledged progress towards improvement in coordination along the Afghan border, where militant sanctuaries “exist on both sides”. “We’re also encouraged, frankly, that Pakistan has now taken
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the United States (US) Secretary of Defence Leon Panetta acknowledged progress towards improvement in coordination along the Afghan border, where militant sanctuaries “exist on both sides”. “We’re also encouraged, frankly, that Pakistan has now taken a more positive, visible step to advance our shared objective of a secure and peaceful Afghanistan,” Panetta said at a Pentagon news conference.
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August - 15 
unidentified militants blew up the building of a Government school at Katbano village in Mardan District, reports Daily Times. The structure and outer wall of the building were damaged. However no causality was reported.
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unidentified militants blew up the building of a Government school at Katbano village in Mardan District, reports Daily Times. The structure and outer wall of the building were damaged. However no causality was reported.
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August - 15 
unidentified militants tired to blew up the power transmission line from Tarbela Dam to Peshawar in Marghuz area in Swabi District. Police said that three of the four explosive devices, planted at a power pylon, went off at midnight, blowing up its t
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unidentified militants tired to blew up the power transmission line from Tarbela Dam to Peshawar in Marghuz area in Swabi District. Police said that three of the four explosive devices, planted at a power pylon, went off at midnight, blowing up its three legs. However, the fourth explosive device didn’t go off and power supply to the provincial capital remained intact.
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August - 15 
Yousuf Raza Gilani advised Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf not to appear before the Supreme Court in NRO implementation case, reports Dawn. Gilani said the apex court had not set right precedents in the past which is reflecting through current cris
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Yousuf Raza Gilani advised Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf not to appear before the Supreme Court in NRO implementation case, reports Dawn. Gilani said the apex court had not set right precedents in the past which is reflecting through current crises in the country. Gilani said that he restored the judiciary through an executive order and the same judiciary disqualified him from the post of prime minister “unconstitutionally.”
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August - 15 
14 heads of various Nepali Congress (NC) party departments and two NC zonal coordinators have resigned en masse from their new posts, expressing dissatisfaction at the low representation of Deuba faction in the new bodies. The disgruntled leaders of
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14 heads of various Nepali Congress (NC) party departments and two NC zonal coordinators have resigned en masse from their new posts, expressing dissatisfaction at the low representation of Deuba faction in the new bodies. The disgruntled leaders of the Deuba camp led by party central leader Min Bahadur Biswarkma submitted their group resignation to NC President Sushil Koirala at the party central office in Sanepa. The NC president had constituted 12 different departments and appointed heads of all 42 departments two weeks earlier, giving 13 of them to Deuba faction. Cadres of NC and Communist party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) waved black flags at Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai at Banepa when he was there on his way to Dhulikhel to attend a programme organised by Kathmandu University (KU) on August 14.
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August - 15 
Leaders of ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) and 21 other fringe parties have decided to announce the formation of Federal Democratic Alliance of “pro-federal forces” on August 15, Nepal
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Leaders of ruling Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF) and 21 other fringe parties have decided to announce the formation of Federal Democratic Alliance of “pro-federal forces” on August 15, Nepal News reported on August 14. A meeting of the ruling coalition was held to discuss the formation of proposed alliance of Maoists, Madhesh based parties and fringe parties (that want the establishment of federal Nepal) until the next election took a decision to that effect. Madheshi Jaandhikar Forum (MJF, Republican), a constituent of UDMF, said that the plans and policies, federal council, among others will also be announced from the assembly of pro-federal forces on August 15. The meeting also decided to change the name of the alliance to Federal Democratic Republican Alliance and discussed the Term of Reference (ToR) for forming it.
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August - 15 
Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist)-led Federal Democratic Alliance (FDRA) of 21 political parties was formally announced on August 15, reports Nepalnews.com. UCPN-M ‘chairman’ Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda heads the alliance. Th
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Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist)-led Federal Democratic Alliance (FDRA) of 21 political parties was formally announced on August 15, reports Nepalnews.com. UCPN-M ‘chairman’ Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda heads the alliance. The FDRA consists of all the allies in the ruling coalition, including the Madheshi Front and some fringe political parties. Prem Bahadur Singh, a former minister and the chairman of Loktantrik Samajbadi Dal, has been appointed its spokesperson. UCPN-M, Chairman, Dahal during the occasion said that the alliance was formed in order to press the agenda of federalism and that it was not targeted against any particular party or parties. He said it was going to be a long-term strategic alliance. Claiming that other parties, including the Mohan Baidya led CPN-Maoist-Baidya would also join the FDRA eventually, ‘Prachanda’ reiterated that the government was not going to resign until there was consensus between the parties. Dahal also said fresh election to the Constituent Assembly (CA) was the first option but the alliance would also be ready for reinstatement of the dissolved CA for a brief period provided the parties arrived at an understanding on promulgation of the constitution.
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August - 15 
Police arrested two cadres of Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) at Gaibandha Rail Station in Gaibandha District on August 15, reports UNB Connect. The arrestees, identified as Emran Ali and Arju Ahmed, hailed from Kushtia District. Police arrested
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Police arrested two cadres of Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) at Gaibandha Rail Station in Gaibandha District on August 15, reports UNB Connect. The arrestees, identified as Emran Ali and Arju Ahmed, hailed from Kushtia District. Police arrested the duo from the area while they were distributing books and leaflets and seized books and leaflets from their possession.
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August - 15 
former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Chief Arms Procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan on August 15 said a group of 22 members of the Tamil Diaspora from Canada, Australia and five European Countries had visited Sri Lanka last week and held talks wi
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former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Chief Arms Procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan on August 15 said a group of 22 members of the Tamil Diaspora from Canada, Australia and five European Countries had visited Sri Lanka last week and held talks with Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Colombo, reports Daily Mirror. Pathmanathan said that Rajapaksa had assured the delegation that the rehabilitation of ex-combatants would be expedited. “The defence secretary was very accommodative and granted many requests regarding the rehabilitation of former combatants and those affected by the war,” he said. He also said that the government was deeply concerned about the rehabilitation of ex-combatants, and that this was a rare phenomenon in a situation like this. The delegation had also visited rehabilitation centres in Poonthottam, Welikanda, Kaththankudi and Senapura to gather first-hand information on the situation prevailing there.
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August - 15 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on August 15 said that the Eelam project is still alive, reports Daily News. "The aim of the Eelamists is to break the unity and trust among us and reduce the feeling for the country and make us criticise the motherland",
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on August 15 said that the Eelam project is still alive, reports Daily News. "The aim of the Eelamists is to break the unity and trust among us and reduce the feeling for the country and make us criticise the motherland", the President said, adding, no one should be allowed to tarnish the unblemished image of the country while in Sri Lanka or abroad, by the patriotic people of this country. President Rajapaksa said although Eelam is welcome elsewhere they don't want this to happen in their own country. The President said although Eelam could be established elsewhere, no country will want this to happen on their own soil. "On the other hand, patriotic Sri Lankans should not allow those criticising their motherland abroad or allow foreigners to criticise the country in their presence. We should not play into the hands of Eelamists," the President said.
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August - 15 
Sinhala settlers in Sri Lanka's eastern district of Trincomalee say that a conspiracy is underway to evict them from the land they have been living for a long time, reports Colombo Page. The settlers in the Andankulam area of Trincomalee have held a
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Sinhala settlers in Sri Lanka's eastern district of Trincomalee say that a conspiracy is underway to evict them from the land they have been living for a long time, reports Colombo Page. The settlers in the Andankulam area of Trincomalee have held a protest on August 15 at the Mihindu Pura junction in Trincomalee demanding the government to grant land licenses to 154 families that had been living in the land for over 45 years. Buddhist monks who led the agitation urged the government to take measures soon to prevent the Sinhala settlers from losing their land where they have been living for decades. They said the different Tamil groups are claiming rights for the land and creating communal tensions again. The settlers say that Tamil persons, who have been living in foreign countries during the 30 years of war, have come to claim rights for the lands.
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August - 15 
United Nation’s Resident Representative Subine Nandy on August 15 said, “Sri Lanka has achieved excellent results in the demining programme. The country can complete demining process soon in continuing the present institutional setup and machinery. T
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United Nation’s Resident Representative Subine Nandy on August 15 said, “Sri Lanka has achieved excellent results in the demining programme. The country can complete demining process soon in continuing the present institutional setup and machinery. The works carried out by the Ministry and the centre in this humanitarian movement is tremendous and now Sri Lanka can share its demining experience with other countries.”
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August - 16 
A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier, identified as Chander Narayan, was killed due to heavy firing from Pakistani side of the International Border (IB) on Indian positions at forward village of Abdullian in R.S. Pura sector, on August 16, reports D
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A Border Security Force (BSF) soldier, identified as Chander Narayan, was killed due to heavy firing from Pakistani side of the International Border (IB) on Indian positions at forward village of Abdullian in R.S. Pura sector, on August 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani Rangers had resorted to firing and ceasefire violations six times on the IB including thrice in Arnia, twice in Pansar and for the first time in Abdullian in R.S. Pura sector. This was sixth ceasefire violation by Pakistani Rangers on the IB after detection of a tunnel dug by Pakistan authorities in the Indian territory at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector in the evening of July 27 and third during past three days.
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August - 16 
a court granted 15 days Police remand for KCP faction leader Thokchom Nando allegedly involved in the grenade attack at the Thongju Pechu Lampak residence of Ahongsangbam Mobi, President of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) on August 10.
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a court granted 15 days Police remand for KCP faction leader Thokchom Nando allegedly involved in the grenade attack at the Thongju Pechu Lampak residence of Ahongsangbam Mobi, President of All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) on August 10. Nando was on August 14 arrested by the Imphal West Police from the premises of the Imphal Central Jail, Sajiwa in connection with the grenade attack. As Nando was produced before the Duty Magistrate Y Lothar on August 16, the Police request for 15 days remand was granted for facilitating investigations
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August - 16 
against the backdrop of the Nagaland legislators and Members of parliament offering to form a party less interim Government in Nagaland prior to the State Assembly in 2013, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) reaffirmed that it would stiffly oppose an
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against the backdrop of the Nagaland legislators and Members of parliament offering to form a party less interim Government in Nagaland prior to the State Assembly in 2013, the United Committee Manipur (UCM) reaffirmed that it would stiffly oppose and will not remain a silent spectator in case there is any hidden agenda to disturb the territorial integrity of northeast States particularly Manipur.
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August - 16 
Amid concerns over growing presence of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Punjab, Assam and Manipur, the intelligence agencies have asked the forces involved in anti-Maoist operations to keep a tab on the movement of cadres from the Maoi
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Amid concerns over growing presence of Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Punjab, Assam and Manipur, the intelligence agencies have asked the forces involved in anti-Maoist operations to keep a tab on the movement of cadres from the Maoist-dominated areas to these States, reports The Indian Express. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been asked to collect any information about the Maoists’ strategy to expand their base in the three states. “The intelligence agencies have informed us about at least four meetings held by Maoists in the past three months in Punjab alone. These meetings were held under the garb of addressing the issues of farmers and migrant labourers from Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal,” said a senior official. “We have information that at least 12 of the 22 districts in Punjab have a strong presence of Maoists. The meetings are being held by their front organisations which also include some NGOs,” said the official. The CRPF has been asked to share details about the Maoists with other states.
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August - 16 
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started investigations into the Bodo-Muslim clashes, reports The Telegraph.
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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started investigations into the Bodo-Muslim clashes, reports The Telegraph.
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August - 16 
Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO), a powerful women’s group in Meghalaya, on August 16, urged the Government to accept HNLC’s offer for talks, reports Nagaland Post. “The state government should take the opportunity to initiate for talks betw
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Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO), a powerful women’s group in Meghalaya, on August 16, urged the Government to accept HNLC’s offer for talks, reports Nagaland Post. “The state government should take the opportunity to initiate for talks between central government and HNLC, when there was a chance for talks across the table with HNLC, who have made their offer clear,” CSWO chairperson Agnes Kharshiing said. HNLC’s ‘general secretary’, Cheristerfield Thangkhiew, who was hiding in Bangladesh for over two decades, had said that his outfit was ready to come to the negotiating table.
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August - 16 
Kanglaonline reports that the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits has claimed its hand in the series of bomb explosions which rocked the State on August 15. According to a statement of the CorCom, the four explosions at near the
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Kanglaonline reports that the Coordination Committee (CorCom) of seven militant outfits has claimed its hand in the series of bomb explosions which rocked the State on August 15. According to a statement of the CorCom, the four explosions at near the Thoubal Mela ground (7:30am), Sagolband Salam Leikai (9 am), Telipati along the Imphal River (9:30am) and Mahabali village (10:30am) are part of its general strike in boycott of the Indian Independence.
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August - 16 
letters were addressed to the Chikmagalur media houses on August 16 in the name of one CPI-Maoist state committee secretary Gangadhar. The letters repudiated the Police version saying that Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] having no jobs had joined
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letters were addressed to the Chikmagalur media houses on August 16 in the name of one CPI-Maoist state committee secretary Gangadhar. The letters repudiated the Police version saying that Naxals [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] having no jobs had joined the Janatha Guerilla army and were wandering aimlessly in the forests. Justifying the Naxal team’s visit to Shishila in Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada District on July 10, the Naxals said that that they held discussions with the locals about politics. According to the letter, the Naxals had discussed problems and got ration for the locals but police are carrying out bad propaganda against the Naxals. The letter stated that in the name of tiger reserves adivasis are being evicted and forest department officials are torturing them. The poor locals are always subjected to exploitation and oppression by landlords and corporate sectors, stated the letter. The letter said that to put an end to this, Naxals are organising people as an army ‘Peoples Liberation Guerilla Army’ and providing them leadership in the movement to fight against the exploiters.
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August - 16 
Maoists have built a ‘martyr statue’ at Nadekal village under Korchi tehsil in the District, reports Zee News. This is contrary to the District Police claim that no statue was built during the martyrs’ week observed by Maoists from July 28 to August
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Maoists have built a ‘martyr statue’ at Nadekal village under Korchi tehsil in the District, reports Zee News. This is contrary to the District Police claim that no statue was built during the martyrs’ week observed by Maoists from July 28 to August 3. When asked about the memorial, Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammad Suvez Haque neither confirmed nor denied existence about any such structure.
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August - 16 
Nine people were seriously injured on August 16 when miscreants threw acid on an auto rickshaw at Gossaigaon town of Kokrajhar district, reports Assam Tribune. Night curfew is on in the District from 9 pm, while day curfew had been relaxed.
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Nine people were seriously injured on August 16 when miscreants threw acid on an auto rickshaw at Gossaigaon town of Kokrajhar district, reports Assam Tribune. Night curfew is on in the District from 9 pm, while day curfew had been relaxed.
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August - 16 
Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) has extended support to the Bodos in their "fight against infiltrators, reports Times of India." "We understand the mental condition of the Bodos and extend our full support to the Bodos
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Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) has extended support to the Bodos in their "fight against infiltrators, reports Times of India." "We understand the mental condition of the Bodos and extend our full support to the Bodos fighting against the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants," said ULFA-PTF leader, Mrinal Hazarika. He said that the illegal migrants from Bangladesh are out to establish their supremacy in Assam's territory in order to play a decisive role in the politics, economy and social life of the State. Mrinal Hazarika warned the Government on the recent exodus of people from northeast from other parts of the country, by saying that the Government will be held responsible for similar attacks in Assam, if the Assamese people continue to be assaulted outside. Further, senior leader of the ULFA-PTF, Jiten Dutta, based in Tinsukia said that if the attacks on the people from Assam in various states of the country were not stopped immediately, the group would force all companies and firms of those states, operating in Assam, to shut down.
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August - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top militant leader of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Beharbari area of Guwahati city on August 16, reports Times of India. The arrested militant was identified as ‘organizing secretary’ of UPPK, Home
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a top militant leader of United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Beharbari area of Guwahati city on August 16, reports Times of India. The arrested militant was identified as ‘organizing secretary’ of UPPK, Homeshwar Singh, and is considered the senior most member of the outfit. Further, Singh was on the wanted list of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Manipur Police.
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August - 16 
speaking on the occasion of the 66th Independence Day, chief minister Neiphiu Rio stressed on the need for an early solution of the over six-decade old Naga political issue wherein he appealed to all factions to uphold the Covenant of Reconciliation
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speaking on the occasion of the 66th Independence Day, chief minister Neiphiu Rio stressed on the need for an early solution of the over six-decade old Naga political issue wherein he appealed to all factions to uphold the Covenant of Reconciliation and listen to the voice of the people.
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August - 16 
State Cabinet accepted the recommendations of the cabinet subcommittee on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports Assam Tribune. The subcommittee has recommended updating of the NRC in 42 Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LAC) in
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State Cabinet accepted the recommendations of the cabinet subcommittee on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports Assam Tribune. The subcommittee has recommended updating of the NRC in 42 Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LAC) in the first phase and house-to-house distribution and collection of forms in all the 126 constituencies for the purpose.
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August - 16 
the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions have expressed dismay over the decision of Joint Legislative Forum (JLF) of Nagaland assembly to vacate their positions if an alternative arrangement comes out of the talks between the Cen
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the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) factions have expressed dismay over the decision of Joint Legislative Forum (JLF) of Nagaland assembly to vacate their positions if an alternative arrangement comes out of the talks between the Centre and NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports The Times of India. Recently, 60 Members of legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Nagaland went to New Delhi and impressed upon the central leaders that they are ready to step down if there is a solution to the ongoing Naga peace talks.
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August - 16 
the Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) on August 16 raised alarm against the vested forces working on behalf of illegal migrants swarming Assam with an attempt to expand their influence in political, social and economic spheres in Assam.
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the Pro-Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF) on August 16 raised alarm against the vested forces working on behalf of illegal migrants swarming Assam with an attempt to expand their influence in political, social and economic spheres in Assam.
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August - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at Machu Cinema Hall, Samurou in Imphal West District at about 3.45 pm on August 16. However it failed to go off and was later retrieved.
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The Sangai Express reports that some unidentified persons lobbed a hand grenade at Machu Cinema Hall, Samurou in Imphal West District at about 3.45 pm on August 16. However it failed to go off and was later retrieved.
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August - 16 
the United Naga Council (UNC) has resolved to enforce a 96 hour total bandh (shut down strike) which was deferred earlier, from the midnight of August 20 and also to launch various forms of protests thereafter, informed a press release. The Bandh was
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the United Naga Council (UNC) has resolved to enforce a 96 hour total bandh (shut down strike) which was deferred earlier, from the midnight of August 20 and also to launch various forms of protests thereafter, informed a press release. The Bandh was deferred on receiving assurance of the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI that the demand for an ‘alternative arrangement’ was under the active consideration of the GoI. However, nothing has been done till date.
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August - 16 
violence spread to Kamrup-Rural District, which had been unaffected in the recent Bodo-Muslim violence, where a group of people torched several vehicles at Rangiya area during the day, reports The Hindu. A bus on way to Guwahati was set ablaze at Bha
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violence spread to Kamrup-Rural District, which had been unaffected in the recent Bodo-Muslim violence, where a group of people torched several vehicles at Rangiya area during the day, reports The Hindu. A bus on way to Guwahati was set ablaze at Bhatkuchi, while several other vehicles stranded on the highway were damaged and a PWD wooden bridge set afire at Kekahati by a mob. The mob was protesting against the torching of a car at Gandhibari in Baksa District on August 15 night. The driver of the car, Sahidul Ali, had gone missing since the incident. Further, several people were reported to be injured when the Police personnel of the Tamulpur Police Station fired at a mob who gathered at the Tamulpur Police Station to protest the detention of 65 persons. The 65 persons were detained in connection with the disappearance of Sahidul Ali from the District. The clashes started on July 20.
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August - 16 
a senior military commander, Corps Commander Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani, on August 16 dismissed as ‘speculative’ reports of an impending military operation in the militants-infested North Waziristan and insisted that no decision had been taken
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a senior military commander, Corps Commander Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani, on August 16 dismissed as ‘speculative’ reports of an impending military operation in the militants-infested North Waziristan and insisted that no decision had been taken so far, reports Dawn. “It doesn’t seem so,” responded Corps Commander Lt Gen Khalid Rabbani when asked if a military operation in North Waziristan tribal region was imminent. “No such decision is in front of me,” he said. Speaking at a dinner here, the Peshawar corps commander took a swipe at reports in western media that Pakistan had agreed to undertake a military operation in North Waziristan. “I asked one of my officers this morning, ‘who is carrying out the operation?’ At least I am not aware of any such operation,” he said in a lighter vein. Guarded and careful, Gen Rabbani said that political ownership and national consensus were pre-requisites for any decision to launch a military operation in North Waziristan.
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August - 16 
As many as three Shias were shot dead on August 16 on Arbab Karam Khan Road in the Sariab Police Station area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the three men belonging to Hazara community were
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As many as three Shias were shot dead on August 16 on Arbab Karam Khan Road in the Sariab Police Station area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the three men belonging to Hazara community were going somewhere in a rickshaw when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle near the Farooq Mill area of Arbab Karam Khan Road. As a result, one of the men died on the spot and two others sustained serious injuries. The two injured died on their way to the Civil Hospital Quetta. Two of the deceased were identified as Khadim Hussain and Abdul Ali, both in their mid-twenties. The third body could not be identified so far
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August - 16 
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on August 16 said that all the State institutions were bound to give due respect to the constitutional norm of independence of judiciary as envisaged in the very preamble of the constitution, reports Daily Tim
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on August 16 said that all the State institutions were bound to give due respect to the constitutional norm of independence of judiciary as envisaged in the very preamble of the constitution, reports Daily Times. He said that despite several impediments, the courts in Pakistan were fully aware of their constitutional responsibilities of safeguarding democracy and the constitution. The chief justice said that the judiciary was the greatest unifying and integrating force of the country; and being fully conversant of its basic duty to protect the rights of citizens as well as institutions, against constitutional excesses, it was performing its functions purely within the constitutional domain. “In any democratic set-up, judiciary stands at the higher pedestal as compared to other two organs – the executive and the legislature – being the defender of the constitutional supremacy and rule of law,” he said.
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August - 16 
Militants forced passengers to step out of three buses in the Lulusar area of Manshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and shot dead 25 of them in an apparent sectarian attack on August 16, reports Daily Times. The officials said as many as 15 militan
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Militants forced passengers to step out of three buses in the Lulusar area of Manshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and shot dead 25 of them in an apparent sectarian attack on August 16, reports Daily Times. The officials said as many as 15 militants wearing army uniforms checked the identification cards of the passengers and then opened fire after learning they were Shias. Officials said the buses were ambushed in the hills of Babusar Top, around 160 kilometres north of Islamabad. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility of killing, adds The Express Tribune. In a message, TTP Dara Adam Khel/ Khyber Agency chapter ‘spokesman’ Muhammad Afridi said that the people killed were Shias who are involved in killing Sunnis against the will of Islam. “We will target them in the future,” he said.
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August - 16 
Nine terrorists and two security officials were killed when Security Forces (SFs) foiled their attack on Minhas PAF base of Kamra in Attock District of Punjab on August 16, reports Daily Times. Earlier, it was reported that seven militants and one of
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Nine terrorists and two security officials were killed when Security Forces (SFs) foiled their attack on Minhas PAF base of Kamra in Attock District of Punjab on August 16, reports Daily Times. Earlier, it was reported that seven militants and one official was killed. One plane was damaged in the pre-dawn assault claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). TTP ‘spokesperson’ Ehsanullah Ehsan has said that four suicide bombers had carried out the attack to take revenge for the killings of Baitullah Mehsud and Osama bin Laden. He claimed that the attackers had succeeded in achieving their targets and had given a “lethal blow”. PAF said nine attackers dressed in military uniforms and armed with rocket propelled-grenades and suicide vests targeted the base and adjacent Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at 2am. The adjacent complex assembles Mirage and, with Chinese help, JF-17 fighter jets. “Eight miscreants were killed inside the Minhas base boundary wall and one miscreant exploded himself outside the perimeters where he was hiding,” the air force announced. It said there had been a shootout “for more than two hours”, and 10 hours after the assault began, spokesman Tariq Mahmood confirmed the base was “totally safe”. The attack on the PAF base in Kamra was the fourth such attack since 2007 bombing of a bus near the entrance, followed by rocket attacks on the base in 2008, and a suicide bombing on a service road leading to the base in 2009, reports Dawn. The attack came against the backdrop of reports that Pakistan was planning to launch a massive offensive against Taliban sanctuaries in North Waziristan.
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August - 16 
one The Express Tribune report said that Karachi, it seems, didn’t turn out to be a safe retreat for pro-government Pashtun leaders seeking to escape the vengeful Taliban in Swat and tribal areas – refugee-militants have begun targeting Awami Nationa
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one The Express Tribune report said that Karachi, it seems, didn’t turn out to be a safe retreat for pro-government Pashtun leaders seeking to escape the vengeful Taliban in Swat and tribal areas – refugee-militants have begun targeting Awami National Party workers in the metropolis. The most recent attack was on ANP Sindh central working committee member Amir Sardar, who hailed from Thana, Malakand. Sardar (55), who was associated with the ANP for over 30 years, was shot dead, along with two other ANP Sindh activists, near his home in SITE Town, Karachi, on August 13. The Malakand chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the killings, claiming Sardar was punished for his assistance to the Police in arresting TTP men. Sher Shah Khan, an elected representative from Swat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, told The Express Tribune that over 65 people hailing from Swat have been killed in Karachi in target killings, mostly at the hands of the TTP. According to Sher Shah, militants fled to Karachi when the Pakistan Army and paramilitary forces launched an operation in Swat against the Maulana Fazalullah-led militants in 2009. “For a year, they abandoned their activities and remained underground, but later, they started killing pro-government leaders and those who were associated with peace committees in Swat or supported security forces,” he said.
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August - 16 
President Asif Ali Zardari on August 16 appealed to Ulema all over the world to issue a solemn declaration (Fatwa) against suicide attacks and forces that supported such attacks, reports The News. Addressing the fourth extraordinary summit of the Org
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President Asif Ali Zardari on August 16 appealed to Ulema all over the world to issue a solemn declaration (Fatwa) against suicide attacks and forces that supported such attacks, reports The News. Addressing the fourth extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Conference in Makkah, he said Muslim countries needed to fight collectively against suicide bombings and the mindset that promoted them. Calling for an immediate end to bloodshed in Syria, President Zardari said Pakistan was deeply concerned about the situation in Syria. “Pakistan desires that Syria must forge its own destiny in accordance with the aspirations of its people. We must respect Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity,” he added. He said the international community must respect the principles of non-interference and non-intervention and appealed to all sides in Syria to declare a ceasefire during Eidul Fitr.
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August - 16 
President Asif Ali Zardari on August 16 urged the world and particularly the heads of Muslim States and Governments to join Pakistan in appealing to all the groups in Afghanistan to join reconciliation and peace process, reports Daily Times. Addressi
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President Asif Ali Zardari on August 16 urged the world and particularly the heads of Muslim States and Governments to join Pakistan in appealing to all the groups in Afghanistan to join reconciliation and peace process, reports Daily Times. Addressing the fourth extraordinary Islamic summit in Makkah, Zardari said that Pakistan had been seriously affected by the unrest in Afghanistan, adding that the fallout of the Mujahideen resistance to the former Soviet Union was still haunting Pakistan. Reiterating Pakistan's support to Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process, the President said that peace and stability in Afghanistan was vital for peace and stability of Pakistan. Indeed, it is vital for peace and stability of the region and the world, he remarked.
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August - 16 
Seven heavily armed militants who stormed the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Minhas airbase at Kamra in the in Attock District of Punjab were killed in the operation to clear the airbase in the early morning of August 16 (today), Dawn reports. One troope
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Seven heavily armed militants who stormed the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Minhas airbase at Kamra in the in Attock District of Punjab were killed in the operation to clear the airbase in the early morning of August 16 (today), Dawn reports. One trooper was also killed in the gun battle lasting almost five hours. The militants were said to be armed with automatic weapons, grenades and suicide vests. It was not immediately clear how the attackers managed to enter the sprawling base. Although the attack took place at about 2am, it is likely many of the soldiers on the base were awake for prayers or breakfast during the fasting month of Ramadan.
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August - 16 
The Darra Adamkhel chapter of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 16 announced setting of its new “Fidai” wing “Al-Mansooreen” for carrying out suicide attacks all over the country, reports The News. Mohammad, the ‘spokesman’ of the TTP Da
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The Darra Adamkhel chapter of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 16 announced setting of its new “Fidai” wing “Al-Mansooreen” for carrying out suicide attacks all over the country, reports The News. Mohammad, the ‘spokesman’ of the TTP Darra Adamkhel, phoned reporters in Kohat from an undisclosed place to announce that “Al-Mansooreen” had already despatched its commandoes to different parts of Pakistan for undertaking their mission. He said all members of the group were commandoes trained to carry out suicide attacks. He added that Commander Tariq Mansoor himself would head the “Al-Mansooreen” wing. The Darra Adamkhel chapter of TTP has the reputation of being one of the most dangerous in the organisation.
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August - 16 
The Express Tribune reports that preparations for a military push against hard-line militants in North Waziristan became more explicit as a top American general arrived in Islamabad to hold talks with his counterpart. General James N Mattis, Commande
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The Express Tribune reports that preparations for a military push against hard-line militants in North Waziristan became more explicit as a top American general arrived in Islamabad to hold talks with his counterpart. General James N Mattis, Commander of United States’ Central Command (CENTCOM), arrived in Islamabad on August 16-evening and was expected to meet Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani. Senior officials told The Express Tribune that the two Generals would discuss how to eliminate their “common enemy” — Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Hakimullah Mehsud.
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August - 16 
The Peshawar High Court on August 16 sought a detailed report from the Government regarding losses occurred due to drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and adjourned the case until August 19, reports Daily Times. A divisional b
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The Peshawar High Court on August 16 sought a detailed report from the Government regarding losses occurred due to drone strikes in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and adjourned the case until August 19, reports Daily Times. A divisional bench comprising Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Rohul Amin Khan passed these orders on a writ petition by FM Sabir, Defence of Pakistan Council (DPC) and Foundation for Fundamental Rights (FFR) against drone attacks in FATA and the subsequent killing of “innocent” people. North Waziristan Agency Additional Political Agent Zaheeruddin Khan presented a report regarding the losses incurred due to drone attacks in FATA until 2008. Terming the report incomplete, the chief justice observed that it lacked information regarding the age of the deceased as well as financial losses. The court then adjourned the case and directed the political administration to present a detailed report in this regard.
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August - 16 
the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan declined to comment on the incident whereas no other group has claimed responsibility for the attack as yet.
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the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan declined to comment on the incident whereas no other group has claimed responsibility for the attack as yet.
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August - 16 
Three persons, including a Policeman, were injured while an Awami National Party (ANP) leader escaped unhurt in a bomb attack near the Frontier Colony of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 16, reports The News. Basheer Jan, a local l
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Three persons, including a Policeman, were injured while an Awami National Party (ANP) leader escaped unhurt in a bomb attack near the Frontier Colony of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 16, reports The News. Basheer Jan, a local leader of ANP, was travelling in his car when two men riding a motorcycle threw a hand grenade at his vehicle near the Frontier Colony. Basheer Jan escaped unhurt; however, his Police guard and two others were injured in the incident.
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August - 16 
Nepali Congress (NC) on August 16 decided to seek a review on Supreme Court (SC) verdict on a corruption case against former minister and NC leader Khum Bahadur Khadka, reports Nepal News. The NC Central Committee meeting held at party headquarters i
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Nepali Congress (NC) on August 16 decided to seek a review on Supreme Court (SC) verdict on a corruption case against former minister and NC leader Khum Bahadur Khadka, reports Nepal News. The NC Central Committee meeting held at party headquarters in Sanepa Lalitpur and decided to seek a judicial review on the SC verdict that convicted Khadka of corruption and slapped 18 months jail sentence and Nepali Rupee 9.5 million penalty on August 14.The NC further said that the SC verdict was biased as it revoked the Special Court's five-year-old decision that acquitted Khadka.
