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August - 1 
A Delhi court on August 1 allowed NIA’s plea to complete its investigation against the alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-Ur-Rahman, reports Asian Age. The NIA had on August 1 told the court that the duo were still hatchi
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A Delhi court on August 1 allowed NIA’s plea to complete its investigation against the alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-Ur-Rahman, reports Asian Age. The NIA had on August 1 told the court that the duo were still hatching the conspiracy to carry out terrorist activity across the country and had sought an extension of investigation period from 90 days to 180 days. The court sent Tehsin and Zia-Ur-Rahman to judicial custody till August 14.
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A key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Chambala Ravinder alias Arjun along with his wife Wetti Adime alias Ranitha surrendered before Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Sharma on August 1, reports The Hindu. The surr
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A key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Chambala Ravinder alias Arjun along with his wife Wetti Adime alias Ranitha surrendered before Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Sharma on August 1, reports The Hindu. The surrendered couple was involved in many Maoist related incidents in Chhattisgarh and was carrying a reward of INR 2 million and INR 500,000 respectively on their heads. According to DGP Sharma, Chambala Ravinder decided to surrender due to differences with the Central Committee leadership of CPI-Maoist over certain issues.
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August - 1 
A Maoist, identified as Sukhchand Kashyap (21), wanted in connection with murder of four villagers and having cash reward of INR 5,000 was declared on his head, was arrested from Kaknar under Mardum Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on Augu
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A Maoist, identified as Sukhchand Kashyap (21), wanted in connection with murder of four villagers and having cash reward of INR 5,000 was declared on his head, was arrested from Kaknar under Mardum Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on August 1, reports The Pioneer. Kashyap along with some other Maoists had killed three villagers in Kaknar area branding them as Police informer in December 2011. Similarly, he was wanted in connection with murder of a resident of Patelpara in Mahima village.
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A PLFI cadre, identified as Pandu Pahan alias Cherenga, surrendered before Khunti District Superintendent of Police (SP) Anis Gupta, reports The Business Standard.
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A PLFI cadre, identified as Pandu Pahan alias Cherenga, surrendered before Khunti District Superintendent of Police (SP) Anis Gupta, reports The Business Standard.
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All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has decided to issue identity cards to all the non-locals staying and doing business in hill areas and travelling across the hill Districts reports The Sangai Express on August 2.
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All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has decided to issue identity cards to all the non-locals staying and doing business in hill areas and travelling across the hill Districts reports The Sangai Express on August 2.
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Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on August 1 warned Pakistan against any misadventure along the Line of Control (LoC), declaring that India's riposte would be sharp and deadly, reports The Times of India. "I can tell you that our response to any
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Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on August 1 warned Pakistan against any misadventure along the Line of Control (LoC), declaring that India's riposte would be sharp and deadly, reports The Times of India. "I can tell you that our response to any such act will be more than adequate in future. It will be intense and immediate," General Suhag said. "My other focus areas would be to enhance the Army's operational preparedness and effectiveness as well as infrastructure development on the borders and optimisation of human resources. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the government for reposing faith in me", he added.
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Bihar Police seized about five kilograms of explosives, 3550 detonators and 1811 gelatin sticks from Barahiya Bag village in Rohtas District on August 1, reports The Times of India. Rohtas Superintendent of Police (SP) Chandan Kumar Kushwaha said thr
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Bihar Police seized about five kilograms of explosives, 3550 detonators and 1811 gelatin sticks from Barahiya Bag village in Rohtas District on August 1, reports The Times of India. Rohtas Superintendent of Police (SP) Chandan Kumar Kushwaha said three persons, identified as Anish Pasi, Arun Kumar and Dharmendra Kumar, were arrested in this connection. However, Police officials were probing whether the arrested people had any links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Four persons were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 55,000 at Leader Road under Shahganj Police Station in Allahabad on August 1, reports The Times of India. The accused, were arrested after electronic surveillance follow
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Four persons were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 55,000 at Leader Road under Shahganj Police Station in Allahabad on August 1, reports The Times of India. The accused, were arrested after electronic surveillance following inputs from the Intelligence Bureau, the Special Task Force and Local Intelligence Unit sleuths, used to bring fake currency from Malda in West Bengal and cash in at Mumbai (Maharashtra), Allahabad and some other Districts. An First Information Report (FIR) under 111/14, 489B/489C of Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered against the four accused.
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Imphal West District Police conducted search operation on August 1 at Uripok Panchai Maning, Khoisnam Leikai and Uripok Laikhurembi in Imphal West District and detained 24 people including 17 non-locals who did not have identity proof, reports The Sa
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Imphal West District Police conducted search operation on August 1 at Uripok Panchai Maning, Khoisnam Leikai and Uripok Laikhurembi in Imphal West District and detained 24 people including 17 non-locals who did not have identity proof, reports The Sangai Express.
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Justice Abhay Thipsay of the Bombay High Court granted bail to Saquib Nachan, a former cadre of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), accused in the August 3, 2012, Bhiwandi (Thane District, Maharashtra) firing case, The Times of India reports o
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Justice Abhay Thipsay of the Bombay High Court granted bail to Saquib Nachan, a former cadre of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), accused in the August 3, 2012, Bhiwandi (Thane District, Maharashtra) firing case, The Times of India reports on August 2. There were six accused in the case filed by advocate Manoj Raicha, a member of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Raicha said he was shot by two men on a bike on August 3, 2012, and had escaped with minor injuries.
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Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma on August 1 stated that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) may have links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports The Shillong Times. CM stated that there w
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Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma on August 1 stated that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) may have links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports The Shillong Times. CM stated that there was a need to conduct a thorough and detailed investigation to find out all the links and illegal activities of ANVC-B which has been accused of murdering migrant labourers from Assam to kindle communal unrest along the volatile inter-state border of Assam and Meghalaya. He also stated that “It is clear that ANVC-B is still engaging in criminal activities which is unexpected from a signatory of the agreed settlement”. Nagaland Post further adds that the Meghalaya CM stated that “We cannot rule out the overall involvement with ISI and other anti-national elements with the ANVC-B. I have reasons to believe that there are certain forces, which must be plotting this big conspiracy to create law and order situation in the whole Northeast”.
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Meghalaya Government on August 1 extended the tenure of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) by another six months, while it is waiting for Government of India’s (GoI) approval on the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (AN
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Meghalaya Government on August 1 extended the tenure of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) by another six months, while it is waiting for Government of India’s (GoI) approval on the peace pact with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC). The tenure of the council was first extended for six months with effect from February 18 2014 which will expire in August. Since elections cannot be held in a short span of time Meghalaya Government decided to extent GHADC tenure by another six months. GoI has only approved the “agreed text for settlement”, with ANVC and ANVC-B. The signing of the “memorandum of settlement” is still pending.
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Nagaland Post reports that despite tightened security measures being taken up by the State Government at strategic locations, normal works at the National projects in Manipur’s Tamenglong District have reportedly been affected with the commencement o
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Nagaland Post reports that despite tightened security measures being taken up by the State Government at strategic locations, normal works at the National projects in Manipur’s Tamenglong District have reportedly been affected with the commencement of the 10 day United Naga Council (UNC) sponsored bandh (shut down) whichbegan on August 1. The bandh was called to demand for withdrawal of Security Forces (SFs) deployed in Ukhrul town in a follow up action to the assassination of an Autonomous District Council (ADC) member of Ukhrul District on July 12 ,for lifting prohibitory orders in Ukhrul town as well as release of eight Isak-Muivah faction of national Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) who were arrested after a raid in NSCN-IM office on July 13 in Ukhrul.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 1 told a special court that suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rahman are "still conspiring" to carry out terror strikes at various prominent places in India, especially
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 1 told a special court that suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rahman are "still conspiring" to carry out terror strikes at various prominent places in India, especially the national capital, with the aid of Pakistan-based handlers, reports New Indian Express. "Both these accused (Tehsin and Rahman) had and are still conspiring to commit terrorist acts by preparing for targeting various prominent places in India especially the national capital, Delhi," the agency told the court in its plea seeking extension of period of investigation against them to 180 days. NIA also informed District Judge I S Mehta that they have sent letters rogatory (LRs) to Nepal for collection of reliable evidence against the IM men and contacted competent authorities in the UAE as the accused used to receive money from there for terror acts.
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August - 1 
On August 1 Apunba Lup Salungpham organised a public rally demanding implementation of ILP in Manipur at Salungpham in Thoubal District, while Communist Party of India (CPI) launched a 3 days sit-in protest demanding ILP at Irabot Bhawan in Imphal.
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On August 1 Apunba Lup Salungpham organised a public rally demanding implementation of ILP in Manipur at Salungpham in Thoubal District, while Communist Party of India (CPI) launched a 3 days sit-in protest demanding ILP at Irabot Bhawan in Imphal.
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On August 1 that Khole Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) ‘ministry of information and publicity (MIP)’ declared Action Committee Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland as “de-recognized” for hijack
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On August 1 that Khole Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) ‘ministry of information and publicity (MIP)’ declared Action Committee Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland as “de-recognized” for hijacking people’s trust and turning itself into an anti-national organisation. They further stated that any negative campaign against the Naga political movement “shall be dealt with appropriately”.
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On August 1, two more militants were killed in an operation that was launched by Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District taking the toll of killed militants to four, reports Daily Excelsior. Army launched a massive ope
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On August 1, two more militants were killed in an operation that was launched by Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District taking the toll of killed militants to four, reports Daily Excelsior. Army launched a massive operation after they noticed movement of a group of at least six militants in Sondi Gali area of Keran sector. These two militants were trying to flee from the cordon but were traced by the Army killing them after a gun battle. A senior officer said that all four militants are Pakistanis and belong to Laskhkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit. Army also recovered arms and ammunition including eight AK 47 rifles, 16 AK 47 rifles, 3 GPS devices, 3 compasses, one Binocular , 5 Quilts, 4 matric sheets, 4 maps and some eatable items.
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The Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) may leave Bodo National Conference (BNC), a conglomeration of various organisations, reports The Telegraph on August 2.
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The Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) may leave Bodo National Conference (BNC), a conglomeration of various organisations, reports The Telegraph on August 2.
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August - 1 
The Sangai Express reports that on August 1 a combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and Nambol Police conducted cordon and search operation at Oinam Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District. During the search operation, seven persons who fa
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The Sangai Express reports that on August 1 a combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and Nambol Police conducted cordon and search operation at Oinam Mayai Leikai in Bishnupur District. During the search operation, seven persons who failed to produce their proper verification identity were detained.
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August - 1 
The Sangai Express reports that the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) ‘senior publicity officer’ Melei on August 1 stated that an individual identified as Pukhrambam Arjun who was arrested by Police Comman
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The Sangai Express reports that the Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-PRO) ‘senior publicity officer’ Melei on August 1 stated that an individual identified as Pukhrambam Arjun who was arrested by Police Commandos on July 28 from an unspecified location and Yamlem Priyobata alias Priyo who was arrested on an unspecified date from an unspecified location were not a member of the organisation. Kanglaonline further adds that Pukhrambam Arjun was a Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Executive Committee member. JCILPS demanded and demanded the release of Pukhrambam Arjun and the women protestors involved in the agitation for Inner Liner Permit (ILP) immediately. Global Liangmai Forum (GLF) condemned the incident in which a student of Don Bosco College at Maram of Senapati District identified as Ringsanbou Newmai was severely injured when he was beaten by suspected militants, reports Kanglaonline on August 2.
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August - 1 
The Sentinel reports that on August 1 three militants of the independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) died in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Mongre Gaon under Agia Police Station at Goalpara District. The inc
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The Sentinel reports that on August 1 three militants of the independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) died in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Mongre Gaon under Agia Police Station at Goalpara District. The incident took place when the militants took shelter at the house of an individual identified as Malaijeet Rabha with an IED device, when it suddenly exploded. Two ULFA-I militants have been identified as Kanteswar Rabhaalies Parama Asom and Akon Rabha. The other cadre, reportedly a linkman, is yet to be identified. Two pistols one grenade and some documents were recovered by the Police.
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August - 1 
The Shillong Times reports that an explosion caused by gelatin took place near the residence of the Mizoram Parliamentary Secretary for Home in Mission Veng locality in Aizawl in Aizawl District on August 1. However, there was no report of casualty.
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The Shillong Times reports that an explosion caused by gelatin took place near the residence of the Mizoram Parliamentary Secretary for Home in Mission Veng locality in Aizawl in Aizawl District on August 1. However, there was no report of casualty. Superintendent of Police (SP) of Aizawl C Laldina did not rule out the involvement of the Manipur-based Hmar People’s Convention – Democrats (HPC-D) militants. Jitendra Chaudhury, Member of Parliament (MP) of Marxist faction of Communist Party of India (CPI-M) urged the Government of India (GoI) to initiate steps to repatriate members of the Reang (Bru) community who were staying in refugee shelters in Tripura to their original homes in Mizoram, reports The Shillong Times on August 2. He said that that the Government should organise discussions between the community leaders of Mizoram and the Reangs before repatriating the displaced people.
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August - 1 
The Shillong Times reports that on August 1 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘area commander’ Philliport D Shira escaped a raid by Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Commandos at a hideout a
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 1 Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ‘area commander’ Philliport D Shira escaped a raid by Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) Commandos at a hideout at Matronggre village in North Garo Hills District. Philliport D Shira with about 19 other militants including his deputy Rangdat were present at the hideout during the raid. The Telegraph further adds that in the last two months Security Forces (SFs) have raided at least 14 hideouts of GNLA.
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August - 1 
The Supreme Court on August 1 dismissed a plea by Abu Salem, challenging his conviction in a fake passport case by a special court in 2013 and seven year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on him, reports The Times of India. The special Central B
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The Supreme Court on August 1 dismissed a plea by Abu Salem, challenging his conviction in a fake passport case by a special court in 2013 and seven year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on him, reports The Times of India. The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) had convicted Abu Salem in November 2013 for possessing fake passport by furnishing factitious name and address. He had obtained the fake passport from Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh.
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August - 1 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on August 1 warned the Indian railways that the Pakistan bound Samjhauta Express could be an easy target, reports Deccan Chronicle. Sources revealed that the note was issued after an internal assessment found
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on August 1 warned the Indian railways that the Pakistan bound Samjhauta Express could be an easy target, reports Deccan Chronicle. Sources revealed that the note was issued after an internal assessment found that the Samjhauta Express being a soft target for militants.
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August - 1 
Three persons, including a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and two Maoist sympathisers were arrested in separate Police actions in Kanker District on August 1, reports The Pioneer. The sympathisers, identified as Darbari
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Three persons, including a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre and two Maoist sympathisers were arrested in separate Police actions in Kanker District on August 1, reports The Pioneer. The sympathisers, identified as Darbari Dugga (30) and Balduram Singh (45), were arrested by Police Counter Action Team (POLCAT) from Bhanupratapur area for helping the Maoists, while the suspected Maoist, identified as Sukhman Gavde (24), was arrested from an area under Tadoki Police Station limits by a joint Police Force of District Police and Border Security Force (BSF).
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August - 1 
Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Niral Topno and Sanichar Surin, were arrested and some explosives were recovered from them at Gandekadah
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Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Niral Topno and Sanichar Surin, were arrested and some explosives were recovered from them at Gandekadah in West Singhbhum District on August 1, reports PTI. Acting on a tip-off that a hardcore PLFI cadre Niral Topno, who was suffering with malaria has taken shelter in the village, security personnel conducted a raid and also arrested another militant Sanichar Surin from his house.
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August - 1 
An alleged gangster was killed and another injured during separate raids conducted by the Rangers and Police in Lyari of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on August 1, reports Daily Times. Police said that they and Rangers p
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An alleged gangster was killed and another injured during separate raids conducted by the Rangers and Police in Lyari of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on August 1, reports Daily Times. Police said that they and Rangers personnel conducted a raid at Cheel Chowk in Lyari where unknown criminals opened fire on them and in retaliatory fire, a criminal was killed. Police claimed that the killed man was member of Lyari gang war.
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August - 1 
One security official was killed when militants attacked a Security Forces’ check post in border area of Ghakhai pass in Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency on August 1, reports Daily Times. According to ISPR, a group of militants entered P
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One security official was killed when militants attacked a Security Forces’ check post in border area of Ghakhai pass in Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency on August 1, reports Daily Times. According to ISPR, a group of militants entered Pakistani territory from Afghanistan’s Kunar province and attacked the border post in Ghakhai pass area. The assault was carried out using heavy weaponry, killing one FC official.
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August - 1 
Police claimed that a Lyari gang war accused Saad alias Baba (20), son of Abdullah, was injured during an encounter with them and Rangers at Nawa Lane area of Lyari. The accused was arrested in injured condition. Arms and one hand grenade were also r
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Police claimed that a Lyari gang war accused Saad alias Baba (20), son of Abdullah, was injured during an encounter with them and Rangers at Nawa Lane area of Lyari. The accused was arrested in injured condition. Arms and one hand grenade were also recovered from the possession injured accused. Meanwhile, in charge of Counter Terrorism and Financial Crime Investigation Unit, Crime Investigation Department (CID), Sindh Police, Raja Umar Khatab on August 1 claimed to have arrested six kidnappers, reports Daily Times. He further said that the arrested criminals had confessed to their involvement in over 50 activities of kidnapping for ransom and extortions from different areas of Karachi including North Karachi, Bafarzone, SITE area, and Lyari. The arrested kidnappers are identified as Iqbal alias Ali Raza alias DJ, Muhammad Imran alias Mani, Rashid Ali alias Kashif alias Munna, Usama Zia, Hameer alias Saleem alias Choota Munna and Zulfiqar Ali alias Baiya.
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August - 1 
Three persons, including a woman, were killed in Panjgur District of Balochistan Province on August 1, reports Daily Times. According to reports, unidentified armed men barged into a house in Prom tehsil (revenue unit) of Panjgur District and killed
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Three persons, including a woman, were killed in Panjgur District of Balochistan Province on August 1, reports Daily Times. According to reports, unidentified armed men barged into a house in Prom tehsil (revenue unit) of Panjgur District and killed two men, identified as Anwar Baloch, Firdos and a woman.
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August - 1 
Two militants were killed and another sustained injuries in a clash between two groups in Akakhel area of Bara subdivision in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 1, reports The News. The sources said the militants af
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Two militants were killed and another sustained injuries in a clash between two groups in Akakhel area of Bara subdivision in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 1, reports The News. The sources said the militants affiliated with Abdul Wali and Ghulchakai-led groups exchanged gunfire. A militant belonging to Abdul Wali Group was killed on the spot while two militants from each group were wounded. One of the injured militants succumbed to his injuries later.
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August - 1 
Two persons including a child were killed in a firing incident in Pashtunabad area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 1, reports Dawn. Police told that unidentified gunmen opened fire at a rickshaw and killed its driver. A chi
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Two persons including a child were killed in a firing incident in Pashtunabad area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 1, reports Dawn. Police told that unidentified gunmen opened fire at a rickshaw and killed its driver. A child playing in the street was also killed when a stray bullet him.
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August - 2 
On August 2 that eight persons were detained for not possessing their identity proof from Andro Parking in Imphal East District.
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On August 2 that eight persons were detained for not possessing their identity proof from Andro Parking in Imphal East District.
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August - 2 
A group of tribals under the banner of 'Malkangiri Adivasi Sangh' [Malkangiri Tribal Association] launched a poster campaign against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malkangiri District condemning killing of tribals by the Maoists,
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A group of tribals under the banner of 'Malkangiri Adivasi Sangh' [Malkangiri Tribal Association] launched a poster campaign against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Malkangiri District condemning killing of tribals by the Maoists, reports PTI on August 3. The posters have appeared in several remote areas including Kalimela and Padia blocks of the District.
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August - 2 
A special court on August 2 dropped the charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) against eight accused in the JM Road Pune (Maharashtra) blasts (August 1, 2012) case, reports The Times of India. However, special judge A L
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A special court on August 2 dropped the charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA) against eight accused in the JM Road Pune (Maharashtra) blasts (August 1, 2012) case, reports The Times of India. However, special judge A L Pansare stayed the order for four weeks after special public prosecutor Raja Thakre sought the stay to assail the order before the High Court. Thakre told the court that the order would have wider ramifications and affect other cases. The move was opposed by the defence on the grounds that the stay would cause prejudice to the accused, who would seek bail. The court accepted the prosecution's contentions.
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August - 2 
Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) 'chairman’ Mikkim Achik alleged, on August 2, the double standard of CM Mukul Sangma by saying that during an interview for the Bangladesh-based news paper Daily Star on February 25, 2012 the CM did not mentioned
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Achik National Liberation Army (ANLA) 'chairman’ Mikkim Achik alleged, on August 2, the double standard of CM Mukul Sangma by saying that during an interview for the Bangladesh-based news paper Daily Star on February 25, 2012 the CM did not mentioned about his parent’s Garo connections, reports The Shillong Times. According to Achik, the CM in the interview stated that his father is Binoy Bhushan Modok while in Meghalaya, his father’s name is Binoy Bhushan Marak.
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August - 2 
Also, in its emergency ‘presidential council meeting’ on August 2, the United Naga Council (UNC) has resolved that on completion of its ongoing civil action (banning of construction of national projects) democratic actions will be taken up in more in
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Also, in its emergency ‘presidential council meeting’ on August 2, the United Naga Council (UNC) has resolved that on completion of its ongoing civil action (banning of construction of national projects) democratic actions will be taken up in more intense measures, reports The Sangai Express. The UNC also said a review of the highly vitiated situation arising out of the unprecedented militarization of Ukhrul town and Naga areas by the Government of Manipur was taken up.
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August - 2 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on August 2 challenged Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma to get his allegation probed either by National Investigation Agency (NIA) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ANVC
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on August 2 challenged Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma to get his allegation probed either by National Investigation Agency (NIA) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ANVC-B leader Doang Shira stated that the outfit was ready for a high-level probe as “this is a serious matter and it needs to be thoroughly investigated”. On August 1, CM had stated that ANVC-B may have links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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August - 2 
Hindustan Times reports on August 2 that central intelligence agencies have been keeping a close eye on Haryana’s Mewat District, which of late has seen a ‘sizeable build-up’ of Rohingya Muslims whose community leaders are suspected to have alleged l
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Hindustan Times reports on August 2 that central intelligence agencies have been keeping a close eye on Haryana’s Mewat District, which of late has seen a ‘sizeable build-up’ of Rohingya Muslims whose community leaders are suspected to have alleged links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). An intelligence officer said, “We noticed their entry to the area in batches over the period of a year and began putting a local intelligence infrastructure in place". “The information gathered so far is alarming to say the least. Many of the settlers have participated in military training organised for them by the ISI at the Cox’s Bazar region of Maricher District some time ago,” he added. “Intelligence input suggests that their founder-leaders Anawar and Dr Younus are expected to arrive to take stock of preparations this year,” the official added.
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August - 2 
Jharkhand-based CPI-Maoist cadres have renewed their fight against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in West Singhbhum District, reports New Indian Express on August 3. Maoists had put up banners and poste
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Jharkhand-based CPI-Maoist cadres have renewed their fight against People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in West Singhbhum District, reports New Indian Express on August 3. Maoists had put up banners and posters in Chakradharpur and nearby areas, including Manoharpur under West Singhbhum District, warning the PLFI members of dire consequences for indulging in criminal extortions. The propaganda material also exhorted the local villagers to unite against PLFI goons and punish them with the help of Maoists. Maoists criticised the PLFI members for forcing rural shopkeepers, anganwadi centres, contractors and industrialists to dole out money in the name of Maoists and threatened them of dire consequences.
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August - 2 July - 31
Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) released Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland Secretary and East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) President Solomon L. Awomi on August 2 after he signed
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Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) released Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland Secretary and East Dimapur Business Association (EDBA) President Solomon L. Awomi on August 2 after he signed a “bond agreement” with representatives of NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post. ACAUT General Secretary was abducted from Dimapur on July 31.
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August - 2 
On August 2 that the Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) Yimchungru region clarified that its leader M. Lakhüm had appointed only four officials identified as K. Thraneanba ‘president’ Yimchungru region, K. Luyanba Medan peyu (reg
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On August 2 that the Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) Yimchungru region clarified that its leader M. Lakhüm had appointed only four officials identified as K. Thraneanba ‘president’ Yimchungru region, K. Luyanba Medan peyu (region president), M. Yansomong 'youth president' and Z. Zhelo ‘region secretary’.
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August - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a local Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Katru Tadingi (30), under Burgi Police Station limits of Narayanpatna from Koraput District on August 2, reports The New Indian Express. A
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a local Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’, identified as Katru Tadingi (30), under Burgi Police Station limits of Narayanpatna from Koraput District on August 2, reports The New Indian Express. A cache of ammunition including 5 kilograms explosives, detonators and a good quantity of electronic items were seized from him.
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August - 2 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and his nephew Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged roles in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on August 2 remanded to Police custody till August 12 by
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and his nephew Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged roles in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on August 2 remanded to Police custody till August 12 by a court in New Delhi, reports New Indian Express. Subhan was arrested by the Special Cell on May 20, 2014 while Asahbuddin was arrested on May 27, 2014. Subhan and Asahbuddin were produced before the court on expiry of their remand and Special Cell of Delhi Police sought extension of their custody by 15 days saying they were required to be confronted with co-accused Arshad, a Pakistani national lodged in Kolkata jail in connection with the kidnapping of Partha Roy Burman in 2001.
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August - 2 
Tamil youths numbering around 20, wearing black T-shirts with ‘ISIS’ printed on them and posing in front of a mosque, has gone viral on social media, creating an alarm in the intelligence wing of the Tamil Nadu State Police, truthdrive.com reports on
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Tamil youths numbering around 20, wearing black T-shirts with ‘ISIS’ printed on them and posing in front of a mosque, has gone viral on social media, creating an alarm in the intelligence wing of the Tamil Nadu State Police, truthdrive.com reports on August 3. State Police decided to step up surveillance in Ramanathapuram District, even though initial investigation reports cleared the group of any terror links. Already there is a lookout notice for a Tamil Nadu youth who is fighting along with ISIS in Iraq. Police cyber wing has tracked the post to a destination outside India and the location was the big mosque in Ramanathapuram, a place which is a Muslim-dominated area and easily accessible from Sri Lanka.
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August - 2 
The Cyberabad Police on August 2 carried out a decoy operation to arrest the Yellam Goud gang, which circulates Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), in the outskirts of Hyderabad, in which one Armed Reserve Constable and one criminal were killed, report
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The Cyberabad Police on August 2 carried out a decoy operation to arrest the Yellam Goud gang, which circulates Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), in the outskirts of Hyderabad, in which one Armed Reserve Constable and one criminal were killed, reports The Times of India. However, two persons were also arrested. Police said they seized FICN in the denominations of INR 1,000 and INR 100, worth INR 1, 50,000. Some were not even printed properly. The investigators are now trying to get to the source of the notes. "These notes may have been printed locally as in the recent past, several persons were caught printing fake currency using modern printing technologies," sources said.
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August - 2 
The Sangai Express reports that Assam Rifles (AR), on August 2, arrested two Isak-Muivah faction militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘private’ Angming Konyak and ‘private’ Longtah Konyak from Namsa in Mon Distr
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The Sangai Express reports that Assam Rifles (AR), on August 2, arrested two Isak-Muivah faction militants of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) identified as ‘private’ Angming Konyak and ‘private’ Longtah Konyak from Namsa in Mon District, who were in procession of arms and ammunition.
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August - 2 
The Shillong Times reports that on August 2 an abductor, identified as Jecky R Marak, was lynched by a mob at Jangrapara weekly market in West Garo Hills District when he along with four other miscreants tried to abduct a 15-year-old, identified as M
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 2 an abductor, identified as Jecky R Marak, was lynched by a mob at Jangrapara weekly market in West Garo Hills District when he along with four other miscreants tried to abduct a 15-year-old, identified as Mohammed Mafikul Islam. When the boy’s friend Nozorul Islam put up a fight, the assialnats assaulted him with a pistol butt. Police recovered one pistol from the deceased at Jangrapara.
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August - 2 
The Telegraph reports that militants belonging to the I.K Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) on August 2, injured eight small tea planters near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District for their f
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The Telegraph reports that militants belonging to the I.K Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) on August 2, injured eight small tea planters near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District for their failure to make regular payments to the outfit. The militants first attacked five planters at Jogibeel and thereafter three others at Urahiloga. “We were coming from our tea garden when three armed NDFB (S) militants asked us to bow our heads. They then beat us black and blue with bamboo sticks,” one injured Rabha said. Rabha said he was certain they were militants as the same group of men had come to ask for money earlier. He said in the past they had refused to give in to the group’s extortion demands. Sonitpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjukta Parasor told The Telegraph over phone that though threatened regularly, this is the first time that the villagers have told the police that the attackers were members of the Songbijit faction of the NDFB. Meanwhile, to strengthen law and order in Bodoland territoria Administered Districts (BTAD), the Assam Government has decided to set up 60 new Police Stations there, reports The Sentinel on August 3. This issue has already been taken up by Assam Government with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). The State Home Department sources said the deteriorating law and order situation in these Bodo–dominated Districts due to frequent ethnic violence and presence of several armed outfits have necessitated the setting up of additional Police stations and outposts in the BTAD. The proposal to set up 60 new Police Stations across the BTAD is now under consideration of the UMHA, sources added. On the other hand, 25 additional vehicles will be provided to the city Police so that it can give its response quickly against public calls. The State government has taken a decision to recruit 8,200 constables in the Police force to minimise the shortage of manpower.
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August - 2 
The Times of India reports on August 2 reports that masked Kashmiri youngsters were seen carrying ISIS flags on at least two occasions in Srinagar: first outside the Jamia Masjid on July 11 and then on July 29, the day of Eid. The Jammu and Kashmir (
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The Times of India reports on August 2 reports that masked Kashmiri youngsters were seen carrying ISIS flags on at least two occasions in Srinagar: first outside the Jamia Masjid on July 11 and then on July 29, the day of Eid. The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police have so far been unable to round up the masked men who held up the outfit's flags during the recent protests. "We're unable to control the youth who are drifting towards the Deobandi school of thought, which is more or less aligned to the Wahhabis," said an unnamed senior separatist leader. "This is a disturbing trend in the Kashmir valley, which is of predominately Barelvi thought. The trend may disturb the social fabric and trigger sectarian clashes in the future," he added. "We fear this may put our lives at risk since the ISIS leader is targeting the Shias, besides Islamic shrines and monuments," said Mirza Hussian, a Shia, resident of the old city in Srinagar. "We oppose the Israeli attacks on Gaza, but are shocked at the appearance of ISIS flags in Kashmir during the protest on Eid," said Maulana Tauqeer Raza, a leading Sunni-Barelvi scholar and Chief of Ittihad-e-Millat Tanzeem. "The ISIS jihadis are terrorists and can't be called Sunnis. They're defaming Islam and acting at the behest of the enemies of Islam. They've demolished shrines of prophets as they're opposed to visiting shrines of Sufis. Some Kashmiri youths might have got influenced by their ideology..."
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August - 2 
Seven criminals involved in extortion and other crimes were arrested during search operations by Rangers in different areas, including Muhammad Nagar, Liaquatabad, FC area, Kala bridge Lyari and adjoining areas of Karachi on August 2, reported Daily
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Seven criminals involved in extortion and other crimes were arrested during search operations by Rangers in different areas, including Muhammad Nagar, Liaquatabad, FC area, Kala bridge Lyari and adjoining areas of Karachi on August 2, reported Daily Times.
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August - 2 
Three suspected militants were killed during the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation in the Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 2, reports Daily Times. According to official
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Three suspected militants were killed during the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation in the Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 2, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, a huge quantity of arms was also recovered from the killed militants.
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August - 2 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance is set to finalize its plans to wage an anti-Government movement this month (August) focusing on “seizing the capital (Dhaka city)”, reports The Daily Star on August 2 (today). The party is
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance is set to finalize its plans to wage an anti-Government movement this month (August) focusing on “seizing the capital (Dhaka city)”, reports The Daily Star on August 2 (today). The party is planning to hold a number of rallies on the outskirts of Dhaka to drum up public support in favor of their demand for a fresh election under a non-party administration, and to inspire the party leaders and activists to forge a tougher agitation in phases. The BNP high-ups believe that their movement last year before the January 5 election failed to put enough pressure on the Sheikh Hasina Wajed Government as it did not gain enough momentum in the capital. Meanwhile, the grassroots of the ruling Awami League (AL) are readying themselves to counter the post-Eid anti-Government movement threatened by the BNP, reports The Daily Star on August 2 (today). Instructed by the party high-ups, leaders of the AL's District and upazila (sub-District) units are drawing up plans to thwart any attempt of the BNP to create chaos in the name of movement.
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August - 2 
Amid mounting pressure from India, Pakistan is understood to have quietly withdrawn its official from its High Commission in Colombo following an allegation against him that he was involved in conspiracy to target the United States (US) and Israel co
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Amid mounting pressure from India, Pakistan is understood to have quietly withdrawn its official from its High Commission in Colombo following an allegation against him that he was involved in conspiracy to target the United States (US) and Israel consulates in south India at Inter Services Intelligence (ISI)’s behest, reports Colombo Gazette on August 3. Sources said that Counselor (Visa) Amir Zubair Siddiqui had been withdrawn even before National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s request under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) reached Colombo as his presence had become untenable to his diplomatic duties. However, Pakistan, which has been on the back foot, maintained that Siddiqui’s tenure had got completed in Sri Lanka and he has since returned to Islamabad.
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August - 2 
The Sri Lankan Government said recent influx of asylum seekers has burdened the country and the United Nations (UN) refugee agency has been slow to address their requirements for resettlement, reports Colombo Page. The Ministry of External Affairs sa
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The Sri Lankan Government said recent influx of asylum seekers has burdened the country and the United Nations (UN) refugee agency has been slow to address their requirements for resettlement, reports Colombo Page. The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on August 2 that it has received a number of inquiries on the return of individual asylum seekers, mainly of Pakistan origin. According to the Ministry, the asylum seeker and refugee population in Sri Lanka has witnessed a dramatic 700 percent increase during the period 2013-14 and as at June 30, 2014, there are 1,562 asylum seekers and 308 refugees. The Ministry criticized that at present United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) bears no responsibility for the welfare or return of rejected asylum seekers. Meanwhile, The UNHRC in a statement on August 2 criticized Sri Lanka for failing to follow international obligations and deporting Pakistani and Afghan refugees before the agency can assess their asylum claims. The UNHCR said in a statement that Sri Lanka in violation of its international obligations has deported 18 Pakistani asylum seekers in the past two days and 10 more facing imminent expulsion.
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August - 3 
A core member of GNLA’s hit squad, identified as Rakman Marak, from Chokpot who was involved in June 3 execution of Josbina Sangma, surrendered to Police at Tura in West Garo Hills District on August 3 citing unhappiness with the ‘methods’ of GNLA.
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A core member of GNLA’s hit squad, identified as Rakman Marak, from Chokpot who was involved in June 3 execution of Josbina Sangma, surrendered to Police at Tura in West Garo Hills District on August 3 citing unhappiness with the ‘methods’ of GNLA. He surrendered with GNLA identity card and without any weapons.
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August - 3 
Another NDFB-IKS militant Jaction Basumatary, who was involved in extortion activities, was arrested in Chirang District on August 3, reports The Sentinel.
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Another NDFB-IKS militant Jaction Basumatary, who was involved in extortion activities, was arrested in Chirang District on August 3, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 3 
Five CPI-Maoist cadres including a "commander" surrendered in Kondagoan District on August 3, reports The New Indian Express. Those who surrendered have been identified as Lakshman Netam (24), Kehskal area committee's Jan Militia ‘commander’ and Anil
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Five CPI-Maoist cadres including a "commander" surrendered in Kondagoan District on August 3, reports The New Indian Express. Those who surrendered have been identified as Lakshman Netam (24), Kehskal area committee's Jan Militia ‘commander’ and Anil Potai (24), Lakkhu Dugga (27), Lachhan Kawde (35) and Sannu Salaam (40).
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August - 3 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, on August 3, claimed that HNLC had dedicated subscribers who have been contributing towards the cause of the outfit, countering the claims by the State Police th
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw, on August 3, claimed that HNLC had dedicated subscribers who have been contributing towards the cause of the outfit, countering the claims by the State Police that HNLC was in acute financial crunch, reports The Shillong Times. Nongtraw stated that “We have people who are contributing towards the fund of the Council, both from the tribal as well as the non-tribal community including politicians.”He also stated that three alleged Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of HNLC who were arrested on July 30 for planned abduction of son of an exporter from Shillong were not associated with the organisation.
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August - 3 
Kanglaonline reports that suspected militants placed a Chinese made hand grenade at the Phumdrei Makha Leikai (Thoubal District) residence of the acting Pradhan (head of village local self Government) of the Langathel Gram Panchayat (village level lo
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Kanglaonline reports that suspected militants placed a Chinese made hand grenade at the Phumdrei Makha Leikai (Thoubal District) residence of the acting Pradhan (head of village local self Government) of the Langathel Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in the evening of August 3. The pradhan has been identified as Begum Sahabira. The grenade was left at the gate of her residence with a mobile number of an un-disclosed militant group.
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August - 3 
Maoists have put up posters and banners in Koraput District warning timber mafia against felling of trees in the District, reports PTI on August 4. One of the posters said "We have asked them to stop their illegal activities, failing which they will
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Maoists have put up posters and banners in Koraput District warning timber mafia against felling of trees in the District, reports PTI on August 4. One of the posters said "We have asked them to stop their illegal activities, failing which they will be punished”.
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August - 3 
Militants on August 3 fired at a Police picket guarding minority community at Haripari Tral area in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Guards fired back and the militants fled away. However, there was no loss of life or injury. R
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Militants on August 3 fired at a Police picket guarding minority community at Haripari Tral area in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Guards fired back and the militants fled away. However, there was no loss of life or injury. Reports said that five militants attacked the picket.
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August - 3 
Nagaland Post reports on August 3 that ACAUT termed the detention of its General Secretary as “gross violation of human rights” and demanded the reason for the detention of Solomon L. Awomi by NSCN-KK. Khaplang faction of National Socialist Cou
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Nagaland Post reports on August 3 that ACAUT termed the detention of its General Secretary as “gross violation of human rights” and demanded the reason for the detention of Solomon L. Awomi by NSCN-KK. Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) ‘major general’ Noksin has appointed ‘major’ Yangpongse Sangtam as the new ‘guard commander’ of the United Sangtam Region (USR) with effect from July 16, reports Nagaland Post on August 4. ACAUT Nagaland on August 3 stated that the “agreement” signed by its Secretary Solomon L. Awomi with NSCN-KK on August 2 was done “under duress” and stated that the agreement was “totally unacceptable and stands null and void” for itself and the Naga people, reports Nagaland Post .
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August - 3 
Nongdrenkhomba group of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC) celebrated their 7th raising day at their designated camp of Moirang Khunou, Bishnupur District on August 3. Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) ‘chair
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Nongdrenkhomba group of Kangleipak Communist party-Military Council (KCP-MC) celebrated their 7th raising day at their designated camp of Moirang Khunou, Bishnupur District on August 3. Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Military Defence Force (KYKL-MDF) ‘chairman’ Athouba Meitei, KCP-MC ‘commander-in-chief’ Nongdrenkhomba Meitei and United Revolutionary Front (URF) 'home secretary' Puyam Ruhinikumar attended the function as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively. Speaking at the occasion, Nondrenkhomba said that the outfit was set up on August 3, 2007 with a view to join the liberation movement. Now the outfit has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government and efforts are on to initiate political dialogue.
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August - 3 
On August 3, HNLC stated that it will intensify its stand on the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining, reports The Sentinel. HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that “The livelihood of our people is more important to us t
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On August 3, HNLC stated that it will intensify its stand on the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining, reports The Sentinel. HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that “The livelihood of our people is more important to us than anything else”. He also added that neither Government nor tribunal can deprive away the rights of the people. The NGT on August 3 had upheld the ban on coal mining in Meghalaya.
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August - 3 
Police detained two youth, M Abdul Rahman and Rilvan from Thondi in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu after a photo of a group of youth wearing the t-shirts printed with slogans supporting IS surfaced on a social networking site.
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Police detained two youth, M Abdul Rahman and Rilvan from Thondi in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu after a photo of a group of youth wearing the t-shirts printed with slogans supporting IS surfaced on a social networking site.
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August - 3 
Public meetings held on August 3 at different places in Imphal on Inner Line Permit (ILP), resolved that no house owner should let rooms and houses to non-local people without approval of the local Meira Paibis and clubs.
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Public meetings held on August 3 at different places in Imphal on Inner Line Permit (ILP), resolved that no house owner should let rooms and houses to non-local people without approval of the local Meira Paibis and clubs.
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August - 3 
The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) postponed its August 5 general strike considering the present movement of the public led by the Meira Paibis (women torch bearers), said a press statement of the outfit, according to Kanglaonline. It said t
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The Maoist Communist Party, Manipur (MCP-M) postponed its August 5 general strike considering the present movement of the public led by the Meira Paibis (women torch bearers), said a press statement of the outfit, according to Kanglaonline. It said the general strike was called against the malpractices committed in the Agriculture department. The statement has further claimed that the outfit triggered the bomb blast at the residence of Agriculture department officer Kshetrimayum Gopendro of Wangkhei Lourembam Leikai (Imphal East District) on August 1. The outfit has also claimed another blast the same night at the residential gate of Social Welfare deputy director Ranjana Devi.
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August - 3 
The Sentinel reports that a ‘section commander’ of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) identified as Ashok Mushahary was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Auzar Bazar in Chirag District on Augus
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The Sentinel reports that a ‘section commander’ of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) identified as Ashok Mushahary was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Auzar Bazar in Chirag District on August 3. One 9mm pistol, one magazine, one hand grenade, one 7.65 mm pistol, one magazine along with ammunition and three mobile handsets with six SIM cards were recovered from the slain militant. He had received training at an unknown camp as part of the 38th batch of NDFB and was involved in number of terrorist activities in both Chirang and Kokrajhar Districts. As per recent intelligence inputs from Intelligence agencies terrorist group has plans to target SFs and minority communities in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) before Independence Day (August 15).
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August - 3 
The Shillong Times reports that two collaborators of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) identified as Jatish Debbarma, a Police Constable and Indrajoy Reang were arrested from Pragati Road in Agartala by Assam Rifles (AR). Fake Indian Curren
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The Shillong Times reports that two collaborators of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) identified as Jatish Debbarma, a Police Constable and Indrajoy Reang were arrested from Pragati Road in Agartala by Assam Rifles (AR). Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 5000, two subscription books of NLFT and 23 photographs of women were recovered from them. The arrested Police Constable was a guard of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Ratan Lal. Police stated that intelligence input confirm their association with NLFT and Indra joy and another unidentified individual arrived from Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on July 31 to plan out for NLFT activity around Agartala and serve extortion notice to some businessmen of Agartala and sell FICN.
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August - 3 
Three PLFI cadres, identified as ‘area commander’ Tapeshwar Singh of Kedli village, Yaqub Kerketta of Murrumkela village and Amit Toppo of Tangartoli village under Kamdara Police Station, were arrested from Murrumkela village under Kamdara Police Sta
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Three PLFI cadres, identified as ‘area commander’ Tapeshwar Singh of Kedli village, Yaqub Kerketta of Murrumkela village and Amit Toppo of Tangartoli village under Kamdara Police Station, were arrested from Murrumkela village under Kamdara Police Station in Gumla District on August 3, reports The Times of India. Police recovered three rifles, six cartridges and two mobile phones from them and seized arms kept in their house at the village.
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August - 3 
Two persons were arrested and huge of cache of explosives were seized during a raid in Ahraura area of Mirzapur District on August 3, reports Zee News. The explosives included 2,160 gelatin sticks and 3,000 detonators.
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Two persons were arrested and huge of cache of explosives were seized during a raid in Ahraura area of Mirzapur District on August 3, reports Zee News. The explosives included 2,160 gelatin sticks and 3,000 detonators.
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August - 3 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), on August 3, took action against Dimduanlung Kamei alias Duanduan, for his activities against the Front recently, according to statement issued by ZUF. The statement said that Dimduanlung was the cadre of ZUF. However,
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), on August 3, took action against Dimduanlung Kamei alias Duanduan, for his activities against the Front recently, according to statement issued by ZUF. The statement said that Dimduanlung was the cadre of ZUF. However, he defected the Front and joined Nagaland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) where he became an informer. Therefore, his actions had violated the well organised constitution of the Front, the statement added.
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August - 3 
Saddam Ali (40) was injured by unidentified assailants at Gaddafi Town in Landhi on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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Saddam Ali (40) was injured by unidentified assailants at Gaddafi Town in Landhi on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
A Commander of Peace Force Ajab Khan Shambani Bugti was killed in a landmine blast near Dera Bugti town of Dera Bugti District.
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A Commander of Peace Force Ajab Khan Shambani Bugti was killed in a landmine blast near Dera Bugti town of Dera Bugti District.
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August - 3 
A gangster, identified as Nabeel (24), was killed an encounter in Lyari on August 3, reports Daily Times. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) City Shiraz Nazir said that on a tip-off, a Police party conducted a targeted raid at Kalakot in Lyari, wh
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A gangster, identified as Nabeel (24), was killed an encounter in Lyari on August 3, reports Daily Times. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) City Shiraz Nazir said that on a tip-off, a Police party conducted a targeted raid at Kalakot in Lyari, where criminals opened fire on them. In retaliatory firing, one criminal of Lyari gangwar was killed.
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August - 3 
A local leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was shot dead in his home on the outskirts of Khuzdar town in Khuzdar District on August 3, reports Dawn.
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A local leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was shot dead in his home on the outskirts of Khuzdar town in Khuzdar District on August 3, reports Dawn.
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August - 3 
A person, identified as Imran Maseeh (21), was injured in a firing by unidentified assailants near Mianwali Colony on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Imran Maseeh (21), was injured in a firing by unidentified assailants near Mianwali Colony on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
A person, identified as Iqbal (50), was shot and injured by unidentified assailants at Old Vegetable Market on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Iqbal (50), was shot and injured by unidentified assailants at Old Vegetable Market on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
An activist of a political party was killed and another was injured at Majeed Colony in Landhi Town on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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An activist of a political party was killed and another was injured at Majeed Colony in Landhi Town on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
At least five persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on August 3, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Aamir Azhar (45), was shot dead by unidentified assailants at
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At least five persons were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on August 3, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Aamir Azhar (45), was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Sakhi Hassan area in Chowrangi.
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August - 3 
KP Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on August 3 averted a terror plot by defusing a 35kg bomb planted alongside the road in the Saboney area of Shangla District, The Express Tribune.
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KP Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on August 3 averted a terror plot by defusing a 35kg bomb planted alongside the road in the Saboney area of Shangla District, The Express Tribune.
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August - 3 
Maulana Mohammad Faisal (35), was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Pakistan Masjid in Ranchore Line area on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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Maulana Mohammad Faisal (35), was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Pakistan Masjid in Ranchore Line area on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
Nadeem (30) was shot dead by unidentified assailants along with Mirza Adan Khan Road in Lyari on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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Nadeem (30) was shot dead by unidentified assailants along with Mirza Adan Khan Road in Lyari on August 3, reports Daily Times.
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August - 3 
Two persons, including one security personnel, were killed in two different incidents of violence in Balochistan, reports Daily Times on August 3 (today). According to reports, unidentified armed motorcyclists attacked Levies force personnel identifi
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Two persons, including one security personnel, were killed in two different incidents of violence in Balochistan, reports Daily Times on August 3 (today). According to reports, unidentified armed motorcyclists attacked Levies force personnel identified as Muhammad Ejaz in Tump area of Turbat as he was returning home after routine duty. He sustained bullet wounds and breathed his last on the spot. Separately, unidentified armed men opened fire and killed Muhammad Ramzan in Dasht Mughalzai of District Kalat and fled.
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August - 3 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 3 asked the Bagerhat District jail authorities to produce War Crimes-suspect Sirajul Huq alias ‘Butcher Siraj’ before it on August 7, reports The Independent. In compliance with the tribunal’s order,
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 3 asked the Bagerhat District jail authorities to produce War Crimes-suspect Sirajul Huq alias ‘Butcher Siraj’ before it on August 7, reports The Independent. In compliance with the tribunal’s order, Police arrested fugitive accused Butcher Siraj from village Dema in Bagerhat District on July 21. Earlier, Police had arrested two other absconders, Abdul Latif Talukder (arrested on June 21) and Khan Mohammad Akram Hossain (arrested on June 20). According to the Tribunal, the prosecution is supposed to submit by August 20 the complete investigation report on the three war crimes suspects. The trio war-crimes suspects had perpetrated atrocities as Razakars during the Liberation War in 1971 at Shankharikathi Bazar in Kachua of Bagerhat District conducting loot, killing at least 40 unarmed civilians, forcibly converting over 200 Hindus to Muslims and burning down houses.
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August - 3 
Observing that the Government has failed to ensure people’s security, Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on August 3 said “The Government has no right to remain in power as it has failed to ensure security of public life and property and good gover
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Observing that the Government has failed to ensure people’s security, Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman HM Ershad on August 3 said “The Government has no right to remain in power as it has failed to ensure security of public life and property and good governance”, reports UNB. Ershad, also the special envoy to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, announced that his party would launch a movement to realize the people’s rights, if necessary.
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August - 3 
Unidentified miscreants hacked and later shot a local leader of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the Awami League (AL) at Ratanpur village in Pabna District on August 3, reports Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Baki Billah, President of
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Unidentified miscreants hacked and later shot a local leader of Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the Awami League (AL) at Ratanpur village in Pabna District on August 3, reports Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Baki Billah, President of ward 8 of Vulbaria union unit. Reportedly, Baki had connection with a local outlawed group named Naxal, according to Police.
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August - 4 
Withdrawal of United States (US) from Afghanistan may let terror groups like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) neutralise whatever gains made, India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval told US Secretary of State, John Kerry, Asian Age reports on Augus
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Withdrawal of United States (US) from Afghanistan may let terror groups like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) neutralise whatever gains made, India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval told US Secretary of State, John Kerry, Asian Age reports on August 5. Government sources said the issue was discussed in detail during the meeting of John Kerry and Ajit Doval last week. India wants the US to delay its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan which is scheduled to start from 2015 as it feel that elements like the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) and the al Qaeda still continue to remain strong and could pose a serious security threat not just to stability and peace in Afghanistan but the entire region, including India. India impressed upon the US that if it starts withdrawing its troops from 2015, it would provide an ideal opportunity to terror outfits to not only re-group but even neutralise whatever gains have been made by the US and its allied forces. The NSA, sources added, clearly told the US delegation that a weak Afghanistan could have a direct impact to an increase in terror activities in India. “We have given the Americans enough evidence to show how terror groups based in Pakistan were working in close co-ordination with those in Afghanistan. It was also underscored that the pullout could impact even Pakistan’s security scenario and that a weak Pakistan was not a good sign for the region,” a senior government functionary said.
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August - 4 
A suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militant was killed on August 4 by SFs at Khardang in Krishnai, Goalpara District The Telegraph.
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A suspected United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militant was killed on August 4 by SFs at Khardang in Krishnai, Goalpara District The Telegraph.
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August - 4 
All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), a platform of several civil organisations in Manipur, on August 4, observed the 17th anniversary of the Integrity day at Imphal in connection with August 4, 1997 massive procession in and around Imphal
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All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO), a platform of several civil organisations in Manipur, on August 4, observed the 17th anniversary of the Integrity day at Imphal in connection with August 4, 1997 massive procession in and around Imphal pledging to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur, reports The Hindu. It had also a reflection of August 4, 1972 when United Naga Integration Council (UNIC) was merged to Congress. This little known political party had an open agenda of disintegrating Manipur so as to merge the "Naga areas of Manipur" to Nagaland. Several speakers said that there are now two groups in Manipur; one group is all for the protection of the territorial integrity, the other group is demanding "alternative arrangement" for the Nagas, since they no longer want to stay under the "communal government led by Okram Ibobi Singh".
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August - 4 
Another CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sohan Shyamlal Netam (30), has been arrested from Bhanuprtappur region, reports Zee News.
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Another CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Sohan Shyamlal Netam (30), has been arrested from Bhanuprtappur region, reports Zee News.
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August - 4 
Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a Police chowkidar identified as Mahesh Karmali near Gomia railway crossing at Ravidas Tola under Gomia Police Station limits in Bokaro District on August 4, reports The Telegrap
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a Police chowkidar identified as Mahesh Karmali near Gomia railway crossing at Ravidas Tola under Gomia Police Station limits in Bokaro District on August 4, reports The Telegraph. Local villagers said after killing Mahesh, the Maoists shouted slogans that those helping Police would face a similar fate and then fled into the nearby jungles.
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August - 4 
Assam Forest Minister Rakibul Hussain, on August 4, stated that Assam Police and SFs have recovered total 344 illegal weapons from extremists as well as miscreants from BTAD from 2012 to July 2014, reports The Shillong Times. Assam Minister stated th
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Assam Forest Minister Rakibul Hussain, on August 4, stated that Assam Police and SFs have recovered total 344 illegal weapons from extremists as well as miscreants from BTAD from 2012 to July 2014, reports The Shillong Times. Assam Minister stated that 289 weapons were recovered from militant organisations active in BTAD area while 55 weapons were recovered from miscreants. Availability of illegal weapons in BTAD has been one of major cause for occurrence of spells of ethnic violence. He also stated that 5826 First Information Reports (FIR) were lodged in respect of ethnic violence in 2012 in the BTAD areas. After amalgamation of 2232 FIRs, total FIRs were reduced to 3594. Of these 72 charge sheets and 1888 FIRs were filed in the court. As on date 1627 cases are under investigation of Assam Police while seven other cases were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The Minister also added that 53 FIRs have been filed in respect of ethnic violence that occurred in 2014. Out of these 51 FIRs were later amalgamated to one case. And twelve people have so far been arrested in respect of the killings and other acts of violence in the BTAD in 2014. Also, Assam State Assembly was informed by Rakibul Hussain on August 4 that nearly 20 per cent posts of the 75,559-strong Assam Police is lying vacant, reports The Shillong Times. He stated that 14,356 posts were vacant out of the 75,559 posts in the Police department. Despite the deficiency Assam Police has envisaged opening of 77 new Police Stations and outposts across 11 Districts. Meanwhile the State Government could not utilize INR 1000.9 million of the INR 1212.7 million released for modernization of Police force.
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August - 4 
Banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was possibly involved in sending controversial pictures to some Facebook users in Bareilly that led to communal violence in Meera Ki Paith locality a few days ago, cyber wing sleuths have found,
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Banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was possibly involved in sending controversial pictures to some Facebook users in Bareilly that led to communal violence in Meera Ki Paith locality a few days ago, cyber wing sleuths have found, The Times of India reports on August 5. The origin of the controversial Facebook posts was traced to Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Karmagunda and Madanpet, which are considered hubs of SIMI. Cyber wing experts have also found evidence that funds were supplied by some banned militant outfits in Kashmir to foment trouble in the city. "Police teams conducting investigations in the case have stumbled upon some crucial evidence which points towards the fact that photos shared by Ankit Gupta, presently under detention, were in fact uploaded from places considered SIMI bastions," Police said. Gupta was recently banned for life by Facebook and his account was also deleted for allegedly posting the objectionable material on the social networking site. Superintendant of Police (SP), Crime, Surendra Pratap Singh said, "Investigations are under way to ascertain the original source from which the pictures were circulated on the social networking site. There are chances that they may have been morphed and thereafter shared with other users with an intention to create communal trouble. However, we can only comment on the involvement of the banned outfit after tracking down the person or persons involved in the whole operation and establishing their linkage with the outfit".
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August - 4 
Delhi Police have filed two separate charge-sheets against Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas in September 2010 Jama Masjid (New Delhi) terror attack case, Free Press Journal reports on August 5. In the charge-sheet filed befo
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Delhi Police have filed two separate charge-sheets against Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas in September 2010 Jama Masjid (New Delhi) terror attack case, Free Press Journal reports on August 5. In the charge-sheet filed before Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh in the firing case, Special Cell of Delhi Police charged Zia-ur-Rehman, for offences punishable under sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 307 (attempt to murder), 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act.
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August - 4 
Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) in a press release by Rali Wali (information ministry) alleged that the 16 Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland signatories were either totally unaware of the history of Naga national movement
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Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN) in a press release by Rali Wali (information ministry) alleged that the 16 Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland signatories were either totally unaware of the history of Naga national movement or they were agents acting at the behest of India or Myanmar, reports Nagaland Post on August 5. Earlier, ACAUT Nagaland had issued a statement that “arbitrary and barbaric action of the ‘Naga Political Groups’ (NPGs) as has been practiced by the NPGs against the Naga people for over sixty years in the name of national movement is anti-people to say the least...”
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August - 4 
Highlighting the massive protest demonstration seen in the State for the last couple of weeks in pursuit of the demand for enforcement of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in the State, State’s Member of Parliament (MP) Th Meinya, on August 4, made a s
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Highlighting the massive protest demonstration seen in the State for the last couple of weeks in pursuit of the demand for enforcement of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in the State, State’s Member of Parliament (MP) Th Meinya, on August 4, made a strong point in the Lok Sabha in favour of enforcing the system in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 4 
Intelligence agencies have warned that the Independence Day speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under serious threat as "the PM could be attacked while on the move" by militant forces backed by Pakistan, The Times of India reports on August 5.
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Intelligence agencies have warned that the Independence Day speech of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under serious threat as "the PM could be attacked while on the move" by militant forces backed by Pakistan, The Times of India reports on August 5. Central agencies have also warned the security machinery and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs that apart from a possible direct attack on Modi, groups like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) may carry out bombings in the markets and outskirts of New Delhi to disrupt Independence Day celebrations. Intelligence Bureau (IB) and anti-terror units are trying to get details of the terror plans.
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Khagen Sarma stated that militants would be looking for soft targets like public places, cooperation of the public is required to foil terrorist attacks and he further stated that counter-insurgency operations have been intensified all over the State
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Khagen Sarma stated that militants would be looking for soft targets like public places, cooperation of the public is required to foil terrorist attacks and he further stated that counter-insurgency operations have been intensified all over the State and the Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in different parts of the city are being monitored regularly, reports Assam Tribune on August 5.
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Kyong Hoho Wokha (KHW) Raland Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) and Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) have appealed both Nagaland and Assam Governments to settle the tenant-landowner issue in Chandalashung B Lotha Village under Ralan area of Wokha District at the earlie
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Kyong Hoho Wokha (KHW) Raland Area Lotha Hoho (RALH) and Lotha Hoho Dimapur (LHD) have appealed both Nagaland and Assam Governments to settle the tenant-landowner issue in Chandalashung B Lotha Village under Ralan area of Wokha District at the earliest, Nagaland Post reports on August 5. In a joint statement, KHW general secretary Michael Yanthan and RALH chairman Hayithung Kikon said both the hohos held a meeting on August 3 at Ralan Old and jointly condemned the series of incidents “perpetrated by Adivasis”-All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militants residing in border area under Ralan Area purportedly supported by the Communist party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoists).
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August - 4 
Leaders of the incumbent Government who have least concern for the State’s burning issues and little respect for the people’s voice should step down from their respective posts before a mass uprising storms the State, asserted women activists who too
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Leaders of the incumbent Government who have least concern for the State’s burning issues and little respect for the people’s voice should step down from their respective posts before a mass uprising storms the State, asserted women activists who took part in a protest demon-stration staged at Kongba Ucheckon Khunou on August 4 in pursuit of the demand for implementation for ILPS in Manipur, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 4 
On August 4, IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), beat up three private vehicle operators identified as Nobin Basumatari, Jaiklong Basumatari and Nabajyoti Bhuyan at Mainasiri in Urahiloga in Sonitpur District for
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On August 4, IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), beat up three private vehicle operators identified as Nobin Basumatari, Jaiklong Basumatari and Nabajyoti Bhuyan at Mainasiri in Urahiloga in Sonitpur District for their failure to make payments to the outfit, reports The Telegraph. The militants had asked them to give INR 5000 every year.
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August - 4 
President of the Manipur Peoples' Party (MPP) N Sovakiran Singh, on August 4, asserted that ILPS should be implemented in the State and for this, he will insist on for the same in the all political parties meeting which is convened by the Chief Minis
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President of the Manipur Peoples' Party (MPP) N Sovakiran Singh, on August 4, asserted that ILPS should be implemented in the State and for this, he will insist on for the same in the all political parties meeting which is convened by the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, reports e-pao.
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August - 4 
Punjab Police in assistance with Jammu Police on August 4 arrested four militants of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) from Miran Sahib in Simbal Camp of RS Pura areas in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. The
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Punjab Police in assistance with Jammu Police on August 4 arrested four militants of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) from Miran Sahib in Simbal Camp of RS Pura areas in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants are identified as Harpreet Singh alias Harmeet Singh alias Pintu, Karanjit Singh alias Pamma, Swaran Singh alias Shabba and Jasmeet Singh. Police recovered three Pakistani Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards, four Pakistani mobile telephones and half a dozen local SIM cards from the possession of arrested militants. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said the investigations have revealed that Pintu, Pamma and Shabba with their associates had formed a terrorist gang for the purposes of committing terrorist acts with the intention to strike fear among the people. Sources pointed out that investigations have revealed that activities of KZF, which is headed by Jammu’s Ranjit Singh Neeta, now based in Sialkot of Punjab province in Pakistan and KLF headed by Harminder Singh alias Mintu of Punjab, also in Pakistan, were being funded and coordinated by terrorist elements based in Spain and England.
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August - 4 
Security arrangements have been beefed up in Dhubri District, to thwart possible strikes by NDFB-IKS and other militant outfits in the lead upto Independence Day, reports Assam Tribune on August 5.
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Security arrangements have been beefed up in Dhubri District, to thwart possible strikes by NDFB-IKS and other militant outfits in the lead upto Independence Day, reports Assam Tribune on August 5.
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August - 4 
Supreme Court, on August 4, directed Government of India (GoI) and Assam Government to file the status report on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Assam Tribune. Also, a delegation of the All Assam Students’ Union (AA
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Supreme Court, on August 4, directed Government of India (GoI) and Assam Government to file the status report on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Assam Tribune. Also, a delegation of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) was told by Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju that GoI plans to launch a special project to check illegal migration through the riverine route from Bangladesh, reports Assam Tribune on August 5. AASU advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya stated that Minister assured them that GoI was committed to implementing the Assam Accord of 1985.
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August - 4 
The body of Mohammad Shamsher alias Munna (35), a former ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who recently joined the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), another splinter group of the CPI-Maoi
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The body of Mohammad Shamsher alias Munna (35), a former ‘sub-zonal commander’ of Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who recently joined the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), another splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was found dead in Dadhighaghar forests in Ichak in Hazaribagh District on August 4, reports The Telegraph. Police said before dying, Munna named three persons in front of a few villagers, but they needed to verify the information first.
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The Centre has agreed for a tripartite talk to implement the remaining clauses of the Assam Accord, reports The Sentinel on August 5. Union Heavy Industry Minister Ananth Gite has assured an All Assam Students Union (AASU) delegation that Centre alon
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The Centre has agreed for a tripartite talk to implement the remaining clauses of the Assam Accord, reports The Sentinel on August 5. Union Heavy Industry Minister Ananth Gite has assured an All Assam Students Union (AASU) delegation that Centre along with the Assam Government and AASU will sit for a tripartite dialogue to sort out the issues. The student delegation demanded reopening of the Ashok Paper Mill, which was also included in the 1985 Accord that was signed between the Central government, State Government and AASU.
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August - 4 
The Court, on August 4, sent an executive member of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) to judicial custody till August 16 as he refused to secure his release on bail. Pukkrambam Arjun, who is also a member of All Manipur Bar Associa
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The Court, on August 4, sent an executive member of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) to judicial custody till August 16 as he refused to secure his release on bail. Pukkrambam Arjun, who is also a member of All Manipur Bar Association and also accused of being an active member of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), was arrested by Police on July 28.
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The Hindu reports that an unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed and another militant managed to escape in an encounter with a joint team of Army and Police at Kodomsali in West Garo Hills District on August 4. Two pist
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The Hindu reports that an unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed and another militant managed to escape in an encounter with a joint team of Army and Police at Kodomsali in West Garo Hills District on August 4. Two pistols one 7.65mm (USA made) and one 9mm pistol (China Made) along with fired cases and live rounds, two magazines, two hand grenades and a rucksack were recovered from the dead militant.
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August - 4 
The Sangai Express reports on August 4 that all the eight National Socialist Council Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, who were arrested from Ukhrul on July 13 in connection with the assassination of Ukhrul Autonomous District Council Member (ADC
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The Sangai Express reports on August 4 that all the eight National Socialist Council Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, who were arrested from Ukhrul on July 13 in connection with the assassination of Ukhrul Autonomous District Council Member (ADC) Member, Ngalangzar Malue on July 12, were remanded to judicial custody till August 16. However, out of the eight cadres, two cadres were sent to Police custody after a formal re-arrest in connection with other cases on August 4. The eight arrestees are identified as ‘sergeant’ Wunglagpham Reiping, ‘sergeant major’ Issaicher Jajo, ‘captain’ Shimreingam Value, ‘private’ Winki, ‘lance corporal’ Shepachi, ‘private’ Longjee, ‘lance corporal’ Somrei and ‘sergeant’ Kareithing.
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August - 4 
The six hour bandh (shut down strike) in Nagaland called by action committee Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), passed off peacefully on August 4 with no reports of any untoward incident, reports The Sentinel. In Dimapur, all shops and
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The six hour bandh (shut down strike) in Nagaland called by action committee Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), passed off peacefully on August 4 with no reports of any untoward incident, reports The Sentinel. In Dimapur, all shops and business establishment were shut down from 6 am to 12 noon to show their solidarity with ACAUT, which had called the bandh to express resentment against the NSCN-Khole–Kitovi (NSCN-KK) for the “inhuman treatment” meted out to ACAUT Nagaland Secretary, Solomon L. Awomi who was illegally confined in ‘jail’ (NSCN-KK camp) for 3 days like a common criminal and interrogated with his hands tied and eyes blind folded”.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Chaituram Budhram (48) and Maniram Sukhdev (53), have been arrested under Siksod Police Station limits of Kanker District on August 4, reports Zee News.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Chaituram Budhram (48) and Maniram Sukhdev (53), have been arrested under Siksod Police Station limits of Kanker District on August 4, reports Zee News.
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August - 4 
A Christian school principal, identified as Haji Ishaq, was shot dead in a firing incident in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 4, reports Dawn.
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A Christian school principal, identified as Haji Ishaq, was shot dead in a firing incident in Baldia Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 4, reports Dawn.
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A man, identified as Faqeer Mohammad (38), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants on Street No. 4 in New Muzafarabad area of Landhi Town on August 4, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Faqeer Mohammad (38), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants on Street No. 4 in New Muzafarabad area of Landhi Town on August 4, reports Daily Times.
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August - 4 
A Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadre, identified as Mohammad Rais (35), was beaten to death by unidentified assailants while he was sitting outside his house in Rashi Ghat area of Hyderabad District on August 4, reports Dawn. Soon after his death armed men fir
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A Sunni Tehreek (ST) cadre, identified as Mohammad Rais (35), was beaten to death by unidentified assailants while he was sitting outside his house in Rashi Ghat area of Hyderabad District on August 4, reports Dawn. Soon after his death armed men fired into the air and forced traders to shut their businesses at some places in the city. Fear and tension prevailed in Ansari Mohallah, Haider Chowk, Paretabad, Phulelli, Liaquat Colony and some other areas where violent mobs forced closure of shops.
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August - 4 
An explosion on August 4 on Muddhi road of Kulachi area in Dera Ismail Khan town (Dera Ismail Khan District) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) killed former provincial election candidate for KP and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member Faqir Jamshed and two
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An explosion on August 4 on Muddhi road of Kulachi area in Dera Ismail Khan town (Dera Ismail Khan District) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) killed former provincial election candidate for KP and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) member Faqir Jamshed and two others, reports Dawn. The explosion occurred near the vehicle in which Jamshed was travelling. The former candidate was travelling from the Kulachi tehsil (revenue unit) towards the town of Dera Ismail Khan when the roadside bomb exploded, killing Jamshed and his two companions. The other two killed with Jamshed were his guards.
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An unidentified man was shot dead near Mewashah Road in Lyari Town on August 4, reported Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was shot dead near Mewashah Road in Lyari Town on August 4, reported Daily Times.
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August - 4 
One Ghazanfar (30) was injured in an incident of firing near Shafeeque Mor in New Karachi Town on August 4, reported Daily Times.
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One Ghazanfar (30) was injured in an incident of firing near Shafeeque Mor in New Karachi Town on August 4, reported Daily Times.
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Seven Uzbek militants and two soldiers were killed during the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb in Data Khel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 4, reports The Express Tribune. The soldiers were id
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Seven Uzbek militants and two soldiers were killed during the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb in Data Khel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 4, reports The Express Tribune. The soldiers were identified as Subedar Mashkoor and Lans Naik Zaheer. Further, during search operation an IED-making factory has been destroyed in Mir Ali and nearby places as well as 75 rockets and suicide vests were recovered on August 4, reports The Express Tribune. Operation Zarb-e-Azb in NWA is being continued successfully as Mir Ali, Miranshah, Boya, Degan and Baka Khel have been cleared of militants, ISPR reported. Data Khel has been cleared and is in control of the forces and villages close to Miranshah and Mir Ali are also in the process of being cleared of militants, ISPR added.
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August - 4 
The Khuzdar Press Club was closed after unidentified people issued threats to local reporters on August 4, reports Dawn. An official of the Khuzdar administration said that the club’s office-bearers had decided to close the facility after receiving t
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The Khuzdar Press Club was closed after unidentified people issued threats to local reporters on August 4, reports Dawn. An official of the Khuzdar administration said that the club’s office-bearers had decided to close the facility after receiving threats over the past two weeks. He said journalists associated with different media groups had stopped working. He said media personnel had started receiving threats after two members of the minority Hindu community disclosed at a press conference names of some people allegedly involved in kidnapping of the community members. He said that unidentified militants called many reporters, some of them office-bearers of the press club, and warned them against publishing the names of those identified by the Hindu families. The official said the press club would remain closed for 10 days.
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August - 4 
The majority of Government schools and colleges formally reopened in Bajaur Agency on August 4 after a gap of one and a half months, reports Dawn. However, several educational institutions continue to be closed with their teachers absenting themselve
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The majority of Government schools and colleges formally reopened in Bajaur Agency on August 4 after a gap of one and a half months, reports Dawn. However, several educational institutions continue to be closed with their teachers absenting themselves from duty. All government and private schools and colleges in the agency were closed in June for security reasons. Officials of the education department claimed most Government schools and colleges across the agency reopened in the day, while majority of the maximum number of teachers and students showed up there.
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August - 4 
Two people, identified as Shahzeb (25), and Farooque Naeem (30), were injured in firing incident near Baldia Jungle School in Baldia Town on August 4, reports Daily Times.
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Two people, identified as Shahzeb (25), and Farooque Naeem (30), were injured in firing incident near Baldia Jungle School in Baldia Town on August 4, reports Daily Times.
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August - 4 
Unidentified militants targeted a Security Forces vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) on Barawal Road in Sorbatt area of Upper Dir District on August 4, reports The Express Tribune. Fortunately, the officials escaped unhurt. A law-enfor
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Unidentified militants targeted a Security Forces vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) on Barawal Road in Sorbatt area of Upper Dir District on August 4, reports The Express Tribune. Fortunately, the officials escaped unhurt. A law-enforcement official said that a vehicle of the 21-Brigade Dir was on Barawal Road when an IED planted nearby exploded. He added the officials onboard remained unhurt, but the vehicle was damaged. Following the blast, a search operation was launched in the area and 12 suspects were arrested.
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August - 4 
On August 4, the feud within the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) reached its climax as the establishment faction of the UCPN-M decided to give a final chance former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and his loyalists Top Bahadur Rayam
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On August 4, the feud within the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) reached its climax as the establishment faction of the UCPN-M decided to give a final chance former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai and his loyalists Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and Devendra Poudel to accept their respective positions in the party’s body, reports The Himalayan Times. Rayamajhi was elected secretary of the party and Bhattarai and Poudel were elected Standing Committee members, but they have been rejecting the election process. These leaders got elected without taking part in the election. The Bhattarai faction had objected to the nomination in the Central Committee on the basis of which leaders were elected to the Politburo and the Standing Committee.
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August - 4 
On August 4, the War Crimes case against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader ATM Azharul Islam entered the closing argument stage on completion of cross-examination of the defence witness of the case at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), reports D
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On August 4, the War Crimes case against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader ATM Azharul Islam entered the closing argument stage on completion of cross-examination of the defence witness of the case at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), reports Daily Star. The three-member tribunal fixed August 18, 2014 to hear arguments of both the prosecution and defence on evidence and legal points.
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August - 4 
The prosecution on August 4 continued placing closing arguments in the case against Syed Mohammad Qaisar, the alleged founder of anti-liberation Qaisar Bahini. The three-member tribunal led by Justice Obaidul Hassan, with members Justice Mohammad Moz
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The prosecution on August 4 continued placing closing arguments in the case against Syed Mohammad Qaisar, the alleged founder of anti-liberation Qaisar Bahini. The three-member tribunal led by Justice Obaidul Hassan, with members Justice Mohammad Mozibur Rahman Miah and Justice Mohammad Shahinur Islam, adjourned the case proceedings until today (August 5). Qaisar, faces 16 charges, including genocide committed in Brahmanbaria and Habiganj Districts during the Liberation War in 1971.
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August - 4 
The international investigation on Sri Lanka that will be conducted by the United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) as mandated by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has officially begun in Geneva, Switzerland, repo
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The international investigation on Sri Lanka that will be conducted by the United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) as mandated by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has officially begun in Geneva, Switzerland, reports Colombo Page on Aug 5. The Council has requested the High Commissioner to present an oral update on the investigation at its 27th session and a comprehensive report on the investigations at its 28th session. The OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) will probe the period from 21 February 2002 until 15 November 2011, the period covered by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), from the day the ceasefire agreement was signed to the day LLRC presented its report to the President.
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August - 4 
The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons will conduct public sittings next week in the Mannar District, Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Commission Secretary H.W. Gunadasa stated on August 4 that th
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons will conduct public sittings next week in the Mannar District, Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Commission Secretary H.W. Gunadasa stated on August 4 that the sittings will be held on August 8 and 9 at the Manthai Divisional Secretariat, Mannar Divisional Secretariat on August 10 and the Madhu Divisional Secretariat on August 11.