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August - 16 
senior Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-Maoist)-led Federal Democratic Republican Alliance (FDRA) announced on August 15 would only invite pol
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senior Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Madhav Kumar Nepal said the Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-Maoist)-led Federal Democratic Republican Alliance (FDRA) announced on August 15 would only invite political confrontation. "At a time when the parties need to arrive at a consensus to end the deadlock, the Maoists' move to form alliance will only push the country to a dangerous situation," Nepal said. He said the FDRA was formed with the aim to sideline the "democratic parties”. The CPN-UML leader also claimed that Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai would be removed from his post through a street movement.
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August - 16 
UCPN-Maoist ‘chairman’ Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who heads the newly formed FDRA of 20 political parties, claimed that the alliance would be instrumental in finding a channel to the current political stalemate.
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UCPN-Maoist ‘chairman’ Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who heads the newly formed FDRA of 20 political parties, claimed that the alliance would be instrumental in finding a channel to the current political stalemate.
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August - 16 
Police on August 16 arrested a leader of Kashmir separatist militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and was designated to recruit Rohingyas for the outfit, reports The Daily Star. Acting on a tip off, Detective Branch of Police arrested madrasa teacher
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Police on August 16 arrested a leader of Kashmir separatist militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and was designated to recruit Rohingyas for the outfit, reports The Daily Star. Acting on a tip off, Detective Branch of Police arrested madrasa teacher Moulana Mohammad Yunus (48), at Fakirerpool in Dhaka. Police claimed that Yunus was one of the “top-most leaders of JeM's Bangladesh chapter”. His job was to recruit Rohingyas and locals of Cox's Bazar for his group and have them carry out JeM's activities in Bangladesh. Yunus had been carrying out his activity on the instruction of Saber Ahmmed, ex-principal of the madrasa, who has been living in Pakistan for the last few years. Financial support for his activities came from Pakistan and Saber is technically the boss of Yunus.
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August - 16 
The translation of the whole text of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report, into Sinhala and Tamil, undertaken and completed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, was handed over by Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal to E
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The translation of the whole text of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) Report, into Sinhala and Tamil, undertaken and completed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, was handed over by Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal to External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris and Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga, at the External Affairs Ministry on August 16, reports Daily News.
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August - 17 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on August 17 framed charges against 21 persons in the 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, reports The Hindustan Times. All the accused pleaded not guilty before the MCOCA co
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on August 17 framed charges against 21 persons in the 2006 Aurangabad (Maharashtra) arms haul case, reports The Hindustan Times. All the accused pleaded not guilty before the MCOCA court. The court charged the accused under the provisions of MCOCA and Arms Act, in addition to provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court rejected the prosecution's plea to defer framing of charges till the Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) filed a charge sheet against one of the prime handlers of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks and arrested Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal alias Zabiuddin Ansari. The trial in the arms haul case was stayed by the apex court after one of the accused challenged the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the MCOCA. The apex court had, in May 2009, lifted the stay and the trial was to commence in June 2010. As per the prosecution's case, in May 2006, the ATS booked 21 persons for carrying a large amount of explosives and arms. The ATS claimed to have seized 43 kg of RDX, 50 hand grenades, 16 AK-47 rifles and over 3,000 live bullets from Chandaud in Aurangabad.
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August - 17 
amid the ongoing violence in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD), the Progressive faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Progressive) leaders has brought up the separate Bodoland State demand with United Progressive Alli
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amid the ongoing violence in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD), the Progressive faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-Progressive) leaders has brought up the separate Bodoland State demand with United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi. During a recent meeting with the UPA chairperson, the NDFB-Progressive delegation led by the outfit's president, B Sungthagra, said that granting a separate Bodoland under the Constitution was the only solution to safeguard the identity of Bodos against the onslaught of influx from Bangladesh.
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August - 17 
at least 12 people, including three Policemen were injured in clashes that broke out at Nowhatta in old city area of Srinagar soon after the Friday prayers on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, marking the culmination of the Holy month of Ramzan. Soon af
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at least 12 people, including three Policemen were injured in clashes that broke out at Nowhatta in old city area of Srinagar soon after the Friday prayers on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, marking the culmination of the Holy month of Ramzan. Soon after the Friday prayers, thousands of people marched on the streets in Nowhatta area, outside Jamia Masjid. Some of these protesters, mostly youth, turned violent and pelted stones on Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployment in the area and tried to attack the Police Station Nowhatta. Police charged batons on the stone pelting protesters and fired tear smoke to disperse them. Nine protesters and three Policemen were injured in the clashes that continued for several hours.
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August - 17 
Initial investigation shows role of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in the violence at Azad Maidan in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on August 11, in which two persons were killed and scores of others injured, reports The Daily Pioneer on August 17.
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Initial investigation shows role of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in the violence at Azad Maidan in Mumbai (Maharashtra) on August 11, in which two persons were killed and scores of others injured, reports The Daily Pioneer on August 17. Security agencies have pinpointed SIMI operative Saquib Nachan to be the mastermind of the attack against the Police, media personnel and civilians at a protest rally by Muslims against the ongoing violence in North-East between the Bodo tribals and the illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The revelation of his involvement in the latest terror attack came after interrogation of 23 persons accused of rioting in Mumbai this month. The arrested people have revealed that he had instructed the participants to target media personnel and their vans outside the venue of the protest by the Muslims. Nachan is an accused in the 1985 Kanishka plane crash and a prime accused in 2003 suburban train bombings at Mulund in Mumbai. He has undergone eight years judicial custody in both the cases and is presently out on bail.
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August - 17 
Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), pasted posters warning the Maoists that they would be rooted out from Jharkhand and the country, reports PTI. Police sources said the posters ap
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Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), pasted posters warning the Maoists that they would be rooted out from Jharkhand and the country, reports PTI. Police sources said the posters appeared in Katkamsandi, Ichak and Barkagaon Police Station areas in Hazaribagh District on August 17 read 'Jharkhand ke nav nirman liye maowadion ko khatam karo, maowadi desh ka dushman hai, maowadi ko Jar se khatam karo (Maoists will be rooted out as they are the enemies of Jharkhand and the country)'. The posters were removed later, Police sources said.
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August - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadre, identified as ChingakhamKunda Singh alias Tomba, from Andro Bazar near the market shed in Imphal East District on August 17. One .9mm pistol with loade
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadre, identified as ChingakhamKunda Singh alias Tomba, from Andro Bazar near the market shed in Imphal East District on August 17. One .9mm pistol with loaded with two live rounds and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from his possession. Further verification leads to arrest of another cadre identified as Chingakham Bisheshwor Singh near the community hall and one demand letter of URF jointly signed by ‘chief secretary’ finance, Lankhomba Meitei and officer-in-charge Telheiba of URF was recovered from his possession. Both of them stated that they were involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government offices, private firms etc. and transportation of arms and ammunition from place to place many times.
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August - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that suspected militants belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) shot dead two persons, identified as the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Tamenglong (District) ‘general secretary’ and a suspected NSC
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Kanglaonline reports that suspected militants belonging to Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) shot dead two persons, identified as the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Tamenglong (District) ‘general secretary’ and a suspected NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)) cadre at Nungkao, Tamenglong District under Tousem Police Station at around 7:30 am on August 17. According to a reliable source, the dead student body general secretary is identified as Chunthuigai Kamei, while the NSCN-IM suspect has been identified as Jenao Golmei. Sources informed that the two must have arrived in the area to mobilize volunteers for the August 20 general strike called by the United Naga Council (UNC) and for the public hearing to be conducted at Nungba on August 17.
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August - 17 
leaders of different Zeliangrong bodies have set a deadline on August 25 to book all the cadres of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) involved in the killing of Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) secretary Chunthuigai
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leaders of different Zeliangrong bodies have set a deadline on August 25 to book all the cadres of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) involved in the killing of Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) secretary Chunthuigai Kamei, reports The Sangai Express. Kamei was shot dead at Nungkao village in Tamenglong District on August 17.
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August - 17 
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on August 17 demanded deployment of additional battalions of Central Armed Force (CAF) and more helicopters for the State to tackle the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] threat, reported Business Standard. "Our re
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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on August 17 demanded deployment of additional battalions of Central Armed Force (CAF) and more helicopters for the State to tackle the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] threat, reported Business Standard. "Our requirement of two more battalions of central armed force for the state should be urgently met and deployed in some Districts of Odisha," Patnaik said after meeting Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde in New Delhi. He said the State has also demanded "two more helicopters" for operation in Naxal hit areas. Patnaik also demanded release of the pending claims of INR 1.26 billion for reimbursement for security related expenditure quickly besides seeking enhancement of funds under the integrated action plan programme.
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August - 17 
Pakistani Rangers violating ceasefire resorted to heavy firing at Abdullian and adjoining posts up to Suchetgarh in RS Pura sector of Jammu District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing continued about half an hour till the Border Securi
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Pakistani Rangers violating ceasefire resorted to heavy firing at Abdullian and adjoining posts up to Suchetgarh in RS Pura sector of Jammu District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. The firing continued about half an hour till the Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated. Though no casualty was reported, the farmers and other people took shelter in underground bunkers, which they had dug prior to ceasefire agreement of India and Pakistan that had come into force in November 2003. This was for the first time after the ceasefire agreement that the people had to take to bunkers again on the International Border (IB). With the latest incident, Pakistan has violated the ceasefire 11 times in the past 13 days along the IB and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. "I think the firing from Pakistani side is being done from weapons that are usually possessed and used by the Pakistan Army," BSF chief U K Bansal said.
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August - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 17 busted a hideout of the militants and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition at village Tandar in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideouts included one 12 bore rifle,
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 17 busted a hideout of the militants and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition at village Tandar in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideouts included one 12 bore rifle, one muzzle loader rifle, one AK magazine, 61 rounds of AK-47, one magazine of 9mm pistol, two rounds of 12 bore ammunition, one RPG round, three Chinese grenades, two Austrian make grenades, one grenade of Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one I Com radio set with antenna, one Kenwood radio set, one binocular and one matrix sheet of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). SFs conducted searches in the village after making the recoveries. However, no arrests were made from the spot.
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August - 17 
State’s Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, meanwhile appealed to all political parties to ensure ceasefire "till the dust settles down". At an all-party meeting convened by Gogoi, he apprised party representatives about his telephonic talk with the Union ho
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State’s Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, meanwhile appealed to all political parties to ensure ceasefire "till the dust settles down". At an all-party meeting convened by Gogoi, he apprised party representatives about his telephonic talk with the Union home minister, chief ministers of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, urging them to take up measures to instill confidence among migrants.
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August - 17 
the Anti-Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF), on August 17, blamed “infighting” within the ruling Congress party in Assam for the violence between Bodos and muslims and said people in BTAD area are being made “political scapeg
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the Anti-Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-ATF), on August 17, blamed “infighting” within the ruling Congress party in Assam for the violence between Bodos and muslims and said people in BTAD area are being made “political scapegoat” for the sake of individual political ambitions of leaders, reports The Shillong Times. In an email to media, ULFA ‘Commander-in-Chief’ Paresh Baruah said that “power struggle between Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and one of his cabinet colleagues has led to the present situation.”
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August - 17 
The Bombay High Court (HC) on August 17 cancelled bail that had been granted to 2003 triple blasts accused Dr Wahid Abdul Shaikh, reports The DNA India. Dr Wahid Abdul Shaikh was granted 12 weeks to surrender before the trial court. The decision was
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The Bombay High Court (HC) on August 17 cancelled bail that had been granted to 2003 triple blasts accused Dr Wahid Abdul Shaikh, reports The DNA India. Dr Wahid Abdul Shaikh was granted 12 weeks to surrender before the trial court. The decision was taken when the HC was hearing an appeal filed by the Maharashtra Government that challenged the bail Wahid had been granted by the special Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court on February 15, 2011.
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August - 17 
the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked the chief executive member of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), P.K. Sangma, to resign within a week for lack of governance. The spokesperson for ANVC-B, Nawan
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the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has asked the chief executive member of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), P.K. Sangma, to resign within a week for lack of governance. The spokesperson for ANVC-B, Nawang K. Sangma, said somebody was “protecting” the GHADC chief. According to the outfit, P.K. Sangma should resign with dignity by this week. “Or else there will be series of protest from next week”.
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August - 17 
the Cyber Crime Investigating Cell (CCCI) probe into the SMSs and the uploaded morphed pictures circulated among the minority community which led to provocation, has so far not found any internet protocol (IP) to suggest that it had originated from P
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the Cyber Crime Investigating Cell (CCCI) probe into the SMSs and the uploaded morphed pictures circulated among the minority community which led to provocation, has so far not found any internet protocol (IP) to suggest that it had originated from Pakistan, reports The Times of India on August 17. According to joint commissioner of Police (crime) Himanshu Roy, the Police were probing how these morphed pictures showing atrocities on minorities were uploaded on the Facebook and you tube which police believes instigated the mobs to protest at Azad Maidan on August 11. The Mumbai Police have termed the incident as an act of terror and accordingly probing the case.
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August - 17 
the Government on August 17 banned bulk Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages for 15 days in view of the exodus of people from the northeast from cities like Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad following rumours that t
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the Government on August 17 banned bulk Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) messages for 15 days in view of the exodus of people from the northeast from cities like Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad following rumours that they would be attacked, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 17 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is investigating the matter of two unknown Para gliders, who were detected circling over Pune (Maharashtra) in June after it was informed by the Indian Air Force (IAF), reports The Times of India on August 17. The presenc
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is investigating the matter of two unknown Para gliders, who were detected circling over Pune (Maharashtra) in June after it was informed by the Indian Air Force (IAF), reports The Times of India on August 17. The presence of these gliders was first detected by a commercial airline pilot while landing at the Pune airport, which uses the runway and facilities of IAF's Lohegaon air base.
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August - 17 
The Police arrested three alleged Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) on the charge of extortion in Warangal District of Andhr
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The Police arrested three alleged Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWE)] belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana) on the charge of extortion in Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh on August 17, reports IBN Live. The alleged Naxals were identified as M Sreenu, Nageshwar Rao and Pittala Ilaiah (all from Warangal District). Police seized two Single Barrel Muzzle Loading (SBML) guns from them, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Y Sayesekhar said. The three were a part of armed squad under Gampala Raghupathi alias Mohananna alias Damodar, the officer said, adding that they extorted money from traders and farmers of Kothaguda area and handed it over to Raghupathi. Raghupathi, who remains elusive, is the state committee secretary of the group.
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August - 17 
The Police recovered arms hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of West Midnapore District in West Bengal on August 17, reports IBN Live. Jhargram Superintendent of Police Bharati Ghosh said based on leads provided
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The Police recovered arms hidden by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forests of West Midnapore District in West Bengal on August 17, reports IBN Live. Jhargram Superintendent of Police Bharati Ghosh said based on leads provided by arrested Maoist Ranjan Munda, they searched a forest area near Nayagram village along the Odisha border and found the arms and ammunition hidden inside a plastic bag. The arms include a number of cartridges, an AK-47 rifle, 18 detonators and other ammunition.
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August - 17 
The Telegraph reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), with the help of Police, arrested an overground worker of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Ashish Sangma in South West Khasi Hills District on August 17. Sangma reveal
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The Telegraph reports that the Border Security Force (BSF), with the help of Police, arrested an overground worker of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), identified as Ashish Sangma in South West Khasi Hills District on August 17. Sangma revealed that he used to provide shelter and other administrative support to GNLA militants.
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August - 17 
The Venkatapuram area committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a bandh (shutdown strike) call on August 17 (Friday) for Khammam District in protest against the alleged oppression of tribals by the Government, reported T
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The Venkatapuram area committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a bandh (shutdown strike) call on August 17 (Friday) for Khammam District in protest against the alleged oppression of tribals by the Government, reported The Hindu. The Maoists pasted wall posters near Dosillapalli and the nearby villages in Charla mandal (administrative unit) of the District on August 15 midnight as a prelude to the District bandh, sources said.
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August - 17 
There is no estimate about increase in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in the country, said minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena on August 17, reports The Financial Express. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed th
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There is no estimate about increase in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in the country, said minister of state for finance Namo Narain Meena on August 17, reports The Financial Express. “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has informed that they have no estimate regarding increase in counterfeit currency notes in circulation. To address the multi-dimensional aspects of the FICN menace, several agencies such as RBI, ministry of finance, ministry of home Affairs, security and intelligence agencies of the Centre and states and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are working in tandem to thwart the illegal activities related to FICN.” He further said “The Government has also constituted a Terror Funding and Fake Currency Cell in National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2010 to focus on investigation of terror funding and fake currency cases.”
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August - 17 
Times of India reports that amid the Okram Ibobi Singh Government's frequent calls to underground organizations for talks, the United Revolutionary Front (URF), a conglomerate of five different factions of the underground Kangleipak Communist Party (
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Times of India reports that amid the Okram Ibobi Singh Government's frequent calls to underground organizations for talks, the United Revolutionary Front (URF), a conglomerate of five different factions of the underground Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), has started dialogue with the Government. Three rounds of initial tripartite meetings involving the Centre, State and the URF have already been held in Imphal. "Since March 23, three rounds of initial meetings involving us and representatives of the state and central government have taken place and the outcome was fruitful," said Lalheiba Meitei, the URF acting chairman and leader of KCP- Military Council (KCP-MC). Besides KCP-MC, the other constituent members of the front include Sunil Meitei faction of KCP Military Task Force (KCP-MTF), KCP-Chingkei Nganba faction, Lamyanba Khuman faction of KCP-MC and KCP-KK Nganba faction. Though formal political dialogue is yet to start, the URF cadres and leaders, numbering over 100, are currently putting up at a camp of 30 Assam Rifles at Khurkhul village in Imphal West District. URF's total cadre strength is 470 and most of them have been asked to turn up at the camp, Lalheiba said, while disclosing that two more KCP factions are likely to join the front. "Instead of holding ceasefire or suspension of operation with the government, our demand is to begin official tripartite political dialogue and we have a 31-point charter of demands to be put up during talks," said Lalheiba on August 17. "It would be premature to disclose our demands at this stage but some agendas are focused on formulating work culture and green revolution in Manipur," he said, while welcoming other groups to join the front and go together for dialogue. He added, "Once the formal political dialogue starts, the government would set up a designated camp for the front. Both the state and the Centre have agreed to some of our terms."
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August - 17 
Times of India reports that the All Assam Minorities Students' Union (AAMSU) criticized chief minister Tarun Gogoi's recent statement that the situation in the State is limping back to normal after the Bodo-Muslim ethnic violence in the Bodoland Terr
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Times of India reports that the All Assam Minorities Students' Union (AAMSU) criticized chief minister Tarun Gogoi's recent statement that the situation in the State is limping back to normal after the Bodo-Muslim ethnic violence in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) areas that broke out in July. Addressing media persons on August 17, AAMSU president Abdur Rahim Ahmed demanded Gogoi's immediate resignation as chief minister following his "failure" to control the violent clashes in the lower Assam Districts, which are spreading outside the BTC areas.
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August - 17 
Times of India reports that violence rocked Bodoland again on August 17 when a man identified as Khasem Ali was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Salekati in Chirang District at 7.30 pm, when curfew was relaxed. Police recovered empty shells of .9m
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Times of India reports that violence rocked Bodoland again on August 17 when a man identified as Khasem Ali was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Salekati in Chirang District at 7.30 pm, when curfew was relaxed. Police recovered empty shells of .9mm pistol from the spot and haven't ruled out the involvement of militants in the attack. After a lull of 10 days, violence erupted in new areas in Baksa, Nalbari and Kamrup (rural) District on August 16. This was in connection with the clashes that broke out on July 20 between Bodos and Bengali-speaking Muslims in lower Assam.
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August - 17 
four bodies, including that of a father and son, were found in Yakh Ghund area of Mohmand Agency on August 17. According to political administration in Mohmand, the deceased were identified as Jannat Khan, his son Zahir and two relatives named Dedan
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four bodies, including that of a father and son, were found in Yakh Ghund area of Mohmand Agency on August 17. According to political administration in Mohmand, the deceased were identified as Jannat Khan, his son Zahir and two relatives named Dedan and Ahsanullah.
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August - 17 
a bandit was shot dead during encounter near Farooq Azam Mosque, while his accomplices were arrested within Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. The slain bandit was identified as Chawani and his arrested accomplice was identified as Habibullah. Poli
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a bandit was shot dead during encounter near Farooq Azam Mosque, while his accomplices were arrested within Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. The slain bandit was identified as Chawani and his arrested accomplice was identified as Habibullah. Police recovered two TT pistols and a motorcycle from their possession.
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August - 17 
a cable operator, identified as 40-year-old Raheem Baloch, son of Abdul Kareem Baloch, was also killed when he was standing near his home in Naval Colony within the limits of Saeedabad Police Station.
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a cable operator, identified as 40-year-old Raheem Baloch, son of Abdul Kareem Baloch, was also killed when he was standing near his home in Naval Colony within the limits of Saeedabad Police Station.
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August - 17 
a man, Allah Bakhsh, was killed in Surab area of Kalat District. Levies Force sources said the deceased, Allah Bakhsh, was heading to Surab from Gidar on a motorbike when unidentified assailants opened fire on him. As a result, he suffered bullet inj
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a man, Allah Bakhsh, was killed in Surab area of Kalat District. Levies Force sources said the deceased, Allah Bakhsh, was heading to Surab from Gidar on a motorbike when unidentified assailants opened fire on him. As a result, he suffered bullet injuries and died instantly.
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August - 17 
a Police constable posted at Pak Colony Police Station was killed in a firing incident at Gulbahar area within the limits of Pak Colony Police Station. The deceased was identified as Afzal, son of Saleem. He lived in Chakiwara police lane.
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a Police constable posted at Pak Colony Police Station was killed in a firing incident at Gulbahar area within the limits of Pak Colony Police Station. The deceased was identified as Afzal, son of Saleem. He lived in Chakiwara police lane.
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August - 17 
a young man Abbas Raza, son of Aqeel Raza, belonging to the Shia sect was gunned down in a targeted killing incident in Petal Wali Gali within Gulbahar Police remits. SHO Rizwan Patel said that the deceased was the friend of Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslime
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a young man Abbas Raza, son of Aqeel Raza, belonging to the Shia sect was gunned down in a targeted killing incident in Petal Wali Gali within Gulbahar Police remits. SHO Rizwan Patel said that the deceased was the friend of Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen’s activist Sajid Hussain who was gunned down a couple of days ago at Lasbela bridge while further investigation was underway.
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August - 17 
an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead while other sympathisers were injured near Siddique-e-Akbar Mosque area of Nagan Chowrangi within the limits of New Karachi Police Station. SHO Ashraf Gujjar said that the two armed motorcyc
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an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead while other sympathisers were injured near Siddique-e-Akbar Mosque area of Nagan Chowrangi within the limits of New Karachi Police Station. SHO Ashraf Gujjar said that the two armed motorcyclist reached near Siddique-e-Akbar Mosque and opened targeted firing, resultantly three people, including Adeel, Faisal and Adnan, received bullet injuries. Adeel, son of Hameed succumbed to his injures. The deceased were the residents of Country Tower and worker of MQM Unit 134.
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August - 17 
another MQM activist Farhan Gilani (30), son of Nisar Gilani, was gunned down in Sector 11 area of Orangi Town within the precincts of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station.
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another MQM activist Farhan Gilani (30), son of Nisar Gilani, was gunned down in Sector 11 area of Orangi Town within the precincts of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station.
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August - 17 
At least eight terrorists were killed and four others injured in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Mamuzai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 17, reports Daily Times. Two security officials also sustain
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At least eight terrorists were killed and four others injured in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Mamuzai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 17, reports Daily Times. Two security officials also sustained injuries in the attacks. According to details, the clashes occurred when militants ambushed SFs during a routine search in Mulbar area tehsil Mor City Zara of Mamuzai area. SFs killed up to eight terrorists during the operation. Two security personnel sustained injuries in the attack. The injured soldiers were identified as Ikram and Rasheed SFs also conducted a door-to-door search operation in Goundi Kalay, Mala Patti and Koronchi areas. A cache of arms and ammunition and explosive material were recovered from caves in the areas.
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August - 17 
In another act of target killing in Saeedabad Police remits, a hairdresser was gunned down at his barbershop in Yousuf Goth. He was identified as Shahzad Baloch (3)0.
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In another act of target killing in Saeedabad Police remits, a hairdresser was gunned down at his barbershop in Yousuf Goth. He was identified as Shahzad Baloch (3)0.
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August - 17 
Militant outfits have chalked out a plan to hit Islamabad and Lahore simultaneously with the collaboration of the Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), sources in the Interior Ministry said on August 17, quoting the report of an intelligence
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Militant outfits have chalked out a plan to hit Islamabad and Lahore simultaneously with the collaboration of the Afghan National Directorate of Security (NDS), sources in the Interior Ministry said on August 17, quoting the report of an intelligence agency, reports The News. “Attacks, using explosive laden trucks, will be launched in Islamabad and Lahore at the same time,” sources said, adding that the key leader of a terrorist outfit, Yaseen, was the mastermind of these vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks. Sources said a top hotel and a sensitive building in the Red Zone of the Federal Capital, Islamabad would be attacked, adding that an airbase and airport in Lahore would also be targeted. Sources suggested extreme vigilance and heightened security measures at all levels.
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August - 17 
one person, identified as Noor Khan, was killed and two others sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire on a shop located in Irrigation Colony area of Sariab Road. The injured were identified as Kamisa Khan and Darsh
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one person, identified as Noor Khan, was killed and two others sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire on a shop located in Irrigation Colony area of Sariab Road. The injured were identified as Kamisa Khan and Darshan Kumar. The assailants managed to escape.
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August - 17 
pieces of an MQM activist body were found from different parts of Lyari. Police said that unidentified assailants abdcuted him and after torturing him, cut his body into pieces and threw them at different areas of Lyari. The deceased was later identi
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pieces of an MQM activist body were found from different parts of Lyari. Police said that unidentified assailants abdcuted him and after torturing him, cut his body into pieces and threw them at different areas of Lyari. The deceased was later identified as Mashood Ahmed alias Danish, an activist of Unit 164 and resident of Lyari.
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August - 17 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvaiz Kayani on August 17 ruled out any joint Pakistan-US operation against militants in North Waziristan, saying such an operation would be unacceptable to the people and armed forces of Pakistan, repo
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvaiz Kayani on August 17 ruled out any joint Pakistan-US operation against militants in North Waziristan, saying such an operation would be unacceptable to the people and armed forces of Pakistan, reports Daily Times. According to an ISPR statement issued after a meeting between General Kayani and US CENTCOM Commander General James N Mattis, the Army Chief categorically dispelled the speculative reporting in the US media regarding an understanding given to ISAF Commander General John Allen about Pakistan Army’s readiness to launch joint operations in North Waziristan Agency (NWA).
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August - 17 
the dead body of a man, identified as Iqbal (50), son of Mohammad Khan, was also found from inside his home in Nayabad within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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the dead body of a man, identified as Iqbal (50), son of Mohammad Khan, was also found from inside his home in Nayabad within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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August - 17 
The Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on August 17 said that four of the militants who attacked the Minhas Airbase Kamra had been identified, reports Daily Times. Speaking to reporters, he said the attack on the Kamra Airbase and other terror
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The Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on August 17 said that four of the militants who attacked the Minhas Airbase Kamra had been identified, reports Daily Times. Speaking to reporters, he said the attack on the Kamra Airbase and other terrorist attacks could be traced back to North Waziristan Agency, adding that Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were giving refuge to criminals from across the border. However, he cast suspicion over TTP claiming responsibility for the attack, saying that unless Hakeemullah Mehsud himself claimed responsibility, it carried no authenticity. He said it was important to know on whose directions the terrorists had attacked the airbase. He warned there were threats of terrorist activity during Eid.
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August - 17 
two blasts injured at least 13 civilians in Sadda city in the Kurram Agency, reports Central Asia Online. A bomb hidden in a hand cart exploded at the main bazaar when local residents were busy with Eid shopping after Friday prayers, said Muhammad Ar
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two blasts injured at least 13 civilians in Sadda city in the Kurram Agency, reports Central Asia Online. A bomb hidden in a hand cart exploded at the main bazaar when local residents were busy with Eid shopping after Friday prayers, said Muhammad Arif, political administrator of Sadda. The 13 victims were hospitalised and are “out of danger,” he added. Another device planted near the local college exploded minutes later, he said, but it caused no injuries.
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August - 17 
Two persons lost their lives and 18 others sustained injuries on August 17 after a roadside bomb went off when participants were on their way to Youm-e-Quds rally near Safari Park on University Road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, report
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Two persons lost their lives and 18 others sustained injuries on August 17 after a roadside bomb went off when participants were on their way to Youm-e-Quds rally near Safari Park on University Road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Deputy Inspector General (East) Shahid Hayat said that the bombing occurred at around 3:15pm when a vehicle JA-8210 carrying a large number of participants reached near the park. As a result, 20 people received injuries. Two injured, Manzoor Hussain and Imtiaz Ali, succumbed to their injuries. The Youm-e-Quds rally is taken out every year on the last Friday of Ramazan. The rally was scheduled to begin from Numaish Chowrangi and conclude at Tibet Centre. The bomb also caused damage to the wall of the park and two vehicles.
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August - 17 
President Ram Baran Yadav on August 17 turned down the two election-related ordinances, presented to him by the Government on July 27 related to the amendment to the Election Act and the Election to the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports The Nepal Ne
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President Ram Baran Yadav on August 17 turned down the two election-related ordinances, presented to him by the Government on July 27 related to the amendment to the Election Act and the Election to the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports The Nepal News. According to the President Office, President did not see any relevance of introducing the ordinance at the moment in view of the Election Commission's official notice to the Government that the conducting the election on November 22 would not be possible due to lack of political consensus and necessary laws.
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August - 17 
rift between rival factions in NC has further widened as the party establishment faction took various decisions amidst opposition from Sher Bahadur Deuba faction on August 17, reports The Nepal News. The NC Central Working Committee endorsed the prop
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rift between rival factions in NC has further widened as the party establishment faction took various decisions amidst opposition from Sher Bahadur Deuba faction on August 17, reports The Nepal News. The NC Central Working Committee endorsed the proposal of party president Sushil Koirala on the basis of majority vote despite the objection from the rival faction. The meeting passed the proposal to create 12 more departments, make appointments to 42 departments, form various committees including Central Disciplinary Committee, Central Election Committee, Central Audit Committee and two directive committees to hold general conventions of the sister wings
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August - 17 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who heads newly formed Federal Democratic Republican Alliance (FDRA), on August 17 suggested Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxis
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, who heads newly formed Federal Democratic Republican Alliance (FDRA), on August 17 suggested Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to form a separate alliance, reports The Nepal News. "It will be better if NC and UML form new alliance bringing together those parties who share common ideology," said Prachanda.
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August - 17 
A Dhaka court on August 17 sent Maulana Mohammad Yunus on six days’ police remand after he was arrested for suspected ties with Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), reports The New Age. Yunus was arrested on August 16 at Dhak
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A Dhaka court on August 17 sent Maulana Mohammad Yunus on six days’ police remand after he was arrested for suspected ties with Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), reports The New Age. Yunus was arrested on August 16 at Dhaka’s Fakirapool area and is a teacher at Moulavikata Al Evari Dakhil Madrasah in Cox’s Bazar District’s Ramu sub-District. Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch Deputy Commissioner Monirul Islam told that Yunus had been working as the local coordinator of the terrorist organisation and recruiting Rohingya refugees for the group at Ramu sub-District. Islam also added that they were investigating whether the organisation only operated in Cox’s Bazar or had wings in other places.
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August - 17 
Awami League (AL) leaders on August 17 alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP's) Tarique Rahman had patronised and financed the synchronised bomb blasts across Bangladesh seven years ago, reports The Independent. The AL leaders said tha
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Awami League (AL) leaders on August 17 alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP's) Tarique Rahman had patronised and financed the synchronised bomb blasts across Bangladesh seven years ago, reports The Independent. The AL leaders said that the previous BNP- Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) ruling alliance wanted to turn Bangladesh into a terrorist state through the simultaneous blasts at 63 out of 64 districts and killing the progressive people. They made this comment at a discussion organised in front of the AL central office at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka on August 17 marking the countrywide bomb blast by the then Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) as anti-terrorism day.The attacks followed series of blasts at court premises and public offices leaving at least 33 people killed and many injured.
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August - 17 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on August 17 said progress of academic activities and development projects in Sri Lanka's conflict-affected Wanni region is at a higher level when compared to the other districts of the country, reports Colombo
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on August 17 said progress of academic activities and development projects in Sri Lanka's conflict-affected Wanni region is at a higher level when compared to the other districts of the country, reports Colombo Page. Presiding over the Wanni District Development Committee meeting at the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat, the President discussed in depth on the progress of both the development projects which had been completed and which are already in progress in Vavuniya and Mannar Districts.
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August - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was found by the Police at Talavanthakudige near Sringeri in Chikmagalur District of Karnataka on August 18, reported IBN Live. The Maoists fled the scene on learning that the Police would be visiti
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was found by the Police at Talavanthakudige near Sringeri in Chikmagalur District of Karnataka on August 18, reported IBN Live. The Maoists fled the scene on learning that the Police would be visiting the spot. At the camp site, prepared food, utensils, soup and vegetables were found. Also, a bag containing Maoist pamphlets were retrieved. No arms, however, were found. It is being said that owing to the rains the Maoists had come to village fringes for food. However, the combing operation is beefed up and the nearby villagers are questioned about the Maoists’ visit, Police said.
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August - 18 
Assam Tribune reports that two persons, including a child, were injured when activists of two students’ outfits threw stones at a public bus during protest and road blockade on the National Highway 31 in Dhubri District on August 18. Hundreds of acti
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Assam Tribune reports that two persons, including a child, were injured when activists of two students’ outfits threw stones at a public bus during protest and road blockade on the National Highway 31 in Dhubri District on August 18. Hundreds of activists of the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) and All Bodoland Minority Students’ Union (ABMSU) gathered at the spot since morning to protest the killing of an ABMSU leader at Salakati along Kokrajhar-Chirang border. They were holding the protest with the body of the leader who was killed by unidentified gunmen outside his pharmacy on August 17. Police rushed to the spot to disperse the protesters. When the agitators refused to lift the blockade, Police resorted to lathi charge. The protesters also turned violent and threw stones at a bus on its way from Dhubri to Barpeta. The driver of the bus and a child sustained mild injuries when they were hit by stones
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August - 18 
Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence targeting economic infrastructure in the country has seen a marginal decline in the past couple of years, the Government said on August 18, reports The Times of India. Altogether, 163 incidents have taken place this
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Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence targeting economic infrastructure in the country has seen a marginal decline in the past couple of years, the Government said on August 18, reports The Times of India. Altogether, 163 incidents have taken place this year till July, minister of state for home affairs Jitendra Singh told Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) in a written reply. There were 362 such attacks in 2009, while the same figure for 2010 and 2011 were 365 and 293, respectively. "The infrastructure destroyed includes property belonging to public/private sector units, railway property, telephone exchanges, mobile towers, power infrastructure, roads, school and Panchayat [local self-government institution] buildings among others. The damage in money terms runs into hundreds of crores," he said.
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August - 18 
The Border Security Forces (BSF) on August 18 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 573,000 along the Indo-Pak border in Ferozepur sector (Jammu and Kashmir), reports The Hindustan Times. BSF also seized 7 kilogram of her
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The Border Security Forces (BSF) on August 18 seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 573,000 along the Indo-Pak border in Ferozepur sector (Jammu and Kashmir), reports The Hindustan Times. BSF also seized 7 kilogram of heroin worth INR 3.5 million in the international market. No arrest was made.
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August - 18 
the Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) and the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur have condemned the twin killing. A statement of the Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur said the body is anguished over the killing without warnin
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the Zeliangrong Youth Front (Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) and the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur have condemned the twin killing. A statement of the Zeliangrong Students’ Union Manipur said the body is anguished over the killing without warning. It has further appealed to the militant outfits to shun violence and killings among themselves
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August - 18 
Tripura Info reports that bulk of the rumours that triggered panic among people of northeastern (NE) States in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra were sourced from Pakistan, Union Home secretary RK Singh said on August 18. "A total of 76 websites
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Tripura Info reports that bulk of the rumours that triggered panic among people of northeastern (NE) States in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra were sourced from Pakistan, Union Home secretary RK Singh said on August 18. "A total of 76 websites were identified where morphed images were uploaded and bulks of these were uploaded in Pakistan," Singh said. He said all these websites have since been blocked. As a step towards rumours being spread, Government has imposed a 15-day ban on bulk SMSes and MMSes.
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August - 18 
two militant cadres, one each from the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the MA Laskar faction of People's United Liberation Front (PULF-MA Laskar) laid down their arms and ammunition on August 18. The two surrenderees have been identified
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two militant cadres, one each from the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the MA Laskar faction of People's United Liberation Front (PULF-MA Laskar) laid down their arms and ammunition on August 18. The two surrenderees have been identified as Boinao Simte alias Mangboi Simte (UNLF) and Hasan Alli (PULF MA Laskar). The arms and ammunitions handed over by the surrenderees included two .9mm pistol, two .9mm magazines and 4 live rounds and one miss fire round of .9mm ammunition.
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August - 18 
Six persons including five security officials were killed and several others injured in a suicide car bomb explosion at Qambrani Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in the morning of August 18 (today), reports Dawn. According to
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Six persons including five security officials were killed and several others injured in a suicide car bomb explosion at Qambrani Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in the morning of August 18 (today), reports Dawn. According to sources, the attack took place when Police tried to stop a suspected vehicle during the routine checking at Qambrani Road; the car exploded as it came closer to the security personnel.
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August - 18 
A city warden, affiliated with the MQM, was also gunned down in Baldia Town. The deceased, Saifuddin, was on his way home in Saddar when at least four armed men shot him dead.
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A city warden, affiliated with the MQM, was also gunned down in Baldia Town. The deceased, Saifuddin, was on his way home in Saddar when at least four armed men shot him dead.
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August - 18 
A Kashmiri militant leader, 'Engineer' Ahsan Aziz, was among those killed in a US drone strike in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) tribal region on August 18, his father said on august 23, reports Daily Exce
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A Kashmiri militant leader, 'Engineer' Ahsan Aziz, was among those killed in a US drone strike in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) tribal region on August 18, his father said on august 23, reports Daily Excelsior. Abdul Aziz, a former militant ‘commander’, was quoted by Geo News as saying that his son Ahsan Aziz was killed along with his wife in a US drone strike in NWA on August 18. Aziz said his son had moved with his wife to Waziristan in 2002 to participate in the jihad in Afghanistan.
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August - 18 
a partial strike was observed on August 18 in Skardu, Gilgit and other Districts of the GB as business centers, offices and educational institutions remained closed and people avoided going outside their homes due to tension in some areas.
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a partial strike was observed on August 18 in Skardu, Gilgit and other Districts of the GB as business centers, offices and educational institutions remained closed and people avoided going outside their homes due to tension in some areas.
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August - 18 
An MQM activist, identified as Afzal, was gunned down in Orangi Town within. Police said Afzal was riding a motorcycle when at least two armed men, who were also on a motorcycle, shot him dead.
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An MQM activist, identified as Afzal, was gunned down in Orangi Town within. Police said Afzal was riding a motorcycle when at least two armed men, who were also on a motorcycle, shot him dead.
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August - 18 
Another Deobandi, identified as Qari Ahsan, was also gunned down in Gulberg in the limits of Samanabad Police Station.
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Another Deobandi, identified as Qari Ahsan, was also gunned down in Gulberg in the limits of Samanabad Police Station.
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August - 18 
Another man from the Deoband school of thought was killed near Baitul Mukaram Mosque, in the vicinity of Aziz Bhatti Police Station. Identity of the deceased could not be ascertained until the filing of this report.
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Another man from the Deoband school of thought was killed near Baitul Mukaram Mosque, in the vicinity of Aziz Bhatti Police Station. Identity of the deceased could not be ascertained until the filing of this report.
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August - 18 
Another MQM activist, Afzal, was shot dead by unidentified men in Mansoor Nagar, Orangi Town.
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Another MQM activist, Afzal, was shot dead by unidentified men in Mansoor Nagar, Orangi Town.
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August - 18 
armed motorcyclists opened fire at a teashop in Disco Mor of North Karachi, killing five Deobandi. Police said the victims were identified as Hafiz Syed Sharjeel Ali, Noor Rasheed, Zahoor Ahmed, Shaukat and Atif Ali.
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armed motorcyclists opened fire at a teashop in Disco Mor of North Karachi, killing five Deobandi. Police said the victims were identified as Hafiz Syed Sharjeel Ali, Noor Rasheed, Zahoor Ahmed, Shaukat and Atif Ali.
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August - 18 
At least six militants were killed in a drone attacks in Shuwedar village in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 18, reports Daily Times. Sources said that the missiles were fired when people were gathering
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At least six militants were killed in a drone attacks in Shuwedar village in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 18, reports Daily Times. Sources said that the missiles were fired when people were gathering for a religious festivity on Eid.
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August - 18 
Daily Times reports that a dead body was recovered in Budhrani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 18, reports Daily Times. According to Police figures, this is the 12th dead body recovered from Peshawar in the mo
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Daily Times reports that a dead body was recovered in Budhrani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 18, reports Daily Times. According to Police figures, this is the 12th dead body recovered from Peshawar in the month of August itself.
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August - 18 
Daily Times reports that a fresh wave of sectarian and ethnic killings claimed 15 more lives in the provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi on August 18. Twelve men from Deoband school of thought and three Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists were a
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Daily Times reports that a fresh wave of sectarian and ethnic killings claimed 15 more lives in the provincial capital of Sindh, Karachi on August 18. Twelve men from Deoband school of thought and three Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists were among the dead. In one of the incidents, unidentified men barged into Taqwa Mosque in Gulberg and shot injured two members Qari Asif and Qari Shakirullah of the mosque committee who succumbed to their injuries later
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August - 18 
three more Deobandi were shot dead in Sector 5C-4 of North Karachi. Police said Maulana Muhammad Yahya, Faizan Ilyas and Mujahid Aleem were sitting outside their house when gunmen, riding motorcycles, opened fire on them. The deceased were associated
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three more Deobandi were shot dead in Sector 5C-4 of North Karachi. Police said Maulana Muhammad Yahya, Faizan Ilyas and Mujahid Aleem were sitting outside their house when gunmen, riding motorcycles, opened fire on them. The deceased were associated with Masjid-o-Madrassa Yasinul Quran.
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August - 18 
Two truck drivers were killed in Nagar Valley of Hunza-Nagar District on August 18, reports The Express Tribune. One of the victims was identified as Muhammad Ishaque from Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal (FATA).
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Two truck drivers were killed in Nagar Valley of Hunza-Nagar District on August 18, reports The Express Tribune. One of the victims was identified as Muhammad Ishaque from Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal (FATA).
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August - 19 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in Bada Mathur forest under Bandhugaon Police station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on August 19, reported Orissadiary.co
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an exchange of fire with Security Force (SF) personnel in Bada Mathur forest under Bandhugaon Police station limits in Koraput District of Odisha on August 19, reported Orissadiary.com. According to initial reports, the dead body found was identified as Teli Kadraka alias Rajendra of Tala Pottesh Village of Bandhugaon Block who was ‘commander’ of Jhanjabati area committee of CPI Maoist. However, some other Maoists escaped from the spot taking advantage of the dense forest. A 303 rifle and kitbags were recovered from the encounter site, where the Maoist group had set up a temporary camp, Police sources said.
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August - 19 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Maran Piyusika, was arrested by the Police in Gunupur area of Rayagada District of Odisha on August 19, reports The Hindu. Maran hailed from Bakaguda village of Hanumanthpur
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Maran Piyusika, was arrested by the Police in Gunupur area of Rayagada District of Odisha on August 19, reports The Hindu. Maran hailed from Bakaguda village of Hanumanthpur panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) under Chandrapur Police Station limits. Several non-bailable warrants related to Maoist activity were pending against him in different Police Stations of Rayagada District. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), B.K. Panigrahi, he was part of the Maoist outfit since past nine years and was also involved in cases of murder, including murder of J. Jagaranga at Luhagumi village under Gudari Police Station limits in August 2007.
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August - 19 
An infiltrator was killed as Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled two Pakistan-backed infiltration bids of militants in Jammu and Kashmir on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the Pakistani Rangers resorted to heavy fir
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An infiltrator was killed as Border Security Force (BSF) personnel foiled two Pakistan-backed infiltration bids of militants in Jammu and Kashmir on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the Pakistani Rangers resorted to heavy firing in forward area of Garkhal in Akhnoor sector of Jammu District at 10.15pm. The Rangers made an attempt under the covering fire to push a group of five to seven infiltrators into Indian side. The BSF retaliated, ensuing heavy exchange of gun-fighting that continued for about an hour in which at least one infiltrator was killed. Other intruders were reported to have escaped back under the cover of darkness and firing by the Pakistan side.
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August - 19 
Army warns of potential recruitment of jihadis in India as they got information about Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and its political front, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD), holding a meeting in Karachi (Pakistan) on July 2 on the attack on Rohingiya Muslims in Myanma
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Army warns of potential recruitment of jihadis in India as they got information about Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and its political front, Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD), holding a meeting in Karachi (Pakistan) on July 2 on the attack on Rohingiya Muslims in Myanmar, a senior Army officer told on August 19, reports The Times of India. According to officer, the Kokrajhar (Assam) riots on July 21 gave the fundamentalists an opportunity to club the two issues and besides creating confusion, the fundamentalists also hoped to recruit potential jihadis in India by fanning passions. The Kokrajhar riots had no connection with happenings in Myanmar but it was possible to club the two issues in distant places like Mumbai (Maharashtra). The official advised that the Government should not be in a hurry to send back displaced persons in Kokrajhar living in refugee camps to their villages as this could heighten tension. Authorities in Bhutan have asked minority community workers engaged in hydel and other construction projects in Bhutan not to travel to Bhutan through Assam and instead take the route through Phuentsholling bordering West Bengal.
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August - 19 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that a probe will be instituted to find out facts regarding alleged involvement of foreign hands in the recent Assam violence. "From the beginning I have stated that some foreign hands are involved. It is not
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that a probe will be instituted to find out facts regarding alleged involvement of foreign hands in the recent Assam violence. "From the beginning I have stated that some foreign hands are involved. It is not merely a clash between Bodos and minorities. The Union Home ministry report that Pakistani elements were involved has vindicated our stand," Gogoi said. "We will institute a probe to find out details regarding the involvement of foreign elements in the violence," he added.
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August - 19 
at 8.15am, Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on the Line of Control (LoC) at Balnoi in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District with reports that the troops from across the LoC might have tried to facilitate infiltration attempt. Indian side reta
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at 8.15am, Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on the Line of Control (LoC) at Balnoi in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District with reports that the troops from across the LoC might have tried to facilitate infiltration attempt. Indian side retaliated, anticipating infiltration attempt by the militants under the cover of heavy firing. Reports said the militants, if any in the area, would have retreated as there was no scope of infiltration.
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August - 19 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) puts Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin on its wanted list along with three others, reports The India Today on August 19. Syed Salahuddin is accused of systematically channeling money to the families of t
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) puts Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin on its wanted list along with three others, reports The India Today on August 19. Syed Salahuddin is accused of systematically channeling money to the families of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The step to declare Salahuddin a "proclaimed offender" has been taken after a nearly year-long investigation by the NIA, which has revealed that the HM chief is backing a charitable organisation in Pakistan, named the Jammu & Kashmir Affectees Relief Trust (JKART). JKART has its head office in Rawalpindi and branches in Islamabad and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). It has been channeling money through hawala and human couriers to the families in J&K whose men have been killed by security forces in India. The investigation into this particular case – lodged on September 7, 2011 – claims Salahuddin pumped INR 800 millions into J&K in the last two years for terror activities. The NIA probe shows Salahuddin has also used JKART as a front to fund terror activities in Pulwama, Kupwara, Sopore, Budgam, Doda, Baramula and Srinagar (all in J&K). Along with Salahuddin, three Pakistanis have also been declared wanted offenders by the NIA. They are: JKART chairman in Pakistan, Mehboobul Haq alias Umar Farooq, JKART General Secretary Masroor Ahmad Dar and Gulam Nabi Khan.
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August - 19 
Pakistan, on August 19, rejected Indian charges that morphed pictures of Assam and Myanmar violence which sparked an exodus of northeastern citizens from other States originated in Pakistan.
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Pakistan, on August 19, rejected Indian charges that morphed pictures of Assam and Myanmar violence which sparked an exodus of northeastern citizens from other States originated in Pakistan.
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August - 19 
People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Perwaiz Ahmad Bhat, who contested Assembly elections from Amira Kadal constituency in 2008, was the target of militants who killed National Conference (NC) block president, Abdul Rehman Ganaie, in Srinagar on J
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People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Perwaiz Ahmad Bhat, who contested Assembly elections from Amira Kadal constituency in 2008, was the target of militants who killed National Conference (NC) block president, Abdul Rehman Ganaie, in Srinagar on June 15, 2012, reports Daily Excelsior. The six persons, including two former militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), arrested on August 2 for the killing revealed during questioning that they had to target PDP leader but when they missed him out that day they targeted his neighbour, Abdul Rehman Ganaie, who was coming out of his house for offering Friday prayers just at that moment. Police sources said that actual killing of Ganaie was carried out by Muhammad Yusuf Dar, of Kawoosa Magam in Budgam District, one of the six arrestees.
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August - 19 
Punjab Police confirmed the arrest of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was absconding since 2009, in Phillaur in Jalandhar District of Punjab on August 19, reports The Pioneer. Police said that in 2009, a case was registered
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Punjab Police confirmed the arrest of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who was absconding since 2009, in Phillaur in Jalandhar District of Punjab on August 19, reports The Pioneer. Police said that in 2009, a case was registered against Maoist Jaiprakash Dubey and his accomplices, including Manvir Singh, under the Unlawful Activities Provision Act 1967. Station House Officer, Phillaur Police Station, Gulshan Lal, said Manvir Singh had brought Dubey to Punjab and had given shelter to him. “Manvir Singh alias Kedi alias Lajpat Rai, a Maoist working with top leader Jaiprakash Dubey has been arrested from Muktsar. We had presented him in court and he has been sent to one-day remand. He is a Maoist and was staying with other Maoists. We are interrogating him and further details will be provided to you later,” said Lal.
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August - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) linkmen from a dhaba (roadside eatery) on the Duliajan-Naharkatia road, near Madhabpur Tiniali, in Dibrugarh District on August 19, reports Times of
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) linkmen from a dhaba (roadside eatery) on the Duliajan-Naharkatia road, near Madhabpur Tiniali, in Dibrugarh District on August 19, reports Times of India. The three arrested linkmen have been identified as Minaram Dhadumia (33) alias Renu Dhadumia, Satyajit Gogoi alias Kalia Gogoi (27) of Tingkhong and Karuna Gogoi (34) alias Bunda Gogoi of Naharkatia. SFs recovered a .22 calibre pistol and two live bullets from them. SFs also recovered cash amounting to INR 1.2 million from the trio.
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August - 19 
SFs arrested four-suspected Anti-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) linkmen from Jagoon here on August 19, reports The Telegraph. The arrested linkman were identified as– ‘advocate’ Amar Shah, Munu Kaul, Rajen Karmakar and Atul were on their way to han
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SFs arrested four-suspected Anti-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) linkmen from Jagoon here on August 19, reports The Telegraph. The arrested linkman were identified as– ‘advocate’ Amar Shah, Munu Kaul, Rajen Karmakar and Atul were on their way to hand over money and materials to ULFA-ATF leader Haren Moran at Kharsang in Arunachal Pradesh. SFs recovered an amount of INR 1.2 million in cash, medicine, mobile handsets and camp building materials from them.
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August - 19 
the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) said that their repeated claims about the rapid infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, rise in fundamentalist activities with active support from Pakistan, had finally found support after Home Secretary RK
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the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) said that their repeated claims about the rapid infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, rise in fundamentalist activities with active support from Pakistan, had finally found support after Home Secretary RK Singh’s comments about the hand of Pakistani agents behind the fear of attacks that has gripped people from the NE, reports The Sentinel. This was stated by AASU advisor Samujjal Bhattacharyya on August 19.
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August - 19 
the BSF has begun an exhaustive survey of all those vulnerable spots along the Indo-Pakistan border to detect any possible signs of a tunnel similar to the one unearthed in Samba District on July 28. "We are trying to identify all those places along
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the BSF has begun an exhaustive survey of all those vulnerable spots along the Indo-Pakistan border to detect any possible signs of a tunnel similar to the one unearthed in Samba District on July 28. "We are trying to identify all those places along the border which can be vulnerable for any possible tunnelling-like activity or any other ways of infiltration and smuggling. The officers have been tasked for the job," BSF chief U K Bansal said.
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August - 19 
the BSF has strengthened its positions all along the border especially in vulnerable areas of RS Pura and Samba sectors in the wake of heavy firing by Pakistan triggering panic among the villagers putting up in forward areas. Official sources said th
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the BSF has strengthened its positions all along the border especially in vulnerable areas of RS Pura and Samba sectors in the wake of heavy firing by Pakistan triggering panic among the villagers putting up in forward areas. Official sources said that the BSF has created a second line of defence at some places on the borders especially in Abdullian, Arnia, Pansar etc, which had repeatedly been targeted by the Rangers over the past few days on the International Border (IB).
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August - 19 
the coordination committee of 7 Manipur based insurgent groups (CorCom) has declared that the people of Manipur are not Indians, were never Indians and will never be Indians. Taking strong exception to an editorial comment of a local daily lamenting
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the coordination committee of 7 Manipur based insurgent groups (CorCom) has declared that the people of Manipur are not Indians, were never Indians and will never be Indians. Taking strong exception to an editorial comment of a local daily lamenting the lack of public participation in Independence Day celebrations in the state the Corcom statement accused the daily of trying to be a mouthpiece of the colonial masters.
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August - 19 
two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Moijing Leingoijin, Thoubal District at around 8.30 pm on August 19. The cadres are identified as Muhammadd Kadir and Muhammad Impiyaz Khan. A carbine with two ro
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two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Moijing Leingoijin, Thoubal District at around 8.30 pm on August 19. The cadres are identified as Muhammadd Kadir and Muhammad Impiyaz Khan. A carbine with two rounds was seized from Kadir and a demand letter was seized from Impiyaz.
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August - 19 
In Skardu District, armed men ambushed one Maulana Bashir, injuring him seriously.
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In Skardu District, armed men ambushed one Maulana Bashir, injuring him seriously.
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August - 19 
A former Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA), Rahim Bux Jamali, was shot at and severely injured by unidentified assailants in a local mosque where he was observing Aitkaaf in Nawabshah town of Shaheed Benazir Abad Distr
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A former Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA), Rahim Bux Jamali, was shot at and severely injured by unidentified assailants in a local mosque where he was observing Aitkaaf in Nawabshah town of Shaheed Benazir Abad District in Sindh on August 19, reports Daily Times. The unidentified assailants entered the Society Jamia Masjid and fired directly on the chest of Jamali and escaped. The Police arrested eight suspects for interrogation.
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August - 19 
An attempt to blow up the Jaffer Express near Kolpur railway station in Bolan District of Balochistan was successfully foiled, when the train after being held up for some hours left for its destination on August 19, reports The News. Sources said tha
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An attempt to blow up the Jaffer Express near Kolpur railway station in Bolan District of Balochistan was successfully foiled, when the train after being held up for some hours left for its destination on August 19, reports The News. Sources said that Jaffar Express on way to Rawalpindi from Quetta was about to reach Kolpur station, when the engineer of the train spotted some suspicious material on the railway line. The driver informed the concerned officials who later confirmed that a rocket shell filled with explosives was planted beside the line to blow up the approaching Jaffer Express. The bomb disposal squad reached the scene and defused the explosives and gave clearance for the departure of the train.
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August - 19 
an official of the Gilgit District was shot at and injured by unidentified men in Gilgit.
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an official of the Gilgit District was shot at and injured by unidentified men in Gilgit.
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August - 19 
At least six militants were killed and five others injured in jet planes shelling by Security Forces (SFs) on suspected militant hideouts in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. According to details, SFs targeted the suspected hideouts
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At least six militants were killed and five others injured in jet planes shelling by Security Forces (SFs) on suspected militant hideouts in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. According to details, SFs targeted the suspected hideouts in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency with jet planes. One hideout of the militants was destroyed in the shelling, resulting in the killing of six militants and leaving five others injured. Sources said that the militants killed in the SFs’ action belonged to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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August - 19 
GB Council Member Amjad Hussain in an interview with The Express Tribune on August 19 said that killings in Gilgit are an attempt to create discord and to promote anti-government sentiments among the people of the region. He added that the frequent k
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GB Council Member Amjad Hussain in an interview with The Express Tribune on August 19 said that killings in Gilgit are an attempt to create discord and to promote anti-government sentiments among the people of the region. He added that the frequent killings have reinforced the impression that the state machinery has either failed to control such acts or terrorism or is deliberately letting them happen. “Since G-B’s constitutional status is vague, such attempts and the prevailing sentiments could prove lethal for the country and the region itself,” said Hussain. He warned that if these attempts were not stopped, it could lead to a Balochistan-like situation in GB. “People should adopt political recourse for the solution of their problems instead of sectarianism,” said Hussain, who is one of the politicians who have been actively promoting peace and religious tolerance in GB. “It seems that the central intelligence agencies aren’t on the same page with respect to future of G-B,” he said, referring to the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Military Intelligence. He urged policymakers to immediately decide the status of GB “before things slip out of their hands”.
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August - 19 
The Government on August 19 suspended cell phone services in at least four major cities in the wake of intelligence reports that terrorists may attempt to target key installations in sensitive areas, reports The Express Tribune. The decision was take
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The Government on August 19 suspended cell phone services in at least four major cities in the wake of intelligence reports that terrorists may attempt to target key installations in sensitive areas, reports The Express Tribune. The decision was taken in response to a request by Provincial Governments on the eve of Eidul Fitr, according to a press statement released by Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik. “On the request of provincial governments, it was decided that mobile phone services will be suspended in some cities/areas of the respective provinces as per available intelligence,” the statement read. Cellular company sources confirmed that they were asked by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block services in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Quetta. Services were to remain blocked from 8pm on August 19 till 11am of August 20 (today). PTA could send an additional list of cities where services are to remain blocked during this time, the sources added.
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August - 19 
The mastermind of the Kamra Airbase attack has been arrested on August 19, reports Dawn. The suspect is believed to have provided financial and logistical support for the airbase attack. Sources also mentioned that a person named Tajammul was also ar
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The mastermind of the Kamra Airbase attack has been arrested on August 19, reports Dawn. The suspect is believed to have provided financial and logistical support for the airbase attack. Sources also mentioned that a person named Tajammul was also arrested from Kunarh area who gave residence to the attacker in his home. Shahbaz, another close ally and relative of Tajammul, who also arrested, is also believed to be involved in planning the attack. Security officials also said that four more associates of the attacker were arrested from the areas of Taxila, Qasur, Multan and Lahore. The number of arrested culprits has now reached nine. Security officials also claimed that the attackers were away from their home for more than two months. Initial investigations revealed that they belonged to a banned outfit and trained at Kunar province in Afghanistan.
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August - 19 
the suicide bomber who exploded himself during the Kamra airbase attack has been identified as Faisal Shahzad, a resident of Taxila, reports Daily Times.
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the suicide bomber who exploded himself during the Kamra airbase attack has been identified as Faisal Shahzad, a resident of Taxila, reports Daily Times.
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August - 19 
Thirteen suspected militants were killed and nine others injured in two US drone attacks on Mana village in the Shawal tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 19, reports The News. “The
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Thirteen suspected militants were killed and nine others injured in two US drone attacks on Mana village in the Shawal tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 19, reports The News. “The vehicles caught fire after being hit by the drones. The bodies of seven persons were recovered from the vehicles, but they were mutilated beyond recognition,” a tribal elder said. In the second attack, six persons were killed and five others injured when a US drone hit a house in Mana village
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August - 19 
17 youth and student wings affiliated to various political parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) staged demonstration in front of Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's official residence i
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17 youth and student wings affiliated to various political parties including Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) staged demonstration in front of Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai's official residence in Baluwatar demanding his resignation on August 19.
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August - 19 
talking to reporters outside Kathmandu, Dahal said that the President committed a mistake by rejecting the ordinances. Maoist Spokesman Agni Sapkota said that the Government had begun preparations for resending the ordinances. “The party has given a
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talking to reporters outside Kathmandu, Dahal said that the President committed a mistake by rejecting the ordinances. Maoist Spokesman Agni Sapkota said that the Government had begun preparations for resending the ordinances. “The party has given a go-ahead to the PM to resend the ordinances to the President,” said Sapkota.
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August - 19 
two days after refusing to endorse two ordinances related to election forwarded by the Government, President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on August 19 defended his move saying that he did so as the Election Commission had already told the government that condu
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two days after refusing to endorse two ordinances related to election forwarded by the Government, President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on August 19 defended his move saying that he did so as the Election Commission had already told the government that conducting the Constituent Assembly polls on 22 November was impossible, reports Nepal News.
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August - 19 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two cadres of Gonomukti Fauj red-handed with foreign arms and bullets from Vitshora Bazaar under Jhenidah District on August 19, reports The Independent. Local sources said a big group of Gonomukti Fauj gathered
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two cadres of Gonomukti Fauj red-handed with foreign arms and bullets from Vitshora Bazaar under Jhenidah District on August 19, reports The Independent. Local sources said a big group of Gonomukti Fauj gathered there for holding a meeting with heavy and strong arms. Later, RAB arrested Chittaranjan Biswas (27) and Jugol Biswa (20) and recovered one foreign revolver, one foreign shutter gun and three rounds of bullet. RAB said the arrestees were wanted in various cases such as extortion, robbery, rape and abduction in various cases.
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August - 19 
An office of the Eelam Revolutionary Organization of Students (EROS) was attacked by a group of unidentified persons on August 19 in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province at Batticaloa city in the run up to the provincial council elections scheduled for next
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An office of the Eelam Revolutionary Organization of Students (EROS) was attacked by a group of unidentified persons on August 19 in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province at Batticaloa city in the run up to the provincial council elections scheduled for next month, reports Colombo Page. The Police said the attackers had caused severe damage to the party office and had also attempted to set fire EROS leader's van.
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August - 19 
The Sri Lankan Government to allocate funds in the 2013 budget to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), reports The Colombo Page on August 19. Head of the Presidential Task Force on the implementati
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The Sri Lankan Government to allocate funds in the 2013 budget to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), reports The Colombo Page on August 19. Head of the Presidential Task Force on the implementation of the LLRC recommendations, Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga said while releasing the National Action Plan to implement the LLRC recommendations said that funding was required for most ministries to carry out the implementation work. Treasury Secretary Dr. P. B. Jayasundera said allocations required by ministries for the implementation of the LLRC recommendations would be made from next year onwards.
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August - 20 
a Chinese made hand grenade was found at Ghari Lamkhai along Tiddim Road morning at around 8 am on August 20. The bomb was recovered by the police bomb squad and safely disposed at a garbage dump in the vicinity.
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a Chinese made hand grenade was found at Ghari Lamkhai along Tiddim Road morning at around 8 am on August 20. The bomb was recovered by the police bomb squad and safely disposed at a garbage dump in the vicinity.
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August - 20 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by joint forces from Sarenga area in Bankura District of West Bengal early on August 20, reported Business Standard. Abhiram Tudu (31) is an accused in the killing of a Communist Party
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by joint forces from Sarenga area in Bankura District of West Bengal early on August 20, reported Business Standard. Abhiram Tudu (31) is an accused in the killing of a Communist Party of India- Marxist (CPI-Marxist) leader in January 2010.
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August - 20 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ramdai, surrendered before Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 20, reports truthdive.com quoting ANI. Ramdai had joined the Maoists three years ago and was
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Ramdai, surrendered before Police in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 20, reports truthdive.com quoting ANI. Ramdai had joined the Maoists three years ago and was working with platoon no. 17 across the District. She was involved in several incidents of violence including a recent encounter with Security Forces.