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August - 4 
The term of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in the Northern and Eastern Provinces has been extended to February 15, 2015, reports Colombo Page on August 5. The Commission, to date, has received 18,
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The term of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in the Northern and Eastern Provinces has been extended to February 15, 2015, reports Colombo Page on August 5. The Commission, to date, has received 18,789 complaints, and approximately 5,000 were from relatives of missing Security Forces (SFs) personnel.
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August - 5 
A clerical staff of State Bank of India (SBI) Gasuapara branch in South Garo Hills District identified as Subodh Kumar Mishra was kidnapped on August 5 at Barengapara road in Cherengpara village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times
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A clerical staff of State Bank of India (SBI) Gasuapara branch in South Garo Hills District identified as Subodh Kumar Mishra was kidnapped on August 5 at Barengapara road in Cherengpara village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) is the prime suspect for the abduction. This is the second abduction of SBI staffer in the Garo Hills Region. On June 16 SBI branch manager Arvind Kumar on the Garobadha-Ampati road, who was rescued unharmed. E-pao further adds that Superintendent of Police (SP) South Garo Hills Lakador Syiem stated, "We have inputs that he has been taken towards a jungle around the area,” A massive operation has been launched to locate the kidnapped victim.
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August - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bandaru Hanumantha Rayudu was arrested by the Police in Hyderabad District on August 5, when he came to meet his friend at Bandlaguda in the District, reports The Hindu. A country-ma
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bandaru Hanumantha Rayudu was arrested by the Police in Hyderabad District on August 5, when he came to meet his friend at Bandlaguda in the District, reports The Hindu. A country-made pistol of 9 mm caliber with three live rounds was seized from his possession. Rayudu of Pichireddy Kottala village in Anantapur District in Andhra Pradesh joined People’s War Group (PWG) of Ganapati squad in Anantapur as member in early 90s.
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August - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Bhima alias Rushi Sodhi, who was carrying a reward of INR 4,00,000 on his head, surrendered with his wife, identified as Nangi Kunjami, before the Police in Malkangiri District on A
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Bhima alias Rushi Sodhi, who was carrying a reward of INR 4,00,000 on his head, surrendered with his wife, identified as Nangi Kunjami, before the Police in Malkangiri District on August 5, reports The Pioneer. Bhima had joined the Maoist organisation in the year 2009 in Kalimela and became active armed cadre later and was currently functioning as ‘area committee member’ (ACM) of Podia Local Operation Squad (LOS) under Malkangiri division of the CPI-Maoist. He was involved in different Maoist violence in Podia and Kalimela area since 2009, while his wife, who had joined the organisation in the year 2012, was a member of Jana Natya Mandali of Podia Dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist.
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August - 5 
A Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) militant identified as Ruichinghao Jajo alias Achung alias Ahao was arrested and ten people including two bail-out persons were detained during a cordon and search operation at Singjamei Bheigyapati Leikai in
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A Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) militant identified as Ruichinghao Jajo alias Achung alias Ahao was arrested and ten people including two bail-out persons were detained during a cordon and search operation at Singjamei Bheigyapati Leikai in Imphal East District on August 5.
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August - 5 
An Odisha-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Natunia Kongari (55), surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Singh with arms and ammunition in West Singhbhum District on August 5, reports The Outlook. K
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An Odisha-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Natunia Kongari (55), surrendered before Superintendent of Police (SP) N K Singh with arms and ammunition in West Singhbhum District on August 5, reports The Outlook. Kongari was lured into CPI-Maoist in 2010 by Anmolji and Madhusudanji, and was in-charge of Maoists' wing of Nari Mukti Sangh in Saranda
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Another individual identified as Biplov Rabha was also beaten up by another group of NDFB-IKS on August 5, reports The Telegraph. Sonitpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjukta Parasor stated that Security Forces (SFs) had intensified operations in
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Another individual identified as Biplov Rabha was also beaten up by another group of NDFB-IKS on August 5, reports The Telegraph. Sonitpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjukta Parasor stated that Security Forces (SFs) had intensified operations in the border areas after NDFB-IKS on August 2 injured eight small tea planters near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District. Reports state that NDFB-IKS has started different tactics to collect money ahead of Independence Day (August 15)
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August - 5 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 5 said a Kashmiri youth has been recruited into Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from Australia, reports Deccan Herald.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 5 said a Kashmiri youth has been recruited into Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from Australia, reports Deccan Herald.
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August - 5 
Instances of sexual exploitation of tribal women cadres by senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders have been reported in various Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected states, informed the Minister of State for Home Affairs Ki
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Instances of sexual exploitation of tribal women cadres by senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders have been reported in various Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected states, informed the Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on August 5, reports The Times of India. He further said, "This has been widely reported in the media also from time to time. Such instances of sexual exploitation include rape, forced marriage and molestation by senior male CPI (Maoist) cadres."
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August - 5 
Jetha Kachchap (30), second-in-command of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested along with his younger brother Paulus Kachchap (26), from his hideout in Chautanga village in Tupudana Police St
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Jetha Kachchap (30), second-in-command of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested along with his younger brother Paulus Kachchap (26), from his hideout in Chautanga village in Tupudana Police Station in Ranchi District on August 5, reports The Telegraph. Jetha was wanted in over 60 cases, including the murder of Rajendra Kumar Dhan, the brother of former Congress legislator Deo Kumar Dhan, on Ranchi’s fringes in 2012 and carried a reward of INR 2,00,000 on his head. Police recovered an AK-47, two live cartridges of the assault rifle, a countrymade pistol, ammunition, SIM cards, INR 50,000 in cash and spare clothes of Jetha.
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August - 5 
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on August 5 in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) said Hafiz Saeed, LeT founder and the ‘chief’ of Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) has been holding rallies in proximity to the LoC and International Border (IB) in
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Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on August 5 in Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) said Hafiz Saeed, LeT founder and the ‘chief’ of Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) has been holding rallies in proximity to the LoC and International Border (IB) in J&K, reports Kashmir Reader. Rijiju said during these visits, Saeed has addressed several rallies where he has been “highly critical of India”.
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August - 5 
Nagaland Post reports on August 5 that National Socialist Council Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reiterated its position on the territorial coverage area of the ongoing cease-fire with the Government of India (GoI). NSCN-IM through its Ministry of
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Nagaland Post reports on August 5 that National Socialist Council Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has reiterated its position on the territorial coverage area of the ongoing cease-fire with the Government of India (GoI). NSCN-IM through its Ministry of Information and Publicity (MIP) also said that the group has taken a “serious view” of the statement given by Cease-fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) chairman Lieutenant General (retd) N.K. Singh, Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh and Manipur deputy chief minister Gaikhangam that there was “no cease-fire in Manipur.” NSCN-IM also accused the three of “superseding” all the past commitments of the GoI and former Indian Prime Ministers. The group wanted to know why the GoI was maintaining complete silence despite ongoing political dialogue.
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August - 5 
Nagaland post reports on August 5 that Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) 'deputy kilonser chaplee affairs' (deputy minister finance affairs) of Angami region, V Angami has clarified that ‘lieutenant’ Vito Achumi, who was arreste
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Nagaland post reports on August 5 that Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) 'deputy kilonser chaplee affairs' (deputy minister finance affairs) of Angami region, V Angami has clarified that ‘lieutenant’ Vito Achumi, who was arrested on July 20 while serving demand slips of NNC-NA was not a member of NNC-NA. They also warned unauthorized person possession fake “demand notes and work permits’’ would face ‘prosecution’.
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August - 5 
On August 5 that Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) may soon come over ground following the footstep of other surrendered militant organisations in Assam, as per a reliable source from Assam Police.
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On August 5 that Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) may soon come over ground following the footstep of other surrendered militant organisations in Assam, as per a reliable source from Assam Police.
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August - 5 
Pakistan Army on August 5 violated ceasefire and opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur Sub Sector in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan Army started heavy firing on half a dozen forward Indian po
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Pakistan Army on August 5 violated ceasefire and opened fire along the Line of Control (LoC) at Shahpur Sub Sector in Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan Army started heavy firing on half a dozen forward Indian posts in Shahpur Sub Sector at 11.30 a m using semi automatic and automatic weapons without any provocation. Army spokesman Colonel Manish Mehta said there were no casualties or damage on Indian side in unprovoked firing by the Pakistani troops. He added that the Indian side gave befitting reply to Pakistan firing using similar caliber of weapons.
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August - 5 
Punjab local court on August 5 remanded nine days Police custody to three militants of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), who were arrested by Punjab Police in assistance with Jammu Police on August 4 from Miran Sahi
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Punjab local court on August 5 remanded nine days Police custody to three militants of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), who were arrested by Punjab Police in assistance with Jammu Police on August 4 from Miran Sahib in Simbal Camp of RS Pura area in Jammu District, reports The Times of India. The three Harpreet Singh alias Harmeet Singh alias Pintu, Karanjit Singh alias Pamma and Swaran Singh Shabba were booked under sections 17,18, 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and sections 153-A,121 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act.
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August - 5 
Seven Maoists, identified as Payuk (25), Payuk Prakash (25), residents of Sakin Jhilli under Bhairamgarh Police Station of Bijpaur District, and Sagnu (28), Veersingh Potai alias Virjhu, Massu Netam, Raisingh Salam (24) and Santer alias Kavle (30), a
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Seven Maoists, identified as Payuk (25), Payuk Prakash (25), residents of Sakin Jhilli under Bhairamgarh Police Station of Bijpaur District, and Sagnu (28), Veersingh Potai alias Virjhu, Massu Netam, Raisingh Salam (24) and Santer alias Kavle (30), a Janmilitia ‘commander’ of Rajbeda area, all residents of Kondagaon District, surrendered before the Police in Kondagaon District on August 5, reports The Pioneer. Santer surrendered with two tiffin bombs. All the surrendered Maoists were involved in crimes such as attempt to murder, dacoity, loot, road digging and carried guns, Police said.
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August - 5 
Six Maoists, identified as Koparam Karma alias Maneel (20), Mohanlal Karma (22), Budhram Podiyam (26), Soni Bhogam (20), a Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM) ‘commander’ of Palnar, Bhogam Sallu (20), a ‘militia commander’ of Palnar and Laxman Bhogam (30), a
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Six Maoists, identified as Koparam Karma alias Maneel (20), Mohanlal Karma (22), Budhram Podiyam (26), Soni Bhogam (20), a Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM) ‘commander’ of Palnar, Bhogam Sallu (20), a ‘militia commander’ of Palnar and Laxman Bhogam (30), a member of Palnar militia platoon, all residents of Bijapur District, surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on August 5, reports The Pioneer.
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August - 5 
The Delhi High Court on August 5 dismissed separate pleas for statutory bail of three alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, accused in September 2011 Delhi High Court blast case, according to PTI. A bench of justices Pradeep Nandrajog and Mukta
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The Delhi High Court on August 5 dismissed separate pleas for statutory bail of three alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, accused in September 2011 Delhi High Court blast case, according to PTI. A bench of justices Pradeep Nandrajog and Mukta Gupta also rejected their appeal against a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court's decision to extend the period of investigation from 90 to 180 days.
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August - 5 August - 6
The prosecution produced two witnesses, Masood Ali Baig and Mohammed Abdul Khader in the court of the First Additional Metropolitan Session-cum-National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on the second day of the trial in the Mecca Masjid blast
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The prosecution produced two witnesses, Masood Ali Baig and Mohammed Abdul Khader in the court of the First Additional Metropolitan Session-cum-National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on the second day of the trial in the Mecca Masjid blast case in Nampally, Hyderabad on August 5, reports The Times of India. While Baig described the circumstances after the blast, Khader narrated how the evidence-prayer mats soaked with victims' blood, were seized by the investigating agency. Khader's cross-examination is likely to continue on August 6 (today).
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August - 5 
The Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade was recovered on August 5 from the residence of the Sangaiyumpham Part I Gram Panchayat Pradhan (head of village local self Government), Alipjan Begam at Thoubal District. The grenade is suspected to be
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The Sangai Express reports that a hand grenade was recovered on August 5 from the residence of the Sangaiyumpham Part I Gram Panchayat Pradhan (head of village local self Government), Alipjan Begam at Thoubal District. The grenade is suspected to be lobbed by unidentified persons in connection with monetary demand. Police later recovered the grenade.
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August - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that on August 5 a mob attacked a gang of extortionists in Bansi Apal village, near Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District killing an unidentified extortionist and wounding another. A third member of the group who possess
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 5 a mob attacked a gang of extortionists in Bansi Apal village, near Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District killing an unidentified extortionist and wounding another. A third member of the group who possessed a pistol reportedly managed to escape. The gang is believed to be involved in a series of kidnapping cases for ransom.
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August - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that on August 5 Special Cell of East Khasi Hills Police arrested a Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre identified as Willbok Lyngdoh Marshillong from Lumparing in East Khasi Hills District and another HNLC
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 5 Special Cell of East Khasi Hills Police arrested a Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre identified as Willbok Lyngdoh Marshillong from Lumparing in East Khasi Hills District and another HNLC cadre identified as Sylvester Marwein from an unspecified location for demanding INR 100000 from a person from Laitumkhrah in East Khasi Hills District. They have been remanded for five days in Police custody for further interrogation. The mobile phone used to make the demand was seized by the Police.
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August - 5 
The Telegraph reports that Army personnel found an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) buried inside the vegetable garden of a person, Pranjit Dohotia at Lajung Gaon in Tinsukia District on August 5.
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The Telegraph reports that Army personnel found an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) buried inside the vegetable garden of a person, Pranjit Dohotia at Lajung Gaon in Tinsukia District on August 5.
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August - 5 
The Telegraph reports that Meghalaya Police are yet to make any headway in the case of the abducted State Bank of India (SBI) employee, Subodh Kumar Mishra, who was abducted from Chiringpara village in West Garo Hills District on August 5. The employ
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The Telegraph reports that Meghalaya Police are yet to make any headway in the case of the abducted State Bank of India (SBI) employee, Subodh Kumar Mishra, who was abducted from Chiringpara village in West Garo Hills District on August 5. The employees will hold a peace rally on August 10 seeking Mishra’s unconditional release on humanitaria grounds at Tura in West Garo Hills District.
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August - 5 
The Telegraph reports that one individual, identified as H.D. Lalhmangaiha was arrested in connection with the August 1 blast on near the residence of Z.S. Zuala, the Mizoram Parliamentary Secretary for Home in Mission Veng locality in Aizawl, Police
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The Telegraph reports that one individual, identified as H.D. Lalhmangaiha was arrested in connection with the August 1 blast on near the residence of Z.S. Zuala, the Mizoram Parliamentary Secretary for Home in Mission Veng locality in Aizawl, Police said on August 5. He confessed that Hmar Peoples Convention- Democrats (HPC-D) militants had given money to him to carry out the attacks.
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August - 5 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered five detonators from a Barpeta-bound bus coming from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on National Highway-31 (NH-31) near Rangia of Kamrup District on August 5.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered five detonators from a Barpeta-bound bus coming from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on National Highway-31 (NH-31) near Rangia of Kamrup District on August 5.
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August - 5 
The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered five detonators from a Barpeta-bound bus coming from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on National Highway-31 (NH-31) near Rangia of Kamrup District on August 5.
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The Telegraph reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered five detonators from a Barpeta-bound bus coming from Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on National Highway-31 (NH-31) near Rangia of Kamrup District on August 5.
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August - 5 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official have stated that Hyderabad and 10 other Districts in united Andhra Pradesh had witnessed either Naxalite activities or violence, reports The Time of India on August 6.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) official have stated that Hyderabad and 10 other Districts in united Andhra Pradesh had witnessed either Naxalite activities or violence, reports The Time of India on August 6.
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August - 5 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jonga Mandavi (30), Rajaram Sori (19) and Pandu Mandavi (21), were arrested during a search operation, while they were trying to lay landmines in a bid to attack Police in Rawal
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Jonga Mandavi (30), Rajaram Sori (19) and Pandu Mandavi (21), were arrested during a search operation, while they were trying to lay landmines in a bid to attack Police in Rawali area in Dantewada District on August 5, reports The Pioneer. Police recovered 5 kilogram of explosives used in land mines, 30 meter wire, detonators etc., from their possession.
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August - 5 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on August 5 neutralized a hideout of the militants and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives from Chhechha forests in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsio
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on August 5 neutralized a hideout of the militants and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives from Chhechha forests in Kishtwar District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries included one AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 148 rounds, one 7.62mm Chinese pistol with three magazines, one eight kg cylindrical shaped Improvised Explosive Device (IED) filled with explosive material, one 2.5 kg IED fitted in a metal box, four Chinese grenades, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) rocket, seven Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, 15 rounds of .303 rifle ammunition, one Motorola radio set, one 9 volt battery, one electric detonator, one binocular, one combat pattern jacket and letter pads of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit.
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August - 5 
Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on August 5 in Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) said 49 Army personnel were martyred in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during counter insurgency operations in the last three years, reports Economics Times.
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Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on August 5 in Rajya Sabha (the upper house of Parliament) said 49 Army personnel were martyred in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during counter insurgency operations in the last three years, reports Economics Times. Jaitley also said the government has spent INR 49500 billion to procure equipment for the Army in the last ten years. The figures provided by the Minister suggest that the highest amount to be spent on procurements would be in 2014-15 as the Government has allocated INR 7514.803 billion for this purpose.
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August - 5 
Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), on August 5, denied any involvement in the killing of ‘defence director’ of Zomi Revolutionary Front (ZRF) identified as Nengzamuan alias Nicolas on July 28, reports The Sangai Express. In a statement issued by an indiv
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Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), on August 5, denied any involvement in the killing of ‘defence director’ of Zomi Revolutionary Front (ZRF) identified as Nengzamuan alias Nicolas on July 28, reports The Sangai Express. In a statement issued by an individual identified as Moses of ‘public relations office’ (PRO) of ‘defence director’ of ZRA stated that Nicolas joined the organization in 1998 and deserted the outfit with 17 weapons and 18 cadres on June 17, 2012.He further added that ZRA granted amnesty to all the deserters, of which 15 cadres returned to ZRA and that it was surprising that Nicolas was ‘defence director’ of ZRF
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August - 5 
At least 30 militants were killed in airstrikes carried out by fighter jets in Dattakhel, Marsikhel and Kamsham areas of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 5, reports The News. Inter-Services Public
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At least 30 militants were killed in airstrikes carried out by fighter jets in Dattakhel, Marsikhel and Kamsham areas of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 5, reports The News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that six terrorist hideouts were destroyed in the airstrike.
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August - 5 
At least two personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary were killed and several others were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle in Splanji area of Mastung District on August 5, reported Dawn. So far, no outfit claim
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At least two personnel of the Balochistan Constabulary were killed and several others were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on their vehicle in Splanji area of Mastung District on August 5, reported Dawn. So far, no outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 5 
During a search operation on August 5 Rangers arrested a target killer, identified as Noor Muhammad, from Northern Bypass area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Police investigations revealed that the target killer was
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During a search operation on August 5 Rangers arrested a target killer, identified as Noor Muhammad, from Northern Bypass area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Police investigations revealed that the target killer was involved in killing 23 people, including political opponents and Police officials. According to the Ranger’s spokesperson, 94 Police officials and nine Rangers have been killed during the last six months.
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August - 5 August - 4
Judge Bashir Ahmed Khoso of the Anti-Terrorism Court-I (ATC) on August 5 remanded two suspects, identified as Shamshad Ali and Ahmed Yasir, in Police custody till August 12, 2014, for their alleged involvement in unlicensed weapons and explosive subs
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Judge Bashir Ahmed Khoso of the Anti-Terrorism Court-I (ATC) on August 5 remanded two suspects, identified as Shamshad Ali and Ahmed Yasir, in Police custody till August 12, 2014, for their alleged involvement in unlicensed weapons and explosive substance cases, reports Dawn. Both the suspects are political activists. Earlier, on August 4, Rangers raided a house in PIB Colony Gulshan Town, near the house of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar and arrested the suspects.
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August - 5 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on August 5 directed the law enforcement agencies to prepare a comprehensive security plan for the Independence Day (August 14) celebrations across the province, reports Dawn. The Home and Tribal Affairs Department s
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on August 5 directed the law enforcement agencies to prepare a comprehensive security plan for the Independence Day (August 14) celebrations across the province, reports Dawn. The Home and Tribal Affairs Department said that sanctity of the Independence Day merited a high degree of vigilance to thwart the evil designs of extremists to sabotage the festivities. It was stated that terrorists had focused on targeting public places and gatherings to create uncertainty and fear. The law enforcement agencies were directed to protect all vital installations, key points, foreigners, diplomats, busy bazaars, bus stands, railway stations, grid stations, police lines, prisons, airports, cinema houses, parks, hotels. Meanwhile, the Elementary and Secondary Education Department has asked the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), taking shelter in the buildings of the Government schools, to vacate the schools till August 10 as academic activities would resume from September 1, reports Dawn. The students would start coming to their schools from September 1 at the end of three-month summer vacations, said an official in the District Education office at Bannu. However, he said that the deadline set for the IDPs to vacate the schools was August 20. The IDPs claimed that they were asked to vacate the school buildings till August 10. Besides other incentives, the Federal Government would provide the IDPs with Rs12, 000 per month for food and rent charges. The IDPs have taken shelter in the buildings of 1,400 Government schools after displacement from their native towns in North Waziristan Agency with the launching of military Operation Zarb-e-Azb. Of the 1400 schools, around 90 were in Bannu and rest of them in Karak and Lakki Marwat, officials in the Education Department said.
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August - 5 
The Sindh Cabinet on August 5 expressed satisfaction over the achievements made by the Sindh Police and Paramilitary Rangers under the targeted operation against extremists, hit men, extortionists and kidnappers in Karachi and decided to further expe
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The Sindh Cabinet on August 5 expressed satisfaction over the achievements made by the Sindh Police and Paramilitary Rangers under the targeted operation against extremists, hit men, extortionists and kidnappers in Karachi and decided to further expedite the action against criminals with greater force, reported Dawn. It decided to further strengthen checkpoints at all entry and exist points in the Province on roads and railway stations to avoid any possible entry of terrorists in the Province. The cabinet gave approval for recruitment of over 10,000 Policemen in Sindh Police this year and they would be trained by Pakistan Army Officers.
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August - 5 
The prosecution on August 5 claimed that they had proved the involvement of Jatiya Party (JP) leader and former State Minister of the Hussain Mohammad Ershad regime, Syed Mohammad Qaisar (73) in crimes against humanity committed in Habiganj District
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The prosecution on August 5 claimed that they had proved the involvement of Jatiya Party (JP) leader and former State Minister of the Hussain Mohammad Ershad regime, Syed Mohammad Qaisar (73) in crimes against humanity committed in Habiganj District during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Qaisar is facing 16 charges of crimes against humanity and genocide. According to one charge, Qaisar being leader of "Qaisar Bahini", accompanied by 10-15 accomplices, Razakar Force and 30 members of the Pakistani Armed Force, headed towards the village Lohaid in Madhabpur sub-District of Habiganj District where the group launched an attack and apprehended eight pro-liberation civilians, and on his instructions, the Pakistani army killed them. Another charge links Qaisar to a rape that took place in mid-August, 1971 at an army camp at Jagadishpur High School in Madhabpur sub-District.
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August - 5 
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on August 5 expressed deep concern as Sri Lanka continues deporting the Pakistani and Afghan asylum seekers back to their own countries from where they fled, reports Colombo Page. UNHCR said tha
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The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on August 5 expressed deep concern as Sri Lanka continues deporting the Pakistani and Afghan asylum seekers back to their own countries from where they fled, reports Colombo Page. UNHCR said that it has learnt that a total of 36 Pakistani asylum seekers have been deported from Sri Lanka since last Friday (August 1). More could follow, including women and children. The refugee agency urged the Sri Lankan authorities to stop the deportations and grant them access to refugees and asylum seekers still detained in Colombo. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's Department of Immigration and Emigration said that Pakistani, and Afghan nationals visiting Sri Lanka will no longer receive tourist visas upon arrival at the airport and the asylum seekers who are staying in the country without visa for a long time will be deported. The Department said the process will commence with the deportation of 147 Pakistani, and 85 Afghan nationals arrested by Sri Lankan authorities
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August - 6 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pitambar Mahato alias Preetam Mahato alias Lambu (36) surrendered before the Police in Ranchi District on August 6, reports The Times of India. Mahato, a resident of Kombo Jaradih To
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Pitambar Mahato alias Preetam Mahato alias Lambu (36) surrendered before the Police in Ranchi District on August 6, reports The Times of India. Mahato, a resident of Kombo Jaradih Tola village under Angara Police Station in the District, was an associate of ‘area commander’ Ram Mohan Munda, used to collect levy for him, also used to arrange food and lodging for Maoists and also recruiting people for the outfit since 2012.
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August - 6 
A soldier of the Indian Army was killed in an encounter with a group of armed militants at Gazaldari area, close to Sadhna Pass in Kupwara District on August 6 (today), reports The Hindu.
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A soldier of the Indian Army was killed in an encounter with a group of armed militants at Gazaldari area, close to Sadhna Pass in Kupwara District on August 6 (today), reports The Hindu.
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August - 6 
A Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant identified as Bishnu M Sangma who was in judicial custody at the Williamnagar District jail escaped from a Government hospital where he was undergoing treatment on August 6, reports The Shillo
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A Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant identified as Bishnu M Sangma who was in judicial custody at the Williamnagar District jail escaped from a Government hospital where he was undergoing treatment on August 6, reports The Shillong Times.
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August - 6 
Acting on a tip-off, Bihar Police seized huge cache of explosives, including 4,225 detonators, 1,200 gelatin sticks and 15 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from a house in village in Karbandia locality near Sasaram of Rohtas District, reports odishasunti
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Acting on a tip-off, Bihar Police seized huge cache of explosives, including 4,225 detonators, 1,200 gelatin sticks and 15 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from a house in village in Karbandia locality near Sasaram of Rohtas District, reports odishasuntimes.com on August 7.
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August - 6 
An Indian Army officer, Naik Subedar Patan Kumar Poddar, was on August 6 arrested in Hyderabad on charges of passing on military secrets to a Pakistani woman ‘spy’ through social media, Police said, reports The Times of India. Poddar was produced in
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An Indian Army officer, Naik Subedar Patan Kumar Poddar, was on August 6 arrested in Hyderabad on charges of passing on military secrets to a Pakistani woman ‘spy’ through social media, Police said, reports The Times of India. Poddar was produced in a court which sent him to judicial custody for 14 days. The unidentified woman was in contact with Poddar through mobile phone, social networking sites and also through email. Poddar shared information with regard to strategic locations of army bases. He also shared information with regard to deployment of some defence units, Police said. Police booked him under the Official Secrets Act and also under the Prize Chits Money Circulation Banning Act, 1977. Efforts are on to identify others involved in the case.
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August - 6 
Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that Director General of Assam Police (DGP), Khagen Sarma stated that Police received an intelligence input about the possibility of members of Islamic militant groups targeting Assam in the run-up to Independence Da
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Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that Director General of Assam Police (DGP), Khagen Sarma stated that Police received an intelligence input about the possibility of members of Islamic militant groups targeting Assam in the run-up to Independence Day (August 15). DGP also stated that the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) is also desperate to make its presence felt with acts of violence and the ‘commander-in-chief’ of the outfit, Paresh Baruah, is in constant touch with hardcore militant Drishti Rajkhowa, who is in charge of operations of the ULFA-I in lower Assam. Further, he also said that Rajkhowa is living in the Garo Hills-Bangladesh bordering areas and very often he shifts to the neighbouring country.
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August - 6 
Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that Royal Union of Koch Rajbongshis (RUKR) has demanded that Scheduled Tribe (ST) status should be given to those people of the community who are living in the seven lower Assam districts along with the formation of
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Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that Royal Union of Koch Rajbongshis (RUKR) has demanded that Scheduled Tribe (ST) status should be given to those people of the community who are living in the seven lower Assam districts along with the formation of Kamatapur Territorial Council or Satellite Autonomous Council.
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August - 6 
Assam Tribune reports that on August 6 Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) stated that “There are reports of Bangladeshi nationals having entered the country without valid travel documents
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Assam Tribune reports that on August 6 Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) stated that “There are reports of Bangladeshi nationals having entered the country without valid travel documents,” He stated that since entry of such Bangladeshi nationals into the country is clandestine it is not possible to have accurate data and according to information available as on December 31, 2012, 16,530 Bangladeshi nationals who came to India with valid travel documents, were found to be overstaying. Assam Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain informed in the State Assembly on August 6 that more than 42,000 people declared as foreigners could not be deported as they went missing , reports Assam Tribune. He informed that during the period from 1986 to May 31 this year, Tribunals and Courts declared 59,512 persons as illegal migrants and only 2,446 of them could be deported. He said that 13,900 Bangladeshi nationals registered their names with the Foreigner Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) 636 went for writ appeals and 70 are in the detention camps, while the rest are missing. He also added that so far 16 rounds of tripartite talks have been held among State and Central Governments and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on the implementation of the Assam Accord of 1985. Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that according to Assam Police report nearly 100 minors were abducted either for ransom or due to personal enmity since 2013. A senior Police official stated that although the recovery rate of the victims is improving, there have been instances when the victims are killed by the abductors even after receipt of money.
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August - 6 
Four terror accused, identified as Abdul Shameem, Sadiq, Shahid Ali Nawaz and Samiullah were arrested from the house of Samilullah in Sonnenhalli slum of Viveknagar Police Station limits in Bangalore on August 6, reports Deccan Chronicle. In a joint
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Four terror accused, identified as Abdul Shameem, Sadiq, Shahid Ali Nawaz and Samiullah were arrested from the house of Samilullah in Sonnenhalli slum of Viveknagar Police Station limits in Bangalore on August 6, reports Deccan Chronicle. In a joint operation by the Tamil Nadu (TN) and Bangalore Police for alleged involvement in the June 18 murder of Hindu Munnani General Secretary, Suresh Kumar in Ambattur in Tamil Nadu. The accused are originally from Tamil Nadu, but Samiullah and Sadiq had long migrated to Bengaluru, said an official source. “The four accused, who were arrested on Wednesday are jihadis, but may not have any links with Al Umma. They are not known to the April 2013 Malleswaram (In Bangalore District) blast accused,” said an intelligence officer. The Police are however, not ruling out the involvement of the fugitive terror leader from TN, Abu Baqr Siddiqui behind the new sleeper cells in this part of the country, said the officer. “Shameem and Nawaz have confessed to the crime and were remorseless. They said that they were directed to assassinate Mr. Kumar, but were unwilling to part with any further information,” said the officer. The accused were living in Bengaluru for the last 2-3 months.
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August - 6 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on August 6 recovered the body of a militant, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Sofi from Suraipora Village in Kreeri area of Baramulla District, reports Greater Kashmir. Police also recovered an Insas rifle near the deceased
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on August 6 recovered the body of a militant, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Sofi from Suraipora Village in Kreeri area of Baramulla District, reports Greater Kashmir. Police also recovered an Insas rifle near the deceased along with some used cartridges. Initial investigation revealed that the rifle belonged to the Policeman who was attacked in Pattan Town in Baramulla District with an axe on August 2, 2014.
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August - 6 
Members of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) on August 6 engaged in a heated exchange of words after an AIUDF MLA reputedly stated that BPF name figured in the First Information Report (FIR) related to violenc
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Members of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) on August 6 engaged in a heated exchange of words after an AIUDF MLA reputedly stated that BPF name figured in the First Information Report (FIR) related to violence in Baksa District in May in which more than 40 people were killed reports The Shillong Times. It was informed in the State Assembly that 77 people have been killed in various incidents in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) so far in 2014. Dissident Congress leader and former State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 6 stated that the BTAD problem can be solved with political initiative and not by just strengthening SFs and Police , reports Assam Tribune.
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August - 6 
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla held a meeting with Home Secretary Anil Goswami in New Delhi on August 6 and requested him to take action over deleting the names of those refugees who are not willing to return to Mizoram, reports The Shillong Ti
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Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla held a meeting with Home Secretary Anil Goswami in New Delhi on August 6 and requested him to take action over deleting the names of those refugees who are not willing to return to Mizoram, reports The Shillong Times. An official stated that “The Chief Minister asked the Home Secretary to approach the Election Commission (EC) to take appropriate steps to remove the names of refugees from the Mizoram electoral rolls who are reluctant to return within a specific period.” Of the 35000 Reang tribals who have been staying in seven camps in Tripura for the past 17 years after they fled their villages in Mizoram following clashes with the Mizos, only about 5,000 refugees have returned to their homes in the past three-and-a-half years.
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August - 6 
Nagaland Post reports on August 6 that Nagaland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) through its 'ministry of information and publicity' (MIP), maintained that action committee Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) “a de-re
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Nagaland Post reports on August 6 that Nagaland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) through its 'ministry of information and publicity' (MIP), maintained that action committee Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) “a de-recognised committee cannot declare any statement null and void” and that the statement or “bond Agreement” jointly issued on August 1 by NSCN-KK ‘kilo secretary’ (Home Secretary) and Solomon L. Awomi secretary of ACAUT for Solomon’s release (August 2) “stands firm”. Solomon was arrested and kept in NSCN-KK’s camp for three days before his release. ACAUT had alleged that the NSCN-KK did not give any reasons for his arrest, but said he was arrested on “public complaint.” Therefore, the “bond/agreement’ signed by Solomon for his release “cannot be accepted by the Naga people” as it was signed under “tremendous mental stress and stands null and void”, the committee maintained. ACAUT also stated that the “so–called release bond is designed to ensure, that Solomon cease to be an active member of ACAUT”.
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August - 6 
Nagaland Post reports on August 6 that security has been tightened in Manipur in view of Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Manipur Security Forces (SFs) have been deployed at various sensitive areas in Imphal West and Imphal East Districts.
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Nagaland Post reports on August 6 that security has been tightened in Manipur in view of Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Manipur Security Forces (SFs) have been deployed at various sensitive areas in Imphal West and Imphal East Districts. In the wake of series of protest being carried out by students and women under the aegis of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) demanding implementation of ILP system. Armed police and state security personnel have been were conducting random frisking and checking at various points, particularly along the main roads leading to Imphal city.
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August - 6 
On August 6, an opposition Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Padma Hazarika who represents Sootea LAC in Sonitpur District said that his life was under threat from the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), repor
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On August 6, an opposition Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Padma Hazarika who represents Sootea LAC in Sonitpur District said that his life was under threat from the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Shillong Times. He stated that NDFB-IKS has been demanding monthly tax from villagers, petty traders as well as small tea growers in areas along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary. He further stated in the Assembly that households in remote areas along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary have been fearful of NDFB-IKS who has been demanding monthly tax from every household. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) also said that NDFB-IKS was running a parallel government in remote parts of Sonitpur District. He further alleged that there was no adequate presence of Police Personnel to protect the villagers.
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August - 6 
Over 130 civilians and 61 Security Force (SF) personnel have been killed by the Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] between January and July 15, 2014, informed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian
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Over 130 civilians and 61 Security Force (SF) personnel have been killed by the Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)] between January and July 15, 2014, informed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on August 6, reports post.jagran.com. Thirty-eight LWEs were also killed during the same period, while a total of 630 Maoist-related violent incidents were reported across the affected states. A total of 809 Maoists were also arrested during the same period, the Minister added.
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August - 6 
Police arrested a man, identified as S Faizur Rahman from Tiruppur District on August 6 on charges of ordering and procuring t-shirts printed with slogans supporting Islamic State (IS), reports The Times of India. This is the third such arrest made.
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Police arrested a man, identified as S Faizur Rahman from Tiruppur District on August 6 on charges of ordering and procuring t-shirts printed with slogans supporting Islamic State (IS), reports The Times of India. This is the third such arrest made. Police had on August 3 arrested two youth, M Abdul Rahman and Rilvan from Thondi in Ramanathapuram District after a photo of a group of youth wearing the t-shirts surfaced on a social networking site. Ramanathapuram SP N M Mylvahanan confirmed the arrest of Faizur Rahman. "We are interrogating him as well as two others who were arrested earlier to find their agenda," he said. All the three have been booked under Section 7 (1) (a) of the Criminal law Amendment Act (doing illegal activities and induce others to engage in unlawful activities) read with Section 120 (b) of Indian Penal Code (criminal conspiracy).
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August - 6 
Sivasagar Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Gogoi stated on August 6 that strength of banned outfit such as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has increased in Upper Assam with many youths parti
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Sivasagar Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Gogoi stated on August 6 that strength of banned outfit such as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has increased in Upper Assam with many youths particularly those belonging to tea garden areas joining the CPI-Maoist ranks, reports The Assam Tribune. SP stated that “The Maoist forces have been trying to establish a stronger base in upper Assam than that of the ULFA.”
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August - 6 
The Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that India is likely to press Myanmar again to flush out North-East based militants including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), besides stressing a review of the border management with the neighbouring coun
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The Assam Tribune reports on August 6 that India is likely to press Myanmar again to flush out North-East based militants including United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), besides stressing a review of the border management with the neighbouring country, when External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj leaves for that country on a three-day visit from August 9 to 11.
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August - 6 
The ban on national projects being enforced by the United Naga Council (UNC) was deliberated in a high level security meeting on August 6, reports The Sangai Express.
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The ban on national projects being enforced by the United Naga Council (UNC) was deliberated in a high level security meeting on August 6, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 6 
The Sangai Express reports that at least 15 persons including a Policeman, nine students of GP Women’s College and five students of Imphal College were injured in agitator-Police clashes that broke out at different areas in Imphal during a rally take
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The Sangai Express reports that at least 15 persons including a Policeman, nine students of GP Women’s College and five students of Imphal College were injured in agitator-Police clashes that broke out at different areas in Imphal during a rally taken out by the students demanding Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) implementation on August 6. Following the incident, an all-political party meet, on August 6, presided by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh constituted a 13-member political committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam to examine and consult legal experts to see if a law can be enacted to protect the indigenous people of Manipur, adds The Telegraph.
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August - 6 
The Shillong Times reports on August 6 that Meghalaya Government has decided to set up a designated camp for Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on the premises of the 2nd Meghalaya Police (MLP) Battalion at Georage in West
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The Shillong Times reports on August 6 that Meghalaya Government has decided to set up a designated camp for Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) on the premises of the 2nd Meghalaya Police (MLP) Battalion at Georage in West Garo Hills District. According to sources, the decision was taken to appease the ANVC-B leadership which has been demanding immediate setting up of the designated camp for 150 cadres of the organisations.
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August - 6 
The Special Cell on August 6 charge sheeted Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-ur-Rehman and four other terror suspects in the 2011 Meer Vihar (Delhi) illegal arms factory case, reports The Times of India. Special Commissioner S N S
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The Special Cell on August 6 charge sheeted Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-ur-Rehman and four other terror suspects in the 2011 Meer Vihar (Delhi) illegal arms factory case, reports The Times of India. Special Commissioner S N Shrivastava confirmed that Police had filed a supplementary report in the case. The charge sheet, sources said, lists Mahroof, Saqib Ansari, Waqar and Imtiyaz Alam as those involved in the conspiracy. It also mentions the names of 14 important IM members including Amir Reza Khan and Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal as absconding accused. Mahroof and others were arrested during the operation launched to nab Tehsin in March this year. The chargesheet elaborates on how most of the items needed to make bombs are easily available in several areas of Delhi like Jama Masjid, Tilak Bazar, Hauz Qazi, Ajmeri Gate, Sitaram Bazar, Esplanade Road, Pai Walan, Anand Parbat and Lajpat Rai Market. Police have taken the statements of shop owners who have even identified Bhatkal and Tehsin. The list of the 14 absconding people also includes IM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) suspects identified as Mohseen Chaudhary, Waqas, Tehsin alias Monu, Danish, Mohammad Ismail, Mohammad Zasim, Abdul Kadir, Afif, Khalil, Anwar, Sabir, Salim and Abdul, the chargesheet says. The chargesheet mentions that IM bosses Riyaz Bhatkal, Iqbal Bhatkal and Amir Reza Khan (based in Karachi) came to Delhi after the 2008 Batla House encounter and held a meeting in Shaheen Bagh with its operatives, including Yasin Bhatkal, and discussed revival of the group and its agenda.
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August - 6 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and his associates who are in National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody were produced in front of the NIA special court in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’ RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and his associates who are in National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody were produced in front of the NIA special court in Guwahati in Kamrup Metropolitan District on August 6 reports Kanglaonline. The UNLF ‘chairman’ was arrested in 2010.
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August - 6 
The United States (US) put Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and all its affiliates on a list of “foreign terrorist organisations” and “specially designated terrorists”, reports Dawn on August 7. In a statement issued in Washington, the US Treasury Departme
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The United States (US) put Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and all its affiliates on a list of “foreign terrorist organisations” and “specially designated terrorists”, reports Dawn on August 7. In a statement issued in Washington, the US Treasury Department said that after international sanctions, HuM continued to work under various names. The names include Al-Faran, Al-Hadid, Al-Hadith, Harakat ul-Ansar, Harakat-ul-Mujahidin, Jamiat ul-Ansar, HuA, HuM, Ansar-ul-Ummah and its leader, Maulana Khalil, has been linked to Osama bin Laden and signed his February 1998 fatwa (religious opinion issued by an Islamic Scholar/mufti on the basis of a religious query/Istifta) that called for attacks on Western interests. Cell phones discovered from bin Laden’s hideout in Abbottabad city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan showed that the Al Qaeda 'chief' maintained regular contacts with Maulana Khalil.
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August - 6 
Two Sub-Inspectors of Police (SIs) of the Sawargaon Police Station were injured when a group of about 40 to 50 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on August 6,
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Two Sub-Inspectors of Police (SIs) of the Sawargaon Police Station were injured when a group of about 40 to 50 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District on August 6, reports The Times of India.
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August - 6 
A bronze trader was injured when unidentified extortionists opened fire at his shop situated on Lawrence Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 6, reports Dawn. According to details, the trader had received an exto
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A bronze trader was injured when unidentified extortionists opened fire at his shop situated on Lawrence Road in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 6, reports Dawn. According to details, the trader had received an extortion slip during the month of Ramazan (fasting) and had failed to pay the amount.
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August - 6 
A hand grenade was lobbed at the residence of a trader in Hyderi Market area of North Nazimabad Town on August 6, reports Dawn. However, there was no loss of life reported in the incident. According to Police sources, the attack was carried out to th
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A hand grenade was lobbed at the residence of a trader in Hyderi Market area of North Nazimabad Town on August 6, reports Dawn. However, there was no loss of life reported in the incident. According to Police sources, the attack was carried out to threaten the trader into paying extortion money.
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August - 6 
Armed abductors barged in to the house of Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) member Mullah Yousuf and kidnapped four people, identified as Mohammad Musa, Khair Bakhsh, Rasheed and Sabir, at gun point in Kolanch area of Pasni town in Gwadar Dis
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Armed abductors barged in to the house of Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) member Mullah Yousuf and kidnapped four people, identified as Mohammad Musa, Khair Bakhsh, Rasheed and Sabir, at gun point in Kolanch area of Pasni town in Gwadar District on August 6, reports Dawn. Yousuf was elected member of the District Council in the local government elections held in December 2013.
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August - 6 
At least six suspected militants were killed and two others were injured when a drone fired two missiles in a house in a village in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 6, reports The
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At least six suspected militants were killed and two others were injured when a drone fired two missiles in a house in a village in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 6, reports The Express Tribune. Quoting Intelligence sources, Dawn adds that the militants killed were foreigners.
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August - 6 
One Sikh shopkeeper, identified as Jagmohan Singh, was killed and two of his friends, one identified as Paramjit, were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them at Khushal Bazaar in Hashtnagri area of provincial capital Peshawar,
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One Sikh shopkeeper, identified as Jagmohan Singh, was killed and two of his friends, one identified as Paramjit, were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them at Khushal Bazaar in Hashtnagri area of provincial capital Peshawar, on August 6, reports The Express Tribune. According to a witness, there was only one attacker who was wearing a mask and had a pistol in his hand. He targeted the three boys separately. However, there were conflicting reports about the number of attackers. “In the last one year, at least three members of the Sikh community have been killed in the settled districts,” said Soran Singh, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) minority Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA).
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August - 6 
Private schools and language centres in Panjgur District which were closed in mid May 2014 because of threats from an unknown religious organisation have reopened after the Government assured them of providing protection to them against such threats,
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Private schools and language centres in Panjgur District which were closed in mid May 2014 because of threats from an unknown religious organisation have reopened after the Government assured them of providing protection to them against such threats, reports Dawn. “All the 23 private English medium schools and language centres started functioning from August 6, 2014 in the entire Panjgur District,” a senior official of the local administration said, adding that all possible protection would be provided to teachers and students of these institutions.
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August - 6 
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorism and transnational crime in a comprehensive manner, reports Colombo Page. During a meeting between Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan Aizaz Ahmed Chaud
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan have reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorism and transnational crime in a comprehensive manner, reports Colombo Page. During a meeting between Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry and his Sri Lankan counterpart Kshenuka Seneviratne on August 6 in Islamabad, capital city of Pakistan, the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in combating drug and human trafficking, handling asylum seekers and other transnational crimes and to continue the cooperation with renewed vigor, which includes training of security personnel.
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August - 6 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a message titled, "The global war of ideologies and the behaviour of media", sent to media advocacy groups across the world, including to the “heads and members of organisations working for the rights of media memb
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a message titled, "The global war of ideologies and the behaviour of media", sent to media advocacy groups across the world, including to the “heads and members of organisations working for the rights of media members around the world,” warned the Pakistani media that if they did not stop criticising the mujahedeen (holy warriors), they will be attacked and “no crying and sobbing” will prevent the holy warriors from punishing journalists, reports Dawn on August 6 (today). TTP also warned that the journalists would not get the chance to repent their mistakes if they did not stop the criticism now. The message, signed TTP 'media commission', Mohmand Agency, reminded the journalists that the Taliban had tolerated this “unbearable behaviour” from 2000 to 2014 but the time had come to put an end to this practice.
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August - 6 
Three militants, including two Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants and one Tauheed-ul-Islam (TI) militant were killed as the two rival militant outfits clashed in Zakakhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on August 6, reports Dawn. Three LI militants
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Three militants, including two Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants and one Tauheed-ul-Islam (TI) militant were killed as the two rival militant outfits clashed in Zakakhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency on August 6, reports Dawn. Three LI militants were captured by TI militants. The Express Tribune adds that the two LI militants were identified as Aqeel and Baghi.
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August - 6 
Unidentified militants kidnapped two people, identified as Muhammad Azim and his driver, after intercepting his vehicle in Jusak area of Turbat District on August 6, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants kidnapped two people, identified as Muhammad Azim and his driver, after intercepting his vehicle in Jusak area of Turbat District on August 6, reports Dawn.
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August - 6 
On August 6, the Baburam Bhattarai faction of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has threatened to boycott the party's Central Committee (CC) meeting on August 26, if the party establishment faction led by Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal
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On August 6, the Baburam Bhattarai faction of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has threatened to boycott the party's Central Committee (CC) meeting on August 26, if the party establishment faction led by Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda continues to act against them with what they called as the "ill intention," reports Nepal News. Bhattarai faction leaders in a meeting at Bhattarai's residence at Sanepa, Lalitpur, further said, the withdrawal of action against CC leaders Ganga Narayan Shrestha and Ramrijan Yadav will be the pre-condition for them to participate in the CC meeting. Earlier, in a meeting of UCPN-M's Standing Committee held at party chairman Dahal's residence at Lazimpat, Kathmandu on August 4, decided to suspend Shrestha and Yadav from all party responsibilities, as they allegedly helped set up a parallel District Committee in Dhanusha against the one formed by the Dahal faction.
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August - 6 
A freedom fighter, SM Shamshul, 22nd prosecution witness on August 6 linked Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Nayeb-e-Ameer (deputy chief) Abdus Subhan to a mass killing of more than 100 people committed at Sujanagar sub-district in Pabna District during the Li
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A freedom fighter, SM Shamshul, 22nd prosecution witness on August 6 linked Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Nayeb-e-Ameer (deputy chief) Abdus Subhan to a mass killing of more than 100 people committed at Sujanagar sub-district in Pabna District during the Liberation War in 1971, reports Daily Star. Shamsul Alam told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) that he had seen Pakistani Army shoot four people to death immediately after Subhan's conversation with them at Fakitpur village in Sujanagar on May 12, 1971. Subhan faces nine charges, including genocide, committed in Pabna during the nine-month-long war. The accused, however, pleads not guilty before the tribunal.
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August - 6 
Six activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), including an ameer (chief) of Dawlatpur union in Harinakundu sub-District, were arrested in Jhenidah District on August 6 for creating anarchy in the area during January 5 National Election, reports The Indepen
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Six activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), including an ameer (chief) of Dawlatpur union in Harinakundu sub-District, were arrested in Jhenidah District on August 6 for creating anarchy in the area during January 5 National Election, reports The Independent. The arrestees are identified as ameer of Dawlatpur union JeI Abdul Aziz Kaderi and JeI activists Akram Hossain, Faruk Hossain, Amirul Islam, Mazedul Haque and Mozibar Rahman Mondol
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August - 6 
Police Media Spokesperson’s office said that a group of special officers from the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) arrested a second year student of the Management Faculty of the Sabaragamuwa University in Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa P
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Police Media Spokesperson’s office said that a group of special officers from the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) arrested a second year student of the Management Faculty of the Sabaragamuwa University in Ratnapura District of Sabaragamuwa Province, reports Hiru News on August 7. Investigations have revealed that the youth, who is a resident of Jaffna in Northern Province, had maintained connections with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), for several years during the war. This student, who had been an active member during the final mission, has been sent for rehabilitation following the conclusion of the war. TID has received information that this student is connected to the recent acts of sabotage at the Sabaragamuwa University. Investigations are underway regarding the individuals with whom the student maintained connections.
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August - 6 
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorism and transnational crime in a comprehensive manner, reports Colombo Page. During a meeting between Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan Aizaz Ahmed Chaud
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Sri Lanka and Pakistan have reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen cooperation in countering terrorism and transnational crime in a comprehensive manner, reports Colombo Page. During a meeting between Foreign Secretaries of Pakistan Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry and his Sri Lankan counterpart Kshenuka Seneviratne on August 6 in Islamabad, capital city of Pakistan, the two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in combating drug and human trafficking, handling asylum seekers and other transnational crimes and to continue the cooperation with renewed vigor, which includes training of security personnel.
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August - 7 
Hyderabad Police on August 7 arrested a man, identified as Gaddam Linga Reddy in Secunderabad area of Hyderabad District for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), procured from West Bengal, reports Business Standard. Police seized notes with
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Hyderabad Police on August 7 arrested a man, identified as Gaddam Linga Reddy in Secunderabad area of Hyderabad District for circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), procured from West Bengal, reports Business Standard. Police seized notes with face value of INR 4,00,000 in the denomination of INR 500 from Reddy. The FICN was given by a man called Samsool from Farakka in Murshidabad District of West Bengal, Police said.
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August - 7 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mahadev Nadgu Gavde alias Rusi, was arrested during a checking drive under Bande Police Station limits in Kanker District on August 7, reports The Pioneer. He was wanted in conne
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Mahadev Nadgu Gavde alias Rusi, was arrested during a checking drive under Bande Police Station limits in Kanker District on August 7, reports The Pioneer. He was wanted in connection with at least 49 cases registered in Maharashtra, said Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Dash. He is a member of the Local Operating Squad and worker for the Kasansur Area Committee of the Maoists.
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August - 7 
As part of the ongoing security check prior to Independence Day (August 15) to prevent any unwanted incidents Security Forces (SFs) conducted a combing operation on August 7 at areas under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District and arrested seve
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As part of the ongoing security check prior to Independence Day (August 15) to prevent any unwanted incidents Security Forces (SFs) conducted a combing operation on August 7 at areas under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal District and arrested seven bail out militants and six individuals suspected to be miscreants, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile, during a sit in protest demanding Inner Line permit System (ILPS) in Manipur held on August 7 at Lilong Chajing near Lilong Bridge in Thoubal District, protesters decided to implement ILPS in Lilong Chajing area whereby non locals would be prohibited in the area, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 7 
Assam Tribune on August 7 reports that the abducted employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) identified as Subodh Kumar Mishra is yet to be traced by the Police. He was abducted on August 5 by six unidentified gunmen near Chiringpara village in West
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Assam Tribune on August 7 reports that the abducted employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) identified as Subodh Kumar Mishra is yet to be traced by the Police. He was abducted on August 5 by six unidentified gunmen near Chiringpara village in West Garo Hills District. Unconfirmed reports stated that a demand for money may have already been made by the kidnappers. Police suspect A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants behind the kidnapping.
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August - 7 
Assam Tribune reports on August 7 that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stated in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) in New Delhi that violence in North East is on the wane with the number of violent incidents coming
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Assam Tribune reports on August 7 that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stated in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) in New Delhi that violence in North East is on the wane with the number of violent incidents coming down to 412 from 1489 in 2007 and killing of innocent civilians to 102 from 498 during the same year.
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August - 7 
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated that they would extend full support to enactment of a Regulation Act to facilitate enforcement of ILP system, reports The Sangai Express on August 8.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stated that they would extend full support to enactment of a Regulation Act to facilitate enforcement of ILP system, reports The Sangai Express on August 8.
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August - 7 
Bihar Police arrested four persons including two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Devendra Sahni and Bharat Thakur, from Aura Malkana village under Tariyani Chowk Police Station limits in Sheohar District on August 7
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Bihar Police arrested four persons including two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Devendra Sahni and Bharat Thakur, from Aura Malkana village under Tariyani Chowk Police Station limits in Sheohar District on August 7, reports The Hindu. Tariyani Chow Station House Officer (SHO) Sanjay Rai said the other two arrested persons were not Maoists but seem to have links with the two arrested Maoists and the Police were trying to verify their identities and links with the subversives.
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August - 7 
Forest, Environment, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Rockybul Hussain stated in the Assembly on August 7 that update of the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) for Assam will be completed by December 2016 and the State Government has been a
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Forest, Environment, Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Rockybul Hussain stated in the Assembly on August 7 that update of the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) for Assam will be completed by December 2016 and the State Government has been authorised by Government of India (GoI) for carrying out the operational work relating to the NRC update in the State. He also added that INR 2880 million has been allocated by GoI for NRC update out of which INR 250 million has been received by Assam. Also, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on August 7, alleged that the Government of Assam is encouraging infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into the State with its failure to deport the foreigners identified by the Tribunals set up under provisions of the Foreigners’ Act. AASU adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya stated that the Government’s failure to deport the illegal migrants would only encourage more Bangladeshi nationals to come to Assam.
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an urban conduit, were arrested in separate incidents from Kanker District on August 7, reports The Business Standard. Ramau Ram Boga (22) and Kaliram Ram Boga (25) were arrest
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including an urban conduit, were arrested in separate incidents from Kanker District on August 7, reports The Business Standard. Ramau Ram Boga (22) and Kaliram Ram Boga (25) were arrested from Rasoli village under Bhanupratappur Police Station limits, Ram Kumar Komra (32) was rounded up from Tadoki Police Station area of the District. Meanwhile, a suspected Maoist conduit Rakesh Bhuarya (23) who was active in Dalli Rajhra ‘area committee’ of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Kacche outpost of Bhanupratappur Police Station limits of the District. Bhuarya allegedly played a crucial role in supplying ration, medicines and commodities to the Maoist camps located in deep forests in the region.
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August - 7 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'arrested India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal, told Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) that the only time he participated actively in a terror strike was in Varanasi blast of December 7, 2010, The Times of Indi
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'arrested India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal, told Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) that the only time he participated actively in a terror strike was in Varanasi blast of December 7, 2010, The Times of India reports on August 8. The case was being investigated by the ATS but no arrests had been made. In an email sent using an open wi-fi zone in Mumbai (Maharashtra), IM owned responsibility for the blast through email communication subsequently. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra ATS on August 7 filed a supplementary charge sheet Yasin Bhatkal in the 2010 German Bakery blast case, reports Pune Mirror. The ATS submitted a copy of the charge sheet before the Additional Sessions Judge N P Dhote. Dhote then issued a production warrant against Bhatkal, ordering him to be present before the court on August 13. Bhatkal is currently lodged in the Tihar Jail in New Delhi.
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August - 7 
Nagaland Post reports that on August 8 a suspected militant identified as Wai Kaba was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Merankong in Mokokchung District with unspecified amount of arms and ammunition. Extortion slips and other incriminating doc
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Nagaland Post reports that on August 8 a suspected militant identified as Wai Kaba was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Merankong in Mokokchung District with unspecified amount of arms and ammunition. Extortion slips and other incriminating documents of various factions of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were also seized from his possession.
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August - 7 
State Cabinet, on August 7, approved creation of five new sub-divisions in the Hill Districts of the State, reports Kanglaonline. The Government approved the creation of the five new sub-divisions with an aim to facilitate proper administration in th
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State Cabinet, on August 7, approved creation of five new sub-divisions in the Hill Districts of the State, reports Kanglaonline. The Government approved the creation of the five new sub-divisions with an aim to facilitate proper administration in the Districts. The New Sub Divisions are Mao and Bungte Chiru sub-divisions in Senapati District, Lungchong Meiphai sub-division in Ukhrul District, Thangting sub-division in Churachandpur District and Haochong sub-division in Tamenglong District.
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August - 7 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and his nephew Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged roles in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on August 7 remanded in judicial custody till August 16,
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and his nephew Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged roles in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on August 7 remanded in judicial custody till August 16, 2014 by a Delhi court, reports New Indian Express. Subhan and Asahbuddin, who were on August 2 remanded in Police Custody till August 12, were produced before the court where the Special Cell of Delhi Police moved an application for sending them to judicial custody. Public prosecutor Rajiv Mohan told the court that one of co-accused Arshad, a Pakistani national lodged in Kolkata jail in connection with the shoe baron Partha Roy Burman kidnapping case of 2001, is likely to be produced before the court here soon after which the probe agency might against seek Police custody of Subhan and Asahbuddin. He said the two needed to be confronted with Arshad, against whom a production warrant has already been issued by the court, to unearth the entire conspiracy of LeT to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas. Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh remanded both in judicial custody till August 16. "Accused Arshad is an important link between accused Abdul Subhan, Asahbuddin and Javed Baluchi based in Pakistan. Both the accused (Subhan and Asahbuddin) are to be confronted with accused Arshad to unearth the entire conspiracy between them to commit terrorist act in Delhi and neighbouring areas," the Police had earlier told the court
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August - 7 
The GNLA denied that two persons who were killed on August 7 in Goalpara in Assam were its cadres, reports The Shillong Times on August 11. The proscribed outfit, however, pointed out that the duo was eliminated in a fake encounter.
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The GNLA denied that two persons who were killed on August 7 in Goalpara in Assam were its cadres, reports The Shillong Times on August 11. The proscribed outfit, however, pointed out that the duo was eliminated in a fake encounter.
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August - 7 
The Kerala High Court on August 7 granted bail to Jonathan Baud, a 24-year-old Swiss national arrested by the State Police on July 28, 2014 on suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links after he attended a meeting of Maoist sympathi
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The Kerala High Court on August 7 granted bail to Jonathan Baud, a 24-year-old Swiss national arrested by the State Police on July 28, 2014 on suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links after he attended a meeting of Maoist sympathizers at Thriprayar in Thrissur District, reports The Pioneer.
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August - 7 
The Sentinel reports that Assom Gana Parishad (AGP) held a sit–in protest on August 7 at Dibrugarh District against the cabinet decision of Assam Government to provide shelter to Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam. Punakon Baruah the President of Dibrug
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The Sentinel reports that Assom Gana Parishad (AGP) held a sit–in protest on August 7 at Dibrugarh District against the cabinet decision of Assam Government to provide shelter to Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam. Punakon Baruah the President of Dibrugarh District Unit of AGP stated that the decision was ‘anti–national’.
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August - 7 
The Sentinel reports that two unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter near Kongkhal village under the Krishnai Police Station in Goalpara District on August 7. A 9 mm pistol, on
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The Sentinel reports that two unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter near Kongkhal village under the Krishnai Police Station in Goalpara District on August 7. A 9 mm pistol, one 7.65 mm pistol, large amount of ammunition, three hand grenades, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing approximately two kilograms and two mobile handsets were recovered from the slain militants.
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August - 7 
The Shillong Times on August 7 reports that two ruling Congress MLAs Bhupen Bora and Rajen Borthakur who represent different constituencies in Sonitpur District also stated that there was insufficient infrastructure and facilities in remote bordering
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The Shillong Times on August 7 reports that two ruling Congress MLAs Bhupen Bora and Rajen Borthakur who represent different constituencies in Sonitpur District also stated that there was insufficient infrastructure and facilities in remote bordering areas to facilitate sustained Police action against militants and cited lack of adequate vehicles, manpower, barricades and even drinking water supply for Police personnel to carry out counter-insurgency operations.
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August - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that the National People’s Party (NPP), on August 7, has asked Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to immediately ask the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into his recent allegations that the Breakaway faction of Achik
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The Shillong Times reports that the National People’s Party (NPP), on August 7, has asked Chief Minister Mukul Sangma to immediately ask the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe into his recent allegations that the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) was having links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). In a statement, NPP spokesperson James Sangma said that the allegation made by the Chief Minister, which is of an extremely serious nature, bears significance since he is the executive head of the State and is privy to intelligence reports due to which the veracity of this allegation cannot be contested. It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Mukul Sangma had, recently, slammed the ANVC-B for their continued illegal activities while stating that the outfit’s links with ISI and other agencies cannot be ruled out. Meanwhile, in the wake of spurt in killings, kidnappings and other law and order problems in Garo Hills region, the citizens and various pressure groups have formed the Citizens’ Forum for Peace, North Garo Hills, with its head office at Mendipathar, reports The Shillong Times on August 8. The committee held a meeting and decided to try to find out constructive ways and means to ensure peace among all sections of people. A public peace rally will be held on August 19 and 20 in the district headquarter after which memoranda would be submitted to the Chief Minister and the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
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August - 7 
A Police Official, identified as Sajjad, was killed in a firing incident in Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town on August 7, reports Dawn.
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A Police Official, identified as Sajjad, was killed in a firing incident in Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town on August 7, reports Dawn.
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August - 7 
A Policeman, identified as Farhan Baig, was shot dead at point blank distance in Latifabad city of Hyderabad District on August 7, reports Dawn. Baig was a jail department’s Policemen and the gunman of Hyderabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) prisons
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A Policeman, identified as Farhan Baig, was shot dead at point blank distance in Latifabad city of Hyderabad District on August 7, reports Dawn. Baig was a jail department’s Policemen and the gunman of Hyderabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) prisons, Muzaffar Ali Siddiqui. He was on his way to DIG’s prison to perform his duty and was intercepted by four unidentified militants near Ayesha Masjid unit-6 Latifabad on main road.
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August - 7 
An unidentified dead body was recovered from Steel Town close to Gulshan-e-Hadeed area of Bin Qasim Town on August 7, reports Dawn.
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An unidentified dead body was recovered from Steel Town close to Gulshan-e-Hadeed area of Bin Qasim Town on August 7, reports Dawn.
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August - 7 
At least 12 persons, including two Police Officials, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the Deputy Commissioner Office on Mall Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on August 7, reports The Express Tribune.
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At least 12 persons, including two Police Officials, were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded near the Deputy Commissioner Office on Mall Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on August 7, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 7 
At least seven militants and two security personnel were killed and more than 20 others were injured in an operation in Turbat District on August 7 after unidentified militants opened fire at a Security Forces’ (SFs) convoy in the same area, reports
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At least seven militants and two security personnel were killed and more than 20 others were injured in an operation in Turbat District on August 7 after unidentified militants opened fire at a Security Forces’ (SFs) convoy in the same area, reports Dawn. Home Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti confirmed that seven militants were killed and more than 20 injured in the clashes, adding that weapons were also recovered from the possession of militants. SFs launched an operation in the area in the aftermath of attack at forces' convoy by militants in Nasirabad area of the District.
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August - 7 
Karachi Police and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the joint operation raided different parts of the city and arrested two accused involved in terrorism case and 16 suspects involved in illegal weapons cases, reports Daily Times.
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Karachi Police and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the joint operation raided different parts of the city and arrested two accused involved in terrorism case and 16 suspects involved in illegal weapons cases, reports Daily Times.
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August - 7 
One Muqadar Ali (28), was shot at and injured in firing incident near Nadeem Medical in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on August 7, reports Daily Times.
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One Muqadar Ali (28), was shot at and injured in firing incident near Nadeem Medical in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on August 7, reports Daily Times.
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August - 7 
Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been imposed in Islamabad over ‘security concerns’ ahead of planned rallies by the Chiefs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) in the capital, reported The Exp
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Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) has been imposed in Islamabad over ‘security concerns’ ahead of planned rallies by the Chiefs of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) in the capital, reported The Express Tribune on August 8. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad. Section 144 bans a gathering of more than four people at one place for rallies and protests and also bans carrying weapons.
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August - 7 
The Government of Pakistan on August 7 condemned the August 6, 2014, United States (US) drone strike that took place in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The News. According to a Fo
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The Government of Pakistan on August 7 condemned the August 6, 2014, United States (US) drone strike that took place in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The News. According to a Foreign Office statement, Pakistan regards such strikes as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. “These strikes also have a negative impact on the Government’s efforts to bring peace and stability in Pakistan and the region. We therefore expect immediate cessation of such strikes,” the statement said.
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August - 7 
Three people, identified as Farooq (25), Abdul Wahab (28), and Tariq (32) were injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade in Sango Lane area of Lyari Town in Karachi District on August 7, reports Daily Times.
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Three people, identified as Farooq (25), Abdul Wahab (28), and Tariq (32) were injured when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade in Sango Lane area of Lyari Town in Karachi District on August 7, reports Daily Times.
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August - 7 
Two people, including the former President of District Chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), identified as Taufiq Ali Hoti, and another member of the same party, identified as Arif, were shot dead by unidentified militants near the zoo in Garden
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Two people, including the former President of District Chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), identified as Taufiq Ali Hoti, and another member of the same party, identified as Arif, were shot dead by unidentified militants near the zoo in Garden neighbourhood of Saddar Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 7, reports Dawn.
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August - 7 
Unidentified militants opened fire and killed a Balochistan Constabulary officer, identified as Aziz Ahmed, near the Governor House in GPO Chowk in Quetta, provincial capital of Balochistan on August 7, reports Dawn
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Unidentified militants opened fire and killed a Balochistan Constabulary officer, identified as Aziz Ahmed, near the Governor House in GPO Chowk in Quetta, provincial capital of Balochistan on August 7, reports Dawn
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August - 7 
Clause-wise debate on Appropriation Bill 2014 was commenced on August 7 in the Parliament after Minister of Law and Justice Narhari Acharya assured the House that the Government was committed to implement the agreements on relief packages for conflic
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Clause-wise debate on Appropriation Bill 2014 was commenced on August 7 in the Parliament after Minister of Law and Justice Narhari Acharya assured the House that the Government was committed to implement the agreements on relief packages for conflict victims, reports The Himalayan Times. The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) had been demanding that the Government must commit to carry out relief programmes for conflict victims in the new budget.
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August - 7 
Law Minister Anisul Huq on August 7 asserted that the trial of War Crimes suspect organizations was inevitable, reports The Daily Star. The Law Ministry sources further said that the Law Ministry has prepared a draft to amend the International Crimes
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Law Minister Anisul Huq on August 7 asserted that the trial of War Crimes suspect organizations was inevitable, reports The Daily Star. The Law Ministry sources further said that the Law Ministry has prepared a draft to amend the International Crimes (Tribunal) Act -1973 so that organizations could be tried under the law for War Crimes. It has the provision for banning a convicted organization from the political arena. The draft proposal for amending the law would be placed before the Prime Minister and the cabinet for approval.
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August - 7 
Deputy Minister of Health Lalith Dissanayake said in Sri Lankan Parliament on August 7 that the Government had resettled 1, 50,202 families displaced [internally displaced persons (IDPs)] during the civil war by September 30, 2012, reports Daily News
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Deputy Minister of Health Lalith Dissanayake said in Sri Lankan Parliament on August 7 that the Government had resettled 1, 50,202 families displaced [internally displaced persons (IDPs)] during the civil war by September 30, 2012, reports Daily News. He said that, with the end of the Humanitarian Operations there were IDPs who had been forcibly held by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Security Forces (SFs) provided them food, shelter, medical supplies and other basic facilities including education, and social welfare facilities until they could be properly resettled in their former villages. Each family had been given SLR 25, 000 as a grant to commence constructing their houses. The sum total of funds given in this was SLR 2241 million. "Agricultural equipment had been provided to 95,000 families. Government spent SLR 208 million to distribute bags of cement among 50,000 families and each family had been given eight bags of cement. Those resettled had been provided with infrastructure facilities, seeds and fertilizer to resume their livelihoods in the agriculture sector," the minister added.
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August - 7 
Spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 7 said that reports in the Indian media alleging that a Pakistani diplomat posted in Colombo is involved in planning attacks in Indian cities is an attempt to "create a wedge" between P
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Spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 7 said that reports in the Indian media alleging that a Pakistani diplomat posted in Colombo is involved in planning attacks in Indian cities is an attempt to "create a wedge" between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page.
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August - 8 
28 pro-ILPS woman agitators, who were arrested during a protest on July 25, were released from the jail on August 8, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile, JCILPS Women’s Wing threatened to launch different forms of agitation if Advocate Pukhrambam A
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28 pro-ILPS woman agitators, who were arrested during a protest on July 25, were released from the jail on August 8, reports The Sangai Express. Meanwhile, JCILPS Women’s Wing threatened to launch different forms of agitation if Advocate Pukhrambam Arjun, who was arrested for supporting pro-ILPS agitation on July 28, is not unconditionally released by tomorrow.
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August - 8 
A Maoist, identified as Pradhan Hembrom alias Dondo Hembrom, a member of the outfit’s squad active in Jharkhand and neighbouring Odisha, was arrested near a railway bridge in Jagannathpur area in West Singhbhum District on August 8, reports The Teleg
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A Maoist, identified as Pradhan Hembrom alias Dondo Hembrom, a member of the outfit’s squad active in Jharkhand and neighbouring Odisha, was arrested near a railway bridge in Jagannathpur area in West Singhbhum District on August 8, reports The Telegraph. A pistol, live cartridges, three mobile phones and a diary containing contact details of several Maoist cadres have been recovered from him. During interrogations, Hembrom who was operating from Kevlang area of Rourkela in Sundargarh District, Odisha, in the recent times, revealed that he was associated with Maoist ‘area commander’ Sandip alias Motilal Soren, and was involved in several incidents of Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] violence in different parts of the two states.
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August - 8 
All Minorities Students’ Union (AMSU), on August 8, demanded compensation to the families of six persons who went missing during the Kokrajhar riots of 2012 in which more than 100 people were killed, reports The Sentinel. AMSU secretary Rezaul Karim
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All Minorities Students’ Union (AMSU), on August 8, demanded compensation to the families of six persons who went missing during the Kokrajhar riots of 2012 in which more than 100 people were killed, reports The Sentinel. AMSU secretary Rezaul Karim Sarkar stated that though two years have passed since the BTAD riots, these five families are yet to get compensation.
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August - 8 
Army on August 8 killed three militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gagadori forest area of Tanghdar Sector in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. An unnamed Army officer said that all the three militants are Pakistani nationals and belo
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Army on August 8 killed three militants near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gagadori forest area of Tanghdar Sector in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. An unnamed Army officer said that all the three militants are Pakistani nationals and belong to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant outfit. Army launched an operation on August 6 against a group of around seven militants who infiltrated into Tanghdar forests. The infiltrated militants were trapped in the Gagadori forest area on August 6 leading to a gun battle in which one Army trooper, Naik Damoder Thapa, was killed. Three AK-47 rifles, three pouches, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three wireless sets were recovered and a temporary hideout was busted in the Gagadori forest area. The officer said that the operation has been suspended for the night and in the morning it will be resumed as four militants of the group are still hidings in the forest area.
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August - 8 
At least nine Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who attempted to illegally ferry to Australia from the coastal town of Oriyur in Tamil Nadu, India were arrested by the Indian Police on August 8 night, reports Daily Mirror. Police said they had come from dif
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At least nine Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who attempted to illegally ferry to Australia from the coastal town of Oriyur in Tamil Nadu, India were arrested by the Indian Police on August 8 night, reports Daily Mirror. Police said they had come from different refugee camps in the State (Tamil Nadu) and had been staying in rooms attached to St. Arulanandar Church at Oriyur for the past two days when Police zeroed in on them on Friday (August 8) night.
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August - 8 
Delhi Police on August 8 filed a charge sheet in a Delhi court against suspected top Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-ur-Rahman and three others, identified as Mohammad Maroof, Wakar Azhar and Mohammad Saqib Ansari for allegedly s
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Delhi Police on August 8 filed a charge sheet in a Delhi court against suspected top Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-ur-Rahman and three others, identified as Mohammad Maroof, Wakar Azhar and Mohammad Saqib Ansari for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in Meet Vihar area of Delhi from where arms and ammunition were recovered in 2011, reports Business Standard. These accused have been named in the charge sheet for the offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court has now fixed the matter for August 21, 2014. The Special Cell, in its charge sheet, alleged that these accused had set up the arms manufacturing factory in Meer Vihar area of Nangloi in Outer Delhi for manufacturing arms and ammunition to carry out terrorist activities in Delhi and other parts of the country.
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August - 8 
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on August 8 stated that, we need a united voice to urge the central Government for implementation of ILPS in Manipur, reports Kanglaonline. The State Government is serious about protecting the indigenous peoples of th
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Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam on August 8 stated that, we need a united voice to urge the central Government for implementation of ILPS in Manipur, reports Kanglaonline. The State Government is serious about protecting the indigenous peoples of the State, and a united approached can only convince New Delhi.
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August - 8 
Four Bhutanese individuals, identified as Singy Wang Chuck, Padam Lal Rai, Taksha Subba and Sunil Subba were abducted from a Bhutanese village at Pathabari near Sarpang town in Sarpang District in Assam by a group of around 30 suspected militants arm
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Four Bhutanese individuals, identified as Singy Wang Chuck, Padam Lal Rai, Taksha Subba and Sunil Subba were abducted from a Bhutanese village at Pathabari near Sarpang town in Sarpang District in Assam by a group of around 30 suspected militants armed with guns on August 8, reports The Sentinel. Later the abductors released one individual. The incident took place around 3 kilometres from the Indo–Bhutan border Pillar No. 165/5 and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Narayani outpost on the Indian side. According to sources, the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), Assam Police, CRPF and SSB are conducting a search operation to rescue the victims on both sides of the international border.