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August - 20 
At least 12 people, including three Policemen, were injured and a Police vehicle was set ablaze, as violence broke out in Srinagar and Sopore in Baramulla District after congregational prayers on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A mob set ablaze a
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At least 12 people, including three Policemen, were injured and a Police vehicle was set ablaze, as violence broke out in Srinagar and Sopore in Baramulla District after congregational prayers on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A mob set ablaze a Police Rukshak vehicle at Eidgah in Srinagar soon after Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. A Police spokesman said that the Police party of Police Post Qamarwari while on way to SKIMS were stopped and assaulted by a mob at Eidgah, Srinagar. All the three Policemen aboard the vehicle were injured in the mob assault. Additional Security Forces (SFs) personnel were rushed to the spot immediately after the mob attack to restore law and order in the area. Police fired several rounds of tear smoke shells and also fired in air to disperse the mob. The mob pelted stones on the SFs but the SFs managed to chase them away. Several protesters were injured in the SFs action. Violence also broke out in Sopore after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers as a mob pelted stones on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stationed at State Bank of India (SBI) building and on Police Station Sopore. Police restored to baton charging and fired tear-smoke shells to disperse the protesters. However, no injuries were reported.
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August - 20 
At least 12 people, including three Policemen, were injured and a Police vehicle was set ablaze, as violence broke out in Srinagar and Sopore in Baramulla District after congregational prayers on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A mob set ablaze a
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At least 12 people, including three Policemen, were injured and a Police vehicle was set ablaze, as violence broke out in Srinagar and Sopore in Baramulla District after congregational prayers on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A mob set ablaze a Police Rukshak vehicle at Eidgah in Srinagar soon after Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. A Police spokesman said that the Police party of Police Post Qamarwari while on way to SKIMS were stopped and assaulted by a mob at Eidgah, Srinagar. All the three Policemen aboard the vehicle were injured in the mob assault. Additional Security Forces (SFs) personnel were rushed to the spot immediately after the mob attack to restore law and order in the area. Police fired several rounds of tear smoke shells and also fired in air to disperse the mob. The mob pelted stones on the SFs but the SFs managed to chase them away. Several protesters were injured in the SFs action. Violence also broke out in Sopore after the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers as a mob pelted stones on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) stationed at State Bank of India (SBI) building and on Police Station Sopore. Police restored to baton charging and fired tear-smoke shells to disperse the protesters. However, no injuries were reported.
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August - 20 
Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, U.K.Bansal in an interview to Deccan Chronicle said that over the years, number of illegal migrants coming from Bangladesh has come down and ruled out any possibility of involvement of Bangladeshi immigra
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Border Security Force (BSF) Director General, U.K.Bansal in an interview to Deccan Chronicle said that over the years, number of illegal migrants coming from Bangladesh has come down and ruled out any possibility of involvement of Bangladeshi immigrants in the current Bodo-Muslim clashes in Assam. BSF ’DG’, U.K.Bansal said, “Bangladeshis crossing the border into India is an old phenomenon. But I am happy to tell you that in the past three or four years the numbers of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, not only in Assam but even when taken in totality, as in the number of Bangladeshi immigrants coming into India has declined phenomenally. Now the number of people intercepted by the BSF at the border is only 10-15 per cent of what it used to be earlier. The deportations ordered through the legal process have also come down tremendously. We have taken initiatives like border fencing and sanctioning 15 more battalions for more patrolling and floodlighting the border area. Besides, we have done what is called “vulnerability mapping” of the entire 4,100 km of border and have identified those areas which are vulnerable from the point of view of human trafficking and illegal immigration. In this process, we have particularly identified around 102 km. This area is being patrolled heavily with additional troops and additional vehicles”. Bansal also said that around 15,000 Bangladeshi people have been arrested so far this year for crossing the border illegally.
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August - 20 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) during a search operation at Singjamei area in Imphal West District on August 20 and recovered a huge amount of arms and ammunition from
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of United Peoples' Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) during a search operation at Singjamei area in Imphal West District on August 20 and recovered a huge amount of arms and ammunition from their possession. The two arrested persons are identified as KeishamHemanta alias Muthi alias Henju and Angom Keisham Abe alias Thajo Chanu. One lathod gun with four shells, one .9mm pistol with ten live rounds, one Chinese grenade with detonator, one AK Rifle with 35 ammunitions and nine numbers of extortion demand letter of UPPK were recovered from the arrested persons, it further said.
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August - 20 
Kanglaonline reports that two explosions occurred at Nongren Area under Lamlai Police Station at around 11:27 pm on August 20. Any reports of casualties could not be retrieved till the filling of this report
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Kanglaonline reports that two explosions occurred at Nongren Area under Lamlai Police Station at around 11:27 pm on August 20. Any reports of casualties could not be retrieved till the filling of this report
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August - 20 
Police arrested four youth for setting ablaze a Police vehicle on the occasion of Eid (August 20) and sent them to Central Jail Srinagar. Police sources said that hunt for eight others, who are accused involved in the setting ablaze of the Police veh
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Police arrested four youth for setting ablaze a Police vehicle on the occasion of Eid (August 20) and sent them to Central Jail Srinagar. Police sources said that hunt for eight others, who are accused involved in the setting ablaze of the Police vehicle and assaulting of policemen, is on. The 12 youth have been identified on the basis of Video footage and photographic evidence of the spot.
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August - 20 
Police on August 20 arrested ‘commander’ of 709 battalion of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), Hira Sarania, on charges of extortion and abduction, reports Assam Tribune. According to Police sources, a team of city Poli
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Police on August 20 arrested ‘commander’ of 709 battalion of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF), Hira Sarania, on charges of extortion and abduction, reports Assam Tribune. According to Police sources, a team of city Police arrested the ULFA leader from the designated camp at Helacha in Nalbari District. Police sources claimed that the ULFA-PTF leader was reportedly involved in the abduction and extortion from a businessperson, Ranjan Lohia of Guwahati city. The SFs had first arrested one Pankaj Kalita from the camp three days ago. SFs have also arrested two youths Pradip Chaudhury and Charafroj Ali from Nalbari and Baksa Districts. Both are said to be very close to Sarania. The Police said that the Sarania is also involved in the killing of Binit Jain, an employee of Lohia.
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August - 20 
Police on August 20 seized a haul of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 256,000 from Bhagalpur District (Bihar), reports The Business Standard. The Police raided the house of accused Rajesh and seized FICN denomination of INR 500 and INR 100
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Police on August 20 seized a haul of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 256,000 from Bhagalpur District (Bihar), reports The Business Standard. The Police raided the house of accused Rajesh and seized FICN denomination of INR 500 and INR 1000 of which most of the currency notes were found to be fake ones, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) K S Anupam. Besides a pistol, 30 cartridge of SLR and two magazines were recovered. The SSP ordered probe into his bank accounts as well directed the cops to arrest the accused, who was absconding.
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August - 20 
reports said that Pakistan has violated the cease-fire 37 times in 2012. There were 51 cases of cease-fire violation in 2011, 44 cases in 2010 and 28 in 2009.
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reports said that Pakistan has violated the cease-fire 37 times in 2012. There were 51 cases of cease-fire violation in 2011, 44 cases in 2010 and 28 in 2009.
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August - 20 
reports that the 96 hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the United Naga Council (UNC) seeking ‘alternative arrangement’ has been called off following an invitation from the Union Home Ministry for tripartite talks in the last week of August. A st
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reports that the 96 hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the United Naga Council (UNC) seeking ‘alternative arrangement’ has been called off following an invitation from the Union Home Ministry for tripartite talks in the last week of August. A statement issued by the Publicity Wing of UNC said, the decision for calling off the bandh followed an emergency meeting on August 20. The UNC had earlier called the 96 hour bandh, suppose to begin in August 20 night, to protest the lack of sincerity and political will on the part of the Union Government and the State Government to carry forward the democratic process of dialogue on the demand for an alternative arrangement outside the Manipur Government pending settlement of the Indo-Naga issue. As per the statement, representatives of the UNC will be holding the 4th round of tripartite talks with the Government of India and Government of Manipur on August 31 at New Delhi.
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August - 20 
T. Anil Kumar, member of the technical wing of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police at Veluru area in Chilakaluripet mandal (administrative unit) in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh on August 20, reports The Hindu
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T. Anil Kumar, member of the technical wing of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police at Veluru area in Chilakaluripet mandal (administrative unit) in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh on August 20, reports The Hindu. He was on a visit to a relative’s house when the Police made the arrest. Kumar is a member of the Maoists’ Dandakaranya committee which is active in some pockets of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
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August - 20 
the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) raised concern over the problem of influx in the State while pressing on the need to introduce the Inner Line Permit (ILP) or any similar system to check the flow of outsiders int
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the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) raised concern over the problem of influx in the State while pressing on the need to introduce the Inner Line Permit (ILP) or any similar system to check the flow of outsiders into the State. In a statement issued here on August 20, the ANVC-B stated that being a Sixth Schedule State, there seems to be a conflict between the State and the District Councils in exercising the powers bestowed upon each due to political obligations.
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August - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a person near a primary school in Shakarpur village in Gaya District of Bihar, reports post.jagran.com. Perceiving him to be a Police informer, the Maoists shot dead the man, identifie
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a person near a primary school in Shakarpur village in Gaya District of Bihar, reports post.jagran.com. Perceiving him to be a Police informer, the Maoists shot dead the man, identified as Pahjan Bharati, a native of Nagowar village, on August 20 and dropped leaflet on the spot claiming responsibility for the killing, Superintendent of Police (City) Baburam said, adding that a used cartridge was recovered from the spot.
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August - 20 
the cyber crime cell of the Pune Police arrested four men on August 20 for allegedly circulating provocative SMSs in the city regarding the violence in Burma that led to attacks on students from the northeast in the city last week. The suspects are A
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the cyber crime cell of the Pune Police arrested four men on August 20 for allegedly circulating provocative SMSs in the city regarding the violence in Burma that led to attacks on students from the northeast in the city last week. The suspects are Arif Munnawar Khan (47) of Bibvewadi, Imran Irfan Khan (39) of Sanjay Park, Vimannagar, Mohammed Afzal Abdul Rahman Khan (38) of Kondhwa and Sarfaraz Mohammed Iqbal Khan (32) of Mamatanagar in Sangvi.
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August - 20 
the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has claimed the bomb blasts in Lamlai area on August 20. An MCP statement said that the blasts were triggered by the group to draw out the SFs from civilian areas.
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the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has claimed the bomb blasts in Lamlai area on August 20. An MCP statement said that the blasts were triggered by the group to draw out the SFs from civilian areas.
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August - 20 
The Security Forces (SFs) detained 29 persons, including at least six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from Sidhwalia village in East Champaran District of Bihar on August 20, reports Outlook India. Acting on a tip off,
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The Security Forces (SFs) detained 29 persons, including at least six suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from Sidhwalia village in East Champaran District of Bihar on August 20, reports Outlook India. Acting on a tip off, the SFs, raided the village and detained the 29 persons attending a closed-door meeting convened under the banner of Left Wing outfits like Janwadi Kisan Sangh and Janwadi Vikas Mazdoor Sangh to discuss problems of the local people, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sanjay Kumar Singh said. Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature, mobile phones and several vehicles were seized from the spot, Singh said. At least six of the 29 persons, including one Munna Yadav alias Raman Bharati - district coordinator of the two left-wing outfits - were suspected Naxalites, Singh said, adding they were being questioned. They have confessed to their involvement in some Naxal activities, including carrying out incidents of violence and levy collection, the ASP said.
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August - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected militants of Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) lobbed a grenade into the wine store in Mangsang town of East Garo Hills District on August 20. No one was injured. The suspected militants came to Mangsang
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected militants of Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF) lobbed a grenade into the wine store in Mangsang town of East Garo Hills District on August 20. No one was injured. The suspected militants came to Mangsang bazar at 12:30 pm and threw the grenade into the shop. The grenade, however, did not explode.
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August - 20 
Police sources on August 20 disclosed the suspected involvement of one group in incidents of violence in Karachi, reports Dawn. A preliminary report of investigation into the killings was submitted to the Inspector General (IG) Sindh Police. The repo
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Police sources on August 20 disclosed the suspected involvement of one group in incidents of violence in Karachi, reports Dawn. A preliminary report of investigation into the killings was submitted to the Inspector General (IG) Sindh Police. The report said that a group comprising of six armed persons on three motorcycles was involved in all the incidents. Similar weapons and ammunition was used in all three incidents, added the report. The report further said that the involvement of a banned outfit was suspected in the killings.
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August - 20 
The Government Higher Secondary School for girls located in Dab Kot village, South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), was blown up when explosive materials planted near the building detonated on August 20, reports The Ex
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The Government Higher Secondary School for girls located in Dab Kot village, South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), was blown up when explosive materials planted near the building detonated on August 20, reports The Express Tribune. The bombs, placed at three different places close to the school building, exploded and damaged classrooms, porch and boundary wall of the school building, the official added. The girl’s school was the only functional higher secondary school in the area and there were more than 500 female students enrolled in it.
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August - 20 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 20 warned the military that it had set up a “suicide bombers squad” to hit troops if an offensive is launched in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. In an
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 20 warned the military that it had set up a “suicide bombers squad” to hit troops if an offensive is launched in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. In an email message sent to media, TTP, an umbrella militant group, said it had received “an exclusive intelligence report” about the offensive in North Waziristan from its “sources” in Army headquarters. TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan outlined details about the regiments and units and the possible commander for the campaign, said to be launched on August 26 for one month. “TTP has also prepared itself for resistance, we have set up a suicide bombers squad to welcome (the) army. We will defeat our enemy, whom is defending secular, unIslamic system of Pakistan by punching them back hard Insha Allah (God willing),” Ehsan said.
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August - 20 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist- Leninist (CPN-UML) termed the rejection of the election ordinances by President Ram Baran Yadav as a welcome move. Issuing a press statement, CPN-UML ‘vice chairman’ , Bam Dev Gautam said that criticizing the
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist- Leninist (CPN-UML) termed the rejection of the election ordinances by President Ram Baran Yadav as a welcome move. Issuing a press statement, CPN-UML ‘vice chairman’ , Bam Dev Gautam said that criticizing the President for turning down the ordinances is "undemocratic and authoritarian act" and that the President's move was nothing but usual.
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August - 20 
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha on August 20 said that Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) is ready to quit Government if the parties forge agreement on peace and constitution, reports Nepal ne
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Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha on August 20 said that Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) is ready to quit Government if the parties forge agreement on peace and constitution, reports Nepal news. Shrestha said his party is open to discussion on a formation of a new government if that creates an enabling atmosphere towards forging national consensus. He was of the said that the country might face political uncertainty and even suffer great crisis if the current government steps down without parties forging national consensus and a stable alternative government in place. DPM further termed the President's refusal to endorse two ordinances related to election that was forwarded by the Government as "unfortunate". He said there is great risk that regressive forces might raise their ugly head and the achievements gained so far might be all lost if there is a clash of interest between the President and Government.
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August - 20 
Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Saran Mahat blamed his party's three main leaders – ‘president’ Sushil Koirala, ‘vice president’ Ram Chandra Poudel and Sher Bahadur Deuba – for failing to give a direction to the party. Mahat further said the NC had n
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Nepali Congress (NC) leader Ram Saran Mahat blamed his party's three main leaders – ‘president’ Sushil Koirala, ‘vice president’ Ram Chandra Poudel and Sher Bahadur Deuba – for failing to give a direction to the party. Mahat further said the NC had not been able to give an outlet to the current political stalemate because of clash of personal interests of the three key leaders.
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August - 20 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai have agreed to resend the two election-related ordinances rejected by President Ram Baran Yadav, reports ekantipur.co
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and Prime Minister (PM) Baburam Bhattarai have agreed to resend the two election-related ordinances rejected by President Ram Baran Yadav, reports ekantipur.com on August 20. The move is likely to escalate the already fragile tensions between the President and the Prime Minister. A meeting of the two leaders also concluded that the President was crossing his ‘constitutional limits’ by taking political decisions. Immediately after his arrival from a three-day visit outside the Kathmandu valley, Dahal met Bhattarai to discuss ways to tackle the President’s rejection of the ordinances. According to a source, the two leaders concluded that if the party failed to raise its voice against the President’s move, similar steps could be taken in future.
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August - 20 
Four Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) militants were arrested while distributing anti-government leaflets at Teesta railway station in Sadar sub-District of Lalmonirhat District on August 20, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Mizabur Rahman
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Four Hizb-ut Tawhid (HT) militants were arrested while distributing anti-government leaflets at Teesta railway station in Sadar sub-District of Lalmonirhat District on August 20, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Mizabur Rahman (28), Sujon Islam (25), Ruhul Miah (24) and Rafiqul Islam (26). Police said about 200 leaflets were seized from their possession.
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August - 20 
External Affairs Ministry Secretary Karunathilaka Amunugama on August 20 said the government of Sri Lanka will not accept any mediator or facilitator roles by foreign governments or organizations in finding solutions to its internal problems, reports
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External Affairs Ministry Secretary Karunathilaka Amunugama on August 20 said the government of Sri Lanka will not accept any mediator or facilitator roles by foreign governments or organizations in finding solutions to its internal problems, reports Daily News. He said 'President Mahinda Rajapaksa's position was very clear in this regard right from the beginning of his office as the Presid’.
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August - 20 
the Government of Japan on August 20 provided US$ 89,825 in grant aid for a project to improve livelihoods of the resettled people in the Vavuniya District of Northern Sri Lanka.
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the Government of Japan on August 20 provided US$ 89,825 in grant aid for a project to improve livelihoods of the resettled people in the Vavuniya District of Northern Sri Lanka.
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August - 20 
The Minister of Resettlement Gunaratne Weerakoon on August 20 said that Sri Lank has begun the final stage of resettlement process to resettle the remaining internally displaced person (IDP) families in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Re
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The Minister of Resettlement Gunaratne Weerakoon on August 20 said that Sri Lank has begun the final stage of resettlement process to resettle the remaining internally displaced person (IDP) families in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Recently the government under the patronage of the Minister has resettled 994 IDPs belonging to 300 families who had been living in Menik Farm Village in Puthukudiyiruppu West in Mullaitivu District which had been cleared of mines recently. According to the Ministry, 266,695 displaced persons who had taken shelter in the Menik Farm Welfare Village in Vavuniya had been resettled under the Northern Resettlement programme. The government provides the required infrastructure and other essential services to the resettled people after their resettlement. The resettled families have been provided with all their requirements including the resettlement allowance, cooked meals and dry rations, according to the Resettlement Ministry. The Ministry says it has spent nearly 2 billion rupees for the resettlement process.
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August - 21 
A confidential internal prepared by the Assam Police meant for internal circulation, states that junior Police Officers were unable and unwilling to take action when required, the seniors, too, were loath to take responsibility for the lapses, report
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A confidential internal prepared by the Assam Police meant for internal circulation, states that junior Police Officers were unable and unwilling to take action when required, the seniors, too, were loath to take responsibility for the lapses, reports Times of India on August 21. The report further calls for deployment of more Police Personnel and says a large part of the problem lies in the pathetic manpower at their disposal. In Kokrajhar, State Police needs four new Police Stations and five additional outposts. There is also a plea for 40 prefabricated barracks for "platoon strength" and 10 for "company strength". Further, Police needs eight deputy SPs, 75 sub-inspectors, 150 male and 50 female constables. The police-population ratio stands at a measly 79 per 100,000 population. They also want 120 light motor vehicles, 75 medium and 15 heavy motor vehicles, and 100 motorbikes to cover an area that is 2,700 sq km of both plains and hills. The report gives a demographic break-up that shows Bodos at 3.10 lakh (30%) and Muslims at 2.36 lakh (25.15%).
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August - 21 
A group of 24 persons — five couples and 14 children — was arrested as it entered India at Sonauli immigration check-post in Maharajganj District of Uttar Pradesh via Nepal on August 21, reports The Indian Express. They had no valid papers. They clai
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A group of 24 persons — five couples and 14 children — was arrested as it entered India at Sonauli immigration check-post in Maharajganj District of Uttar Pradesh via Nepal on August 21, reports The Indian Express. They had no valid papers. They claimed they were Kashmiris, and that they had come from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Lucknow Frontier Inspector General Anil Agarwal said, “The five men in the group said they belonged to Kupwara and Baramulla Districts of Kashmir, and had gone to Pakistan 22 years ago.” Sources said the five men in the group, all in early 40s, said they had gone to PoK in 1990. They claimed to have worked at militant training camps, but never attended any training. On April 30, a group of 40 Kashmiris — 11 men, seven women and 22 children — was intercepted at the same check-post by SSB personnel. They had travelled from Pakistan and entered Indian Territory through Nepal. They were sent to Kashmir.
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August - 21 
According to Police officials, Mohammed Sajjid, founding member of banned Indian Mujahideen (IM) is a key suspect in the August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) serial bomb blast, reports The DNA India on August 21. A bicycle shop owner who was shown pictures of
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According to Police officials, Mohammed Sajjid, founding member of banned Indian Mujahideen (IM) is a key suspect in the August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) serial bomb blast, reports The DNA India on August 21. A bicycle shop owner who was shown pictures of some suspects identified Sajjid alias 'Bada Sajjid' as the man who had purchased from him one of the cycles used in the explosions. The emergence of the role of Sajjid came as a surprise for security agencies as the information they last had about him was that he was in Pakistan after fleeing India following the Batla House encounter in Delhi in 2008. Sajjid was part of the module led by Mohammad Atif Ameen, which was mostly eliminated in the Batla House encounter on September 19, 2008, but he along with Dr Shahnawaz, another IM member, had managed to escape from the flat in Jamia Nagar (New Delhi) when the Policemen reached there. The duo had used the Nepal route to flee to Pakistan and information about Sajjid's presence in Pakistan was shared by other IM operatives arrested after the encounter by the security agencies.
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August - 21 
Anti-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) has alleged that it was a sinister design of ‘Indian State’ to allow a section of ULFA-PTF leaders, refereeing to the recent arrest and recovery of arms from ULFA-PTF leader Hira Sarania, to keep weapons in the n
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Anti-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) has alleged that it was a sinister design of ‘Indian State’ to allow a section of ULFA-PTF leaders, refereeing to the recent arrest and recovery of arms from ULFA-PTF leader Hira Sarania, to keep weapons in the name of security and apprehended that it was aimed at triggering fratricidal killings in the State, facilitating ULFA-PTF leaders to carry out criminal acts like murder and kidnapping and get involved in communal violence in the State taking a side. According to ULFA-ATF, the ULFA-PTF group had got 192 AK series assault rifles, five UMGs, eight sniper rifles, eight RPGs with 45 shells, 48 pistols, 227 grenades, 1300 bullets and 80 kilograms of high-power explosives while coming over ground to hold dialogue with Government of India.
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August - 21 
Cyber Crime Cell (CCC) attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe case of objectionable MMSs and SMSs in Bangalore (Karnataka), reports The Times of India on August 21. Bangalore City Police handed over the case of objectionable
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Cyber Crime Cell (CCC) attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to probe case of objectionable MMSs and SMSs in Bangalore (Karnataka), reports The Times of India on August 21. Bangalore City Police handed over the case of objectionable MMSs and SMSs which triggered panic among people from the northeast in Bangalore to the cyber crime cell. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Lalrokhuma Pachau, three persons were arrested on August 18 in this connection. The arrested are, Anees Pasha, 26, who runs a mobile shop called New Fonotech in Koramangala VII Block, his brother, Thaseem Nawaz, 32, of Platinum Court in BTM I Stage, and Shahid Salman Khan, 22, of Teachers' Colony in Venkatapura allegedly spread rumours through SMSs and uploaded videos to incite hatred.
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August - 21 
Cyber security agencies have detected the hand of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Kerala and Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jehad al Islami (HuJI), while tracking SMSs that led to the exodus of Northeast people, said a cyber expert, reports The Hindu
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Cyber security agencies have detected the hand of the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Kerala and Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jehad al Islami (HuJI), while tracking SMSs that led to the exodus of Northeast people, said a cyber expert, reports The Hindustan Times on August 21. According to cyber expert, they have been tracking SMSs, not all troublesome from all sources. Of them, more than 60 million were sent on August 13 alone. Cyber experts say it would be difficult to trace the route of these provocative text messages because hackers normally use third-party servers. They also bounce the SMSs through several countries to avoid detection. The agencies, monitoring Facebook and Twitter, are also examining the possible role of the Hindu radical groups and the underworld.
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August - 21 
Delhi has become hub for Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) as indicated by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) while replying to an RTI application filed by activist S C Aggarwal, reports The Times of India on August 21. According to RBI data, in the first s
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Delhi has become hub for Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) as indicated by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) while replying to an RTI application filed by activist S C Aggarwal, reports The Times of India on August 21. According to RBI data, in the first six months of 2012, the security agencies have recovered FICN with a face value of over INR 41.5 million against last year's INR 40.8 million. In 2009 and 2010, the recoveries amounted to INR 32.7 million and INR 30.1 million. The data shows that since last year, Delhi has been emerging as the main hub of fake currency circulation, replacing earlier key areas like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. The data also shows that Uttar Pradesh and Bengal are the most favoured routes to bring fake currency to the capital.
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August - 21 
English Samaylive reports that a former Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) member was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Padia area in Malkangiri District of Odisha, Police said on
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English Samaylive reports that a former Gram Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) member was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Padia area in Malkangiri District of Odisha, Police said on August 21. The body of Sukra Khurami (45), who had been missing since August 20 evening after he went to the village market, was found near Modiguda village on August 21, Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP) Akhileswar Singh said. The body of Sukra was lying in a pool of blood in the forest area on the outskirts of the village with his throat slit.
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August - 21 
following the arrest of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Hira Sarania in connection with a dacoity case, SFs on August 21 recovered one AK-56 rifle, 30 rounds of live ammunition and INR 1.2 million in cash, from
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following the arrest of Pro-Talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) leader Hira Sarania in connection with a dacoity case, SFs on August 21 recovered one AK-56 rifle, 30 rounds of live ammunition and INR 1.2 million in cash, from his residence at Helosa in Nalbari District. Sarania was arrested a day earlier.
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August - 21 
in the backdrop of the recent report of two militants surrendering to the Border Security Force (BSF), the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has ridiculed the SFs to hoodwink the general public with such antics. A UNLF statement issued by its s
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in the backdrop of the recent report of two militants surrendering to the Border Security Force (BSF), the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has ridiculed the SFs to hoodwink the general public with such antics. A UNLF statement issued by its senior Publicity Officer Ksh Yoiheiba said, there is no cadre by the name of Boynao Simte alias Mangboi of Thanlon who allegedly surrendered before the BSF.
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August - 21 
India will press for the extradition or deportation of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Zulfiqar Fayyaz Kagzi, reports The Hindustan Times on August 21. Blood samples for conducting DNA test to ascertain Kagzi’s identity have already been sent to S
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India will press for the extradition or deportation of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Zulfiqar Fayyaz Kagzi, reports The Hindustan Times on August 21. Blood samples for conducting DNA test to ascertain Kagzi’s identity have already been sent to Saudi Arabian authorities, said Police sources. Kagzi is among the top Indian wanted terrorists, and whose presence in Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by Abu Jundal (The prime handler of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai, Maharashtra terrorist attacks), is crucial for counterterrorist agencies for his key role in at least four terror acts in India. His custody is important also because investigators believe that Kagzi played a crucial role in recruiting youth into the LeT ranks and training them, though he defected from the LeT around 2007-2008 after he contested LeT’s plan to conduct the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack.
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August - 21 
Intelligence and investigating agencies are updating the understanding of the financial structures and sources of funding of terrorists’ outfits all over the country, said Minister of State of Home Affairs Jitendra Singh on August 21, reports The Ind
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Intelligence and investigating agencies are updating the understanding of the financial structures and sources of funding of terrorists’ outfits all over the country, said Minister of State of Home Affairs Jitendra Singh on August 21, reports The India Bloom. "Available inputs indicate that most outfits receive funds through a combination of hawala, bank accounts and Money Transfer Service Schemes, debit cards and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN)," Singh said in a written reply in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). Currently, National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating eights cases relating to financing of terrorism.
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August - 21 
investigation into the over 300 metre-long cross-border tunnel discovered by BSF personnel on July 28 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector has hit a dead end, The Times of India on August 22 reported. In reply to a question in Lok Sabha, the Governmen
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investigation into the over 300 metre-long cross-border tunnel discovered by BSF personnel on July 28 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba sector has hit a dead end, The Times of India on August 22 reported. In reply to a question in Lok Sabha, the Government on August 21 informed that it is humanly impossible to find where the tunnel leads to in Pakistan. The home ministry's reply to the question said, "The tunnel has been detected at a depth of approximately 25 feet with a dead end at Indian side. However, the other end towards Pakistan side could not be ascertained due to lack of expertise and requisite equipment for assessing the dimension of this tunnel in BSF." It added: "Since the digging of the tunnel has been carried out deep inside the earth, the detection of such tunneling is not feasible within human capabilities."
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August - 21 
Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) ‘general secretary’ Poklar Ajong has denied of serving any exhortation to any doctor of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. He blamed the rival group for spreading false propaganda to malign the imag
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) ‘general secretary’ Poklar Ajong has denied of serving any exhortation to any doctor of Karbi Anglong District, reports Nagaland Post. He blamed the rival group for spreading false propaganda to malign the image of the KPLT.
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August - 21 
more than 3000 activists and supporters of Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) on August 21 protested in Bandhugaon block of Koraput District against the killing of Maoist ‘commander’ Rajendra alias Teli Kadraka in police encounter on Aug
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more than 3000 activists and supporters of Maoist-backed Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangha (CMAS) on August 21 protested in Bandhugaon block of Koraput District against the killing of Maoist ‘commander’ Rajendra alias Teli Kadraka in police encounter on August 19, reports Orissadiary.com. They alleged that the District Police killed Rajendra in a fake encounter. They also maintained that Rajendra was an innocent and had no connection with any Maoists activities.
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August - 21 
Nagaland Post reports that a joint operation by Special Operations Team (SOT) and Dimapur Police Women Cell on August 21 at Purana Bazar ‘B’ led to the arrest of one Lobeni Kath, resident of Chumukedima, Dimapur. The team seized two Chinese-made AK 5
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Nagaland Post reports that a joint operation by Special Operations Team (SOT) and Dimapur Police Women Cell on August 21 at Purana Bazar ‘B’ led to the arrest of one Lobeni Kath, resident of Chumukedima, Dimapur. The team seized two Chinese-made AK 56 and AK 47 with magazines. Another woman accomplice managed to escape before the raid took place. SDPO, Dimapur, T. Relo Aye said the raid took place after tip off by military intelligence that an arms deal was about to take place in Dimapur. The weapons were to be sold for INR .3.2 million.
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August - 21 
Odisha Government on August 21 sanctioned 6,384 new posts for appointment of Gram Panchayat Development Officers (GPDO) and Gram Panchayat Technical Assistants (GPTA) in 18 Maoist-infested districts where the centrally assisted Integrated Action Plan
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Odisha Government on August 21 sanctioned 6,384 new posts for appointment of Gram Panchayat Development Officers (GPDO) and Gram Panchayat Technical Assistants (GPTA) in 18 Maoist-infested districts where the centrally assisted Integrated Action Plan (IAP) is being implemented.
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August - 21 
Pakistani Rangers on August 21 resorted to heavy firing at forward village of Pindi Charkan Kallan Camp in Arnia sector of Jammu District for about two hours, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated to force the Rangers to
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Pakistani Rangers on August 21 resorted to heavy firing at forward village of Pindi Charkan Kallan Camp in Arnia sector of Jammu District for about two hours, reports Daily Excelsior. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated to force the Rangers to stop firing. This is the fifteenth time that Pakistan has violated the ceasefire along the international border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in last 15 days, adds Daily Bhaskar.