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August - 8 
In a warning to all Gujarat fishermen, Inspector General of Coast Guard (CG) Kuldip Singh Sheoran on August 8 said that no fishermen will be allowed to venture into the sea off Gujarat coast if they fail to produce their bio-metric ID cards, reports
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In a warning to all Gujarat fishermen, Inspector General of Coast Guard (CG) Kuldip Singh Sheoran on August 8 said that no fishermen will be allowed to venture into the sea off Gujarat coast if they fail to produce their bio-metric ID cards, reports firstpost.com. He said, "I know that fishing season will kick start from August 15. However, there are still many fishermen who haven't acquired their bio-metric ID cards. If we find any boat having fishermen without that card, we will send it back. Coast Guard will not allow any fishing activity without that card August 15 onwards". According to Sheoran, there are around 1.73 lakh registered fishermen in Gujarat, living in more than 900 coastal villages. "You may come back after some time, but, your boats will be given to ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence] for terrorist activities against India by Pakistan. During your stay in jail, ISI will also try to lure you and convince you to turn against your own country. Thus, you are putting national security at risk," said Sheoran.
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August - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Eastern Naga National Workers Association (ENNWA) under Nagland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) comprising of tribes belonging to Konyak, Phom, Yimchunger, Chang, Sangtam, Khiamnungan reaffirmed their commit
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Nagaland Post reports that Eastern Naga National Workers Association (ENNWA) under Nagland Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) comprising of tribes belonging to Konyak, Phom, Yimchunger, Chang, Sangtam, Khiamnungan reaffirmed their commitment “to fight for Naga sovereignty till the last drop of their blood”. Informing this in a press release, NSCN-K stated that a meeting was held on August 8 in Mon District where the association re-affirmed their stand. It further warned that the NSCN (K) “cannot be part of any agreement that may sign between NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and GoI because it will not be different from other past accords”.
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August - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M), on August 8, while announcing a boycott to the upcoming Independence Day celebration of India on August 15, called upon the people to stay away from participating in any celebrati
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Nagaland Post reports that the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M), on August 8, while announcing a boycott to the upcoming Independence Day celebration of India on August 15, called upon the people to stay away from participating in any celebration functions. While appealing not to participate in the Independence Day of India, a statement of the MCPM signed by its ‘publicity secretary’ Comrade Nonglen Meetei raised a question to the people to ask themselves if there was any reason for taking part in the celebration, alleging that India is oppressing the people of the State in all fronts.
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August - 8 
Nationalist People Party (NPP), on August 8, stated that the main reason for the deteriorating law and order situation in the five Districts of Garo Hills is the lack of political will on the part of the Government to comprehensively deal with the si
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Nationalist People Party (NPP), on August 8, stated that the main reason for the deteriorating law and order situation in the five Districts of Garo Hills is the lack of political will on the part of the Government to comprehensively deal with the situation, reports The Sentinel. NPP leader James K Sangma accused the Mukul Sangma led Government of ‘living in denial”.
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August - 8 
Night curfew has been imposed along the 5 kilometre belt of Assam side bordering Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in order to check movement of anti-social elements, reports Nagaland Post on August 9. The order would come into force with immediate effe
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Night curfew has been imposed along the 5 kilometre belt of Assam side bordering Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in order to check movement of anti-social elements, reports Nagaland Post on August 9. The order would come into force with immediate effect and remain in force for a period of 60 days.
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August - 8 
Official reports said that State forces, including the Police, were deployed in several parts of Manipur, to prevent untoward incidents following large-scale agitation demanding introduction of the Inner Line Permit System (ILP), reports The Shillong
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Official reports said that State forces, including the Police, were deployed in several parts of Manipur, to prevent untoward incidents following large-scale agitation demanding introduction of the Inner Line Permit System (ILP), reports The Shillong Times on August 9. The forces were deployed particularly in the four valley Districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Thoubal. Demonstrations, processions and rallies by women torch bearers locally known as ‘Meira Paibis’ (women torch bearers) were being held across the State, they said. Sources in the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), which has been spearheading the agitation said they would continue the three-month old stir till their demand was met by the Government.
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August - 8 
Pakistani troops on August 8 violated ceasefire and targeted Indian forward posts with small arms and automatic weapons along the LoC in Bhimbher Gali Sub-Sector of Poonch District, reports The Times of India. The Indian Army retaliated strongly. The
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Pakistani troops on August 8 violated ceasefire and targeted Indian forward posts with small arms and automatic weapons along the LoC in Bhimbher Gali Sub-Sector of Poonch District, reports The Times of India. The Indian Army retaliated strongly. There was no loss of life or damage to property in the firing.
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August - 8 
Suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives planned to send letters soaked with poison to kill its targets, says an August 8, Delhi Police charge sheet filed in a case relating to an illegal arms factory operated by the terror group, reports The Time
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Suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives planned to send letters soaked with poison to kill its targets, says an August 8, Delhi Police charge sheet filed in a case relating to an illegal arms factory operated by the terror group, reports The Times of India. Police filed the charge sheet in a court in New Delhi against suspected IM operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-ur-Rahman alias Waqas and three others, Mohammad Maroof, Waqar Azhar and Mohammad Saqib Ansari for allegedly setting up the illegal arms factory. "During their interrogation, accused Waqar and Tehsin had disclosed that they had made efforts to make poison with the help of available chemicals such as magnesium sulphate, acetone and castor seeds," the charge sheet said. "Their purpose behind making poison was to attempt target killing by sending letters soaked with poison. These chemicals have been recovered from Waqar," it said. These accused have been named in the charge sheet for the offences under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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August - 8 
The Maharashtra State Government on August 8 announced cash rewards up to INR 10 million for providing information about Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], reports The Asian Age. The cash reward will be paid to informants if the information provid
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The Maharashtra State Government on August 8 announced cash rewards up to INR 10 million for providing information about Naxals-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs)], reports The Asian Age. The cash reward will be paid to informants if the information provided by them helps in arresting or killing the wanted LWEs. The reward has been divided into various categories based on the cadres that exist in the LWE groups starting from INR 2,00,000 up to INR 10 million. “This is the best cash reward being announced by any State in the country. No other state is paying so much to any informant. I will term it as a bold step taken by the Maharashtra government,” said Amitabh Rajan, Additional Chief Secretary for Home.
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August - 8 
The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) from Amguri town in Sivasagar District on August 8. Earlier, on an unspecified date a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team had also recovered a quarter
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The Sentinel reports that Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) from Amguri town in Sivasagar District on August 8. Earlier, on an unspecified date a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) team had also recovered a quarter kilogram of explosive and four live ammunition of a 12 bore rifle from Halowating in Sivasagar District near the Assam–Nagaland border.
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August - 8 
The Shillong Times reports that an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) identified as Kitdorlang Lyngdoh Rngain was arrested from Umran in Ri Bhoi District on August 8. Meanwhile, Havildar Bitharstone R Marak
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The Shillong Times reports that an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) identified as Kitdorlang Lyngdoh Rngain was arrested from Umran in Ri Bhoi District on August 8. Meanwhile, Havildar Bitharstone R Marak of Meghalaya Police (MP) was dismissed from service on August 8 for his anti-national activity of working for Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested by the Assam Police on April 19 from Jorebat in Ri Bhoi District in Meghalaya when he went to receive AK ammunition from arms smugglers to be supplied to GNLA.
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August - 8 
The State Bank of India (SBI) bankers working in Garo Hills postponed their August 8 (today) strike by two days to give time for the Meghalaya Government to take necessary steps to ensure the safe release of their abducted staff who was taken at gunp
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The State Bank of India (SBI) bankers working in Garo Hills postponed their August 8 (today) strike by two days to give time for the Meghalaya Government to take necessary steps to ensure the safe release of their abducted staff who was taken at gunpoint by armed militants from the Gasuapara-Dalu (South Garo Hills) road on August 5. The decision to postpone the strike was taken after the Chief General Manager of SBI in Guwahati (Assam) appealed to the SBI association in Garo Hills to postpone the strike.
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August - 8 
The Telegraph reports that all private schools in Manipur’s Churachandpur District were indefinitely closed by school authorities from August 8 following monetary demands from some militant groups. The decision to shut down the schools, numbering 52,
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The Telegraph reports that all private schools in Manipur’s Churachandpur District were indefinitely closed by school authorities from August 8 following monetary demands from some militant groups. The decision to shut down the schools, numbering 52, was taken during a meeting of Churchandpur District Private Schools Association in protest against “monetary demands and threats imposed by certain groups,” a statement issued by the association said. The association, however, neither disclosed the name of the groups that served monetary demand notes nor the amounts demanded by them, apparently fearing reprisal. Several militant groups are based in this District, which shares its borders with Myanmar.
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August - 8 August - 12
The Telegraph reports that the four Bhutanese nationals who were abducted on August 8 by suspected NDFB-IKS from Pathabari village in Sarpang District are yet to be traced, even after five days of joint search operations by Bhutanese and Indian Secur
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The Telegraph reports that the four Bhutanese nationals who were abducted on August 8 by suspected NDFB-IKS from Pathabari village in Sarpang District are yet to be traced, even after five days of joint search operations by Bhutanese and Indian Security Forces (SFs). Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma, on August 12, stated that NDFB-IKS is involved in the abduction of the Bhutanese nationals.
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August - 8 
At least 22 mortars fired from Paktia Province in Afghanistan landed in different parts of Datakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 8, reports The Express Tribune. However
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At least 22 mortars fired from Paktia Province in Afghanistan landed in different parts of Datakhel tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 8, reports The Express Tribune. However, no loss of life was reported.
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August - 8 
Four companies of Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) were deployed at vital security points of the city on August 8 after the Provincial Government requisitioned it to cope with law and order situation in the provincial capital Lahore, reports Dawn. A Police
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Four companies of Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) were deployed at vital security points of the city on August 8 after the Provincial Government requisitioned it to cope with law and order situation in the provincial capital Lahore, reports Dawn. A Police source said that up to four companies comprising 160 personnel took their positions at sensitive government buildings and establishments. He said the Rangers had been put at the disposal of Lahore Police for future line of action.
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August - 8 
The Baloch National Voice (BNV) on August 8 accused Security Forces (SFs) and intelligence personnel of abducting two of its workers, identified as Ohran Marri and Nadir Marri, during a raid on their houses in New Kahan area of Quetta, reports Dawn.
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The Baloch National Voice (BNV) on August 8 accused Security Forces (SFs) and intelligence personnel of abducting two of its workers, identified as Ohran Marri and Nadir Marri, during a raid on their houses in New Kahan area of Quetta, reports Dawn.
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August - 8 
The residents of Ediak in NWA on August 8 refused to evacuate over the imminent military offensive against militants in the area, reports Dawn. The refusal comes two days after the administration served notices on hundreds of the residents of Razmak,
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The residents of Ediak in NWA on August 8 refused to evacuate over the imminent military offensive against militants in the area, reports Dawn. The refusal comes two days after the administration served notices on hundreds of the residents of Razmak, Spinwam, Shewa, Shawal, Eidek and adjoining areas of the tribal agency to shift to Bannu without delay. They were even offered free transport for Bannu. The elders of tribesmen called a jirga to decide about the future course of action. The participants unanimously decided not to vacate their homes but said they would continue to be in contact with the administration on the matter.
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August - 8 
On August 8, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that internal rift within the UCPN-M will not get in the way of the constitution-making process, reports Nepal News. Addressing a press confe
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On August 8, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that internal rift within the UCPN-M will not get in the way of the constitution-making process, reports Nepal News. Addressing a press conference organised by the Revolutionary Journalists Association in Bharatpur in Chitwan District, he said there was no possibility of a split in the party. Dahal said, "The prevalent contradictions in the party will not escalate any further. Certain issues have arisen, but the process of resolving the same has begun." He assured that the current issue will not affect the constitution-drafting process. He said his relation of debate and dialogue with senior leader Baburam Bhattarai has existed since 2041 BS (Nepali Calendar) and this was normal.
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August - 8 
Four Bhutanese individuals, identified as Singy Wang Chuck, Padam Lal Rai, Taksha Subba and Sunil Subba were abducted from a Bhutanese village at Pathabari near Sarpang town in Sarpang District in Bhutan by a group of around 30 suspected militants ar
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Four Bhutanese individuals, identified as Singy Wang Chuck, Padam Lal Rai, Taksha Subba and Sunil Subba were abducted from a Bhutanese village at Pathabari near Sarpang town in Sarpang District in Bhutan by a group of around 30 suspected militants armed with guns on August 8, reports The Sentinel. Later the abductors released one individual. The incident took place around 3 kilometres from the Indo–Bhutan border Pillar No. 165/5 and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Narayani outpost on the Indian side. According to sources, the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA), Assam Police, CRPF and SSB are conducting a search operation to rescue the victims on both sides of the international border.
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August - 8 
At least 12 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested in the Bogra town (Bogra District) on August 8 in connection with the cases for vandalism, arson attacks and carrying out subversive activities before and after the January 5, 2014 Parliame
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At least 12 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were arrested in the Bogra town (Bogra District) on August 8 in connection with the cases for vandalism, arson attacks and carrying out subversive activities before and after the January 5, 2014 Parliamentary Elections, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the JeI activists were arrested from a JeI-backed Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) office at Sutrapur Riaz Kazi Lane.
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August - 8 
Police in separate drives arrested two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and one cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, from different areas of Satkania sub-District in Chittagong District on August 8, reports The Independent
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Police in separate drives arrested two activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and one cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, from different areas of Satkania sub-District in Chittagong District on August 8, reports The Independent. The arrestees were identified as JeI activists Mozaher Hossain Miah alias Mozaher Member (34) and Mainuddin alias Boma Moin (23) and an ICS cadre Muhamad Atik (25). Police said that the three were arrested for their alleged involvement in subversive activities in Satkania sub-District.
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August - 8 
The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka on August 8 commenced its public sittings to hear cases of missing at the Manthai West Divisional Secretariat in Mannar District of Northern Province, r
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka on August 8 commenced its public sittings to hear cases of missing at the Manthai West Divisional Secretariat in Mannar District of Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. The Commission attended to 48 of the 60 complaints it has received in that division and registered 27 new complaints. In total, the Commission recorded 75 complaints from the kin of missing persons.
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August - 9 
A gun battle took place between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in a place near Kouriya village in Palamu District on August 9, reports
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A gun battle took place between a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in a place near Kouriya village in Palamu District on August 9, reports PTI. Further details are awaited.
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August - 9 
A 'sub-zonal commander' of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Mukesh Yadav, was arrested at Balumath in Latehar District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (
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A 'sub-zonal commander' of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Mukesh Yadav, was arrested at Balumath in Latehar District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Roshan Gudia said a country-made revolver and two bullets were recovered from Yadav.
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August - 9 August - 10
Assam Tribune reports that Police arrested five individuals, identified as Bidhan Dohotia, Sanjib Talukdar, Sukheshwer Chutia alias File alias Sukhey and Jintu Chowrok alias Kabul from Tongona and Barekuri areas of Tinsukia District on August 9 and A
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Assam Tribune reports that Police arrested five individuals, identified as Bidhan Dohotia, Sanjib Talukdar, Sukheshwer Chutia alias File alias Sukhey and Jintu Chowrok alias Kabul from Tongona and Barekuri areas of Tinsukia District on August 9 and August 10 for trying to extort huge amounts of money from various individuals by serving demand letters written in letterheads of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I). Twenty demand letters in ULFA letterheads and a mobile handset were recovered from the group.
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August - 9 
At least 14 cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed by the Maoists at Choti Kauriya village under Vishrampur Police Station limits in Palamu District early on A
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At least 14 cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were killed by the Maoists at Choti Kauriya village under Vishrampur Police Station limits in Palamu District early on August 9, reports The Telegraph. Around 18 TPC cadres had taken shelter in the house of a fellow villager, Balram Sahu, when a huge squad of over 250 Maoists swooped down on Choti Kauriya village and killed some 14 of them while four of the cadres managed to flee. After the mass killing, the Maoists took away all the bodies before Police could reach the spot and Maoist ‘spokesperson’ Manaj Ji later claimed responsibility for the killings, saying it was a revenge for the Chatra attack on March 27, 2013, when the TPC had killed 10 of their aides. Inspector General (IG, provisions) and State Police spokesperson Anurag Gupta confirmed the incident.
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August - 9 
Date for public hearing on the alleged killing of six Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants in encounter with Security Force during counter insurgency operation in Karbi Anglong on May 14 has been fixed on August 26 at the Inspection Bungal
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Date for public hearing on the alleged killing of six Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants in encounter with Security Force during counter insurgency operation in Karbi Anglong on May 14 has been fixed on August 26 at the Inspection Bungalow of Lumbajung Development, Manja, 16 kilometer from Diphu, reports Nagaland Post on August 10.
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August - 9 
Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam who is also heading the all-political parties committee set up to determine an act to control the influx of foreigners in the State, on August 9, said that the safety of the indigenous population of the State will be
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Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam who is also heading the all-political parties committee set up to determine an act to control the influx of foreigners in the State, on August 9, said that the safety of the indigenous population of the State will be ensured. He siad that the committee will ensure that an Act is in place to protect the indigenous population if implementing the ILPS becomes impossible.
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August - 9 
In another incident, during a search operation, a trooper of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion of the CRPF, was injured in an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch near Reddy village in Mirtur area under Gangaloor
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In another incident, during a search operation, a trooper of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) battalion of the CRPF, was injured in an encounter with the Maoists in a forested patch near Reddy village in Mirtur area under Gangaloor Police Station in Bijapur District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. Tiffin bombs, detonator, gunpowder and materials used in making explosives were seized from the Maoists after a brief gun battle.
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August - 9 
Nagaland Post reports United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) demanded immediate setting up of border guards in all border villages to protect the people and their land. This was part of a 6-point resolution adopted during the “People
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Nagaland Post reports United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA) demanded immediate setting up of border guards in all border villages to protect the people and their land. This was part of a 6-point resolution adopted during the “Peoples’ dialogue on border issue between Assam and Nagaland” organized by UNTABA on August 9.
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August - 9 August - 11
On August 9, 104 members of the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) joined the Progressive faction of NDFB (NDFB-P), reports The Sentinel. On August 11 NDFB-P stated that the 104 members joining the outfit was not a drama, as alleged by the ‘inf
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On August 9, 104 members of the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) joined the Progressive faction of NDFB (NDFB-P), reports The Sentinel. On August 11 NDFB-P stated that the 104 members joining the outfit was not a drama, as alleged by the ‘information and publicity secretary of NDFB’ B Naijab. The ‘assistant information and publicity secretary’ of NDFB-P R Daoka said altogether 104 members of the Ranjan Daimary group, including some from NDFB-IKS had joined the NDFB-P at the Serfanguri designated camp in Kokrajhar District.
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August - 9 
One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Murdanda village under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. T
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One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Murdanda village under Awapalli Police Station limits in Bijapur District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. The incident took place when a road opening party (ROP) of 160th battalion of the CRPF were scanning roads for explosives near the forests of Murdanda village and came under indiscriminate firing by the Maoists. During the gun fight, CRPF personnel Jignesh Patel, was killed, Superintendent of Police (SP) KL Kashyap said.
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August - 9 
P.A. Sangma has mooted the idea of a “grand federation” of northeastern tribes and a northeastern commission, on the lines of the European Commission, to give recognition to all the communities in the region. Sangma said there was no concept of “stat
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P.A. Sangma has mooted the idea of a “grand federation” of northeastern tribes and a northeastern commission, on the lines of the European Commission, to give recognition to all the communities in the region. Sangma said there was no concept of “statehood” in the Northeast, reports The Telegraph on August 10. In Meghalaya, militant groups and some political parties have been demanding the bifurcation of the state into Garoland and Khasi-Jaintia state. Likewise, similar instances have been heard in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland where ethnic groups have come out to demand separate States.
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August - 9 
Recurrence of violence in the BTAD has prompted several non-Bodo organizations to approach Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on August 9 and press him for reviewing the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Accord of 2003 to ensure safety and
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Recurrence of violence in the BTAD has prompted several non-Bodo organizations to approach Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on August 9 and press him for reviewing the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Accord of 2003 to ensure safety and security of the non-Bodos, reports The Times of India. A team comprising representatives of various non-Bodo organizations met Rajnath in New Delhi and apprised him of the deteriorating law and order in BTAD following frequent outbreak of violence and insecurity of the people living in the area. They argued that reviewing of BTC accord has become an imperative for safeguarding the rights of non-Bodos living in BTAD.
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August - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), identified as Jangkholet Haokip alias David from Jalenbung village near Litan in Ukhrul District on August 9. From his possession an extortion note of KRA was seized.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), identified as Jangkholet Haokip alias David from Jalenbung village near Litan in Ukhrul District on August 9. From his possession an extortion note of KRA was seized.
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August - 9 
The Intelligence agencies launched a counter-radicalisation effort to neutralise the influence of radical elements in the wake of growing support to Islamic State (IS) across India, New Indian Express reports on August 10. According to the sources, t
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The Intelligence agencies launched a counter-radicalisation effort to neutralise the influence of radical elements in the wake of growing support to Islamic State (IS) across India, New Indian Express reports on August 10. According to the sources, the move got fresh impetus after some youth from a in Tamil Nadu and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) displayed the IS flag and sported T-shirts with its logo. They were influenced by IS 'chief' Abu-bakr Al-Baghdadi, who has called for establishing global Caliphate, inviting Muslim youth, essentially Sunnis from across the world, to join Jihad. A majority of the cases that have come under the agencies’ scanner indicate that the process is a self-starter. There is no imam or a battle-hardened terrorist from J&K or Pakistan involved in mobilising vulnerable youth and turning them into followers of the terror outfit. The youth were motivated through available Jihadi materials. “The ISIL material is available in Hindi, Urdu, Tamil and other languages for the self-indoctrination of the gullible youngsters. It is alarming. They are getting self-motivated by reading Jihadi material like “44 ways to participate in Jihad”, video messages of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dubbed in local languages and other stuffs available on social media,” sources said.
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August - 9 
The Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) called for a 12 hours public curfew on the Independence Day (August 15), reports Kanglaonline on August 10. A press handout signed by its 'secretary', 'Information and Publicity', Paikhomba Mei
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The Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) called for a 12 hours public curfew on the Independence Day (August 15), reports Kanglaonline on August 10. A press handout signed by its 'secretary', 'Information and Publicity', Paikhomba Meitei said the day marks the transfer of colonial hegemony. Kanglaonline reports that just 12 days before the expiry of the present term of Suspension of Operation (SoO) of the United People’s Front (UPF) and the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) with the Government, uncertainty hangs whether the two umbrella organisations of tribal underground groups will sign for extension of SoO for another term. “So far nothing positive has developed in this regard,” KNO leader Seilen Haokip said on August 10. Haokip had told on several occasions earlier that ‘there is no point extending the SoO every time it expires if there is not going to be political dialogues. Similar view has been expressed by another umbrella body of the tribal underground group UPF.
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August - 9 
The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) greeted all indigenous people of Kangleipak (Manipur) and the world on the occasion of the International Day of World’s Indigenous People on August 9 (today), reports The Sangai Express.
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The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) greeted all indigenous people of Kangleipak (Manipur) and the world on the occasion of the International Day of World’s Indigenous People on August 9 (today), reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 9 
The Sangai Express reports that a team of Bishnupur Police arrested two militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party-United Revolutionary Front (KCP-URF) during a frisking and checking operation from near Kiyamba Shanglen in Bishnupur District o
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The Sangai Express reports that a team of Bishnupur Police arrested two militants belonging to Kangleipak Communist Party-United Revolutionary Front (KCP-URF) during a frisking and checking operation from near Kiyamba Shanglen in Bishnupur District on August 9. The cadres have been identified as Laipubam Sheityadev Sharma alias Inao and Sharungbam Chandrakumar Singh alias Taton. Two mobiles handset were also seized from them. Investigations reveal that they were on way to negotiate about annual ‘taxes’ of KCP-URF from Bishnupur Tata Magic and Churchandpur Bus owner Association.
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August - 9 
The Shillong Times reports that a date is being worked out by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to sign the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC). An official source said on August 9 that the Centre had w
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The Shillong Times reports that a date is being worked out by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to sign the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC). An official source said on August 9 that the Centre had written to the State Government in July that the ministry has approved the final settlement with ANVC and a suitable date is being finalized to sign the settlement in Delhi. The source added that after the conclusion of the Parliament Session, the date will be fixed by the Centre. It was on July 23, 2004 that the ANVC had entered into tripartite ceasefire agreement with both the State and Central Governments. The process for settlement began when the Government entered into a draft peace pact with ANVC and its Breakaway faction (ANVC-B) in January 2013.
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August - 9 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants and their over ground worker have been arrested separately along with explosives on the Garo Hills side of the inter-State border close to Assam in North Garo Hills District in the night of Augus
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants and their over ground worker have been arrested separately along with explosives on the Garo Hills side of the inter-State border close to Assam in North Garo Hills District in the night of August 9. North Garo Hills Police arrested a linkman of the ULFA identified as Manuel Marak at Assam Gate in Mendipathar after receiving a tip off from their counterparts in Goalpara District of Assam. Based on his confession, a joint search operation by North Garo Hills and Assam Police led to the arrest of three ULFA militants from the village along with a sizable amount of explosives and detonators. The arrested militants – Taison Rabha, Ujira Rabha and Rupjyoti Rabha – were found to have in their possession 30 gelatin sticks, a .22 pistol with 19 rounds, a roll of cortex, a remote control device to detonate explosives along with eight numbers of pencil batteries and five mobile phones. The militants were reportedly planning to conduct subversive activities along the Assam- Garo Hills border in the run up to the Independence Day celebrations. Police sources reveal that the arrested members are part of the same group that triggered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on July 23 in which one person was killed and three others seriously injured.
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August - 9 
Tripurainfo reports that ahead of Independence Day, a separatist outfit abducted two people in Tripura, Police said. “Suspected NLFT (National Liberation Front of Tripura) militants abducted Udai Reang and Jaraiham Reang from Kalyan Singh ADC village
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Tripurainfo reports that ahead of Independence Day, a separatist outfit abducted two people in Tripura, Police said. “Suspected NLFT (National Liberation Front of Tripura) militants abducted Udai Reang and Jaraiham Reang from Kalyan Singh ADC village of Joyrampara (Dhalai District) under Gandacherra Police Station late Saturday night (August 9),” Officer in Charge of Gandachera Police Station Debashish Saha told over telephone. He said: “Armed NLFT militants raided the jhum house where both were spending night and kidnapped both at gun point.” Meanwhile, to thwart any kind of adverse exigency, the State administration has put the entire State on high alert, on the eve of 67th Independence Day, reports Tripurainfo on August 9. Various extremist groups’ across the North Eastern (NE) region has boycotted the national Independence Day and or the same all the NE state have made elaborate security arrangement. Entire Indo-Bangla and Indo-Myanmar border has been sealed. The entire District Police Supers, Sub Divisional Police Officers (SDPO) and all the Police Stations (PS) in the State have been put on alert to combat any threat.
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August - 9 
Two hardcore female Maoists, identified as Soni alias Shyambati and Jaldai, were arrested by a team of Kondagaon Police, from Bhanpuri area in Raipur District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. The duo was arrested from Raipur while they were trying t
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Two hardcore female Maoists, identified as Soni alias Shyambati and Jaldai, were arrested by a team of Kondagaon Police, from Bhanpuri area in Raipur District on August 9, reports The Pioneer. The duo was arrested from Raipur while they were trying to reinforce Maoist urban network, SP Kondagaon, Abhishek Meena said. Shyambati was involved in several Maoist attacks and was president of Bastar Division Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM) of the CPI-Maoist which strives for spreading the Maoist ideology. She had joined the Maoist in 2000 while Jaldai was active an active member of Madod 'jan (people's) militia', and was wanted in connection with 12 criminal cases.
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August - 9 
Taliban militants from Afghanistan stormed the house of Nazmeen Khan, chief of a local anti-Taliban militia, and killed him along with his two sons and a nephew, in Tenai Dara village in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on August 9, repo
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Taliban militants from Afghanistan stormed the house of Nazmeen Khan, chief of a local anti-Taliban militia, and killed him along with his two sons and a nephew, in Tenai Dara village in Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on August 9, reports The Express Tribune. The local militia and the Army later retaliated and killed two militants, while two other family members of Khan, were also injured in the attack, Senior Police official Javaid Aziz said.
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August - 9 
On August 9, leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held discussions to forge consensus in the contents and disputed issues of the new constitution, reports Republica. The leaders have also agreed to
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On August 9, leaders of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) held discussions to forge consensus in the contents and disputed issues of the new constitution, reports Republica. The leaders have also agreed to settle the contents and disputed issues of the constitution through unilateral and multilateral talks. The leaders of both parties agreed to expedite homework for drafting the constitution in the slated timeframe, UCPN-M Vice-chairman Narayankaji Shrestha said. "We urged the NC leaders to bring the CPN-Maoist remaining out from the Constituent Assembly (CA) on board the constitution writing process," he said.
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August - 9 
An Awami League (AL) leader, Jahangir Kabir (45), was killed by assailants on his way back home at Shapla Housing in Agargaon area in Dhaka City on August 9, reports The Independent. Kabir was the president of Agargaon Taltola Mamota Bahumukhi Samaba
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An Awami League (AL) leader, Jahangir Kabir (45), was killed by assailants on his way back home at Shapla Housing in Agargaon area in Dhaka City on August 9, reports The Independent. Kabir was the president of Agargaon Taltola Mamota Bahumukhi Samabaya Samity.
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August - 9 
According to a local Sinhala news paper from Malaysia, International intelligence services have arrested four individuals who had allegedly attempted to carry out a plot to assassinate two very important persons (VIPs) of the Sri Lankan Government, r
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According to a local Sinhala news paper from Malaysia, International intelligence services have arrested four individuals who had allegedly attempted to carry out a plot to assassinate two very important persons (VIPs) of the Sri Lankan Government, reports Colombo Page on August 10. The report said that the four, who were arrested in a foreign country, includes a former Sri Lanka Army (SLA) captain and three activists of the defeated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist group. The suspects have requested money from LTTE diaspora to carry out the plot. According to the high level intelligence sources the Army Captain is known by the nickname 'Yanji'. They have planned to arrive in the country to set their plan in motion when they were arrested in a foreign country. The report also added that the International Security Forces (SFs) have arrested the four suspects and taken steps to send them immediately to Sri Lanka.
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August - 10 
A ‘section commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Tunia Horo alias Zokhim, was arrested along with arms and ammunition near Kundruguttu Residential School under Tebo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum Distr
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A ‘section commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Tunia Horo alias Zokhim, was arrested along with arms and ammunition near Kundruguttu Residential School under Tebo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District on August 10, reports outlookindia.com. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP), N K Singh, said a country-made pistol, live cartridge, a diary and mobile phone were seized from his possession.
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August - 10 
A combined team of Imphal East District Police Commandos and 27 Assam Rifles arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Moirangthem Nungsithoiba alias Thoiba during a search and cordon operation conducted in Imphal East District
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A combined team of Imphal East District Police Commandos and 27 Assam Rifles arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Moirangthem Nungsithoiba alias Thoiba during a search and cordon operation conducted in Imphal East District on August 10. A mobile handset along with two SIM cards was seized from his possession.
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August - 10 
A suspected militant of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) identified as Kaito Sumi was arrested by SFs on an unspecified date in Uravilla Colony in Dimapur District. A .22 pistol was recovered from him, reports
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A suspected militant of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) identified as Kaito Sumi was arrested by SFs on an unspecified date in Uravilla Colony in Dimapur District. A .22 pistol was recovered from him, reports Nagaland Post on August 11.
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August - 10 
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Tura member of Parliament (MP), P.A Sangma, on August 10, said that even if the Mos with ANVC is signed, the proposed agreement will not bring peace even as he stated that the extension of the term of the Garo Hills Auton
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Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Tura member of Parliament (MP), P.A Sangma, on August 10, said that even if the Mos with ANVC is signed, the proposed agreement will not bring peace even as he stated that the extension of the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for a second time is unconstitutional, reports The Sentinel. “As per the statement of the Chief Minister in the Assembly there are ten militant groups if an agreement is reached with only one militant group, what will be the reaction of nine others. How will the government tackle them,” Sangma said.
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August - 10 
Garo militant outfit A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), which was formed by rebel Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, has called for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations in Garo Hills. The group, which has its presence in
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Garo militant outfit A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK), which was formed by rebel Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, has called for a boycott of the Independence Day celebrations in Garo Hills. The group, which has its presence in few pockets of Garo Hills, cited the failure of the government in addressing the demands of the Garo people as the reason for the boycott. “Garos have long been seeking a separate state of Garoland but the government has not taken any steps to fulfil the aspirations of the people. As such we are calling for a total boycott of Independence Day celebrations,” said ASAK ‘chief’ Reding T Sangma.
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August - 10 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called for a three-day bandh (shut down strike) starting from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 in protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on rate hole mining in Meghalaya and the cust
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called for a three-day bandh (shut down strike) starting from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 in protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on rate hole mining in Meghalaya and the customary boycott of the Independence Day celebrations. In a statement issued on August 10, HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw said the shutdown will be called in the entire Khasi and Jaintia Hills region. He said that the shutdown on August 13 and 14 will be against the NGT ban while the bandh on August 15 will be a sign of protest against the policy of the Indian Government in forcing the signing of the Instrument of Accession and Annexed Agreement on August 17, 1948 ‘at gunpoint’.
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August - 10 
Pakistan on August 10 violated the ceasefire by opening unprovoked firing along the IB at Budhwar Post in Sai Village of Arnia Sector in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage or casualty on the Indian side.
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Pakistan on August 10 violated the ceasefire by opening unprovoked firing along the IB at Budhwar Post in Sai Village of Arnia Sector in Jammu District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, there was no damage or casualty on the Indian side.
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August - 10 
Pakistani troops on August 10 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mendhar Sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. No damage or casualties from Indian side have been reported in the firing.
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Pakistani troops on August 10 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mendhar Sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. No damage or casualties from Indian side have been reported in the firing.
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August - 10 
The ANVC-B has said that frequent false accusations against its cadres will result in their alienation, reports The Shillong Times on August 11.
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The ANVC-B has said that frequent false accusations against its cadres will result in their alienation, reports The Shillong Times on August 11.
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August - 10 
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Nay Pyi (Myanmar) on August 10 resolved to significantly enhance cooperation with India in combating growing challenges of maritime security, terrorism, drug trafficking and cyber crime besides ex
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Nay Pyi (Myanmar) on August 10 resolved to significantly enhance cooperation with India in combating growing challenges of maritime security, terrorism, drug trafficking and cyber crime besides expanding trade ties, reports PTI. The 10-nation grouping, particularly emphasised on close engagement with India to deal with issues relating to maritime security, freedom of navigation and maritime security in the seas of the region.
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August - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres along with their hundreds of supporters assembled in the thick forests of Marigeta in Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on August 10, and urged the villagers to cooperate dur
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres along with their hundreds of supporters assembled in the thick forests of Marigeta in Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on August 10, and urged the villagers to cooperate during the observation of Black Day on August 15, reports The Times of India. "After the meeting, the Maoists took out a rally from Marigeta to Bodigeta raising anti-government slogans. Also, in the meeting the Maoists demanded the withdrawal of central forces from the area and the release of innocent tribals who have been jailed on false Naxal cases," a source at Kalimela said.
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August - 10 
The Sentinel reports on August 10 that five militants of the Tai Singpho Security Force (TSSF) have been arrested by Police from Changlang, Lohit (Arunachal Pradesh) and Tinsukia (Assam) Districts during a three day operation. Two pistols, 1 US carbi
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The Sentinel reports on August 10 that five militants of the Tai Singpho Security Force (TSSF) have been arrested by Police from Changlang, Lohit (Arunachal Pradesh) and Tinsukia (Assam) Districts during a three day operation. Two pistols, 1 US carbine, 1 12–bore rifle and 1 .22 rifle have been recovered from them. Colonel SB Mishra of the 12 Assam Regiment who led the operation informed that the Security Forces were aware of the formation of a new group since four to five months back but could not confirm it. Recently, a member of the group made an extortion call to Gupta Tea Estate near Diyun in Chnaglang District and after tracing the call the culprit was arrested. This led to further arrests and the exposure of the group. On August 10 evening, all the arrested have been handed over to Lohit Police, he added.
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August - 10 
The Shillong Times reports that armed men carrying an automatic rifle and small arms made a daring attack on traders doing brisk business at Gokulgre market, between Bajengdoba and Rari in East Garo Hills District looting shops of the day’s earnings
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The Shillong Times reports that armed men carrying an automatic rifle and small arms made a daring attack on traders doing brisk business at Gokulgre market, between Bajengdoba and Rari in East Garo Hills District looting shops of the day’s earnings in the afternoon of August 10. As many as seven men in camouflage uniforms with one carrying an AK rifle came down from the nearby jungles at around 1 pm and fired as many as ten rounds in the air to scare away the public. The armed men looted cash amounting to several thousand of rupees from the traders and also took away a large quantity of recharge coupons for mobile phones from one shop. The armed men behind the looting are believed to be from the A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA), led by one Bryno.The Shillong Times reports that armed men carrying an automatic rifle and small arms made a daring attack on traders doing brisk business at Gokulgre market, between Bajengdoba and Rari in East Garo Hills District looting shops of the day’s earnings in the afternoon of August 10. As many as seven men in camouflage uniforms with one carrying an AK rifle came down from the nearby jungles at around 1 pm and fired as many as ten rounds in the air to scare away the public. The armed men looted cash amounting to several thousand of rupees from the traders and also took away a large quantity of recharge coupons for mobile phones from one shop. The armed men behind the looting are believed to be from the A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA), led by one Bryno.
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August - 10 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres while they were guarding road construction work under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on August 10, reports The Pio
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres while they were guarding road construction work under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on August 10, reports The Pioneer. Inspector General of Police (IG), Bastar, SRP Kalluri said the troopers came under heavy gun fire from Maoists resulting in their death.
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August - 10 
Two tea planters, identified as Baula Basumatary and Rugi Basumatary were beaten up on August 10 at Mainasiri in Sonitpur District by four militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) for not paying extortion
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Two tea planters, identified as Baula Basumatary and Rugi Basumatary were beaten up on August 10 at Mainasiri in Sonitpur District by four militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) for not paying extortion money, reports The Telegraph. NDFB-IKS is also demanding money from owners of small passenger vehicles by demanding INR 5000 annually and each family is also forced to pay a “tax” of INR 20 to INR 30 every month.
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August - 10 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs, alerted the Northeastern States over possible terror attacks in the run-up to Independence Day, officials said on August 10, reports Nagaland Post. The ministry has asked the States to take steps to foil any attempt by
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs, alerted the Northeastern States over possible terror attacks in the run-up to Independence Day, officials said on August 10, reports Nagaland Post. The ministry has asked the States to take steps to foil any attempt by militants to upset peace. “The home ministry has alerted the north-eastern states to maintain strict vigil in the run-up to the Independence Day and thwart any attempt by separatist outfits to create a violent situation,” a Tripura Government official said.
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August - 10 
A cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ), identified as Farazuddin, was shot dead in a targeted attack near Jhanda Chowk in Liaquatabad within the limits of the Super Market Police Station in Liaquatabad Town on August 10, reports The Express Tribu
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A cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ), identified as Farazuddin, was shot dead in a targeted attack near Jhanda Chowk in Liaquatabad within the limits of the Super Market Police Station in Liaquatabad Town on August 10, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 10 
A milk shop owner, identified as Jamil Ahmed, was shot dead at his milk shop located in Block 17 within the limits of the Samanabad Police Station in Gulberg Town on August 10, reports The Express Tribune.
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A milk shop owner, identified as Jamil Ahmed, was shot dead at his milk shop located in Block 17 within the limits of the Samanabad Police Station in Gulberg Town on August 10, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 10 
A Police Officer, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hameed Khattak (34), who was shot at and injured on August 9, 2014, near Khyber Hotel within the limits of the SITE-A Section Police Station in Baldia Town succumbed to his injuries on Aug
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A Police Officer, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hameed Khattak (34), who was shot at and injured on August 9, 2014, near Khyber Hotel within the limits of the SITE-A Section Police Station in Baldia Town succumbed to his injuries on August 10, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 10 
A Shia man, identified as Syed Kazim Shah (60), and his daughter, identified as Aroosa, was killed, while his wife and another daughter sustained injuries in a sectarian attack outside his home in Khuda Ki Basti area of Surjani Town in Gadap Town of
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A Shia man, identified as Syed Kazim Shah (60), and his daughter, identified as Aroosa, was killed, while his wife and another daughter sustained injuries in a sectarian attack outside his home in Khuda Ki Basti area of Surjani Town in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 10, reports Dawn. His wife was identified as Naeema and daughter as Rida (9). Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Irfan Baloch said Kazim had received threat from a sectarian organisation.
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August - 10 
At least three militants were killed in a joint operation carried out by the Security Forces (SFs) and peace militia in Sonai Darra Barawal area of Upper Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 10, reports The Express Tribune. During a media bri
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At least three militants were killed in a joint operation carried out by the Security Forces (SFs) and peace militia in Sonai Darra Barawal area of Upper Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 10, reports The Express Tribune. During a media briefing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Aqeel Ahmad showed the bodies of the militants, who were killed in the pre-dawn raid targeting a peace militia member’s house.
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August - 10 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested 33 suspects in separate raids across the city on August 10, reports The Express Tribune. Rangers conducted a targeted raid in Bund Murad Goth, Manghopir area of Gadap Town, based on an intelligence report, and a
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested 33 suspects in separate raids across the city on August 10, reports The Express Tribune. Rangers conducted a targeted raid in Bund Murad Goth, Manghopir area of Gadap Town, based on an intelligence report, and arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. The Rangers spokesperson claimed that the personnel also seized weapons from their possession, including four hand grenades, six rockets and ten detonators.
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August - 10 
Police on August 10 foiled a major terrorism bid in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan town (Dera Ismail Khan District) by raiding a militant hideout and recovered ammunition, reports The Express Tribune. The raid was part of a search operation that st
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Police on August 10 foiled a major terrorism bid in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan town (Dera Ismail Khan District) by raiding a militant hideout and recovered ammunition, reports The Express Tribune. The raid was part of a search operation that started after an attack on former Member of National Assembly (MNA) Faqir Jamshed. On August 4, Ahmad was killed along with his guard and driver when his vehicle was struck by a roadside bomb. During the raid, the Police seized two suicide jackets, 17 hand grenades and 13 remote control receivers. An exchange of fire also took place reportedly between the Police and the militants – four in total – who managed to flee on two motorbikes.
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August - 10 
Rangers arrested two suspects allegedly involved in extortion at Nayabad area of Lyari Town. The Rangers spokesperson said that the raid was conducted in response to a complaint, adding that the two suspects were arrested when they came to collect ex
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Rangers arrested two suspects allegedly involved in extortion at Nayabad area of Lyari Town. The Rangers spokesperson said that the raid was conducted in response to a complaint, adding that the two suspects were arrested when they came to collect extortion money. The spokesperson also claimed that the personnel seized weapons and extorted money from their possession. Another alleged extortionist was arrested during a targeted raid in Khadda Market of Lyari Town. The Rangers spokesperson said that the raid was conducted acting on the information provided by the already arrested culprits, adding that a huge cache of illegal weapons including automatic rifles were also seized.
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August - 10 
Targeted operation in Landhi Town, the Rangers arrested nine suspects allegedly involved in extortion, target killings and other crimes. Weapons of various calibres, including sub machineguns (SMGs), 7mm rifles, grenades, repeaters and pistols were a
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Targeted operation in Landhi Town, the Rangers arrested nine suspects allegedly involved in extortion, target killings and other crimes. Weapons of various calibres, including sub machineguns (SMGs), 7mm rifles, grenades, repeaters and pistols were also seized.
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August - 10 
The Sabzi Mandi Police on August 10 arrested 15 suspects during a raid on Eastern Oil Company located in Islamabad and recovered arms and explosives, including 10 pistols, four guns, three triple-two rifles, explosives, and thousands of bullets, from
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The Sabzi Mandi Police on August 10 arrested 15 suspects during a raid on Eastern Oil Company located in Islamabad and recovered arms and explosives, including 10 pistols, four guns, three triple-two rifles, explosives, and thousands of bullets, from their possession, reports Daily Times.
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August - 10 
Two people, including a woman, identified as Rehana Bibi, and a boy, identified as Inzimam Khudabaksh Baloch (11), were killed after being caught in crossfire between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Kharan District on August 10, reports The Ex
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Two people, including a woman, identified as Rehana Bibi, and a boy, identified as Inzimam Khudabaksh Baloch (11), were killed after being caught in crossfire between militants and Security Forces (SFs) in Kharan District on August 10, reports The Express Tribune. According to Balochistan Levies official, a group of armed militants opened fire at Frontier Corps (FC) check post on Quetta Road near Sheikh Masjid in Kharan District, sparking retaliatory fire. SFs launched a search operation in the area following the attack
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August - 10 
Two unidentified decomposed dead bodies were found dumped in Mandrani area of Sui in Dera Bugti District on August 10, reportsThe Express Tribune. According to Levies officials, the victims were shot after being tortured and their identities could no
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Two unidentified decomposed dead bodies were found dumped in Mandrani area of Sui in Dera Bugti District on August 10, reportsThe Express Tribune. According to Levies officials, the victims were shot after being tortured and their identities could not be determined till the filing of this report. Meanwhile, despite the first reported case of polio in over a year in Balochistan surfacing in July 2014, the Government on August 10 postponed its immunisation drive in parts of the province since it cannot provide security, reports The Express Tribune. A three day anti-polio drive scheduled for provincial capital Quetta and Pishin District from August 11 to August 13, 2014 has been postponed.
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Five armed outfits active in Tarai have pledged to give up their armed struggle to join the constitution making process and peaceful politics in a meeting held in Janakpur in Dhanusa District on August 10 – 11, reports Ekantipur.com. The meetings wer
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Five armed outfits active in Tarai have pledged to give up their armed struggle to join the constitution making process and peaceful politics in a meeting held in Janakpur in Dhanusa District on August 10 – 11, reports Ekantipur.com. The meetings were held at the initiation of the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) in a bid to bring political forces and armed outfits outside of the Constituent Assembly (CA) to mainstream politics and accommodate them in the constitution-drafting process. The government reached a five-point agreement with Sanjaya Kumar Gupta-led Samyukta Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha during the meeting on August 10. Likewise, the government sat for talks with Bijaya Yadav-led Madhesi Virus Killers, Ajaya Kumar-led Akhil Tarai Mukti Morcha, Maharaj Yadav-led Janatantrik Tarai Mukti Morcha and Rambabu Yadav-led Madhes Rastra Janatantrik Party (Revolutionary) on August 11.
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August - 10 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is likely to fix a date for party’s special general convention to settle the intra-party rift between top leaders over ideology and organisational structures, reports Ekantipur.com on August 11. To
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) is likely to fix a date for party’s special general convention to settle the intra-party rift between top leaders over ideology and organisational structures, reports Ekantipur.com on August 11. Top leaders have also agreed to dispatch a special team, comprising members from both the factions, to settle the disputes in the Districts where the Baburam Bhattarai faction has formed parallel party structures. Leaders from both the factions said the special general convention is the only option to keep the party united till the promulgation of a new constitution. The general convention is scheduled to take place after the promulgation of the new constitution in February, 2015. The Bhattarai faction, which has long been demanding the announcement of the convention date, started forming parallel party structures--the main cause for the latest rift with party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda.
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August - 10 
A ‘regional leader’ of Naxal Party, Muhamad Siddiqur Rahman was arrested at Padmabila village in Santhia sub-District of Pabna District on August 10, reports The Daily Star. Rahman is accused in six cases including four for murder. Police also recove
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A ‘regional leader’ of Naxal Party, Muhamad Siddiqur Rahman was arrested at Padmabila village in Santhia sub-District of Pabna District on August 10, reports The Daily Star. Rahman is accused in six cases including four for murder. Police also recovered a rifle and three bullets from Rahman.
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August - 10 
A ‘regional leader’ of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction, identified as Abdul Haque alias Haque Sab (45) was stabbed to death at a char village in Sadar sub-District of Tangail District on August 10, reports The Daily Star. Police
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A ‘regional leader’ of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction, identified as Abdul Haque alias Haque Sab (45) was stabbed to death at a char village in Sadar sub-District of Tangail District on August 10, reports The Daily Star. Police said that a rival gang stabbed Haque when he was going to a market in the village.
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August - 10 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activist, Shahidul Alam alias Pagla Shahid (30), sustained bullet injuries in a “gunfight” between Police and JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on August
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activist, Shahidul Alam alias Pagla Shahid (30), sustained bullet injuries in a “gunfight” between Police and JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Satkania sub-District of Chittagong District on August 10, reports The Daily Star. Police arrested three people, including injured Shahidul Alam (30), Muahamad Borhan (18) and Sayem Farhad (20) from the spot. Police also recovered two firearms, four cartridges, four bullets and a cleaver from their possession.
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August - 10 
Law Minister Anisul Huq on August 10 said that the Government has decided not to change its stance regarding trying of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) for its alleged crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. The Ministe
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Law Minister Anisul Huq on August 10 said that the Government has decided not to change its stance regarding trying of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) for its alleged crimes against humanity during the Liberation War of 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. The Minister further said that the drafting section of the Law Ministry had almost completed preparing the draft. As far as Bangladesh was concerned, the Government’s first priority was to respect its people’s wishes, the Minister told.
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August - 10 
Police also arrested nine cadres of ICS from a student mess at Honumantala in Rangpur city of Rangpur District on August 10 on charge of subversive activities before and after the January 5 Parliamentary Elections. The arrestees are Sohel Rana (22),
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Police also arrested nine cadres of ICS from a student mess at Honumantala in Rangpur city of Rangpur District on August 10 on charge of subversive activities before and after the January 5 Parliamentary Elections. The arrestees are Sohel Rana (22), Mejbah Uddin (24), Jasim Uddin (22), Hamidur Rahman (20), Rakibul Islam (25), Shamsul Haque (20), Hasan Al Mahmud (22), Hafizar Rahman (24) and Nazmul Islam (25).
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August - 10 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to nominate an Indian human rights activist to the panel of international experts appointed to advise the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to nominate an Indian human rights activist to the panel of international experts appointed to advise the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on August 11. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), Avdash Kaushal is to be named in a Gazette notification to be issued this week by President Rajapaksa. Kaushal is a human rights and civil liberties activist heading a non-governmental organization (NGO) called Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) in India. The report however has said that Government of India was not officially associated with this nomination.
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August - 10 
The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay said that visiting Sri Lanka is not necessary for the UN to conduct an effective investigation into the alleged war crimes by both the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tam
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The United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay said that visiting Sri Lanka is not necessary for the UN to conduct an effective investigation into the alleged war crimes by both the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the three-decade long civil war, reports Colombo Page on August 11. In response to Sri Lankan Government defiant stance that it will not allow any international investigator to enter the country to collect evidence, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has said that there is a large amount of information available outside the country.
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9-year old Lobayed Abrar Wasi, son of a bank employee, identified as Anwar Hussain who works in Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank was abducted from Bolarbita village of Chibinang area in Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District on August 11.
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9-year old Lobayed Abrar Wasi, son of a bank employee, identified as Anwar Hussain who works in Meghalaya Co-operative Apex Bank was abducted from Bolarbita village of Chibinang area in Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District on August 11.
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) ‘firing squad', identified as Nirmal, was arrested at Bazaar Tand in Khunti District on August 11, reports outlookindia.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Deepak Sharma said the arr
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) ‘firing squad', identified as Nirmal, was arrested at Bazaar Tand in Khunti District on August 11, reports outlookindia.com. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Deepak Sharma said the arrested Maoist was active in the CPI-Maoist for the last three years.
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lakhmu (38), carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 on his head, was arrested from a forested patch of Kumnar village under Narayanpur Police Station limits in Narayanpur Distri
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Lakhmu (38), carrying cash reward of INR 20,000 on his head, was arrested from a forested patch of Kumnar village under Narayanpur Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on August 11, reports The Pioneer. Lakhmu was a senior cadre of Local Guerrilla Squad (LGS) operating in Narayanpur region, and had joined Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] cadre in 1997.
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A team of the Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Jaipur Police has been camping in the town of Bhatkal (Karnataka) to collect information regarding two Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres from the town, who are alleged to have had a role in bomb blasts and
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A team of the Anti-terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Jaipur Police has been camping in the town of Bhatkal (Karnataka) to collect information regarding two Indian Mujahideen (IM) cadres from the town, who are alleged to have had a role in bomb blasts and acts of terrorism across India, Deccan Herald reports on August 12. Ten suspects had been arrested at Jaipur in April, 2014. During questioning, the suspects had mentioned the names of Shafi Armar and Sultan Armar, hailing from the town. Cases had also been registered against the two. The ATS team suspects them to have fled to Karachi (Sindh) in Pakistan.
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Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Saurav Jyoti Saikia, of Tinsukia District stated that adequate security measures had been made throughout the District to ensure peaceful Independence day celebrations (August 15) , reports The Sentinel on Au
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Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Saurav Jyoti Saikia, of Tinsukia District stated that adequate security measures had been made throughout the District to ensure peaceful Independence day celebrations (August 15) , reports The Sentinel on August 12.
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All State Bank of India (SBI) branches across Meghalaya remained closed on August 11 in protest against the alleged government failure to protect its employees and the public from kidnappers and extortionists, reports The Assam Tribune. Employees of
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All State Bank of India (SBI) branches across Meghalaya remained closed on August 11 in protest against the alleged government failure to protect its employees and the public from kidnappers and extortionists, reports The Assam Tribune. Employees of SBI have threatened to demand complete closure of its branches in the Garo hills if the Meghalaya Government cannot guarantee their safety and security amid the spate of abductions, adds The Telegraph. The reaction came as SBI branches across Meghalaya closed down for a day on August 11 to demand immediate release of Subodh Kumar Mishra, a bank assistant at SBI’s Gasuapara branch in South Garo Hills, who was allegedly abducted by militants on August 5. Meanwhile, SBI Staff Association deputy general secretary (Shillong Module) Biman B Bhattacharya, on August 11, has revealed that the family of the abducted SBI official Subodh Kumar Mishra has paid an amount of INR 50, 0000 to the abductors. According to him, the payment was made on August 9. “Despite paying the ransom, the abductors are yet to release the bank assistant,” Bhattarcharya said during the silent protest rally in the city. Informing that the identity of the abductors is still unknown, the SBI officials said that the abductors had claimed that they were members of a new militant outfit.
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Assam Tribune reports that Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on August 11 said in the State Assembly that Government has set up 120 fixed security pickets in the vulnerable areas of the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) to provide secur
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Assam Tribune reports that Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on August 11 said in the State Assembly that Government has set up 120 fixed security pickets in the vulnerable areas of the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) to provide security to the common people. The Minister further stated that NDFB-IKS is active in the BTAD area and the outfit has been trying to look for soft targets to prove its existence.
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At least eight Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an Assistant Commandant were injured in a militant attack on the paramilitary convoy at Pampore town of Pulwama District on August 11, reports The Hindu.
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At least eight Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, including an Assistant Commandant were injured in a militant attack on the paramilitary convoy at Pampore town of Pulwama District on August 11, reports The Hindu.
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Indian Government is making every effort to arrest fugitive Dawood Ibrahim, who is believed to be hiding in Pakistan, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh said on August 11, reports Times Now. "We are trying to arrest him (Dawood). Wherever
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Indian Government is making every effort to arrest fugitive Dawood Ibrahim, who is believed to be hiding in Pakistan, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh said on August 11, reports Times Now. "We are trying to arrest him (Dawood). Wherever he is, we will arrest him. Any criminal evading justice should be brought to book. That was the effort of the previous government and it is the effort of our government too," he stated. India believes Dawood is living in Pakistan with the active support of that country's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and continues to be involved in anti-India activities.
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Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on August 11, stated in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) that North-East insurgent groups such as Manipur-based insurgent groups like Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), United National Libera
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Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on August 11, stated in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) that North-East insurgent groups such as Manipur-based insurgent groups like Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and Naga insurgent groups such as Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Assam insurgent groups such as Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and IK Songbijit faction of National Demoratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have their camps in Myanmar reports, Assam Tribune. The presence of Indian insurgent groups in Myanmar has been the single most important security issue for India at every bilateral security negotiation.
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Naga Hoho (the apex body of Nagas) through its communication cell expressed dismay with the appointment of retired Special Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) R.N. Ravi as the new interlocutor for Naga talks, reports Nagaland Post on August 12. Naga
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Naga Hoho (the apex body of Nagas) through its communication cell expressed dismay with the appointment of retired Special Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) R.N. Ravi as the new interlocutor for Naga talks, reports Nagaland Post on August 12. Naga Hoho appealed to Government of India (GoI) and its leaders to appoint another interlocutor who possessed no military or IB background. Naga Hoho further stated that at this juncture it was imperative to have a neutral interlocutor 'without any prejudices'
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Nagaland Post reports on August 11 that in a search operation on an unspecified date an unidentified armed suspected militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Jaluki
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Nagaland Post reports on August 11 that in a search operation on an unspecified date an unidentified armed suspected militant of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Jalukie in Peren District. Two AK-56 rifles and ammunition were recovered from the militant.
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NSCN-KK welcomed four 'home comers' identified as Yimkiumong , K.Tsuyehbah Yim , Laji and Thsanso who joined the militant group recently, reports Nagaland Post on August 12.
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NSCN-KK welcomed four 'home comers' identified as Yimkiumong , K.Tsuyehbah Yim , Laji and Thsanso who joined the militant group recently, reports Nagaland Post on August 12.
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On August 11, a joint team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Dimapur Police arrested a ‘lieutanant’ Ali Jamir Ao of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and rescued two abducted persons from his captivity at Sukhovi Road
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On August 11, a joint team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Dimapur Police arrested a ‘lieutanant’ Ali Jamir Ao of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and rescued two abducted persons from his captivity at Sukhovi Road in Dimapur District, reports Assam Tribune. The arrest was made when Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search in the area for a hijacked truck from Seventh Mile area in Dimapur District. SFs recovered one .32 pistol, one .22 rifle along with assorted ammunition from the location.
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On August 11, four militants of the Independent faction of the ULFA-I identified as Moran alias Bullet Asom, Bhaskar Sonowal alias Nagen Asom, Anojit Mahanta alias Jonak Asom and Nijut Gogoi alias Amlan Hazarika surrendered before the Tinsukia and Di
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On August 11, four militants of the Independent faction of the ULFA-I identified as Moran alias Bullet Asom, Bhaskar Sonowal alias Nagen Asom, Anojit Mahanta alias Jonak Asom and Nijut Gogoi alias Amlan Hazarika surrendered before the Tinsukia and Dibrugarh Police in a surrender ceremony at the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) Tinsukia District. One US Carbine with magazine and two rounds of ammunition, trinitrotoluene (TNT) powder, one pistol with magazine and five rounds of ammunition, one Chinese grenade and one mobile phone handset were surrendered by the militants.
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People at different localities staged demonstrations demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) on August 11, reports The Sangai Express.
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People at different localities staged demonstrations demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) on August 11, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 11 
The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Majid Akhtar Shaikh, an accused in the 2008 Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror email case, The Times of India reports on August 12. He is the sixth accused in the case to have been granted bail. Even five years af
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The Bombay High Court has granted bail to Majid Akhtar Shaikh, an accused in the 2008 Indian Mujahideen (IM) terror email case, The Times of India reports on August 12. He is the sixth accused in the case to have been granted bail. Even five years after the charge sheet was filed, trial is yet to begin in the case. The court granted Shaikh bail against a surety of INR 50,000 on the ground that he was in jail for more than five-and-a-half years and that the trial has not yet commenced.
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The Central Government is ready to talk to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) if they shun violence, said the Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on August 11, reports The Economic Times. Replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha
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The Central Government is ready to talk to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) if they shun violence, said the Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh on August 11, reports The Economic Times. Replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament), the Minister said "Left Wing Extremism is a big challenge for the country but the government will not allow anyone to indulge in violence. If they shun violence, we are ready to talk."
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kawasi Lakhma at a forest guest house in Jagdalpur District on August 11, over the Jiram Ghati Maoist attack on a Congress convoy on May 25, 2013, in whi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kawasi Lakhma at a forest guest house in Jagdalpur District on August 11, over the Jiram Ghati Maoist attack on a Congress convoy on May 25, 2013, in which 28 people, including senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma, V.C. Shukla and then State Congress chief Nandkumar Patel were killed, reports The Hindu.
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The Sangai Express reports on August 12 that Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh stated that the Government was willing to hold talks with Northeast insurgents as well as Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoists) if they would shun arm
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The Sangai Express reports on August 12 that Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh stated that the Government was willing to hold talks with Northeast insurgents as well as Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoists) if they would shun arms. “Attention will be given to the development of the Northeast as the region continues to be backward. We want to give them the assurance that they too are part of India,” he said. For the rehabilitation of the Northeast militants, the Centre is planning to raise two service battalions where the surrendered militants would be absorbed, he said.
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The Sangai Express reports that two individuals identified as Leishangbam Nungsi Devi and Moirangthem Shyamkesho were injured in a grenade blast when suspected militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Parliamentary Secretary and Member of
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The Sangai Express reports that two individuals identified as Leishangbam Nungsi Devi and Moirangthem Shyamkesho were injured in a grenade blast when suspected militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mairengbam Prithiviraj at Moirang bazaar in Bishnupur District on August 11.
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The State government, on August 11, appealed to the people to defy the ‘unwarranted’ 48-hours bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) even as it assured that security will not be compromised to them, repo
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The State government, on August 11, appealed to the people to defy the ‘unwarranted’ 48-hours bandh (shut down strike) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) even as it assured that security will not be compromised to them, reports The Shillong Times. The Government’s statement came a day after the HNLC announced the bandh from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 to protest against the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on coal mining and also to boycott the Independence Day celebration in the State.
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Thousands of people, on August 11, peacefully demonstrated on the main road of Ukhrul town in Ukhrul District in the heavy presence of State Security Forces (SFs) to show their support for the ongoing peace dialogue between the Government of India (G
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Thousands of people, on August 11, peacefully demonstrated on the main road of Ukhrul town in Ukhrul District in the heavy presence of State Security Forces (SFs) to show their support for the ongoing peace dialogue between the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), reports Kanglaonline. The Sangai Express adds that Police had made a public announcement not to organize any public gathering as the town is under prohibitory order under Section 144 Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member on July 12.
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were injured when Pakistan Rangers on August 11 (today) violated ceasefire agreement and resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura Sector of Jammu Distric
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were injured when Pakistan Rangers on August 11 (today) violated ceasefire agreement and resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura Sector of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. BSF retaliated Pakistan firing effectively.
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August - 11 
Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two detonators were detected by Security Forces (SFs) on the roadside along the Imphal-Churachandpur section of the National Highway-150 (NH-150) at Kolbul area in Churachandpur District on August 11. The I
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Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and two detonators were detected by Security Forces (SFs) on the roadside along the Imphal-Churachandpur section of the National Highway-150 (NH-150) at Kolbul area in Churachandpur District on August 11. The IEDs were destroyed at the same place where it was detected with assistance from Army Bomb Disposal Squad.
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ULFA hardliners are trying to sneak into Sivasagar District by taking shelter in the Assam–Nagaland border areas near Charaideo subdivision in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel on August 12. Security Forces (SFs) have specific inputs on the ac
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ULFA hardliners are trying to sneak into Sivasagar District by taking shelter in the Assam–Nagaland border areas near Charaideo subdivision in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel on August 12. Security Forces (SFs) have specific inputs on the activities of militants and additional security measures have been taken up in the area. According to sources, under the directives of Drishti Rajkhowa, ten ULFA-I militants led by Akon Asom had taken shelter in the Assam–Nagaland border areas near Charaideo subdivision in Shivsagar District and were trying to sneak into Sivasagar to create disturbance during the Independence Day celebrations (August 15).
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August - 11 
West Bengal home department allowed five commissionerates of Bidhannagar, Howrah, Siliguri, Barrackpore and Asansol-Durgapur to set up one cyber Police Stations each, reports The Times of India. In the future, all these commissionerates are likely to
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West Bengal home department allowed five commissionerates of Bidhannagar, Howrah, Siliguri, Barrackpore and Asansol-Durgapur to set up one cyber Police Stations each, reports The Times of India. In the future, all these commissionerates are likely to get separate Bomb Disposal Squads and high radio frequency squad for patrolling purposes. The commissionerates have also been asked to collect information from all households to come up with a list of paying guests and number of guest houses and cyber cafes.
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While State Bank of India (SBI) branches all over the State will remain closed on August 11 (today) SBI employees in Garo Hills region will go on an indefinite strike in protest against the abduction of their colleague, Subodh Kumar Mishra on August
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While State Bank of India (SBI) branches all over the State will remain closed on August 11 (today) SBI employees in Garo Hills region will go on an indefinite strike in protest against the abduction of their colleague, Subodh Kumar Mishra on August 5.
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With the completion of the 10 days ban on construction works of all National Projects at 6 am of August 11, the United Naga Council (UNC) decided that the Naga people in present State of Manipur would not associate with the observation of the Indepen
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With the completion of the 10 days ban on construction works of all National Projects at 6 am of August 11, the United Naga Council (UNC) decided that the Naga people in present State of Manipur would not associate with the observation of the Independence Day organized by the district administrations under the aegis of the GoM.
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At least three people were injured on August 11 in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Sarozai area of Doaba in Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, a passenger van en-route to Peshawar from
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At least three people were injured on August 11 in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Sarozai area of Doaba in Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, a passenger van en-route to Peshawar from Hangu when it hit a homemade IED planted roadside in Sarozai area. Station House Officer (SHO) of Doaba Police Station, Aainullah Khan said that three people were injured in the blast and added that the bomb might have been planted to target Security Forces or Police.
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One doctor, identified as Amir Mehdi (56) was shot dead in a sectarian attack in Landhi area of Karachi in the evening of August 11, reports Dawn. Amir Mehdi was sitting at his ‘Rifah-i-Aam Clinic’ in Landhi-2 when two assailants riding on a motorcyc
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One doctor, identified as Amir Mehdi (56) was shot dead in a sectarian attack in Landhi area of Karachi in the evening of August 11, reports Dawn. Amir Mehdi was sitting at his ‘Rifah-i-Aam Clinic’ in Landhi-2 when two assailants riding on a motorcycle emerged there, fired shots and rode away. The doctor and his compounder brother, Nihal Ali, suffered bullet wounds. Amir Mehdi later succumbed to his injuries.
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on August 11 said that the Operation Zarb-e-Azb would reach its logical end and it would succeed with the help and support of the valiant nation, reports The News. He said the Army would not al
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on August 11 said that the Operation Zarb-e-Azb would reach its logical end and it would succeed with the help and support of the valiant nation, reports The News. He said the Army would not allow the terrorists to return and regroup in the country. He expressed these views while chairing the corps commander’s conference. The meeting expressed the resolve that the terrorists would not be allowed to regroup and return and nor would they be allowed any space across the country. Presiding over the conference here at the General Headquarters, COAS General Raheel Sharif expressed complete satisfaction at the progress made in the operation so far. He paid rich tributes to the courage shown and sacrifices rendered by the troops during the ongoing operation.
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The National Assembly (NA) on August 11 unanimously adopted a resolution to condemn the “brutal” killings of religious minorities and to reject all forms of discrimination against them in the country on the occasion of National Minorities Day, report
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The National Assembly (NA) on August 11 unanimously adopted a resolution to condemn the “brutal” killings of religious minorities and to reject all forms of discrimination against them in the country on the occasion of National Minorities Day, reports Daily Times. The resolution, tabled by Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yousaf, urged the Government to take concrete steps to establish and maintain interfaith harmony in order to safeguard fundamental rights of minority communities as enshrined in the constitution. Later, Pakistan People's Party's (PPP) Shazia Marri said that non-Muslims were feeling severe sense of insecurity in the country. She called for holding accountability of those committing crimes against non-Muslims. She said that lip service would not serve the purpose, as Pakistan did not belong to Muslims only but that it was also a country of non-Muslims living here.
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The Police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) foiled a bid to blow up the local tribal elder’s residence in the Mohallah Khudrianwala in Tank town (Tank District) on August 11, reports Daily Times. The Police on getting information reached the scene along
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The Police and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) foiled a bid to blow up the local tribal elder’s residence in the Mohallah Khudrianwala in Tank town (Tank District) on August 11, reports Daily Times. The Police on getting information reached the scene along with the BDS that defused the bomb.
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Three people travelling in a motor rickshaw sustained injuries when a bomb exploded on Maal Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on August 11, reports The News. Police said that unknown men had planted an explosive device in a motorcycle an
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Three people travelling in a motor rickshaw sustained injuries when a bomb exploded on Maal Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District on August 11, reports The News. Police said that unknown men had planted an explosive device in a motorcycle and parked it on the Road near a market.
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August - 11 
Fearing terror attacks after receiving threats from different quarters, the judges of the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs) are scared to go outside Dhaka city, as they do not have the necessary Police escorts that can provide security to them, r
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Fearing terror attacks after receiving threats from different quarters, the judges of the International Crimes Tribunals (ICTs) are scared to go outside Dhaka city, as they do not have the necessary Police escorts that can provide security to them, reports The Independent on August 11 (today). Not only the judges, but the prosecutors and the witnesses of the ICTs are also living in dread of terror attacks. Four of the six judges of the ICTs have sought Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) escorts during their movements outside Dhaka, and have written letters to the Home Ministry. But the ministry is yet to take any step in this regard, the sources added.
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Police arrested nine cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Lohagara sub-District in Chittagong District during drives on August 11 in connection with several cases filed against them on charge of subver
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Police arrested nine cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) from Lohagara sub-District in Chittagong District during drives on August 11 in connection with several cases filed against them on charge of subversive activities in the area. The arrestees are JeI activists Abu Taher (35), Hares Miah (45), Muhamad Lokman (42), Jan-e-Alam (40) and ICS cadres Mujibur Rahman (25), Kabir Ahmed (22), Khorshed Alam (25), Saiful Islam (20), Nasir Uddin (25).
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August - 11 
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 11 warned Abdus Sobhan Tarafder, defense counsel for War Crimes accused Syed Mohammad Qaisar, a former State Minister for Agriculture during HM Ershad’s regime, for passing comments during the tri
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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on August 11 warned Abdus Sobhan Tarafder, defense counsel for War Crimes accused Syed Mohammad Qaisar, a former State Minister for Agriculture during HM Ershad’s regime, for passing comments during the trial proceedings, reports Dhaka Tribune. When another defence counsel SM Shahjahan was giving his submission before the court, Sobhan made a comment though he was a non-conducting counsel on the day. Chairman of the ICT-2 Justice Obaidul Hassan warned him saying: “This is highly contemptuous. Do not do this or we will throw you out of the courtroom.”
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka concluded its public sittings to hear cases of missing persons in Mannar District, Northern Province on August 11 evening, reports Colombo Page. During
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka concluded its public sittings to hear cases of missing persons in Mannar District, Northern Province on August 11 evening, reports Colombo Page. During the four days of hearing, the Commission recorded a total of 314 complaints. The Commission has invited a total of 225 complainants, out of which only 157 have been interviewed. The Commission has received another 157 new complaints of missing persons during the sittings. To date, the Commission has received 19,284 complaints, inclusive of approximately 5,000 from relatives of missing security forces personnel. The Commission has thus far inquired into 786 complaints, which are being analyzed for further investigations through an independent investigation team.
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Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda said on August 11 that some sections of the Tamil media are trying to mislead the public with poisoned views in favour of certain political entities, reports Daily New
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Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda said on August 11 that some sections of the Tamil media are trying to mislead the public with poisoned views in favour of certain political entities, reports Daily News. He criticized that some sections of the Tamil media have placed politics above journalism. He added that criticism based on hatred and political motives will cause damage to the people and the country at large.
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August - 12 
A Border Security Force (BSF) team, acting on a tipoff from the intelligence wing of the 33 Battalion at Malkangiri Village (MV)-88, arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Singa Kotam, during a combing operati
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A Border Security Force (BSF) team, acting on a tipoff from the intelligence wing of the 33 Battalion at Malkangiri Village (MV)-88, arrested a hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Singa Kotam, during a combing operation in the nearby forest area at Tagorkota village under Motu Police Station limits in Malkangiri District on August 12, reports The Pioneer. A 303 rifle was recovered from his possession. Kotam, carrying a cash reward of INR 1,00,000 on his head, was an active member of the Kalimela Dalam (squad) and working as a bodyguard of top Maoist leader and secretary of Malkangiri Divisional Committee Udaya.
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August - 12 
A combined team of Thoubal Police Commandos and AR arrested two militants of Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) identified as ‘sergeant’ Khuraijam Shyam alias Mangal Singh and Moirangthem Abem alias Nira De
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A combined team of Thoubal Police Commandos and AR arrested two militants of Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) identified as ‘sergeant’ Khuraijam Shyam alias Mangal Singh and Moirangthem Abem alias Nira Devi on August 12 from Khongjom Bazaar area in Toubal District, reports The Sangai Express. One 9mm pistol loaded with six live rounds were also seized from ‘sergeant’ Khuraijam Shyam.
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A Police man, identified as Constable Rajender, was shot at and injured in a militant attack at Awantipora Town in Pulwama District on August 12, reports Zee News.
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A Police man, identified as Constable Rajender, was shot at and injured in a militant attack at Awantipora Town in Pulwama District on August 12, reports Zee News.
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A press release on August 12 stated that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju assured all possible support to Arunachal Pradesh for modernization of the State Police, reports The Sentinel. State Home M
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A press release on August 12 stated that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju assured all possible support to Arunachal Pradesh for modernization of the State Police, reports The Sentinel. State Home Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Tanga Byaling had placed a host of demands before Union Home Minister on August 8, who assured that there would be no dearth of funds. Tanga Byaling was assured that Police modernisation fund would be hiked from INR 110 million to INR 220 million.