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August - 21 
Police on August 21 claimed to have arrested a Policeman who carried out assassination bid on Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ali Mohammad Sagar on December 11, 2011, and 12 other attacks in Srinagar city since 2011 on behalf of Hizb-ul-Mujah
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Police on August 21 claimed to have arrested a Policeman who carried out assassination bid on Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ali Mohammad Sagar on December 11, 2011, and 12 other attacks in Srinagar city since 2011 on behalf of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, S M Sahai, said that they have arrested two persons making claims for militant attacks in Srinagar city over the past 18 months. "One of them is a Policeman while another is a released militant", he added. Sahai said that arrested policeman, Abdul Rashid Shigan, a constable of the armed Police and posted with the security wing, was operating under the shadow name of Omar Mukhtar and General Usman. "He was acting as spokesman for Kashmir Islamic Movement, a shadow outfit of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen", the IGP added. He said that Shigan was working in coordination with a released militant, Imtiyaz Ahmad alias Raashid, in carrying out the attacks. He said that Shigan had a militancy background before he joined Police force in 1998. "He was an Over Ground Worker of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen. He was discharged from Police department while undergoing training for his involvement in militant activities and detained under Public Safety Act for one year. He was reinstated on court orders in Police department in 2002", added Sahai. He was recently transferred to security wing of the Police and was performing duty with Superintendent of Police Bandipora. The IGP said that Shigan confessed carrying out 13 attacks in Srinagar since January 2011. The IGP said that during the raid and searches conducted on the house of Shigan one coil electric -wire, one mine, two radio sets kenwood , 11 Batteries, one radio set Frequency setter, four Chinese pistols, six pistol magazines, 100 rounds of pistol ammunition, five grenades, two knifes, 13 UBGL shells, one Kiran Kove rifle, two AK 47 rifles, 16 AK 47 magazines, large quantity of AK ammunition, two UBGL thrower, two kits for cleaning, two pouches, one fire extinguisher, three bags, one water bottle, one first aid kit, one ladies hair wig, two scooter helmets, four grenade pins, one IED and 11 detonators were recovered. Sahai said that besides this, his hand writing matched with the statements he was issuing to the press and a cell phone that he used to call a local news agency was also recovered. S M Sahai also said that Police have to rethink and conduct scrutiny of Police Force that has been on the forefront of fighting militancy in the State after involvement of Policemen in militant activities came to light. Sahai said that militants are adopting new tactics of forming small modules, which were very difficult to uncover. He said that normally any militant attack that took place in Srinagar was solved in a couple of months but for the past 18 months [January 2011 to July 2012] police had failed to uncover these 13 attacks which took place in Srinagar. He said that subversive activities of such kind where Policemen are involved are possible in militancy infested areas but Police have been able to uncover it. He said that such modules are working independently and they are difficult to uncover. He further said that the attacks they carried out had given an impression that militancy is on the rise in Srinagar. "However, this is not correct. Statistically also the number of incidents has come down compared to last year," he added. It may be mentioned here that four Policemen were arrested in June 2012 for militant links and carrying out subversive activities in Srinagar city. "With the arrest of Shigan all these cases have been solved," Sahai said, adds India Today.
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August - 21 
Terrorists have been trying to strengthen their base in Tripura ahead of the assembly polls early next year but security forces are ready to tackle them, the State's Director General of Police (DGP) said on August 21, reports The Sentinel. "Even thou
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Terrorists have been trying to strengthen their base in Tripura ahead of the assembly polls early next year but security forces are ready to tackle them, the State's Director General of Police (DGP) said on August 21, reports The Sentinel. "Even though the outlawed guerillas have been trying to create troubles before next year's assembly polls, the security forces are also getting ready to hit back with a befitting manner," DGP Sanjay Sinha said after unveiling a memorial to policemen killed by separatists in 2002. "The terrorist groups should not feel that the state government is weak to deal with them. The security forces are fully ready to face any eventuality," Sinha warned.
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August - 21 
the Bangalore city Police are planning to send a proposal to the state Government, seek its approval for setting up a special court to speed up the trial of the Chinnaswamy stadium blast case. They will also ask the Government to appoint a special pu
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the Bangalore city Police are planning to send a proposal to the state Government, seek its approval for setting up a special court to speed up the trial of the Chinnaswamy stadium blast case. They will also ask the Government to appoint a special public prosecutor for the case.
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August - 21 
The email ID of anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General (IG) Loknath Behara was hacked by cyber miscreants on August 21, reports The Times of India. Several people in his mailing list were sent rabid mails of casino s
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The email ID of anti-terror agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General (IG) Loknath Behara was hacked by cyber miscreants on August 21, reports The Times of India. Several people in his mailing list were sent rabid mails of casino slots.
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August - 21 
The Government has officially called the August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts a terror act on August 21, reports The Times of India. The Centre had maintained so far that all angles were being probed and that the blasts, which injured one person
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The Government has officially called the August 1 Pune (Maharashtra) serial blasts a terror act on August 21, reports The Times of India. The Centre had maintained so far that all angles were being probed and that the blasts, which injured one person, could be an act of terrorists. The categorization of the blasts as a terror act by the Government was made in reply to a question in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament). Investigations into the blasts, being carried out by Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), have not yet reached any conclusion nor has Police made any arrests. However, sources say that circumstances point towards the involvement of banned Indian Mujahideen (IM).
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August - 21 
The Naresh Chandra panel has suggested that the Government give up its pre-condition of cessation of violence for opening talks with Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists) and, instead, reach out to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) brass wh
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The Naresh Chandra panel has suggested that the Government give up its pre-condition of cessation of violence for opening talks with Naxalites (Left Wing Extremists) and, instead, reach out to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) brass who are favourably inclined to a constructive engagement, reports The Times of India. The Naresh Chandra committee was constituted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2011 to go into the entire gamut of issues concerning national security. The high-powered panel, which submitted its report in May, recommended that the government covertly explore the possibility of opening a channel of communication with pro-talks elements within the top Naxal leadership. As per the roadmap, the Intelligence Bureau may covertly approach pro-talks leaders through conduits and sympathizers. They may be engaged by a specially constituted team of "seasoned", retired bureaucrats who have been involved in shaping the policy on Left-wing extremism. They must use their knowledge and skills to make the Naxal leaders understand that the government will not be cowed down by their acts of violence and that dialogue is the best option to redress their grievances, the panel said.
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August - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has once again expressed its desire to come for negotiation with the Government over its long pending demand for a separate Garoland. In a letter s
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The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has once again expressed its desire to come for negotiation with the Government over its long pending demand for a separate Garoland. In a letter submitted to the Chief Minister Mukul Sangma recently, the ANVC-B ‘chairman’ Rimpu Napak Marak sought a positive response from the State Government in this regard. “The group has avoided bloodshed and other illegal activities, thus cooperating with the request put forward by the government hoping for a negotiation. But the delay seems to be just another policy of disorienting the movement,” the letter stated. The outfit hinted that the Government’s policy of delaying the solution to the ‘Garoland issue’ gave rise to various ‘breakaway groups’ like Achik National Liberation Front (ANLF), Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and others. “The delay is creating doubts on the intention of the Government,” the letter added.
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August - 21 
Two cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mohit Mahto and Kamlesh Mahto, were arrested during joint operation conducted by the Security Force personnel o
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Two cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mohit Mahto and Kamlesh Mahto, were arrested during joint operation conducted by the Security Force personnel of Giddi and Urimari Police Stations in Hazaribag District of Jharkhand on August 21, reports The Times of India. While Mohit hailed from Rickwa village under Giddi Police Station, Kamlesh hailed from Urimari village. Superintendent of Police Manoj Kaushik, giving details, said among the two Mohit was a dreaded extremist and continuously threatened the top brass of Central Coalfields Ltd for extortion money. He is known to have created panic in the entire coal belt. The Police recovered two single barrel rifles, four 8 mm live cartridges, two cell phones and six set of brand new olive green uniforms with names of members inscribed on them.
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August - 21 
unidentified men reportedly abducted a 37-year-old man from Laipham Khunou Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District demanding ransom of a sum of INR 10 lakh, reports The Sangai Express. Reports said Nameirakpam Bomen alias Amarjeet, a small time contract
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unidentified men reportedly abducted a 37-year-old man from Laipham Khunou Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District demanding ransom of a sum of INR 10 lakh, reports The Sangai Express. Reports said Nameirakpam Bomen alias Amarjeet, a small time contractor had been whisked away from his residence by some unidentified men coming in a Maruti van around 3:30 pm on August 21.
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August - 21 
A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drone strike in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21, 2012 may have killed the operational ‘commander’ of the Haqqani Network, Badruddin Haqqani who is also believed to
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A Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drone strike in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21, 2012 may have killed the operational ‘commander’ of the Haqqani Network, Badruddin Haqqani who is also believed to handle the network's vital business interests and smuggling operations, Pakistani intelligence officials and terrorist sources said on August 25, reported Daily Times. A senior Pakistani intelligence official said Badruddin had fled a compound that he and other terrorists were in after it was hit by a missile, and then was killed by a second drone strike on a car that he was in. There was no official word on Badruddin's fate from the Haqqani Network.
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August - 21 
Five militants were killed and two others injured when an United States (US) drone fired missiles at a vehicle near Shnakhura village in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21, reports Dawn. Sources said th
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Five militants were killed and two others injured when an United States (US) drone fired missiles at a vehicle near Shnakhura village in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21, reports Dawn. Sources said the area of the drone attacks is dominated by Hafiz Gul Bahadur group
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August - 21 
One young man was shot dead while two dead bodies were recovered as the spate of violence continued in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 21 despite Eidul Fitr, reports The Express Tribune. The young man was shot dead by unidentified
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One young man was shot dead while two dead bodies were recovered as the spate of violence continued in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 21 despite Eidul Fitr, reports The Express Tribune. The young man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri area.
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August - 21 
the dead body of an unidentified man was recovered from a gunny bag in Risala near Civil hospital whereas Police found an unidentified body from a garbage dump near Askari Park in the old Sabzi Mandi area. Police said the body bore torture marks.
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the dead body of an unidentified man was recovered from a gunny bag in Risala near Civil hospital whereas Police found an unidentified body from a garbage dump near Askari Park in the old Sabzi Mandi area. Police said the body bore torture marks.
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August - 21 
Three people were killed in two separate incidents of firing in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) on August 21, reports The Express Tribune. Gunmen shot dead two traders, Abdul Haleem and Mirza, near Sekwar area on the outskirts of Gilgit city. The deceased belo
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Three people were killed in two separate incidents of firing in Gilgit Baltistan (GB) on August 21, reports The Express Tribune. Gunmen shot dead two traders, Abdul Haleem and Mirza, near Sekwar area on the outskirts of Gilgit city. The deceased belonged to Swat are of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and were running a business in Gilgit. Ali Sher, Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police, Sher said that a few suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing.
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August - 21 
Two civilian were killed and 12 other, including three children and two women, were injured in a car bomb blast on Sariab Road near Moosa Colony in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 21, reports Dawn. The bomb exploded on the ro
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Two civilian were killed and 12 other, including three children and two women, were injured in a car bomb blast on Sariab Road near Moosa Colony in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 21, reports Dawn. The bomb exploded on the roadside after two Frontier Corps (FC) vehicles had passed.
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August - 21 
unidentified armed men opened fire on Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel deputed outside the deputy commissioner office at Khomar, killing a man, identified as Manzoor, on the spot and seriously injuring another, identified as Shujaat.
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unidentified armed men opened fire on Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel deputed outside the deputy commissioner office at Khomar, killing a man, identified as Manzoor, on the spot and seriously injuring another, identified as Shujaat.
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August - 21 
in a rejoinder to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s recent remarks accusing him of posing hurdle in the efforts to find consensus between the parties, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Ko
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in a rejoinder to Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda’s recent remarks accusing him of posing hurdle in the efforts to find consensus between the parties, Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala on August 21 said consensus has not evolved because of Dahal's 'conspiracy'. Koirala said dissolution of the Constituent Assembly (CA) without delivering the constitution and the prolonged stalemate were part of Dahal's conspiracy. He, however, did not explain further. Koirala further said the NC would not be ready to discuss any of the options until Baburam Bhattarai Government stepped down. He also said that the NC must get the Government leadership. The NC president also claimed that there was no dispute as such in the party and that party affairs were run under established norms and procedures.
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August - 21 
NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba said he was not interested to be Prime Minister of next Government if it would be formed on the basis of majority, instead of consensus. Deuba, who is also projected by a section of the NC as the prime ministerial candida
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NC leader Sher Bahadur Deuba said he was not interested to be Prime Minister of next Government if it would be formed on the basis of majority, instead of consensus. Deuba, who is also projected by a section of the NC as the prime ministerial candidate for the next Government, said the leadership of consensus Government must go to the NC and that he would not go for the prime minister's post if it's formed without consensus. Deuba also described the reinstatement of the dissolved CA as the best solution to the current stalemate. "Even for conducting the elections the constitution needs to be amended but we don't have the parliament to do that," he maintained. If the CA is not reinstated the parties should settle the disputed issues of the constitution and pass it through referendum, he further said.
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August - 21 
the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) and Rastriya Prajantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) chairman Kamal Thapa held discussion on the possible way outs to current political deadlock of the country. "The discussion was fo
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the Mohan Baidya led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) and Rastriya Prajantra Party-Nepal (RPP-Nepal) chairman Kamal Thapa held discussion on the possible way outs to current political deadlock of the country. "The discussion was focused on the current political scenario of the country," Thapa said, adding, "We also presented our six -point concept paper on political consensus to him (Baidya) on the occasion." The two leaders also shared their views regarding the issue of nationalism. The pro-monarchy leader also stressed on the need for the formation of election Government to hold fresh elections of the CA to promulgate new constitution during the meeting with Baidya. On the occasion, Baidya informed Thapa about newly formed alliance under the leadership of his party saying that the alliance was formed to struggle against anti-nationalist forces
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August - 21 
The Police unveiled its special security campaign effective from August 21 evening to curb criminal activities in capital Kathmandu, reports Nepal News. Metropolitan Police Range Hanumandhoka disclosed new security strategy dividing the capital city
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The Police unveiled its special security campaign effective from August 21 evening to curb criminal activities in capital Kathmandu, reports Nepal News. Metropolitan Police Range Hanumandhoka disclosed new security strategy dividing the capital city into five sectors. The security teams will be equipped with weapons, handcuffs, notebook, and photos [of known suspects] and necessary record of the suspects who are at large.
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August - 21 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 21 called upon all the democracy-loving and pro-liberation forces to get united against militants, terrorists and bomb attackers to establish a lasting peace in the country, reports UNB Connect. The Prime Minist
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 21 called upon all the democracy-loving and pro-liberation forces to get united against militants, terrorists and bomb attackers to establish a lasting peace in the country, reports UNB Connect. The Prime Minister made the call while addressing a meeting organised at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka, marking the 8th anniversary of heinous grenade attack on an Awami League rally at the same venue on this day in 2004. Hasina said the trial of war criminals has begun, the verdict of the Bangabandhu murder case has been executed and the trial of the grenade attackers and their patrons will definitely be held on the soil of Bangladesh. She said her government wants to build a peaceful Bangladesh free from all sorts of killing, terrorism and militancy, and revive the country’s image abroad.
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August - 22 
a powerful bomb believed to be Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded which was fitted on a transformer of electricity department at Wangjing Cherapur in Thoubal District by unidentified person(s) on at around 1.15 am on August 22. The explosion
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a powerful bomb believed to be Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded which was fitted on a transformer of electricity department at Wangjing Cherapur in Thoubal District by unidentified person(s) on at around 1.15 am on August 22. The explosion caused serious damage to the transformer leading to black out of the area.
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August - 22 
All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS)’s Cachar unit cautioned National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) of non-cooperation from people belonging to Zeliangrong groups, reports Shillong Times. The AATS also condemned the killing of the general
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All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS)’s Cachar unit cautioned National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) of non-cooperation from people belonging to Zeliangrong groups, reports Shillong Times. The AATS also condemned the killing of the general secretary of Zeliangrong Students’ Union of Manipur, Chunthuigai Kamei, by the outfit recently in Manipur.
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August - 22 
an Anti-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) militant, Hiteswar Dihingia alias Guli, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Arabinda Kalita in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel.
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an Anti-Talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) militant, Hiteswar Dihingia alias Guli, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Arabinda Kalita in Dibrugarh District, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 22 
Charku Pahan alias Budhu Munda, ‘area commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, surrendered with a 9mm pistol and three bullets before SP M Tamilvanan in Khunti District on August 22, reports The
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Charku Pahan alias Budhu Munda, ‘area commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, surrendered with a 9mm pistol and three bullets before SP M Tamilvanan in Khunti District on August 22, reports The Pioneer.
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August - 22 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) during question hour on August 22, that Bangladesh border is where the Security Forces (SFs) have apprehended the largest number of persons who tried crossing into India, reports News Tr
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) during question hour on August 22, that Bangladesh border is where the Security Forces (SFs) have apprehended the largest number of persons who tried crossing into India, reports News Track India. Till July, 2012 the SFs caught 456 persons along the Bangladesh border. The figures were 2,694 for 2008, 1,851 for 2009, 1,280 for 2010 and 586 for 2011, Antony informed the house. In the case of the China border, the numbers are very low. In 2008 and 2009, the SFs had caught only one person each year crossing over into India. The number was two in 2010, but shot up to 10 in 2011. So far in 2012, the Indian SFs had nabbed only two people at the Chinese border till July. The Times of India adds that, a total of 6867 people have been apprehended by SFs while trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh in the last five years. Anthony commented, "For better domination of borders and to check illegal cross-border activities, the government has planned to increase the number of Border Out Posts (BOPs) along Indo-Pakistan, Indo-Bangladesh, Indo-Nepal and lndo-Bhutan border”. As per the plan, the highest number of 383 new BOPs will be constructed along the India-Bangladesh border, followed by its boundary with Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan, which will get 126, 89 and 63 such posts respectively, he said. Antony also informed the House that the government has adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration. Besides round-the-clock surveillance and patrolling of the borders and establishment of observation posts, several high tech surveillance equipment has also been installed to detect infiltration attempts.
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August - 22 
Drugs, arms, and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) brought from Pakistan and Dubai were seized in Bhatinda District on August 22, Hindustan Times reports. Several arrests have been made in separate such incidents. In one such incident, suspects Jora
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Drugs, arms, and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) brought from Pakistan and Dubai were seized in Bhatinda District on August 22, Hindustan Times reports. Several arrests have been made in separate such incidents. In one such incident, suspects Jora Singh and Bhagwan Singh of Ferozepur District bought heroin from Pakistan on August 18 and ran away from border when challenged during smuggling, the Police added. The Border Security Force (BSF) then found seven kilograms of heroin and FICN worth 573,000 dumped on the spot. "During interrogation, the suspects revealed smuggling 11 packets of heroin on August 12 from Pakistan, which is all distributed," Inspector General Jatindra Jain of the counter-intelligence Police said. Jora Singh and Bhagwan Singh smuggled heroin worth INR 900 million from across the border in the past 10 days, the counter-intelligence Police have said Jatindra Jain said, "At the appointed hour on the night of August 18, the suspects threw a stone at other side of the border at Bareke village, and in came the packets of heroin, fake currency, and Chinese pistol and magazines from Pakistan." Some of the drug packets were caught in the fence, setting off an alarm. The suspects picked up the pistol and magazines and tried to flee. "The BSF and police seized five cartridges, a motorcycle, and Rs. 2.15 lakh [INR 215,000] cash from suspect Jora Singh," said the IG, "and a Chinese pistol and 15 cartridges from Bhagwan Singh." IG Jain cited the continuing arrests in similar operations. "On August 21, we arrested Raj Kumar Raju of Bathnda and seized 500-gram smack worth INR 700,000 from him. Co-suspect Rohit Sharma is on the run." The counter-intelligence Police at Barnala claimed to have arrested suspects Paramjit Pamma and Gurjant Singh with 120-kg poppy husk and 250-gm opium, respectively, before.
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August - 22 
Eight persons were convicted for their involvement in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities by a court in Paralakhemundi tehsil (revenue unit) in Gajapati District of Odisha on August 22, reported The Times of India. Each person was
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Eight persons were convicted for their involvement in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities by a court in Paralakhemundi tehsil (revenue unit) in Gajapati District of Odisha on August 22, reported The Times of India. Each person was awarded seven years of rigorous imprisonment and fined INR 500 by S K Behera, chief judicial magistrate-cum-assistant sessions judge, Gajapati. Those sentenced are Jaccob Raita, Harsha Mandal, Bairagi Sabara, Surya Gamang, Gajinga Raita, Esha Mandal, Bhima Gamango and Alok Majhi of Anugura village within Udayagiri Police limits. They had been arrested on September 2006 from a church in their village and Maoist posters and literature were seized from them. They would file an appeal in District judge court challenging the verdict of the lower court, their advocate Upendra Nayak said.
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August - 22 
in an operation at Jalal crossing of Thangal Bazar on August 22, commandos of Imphal West District arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militants, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested persons have been identified as Ibungo
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in an operation at Jalal crossing of Thangal Bazar on August 22, commandos of Imphal West District arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) militants, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested persons have been identified as Ibungo Arambam and Hando Smith Simte. Two .32 ammunition were seized from the possession of Ibungo Arambam.
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August - 22 
Infiltration attempts and the number of terrorists successfully entering Jammu and Kashmir from across the Pakistani border has come down in the last five years based on figure collated by intelligence agencies, Parliament was informed on August 22,
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Infiltration attempts and the number of terrorists successfully entering Jammu and Kashmir from across the Pakistani border has come down in the last five years based on figure collated by intelligence agencies, Parliament was informed on August 22, reports Newstrack India quoting IANS. Defence Minister A.K. Antony told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) during question hour that only 103 terrorists had attempted to infiltrate from January to June 2012. Just 38 were successful. The numbers were 342 in 2008, 485 in 2009, 489 in 2010 and 247 in 2011. Of them, 57 terrorists were successful in 2008, 114 in 2009, 95 in 2010 and 52 in 2011. These figures are based on the assessment of the Multi-Agency Centre on Infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir. The Security Forces have not apprehended any terrorists and none have surrendered in 2012. But in 2008, the number of apprehended/surrendered terrorists was six. The figure was nine in 2009 and one each in 2010 and 2011, Antony added.
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August - 22 
Kanglaonline reports that a hand grenade lobbed by unidentified person(s) at a scrap dealer shop near Light House Cinema Hall which is located a few metres away from the Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur District exploded at around 8 pm o
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Kanglaonline reports that a hand grenade lobbed by unidentified person(s) at a scrap dealer shop near Light House Cinema Hall which is located a few metres away from the Churachandpur Police Station in Churachandpur District exploded at around 8 pm on August 22. According to Police, the shop is owned by a non-Manipuri identified as Ramchandra from Bihar. There were no reports of casualties
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August - 22 
Local Newspaper offices in the State have heavily armed Police guarding them following death threat to some of the editors by some of the terrorist outfits, reports The Hindu on August 22. In addition to the State forces, the newspaper managements ha
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Local Newspaper offices in the State have heavily armed Police guarding them following death threat to some of the editors by some of the terrorist outfits, reports The Hindu on August 22. In addition to the State forces, the newspaper managements have engaged on a permanent basis private security guard to guard the main gates and the offices.
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August - 22 
Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha that there are only 808 families of Kashmiri Pandits who still live in the Valley, while close to 60,000 families have moved out, reports The Times of India. "As many as 808 families
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Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha that there are only 808 families of Kashmiri Pandits who still live in the Valley, while close to 60,000 families have moved out, reports The Times of India. "As many as 808 families are residing in Kashmir and 59,442 registered migrant families continue to reside outside the Valley," Minister of State for Home Affairs Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha in a written reply. The minister also released data on temples in the Valley along with those that were damaged during the campaign to drive out the Pandits. Singh said 170 temples were damaged in Kashmir after migration of Kashmiri Pandits. "Of the total of 430 temples which existed before migration, 260 of them are intact, 170 were damaged and 90 others renovated," Singh said in reply to details sought by an MP on Hindu temples in Kashmir.
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August - 22 
Nagaland Post reports that condemning the murder of a Chunthuigai Kamei, leader of Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), the Zeliangrong Citizens Forum (ZCF) has demanded immediate
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Nagaland Post reports that condemning the murder of a Chunthuigai Kamei, leader of Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) by Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), the Zeliangrong Citizens Forum (ZCF) has demanded immediate action against and handing over the erring cadres to the Zeliangrong people. They stated that the blame would fall on the NSCN-K if its central leadership fail to meet the demand of the Zeliangrong people and continued to shield the culprits. The forum also stated that failing to meet their demands the people of Zeliangrong would be left with no option but has to enforce non-cooperation against the NSCN-K.
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August - 22 
Naxals are increasingly using area weapons such as mortars, Molotov cocktails through country-made launchers, and better communication equipment smuggled from abroad. They are also deploying small “action-teams” for select assassinations and jan mili
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Naxals are increasingly using area weapons such as mortars, Molotov cocktails through country-made launchers, and better communication equipment smuggled from abroad. They are also deploying small “action-teams” for select assassinations and jan militia members for Improvised Explosive Device (IED)-based warfare, raising funds by encouraging opium/ganja cultivation, resorting to brutality like beheading while killing police informers and “class-enemies,” Singh added.
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August - 22 
preliminary findings of a Police probe into the incident June 28-29 encounter at Sarkeguda village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh have on August 22 revealed that 12 civilians, including two minors, and five Maoists were killed in the encounter,
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preliminary findings of a Police probe into the incident June 28-29 encounter at Sarkeguda village in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh have on August 22 revealed that 12 civilians, including two minors, and five Maoists were killed in the encounter, reports Deccan Chronicle.
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August - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 22 arrested four Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants - Johny Ntuma (25), Nokdong Lam (27) and Monom Koinac (30) of Nagaland, and Kiven Dominic (26) of Manipur - at Ambassa while th
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 22 arrested four Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants - Johny Ntuma (25), Nokdong Lam (27) and Monom Koinac (30) of Nagaland, and Kiven Dominic (26) of Manipur - at Ambassa while they are travelling to Silchar in Assam by car, reports Times of India. SFs recovered INR 240,000, BTK 500 and 4 mobile sets from them. They told SFs that they were fleeing to Nagaland via Tripura after killing two NSCN-IM commanders in their Bittar hideout in Khagracherri of Bangladesh on August 15.According to reports, Johny had raised his voice against the discrimination and ill treatment in the camp, which turned into a group clash and as a result, two NSCN-IM commanders-Boss and Apam-died. The four cadres deserted the camp with 2 sniper rifles, 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 semi-automatic rifle, one .9mm pistol, and 35 grenades. Later they sold these arms and ammunition to another militant group.
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August - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 22 arrested two Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) members from Gorchuk in Guwahati city in connection with the murder of Binit Jain and Suresh Patel, who were killed by ULFA–PTF leader Hir
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 22 arrested two Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) members from Gorchuk in Guwahati city in connection with the murder of Binit Jain and Suresh Patel, who were killed by ULFA–PTF leader Hira Sarania and his group, reports Times of India. The duo was identified as Anjan Barman of Nalbari and Ajonto Kalita of Sualkuchi (Kamrup). On July 31, Hira Sarania and his gang had looted an apartment belonging to city-based businessperson Rajon Lohia and killed his employee Suresh Patel. Later the gang killed Binit Jain, who was a part of the gang after he asked for more share from the loot. The report puts the amount of the money looted at INR 10 million.
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August - 22 
SFs arrested a Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) linkman from Birola locality in Diphu town of Karbi Anglong District, who came to extort money from a pharmacy, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militant was identified as Jiten Tisso, who als
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SFs arrested a Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) linkman from Birola locality in Diphu town of Karbi Anglong District, who came to extort money from a pharmacy, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militant was identified as Jiten Tisso, who also confessed that he was also an ex-UPDS militant.
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August - 22 
sources said that after the arrest of Abdul Rashid Shigan authorities have decided to put the Police force under the scanner, Deccan Herald. “Intelligence Bureau sleuths with the help of Electronic Surveillance Unit (ESU) have been put on alert and a
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sources said that after the arrest of Abdul Rashid Shigan authorities have decided to put the Police force under the scanner, Deccan Herald. “Intelligence Bureau sleuths with the help of Electronic Surveillance Unit (ESU) have been put on alert and asked to scrutinize call details of some suspected Policemen including some officers,” sources said. “Central investigating agencies had joined the State Police to investigate the militant-cops nexus case in June and it is likely that in the latest case also the central agencies will take over the investigations,” sources said. Meanwhile, Police said, “During interrogation Shigan revealed that he was directly in touch with his handlers in Pakistan. But there is also a possibility of some more cops being involved in the nexus and we are looking into that angle.” As reported earlier, Police on August 21 claimed to have arrested a Policeman who carried out assassination bid on Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ali Mohammad Sagar on December 11, 2011, and 12 other attacks in Srinagar city since 2011 on behalf of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit
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August - 22 
The Bangalore and Delhi Police are preparing documents in Arabic for the extradition of 28-year-old Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Fasih Mohammed from Saudi Arabia as sought by the Saudi authorities, reports The DNA India on August 22. Fasih is wan
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The Bangalore and Delhi Police are preparing documents in Arabic for the extradition of 28-year-old Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Fasih Mohammed from Saudi Arabia as sought by the Saudi authorities, reports The DNA India on August 22. Fasih is wanted in connection with blast that occurred outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore (Karnataka) on April 17, 2010, and a shootout at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi on September 19, 2010.
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August - 22 
the Minister said Maoists had adopted new strategies, which include using women and children as human-shields during exchange of fire with security forces, reported The Times of India. They were “using terrorist tactics like kidnappings to get their
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the Minister said Maoists had adopted new strategies, which include using women and children as human-shields during exchange of fire with security forces, reported The Times of India. They were “using terrorist tactics like kidnappings to get their cadres released and are attempting to link-up with northeast insurgent outfits for supply of arms and ammunition,” he noted.
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August - 22 
the Okram Ibobi Singh Government has sounded a red alert in the State to prevent an outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the exodus of students and professionals to Manipur from other cities of the country following the recent riots in Assam, rep
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the Okram Ibobi Singh Government has sounded a red alert in the State to prevent an outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the exodus of students and professionals to Manipur from other cities of the country following the recent riots in Assam, reports The Telegraph. The move followed a warning by the Union home ministry that Manipur-based militant groups — Islamic National Front (INF), Islamic Revolutionary Front (IRF), United Islamic Revolutionary Army (UIRA) and Peoples United Liberation Front (PULF) could foment trouble. Official sources said the Government was apprehensive about retaliation from those who have returned in fomenting anti-social elements against “outsiders” living in the State. The sources, however, said till now there was no report of any trouble in the State.
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August - 22 
The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has called for a 12 hour Garo Hills District bandh (shut down strike) on August 24 demanding the resignation of Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Garo Hi
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The Shillong Times reports that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has called for a 12 hour Garo Hills District bandh (shut down strike) on August 24 demanding the resignation of Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) Purno K Sangma and his deputy Brigady Marak. The militant outfit has accused the GHADC chief and his deputy of siphoning off money collected at the Council toll gates. The chief of the anti-corruption wing of the ANVC-B, Nawang Sangma, issued a press statement on August 22 informing that the 12-hour bandh would be effective from 5 am to 5 pm. The outfit accused the CEM and his deputy of accumulating large sum of money through bribes in return for giving out toll gates and markets at throwaway prices causing the Council treasury to lose lakhs of rupees. The militant group said that the corrupt people should resign, before the Council sinks into unrecoverable debts and warned that failure to heed to the same would bring in series of agitations which will adversely affect their political party.
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August - 22 
The Union government on August 22 said several frontal organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their sympathisers had been supporting the Maruti Suzuki workers’ agitation and had even organised demonstrations aimed at in
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The Union government on August 22 said several frontal organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and their sympathisers had been supporting the Maruti Suzuki workers’ agitation and had even organised demonstrations aimed at influencing labour unions and workers in Delhi and its adjoining industrial belts, reports The Hindu. “A number of ‘front organisations’ of the banned CPI-Maoist as well as organisations sympathetic to the outfit like Mehnatkash Mazdoor Morcha, Democratic Students Union, People’s Democratic Front of India and Committee for Release of Political Prisoners have organised demonstrations/agitations supporting the cause of the workers of the Maruti factory. Their objective is essentially to exploit the situation to gain a foothold among the working class in the National Capital region (NCR),” Minister of State for Home Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament). The Minister, however, said there was no intelligence input to suggest that the violence in the Maruti factory was instigated by Naxals.