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A sense of expectancy surrounded the return of the NSCN-IM collective leadership to Nagaland after their informal talks with Central representatives under the new dispensation in Delhi, reports The Sentinel. Briefing media–persons on their arrival at
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A sense of expectancy surrounded the return of the NSCN-IM collective leadership to Nagaland after their informal talks with Central representatives under the new dispensation in Delhi, reports The Sentinel. Briefing media–persons on their arrival at Dimapur Airport on August 12, NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, who was accompanied by the outfit’s chairman Isak Swu and their wives, said there is a perceptible change to the approach of the Centre to the Naga peace talks. “This issue (Naga issue) has been for so long remaining unsolved and that is never good to the Indians too. So this time, yes we have noticed in them a sense of seriousness”, Muivah said the NSCN-IM leader however hinted that the frequent changes in the Centre’s “interlocutors” have slowed down the pace of the peace talks.
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Around hundred Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have blown up a bridge construction site in Latehar District, reports ANI on August 13.
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Around hundred Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have blown up a bridge construction site in Latehar District, reports ANI on August 13.
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Arunachal Pradesh-Assam boundary is tense after an encounter between Assam Police and militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in Sonitpur District on an unspecified date, reports The Telegraph on August 1
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Arunachal Pradesh-Assam boundary is tense after an encounter between Assam Police and militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) in Sonitpur District on an unspecified date, reports The Telegraph on August 13.
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Assam Government has set up 500 forces for detection and deportation of illegal migrants staying in the State , reports Assam Tribune on August 13. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stated that Assam Government has been advised from ti
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Assam Government has set up 500 forces for detection and deportation of illegal migrants staying in the State , reports Assam Tribune on August 13. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju stated that Assam Government has been advised from time to time for speedier detection and deportation of foreigners staying illegally. He further added that to ensure speedier disposal of pending cases in the foreigners tribunals, 64 additional tribunals in addition to the existing 36 were sanctioned for setting up in Assam last June.
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Assam Tribune reports that, on August 12, Inspector General (IG) of Police SN Singh stated that a decision has been taken to conduct aerial surveillance over around 700 kilometres of railway tracks passing through vulnerable areas and more than 600 k
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Assam Tribune reports that, on August 12, Inspector General (IG) of Police SN Singh stated that a decision has been taken to conduct aerial surveillance over around 700 kilometres of railway tracks passing through vulnerable areas and more than 600 kilometres of oil pipelines as railway tracks and oil pipe lines are often targeted by the militants. He added that aerial surveillance would start from August 13 and continue up to August 15. Operations against the militants by Police and Security Forces (SFs) have been intensified and patrolling along the rivers has been going on for the past 15 days, stated IG SN Singh.
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Former Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Speaker P A Sangma sought the Government of India’s (GoI) intervention in containing deteriorating law and order situation in the Garo Hills region even as Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma announced
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Former Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Speaker P A Sangma sought the Government of India’s (GoI) intervention in containing deteriorating law and order situation in the Garo Hills region even as Chief Minister (CM) Mukul Sangma announced that his Government has decided to strengthen the internal security apparatus to bring the situation under control, reports The Shillong Times on August 13. Meanwhile, Mukul Sangma, on August 12, in Shillong (East khasi Hills) stated that growing militant activity in Garo Hills is a matter of concern. He stated that Government had initiated several programmes for the development of Garo Hills which would show results in the long run.
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Further Kanglaonline reports that on August 12 three militants of an unidentified group reportedly surrendered before the 9 AR post near Moreh in Chandel District. The surrendered militants have been identified as ‘captain’ Thangtillal Haokip, ‘serge
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Further Kanglaonline reports that on August 12 three militants of an unidentified group reportedly surrendered before the 9 AR post near Moreh in Chandel District. The surrendered militants have been identified as ‘captain’ Thangtillal Haokip, ‘sergeant major’ Mamang Haokip and ‘private’ Sanatomba. Two grenades, one IED, .32 pistol and one 9mm pistol along with magazine and two live rounds, and two hand grenades were also surrendered to the SFs.
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on August 12 claimed responsibility for the attack on Border Security Force (BSF) convoy at Pampore Town of Pulwama District in which eight BSF personnel were injured in militant attack, reports Zee News. The 'operational spok
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on August 12 claimed responsibility for the attack on Border Security Force (BSF) convoy at Pampore Town of Pulwama District in which eight BSF personnel were injured in militant attack, reports Zee News. The 'operational spokesperson' of HM, Baleeg-u-Din said that the highway squad of the outfit inflicts heavy damage on Indian security personnel and they returned safely after carrying out the attack. “Whenever, any Prime Minister of India will visit our land for inaugurating railways, bridges and dams, our Mujahideen will always welcome him with bullets,” he added.
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In a letter of caution to Mumbai International Airport and other airports of the country, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has asked authorities to increase security arrangements after they received inputs indicating that Indian Mujahidee
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In a letter of caution to Mumbai International Airport and other airports of the country, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has asked authorities to increase security arrangements after they received inputs indicating that Indian Mujahideen (IM) may organise an aircraft hijacking or forcible intrusion at smaller airports to release Yasin Bhatkal, Mid Day reports on August 13. Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has received directives by the intelligence agency to tighten security measures. The letter (copy with mid-day) has stated ‘inputs received indicative of a heightened threat perception’ to Civil Aviation Sector. The letter has also asked the airport authority to monitor all flights operations of airport/ airstrip/helipads.
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India, without going to war, has lost over 340 military personnel in the last three years (2011-2013), Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on August 12, reports The Times of India. J
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India, without going to war, has lost over 340 military personnel in the last three years (2011-2013), Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on August 12, reports The Times of India. Jaitley, said the Army had lost 217 soldiers inside the country and 14 outside (in UN peace-keeping operations) from 2011 to 2013. The Navy suffered 90 casualties and Indian Air Force 19 in the same time period. Counter-insurgency operations and cross-border firings, road accidents and warship mishaps, have all contributed to the numbers. In a separate answer, Jaitley said 27 soldiers had been killed along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan from 2004 to 2013. "The government is fully seized of the safety of the Indian soldiers and requisite measures are taken on an ongoing basis for their safety as per the threat envisaged," he said.
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) leadership including ‘chairman’ D. Kramsa will soon surrender before the Karbi Anglong District administration to start a democratic struggle for the separate State of Hemprek Kanthim (self-ruled homeland) , re
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) leadership including ‘chairman’ D. Kramsa will soon surrender before the Karbi Anglong District administration to start a democratic struggle for the separate State of Hemprek Kanthim (self-ruled homeland) , reports The Telegraph. The ‘chairman’ of KPLT D. Kramsa, on August 12, asked the people of Karbi Anglong District to observe Independence Day (August 15) as they have decided to withdraw the strike call for a political solution of the homeland issue.
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Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju on August 12 said in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) that there were approximately 6,800 militants of different Tanzeems (outfit) active during 1996 in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) which, however,
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Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju on August 12 said in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) that there were approximately 6,800 militants of different Tanzeems (outfit) active during 1996 in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) which, however, has got reduced to 240 and 199 in 2013 and 2014 (January) respectively.
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Nagaland Post reports that on August 12 an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of an unspecified militant group identified as Rongsen lemba was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Changtongya village in Mokokchung District. Three rifles, assorted ammunition
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Nagaland Post reports that on August 12 an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of an unspecified militant group identified as Rongsen lemba was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Changtongya village in Mokokchung District. Three rifles, assorted ammunition and large quantity of war like stores and incriminating documents were recovered from him.
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On August 12 two individuals identified as Chumban Murrey and Wopan Lotha were arrested for possessing one 7.65 mm pistol and one .22 pistol along with magazines near Faith Hospital in Dimapur in Dimapur District.
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On August 12 two individuals identified as Chumban Murrey and Wopan Lotha were arrested for possessing one 7.65 mm pistol and one .22 pistol along with magazines near Faith Hospital in Dimapur in Dimapur District.
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Pakistan Rangers on August 12 violated ceasefire along the International Border (IB) in Arnia area of RS Pura Sector in Jammu District reports Post Jagran.
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Pakistan Rangers on August 12 violated ceasefire along the International Border (IB) in Arnia area of RS Pura Sector in Jammu District reports Post Jagran.
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People’s Front (UPF) representatives led by its convenor Aaron Kipgen who have been camping in New Delhi for the last one week called on Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on August 12. Aaron Kipgen stated that they have apprised the Minister many issues conc
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People’s Front (UPF) representatives led by its convenor Aaron Kipgen who have been camping in New Delhi for the last one week called on Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi on August 12. Aaron Kipgen stated that they have apprised the Minister many issues concerning UPF and the need to expedite the political peace process and submitted a memorandum for immediate appointment of interlocutor. The tripartite Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement between UPF/KNO (Kuki National organization) the two conglomerates of Kuki militant groups and Government of India and the State which was signed on August 22, 2008 has witnessed only year to year extension.
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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on August 12 condemned Pakistan for its proxy war against India, according to The Times of India. Modi said Pakistan was incapable of fighting a conventional war and therefore has been resorting to terrorism. The PM said
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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on August 12 condemned Pakistan for its proxy war against India, according to The Times of India. Modi said Pakistan was incapable of fighting a conventional war and therefore has been resorting to terrorism. The PM said India is committed to strong and well-equipped army. "Jawans should be assured that the entire country supports them," he said. In Leh (Ladakh), Modi said his government was committed to "3 Ps" for J&K: prakash (electricity), paryavaran (environment) and paryatan (tourism), which would help improve the region and the country.
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Reacting to the Independence Day (August 15) boycott called by militant outfit ASAK, ANVC-B, on August 12, stated that it was improper to call a bandh (shut down strike) on August 15 , reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B stated that “Genuine organisat
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Reacting to the Independence Day (August 15) boycott called by militant outfit ASAK, ANVC-B, on August 12, stated that it was improper to call a bandh (shut down strike) on August 15 , reports The Shillong Times. ANVC-B stated that “Genuine organisations would never boycott Independence Day to highlight their grievances and demands unless they are backed by ‘smart people’ who aim to disrupt the peace and integrity of the State”. ANVC-B stated that the call to boycott Independence Day in Garo Hills was an anti-national act which is of serious concern and said that it was not surprising that ASAK was following the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) trend.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered three grenades from Sukhanjuli in Baksa District on August 12, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered three grenades from Sukhanjuli in Baksa District on August 12, reports The Telegraph.
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Suspected Garo militants opened fire on a petrol station in Bokmagre in out skirts of Tura in West Garo Hills District and killed a pump worker identified as Bittu Kumar alias Bittu Patel on August 12, reports The Shillong Times. The assailants came
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Suspected Garo militants opened fire on a petrol station in Bokmagre in out skirts of Tura in West Garo Hills District and killed a pump worker identified as Bittu Kumar alias Bittu Patel on August 12, reports The Shillong Times. The assailants came from Danakgre side in West Garo Hills District. Police suspect the involvement of Breakaway faction of A’chik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) or A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) in the killing.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) influence in the Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh is not as weak as it is thought to be and things are not that rosy and they have considerable presence in the two areas of Gali
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) influence in the Agency areas of Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh is not as weak as it is thought to be and things are not that rosy and they have considerable presence in the two areas of Galikonda and Korukonda, says Superintendent of Police (SP) Koya Praveen, reports The Hindu on August 13.
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The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), on August 12, announced that both the Women’s Wing and Students’ Wing of the committee will not take part in the Independence Day as a resentment of the Government’s failure of implementing th
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The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), on August 12, announced that both the Women’s Wing and Students’ Wing of the committee will not take part in the Independence Day as a resentment of the Government’s failure of implementing the Inner Line permit system (ILPS), reports Kanglaonline.
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The Maoists are making efforts to strengthen its influence in South India, particularly on the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, said Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on
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The Maoists are making efforts to strengthen its influence in South India, particularly on the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, said Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on August 12. He further said Maoist’s plans include creating a base on the border of Kerala and Karnataka. "The CPI (Maoist) cadres, active in the Wayanad District of Kerala, have also been known to engage in efforts aimed at establishing a forest route from Wayanad District to Mysore District of Karnataka," he added in reply to a written question. However, despite these activities, the Maoists have not been able to establish themselves in these areas.
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The Sangai Express reports that on August 12 Assam Rifles (AR) recovered three grenades from the general area of Pangal Basti in Moreh in Chandel District.
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The Sangai Express reports that on August 12 Assam Rifles (AR) recovered three grenades from the general area of Pangal Basti in Moreh in Chandel District.
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The Sentinel reports an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a grocery shop owned by an individual identified as Altab Hussain from a village in Chattradayal under Lakhipur sub division of Cachar District on August 12 (today). A sketc
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The Sentinel reports an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from a grocery shop owned by an individual identified as Altab Hussain from a village in Chattradayal under Lakhipur sub division of Cachar District on August 12 (today). A sketch map was also found which indicated Nehru Higher Secondary School, Pailapool in Cachar District. It is suspected that People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) may be behind the attempted IED attack. The date of execution was also mentioned in the sketch map as August 14.
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The Shillong Times reports that the village Nokma (headman) of Jadogre A’king has been abducted by suspected Garo militants from his home in the village in the night of August 12 in South Garo Hills. The kidnappers demanded money from the Nokma and o
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The Shillong Times reports that the village Nokma (headman) of Jadogre A’king has been abducted by suspected Garo militants from his home in the village in the night of August 12 in South Garo Hills. The kidnappers demanded money from the Nokma and on not receiving any took him away.
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The State Government accused the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of inciting the ongoing flare up on the disputed Assam-Nagaland border in Assam's Golaghat District that started on August 12, resulting in the death of
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The State Government accused the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) of inciting the ongoing flare up on the disputed Assam-Nagaland border in Assam's Golaghat District that started on August 12, resulting in the death of three Adivasi villagers of the State, reports The Times of India.
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The Times of India reports that the civil society and church bodies condemned the brutal murder of a petrol pump worker near Tura in West Garo Hills District on August 12, even as the District's Deputy Commissioner, Pravin Bakshi, said the Government
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The Times of India reports that the civil society and church bodies condemned the brutal murder of a petrol pump worker near Tura in West Garo Hills District on August 12, even as the District's Deputy Commissioner, Pravin Bakshi, said the Government would provide INR 300000 as ex-gratia to the victim’s family. An indefinite strike called by the petrol pump owners' association in the Garo Hills also brought life to a standstill.
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Times of India reports on August 12 that as many as 11 militant outfits including Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), Coordination Committee (CorCom) of six militant groups, Hynnewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), IK Songbijit faction of
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Times of India reports on August 12 that as many as 11 militant outfits including Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO), Coordination Committee (CorCom) of six militant groups, Hynnewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) called for a 'boycott' of Independence Day celebrations as a means to demonstrate their continuing resistance against the Government. The Sangai Express further adds that general strike in the entire North East region has been called for on August 15 from 1 am to 5: 30 pm.
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Tripura Info reports on August 12 that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sought detailed report of the status of border fencing along the state of Tripura from Border Security Force (BSF). According to highly placed sources MHA specifically sought
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Tripura Info reports on August 12 that Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sought detailed report of the status of border fencing along the state of Tripura from Border Security Force (BSF). According to highly placed sources MHA specifically sought detail report of Sonamura area in Sipahijala District were border fencing could not be done since 2003. Around 10 kilometres of border in Sonamura sub division yet to have border fencing due to objection from locals. About 85 per cent fencing of the 856 kilometre long border has so far been completed.
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Two individuals identified as Fosoi Gaur and Chintamoni Barhoi was killed in firing by miscreants from Nagaland on August 12 at Chetia Gaon in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Telegraph. They were protesting at the camp of C
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Two individuals identified as Fosoi Gaur and Chintamoni Barhoi was killed in firing by miscreants from Nagaland on August 12 at Chetia Gaon in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Telegraph. They were protesting at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who have been posted to look in to the law and order situation, against the alleged abduction of two schoolboys identified as Ajoy Gor and Philson Kujur who have been missing since July 26 when they went to adjacent Chandla Chung village in Nagaland side. It has been alleged that they were abducted by miscreants in Chandla Chung. All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (AASAA) has called a 12-hour Golaghat bandh (shut down strike) on August 13 (today) in protest against the killings. The Sentinel further adds that source in Golaghat Police stated that Chetia Gaon is infested by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA). However according to the source all skirmishes along the Nagaland border have been so far allegedly spurred by the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM)
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Krishna Thakur alias Raju (35) and Sonu Katenge alias Dasrath (25) were killed in an encounter with Police in Khobramenda forest in Kurkheda block in Gadchiroli District
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Krishna Thakur alias Raju (35) and Sonu Katenge alias Dasrath (25) were killed in an encounter with Police in Khobramenda forest in Kurkheda block in Gadchiroli District on August 12, reports The Times of India. Police recovered two dead bodies of the Maoists along with one .303 rifle, one Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), pistol and a rucksack among other material from the spot. Dasrath was ‘deputy section commander’ of platoon number 56. Raju, who is known for his aggressive guerrilla-style warfare, is a former activist of Chandrapur-based Deshbhakti Yuva Manch.
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40-year-old Abbas Haider Zaidi was travelling in a car when four assailants riding two motorcycles intercepted him at the Kamal petrol pump near Bara Board in the Pak Colony area and fired at him, reports Dawn. Police said it’s a sectarian attack.
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40-year-old Abbas Haider Zaidi was travelling in a car when four assailants riding two motorcycles intercepted him at the Kamal petrol pump near Bara Board in the Pak Colony area and fired at him, reports Dawn. Police said it’s a sectarian attack.
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At least 22 persons were injured when a bomb went off near a market in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 12, reports The News. “The bomb was detonated with a timer and was planted near a small roadside stall, Quetta Police Chie
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At least 22 persons were injured when a bomb went off near a market in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 12, reports The News. “The bomb was detonated with a timer and was planted near a small roadside stall, Quetta Police Chief Abdul Razzak Cheema said.
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Ghazanfar Ali Kazmi, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Preedy Police Station, was shot dead in Garden area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of August 12, reports Dawn. According to Police, unidentified assailants attacked hi
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Ghazanfar Ali Kazmi, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Preedy Police Station, was shot dead in Garden area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the night of August 12, reports Dawn. According to Police, unidentified assailants attacked him near Anklesaria Hospital when he was going in his private car to his home in Garden Police headquarters. He was taken to the Civil Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. The victim had taken part in the 1992 operation against criminals in Karachi.
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In the night, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jamil (45) was shot dead and two passersby injured in an attack at Gul Ahmed Chowrangi in Quaidabad area of Karachi, reports Dawn. According to Police, ASI Jamil was sitting with his friends near his home a
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In the night, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jamil (45) was shot dead and two passersby injured in an attack at Gul Ahmed Chowrangi in Quaidabad area of Karachi, reports Dawn. According to Police, ASI Jamil was sitting with his friends near his home at Gul Ahmed Chowrangi when motorcycle bourne unidentified assailants opened fire on him and fled.
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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on August 12 condemned Pakistan for its proxy war against India, according to The Times of India. Modi said Pakistan was incapable of fighting a conventional war and therefore has been resorting to terrorism. The PM said
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Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on August 12 condemned Pakistan for its proxy war against India, according to The Times of India. Modi said Pakistan was incapable of fighting a conventional war and therefore has been resorting to terrorism. The PM said India is committed to strong and well-equipped army. "Jawans should be assured that the entire country supports them," he said. In Leh (Ladakh), Modi said his government was committed to "3 Ps" for J&K: prakash (electricity), paryavaran (environment) and paryatan (tourism), which would help improve the region and the country.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a member of the peace body in Koz Sherpalam village of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District on August 12, reports The News. The sources said the member of the Peace Committee, Sahibzada, was standing on roads
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a member of the peace body in Koz Sherpalam village of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District on August 12, reports The News. The sources said the member of the Peace Committee, Sahibzada, was standing on roadside in Koz Sherpalam village when occupants of a car opened fire on him, killing him on the spot.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead three brothers, including a Constable, near Yarak area of Dera Ismail Khan town (Dera Ismail Khan District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of August 12, reports The News. Two persons were also injured in the
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Unidentified assailants shot dead three brothers, including a Constable, near Yarak area of Dera Ismail Khan town (Dera Ismail Khan District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of August 12, reports The News. Two persons were also injured in the incident. Police said that the assailants were riding motorcycles, adding that the victims were identified as Sadullah, Constable at the City Police Station, and his brothers- Ali Rehman and Faizullah. The injured were named Hakim Jan and Yousaf. The dead and the injured belonged to Wanda Abu village.
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Unidentified militants blew off a private school in Achini area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on August 12, reports The News. However, the explosion did not cause any casualty.
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Unidentified militants blew off a private school in Achini area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on August 12, reports The News. However, the explosion did not cause any casualty.
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On August 12, the Constituent Assembly’s (CA) Constitution Drafting Committee has reached the final stage of preparing the partial preliminary draft of a new constitution by incorporating the issues on which parties have already agreed upon, reports
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On August 12, the Constituent Assembly’s (CA) Constitution Drafting Committee has reached the final stage of preparing the partial preliminary draft of a new constitution by incorporating the issues on which parties have already agreed upon, reports Ekantipur.com. The constitution drafting committee members said that they have prepared the draft for the constitution on the basis of the report submitted by the full House of the CA, and that they will finalise the task by August 13. The constitution drafting committee will be without any tasks from August 13, until the Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (PDCC) settles the key contentious issues of the constitution, mainly on the forms of governance, federalism, judiciary and electoral system, said Krishna Prasad Sitaula, the chairman of the constitution drafting committee.
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In Khulna District, Police arrested JeI ameer (chief) of Terokhada sub-District and principal of Terokhada Atalia Madrasa (Islamic seminary), Moulana Kabirul Islam (48) on August 12 on charge of planning subversive activities, reports Daily Star. Pol
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In Khulna District, Police arrested JeI ameer (chief) of Terokhada sub-District and principal of Terokhada Atalia Madrasa (Islamic seminary), Moulana Kabirul Islam (48) on August 12 on charge of planning subversive activities, reports Daily Star. Police also recovered one shutter gun, three bullets and five crude bombs from his madrasa following his confessional statement.
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Police arrested a 'regional leader' of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction identified as Mobarak Hossain alias Bangla from Pangsha sub-District of Rajbari District on August 12, reports The Daily Star. Police also recovered one shut
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Police arrested a 'regional leader' of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Red Flag faction identified as Mobarak Hossain alias Bangla from Pangsha sub-District of Rajbari District on August 12, reports The Daily Star. Police also recovered one shutter gun and two bullets from his possession. Police said that Mobarak was accused in five murder and four extortion cases filed with Pangsha Police Station.
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Police on August 12 arrested ICS cadre Moinul Islam (22) accused in the case of attack on Cultural Minister Muahamad Asadurjamman Noor's motorcade and murder of four Awami League (AL) leaders from Ramganj market in Sadar sub-District of Nilphamari Di
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Police on August 12 arrested ICS cadre Moinul Islam (22) accused in the case of attack on Cultural Minister Muahamad Asadurjamman Noor's motorcade and murder of four Awami League (AL) leaders from Ramganj market in Sadar sub-District of Nilphamari District, reports The Independent. The ICS cadre is accused in the case of attack occurred before the January 5 parliamentary election when Asadurjamman Noor was on a campaign tour.
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Police on August 12 arrested two War Crime suspects in Netrakona District for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in the District during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Obaidul Haque alias Abu Taher and
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Police on August 12 arrested two War Crime suspects in Netrakona District for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in the District during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Obaidul Haque alias Abu Taher and Ataur Rahman alias Nani, alleged Razakars and residents of Mokhterpara in Netrakona District were arrested after the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) issued warrants of arrest. Shahjahan Kabir, Investigation Officer (IO) in the case told that he had started investigation against the duo on June 6, 2013 and found “preliminary” evidence about their “involvement” in at least three to four acts of War Crimes.
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August - 12 
An Indian human rights activist, Prof. Avdhash Kaushal, who was nominated by the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to be part of the international panel of experts advising the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Mis
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An Indian human rights activist, Prof. Avdhash Kaushal, who was nominated by the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to be part of the international panel of experts advising the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka, has accepted the offer, reports Colombo Page on August 13. Avdhash Kaushal, Chairperson of Dehradun-based non-governmental organization (NGO), Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK), has said that after turning down the offer at first, he accepted the offer when President himself called and made the offer. He will be the only Indian in the advisory panel which will also have experts from Japan and Pakistan.
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August - 12 
Defense Ministry Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya said that Sri Lankan Government has removed names of three people from the blacklist of those who are accused of conniving to revive terrorism in the country, reports Colombo Page on August 13.
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Defense Ministry Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya said that Sri Lankan Government has removed names of three people from the blacklist of those who are accused of conniving to revive terrorism in the country, reports Colombo Page on August 13. The three persons who have been cleared are Karunanithi Thurairathnam a.k.a Thurai who resides in France, Sutharasan Kailayanathan who lives in India and Thanushkody Premani, a resident of Kilinochchi, Northern Province. Sri Lankan Government designated 424 individuals and sixteen organizations including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as terrorist under the United Nations (UN) Act
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August - 12 
External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris said on August 12 that the Government has invited United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry to visit Sri Lanka and see for himself what the country has achieved on the ground since the war ended in 2009,
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External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris said on August 12 that the Government has invited United States (US) Secretary of State John Kerry to visit Sri Lanka and see for himself what the country has achieved on the ground since the war ended in 2009, reports Daily Mirror. He is reported to have extended the invitation during talks he had with Kerry on the sidelines of the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum at Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar on August 11. The invitation comes after Peiris last week warned foreign envoys to be impartial and refrain from interfering within Sri Lanka's domestic affairs.
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August - 12 
External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris while addressing the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Regional Forum in Nai Pyi Taw, Myanmar said that in fighting terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, Sri Lanka ha
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External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris while addressing the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers Regional Forum in Nai Pyi Taw, Myanmar said that in fighting terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, Sri Lanka has always believed in the need for its elimination in its entirety, given that it has fundamentally impeded progress in large swathes of the globe, reports Daily News on August 13. He said, “It is ironic, however, that Sri Lanka, having eliminated terrorism for the benefit not only of the people of our country but a significantly wider region, is today having to contend with immense pressure exerted primarily through the use of human rights as a political tool.”
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August - 12 
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) spokesperson Adrian Edwards on August 12 in Geneva (Switzerland) said the refugee agency is alarmed that recent deportations of asylum-seekers from Sri Lanka are growing in size and scope despite interna
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Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) spokesperson Adrian Edwards on August 12 in Geneva (Switzerland) said the refugee agency is alarmed that recent deportations of asylum-seekers from Sri Lanka are growing in size and scope despite international calls to stop sending them back to a place where their lives could be in danger, reports Colombo Page. Edwards said Sri Lanka has sent back 88 Pakistanis since August 1. He said, "UNHCR is seriously concerned at these deportations, including of families and vulnerable people whose international protection needs have not been assessed. By sending these people back, the Government of Sri Lanka is in breach of its obligations under international law concerning the principle of no-forced-returns, or non-refoulement.” UNHCR reiterated its call to the Sri Lankan Government to stop the deportations immediately and to grant access to asylum seekers in detention so that UNHCR staff can assess their needs for international protection.
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August - 12 
The chairman of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka, Maxwell Paranagama on August 12 said that the numbers cited by groups on alleged disappearance of individuals have been grossly exagger
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The chairman of the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka, Maxwell Paranagama on August 12 said that the numbers cited by groups on alleged disappearance of individuals have been grossly exaggerated, reports Colombo Page. He said, "We have seen figures presented by various organizations which claimed that over 3,300 had disappeared from the Northern Province. But the number of complaints received by us does not confirm such claims." The former Sri Lankan judge also dismissed claims that the Tamils affected by the conflict have little confidence in his probe proceedings. He said many complainants are parents who are unable to ascertain if their children are dead or not.
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August - 13 
1,034 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks in the last five years and seven months, informed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament
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1,034 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacks in the last five years and seven months, informed Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju to Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) on August 13, reports firstpost.com. The Minister further said till July 31, 2014, 61 SFs were killed in CPI-Maoist attack.
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August - 13 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jairam, who is Divisional Committee Member (DVC) of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Committee active in Antagarh region, was arrested after an encounter with the Security Force
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Jairam, who is Divisional Committee Member (DVC) of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] Committee active in Antagarh region, was arrested after an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) near Ghasimunda village under Antagarh Police Station limits in Kanker District on August 13, reports The Pioneer. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from Jairam, Superintendent of Police (SP), Kanker, RN Dash said
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August - 13 
A joint operation by Army unit at Diphu of Chindits Brigade under Red Horns Division and Police in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District on August 13 arrested a Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant identified as Rukasen Timung. One .22 pist
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A joint operation by Army unit at Diphu of Chindits Brigade under Red Horns Division and Police in Diphu town in Karbi Anglong District on August 13 arrested a Karbi People's Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militant identified as Rukasen Timung. One .22 pistol along with five live rounds were recovered from him.
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August - 13 
A Maoist ‘memorial’ constructed in the forests of Amlipadar near Peepalkhunta village in Gariaband District was demolished by Security Forces on August 13, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of District Force and Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) co
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A Maoist ‘memorial’ constructed in the forests of Amlipadar near Peepalkhunta village in Gariaband District was demolished by Security Forces on August 13, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of District Force and Central reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducting search operations in the forest of Amlipadar, got information about the Maoist ‘memorial’, reached at the spot and razed down the 18-feet high ‘memorial’ constructed by Maoists in the memory of their slain cadres.
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August - 13 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Birdao Singh Boro, was arrested from Mothanga Chawk in Baksa District in the evening of August 13.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Birdao Singh Boro, was arrested from Mothanga Chawk in Baksa District in the evening of August 13.
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A search operation was conducted at Moirang Shribon Leikai in Bishnupur District on August 13 reports The Sangai Express. Fifteen people of which five were bail out individuals, seven were Non locals and three who could not show verification papers w
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A search operation was conducted at Moirang Shribon Leikai in Bishnupur District on August 13 reports The Sangai Express. Fifteen people of which five were bail out individuals, seven were Non locals and three who could not show verification papers were detained
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August - 13 
A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Krishna Ahir alias Prasadji, has been arrested from Hapedag forest under Angara Police Station limits during ‘Operation Dron’ jointly carried out by the State Police and Central
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A top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Krishna Ahir alias Prasadji, has been arrested from Hapedag forest under Angara Police Station limits during ‘Operation Dron’ jointly carried out by the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Ranchi District on August 13, reports The Times of India. He carried a reward of INR 2 million on his head. Confirming the arrest State Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Kumar said the arrest of Ahir was an important development as the ‘regional committee’ member was accused of masterminding four major attacks on Police teams, particularly in the Saranda region in which 54 security personnel were killed in the last few years. The Maoist leader, known for his ambush strategy, is wanted in over 60 cases lodged in three Districts. Police also seized one AK 47, bullets and explosives from him.
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Activists of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) burnt effigies of CM Tarun Gogoi at various places of the State on August 13 in protest against the Government’s failure to protect the lives and property of the people of the State.
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Activists of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) burnt effigies of CM Tarun Gogoi at various places of the State on August 13 in protest against the Government’s failure to protect the lives and property of the people of the State.
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All Adivashi Students Association of Assam (AASAA) has announced a 12–hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) on August 16 and has already launched an indefinite economical blockade against Nagaland. In a press meet held at Bongaigaon on August 13, Rafel
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All Adivashi Students Association of Assam (AASAA) has announced a 12–hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) on August 16 and has already launched an indefinite economical blockade against Nagaland. In a press meet held at Bongaigaon on August 13, Rafel Kuzur, president of AASAA, blamed an “irresponsible” Assam Government for the incident. “Naga rebels are taking advantage of the silence of the Assam government,” Kuzur said, also suspecting the role of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed in the border areas.
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As a part of the security measures taken up ahead of the Independence Day (August 15) search and sanitization operations were conducted at different parts of the State on August 13. A combined team of Imphal East District Police and AR sanitized area
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As a part of the security measures taken up ahead of the Independence Day (August 15) search and sanitization operations were conducted at different parts of the State on August 13. A combined team of Imphal East District Police and AR sanitized areas like Sanjenthong to Palace Compound gate in Imphal East District , areas adjoining Manipur Film Development Corporation and Mahabali forest area in Imphal East District by using sniffer dogs and metal detector. Later Police conducted search operation at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) crossing and surrounding localities in Imphal East District. Twenty one people who could not produce proper verification papers were detained and handed over to the Porompat Police Station.
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August - 13 
At least six persons, identified as Saddam Hussain, Abdul Zuan, Rehmatullah Ali, Abdul Rasheed, Mohammed Azharuddin and Abdul Rehman, were arrested for plotting to kill Hindu Makkal Katchi leaders from Sultan Mosque in Rathina Sabapathi Puram area of
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At least six persons, identified as Saddam Hussain, Abdul Zuan, Rehmatullah Ali, Abdul Rasheed, Mohammed Azharuddin and Abdul Rehman, were arrested for plotting to kill Hindu Makkal Katchi leaders from Sultan Mosque in Rathina Sabapathi Puram area of Coimbatore District on August 13, reports The Times of India. On interrogation, Police found that the men were plotting the murders of Hindu Makkal Katchi leaders like Arjun Sampath and Mookambikai Mani. Police said that one of the accused Abdul Rehman was found to be a former Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) member, Saddam Hussain and three others were youth members of Popular Front of India (PFI).
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August - 13 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, on August 13, requested Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh for additional Central paramilitary forces for deployment in the trouble torn areas of Dhansiri subdivision of Golaghat District. Gogoi, has asked Chief Secret
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, on August 13, requested Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh for additional Central paramilitary forces for deployment in the trouble torn areas of Dhansiri subdivision of Golaghat District. Gogoi, has asked Chief Secretary Jitesh Khosla to take up the matter with his Nagaland counterpart and to explore all possible ways to defuse the tension in the bordering areas.
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August - 13 
Chief Minister OkramIbobi Singh on August 13 stated at Heecham Yaichampat in Imphal West District that the Government cannot take any hasty decision, but there is no doubt that it is seriously considering implementation of the Inner Line Permit Syste
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Chief Minister OkramIbobi Singh on August 13 stated at Heecham Yaichampat in Imphal West District that the Government cannot take any hasty decision, but there is no doubt that it is seriously considering implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS), reports Kanglaonline.
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August - 13 
Friendship Forum of Golaghat and Wokha (FFoGW) District urged both Nagaland and Assam Governments to protect people in the borders, reports Nagaland Post on August 14
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Friendship Forum of Golaghat and Wokha (FFoGW) District urged both Nagaland and Assam Governments to protect people in the borders, reports Nagaland Post on August 14
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August - 13 
Hills Police have taken into custody a woman for allegedly transferring funds to the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant outfit for subversive activities in South West Garo Hills District even as her husband has fled the scene to join t
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Hills Police have taken into custody a woman for allegedly transferring funds to the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militant outfit for subversive activities in South West Garo Hills District even as her husband has fled the scene to join the rebel group. Ampati Police arrested Dikme D Shira after intelligence reports revealed that she along with her husband, Chesrang D Sangma alias Jannath and also known as Goran, had been transferring funds to ASAK leaders and at the same time withdrawing money received from the group for purchase of weapons.
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August - 13 
In a joint statement issued by the Zeliangrong Union-Assam Manipur Nagaland (ZU-AMN) and Maram Union (MU) on August 13 in regard to the physical assault of Ringsonbou Newmai on July 28 by militants, stated that the warden of Josephine Hostel, Maram H
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In a joint statement issued by the Zeliangrong Union-Assam Manipur Nagaland (ZU-AMN) and Maram Union (MU) on August 13 in regard to the physical assault of Ringsonbou Newmai on July 28 by militants, stated that the warden of Josephine Hostel, Maram Hingba Mathew will reimburse all the medical expenses of the victim who is now under treatment at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute for Medical Science (JNIMS). The victim was assaulted based on the complaints by the warden to the militants.
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August - 13 
Kohima Police on August 13 arrested two militants of Khole Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) identified as Ghileto Zhimo and ‘private’ Medozetuo Metha from Hotel Orchid in New Market area in Kohima in Kohima District
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Kohima Police on August 13 arrested two militants of Khole Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) identified as Ghileto Zhimo and ‘private’ Medozetuo Metha from Hotel Orchid in New Market area in Kohima in Kohima District, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 pistol with magazine, five live rounds of .22 ammo, one 7.65 mm pistol (country made) with magazine and four live rounds of 7.65 ammunition were recovered from them.
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August - 13 
Konthoujam Gram Panchayat and United Club Organisation, Konthoujam organised a pro-ILPS mass rally and sit in protest at Konthoujam Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District on August 13, reports The Sangai Express.
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Konthoujam Gram Panchayat and United Club Organisation, Konthoujam organised a pro-ILPS mass rally and sit in protest at Konthoujam Mayai Leikai in Imphal West District on August 13, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 13 
Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Indian Parliament) said there are some issues relating to demarcation of boundaries between Assam-Nagaland, Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Meghalaya and Assam-Mizoram and
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Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Indian Parliament) said there are some issues relating to demarcation of boundaries between Assam-Nagaland, Assam-Arunachal Pradesh, Assam-Meghalaya and Assam-Mizoram and the Government of India (GoI) has advised Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram to settle the inter-State boundary disputes amicably , reports Assam Tribune on August 14
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August - 13 
Naga National Council (NNC) retired ‘brigadier’ S.Singnya in his “68th Naga Independence Day” speech stated that unity of the Nagas was pre-requisite towards finding a permanent solution to the Indo-Naga and Burma-Naga political issue, reports Nagal
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Naga National Council (NNC) retired ‘brigadier’ S.Singnya in his “68th Naga Independence Day” speech stated that unity of the Nagas was pre-requisite towards finding a permanent solution to the Indo-Naga and Burma-Naga political issue, reports Nagaland Post on August 14.
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August - 13 
Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton on August 13 blamed on “illegal immigrants” for the violence along the Assam-Nagaland Border which killed two people on August 12, reports The Shillong Times. Patton stated that “The incident that took place yesterday
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Nagaland Home Minister Y Patton on August 13 blamed on “illegal immigrants” for the violence along the Assam-Nagaland Border which killed two people on August 12, reports The Shillong Times. Patton stated that “The incident that took place yesterday (August 12 ) at Ralan area is a reminder for both the states of Assam and Nagaland how much damage illegal immigrants can do to both the people of Assam and Nagaland.”
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Nagaland Post on August 13 reports that Patton on August 13 appealed to the people of Ralan area in Wokha District to exercise maximum restraint, as the State Government was doing whatever it could within its disposal to resolve the present crisis.
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Nagaland Post on August 13 reports that Patton on August 13 appealed to the people of Ralan area in Wokha District to exercise maximum restraint, as the State Government was doing whatever it could within its disposal to resolve the present crisis.
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August - 13 
Nagaland Post on August 14 reports that NNC ‘acting president’ Z. Royim Yimchungrii stated that Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) must stand united for final political settlement in the right and correct political stand for freedom; otherwise no
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Nagaland Post on August 14 reports that NNC ‘acting president’ Z. Royim Yimchungrii stated that Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) must stand united for final political settlement in the right and correct political stand for freedom; otherwise no single party or group would bring settlement to the Naga people in reality.
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August - 13 
Nagaland Post reports that Kyong Hoho , the apex body of the Lotha Naga tribe on August 13 blamed adivasis and illegal migrants, who were allegedly being “backed” by the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), for the current spurt of tensions
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Nagaland Post reports that Kyong Hoho , the apex body of the Lotha Naga tribe on August 13 blamed adivasis and illegal migrants, who were allegedly being “backed” by the All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), for the current spurt of tensions in Ralan area of Wokha District along the Nagaland-Assam border. Kyong Hoho stated that peaceful co-existence between the people of Assam and Nagaland has been vitiated time and again by the “adivasis and illegal migrants with the backing of AANLA".
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August - 13 
Nagaland post reports that Zeliangrong Youth Front(ZYF), All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU) and Zeliangrong Students Union Manipur (ZSUM) have decided to call 24 hour bandh (shutdown) on National Highways with effect from the midnight of August 16
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Nagaland post reports that Zeliangrong Youth Front(ZYF), All Zeliangrong Students Union (AZSU) and Zeliangrong Students Union Manipur (ZSUM) have decided to call 24 hour bandh (shutdown) on National Highways with effect from the midnight of August 16 against the alleged failure on the part of Police to arrest warden of Josephine Girls Hostel who is the main accused on the assault on Ringsanbou Newmai who was severely injured after he was allegedly beaten by suspected militants for entering a girl’s hostel on July 28.
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August - 13 
NNC ‘president’ Temjenyanger Aier affirmed that NNC would not accept any settlement short of complete sovereignty, which the Nagas gave their mandate, reports Nagaland post on August 14.
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NNC ‘president’ Temjenyanger Aier affirmed that NNC would not accept any settlement short of complete sovereignty, which the Nagas gave their mandate, reports Nagaland post on August 14.
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August - 13 
On August 13, an Isak-Miuvah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) militant identified as ‘sergeant’ Abei Kuotsu was arrested by SFs from an unspecified location, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 pistol with magazine, ten live rou
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On August 13, an Isak-Miuvah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) militant identified as ‘sergeant’ Abei Kuotsu was arrested by SFs from an unspecified location, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 pistol with magazine, ten live rounds of .22, along with demand slips of various vehicles and work permits of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were recovered from him.
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August - 13 
One Army personnel was injured as Pakistani Rangers on August 13 violated the ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing by small arms and automatic weapons on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber Gali Sector of Poonch District, r
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One Army personnel was injured as Pakistani Rangers on August 13 violated the ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing by small arms and automatic weapons on Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber Gali Sector of Poonch District, reports The Times of India. Army troops retaliated with equal caliber weapons.
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August - 13 
Prohibitory orders under section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Ralan area in Wokha District from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m, reports Nagaland Post on August 14. A joint meeting of Nagaland Police and administration, Assam Police and
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Prohibitory orders under section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Ralan area in Wokha District from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m, reports Nagaland Post on August 14. A joint meeting of Nagaland Police and administration, Assam Police and administration and neutral forces was held on August 13 at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Nagaland Police, L B Lemtur stated that it was also decided to reinforce two companies of CRPF in the area and that Nagaland Police would patrol the area to restrain people of the area.
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August - 13 
SFs arrested an IKS faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) cadre, identified as Swmdwn Basumatary from Koilamoila market in Bongaigaon District and recovered a hand grenade from him on August 13.
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SFs arrested an IKS faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) cadre, identified as Swmdwn Basumatary from Koilamoila market in Bongaigaon District and recovered a hand grenade from him on August 13.
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August - 13 
The Coordination Committee (CorCom) of six valley based militant groups, on August 13, paid befitting homage to all the patriots of the land who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the nation’s sovereignty on the occasion of the Patriots’ Day, r
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The Coordination Committee (CorCom) of six valley based militant groups, on August 13, paid befitting homage to all the patriots of the land who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the nation’s sovereignty on the occasion of the Patriots’ Day, reports The Sangai Express. In memory and commemoration of the valour and sense of patriotism shown by the Manipuri soldiers in memory of those who sacrificed their lives during the 1891 Anglo-Manipur War, August 13 is being observed as Patriots’ Day every year.
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August - 13 
The Gujarat Crime Branch arrested a person, identified as Asaro alias Kurban Shaikh along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the face value of INR 390000 near Kalupur railway station of Ahmedabad District on August 13, reports The Times of I
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The Gujarat Crime Branch arrested a person, identified as Asaro alias Kurban Shaikh along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with the face value of INR 390000 near Kalupur railway station of Ahmedabad District on August 13, reports The Times of India.
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August - 13 
The KCP greeted the people of Manipur and the armed wings of the outfits under the CorCom on the 10th anniversary of the outfit’s armed wing Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi (Peoples Red Army) which falls on August 13, reports Kanglaonline.
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The KCP greeted the people of Manipur and the armed wings of the outfits under the CorCom on the 10th anniversary of the outfit’s armed wing Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi (Peoples Red Army) which falls on August 13, reports Kanglaonline.
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August - 13 
The Maoists warned the State Government against going ahead with the Gurupriya Setu (Bridge) in Malkangiri District, reports The Pioneer on August 14. Maoist leader Poonam said the Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik’s assurance of buildin
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The Maoists warned the State Government against going ahead with the Gurupriya Setu (Bridge) in Malkangiri District, reports The Pioneer on August 14. Maoist leader Poonam said the Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeev Marik’s assurance of building the bridge may never translate into action. She further said when the basic needs of people like education, health, house, water and sanitation, land patta and boats were not fulfilled; the Government may not be able to build the bridge.
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August - 13 
The Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) ‘information and publicity secretary’ Gogou Vaiphei stated that a bandh (shutdown) will be enforced in the Hill Districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul from
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The Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-Nehlun) ‘information and publicity secretary’ Gogou Vaiphei stated that a bandh (shutdown) will be enforced in the Hill Districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul from the evening of August 14 (today) till the dusk of August 15 as a part of boycotting Independence Day celebrations, The Sangai Express reports on August 14.
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August - 13 
The Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) ‘president’ Kiumukam appealed to all Naga loving political leaders from all factions, public leaders and intellectuals to ponder over the misunderstanding and mistakes of the past and should
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The Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) ‘president’ Kiumukam appealed to all Naga loving political leaders from all factions, public leaders and intellectuals to ponder over the misunderstanding and mistakes of the past and shoulder the responsibility to set things right in time, reports Nagaland Post on August 14.
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August - 13 
The Sangai Express reports that Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, on August 13, stated in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Indian Parliament) that Government is committed to rehabilitating youths who got involved with insurgents and Left wing extre
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The Sangai Express reports that Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, on August 13, stated in Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Indian Parliament) that Government is committed to rehabilitating youths who got involved with insurgents and Left wing extremists. He stated that “Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is implementing a scheme for surrender-cum-rehabilitation of militants of the northeastern region to wean away the misguided youth and hard-core militants who have strayed into the fold of militancy and later find themselves trapped in that net."
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August - 13 
The Sangai Express reports that on August 13 a Manipuri truck driver identified as Gautam Gopal and his helper identified as Namwang Newme were abducted by unidentified militants from 7th Mile Zebra Parking in Kohima (Kohima District) when they were
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The Sangai Express reports that on August 13 a Manipuri truck driver identified as Gautam Gopal and his helper identified as Namwang Newme were abducted by unidentified militants from 7th Mile Zebra Parking in Kohima (Kohima District) when they were transporting rice from Dimapur (Nagaland) to Imphal in Manipur. It is suspected that the driver and his helper were abducted in connection with monetary demands served to Food Corporation of India (FCI) transport contractors.
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The Sangai Express reports that United People's Front (UPF) in a meeting on August 13 decided to agree to extend the SoO term after its expiry on August 22.UPF also held its 8th Foundation Day on August 12 at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills in Senapati
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The Sangai Express reports that United People's Front (UPF) in a meeting on August 13 decided to agree to extend the SoO term after its expiry on August 22.UPF also held its 8th Foundation Day on August 12 at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills in Senapati District. UPF was formed in Aizawl in Mizoram on August 12 in 2006 with the blessing of Mizoram Government.
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The Sentinel reports that armed Naga assailants continued their raids in Assam villages related to land issue for the second consecutive day on August 13, killing a village headman, identified as Africa Toppo and setting on fire nearly 200 houses in
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The Sentinel reports that armed Naga assailants continued their raids in Assam villages related to land issue for the second consecutive day on August 13, killing a village headman, identified as Africa Toppo and setting on fire nearly 200 houses in the B Sector of Golaghat District. The Naga miscreants reportedly trooped down at the Jahajigaon village of Dhansiri subdivision, lobbed bombs, fired and torched houses. Attacks were reported from over ten villages – Jahaji Bosti, Roman Bosti, Kampur, Majgaon, Santipur, Chetiagaon, Xukanjan, Sainpur, Ratanpur, Kemphur and Kamalpur. Thousands of terrified villagers were abandoning their villages and fleeing to safer places with some of their belongings even as eight relief camps have been opened at Uriamghat which are housing some 5,000 villagers.
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August - 13 
The Sentinel reports that in a bid to curb cross–border terrorism, the officials from Sarpang of Bhutan and Kokrajhar of Assam held a discussion on the terrorist activities across the border areas in Bhutan on August 13. A team of Bhutan’s Sarpang Di
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The Sentinel reports that in a bid to curb cross–border terrorism, the officials from Sarpang of Bhutan and Kokrajhar of Assam held a discussion on the terrorist activities across the border areas in Bhutan on August 13. A team of Bhutan’s Sarpang District administration comprising Additional Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, Royal Bhutan Police of Sarpang District held a meeting on at Kokrajhar Circuit House with the Kokrajhar District administration over the kidnapping of four people recently by suspected NDFB-IKS. The four Bhutanese nationals were kidnapped on August 8 from Pathabari, three km away from the Indo–Bhutan border in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
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August - 13 
The Shillong Times reports that six labourers were attacked by miscreants at a labour camp at Qualapatty behind Norevelyn School in East Khasi Hills District in the night of August 13. The six labourers were identified as Muzabil Haque, Amino Talukda
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The Shillong Times reports that six labourers were attacked by miscreants at a labour camp at Qualapatty behind Norevelyn School in East Khasi Hills District in the night of August 13. The six labourers were identified as Muzabil Haque, Amino Talukdar, Nazarul Haque, Minnat Ali, Hanuj Ali and Kaibul Islam.
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The Shillong Times reports that the Centre, on August 13, warned Meghalaya government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo Hills region where militants are on a kidnapping and killing spree, even as the Opposition United Democratic
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The Shillong Times reports that the Centre, on August 13, warned Meghalaya government over the deteriorating law and order situation in Garo Hills region where militants are on a kidnapping and killing spree, even as the Opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) sought immediate Central intervention into the matter. “We are aware of what is happening over there in Garo Hills. It is apparent that the state government has failed to tackle the rising crimes in Garo Hills. The state (government) needs to have a complete view on how to restore normalcy and must act immediately,” Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju told a news agency. He asked the State government to “act fast” to control the situation in Garo Hills.
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August - 13 
The truck driver identified as Langoljam Radhamohon and handy-man Khumanthem Sanjit who were abducted on July 25 from Piphema in Dimapur District by the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were freed on August 13, repo
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The truck driver identified as Langoljam Radhamohon and handy-man Khumanthem Sanjit who were abducted on July 25 from Piphema in Dimapur District by the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were freed on August 13, reports The Sangai Express. The truck driver stated that they were kept in NSCN-K camp located at Zunheboto in Zunheboto District.
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August - 13 
Three persons, including two Policemen, identified as Manzoor Ahmed Kasba and Head Constable Mohammad Yaqoob and one civilian, identified as Mehraj-ud-Din, were killed in a militant attack on the National Highway in Pampora area of Pulwama District o
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Three persons, including two Policemen, identified as Manzoor Ahmed Kasba and Head Constable Mohammad Yaqoob and one civilian, identified as Mehraj-ud-Din, were killed in a militant attack on the National Highway in Pampora area of Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants fired at the vehicle of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Abdul Hameed at around 7:45 PM, leaving the civilian dead and seriously injuring two personal security guards of the officer. The guards later succumbed in hospital. So far, no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Sources said that the Police team led by Hameed was deputed to Kargil on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and was returning to its battalion headquarter in Anantnag District.
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August - 13 
Two unidentified youths were arrested by Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), who are suspected to be in Syria fighting for the radical group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on August 13, reports The Times of India.
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Two unidentified youths were arrested by Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), who are suspected to be in Syria fighting for the radical group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on August 13, reports The Times of India.
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August - 13 
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, on August 13, said the Centre was “disturbed” at the daily reports of killings and abductions received from Meghalaya and asked the State to “act fast” to control the situation, reports The Assam Tribune
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Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, on August 13, said the Centre was “disturbed” at the daily reports of killings and abductions received from Meghalaya and asked the State to “act fast” to control the situation, reports The Assam Tribune. Rijiju said that the Central Government was receiving daily reports of killings and abduction from Meghalaya’s Garo Hills region and is disturbed by these reports,. “The State Government must act fast to control the situation,” Rijiju said.
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August - 13 
A Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another was injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast close to a Security Forces’ (SF) vehicle that was on routine patrol near Sharifabad Chowk in Hazarganji area of provincial capital Quetta on August 13
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A Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another was injured in a remote-controlled bomb blast close to a Security Forces’ (SF) vehicle that was on routine patrol near Sharifabad Chowk in Hazarganji area of provincial capital Quetta on August 13, reports Dawn.
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August - 13 
A tribal elder, Malik Abdul Hakeem, survived a roadside bombing in Gulu Shah area of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 13, reports The News. Malik Abdul Hakeem was driving in the Gulu
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A tribal elder, Malik Abdul Hakeem, survived a roadside bombing in Gulu Shah area of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 13, reports The News. Malik Abdul Hakeem was driving in the Gulu Shah area when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated near his vehicle. However, he remains unhurt in the incident.
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August - 13 
Pakistan on August 13 rejected Afghan Government’s allegation that Pakistani forces had launched an attacked in a border District of eastern Kunar province, reports The Express Tribune. Top Afghan security adviser Rangin Dadfar Spanta said that the c
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Pakistan on August 13 rejected Afghan Government’s allegation that Pakistani forces had launched an attacked in a border District of eastern Kunar province, reports The Express Tribune. Top Afghan security adviser Rangin Dadfar Spanta said that the country’s security forces have “repulsed attack by Pakistani forces” in eastern Kunar province this week. Spanta told the meeting of Council of Ministers, presided over by Afghan President Hamid Karzai on August 11 that, “Pakistani forces have increased rockets fire on Afghanistan’s border areas,” Afghan state news agency Bakhtar reported.
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August - 13 
The Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on August 13 said that the Army will try to complete the Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) soon, reports The News. The Army Chief said that the event was good sign for national sol
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The Chief of the Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on August 13 said that the Army will try to complete the Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) soon, reports The News. The Army Chief said that the event was good sign for national solidarity.
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August - 13 
Chairman of the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly (CA) Baburam Bhattarai began discussions with top leaders of three major political parties in a bid to find a common ground on the major con
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Chairman of the Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of the Constituent Assembly (CA) Baburam Bhattarai began discussions with top leaders of three major political parties in a bid to find a common ground on the major contentious issues of Constitution writing at a meeting held at CA secretariat in Singhadurbar in Kathmandu on August 13, reports Republica. Top leaders from Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) discussed ways to settle differences over state restructuring and system of governance acceptable to all political forces. "Discussion at the meeting mainly focused on settling major thorny issues and producing a new constitution within the given time," UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said.
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August - 13 
On August 13, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) decided to intensify talks with the disgruntled faction led by senior leader Baburam Bhattarai, so that intra-party dispute will not hinder the constitution drafting process, reports
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On August 13, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) decided to intensify talks with the disgruntled faction led by senior leader Baburam Bhattarai, so that intra-party dispute will not hinder the constitution drafting process, reports Republica. A meeting of party standing committee held at the residence of party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, decided to hold further rounds of talks with the disgruntled faction aiming to settle the row by mid of September. “We have decided to reach a concrete conclusion over the issues of party´s unity and transformation prior to a meeting of National Council,” said party vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha, adding, “Intensive homework and talks will be held during this period.”
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August - 13 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 13 sent two War Crimes suspects, arrested from Netrakona District on August 12, to jail, reports The Daily Star. Obaidul Haque alias Abu Taher and Ataur Rahman alias Nani, alleged Razakars and res
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 13 sent two War Crimes suspects, arrested from Netrakona District on August 12, to jail, reports The Daily Star. Obaidul Haque alias Abu Taher and Ataur Rahman alias Nani, alleged Razakars and residents of Mokterpara area in Netrakona town were allegedly involved in crimes against humanity committed in the District during the Liberation War. Justice M Enayetur Rahim, Chairman of the tribunal, said “We are now sending them to jail.” He further said the truth will emerge after trial and asked them to appoint lawyers to represent them.
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August - 13 
Sri Lanka Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said that the persons and organizations that have been blacklisted under a special gazette notification by Sri Lanka Government can apply for clearance, reports Colombo Page on August
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Sri Lanka Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said that the persons and organizations that have been blacklisted under a special gazette notification by Sri Lanka Government can apply for clearance, reports Colombo Page on August 14. Sri Lankan Government designated 424 individuals and 16 organizations including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as terrorists under the United Nations (UN) Act No 45 of 1968 by Extraordinary Gazette No 1854/41 dated March 21st 2014. These persons were blacklisted due to their involvement in terrorist activities of the LTTE. The people listed in the gazette notification need to contact the competent authority and show cause in writing to remove their names from the banned list.
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August - 14 
Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nameirakpam Bhagerot alias Pamheibal was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from general area Nambol Konkham in Bishnupur District on August 14, reports The Sangai Express.
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Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nameirakpam Bhagerot alias Pamheibal was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from general area Nambol Konkham in Bishnupur District on August 14, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 14 
A group of Border Security Force (BSF) troopers and Odisha Police personnel escaped a blast of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in near Telarai square on Kalimela-Motu road of Malkang
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A group of Border Security Force (BSF) troopers and Odisha Police personnel escaped a blast of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in near Telarai square on Kalimela-Motu road of Malkangiri District on August 14, reports The Hindu.
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August - 14 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nameirakpam Bhagerot alias Pamheibal was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from general area Nambol Konkham in Bishnupur District on August 14, reports The Sangai Express.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Nameirakpam Bhagerot alias Pamheibal was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from general area Nambol Konkham in Bishnupur District on August 14, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 14 
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) Bongaigaon District committee, in association with Bongaigaon Anchalik committee, staged a 27–hour hunger strike on August 14 to demand security for the people of Assam, reports The Sentinel. AASU Bongaigaon secretary
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All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) Bongaigaon District committee, in association with Bongaigaon Anchalik committee, staged a 27–hour hunger strike on August 14 to demand security for the people of Assam, reports The Sentinel. AASU Bongaigaon secretary Birkumar Adhikari alleged that it due to failure of the Ministry of Home affairs of Assam that Naga rebels had dared to enter Assam and raid three villages. Also, All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU), on August 14, has served a three-day ultimatum on State authorities to book the culprits who were responsible for the alleged “indiscriminate firing” from Nagaland, reports the Nagaland Post.
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August - 14 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has reiterated the Government’s commitment to deal with the law and order situation in Garo Hills despite criticism from several quarters. Sangma also said that the problem of militancy was inherited by the State and had n
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has reiterated the Government’s commitment to deal with the law and order situation in Garo Hills despite criticism from several quarters. Sangma also said that the problem of militancy was inherited by the State and had not surfaced all of a sudden. The Chief Minister reviewed the law and order situation in Garo Hills with Home Minister Roshan Warjri, DGP P.J.P. Hanaman and others during a State Security Commission meeting held on August 14. He also said that supply of arms and ammunition has been going on though the porous border and the matter should have been dealt with by the Centre.
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August - 14 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) “general secretary” Cherishstarfield Thangkhiew, on August 14, invited youths to join the outfit, while appealing to a section of youngsters to stop misusing the outfit’s name on its 27th raising day, re
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) “general secretary” Cherishstarfield Thangkhiew, on August 14, invited youths to join the outfit, while appealing to a section of youngsters to stop misusing the outfit’s name on its 27th raising day, reports The Telegraph. The HNLC, which has been demanding sovereignty, was formed on August 14, 1987.
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August - 14 
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on August 14 said that the Indians, including 39 construction workers abducted by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants over two months ago in conflict-hit Mosul town of Iraq, are "unharmed", reports The
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on August 14 said that the Indians, including 39 construction workers abducted by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants over two months ago in conflict-hit Mosul town of Iraq, are "unharmed", reports The Times of India. The MEA spokesperson said, "We have information from those who are in touch with the abducted Indians that they remain in custody and unharmed as of Tuesday (August 12) evening despite turmoil."
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Nagaland Post reports that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) already has a detailed report on the prevailing situation in Nagaland-Assam border area (Ralan area under Wokha District) and has been keenly observing the situation. This was disclosed by 40
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Nagaland Post reports that Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) already has a detailed report on the prevailing situation in Nagaland-Assam border area (Ralan area under Wokha District) and has been keenly observing the situation. This was disclosed by 40 Assembly Constituency Bhandari Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mmhonlumo Kikon, on August 14, after he met the Union Minister of State (MOS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju and apprised him of the situation at Uriamghat-Ralan sector in Nagaland-Assam border area. According to a statement issued by Mmhonlumo Kikon, he requested the Centre to place Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the joint command of Nagaland Police and Assam Police so as to strengthen the hands of the neutral force in enforcing their duties with efficiency and neutrality. The MLA opined that the action would be instrumental in deterring illegal migrants from settling in the border areas. Meanwhile, tension continues to simmer in Ralan area along the Assam–Nagaland border even as a joint meeting between the administration and Police of the Golaghat and Wokha Districts along with the neutral force (CRPF) manning the disturbed area belt (DAB) was held at the CRPF camp, Rengmapani on August 13, reports The Sentinel. The joint meeting agreed to promulgate 144 CrPC on both sides of the border to check further eruption of violence and arson. The night curfew (6 pm to 6 am), which came into effect in the evening of August 13, will remain in force till return of normalcy in the area.
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August - 14 
On August 14, chief minister Mukul Sangma, while reiterating that the delay in completing the peace process with the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has led to the rise of splinter militant groups in Garo hills, said the ceasefire was incorr
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On August 14, chief minister Mukul Sangma, while reiterating that the delay in completing the peace process with the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) has led to the rise of splinter militant groups in Garo hills, said the ceasefire was incorrectly done as several cadres were still at large when the agreement was inked in 2004, reports The Telegraph.
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August - 14 
Police arrested the Ameer of Khulna District JeI AKM Tamiz Uddin (62) from Koyra town on sedition charges on August 14, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the JeI leader was arrested following a secret information that he might create anarchy a
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Police arrested the Ameer of Khulna District JeI AKM Tamiz Uddin (62) from Koyra town on sedition charges on August 14, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the JeI leader was arrested following a secret information that he might create anarchy as the party earlier announced to stage demonstrations across the country protesting 'repression' on the party's central leaders and activists in Police custody.
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August - 14 
The Hindu reports that nine more bodies have been recovered from B Sector of Golaghat District along the Assam-Nagaland border on August 15 related to land dispute. Assam Home Commissioner G.D. Tripathi stated that the recovered bodies were related t
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The Hindu reports that nine more bodies have been recovered from B Sector of Golaghat District along the Assam-Nagaland border on August 15 related to land dispute. Assam Home Commissioner G.D. Tripathi stated that the recovered bodies were related to indiscriminate firing and arson by miscreants from Nagaland in eight villages in Golaghat District along the disputed boundary on August 12. Miscreants torched about 200 houses following which over ten thousand people fled their houses to take shelter in ten relief camps in Uriamghat area of the District. The number of inmates in relief camps swelled to over ten thousand with about 400 more people fleeing their villages and taking shelter in the camps on August 14.No fresh incidents of violence have been reported after August 12. Assam Government would pay ex gratia of INR 800000 to the next of kin of the victims. Meanwhile, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three arsonists from an unspecified location when they allegedly made attempts to torch some abandoned houses in one of the affected villages, reports The Hindu on August 15. Also, Assam Home Commissioner G.D. Tripathi stated that eight new pickets had been set up by the CRPF in vulnerable villages. A control room has also been set up to be jointly manned by CRPF, Assam Police and Nagaland Police.
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August - 14 
The Sangai Express reports that on August 14 an encounter took place between suspected Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and 24th Madras Regiment at Theikhothang in Churachandpur District near Indo-Myanmar border. According to some sources two PLA milita
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The Sangai Express reports that on August 14 an encounter took place between suspected Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and 24th Madras Regiment at Theikhothang in Churachandpur District near Indo-Myanmar border. According to some sources two PLA militants have been wounded.
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August - 14 
The Sentinel reports that Aton Sangma Chairman of the Public Works Department (PWD) Development Board Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on August 14 welcomed Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s announcement on August 11 in his budget speech about crea
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The Sentinel reports that Aton Sangma Chairman of the Public Works Department (PWD) Development Board Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on August 14 welcomed Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s announcement on August 11 in his budget speech about creation of Garo Autonomous Council, in the line with other existing autonomous councils. He stated that it was a positive development for the Garos particularly of Goalpara and Kamrup Districts.
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August - 14 
The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) enforced shutdown throughout Ukhrul District began from August 14, reports Kanglaonline. The shutdown is against the prohibitionary order enforced in Ukhrul as well as the reinforced military presence in Ukhrul after the
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The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) enforced shutdown throughout Ukhrul District began from August 14, reports Kanglaonline. The shutdown is against the prohibitionary order enforced in Ukhrul as well as the reinforced military presence in Ukhrul after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member on July 12.
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August - 14 
The Telegraph reports that Naga Militant groups, on August 14, observed “Naga independence day” at different Naga-inhabited areas across the State. On August 14, 1947, the Naga National Council (NNC) had declared independence of Nagaland, a day ahead
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The Telegraph reports that Naga Militant groups, on August 14, observed “Naga independence day” at different Naga-inhabited areas across the State. On August 14, 1947, the Naga National Council (NNC) had declared independence of Nagaland, a day ahead of India’s Independence and a report was sent to United Nations (UN) to recognize Nagaland as a separate nation. But the self-declared independence was never recognised by either the UN or the Centre.
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August - 14 
Two IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants identified as Antony Basumatary alias B Obachira, a militant of 36 batch of NDFB-IKS and Puran Mochahary, a militant of 43 batch of NDFB-IKS surrendered on August
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Two IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants identified as Antony Basumatary alias B Obachira, a militant of 36 batch of NDFB-IKS and Puran Mochahary, a militant of 43 batch of NDFB-IKS surrendered on August 14 at the office of Superintendent of Police (SP) in Chirang, in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. They both surrendered with one 9 mm pistol, ammunition and one 7.6 mm pistol with ammunition. Taburam Pegu, Additional SP (ASP) of Chirang stated that Antony Basumatary joined the NDFB in 2004 and had undergone training in Bangladesh.
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August - 14 
Violating ceasefire, Pakistan Army on August 14 resorted unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote and Mendhar Sectors of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan Army targeted forward Indian positi
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Violating ceasefire, Pakistan Army on August 14 resorted unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote and Mendhar Sectors of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan Army targeted forward Indian position and civilians areas, several shells landed in the villages but there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side as the civilian population had already gone inside the houses or the bunkers to survive. Sources said the shelling from Pakistan side continued till 6.30 pm and was appropriately replied by the Indian side.
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August - 14 
Women activists, on August 14, raided three houses at Uripiok in Imphal West District to check the identity of the migrant workers who are staying in the rented rooms, reports The Hindu . Of the 80 migrant workers only found there only three could pr
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Women activists, on August 14, raided three houses at Uripiok in Imphal West District to check the identity of the migrant workers who are staying in the rented rooms, reports The Hindu . Of the 80 migrant workers only found there only three could produce their identification papers. The workers were advised to obtain their papers by the women activists and they appealed to all house owners not to keep migrant workers in their rooms unless the workers produce identification paper
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August - 14 
At least 12 militants, wearing suicide vests and armed with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and automatic weapons were killed and 11 Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an 11-hour gun battle near Khalid Aviation Airbase and Samungli Airbase in Que
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At least 12 militants, wearing suicide vests and armed with rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and automatic weapons were killed and 11 Security Forces (SFs) were injured in an 11-hour gun battle near Khalid Aviation Airbase and Samungli Airbase in Quetta on August 14, reports The Express Tribune. Earlier it was reported that six militants were killed. The SFs also detained five suspects in a search operation conducted in connection with the attack targeting the Samungli airbase. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Ghalib Mehsud faction claimed responsibility for the attack on the Airbases in Quetta. Ghalib Mehsud is the leader of Fidayeen-e-Islam which is the suicide wing of TTP. Commander Southern Command, Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua said, "They all seemed to be foreign nationals." Superintendent of Police (SP) Imran Qureshi Police said, "All dead terrorists seem to be Uzbeks.” The Balochistan Government has decided to conduct DNA tests of all 12 terrorists killed TTP spokesperson Azam Tariq said that the attack was in retaliation for Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Speaking to the media via telephone, he said the attacks on both airbases were carried out by militants from different groups, including Khalid Mehsud alias Sajna’s Ishtehadi Group, Umar Khalid Khorasani’s Afia Brigade and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) suicide bombers under TTP Commander Salar Mehsud. “The Government initiated the drama of peace talks and later held the Taliban responsible for its failure,” the TTP spokesperson said. “In fact, it was the government’s plan to initiate military action and displace tribesmen.”
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August - 14 
One Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another was injured after their patrolling vehicle was bombed with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Sariab area of Quetta on August 14, reported The Express Tribune. “An FC man was killed, wh
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One Frontier Corps (FC) official was killed and another was injured after their patrolling vehicle was bombed with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in the Sariab area of Quetta on August 14, reported The Express Tribune. “An FC man was killed, while another is critically wounded,” senior Police Officer Imran Qureshi said.
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August - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) have killed six militants while thwarting an attack on Pakistan Air Force's Samungli Air Base in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan Province, on August 14, reports The Dawn. Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said armed mi
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Security Forces (SFs) have killed six militants while thwarting an attack on Pakistan Air Force's Samungli Air Base in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan Province, on August 14, reports The Dawn. Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said armed militants opened fire and hurled grenades at the Air Base. He further said 13 SFs were injured in the attack.
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August - 14 
Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on August 14 said that, Sri Lanka is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and thus is not bound by any obligation towards Pakistani refugees in Sri Lanka, reports Da
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Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on August 14 said that, Sri Lanka is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention and thus is not bound by any obligation towards Pakistani refugees in Sri Lanka, reports Daily News. He added that these Pakistanis come to Sri Lanka on tourist visa for 30 days and after that, they request to treat them as refugees. According to the common law of Sri Lanka, tourist visa holders who stay in the country after completing their approved duration of stay in the country have to be deported, he said.
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August - 14 
Sri Lanka on August 14 charged that the outgoing United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay of seeking to influence the international investigation by her office, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) into Sri La
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Sri Lanka on August 14 charged that the outgoing United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay of seeking to influence the international investigation by her office, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) into Sri Lanka's alleged war crimes, reports Colombo Page. Sri Lanka's Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, expressed regret over a statement made by Pillay to Thomson Reuters Foundation that visiting Sri Lanka is not necessary for the UN to conduct an effective investigation into the alleged war crimes. Sri Lankan Government said, "The High Commissioner who is scheduled to leave office at the end of this month making public pronouncements to the media on an investigation which has commenced only recently is a clear indication of personal bias."
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August - 15 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as N Munda, at Bandhagaon near Rourkela in Sundergarh District, reports orissadiary.com on August 16. They also left a black flag near his body.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as N Munda, at Bandhagaon near Rourkela in Sundergarh District, reports orissadiary.com on August 16. They also left a black flag near his body.
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August - 15 
Delhi Police on August 15 recovered arms and ammunition from Pandav Nagar in East Delhi, reports The Times of India. Police searched a house and recovered weapons, including an Italian pistol with five cartridges, three country-made pistols and ammun
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Delhi Police on August 15 recovered arms and ammunition from Pandav Nagar in East Delhi, reports The Times of India. Police searched a house and recovered weapons, including an Italian pistol with five cartridges, three country-made pistols and ammunition magazine, 20 live cartridges of 7.62 bore, 53 live cartridges of 7.65 bore, 12 live cartridges of 30.06 bore Sprg, five live cartridges .32 bore and six live cartridges of 12 bore. The prime suspect, identified as Anwar Thakur is absconding. Thakur had been serving a jail sentence but was out on parole. Thakur is a known criminal from Meerut and a one-time associate of Fazlur Rehman, also in prison. Rehman is alleged to be a close associate of Dawood Ibrahim. However the Police have not ruled out a terror angle. A senior Police officer said, "Operatives of terrorist groups like Indian Mujahideen (IM), Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have been using criminals to gather funds to carry out terror strikes. Evidence of use of maal-e-ghanimat (war booty) has come to fore during interrogation of several operatives. We are verifying who Anwar had been in touch with and whether he was planning a big heist or even a terror strike in the capital."
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August - 15 
Despite the ‘diktat’ given by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) to boycott Independence Day (August 15) remote villages of Sulekaguri and Patalsana in Chirang District celebrated the country’s 68th Independence
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Despite the ‘diktat’ given by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) to boycott Independence Day (August 15) remote villages of Sulekaguri and Patalsana in Chirang District celebrated the country’s 68th Independence Day, reports The Sentinel on August 16.
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August - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 15 said there has been 80 per cent reduction in militancy related incidents in the State during the last five-and-a-half years, reports Daily Excelsior. Omar said all schools and hospital
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 15 said there has been 80 per cent reduction in militancy related incidents in the State during the last five-and-a-half years, reports Daily Excelsior. Omar said all schools and hospitals, which had been occupied by Security Forces (SFs), have been vacated. “1000 private buildings, 300 Government buildings, 40 hotels and 30 industrial units have also been cleared from the security forces’ occupation,” he added. Omar said about 350 youth have returned to the State from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) under his Government’s rehabilitation policy.
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August - 15 
Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has indicated that the Suspension of Operation (SoO) is likely to continue after its expiry on August 22, reports The Sangai Express. KNO leader Seilen Haokip stated that Mizoram chief minister Lal Thanhawla and repre
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Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has indicated that the Suspension of Operation (SoO) is likely to continue after its expiry on August 22, reports The Sangai Express. KNO leader Seilen Haokip stated that Mizoram chief minister Lal Thanhawla and representatives of KNO had a meeting with Union minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju and further added that the stand of Union minister of State was encouraging.
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August - 15 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on August 15, during his Independence day address stated that demand for "alternative arrangement (AA)" by the Nagas in Manipur was a ‘pipe dream’ and added that if it is conceded integrity of the state will
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on August 15, during his Independence day address stated that demand for "alternative arrangement (AA)" by the Nagas in Manipur was a ‘pipe dream’ and added that if it is conceded integrity of the state will be jeopardized, reports The Hindu . United Naga Council (UNC) has been demanding AA for the Nagas in Manipur contending that the Nagas no longer want to stay under the "communal Government led by Ibobi". His speech was constantly disturbed by students who shouted slogans demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) System. Chief Minister accused leaderships of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) for instigating and misleading students. The Independence Day was celebrated amid heavy security deployment in view of general strikes and ‘public curfew’ imposed by underground organizations and also boycott calls of some civil organizations.
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August - 15 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘Military Finance’ said it “discovered that, many ‘tax’ payers are found to be collaborating with fake collectors at highly deflated rate (below prescribed amount) and claims that due has already been cleared”, reports Nagaland
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘Military Finance’ said it “discovered that, many ‘tax’ payers are found to be collaborating with fake collectors at highly deflated rate (below prescribed amount) and claims that due has already been cleared”, reports Nagaland Post on August 16.
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August - 15 
On August 15 Imphal East District Police arrested an active member of Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF)/PLA identified as RK Priyokumar Singh alias Chandrakiti alias Bungo from Singjamei Bheigyabati Leikai, Loklaobung Thongkhong in Imphal East Distri
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On August 15 Imphal East District Police arrested an active member of Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF)/PLA identified as RK Priyokumar Singh alias Chandrakiti alias Bungo from Singjamei Bheigyabati Leikai, Loklaobung Thongkhong in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 15 
On August 15, three Indian nationals abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan were rescued during an operation by Afghan troops though at least one more Indian continues to be held by the militants, reports Indian Today. The National Directorate of Sec
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On August 15, three Indian nationals abducted by the Taliban in Afghanistan were rescued during an operation by Afghan troops though at least one more Indian continues to be held by the militants, reports Indian Today. The National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan's domestic intelligence agency, said on August 16 that the three Indian hostages were rescued during a special military operation in Babos area of eastern Logar Province. The three Indians, all engineers by profession, were captured by the Taliban on August 13 while they were travelling from Logar to Kabul. Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesman Syed Akbaruddin confirmed in a tweet that three Indians abducted recently had been released from captivity on August 15. He further said that another Indian identified as Prem Kumar was "still in captivity". It could not immediately be ascertained whether Kumar and the three other Indians were abducted at the same time. It was also not clear whether any more persons had been abducted.
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August - 15 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the 68th Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15 invoked the example of Nepal to urge the misguided youth of India to renounce the path of violence and join the mainstream and op
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi while delivering the 68th Independence Day speech at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15 invoked the example of Nepal to urge the misguided youth of India to renounce the path of violence and join the mainstream and opt for peace and brotherhood instead of terrorism and Naxalism-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)], reports The Times of India. He said "I want to say to those youngsters... that whatever they are and wherever they are, it is all because of Mother India... I want to ask you to think how green, how beautiful and how beneficial this earth can become if you shoulder the plough instead of the gun which spills blood on this land."
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August - 15 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres hung a black banner on the compound wall of the Unjapalli Tribal Welfare Ashram High School for boys in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on August 15, against In
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres hung a black banner on the compound wall of the Unjapalli Tribal Welfare Ashram High School for boys in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on August 15, against Independence Day celebrations and the Polavaram project, reports The Hindu. However, the Independence Day ceremony was held as per schedule after the removal of the banner. Black banners and posters, in the name of Maoist district committee, also surfaced at Devarapalli, Mamidigudem and a few other interior villages in the far-flung tribal pockets of Bhadrachalam division in the small hours of the day.
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August - 15 
Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has imposed a total shutdown of Ukhrul District on August 15 as part of its agitation against State Governments alleged indifference to the prevailing situation in the District Headquarters, reports Nagaland Post. Section 144
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Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has imposed a total shutdown of Ukhrul District on August 15 as part of its agitation against State Governments alleged indifference to the prevailing situation in the District Headquarters, reports Nagaland Post. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) has been imposed in Ukhrul town in Ukhrul District after the killing of Autonomous District Council (ADC) member by alleged Isak Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on July 12.
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August - 15 
The Assam Tribune reports that recent attacks along the Assam-Nagaland border areas were pre-planned as some armed men were also backing the miscreants involved in the attacks. It is suspected that militants belonging to the Nationalist Socialist Cou
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The Assam Tribune reports that recent attacks along the Assam-Nagaland border areas were pre-planned as some armed men were also backing the miscreants involved in the attacks. It is suspected that militants belonging to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) were also involved in the attacks, reports. Highly placed official sources told The Assam Tribune that the sequence of attacks had a definite pattern and it was clear that the miscreants were well prepared for the attacks. However, the Nagaland official claimed that NSCN members were not involved in the attacks.
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August - 15 
The Telegraph reports that on August 16 an unidentified truck driver was shot dead by a group of unidentified men at Sithakhowa in Udalguri District.
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The Telegraph reports that on August 16 an unidentified truck driver was shot dead by a group of unidentified men at Sithakhowa in Udalguri District.
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August - 15 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel suffered critical injuries, when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine and fired indiscriminately on the convoy of the CRPF, Inspector General (IG), travelling to
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel suffered critical injuries, when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded a landmine and fired indiscriminately on the convoy of the CRPF, Inspector General (IG), travelling to Tadmetla under Chintalnar Police outpost limits in Sukma District, to hoist the national flag on August 15, reports the Times of India.
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August - 15 
A man, identified as Salman (30), received bullet injuries when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him at Korangi Crossing near Shamim Masjid in Clifton Cantonment of Saddar Town on August 15, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Salman (30), received bullet injuries when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him at Korangi Crossing near Shamim Masjid in Clifton Cantonment of Saddar Town on August 15, reports Daily Times.
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August - 15 
A man, identified as Syed Badshah (35), was shot at and injured at Mansehra Colony in Landhi Town on August 15, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Syed Badshah (35), was shot at and injured at Mansehra Colony in Landhi Town on August 15, reported Daily Times.
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August - 15 
At least four suspected militants were killed on August 15 when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on an explosives-laden vehicle in the Fort Slope area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA),
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At least four suspected militants were killed on August 15 when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on an explosives-laden vehicle in the Fort Slope area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. SFs signalled a suspicious vehicle which was approaching their base, directing it to stop but opened fire on it after the vehicle failed to accord with the directive. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the incident. Suspects killed in the attack were reported to be affiliated with the Gangriz Group of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Moreover, one of the militants killed in the incident was identified as Rashid from the Sipah area in Bara tehsil. Another source claimed that an explosion occurred inside the vehicle and the four travelling in it were burnt to death. Meanwhile, Maulvi Halim Khan has replaced militant ‘commander’ Hafiz Gul Bahadar as the chief of Shura Mujahideen North Waziristan Agency (NWA), The Express Tribune reported on August 16. According to the sources, the decision, taken in a meeting of the group’s Shura, has been supported by both the TTP and the Afghan Taliban, though none of them has issued a formal statement to declare support for Maulvi Halim Khan. Hafiz Gul Bahadar had signed a peace agreement with the government on September 2006. However, he pulled out of the deal on May 26, 2014, asking tribesmen in NWA to vacate homes and shift to safer places. He had also requested the tribesmen not to seek shelter in the government’s camps for displaced persons and instead relocate to Afghanistan. When Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched in NWA on June 15, Hafiz Gul Bahadar and his aides went underground. While his group has not been banned by the Government, it has maintained a close alliance with the TTP.
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August - 15 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on August 15 said Security Forces (SFs) should continue to remain vigilant and soon they would eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the country forever, reports Daily Times. The COAS praised the
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on August 15 said Security Forces (SFs) should continue to remain vigilant and soon they would eliminate the scourge of terrorism from the country forever, reports Daily Times. The COAS praised the valour of SFs, who successfully foiled terrorist bid to attack PAF and Army Aviation Base in Quetta. General Raheel Sharif said that after Operation Zarb-e-Azb, terrorists were on the run and making desperate attempts to cause damage to Pakistan. He said their attempts would not bear fruit and they would not find any space to hide in the country. With the backing of the entire nation, the forces would eliminate terrorism from the country forever, he added.
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August - 15 
Two persons were killed and two others were injured in different violence incidents in the cit. Two men, identified as Iftikhar (40), and Faizan (45), were shot dead near Karachi Development Authority (KDA) flats in Surjani Town area of Gadap Town in
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Two persons were killed and two others were injured in different violence incidents in the cit. Two men, identified as Iftikhar (40), and Faizan (45), were shot dead near Karachi Development Authority (KDA) flats in Surjani Town area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 15, reports Daily Times.
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August - 15 
22 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and five cadres of its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested on August 15 in Barisal and Rangpur Districts, reports The Daily Star. In Barisal District, Police arrested 22 activists of JeI, inclu
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22 activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and five cadres of its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested on August 15 in Barisal and Rangpur Districts, reports The Daily Star. In Barisal District, Police arrested 22 activists of JeI, including advocate Moazzem Hossain Helal, JeI's Barisal city unit Ameer (Chief), while they were holding a "suspicious" meeting in a house on Torab Ali Road. In Rangpur District, Police arrested ICS cadres Dulu Mian, Muhamad Moslem Uddin, Muhamad Omar Ali, Muhamad Mostafizar Rahman and Muhamad Amzad Hossain for plotting subversive activities.
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August - 15 
A Sri Lankan court on August 15 ordered the Government authorities to suspend repatriating Pakistani nationals who have sought refugee status in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Pakistani petitioner, Anila Imran, in her petition has told the cour
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A Sri Lankan court on August 15 ordered the Government authorities to suspend repatriating Pakistani nationals who have sought refugee status in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Pakistani petitioner, Anila Imran, in her petition has told the court that Pakistani authorities persecute Christians and Shia Muslims in the Ahamandi region and they had arrived in Sri Lanka seeking protection. She has requested the court to stop sending them back to Pakistan. Appeal Court Judge W.A. Salam ordered the respondents to appear before court on August 29.
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August - 15 
Indian Consul General in Jaffna S D Moorthy on August 15 said that under the Housing Project India assisted in building 14,514 houses for the Tamil Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in northern Sri Lanka, and at total of 19,703 houses will have bee
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Indian Consul General in Jaffna S D Moorthy on August 15 said that under the Housing Project India assisted in building 14,514 houses for the Tamil Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in northern Sri Lanka, and at total of 19,703 houses will have been completed by the year end, reports Colombo Page. Addressing a large gathering at a function held to mark India's Independence Day in Jaffna, Moorthy said that the flagship Housing Project targets to build 50,000 houses by the end of 2015.
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August - 16 
A Jharkhand Janmukti Morcha (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Diwakar Singh, was killed by a rival Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfit, Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), at Chudia v
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A Jharkhand Janmukti Morcha (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Diwakar Singh, was killed by a rival Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfit, Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), at Chudia village in Latehar District on August 16, reports bhaskar.com. The incident occurred when over 40 TPC cadres camping in Chudia village were surrounded by 60-70 JJMP cadres which led to exchange of fire between the two sides.
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August - 16 
A trial court on August 16 ordered property attachment proceedings against Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel, who were charge sheeted as accused in the IPL spot-fixing case. Following the court's direction, the Special Cell of Delhi Police i
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A trial court on August 16 ordered property attachment proceedings against Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel, who were charge sheeted as accused in the IPL spot-fixing case. Following the court's direction, the Special Cell of Delhi Police informed it that properties of Dawood and Shakeel were already attached in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. The court, however, was dissatisfied with the response and directed fresh initiation of proceedings for attachment of properties under sections 82 (proclamation for person absconding), 83 (attachment of property of person absconding) of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) against Dawood and Shakeel in connection with the case.
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August - 16 
AASU, on August 16, met Governor JB Patnaik and sought his intervention in restoring normalcy in Assam, reports Assam Tribune.
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AASU, on August 16, met Governor JB Patnaik and sought his intervention in restoring normalcy in Assam, reports Assam Tribune.
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August - 16 
According to Chhattisgarh Police, at least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Narayanpur District on August 16, reports The Hindu. Narayanpur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit
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According to Chhattisgarh Police, at least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in Narayanpur District on August 16, reports The Hindu. Narayanpur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Amit Kamble said that Police recovered a country made gun, some detonators and secret Maoist literature from the spot of the encounter. However, the Police couldn't recover dead bodies of the Maoists.
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August - 16 
Assam Public Works (APW) president Abhijit Sarma, on August 16, stated that Pro–Talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa should dissuade its one–time ’ally’ NSCN carrying out violent acts in
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Assam Public Works (APW) president Abhijit Sarma, on August 16, stated that Pro–Talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) led by its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa should dissuade its one–time ’ally’ NSCN carrying out violent acts in the Assam–Nagaland border areas, reports The Sentinel.
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August - 16 
Assam Tribune reports that Kuki National Organisation (KNO) ‘defence secretary’ TS Haokip met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on August 16 and discussed the proposed commencement of political dialogue between the two parties. So
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Assam Tribune reports that Kuki National Organisation (KNO) ‘defence secretary’ TS Haokip met Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on August 16 and discussed the proposed commencement of political dialogue between the two parties. Sources said that Rijiju had assured the KNO leader to engage in the political dialogue soon. A KNO source stated that “We have decided to give at least one year to the new Government”. Appointment of the Government’s interlocutor was also discussed. The KNO sources said that the Kuki public and the cadres have become very impatient as no political dialogue has been started even though the Suspension of Operations (SoO) was signed in 2008.
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August - 16 
Demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) protest rally and sit-in-protests were held at various places in the state on August 16 reports The Sangai Express. Sit in protest was organised at Wangjing Bazaar in Thoubal District. Meanw
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Demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) protest rally and sit-in-protests were held at various places in the state on August 16 reports The Sangai Express. Sit in protest was organised at Wangjing Bazaar in Thoubal District. Meanwhile Heingang MayaiLeikai Meira Paibi (women torch bearers) also organised sit in protest at Heingang Thangamapal Community hall in Imphal West District in connection with demand of ILP system.
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August - 16 
Forest staff in Manas National Park in Barpeta District recovered 49 forms of ammunition, two magazines and an axe from Kasuabil forest range on August 16 reports The Telegraph.
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Forest staff in Manas National Park in Barpeta District recovered 49 forms of ammunition, two magazines and an axe from Kasuabil forest range on August 16 reports The Telegraph.
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August - 16 
India has requested Malaysian authorities to hand over evidence against an arrested accused who was part of a conspiracy to plan and carry out terror strikes allegedly at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on the US and Israel
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India has requested Malaysian authorities to hand over evidence against an arrested accused who was part of a conspiracy to plan and carry out terror strikes allegedly at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on the US and Israeli consulates in the southern part of this country, New Indian Express reports on August 17. Official sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said the request under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), signed by the two countries in 2012, urged Kuala Lumpur to share the evidence against Mohamed Hussain Mohamed Sulaiman, a Sri Lankan national. Under the MLAT, either country can approach the other for collecting evidence against an accused. India has already secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against Sulaiman and moved Kuala Lumpur with an application for a provisional arrest till all requirements for extradition are completed, the sources said. Sulaiman is wanted in India for alleged hatching of "criminal conspiracy, acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention, possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes, terrorist act and raising funds for terrorist act". Sulaiman has reportedly told the investigators in Malaysia that he had been tasked to ferry two terrorists from Maldives to a South Indian coast to carry out terror strike at US Consulate in Chennai and Israeli Consulate in Bangalore.
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August - 16 
Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), on August 16, blocked trains to Dimapur in Nagaland in Golaghat District for over nine hours seeking deployment of Assam Rifles (AR) and Assam Police in the disputed area, reports The Telegraph. KMSS president Akh
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Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), on August 16, blocked trains to Dimapur in Nagaland in Golaghat District for over nine hours seeking deployment of Assam Rifles (AR) and Assam Police in the disputed area, reports The Telegraph. KMSS president Akhil Gogoi blamed the bloodshed on the “conspiracy” to carve out Greater Nagalim, covering parts of Assam, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. He accused the “neutral force” (CRPF) of doing nothing to counter the Naga militants as they torched Assam villages and fired upon the villagers. Meanwhile, a ten member team of Naga Students Federation (NSF) visited Assam-Nagaland Border and the President of NSF Tongpang Ogukura stated that there was no clear proof of the involvement of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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August - 16 
Normal life has been partially crippled in the six Districts of Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya because of a 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the HNLC. The bandh from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 was enforced by the Khasi
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Normal life has been partially crippled in the six Districts of Khasi-Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya because of a 48-hour bandh (shut down strike) called by the HNLC. The bandh from 6 pm of August 13 to 6 pm of August 15 was enforced by the Khasi separatist group to protest against the ban on rat-hole mining in the state by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) as well as to boycott the Independence Day celebrations in the Khasi-Jaintia region.
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August - 16 
On August 16 two villagers identified as Samsul Haque and Hussain Ahmed were abducted by suspected tribal militants from Bishnupur village near Cheragi in Karimganj District , reports Times of India. The abductors took the two villagers towards the f
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On August 16 two villagers identified as Samsul Haque and Hussain Ahmed were abducted by suspected tribal militants from Bishnupur village near Cheragi in Karimganj District , reports Times of India. The abductors took the two villagers towards the forest in Mizoram.
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August - 16 
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bars six Islamic State (IS) members from holding accounts, Hindustan Times reports on August 17. Taking a cue from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposing a global travel ban and asset freeze against six leader
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bars six Islamic State (IS) members from holding accounts, Hindustan Times reports on August 17. Taking a cue from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) imposing a global travel ban and asset freeze against six leaders in the IS and its allied organisations for recruiting or financing foreign fighters, the RBI has promptly followed suit. An RBI notification dated August 14, 2014 says: "…it should be ensured that the name/s of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, banks should scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list.... As far as freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services held in the form of bank accounts of the designated individuals/entities are concerned, action should be taken as detailed…" The six additions to the list of terrorists who either recruited foreigners or helped raise finance to perpetrate acts supporting IS's terror activities include Al-Adnani, the group's spokesperson. The group's chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi already has a USD 10 million US bounty on his head. Another interesting name that figured in the list is that of Bahaziq who was born in undivided Indian and led the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Saudi Arabia. The five latest additions to the list are Al Jahani, Said Arif, Hajjaj Bin Fahd Al Ajmi, Al Charekh and Hamid Hamad Hamid al-Ali. The first four recruited foreigners for IS or helped raise finances for Jabhat al-Nusra. While al Adnani, IS spokesperson, has been blacklisted for financing and perpetrating acts supporting IS, Hamid Hamad Hamid al-Ali has been blacklisted for helping finance both al-Nusra and IS. ISIS' ranks is said to have an estimated 14,000 foreign fighters hailing from south-east Asia to Europe to Canada. Indian intelligence reports speak of at least 22 Indians in IS ranks. "The main problem is the havoc these fighters are capable of creating after their return to their own countries," said Ajai Sahni, a counter terrorism expert.
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August - 16 
Six wanted CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from near Jharkhand-Odisha border in West Singhbhum District on August 16, reports The Outlook. Following the arrest, the Police found that three among them, identified as Tipa Das, Bikram and Ramvir were ‘a
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Six wanted CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested from near Jharkhand-Odisha border in West Singhbhum District on August 16, reports The Outlook. Following the arrest, the Police found that three among them, identified as Tipa Das, Bikram and Ramvir were ‘area commanders’ and three others were hardcore Maoists - Veersingh Kerai, Jagdish Das and Narayan, all in the age group of 25-30 years and belong to Jharkhand, adds The Pioneer. Based on the confession of the arrested Maoists, Security Force personnel seized several uniform, mobile phones and SIM cards.
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August - 16 
Suspected Naxalites-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWE)] beheaded a 50-year-old man, identified as Jagran Manjhi, in Hesakocha village under Chowka Police Station area in Chandil of Seraikela-Kharsawan District on August 16, reports avenuemail.in. After behe
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Suspected Naxalites-[Left-Wing Extremists (LWE)] beheaded a 50-year-old man, identified as Jagran Manjhi, in Hesakocha village under Chowka Police Station area in Chandil of Seraikela-Kharsawan District on August 16, reports avenuemail.in. After beheading the villager, the LWEs pasted posters on his body to claim responsibility of the killing and said the deceased was an informer of the Police and he worked as a Special Police Officer (SPO).
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August - 16 
Tamil Nadu Police and intelligence sleuths are trying to trace the person or persons who uploaded on YouTube a Tamil sub-titled video of a speech of Abu Muslim, a Canadian who died fighting for Islamic State (IS) in Syria, The Times of India reports
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Tamil Nadu Police and intelligence sleuths are trying to trace the person or persons who uploaded on YouTube a Tamil sub-titled video of a speech of Abu Muslim, a Canadian who died fighting for Islamic State (IS) in Syria, The Times of India reports on August 17. The video that went viral on the Internet has since been taken off YouTube, following a request from Police to the host server in US, but continues to be circulated on WhatsApp, sources said. In the video, Abu Muslim is said to have explained how he was a normal youth in Canada before deciding to join the IS. The state Police have requested intelligence units to help trace those who gave Tamil subtitles to the video that shows Abu Muslim encouraging people to join the cause. A Police officer said IS members were using all methods to attract youths from all over the world to join what they claim is a "sacred war." "No organization in India has openly admitted support to the ISIS but some youths have taken to wearing T-shirts carrying IS slogans and emblems. Though ISIS is not banned in India, we are keenly watching those who -followers for the new terrorist outfit born in Syria," he said. Meanwhile, sources said police in Syria recently seized maps of India from the member of a terror group in that country, triggering an alarm here and prompting authorities to rush to maintain high security in all possible public gathering places.
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August - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that one taxi driver operating along Imphal-Churachandpur route under Tiddim Road Transport Cooperative Society Limited, identified as Konthoujam Deban was abducted by unidentified armed persons in connection with a monetar
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The Sangai Express reports that one taxi driver operating along Imphal-Churachandpur route under Tiddim Road Transport Cooperative Society Limited, identified as Konthoujam Deban was abducted by unidentified armed persons in connection with a monetary demand on August 13 from an unspecified location. The abductors demanded that Tiddim Road Transport Cooperative Society for INR 700000 .All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers Union stated that all kinds of passenger services would be suspended along Tiddim Road from 5 am of August 16 (today) till 5 pm of the same day.
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August - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that Tarun Gogoi, on August 16, at the State Secretariat said that the State Government was firm in its resolve to “oppose tooth and nail, the scourge of terrorism and violence”.
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The Shillong Times reports that Tarun Gogoi, on August 16, at the State Secretariat said that the State Government was firm in its resolve to “oppose tooth and nail, the scourge of terrorism and violence”.
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August - 16 
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has found that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) suspects, Arshad Khan and Shaukat lodged in Alipore Central Jail in Kolkata (West Bengal) were using Skype software through smartphones to communicate with their Pakistan based
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The Special Cell of Delhi Police has found that the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) suspects, Arshad Khan and Shaukat lodged in Alipore Central Jail in Kolkata (West Bengal) were using Skype software through smartphones to communicate with their Pakistan based handlers for facilitating the execution of a terror strike in the capital The Times of India reports on August 17. Sources said that operatives Arshad Khan and Shaukat, who are convicts in the Partho Burman abduction case, were using more than one phone loaded with Skype software to video-chat with LeT 'commander' Javed Baluchi and one other unidentified person. Arshad is a Pakistani national and also has close associations with some Taliban operatives, sources said. They are being confronted with each other and their versions are being corroborated. "Skype IP codes are cryptic and difficult to decode. They also believed they could dodge Police by not using the phone's SIM to make calls directly," a source said. The sleuths also suspects that the operatives lodged in Tihar Jail of Delhi may also be using the same modus operandi and have initiated a probe in this connection.
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August - 16 
The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on August 16 arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), identified as Asif Ali from Subash Bazar area in Meerut District, reports The Times of India. STF Deputy
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The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on August 16 arrested a suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), identified as Asif Ali from Subash Bazar area in Meerut District, reports The Times of India. STF Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Anil Kumar said that the suspect was arrested on the charge of passing information relating to the Indian Army to ISI. DSP added that a number of important documents including Pass books and debit cards of Indian and Pakistani banks were recovered from him.
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August - 16 
The Times of India reports on August 17 that Independence Day (August 15) was celebrated peacefully across the Northeast. No incidents of violence were reported despite 11 militant outfits calling for a boycott of the celebrations. In his address, A
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The Times of India reports on August 17 that Independence Day (August 15) was celebrated peacefully across the Northeast. No incidents of violence were reported despite 11 militant outfits calling for a boycott of the celebrations. In his address, Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi expressed concern over the volatile situation in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) despite an improvement in law and order. "The government is aware that rebel groups are trying to create trouble in BTAD," he said. He added that such attempts will be dealt with firmly and the Government will make efforts to strengthen the security arrangements in the State. He also said the State Government has taken measures to restore peace along the Assam-Nagaland border. Meanwhile, at a function in Imphal, Manipur chief minister OkramIbobi Singh said the demand for Alternative Arrangement in the State's Naga-dominated areas cannot be accepted. Also, with militancy wreaking havoc in the Garo Hills, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma stressed on the need for a "coordinated approach" and "active support" from the Centre in solving the problem. He added that the government is committed to addressing the contentious interstate boundary dispute with Assam. In Nagaland, Chief Minister T R Zeliang urged both the Centre and Naga rebel groups to work towards bringing peace in the region. Further, Arunachal Chief Minister Nabam Tuki exhorted the people to join hands in fighting anti-social elements who are trying to 'dislodge the social fabric' of the State.
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August - 16 
The two persons involved in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) identified as Mohammad Baharudin alias Baharu (27) a resident of Malda District of West Bengal and Badruddin Mayudin Syed alias Badru (55), a resident of Vadodara, Gujarat w
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The two persons involved in circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) identified as Mohammad Baharudin alias Baharu (27) a resident of Malda District of West Bengal and Badruddin Mayudin Syed alias Badru (55), a resident of Vadodara, Gujarat were arrested along with FICN with a face value of INR 4,00,000 from outside Old Delhi Railway Station in Delhi on August 16, reports Business Standard. The super-fine quality FICN recovered is suspected to be printed in Pakistan and pushed into India through Bangladesh. During interrogation, accused Baharu allegedly revealed that he was given the consignment for delivery by someone (name withheld by Police). Baharu had supplied FICNs to other peddlers in different states of India, especially Delhi and Gujarat in the past. Efforts are underway to establish the identities of the remaining members of this module so as to bring the case to a logical conclusion. Further investigation is in progress, police said.
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August - 16 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) R Yadav and Head Constable S Yadav were killed and four others were injured in a militant attack near Awantipora Indian Air Force (IAF) airfield in Pulwama Distric
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) R Yadav and Head Constable S Yadav were killed and four others were injured in a militant attack near Awantipora Indian Air Force (IAF) airfield in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on August 16, reports The Times of India. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 16 
Two of the A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA) militants identified as William S. Sangma ,the leader of the outfit and Jiten Lyngdoh were arrested on August 16 along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Goalpara District. An unidentified woman accomplic
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Two of the A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA) militants identified as William S. Sangma ,the leader of the outfit and Jiten Lyngdoh were arrested on August 16 along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Goalpara District. An unidentified woman accomplice was also arrested. They have confessed to their involvement in the abduction of Saumendu Chakraborty on July 26, 2014 from Baromile in West Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
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August - 16 
On August 16, addressing a press meet in Katari in Udayapur District, Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) demanded dissolution of the Constituent Assembly (CA) saying it cannot deliver a new constitution, reports Repub
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On August 16, addressing a press meet in Katari in Udayapur District, Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) demanded dissolution of the Constituent Assembly (CA) saying it cannot deliver a new constitution, reports Republica. "Even if this CA produces a new constitution, it will not be in the interests of the people at large," Baidya argued, "So, the current CA should be dissolved." He also reiterated that the new constitution should be written by forging consensus between all the political parties.
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August - 16 
Minister of Petroleum, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa accused European nations of assisting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to build its international network, reports Colombo Gazette on August 17. He said Europe like America is not happy with
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Minister of Petroleum, Anura Priyadarshana Yapa accused European nations of assisting the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to build its international network, reports Colombo Gazette on August 17. He said Europe like America is not happy with the defeat of the LTTE as they could not achieve what they wanted in Sri Lanka. The Minister added that European Union (EU) countries kept on attacking President Mahinda Rajapaksa and attempted to place hurdles before the development of the country.
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August - 17 
A Coordinated operation of Military Intelligence (MI), Intelligence Bureau and Uttar Pradesh (UP) Special Task Force (STF) nuetralised an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) espionage module in Meerut, which had successfully cultivated moles inside
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A Coordinated operation of Military Intelligence (MI), Intelligence Bureau and Uttar Pradesh (UP) Special Task Force (STF) nuetralised an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) espionage module in Meerut, which had successfully cultivated moles inside the Indian Army establishment, New Indian Express reports on August 18. Asif Ali, 52, a resident of Delhi Gate, Meerut was arrested by the UP STF on August 16 and secret army documents along with a Pakistani debit card and a mobile SIM card was recovered. With Asif’s arrest MI has also unearthed a Hyderabad espionage link. Sources said Naib Subedar Patan Kumar Poddar, who was earlier arrested on August 6, 2014 from Hyderabad was recruited by Asif. Poddar, posted at 151 MC/MF detachments at the Secunderabad was passing crucial information to his ISI handler since July 2013 before MI caught him. Sources said besides, Army documents and maps, STF recovered bank deposit receipts in the name of Patan Kumar Poddar from Asif’s residence which establishes the link. They have also seized two photocopies of a passport in the name of Nazakat Hussain provided by a Karachi resident, Abid, three cellphones, two data cards, six SIM cards and two memory cards . Sources said MI had been tracking Asif’s trail for the last six months following a tip off that several Muslim youth in the region were in touch with ISI to ship secret military documents through a handler. Sources also added during interrogation, Asif revealed that he was married to a Karachi based girl and sometime in 2006-2007, during one of visits, he was introduced to ISI officer Jahid. Asif told interrogators that Jahid recruited and trained him. He was also given a Pakistani debit card to finance India activities. Asif claimed that he had transferred INR 10,000 in Poddar’s State Bank of India (SBI) account in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. He also revealed that he was getting classified Army documents from Madan Mohan Pal, a retired Subedar, who was arrested in December last year. Pal is learnt to have provided information related to vital Army installations and other operational details. Asif has admitted that he made at least 15-20 trips to Karachi. He also told interrogators about three transactions in Pal’s bank account. Asif said that his Pakistani handler used to deposit money in his debit card account to pay the recruits. The terror mastermind also admitted to providing a laptop to an Army man’s son in Babina, Jhansi, after he returned from a trip to Pakistan sometime in May 2014. It is suspected that Asif was planning to recruit him for the purpose of digging for more documents for ISI, as immediately after buying the laptop Asif informed his handler about using a Pakistani SIM card.
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August - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dwarika Yadav, was arrested from Goitha in Gaya District on August 17, reports outlookindia.com. Acting on a tip off, a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Polic
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dwarika Yadav, was arrested from Goitha in Gaya District on August 17, reports outlookindia.com. Acting on a tip off, a team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Police raided the village and arrested Yadav.
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August - 17 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed in a search operation carried out jointly by the Border Security Force (BSF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force (DF) in Mashpur village in Kanker District on August 17,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp was destroyed in a search operation carried out jointly by the Border Security Force (BSF), Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District Force (DF) in Mashpur village in Kanker District on August 17, reports The Pioneer. Banners stating the death of hardcore Maoist Phul Singh, active in Southern parts of Amabeda area, in an encounter in Keshkal area on May 1, 2013, posters, literature and other items were seized by the team before destroying the camp.
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August - 17 
Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland termed the “timing and the threat made against Nagaland Post by Z. Royim Yimchungrü, acting President of Naga National Council (NNC) in his Independence Day speech 14 Aug 2014 as unfortunate a
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Against Corruption And Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) Nagaland termed the “timing and the threat made against Nagaland Post by Z. Royim Yimchungrü, acting President of Naga National Council (NNC) in his Independence Day speech 14 Aug 2014 as unfortunate and highly condemnable”, reports Nagaland Post on August 18.
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August - 17 
All Assam Students' Union (AASU), ahead of Chief Minister's visit to Uriamghat in Golaghat District demanded that the affected people should be shifted from relief camps to their homes and a permanent solution should be found to settle the dispute wi
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All Assam Students' Union (AASU), ahead of Chief Minister's visit to Uriamghat in Golaghat District demanded that the affected people should be shifted from relief camps to their homes and a permanent solution should be found to settle the dispute with Nagaland, reports Times of India on August 18. About 10,000 villagers, mostly Adivasis, were shifted to relief camps after armed Naga miscreants fired at a group of people in Uriamghat on August 12.
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August - 17 
Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Bihar's Munger District reportedly arrested three people for allegedly supplying arms to the militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir, ANINews reports on August 18. Two pistols and six mobile phones h
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Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in Bihar's Munger District reportedly arrested three people for allegedly supplying arms to the militant outfit Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Jammu and Kashmir, ANINews reports on August 18. Two pistols and six mobile phones have also been recovered from them. While two of the three arrested persons hail from Bihar, the third is said to be from Uttar Pradesh. According to the ATS squad, the three were supplying weapons to HM via Delhi.
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August - 17 
Assam Tribune reports on August 17 that villagers have alleged that NSCN-IM and some local Naga people are involved in the attack in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland border.
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Assam Tribune reports on August 17 that villagers have alleged that NSCN-IM and some local Naga people are involved in the attack in Golaghat District along Assam-Nagaland border.
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August - 17 
At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter with security personnel at Samarbagh under Harihargunj Police Station limits of Palamau District on August 17, reports outlookindia.com. Palamau Superinten
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At least four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured in an encounter with security personnel at Samarbagh under Harihargunj Police Station limits of Palamau District on August 17, reports outlookindia.com. Palamau Superintendent of Police (SP) YS Ramesh and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Commandant SK Linda said following a tip off that some Maoists sneaked into Jharkhand from adjoining Aurangabad District of Bihar, security personnel surrounded the area. Even though the Maoists headed by ‘sub-zonal commander’ Manohar Ganju managed to escape, however, three rifles including a .303 gun looted from the Police, 15 cartridges, half a dozen solar lamps, mobile chargers, uniform, Self Loading Rifle (SLR) magazine, INR 3,000 in cash were seized from the encounter spot.
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August - 17 
Delhi Police believe they have quite a case in hand after probe revealed that a south Delhi firing on July 6 and an arms haul on August 11 in Dwarka could be related, The Times of India reports on August 18. Investigators have found that a blank shot
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Delhi Police believe they have quite a case in hand after probe revealed that a south Delhi firing on July 6 and an arms haul on August 11 in Dwarka could be related, The Times of India reports on August 18. Investigators have found that a blank shot fired in Vasant Vihar outside a colony housing Israeli and other foreign nationals, including some diplomats, may have come from the Dwarka haul. Therefore, they suspect the involvement of one gang or outfit in both cases. A terror probe is on the cards. Official sources confirmed that "considering the threat to foreign nationals, including Israelis, the matter is being taken seriously and all possible involvements are being probed". Special cell's Anti-Terror Unit and central intelligence agencies have been roped in as well. The Dwarka haul came from a parked car. Police didn't reveal much about it or the two men who were detained, save the fact that 200 'dummy' pistols and hundreds of blank cartridges were found in a gunny bag. The pistols were German made but their barrels had been blocked, rendering them unusable.
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August - 17 
Kanglaonline reports that on August 17 a hand grenade was found at the residence of retired Superintending Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) identified as Bachaspatimayum Khelchandra Sharma at Nongmeibung Seram Leirak in Imphal
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Kanglaonline reports that on August 17 a hand grenade was found at the residence of retired Superintending Engineer of Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) identified as Bachaspatimayum Khelchandra Sharma at Nongmeibung Seram Leirak in Imphal West District. Police later recovered the grenade.
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August - 17 
Kingpin of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket and peddler Ellam Goud, whose gang members on August 2, killed a Constable, P Eswara Rao and injured a Sub-Inspector during a fight recently in Shamirpet, is reportedly involved in transporting wea
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Kingpin of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket and peddler Ellam Goud, whose gang members on August 2, killed a Constable, P Eswara Rao and injured a Sub-Inspector during a fight recently in Shamirpet, is reportedly involved in transporting weapons illegally into Hyderabad, New Indian Express reports on August 18. Balanagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) AR Srinivas said that six teams had been formed and searches intensified to arrest Goud. “We have received specific leads regarding his hideout,” Srinivas said. According to sources, Goud illegally brought weapons into the city from Bihar, Karnataka and other places. Police had previously arrested one Srikanth who reportedly confessed to have ganged up with Goud in committing various crimes. Based on his confessional statement, the police obtained some leads in the case. Ellam was an auto driver and is a native of Ismanbad of Siddipet in Medak District of Telangana, who circulated FICN. As many as 30 cases are registered against him in various Police Stations.
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August - 17 
Nagaland CM T.R. Zeliang said his Government was making all efforts to defuse the situation at Ralan area (Wokha District of Nagaland) of the border and that eight persons had been arrested for killing Adivasis who had allegedly encroached into Nagal
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Nagaland CM T.R. Zeliang said his Government was making all efforts to defuse the situation at Ralan area (Wokha District of Nagaland) of the border and that eight persons had been arrested for killing Adivasis who had allegedly encroached into Nagaland. Zeliang also said that the incident arose due to clashes between the Nagas and the Adivasis in the adjoining areas of Wokha district in Nagaland and Golaghat District of Assam during the past week, leading to loss of precious lives, adds The Hindu. He said that the Nagaland government had instituted an inquiry into the facts and circumstances leading to the incident. T.R. Zeliang also sought the urgent intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the release of nine State security personnel attached to Nagaland parliamentary secretary Paiwang Konyak being held hostage by a group of Adivasis in Golaghat District of Assam, adds The Telegraph. The nine were proceeding towards Jorhat airport along National Highway 39, which connects the two States, on August 15 when they ran into a blockade at RangajanTinali in Golaghat district. The blockade enforcers stopped them, held them captive and refused to release them till the border crisis got resolved.
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August - 17 
On August 17 a Chinese Grenade exploded in front of the main gate of Manipur Diesels at National Highway 2 (NH-2) under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. However, no casualty has been reported. Sources stated that
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On August 17 a Chinese Grenade exploded in front of the main gate of Manipur Diesels at National Highway 2 (NH-2) under Heingang Police Station in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. However, no casualty has been reported. Sources stated that the attack could have been in relation with a monetary demand.
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August - 17 
On August 17 arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Kuki National Army (KNA) identified as Hejin C Jang from a vehicle check post of Litan in Ukhrul District, reports Kanglaonline. A mobile handset, one and half kilogram of marijuana and seven extor
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On August 17 arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Kuki National Army (KNA) identified as Hejin C Jang from a vehicle check post of Litan in Ukhrul District, reports Kanglaonline. A mobile handset, one and half kilogram of marijuana and seven extortion notes were recovered from him.
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August - 17 
Pakistan Rangers on August 17 resorted to heavy firing along the IB on Border out Posts in R S Pura and Arnia Sub-Sectors of Jammu District, reports Hindustan Times. There are no reports of any casualty. However, BSF retaliated strongly.
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Pakistan Rangers on August 17 resorted to heavy firing along the IB on Border out Posts in R S Pura and Arnia Sub-Sectors of Jammu District, reports Hindustan Times. There are no reports of any casualty. However, BSF retaliated strongly.
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August - 17 
Pakistani troops on August 17 violated the ceasefire twice by resorting to heavy firing with automatic and small arms along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Poonch Districts, Reports Hindustan Times. In the first i
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Pakistani troops on August 17 violated the ceasefire twice by resorting to heavy firing with automatic and small arms along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Poonch Districts, Reports Hindustan Times. In the first incident, Pakistani troops opened unprovoked firing from small arms and automatic weapons along the LoC in Hamirpur Sub-Sector of Poonch District. There was no loss of life or damage to property. However, Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated strongly.
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August - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an active female militant of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Athokpam Rita Devi from 2nd MR Gate of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai near the foothill of Cheirao Ching in Imphal West District on August 17, report
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an active female militant of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Athokpam Rita Devi from 2nd MR Gate of Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai near the foothill of Cheirao Ching in Imphal West District on August 17, reports Kanglaonline. A 9mm pistol along with 9 rounds in the magazine, 11 numbers of 9mm ammunition, 30 ammunition of M20 Pistol and a mobile phone handset along with 2 SIM cards were recovered from her. It was later revealed that she was involved in extortion of huge sums of money from the general public, private firms, Government Offices, businessmen, contractors etc. Further investigation also revealed that she had recently extorted a sum of INR 100000 from an unidentified person in Nagamapal in Imphal West District.
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August - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 17 launched a search operation at Litter Village in Pulwama District after a group of militants fired on a Police party and fled when they were asked to stop, leaving behind the car in which they were travelling, repor
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 17 launched a search operation at Litter Village in Pulwama District after a group of militants fired on a Police party and fled when they were asked to stop, leaving behind the car in which they were travelling, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 17 
The Assam Tribune, meanwhile, reports that Government officials have confirmed the death of seven villagers till August 16 and injuries to more than 10 due to firing and arson by Naga miscreants, while several other corpses are believed to be uncount
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The Assam Tribune, meanwhile, reports that Government officials have confirmed the death of seven villagers till August 16 and injuries to more than 10 due to firing and arson by Naga miscreants, while several other corpses are believed to be uncounted in hamlets like Chetiagaon, Jahajibasti, Kamalpur, Chainpur, Majgaon, Roamanbasti, Ranipukhuri and many other remote localities near Uriamghat in Golaghat District. Police identified the corpses of Africa Tappa, Joka Tirkey, Antony Kerketa, Nister Minj, Missa Ekka and JitenKhargo, while several bodies are yet to be recovered as their relatives were not allowed to return to their villages by CRPF personnel, who were deployed as “neutral force” for maintaining law and order along the adjacent disputed inter-state border. Earlier reports confirmed 12 persons killed in the skirmish.
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August - 17 
The Sangai Express reports that on August 17, fourteen (14) non-local people who allegedly entered Manipur through clandestine means were pulled up by the local people of Kanglatongbi and handed over to Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West District.
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The Sangai Express reports that on August 17, fourteen (14) non-local people who allegedly entered Manipur through clandestine means were pulled up by the local people of Kanglatongbi and handed over to Sekmai Police Station in Imphal West District.
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August - 17 
The Telegraph reports Assam Chief Ministers (CM) Tarun Gogoi Tarun Gogoi have requested 10 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for rapid reinforcement and setting up of security pickets in the affected areas. He pointed out that though t
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The Telegraph reports Assam Chief Ministers (CM) Tarun Gogoi Tarun Gogoi have requested 10 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for rapid reinforcement and setting up of security pickets in the affected areas. He pointed out that though there had been sporadic incidents in the area in the last couple of decades, the current violence perpetrated by Naga miscreants has had been of greater magnitude, claiming several lives and rendering thousands homeless
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August - 17 
A bomb weighing 10 kilograms was defused near Bakra Peri in Orangi Town on August 17, reports Daily Times. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West, Irfan Baloch said that according to the initial investigation report the bomb was planted in a rund
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A bomb weighing 10 kilograms was defused near Bakra Peri in Orangi Town on August 17, reports Daily Times. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West, Irfan Baloch said that according to the initial investigation report the bomb was planted in a rundown rickshaw to target the Security Forces vehicles.
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August - 17 
A man, identified as Farhan (30), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Sindhi Hotel in Liquatabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 17, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Farhan (30), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Sindhi Hotel in Liquatabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 17, reports Daily Times.
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August - 17 
A man, identified as Muhammad Haseen (40), was killed by unidentified armed assailants near the Sunday Market on August 17, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Muhammad Haseen (40), was killed by unidentified armed assailants near the Sunday Market on August 17, reports Daily Times.
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August - 17 
A man, identified as Samiulllah (22), was shot at and injured near the Alfalah Society in Malir Town on August 17, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Samiulllah (22), was shot at and injured near the Alfalah Society in Malir Town on August 17, reported Daily Times.
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August - 17 
An unidentified man was found dead from Yousaf Goth area in Baldia Town on August 17, reports Daily Times. Police also recovered three empty bullet shells at the crime scene.
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An unidentified man was found dead from Yousaf Goth area in Baldia Town on August 17, reports Daily Times. Police also recovered three empty bullet shells at the crime scene.
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August - 17 
An unidentified man was shot dead in Manghopir area of Gadap Town on August 17, reported Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Manghopir area of Gadap Town on August 17, reported Daily Times.
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August - 17 
Over a dozen teenagers who were being trained by militants in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) returned to their native village of Sheikhan on the outskirts of the provincial capital Peshawar, on instruction
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Over a dozen teenagers who were being trained by militants in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) returned to their native village of Sheikhan on the outskirts of the provincial capital Peshawar, on instruction from their ‘trainers’, reports The Express Tribune. While their families are delighted to see them, a fear lingers that the mindset of these boys may have been changed forever. Elders told The Express Tribune that around 25 boys, aged between 14 and 18, were taken from the village over the last five months, leaving their families in a state of despair. Half returned after the start of the military operation in NWA. “These youngsters were recruited by the banned Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) and other militant agents whose volunteers regularly come to mosques and appeal for charity, in addition to brainwashing these boys,” said one of the elders, adding, that although JeM is banned, it continues to operate in the area, as the local Police do not interfere with it. “The anxious parents were told that their sons are well and are undergoing training at Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps in NWA.” He adds that the boys have been asked by their trainers to return home and wait for further instructions.
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August - 17 
Unidentified militants shot dead a Policeman, identified as Wakeel, in Baldia Town on August 17, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a Policeman, identified as Wakeel, in Baldia Town on August 17, reports Daily Times.
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August - 17 
A sub-committee formed under Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of Constituent Assembly (CA) finalized the number of members for House of Representatives, National Assembly and Provincial Assembly in Kathmandu on August
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A sub-committee formed under Constitutional Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) of Constituent Assembly (CA) finalized the number of members for House of Representatives, National Assembly and Provincial Assembly in Kathmandu on August 17, reports Republica. The panel headed by lawmaker Laxman Lal Karna was entrusted with finalizing all contentious issues in constitution writing, except the form of governance and federalism. The sub-committee is scheduled to start deliberations on the issue of fundamental rights from August 18. According to the members, the sub-committee has proposed 235 members for the House of Representatives, 61 for National Assembly and less than 35 members for Provincial Assembly. The committee has also proposed tenure of years for the members of lower house and six years for National Assembly members.
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August - 17 
On August 17, Food Minister Quamrul Islam, while addressing a human chain formed in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka city marking the 9th anniversary of August 17, 2005, serial bomb blast carried out by Jammat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB)
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On August 17, Food Minister Quamrul Islam, while addressing a human chain formed in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka city marking the 9th anniversary of August 17, 2005, serial bomb blast carried out by Jammat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) said the militancy in Bangladesh was originated at notorious Hawa Bhaban, the political office of the chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), with aim to turn the country a communal state, reports Dhaka Tribune. He further said, “Defeated forces of 1971, killers of 1975, BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and militants are not different anymore; rather they are joint force now.”
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August - 18 
A Chhattisgarh Government helicopter came under attack by the Maoists on August 18 while it was flying between Pamed and Bhadrakali in Bijapur District but escaped the assault with a minor damage, reports The Deccan Chronicle. The incident has been k
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A Chhattisgarh Government helicopter came under attack by the Maoists on August 18 while it was flying between Pamed and Bhadrakali in Bijapur District but escaped the assault with a minor damage, reports The Deccan Chronicle. The incident has been kept under wraps “for security reasons,” said a Police official. The Police official further said “The pilot felt a minor jolt but could not assess the situation. That the Maoists tried to shoot down the copter was known after it landed at Jagdalpur Airbase where the ground staff noticed bullet mark on its tail.”
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August - 18 
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on August 18 visited the forward posts around Dera Baba Nanak area along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Amritsar District, reports The Times of India. "The minister interacted with troops, as part of Army
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Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on August 18 visited the forward posts around Dera Baba Nanak area along the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Amritsar District, reports The Times of India. "The minister interacted with troops, as part of Army's motivation and welfare program," a press release said. Jaitley was accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dalbir Singh Suhag.
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August - 18 
Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister V.K. Singh would meet the Chief Ministers of all North-eastern states in Guwahati in Assam on August 21-22 to decide a roadmap for the development of the region, reports The Shillong Times on Augus
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Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister V.K. Singh would meet the Chief Ministers of all North-eastern states in Guwahati in Assam on August 21-22 to decide a roadmap for the development of the region, reports The Shillong Times on August 19. This would be the DoNER minister’s first meeting with the Chief Ministers of North-eastern region.
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August - 18 
In Response to the statement by ‘chairman’ of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Abhijit Asom on August 18 that if Naga elements are not dealt with firmly by Naga leadership, ULFA-I would be compelled to believe that
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In Response to the statement by ‘chairman’ of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) Abhijit Asom on August 18 that if Naga elements are not dealt with firmly by Naga leadership, ULFA-I would be compelled to believe that the neighboring state is grabbing Assam's land forcibly, the Naga National Council (NNC) leaders urged him “not to make the immigrants and outsiders his citizens”, reports Nagaland post on August 21.
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August - 18 
India on August 18 called off its Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, after Pakistani envoy held an hour-long meeting with Kashmiri separatist leaders in Delhi despite a warning by India against it, reports IBNLive. The Ministry of External
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India on August 18 called off its Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan, after Pakistani envoy held an hour-long meeting with Kashmiri separatist leaders in Delhi despite a warning by India against it, reports IBNLive. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "Pakistan High Commissioner's meeting with the 'so-called' separatist leaders undermines the constructive diplomatic engagement initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his very first day in office." "At a time when serious initiatives have been taken by the government of India, the invitation to Hurriyat leaders raises question on Pakistan's intention. Prior to Pakistan High Commissioner's meeting with the separatists, the Foreign Secretary had told him that they can have dialogue either with India or separatists. Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh's visit to Pakistan on August 25 stands cancelled," the ministry's spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said. Moreover, the cancellation of the talks comes amidst several ceasefire violations by Pakistan, as many as 11 in 11 days.
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August - 18 
Nagaland Post reports that a delegation of United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA), on August 18, met Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang and submitted a representation related to border issue between Assam and Nagaland. Some of the highligh
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Nagaland Post reports that a delegation of United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA), on August 18, met Chief Minister T. R. Zeliang and submitted a representation related to border issue between Assam and Nagaland. Some of the highlights of the representation include the core demand for restoration of all the Naga lands arbitrarily transferred by the then British Government as reflected in 9 Point Agreement and reiterated in 16-point demand and further resolved to pursue the appointment of boundary commission or any other efforts for settlement without compromising the rights of the original land owners. UNTABA also reiterated its demand that all the bilateral and tripartite interim agreements made in 1972 onwards must be strictly reviewed and implemented in letter and spirit. The association also reiterated the demand for setting up border Police and village guards and post in all the border villages.
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August - 18 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) on August 18 stated that Ghileto Zhimo who was arrested on August 13 from Hotel Orchid in New Market area in Kohima (Kohima District) was not a member of NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post. Th
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) on August 18 stated that Ghileto Zhimo who was arrested on August 13 from Hotel Orchid in New Market area in Kohima (Kohima District) was not a member of NSCN-KK, reports Nagaland Post. The 'ministry of information and publicity' (MIP) claimed that there was no such person either in ‘army’ or ‘civil’ setup.
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August - 18 
On August 18 Assam Rifles (AR) in a search operation in an unspecified location recovered one 81mm Mortar Bomb and three 60mm Mortar Bombs reports Kanglaonline.
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On August 18 Assam Rifles (AR) in a search operation in an unspecified location recovered one 81mm Mortar Bomb and three 60mm Mortar Bombs reports Kanglaonline.
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August - 18 
Pakistani troops on August 18 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam Sector of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army retaliated strongly. However, there were no casualties from either side.
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Pakistani troops on August 18 violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam Sector of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Army retaliated strongly. However, there were no casualties from either side.
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August - 18 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is facing threat terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Hindustan Times reports on August 19. "The PM faces threat fro
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is facing threat terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), Hindustan Times reports on August 19. "The PM faces threat from Pakistan-based terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He is also a top target for operatives of Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). His road travels in particular have been under scanner of jehadis. Therefore, an elaborate plan has been drawn to keep the PM safe during his road movements," said a security official requesting anonymity. Sources say intelligence agencies have come to know about at least two meetings – one held in Nepal between IM and SIMI cadres and another in Pakistan by LeT wherein Modi was discussed.
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August - 18 
Sampat alias Stutee (38), ‘commander’ of a military company of the CPI-Maoist, and his wife, identified as Asmati Netam (22), who served in the medical wing of the Maoists, surrendered before Bastar Police in Kondagaon District on August 18, reports
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Sampat alias Stutee (38), ‘commander’ of a military company of the CPI-Maoist, and his wife, identified as Asmati Netam (22), who served in the medical wing of the Maoists, surrendered before Bastar Police in Kondagaon District on August 18, reports Asian Age. Sampat, who carries a reward of INR 200,000 on his head, was allegedly involved in 20 major attacks in states of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and also accompanied top Maoist leaders including CPI-Maoist 'general secretary' Ganpati alias Muppala Laxmana Rao, and central committee members Sonu alias Bhupati, Kosa alias K Satyanarayana Reddy, and Rammana alias Ravula Srinivas during several operations, while Asmati, who carries a reward of INR 100,000, on her head, used to treat sick Maoist cadres.
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August - 18 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Jaipur (Rajasthan) was in Mangalore (Karnataka) to investigate the alleged links to terror organizations from the coastal belt, Dajiworld reports on August 19. It is said that a team of six persons had been camping
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from Jaipur (Rajasthan) was in Mangalore (Karnataka) to investigate the alleged links to terror organizations from the coastal belt, Dajiworld reports on August 19. It is said that a team of six persons had been camping for a few days with Ullal as centre, and conducted investigations in places like Attavar, Suratkal, Pandeshwar and Mukkacheri. The team has now gone back, sources said.
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August - 18 
The Telegraph reports that on August 18 one militant of National Santali Liberation Army (NSLA) identified as Uttam Hasda was arrested at Balagaon in Kokrajhar District. Meanwhile another militant identified as Badhuram Hembrom of NSLA was arrested f
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The Telegraph reports that on August 18 one militant of National Santali Liberation Army (NSLA) identified as Uttam Hasda was arrested at Balagaon in Kokrajhar District. Meanwhile another militant identified as Badhuram Hembrom of NSLA was arrested from Srirampur in the same District. The Shillong Times adds that a 7.65 mm pistol, two rounds of ammunition, one magazine and a mobile hand set were recovered from Uttam Hansda.
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August - 18 
To deal with terror alerts, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway has formed a specialized unit of 30 Commandos, the focus of which will be largely on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai, The Times of India reports on August 19. Th
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To deal with terror alerts, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Central Railway has formed a specialized unit of 30 Commandos, the focus of which will be largely on Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Mumbai, The Times of India reports on August 19. The RPF's 67-member canine squad will supplement the unit when required. The commando personnel are armed with AK-47 rifles and the department has already made a demand for more sophisticated arms. "The members of the commando unit are in their late 20s or early 30s. Physical fitness is being given a priority," said the RPF officer. "The idea came up nearly three years ago. We started recruiting for the commando unit way back in 2011 but things did not fall %in place till recently. Now we have 16 personnel inducted at that time and 14 fresh recruits. We also intend to acquire an additional RPF company of 120 personnel," said a top RPF officer. The commando unit has been stationed at Mulund from where the personnel will be dispatched wherever terror inputs are received. "We received an input from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on Saturday [August 16] about a possible terror strike on Dadar station. Immediately, the commandos were sent to the station and they were deployed for most part of the day. But as Dadar records a large footfall in peak hours, other RPF and GRP personnel were asked to assist the commandos in carrying out checks," said the officer. On days when there are no terror inputs, the commandos will be deployed in two-hour shifts at nodal stations during peak hours.
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August - 18 
Two hand grenades meant for IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) were recovered from a surrendered militant identified as John Daimary alias Jayanta Daimary of NDFB-IKS in Chirang District on August 18, reports The
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Two hand grenades meant for IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) were recovered from a surrendered militant identified as John Daimary alias Jayanta Daimary of NDFB-IKS in Chirang District on August 18, reports The Shillong Times. Daimary was an arms supplier for NDFB-IKS and was carrying the explosives for the outfit from Dimapur in Nagaland.
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August - 18 
Violating ceasefire, Pakistan Army on August 18 resorted unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) at 20 Border Security Force (BSF) posts in Arnia and RS Pura Sectors of Jammu District, leaving a civilian, identified as Attar Singh injur
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Violating ceasefire, Pakistan Army on August 18 resorted unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) at 20 Border Security Force (BSF) posts in Arnia and RS Pura Sectors of Jammu District, leaving a civilian, identified as Attar Singh injured, reports Daily Excelsior. The BSF retaliated strongly. Pakistan media, however, claimed that two Rangers and a civilian were injured in their forward villages of Charwah and Chaprar in Sialkot District in retaliatory firing by the BSF.
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August - 18 
The Internally Displaced Persons from North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) refused to vacate schools in Bannu District, reports Dawn. Hundreds of IDPs sheltering in schools demonstrated outside the Bannu Press C
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The Internally Displaced Persons from North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) refused to vacate schools in Bannu District, reports Dawn. Hundreds of IDPs sheltering in schools demonstrated outside the Bannu Press Club to demand the withdrawal of the deadline. Holding placards and shouting slogans, they said they won’t vacate schools until they were provided with shelter at some other place. The protesters also demanded their early repatriation saying the army claimed to have cleared most North Waziristan of militants. The administration had asked IDPs occupying school buildings in the District to shift to camps in Bakkakhel by August 20, 2014, saying these educational institutions will resume classes on September 1, 2014 after summer vacations. Earlier, August 10, 2014, was the deadline for the purpose. Currently, 7,322 IDPs have taken shelter at 313 government schools for girls in the District and 16,522 at 531 government schools for boys. Overall, the district has 685 government schools for girls and 747 for boys.
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August - 18 
Two people, identified as Jaffer (40) and Kashif (45), were shot dead in Kati Pahari area on North Nazimabad-Orangi Link Road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 18, reports Daily Times.
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Two people, identified as Jaffer (40) and Kashif (45), were shot dead in Kati Pahari area on North Nazimabad-Orangi Link Road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 18, reports Daily Times.
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August - 18 
On August 18, three major parties - Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and UCPNM agreed to be flexible yet again on the contentious issues of the constitution drafting process by holding consultations in
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On August 18, three major parties - Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and UCPNM agreed to be flexible yet again on the contentious issues of the constitution drafting process by holding consultations in the respective parties, Kantipuronline.com. As per the understanding, the three parties will engage in internal discussions to prepare a flexible proposal before their next meeting scheduled for August 23, 2014.
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August - 18 
UCPNM Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at the parliamentary session in Kathmandu on August 18 termed the Government's way of working as being 'mentally retarded', reports Nepal News. Dahal said "Ever since its formation, the Government ha
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UCPNM Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at the parliamentary session in Kathmandu on August 18 termed the Government's way of working as being 'mentally retarded', reports Nepal News. Dahal said "Ever since its formation, the Government has found it difficult to take a decision. I think the Government is mentally retarded. It doesn't pay attention to things that it needs to attend to and tends to issues that it shouldn't bother much with."
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August - 18 
Police arrested four cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from Sirajsingha village of Jessore District on August 18 for their involvement in subversive activities, reports The Independent. The arrestee
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Police arrested four cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from Sirajsingha village of Jessore District on August 18 for their involvement in subversive activities, reports The Independent. The arrestees were identified as Billal Hossain Gazi, Liton Gazi, Tariqul Islam Gazi and Shah Alam.
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August - 18 
Summing-up arguments of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) secretary general ATM Azharul Islam in the case against him for War Crimes during the Liberation War in 1971 began on August 18 at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), reports The Independent. Pro
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Summing-up arguments of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) secretary general ATM Azharul Islam in the case against him for War Crimes during the Liberation War in 1971 began on August 18 at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), reports The Independent. Prosecutor Zead-al-Mamum submitted arguments in presence of Chief Prosecutor Ghulam Arief Tipoo, prosecutors Rezia Sulatana Chamon and Tapos Kanti Baul. The defence will submit their arguments in favour of Azharul Islam after the prosecution concludes placing its arguments. ATM Azharul faces six counts of charges of crimes against humanity like killing, abduction, confinement, torture, loot, arson, rape and genocide in Rangpur District during the war.
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August - 18 
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed two more members to the panel of international experts advising the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on August 19. The
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Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed two more members to the panel of international experts advising the Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on August 19. The two appointees are Avdash Kaushal, a civil liberties activist heading a non-governmental organization (NGO) called Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) in India and Ahmer Bilal Soofi, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and an international law expert. Rajapaksa announced the appointment of the two experts in a message to the micro blog site Twitter.
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August - 18 
Sri Lanka's Minister of External Affairs G.L. Peiris on August 18 said that the relentless international pressure on Sri Lanka to probe alleged human rights violations is not only unhelpful, but is also absolutely harmful to the country, reports Colo
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Sri Lanka's Minister of External Affairs G.L. Peiris on August 18 said that the relentless international pressure on Sri Lanka to probe alleged human rights violations is not only unhelpful, but is also absolutely harmful to the country, reports Colombo Page. The Minister questioned the wisdom of ill-treatment towards Sri Lanka by some foreign powers while exerting relentless pressure on the country's forward-march.
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August - 19 
The leader of a gang involved in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) circulation, Yellam Goud, who was also wanted in regard to attack on two Policemen in adjoining Ranga Reddy District of Telangana surrendered before the Police on August 19, reports D
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The leader of a gang involved in Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) circulation, Yellam Goud, who was also wanted in regard to attack on two Policemen in adjoining Ranga Reddy District of Telangana surrendered before the Police on August 19, reports DNAIndia. "Yellam Goud, who had fled to Maharashtra, has surrendered before Police," Cyberabad Joint Commissioner Y Gangadhar commented. However, the officer did not elaborate when asked whether Goud surrendered before Police in Hyderabad or in Maharashtra and also if he had been placed under arrest.
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August - 19 
A militant was killed in an encounter with Army near the Line of Control (LoC) at Barwan Village in Tangdhar area of Kupwara District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK- 47 rifle was recovered from the site. Sources said that the militant w
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A militant was killed in an encounter with Army near the Line of Control (LoC) at Barwan Village in Tangdhar area of Kupwara District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. An AK- 47 rifle was recovered from the site. Sources said that the militant was part of the group of seven militants that infiltrated recently through Tangdhar sector. Three militants of the group were killed in a fierce encounter at Gagadoro forest area on August 8. After the killing of fourth militant, Army has launched operation against the other three members of the group who are still hiding in the area. Meanwhile, the Border Security Force (BSF), Director General (DG) D K Pathak on August 19 said repeated ceasefire violations across the border in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) are being done at the behest of Pakistan to facilitate infiltration of “undesirable” elements into the Indian Territory, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 19 
A team of Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police arrested an alleged activist of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mahavir Saklani, carrying a reward of INR 25,000 on his head, from Haryana on August 19, reports The Time
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A team of Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police arrested an alleged activist of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Mahavir Saklani, carrying a reward of INR 25,000 on his head, from Haryana on August 19, reports The Times of India. Saklani was wanted in over a dozen criminal cases lodged in various Police Stations of the State.
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August - 19 
Four personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured when three of their fellow personnel accidentally put their feet on a pressure bomb planted by the Communist Party of In
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Four personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured when three of their fellow personnel accidentally put their feet on a pressure bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in forests of Kodanar under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District on August 19, reports The Hindu.
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Krishnai Police recovered one 9 mm pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition, four batteries and some flexible wires from the possession of a militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Babul Rava alias Kanch
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Krishnai Police recovered one 9 mm pistol, 14 rounds of live ammunition, four batteries and some flexible wires from the possession of a militant of Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) identified as Babul Rava alias Kancha who was arrested on August 19 and was later taken to remand by Goalpara Police on August 25, The Sentinel.
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August - 19 
Nagaland Post reports that Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH), on August 20, demanded the immediate withdrawal of Section 144 CrPC which had been imposed in Ralan area in Wokha District of Nagaland-Assam border since August 13 after tension broke out in th
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Nagaland Post reports that Ralan Area Lotha Hoho (RALH), on August 20, demanded the immediate withdrawal of Section 144 CrPC which had been imposed in Ralan area in Wokha District of Nagaland-Assam border since August 13 after tension broke out in the area. The hoho told media persons in Dimapur that since Section 144 CrPC was clamped only in Lotha Naga areas, it should be withdrawn immediately even though they had demanded that the Section 144 should be effective in the entire Disputed Area Belt (DAB) under Ralan area till Uriamghat in Golaghat District of Assam. While seeking compensation and relief from the State Government to the eight affected villages in the area. RALH made its stand clear that the present situation was the fallout of the continuous provocation and frequent attacks on the Lothas by Adivasis who were the tenants in the area backed by All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) outfit. Also, after a thorough deliberation on the ongoing law and order problem caused due to issues between landowners and tenants in DAB under Ralan area, the RALH has submitted a charter of demands to chief minister T.R. Zeliang for immediate action. The charter signed by RALH chairman Hayithung Kikon and secretary C.S. Ovung demanded immediate bifurcation of SDO (civil) and Border Magistrate (BM) stating that the two magistrates should function independently. RALH said the state government should not allow displaced Adivasis tenants to be resettled in Ralan Area and warned that if the same was done, the hoho would not be held responsible for any untoward incidents. RALH said the number of displaced Adivasis tenants could never be above 150 household but the media in Assam “distorted the actual fact” and claimed the figure as over 10,000 households. This, the hoho said required deeper retrospections as it indicated “hidden agendas” to push all the migrants into Nagaland.
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August - 19 
Protesting against the alleged indifference of the State Government towards protecting the State land being grabbed by the neighbouring States and the failure to take action against the atrocities committed by Naga miscreants on the people living in
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Protesting against the alleged indifference of the State Government towards protecting the State land being grabbed by the neighbouring States and the failure to take action against the atrocities committed by Naga miscreants on the people living in the Assam-Nagaland border areas in Golaghat District since the last 10 days, the Tinsukia District committee of the All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) staged a two-hour sit-in in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office complex on August 19. The student body also condemned the alleged atrocities by the Police on the agitators protesting against such injustice and demanded that the guilty should be punished.
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August - 19 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged role in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on August 19 remanded in judicial custody till September 2, 2014 by a
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Abdul Subhan and Asahbuddin, arrested for their alleged role in conspiring to carry out terror strikes in Delhi and adjoining areas, were on August 19 remanded in judicial custody till September 2, 2014 by a court in New Delhi, reports PTI. Subhan and Asahbuddin were produced in court after expiry of their police custody and Special Cell of Delhi Police moved an application saying that they be sent to judicial custody.
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August - 19 
The District Force (DF) arrested a Maoist, identified as Rajman alias Raju Korram, carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head, during search operation in Dholpara area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on August 19, repo
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The District Force (DF) arrested a Maoist, identified as Rajman alias Raju Korram, carrying a cash reward of INR 5,000 on his head, during search operation in Dholpara area under Dhaudai Police Station limits in Narayanpur District on August 19, reports The Pioneer. Raju Korram was a member of Maraskol Jan (people) militia of the CPI-Maoist.
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August - 19 
The Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro) clarified that the hand grenade, found at the gate of former special contractor Soubam Birdhaja alias Bijali’s residence at Uripok Achom Leikai in Imphal West District
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The Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro) clarified that the hand grenade, found at the gate of former special contractor Soubam Birdhaja alias Bijali’s residence at Uripok Achom Leikai in Imphal West District on August 19 was not planted by the outfit, reports The Sangai Express on August 22.
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 19 the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier Inspector General (IG), Sudesh Kumar stated that militants groups of the Northeast continue to receive ‘substantial quantity’ of illegal arms and ammuniti
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 19 the Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier Inspector General (IG), Sudesh Kumar stated that militants groups of the Northeast continue to receive ‘substantial quantity’ of illegal arms and ammunition from China and Myanmar. BSF IG said that “There are isolated instances of arms and ammunition entering into the country across the international border with Bangladesh, but a substantial quantity is coming from the international border with Myanmar and China.”
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August - 19 
Three personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in forests of Kodanar under Aranpur Police
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Three personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in forests of Kodanar under Aranpur Police Station limits in Dantewada District on August 19, reports The Times of India. The encounter took place when the Security Forces were returning after an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation in the region early this morning, when a group of armed Maoists opened indiscriminate firing on them leaving three CoBRA personnel injured.
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August - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ravindra Yadav, a 'zonal commander' of the outfit and his associate Lavtesh Ganju, were arrested from Kuriamakhurd village under Balumath Police Station in Latehar District on Aug
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Ravindra Yadav, a 'zonal commander' of the outfit and his associate Lavtesh Ganju, were arrested from Kuriamakhurd village under Balumath Police Station in Latehar District on August 19, reports IBN Live. A country-made pistol was seized from their possession.
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August - 19 
Two personnel of the State Auxiliary Force (SAF), were attacked with sharp weapons near the Tongapal Police Station in Sukma District on August 19, reports The Hindu. The attack took place when the personnel were having tea at a tea-stall near the Po
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Two personnel of the State Auxiliary Force (SAF), were attacked with sharp weapons near the Tongapal Police Station in Sukma District on August 19, reports The Hindu. The attack took place when the personnel were having tea at a tea-stall near the Police Station.
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August - 19 
A Quran teacher and a member of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI), identified as Qari Muhammad Ishaq, was shot dead in his house within the limits of the Surjani Town Police Station in Gadap Town on August 19, reports The Express Tribune.
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A Quran teacher and a member of Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI), identified as Qari Muhammad Ishaq, was shot dead in his house within the limits of the Surjani Town Police Station in Gadap Town on August 19, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 19 
Another Head Constable Tahir Mehmood (46), was shot dead within the limits of Ittehad Town Police Station in Shanti Nagar area of Baldia Town on August 19, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials believe that the Police are being targeted in re
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Another Head Constable Tahir Mehmood (46), was shot dead within the limits of Ittehad Town Police Station in Shanti Nagar area of Baldia Town on August 19, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials believe that the Police are being targeted in retaliation to the ongoing military operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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August - 19 
At least 48 suspected militants were killed, seven hideouts, nine vehicles and several motorcycles were destroyed in fresh air strikes carried out by fighter jets and Cobra gunship helicopters in the Khyber and North Waziristan Agencies of Federally
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At least 48 suspected militants were killed, seven hideouts, nine vehicles and several motorcycles were destroyed in fresh air strikes carried out by fighter jets and Cobra gunship helicopters in the Khyber and North Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 19, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said that the airstrikes were carried out in the Kukikhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency in which 18 suspected militants and seven suspected hideouts were destroyed. Later, 30 more suspected militants were killed, nine vehicles and several motorcycles belonging to suspected militants were destroyed in fresh strikes carried out by Cobra gunship helicopters in NWA.
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August - 19 
On August 19, the Judicial Commission, headed by Justice Noor Muhammad Maskanzai of the Balochistan High Court (BHC), formed to probe the 13 mass graves discovered in Totak area of Khuzdar District on January 27, 2014, absolved the Armed Forces and I
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On August 19, the Judicial Commission, headed by Justice Noor Muhammad Maskanzai of the Balochistan High Court (BHC), formed to probe the 13 mass graves discovered in Totak area of Khuzdar District on January 27, 2014, absolved the Armed Forces and Intelligence Agencies of responsibility in the case, reports Dawn. Chief Minister Malik Baloch had established the Commission to conduct an inquiry into the mass graves on February 1, 2014. The report said, "No one has recorded any statement against the Armed Forces and Security Agencies." It further stated, "No evidence of involvement of Intelligence Agencies has been found in connection with the mass graves." The Commission recorded the statements of 57 individuals in connection with the case but stated that only witness number 38 had recorded statements against intelligence agencies but that could not be verified. The Commission, however, mentioned that it was the core responsibility of the administration to protect the lives and properties of the people, and that the recovery of mass graves was the result of negligence on part of the civil administration. "There has to be no private check posts in the area," the report recommended, asking the Provincial Government to step up efforts to ensure rule of law in the region. However, the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has rejected the report and termed it an effort to conceal facts. "Security Agencies are involved in killing and dumping of people in Balochistan," Chairman VBMP Nasrullah Baloch said.
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August - 19 
Operational and administrative measures implemented by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have improved the province's security situation, KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani said on August 19, reports Central Asia Online. KP has
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Operational and administrative measures implemented by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have improved the province's security situation, KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani said on August 19, reports Central Asia Online. KP has been mostly peaceful for the last few months. Unlike the last few years, Police recorded only a few major terrorist attacks during the first seven months of 2014 and militants failed to commit a major attack during the holy month of Ramadan and during Eid ul Fitr. The measures are paying off as violence is falling, according to reports kept by the Police. Terrorist attacks between July 2012 and June 2013 totalled 456, Peshawar Superintendent of Police (SP) Sohaib Ashraf said. That number fell to 401 the following year. Police reported 25 suicide bombings in KP in July 2012-June 2013. That number fell to eight in the next cycle. The number of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombings also decreased from 321 to 237. Casualties dropped from 380 to 310. However, two categories saw higher numbers: rocket attacks (22, up from 4) and targeted killings (129, up from 99). "The increase in rocket attacks is a manifestation of desperation among the militants who have been denied space and entry into the settled areas by the police force," Ashraf said. Peshawar saw frequent attacks from Khyber Agency and adjacent Dara Adamkhel until the start of 2014. But since then, the situation has improved greatly.
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August - 19 
Six persons were killed on August 19 when a remote-controlled explosive device went off in the Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, reports Dawn. The deceased include three female teachers, two children and a driver. The exp
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Six persons were killed on August 19 when a remote-controlled explosive device went off in the Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, reports Dawn. The deceased include three female teachers, two children and a driver. The explosive material was planted along a roadside in the Tangi area which exploded when the school van was passing through it.
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August - 19 
Two Policemen, identified as Head Constable, Azhar Abbas and Constable, Azam, were shot dead by unidentified militants while on duty at Dakkhana near Gul Ahmed Textile Mills in Quaidabad area of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Si
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Two Policemen, identified as Head Constable, Azhar Abbas and Constable, Azam, were shot dead by unidentified militants while on duty at Dakkhana near Gul Ahmed Textile Mills in Quaidabad area of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 19, reports The Express Tribune. Quaidabad Police Station House Officer (SHO), Amanullah Marwat claimed that it was a targeted attack. He said that the assailants also stole the Police Officers official weapons.
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August - 19 
A meeting of the Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) headed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Baburam Bhattarai held on August 19 agreed on the title of the new constitution, reports The Himalaya
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A meeting of the Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) headed by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Baburam Bhattarai held on August 19 agreed on the title of the new constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. The new constitution will be called Nepal’s Constitution, according to committee member Laxman Lal Karna. Parties were divided on the title, with some proposing to add federal or republic and others pro-socialist in the title. After the agreement on the title, committee Chairman Baburam Bhattarai assured media persons that the new constitution would be promulgated by the stipulated deadline, January 22, 2015.