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August - 22 
Troops on August 22 arrested two persons, including a Deputy Sarpanch (head of Panchayat, village level local self government institution), moving close to the Line of Control (LoC) along Katua Nullah in Digwar sector of Poonch District, reports Dail
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Troops on August 22 arrested two persons, including a Deputy Sarpanch (head of Panchayat, village level local self government institution), moving close to the Line of Control (LoC) along Katua Nullah in Digwar sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Troops picked up them for questioning as the area they were in was prohibited for civilian movement, official sources said. Security agencies have reports that some persons putting up close to the LoC had been smuggling weapons and other material into this side from the LoC as the militants and their guides haven’t been able to cross the fencing due to strict surveillance maintained by the Army and installation of sophisticated gadgetry.
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August - 22 
ULFA-PTF, in an email statement, announced that the outfit has decided to suspend Hira Sarania from ULFA until the investigation concludes, reports Shillong Times.
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ULFA-PTF, in an email statement, announced that the outfit has decided to suspend Hira Sarania from ULFA until the investigation concludes, reports Shillong Times.
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August - 22 
Unidentified people shot dead two youths and one injury in fresh violence that broke out along the Kokrajhar-Dhubri border under Chapar Police Station on August 22, reports The Sentinel. The deceased were identified as Zabedul Islam and Rezzak Ali an
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Unidentified people shot dead two youths and one injury in fresh violence that broke out along the Kokrajhar-Dhubri border under Chapar Police Station on August 22, reports The Sentinel. The deceased were identified as Zabedul Islam and Rezzak Ali and the injured as Ismail Hussain. With this incident, the death toll in the ongoing violence between Bodos and Muslims has risen to 87.The clashes started on July 20.Hindustan Times adds that the village, 250 kilometer west of Guwahati and close to the Bangladesh border, is Muslim-dominated. “The cause of firing could even be internal economic rivalry. We are investigating all angles,” said LR Bishnoi, IGP (law and order). However, the attack followed a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) warning against the Muslim settlers two days ago. The involvement of Bodo militant groups also cannot be ruled out. The report further states that around 30 families left villages in Dhubri District fearing post-Eid violence. With this, an estimated 1,500 people have taken refuge in West Bengal and Meghalaya.
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August - 22 
a bomb went off in a women’s shopping store in Khugakhel area of Landikotal. However, no casualty was reported in the blast. Some unidentified militants had already warned the owners of the general store not to sell women items like clothes, shoes, b
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a bomb went off in a women’s shopping store in Khugakhel area of Landikotal. However, no casualty was reported in the blast. Some unidentified militants had already warned the owners of the general store not to sell women items like clothes, shoes, bangles and other products. They warned them to close their business. Majority of the locals were of the view that the women general store has facilitated the local women to purchase items of their choice.
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August - 22 
a man, identified as Abdul Wadood, was abducted from Satellite Town area of Quetta, by unidentified armed militants reported Dawn.
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a man, identified as Abdul Wadood, was abducted from Satellite Town area of Quetta, by unidentified armed militants reported Dawn.
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August - 22 
As many as two passersby were killed and 16 others, including five women and four children, were critically injured when a remote-controlled bomb went off near Musa Colony on Sariab Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 22,
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As many as two passersby were killed and 16 others, including five women and four children, were critically injured when a remote-controlled bomb went off near Musa Colony on Sariab Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 22, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the bombing occurred as a convoy of Frontier Corps (FC) was patrolling the area. The bomb was planted in a car. Soon after the convoy passed, the bomb exploded, killing a man on the spot and injuring 17 others. Two rickshaws, a taxi and a motorcycle were destroyed and windows of many houses smashed. “At least 20kg of explosives were used in the blast,” the Bomb Disposal Squad officials said.
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August - 22 
At least 10 persons, including children and women, got injured in mortar shelling in Shalobar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 22, reports Daily Times. According to details, a
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At least 10 persons, including children and women, got injured in mortar shelling in Shalobar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 22, reports Daily Times. According to details, a mortar shell, fired from unidentified location, landed in a house at Shalobar, which seriously injured 10 people, including children and women. It could not be ascertained who fired and where the mortar shell came from.
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August - 22 
In a fresh damning disclosure, a new book has claimed that Abbottabad house where al Qaeda ‘chief’ lived was "carved out" from Pakistan Military Academy compound and its Army chief may have been briefed beforehand on the 'kill Osama mission', reports
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In a fresh damning disclosure, a new book has claimed that Abbottabad house where al Qaeda ‘chief’ lived was "carved out" from Pakistan Military Academy compound and its Army chief may have been briefed beforehand on the 'kill Osama mission', reports Indian Express. 'Leading from Behind: The Reluctant President and the Advisors Who Decide for Him', penned by eminent American journalist Richard Miniter, which has hit the stands, claims that land of the Abbottabad compound, where Osama bin Laden lived with his family, was "carved out" from the elite military academy compound. The book also claims that Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani may have been briefed by the US on its operation to kill bin Laden, some five months in advance. The Book, further, claims that an officer of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) helped the CIA track down Osama Bin Laden. “In a never-before-reported account, Pakistan was more involved in the Bin Laden operation than Obama’s team admitted. When the CIA revealed that an ISI colonel had contacted the CIA in Islamabad and offered information about Bin Laden, a debate followed,” said the book. “Was this a secret sign that the head of the ISI himself was pointing out Bin Laden’s hiding place or was the colonel actually the patriot who hated extremism that he claimed to be? Whatever the motivation, the CIA found Bin Laden’s hiding place within a month of the colonel’s visit,” the book claims. In addition, the book said that the US President Barack Obama put off three times operations to kill Osama bin Laden before finally going ahead with the mission at the insistence of secretary of state Hillary Clinton. The president feared that the daring navy Seals operation "might go tragically wrong" and he would be blamed for it, the Mail Online reported. The book claims the White House's narrative of Obama as a decisive leader who sanctioned Osama's killing was a "myth". At the start of his Presidency, Miniter writes, Obama was "studiously undecided" about whether to kill Osama. "He left critical decisions to the then-CIA chief Leon Panetta, then-secretary of defence Robert Gates and secretary of state Hillary Clinton."
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August - 22 
Police arrested a militant, identified as Imtiaz, during a raid in Lakki Marwat city in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 22, reports Dawn. Acting on prior information, a Police contingent led by Lakki Marwat Station House Office
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Police arrested a militant, identified as Imtiaz, during a raid in Lakki Marwat city in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 22, reports Dawn. Acting on prior information, a Police contingent led by Lakki Marwat Station House Office (SHO) Asad Ali conducted a raid on a hideout and arrested Imtiaz. A Police official said that Mr Imtiaz belonged to Kachi Kamar village of the District and was a prayer leader in Darra Adamkhel. He has links with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and was wanted by Kohat Police in cases of terrorism and subversive acts.
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August - 22 
three militants, Farazullah, Shaiq Ali and Bakht Jamal, laid down arms before political administration and pledged to remain peaceful in the future in Bajaur Agency, reports Central Asia Online. Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah, political agent, said that the
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three militants, Farazullah, Shaiq Ali and Bakht Jamal, laid down arms before political administration and pledged to remain peaceful in the future in Bajaur Agency, reports Central Asia Online. Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah, political agent, said that the peace committees helped convince the militants to shun violence and become peaceful.
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August - 22 
three persons, identified as Mohammad Khan, Lal Moham and Abdul Qadir, were abducted from Bolan. The abducted persons belong to the Rasinai tribe.
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three persons, identified as Mohammad Khan, Lal Moham and Abdul Qadir, were abducted from Bolan. The abducted persons belong to the Rasinai tribe.
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August - 22 
two traders, identified as Abdul Zarif and Mohammad Zahir, were abducted from Pishin. According to sources, the traders were on their way to Pishin from Quetta when unidentified persons intercepted their vehicle and abducted them at gunpoint.
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two traders, identified as Abdul Zarif and Mohammad Zahir, were abducted from Pishin. According to sources, the traders were on their way to Pishin from Quetta when unidentified persons intercepted their vehicle and abducted them at gunpoint.
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August - 22 
Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala said on August 22 that his party claimed leadership of the new national consensus government as it has the ability to forge ahead by uniting everyone. He said that since other political parties have alrea
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Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala said on August 22 that his party claimed leadership of the new national consensus government as it has the ability to forge ahead by uniting everyone. He said that since other political parties have already experienced government leadership, it is now the turn of NC to take the reins. He also said that the leftist party has been violating past agreements repeatedly and is intent upon capturing state power. He blamed the Maoists of foiling the political atmosphere by creating an environment of mistrust through their activities. The NC President said it is but foolish to accuse his party of being anti-federalist, adding that NC has been advocating in favour of federalism and inclusiveness since 1960.
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August - 22 
Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) chairman and former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa said that the country would face unimaginable catastrophe if the consensus is not forged among the political parties to resolve current political deadlock. "Politi
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Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) chairman and former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa said that the country would face unimaginable catastrophe if the consensus is not forged among the political parties to resolve current political deadlock. "Political stability is not possible under the existing circumstances. The country will take a natural course inviting the disaster which is out of our imagination," Thapa said. He also accused the leaders of major parties of pushing the country towards further crisis to fulfill their own interest.
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August - 22 
The Supreme Court on August 22 ordered the Nepal Army (NA) to halt the ongoing recruitment process for Army officer candidates for the time being, reports Nepal News. A single bench of Justice Tahir Ali Ansari issued the interim order which effective
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The Supreme Court on August 22 ordered the Nepal Army (NA) to halt the ongoing recruitment process for Army officer candidates for the time being, reports Nepal News. A single bench of Justice Tahir Ali Ansari issued the interim order which effectively bars the NA to conduct any further exams for Army officer candidates who passed written exams recently. The apex court issued the order in response to a writ petition filed by Rakesh Yadav on August 22 against the publication of result of written exams for officer level in the Army on July 25. In the petition, he argued that NA conducted the exams only for candidates under the open category but not for those under inclusive category.
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August - 22 
The acting secretary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), ATM Azharul Islam, was arrested on August 22 on charges of crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Independent. In compliance with the order of the International C
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The acting secretary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), ATM Azharul Islam, was arrested on August 22 on charges of crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, reports The Independent. In compliance with the order of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), Police arrested him from his Moghbazar residence and later was taken to the Detective Branch's office in Dhaka. Azhar was the president of the Rangpur unit of the Islamic Chhatra Sangha, the then student wing of the JeI, during the Liberation War. He was also one of the leading organisers of Razakar, Al Badr, Al Shams and peace committee in the Badarganj sub-District of Rangpur District.
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August - 22 
Leader of the House, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told parliament on August 22 that a solution to the national issue would have been finalized by now if the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a political solution was activated.
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Leader of the House, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told parliament on August 22 that a solution to the national issue would have been finalized by now if the proposed Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to find a political solution was activated. He blamed the non-cooperation of TNA in constituting the PSC which in fact is delaying the process to find a solution to the national issue.
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August - 22 
Sri Lanka's major Tamil political party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on August 22 said the Action Plan for the implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations has been prepared without due consultations
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Sri Lanka's major Tamil political party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on August 22 said the Action Plan for the implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations has been prepared without due consultations with parliament, reports Colombo Page. TNA parliamentary group leader, R. Sampanthan made this comment during the adjournment motion debated in the parliament on the implementation of the LLRC recommendations and the Action Plan. He added that elected representatives of the people affected by the war have not been consulted as well.
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August - 23 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports Zee News. Chhotu Padha, a self-styled ‘platoon commander’ and his wife Karuna Usendi, a deputy section c
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple surrendered before the Police in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports Zee News. Chhotu Padha, a self-styled ‘platoon commander’ and his wife Karuna Usendi, a deputy section commander of a dalam (armed squad), were active in Rajnandgaon and Gadchiroli District in adjoining Maharashtra over the last several years, Deputy Inspector General (DIG, Rajnandgaon) S K Rathore and District Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Shukla said. Both of them were actively involved in 2009 Markegaon, Hatti Gota and Laheri encounters and blasts which had claimed the lives of as many as 48 Policemen, they said. Padha hails from Korchi taluka and his wife from Dhanora taluka of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra
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August - 23 
A court in New Delhi on August 23 asked Delhi Police to supply copies of remand papers to journalist Syed Mohammad Kazmi, who has been listed as an accused in the charge sheet in the Israeli diplomat car bombing case of February 13, 2012, reports Zee
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A court in New Delhi on August 23 asked Delhi Police to supply copies of remand papers to journalist Syed Mohammad Kazmi, who has been listed as an accused in the charge sheet in the Israeli diplomat car bombing case of February 13, 2012, reports Zee News. Meanwhile, the court extended Kazmi's judicial custody till September 6, 2012. Kazmi is the sole person to have been named as accused in the charge sheet filed in the case. The charge sheet also names Iranian nationals Houshang Afshar Irani, Masod Sedaghatzadeh, Syed Ali Mehdi Sadr and Mohammed Reza Abolghasemi as suspects in the case. The charge sheet says Kazmi had facilitated Irani in executing the attack. It said that while Irani, on the one hand, was in touch with Kazmi through mobile phone, on the other hand, he was in contact with Sedaghatzadeh and Mehdi Sadr. Kazmi has been charged under various provisions of the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and other sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) including attempt to murder. He has also been named in the charge sheet under the provisions of the Explosive Substances Act.
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August - 23 
Chief minister Tarun Gogoi on August 22 appealed to members of civil society to find ways and means to restore complete peace and harmony in the riot-affected areas and to rehabilitate the displaced, reports Times of India. He further asserted that o
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Chief minister Tarun Gogoi on August 22 appealed to members of civil society to find ways and means to restore complete peace and harmony in the riot-affected areas and to rehabilitate the displaced, reports Times of India. He further asserted that only genuine Indian citizens would be rehabilitated. "There is no question of rehabilitating illegal immigrants. Providing relief on humanitarian grounds is completely different," he added.
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August - 23 
China is reportedly helping Pakistan in the expansion of a railway station near International Border (IB) and India has taken up the matter with the neighbouring country about the matter, the Government said on August 23. Minister of State for Extern
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China is reportedly helping Pakistan in the expansion of a railway station near International Border (IB) and India has taken up the matter with the neighbouring country about the matter, the Government said on August 23. Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed said a railway station ‘Zero Point’ exists on the Pakistani side opposite Munabao in Barmer Sector, which is around 10-20 metres from IB. "According to reports, Pakistan Railways has recently undertaken expansion works at ‘Zero Point’ railway station and immigration office. There are media reports suggesting involvement of a Chinese company in construction activity," he said.
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August - 23 
Five suspects have been arrested in Mumbai in connection with the Azad Maidan violence (August 11), taking the total number of arrests in the case so far to 48, Police said on August 23, reports The Times of India. The five were apprehended from the
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Five suspects have been arrested in Mumbai in connection with the Azad Maidan violence (August 11), taking the total number of arrests in the case so far to 48, Police said on August 23, reports The Times of India. The five were apprehended from the city after they were clearly seen in the CCTV footages indulging in violence at Azad Maidan, Police said, but did not divulge their names. During the last two days, 19 people were arrested from various parts of the city. Police added that two of them, identified as Niyazuddin Shaikh (28) and Mohammed Hussain Ansari (21), were produced before a metropolitan magistrate court on August 22, which remanded them in Police custody till August 28.
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August - 23 
In its recently submitted inquiry report, the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said that the murder of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Qateel Mohammed Siddiqui inside Pune’s Yerwada Central Jail on June 8, 2012 was planne
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In its recently submitted inquiry report, the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID) said that the murder of suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant Qateel Mohammed Siddiqui inside Pune’s Yerwada Central Jail on June 8, 2012 was planned, reports The DNA India on August 23. “The incident certainly did not take place at the spur of a moment,” confirmed a senior CID official. He, however, could not reveal much about the report as it has been sent to the Home Minister. Qateel was accuse in February 13, 2010, German bakery bomb blast case, 19 September 2010, Delhi’s Jama Masjid firing case and Bangalore terror attacks.
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August - 23 
NC Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (NCHISF) and the NC Hills Indigenous Women’s Forum (NCHIWF) have jointly called a 48-hour NC Hills bandh from 5 am on August 23 to 5 am of August 25, in demanding creation of a separate Autonomous district with a s
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NC Hills Indigenous Students’ Forum (NCHISF) and the NC Hills Indigenous Women’s Forum (NCHIWF) have jointly called a 48-hour NC Hills bandh from 5 am on August 23 to 5 am of August 25, in demanding creation of a separate Autonomous district with a separate Autonomous Council for the non-Dimasa communities, residing in NC Hills, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 23 
Normal life was affected in lower Assam Districts due to a day-long bandh called by a Muslim Yuba Parishad (MYP) to protest against the recent violence in the State, reports Times of India. Official sources said shops, schools, business establishment
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Normal life was affected in lower Assam Districts due to a day-long bandh called by a Muslim Yuba Parishad (MYP) to protest against the recent violence in the State, reports Times of India. Official sources said shops, schools, business establishment and financial institutions remained closed while there was less traffic on the national highway.
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August - 23 
On August 23, Police arrested a marble and granite trader, Ramesh Patel, from Astodia in Ahmadabad District and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 29,000, according to The Times of India. The paper used is to make the
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On August 23, Police arrested a marble and granite trader, Ramesh Patel, from Astodia in Ahmadabad District and recovered Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 29,000, according to The Times of India. The paper used is to make these notes is the same grade as is used by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI's) currency note presses in India. A Crime Branch official commented, "This type of paper is sourced from Pakistan and the accuracy achieved in putting in the watermarks proves that the counterfeiters are professionals, operating from across the border”. Faced with this evidence, Ramesh confessed. He told the cops that he owns a tile factory and is a trader of marble and granite. "He claims a Bengali worker at his factory showed him some fake Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes. Impressed by the quality of the fake notes, Ramesh told his employee to get him some more. He initially paid Rs 2,500 for Rs 5,000 of fake notes. After using them to make purchases and in other market transactions, Ramesh decided to buy more notes," said crime branch officials.
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August - 23 
One of the morphed video clips used to instigate a section of the crowd before the August 11 riots at Azad Maiden, Mumbai (Maharashtra) is a six-year-old footage that Indian Mujahideen (IM) members have been showing to lure youths into joining the te
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One of the morphed video clips used to instigate a section of the crowd before the August 11 riots at Azad Maiden, Mumbai (Maharashtra) is a six-year-old footage that Indian Mujahideen (IM) members have been showing to lure youths into joining the terror outfit, says Police probing the case, reports The Times of India on August 23. The Police said that it was the same clip which the founder-members of IM, including Riyaz Bhatkal and Iqbal Bhatkal, have been using since 2006 to lure youths from Pune (Maharashtra) and Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh). Unknown Sources said that this video clip could be an important piece of evidence to show that Pakistan was responsible for inciting the minorities in India. The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 19 more youths in the Azad Maidan violence case on August 11, taking the total number to 43, reports The Hindu on August 23. Police said on August 22 that they had substantial evidence to prove that all the arrested persons were involved in the riots.
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August - 23 
Police defused a bomb found from the railway track near Velloor (Kottayam District) along Kottayam-Ernakulam stretch on August 23, reports The Times of India. Railway employees found the bomb in a tiffin box while conducting a routine check-up.
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Police defused a bomb found from the railway track near Velloor (Kottayam District) along Kottayam-Ernakulam stretch on August 23, reports The Times of India. Railway employees found the bomb in a tiffin box while conducting a routine check-up.
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August - 23 
Police on August 23 arrested Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pradip Kumar Brahma for his role in the ethnic violence in the State, sparked off protests in Kokrajhar, reports The Sentinel. Later BPF workers took to t
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Police on August 23 arrested Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pradip Kumar Brahma for his role in the ethnic violence in the State, sparked off protests in Kokrajhar, reports The Sentinel. Later BPF workers took to the streets to protest and despite imposition of indefinite curfew. Further, they marched to Kokrajhar railway station and blocked the train services until 12.30 pm, forcing the railway authorities to halt trains in different stations. BPF has called for an indefinite Kokrajhar bandh. Brahma represents Kokrajhar (West) constituency.
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August - 23 
RBI will introduce INR 10 notes in polymer on a trial basis, said Minister of State for Finance, Namo Narain Meena on August 23, in response to a Parliament question. Currently, the government is faces problem of FICN that have infiltrated the banki
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RBI will introduce INR 10 notes in polymer on a trial basis, said Minister of State for Finance, Namo Narain Meena on August 23, in response to a Parliament question. Currently, the government is faces problem of FICN that have infiltrated the banking system in a big way with reports of seizure of such fake notes coming from across the country and ATM machines. The trials would soon begin in five cities of Jaipur (Rajasthan), Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mysore (Karnataka) and Cochin (Kerala), keeping in view of varied geographical locations and climatic conditions. "The expenditure proposed to be incurred on the field trial would be finalized in accordance with extant guidelines," Meena said.
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August - 23 
registering strong opposition against the intimidation and threat to schools’ authority by militant factions in Noney area (Tamenglong District) over making pretty monetary demands, the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur (ZSUM) has urged all factio
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registering strong opposition against the intimidation and threat to schools’ authority by militant factions in Noney area (Tamenglong District) over making pretty monetary demands, the Zeliangrong Students’ Union, Manipur (ZSUM) has urged all factions involved in making monetary demand to schools to withdraw their demand, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 23 
Security Forces arrested one Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) cadre, identified as Sapam Robin Singh alias Bacha, from Minuthong Junction in Imphal East District and one mobile phone with SIM was recovere
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Security Forces arrested one Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) cadre, identified as Sapam Robin Singh alias Bacha, from Minuthong Junction in Imphal East District and one mobile phone with SIM was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PREPAK-PRO in the month of February 2012 through one Sapam Lamyanba and he was involved in extortion of money from the general public, Government officials and private firms etc.
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August - 23 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a father-son duo in Tambada village in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 23, reports The Times of India. Sources claimed that over 50 Maoists
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a father-son duo in Tambada village in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 23, reports The Times of India. Sources claimed that over 50 Maoists barged into the house of Baju Gota (52) during the wee hours. They reportedly shot his son Raju Gota (35) in front of family members and took Baju with them. The Maoists took Baju to the poultry market near the village and shot him dead from close range. The father-son duo was suspected to have been killed on suspicion of being Police informers. However, the Police are yet to confirm the motive behind the killing.
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August - 23 
the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has accused corrupt officials of Command Area Development Authority (CADA) responsible for the cause of the problems faced by the farmers during the recent drought.
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the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) has accused corrupt officials of Command Area Development Authority (CADA) responsible for the cause of the problems faced by the farmers during the recent drought.
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August - 23 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders in a special NIA court in Kolkata on August 23, accusing them of manufacturing local weapons illegally to "intensify the wa
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders in a special NIA court in Kolkata on August 23, accusing them of manufacturing local weapons illegally to "intensify the war against the country", reports PTI. The five Maoists, including 'central technical committee' member Sadula Ramakrishna alias Sadanala Ramakrishna, Dipak Kumar Pargania, Sukumar Mondal, Sambhu Charan and Bapi Mudi were arrested in a joint operation by the elite anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] force Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh and the Special Task force (STF) of Kolkata Police in March. The charge sheet also names five Maoist leaders, who are all on the run, as part of the conspiracy, adds The Times of India. CPI-Maoist general secretary Mupalla Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathy, Central Committee members Nimbala Kesavan Rao alias Basavraj and Thipirri Tirupathy alias Devji, Central Technical Committee member B N Rao alias Prabhakar and Chhattisgarh ‘area commander’ Sahdeo's names figure in the charge sheet.
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August - 23 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 23 detained four people in Beed District in connection with an FIR lodged against Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, the arrested prime handler of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks and Lashkar-e-T
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 23 detained four people in Beed District in connection with an FIR lodged against Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, the arrested prime handler of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, according to The Times of India. However, no formal arrest has been made. A team of NIA officials along with Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) personnel raided a few residences in Beed in the night of August 22 and detained four persons. The agency has recovered several documents, including passports, bio-datas of several people and photographs. Indian Express, reported on August 24, that Beed Police sources said NIA teams searched a small hospital near Jalna Road, a house in Juna Bazar and another in Balepeer area and seized some computers and papers.
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August - 23 
the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi), Zeliangrong Region on August 23 has alleged that the activities of outfits such as NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) c
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the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-Khole-Kitovi), Zeliangrong Region on August 23 has alleged that the activities of outfits such as NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) continue to be detrimental factors for the agents working for peace in the Zeliangrong areas. They said violence continues to persist in the region generated from the ZUF, NSCN-IM and NSCN-K. It said, “In spite of the various declarations made by Zeliangrong civil bodies and elders there have been bloodshed in the Zeliangrong Region.”
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August - 23 
The Sentinel reports on August 23 that the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has accused its parent outfit ANVC, of trying to tarnish the image of the breakaway faction. The ANVC-B appealed to people to remain alert o
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The Sentinel reports on August 23 that the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has accused its parent outfit ANVC, of trying to tarnish the image of the breakaway faction. The ANVC-B appealed to people to remain alert on the matter. “Cadres mostly from the ANVC are in the name of ANVC (B) are collecting huge amounts from different traders.” the breakaway group said. “There are individuals who are demanding money and in some cases, even threatening civilians in the name of 'B'. We have come to know of some cadres belonging to ANVC who have taken away huge amounts in the name of breakaway group,” the ANVC-B said.
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August - 23 
The Union Cabinet on August 23 approved amendments to expand the definition of "terrorist act" to bring into its ambit activities like money laundering, terror financing and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in order to strengthen the
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The Union Cabinet on August 23 approved amendments to expand the definition of "terrorist act" to bring into its ambit activities like money laundering, terror financing and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in order to strengthen the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), according to The Times of India. The amendments also include enhancing the ban period of an outfit, involved in terrorist acts, from two years to five years. Through the amendments, the government also wants to confer more powers upon courts to provide for attachment or forfeiture of property equivalent to the counterfeit Indian currency involved in the offence and the property equivalent to the value of the proceeds of terrorism involved in the offence. The provisions will be incorporated in the UAP Amendment Bill which was first introduced in Lok Sabha (Lower House) on December 29, 2011. The bill was referred to the standing committee on home affairs on January 13, 2012.
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August - 23 
The Union Home Ministry has asserted that it has no report of infiltration of any militant outfit from Bangladesh into Assam, reports Shillong Times. Union Home Ministry (Joint Secretary), Sambhu Singh, however, conceded that there were criminal and
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The Union Home Ministry has asserted that it has no report of infiltration of any militant outfit from Bangladesh into Assam, reports Shillong Times. Union Home Ministry (Joint Secretary), Sambhu Singh, however, conceded that there were criminal and anti-social elements engaged in arms trade or trans-border trafficking across Nepal-India and Bangladesh, “but connecting them is not reasonable.”
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August - 23 
Three unidentified militants in the evening of August 23 abducted Tinku Bajaj, owner of Kasamari tea garden, at Kasamari area near Demow in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. “We suspect ULFA is involved in the abduction. At the same time, Mao
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Three unidentified militants in the evening of August 23 abducted Tinku Bajaj, owner of Kasamari tea garden, at Kasamari area near Demow in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. “We suspect ULFA is involved in the abduction. At the same time, Maoists involvement cannot also be denied,” said the Police.
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August - 23 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Raj Kumar Meghan was produced at National Investigating Agency (NIA) special court in Guwahati on August 23. The court will deliver the charge order on the Manipuri rebel leader on September 6.
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ Raj Kumar Meghan was produced at National Investigating Agency (NIA) special court in Guwahati on August 23. The court will deliver the charge order on the Manipuri rebel leader on September 6.
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August - 23 
A confidential report claims that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning more terrorist activities in the country’s major cities – Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Bannu, The Express Tribune reported on August 23. The decision was ta
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A confidential report claims that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning more terrorist activities in the country’s major cities – Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar and Bannu, The Express Tribune reported on August 23. The decision was taken at a secret meeting presided by TTP ‘commander’ Qari Shafiullah Moavia. According to the report, the TTP plans on abducting serving and retired officers and American citizens to collect finances, as well as to negotiate the release of their accomplices in jails or in the custody of intelligence agencies. The report has been forwarded to all Provincial Home Departments, Provincial Police Chiefs, Provincial Heads of other law enforcement agencies, Islamabad Chief Commissioner and the Islamabad Police Chief by the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) of the Federal Ministry of Interior. According to confidential information, Qari Moavia has assigned the task to Nauman Moavia. The meeting also devised a strategy for terrorist activities for a period of two months, the report added. The TTP also allowed its leaders and activists to rob banks and jewellery shops, in order to gather funds for the purchase of transport, arms and ammunition. After receiving the intelligence report, the NCMC directed law enforcement agencies to adopt possible security arrangements and ensure fool-proof security to avoid any untoward incident.
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August - 23 
a decomposed unidentified dead body of a man was recovered from Dhoda Road near Indus Highway in Kohat District, reports Dawn.
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a decomposed unidentified dead body of a man was recovered from Dhoda Road near Indus Highway in Kohat District, reports Dawn.
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August - 23 
Afghan militants attacked military check post of Pakistani Security Forces (SFs) in border area of Ankalsar in Lower Dir District, reported The News. According to sources, Pakistan SFs have retaliated instantly.
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Afghan militants attacked military check post of Pakistani Security Forces (SFs) in border area of Ankalsar in Lower Dir District, reported The News. According to sources, Pakistan SFs have retaliated instantly.
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August - 23 
Army soldiers killed five militants attempting to infiltrate to Pakistan side of border at Maskini Darra area of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of August 23, reports Dawn. Sources said the militants belonging to the Hafiz Kochw
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Army soldiers killed five militants attempting to infiltrate to Pakistan side of border at Maskini Darra area of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the night of August 23, reports Dawn. Sources said the militants belonging to the Hafiz Kochwan group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sneaked into the villages of Ankal Sar and Maskini Darra from Afghanistan and fired rockets on check-posts. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated with heavy gunfire and killed five militants. The gunbattle continued for more than three hours during which attackers took away the bodies of their comrades, sources said.
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August - 23 
At least two people, identified as Amanullah and Abdul Wahab, were injured in a firing incident in the Jungle Bagh area of Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on August 23, reports Daily Times.
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At least two people, identified as Amanullah and Abdul Wahab, were injured in a firing incident in the Jungle Bagh area of Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on August 23, reports Daily Times.
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August - 23 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on August 23 said that there was evidence of presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh and that action was being taken against them, reports Daily Times. He asked TTP to su
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on August 23 said that there was evidence of presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh and that action was being taken against them, reports Daily Times. He asked TTP to surrender arms, saying that otherwise the Government was determined to take the campaign against terrorism to its logical conclusion. Further, he said that there would have been many acts of terrorism had cellular service not been suspended in four cities on the occasion of Eid. He said the Government had definite information about a conspiracy to destabilise the country, adding that the designs of the enemies were foiled through effective coordination among intelligence and law enforcing agencies. He said the Government had no intention of blocking all unregistered SIMs immediately as it would cause inconvenience to users besides having negative impact on business. He said a meeting of all stakeholders would be convened to evolve a strategy on how to deal with the issue of SIMs issued against fake identity cards or in the name of people other than the users. The minister proposed that SIMs should be verified against thumb impression of the applicants through NADRA database.
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August - 23 
leaders of anti-Taliban Adezai Qaumi Lashkar developed serious differences on the issue of supporting the Government’s initiative against militants in the provincial capital Peshawar. One group of the lashkar has withdrawn support to the Government i
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leaders of anti-Taliban Adezai Qaumi Lashkar developed serious differences on the issue of supporting the Government’s initiative against militants in the provincial capital Peshawar. One group of the lashkar has withdrawn support to the Government insisting payment of salary to the special Police force working with the peace body has been suspended, while the other continues offering support and cooperation to the Government against militants. Sources told media that the head of the peace body Dilawar Khan had developed differences with his deputy, Fazal Malik, on the issue of joint ventures with Law-Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) against militants in the rural areas of Peshawar. Dilawar was associated with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), while the other group led by Fazal favoured Awami National Party (ANP). “It’s the bone of contention between them. We fear the differences among lashkar members will damage the campaign against militants and therefore, law-enforcement agencies will not be able to maintain peace in rural areas,” said an insider.