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August - 19 
The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 19 claimed that Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam, in association with the Pakistan Army, had killed innocent villagers at Dakhiganj crematoriu
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The prosecution of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 19 claimed that Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam, in association with the Pakistan Army, had killed innocent villagers at Dakhiganj crematorium at Mahiganj town of Rangpur District during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Independent. Referring to the evidence of the prosecution witnesses, including the deposition of the members of the martyred families, prosecutor Tapos Kanti Baul in his opening arguments said the Pakistani occupational army aided by ATM Azharul committed crimes against humanity in Rangpur District killing 10 innocent people in 1971.
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August - 19 
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that since the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)’s defeat, some groups have begun to engage in activities that stem far beyond self-protection and there is information that some of these groups have ev
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said that since the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)’s defeat, some groups have begun to engage in activities that stem far beyond self-protection and there is information that some of these groups have even tried to link up with global Islamic terrorist organizations and so the situation requires careful monitoring, reports Colombo Gazette on August 20. He said that one of the concerns in the post-war environment is the increasing communalism amongst ethnic groups, which, if left unaddressed, could result in the rise of ethnic tensions in the future. He noted that during the period of the war, it was not only the Sinhalese and Tamil communities that were affected by the terrorist separatism of the LTTE, but also the Muslims. The Defence Secretary said that the Muslims also started to organize for their own protection against the LTTE.
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August - 19 
External Affairs Minister G L Peiris on August 19 said that the Government will not allow anyone to use its soil for terror elements to plan anti-India activities, reports Colombo Page. Peiris said, "We have constantly assured India that under no cir
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External Affairs Minister G L Peiris on August 19 said that the Government will not allow anyone to use its soil for terror elements to plan anti-India activities, reports Colombo Page. Peiris said, "We have constantly assured India that under no circumstances will Sri Lankan soil be used for any acts against India." Indian authorities recently uncovered an alleged plot by a Pakistan-based terror group to carry out suicide attacks on United States (US) and Israeli consulates in south India. The conspiracy was reportedly planned overseas including in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the Maldives.
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August - 19 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on August 19 said that Sri Lanka will not allow the United Nations (UN) team investigating alleged war crimes committed during the last seven years of the three-decade long armed conflict with Tamil terrorists, Liberation
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on August 19 said that Sri Lanka will not allow the United Nations (UN) team investigating alleged war crimes committed during the last seven years of the three-decade long armed conflict with Tamil terrorists, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. He said the team of UN investigators appointed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay will not be allowed into the country. He said that any cases of people missing, or any other allegations of crimes committed during the war had to be investigated through the local panel as he took measures to strengthen the domestic investigation mechanisms. The President however, assured that Sri Lanka will fully cooperate with the other UN agencies.
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August - 20 
A Police Constable was killed in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a river in Hekli forests under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on August 20, when the Security Force personnel were r
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A Police Constable was killed in an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near a river in Hekli forests under Mardapal Police Station limits in Kondagaon District on August 20, when the Security Force personnel were returning after a search operation in the evening, reports The Outlook.
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August - 20 
A special court judge has ruled that the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) cannot be applied to acts of terror as terrorist activities are not aimed at generating any monetary gains as defined under MCOCA, Mumbai Mirror reports on Au
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A special court judge has ruled that the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) cannot be applied to acts of terror as terrorist activities are not aimed at generating any monetary gains as defined under MCOCA, Mumbai Mirror reports on August 21. Special MCOCA court judge A L Pansare, while dropping the 'organized crime syndicate' charge against eight accused in the August 2012 Jungali Maharaj blasts case of August 1, 2012, said a person cannot be identified as offender under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the MCOCA simultaneously. Differentiating between UAPA and MCOCA, Judge Pansare noted that under former the emphasis is on the crime and benefits, mainly monetary, while the latter essentially deals with terrorist organisations and its activities. While the accused will continue to be tried under UAPA, the prosecution cases will be weakened considerably as confessions under MCOCA will be rendered useless. "The main reason for applying MCOCA in terror cases was the provision of recording confessional statements that is absent in UAPA. A lot of convictions in terror cases have been based on these confessions," advocate Sharif Sheikh, who represents several accused in Mumbai in terror cases, said. "MCOCA and UAPA operate under different fields and the ambit and scope of each is distinct from the other. The present case (Jungli Maharaj Road blasts) being the case of a serial bomb blasts, the same will attract the provisions of only UAPA," the judge said.
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August - 20 
An Army spokesman on August 20 said that around 400 militants are waiting on the launch pads near the LoC and they are waiting for infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An Army spokesman on August 20 said that around 400 militants are waiting on the launch pads near the LoC and they are waiting for infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 20 
Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) ‘political secretary’ Doang Shira on August 20 accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of secretly issuing a “shoot at sight” order against its cadres, reports The Shillong Times. However IG of Police denied that any su
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Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B) ‘political secretary’ Doang Shira on August 20 accused Chief Minister Mukul Sangma of secretly issuing a “shoot at sight” order against its cadres, reports The Shillong Times. However IG of Police denied that any such order has been given. ANVC-B ‘political secretary’ further added that the Garo Hills legislators, the State Congress and civil society groups must take a stand on the ‘secret killing plot’ of the Government.
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August - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have slit the throat of one Amit Singh, the main accused in the abduction and murder of a headmaster and his sister, identified as Prakash Toppo and Saroj Toppo, in Ghaghra of Gumla District on Augu
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have slit the throat of one Amit Singh, the main accused in the abduction and murder of a headmaster and his sister, identified as Prakash Toppo and Saroj Toppo, in Ghaghra of Gumla District on August 20, reports The Telegraph. Maoist ‘area commander’ Birbal, through a note found at the spot, claimed that the deceased had been taken to task to give justice to the bereaved family, even as State Police Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar termed it as propaganda by the Maoists to mislead the common people.
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August - 20 
Crime Branch on August 20 arrested Afroz Fatta, the prime accused in the INR 5,393 crore hawala (illegal money transaction) racket, to investigate his role in the INR 104 crore forgery case registered in the city of Surat (Gujarat), reports The Times
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Crime Branch on August 20 arrested Afroz Fatta, the prime accused in the INR 5,393 crore hawala (illegal money transaction) racket, to investigate his role in the INR 104 crore forgery case registered in the city of Surat (Gujarat), reports The Times of India. Police arrested Fatta on transfer warrant from Ahmedabad where he was lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested Fatta on May 21, 2014. Fatta was produced in the court and Crime Branch sought his custody to find out how he remitted money out of India. Fatta was initially not named in the complaint but his name cropped up during investigation.
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August - 20 
District Judge I.S. Mehta, in an in-camera proceeding, issued the production warrant against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal on August 20 who is currently lodged in the Arthur Road jail of Mumbai (Maharashtra) in connection with a cons
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District Judge I.S. Mehta, in an in-camera proceeding, issued the production warrant against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abu Jundal on August 20 who is currently lodged in the Arthur Road jail of Mumbai (Maharashtra) in connection with a conspiracy to launch terror strikes in India, reports Mumbai Mirror. He has been charge sheeted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly attempting to recruit people through the internet for joining LeT. He also purportedly taught Hindi to ten militants, including Ajmal Kasab, involved in November 26, 2008 (26/11) terror strike in Mumbai. The NIA has said that Jundal took part in three training courses at LeT camps and came in touch with top operatives, including Hafiz Saeed, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Zarar Shah. The matter has been posted for further hearing on October 13, 2014.
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August - 20 
Four more Maoists, identified as Sada (34), a former ‘commander' of four more Maoists, identified as Sada (34), a former ‘commander' of Barda Jan (People’s) Militia, Dukalu (32), Shardu Kavde (22) and Manguram (32), surrendered before the Police in K
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Four more Maoists, identified as Sada (34), a former ‘commander' of four more Maoists, identified as Sada (34), a former ‘commander' of Barda Jan (People’s) Militia, Dukalu (32), Shardu Kavde (22) and Manguram (32), surrendered before the Police in Kondagaon District on August 20, reports The Pioneer. (People’s) Militia, Dukalu (32), Shardu Kavde (22) and Manguram (32), surrendered before the Police in Kondagaon District on August 20, reports The Pioneer.
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August - 20 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on August 20 declared that it was “ready for peace talks” and asked the Meghalaya government to appoint an “interlocutor” if it was committed to peace, reports The Telegraph. HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ S
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on August 20 declared that it was “ready for peace talks” and asked the Meghalaya government to appoint an “interlocutor” if it was committed to peace, reports The Telegraph. HNLC ‘publicity secretary’ Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that “The HNLC is ready for peace talks within the ambit of the Constitution of India or outside the Constitution as per requirements as the Indian constitution was not drafted by God.”. He further added that HNLC was “more or less ready” for “unconditional peace talk.” The Shillong Times further adds that HNLC blamed former Chief Minister D.D. Lapang for the derailment of peace talks in the past and has expressed faith in the leadership of Mukul Sangma, who according to the militant outfit, would bring about peace.
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August - 20 
Nagaland Post reports on August 21 that NNC ‘information & publicity’ wing accused an individual identified as L. Kaiso from Kohima Transit Camp of trying to sabotage its central executive council meeting on August 23 at Council Headquarters. The 'in
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Nagaland Post reports on August 21 that NNC ‘information & publicity’ wing accused an individual identified as L. Kaiso from Kohima Transit Camp of trying to sabotage its central executive council meeting on August 23 at Council Headquarters. The 'information and publicity wing’ further added that NNC is under the leadership of Z. Royim Yimchungrii and V. Nagi. NNC informed all the Central Executive members (CEC) of different regions to attend the meeting to discuss very important issues confronting the NNC. Objecting to the proposed appointment of former special director of Intelligence Bureau (IB) N. Ravi as the interlocutor for political negotiations on the Indo-Naga issue , United Naga Council (UNC) appealed to Government of India (GoI) to appoint an interlocutor with “acceptable credentials and disposition”, reports Nagaland post on August 21. UNC president L. Adani and General Secretary Gaidon Kamei said that the decision to appoint Ravi as the Government interlocutor came as a damper to the spirit of Naga people.
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August - 20 
On August 20 a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as ‘corporal’ Huidrom Ibungo alias Romeo Meitei was arrested by SFs from Kakching in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On August 20 a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as ‘corporal’ Huidrom Ibungo alias Romeo Meitei was arrested by SFs from Kakching in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 20 
On August 20 SFs arrested an unidentified individual from TCP Gate in Kohima (Kohima District) for illegal possession of weapons, reports Assam Tribune.
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On August 20 SFs arrested an unidentified individual from TCP Gate in Kohima (Kohima District) for illegal possession of weapons, reports Assam Tribune.
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August - 20 
On August 20, Anwar Thakur, who is also the alleged associate of D-Company aide Fazlur Rehman was arrested by the special task force (STF) of Delhi Police in Delhi, reports The Times of India. Thakur, a TADA convict, had been in jail since twenty yea
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On August 20, Anwar Thakur, who is also the alleged associate of D-Company aide Fazlur Rehman was arrested by the special task force (STF) of Delhi Police in Delhi, reports The Times of India. Thakur, a TADA convict, had been in jail since twenty years but managed to get paroles frequently despite having jumped his first parole wherein he fled to Dubai and met D-Company gangsters. Even this time, he was out on parole since May 5, 2014 and had been gathering resources and men to reconstitute his gang and commit a sensational crime on Independence Day (August 15), Police said.
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August - 20 
On August 20, Government of India (GoI) urged Bangladesh to demolish the camps operated by militant groups of the North-East, reports Assam Tribune. The request was made at the five-day meeting of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Banglade
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On August 20, Government of India (GoI) urged Bangladesh to demolish the camps operated by militant groups of the North-East, reports Assam Tribune. The request was made at the five-day meeting of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Border Coordination Conference in New Delhi. The Director Generals of BSF and BGB discussed on issues such as violence on the border, smuggling of narcotics and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) action against the Indian insurgent groups and destruction of their hideouts, joint efforts for prevention of illegal migration and human trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals, effective implementation of Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) for preventing trans-border crimes. The BSF believes that North East insurgent groups have around 45 hideouts in Bangladesh. Of the total 45 militant camps 21 camps belong to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). The talks would conclude on August 25, reports The Assam Tribune on August 22.
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August - 20 
On August 20, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of the Military Task Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF) identified as ‘private’ Yuthring Awungshi alias Jalon at a vehicle check post at Tharoijam in Imphal West District, re
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On August 20, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of the Military Task Force faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF) identified as ‘private’ Yuthring Awungshi alias Jalon at a vehicle check post at Tharoijam in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. A hand Grenade was recovered from him.
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August - 20 
On August 20, State Government sought 15 companies of additional Para Military forces and CoBRA Commandos to fight ULFA and GNLA rebels in the five Garo Hills Districts, reports Nagaland Post. State Home Minister Roshan Warjri stated that “We have as
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On August 20, State Government sought 15 companies of additional Para Military forces and CoBRA Commandos to fight ULFA and GNLA rebels in the five Garo Hills Districts, reports Nagaland Post. State Home Minister Roshan Warjri stated that “We have asked for 15 more additional companies from the Home Ministry to assist the Meghalaya police in the ongoing operation to tackle the militancy problem in Garo Hills”. There are presently 15 companies of central paramilitary force, including 10 companies of CRPF and five companies of Border Security Force (BSF) besides a few units of CoBRA Commandos. The minister further added that the state has asked for INR 220 million to assist the setting up of special force (SF-10) of Meghalaya Police, which would undertake counter-insurgency operations and also be pressed into riot control.
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August - 20 
Pakistan Army on August 20 violated ceasefire and resorted indiscriminate and unprovoked firing along the LoC at forward Mangalnarh village in Manjakote Sector of Rajouri District damaging a Mosque and two houses and spreading panic among the people,
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Pakistan Army on August 20 violated ceasefire and resorted indiscriminate and unprovoked firing along the LoC at forward Mangalnarh village in Manjakote Sector of Rajouri District damaging a Mosque and two houses and spreading panic among the people, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 20 neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Maitrigam area of Bandipora District, reports The Times of India. An Army spokesman said the recoveries included seven AK 47 rifles, fi
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 20 neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Maitrigam area of Bandipora District, reports The Times of India. An Army spokesman said the recoveries included seven AK 47 rifles, five pistols, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 74 rounds of UBGL, 21 hand grenades and large quantity of AK and pistol ammunition.
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August - 20 
Seven Maoists, including two ‘self-styled deputy commanders’, surrendered at the headquarters of 65 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Raipur District on August 20, reports The Pioneer. The surrendered cadres include Malesh alias Lak
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Seven Maoists, including two ‘self-styled deputy commanders’, surrendered at the headquarters of 65 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Raipur District on August 20, reports The Pioneer. The surrendered cadres include Malesh alias Lakhmu (22), Kranti (21), Sukman (35), Bajju (22), Santram (20), Massu Ram (25) and Rajau Dugga (21) of the Barda Dalam (squad) based in Gariaband, Kondagaon and Narayanpur. Among these, Sukman was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert while Malesh and Kranti carried reward of INR 100,000 each on their heads.
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August - 20 
SFs on August 20 neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Nachlana area of Ramban District, reports India TV News. During the operation one AK-56 rifle, three AK magazines, 329 rounds of AK ammunition, 137 rounds
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SFs on August 20 neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Nachlana area of Ramban District, reports India TV News. During the operation one AK-56 rifle, three AK magazines, 329 rounds of AK ammunition, 137 rounds of pika ammunition, five Chinese grenades, 7.5 kg of Research Department Explosive (RDX), one radio set, two radio set antenna, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) circuit and one medical kit were recovered.
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August - 20 
State Bank of India (SBI) employee Subodh Kumar Mishra who was abducted on August 15 by A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants was released on August 20 at Dalu-Gasuapara Road near Sibbari in South Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times.
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State Bank of India (SBI) employee Subodh Kumar Mishra who was abducted on August 15 by A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) militants was released on August 20 at Dalu-Gasuapara Road near Sibbari in South Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. An intelligence official stated, “We don’t know yet the exact ransom that was paid to the militants by Mishra’s family but a substantial amount was paid to them.” Earlier SBI Staff Association Deputy General Secretary Biman B Bhattacharya had stated that family of the abducted SBI official paid INR 500000 to the abductors.
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August - 20 
The Bodo National Conference (BNC), political parties such as BPF, BPPF, former Rajya Sabha MP UG Brahma and various non–political organizations have vehemently condemned the killing of Priya Basumatary by NDFB-IKS on August 20 The Sentinel.
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The Bodo National Conference (BNC), political parties such as BPF, BPPF, former Rajya Sabha MP UG Brahma and various non–political organizations have vehemently condemned the killing of Priya Basumatary by NDFB-IKS on August 20 The Sentinel.
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August - 20 
The Maharashtra State cabinet on August 20 cleared proposals to hike the financial assistance to surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and also form two empowered committees to hasten the developmental projects in the Maoist
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The Maharashtra State cabinet on August 20 cleared proposals to hike the financial assistance to surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and also form two empowered committees to hasten the developmental projects in the Maoist-affected zones, reports The Times of India. The empowered committee has been sanctioned INR 500 million to carry out the works initially. INR 2 million, INR 1.8 million, INR 1.6 million will be given respectively to ‘politburo’, ‘central committee’ and ‘regional bureau’ members. Further INR 1.5-1.8 million will be given to members of ‘state committees’ and ‘special zonal outfits’.
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August - 20 
The Maharashtra State Government announced a cash reward of INR 10 million to anyone giving crucial information leading to the arrest of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'general secretary' Muppala Lakshman Rao alias Ganapathi, reports Th
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The Maharashtra State Government announced a cash reward of INR 10 million to anyone giving crucial information leading to the arrest of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'general secretary' Muppala Lakshman Rao alias Ganapathi, reports The Times of India on August 21. INR Six million will also be given to the person who provides any information about any ‘politburo’ and ‘central committee’ members of the Maoist group.
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August - 20 
The narcotics control authorities of India and Sri Lanka met on August 20 in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. The India delegation was led by Vijay Kumar, Deputy Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) while the Sri Lankan delegation w
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The narcotics control authorities of India and Sri Lanka met on August 20 in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. The India delegation was led by Vijay Kumar, Deputy Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) while the Sri Lankan delegation was headed by Pujith Jayasundara, Senior DIG/Northern Province, Sri Lanka. In the first Director General levels talks between NCB, India and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), Sri Lanka two sides shared the concern over growing menace of narcotic drugs and latest trends in narcotics smuggling in Indo-Sri Lankan sector.
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The NDFB led by IK Songbijit, on August 20, warned that it would give an appropriate reply to the killing of five of its members, reports The Sentinel. The outfit accused the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) of being involved in the killing o
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The NDFB led by IK Songbijit, on August 20, warned that it would give an appropriate reply to the killing of five of its members, reports The Sentinel. The outfit accused the Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) of being involved in the killing of the five members while Daimary faction on August 21 denied its hand in the killings. The 'secretary' of the 'information and publicity wing' of the NDFB-IKS, NE Esara said the if killing was the sole language of the State Government, then they too would start speaking the same language. In protest against the killing of the five members, the NDFB-IKS has declared a 24–hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) on August 22 (today).
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August - 20 
The Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is at the brink of arresting IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal, who is believed to be living in Pakistan, the Delhi Police told the court on August 20 in its charge sheet reports Hindustan
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The Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is at the brink of arresting IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal, who is believed to be living in Pakistan, the Delhi Police told the court on August 20 in its charge sheet reports Hindustan Times. IM’s “relationship with ISI was very different than what was perceived by others,” Riyaz reportedly told Tehsin during a online conversation wherein the two were discussing the possibility of contacting leaders in the banned student organization Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). During the same conversation, Riyaz told Tehsin that IM’s plans to bomb Delhi, Patna were being done “all on their own” and that “they (IM) were not taking anyone’s instructions.”
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August - 20 
The Sentinel reports that activists belonging to Assam Cha Jonogusthee Jatiya Mohasabha (ACJJM), Assam Students’ Youth Organization (ASYO), and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Parishad (AJYP) on August 20, following a rally in protest against Naga miscreants’
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The Sentinel reports that activists belonging to Assam Cha Jonogusthee Jatiya Mohasabha (ACJJM), Assam Students’ Youth Organization (ASYO), and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Parishad (AJYP) on August 20, following a rally in protest against Naga miscreants’ incursion on Assam land and both the Centre and the State Government’s failure to protect the life and property of indigenous people of the area, submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Assam through the Deputy Commissioner, Dibrugarh. The central force engaged in the area as neutral force since long did not take any steps when people sought their help, they alleged. The ACJJM has demanded the Centre’s direct intervention and sought a permanent solution to border problems by instituting an enquiry. Also, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on August 20, called for Central intervention and demanded removal of the CRPF from the trouble-torn inter-state border area and deployment of Assam Police battalions, reports The Assam Tribune.
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August - 20 
The Sentinel reports that Robert Garnett Lyngdoh, the former Meghalaya Home Minister, who has been credited in nipping militancy in the bud in the early part of 2000, stated on August 20 stated that ceasefire agreements with militant groups will not
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The Sentinel reports that Robert Garnett Lyngdoh, the former Meghalaya Home Minister, who has been credited in nipping militancy in the bud in the early part of 2000, stated on August 20 stated that ceasefire agreements with militant groups will not end the problems of insurgency. He said, “Ceasefire agreements will only postpone the problem and provide the armed groups more versatility in carrying out their subversive activities”. He reiterated that militants should be encouraged to join the mainstream through ‘surrender’ and that too not as a group but as repented individuals. His remarks come after Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) expressed his desire to enter into a dialogue with the Government.
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August - 20 
The Shillong Times reports on August 21 that State Police along with Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched ‘Operation Hill Storm’ on July 11 in Durama Hills area of Garo Hills region and h
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The Shillong Times reports on August 21 that State Police along with Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched ‘Operation Hill Storm’ on July 11 in Durama Hills area of Garo Hills region and have arrested as many as 25 militants belonging to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Unites Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) , A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) and other outfits from their strongholds. On August 20 Inspector General of Police (IG) G.H.P. Raju stated that since the days of Achik National Volunteer Force (ANVC) the interior jungle areas of Durama in Garo Hills has been a safe haven for all militant groups. He further stated, “The Durama Hills area has become the main training ground for many militant groups including GNLA, ULFA and other militant groups. He added that Security Forces (SFs) were able to bust four GNLA camps belonging to Sohan D Shira, ’commander in chief’ of GNLA, Rupanto R Marak ‘deputy commader in chief’ of GNLA and Baichung and a general camp and Eight weapons, 220 rounds of ammunition, five rocket launcher shells and other explosive materials were recovered during the operations. The general camp was used for training new militants.
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August - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on August 20 met with Roshan Warjri in New Delhi and discussed the prevailing law and order situation in Meghalaya particularly in the Garo Hill region. Government
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The Shillong Times reports that Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on August 20 met with Roshan Warjri in New Delhi and discussed the prevailing law and order situation in Meghalaya particularly in the Garo Hill region. Government of India (GoI) has agreed to provide a helicopter to provide logistic support to SFs in the inaccessible areas of Garo Hills and also equip the forces with modern arms and ammunition to deal with militants. Further GoI is considering a proposal to provide INR 7000 million to the State to improve Police infrastructure, reports The Shillong Times on August 21. The Telegraph on August 21 reports that from January 2014 till date 169 militants were arrested while in 2013, the number of arrests made was 108. Around 27 militants have been killed from January until date while 22 militants were killed in 2013.
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August - 20 
The Telegraph reports on August 20 that two Over Ground Workers (OGW) of GNLA identified as Walsang T. Sangma and Amit Marak who is also the president of the Garo Students’ Union’s Chibinang unit were arrested by Police from an area between Rongram a
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The Telegraph reports on August 20 that two Over Ground Workers (OGW) of GNLA identified as Walsang T. Sangma and Amit Marak who is also the president of the Garo Students’ Union’s Chibinang unit were arrested by Police from an area between Rongram and Tebronggre in West Garo Hills District. INR 19000 was also recovered from them.
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August - 20 
The Telegraph reports that on August 20 a class ten student, identified as Priya Basumatary, was killed by militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Dwimuguri in Chirag District. The militants suspected
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The Telegraph reports that on August 20 a class ten student, identified as Priya Basumatary, was killed by militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Dwimuguri in Chirag District. The militants suspected her to be a Police informer and alleged that she was in a relationship with a militant of Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD). Meanwhile, the militants who were killed in the on August 20 encounter at Raimati in Chirang District has been identified as ‘military secretary section commander’ C. Rwikha, alias Rajib Sumpramary, ‘section commander' M. Rojong, alias Roslin Mushahary, B. Raidwng, alias Raju Basumatary, ‘personal security officer’ of C. Rwikha Deban and Islary , reports The Telegraph. The Security Forces (SFs) recovered 226 live rounds of ammunition 10 empty cartridges and INR 551000.
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August - 20 
The Telegraph reports that Police and protesters clashed for the second consecutive day in Assam’s Golaghat District on August 20, leaving three persons, including a Class IX student, dead and several injured. 14 persons sustained bullet injuries whi
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The Telegraph reports that Police and protesters clashed for the second consecutive day in Assam’s Golaghat District on August 20, leaving three persons, including a Class IX student, dead and several injured. 14 persons sustained bullet injuries while several Police personnel were also injured in the attack by protesters. The student has been identified as Raju Rajak while the other two are yet to be identified.
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August - 20 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is looking at an advanced mine detection system used by the western forces in Afghanistan, to tackle Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats in Left-wing extremism-hit areas, The Times of India reports on Au
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is looking at an advanced mine detection system used by the western forces in Afghanistan, to tackle Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats in Left-wing extremism-hit areas, The Times of India reports on August 21. IED attacks account for a major chunk of casualties suffered by the counter-Naxal forces. Stressing the need for employing the latest technology to defeat IED menace, the MHA has, in its latest action plan to fight Left-wing extremism, proposed mine detector AN/PSS 14, developed by US-based L3 Cyterra and used widely in Afghanistan, for the counter-Naxal grid. It has recommended that Institute of IED Management at Pune managed by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) be asked to study the system and make suggestions. The action plan also seeks better LWE solutions from low intensity conflict division of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Among the other important ideas included in the proposed LWE action plan are state-level monitoring committees, comprising officers from the State Government, State Police, Union Home Ministry and Central para-military forces to review progress of anti-Maoist operations on a monthly basis. Also, the plan calls for focus on 35-40 worse-affected districts, where competent IAS/IPS officers may be posted. Officers who do well in the four years may be rewarded with preferential postings, foreign deputations and foreign courses. Taking a leaf out of Punjab's success in beating Sikh militancy, the action plan seeks experimenting with a single IG/DIG exercising command over both the state police and Central forces to ensure better coordination and response against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Besides, the plan suggests placing inter-state border junctions in select places like Jamui-Giridih and Sukma-Malkangiri under the jurisdiction of DIG/commandants of Central forces. It is to be seen how states view this suggestion, law and order being their exclusive domain. Projecting road connectivity as a game-changer, the Centre has suggested insurance subsidy for contractors, workers and machinery as well as incentivising timely completion of projects. A revised surrender policy and a cabinet sub-committee to expedite compensation to LWE victims, doubling of expenditure limit for civic action programes to INR 2 million and distribution of free TVs to residents of remote Naxal-hit villages are some of the other measures proposed to make the fight against LWE more effective. Importantly, the action plan endorses Kerala's demand for a Counter Insurgency and Anti-Terrorist Training facility, taking note of Maoists' plans to revive their south-west zonal committee at the Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border.
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August - 20 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Furqian Gali of Kupwara District on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from them. Sources said that the militants were part of the
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with Army near the Line of Control (LoC) in Furqian Gali of Kupwara District on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from them. Sources said that the militants were part of the group of seven militants that infiltrated recently through Tangdhar sector. Three militants of the group were killed in earlier encounters at Gagadoro forest area on August 8 and one was killed at Barwan Village in Tangdhar area on August 19.
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August - 20 
A bomb was defused outside a house near Qazi pump in Hangu town (Hangu District) on August 20, reports The Express Tribune. BDU in-charge Asadullah said the bomb was planted by unidentified militants outside the residence of Anwar Asghar. Asad added
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A bomb was defused outside a house near Qazi pump in Hangu town (Hangu District) on August 20, reports The Express Tribune. BDU in-charge Asadullah said the bomb was planted by unidentified militants outside the residence of Anwar Asghar. Asad added they were informed about the device, at around 6 am, which weighed around one kilogram.
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August - 20 
Bannu Police foiled a terror bid and defused a remote-controlled bomb planted along Jani Khel Road on August 20, reports The Express Tribune.
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Bannu Police foiled a terror bid and defused a remote-controlled bomb planted along Jani Khel Road on August 20, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 20 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel foiled a terror bid during raids in Quetta and Chagai District on August 20, reports Dawn. In the first raid, a huge cache of arms and ammunition that was dumped underground in a compound was recovered during the operati
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel foiled a terror bid during raids in Quetta and Chagai District on August 20, reports Dawn. In the first raid, a huge cache of arms and ammunition that was dumped underground in a compound was recovered during the operation in Quetta. Home Minister, Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti said that the Security Forces (SFs) had received a tip off regarding the presence of arms and ammunition and conducted operations in the two areas. In the second raid, FC personnel arrested three suspects in an operation conducted at a house in Faisal Colony of Dalbandin area in Chagai District. The suspects were accused of dumping weapons to carry out terrorist activities in several areas of the Province. Arms and ammunition seized by SFs included anti-tank mines, rockets, hand grenades, detonators and other weapons.
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August - 20 
One man, identified as Qasim (38), was shot dead near the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 20, reported Daily Times.
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One man, identified as Qasim (38), was shot dead near the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 20, reported Daily Times.
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August - 20 
The BDU defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified militants near the residence of a Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) leader, Sher Bahadur Khan in Umarzai area of Charsadda District on August 20, reports The Express Tribune. A Police
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The BDU defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by unidentified militants near the residence of a Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) leader, Sher Bahadur Khan in Umarzai area of Charsadda District on August 20, reports The Express Tribune. A Police official said they were informed of a suspicious gas cylinder lying near the house of Khan after which they rushed to the site and called in the BDU to decommission the explosive device. Police said the militants had planted the remote-controlled IED inside the cylinder.
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August - 20 
The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) defused a home-made explosive device recovered in the Chamkani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on August 20 when, reports Dawn. Assistant Inspector General of Police and BDU in-charge
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The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) defused a home-made explosive device recovered in the Chamkani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on August 20 when, reports Dawn. Assistant Inspector General of Police and BDU in-charge Shafqat Malik said the bomb, which was fixed in a pressure cooker and weighed 10 kilograms, was placed in the jurisdiction of Chamkani Police Station.
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August - 20 
Two Constables, identified as Khurshid and Majeed, were shot dead while patrolling on Sakran Road in the industrial town of Hub in provincial capital Quetta on August 20, reports Dawn. “The Police personnel were targeted when they were on official du
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Two Constables, identified as Khurshid and Majeed, were shot dead while patrolling on Sakran Road in the industrial town of Hub in provincial capital Quetta on August 20, reports Dawn. “The Police personnel were targeted when they were on official duty,” said a senior Police Officer, Zia Man-dokhel.
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August - 20 
On August 20, the Baburam Bhattarai faction of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has set up a parallel ‘district committee’ in Kathmandu going against the party’s establishment faction led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, repor
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On August 20, the Baburam Bhattarai faction of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has set up a parallel ‘district committee’ in Kathmandu going against the party’s establishment faction led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, reports Nepal News. As per the announcement, a 51-member ‘district committee’ has been formed under the leadership of Mahendra Shrestha, the serving vice chair of Kathmandu ‘district committee’. In the newly announced ‘committee’, the serving Kathmandu ‘district committee’ chair Himal Sharma has been named as the vice chair. However, Sharma, who is a member of the party’s establishment faction led by Prachanda, expresses his disagreement over this.
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August - 20 
On August 20, Government of India (GoI) urged Bangladesh to demolish the camps operated by militant groups of the North-East, reports Assam Tribune. The request was made at the five-day meeting of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Banglade
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On August 20, Government of India (GoI) urged Bangladesh to demolish the camps operated by militant groups of the North-East, reports Assam Tribune. The request was made at the five-day meeting of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Border Coordination Conference in New Delhi. The Director Generals of BSF and BGB discussed on issues such as violence on the border, smuggling of narcotics and Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) action against the Indian insurgent groups and destruction of their hideouts, joint efforts for prevention of illegal migration and human trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals, effective implementation of Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) for preventing trans-border crimes. The BSF believes that North East insurgent groups have around 45 hideouts in Bangladesh. Of the total 45 militant camps 21 camps belong to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). The talks would conclude on August 25, reports The Assam Tribune on August 22.
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August - 20 
Over the last 25 years, four attempts have been made to assassinate Awami League (AL) Prime Minister President Sheikh Hasina Wajed, reports Dhaka Tribune on August 21. The attempts on her life included explosives being hurled at her house in Dhaka ci
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Over the last 25 years, four attempts have been made to assassinate Awami League (AL) Prime Minister President Sheikh Hasina Wajed, reports Dhaka Tribune on August 21. The attempts on her life included explosives being hurled at her house in Dhaka city on August 10, 1989, by the activists and leaders of Freedom Party; on June 20, 2000, Police recovered 76kg of explosives planted on the northern side of Sheikh Lutfur Rahman High School in Gopalganj District where Hasina was scheduled to attend a rally a couple of days later; on August 30, 2002, assailants fired bullets at Hasina near Kalaroa sub-District of Satkhira District while she was on her way to the District from Jessore District; and the deadliest attempt was on August 21, 2004, in which Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants allegedly carried out the grenade attack on a rally in front of the AL party headquarters at the Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka city which left 24 people dead.
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August - 20 
The narcotics control authorities of India and Sri Lanka met on August 20 in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. The India delegation was led by Vijay Kumar, Deputy Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) while the Sri Lankan delegation w
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The narcotics control authorities of India and Sri Lanka met on August 20 in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. The India delegation was led by Vijay Kumar, Deputy Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) while the Sri Lankan delegation was headed by Pujith Jayasundara, Senior DIG/Northern Province, Sri Lanka. In the first Director General levels talks between NCB, India and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), Sri Lanka two sides shared the concern over growing menace of narcotic drugs and latest trends in narcotics smuggling in Indo-Sri Lankan sector.
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August - 21 
12-hour Assam bandh called by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA) and some other organisations to protest the violence along the State’s boundary with Nagaland and the Police firing on protesters cripp
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12-hour Assam bandh called by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA) and some other organisations to protest the violence along the State’s boundary with Nagaland and the Police firing on protesters crippled life across the State on August 21, reports The Telegraph. The bandh was more or less peaceful though there were stray incidents of effigy and tyre burning on roads, adds The Sentinel.
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August - 21 
A five-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation, led by its leader Rajavarothiam Sampanthan will leave for India today (August 21) to hold discussions with the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders on a host
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A five-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation, led by its leader Rajavarothiam Sampanthan will leave for India today (August 21) to hold discussions with the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders on a host of issues, reports Colombo Page on August 21. The TNA delegation will meet PM Modi in New Delhi on August 23 and the delegation is expected to raise the issue of power devolution under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and host of other issues including the demilitarization of North. TNA Member of Parliament (MP) M. A. Sumanthiran told Press Trust of India that delegation will urge India to ensure Sri Lanka fully implements the India-brokered 13th Amendment as the Sri Lankan Government had promised to India earlier.
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August - 21 
A group of around 10 armed Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly killed a villager, identified as B. Balakrishna (35) in Killamkota village in G. Madugula mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on August 21, r
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A group of around 10 armed Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly killed a villager, identified as B. Balakrishna (35) in Killamkota village in G. Madugula mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on August 21, reports The Hindu. The Maoists took Balakrishna to the outskirts of the village, after locking up his relatives in their houses, and shot him dead. The Maoists told the villagers that they had killed Balakrishna since he was acting as a ‘Police informer’ and instructed them not to reveal the incident till August 22.
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August - 21 
According to reports prepared by a senior officer of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying hard to establish new bases on the border of Kerala and Karnataka, reports The Times of India.
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According to reports prepared by a senior officer of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying hard to establish new bases on the border of Kerala and Karnataka, reports The Times of India. The report based on Intelligence Bureau (IB) inputs, interrogation reports of captured leaders, seized Maoist documents and intercepts also claims that the CPI-Maoist is engaged in establishing a forest route from Wayanad District in Kerala to Mysore District in Karnataka.
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August - 21 
Andhra Pradesh State Government under the State Public Security Act, 1992 has extended ban on Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seven CPI-Maoist backed organisations for one more year, reports The Hindu on August 22. The organisations
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Andhra Pradesh State Government under the State Public Security Act, 1992 has extended ban on Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seven CPI-Maoist backed organisations for one more year, reports The Hindu on August 22. The organisations are: CPI-Maoist, Revolutionary Democratic Front (RDF), Radical Youth League (RYL), Rythu Coolie Sangham (RCS), Radical Students Union (RSU), Singareni Karmika Samakhya (SIKASA), Viplava Karmika Samakhya (VIKASA) and All India Revolutionary Students Federation (AIRSF).
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August - 21 
Ansar-ut Tawhid fi Bilad al-Hind (AuT – Supporters of Monotheism in the Land of India) is calling Indian Muslims for global jihad and urging them to fight the democratically elected secular government, Sahara Samay reports on August 22. The terror gr
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Ansar-ut Tawhid fi Bilad al-Hind (AuT – Supporters of Monotheism in the Land of India) is calling Indian Muslims for global jihad and urging them to fight the democratically elected secular government, Sahara Samay reports on August 22. The terror group formed by Indians with an aim to ‘highlight’ the issue of government atrocities against Muslims in India and encourage Indian Muslims to join the ongoing Afghan or Syrian jihads and to carry out attacks inside India. Four weeks ago a message appeared on the AuT website in which a man digitally masked delivered the first-ever call by an Indian for Muslims in the country to join the global jihad. “My beloved brothers,” he said, his voice woven into images of communal carnage, “what has happened to you that, in the sight of god, you do not fight for helpless children, women and the aged, who are begging their lord for rescue?...Rise, like Ahmad Shah Abdali and Muhammad ibn-Qasim, like Syed Ahmad the martyr, like the Prophet and his companions, take the Quran in one hand and the sword in the other, and head to the fields of jihad.” According to media reports, the man behind the mask is Sultan Abdul Kadir Armar, the 39-year-old son of a small businessman from Bhatkal in northern Karnataka of India. He was once a key recruiter for the Indian Mujahideen (IM). The AuT Twitter feed has included a videotape footage of cadres training in camps on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
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August - 21 
Application of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, who had sought permission to meet their family members on court premises during hearing at Indore local court in Madhya Pradesh was rejected on security grounds, Times of India reports on August 22. I
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Application of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, who had sought permission to meet their family members on court premises during hearing at Indore local court in Madhya Pradesh was rejected on security grounds, Times of India reports on August 22. IM operatives Mobin and Ameen, who were allegedly involved in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) serial blast that occurred in 2008, are currently in Mumbai jail along with 17 other accused charged under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MACOCA). They were produced before third Additional Sessions Judge PK Sinha in Indore in connection with cases of bank robberies in city.
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August - 21 
Assam and Nagaland, on August 21, decided to put in place a joint mechanism for regular coordination between their officials to prevent the recurrence of violence over the long-pending boundary dispute, reports The Hindu. The two States also agreed t
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Assam and Nagaland, on August 21, decided to put in place a joint mechanism for regular coordination between their officials to prevent the recurrence of violence over the long-pending boundary dispute, reports The Hindu. The two States also agreed that the historical problems causing the recurring incidents in the disputed belt should be resolved. Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang arrived at this agreement in the presence of Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju at a meeting held on the sidelines of the two-day Conference of Chief Ministers of North Eastern States at the Assam Administrative Staff College. Rijju promised the Centre’s help to contain the situation. Gogoi and Zeliang said both the States expressed dissatisfaction with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posted in the Disturbed Area Belt (DAB) as a neutral force. Rijiju said the Centre was ready to reinforce the Central forces in disturbed areas along the boundary. The Telegraph adds that Zeliang said the Nagaland government had constituted an inquiry committee to get to the bottom of the truth and identify those involved in the violence. Speaking at the conference of Chief Ministers of northeastern states, Gogoi also sought a special package from the Centre for development of inter-state border areas.
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August - 21 
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to set up 253 mobile towers in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected regions of Odisha, The Times of India reports on August 22. The Union Cabinet on August 20 gave its approval for prov
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to set up 253 mobile towers in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected regions of Odisha, The Times of India reports on August 22. The Union Cabinet on August 20 gave its approval for providing mobile phone services at 2,199 locations, affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Sources said the Maoists blew up at least 60 towers in Odisha in the past five years.
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August - 21 
Demanding permanent settlement of the border issue, stopping the Naga aggression as well as in protest against Police atrocities in Golaghat in which three people have been killed and several others injured in firing, Tinsukia District committees of
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Demanding permanent settlement of the border issue, stopping the Naga aggression as well as in protest against Police atrocities in Golaghat in which three people have been killed and several others injured in firing, Tinsukia District committees of All Tai Ahom Students’ Union and All Assam Hindu Students’ Union jointly staged a rail roko programme at New Tinsukia Railway Station in the night of August 21. They demanded that President’s Rule should be imposed in Assam before further deterioration of the law and order situation.
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August - 21 
Militants of the NDFB-IKS attacked a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) camp situated at Ultapani, bordering Bhutan, in Kokrajhar District in the night of August 21. Confirming the news, Commandant of the 16 Battalion, SSB Shiv Om said, “The militants fired i
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Militants of the NDFB-IKS attacked a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) camp situated at Ultapani, bordering Bhutan, in Kokrajhar District in the night of August 21. Confirming the news, Commandant of the 16 Battalion, SSB Shiv Om said, “The militants fired indiscriminately with sophisticated weapons targeting the camp. Our jawans retaliated and there was heavy exchange of fire.” “The firing continued for over an hour periodically from three sides. There was, however, no damage or casualty,” he added
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August - 21 
Nagaland Post reports that the IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) militants, on August 21, released the execution video of a girl (allegedly a Police informer) whom they killed to avenge the killing of five of t
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Nagaland Post reports that the IK Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB-IKS) militants, on August 21, released the execution video of a girl (allegedly a Police informer) whom they killed to avenge the killing of five of their cadres by Security Forces on August 20. The video, which has been dubbed as an execution by the NDFB, shows the girl lying in a pool of blood on the ground. The militants threaten more killings and have released the video ‘to warn others’.
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August - 21 
On August 21 a group of womenfolk staged a protest demonstration in front of Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District demanding suspension of all unloading activities until the whereabouts of the abducted driver and the helper identified as Gaut
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On August 21 a group of womenfolk staged a protest demonstration in front of Sangaiprou FCI godown in Imphal West District demanding suspension of all unloading activities until the whereabouts of the abducted driver and the helper identified as Gautam Gopal and Namwang Newme who were abducted from 7th Mile Zebra Parking, Kohima (Kohima District) in Nagaland on August 13 was confirmed, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 21 
On August 21 Police foiled an attempt of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Women Wing members to demonstrate at Raj Bhavan gate in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On August 21 Police foiled an attempt of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) Women Wing members to demonstrate at Raj Bhavan gate in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 21 
On August 21 that the Union Government has dispatched over 1,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to restore peace along the disputed boundary of Assam and Nagaland in Golaghat. While the force earlier manned nine posts, nine more have b
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On August 21 that the Union Government has dispatched over 1,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to restore peace along the disputed boundary of Assam and Nagaland in Golaghat. While the force earlier manned nine posts, nine more have been set up. Tarun Gogoi accused the CRPF of inaction, and said the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) had failed to provide adequate security. The Telegraph further adds that Gogoi, on August 20, said, “Today they have decided to send additional forces but after I asked them. As it is a disputed area, it is under the CRPF. Let them (the Centre) give me the area, I will maintain security. I take responsibility for what happened yesterday but why not Rajnath Singh (Union home minister) as they failed to give protection to people living in the disputed areas.” However, Kiren Rijiju said, “As far as border dispute is concerned, the onus is on the states to resolve the matter, we can only provide them assistance.” About the firing issue he said that it is not right to blame the centre or CRPF because law and order is a state subject. Centre sends forces; it is up to the state governments to regulate them. Also, Gogoi said, so far, Nagaland Police have arrested 15 persons and CRPF apprehended nine persons in connection with the violence, reports Nagaland Post.
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August - 21 
Pakistani national Arshad Khan, arrested in connection with alleged conspiracy of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out attacks in Delhi and adjoining areas, was on August 21 sent to Kolkata (West Bengal) prison after the Delhi Police told a court here
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Pakistani national Arshad Khan, arrested in connection with alleged conspiracy of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out attacks in Delhi and adjoining areas, was on August 21 sent to Kolkata (West Bengal) prison after the Delhi Police told a court here that he was not required for further interrogation, reports Outlook. Arshad, who was lodged in Kolkata jail in connection with Partha Roy Burman kidnapping case of 2001, was arrested in Delhi in the case after he was produced before the court in pursuance to production warrant issued against him. The Police said that while taking custody of Arshad from Kolkata jail, they had given an undertaking there that accused would be sent back to the prison by August 22. After hearing the submissions of special cell, the court remanded Arshad to judicial custody and asked the police to send him back to Kolkata.
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August - 21 
Reacting to statement by ‘president’ of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) Isak Chichi Swu that Uipo (Khoibu) as one of Naga tribes ,the Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) den
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Reacting to statement by ‘president’ of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) Isak Chichi Swu that Uipo (Khoibu) as one of Naga tribes ,the Khole Kitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) denounced the same declaration as an act of disrespect to Maring leaders and public, reports The Sangai Express on August 22. In a press release by NSCN-KK, it stated that leaders of Maring Uparup Assembly (MUA) and the public decried the recognition of Uipo (Khoibu) as a separate tribe in Manipur and further added that even though NSCN-IM declared Uipo (Khoibu) a separate tribe after consultation with some Khoibu leaders no Maring leaders were consulted.
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August - 21 
The Army staged flag march in Golaghat District on August 21 where indefinite curfew was relaxed for a few hours (5:30-9:00 pm) in the evening, reports The Sentinel. No fresh incident of violence was reported during the day. The Telegraph adds that t
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The Army staged flag march in Golaghat District on August 21 where indefinite curfew was relaxed for a few hours (5:30-9:00 pm) in the evening, reports The Sentinel. No fresh incident of violence was reported during the day. The Telegraph adds that the District administration relaxed curfew in the Golaghat municipal area following a two-hour meeting between the administration and representatives of seven agitating organizations in the presence of state PWD Minister Ajanta Neog. The curfew could be relaxed as the organizations agreed to withdraw the indefinite Golaghat District bandh (shut down strike) they had called on August 19 and since no fresh violence was reported from the District on August 21. It could be lifted from the entire district on August 22 (today) morning if the situation permits, District information and public relations officer Anupjyoti Choudhury said.
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August - 21 
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has given a call for a 12-hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am on August 21 (today) in protest against the atrocities let loose by the State Government on the innocent people, who protested the Government’s failu
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The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has given a call for a 12-hour Assam bandh (shut down strike) from 5 am on August 21 (today) in protest against the atrocities let loose by the State Government on the innocent people, who protested the Government’s failure to protect people’s life and property from Naga attackers, reports The Assam Tribune. The party has also announced a series of protest programmes in this connection. Also, the Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association has also called for a 12-hour Assam bandh from 5 am of August 21 (today) in protest against Rangajan firing incident where one person was killed on August 19.
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August - 21 
The Assam Tribune reports on August 22 that in what has become clear that Bangladesh may be using detained United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ as a bargaining chip, Anup Chetia has told Indian official that he wants to come bac
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The Assam Tribune reports on August 22 that in what has become clear that Bangladesh may be using detained United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ as a bargaining chip, Anup Chetia has told Indian official that he wants to come back to India but Dhaka (Bangladesh) was not acceding to his request. Sources divulged that an official from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) met Chetia in Dhaka Jail on August 20 and held discussions. The exercise apparently was part of an initiative by the Narendra Modi Government to get an independent assessment of the situation. Significantly, the Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh are meeting in Dhaka on September 1 and 2, where the issue of Chetia’s repatriation is on the agenda, said sources. Meanwhile, when asked about the meeting between Chetia and an Indian official, official spokesman of MEA, Syed Akbaruddin said that there has been discussion on this matter for quite some time and the outcome of that relates to the Extradition Agreement and on the discussion between our Home Secretaries. Once the process of discussion is completed, we will know the outcome of that, he said.
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August - 21 
The Delhi Police charge sheet stated that the three engineering students, Mohammad Maroof alias Ibrahim, Waqar and Mehrajudeen who were arrested from Jaipur for allegedly being Indian Mujahideen (IM) members in March, 2014 have been accused of helpin
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The Delhi Police charge sheet stated that the three engineering students, Mohammad Maroof alias Ibrahim, Waqar and Mehrajudeen who were arrested from Jaipur for allegedly being Indian Mujahideen (IM) members in March, 2014 have been accused of helping IM operatives Tehsin Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rahman in setting up an illegal arms factory in Meet Vihar area of Delhi from where a huge quantity of arms and ammunition were seized, reports The Times of India on August 22. Delhi Police also claim that temples of Bharatpur in Rajasthan including Ganga Mandir and Laxman Mandir were on the target of these three students and others. The chargesheet reveals how three engineering students were putting together bombs using Magnesium Sulfate, acetone and other things which were recovered from their rented accommodation in the city. The charge sheet further added that there is a growing rift between IM and Students’ Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports Hindustan Times. The rift has been caused by differences in ideology and custody of certain members. According to the Police, differences between the two banned organizations arose in the beginning of 2013 when Tehsin Akhtar was told by SIMI operative Haider that his seniors have asked him to stay away from all IM operatives. The charge sheet also reveals that IM founder Riyaz Bhatkal was keen to forge an alliance with SIMI. However, SIMI leaders had ideological differences with IM which included its association with Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. The cleft between the two terror modules grew further when Tehsin stayed with SIMI’s Imtiyaz Alam, a prime suspect in the Bodh Gaya blasts (July 7, 2013), for a while.
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August - 21 
The Sentinel reports that two persons injured during the clash with Police in Assam’s Golaghat District succumbed at different hospitals on August 21.
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The Sentinel reports that two persons injured during the clash with Police in Assam’s Golaghat District succumbed at different hospitals on August 21.
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August - 21 
The Shillong Times reports on August 22 that there is shortage of essential commodities due to the disturbance in the Assam, Nagaland border areas in Manipur. All vehicles coming towards Manipur have been stranded at Assam since the beginning of the
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The Shillong Times reports on August 22 that there is shortage of essential commodities due to the disturbance in the Assam, Nagaland border areas in Manipur. All vehicles coming towards Manipur have been stranded at Assam since the beginning of the crisis between the two states. Petroleum products have been rationed to the oil depots by the Government. Only about 100 trucks loaded with petroleum products and other essential items were brought towards Manipur on August 21. The Assam Tribune adds that due to road blockade on highways in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and Golaghat Districts fuel outlets have been forced to stop distribution of petrol for the last three days.
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August - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that on August 21 Security Forces (SFs) raided a joint makeshift camp of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Songma Enggok area under Arbela range in East Garo Hills District a
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The Shillong Times reports that on August 21 Security Forces (SFs) raided a joint makeshift camp of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) at Songma Enggok area under Arbela range in East Garo Hills District and killed two GNLA militant and an ULFA militant. The ULFA militant killed is suspected to be a militant identified as Karamchand. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Davis Nestell Marak there were around 40 militants in the camp including Williamnagar 'area commander', Jimmy Momin who managed to escape. SFs recovered a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) with 5 magazines, a 7.65 pistol with 3 magazines, one 9 mm pistol along with a magazine, 2 detonators, incriminating documents, 5 SIM cards, 3 mobile phones, 2 wireless handsets, and camouflage sets along with personnel belongings of the militants. The Telegraph further adds that one of the GNLA militants have been identified as Werang.
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August - 21 
The Tinsukia and Panitola branch of All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), on August 21, has condemned Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, holding him singularly responsible for the deaths in Police firing during the last two days in Golagh
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The Tinsukia and Panitola branch of All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam (AASAA), on August 21, has condemned Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi, holding him singularly responsible for the deaths in Police firing during the last two days in Golaghat District. Demanding resignation of CM, the protesters warned the Tarun Gogoi not to indulge in such type of anti-people activities, else he would have to face the consequences.
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August - 21 
The Union Cabinet on August 21 approved the proposal to install mobile towers in nine Naxal-affected states by state owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at the cost INR 32.16 billion that will be borne by the Union Government, reports NDTV. "Th
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The Union Cabinet on August 21 approved the proposal to install mobile towers in nine Naxal-affected states by state owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) at the cost INR 32.16 billion that will be borne by the Union Government, reports NDTV. "The Cabinet has approved setting up of 1,836 new base transmission towers (BTS) in Left Wing Extremist affected districts. People in these areas and security forces have asked to improve the mobile connectivity in these districts," Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said after a Cabinet meeting. He said 363 towers under the project have already been set up for which subsidy will be given from the Universal Services Obligation Fund. "The project implementation cost through the open tendering process is approximately Rs. 3,568 crore against the revised cost estimate of approximately Rs. 3,216 crore," Prasad said. The project to install mobile towers at 2,199 locations was to be completed by June but its progress was stuck due to difference in actual bids and project cost approved by then UPA government. The government has identified areas in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh.
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August - 21 
The Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, ordered the preparation of a new 'anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) doctrine to codify government's policy for tackling the menace, reports The Economic Times on August 22. The consent
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The Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh, ordered the preparation of a new 'anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) doctrine to codify government's policy for tackling the menace, reports The Economic Times on August 22. The consent of all Maoist-affected States and the Union Cabinet will be sought on the same. This comes after the Minister was told at a recent presentation by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) that though Maoists were on the back-foot and violence levels were down, there were concerns about lack of success in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, necessitating a uniform approach towards the fight. The presentation put the strength of the CPI-Maoist at 6,000 armed cadres and 36,000 Jan Militia and said they held 4,000 regular and 6,000 country-made weapons. It was also pointed out that Sukma and Bijapur Districts in Chhattisgarh and Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra were the worst-affected. South Chhattisgarh is the "fountain-head" of Maoism with presence of large Maoist armed formations and location of the top leadership.
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August - 21 
Three Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, arrested for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to carry out terror activities across the country, were on August 21 remanded to judicial custody till September 2, 2014 by a special NIA court in Delhi,
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Three Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, arrested for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to carry out terror activities across the country, were on August 21 remanded to judicial custody till September 2, 2014 by a special NIA court in Delhi, reports Hindustan Times. Meanwhile, the court kept pending the plea filed earlier by the Mumbai Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) seeking custody of Tehsin Akhtar and Pakistani national Zia-ur-Rahman in connection with the terror cases lodged against them there.
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August - 21 
Two years after the National Investigating Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against the ‘external affairs department chief’ of Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA), N Dilip Singh alias Wangba, and two other members from his outfit — identifie
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Two years after the National Investigating Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against the ‘external affairs department chief’ of Manipur-based People’s Liberation Army (PLA), N Dilip Singh alias Wangba, and two other members from his outfit — identified as Senjam Dhiren Singh alias Raghu and Arnold Singh alias Becon — exposing nexus between the PLA and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in 2011, the NIA has now gone ahead and filed its supplementary chargesheet in the case, reports The Times of India. The NIA has now named two new persons in the chargesheet. Two accused persons namely Amit Bagchi alias Alok and G Jiteshwar Sharma alias Gypsy have been charged under several sections of the IPC and UA (P). Bagchi is the central committee member of CPI-Maoist, while the accused Sharma is the senior member of RPF-PLA, a proscribed terrorist organization of Manipur.
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August - 21 
Union home minister Rajnath Singh called up Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to take stock of the situation. He asked Gogoi and Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang to “sit across the table” and resolve the issue. The Chief Ministers are expected to make a
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Union home minister Rajnath Singh called up Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to take stock of the situation. He asked Gogoi and Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang to “sit across the table” and resolve the issue. The Chief Ministers are expected to make a joint statement calling for peace on the boundary after a meeting with Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju, in Guwahati on August 21 (today). After the latest clash, the Golaghat administration clamped indefinite curfew in the District headquarters Golaghat and in the Rangajan area. The Army was called out and it conducted a flag march. Meanwhile, Gogoi said his Government would institute a judicial inquiry by a retired judge of Gauhati High Court into the Police firing to arrive at the truth.
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August - 21 
KP Home and Tribal Affairs Department has set up a complaint cell, particularly for those receiving extortion demands and threatening calls, Central Asia Online quoting a KP press release reported on August 21. Many victims fear lodging complaints ag
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KP Home and Tribal Affairs Department has set up a complaint cell, particularly for those receiving extortion demands and threatening calls, Central Asia Online quoting a KP press release reported on August 21. Many victims fear lodging complaints against influential offenders, but the cell will protect their identities, the press release said. The first centre opened in Peshawar, but the centres gradually will spread to other Districts, Home and Tribal Affairs Secretary Syed Akhtar Ali Shah said.
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August - 21 
The elders of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21 warned that they will march on Islamabad and observe a protest sit-in outside Parliament if they are forced to vacate school buildings before Aug
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The elders of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21 warned that they will march on Islamabad and observe a protest sit-in outside Parliament if they are forced to vacate school buildings before August 30 according to the Government’s decision, reports Dawn. NWA Peace Committee Chief Haji Sher Mohammad told a press conference at Peshawar Press Club that about one million people had been displaced due to military operation in the tribal agency, but the Federal Government had failed to provide them adequate shelter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Flanked by other members of the peace body, including Malik Noor Rahman Dawar, Fazal Khan Wazir, Saad Shah and Fazal Ghafar Wazir, the tribal elder said that they could not believe in the hollow claims of the government and would protest for provision of basic facilities and proper shelter if they were forced to vacate school buildings in parts of Bannu and other Districts. Malik Noor Rehman said that almost 25,000 displaced families had been accommodated in various Government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but now they had received a notice to vacate the schools before August 30. He said that it was a great injustice with IDPs and they could not tolerate it. He said that FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) had set up a helpline to solve the problems being faced by IDPs, but there was no one to respond to the callers.
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August - 21 
The two-member bench of Justice Malik Manzoor Hussain and Justice Ikramullah Khan at the Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued a show-cause notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KH) Secretary for Home and Tribal Affairs on August 21 as he failed to submit a rep
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The two-member bench of Justice Malik Manzoor Hussain and Justice Ikramullah Khan at the Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued a show-cause notice to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KH) Secretary for Home and Tribal Affairs on August 21 as he failed to submit a report in a missing persons’ case, reports The Express Tribune. He was ordered to appear before the court on September 23, 2014. The bench was informed by Advocate Mohib Jan that Intelligence Agencies, with the help of the Police, allegedly picked up Musafar and Arif from Haji Camp in Peshawar on July 25, 2011. In the petition, the family accused Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Muhammad Faisal of picking up the two men. It said Musafar was a truck driver, and Arif his assistant, a cleaner; neither had any links with a militant organisation. The counsel for the petitioner stated on June 24, 2014, relatives of the two missing men were informed that both were being kept at an internment centre in Kohat District of the Province. Early in July, Musafar’s body was handed over to his family without any information about the cause of death. Arif is still being detained at the centre. In a separate case, the same bench issued a notice to Kohat internment centre in charge. The court was informed by Advocate Gul Nazir that six family members of his client, Naek Muhammad Shah, were allegedly picked up by Intelligence Agencies in 2012. They included Barkat Shah, Tahir Shah, Bakhtawar Shah, Ismail Shah, Hazrat Shah, and Nazar Shah. Nazir said the bodies of Barkat, Tahir and Bakhtawar were handed over to the family, while the remaining people were still at Kohat internment centre. The court issued a notice to the in charge of the internment centre to submit a comprehensive report on the three missing persons.
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August - 21 
The United States (US) on August 21 offered a total USD 30 million in return for information on key leaders of the Haqqani Network that is blamed for numerous attacks in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. “The Department has authorised rewards
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The United States (US) on August 21 offered a total USD 30 million in return for information on key leaders of the Haqqani Network that is blamed for numerous attacks in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. “The Department has authorised rewards of up to USD 5 million each for information leading to the location of Aziz Haqqani, Khalil al-Rahman Haqqani, Yahya Haqqani, and Abdul Rauf Zakir,” the State Department said in a statement. It also increased its previous reward offer of up to USD 5 million for information on the group’s leader, Sirajuddin Haqqani, to up to USD 10 million. This brings Haqqani into the same group as the likes of Afghan Taliban 'commander' Mullah Omar and Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) 'chief' Hafiz Saeed. The State Department said, “The group is allied with al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban and cooperates with other terrorist organisations in the region.” It said that the Haqqani network was “the most lethal insurgent group” targeting the US-led NATO coalition and Afghan personnel in Afghanistan.
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August - 21 
Two drivers, identified as Juma Khan and Mohammad Ayaz, were killed and two cleaners, identified as Zabit Khan and Moin Khan, were injured when Jaish-e-Khurasan (JeK) militants attacked the oil tankers at Sur Kamar area in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit
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Two drivers, identified as Juma Khan and Mohammad Ayaz, were killed and two cleaners, identified as Zabit Khan and Moin Khan, were injured when Jaish-e-Khurasan (JeK) militants attacked the oil tankers at Sur Kamar area in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 21, reports Dawn. JeK 'spokesman' told the reporters over phone that its `fighters’ had carried out the attack. Meanwhile, the FATA Tribunal on August 21 directed the Political Agent of Khyber Agency to produce record of Shakil Afridi’s trial and conviction for links with Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), reports Dawn. Shakil has moved the tribunal against the upholding of his conviction by an appellate forum of the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR) Commissioner. The Tribunal fixed the next hearing into the petition for September 18, 2014, after directing the political agent to produce the record of the case
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August - 21 
A day after Prime Minister Sushil Koirala flatly rejected its demand for fresh endorsement of the President and Vice President by the Constituent Assembly (CA), the Government’s main coalition partner, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninis
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A day after Prime Minister Sushil Koirala flatly rejected its demand for fresh endorsement of the President and Vice President by the Constituent Assembly (CA), the Government’s main coalition partner, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), on August 21 reiterated its demand with the Prime Minister himself, reports Republica. During a meeting with Prime Minister Koirala at the latter’s official residence at Baluwatar in Kathmandu, CPN-UML Chairman K P Sharma Oli objected to Koirala’s remark on August 20 that the fresh endorsement demand was now ‘irrelevant’.
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August - 21 
A Dhaka court on August 21 indicted 13 cadres of banned militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) including its 'chief' Mufti Abdul Hannan in a murder case filed in connection with the bomb attack in a Communist Party of Banglades
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A Dhaka court on August 21 indicted 13 cadres of banned militant outfit Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) including its 'chief' Mufti Abdul Hannan in a murder case filed in connection with the bomb attack in a Communist Party of Bangladesh rally (in Paltan Maidan of Dhaka) on January 21, 2001, reports Daily Star. Judge KM Imrul Kayes of Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court of Dhaka framed the charges, but Hannan and five others of the accused pleaded innocence. The court also fixed September 14, 2014 to start the trial in the case. Of the accused, Mufti Hannan, Mufti Mainuddin Sheikh, Arif Hassan Sumon, Maulana Sabbir Ahmed, Maulana Shawkat Osman and Mohammad Moshiur Rahman are currently behind bars while Mufti Abdul Hai, Shafiqur Rahman, Jahangir Alam Badar, Md Nur Islam, Mohibul Mustakin, Anisur Rahman and Rafiqul Alam Miraj have been absconding since the incident took place.
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August - 21 
A leader of the outlawed Sarbahara Party, Abdul Jalil alias Kana was killed on August 21 afternoon at Shilundia Bazaar of Babuganj sub-District in Barisal District in a “shootout” with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), reports Daily Star. He was seco
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A leader of the outlawed Sarbahara Party, Abdul Jalil alias Kana was killed on August 21 afternoon at Shilundia Bazaar of Babuganj sub-District in Barisal District in a “shootout” with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), reports Daily Star. He was second-in-command of Sarbahara Qamrul group in the region. Kana Jalil was a wanted accused in at least eight cases of murder, extortion, robbery, and bombing with Babuganj, Shariatpur, and Madaripur Police Stations, Police sources said. He was also convicted in two cases with Shariatpur and Madaripur Police Stations.
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August - 21 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) founder Ziaur Rahman was behind the murder of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975, and his family was involved in the August 21, 2004, grenade attack, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed on August 21, repor
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) founder Ziaur Rahman was behind the murder of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975, and his family was involved in the August 21, 2004, grenade attack, said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed on August 21, reports Daily Star. Branding the family of Ziaur Rahman “a killer and corrupt family", Hasina said there would be no room for them in Bangladesh. At a public meeting on the 10th anniversary of the grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangabandhu Avenue, she accused the then Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, her son, her cabinet members and Jamaa-e-Islami (JeI) leaders of the attack. "As Zia was involved in the killing of Bangabandhu on August 15, 1975, the then Prime Minister [Khaleda Zia], her son [Tarique Rahman], her cabinet members and leaders were directly involved in the August 21 grenade attack. There is no question about this," she said. Recalling August 15, 1975, when Mujibur Rahman and most of his family members were assassinated, Hasina said, "Major Dalim, Rashid, those who were directly involved in the heinous killing had later said that they discussed their plan with Zia and Zia was aware of everything. They also said Zia encouraged and assured them of all assistance but did not want to come to the forefront."
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August - 21 
Police arrested two leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from Monsuria Madrasah Trimohini area in Kanaighat sub-District of Sylhet District for planning subversive activities on August 21, reports New Nat
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Police arrested two leaders of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), from Monsuria Madrasah Trimohini area in Kanaighat sub-District of Sylhet District for planning subversive activities on August 21, reports New Nation. The arrestees were identified as Rashid Ahmed (26), president of Kanaighat sub-District unit ICS, and Jubayer Ahmed (24), president of ICS's Kanaighat Degree College unit.
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Police on August 21 submitted charge sheets in three separate cases filed against 13 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) members over exploding a crude bomb in Chittagong city that injured schoolgirl Antu Barua during hartal (strike) ho
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Police on August 21 submitted charge sheets in three separate cases filed against 13 Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) members over exploding a crude bomb in Chittagong city that injured schoolgirl Antu Barua during hartal (strike) hours on March 28, 2013, reports Daily Star. ANM Mashrur Hossain, president of the city unit of ICS; and Ferdous Koreshi, acting secretary general of Jei Chittagong District (south) unit, are among the accused. On March 29, 2013, Police filed the three cases against 38 JeI-ICS men under the Explosive Act, special power act and the penal code. Of the accused, two are on the run while the other 11 are in jail.
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August - 21 
The Assam Tribune reports on August 22 that in what has become clear that Bangladesh may be using detained United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ as a bargaining chip, Anup Chetia has told Indian official that he wants to come bac
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The Assam Tribune reports on August 22 that in what has become clear that Bangladesh may be using detained United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘general secretary’ as a bargaining chip, Anup Chetia has told Indian official that he wants to come back to India but Dhaka (Bangladesh) was not acceding to his request. Sources divulged that an official from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) met Chetia in Dhaka Jail on August 20 and held discussions. The exercise apparently was part of an initiative by the Narendra Modi Government to get an independent assessment of the situation. Significantly, the Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh are meeting in Dhaka on September 1 and 2, where the issue of Chetia’s repatriation is on the agenda, said sources. Meanwhile, when asked about the meeting between Chetia and an Indian official, official spokesman of MEA, Syed Akbaruddin said that there has been discussion on this matter for quite some time and the outcome of that relates to the Extradition Agreement and on the discussion between our Home Secretaries. Once the process of discussion is completed, we will know the outcome of that, he said.
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August - 21 
A five-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation, led by its leader Rajavarothiam Sampanthan will leave for India today (August 21) to hold discussions with the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders on a host
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A five-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation, led by its leader Rajavarothiam Sampanthan will leave for India today (August 21) to hold discussions with the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leaders on a host of issues, reports Colombo Page on August 21. The TNA delegation will meet PM Modi in New Delhi on August 23 and the delegation is expected to raise the issue of power devolution under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and host of other issues including the demilitarization of North. TNA Member of Parliament (MP) M. A. Sumanthiran told Press Trust of India that delegation will urge India to ensure Sri Lanka fully implements the India-brokered 13th Amendment as the Sri Lankan Government had promised to India earlier.
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August - 21 
The United Nations (UN) may become involved in the case of the Tamil asylum seekers who were detained on an Australian customs boat, with a court hearing to take place in Canberra, Australia in October 2014, reports The Guardian. A brief High Court d
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The United Nations (UN) may become involved in the case of the Tamil asylum seekers who were detained on an Australian customs boat, with a court hearing to take place in Canberra, Australia in October 2014, reports The Guardian. A brief High Court directions hearing in Melbourne on August 21 resulted in Justice Kenneth Hayne setting a date of October 14 and 15 for the full court case. The legal team representing the asylum seekers indicated that the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Australian Human Rights Commission were looking to intervene in the case.
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August - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Birabhati forests under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District on August 22, reports PTI.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Birabhati forests under Bhejji Police Station limits in Sukma District on August 22, reports PTI.
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August - 22 
Accusing the neutral force deployed at the B sector of the disputed Assam-Nagaland border of playing a partisan role and turning a blind eye towards all incursions and aggressions from Nagaland, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on August 22, dem
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Accusing the neutral force deployed at the B sector of the disputed Assam-Nagaland border of playing a partisan role and turning a blind eye towards all incursions and aggressions from Nagaland, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on August 22, demanded immediate withdrawal of the unit and replace it by Assam Police in the area also alleging that the neutral force worked in favour of the Nagas. The student body also insisted on a time-bound inquiry into the police crackdown at Rangajan by a sitting judge. The student body also said Tarun Gogoi is solely responsible for the border clash in Upper Assam’s Golaghat District and demanded measures for immediate rehabilitation of the affected people, adds The Telegraph.
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August - 22 
All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU), on August 22, in a memorandum submitted to CM expressed grave concern over the ongoing insecurity being faced by the people in the villages along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District and suggested t
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All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU), on August 22, in a memorandum submitted to CM expressed grave concern over the ongoing insecurity being faced by the people in the villages along the Assam-Nagaland border in Golaghat District and suggested that the administration should coin new action plans to contain it before it took more serious turn, reports The Assam Tribune
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August - 22 
An IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadre, identified as Ranjan Brahma, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Mainaguri under Kachugaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District in the morning of August
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An IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadre, identified as Ranjan Brahma, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Mainaguri under Kachugaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District in the morning of August 22, reports The Telegraph. One 7.65 pistol, two live rounds of ammunition and a magazine were also recovered from the militant, Police sources said.
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August - 22 
Indian Mujahideen (IM)’s top commanader Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, who was earlier suspected to be the mastermind of blasts at Narendra Modi rally in Patna, the capital of Bihar in 2013 and listed as prime accused in the FIR filled by Patna Police in
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Indian Mujahideen (IM)’s top commanader Tehsin Akhtar alias Monu, who was earlier suspected to be the mastermind of blasts at Narendra Modi rally in Patna, the capital of Bihar in 2013 and listed as prime accused in the FIR filled by Patna Police in the case, has been absolved by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 22, reports Times of India. The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet in the case against key accused Haidar Ali of banned Students’ Islamic Movement in India (SIMI) and nine others. It conspicuously left out Tensin Akhtar and Tabish Niyaz alias Arshad Ansari from Motihari (Bihar).
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August - 22 
On August 22, eight persons identified as Mohammad Sanwar Hussein (26), Mohammad Abu Kalam (24), Masedur Rehman (24), Salman Shaikh (19), Mohammad Yusuf Ali (21), Sairat Ali Shaikh (26), Mohammad Hazrat Ali (20) and Mubarak Hussein (24) were arrested
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On August 22, eight persons identified as Mohammad Sanwar Hussein (26), Mohammad Abu Kalam (24), Masedur Rehman (24), Salman Shaikh (19), Mohammad Yusuf Ali (21), Sairat Ali Shaikh (26), Mohammad Hazrat Ali (20) and Mubarak Hussein (24) were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 7,00,000 in Pimpri of Pune District, reports The Times of India. Police said all hail from Malda District in West Bengal. A total of 600 notes were of INR 500 denomination while the rest were of INR 1,000 value each.
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August - 22 
SFs launched a joint operation at Langol Housing Complex in Imphal West District and arrested one militant belonging to Vice-Chairman faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC), identified as Salam Nanao Meitei alias Maingou al
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SFs launched a joint operation at Langol Housing Complex in Imphal West District and arrested one militant belonging to Vice-Chairman faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC), identified as Salam Nanao Meitei alias Maingou alias Star on August 22. One mobile handset along with a sim card was recovered from his possession.
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August - 22 
Tarun Gogoi, on August 22, in an official press release said that the State Government would provide adequate compensation to the displaced people who were hit by violence along the Assam-Nagaland border.
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Tarun Gogoi, on August 22, in an official press release said that the State Government would provide adequate compensation to the displaced people who were hit by violence along the Assam-Nagaland border.
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August - 22 
The 24-hour Assam strike called by the NDFB-IKS faction beginning at 5 am on August 22 paralysed life in Kokrajhar as well as in Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri Districts. The strike was called against the killing of five of its cadres on August 20.
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The 24-hour Assam strike called by the NDFB-IKS faction beginning at 5 am on August 22 paralysed life in Kokrajhar as well as in Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri Districts. The strike was called against the killing of five of its cadres on August 20.
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August - 22 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against 10 people, including alleged activist of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) group of Hyder Ali, in a court in Patna (Bihar) in the case relating to the serial blasts a
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a charge sheet against 10 people, including alleged activist of banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) group of Hyder Ali, in a court in Patna (Bihar) in the case relating to the serial blasts at Narendra Modi's rally in Patna in 2013, reports The Times of India. The charge sheet alleged that Ali, who was SIMI in-charge of Jharkhand, had allegedly conspired with others to target Modi. "After realising that it was not possible to reach Modi during such rallies due to stringent security arrangements, the accused Ali and other co-conspirators decided to trigger bomb blasts at one such public rally which would result in a stampede and in the ensuing melee and chaos, they could reach to Modi," the charg esheet said. Giving details of the alleged conspiracy, NIA said the accused had collected explosives from Mirzapur and other material from Patna to fabricate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The charge sheet in the serial blasts case, in which six people were killed and 89 injured, also names Numan Ansari, Mujibullah Ansari, Umer Siddique, Azharuddin Quresh, Ahmad Hussain, Fakkruddin, Firoz Aslam, Iftheqar Alam and a juvenile.
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August - 22 
The Pakistan Rangers on August 22 (today) violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing at Border Security Force (BSF) posts along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura Sector of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. Moreover, th
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The Pakistan Rangers on August 22 (today) violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked firing at Border Security Force (BSF) posts along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura Sector of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. Moreover, the BSF retaliated strongly.
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August - 22 
The Sangai Express on August 22 reports that KYKL ‘publicity and research deputy secretary’ H Khamba stated that Athokpam Rita Devi who was arrested by SFs on August 17 has no connection with the outfit.
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The Sangai Express on August 22 reports that KYKL ‘publicity and research deputy secretary’ H Khamba stated that Athokpam Rita Devi who was arrested by SFs on August 17 has no connection with the outfit.
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The Sangai Express on August 22, reports that PREPAK-pro stated that Ningthoujam Sanjit Meitei and Pukhrambam Ningthoujam Reena Devi who were arrested on August 18 by SFs have no connection with the outfit.
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The Sangai Express on August 22, reports that PREPAK-pro stated that Ningthoujam Sanjit Meitei and Pukhrambam Ningthoujam Reena Devi who were arrested on August 18 by SFs have no connection with the outfit.
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August - 22 
The Sentinel reports on August 22 that due to frequent violence orchestrated by miscreants in the disputed areas on the Assam side of the inter–State borders, about 60 people lost their lives from 2001 to till date. In the last 13 years, 29 people we
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The Sentinel reports on August 22 that due to frequent violence orchestrated by miscreants in the disputed areas on the Assam side of the inter–State borders, about 60 people lost their lives from 2001 to till date. In the last 13 years, 29 people were killed in attacks by miscreants in the disputed areas (Assam side) along the Assam–Nagaland border. “From 2005 to 2014, 17 people were killed in clashes in the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border areas and from 2010 to 2011, 14 people were killed in the Assam–Meghalaya border areas. From 2001 to 2012, 12 people were killed in violent clashes in the Assam–Nagaland border areas. In the recent violence along the Assam–Nagaland border, official sources pegged the death toll at 9, but as per unofficial sources, 15 people lost their lives in the violence,” sources said. Although the Assam government claims that it has no role in the maintenance of law and order in the disputed stretches along the Assam–Nagaland border, the security in the disputed areas along the Assam–Meghalaya and the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh borders is handled by the Assam Police. Earlier, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), on August 22, blamed Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi for his ‘total failure’ on the Assam–Nagaland border skirmishes in which many lives of Assamese were lost and a number of villages torched.
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August - 22 
The Sentinel reports that Tarun Gogoi, on August 22, decided to recommend Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the entire episode, right from the abduction of the two school children on July 26 to the recent clashes between Security For
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The Sentinel reports that Tarun Gogoi, on August 22, decided to recommend Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the entire episode, right from the abduction of the two school children on July 26 to the recent clashes between Security Forces and protestors. The decision assumes significance from the fact that the State Government had not ruled out possibility of involvement of a third force in stoking the tensions. “The State Government would entrust the case to the CBI for a thorough probe into the recent happenings along the Assam–Nagaland border in the wake of kidnapping of two youths allegedly by Naga miscreants on June 26 and its aftermath to unravel the truth,” an official statement said. Gogoi held a meeting with representatives of seven agitating organizations of Golaghat on August 22. The organizations, however, said that they would resume their agitation if the inquiry is not initiated within a month’s time. Gogoi also told the delegation that the Government would urge the Supreme Court for an early settlement of the vexed border issue.
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August - 22 
The Supreme Court on August 22 extended the bail of Abdul Nasser Madani, main accused in July 25, 2008 Bangalore serial blast case for four weeks, reports IBNLive. Based on the confession of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) suspect T Naseer, Madani was listed a
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The Supreme Court on August 22 extended the bail of Abdul Nasser Madani, main accused in July 25, 2008 Bangalore serial blast case for four weeks, reports IBNLive. Based on the confession of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) suspect T Naseer, Madani was listed as the 31st accused in the additional charge sheet in the Bangalore blasts. The Karnataka Police had charged Madani for treason, terrorism and attempt to murder. They had also alleged that Madani was part of the planning of the blast and helped terrorists.
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August - 22 
The Times of India reports that AASU, on August 22, urged the State Government to shift its focus on protection and development of border areas which have remained neglected for years. Seeking a permanent solution to the protracted Assam-Nagaland bor
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The Times of India reports that AASU, on August 22, urged the State Government to shift its focus on protection and development of border areas which have remained neglected for years. Seeking a permanent solution to the protracted Assam-Nagaland border dispute, activists of AASU staged a 12-hour hunger-strike in all District headquarters across the state on August 23. AASU has asked the Narendra Modi-Government to send a central team to take stock of the situation in the State's border areas.
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August - 22 
The women’s wing of the Joint Committee of the Inner Line Permit System (JCLIPS) on August 22, tried to storm the Raj Bhavan demanding the Implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur, however, it was foiled by the Police, reports Kan
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The women’s wing of the Joint Committee of the Inner Line Permit System (JCLIPS) on August 22, tried to storm the Raj Bhavan demanding the Implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur, however, it was foiled by the Police, reports Kanglaonline. Also, a verification drive to examine and study the number of outsiders who are staying in Manipur without proper identification documents, was launched by the women wing of the JCILPS which has been spearheading the mass movement for the implementation of the ILPS in the State on August 25, reports The Assam Tribune. The women wing took up the initiative to study and examine the actual number of outsiders not having proper identification documents, in protest against the Manipur Government’s alleged failure to check and monitor the ‘illegal’ inflow of outsiders into the State. On August 24, JCIPLS had formally made an announcement to conduct the verification process in Imphal.
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August - 22 
Two militants belonging to the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) were killed on August 22 in a joint operation of Security Forces in North Garo Hills District bordering Assam, reports The Shillong Times. According to the District Police Chief,
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Two militants belonging to the A’chik Songna An’pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) were killed on August 22 in a joint operation of Security Forces in North Garo Hills District bordering Assam, reports The Shillong Times. According to the District Police Chief, J F K Marak, on receiving specific information about the militants’ presence in the area the North Garo Hills, Police and the Army belonging to the Dograh Regiment from Damra in Assam launched a joint operation at Soba Jambal village about 15 kilometres from Dainadubi Outpost. Police also recovered two 7.65 pistols, three 36 HE grenades, one crude bomb, five electronic detonators, three gelatin sticks, two grenade fuse, 12 empty cases of AK rifles, five empty 9mm cases, six empty 7.65 cases, around 16 metres of Cortex wire, one extra pistol magazine, 3 SIM Cards and a mobile phone from the encounter site.
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August - 22 
A man, identified as Saeed Hussain (31), was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him near Metroville site area on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Saeed Hussain (31), was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him near Metroville site area on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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August - 22 
A man, identified as Suiraj Uddin (50), was shot dead by unidentified militants near Total Pump along Super Highway in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Suiraj Uddin (50), was shot dead by unidentified militants near Total Pump along Super Highway in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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August - 22 
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) official, identified as Abubakar (35), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Robi Cinema in Baldia Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) official, identified as Abubakar (35), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Robi Cinema in Baldia Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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August - 22 
A paramilitary soldier, identified as Naik Mohabat Khan, was killed in an exchange of fire with militants who entered from Afghanistan into Muslim Bagh town in Qilla Saifullah District on August 22, reports The Express Tribune. “Around 70 to 80 arme
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A paramilitary soldier, identified as Naik Mohabat Khan, was killed in an exchange of fire with militants who entered from Afghanistan into Muslim Bagh town in Qilla Saifullah District on August 22, reports The Express Tribune. “Around 70 to 80 armed men, smugglers and militants, tried to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan near Muslim Bagh in Qila Saifullah. FC personnel, primarily responsible for guarding border, tried to stop them when they opened fire,” said Khan Wasay. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 22 
At least two people, identified as Muhammad Javed (30) and Fateh Muhammad (30), were killed and two others, identified as Zahid, 35 and Akbar (32), were injured when unidentified militants opened fire at them within the limits of Malir City Police St
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At least two people, identified as Muhammad Javed (30) and Fateh Muhammad (30), were killed and two others, identified as Zahid, 35 and Akbar (32), were injured when unidentified militants opened fire at them within the limits of Malir City Police Station in Malir Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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August - 22 
Determined to fight terrorism and violence, a jirga (tribal council) of the Salarzai tribe from Bajaur Agency vowed to continue denying shelter to militants, The Express Tribune reports on August 23. The jirga reiterated its stance against militancy
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Determined to fight terrorism and violence, a jirga (tribal council) of the Salarzai tribe from Bajaur Agency vowed to continue denying shelter to militants, The Express Tribune reports on August 23. The jirga reiterated its stance against militancy to Political Agent Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah and Commandant of Bajaur Scouts Colonel Amir Ali. Also present were other officials including Assistant Political Agent Sohail Ahmad Khan and Political Tehsildar Sardar Yousaf, apart from tribal elders Malik Dilawar Khan, Malik Gul Karim Khan, Anwar Zeb and former senator Maulana Abdul Rashid. Tribal elders discussed the existing security situation, expressing their satisfaction over the Government’s action against militants.
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August - 22 
Female health workers won’t take part in the three-day anti-polio drive starting across Bajaur Agency of Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) from August 25 due to security reasons, reports Dawn. This was informed by field supervisor medical
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Female health workers won’t take part in the three-day anti-polio drive starting across Bajaur Agency of Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) from August 25 due to security reasons, reports Dawn. This was informed by field supervisor medical officer Dr Inayatur Rehman while talking to reporters on August 22. He informed that 694 teams had been formed to vaccinate 223,286 children in the agency during the anti-polio drive. Rehman said that earlier the anti-polio drive was scheduled to start on August 18, but had been postponed due to non-delivery of vaccine from the National institute of Health, Islamabad, because of the protest sit-ins in the Federal Capital.
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August - 22 
Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have killed 16 militants during an operation in Dasht area of Turbat District on August 22, reports Dawn. Khan Wasey, the spokesman for FC said that Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation against miscreants in Dash
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Frontier Corps (FC) claimed to have killed 16 militants during an operation in Dasht area of Turbat District on August 22, reports Dawn. Khan Wasey, the spokesman for FC said that Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation against miscreants in Dasht, adding, "At least 12 militants were killed in armed clashes.” Later, four more suspected militants were killed in the exchange of fire. “Gun battle is ongoing in Dasht since afternoon,” a levies official said on condition of anonymity.
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August - 22 
In another incident, one Khaliq Ahmed (40) was killed by unidentified armed assailants in Orangi Town on August 22, reports Daily Times
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In another incident, one Khaliq Ahmed (40) was killed by unidentified armed assailants in Orangi Town on August 22, reports Daily Times
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August - 22 
Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants killed a tribesman, identified as Nek Mohammad, for spying on the outfit in Speen Drand locality of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency on August 22, reported Dawn. According to details, the man was shot dead and then his bod
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Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants killed a tribesman, identified as Nek Mohammad, for spying on the outfit in Speen Drand locality of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency on August 22, reported Dawn. According to details, the man was shot dead and then his body was displayed in an open area for several hours before being handed over to his family.
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August - 22 
Later in the same Agency, the administration on August 22 sealed at least 90 shops of Turkhel tribesmen over failure to check militant attacks on NATO vehicles in Sur Kamar area of Jamrud tehsil, reported Dawn.
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Later in the same Agency, the administration on August 22 sealed at least 90 shops of Turkhel tribesmen over failure to check militant attacks on NATO vehicles in Sur Kamar area of Jamrud tehsil, reported Dawn.
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August - 22 
Man, identified as Dawood (18), was shot at and injured near Urdu Chowk in Orangi Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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Man, identified as Dawood (18), was shot at and injured near Urdu Chowk in Orangi Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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August - 22 
One Ali Akbar (40) was shot and injured in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town on August 22, reports Daily Times
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One Ali Akbar (40) was shot and injured in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town on August 22, reports Daily Times
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August - 22 
One Saqib (30) was injured when unidentified armed assailants fired shot at him near Model Colony in Malir Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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One Saqib (30) was injured when unidentified armed assailants fired shot at him near Model Colony in Malir Town on August 22, reports Daily Times.
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August - 22 
The khasadar force recovered the dead body of a man, identified as Salim Khan, dumped in a house in Pump House locality near Ghundi in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency on August 22, reports Dawn. The officials said that the man belonged
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The khasadar force recovered the dead body of a man, identified as Salim Khan, dumped in a house in Pump House locality near Ghundi in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency on August 22, reports Dawn. The officials said that the man belonged to Sikanderkhel sub-tribe of Kukikhel.
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August - 22 
Two people, identified as Nasreen (40), and her husband Mubark (45), were shot dead at Shah Faisal Muhallah in Orangi Town on August 22, reports Daily Times
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Two people, identified as Nasreen (40), and her husband Mubark (45), were shot dead at Shah Faisal Muhallah in Orangi Town on August 22, reports Daily Times
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August - 22 
Awami League (AL) Advisory Council member and former Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta on August 22 urged the Government to complete the trial of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases expeditiously, reports New Nation. He said, "As the Chairman o
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Awami League (AL) Advisory Council member and former Railway Minister Suranjit Sengupta on August 22 urged the Government to complete the trial of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases expeditiously, reports New Nation. He said, "As the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, I am not satisfied with which the cases proceeded over the past 10 years. Under any circumstances, the cases should not take 10 years for completion. I will ask for explanation in the next meeting of the standing committee."
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August - 22 
A former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre accused of assassinating the former Sri Lanka Army senior official Major General Janaka Perera and 28 others in a suicide bomb attack in 2008 in Anuradhapura, North Central Province pleaded guilt
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A former Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre accused of assassinating the former Sri Lanka Army senior official Major General Janaka Perera and 28 others in a suicide bomb attack in 2008 in Anuradhapura, North Central Province pleaded guilty on August 22, reports Colombo Page. The second accused of the case, Shammuganathan Sudaharan, a former colonel of LTTE pleaded guilty for the killings before the North Central Province High Court judge Sunanda Kumara Rathnayaka and the judge accepted his guilty plea. He was further remanded and the sentencing was postponed to September 5.
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August - 22 
According to a local newspaper report, India, Pakistan, and China have refused to provide information to the United Nations (UN) team appointed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay to probe the alleged human rights violations during
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According to a local newspaper report, India, Pakistan, and China have refused to provide information to the United Nations (UN) team appointed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay to probe the alleged human rights violations during the civil war in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on August 23. The report further said that these three countries have not accepted the UN probe and the refusal by to provide necessary information by them has seriously subjected the Commission to a difficult situation. The High Commissioner for Human Rights has earlier said that the UN team will seek information from outside Sri Lanka and visiting Sri Lanka is not necessary to conduct an effective investigation into the alleged war crimes. She also noted that Sri Lankan media reports have spread false information to discredit the UN inquiry.
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August - 22 
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Ravinatha Aryasinha, revealed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are running “Madrassa type” indoctrination schools in European Union (EU) countries in which there is a substa
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Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Ravinatha Aryasinha, revealed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are running “Madrassa type” indoctrination schools in European Union (EU) countries in which there is a substantial population of Tamils from Sri Lanka, reports The New Indian Express on August 23. Speaking at the Ministry of Defense conclave in Colombo, he said that the LTTE has established “Madrassa-type” schools called “Tamil Cholai” to “ferment the radicalisation of Tamil youth, and glorify terrorism and martyrdom.” He added that students of these schools are forced to participate in propaganda events organised by the LTTE and its front organisations. He also said that an estimated 20,000 Tamil students between the ages of 4 and 21 years are studying in more than 300 “Tamil Cholai” schools functioning in Europe under different names. They receive host government funding in some cases, but in actuality, are directly or indirectly administered by the LTTE, and generate their own funds. However, the law enforcement agencies in the EU are vigilant and have taken action against the LTTE, the Lankan diplomat said.
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August - 23 
Based on information about movement of armed cadres of United Liberation Front (UNLF) at Khongjom and Langathel in Thoubal District to recruit youngsters for the outfit, Security Forces (SFs) rushed to the area and one ‘sergeant’ of UNLF, identified
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Based on information about movement of armed cadres of United Liberation Front (UNLF) at Khongjom and Langathel in Thoubal District to recruit youngsters for the outfit, Security Forces (SFs) rushed to the area and one ‘sergeant’ of UNLF, identified as, Yumnam Kiran Singh, alias Ireipak was arrested on August 23, reports The Sangai Express. One 9mm pistol loaded with four live rounds in the magazine was also seized from his possession.
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August - 23 
Border Security Force (BSF) has alerted its troops in Punjab in the wake of ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Rangers, which resorted to heavy shelling on its posts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), The Times of India reports on August 24. "Not only due
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Border Security Force (BSF) has alerted its troops in Punjab in the wake of ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Rangers, which resorted to heavy shelling on its posts in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), The Times of India reports on August 24. "Not only due to the recent incident, but generally also our troops remains on high alert in the region to prevent any infiltration and smuggling attempts," BSF Inspector General (IG), Punjab Frontier, Ashok Kumar commented on August 24. BSF's first border outpost (BOP) Dhinda in Gurdaspur District in Punjab is always at high risk of unprovoked attack from Pakistan since it borders J&K. It has installed special surveillance equipment at Dhinda, which faces Pakistan's Masrur Bara Bhai village, known as launchpad to push terrorists into India. BSF has installed sophisticated armoury, including long range reconnaissance and observation system (LORROS) that has long range and electro-optic day and night sensing platform, light machine guns (LMGs), medium machine guns (MMGs) and grenade launchers, to foil any temerarious bid from Pakistan. BSF has also set up high mast towers to illuminate the whole area besides putting including concertina wire.
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August - 23 
In the wake of increasing incidents of communal tension in Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), the administration suspects that sleeper modules of ISI and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) are becoming active again and has decided to track the neo-rich
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In the wake of increasing incidents of communal tension in Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), the administration suspects that sleeper modules of ISI and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) are becoming active again and has decided to track the neo-rich in the city with no established sources of income to unearth such activities, The Times of India reports on August 24. The administration has also decided to track down Pakistani nationals who came to Bareilly and then went underground. The involvement of SIMI was suspected in the recent communal trouble at Meera Ki Paith area of the city. Police said circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in large numbers through Districts along the Indo-Nepal border, particularly in Pilibhit which is considered the hot spot of such activity, has been detected. Besides, foreign nationals, including those who came from Pakistan and thereafter went underground, would also be traced from their hideouts and brought before the authorities while activities of accused in the 2007 bomb blast, who have come out on bail, would be closely monitored. In this connection, Police and the local administration have identified around 15 villages and 20 locations which are considered sensitive. More than 15 educational and cultural institutions from where such activities have been found to be controlled or supervised in a covert manner would also remain under watch from now, said officials.
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August - 23 
The Assam Tribune reports on August 24 that condemning the recent murder of teenager Priya Basumatary by IK Sonbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) terrorists, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has castigated
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The Assam Tribune reports on August 24 that condemning the recent murder of teenager Priya Basumatary by IK Sonbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) terrorists, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has castigated the State Government and the Police force for failing to protect the lives of innocent citizens and demanded the resignation of Chief Minister.
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August - 23 
The Assam Tribune reports that the Shalom Meghalaya peace campaign, on August 23, reached trouble-torn Chokpot a militancy-hit area in South Garo Hills (SGH). About 5,000 people joined the programme against the rising insurgency in the region. The ca
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The Assam Tribune reports that the Shalom Meghalaya peace campaign, on August 23, reached trouble-torn Chokpot a militancy-hit area in South Garo Hills (SGH). About 5,000 people joined the programme against the rising insurgency in the region. The campaign was flagged off on August 17 at Tura in West Garo Hills and has passed through several places in South West Garo Hills including Garobadha, Ampati, Purakhasia, Nogorpara, Rimrangpara and Gambegre.
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August - 23 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reportedly organised a meeting at Garikabanda village, bordering G. K. Veedhi and Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on August 23, opposing bauxite mining pro
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reportedly organised a meeting at Garikabanda village, bordering G. K. Veedhi and Koyyuru mandal (administrative unit) in Visakhapatnam District on August 23, opposing bauxite mining proposed by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government, reports The Hindu. Local ‘area commander’ of Korukonda committee, Jamri, convened the meeting, which was attended by over 500 villagers and sympathisers. Nearly 30 Maoists and an equal number of militia members were present. A unanimous decision was taken to oppose the proposed mining and that, if required, villagers would support the Maoists in an armed conflict with the authorities.
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August - 23 
The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) revived the demand for a separate State for indigenous communities on August 23 during a meeting and procession at the State’s capital, Agartala, reports The Telegraph. IPFT president Narendra Debbarma
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The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) revived the demand for a separate State for indigenous communities on August 23 during a meeting and procession at the State’s capital, Agartala, reports The Telegraph. IPFT president Narendra Debbarma made a case for a separate State citing statistical data. “The Autonomous District Council-ADC area encompasses 68.10 per cent of the state’s geographical area and is home to more than 33 per cent of the total population, where 95 per cent are from indigenous communities. Where is then the objection to converting the ADC area into a separate state?” he asked. Debbarma sought to dispel the impression that the new state would be against any community or culture. “A full-fledged state is meant for all. There may be separate land laws for the backward people as in many other states but it can be home to all,” he said.
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August - 23 
The Sangai Express reports on August 24 that promising all possible support to India’s fight against terrorism, Myanmar has said it will bust training camps of North East militant groups on its soil if India provides specific inputs about their exist
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The Sangai Express reports on August 24 that promising all possible support to India’s fight against terrorism, Myanmar has said it will bust training camps of North East militant groups on its soil if India provides specific inputs about their existence. Asserting that his country will never allow any terror outfit to use its soil against India, Myanmar’s Information Minister U Ye Htut said his government will cooperate “fully” with the new Indian government in cracking down on militant bases, if there was any. “If India gives exact information about the location and other information (about the militant training camps), then Myanmar is ready to take action against them,” Htut told an interview. Myanmar, considered one of India’s strategic neighbors, shares a 1,640 km long border with a number of North Eastern states including militancy-infested Nagaland and Manipur. India has been raising with Myanmar the issue of several North East Militant outfits having training camps in that country and it was taken up again by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her visit recently.
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August - 23 
The Special Task Force (STF) on August 23 arrested an Indian Army jawan (trooper), Suneet Kumar who was suspected to have sent vital information to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives in Pakistan and Dubai, reports The Times of India. Suneet
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The Special Task Force (STF) on August 23 arrested an Indian Army jawan (trooper), Suneet Kumar who was suspected to have sent vital information to Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives in Pakistan and Dubai, reports The Times of India. Suneet Kumar, who is posted in Babina Cantonment in Jhansi, was on leave and visiting his native Anthresa village near Palampur in Himachal Pradesh, when he was arrested, investigative officer Prabhakar Quaintera, who was part of the team which made the arrest, said. A laptop and two mobile phones were recovered from him.
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August - 23 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘zonal commander’, Shambhu Kumar alias Sunil ji alias Lambu ji of the 'Sone Ganga Vindhyachal committee' and two other cadres, identified as Sanjay Kumar and Sunil Singh, were arr
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a ‘zonal commander’, Shambhu Kumar alias Sunil ji alias Lambu ji of the 'Sone Ganga Vindhyachal committee' and two other cadres, identified as Sanjay Kumar and Sunil Singh, were arrested from Jamal Road under Kotwali Police Station area in Patna District on August 23, reports The Times of India. Police seized 25 detonators, one compass, nine mobile phones, SIM cards, three radio, INR 25,000, medicines and Maoist literature from their possession. The three admitted that they were instrumental in the killing of the 16 cadres of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist in Jharkhand, on August 8 this year (2014).
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August - 23 
Three hardcore Maoists, including a woman cadre, were arrested from different places in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports indiatvnews.com.
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Three hardcore Maoists, including a woman cadre, were arrested from different places in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports indiatvnews.com.
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August - 23 
Tripurainfo reports on August 24 that the six-day long bi-annual director general DG level ‘ Border Coordination Conference’ between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) concluded in Delhi on August 24 with delegations fr
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Tripurainfo reports on August 24 that the six-day long bi-annual director general DG level ‘ Border Coordination Conference’ between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) concluded in Delhi on August 24 with delegations from both sides discussing key issues such as movement of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), cattle smuggling, illegal migration and human trafficking. "Both forces agreed to work jointly to resolve all border-related issues. The motto of the conference was better co-ordination between the two border guarding forces," the officer added. The Indian side comprised 20 officers headed by D. K. Pathak DG of BSF. The Bangladeshi delegation, headed by Major General Feroz Aziz Ahmed DG of BGB consisted of 22 other officers.
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August - 23 
Two people were killed and seven others injured early on August 23 (today) in heavy firing by the Pakistani Rangers on the Border Security Force (BSF) posts near the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District, reports The Times of
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Two people were killed and seven others injured early on August 23 (today) in heavy firing by the Pakistani Rangers on the Border Security Force (BSF) posts near the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District, reports The Times of India. "Two villagers, identified as Muhammad Akram and his 13-year-old son Aslam were killed and seven people including Akram's wife, his three children and a BSF Constable were injured in heavy firing by the Pakistan rangers in Jodafarm village of RS Pura sector today," a senior Police officer said. All the injured people have been shifted to the Jammu Medical College for treatment. "Firing by Pakistani troops is still on. The BSF has started retaliating," the officer said. Reports from the area said that the Pakistan rangers were using heavy weapons to target BSF posts. "They are targeting 17 border outposts of the BSF in RS Pura sector and Arnia sub-sector at the international border." Forced by Pakistan firing, more than 2,000 villagers from three villages close to the IB in RS Pura sector had on August 22 migrated to safer places leaving their homes and cattle behind.
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August - 23 
A former 'spokesman' of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), Zar Khan, was killed on August 23 in Sipah area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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A former 'spokesman' of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), Zar Khan, was killed on August 23 in Sipah area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn.
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August - 23 
Five militants were killed and three others were injured in a clash with a tribal militia in Dana Khola area of Lower Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas on August 23, reports Dawn. The Officials said that the local peace militia an
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Five militants were killed and three others were injured in a clash with a tribal militia in Dana Khola area of Lower Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas on August 23, reports Dawn. The Officials said that the local peace militia and militants exchanged fire because militants attacked villagers residing in the area. According to sources, the militants belonged to Momin Khan Group of Darra Adamkhel Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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August - 23 
In another incident of firing, unidentified armed men at Bilal Colony in Korangi gunned down a man.
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In another incident of firing, unidentified armed men at Bilal Colony in Korangi gunned down a man.
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August - 23 
Paramilitary Force Rangers claimed to have killed an alleged gangster of the Lyari gang war in an encounter at Asfahani Gali in Lyari. According to rangers spokesman, “Rangers personnel conducted a targeted raid on a tip-off in Asfahani Gali, Lyari w
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Paramilitary Force Rangers claimed to have killed an alleged gangster of the Lyari gang war in an encounter at Asfahani Gali in Lyari. According to rangers spokesman, “Rangers personnel conducted a targeted raid on a tip-off in Asfahani Gali, Lyari where criminals opened fire on them, in the retaliatory firing a notorious gangster Umair alias Saddam alias Bablu, was killed.” He said that the deceased was involved in killing seven people and other crimes in the city. “He was affiliated with Jhingo Group of Lyari gang war and weapons were also recovered from his possession,” the spokesman said. A youth, Umer (22) was injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire in Junejo Colony, Sohrab Goth. Mehtab (50) was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire in Rasheedabad, Baldia Town.
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August - 23 
Police and the Bomb Disposal Squad personnel foiled an attempt to attack a government installation by defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a rickshaw near a transmitter of Radio Pakistan in Musa Colony area on Sariab Road in provi
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Police and the Bomb Disposal Squad personnel foiled an attempt to attack a government installation by defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a rickshaw near a transmitter of Radio Pakistan in Musa Colony area on Sariab Road in provincial capital Quetta on August 23, reports Dawn.
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August - 23 
Six people were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire on Malik Agha Hotel along Super Highway. The identities of the victims could not be ascertained yet.
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Six people were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire on Malik Agha Hotel along Super Highway. The identities of the victims could not be ascertained yet.
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August - 23 
Thirteen people were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 23, reports Daily Times.
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Thirteen people were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 23, reports Daily Times.
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August - 23 
Three persons were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire near Nasir Jump in Korangi within the limits of Zaman Town Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed bike riders opened fire on the Nazar Shah Shrine near Nasir Jump area. As
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Three persons were killed when unidentified armed men opened fire near Nasir Jump in Korangi within the limits of Zaman Town Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed bike riders opened fire on the Nazar Shah Shrine near Nasir Jump area. As a result three persons Zakir Hussain Shah (50), Nawaz (45) and Younus (35) were dead.
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August - 23 
Two persons, Shakeel (35) and Asif (28) were shot dead by unidentified armed men at Drigh Road along Shahrah-e-Faisal.
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Two persons, Shakeel (35) and Asif (28) were shot dead by unidentified armed men at Drigh Road along Shahrah-e-Faisal.
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August - 23 
India on August 23 urged Sri Lanka to "engage constructively" to find a political solution that builds upon the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution, to the Tamil issue, reports Colombo Page. Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi stressed
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India on August 23 urged Sri Lanka to "engage constructively" to find a political solution that builds upon the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution, to the Tamil issue, reports Colombo Page. Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi stressed the need for a political solution for the ethnic problem when a six-member Tamil National Alliance (TNA) delegation met him in New Delhi. During the meeting with Modi, the TNA delegation led by party's leader R. Sampanthan briefed the PM on the situation in Sri Lanka and their assessment and expectations regarding devolution and national reconciliation.
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August - 24 
A joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police Force arrested two Maoists, identified as Umeshwari and Ramji, from a forest near Bhainsasur village in Kanker District.
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A joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Police Force arrested two Maoists, identified as Umeshwari and Ramji, from a forest near Bhainsasur village in Kanker District.
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August - 24 
A Maoist, identified as Sanna Sodhi alias Sannu (38), was arrested from Dantewada District. He is suspected to have been involved in the attack in 2010 at the house of Congress leader Avdhesh Gautam.
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A Maoist, identified as Sanna Sodhi alias Sannu (38), was arrested from Dantewada District. He is suspected to have been involved in the attack in 2010 at the house of Congress leader Avdhesh Gautam.
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August - 24 
A person suspected to be Amir Raza Khan, one of the founders of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), has been detained in a European country since almost a week, Hindustan Times reports on August 25. A team of Indian investigators is being dispatche
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A person suspected to be Amir Raza Khan, one of the founders of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM), has been detained in a European country since almost a week, Hindustan Times reports on August 25. A team of Indian investigators is being dispatched with all the evidence to prove his identity. “The Kolkata Police was asked to gather all the evidence for proving his identity. The main Interpol notice against Amir Raza Khan was issued in 2002 for his alleged involvement in the American Centre shootout case. Later, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) also approached the Interpol to add more cases wherein he is wanted. The NIA is looking for him for making extortion calls to businessmen in order to raise funds for his jehadi activities,” said a government official requesting anonymity.
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August - 24 
A roadside vendor suffered minor injuries in a low-intensity blast in the limits of Gokul Shirgaon Police Station on Kolhapur-Kagal Road in the outskirts of Kolhapur town in Kolhapur District on August 24, reports The Times of India. The explosion oc
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A roadside vendor suffered minor injuries in a low-intensity blast in the limits of Gokul Shirgaon Police Station on Kolhapur-Kagal Road in the outskirts of Kolhapur town in Kolhapur District on August 24, reports The Times of India. The explosion occurred near a food cart close to Shahu toll plaza, a senior police officer said in Mumbai. As per preliminary information, the bomb-like device was apparently placed inside a cardboard box near the food cart and when the vendor tried to open it, it blew up.
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August - 24 
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on August 24 detained one person, identified as a doctor, Syed Ajaj Hasmi in Ranchi (Jharkhand) for the second time in connection with the October 27, 2013 Patna (Bihar) serial blasts, reports T
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A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on August 24 detained one person, identified as a doctor, Syed Ajaj Hasmi in Ranchi (Jharkhand) for the second time in connection with the October 27, 2013 Patna (Bihar) serial blasts, reports The Times of India. Hasmi, who is associated with Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, was first detained for questioning by NIA in May, 2014 but later he was released. Ranchi City Superintendant of Police (SP) Anoop Birthary said, "A team of NIA officers is in town to further investigate the case. I don't know if they've arrested or detained anyone. It is an independent agency and we don't interfere in its affairs."
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August - 24 
Expressing concern over India's inability to produce paper or ink for its currency notes, President Pranab Mukherjee on August 24 said the importing of the materials exposed the country to the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports New
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Expressing concern over India's inability to produce paper or ink for its currency notes, President Pranab Mukherjee on August 24 said the importing of the materials exposed the country to the menace of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), reports New Indian Express. "I wonder how can a country which is technologically so advanced that its satellite system can launch other country's satellites, is being exposed to unscrupulous elements who want to destroy the economy through FICNs", he said.
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August - 24 
Four militants and two Army personnel were killed and three soldiers including an officer were injured in two separate gun battles near Line of Control (LoC) at Keran sector and Kalaroos in Kupwara District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A de
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Four militants and two Army personnel were killed and three soldiers including an officer were injured in two separate gun battles near Line of Control (LoC) at Keran sector and Kalaroos in Kupwara District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said that Army eliminated four militants in Kalaroos sector of Kupwara during which one Army personnel also lost his life. The operation against the group is going on. He said that in another operation near the LoC in Keran sector, one Army trooper was killed.
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August - 24 
Investigation into the blasts at Narendra Modi's election rally in Patna (Bihar) on 27 October, 2013 revealed that Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) are trying to turn communally peaceful states such as Chhattisgarh
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Investigation into the blasts at Narendra Modi's election rally in Patna (Bihar) on 27 October, 2013 revealed that Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) are trying to turn communally peaceful states such as Chhattisgarh into new hubs of terror activities, Firstpost reports on August 25. Chhattisgarh figures prominently in the charge sheet filed by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in connection with the Patna bomb blasts. While consecutive arrests made by the State Police in November and December 2013 revealed a conspiracy hatched by SIMI-IM combine to unleash 'fidayeen' (suicide) attack on Narendra Modi during his pre-poll campaigns, it also jolted the people of Chhattisgarh to the rude awakening that terror plots are being hatched in their backyard. If intelligence reports and the disclosure made by arrested IM 'India operations cheif' Yasin Bhatkal during the course of his interrogation by the NIA are to be believed, a 'lethal cocktail' is fermenting in the backyards of Chhattisgarh. Intelligence sources said the fact couldn’t be ignored that similar to other IM modules like the Dharbhanga module, they were planning a Raipur module as well.
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August - 24 
Nagaland Post reports on August 25 that Western Viyixe Village Union (WVVU) has asked the authorities to expedite the probe into the killing of a student named Itoka Yeptho on August 23 in Khaghaboto, Dimapur by unidentified miscreants.
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Nagaland Post reports on August 25 that Western Viyixe Village Union (WVVU) has asked the authorities to expedite the probe into the killing of a student named Itoka Yeptho on August 23 in Khaghaboto, Dimapur by unidentified miscreants.
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August - 24 
Nagaland Post reports that situation in the troubled Golaghat District is returning to normalcy with many people going back to their homes but night curfew would remain in force. “Following enhanced security measures in the affected areas, about 3,40
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Nagaland Post reports that situation in the troubled Golaghat District is returning to normalcy with many people going back to their homes but night curfew would remain in force. “Following enhanced security measures in the affected areas, about 3,400 inmates have already gone back to their villages,” a release from CM's office said on August 24. “The situation in the violence-hit Golaghat district is fast returning to normalcy with no untoward incident reported from any place since August 20... The district administration has been providing relief to camp inmates,” the release said. The district administration, however, decided to continue the night curfew from 9 pm to 6 am to avoid any untoward situation, an official spokesperson said.
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August - 24 
Security personnel unearthed an ammunition dump used by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered two firearms, Single Barrel Shot Guns (SBSG), from the hilly terrain of Nalkasa and Kumudkatta region under Lohattar Police Stat
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Security personnel unearthed an ammunition dump used by Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and recovered two firearms, Single Barrel Shot Guns (SBSG), from the hilly terrain of Nalkasa and Kumudkatta region under Lohattar Police Station limits in Kanker District on August 24, reports The Business Standard.
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August - 24 
The Delhi Police has told a Delhi court that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives used social networking sites like Facebook and email chats to communicate with each other, Asian Age reports on August 25. Police claimed that IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal a
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The Delhi Police has told a Delhi court that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives used social networking sites like Facebook and email chats to communicate with each other, Asian Age reports on August 25. Police claimed that IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal also used to communicate through social networking sites to execute his plans. “The accused persons disclosed a number of Nimbuzz IDs, Yahoo IDs, Paltalk IDs, Gmail IDs and Facebook IDs used by them over the previous months/years for communication/chat and to receive and sent encrypted files and fake documents at different times at different locations,” the Police mentioned in its supplementary charge sheet. The Times of India adds that as per the charge sheet, motivational speeches and disturbing riot videos were the secondary tools of indoctrination for outfit's bosses. They were rather using songs (audio and video) for the job. And there was a song for every occasion - for training, motivation, execution and philosophy. The laptops recovered from the suspects have around a hundred of these songs which have been themed on topics like alleged atrocities against Muslims, martyrdom of Husain, fighters of Libya and Kashmir and the Taliban.
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August - 24 
The Sentinel reports that India has handed over to Bangladesh a list of 71 camps of the Indian insurgent groups that still exists in the neighboring country. “We have handed over a list of 71 Indian insurgent camps which are still operating from the
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The Sentinel reports that India has handed over to Bangladesh a list of 71 camps of the Indian insurgent groups that still exists in the neighboring country. “We have handed over a list of 71 Indian insurgent camps which are still operating from the Bangladesh soil,” said Border Security Force (BSF) director general DK Pathak after a four–day Border Coordination Conference with the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) which concludes on August 24. Appreciating the cooperation extended by the BGB against the insurgent groups based in Bangladesh, Pathak sought further cooperation from BGB for taking action against Indian insurgents and safe release of Indian nationals abducted by them. “We can ensure that Bangladesh will never allow any anti–national activity from its soil,” said BGB chief Major General Aziz Ahamed. The BSF–BGB conference dwelt on several other critical issues including illegal migration and smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), gold, arms and cattle. Ironically, the BGB chief said that there was no illegal migration from Bangladesh to India. “There may be a few illegal crossings here and there,” he remarked.
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August - 24 
The Telegraph reports on August 25 that continuous operations have weakened the two newly floated militant outfits in Karbi Anglong, United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) and Karbi Land Protection Force (KLPF), and strongly damaged their organisatio
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The Telegraph reports on August 25 that continuous operations have weakened the two newly floated militant outfits in Karbi Anglong, United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) and Karbi Land Protection Force (KLPF), and strongly damaged their organisational set-up in the troubled hill Districts of Assam, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao. A Police source said 31 cadres of the two outfits were arrested and four killed in different encounters since the June 5 killing of Hamren superintendent of Police Nityananda Goswami. The Police also said UPLA ‘deputy commander-in-chief’ I. Bathari was killed in Hatikhuli near the Dima Hasao border on August 24. According to the Police report, till July 25, altogether 14 UPLA cadres were arrested and two killed in encounters. “There are some smaller groups of not more than 30 in each. Led by former militants, they use the unlisted weapons of the disbanded groups,” said a Police source.
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August - 24 
Three persons were injured as Pakistan troops shelled and fired upon 40 Border Out Posts (BoPs) and 24 villages along the International Border in Jammu and Samba Districts, The Times of India reports on August 25. Border Security Force (BSF) troops g
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Three persons were injured as Pakistan troops shelled and fired upon 40 Border Out Posts (BoPs) and 24 villages along the International Border in Jammu and Samba Districts, The Times of India reports on August 25. Border Security Force (BSF) troops gave a befitting reply by responding strongly with equal caliber weapons to Pakistan's firing which resulted in heavy exchange of fire, which continued till 7 am, a BSF officer said. "Pak Rangers resorted to heavy firing of small and automatic weapons and shelling of mortars bombs on 35 to 40 BoPs and civilian areas along IB in Arnia and R S Pura sub-sectors of Jammu district from 2130 hours last night" the officer said. Pakistan targeted BoPs and Border hamlets along IB in Arnia, R Pura, Kanachak, Akhnoor sub-sectors of Jammu District and Ramgarh sector of Samba District. As per the official reports, Pakistan also targeted 24 border villages throughout the night till August 25 morning.
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August - 24 
Troopers belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police arrested two People’s Liberation front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres, identified as Munna Mahato a
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Troopers belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police arrested two People’s Liberation front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres, identified as Munna Mahato alias Munna Gope and Budu Munda from Kotanger Jamtoli forest under Rania Police Station limits of Khunti District, reports The Business Standard on August 25. The security personnel also recovered 4068 live cartridges, one generator set, 1005 empty cartridges.
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August - 24 
An unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Eight Chowk in Lyari Town on August 24, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Eight Chowk in Lyari Town on August 24, reports Daily Times.
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August - 24 
Another man identified as Ghulam Mustafa (24) was shot and injured near Petrol Pump in Gulbai area of Baldia Town on August 24, reported Daily Times.
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Another man identified as Ghulam Mustafa (24) was shot and injured near Petrol Pump in Gulbai area of Baldia Town on August 24, reported Daily Times.
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August - 24 
Paramilitary Force on August 24 claimed to have arrested two criminals during a targeted raid in Moosa Colony of Gulberg Town, report Daily Times. According to a Rangers spokesman, “Search operation started on a tip-off about the presence of suspecte
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Paramilitary Force on August 24 claimed to have arrested two criminals during a targeted raid in Moosa Colony of Gulberg Town, report Daily Times. According to a Rangers spokesman, “Search operation started on a tip-off about the presence of suspected persons in Moosa Colony. During the search, two criminals were detained and weapons recovered from their possession.”
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August - 24 
The political administration of Bajaur Agency thwarted a terrorist bid and arrested two suspected militants on August 24, reports The Express Tribune. Assistant Political Agent Sohail Ahmad said levies officials stopped a car near the Pak-Afghan bord
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The political administration of Bajaur Agency thwarted a terrorist bid and arrested two suspected militants on August 24, reports The Express Tribune. Assistant Political Agent Sohail Ahmad said levies officials stopped a car near the Pak-Afghan border at Zalam check post and recovered explosives from the vehicle. He added that 200-metre cables used in remote-controlled bombs, 800 fuses and 200 kilogrammes of explosive were recovered from the militants. Ahmad said the vehicle was impounded and the two men in the car were shifted to an undisclosed location for further investigation.
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August - 24 
Two men, identified as Muhammad Saeed (25) and Muhammad Adnan (22) were injured when unidentified armed assailants fired at them in New Karachi Town on August 24, reports Daily Times.
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Two men, identified as Muhammad Saeed (25) and Muhammad Adnan (22) were injured when unidentified armed assailants fired at them in New Karachi Town on August 24, reports Daily Times.
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August - 24 
Two militants involved in an attack on a Police team, among other terrorist acts, were arrested in Kaki Police Station area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 24, reports The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO), Mashal Khan sa
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Two militants involved in an attack on a Police team, among other terrorist acts, were arrested in Kaki Police Station area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 24, reports The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO), Mashal Khan said they received an intelligence report regarding the whereabouts of two militants, Muhammad Qasim alias Abu Hamza, and his accomplice Zar Ali, residents of Kaki. The two are said to be involved in an attack on the police in 2007 and other murder cases.
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August - 24 
Unidentified armed assailants shot dead two people, identified as Muhammad Shakeel (45) and Muhammad Asif (30) near Sadaqat Colony in Shah Faisal Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 24, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified armed assailants shot dead two people, identified as Muhammad Shakeel (45) and Muhammad Asif (30) near Sadaqat Colony in Shah Faisal Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 24, reports Daily Times.
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August - 24 
Leaders and cadres, closed to Baburam Bhattarai of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) have formed a parallel District Committee in Saptari District on August 24, reports Republica. A gathering concluded at the District headquarters
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Leaders and cadres, closed to Baburam Bhattarai of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) have formed a parallel District Committee in Saptari District on August 24, reports Republica. A gathering concluded at the District headquarters formed a 51-member committee under the chairmanship of Saraswoti Chaudhary. The committee was formed to take the concept of new power, forwarded by Baburam Bhattarai, to village level. Leaders closed to Bhattarai have already formed parallel committees in different districts including Dang, Kathmandu, Kaski, Dhanusha, Chitwan and Gorkha.
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August - 24 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders including Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda walked out of the three-party meeting held at Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s official residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu on August 24,
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leaders including Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda walked out of the three-party meeting held at Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s official residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu on August 24, alleging the ruling Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) of not being serious in implementing a four-point agreement signed earlier, reports Nepal News. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala convened the meeting to figure out differences with the key opposition party – the UCPN-M, and chart out ways for drafting a timely constitution. In particular, the meeting was supposed to focus on the nomination of 26 Constituent Assembly (CA) members. “We clearly demanded with them to implement the four-point agreement and move ahead. But the NC and CPN-UML leaders did not even want to touch the issue. It was meaningless to continue the meeting without discussing the agreement first,” says UCPN-M leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha after the meeting. The four points of the agreement include: setting up a parliamentary committee to investigate issues seen during the CA polls, forming a committee comprising top leaders of major political parties, promulgating a constitution in a year and taking initiatives to form a truth and reconciliation commission. The four-point agreement was signed among NC, CPN-UML, UCPN-M and five Madhesi parties on December 24, 2013 following the completion of CA elections on November 19 the same year.
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August - 24 
At least five persons were injured in a gunfight between activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) and cadres of Islami Chhatra-Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) near Suhrawardi Hall at
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At least five persons were injured in a gunfight between activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) and cadres of Islami Chhatra-Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) near Suhrawardi Hall at Chittagong University in Chittagong District on August 24 over establishing supremacy, reports The Independent. At least 20 rounds of bullet were exchanged between both the sides and they also blasted some crude bombs.
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August - 24 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 24 accepted six charges of War Crimes against Syed Muhamad Hasan Ali (65), alleged commander of Tarail unit Razakar in Kishoreganj District after the prosecution submitted those before it, reports
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 24 accepted six charges of War Crimes against Syed Muhamad Hasan Ali (65), alleged commander of Tarail unit Razakar in Kishoreganj District after the prosecution submitted those before it, reports The Daily Star. Prosecutor Abul Kalam Azad submitted the charges against Hasan on crimes against humanity which had occurred in villages of Kishoreganj District during the Liberation War of 1971. The six charges include setting fire and looting seven houses of one Hasan Ahmed of Sachail village on April 27; involved in killing of one Tofazzal, abduction of two other people and setting fire to two houses of Konabhawal village on August 23; involved in killing of 12 persons and torching of 10 houses in Shimulhati village on September 9; involved in killing of eight people and abduction of 10 others in Borgaon village on September 27; involved in abduction and later killing of Kamini Kumar Ghosh and Jibon Chakravarty and looting Ghosh's house in Araiura village on October 8; and involved in killing Rashid Ali Bepari and setting fire to 100 houses in Sachail village on December 11.
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August - 24 
Commander Security Force Jaffna Major General Udaya Perera said that tense situation in Jaffna helps some factions of Tamil Diaspora to survive in those countries and they are spending plenty of money through extremist local political elements to cre
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Commander Security Force Jaffna Major General Udaya Perera said that tense situation in Jaffna helps some factions of Tamil Diaspora to survive in those countries and they are spending plenty of money through extremist local political elements to create mayhem in Jaffna, reports News.lk on August 25. Major General Perera also said that whilst all those projects are carried out aiming at National Reconciliation, his troops are always alert on National Security.
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August - 24 
The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) panel probing the disappearances of people during the nearly three-decade war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will hold a second public hea
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) panel probing the disappearances of people during the nearly three-decade war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will hold a second public hearing in the former rebel-stronghold of Kilinochchi, Northern Province next month, reports Business Standard on August 25. SD Gunadasa, an official of the commission, said the panel's hearing in Kilinochchi would take place from September 18 to 22. This would be the first public hearing of the panel, headed by Retired Judge Maxwell Paranagama, after an international experts' panel was attached to it by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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August - 25 
A former Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre, identified as Gedeon was shot at on his left thigh by suspected ZUF cadres at Goitang Chingthak Khoupum in Tamenglong District on August 25. The armed persons who shot him asked him to return to ZUF camp
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A former Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre, identified as Gedeon was shot at on his left thigh by suspected ZUF cadres at Goitang Chingthak Khoupum in Tamenglong District on August 25. The armed persons who shot him asked him to return to ZUF camp as their cadre. Family members said that Gedeon left ZUF on heath ground a few years back and he is leading a normal life at his home. In the past one year, ZUF has been constantly asking Gedeon to return to their fold, they added.
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August - 25 
A tiffin bomb weighing five kilogram has been found from the official residence premise of Machhkund Police Inspector-in-Charge (IIC), BK Routray, in Koraput District on August 25, reports The New Indian Express. Earlier the Communist Party of India-
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A tiffin bomb weighing five kilogram has been found from the official residence premise of Machhkund Police Inspector-in-Charge (IIC), BK Routray, in Koraput District on August 25, reports The New Indian Express. Earlier the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had threatened to kill the IIC.
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August - 25 
All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has appealed a particular underground group to withdraw its demand of INR 5 million to the SK oil dealers in Manipur in the larger interest of the people, reports The Sangai express on August 26.
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All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) has appealed a particular underground group to withdraw its demand of INR 5 million to the SK oil dealers in Manipur in the larger interest of the people, reports The Sangai express on August 26.
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August - 25 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is now using animals in a bid to sustain its cadres, reports The Times of India on August 26. Faced with decreasing cadres and camps as a result of concerted operations by security agencies, the militant outfit ha
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is now using animals in a bid to sustain its cadres, reports The Times of India on August 26. Faced with decreasing cadres and camps as a result of concerted operations by security agencies, the militant outfit has resorted to killing wild animals, especially deer, to "supplement the diet of its cadres who are continuously on the run." A senior police officer overseeing counter-insurgency operations in the region said endangered species are bearing the brunt of GNLA's 'diet chart' in the Durama Range of the Garo Hills. With Police destroying many of its camps and food supplies dwindling, the rebels have turned to decimating wild animals in the rugged terrain.
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August - 25 
Guns fell silent along the Indo-Pak border in all affected sectors like Arnia, RS Pura, Ramgarh and Kanachak in the night of August 25 after fortnight-long continuous firing by Pakistani troops and shelling exchanges leading to 22 ceasefire violation
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Guns fell silent along the Indo-Pak border in all affected sectors like Arnia, RS Pura, Ramgarh and Kanachak in the night of August 25 after fortnight-long continuous firing by Pakistani troops and shelling exchanges leading to 22 ceasefire violations, reports Daily Excelsior. “Borders are clam. There was no ceasefire violation along the International border (IB) in Jammu and Samba sectors”, sources said.
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August - 25 
Newly formed Karbi Land Protection Force’s (KLPF) ‘chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ were arrested during a joint operation launched by the Assam Police and Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) from Jiadong village in Karbi Anglong on August 25, repo
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Newly formed Karbi Land Protection Force’s (KLPF) ‘chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ were arrested during a joint operation launched by the Assam Police and Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) from Jiadong village in Karbi Anglong on August 25, reports The Assam Tribune. The ‘chairman’ and the ‘general secretary’ of the militant outfit Manoj Teron and Dhaniram Teron respectively were arrested along with a huge quantity of arms and ammunition. The joint operation team managed to recover two AK-56 rifles, ten magazines of AK-56, 255 live rounds of AK-56 ammunition, a .22 rifle, six live grenades, a magazine of 9 mm pistol, a 7.65 mm pistol, four live rounds of ammunitions of 7.65 pistol, four buff plates, a mobile, some SIM cards, and a torch. According to a Police source, KLPF is reported to be active in Karbi Anglong and its adjoining District Dima Hasao.
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August - 25 
People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres have allegedly killed a 45-year-old woman and her teenage daughter at Silda Bududih village under Khunti Police Station limits of
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People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), cadres have allegedly killed a 45-year-old woman and her teenage daughter at Silda Bududih village under Khunti Police Station limits of Khunti District on August 25, reports The Business Standard. The victims have been identified as Gangi Devi and Phoolmani Kumari.
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August - 25 
Shaikh Abdul Nayeem alias Sameer, the suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant who was arrested in connection with Mecca Masjid blast and Mumbai serial train blasts escaped from Police custody from a running train near Raigarh railway station in Chha
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Shaikh Abdul Nayeem alias Sameer, the suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant who was arrested in connection with Mecca Masjid blast and Mumbai serial train blasts escaped from Police custody from a running train near Raigarh railway station in Chhattisgarh on August 25, reports The Times of India. The Border Security Force (BSF) caught him in April 2007 after he along with at least three Pakistani nationals was trying to sneak into India from Bangladesh. A case is also pending in West Bengal. According to sources, Nayeem who is a native of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, was in the custody of Bengal Armed Force.
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August - 25 
Sources said that a man was detained in a European country more than a week ago on the suspicion that he was the Indian Mujahideen (IM) founder Amir Reza Khan, turned out a case of mistaken identity, reports Deccan Herald on August 26. The detained p
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Sources said that a man was detained in a European country more than a week ago on the suspicion that he was the Indian Mujahideen (IM) founder Amir Reza Khan, turned out a case of mistaken identity, reports Deccan Herald on August 26. The detained person had the same name as Khan, who is also an accused in the American Centre bombing case in Kolkata, and was picked up on this count, sources said. However, Indian security officials posted in Europe later found out that it was not Khan. “The photograph did not match. Our security officials there checked and cross-checked his antecedents,” a senior official said.
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August - 25 
The Central Government has decided to implant special kind of fence over water along the riverine India-Bangladesh border to stop illegal immigration, reports Times of India on August 26. Replicating the Singapore 'skid marine hedge model', this floa
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The Central Government has decided to implant special kind of fence over water along the riverine India-Bangladesh border to stop illegal immigration, reports Times of India on August 26. Replicating the Singapore 'skid marine hedge model', this floating fence will help to prevent immigrants trying to enter into the mainland of the country. According to an unnamed Border Security Force (BSF) official, there are two areas that needs to be addressed - the mapping of the riverine border and then the fencing of that border. "According to the instructions of the central government we have almost completed the mapping and have identified our area along the river and other water bodies. Now we are waiting for the sanction of funds so that the fencing portion can be done," the BSF officer said. Of the 3326 kilometers long border only 501 kilometers is left without fence of which 130 kilometers is land where barbed wire fencing is going on and the rest of the portion is covered with rivers and water bodies.
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August - 25 
The Central intelligence Agencies briefed the Centre that the continuing ceasefire violations by Pakistan was unprecedented and that it appeared as though Islamabad’s game plan was to push through infiltrators from across the border, New Indian Exp
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The Central intelligence Agencies briefed the Centre that the continuing ceasefire violations by Pakistan was unprecedented and that it appeared as though Islamabad’s game plan was to push through infiltrators from across the border, New Indian Express reports on August 26. And this was formally conveyed to the Centre at a meeting of Intelligence Bureau, R&AW and Border Security Force (BSF) convened by Union Minister of Home Affairs Rajnath Singh to review the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) amid the continuing and unprovoked firing from the across the border. “There are terrorists waiting across the border to infiltrate into Indian territory and the continuous firing by Pak Rangers, their Army and 12 Mujahideen battalion indicates their sinister plan,” sources said.
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August - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Gutta (55), a tribal villager, in Namkonda village under the Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District On August 25, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists dragged Gutta from his house and
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Gutta (55), a tribal villager, in Namkonda village under the Kalimela Police Station in Malkangiri District On August 25, reports The Pioneer. The Maoists dragged Gutta from his house and later shot dead him.
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August - 25 
The execution of 16-year-old school student Priya Basumatary by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants that has been drawing widespread condemnation and triggering street protests over the last few days, al
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The execution of 16-year-old school student Priya Basumatary by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants that has been drawing widespread condemnation and triggering street protests over the last few days, also rocked the Assam Assembly on August 25, reports The Telegraph. Priya was shot from point-blank range by NDFB-IKS cadres at Dwimuguri village in Chirang District on August 20. The militants compelled villagers to gather at a place and then shot her dead in front of them. They accused the girl of being a Police informer. The militants also assaulted her parents.
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August - 25 
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on August 25 rejected the bail plea of Delhi University Assistant Professor GN Saibaba in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-related case, but granted bail to former journalist and Human Rights activi
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The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court on August 25 rejected the bail plea of Delhi University Assistant Professor GN Saibaba in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-related case, but granted bail to former journalist and Human Rights activist Prashant Rahi, a co-accused in the same case, reports The Hindu.
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August - 25 
The Sangai Express reports that troops of Red Shield Division arrested one People Liberation Army (PLA) cadre from general area Torbung Bazar, Churachandpur District on August 25.
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The Sangai Express reports that troops of Red Shield Division arrested one People Liberation Army (PLA) cadre from general area Torbung Bazar, Churachandpur District on August 25.
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August - 25 
The Shillong Times reports that a school teacher, identified as Sromwel Mawdoh, a former headmaster of Laishnong Secondary School at Mawlangsu under Mawthadraishan block in West Khasi Hills has joined the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Co
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The Shillong Times reports that a school teacher, identified as Sromwel Mawdoh, a former headmaster of Laishnong Secondary School at Mawlangsu under Mawthadraishan block in West Khasi Hills has joined the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC). “I have taken this decision after studying the ideologies and principles of the outfit thoroughly. I took this decision after the former Khasi Students’ Union-KSU vice president Frederick Kharmawphlang joined the militant outfit,” Mawdoh said in a statement issued on August 25. Kharmawphlang had left the KSU in February to join the HNLC. He hoped that being part of the outfit he would be able to contribute towards development of education in remote areas. “I want to remove all the misleading informations which are being taught in the schools relating to the history, culture of the Khasi tribe,” Mawdoh said.
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August - 25 
The Shillong Times reports that two militants belonging to Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Goalpara District in the night of August 25. The Police team had launched an ope
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The Shillong Times reports that two militants belonging to Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) were killed in an encounter with the Police in Goalpara District in the night of August 25. The Police team had launched an operation at Beldangpara in Krishnai area of the District to rescue an abducted boy from the clutches of the militants late night, Superintendent of Police (in-charge) Rosy Kalita said. During the gun battle, Police Commando battalion Inspector Sanin Stone Momin received bullet injuries on his leg. The abducted boy was rescued and one Hiteswar Chakravorty, who had kidnapped the boy for ULFA was arrested in Goalpara town, the SP added.
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August - 25 
Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women who were allegedly involved in the Jiram valley and Tadmetla Maoist attacks surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) in Jagdalpur Distric
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Three hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including two women who were allegedly involved in the Jiram valley and Tadmetla Maoist attacks surrendered before the Inspector General of Police (Bastar Range) in Jagdalpur District headquarters of Bastar District on August 25, reports dnaindia.com. Those who surrendered were identified, as ‘deputy commander’ of military platoon II of the ‘central regional command’ Chaitram Salaam alias Prakash (25), his wife Manjula alias Kamla (21) who was also an active member of the same group and Rajni (22), a member of the Madanwada ‘local guerrilla squad.’
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August - 25 
Times of India on August 26 reports that as many as eight people, including soldiers, Lashkar-e-Toba (LeT) terrorists and civilians, have been killed in Pakistan and over two dozen injured in the firings that began on August 16, 2014. On the Indian s
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Times of India on August 26 reports that as many as eight people, including soldiers, Lashkar-e-Toba (LeT) terrorists and civilians, have been killed in Pakistan and over two dozen injured in the firings that began on August 16, 2014. On the Indian side, however, there have been only two casualties — of civilians. All these incidents have taken place on the International Border in Jammu guarded by the BSF. "Ever since mid-August ceasefire violations, we have gone on complete offensive, firing both guns and area weapons. We are thrice in strength of Pakistan Rangers and thus have as many weapons. This has resulted in heavy casualties on the other side even though Pakistan Rangers are being supported by their Army. We will continue to retaliate fiercely until Pakistan stops firing," said an unnamed senior BSF officer.
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August - 25 
Truck driver Gopal Gautham and handyman Nawaj who were reportedly kidnapped by some unknown persons from Zubza near Kohima on August 13 were released on August 25 near the Nagaland State capital, Kohima, sources said. The Joint Action Committee (JAC)
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Truck driver Gopal Gautham and handyman Nawaj who were reportedly kidnapped by some unknown persons from Zubza near Kohima on August 13 were released on August 25 near the Nagaland State capital, Kohima, sources said. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against the kidnapping of truck driver and handyman had issued an ultimatum to release them without any condition by August 24.
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August - 25 
A 'commander' of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed and two others were injured in a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Mehrban Kalley area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency on August 25, reports Dawn. Offici
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A 'commander' of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed and two others were injured in a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Mehrban Kalley area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency on August 25, reports Dawn. Official sources said that the TTP 'commander' who was popularly known as Khabare was the target of the blast. Meanwhile, Khyber Agency Member of National Assembly (MNA) Alhaj Shahji Gul Afridi claimed on August 25 that a pamphlet supposedly issued by the TTP Darra Adam Khel chapter, warning Kukikhel tribesmen not to meet him was fake as it bore no signature or stamp, reports The Express Tribune. The pamphlet, circulated in Jamrud, warned of attacks against Afridi and told tribesmen to stop meeting him. “People of the area should abstain from attending the public rallies of the MNA and stop cooperating with him or be ready to face consequences,” read the pamphlet. Afridi said the circulation of the pamphlet was a well-planned conspiracy against him.
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August - 25 
A truck driver and a cleaner were killed on August 25 as unidentified assailants attacked a tanker near Wazir Dhand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The tanker was tran
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A truck driver and a cleaner were killed on August 25 as unidentified assailants attacked a tanker near Wazir Dhand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. The tanker was transporting goods for NATO forces deployed in Afghanistan.
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August - 25 
At least 29 shops were destroyed when an explosive device planted by unidentified militants exploded in China Market of Timergara Bazaar in Lower Dir District on August 25, reported The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported as the mar
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At least 29 shops were destroyed when an explosive device planted by unidentified militants exploded in China Market of Timergara Bazaar in Lower Dir District on August 25, reported The Express Tribune. However, no casualties were reported as the market was closed at that time. Timergara Station House Officer (SHO) Roshanzada said the device was planted in a pressure cooker adding that a search operation was under way to arrest the militants. The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) said that 10 kilograms of explosives were used in the device.
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August - 25 
At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured in a hand grenade explosion at a hotel on Prince Road in the provincial capital Quetta on August 25, reports Dawn. Razaq Cheema, the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Quetta said that all vic
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At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured in a hand grenade explosion at a hotel on Prince Road in the provincial capital Quetta on August 25, reports Dawn. Razaq Cheema, the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Quetta said that all victims in the blast were civilians who had gathered in the hotel for breakfast. No outfit claimed of responsibility for the attack.
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August - 25 
At least six suspected militants were killed on August 25 during a search operation conducted by Police in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. During the operation, the militants opened fire on th
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At least six suspected militants were killed on August 25 during a search operation conducted by Police in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. During the operation, the militants opened fire on the Police contingent. The Police repulsed the attack that led to an exchange of fire during which the militants used heavy arms and ammunition. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir Rao Anwar said that the suspects were involved in kidnapping-for-ransom and other serious crimes.
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August - 25 
At least three people were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted inside the bathroom exploded inside coach number 8 of the Quetta-Rawalpindi passenger train Jaffar Express at Sibi Railway Station in Sibi District on August 25, rep
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At least three people were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted inside the bathroom exploded inside coach number 8 of the Quetta-Rawalpindi passenger train Jaffar Express at Sibi Railway Station in Sibi District on August 25, reports The Express Tribune. Three people were reportedly injured in the blast but were discharged after getting first aid. However, no loss of life was reported. The 'spokesperson' of Baloch Republican Army (BRA) Sarbaz Baloch called Quetta Press Club and claimed the responsibility for the attack.
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August - 25 
Two levies personnel were injured in a hand grenade attack on a check post in Parsh area of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas on August 25, reports The Express Tribune. The political administration lau
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Two levies personnel were injured in a hand grenade attack on a check post in Parsh area of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas on August 25, reports The Express Tribune. The political administration launched a search operation after the incident but no arrests were made.
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August - 25 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a local Awami National Party (ANP) leader, Walayat Shah, in Tarnab area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 25, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a local Awami National Party (ANP) leader, Walayat Shah, in Tarnab area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 25, reports Dawn.
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August - 25 
Leaders from the ruling parties in a meeting in Kathmandu have reached an agreement on August 25 not to form the proposed High-Level Political Committee (HLPC) even though Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Madhes-based parties and oth
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Leaders from the ruling parties in a meeting in Kathmandu have reached an agreement on August 25 not to form the proposed High-Level Political Committee (HLPC) even though Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), Madhes-based parties and other opposition parties have been strongly demanding formation of such a body, reports Republica. Chandra Prakash Mainali, chief of the Communist Party of Nepal-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-ML), a ruling party, told “If the leaders want to form an HLPC just as a platform to discuss major political issues, it is not necessary because the top leaders can always gather anywhere. So, it is unnecessary.” Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Secretary Pradeep Gyawali also said “In the past the parties had formed such a political committee as there was a non-political Government headed by the chief justice and there was a need of a formal political body to take crucial political decisions. But now, we have Constituent Assembly (CA), Parliament and also the CA’s Constitutional Political and Consensus Committee, which is headed by a senior Maoist leader. Therefore, there is no relevance of an HLPC.”
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August - 25 
Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on August 25 said that his party would not accept a constitution that is not acceptable to everyone. He claimed that promulgation of a new constitution by the Constituent Assembly (C
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Mohan Baidya, Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) on August 25 said that his party would not accept a constitution that is not acceptable to everyone. He claimed that promulgation of a new constitution by the Constituent Assembly (CA) is not acceptable, therefore, he demanded for the dissolution of the CA. Baidya warned that the CPN-Maoist would conduct protest programmes if the Government makes a move to promulgate a constitution that is not acceptable to all people. He further said the party would determine the nature of protest depending upon the Government's activities to use force on them.
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August - 25 August - 24
A case has been filed on August 25 against 227 leaders and cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in connection with a clash with activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami Leagu
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A case has been filed on August 25 against 227 leaders and cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in connection with a clash with activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) in Chittagong University of Chittagong District on August 24, reports The Independent. Police filed the case against 107 identified and 120 unidentified ICS cadres.
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August - 25 
The Central Government has decided to implant special kind of fence over water along the riverine India-Bangladesh border to stop illegal immigration, reports Times of India on August 26. Replicating the Singapore 'skid marine hedge model', this floa
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The Central Government has decided to implant special kind of fence over water along the riverine India-Bangladesh border to stop illegal immigration, reports Times of India on August 26. Replicating the Singapore 'skid marine hedge model', this floating fence will help to prevent immigrants trying to enter into the mainland of the country. According to an unnamed Border Security Force (BSF) official, there are two areas that needs to be addressed - the mapping of the riverine border and then the fencing of that border. "According to the instructions of the central government we have almost completed the mapping and have identified our area along the river and other water bodies. Now we are waiting for the sanction of funds so that the fencing portion can be done," the BSF officer said. Of the 3326 kilometers long border only 501 kilometers is left without fence of which 130 kilometers is land where barbed wire fencing is going on and the rest of the portion is covered with rivers and water bodies.
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August - 25 
The Islamic University (IU) authorities in Kushtia District issued a show cause letter on Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) for holding rally on the campus without any permission on August 25, reports The Daily St
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The Islamic University (IU) authorities in Kushtia District issued a show cause letter on Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) for holding rally on the campus without any permission on August 25, reports The Daily Star. The IU authorities on August 14 shut the university following a clash between activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL) and ICS cadres. According to Police and campus sources, the clash erupted on the campus over the issue of holding procession by ICS cadres.
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August - 25 August - 23
Minister for Small and Medium Industries and a Tamil Member of Parliament (MP) from Jaffna, Douglas Devananda on August 25 said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which rules Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, and whose leaders met Indian Prime Mini
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Minister for Small and Medium Industries and a Tamil Member of Parliament (MP) from Jaffna, Douglas Devananda on August 25 said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which rules Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, and whose leaders met Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 23, is not interested in finding a solution to the Lankan Tamil question, reports The New Indian Express. The Tamil leader, who heads the anti-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Eelam Peoples’ Democratic Party (EPDP), predicted that the TNA, which is now demanding the full implementation of the 13th Amendment (13A), will change its demand the moment the government implements it. He accused that TNA will keep shifting their demand with the sole aim of keeping the Tamil issue alive.
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August - 25 
Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were rehabilitated at the Punthottam Rehabilitation Camp in Vavuniya, Northern Province were entrusted to their relatives on August 25, reports defence.lk. 11,970 LTTE cadres of the 12,298 who
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Seven Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres who were rehabilitated at the Punthottam Rehabilitation Camp in Vavuniya, Northern Province were entrusted to their relatives on August 25, reports defence.lk. 11,970 LTTE cadres of the 12,298 who gave themselves up to the Army have so far been reintegrated into society.
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August - 26 
Another Maoist cadre was arrested by a joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force from Rowghat Police Station limits in Kanker District on August 26. He was allegedly helping the Maoists in supply of commodities of daily use, insta
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Another Maoist cadre was arrested by a joint squad of Border Security Force (BSF) and District Force from Rowghat Police Station limits in Kanker District on August 26. He was allegedly helping the Maoists in supply of commodities of daily use, installing posters and banners in remote packets, Kanker Superintendent of Police (SP) RN Dash said.
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August - 26 
Army on August 26 took control of all relief camps for the border migrants set up in safer locations in RS Pura, Arnia and Bishnah in the Government buildings and started providing them food, clothes, medicines and all other necessary items, reports
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Army on August 26 took control of all relief camps for the border migrants set up in safer locations in RS Pura, Arnia and Bishnah in the Government buildings and started providing them food, clothes, medicines and all other necessary items, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 26 
Bihar Police on August 26 recovered cache of explosives, including 280 pieces of gelatin sticks and 18 detonators, from Sasaram town of Rohtas District, reports Zee News. 250 grams of fuse wire and an explosive trigger were also seized from an aband
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Bihar Police on August 26 recovered cache of explosives, including 280 pieces of gelatin sticks and 18 detonators, from Sasaram town of Rohtas District, reports Zee News. 250 grams of fuse wire and an explosive trigger were also seized from an abandoned house in the town, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Chandan Kumar Kushwaha.
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August - 26 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma’s Independence Day invitation to the HNLC to initiate a peace dialogue and to enter into a bilateral ceasefire with the Government, the outfit’s publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw, on August 26, said that the organisat
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma’s Independence Day invitation to the HNLC to initiate a peace dialogue and to enter into a bilateral ceasefire with the Government, the outfit’s publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw, on August 26, said that the organisation was awaiting an invitation from the State Government to “give peace a chance”, reports The Shillong Times. In a statement issued on August 26, Nongtraw reiterated that former Chief Minister D.D. Lapang was responsible for derailing the peace process in 2004 saying the former Chief Minister had lost a chance to bring the outfit to the negotiation table.
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August - 26 
Even as the whole of Iraq and Syria cover under Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) threat, several central security agencies in India have revealed reports that indicate that the ISIS might be spreading its tentacles in India, reports The Indian
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Even as the whole of Iraq and Syria cover under Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) threat, several central security agencies in India have revealed reports that indicate that the ISIS might be spreading its tentacles in India, reports The Indian Republic on August 27. Sources said that the terror outfit, which has already killed thousands in Iraq and Syria in a deadly pursuit to establish an Islamic Caliphate, is recruiting poor Muslims in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). The several security agencies including Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) have said that more than 100 Indian men could have already joined the ISIS in Iraq and these ISIS recruits could be used to strike terror in India once the war in Iraq and Syria ends. Sources have further said that an Indian Mujahideen (IM) man who is declared as wanted by the NIA could be recruiting for the ISIS. Reports indicate that the NIA is at present preparing a dossier on the several ISIS activities in India.
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August - 26 
Jharkhand and West Bengal Police have jointly launched an inter-State combing operation in the Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on August 26, following intelligence reports about presence of hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (C
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Jharkhand and West Bengal Police have jointly launched an inter-State combing operation in the Ghatshila subdivision in East Singhbhum District on August 26, following intelligence reports about presence of hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, in the forest areas along the border between the two states, reports The Times of India. The joint operation will include a manhunt in Midnapore and Purulia Districts of West Bengal and Chakulia, Ghorabandha, Shyamsunderpur and Dhalbhumgarh Police Station areas in Jharkhand. "The porous border between Chakulia (in Jharkhand) and Belpahari (in Midnapore) has often been used by Maoists, We are concentrating largely on this area that has a dense forest cover," Police said.
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August - 26 
On August 26 an United Revolutionary Front (URF) militant, identified as Nongthombam Memthoi Devi alias Thoi was arrested from Wangkhei, near Saint George High School in Imphal West District, reports E-Pao. On her disclosure her father Nongthombam Pr
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On August 26 an United Revolutionary Front (URF) militant, identified as Nongthombam Memthoi Devi alias Thoi was arrested from Wangkhei, near Saint George High School in Imphal West District, reports E-Pao. On her disclosure her father Nongthombam Priyokumar was also arrested on same day from Irampham Thongkhong community hall in same District. One mobile handset along with two SIM cards was recovered from him. Investigation revealed that they had extorted INR 50000 from an institute in Akampat in Imphal West District in July for URF party fund.
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August - 26 
On further disclosure of Nongthmbam Memthoi another URF militant identified as Nongthombam Chandrajini Devi was also arrested from her residence in PWD quarter in DM college campus in Imphal West District on August 26, reports E-Pao.
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On further disclosure of Nongthmbam Memthoi another URF militant identified as Nongthombam Chandrajini Devi was also arrested from her residence in PWD quarter in DM college campus in Imphal West District on August 26, reports E-Pao.
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August - 26 
SFs arrested UNLF militant, identified as Jamkholun alias Lulun in a search operation conducted at Old Samtal in Chandel District on August 26, reports The Sangai Express. One remote control used for detonating the IED, one mobile phone and INR 1235
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SFs arrested UNLF militant, identified as Jamkholun alias Lulun in a search operation conducted at Old Samtal in Chandel District on August 26, reports The Sangai Express. One remote control used for detonating the IED, one mobile phone and INR 1235 were recovered from him.