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August - 23 
Pakistan Army on August 23 rejected the claim made by United States (US) journalist in his book that a Pakistani intelligence official tipped off the US about the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden, reported The News quoting US magazine ‘Foreign Policy’.
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Pakistan Army on August 23 rejected the claim made by United States (US) journalist in his book that a Pakistani intelligence official tipped off the US about the whereabouts of Osama bin Laden, reported The News quoting US magazine ‘Foreign Policy’. According to ‘Foreign Policy’, journalist Richard Miniter claimed in his book that a senior colonel in Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) directorate walked into the US Embassy in Islamabad in December 2010, five months before the bin Laden raid, and told US officials about bin Laden's whereabouts. The book also reports that the bin Laden compound was "carved out" of Abbottabad's Kakul Military Academy and that senior Pakistani military officials may have been briefed on the raid in advance. Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, the recently appointed Director General of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "This is a fabricated story." "Any such story will not have basis and is an attempt to malign Pakistan and Pakistan Army", the magazine added. The tale implies that the ISI had some advance knowledge that bin Laden had been hiding in Abbottabad with several members of his family before the May 1, 2011, US raid, Bajwa said according to Foreign Policy magazine. "You can find twists in [the Miniter story] to show as if Pakistan was helping terrorists, which is incorrect," he said.
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August - 23 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has held Federal and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Governments responsible for killings of innocent people and sectarian tension in GB on the eve of Eid (August 20), reports Daily Times. PML-N GB and Azad Kashmir Chief Co
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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has held Federal and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Governments responsible for killings of innocent people and sectarian tension in GB on the eve of Eid (August 20), reports Daily Times. PML-N GB and Azad Kashmir Chief Coordinator Muhammad Siddiqul Farooq on August 23 said that had immediate remedial measures been taken after the Lulusar incident (August 16 massacre of 25 Shias), additional losses and sectarian tension could have been avoided. However, he said, due to their inefficiency or to divert attention of the people from their failures, the Federal and GB Governments had not been paying attention to their moral and constitutional obligations. He accused the Kashmir affairs minister and the Chief Minister of not taking steps for implementation of the Mosque Regulation Act adopted with consensus by the Legislative Assembly on May 24, 2012. Farooq said that 200 innocent people had lost their lives due to sectarian violence in the area but the local leadership was more interested in saving their government than the lives of the poor masses. Farooq also said a handful of anti-peace elements had created “a no-go area” in GB and that due to its vested interests, the provincial government was not taking steps to eliminate these no-go areas. He said there was a heavy deployment of Army, Frontier Constabulary, Police and intelligence agencies due to strategic location of the area but the menace of terrorism was not being rooted out in an area spanning few kilometres.
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August - 23 
Pakistan summoned a senior US diplomat to lodge a protest against recent drone strikes in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Daily Times. A Foreign Office statement read, "The US Embassy was today demarch
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Pakistan summoned a senior US diplomat to lodge a protest against recent drone strikes in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Daily Times. A Foreign Office statement read, "The US Embassy was today demarched on recent drone strikes in North Waziristan. A senior US diplomat was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and informed that the drone strikes were unlawful, against international law and a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty."
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August - 23 
Pakistan's former Ambassador to Washington, Hussain Haqqani, while addressing the Centre for the National Interest, a Washington think tank on August 23 said that the United States (US) and Pakistan should stop pretending they are allies and amicably
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Pakistan's former Ambassador to Washington, Hussain Haqqani, while addressing the Centre for the National Interest, a Washington think tank on August 23 said that the United States (US) and Pakistan should stop pretending they are allies and amicably "divorce", reports The News. "If in 65 years, you haven't been able to find sufficient common ground to live together, and you had three separations and four reaffirmations of marriage, then maybe the better way is to find friendship outside of the marital bond," Husain Haqqani said. A post-alliance future would allow both countries to hold more realistic expectations of each other, cooperating where possible but perhaps without the sense of betrayal, which has become acute in Pakistan. He cited a survey by the Pew Research Centre released in June 2012 showing roughly three-in-four Pakistanis consider the US an enemy, even though the US pours billions of dollars of aid into the country. Referring to unrealistic expectations Haqqani further said it was just as unrealistic for Pakistanis to think that the US would side with Pakistan by launching war on India as it was for the US to think Pakistan would give up its nuclear weapons or sever ties with extremists. "Equally unrealistic is that Pakistan ... will give up support for jihadi groups that it deems to be a subconventional force multiplier for regional influence," Haqqani added.
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August - 23 
Police recovered a dead body in Jamali Bypass area of Dera Allah Yar city in Jaffarabad District on August 23, reports Daily Times. The identity of the body was established from a slip which was found in the pocket. The body was identified as that of
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Police recovered a dead body in Jamali Bypass area of Dera Allah Yar city in Jaffarabad District on August 23, reports Daily Times. The identity of the body was established from a slip which was found in the pocket. The body was identified as that of Bahgia Khan Bugti.
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August - 23 
The Gilgit administration on August 23 ordered closure of Government and private educational institutions in the city indefinitely over delicate law and order situation, reports Dawn. On the directions of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Deputy Commissioner Ar
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The Gilgit administration on August 23 ordered closure of Government and private educational institutions in the city indefinitely over delicate law and order situation, reports Dawn. On the directions of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Deputy Commissioner Arqam Tariq all Government and private remained closed, adds Daily Times. However, offices, shops and trade centres reopened on August 23. In order to prevent target killing incidents, the use of motorcycles has also been banned by the GB government for unspecified time. The News adds that the GB government imposed ban on pillion riding for indefinite period till the return of normalcy. The Express Tribune, meanwhile, reported that ban on travelling on vehicles in Gilgit city was lifted on August 23.
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August - 23 
the transport system, between Rawalpindi (Punjab) and Skardu (GB), which was halted after the August 16 incident, remained suspended for the 8th day. Assistant Commissioner Gilgit Abdul Shakoor on August 23 said that all entry and exit points of the
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the transport system, between Rawalpindi (Punjab) and Skardu (GB), which was halted after the August 16 incident, remained suspended for the 8th day. Assistant Commissioner Gilgit Abdul Shakoor on August 23 said that all entry and exit points of the city will remain sealed and ban on plying of motorbikes will remain intact indefinitely, adds The Express Tribune. About resumption of public transport from Gilgit to rest of the country, Shakoor said that security arrangements were underway to ensure safety of passengers and hoped that the service will be resumed soon. All the routes leading to and from Astor were opened on August 24, reports Pak Observer. Karakoram Highway (KHH), however, remained closed for public transport creating difficulties for the people of GB and tourists stranded in the area. According to details, people of various Districts of GB, especially Astore, had to face sever hardships due to closure of KKH and other roads linking different areas of GB due to security concerns. The GB Government, meanwhile, has finalised a security plan for the safe journey of Karakoram Highway (KHH) travelers. It was decided that passenger’s buses would run in Convoy between Bisham and Basri Check Post and the security forces will be escorting the vehicles. The transport companies will also be asked to provide private security guards in the passenger buses. All the passenger buses from Rawalpindi will be required to reach Bisham by 4:00pm and same would be the time to arrive for buses travelling from Gilgit. GB KKH Task Force will be responsible for the security of passengers in its jurisdiction while Police of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be responsible to ensure the safety of passengers in their jurisdiction. Dardistantimes.com reports that the Chief Minister of GB, Syed Mehdi Shah, once again, blamed foreign agents to be responsible for creating unrest in GB. He said, “Foreign agents are involved in spreading the unrest in the region in order to achieve their nefarious goals.” He also said that the government is determined to nab the terrorists. Shah disclosed that the GB government has decided to recruit 120 personnel for the safety of KKH who will be deputed in the passenger’s vehicles.
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August - 23 
Three Policemen were killed when a mobile van of Police patrolling the highway linking Hangu District with Orakzai and Kurram Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) was ambushed by unidentified militants near Kotkai on Hangu-Thal Road
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Three Policemen were killed when a mobile van of Police patrolling the highway linking Hangu District with Orakzai and Kurram Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) was ambushed by unidentified militants near Kotkai on Hangu-Thal Road in Hangu District on August 23, reported Daily Times. The local Police chief said that the attack “was carried out by terrorists”. Soon after the attack a search operation was launched in the area and Police arrested 10 suspects. There were no immediate claims of responsibility.
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August - 23 
Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) ‘chairman’ Narayan Man on August 23 said that President Ram Baran Yadav should form a new government under his own leadership. Bijukchhe has been advocating for presidential rule as a solution to the current im
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Nepal Workers and Peasants Party (NWPP) ‘chairman’ Narayan Man on August 23 said that President Ram Baran Yadav should form a new government under his own leadership. Bijukchhe has been advocating for presidential rule as a solution to the current impasse. President Ram Baran Yadav asked two Cabinet ministers not to visit him to lobby for promulgation of ordinances without first striking consensus on the political front. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai had sent two of his deputies—Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar and Narayan Kaji Shrestha—to take the President into confidence before forwarding new ordinances.
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August - 23 
Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee (CWC) member Arjun Narsingh KC said that referendum on the unsettled issues would be the best option to resolve existing dispute among various political parties, instead of reviving the Constituent Assem
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Nepali Congress (NC) Central Working Committee (CWC) member Arjun Narsingh KC said that referendum on the unsettled issues would be the best option to resolve existing dispute among various political parties, instead of reviving the Constituent Assembly (CA).
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August - 23 
the term of the Special Committee for Supervision, Rehabilitation and Integration of former Maoist combatants has been extended by three more months. The Cabinet on August 23 (today) decided to extend the term of the Special Committee putting forth t
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the term of the Special Committee for Supervision, Rehabilitation and Integration of former Maoist combatants has been extended by three more months. The Cabinet on August 23 (today) decided to extend the term of the Special Committee putting forth the clause that the Army integration work should be completed within the extended three months. The Special Committee’s term had expired on August 16. The government decision to extend Special Committee’s term comes amidst accusation by opposition parties that the government is trying to move ahead with the Army integration work arbitrarily by not extending the Committee’s term.
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August - 23 
UCPN-Maoist has decided to take initiation to restart obstructed army integration process, reports Nepal News. A meeting of party office bearers, which was also attended by the commanders of the former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) held at party hea
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UCPN-Maoist has decided to take initiation to restart obstructed army integration process, reports Nepal News. A meeting of party office bearers, which was also attended by the commanders of the former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) held at party headquarters in Perisdanda, took the decision to restart the works related to the integration within two days. The meeting also discussed the proper management of the combatants who have chosen voluntarily retirement and their role in the party after the retirement. According to ex-PLA spokesperson Chandra Prakash Khanal, the meeting decided to take special initiation to integrate 3,113 combatants, who have been cantoned at various camps, from the party and government level.
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August - 23 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 23 sent war crimes suspect Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) acting secretary general ATM Azharul Islam to Dhaka Central Jail, reports The Daily Star. Azharul, who hails from Badarganj of Rangpur District, wa
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 23 sent war crimes suspect Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) acting secretary general ATM Azharul Islam to Dhaka Central Jail, reports The Daily Star. Azharul, who hails from Badarganj of Rangpur District, was arrested at his Moghbazar home just over two hours after the tribunal issued an arrest warrant against him on August 22. It is alleged that the JeI leader had direct involvement in the killing of 1,200 unarmed Bangalees in Badarganj of Rangpur on a single day during the Liberation War.
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August - 23 
Cabinet approval was granted on August 23 to a proposal by External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft amendments to the Convention on Suppression of Terrorist Financing Act No 25 of 2005, reports Daily News. Ad
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Cabinet approval was granted on August 23 to a proposal by External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft amendments to the Convention on Suppression of Terrorist Financing Act No 25 of 2005, reports Daily News. Addressing the weekly Cabinet press briefing at the Government Information Department Cabinet Spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said this is in keeping with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force of the G 7 countries to eliminate the remaining deficiencies in the law. Minister Rambukwella pointed out that primarily a legal framework is required to move forward to prevent financing terrorism. Only thereafter that action can be taken to suppress financing terrorists. The proposed amendments will cover all uncovered areas. This is the first step to move forward, he said.
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August - 24 
A powerful cane bomb and a haul of claymore and landmines were on August 24 seized by Security Forces (SFs) from Chakarbanda forest in Bihar's Gaya District, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official said, reports english.samaylive.com. Acting o
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A powerful cane bomb and a haul of claymore and landmines were on August 24 seized by Security Forces (SFs) from Chakarbanda forest in Bihar's Gaya District, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official said, reports english.samaylive.com. Acting on a tip off about the presence of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the forest, SFs carried out a search in the area bordering Gaya and Aurangabad Districts and made the seizure, CRPF's Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Umesh Kumar said.
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August - 24 
A search operation was carried out at in Nabha Jail in Patiala District on August 24, following information about a tunnel being dug at the jail by people belonging to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), reports Punjab News. DIG, Patiala range, L
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A search operation was carried out at in Nabha Jail in Patiala District on August 24, following information about a tunnel being dug at the jail by people belonging to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), reports Punjab News. DIG, Patiala range, L.K. Yadav said, “The search operation had taken place as we were told that there were some illegal activities like selling drugs, misusing mobile phones that were taking place inside the jail. We also had a tip-off that a tunnel is being made by terrorists lodged inside the jail. All we could find were some equipment that can be used for digging, opium, about 12 SIM cards, some mobile phones, broken SIM cards and cash. A case has been registered in this regard and further investigation will follow. We will obtain the GPRS and the CDR data to know the details of the mobile phones being used inside the premises.”
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August - 24 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on August 24 sent prime handler of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in Police custody till September 3, 2012
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on August 24 sent prime handler of the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal in Police custody till September 3, 2012, in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case, reports Indian Express. The court also rejected his request to be permitted to talk to his parents after the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) said they could not allow Jundal to speak to his parents frequently for security reasons.
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August - 24 
Based on intelligence inputs, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to scrub the system to spot the transfer of funds to an account in Lahore (Pakistan), in what is seen as a significant move to spot beneficiaries and supporters of Lashkar-
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Based on intelligence inputs, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to scrub the system to spot the transfer of funds to an account in Lahore (Pakistan), in what is seen as a significant move to spot beneficiaries and supporters of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed in India, as reported on August 24, by The Times of India. The Intelligence Bureau (IB) is said to have stumbled upon "huge funds being transferred to Jamaat-Ud-Dawa [JuD] account in the name of Al-Rashid Trust and the money is coming from Arab countries". IB believes some of the terror funding to Saeed might have been routed through Indian banks and has sought RBI's assistance. Earlier, on August 21, the RBI sent an alert to banks across the country giving details of Saeed's bank account in Pakistan and has asked them to keep a tab on every transaction in the name of "Lashkar" or "Al-Rashid" or even if the name is being used in any remittance. "We are in receipt of a communication from IB... The funds collected from LeT are being deposited in the Account Number — 2011816001 — in Faisal Islamic Bank of Bahrain (Lahore, Pakistan)," RBI said in its letter to banks. When asked about the use of word "huge funds", an official said, "organizations linked to Saeed receive large funding from Arab countries." Moreover, an Islamic charity, also named Al-Rashid Trust was linked to Osama bin Laden and post-9/11 attacks was among the 27 groups listed by the US for alleged involvement in financing and supporting terrorist groups.
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August - 24 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel returning from a combing operation narrowly escaped when a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded in Malkangiri District on August 24, reports Business Standard. Around 60 BSF p
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel returning from a combing operation narrowly escaped when a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exploded in Malkangiri District on August 24, reports Business Standard. Around 60 BSF personnel were returning to their base camp at Kalimela after the operation in Bejangwada when the explosion took place barely 40 metres from them on a forest road near Gamphakonda, the sources said.
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August - 24 
Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Chennai Police on August 24 arrested five persons, including a constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), on charges of circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 500 denomination, reports The Hindu. P
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Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Chennai Police on August 24 arrested five persons, including a constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), on charges of circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 500 denomination, reports The Hindu. Police say the FICNs are foreign-made Indian currency of superior quality. CCB sources said the FICN came to light after the RPF constable Selvaraj (45) deposited INR 30,000 at the ICICI Bank branch in Saidapet on August 15. 26 notes were fake. Following a complaint lodged by a bank representative, a CCB team probed the matter and detained Selvaraj. “Selvaraj along with his friends, who were part of a gambling circle, rented a room in a lodge in Anna Nagar and played a game of cards. He won the bets and later deposited the money in the bank,” said Dhakshinamoorthy, Inspector of Police, CCB. “We tracked down his friends Chandrasekar (34) of Manadi, Ravichandran (50) of Tiruvannamalai and Mohammed Jaffer (29) and Gangai Amaran (25), both from Adyar; they might have given him the counterfeit currency,” the officer added.
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August - 24 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony will inaugurate a Regional Operating Centre (ROC) and a Remote Operating Station (ROS) at Coast Guard headquarters at Worli (Mumbai) on August 25, reports The Times of India. The Mumbai ROC will be in-charge of the weste
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony will inaugurate a Regional Operating Centre (ROC) and a Remote Operating Station (ROS) at Coast Guard headquarters at Worli (Mumbai) on August 25, reports The Times of India. The Mumbai ROC will be in-charge of the western coastal front and will operate 18 radars and electronic sensors, built along the coastal belts of Mumbai, Konkan, Goa and Kerala. The other ROCs are situated at Gandhinagar, Port Bunder and Chennai. The ROC and ROS will detect movements of suspicious vessels on Indian waters. Narendrakumar Vispute, chief PRO (defence) said, "They will provide a picture of a target/a suspicious vehicle along the Indian coast. The Coastal Surveillance Network (CSN) project was planned after the 26/11 attack to keep vigil of the high sensitivity and high traffic density across the coastal belt," "The ROCs and ROSs are equipped with DHF communication (radio) system, electro-optic sensors (to get a clear picture), radars and AIS & MET sensors," said Vispute.
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August - 24 
Dima Halam Daogah-Nunisa faction (DHD-N) ‘chairman’ Dilip Nunisa is scheduled to visit Cachar early next week to meet leaders of all communities inhabiting areas bordering Dima Hasao to arrive at a consensus on amalgamation of a few Cachar villages w
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Dima Halam Daogah-Nunisa faction (DHD-N) ‘chairman’ Dilip Nunisa is scheduled to visit Cachar early next week to meet leaders of all communities inhabiting areas bordering Dima Hasao to arrive at a consensus on amalgamation of a few Cachar villages with the adjoining District, reports The Telegraph on August 24. The DHD-Nunisa has demanded integration of 18 Dimasa-inhabited villages in Cachar with Dima Hasao as part of a possible tripartite treaty to be signed by the rebel group with the Central and State Government.
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August - 24 
Director General of Police (DGP), G S Rath on August 24 praised Policemen saying that although the State has been known for its notorious Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] activities in country, seized documents from Naxalites also revealed that t
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Director General of Police (DGP), G S Rath on August 24 praised Policemen saying that although the State has been known for its notorious Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] activities in country, seized documents from Naxalites also revealed that the outfit has suffered maximum loss in Jharkhand. "Police after going through the recovered Naxalite documents found Maoists accepting that their outfit has been hit hard in Jharkhand. Maoists are facing a tough challenge from the Jharkhand police," said Rath while addressing the closing ceremony of Jharkhand State Level Shooting Competition-2012. Rath in his speech pointed out that this time very few police officers have participated in the competition owing to of dearth of officials in the State. "However this was first time in past 18 years when appointment of SIs in the state has taken place. But still there is a need of more officers. State Police requires 1000-1200 sub-inspectors of which few hundred vacancies have been filled up but still 700 more officers are yet to be recruited. There is also shortage of officials in direct DSP [Deputy Superintendant of Police] ranks. Anyway, despite inadequate manpower our force is doing well," said Rath.
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August - 24 
Dozens of technical and explosives ‘experts’ among the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ranks have sneaked into Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with a view to step up attacks against the police and paramilita
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Dozens of technical and explosives ‘experts’ among the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ranks have sneaked into Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with a view to step up attacks against the police and paramilitary, reports The Pioneer. Bastar Inspector General of Police TJ Longkumer said on August 24, “Security forces have been put on high alert in view of the Central investigative agencies inputs. Andhra Pradesh-based top Maoists are now sneaking into Bijapur district with a purpose to carry out attacks on police and paramilitary forces.” Bijapur District Superintendent of Police Prashant Agrawal said, “Maoists are now playing a psychological game against security forces. To curb movement, they are planting internal areas of the District, especially roads, often with fake improvised explosive devices (IEDs) filled with soil, just to test the nerves of security forces fighting against them.”
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August - 24 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested, one of whom was wanted for attack on the convoy of former chief minister Babulal Marandi, and explosives were seized at separate places in Jharkhand’s Bokaro and Giridih District
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested, one of whom was wanted for attack on the convoy of former chief minister Babulal Marandi, and explosives were seized at separate places in Jharkhand’s Bokaro and Giridih Districts on August 24, reports ptinews.com. Jailal Mahato and Mahendra Mahato were arrested in Bokaro’s Patharwa village and explosives were seized from their possession, Superintendent of Police Kuldip Diwedi said. The other two Maoists, Ravi Marandi and Deep Chand Kisku were arrested at a place under Dumri police station of Giridih District, adds post.jagran.com.
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August - 24 
in the night of August 24, SFs arrested two Kashmiri youths, who had reached Poonch via Mughal Road, and were trying to cross over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the Line of Control (LoC) through forward village of Gountrian in Poonch sector
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in the night of August 24, SFs arrested two Kashmiri youths, who had reached Poonch via Mughal Road, and were trying to cross over to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the Line of Control (LoC) through forward village of Gountrian in Poonch sector. The boys, aged between 19 and 22, disclosed that they had travelled on this road from Shopian to reach Poonch for crossing over to PoK for arms training. Sources said a handler, who was one of the agent working for militant organisations, had shifted the youths from Budgam to Shopian and then to Poonch via Mughal Road for crossing over to PoK.
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August - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that out of the 115 terrorist organisations of Northeast (NE), there are many who have been fighting for a ‘homeland’, while there are many more who have been fuelling the fire from across the borders. Intelligence Bureau (IB) of
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Kanglaonline reports that out of the 115 terrorist organisations of Northeast (NE), there are many who have been fighting for a ‘homeland’, while there are many more who have been fuelling the fire from across the borders. Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials point out that they suspect that terrorist groups from Bangladesh funded by the Pakistan establishment are looking to strike. The intelligence that has been received so far is not pertaining to terror strikes. It clearly states that the infiltration which had come down a great deal is likely to go up and many outfits which were formed at the behest of Pakistan`s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) will be strengthened with the help of the local population who claim to be affected by the recent turn of events. The IB and the Police are however not tracking only those groups which enjoy patronage from outside. “We are also keeping a close watch on some groups within and do not want peace to be disturbed, as this will lead to more disturbances funded from across the border,” said an official.
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August - 24 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of Pari Meetei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Pari Meetei), identified as Senjam Umakanata Singh and Binoishahani, from Keishampat near Hotel Excellency area in Imphal Ea
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested two cadres of Pari Meetei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Pari Meetei), identified as Senjam Umakanata Singh and Binoishahani, from Keishampat near Hotel Excellency area in Imphal East District on August 24.
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August - 24 
Notwithstanding the reservations within the Government and outside over the Army's role in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested zones, the Naresh Chandra committee on national security has sought a larger presence of the forces in Ma
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Notwithstanding the reservations within the Government and outside over the Army's role in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-infested zones, the Naresh Chandra committee on national security has sought a larger presence of the forces in Maoist strongholds, reports The Times of India. The increased role for the Army, however, is sought by setting up of more military training facilities, like the one at Narayanpur in south Chhattisgarh, across the affected states, while strictly ruling out direct combat. The panel has suggested that these Army training camps be located in Jharkhand, Odisha, Gadchiroli in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The purpose, according to an official involved in deliberations of the committee, is to set a deterrent for the Maoists and loosen their "hold" over areas in which these Army facilities shall come up. Also, even though Army will confine itself to training its men within the boundaries of the training establishment, it can reach out to the tribals residing in surrounding villages by offering them facilities like schools, medical care and potable drinking water. This may help in eroding the support base of the Naxalites. The Naresh Chandra panel submitted its report in May 2012.
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August - 24 
NSCN-K on August 24 demanded that the JLF of the NLA clarify to public what they meant by resolving to pave way for any alternative arrangement. They asked the Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) as on what basis they (JLF) approach the Centre for an earl
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NSCN-K on August 24 demanded that the JLF of the NLA clarify to public what they meant by resolving to pave way for any alternative arrangement. They asked the Joint Legislature Forum (JLF) as on what basis they (JLF) approach the Centre for an early solution. Talking to Nagaland Post over phone August 25, NSCN-K kilonser (minister) Wangtin Konyak told JLF delegation that NSCN-K will not accept solution without “sovereignty of Nagas.” Wangtin said he also asked JLF as to whether they meant “NSCN (I-M) solution” or “Naga solution”, to which JLF clarified that they were for inclusive solution. He also pointed out that the “ongoing talks” were only between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM but that the latter had so far not spelt out the contents of its “charter of demands to Nagas and other political parties.”
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August - 24 
one KPLT militant, identified as Darsing Engti alias Kepra, surrendered along with arms and ammunition today at Diphu to the BB Chetry, Superintendent of Police of Karbi Anglong District. Militant during the surrender deposited one AK-56 rifle, two m
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one KPLT militant, identified as Darsing Engti alias Kepra, surrendered along with arms and ammunition today at Diphu to the BB Chetry, Superintendent of Police of Karbi Anglong District. Militant during the surrender deposited one AK-56 rifle, two magazines and 40 rounds of live ammunition.
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August - 24 
Seven Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) including two Dalam (squad) ‘commanders’ had surrendered before the Gadchiroli Police of Maharashtra this year so far, the Police said on August 24, reports ptinews.com. The two ‘commanders’ are Nirmala Lalu Kulmet
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Seven Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) including two Dalam (squad) ‘commanders’ had surrendered before the Gadchiroli Police of Maharashtra this year so far, the Police said on August 24, reports ptinews.com. The two ‘commanders’ are Nirmala Lalu Kulmethe (25) and Platoon ‘commander’ Damji Dugga (23). The others who surrendered this year are Sonu Madavi,Mangesh Atram, Kisan Madavi, Chandu Vilas and Renuka Jagan, according to a release issued by Gadchiroli Police. The Maharashtra Police also appealed to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to surrender and assured them of all possible help, adds The Hindu.
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August - 24 
SFs arrested ‘chief financial advisor’ of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF), identified as Hemkholun Haokip, from Moreh Ward No I in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express
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SFs arrested ‘chief financial advisor’ of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF), identified as Hemkholun Haokip, from Moreh Ward No I in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express
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August - 24 
SFs arrested a KCP-Pari Meetei woman cadre, identified as Laishram Sharmila, from her house in Imphal East District. One mobile phone, two demand letters of KCP and some receipt of KCP were recovered from her possession
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SFs arrested a KCP-Pari Meetei woman cadre, identified as Laishram Sharmila, from her house in Imphal East District. One mobile phone, two demand letters of KCP and some receipt of KCP were recovered from her possession
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August - 24 
SFs arrested three Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants’ including one ‘area commander’ from Disobai area in Karbi Anglong District. The arrested KPLT militants were identified as Raman Engleng alias Welson, area commander, KPLT, Benjami
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SFs arrested three Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants’ including one ‘area commander’ from Disobai area in Karbi Anglong District. The arrested KPLT militants were identified as Raman Engleng alias Welson, area commander, KPLT, Benjamin Engti and Rabiso Enghi.
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August - 24 
Suspected militants in the afternoon of August 24 attacked a Policeman at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and snatched rifle from a constable, Police said, reports Greater Kashmir. The weapon was, however, retrieved later by overpowering the militants who m
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Suspected militants in the afternoon of August 24 attacked a Policeman at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and snatched rifle from a constable, Police said, reports Greater Kashmir. The weapon was, however, retrieved later by overpowering the militants who managed to escape, adds Police. A local youth in Srinagar city chased militants and snatched the weapon from them, adds Daily Excelsior. The youth of Nowhatta snatched the rifle and a pistol from three militants. Police said that three armed militants snatched an INSAS rifle from Constable Nazir Ahmad of India Reserve Police, posted at Jamia Masjid Srinagar in Nowhatta area of the city soon after Friday prayers were over and people were coming out the Masjid. Police said that the militants taking advantage of huge crowd hit the constable on head with a pistol. He fell unconscious in the sudden assault and militants fled away after taking the service rifle of the injured constable with them. Police said that the local youth chased the three militants and overpowered them at Bohri Kadal, around one kilometer from the spot where from they had snatched the rifle. The youth snatched the INSAS rifle and a pistol from the three militants and handed it over to the Police Station Nowhatta. However, militants managed to escape. This is for the first time that people chased the militants and snatched weapons from them in the heart of Srinagar.
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August - 24 
Terrorist outfits of the northeastern region have shifted their bases to neighbouring Myanmar following crackdown by the Bangladesh Security Forces said Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IG-AR), Satish Dua said in Agartala, reports Hindustan Times o
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Terrorist outfits of the northeastern region have shifted their bases to neighbouring Myanmar following crackdown by the Bangladesh Security Forces said Inspector General of Assam Rifles (IG-AR), Satish Dua said in Agartala, reports Hindustan Times on August 25. IG-AR, Dua said, "Several terrorist groups of the northeast India have been shifting their camps to Myanmar after the Bangladesh Security Forces continued their crackdown against them. All the central and state security forces have been asked by the union home ministry to maintain a strict vigil about the movement of the militants in the northeastern region." Regarding Tripura IG-AR said, "Separatist outfits have been trying to strengthen their groups in Tripura. They are now trying to be pro-active ahead of the next year's assembly polls," he said. Dua warned, "The security forces, including the central forces, are also getting ready to retaliate in a befitting way."
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August - 24 
the Khaplang group of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) said that the August 17 incident where Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) secretary Chunthuigai Kamei got killed, would be investigated by the outfit and reveal the fin
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the Khaplang group of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) said that the August 17 incident where Zeliangrong Students Union, Manipur (ZSUM) secretary Chunthuigai Kamei got killed, would be investigated by the outfit and reveal the findings to the public, reports Kanglaonline.
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The Pune Police Crime Branch have arrested three persons and seized 12 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) notes of INR 1,000 denomination, reports The Times of India. The arrested are Taufiq Shaikh (19), Nikhil Jain (19) and Sureshkumar Das (21). Sha
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The Pune Police Crime Branch have arrested three persons and seized 12 Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) notes of INR 1,000 denomination, reports The Times of India. The arrested are Taufiq Shaikh (19), Nikhil Jain (19) and Sureshkumar Das (21). Shaikh and Jain were arrested on August 24, while Das was arrested on August 25.
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August - 24 
The Security Force (SF) personnel killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and arrested four woman Maoists during a joint operation of District Police and 39 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Narayanpur Distric
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The Security Force (SF) personnel killed two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and arrested four woman Maoists during a joint operation of District Police and 39 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh in the night of August 24, reports Zee News. According to Additional Director General of Police (Naxal operations), Ram Niwas, following an intelligence input that a number of armed Maoist cadres were meeting in the area, a joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police comprising 300 troopers laid siege to a forested area of Narayanpur District around 8 pm. Seeing the SFs encircling them, the Maoists started firing indiscriminately at the SFs prompting an encounter, which lasted nearly three hours. Two Maoists were killed while four injured women Maoists, hiding near the spot, were arrested. SFs recovered the bodies of the two slain Maoists, 'Bharmar' guns, ammunition and Maoist literature from the site. No casualty or injury was reported among the SF personnel.
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August - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) Deputy Chief Executive Member (CEM), Brigady N Marak, has refuted allegations of malpractices, misappropriating Council funds and corruption leveled against him by the Bre
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The Shillong Times reports that Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) Deputy Chief Executive Member (CEM), Brigady N Marak, has refuted allegations of malpractices, misappropriating Council funds and corruption leveled against him by the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B). The ANVC-B is demanding the immediate resignation of GHADC CEM PK Sangma and Deputy CEM Brigady N Marak accusing them of alleged misappropriation of funds and corruption, failing which the outfit would take strict action against them, even hinting elimination.