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August - 26 
The Border Security Force (BSF) on August 26 said that this was for the first time after 1971 Indo-Pak war that hostilities between the two countries along the International Border have entered such a prolonged spell and blamed Pakistan for not coope
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The Border Security Force (BSF) on August 26 said that this was for the first time after 1971 Indo-Pak war that hostilities between the two countries along the International Border have entered such a prolonged spell and blamed Pakistan for not cooperating with them in defusing tension, reports Daily Excelsior. “This is for the first time since 1971 war between the two neighbours that hostilities have prolonged to more than 45 days since first sniper shot was fired by Pakistan on the BSF post on July 16. The incidents of border firing, shelling, ceasefire violations, infiltration etc have taken place earlier also but this is for the first time when situation had deteriorated and prolonged to more than 45 days,” said Director General of BSF D. K. Pathak. Giving details of the pattern of the firing, Pathak said “as you are aware the firing took place for the last 45 days, to be more precise since the first incident of sniper took place on July 17 when a jawan died in the incident. It lasted for about 10 days or so. Then, there was a brief lull. This month, there was firing throughout the nights and some times during day time also”. The firing from across the border on all posts is going on, he said adding firing is also targeting civilian areas. “Last year, such an incident had taken place in September and it lasted for 20 to 25 days but this time it was the heaviest”, he added.
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August - 26 
The HNLC, on August 26, sent an open invitation to Government employees to join the outfit as “part-time workers” while throwing the ball back at the Mukul Sangma Government to “give peace a chance”, reports The Telegraph. Welcoming Sromwell Mawdoh,
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The HNLC, on August 26, sent an open invitation to Government employees to join the outfit as “part-time workers” while throwing the ball back at the Mukul Sangma Government to “give peace a chance”, reports The Telegraph. Welcoming Sromwell Mawdoh, into its fold, the militant outfit said government employees are “also free to join” its ranks.
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August - 26 
The Sangai Express reports that one Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, Havildar Jagdish Chander was injured in an IED blast close to Assam Rifles post at Old Somtal (Samat), Chandel District located along Myanmar-Manipur border area in the morning of Augus
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The Sangai Express reports that one Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, Havildar Jagdish Chander was injured in an IED blast close to Assam Rifles post at Old Somtal (Samat), Chandel District located along Myanmar-Manipur border area in the morning of August 26. Meanwhile, the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (UNLF) has claimed its hand in the attack. A spokesperson of the outfit claimed that the attack was carried out by its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA). The attack killed two AR personnel of 28 Sector and left few others injured, claimed the spokesperson.
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August - 26 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has sought India’s help in the return of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, reports Daily Mirror on August 27. TNA parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah, who was part of the TNA delegation that met Prime Minister (PM
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has sought India’s help in the return of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, reports Daily Mirror on August 27. TNA parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah, who was part of the TNA delegation that met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi said that, “There are over one lakh refugees in Tamil Nadu living in 115 camps. We have requested the Indian Government to pressure the Sri Lankan Government to release their [refugees’] land in the north which has been taken over by the Army.” The TNA drew the attention of Mr. Modi to the Army’s alleged land-grabbing in the north, heavy militarisation and safety of women.
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August - 26 
Times of India on August 27 reports that there have been 96 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) so far in 2014, as compared to 92 in the same timeframe in 2013. "There have also been around 90 infiltration bids so far this year, in w
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Times of India on August 27 reports that there have been 96 ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) so far in 2014, as compared to 92 in the same timeframe in 2013. "There have also been around 90 infiltration bids so far this year, in which around 24-25 militants have successfully managed to sneak in. The militants seem to be concentrating more on the IB, rather than the LoC, in their bids to infiltrate into J&K," said the source.
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August - 26 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sukhdev Naag (31) and Manjhiram Kashyap (32), who were allegedly involved in the May 25, 2013 Darbha valley attack were arrested from Bastar District on August 26, reports indiatv
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Sukhdev Naag (31) and Manjhiram Kashyap (32), who were allegedly involved in the May 25, 2013 Darbha valley attack were arrested from Bastar District on August 26, reports indiatvnews.com. A two kg Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Maoist pamphlets were also seized from their bike. Apart from that another two kg IED and pamphlets were also recovered from Sukhdev’s Tahakwada village.
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August - 26 
Two unidentified Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Old Somtal area in Chandel District on August 26, reports The Hindu. United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that its armed wing Mani
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Two unidentified Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Old Somtal area in Chandel District on August 26, reports The Hindu. United National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that its armed wing Manipur People’s Army (MPA) planted the bomb.
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August - 26 
A man, identified as Abdul Khaliq, was shot dead in a firing incident on the Lyari Expressway within the limits of the Soldier Bazaar Police Station in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 26, reports The Express Tribune
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A man, identified as Abdul Khaliq, was shot dead in a firing incident on the Lyari Expressway within the limits of the Soldier Bazaar Police Station in Jamshed Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 26 
A woman was wounded when militants blew up the shrine of Sufi saint Sheikh Taqi Baba in Mastung District on August 26, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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A woman was wounded when militants blew up the shrine of Sufi saint Sheikh Taqi Baba in Mastung District on August 26, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 26 
An alleged gangster identified as Shoaib, was killed and three others managed to escape during an encounter with the Police in Chakiwara area of Lyari Town on August 26, reported The Express Tribune. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sheeraz Naze
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An alleged gangster identified as Shoaib, was killed and three others managed to escape during an encounter with the Police in Chakiwara area of Lyari Town on August 26, reported The Express Tribune. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sheeraz Nazeer said that he was involved in several targeted killings, kidnappings and extortion cases.
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August - 26 
Another gangster associated with the Jabbar Jhengu group, identified as Taj Muhammad alias Sunny, was killed during an exchange of fire with the Rangers in Lyari Town on August 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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Another gangster associated with the Jabbar Jhengu group, identified as Taj Muhammad alias Sunny, was killed during an exchange of fire with the Rangers in Lyari Town on August 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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August - 26 
At least 78 suspects were during an operation by Pishtakhara and Sarband Police in provincial capital Peshwar on August 26, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials said that the operation was meant to establish the writ of the Government in the
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At least 78 suspects were during an operation by Pishtakhara and Sarband Police in provincial capital Peshwar on August 26, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials said that the operation was meant to establish the writ of the Government in the areas. “The operation was conducted in several villages of both Police Stations, where female police officers and the BDU also assisted us,” said a Pishtakhara Police Official, adding that the suspects had been taken for interrogation and First Information Reports (FIRs) registered against them. “Those found innocent will be released, while those who have been booked will be produced before the court," he said.
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August - 26 
Gulbahar Police on August 26 registered an FIR against unidentified extortionists who are demanding PKR 30 million from the Chief Executive of Khyber Tea and Food Company and Qaumi Watan Party leader, Jan Alam Paracha, reported The Express Tribune.
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Gulbahar Police on August 26 registered an FIR against unidentified extortionists who are demanding PKR 30 million from the Chief Executive of Khyber Tea and Food Company and Qaumi Watan Party leader, Jan Alam Paracha, reported The Express Tribune.
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August - 26 
Key 'commanders' belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 26 announced the formation of a new group by the name of TTP-Jama'at-ul-Ahrar, with Maulana Qasim Khurasani as the new ameer (chief) and also comprising of other 'c
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Key 'commanders' belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on August 26 announced the formation of a new group by the name of TTP-Jama'at-ul-Ahrar, with Maulana Qasim Khurasani as the new ameer (chief) and also comprising of other 'commanders', reports Dawn. Former TTP 'spokesperson' Ehsanullah Ehsan, who has been nominated as the 'spokesman' for the splinter group, mostly comprising the Mohmand Agency TTP Chapter said from an undisclosed location that the new group was not willing to take sides in the current political tussle in Islamabad as they only wanted the Shari'ah (Islamic Law) system to prevail in the country.
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August - 26 
The Pentagon has said Pakistan continues to be a safe haven for terrorists, reports The Hindu on August 27. “Extremists and the safe haven pose a challenge and the sanctuary that they continue to enjoy in Pakistan,” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admi
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The Pentagon has said Pakistan continues to be a safe haven for terrorists, reports The Hindu on August 27. “Extremists and the safe haven pose a challenge and the sanctuary that they continue to enjoy in Pakistan,” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby said. He, however, added that “the Pakistani military has taken action against some of those extremist threats inside their own country. They’ve conducted operations not too long ago, just this summer.”
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August - 26 
The political administration of the Khyber Agency made public on August 26 a list of 70 wanted militants who the authorities say were involved in terrorist activities in the Agency, reports Dawn. The administration officials confirmed that the list o
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The political administration of the Khyber Agency made public on August 26 a list of 70 wanted militants who the authorities say were involved in terrorist activities in the Agency, reports Dawn. The administration officials confirmed that the list of wanted militants was prepared and that it had been made public at the political authorities' offices in Jamrud tehsil of the Agency. The sources further said that the move was intended at motivating the locals to help arrest these elements who may be involved in militancy and other criminal activities. The tribal elders have also been warned to hand over the suspected militants nominated in the list to the administration and failing to do so would attract strict action against their tribes under collective responsibility laws. The authorities would also consider a targeted operation in case the militants are not handed over to them, sources said.
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August - 26 
The provincial authorities did not grant sanction in the cases pertaining to explosive substances, Dawn reports on August 26 (today). Police have sent many letters on different occasions to the Home Department, seeking permission as required under Se
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The provincial authorities did not grant sanction in the cases pertaining to explosive substances, Dawn reports on August 26 (today). Police have sent many letters on different occasions to the Home Department, seeking permission as required under Section 7 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, for trial of 33 cases pending before the Anti-Terrorism Courts in Karachi. However, instead of granting permission, the Home Department sought wide-ranging details about these cases for what it said to determine whether the accused were hardened criminals or otherwise. Over 50 suspects were booked in the cases for allegedly carrying explosive material during the ongoing targeted operation. Although the Police took months to seek permission, the Provincial Home Department further delayed the matter by linking it with thorough information about cases.
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August - 26 
The tribal elders of North Waziristan Agency on August 26 demanded the Government to give a time frame for return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral areas, reported Dawn. “Whether we are going to go home after two days or two y
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The tribal elders of North Waziristan Agency on August 26 demanded the Government to give a time frame for return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their ancestral areas, reported Dawn. “Whether we are going to go home after two days or two years, we are ready to sacrifice for our country but we should be given a date so we know when we are going home,” said Nisar Khan, a tribal elder who is also President of North Waziristan Mutasireen (affected) Committee.
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August - 26 
Three target killers associated with a political party, identified as Sarfaraz alias Nikka, Wasim Khan and Shahid Wazir, were arrested during separate raids in Landhi Town on August 26, reported The Express Tribune. According to the Rangers spokesper
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Three target killers associated with a political party, identified as Sarfaraz alias Nikka, Wasim Khan and Shahid Wazir, were arrested during separate raids in Landhi Town on August 26, reported The Express Tribune. According to the Rangers spokesperson, the suspects were involved in various target killing cases.
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August - 26 
Vice-Chancellor of Islamia College University Peshawar Professor Ajmal Khan, who was abducted on September 8, 2010, from Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) during the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation in North Wazir
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Vice-Chancellor of Islamia College University Peshawar Professor Ajmal Khan, who was abducted on September 8, 2010, from Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was recovered by Security Forces (SFs) during the ongoing Zarb-e-Azb operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on August 26, reports, The Express Tribune. He is the cousin of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Asfandyar Wali Khan. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had claimed responsibility for the abduction and had demanded PKR 500 million as ransom in addition to release of dozens of militants held in various jails of KP.
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August - 26 
On August 26, Federal Republican Alliance (FRA), a joint alliance of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesh-based parties, has warned that they would obstruct the business of the Parliament if the government did not form the
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On August 26, Federal Republican Alliance (FRA), a joint alliance of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesh-based parties, has warned that they would obstruct the business of the Parliament if the government did not form the High Level Political Committee (HLPC) within 24 hours, reports The Himalayan Times. In a meeting held between the main opposition party UCPN-M and Madhesi parties at Singhadurbar, Kathmandu, decided that they would obstruct the proceedings of the Parliament from August 27, if the government did not implement the four-point pact signed earlier.
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August - 26 
On August 26, the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) has reiterated its demand for an all-party political conference to settle thorny issues of the new constitution, reports Republica. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sush
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On August 26, the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) has reiterated its demand for an all-party political conference to settle thorny issues of the new constitution, reports Republica. During a meeting with Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Mohan Baidya and other leaders of the party pressed the demand. Prime Minister Koirala had invited CPN-Maoist leaders for talks as part of his ongoing efforts to forge consensus among all parties in the constitution-writing process.
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August - 26 
UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has given an ultimatum to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on August 26 (today) to form HLPC or the Maoists would obstruct the Parliament proceedings from August 27, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal cla
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UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has given an ultimatum to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on August 26 (today) to form HLPC or the Maoists would obstruct the Parliament proceedings from August 27, reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal claims that formation of HLPC was part of the four-point agreement reached among the major parties on December 24, 2013. Dahal further told the Prime Minister that if the House obstruction didn’t yield the desired result, the UCPN-M will launch street protests.
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August - 26 
A Dhaka court on August 26 indicted 154 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in a case filed for torching and vandalizing vehicles and attempted murder of Policemen in Dhaka city in 2013, reports Dhaka Tribune. Metropolitan Magistrate Muhammad Tareq Mainul
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A Dhaka court on August 26 indicted 154 leaders and cadres of JeI-ICS in a case filed for torching and vandalizing vehicles and attempted murder of Policemen in Dhaka city in 2013, reports Dhaka Tribune. Metropolitan Magistrate Muhammad Tareq Mainul Islam Bhuiyan of the Speedy Trial Tribunal-6 framed the charges and fixed October 12 for starting trial of the case, filed under the Speedy Trial Tribunal Act on February 13, 2013.
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August - 26 
The prosecution on August 26 sought capital punishment for Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam (61) claiming that they had proved the charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against him at the International Cri
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The prosecution on August 26 sought capital punishment for Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary General ATM Azharul Islam (61) claiming that they had proved the charges of genocide and crimes against humanity against him at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1), reports The Daily Star. Prosecutor Tureen Afroz told the tribunal that Rangpur Town Hall in Rangpur District was used as a “rape camp” during the Liberation War and served as an instrument of terror. The tribunal indicted Azharul Islam on November 12, 2013, on six charges of murder, genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War.
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August - 26 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has sought India’s help in the return of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, reports Daily Mirror on August 27. TNA parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah, who was part of the TNA delegation that met Prime Minister (PM
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has sought India’s help in the return of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India, reports Daily Mirror on August 27. TNA parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah, who was part of the TNA delegation that met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New Delhi said that, “There are over one lakh refugees in Tamil Nadu living in 115 camps. We have requested the Indian Government to pressure the Sri Lankan Government to release their [refugees’] land in the north which has been taken over by the Army.” The TNA drew the attention of Mr. Modi to the Army’s alleged land-grabbing in the north, heavy militarisation and safety of women.
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August - 27 
Arif Majeed, one of the four youngsters from Kalyan, a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in Thane District of Maharashtra suspected of joining Sunni insurgents Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq, reportedly died in a bomb blast in Mo
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Arif Majeed, one of the four youngsters from Kalyan, a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in Thane District of Maharashtra suspected of joining Sunni insurgents Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq, reportedly died in a bomb blast in Mosul city of Iraq a few days ago, reported The Times of India on August 28. The family of Arif's companion Shaheen Tanki told the Police that they received a call from their son on August 26, informing of Arif's death. Arif, an engineering student, travelled to Iraq on May 23, 2014 with Fahad Sheikh, Aman Tandel and Shaheen on 'pilgrimage to the country's religious shrines', but never returned. They are believed to have joined the Sunni insurgents of the ISIS.
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August - 27 
Main accused in the Samjhauta blasts case (February 18, 2007), Swami Aseemanand, was on August 27 granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High court, reports The Times of India. National Investigation Agency (NIA) had filed a charge sheet against Swam
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Main accused in the Samjhauta blasts case (February 18, 2007), Swami Aseemanand, was on August 27 granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High court, reports The Times of India. National Investigation Agency (NIA) had filed a charge sheet against Swami Aseemanand and others on June 20, 2011, terming him the mastermind of the blasts. Lodged in Ambala Jail (Haryana) for the past four years, Aseemanad was undergoing trial along with other accused before the special court of NIA in Panchkula (Haryana). Division bench, comprising Justice S S Saron and Justice Lisa Gill of the high court, has granted him bail, considering pleas that Assemanand has been in custody for the past four years and there are around 300 witnesses in this case some in Pakistan and it would take years to complete everyone's examination.
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August - 27 
On August 27, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant identified as ‘sergeant’ Vilhou Angami of the Khole Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) with arms at PWD Colony in Kohima (Kohima District), reports Nagaland Post
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On August 27, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant identified as ‘sergeant’ Vilhou Angami of the Khole Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) with arms at PWD Colony in Kohima (Kohima District), reports Nagaland Post. A 9 mm automatic pistol along with six live rounds and extortion slips were recovered from him.
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August - 27 
On August 27, Security Forces (SFs) recovered an IED from National Highway-2 (NH-2) near village Tronglaobi in Bishnupur District which conducting a search operation in the area, reports The Sangai Express. The IED was later safely disposed.
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On August 27, Security Forces (SFs) recovered an IED from National Highway-2 (NH-2) near village Tronglaobi in Bishnupur District which conducting a search operation in the area, reports The Sangai Express. The IED was later safely disposed.
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August - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 27 neutralised a militant hideout in Larnoo forest area of Kokernag area in Anantnag District, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Zee News. The recoveries included one AK rifle, four AK magazines, 35 AK
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 27 neutralised a militant hideout in Larnoo forest area of Kokernag area in Anantnag District, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition, reports Zee News. The recoveries included one AK rifle, four AK magazines, 35 AK rounds, eight hand grenades, 10 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) rounds and six Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) rounds. According to intelligence reports that Pakistan has deployed an extra 12 battalions, comprising 800-1,200 soldiers each, near the IB and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the last few days, reported Asian Age on August 28. It was also noted that intelligence reports had confirmed that terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were part of this deployment along the border and they too were posing as Pakistan Army regulars.
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August - 27 
The Assam Tribune reports on August 28 that a total of 157 people of Assam have died and 166 have been injured in incidents of violence in and around the areas of the State bordering Nagaland in the last 40 years. Only two Nagas have died during thes
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The Assam Tribune reports on August 28 that a total of 157 people of Assam have died and 166 have been injured in incidents of violence in and around the areas of the State bordering Nagaland in the last 40 years. Only two Nagas have died during these incidents. The Golaghat District has borne the brunt of the violence, accounting for 131 deaths in nine clashes during 1977-2014. The Sivasagar District accounted for the maximum number of incidents of violence – 96 (from March 1972 to June 2014) resulting in 19 deaths. The list of the dead includes 31 Assam Police personnel and three Central Industry Security Force (CISF) personnel. Naga miscreants and Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militants were found to be involved in most of these violent incidents. The Nagaland government has set up offices, Police stations, hospitals, markets, etc, in large numbers in the illegally-occupied land inside Assam. This was revealed by Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain on behalf of the Border Areas Development Minister, in reply to a question by Phani Bhushan Choudhury of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).
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August - 27 
The North East India Christian Council (NEICC) expressed its anguish about the violence along the Assam-Nagaland Border and appealed all to shun violence and maintain peace on August 27, reports The Shillong Times.
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The North East India Christian Council (NEICC) expressed its anguish about the violence along the Assam-Nagaland Border and appealed all to shun violence and maintain peace on August 27, reports The Shillong Times.
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August - 27 
With a view to discuss the prevailing situation in Chirag District after the killing of Priya Basumatary by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Dwimuguri village in Chirang District, the District administration
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With a view to discuss the prevailing situation in Chirag District after the killing of Priya Basumatary by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) at Dwimuguri village in Chirang District, the District administration held a meeting with the leaders of different organizations in the Deputy Commissioner (DC) at Kajalgaon, reports The Sentinel on August 28. Assistant DC (ADC) and DC in Charge Dasarat Das announced an ex–gratia of INR 600000 to the next of kin and medical support to her parents by the District Administration. The Chirang District committees of Bodoland Students Union (BSU), All Assam Students' Union (AAMSU), All Bodoland Minority Students' Union (ABMSU), All Koch Rajbongshi Students Union (AKRSU), All Guwahati Students' Union (AGSU) and BTAD Citizen Rights Forum (BCRF) requested the District administration to strengthen security in the sensitive areas and assured to extend all possible help in fighting against extremists and maintaining peace and unity in the District.
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August - 27 
A man, identified as Hafiz Mehboob Shah (45), was killed by unidentified militants at Bilal Roundabout in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Hafiz Mehboob Shah (45), was killed by unidentified militants at Bilal Roundabout in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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August - 27 
A man, identified as Muhammad Zahid (50), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants at Qasba Colony in Orangi Town on August 27, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Muhammad Zahid (50), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants at Qasba Colony in Orangi Town on August 27, reported Daily Times.
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August - 27 
A senior militant commander, Waleed Akbar, associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was killed and one of his accomplices injured on August 27 during a Police encounter in the Hari Mor area of Prova tehsil (rev
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A senior militant commander, Waleed Akbar, associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was killed and one of his accomplices injured on August 27 during a Police encounter in the Hari Mor area of Prova tehsil (revenue unit) in Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The commander was killed in the encounter that ensued when militants attacked District Police Officer (DPO) Sadiq Baloch in the Chodwan area of Prova tehsil following which Police repulsed the attack. The DPO said the Police was conducting a search operation when the militants led by Akbar ambushed their convoy in the Hari Mor area. Subsequently, Akbar was killed in the encounter. Akbar had several charges on him, including planning suicide attacks on funeral processions and law enforcement agencies' personnel. The TTP commander was also allegedly involved in the killing of Shia community leaders and police personnel during the Ashura bombing near a Muharram procession in Dera Ismail Khan on November 25, 2012. The D I Khan police had arrested Akbar along with four others allegedly involved in the Ashura bombing in Dera Ismail Khan during raids on January 2, 2013. However, in July 2013, Akbar managed to flee during the Dera Ismail Khan jail break incident when dozens of heavily-armed Taliban insurgents had freed nearly 175 inmates, including 35 ‘high-profile militants’, during a brazen overnight attack on the central jail in 2013.
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August - 27 
A Shia doctor, identified as Dr. Naseem Hussain Jaffri (50), was shot dead by unidentified militants in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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A Shia doctor, identified as Dr. Naseem Hussain Jaffri (50), was shot dead by unidentified militants in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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August - 27 
An assistant producer, identified as Nadir Ali Shah (42), was shot dead in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Dawn. Shah worked for private TV channel, Jaag.
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An assistant producer, identified as Nadir Ali Shah (42), was shot dead in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Dawn. Shah worked for private TV channel, Jaag.
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August - 27 
An unidentified man was shot dead by near Ghreeb Shah Shrine in Lyari Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified man was shot dead by near Ghreeb Shah Shrine in Lyari Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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August - 27 
Another man, identified as Abdullah (35), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Orangi Town on August 27, reported Daily Times.
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Another man, identified as Abdullah (35), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Orangi Town on August 27, reported Daily Times.
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August - 27 
One Sub-Inspector, identified as Sahib Dino (50), was shot dead at Matkay Wali Pulia in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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One Sub-Inspector, identified as Sahib Dino (50), was shot dead at Matkay Wali Pulia in Korangi Town on August 27, reports Daily Times.
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August - 27 
The chairperson Defence of Human Rights Amna Janjua has alleged that 91 missing persons have been killed in the detentions centres across KP, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference on August 27 in the National Press Club, she claimed that an ind
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The chairperson Defence of Human Rights Amna Janjua has alleged that 91 missing persons have been killed in the detentions centres across KP, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference on August 27 in the National Press Club, she claimed that an individual, Hammad Amir, was killed in Kohat detention centre. She said there were 43 detention centres in the KP province, where around 2,000 people were imprisoned. Meanwhile, despite the continuing process of voluntary repatriation of Afghans, the number of registered refugees in Pakistan is growing steadily as approximately 50,000 children are born to refugee families every year, reports Dawn. The UN refugee agency said that the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) would register some 150,000 children born to the registered parents in past five years and issue birth certificates to over 330,000 Afghan children below the age of 18. UNHCR spokesperson Dunya Islam Khan told Dawn that around 182,000 refugee children who had reached the age of five would get their separate Proof of Registration (PoR) cards by the end of the year.
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August - 27 
The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), Karachi, the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and a Sukkur-Shikarpur-Kashmore Police force on August 27 rescued a private engineer, identified as Mansoor Soomro, from the captivity of three gangs of kidna
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The Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), Karachi, the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) and a Sukkur-Shikarpur-Kashmore Police force on August 27 rescued a private engineer, identified as Mansoor Soomro, from the captivity of three gangs of kidnappers who were demanding PKR 5 billion for his release in Sukkur District, reports Dawn. Soomro was abducted in the Defence area of Saddar Town in Karachi District on June 3, 2014. His father is a business man in Karachi.
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August - 27 
Two Policemen, Khurram (40) and Junaid Akram (38), were shot dead and another pedestrian, Saddam (14), was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them at Naggan Roundabout in New Karachi Town of the provincial capital Karachi on Au
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Two Policemen, Khurram (40) and Junaid Akram (38), were shot dead and another pedestrian, Saddam (14), was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them at Naggan Roundabout in New Karachi Town of the provincial capital Karachi on August 27, reported Daily Times.
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August - 27 
Unidentified militants on August 27 torched a private school in Panjgur District and threatened to close down all the 23 private schools if the co-education system continued in the region, reports The Express Tribune. The militants entered the school
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Unidentified militants on August 27 torched a private school in Panjgur District and threatened to close down all the 23 private schools if the co-education system continued in the region, reports The Express Tribune. The militants entered the school, which was closed due to a strike, and doused petrol and set the principal’s office on fire. “A group called Tanzeem-ul-Islam-ul-Furqan had been threatening us. The group had also beaten up the driver of the school van and harassed two students,” said Major Hussain, the school’s principal. He added that the District Police Officer (DPO) Panjgur Samiullah Soomro informed them that close aides of these groups had been arrested and Police made progress in investigation. “The DPO said the incident was a reaction to the arrest of the close aides of the miscreants,” informed Major. He further informed that he received a threatening call on August 14, 2014, asking why the school did not organise a special function on the eve of Independence Day.
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August - 27 
Police arrested one man and five women in Barisal city of Barisal District on August 27 on suspicion of preaching a radical version of Islam, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Lokman Hossain, Jahanara Begum, Amena Begum, Mahinu
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Police arrested one man and five women in Barisal city of Barisal District on August 27 on suspicion of preaching a radical version of Islam, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Lokman Hossain, Jahanara Begum, Amena Begum, Mahinur Begum, Nasima Begum and Mohaimena Begum. Police said the arrestees belong to Kalamaye Jamaat, a radical Islamist organization led by Abdul Majid of Charfession sub-District in Barisal District.
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August - 27 
Unidentified armed assailants killed Moulana Shaikh Nurul Islam Faruqi, presenter of religious programmes on Channel i, at his own residence in Dhaka city’s Pashchim Rajabazar area on August 27, reports Dhaka Tribune. Faruqi was also the Presidium me
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Unidentified armed assailants killed Moulana Shaikh Nurul Islam Faruqi, presenter of religious programmes on Channel i, at his own residence in Dhaka city’s Pashchim Rajabazar area on August 27, reports Dhaka Tribune. Faruqi was also the Presidium member and International Affairs Secretary of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat – an organization known better for opposing the views of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). He also served as the Presidium member of Islamic Front Bangladesh – a platform of several Islamist groups. Apart from anchoring programmes titled “Shantir Pothe” and “Kafela” on Channel i, he owned Faruque Tours and Travels Private Limited, a Hajj agency, and served as the imam of Supreme Court Mosque in Dhaka city. Meanwhile, Syed Bahadur Shah Mozaddedi Al Abedi, chairman of Islamic Front Bangladesh and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat on August 27 announced that a down-dusk countrywide hartal (shut down) has been called for August 31 in protest against the killing of Moulana Faruqui, reports New Nation.
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August - 27 
A collective of international human right organizations has urged the Sri Lankan Government and the member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to ensure protection for the witnesses at the United Nations (UN) mandated war crime
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A collective of international human right organizations has urged the Sri Lankan Government and the member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to ensure protection for the witnesses at the United Nations (UN) mandated war crime probe against Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page on August 28. Six human rights organizations jointly expressed concern over the allegedly ongoing attacks against human rights defenders and other individuals from Sri Lanka who seek to engage with the UN human rights system.
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August - 28 
According to reports available to Security Agencies several militant groups including the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) are using the facilities of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN
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According to reports available to Security Agencies several militant groups including the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) are using the facilities of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) in the Taga area of Myanmar, reports Assam Tribune on August 29.
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August - 28 
Around 692 kilogram of gelatin sticks and ammonium nitrate powder were seized from a pick-up van by Police in Bastar District on August 28, reports indiatvnews.com. The Driver of the vehicle Asgar Khan (42) and his assistant Jagarnath (21) have been
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Around 692 kilogram of gelatin sticks and ammonium nitrate powder were seized from a pick-up van by Police in Bastar District on August 28, reports indiatvnews.com. The Driver of the vehicle Asgar Khan (42) and his assistant Jagarnath (21) have been arrested when they were driving from Odisha to Bastar, Bastar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Yadav said.
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August - 28 
Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tanga Bylaing on August 30 stated that Police are making all out efforts to rescue trader K P Chacko who was abducted from Naharlagun in Papum Pare District on August 28 , reports The Shillong Times.
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Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tanga Bylaing on August 30 stated that Police are making all out efforts to rescue trader K P Chacko who was abducted from Naharlagun in Papum Pare District on August 28 , reports The Shillong Times.
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August - 28 
Bodies of three suspected militants of the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) with their hands tied behind the back were recovered from Oragitok in West Garo Hills District on August 28, reports The Shillong Times. Police
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Bodies of three suspected militants of the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) with their hands tied behind the back were recovered from Oragitok in West Garo Hills District on August 28, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered four empty cases of AK 47 ammunition from the site. One militant has been identified as Grinder T Sangma. It is suspected the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) is behind the killings. However ANVC-B alleged that the death of the three militants was the result of Police fake encounter. ANVC-B ‘publicity secretary’ Doang Shira stated that that the militants whose bodies were found at Oragitok on August 28 were picked up by Rongram Police in West Garo Hills District on August 27.
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August - 28 
Five sophisticated rifles, 5,100 round of live cartridges 10 mobile phone sets , INR 60000 and other incriminating documents were recovered and five chakma tribals including two Bangladeshis were also arrested by a joint team of Border Security Force
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Five sophisticated rifles, 5,100 round of live cartridges 10 mobile phone sets , INR 60000 and other incriminating documents were recovered and five chakma tribals including two Bangladeshis were also arrested by a joint team of Border Security Force (BSF) and Mizoram Police on August 28 from Aizawl in Aizawl District,reports The Sentinel. The arrested individuals have been identified as Jius Chakma and Sumitro Chakma from Bangladesh, Purnajoy Chakma, Dipankar Chakma, Bijoy Chakma hail from Mizoram. Jius Chakma confessed that he was an active member of Parbartya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samati (PCJSS), armed wing of Shanti Bahini which had demanded sovereign status for tribals in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and had waged guerrilla war against the Bangladesh Government till 1997.
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August - 28 
GNLA, on August 28, ruled out surrender as proposed by Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and insisted that talks should be held on the issue of Garoland, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA leader Savio Marak stated that “We want to clarify that we will not c
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GNLA, on August 28, ruled out surrender as proposed by Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and insisted that talks should be held on the issue of Garoland, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA leader Savio Marak stated that “We want to clarify that we will not come for talks without the cause of Garoland. We will never come and surrender and Government should not expect us to come for talks unconditionally. We will stick to our demand for Garoland and the armed struggle for this cause will continue till it is achieved.”
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August - 28 
Gujarat High Court on August 28 granted conditional bail to Hyderabad-based cleric Mohammed Abdul Qavi who was arrested in connection with the 2003 Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) conspiracy case, reports The Times of India. A bench headed by Justi
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Gujarat High Court on August 28 granted conditional bail to Hyderabad-based cleric Mohammed Abdul Qavi who was arrested in connection with the 2003 Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) conspiracy case, reports The Times of India. A bench headed by Justice Anant Dave ordered Qavi's release on a bail bond of INR 50,000. The HC asked him to surrender his passport and mark present once in a month at the Crime Branch office in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), said Qavi's counsel M A Saiyed.
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August - 28 
India has informed the US that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were sending recruits to Syria and Iraq via Saudi Arabia and Turkey to join the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-led ‘jihad’, Hindustan Times reports on August 29. N
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India has informed the US that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), were sending recruits to Syria and Iraq via Saudi Arabia and Turkey to join the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-led ‘jihad’, Hindustan Times reports on August 29. New Delhi has also alerted Riyadh about this new challenge, with Saudi Arabia assuring India of all support. South Block officials say that while India has diplomatically mentioned LeT’s global terror presence to the Obama administration, New Delhi has alerted Washington about the Pakistan-based terror groups changing the theatre from Afghanistan and Kashmir to Iraq in support of Caliphate under IS 'chief' Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi. According to the information available, LeT terrorists, who share the puritan Salafi ideology with the IS used the Saudi Arabia route to enter Syria and Iraq until January, 2014. The Indian threat perception is that, besides helping the IS target expatriate Indians, these Pakistan-based groups could militarily train LeT and JeM cadres to take on the Indian Army in the election-bound Jammu and Kashmir. While Saudi Arabia has assured India that it will not allow its territory to be used by Pakistani groups to reach Iraq or Syria, the US and UK intelligence have heard out the Indian request without any response.
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August - 28 
Joint Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Jhumra hills in Gomia block under Mahuatand Police Station in Bokaro District on August 28, reports The Telegraph. Four guns, cartridges of .303 rifle, two dozen fuses and 200 metres of
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Joint Forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Jhumra hills in Gomia block under Mahuatand Police Station in Bokaro District on August 28, reports The Telegraph. Four guns, cartridges of .303 rifle, two dozen fuses and 200 metres of wires used for making explosives were found hidden under stones and dry leaves in the forests. These apart, more than two dozen camouflage uniforms, medicine boxes, two tape recorders, Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] literatures and a diary containing names of traders and businessmen who pay levies to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were also recovered.
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August - 28 
Muhammad Iqbal, whose name figures among the suspects behind the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack, has been put on the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) by the United States, Zee News reports on August 29. The
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Muhammad Iqbal, whose name figures among the suspects behind the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attack, has been put on the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT) by the United States, Zee News reports on August 29. The Pakistan-based Iqbal had made the payment for the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) in Italy that was used by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists in Mumbai to communicate with their handlers in Pakistan. The US State Department has also declared Asma Money Exchangers (AME), controlled by Iqbal, as a Specially Designated Global Terror outfit. "Muhammad Iqbal exploited the trust placed in him as a financial intermediary to help LeT receive money through his business, Asma Money Exchangers," Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, David S Cohen, said in a statement. The Department of Treasury has said that Iqbal and AME are being designated for "providing financial, material or technological support to, or financial or other services to or in support of LeT, a terrorist organisation in Pakistan". According to charges levelled by the US on Iqbal, he is a founding member of the LeT-affiliated NGO FIF governing board. "The State Department identified FIF as an alias of LeT in November, 2010. Iqbal uses his business, AME, to conduct financial transactions on behalf of LeT and its affiliates," the statement said.
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August - 28 
On August 28 a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Laishram Gandhi Meitei was arrested from Jiri parking Wahengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports E-pao.
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On August 28 a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Laishram Gandhi Meitei was arrested from Jiri parking Wahengbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports E-pao.
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August - 28 
On August 28 the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), RN Ravi has been appointed as the ‘official interlocutor and the Government of India’s (GoI) representative for Naga talks’, reports The Assam Tribune.
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On August 28 the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC), RN Ravi has been appointed as the ‘official interlocutor and the Government of India’s (GoI) representative for Naga talks’, reports The Assam Tribune.
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August - 28 
On August 28 two more unidentified bodies were recovered in B Sector of Golaghat District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. Meanwhile State Government stated that situation along Assam-Nagaland border was limping back to normalcy. A security meeting ch
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On August 28 two more unidentified bodies were recovered in B Sector of Golaghat District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. Meanwhile State Government stated that situation along Assam-Nagaland border was limping back to normalcy. A security meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Jitesh Khosla decided that the existing 81 Border Outposts (BOPs) in the Inter State Border will be repaired or reconstructed along with provision of additional physical infrastructure such as barracks, security fencing, bunkers, water and sanitation facilities etc. INR 170 Million is proposed to be made available for the purpose within this financial year.
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August - 28 
On August 28, Police arrested five unidentified A'chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA) militants from an unspecified village along the Assam-Meghalaya border, reports Times of India. Police stated that ANCA which consists of members from other Garo
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On August 28, Police arrested five unidentified A'chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA) militants from an unspecified village along the Assam-Meghalaya border, reports Times of India. Police stated that ANCA which consists of members from other Garo militant splinter groups is trying to expand its base on the Assam-Meghalaya border near Kamrup and Goalpara Districts. Police further added that. "We are not sure whether this group has direct links with the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militants that are also active in the same area. But we are sure that all of them are working in coordination. An Intelligence report says that ULFA-I is helping them in procuring arms from Nagaland in return of a share of the extortion money”.
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August - 28 
Pakistan Rangers on August 28 (today) resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) at Indian positions in Pargwal area of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers retaliated strongly.
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Pakistan Rangers on August 28 (today) resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) at Indian positions in Pargwal area of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers retaliated strongly.
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August - 28 
People’s Front (UPF) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day at Manipur Press Club in Imphal West District on August 28, reports The Sangai Express.
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People’s Front (UPF) celebrated its 16th Foundation Day at Manipur Press Club in Imphal West District on August 28, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 28 
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) have been imposed in Imphal West District on account of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements. The ban is also in anticipation that the ongoing agitation demandi
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Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) have been imposed in Imphal West District on account of the unlawful activities of some anti-social elements. The ban is also in anticipation that the ongoing agitation demanding ILPS and removal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), reports Kanglaonline on August 29. Kanglaonline reports that, on August 28, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) expressed strong suspicion at the motive of the State government in continuing the Prohibitory order under section 144 CrPc for a prolonged period in Ukhrul District Headquarters. In a press release signed by its 'general secretary' K Dickson TNL stated that Tangkhul community was perplexed to witness the obstinate stance of the Government of Manipur towards the prevailing situation in the District, adding that imposition of the act in the District has completed 46 days.
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August - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to file a case against Iraqi terror group IS (Islamic State) and its 'chief' Al-Baghdadi, Zee News reports on August 29. The First Information Report (FIR) is likely to be filed under section 121A of
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to file a case against Iraqi terror group IS (Islamic State) and its 'chief' Al-Baghdadi, Zee News reports on August 29. The First Information Report (FIR) is likely to be filed under section 121A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for waging war against India. The FIR is based on the United Nations' (UN) ban on the terror outfit. It is likely to be used to push for a ban on IS under Indian law, sources said. The NIA is currently preparing a dossier on IS activities in India. There have been sporadic reports of IS trying to recruit people of a specific community from different states of India such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Kerala. The terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen (IM) is reportedly working in close coordination to speed up recruiting. According to the NIA, the recruitment drive has been on for at least a year now.
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August - 28 
The Sangai Express reports that All Tokpaching Meira Paibi (women torch bearers) and Women Development Organisation, Tokpaching in Thoubal District organised a sit-in-protest and meeting on Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) on August 28. Meanwhile,
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The Sangai Express reports that All Tokpaching Meira Paibi (women torch bearers) and Women Development Organisation, Tokpaching in Thoubal District organised a sit-in-protest and meeting on Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) on August 28. Meanwhile, showing solidarity to the popular movement for enforcement of ILPS in the state all public carriers operating on Uripok-Singda route have decided to cease passenger service on August 29 (today) to take out a mass rally, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 28 
The Sangai Express reports that two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) Over Ground Workers (OGW) identified as Saograkpham Surjit and Keisham Bimol alias Ibochou were arrested on August 28 by SFs from general area Porompat in Imphal East District.
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The Sangai Express reports that two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) Over Ground Workers (OGW) identified as Saograkpham Surjit and Keisham Bimol alias Ibochou were arrested on August 28 by SFs from general area Porompat in Imphal East District.
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August - 28 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has advised all Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States to ensure proper rehabilitation measures and implementation of welfare schemes to encourage others to shun violence, reports The Hindu. The go
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has advised all Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)]-affected States to ensure proper rehabilitation measures and implementation of welfare schemes to encourage others to shun violence, reports The Hindu. The government has observed a significant spurt in the surrender of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, particularly in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The latest government figures reveal that over 260 LWEs, including key military ‘company commanders’ have surrendered in 2014 as against a total of 283 in 2013.
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August - 28 
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mukul Goyal on August 28 said UP Police was on the alert following arrests of agents of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports dnaindia.com. Goyal, said
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Uttar Pradesh (UP) Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mukul Goyal on August 28 said UP Police was on the alert following arrests of agents of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), reports dnaindia.com. Goyal, said Police is taking help of intelligence agencies to nab the other agents on the inputs received from the agents, apprehended recently. A suspected agent of Pakistan's ISI agent was arrested in Meerut (UP) on August 16 on the charge of passing defence information to ISI.
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August - 28 
Violating ceasefire, Pakistan Army on August 28 resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) in Akhnoor Sector of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated strongly.
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Violating ceasefire, Pakistan Army on August 28 resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border (IB) in Akhnoor Sector of Jammu District, reports The Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated strongly.
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August - 28 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) ‘chairman’ S Kamson, on August 28, paid tribute to freedom fighter, Haipou Jadonang who was executed on 29th August 1931 by British Government, reports The Sangai Express
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) ‘chairman’ S Kamson, on August 28, paid tribute to freedom fighter, Haipou Jadonang who was executed on 29th August 1931 by British Government, reports The Sangai Express
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August - 28 
A man, identified as Abdul Qayum (23), was shot dead while Haji Adam (25) was injured in a firing incident near Memon Society at Kharadar Market in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Abdul Qayum (23), was shot dead while Haji Adam (25) was injured in a firing incident near Memon Society at Kharadar Market in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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August - 28 
A man, identified as Shah Rasool (28), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Qabar Chowk in SITE Town on August 28, reports Daily Times. Police said that he hailed from Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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A man, identified as Shah Rasool (28), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Qabar Chowk in SITE Town on August 28, reports Daily Times. Police said that he hailed from Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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August - 28 
An unidentified man shot dead near Boat Basin in Clifton area of Saddar Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified man shot dead near Boat Basin in Clifton area of Saddar Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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August - 28 
Another man, identified as Abdullah (20), was injured in a firing incident near Nazimabad No. 2 in North Nazimabad Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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Another man, identified as Abdullah (20), was injured in a firing incident near Nazimabad No. 2 in North Nazimabad Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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August - 28 
One Qaid Johar (49) was injured when a stray bullet hit him near Dolmen Mall at Hyderi in North Nazimabad Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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One Qaid Johar (49) was injured when a stray bullet hit him near Dolmen Mall at Hyderi in North Nazimabad Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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August - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued Islamia College University Vice-Chancellor Ajmal Khan on August 28 after almost four years of captivity who was abducted on September 8, 2010, from Peshawar, reports The News. Militants who abducted Ajmal kept him in Nor
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued Islamia College University Vice-Chancellor Ajmal Khan on August 28 after almost four years of captivity who was abducted on September 8, 2010, from Peshawar, reports The News. Militants who abducted Ajmal kept him in North Waziristan Agency (NWA). SFs rescued Ajmal from the Shawal area of NWA.
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August - 28 
Senior journalist and Secretary General of Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) Irshad Mastoi, trainee reporter Abdul Rasul and an accountant Mohammed Younus of a news agency were shot dead in Kabir Building near Jinnah Road in Quetta on August 28,
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Senior journalist and Secretary General of Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) Irshad Mastoi, trainee reporter Abdul Rasul and an accountant Mohammed Younus of a news agency were shot dead in Kabir Building near Jinnah Road in Quetta on August 28, reports The Express Tribune. According to Station House Officer (SHO) Bijli Road Police Station, Hashim Shah, two militants barged into the office of the news distribution agency Online News and opened fire at the people inside.
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August - 28 
Three Security Forces (SFs) personnel were injured when militants attacked a SF convoy that was guarding gas fields in Harnai District on August 28, reports Dawn.
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Three Security Forces (SFs) personnel were injured when militants attacked a SF convoy that was guarding gas fields in Harnai District on August 28, reports Dawn.
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August - 28 
Two injured suspects, identified as Shakeel Ahmed (35) and Mohammad Shafi (30), were arrested in during an encounter at Tipu Sultan Signal in Shahrah-e-Faisal area of Shah Faisal Town on August 28, reports Daily Times. The police recovered 2 TT pisto
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Two injured suspects, identified as Shakeel Ahmed (35) and Mohammad Shafi (30), were arrested in during an encounter at Tipu Sultan Signal in Shahrah-e-Faisal area of Shah Faisal Town on August 28, reports Daily Times. The police recovered 2 TT pistols from their possession.
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August - 28 
Two people, identified as Haris (7) and Naseer Ahmed (40), were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them at Essa Goth in Malir Town on August 28, reports Daily Times
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Two people, identified as Haris (7) and Naseer Ahmed (40), were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them at Essa Goth in Malir Town on August 28, reports Daily Times
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August - 28 
Two security personnel were injured when their vehicle was targeted in a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Elbow Kandaow area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 28, reports Dawn.
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Two security personnel were injured when their vehicle was targeted in a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast near Elbow Kandaow area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 28, reports Dawn.
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August - 28 
Two unidentified militants opened fire on three NATO tankers near Mastung Bazar in Mastung District on August 28, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack
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Two unidentified militants opened fire on three NATO tankers near Mastung Bazar in Mastung District on August 28, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack
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August - 28 
Unidentified militants shot dead one Asif (36) at Mir Jam Goth in Malir Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants shot dead one Asif (36) at Mir Jam Goth in Malir Town on August 28, reports Daily Times.
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August - 28 
Political parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) on August 28, agreed to make a new constitution with flexible provision for amendments on federalism, secularism, press freedom and human rights, reports Ekantipur.com. For the amendment
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Political parties represented in the Constituent Assembly (CA) on August 28, agreed to make a new constitution with flexible provision for amendments on federalism, secularism, press freedom and human rights, reports Ekantipur.com. For the amendment of such provisions, the support of two-thirds lawmakers is required and there should be referendum for the final verdict. Although Nepali Congress (NC), Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhesh-based parties wanted to incorporate these issues under unchangeable section, Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) and other fringe parties were against it. The parties are working to include only few irreversible provisions in the new constitution, while leaving sufficient room for amendments to other provisions. The cross-party leaders say such provisions would be helpful to make the constitution resilient and lasting.
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August - 28 
Detectives on August 28 pressed charges against convicted War Criminal and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury’s wife, son and five others for allegedly leaking the draft verdict of the Internationa
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Detectives on August 28 pressed charges against convicted War Criminal and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury’s wife, son and five others for allegedly leaking the draft verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal-1(ICT-1), reports The Daily Star. ICT-1 awarded the capital punishment to the BNP leader on October 1, 2013 for crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War. Back then, the leaking of the verdict a day ahead of its delivery raised serious questions about the security of the tribunal.
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August - 28 
On August 28, the family members of Sheikh Nurul Islam Faruqi, the chief imam of the Supreme Court Mosque who was murdered at his East Rajabazar house in Dhaka city on August 27, said that Faruqi received threats several times from Hefajat-e Islam (H
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On August 28, the family members of Sheikh Nurul Islam Faruqi, the chief imam of the Supreme Court Mosque who was murdered at his East Rajabazar house in Dhaka city on August 27, said that Faruqi received threats several times from Hefajat-e Islam (HeI) since May 5, 2013, reports The Daily Star. Faisal Faruqi, son of Faruqi said "My father had been getting threats for the last one and a half years since HeI men waged the movement. His vehicle came under attack in Tangail District while returning to Dhaka about six months ago."
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August - 28 
Police recovered the body of an outlawed party leader of Purba Banglar Communist Party-Jonajuddha faction (PBCP-Jonajuddha) from under a banyan tree at Botiya Para village of Chaudanga District on August 28, reports Daily Observer. The deceased was i
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Police recovered the body of an outlawed party leader of Purba Banglar Communist Party-Jonajuddha faction (PBCP-Jonajuddha) from under a banyan tree at Botiya Para village of Chaudanga District on August 28, reports Daily Observer. The deceased was identified as Tokon (40). Police said Tokon was accused in several cases including murder and extortion cases.
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August - 28 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M A Sumanthiran said on August 28 that TNA was ready to resume talks with the Government in search of a lasting solution to the ethnic crisis based on power devolution within a united Sri Lanka, repor
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M A Sumanthiran said on August 28 that TNA was ready to resume talks with the Government in search of a lasting solution to the ethnic crisis based on power devolution within a united Sri Lanka, reports Daily Mirror. He said that, “The Government is now saying it cannot hold talks with the TNA because we are representatives of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Government is trying to evade resolving the Tamil issue citing these false claims. We do not have any hidden agenda. We strongly believe a solution to the issue in a united country and we do not want a separate state.” He added that it was the Government that backed away from the discussions and it was surprising to hear that Government was expecting the TNA call for a resumption of talks.
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August - 29 
Two days after Kalyan youth Arif Ejaz Majeed was reported killed fighting alongside the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq, the Indian jihadist group Ansar ul-Tawhid (AuT) has issued an online tribute to him, hailing his “martyrdom”, Financial Express rep
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Two days after Kalyan youth Arif Ejaz Majeed was reported killed fighting alongside the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq, the Indian jihadist group Ansar ul-Tawhid (AuT) has issued an online tribute to him, hailing his “martyrdom”, Financial Express reports on August 30. In the Ansar al-Tawhid eulogy, addressed to “those who are searching for paradise”, Arif is shown dressed in an Arab kaffiyeh, holding an assault rifle. The image, the first of Arif from the battlefield, was posted online on Twitter accounts and online fora linked to the Ansar ul-Tawhid. The picture identifies Arif by a nom de guerre, describing him as “Shaheed Arif Majeed (Abu Ali al-Hindi) Rahmat Allah [may God’s mercy be upon him]”. Intelligence sources in New Delhi said that the picture on the eulogy bears out speculation that the Thane men had made contact with the Ansar ul-Tawhid, a hardline faction that broke with the Indian Mujahideen (IM), and whose cadres are now believed to be training with jihadists in the Afghanistan-Pakistan borderlands. Searches of computers seized by investigators from the homes of the youths have indicated that they often visited forums linked to the IM and the Ansar ul-Tawhid, the sources said. However, it remained unclear whether the men had made contact with the Ansar ul-Tawhid before or after leaving for Iraq.
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August - 29 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dodi Soma (28), was killed during in an encounter between the Security Force personnel and Maoists in the forest of Gaganpalli and Murkumpar forests in Bijapur District on August 29,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dodi Soma (28), was killed during in an encounter between the Security Force personnel and Maoists in the forest of Gaganpalli and Murkumpar forests in Bijapur District on August 29, reports Zee News. The body of Soma along with three crude bombs, three detonators, wire and Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] uniform were recovered from the site.
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August - 29 
Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police on August 29 informed that at least 15 militants have been waiting to enter Rajasthan from across the International Border, reports news.oneindia.in. Border Security Force (BSF), meanwhile, increased patrol
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Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan Police on August 29 informed that at least 15 militants have been waiting to enter Rajasthan from across the International Border, reports news.oneindia.in. Border Security Force (BSF), meanwhile, increased patrolling in border areas, especially in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Barmer following the alert issued by the ATS. It has been noticed that Jammu and Kashmir border to Pakistan has been the most active route for infiltration but Rajasthan has become another route as Indian armed forces foiled all their attempts so far.
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August - 29 
Assam Rifles (AR) arrested an individual identified as Khuplianthanga near Zanlawn village on Mizoram-Assam border in Kolasib District along with USD 48,700 on August 29, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested suspect was allegedly carrying the dol
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Assam Rifles (AR) arrested an individual identified as Khuplianthanga near Zanlawn village on Mizoram-Assam border in Kolasib District along with USD 48,700 on August 29, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested suspect was allegedly carrying the dollars to make payment for an arms consignment from Myanmar. The contraband, reportedly smuggled from Myanmar was allegedly meant for the use of a Chakma insurgent outfit- ParbatyaChattagram Jana SamhatiSamity (PCJSS), a faction of the Shanti Bahini led by Santul arma, operating in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh.
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August - 29 
Assam Tribune reports on August 29 that Government of India (GoI) is likely to set a time-frame for completion of the talk process with the militant groups such as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Asom (NDFB) th
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Assam Tribune reports on August 29 that Government of India (GoI) is likely to set a time-frame for completion of the talk process with the militant groups such as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Asom (NDFB) that have signed ceasefire pacts with the Government.
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August - 29 
Assam Tribune reports that all political party meeting to discuss the issue of ILPS will be conducted on August 30
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Assam Tribune reports that all political party meeting to discuss the issue of ILPS will be conducted on August 30
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August - 29 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 29 killed a man, identified as Kishan Sahu, in a weekly market at Singpura under Gurabandha Police Station limits in Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District, reports The Business
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 29 killed a man, identified as Kishan Sahu, in a weekly market at Singpura under Gurabandha Police Station limits in Ghatsila Sub-Division of East Singhbhum District, reports The Business Standard.
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August - 29 
Demanding immediate implementation of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between the Centre, Assam Government and the two Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) groups on October 8, 2012, the ex-DHD and ex-Jewel faction of DHD(DHD-J) militants took part in
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Demanding immediate implementation of the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed between the Centre, Assam Government and the two Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) groups on October 8, 2012, the ex-DHD and ex-Jewel faction of DHD(DHD-J) militants took part in a dharna(protest), organised by the Halali Progressive Welfare Society, in front the office of the Deputy Commissioner on August 29 , in Dima Hasao (Dima Hasao District) demanding the implementation of MoS in a time-bound manner, withdrawal of cases related to ex-DHD and ex-DHD-J militants, proper rehabilitation of all ex-DHD and ex-DHD-j militants , ex gratia for the families of killed cadres, formation of the Barman-Hojai Development Council as per Clause 2.8 of the MoS and completion of National Highway from Lumding to Silchar and regular salaries for employees of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC).
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August - 29 
Dinesh Pandit, a wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'area commander' was arrested in a joint operation of Bihar Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Bajaria in East Champaran District on August 29, reports Zee News. Pa
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Dinesh Pandit, a wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) 'area commander' was arrested in a joint operation of Bihar Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Bajaria in East Champaran District on August 29, reports Zee News. Pandit was arrested along with a 7.62 mm pistol, 35 cartridges and several pieces of Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] literature. Pandit active in Sheohar District was involved in blasting the railway tracks in Muzaffarpur District along with several other incidents of violence.
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August - 29 
Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) member identified as Lairelakpam Sana alias Boycha Singh was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Tera Bazar in Imphal West District on August 29, reports The Sangai Express.
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Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) member identified as Lairelakpam Sana alias Boycha Singh was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Tera Bazar in Imphal West District on August 29, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 29 
Kerala Police on August 29 arrested Jamil Akhtar, a suspected aide of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Waqas Ahmed and Tehseen Aktarat from Munnar in Idukki District on charges of arranging accommodation for them in 2013, reports The Times of India.
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Kerala Police on August 29 arrested Jamil Akhtar, a suspected aide of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Waqas Ahmed and Tehseen Aktarat from Munnar in Idukki District on charges of arranging accommodation for them in 2013, reports The Times of India. According to Police, Aktar hails from Bihar. Jamil, who was running a tea shop at Munnar then had reportedly gone missing after the arrest of Waqas and Tehseen. His photographs were displayed in public places by the police as "wanted man". "According to Jamil, he had arranged cottages for Waqas and Tehseen without knowing their terror links. Since NIA officials are investigating the blast cases only their officials will be able to verify the authenticity of his claim," said a senior Kerala Police Official.
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August - 29 
Meanwhile, Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) secretary Solomon L. Awomi on August 29 stated that the movement against corruption and unabated taxation could not be derailed by vested persons/organizations leveling unfounded and baseles
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Meanwhile, Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) secretary Solomon L. Awomi on August 29 stated that the movement against corruption and unabated taxation could not be derailed by vested persons/organizations leveling unfounded and baseless charges. He was reacting to the inquiry committee instituted by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dimapur absolving ACUAT Nagaland secretary of corruption charges. In a press release ACAUT Nagaland media cell said it was the will of the Nagas that there should be structural changes in the state for common good of the people.
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August - 29 
On August 29 (KYKL) militant identified as Sougrakpam Surjit Singh alias Ibungo was arrested during a frisking and checking operation from Porompat Police crossing in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. A mobile with two SIM cards were
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On August 29 (KYKL) militant identified as Sougrakpam Surjit Singh alias Ibungo was arrested during a frisking and checking operation from Porompat Police crossing in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. A mobile with two SIM cards were seized from him. On his disclosure another KYKL militant identified as Keisham Bimol Singh alias Ibochouba was arrested from Singjamei Makha Sorokhaibam Leikai in Imphal West District.
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August - 29 
On August 29 a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Moirangthem Jugol alias Jeevan alias Jee alias Chingsangkhomba was arrested from general area of Khangabok Part III Makha Leikai in Thoubal District, reports Th
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On August 29 a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Moirangthem Jugol alias Jeevan alias Jee alias Chingsangkhomba was arrested from general area of Khangabok Part III Makha Leikai in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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August - 29 
On August 29 social and civil organisations in Chirang, including the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), Tribal Sangha, All Bodo Women Welfare Federation (ABWWF) staged a two-hour sit-in in front of Deputy Commissioner’s office at Kajalgaon in Chirang Distric
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On August 29 social and civil organisations in Chirang, including the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), Tribal Sangha, All Bodo Women Welfare Federation (ABWWF) staged a two-hour sit-in in front of Deputy Commissioner’s office at Kajalgaon in Chirang District against the killing of Priya Basumatary by NDFB-IKS militants on August 20, reports The Telegraph. They demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) enquiry in to the incident.
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August - 29 
On August 29, Security Forces (SFs) neutralised an illegal arms manufacturing workshop in Dimapur (Dimapur District), reports E-Pao. The workshop was engaged in manufacturing and sale of illegal arms including .22 rifle and .22 pistol. An individual,
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On August 29, Security Forces (SFs) neutralised an illegal arms manufacturing workshop in Dimapur (Dimapur District), reports E-Pao. The workshop was engaged in manufacturing and sale of illegal arms including .22 rifle and .22 pistol. An individual, identified as Manen Imsung was also arrested and four .22 rifles, one .22 pistol, ammunition and various parts of weapons were recovered from him.
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August - 29 
Passenger service in the four Assembly Constituencies of Lamsang, Uripok, Sekmai and Saitu was hit hard on August 29 as around 600 auto drivers took out an auto rally demanding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS), reports Kangla
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Passenger service in the four Assembly Constituencies of Lamsang, Uripok, Sekmai and Saitu was hit hard on August 29 as around 600 auto drivers took out an auto rally demanding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit System (ILPS), reports Kanglaonline.
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August - 29 
Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, was shot and injured by militants outside Anantnag Commissioner Office in Anantnag District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, was shot and injured by militants outside Anantnag Commissioner Office in Anantnag District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 29 
Police have released Jamil Aktar who was taken into custody from Munnar in Idukki District of Kerala on August 29 for suspected links with Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Waqas Ahmed and Tehseen Aktar, reports The Times of India. Police said they h
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Police have released Jamil Aktar who was taken into custody from Munnar in Idukki District of Kerala on August 29 for suspected links with Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Waqas Ahmed and Tehseen Aktar, reports The Times of India. Police said they had decided to release Aktar after a detailed interrogation failed to yield any substantive evidence to establish his suspected IM links. Officers of the national investigation agency, who had questioned him, also failed to extract any corroborative evidence from him.
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August - 29 
Separately, in a major setback to the vision of peace in the Garo Hills region, the GNLA, on August 29, rejected the offer of the Meghalaya Government for ‘unconditional’ peace talks, reports The Assam Tribune. In a missive sent by senior cadre Savi
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Separately, in a major setback to the vision of peace in the Garo Hills region, the GNLA, on August 29, rejected the offer of the Meghalaya Government for ‘unconditional’ peace talks, reports The Assam Tribune. In a missive sent by senior cadre Savio ChMarak, the outfit stated that its armed struggle for a Garoland State would continue until it is achieved. The outfit further accused chief minister Mukul Sangma accusing him of not being a peace lover.
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August - 29 
Separately, to usher a cordial relationship with the various Church organizations and to seek ‘God’s wisdom and intervention’ in the service of the ‘Naga nation’, the Naga National Council (NNC) led by its ‘president’ Temjenyanger Aier and ‘general s
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Separately, to usher a cordial relationship with the various Church organizations and to seek ‘God’s wisdom and intervention’ in the service of the ‘Naga nation’, the Naga National Council (NNC) led by its ‘president’ Temjenyanger Aier and ‘general secretary’ Amento Chishi along with team held a consultative meet with the church leaders along with their staff on August 29 at their respective centres, reports Nagaland Post on September 5. In a press release, NNC ‘general secretary’ Amento Chishi stated that the meeting deliberated on the aims and objectives of the NNC under the leadership of Temjenyanger Aier and to usher peace amongst various ‘Naga political groups’.
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August - 29 
State Government has constituted a One-Man Inquiry Commission, headed by retired Judge of Gauhati High Court BP Katakey to inquire into the circumstances leading to the Police firing in Golaghat town and its adjoining areas on August 20 which resulte
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State Government has constituted a One-Man Inquiry Commission, headed by retired Judge of Gauhati High Court BP Katakey to inquire into the circumstances leading to the Police firing in Golaghat town and its adjoining areas on August 20 which resulted in three deaths, reports The Assam Tribune on August 30. The Commission will ascertain the circumstances leading to and the act of Police firing. It will also examine whether Police action was resorted to after exhausting all available non-lethal options of crowd control in the given circumstances. The Commission will submit its reports within three months from the date of issue of the notification for its formation. The Committee will also ascertain if any person or organization was responsible for the incident.
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August - 29 
The Bodo People’s Committee for Peace Initiative (BPCPI),on August 29 demanded an early solution to problem of NDFB and stated its concern over the fratricidal killings among the factions of NDFB, reports The Assam Tribune. In a memorandum submitted
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The Bodo People’s Committee for Peace Initiative (BPCPI),on August 29 demanded an early solution to problem of NDFB and stated its concern over the fratricidal killings among the factions of NDFB, reports The Assam Tribune. In a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister by BPCPI, it referred to the peace initiatives taken by the Ranjan Daimari faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) and termed NDFB-IKS as a group of ‘disgruntled and misguided youths, creating nuisance in the society’ and further added that NDFB-IKS reflects least respect for human value and their presence is affecting the society adversely”. The memorandum also called for expediting peace talks with NDFB.
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August - 29 
The Sangai Express reports on August 30 that United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) contradicted the claims of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) that UKLF dictated and instigated Kuki Civil Society Organisations such as Kuki Chief’s Association (KCA
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The Sangai Express reports on August 30 that United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) contradicted the claims of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) that UKLF dictated and instigated Kuki Civil Society Organisations such as Kuki Chief’s Association (KCA), Thadou Students’ Association (TSA), Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO), Kuki Women Human Rights (KWHR) in Chandel District to work against KNLF. It was reported that on August 27 that KNLF ‘secretary’ Lalmoi stated that Kuki People’s Forum (KPF), KCA, TSA KSO and KWHR were banned by KNLF stating that they were working against the interests of people.
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August - 29 
The Sentinel reports that unidentified armed miscreants kidnapped a trader on August 29 identified as KP Chako who runs a chain of Best Bakery in Itanagar, from his rented residence at Naharlagun in Papum Pare District. He was fired upon when he refu
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The Sentinel reports that unidentified armed miscreants kidnapped a trader on August 29 identified as KP Chako who runs a chain of Best Bakery in Itanagar, from his rented residence at Naharlagun in Papum Pare District. He was fired upon when he refused to accompany the miscreants before he was forced into a car.
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August - 29 
The Telegraph reports that on August 29 an Army trooper identified as Ashok Barde was injured when militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) attacked Army camp at Panbari in Chirag District. A search operat
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The Telegraph reports that on August 29 an Army trooper identified as Ashok Barde was injured when militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) attacked Army camp at Panbari in Chirag District. A search operation was carried out in the area after the incident.
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August - 29 
An official of the Sindh government, Nadeem Ahmed (43) was gunned down in Shah Faisal Colony on August 29, reports Dawn. Nadeem Ahmed, a grade-16 officer, was going to office in the secretariat building on a motorbike when he was targeted, said Shah
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An official of the Sindh government, Nadeem Ahmed (43) was gunned down in Shah Faisal Colony on August 29, reports Dawn. Nadeem Ahmed, a grade-16 officer, was going to office in the secretariat building on a motorbike when he was targeted, said Shah Faisal SHO Abdul Khaliq.
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August - 29 
Army on August 29 stepped into the political crisis by talking to two protesting organizations but delivered a snub to the beleaguered Government which had claimed that it had not sought military's mediation, reports Times of India. Army Chief Genera
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Army on August 29 stepped into the political crisis by talking to two protesting organizations but delivered a snub to the beleaguered Government which had claimed that it had not sought military's mediation, reports Times of India. Army Chief General Raheel Sharif talked to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and cleric Tahir-ul- Qadri of the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) in the presence of Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar. It was agreed that Army negotiators will have backdoor interactions with both sides and prepare the ground for an agreement between the two sides, sources said. Hours after General Sharif's mediation, the protesters and the Government were trading charges on who was responsible for Army's mediation. Prime Minister (PM) Sharif told the National Assembly that "neither had I asked army nor the armed forces sought a role in the present political crisis". Sharif sought to scotch media reports that it was he who had "requested" the Army to come to his rescue, saying that he approved the military chief's meeting with the two opposition leaders after they had requested it. Both Qadri and Khan contested Sharif's statement. Contradicting Sharif's statement, Army spokesman Major General Asim Bajwa tweeted, "COAS (chief of army staff) was asked by the govt to play facilitative role for resolution of current impasse, in yesterday's meeting, at #PM House." In a bid to save face, Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar claimed that it was the PM who had approved Army's role. "The statement released by the ISPR (Inter Services Public Relations) first came to me," Nisar said. "ISPR's statement is echoing the government's view," he said. Explaining the government's decision of engaging the army, he said "We asked who the protesting parties trusted to which they said they trusted the army...on this the government gave the army the responsibility to facilitate the process within the constitutional and legal ambit."
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August - 29 
Police Constable, Lutfullah (45), was gunned down near Al Asif Square in the Sohrab Goth area on August 29, reports Dawn. Lutfullah, was going to his workplace in Sohrab Goth on a motorbike when he came under attack. Five Policemen have been killed d
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Police Constable, Lutfullah (45), was gunned down near Al Asif Square in the Sohrab Goth area on August 29, reports Dawn. Lutfullah, was going to his workplace in Sohrab Goth on a motorbike when he came under attack. Five Policemen have been killed during the past three days in Karachi, according to the officials. With the latest incident, the number of Policemen killed in the city this year (2014) has raised to 116.
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August - 29 
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on August 29 vowed that with such high quality, professional and skilled troops, all terrorists would be rooted out from their hideouts even from the most treacherous and far-off areas, reports
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on August 29 vowed that with such high quality, professional and skilled troops, all terrorists would be rooted out from their hideouts even from the most treacherous and far-off areas, reports The News. He made these remarks while talking to the Special Services Group (SSG) troops after witnessing a joint Field Training Exercise of Pakistan and Chinese Special Forces at the headquarters of the SSG, near Cherat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The COAS commended their outstanding performance in the war against terror, particularly in the Operation Zarb-e-Azb.
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August - 29 
Three missing Baloch men, two of them said to be related, were found shot dead on the outskirts of Malir town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on the morning of August 29, reports Dawn. Two bodies were found behind the
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Three missing Baloch men, two of them said to be related, were found shot dead on the outskirts of Malir town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on the morning of August 29, reports Dawn. Two bodies were found behind the bushes by the roadside near Jam Goth, according to Memon Goth Station House Officer (SHO) Azam Hayat. Both bodies, each with a single bullet wound in the head, were wrapped up in a blanket and a bedspread. Another victim with a single gunshot wound in the head was spotted in the Malir riverbed in Shah Latif Town, said Shah Latif SHO Arshad Awan. The victims were identified as Rafiq (28), Ismail (30), and Pervez Saleem (35). An examination of the crime scene showed they had been kidnapped and gunned down somewhere else before their bodies were dumped there, said SHO Hayat. He added that no spent bullet casings were found at the crime scene.
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August - 29 
Unidentified militants opened fire on worshippers at a shrine in Awaran District of Balochistan, killing at least six persons and wounding seven others on August 29, reports The News. The attack came at a shrine of the Zikri community in the Awaran D
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Unidentified militants opened fire on worshippers at a shrine in Awaran District of Balochistan, killing at least six persons and wounding seven others on August 29, reports The News. The attack came at a shrine of the Zikri community in the Awaran District. “Three gunmen came on two motorbikes and fired at the worshippers, praying at sunset. “At least six people have been killed and seven others are injured,” Akbar Harifal, the senior administration official in the area said.
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On August 29, Police arrested nine cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), enforcing Chitwan banda (general shut down) on August 25, reports Ekantipur.com. Deputy Superintendent of Police (SP), Shantiraj Koirala said that seven ca
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On August 29, Police arrested nine cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), enforcing Chitwan banda (general shut down) on August 25, reports Ekantipur.com. Deputy Superintendent of Police (SP), Shantiraj Koirala said that seven cadres were arrested from Ratnanagar area and two from Narayangadh in Chitwan District.
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August - 29 
Seven months after the first sitting of the Constitution Assembly (CA), the government on August 29, nominated 17 of the 26 members to the House, according to Minendra Rijal, Cabinet spokesperson, reports The Hindu. The Nepali Congress (NC) named
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Seven months after the first sitting of the Constitution Assembly (CA), the government on August 29, nominated 17 of the 26 members to the House, according to Minendra Rijal, Cabinet spokesperson, reports The Hindu. The Nepali Congress (NC) named eight of the nine lawmakers as per share calculated on the basis of its seats in the assembly. The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) nominated all eight and the pro-monarchy Rastriya Prajatantra Party- Nepal (RPP-N) its sole member under the nomination quota. The main opposition, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), is yet to name its share of four members. Smaller parties in the CA-cum-Parliament get to name the remaining four. In the 601-member CA, 575 members were elected. Twenty-six members were to be nominated from among distinguished personalities and from the under-represented Janajati communities in the election.
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August - 29 
Communist Party of Bangladesh President Mujahidul Islam Selim during a discussion on the 1975 and 2004 August massacres in Dhaka city on August 29 urged the intelligence agencies, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) of America, Research and Analysis Win
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Communist Party of Bangladesh President Mujahidul Islam Selim during a discussion on the 1975 and 2004 August massacres in Dhaka city on August 29 urged the intelligence agencies, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) of America, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) of India, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) of Bangladesh to declassify all data about the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reports The Daily Star. He said “The conspirators had a contingency plan to kill Bangabandhu if defeated in the war ahead of the Liberation War and the 15 August massacre was the outcome of that plan.”
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August - 29 
Police arrested a cadre of ICS, identified as Ismail Hossain (20) in possession of a huge number of jihadi (religious uprising) books from a hostel of New Government Degree College in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District on August 29, reports The Indep
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Police arrested a cadre of ICS, identified as Ismail Hossain (20) in possession of a huge number of jihadi (religious uprising) books from a hostel of New Government Degree College in Rajshahi city of Rajshahi District on August 29, reports The Independent. Hossain is a second year student of the College. According to Police, Ismail is a resident of Room-213 of Shamsuddin Hall of the College. He had been running activities of the organization from his room.
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August - 29 
A Sri Lankan court on August 29 extended an order it issued earlier suspending the repatriating Pakistani nationals who have sought refugee status in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Court of Appeal Judge Upali Abeyratna ordered to extend the ord
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A Sri Lankan court on August 29 extended an order it issued earlier suspending the repatriating Pakistani nationals who have sought refugee status in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The Court of Appeal Judge Upali Abeyratna ordered to extend the order for four more days when the case was heard before the court. Meanwhile, facing international criticism for forcibly deporting Pakistani and Afghan nationals seeking refugee status in Sri Lanka, the Government has established two more centres to detain foreigners who are overstaying, reports Colombo Page on August 30. One of the new detention centers is established in Boosa, Galle, Southern Province. The other has been established in Negombo, north of Colombo International Airport, Western Province. Immigration officials said that the detention centers have been opened for those foreign nationals, who have registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), seeking refugee status.
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August - 30 
A noted Muslim cleric in Kerala on August 30 issued a fatwa (religious opinion issued by an Islamic Scholar/mufti on the basis of a religious query/Istifta) asking his community members to boycott the Islamic State (IS) and other terrorist organisati
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A noted Muslim cleric in Kerala on August 30 issued a fatwa (religious opinion issued by an Islamic Scholar/mufti on the basis of a religious query/Istifta) asking his community members to boycott the Islamic State (IS) and other terrorist organisations, reports The Times of India. In his religious decree, general secretary of All India Sunni Jam-e-yyathul Ulema, Shaikh Abu Bakr Ahmad said favouring the extremist organizations is antithetical to the Islamic sharia. "The Muslim world is in dire need to take cognizance of the threats posed by the anti-Islamic outfits. The militant groups among Muslims are causing harm to Islam in the false garb of Islamists. Any support or endorsement to the extremist and terrorist organizations goes completely against the Islamic sharia," the Sunni-Sufi Islamic scholar said.
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August - 30 
A two-hour long encounter between Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place after a group of Maoists attacked a Police camp at Kuku village under Chhipadohar Police Station in Latehar District on August 30, reports The Ti
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A two-hour long encounter between Police and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place after a group of Maoists attacked a Police camp at Kuku village under Chhipadohar Police Station in Latehar District on August 30, reports The Times of India. Around midnight, the Maoists encircled the camp and started firing, however, the Police were quick to retaliate forcing the Maoists to flee into the forest. There was no report of casualty from either side, Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said.
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