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August - 24 
twelve hours of normalcy was hampered in all five districts of Garo Hills due to the bandh (shut down strike) announced by the ANVC-B on August 24 which is asking the GHADC CEM PK Sangma and his deputy, Brigady Marak, to step down over corruption cha
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twelve hours of normalcy was hampered in all five districts of Garo Hills due to the bandh (shut down strike) announced by the ANVC-B on August 24 which is asking the GHADC CEM PK Sangma and his deputy, Brigady Marak, to step down over corruption charges. No untoward incidents were reported from any region of Garo Hills during the 12-hour bandh.
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August - 24 
two bombs exploded at Nongren Maning Leikai of Imphal East District, at the residences of former Pradhan (headman) Leishangthem Tarpon and Loitam Chinglen by unknown persons in the night of August 24.
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two bombs exploded at Nongren Maning Leikai of Imphal East District, at the residences of former Pradhan (headman) Leishangthem Tarpon and Loitam Chinglen by unknown persons in the night of August 24.
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August - 24 
Union Home Secretary R K Singh said that Pakistan would have to explain reasons for recent unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations on the International Border (IB) in Jammu sector and assured the people that entire 4600 acres of land across the fe
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Union Home Secretary R K Singh said that Pakistan would have to explain reasons for recent unprovoked firing and ceasefire violations on the International Border (IB) in Jammu sector and assured the people that entire 4600 acres of land across the fencing would be cultivated. He ruled out re-settlement of the border villagers from the firing range to other places. In another context he did not rule out the presence of other tunnels similar to 540-metre underground passage along India-Pakistan border in Samba District, which was detected on July 28. Eight incidents of firing and ceasefire violations have been reported from IB within a span of over 20 days after detection of the tunnel. Regarding the firing from the Pakistani side, he said, "One reason which we could make out is to that probably it was to mask the construction of tunnel, which is in our sector. Normally what we used to see was sporadic firing that they wanted to cover infiltration. In other sectors (Chilyari) —we understand that firing would have been done to show that we do not detect the tunnel". Singh said while in some sectors, "some reasons for firings are apparent, but in other areas it makes us suspicious and we need to take it up with Pakistan." Asked if the firing was aimed at halting the Geological Survey of India from uncovering any "tunnel network", he said, "they cannot stop them (GSI. Survey will happen. Every two to three months, we will carry out the survey)".
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August - 24 
a dead body of a man, identified as that of Siraj, was found packed in gunny bag from KMC workshop within the limits of Eidgah Police Station.
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a dead body of a man, identified as that of Siraj, was found packed in gunny bag from KMC workshop within the limits of Eidgah Police Station.
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August - 24 
a man, identified as Abdul Qayyum (26), was killed at Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 2 within the limits of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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a man, identified as Abdul Qayyum (26), was killed at Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 2 within the limits of Gulistan-e-Jauhar Police Station.
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August - 24 
a man, identified as Fazal (48), was killed at Aligarh Bazaar, Orangi, within the vicinity of Orangi Police Station.
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a man, identified as Fazal (48), was killed at Aligarh Bazaar, Orangi, within the vicinity of Orangi Police Station.
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August - 24 
a man, identified as Noor (40), was shot dead at Frontier Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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a man, identified as Noor (40), was shot dead at Frontier Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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August - 24 
a youth was severely injured after being struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gul Imam area of Tank District on August 24, reports Daily Times. According to sources the 21-year-old victim, Muhammad Ilyas, was working in his field when he
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a youth was severely injured after being struck by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Gul Imam area of Tank District on August 24, reports Daily Times. According to sources the 21-year-old victim, Muhammad Ilyas, was working in his field when he stepped on an IED, which went off with a loud noise leaving him critically injured
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August - 24 
an official in the Education Department, on condition of anonymity, told The Express Tribune that there were more than 200 such buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but no one is willing to resolve the problem. “I don’t know why everyone blames militants
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an official in the Education Department, on condition of anonymity, told The Express Tribune that there were more than 200 such buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but no one is willing to resolve the problem. “I don’t know why everyone blames militants for blowing up school buildings when the provincial Government is equally responsible for destroying the education sector over the past few decades,” said Mukamal Shah, an elder of Mashogager in Abbottabad District.
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August - 24 
an unidentified dead body of a person was found from MA Jinnah Road within the limits of Aram Bagh Police station. Official said the victim appeared to be 21-year-old.
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an unidentified dead body of a person was found from MA Jinnah Road within the limits of Aram Bagh Police station. Official said the victim appeared to be 21-year-old.
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August - 24 
District Coordination Officer Mansehra District (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Amber Ali Khan, citing preliminary investigation, on August 24 said that the August 16 attacks in which 25 Shias were killed was aimed at creating law and order situation in Hazara
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District Coordination Officer Mansehra District (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Amber Ali Khan, citing preliminary investigation, on August 24 said that the August 16 attacks in which 25 Shias were killed was aimed at creating law and order situation in Hazara Division and GB, reports The News. He added that members of both sects (Shias and Sunnis) were killed in the attack. He also said the terrorist carried out the attack at the Babusar Top as no telecommunication system existed there. “The incident took place some 72 kilometres away from Naran and 195 kilometres from Mansehra city,” he pointed out. Speakers, including representatives of all political parties, at a seminar held stressed the need for an impartial interim set up in GB in the light of the 20th amendment to ensure that next elections are free, fare and transparent, reports Dawn. The speakers at the seminar titled “free, fare and transparent elections” said the chief election commissioner must also be impartial. They suggested that to constitute electoral circles and prepare electoral rolls, impartial officials should be appointed from the judiciary. And it should be ensured that one voter’s name was not enlisted in several circles as was experienced in the last elections. They further said distribution of BISP funds should be stopped as it was being provided to workers of only one party. Similarly, allocation of funds from the national kitty in the name of development schemes should be stopped as it was a tactic to influence the voters.
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August - 24 
eight militants were killed and two of their hideouts destroyed after Security Forces (SFs) shelling in Gawaki area of Orakzai Agency, reports Daily Times. According to details, SFs conducted search operation and targeted the hideouts of suspected mi
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eight militants were killed and two of their hideouts destroyed after Security Forces (SFs) shelling in Gawaki area of Orakzai Agency, reports Daily Times. According to details, SFs conducted search operation and targeted the hideouts of suspected militants in Gawaki area with heavy artillery fire.
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August - 24 
Eight people were killed in different acts of target killing and violence in Karachi on August 24, reports Daily Times. Two armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire at a butcher’s shop in Qasba Colony within the limits of Pirabad Police Station, i
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Eight people were killed in different acts of target killing and violence in Karachi on August 24, reports Daily Times. Two armed assailants opened indiscriminate fire at a butcher’s shop in Qasba Colony within the limits of Pirabad Police Station, injuring the butcher, Sameer, Niaz, Gul Mira and Anum. Later, Niaz succumbed to his injures. Following the incident, violence triggered in Orangi area as armed men restored to indiscriminate fire on a public bus, resultantly four people sustained injuries.
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August - 24 
Eighteen suspected militants were killed and another six were injured when missiles fired by US drones slammed into suspected militants’ hideouts in Shawal area of North Waziristan Agency on August 24, reports Dawn. Three compounds reported to be use
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Eighteen suspected militants were killed and another six were injured when missiles fired by US drones slammed into suspected militants’ hideouts in Shawal area of North Waziristan Agency on August 24, reports Dawn. Three compounds reported to be used as hideouts by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were targeted in the area adjacent to Afghanistan. Official sources said that 10 missiles were fired at these compounds. Two vehicles were destroyed in the attack. The compounds are located in Tenda Darra, Muka Gher and Dry Nashtar areas of Shawal subdivision. This was the fifth drone strike in the area this month and second since August 21, the second day of Eid. A total of 38 people have been killed and 15 wounded in the five strikes.
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August - 24 
following the Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry's directives to the Home Secretary and Inspector General of Balochistan Police, security arrangements have been strengthened in the provincial capital Quetta, reports The News. Additional numbers
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following the Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry's directives to the Home Secretary and Inspector General of Balochistan Police, security arrangements have been strengthened in the provincial capital Quetta, reports The News. Additional numbers of Policemen, Balochistan Constabulary and Frontier Corps personnel have been deployed in the city and other parts of the province.
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August - 24 
Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) warned the Government it would launch a protest movement or million-men march towards Islamabad if the miscreants responsible for the August 16 killings were not arrested, reports Daily Times. The MWM leaders warned th
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Majlis Wahdatul Muslimeen (MWM) warned the Government it would launch a protest movement or million-men march towards Islamabad if the miscreants responsible for the August 16 killings were not arrested, reports Daily Times. The MWM leaders warned the government that a protest campaign would be launched throughout the country against the killings of hundreds of innocent Pakistanis in the name of religion or sect.
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August - 24 
Mullah Dadullah, chief of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bajaur Agency along with his 12 comrades has been killed in drone strike by NATO forces in Kunar province of Afghanistan. Governor Kunar, Syed Fazlullah Waheedi, informed that NATO forces car
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Mullah Dadullah, chief of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bajaur Agency along with his 12 comrades has been killed in drone strike by NATO forces in Kunar province of Afghanistan. Governor Kunar, Syed Fazlullah Waheedi, informed that NATO forces carried out drone strikes at the hideouts of militants in the mountainous region of Shigal district of Kunar resulting 13 militants including Mullah Dadullah and his assistant were killed. According to sources, Mullah Dadullah was also involved in kidnapping of 30 students of Bajaur Agency a year ago.
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August - 24 
One dead body, identified as that of Samad Bilal, was found from Nigorsharif area of Gwadar District on August 24, reported Daily Times. Levies Force sources said the victim had been missing since some three days ago from the Pishokan area.
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One dead body, identified as that of Samad Bilal, was found from Nigorsharif area of Gwadar District on August 24, reported Daily Times. Levies Force sources said the victim had been missing since some three days ago from the Pishokan area.
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August - 24 
one Noman (22), an injured in the firing incident at Lyari succumbed to his injuries during treatment in Civil Hospital Karachi.
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one Noman (22), an injured in the firing incident at Lyari succumbed to his injuries during treatment in Civil Hospital Karachi.
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August - 24 
one Raheem (28) was shot dead near his house at Khuda Ki Basti within the premises of Surjani Town Police Station.
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one Raheem (28) was shot dead near his house at Khuda Ki Basti within the premises of Surjani Town Police Station.
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August - 24 
Pakistan said on August 24 that it hopes to cut a “mutually acceptable” deal with the United States (US) on its contentious drone campaign in the tribal belt, reports The Express Tribune. The two countries are discussing a slew of proposals to find a
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Pakistan said on August 24 that it hopes to cut a “mutually acceptable” deal with the United States (US) on its contentious drone campaign in the tribal belt, reports The Express Tribune. The two countries are discussing a slew of proposals to find a solution to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-led campaign, which has been a major irritant in their troubled diplomatic relations. “We hope to come up with a mutually acceptable solution to this issue,” Foreign Office spokesperson Moazzam Ali Khan said during a weekly press briefing in Islamabad. Khan said Islamabad had other options available to convince the US administration into ceasing unilateral strikes on Pakistani territory. At the moment, the Government is trying to resolve the issue at a bilateral level. The spokesperson rejected India’s allegations that Pakistan was using social media to stoke communal tension in the North Easter state of Assam. “We reject such insinuations and we find them baseless and unfounded. We have asked them that if they have any credible information …they are most welcome to share it with us,” he said.
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August - 24 
Police found an unidentified body from Dasht area of Mastung District.
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Police found an unidentified body from Dasht area of Mastung District.
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August - 24 
six militants and two Lashkar (tribal militia) men were killed and five civilians injured when at least 100 militants from across the Afghanistan border entered Batwar village in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency and started firing on t
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six militants and two Lashkar (tribal militia) men were killed and five civilians injured when at least 100 militants from across the Afghanistan border entered Batwar village in Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency and started firing on the posts set up by Salarzai Qaumi Lashkar.
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August - 24 
The Member of National Assembly (MNA) Malik Kamran Khan on August 24 warned that military operation in North Waziristan Agency would create turmoil in the region and urged the Government to resolve issues through dialogue, reports Dawn. Speaking to a
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The Member of National Assembly (MNA) Malik Kamran Khan on August 24 warned that military operation in North Waziristan Agency would create turmoil in the region and urged the Government to resolve issues through dialogue, reports Dawn. Speaking to a gathering of elders and Ulema in Miramshah, the MNA assured them that he would oppose a military action on every forum, including the National Assembly, and would not allow the government to launch offensive in the area. “The operation will have very serious repercussions and the government should not think about this dangerous option,” he warned and added that people of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) had already rendered heavy sacrifices. He asked the Government to find out a negotiated solution to the problem.
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August - 24 
Two more suicide bombers who raided the highly-fortified Minhas Air Force Base at Kamra in Attock District on August 16, 2012, were identified as Anas and Taimur on August 24, reports Daily Times. According to details, Anas from Kasur District and Ta
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Two more suicide bombers who raided the highly-fortified Minhas Air Force Base at Kamra in Attock District on August 16, 2012, were identified as Anas and Taimur on August 24, reports Daily Times. According to details, Anas from Kasur District and Taimur from Sialkot District were the two militants among nine attackers who intruded the base. Faisal Shehzad, another bomber, who was identified earlier, belonged to Taxila town of Rawalpindi District.
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August - 24 
United Nations (UN) on August 24 expressed grave concern over the human rights violations in Pakistan, including increasing number of missing persons, particularly in the province of Balochistan, reported Daily Times. The UN, through a letter to the
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United Nations (UN) on August 24 expressed grave concern over the human rights violations in Pakistan, including increasing number of missing persons, particularly in the province of Balochistan, reported Daily Times. The UN, through a letter to the Interior Ministry, has expressed serious concerns over missing persons and their non-recovery and target killings in Balochistan and other parts of the country. According to sources in the Interior Ministry, a seven-member high-powered UN delegation would visit Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar from September 10-20, 2012 to get first-hand information about the human rights violations in the country.
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August - 24 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader, K.P Sharma Oli said that the opposition parties will not wait more than a week for the Unified Communist Party of Nepal –Maoist (UCPN-Maoist)-led government to do something to reach
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leader, K.P Sharma Oli said that the opposition parties will not wait more than a week for the Unified Communist Party of Nepal –Maoist (UCPN-Maoist)-led government to do something to reach political consensus. He warned that the government would be brought down through agitation if it failed to arrive at a consensus by August 30. Federal Democratic Republican Alliance (FDRA) of the ruling parties led by UCPN-Maoist has decided to organise a broad debate with all the political parties and representatives of the civil society on September 4.
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August - 24 
Unidentified assailants on August 24, killed ‘General secretary’ of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF)-affiliated Factory Workers Union (FWU), Rama Shankar Mandal in Birgunj, area of Parsa District, reports Nepal News.
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Unidentified assailants on August 24, killed ‘General secretary’ of the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF)-affiliated Factory Workers Union (FWU), Rama Shankar Mandal in Birgunj, area of Parsa District, reports Nepal News.
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August - 24 
A local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was shot dead by unidentified militants in Rajbari District town on August 24, reports The New Age. The victim was identified as SM Shamsul Alam Babul (55), son of Abdul Hamid of Binodpur area of the
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A local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader was shot dead by unidentified militants in Rajbari District town on August 24, reports The New Age. The victim was identified as SM Shamsul Alam Babul (55), son of Abdul Hamid of Binodpur area of the town. He was also a former convener of district unit of BNP’s youth front Juba Dal.
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August - 24 
Awami League (AL) advisory council member and minister without portfolio, Suranjit Sengupta on August 24 said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia should make apology for the then government's involvement in the August 21 grenade attack in 2004, reports The I
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Awami League (AL) advisory council member and minister without portfolio, Suranjit Sengupta on August 24 said BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia should make apology for the then government's involvement in the August 21 grenade attack in 2004, reports The Independent. He also alleged that during the tenure of Khaleda’s last government she sheltered war criminals and other elements involved in different killings, remaining as a national stigma.
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August - 25 
A classified government report on the recent incident [incidents after Assam Riots] of what has been described as the worst cyber attack on the country has said that it should not be treated as an 'isolated incident' as this exercise was not merely a
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A classified government report on the recent incident [incidents after Assam Riots] of what has been described as the worst cyber attack on the country has said that it should not be treated as an 'isolated incident' as this exercise was not merely aimed at spreading communal hatred, but also to test the effectiveness of network of 'modules and sleeper cells' of subversive outfits in states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Kerala, Deccan Chronicle on August 25 reported. These revelations have been made in the Situation Report (SITREP) given by the Central intelligence agencies to the Central government. “Encouraged by the success of its propaganda campaign these Pakistan-backed outfits may plan a bigger offensive in the days to come,” the report states. Outfits like the Jamaat-e-Islami, Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Indian Mujahideen (IM) are already on the watch list of intelligence agencies for spreading communally-sensitive messages and pictures that triggered a massive exodus of people from the Northeast. Intelligence agencies in their report have warned that outfits like HuJI, IM, SIMI and even the Popular Front of India (PFI) have a formidable network in southern India and have 'increased their support base manifold' in the last few years in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. The report adds that this incident should be treated as a warning signal to sensitise security agencies to launch a massive offensive against these groups in the affected states. An unnamed senior government functionary commented, “It is highly suspicious that a few days after the Pune [Maharashtra] serial explosions [August1, 2012] Pakistan-based groups launched this hate campaign. Clearly, these terror groups do not want to let go of any opportunity for things to stabilise in India”. "And yes, these terror outfits know that communal violence can be much more lethal than any bomb explosion,” he added.
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August - 25 
a hand grenade was found at the courtyard of an Assistant Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Konthoujam Ibochou of Sagoltongba Awang Leikai, Imphal West District on August 25. Police retrieved the bomb and exploded it in a safe p
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a hand grenade was found at the courtyard of an Assistant Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Konthoujam Ibochou of Sagoltongba Awang Leikai, Imphal West District on August 25. Police retrieved the bomb and exploded it in a safe place.
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August - 25 
a section of an 18-acre fish drying yard in Juhu (Mumbai) will be converted into a Police Station for coastal security, as reported on August 25. Similarly, a coastal Police check post will be set up in a no-development zone at Madh Island, which is
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a section of an 18-acre fish drying yard in Juhu (Mumbai) will be converted into a Police Station for coastal security, as reported on August 25. Similarly, a coastal Police check post will be set up in a no-development zone at Madh Island, which is in the coastal regulation zone I. Both properties continue to be used by the local fishing community. A senior Police officer commented, "Cops are transferred from regular police stations to coastal stations and they fall ill when on the high seas. What is the point in posting them there if they are not trained”. The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has directed the revenue department to hand over the plots to the home department as "coastal police stations are required for defence, policing and vigilance purposes in coastal areas and CRZ allows any activity that requires foreshore and water facilities".
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August - 25 
Andhra Pradesh has topped the list of cyber crimes committed across the country, as reported on August 25, by Deccan Cronicle. According to a report on crimes in India in 2011, published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 349 of the total 1
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Andhra Pradesh has topped the list of cyber crimes committed across the country, as reported on August 25, by Deccan Cronicle. According to a report on crimes in India in 2011, published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 349 of the total 1,791 cyber crime cases registered in 2011 were reported from the state. Maharashtra followed with 306 cases. Among the cities, Hyderabad came fifth, with 61 out of 200 cases registered under various Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) coming from the state capital.
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August - 25 
another body was found late on August 25, in Chirang District, reports The Times of India
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another body was found late on August 25, in Chirang District, reports The Times of India
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August - 25 
At least seven persons were killed in fresh violence in lower Assam's Chirang District On August 25 taking the toll to 87 since ethnic trouble erupted last month, reported The Times of India. The seven were stabbed to death at around 5:30 pm at Chao
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At least seven persons were killed in fresh violence in lower Assam's Chirang District On August 25 taking the toll to 87 since ethnic trouble erupted last month, reported The Times of India. The seven were stabbed to death at around 5:30 pm at Chaoudharipara at Bijni in the District, Assam Inspector General of Police (IGP-Law and Order) L R Bishnoi told the media. Additional Security Forces were rushed to the spot and the area sealed, Bishnoi added. The attacks came on a day when Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister R Ashoka urged Northeast professionals and students, who had fled the southern state, to return and assured protection and job guarantee.
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August - 25 
Cadres of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed an unmarried couple for maintaining a live-in relationship in Atheldih village in Khunti District in the night of
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Cadres of the Peoples' Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed an unmarried couple for maintaining a live-in relationship in Atheldih village in Khunti District in the night of August 25, reports The Times of India. The victims were identifies as Sanjay Purty and Itwari Oriya. "We are trying to know whether PLFI had given any warning to the couple's parents or not," said Khunti Superintendent of Police (SP) M Tamilvanan. It might also be that Purty had refused to join their ranks or had done something against PLFI's interests.
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August - 25 
In a bid to eliminate infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Government is mulling erection of a new all-weather fence along Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan that can even withstand the harshest snow conditions, Daily Excelsior reported on
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In a bid to eliminate infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the Government is mulling erection of a new all-weather fence along Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan that can even withstand the harshest snow conditions, Daily Excelsior reported on August 26. Every year nearly 83 kilometers of 740 kilometers of the fencing along the LoC especially in North Kashmir’s Gurez, Karnah, Kupwara and Gulmarg sectors is damaged which allows militants to infiltrate into the Kashmir Valley and other parts of the State, sources said. The fence which could withstand all weather conditions, according to the sources, will bring down infiltration to zero as terrorists would not be able to take advantage of damaged fence to infiltrate into the Valley.
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August - 25 
Kanglaonline reports that a person was injured in a bomb attack at the residence of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Executive Engineer, C. Hangsing at Upper Lamka near Churachandpur (District) Public ground in the evening of August 25, at 7.
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Kanglaonline reports that a person was injured in a bomb attack at the residence of District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Executive Engineer, C. Hangsing at Upper Lamka near Churachandpur (District) Public ground in the evening of August 25, at 7.35 pm, according to Police reports. The injured is C. Nengpao, brother of C. Hangsing.
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August - 25 
Kanglaonline reports that one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘lieutenant’ has been killed allegedly by the rival NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadres on August 25 in Kiphire town (Eastern Nagaland) of Kiphire District near BOC area.
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Kanglaonline reports that one Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘lieutenant’ has been killed allegedly by the rival NSCN-Khole-Kitovi cadres on August 25 in Kiphire town (Eastern Nagaland) of Kiphire District near BOC area. It is said that the slain NSCN-K militant has been identified as one Subziba Sangtam of Chare village. Meanwhile, the NSCN-K alleged that Subziba Sangtam was abducted and killed by the NSCN-Khole/Kitovi group.
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August - 25 
Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadre, Huidrom Shantikumar Singh alias Panmei from a place near the Community Hall at Kongpal Chanam Leikai in Imphal East Commando at around 5:30 pm on Augus
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Kanglaonline reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Revolutionary Front (URF) cadre, Huidrom Shantikumar Singh alias Panmei from a place near the Community Hall at Kongpal Chanam Leikai in Imphal East Commando at around 5:30 pm on August 25, a statement issued by Kamei Angam Romanus, Superintendant of Police (SP) Imphal East stated. The statement further added that two extortion notes signed jointly by Assistant ‘Secretary Central finance', Lankhomba and Lemba Meitei of the outfit were recovered from the arrested cadre. Shantikumar was earlier jailed for 11 (eleven) months for being a member of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and later released on May 23, 2012, the statement said and added that, he later joined URF as ‘2nd Lieutenant’ and on the day of his arrest left the camp with the demand notes handed over to him by their ‘Secretary’ Home, Moramba alias Biren of the same outfit. The demand notes were addressed to two individual including Leimatol Devi and Mr Lokeshwor Singh of AS Enterprises, Kanglatongbi, the Police added.
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August - 25 
Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) on August 26 stepped-up digging work beyond fencing in the Indian Territory at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector to detect starting point of underground tunnel on this side. Official sources said t
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Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF) on August 26 stepped-up digging work beyond fencing in the Indian Territory at forward village of Chechwal in Samba sector to detect starting point of underground tunnel on this side. Official sources said that the BSF now wanted to go up to starting point of the tunnel on Indian side on the International Border (IB), which would help in finding out the area across the border from where the tunnel had originated. The BSF had started the digging work on August 25. As reported earlier, a civilian detected the tunnel at Chechwal in the evening of July 27.
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August - 25 
Police on August 25, busted a major racket involving Police-Army-militants in Rajouri District involved in selling grenades for money and planting them in shops to show their rivals as terrorists. So far, Rajouri Police have arrested four persons, in
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Police on August 25, busted a major racket involving Police-Army-militants in Rajouri District involved in selling grenades for money and planting them in shops to show their rivals as terrorists. So far, Rajouri Police have arrested four persons, including a Police Constable, posted in District Police Lines (DPL) Ramban, a Territorial Army (TA) soldier, posted at Surankote District, a suspected militant and a civilian, all residents of Rajouri and Poonch Districts. A Chinese grenade sold by the TA soldier from his house for INR 5000 to a suspected militant and subsequently planted in a shop to frame a civilian as a militant has also been seized.
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August - 25 
Police on August 25, seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with the face value of INR 100,000 and arrested two smugglers, identified as Ashok Prasad and Mukhilal Prasad, from near Chanpatia mill in Bihar's West Champaran District, reports Busines
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Police on August 25, seized Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) with the face value of INR 100,000 and arrested two smugglers, identified as Ashok Prasad and Mukhilal Prasad, from near Chanpatia mill in Bihar's West Champaran District, reports Business Standard. The smugglers had brought the FICNs from Birganj of Parsa District in Nepal and were on way to Chanpatia railway station to board a train for Ahmedabad (Gujarat) to deliver the consignment to a client there.
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August - 25 
Security Forces arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres identified as Thingnam Thoiba Singh and Khumukcham Koireng Singh from a place near Zalinmoul, Moreh in Chandel District on August 25. A .9 mm carbine with magazine, ten 9 mm live roun
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Security Forces arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres identified as Thingnam Thoiba Singh and Khumukcham Koireng Singh from a place near Zalinmoul, Moreh in Chandel District on August 25. A .9 mm carbine with magazine, ten 9 mm live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, two mobile phones along with demand letter and a total of INR 17,000 were recovered from the arrested, the statement said and further added, the arrested were later handed over to Imphal West Police station
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August - 25 
Security personnel on August 25 recovered explosives including one pipe bomb from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Ghatsila sub-division of East Singhbhum District, reported Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off, the distric
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Security personnel on August 25 recovered explosives including one pipe bomb from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Ghatsila sub-division of East Singhbhum District, reported Business Standard. Acting on a tip-off, the district police force jointly with CRPF searched the naxal affected area and recovered one can-bomb and one pipe bomb between Ramatandi and Namolepo villages under Ghorabandha Police Station. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Ghatsila), Naresh Kumar said that the explosives weighing seven kilograms each were planted on a kucha Road to target security personnel. Security personnel also seized 200 meters of wire from the spot.
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August - 25 
The bodies of two persons missing in Dhemaji were recovered on August 25 from the Nalbari area of the same District, reports Seven Sister’s Post.
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The bodies of two persons missing in Dhemaji were recovered on August 25 from the Nalbari area of the same District, reports Seven Sister’s Post.
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August - 25 
the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has denied having any relation whatsoever with Thingnam Thoiba and Khumukcham Koireng, who were reportedly arrested by SFs from New Zalinmoul on August 25, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the deput
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the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) has denied having any relation whatsoever with Thingnam Thoiba and Khumukcham Koireng, who were reportedly arrested by SFs from New Zalinmoul on August 25, reports The Sangai Express. A statement issued by the deputy secretary of publicity and research of the KYKL, H Khamba said the two were not in the service record of the outfit.
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August - 25 
Union Minister of Defence AK Antony on August 25, inaugurated Remote Operating Station (ROS) at Porbandar (Gujarat) and Regional Operating Centre (ROC) in Mumbai (Maharashtra) respectively to impart sharper vision to Indian Coast Guard along the coas
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Union Minister of Defence AK Antony on August 25, inaugurated Remote Operating Station (ROS) at Porbandar (Gujarat) and Regional Operating Centre (ROC) in Mumbai (Maharashtra) respectively to impart sharper vision to Indian Coast Guard along the coastal belt, reports The DNA India. Antony also inaugurated a Regional Operating Centre at Mumbai. Both centres have become functional as part of the project, Chain of Static Sensors, which was envisaged after the Kargil war of 1999. It was put on a fast track after the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks in Mumbai.
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August - 25 
Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh on August 25, pulled up the Bihar Government for slow implementation of central flagship schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MNREGA) and Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) and cautio
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Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh on August 25, pulled up the Bihar Government for slow implementation of central flagship schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MNREGA) and Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) and cautioned that the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] movement may intensify if adequate steps were not taken to provide basic infrastructure to the rural people, reports Zee News. The Minister was on a visit to Bihar's Rohtas District to inspect progress in implementation of the rural development schemes and the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) at Rohtas block.
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August - 25 
a labourer, identified as Ayub (35), was shot dead in Shireen Jinnah Colony within the jurisdiction of Boat Basin Police Station.
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a labourer, identified as Ayub (35), was shot dead in Shireen Jinnah Colony within the jurisdiction of Boat Basin Police Station.
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August - 25 
a man, identified as Farooq, was shot dead over his refusal to pay extortion in Gulistan-e-Jauhar within the jurisdiction Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station. Police have registered a case against Parvaiz, Bilal and Shera, allegedly belonging to the exto
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a man, identified as Farooq, was shot dead over his refusal to pay extortion in Gulistan-e-Jauhar within the jurisdiction Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station. Police have registered a case against Parvaiz, Bilal and Shera, allegedly belonging to the extortion mafia.
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August - 25 
a Policeman belonging to the Shia community, identified as Gohar Abbas (48), was shot dead in Baldia Town within the jurisdiction of Balida Police Station. In the aftermath, tension gripped Shia-dominated localities of the city while a heavy continge
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a Policeman belonging to the Shia community, identified as Gohar Abbas (48), was shot dead in Baldia Town within the jurisdiction of Balida Police Station. In the aftermath, tension gripped Shia-dominated localities of the city while a heavy contingent of law enforcement agencies was deployed to maintain law and order situation.
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August - 25 
a security man was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded during a search operation in Qandhari area of Safi teshil in Mohmand Agency. SFs cordoned off the area after the incident and arrested several suspects.
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a security man was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device exploded during a search operation in Qandhari area of Safi teshil in Mohmand Agency. SFs cordoned off the area after the incident and arrested several suspects.
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August - 25 
a Shia man, identified as Syed Faraz (25), affiliated with MWM was killed at Rizvia Society within the limits of Rizvia Police Station. Police suspected that he was killed over sectarian bias.
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a Shia man, identified as Syed Faraz (25), affiliated with MWM was killed at Rizvia Society within the limits of Rizvia Police Station. Police suspected that he was killed over sectarian bias.
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August - 25 
A shopkeeper, identified as Karamatullah, was shot dead by two masked militants in Basin Khari area of Gilgit on August 25, reported Dawn.
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A shopkeeper, identified as Karamatullah, was shot dead by two masked militants in Basin Khari area of Gilgit on August 25, reported Dawn.
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August - 25 
assailants hurled a hand grenade on airport road. A hand grenade blast also took place in Hassan Jan area of Gilgit in the night of August 25.
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assailants hurled a hand grenade on airport road. A hand grenade blast also took place in Hassan Jan area of Gilgit in the night of August 25.
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August - 25 
At least 28 militants and four members of the Salarzai Qaumi Lashkar were killed and 10 militants and four security personnel injured as the fighting continued for the second day on August 25 along the border area of Batwar in Bajaur Agency of Federa
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At least 28 militants and four members of the Salarzai Qaumi Lashkar were killed and 10 militants and four security personnel injured as the fighting continued for the second day on August 25 along the border area of Batwar in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reported Dawn. The militants from across the Afghan border entered again the Pakistani area and attacked the border village of the Salarzai tribe in Batwar. Also, at least 15 militants were arrested and several hideouts and posts of the militants were destroyed during the retaliatory attack.
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