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August - 1 
A combined team of 7 Manipur Rifles (MR) 4 Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) are using boats and undertaking patrols to prevent outsiders from entering the state, reports Imphal Free Press on August1.. At night time, commandos are taking routine patrol
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A combined team of 7 Manipur Rifles (MR) 4 Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) are using boats and undertaking patrols to prevent outsiders from entering the state, reports Imphal Free Press on August1.. At night time, commandos are taking routine patrols using vehicles and boats at specific points to prevent migrants from entering the state. Wireless sets have been installed at several spots to make sure communications are being kept up. Sufficient security forces have also been kept at several areas such as Boro Bekra, Kapakhal, JirimukLatingkhal, Islamabad Chotobekra, Bhaiboni Choudhurikhal.
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August - 1 
A highranking election official stated that those left out of National Registry of Citizens (NRC) can vote if their names are on the electoral rolls and they meet all other conditions, reports NDTV on August 1. The Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat st
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A highranking election official stated that those left out of National Registry of Citizens (NRC) can vote if their names are on the electoral rolls and they meet all other conditions, reports NDTV on August 1. The Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat stated that Those left out of the Assam citizen's list can vote if their names are in the voter's list and they fulfill all conditions. The Election Commission will publish a voter list in January and will not wait for the final NRC’.
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August - 1 
A Maoist couple surrendered to the Police in Raipur District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports The Hindu. “The Area Committee member [of CPI-Maoist] in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district [in south Chhattisgarh] Ravi alias Ravva alias Ravind
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A Maoist couple surrendered to the Police in Raipur District of Chhattisgarh on August 1, reports The Hindu. “The Area Committee member [of CPI-Maoist] in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district [in south Chhattisgarh] Ravi alias Ravva alias Ravinder Sanna surrendered along with his wife MadviBudhari alias Reena,” the Chhattisgarh police’s Anti-Naxal Operations Unit (ANO) said.Both of them were carrying a cash reward of Rs 500,000 each on their head and were allegedly involved in the abduction of the then Sukma District Collector Alex Paul Menon.
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A National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant identified as Rabindra Debbarma surrendered on August 1 at Panisagar Border Security Force (BSF) in North Tripura District, reports The Northeast Today. Rabindra Debbarma joined the militant grou
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A National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militant identified as Rabindra Debbarma surrendered on August 1 at Panisagar Border Security Force (BSF) in North Tripura District, reports The Northeast Today. Rabindra Debbarma joined the militant group in the year 2000 as ‘warrant officer’. According to sources, the NLFT camps in Bangladesh are suffering a major financial crisis.
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CPI-Maoistcadre, identified as DurbadalaBarihaaliasBadal (40), surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), in Nuapada District of Odisha on August 1, after being harassed and tortured by his fellow cadres, reports The Pioneer. Badal, hailin
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CPI-Maoistcadre, identified as DurbadalaBarihaaliasBadal (40), surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), in Nuapada District of Odisha on August 1, after being harassed and tortured by his fellow cadres, reports The Pioneer. Badal, hailing from Bargarh District of the State, was involved in Maoist activities since April 2009. He was working in the Bargarh-Balangir-Mahasamund (BBM) Division of the CPI-Maoist. He was forcefully inducted into the outfit by SankarMajhialias David. Discrimination and humiliation of the Odisha cadres by their Telugu and Chhattisgarhi counterparts was the main reason for which Bada left the outfit. He was involved in setting ablaze a road construction camp in Bargarh in 2009, burning a truck in Bargarh in 2011 and killing a civilian in Bargarh in 2012. He was carrying a cash reward of Rs 100,000 on his head.
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Eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in a joint operation of the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from a jungle near K
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Eight cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested in a joint operation of the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from a jungle near Kulburu village in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports NewKerala.com. The chief of the PLFI group, ‘area commander’ Deet Nag, had been there but left the spot along with a woman cadre before the arrival of the Security Forces (SFs). The security personnel recovered a country-made carbine machine gun, a double-barreled gun, two cartridges of 12 bore, seven ammunition of 9 mm pistol, five mobile phones and other articles, said Khunti, Superintendent of Police (SP), Ashwani Kumar Sinha. A jungle boot was also found from the spot, SP, Sinha said adding that the arrested men said it belonged to ‘area commander’ Noel Sandi Purty, adds The New Indian Express. The identity of the PLFI cadres are yet to be ascertained.
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Eight Districts of Chhattisgarh are among 30 in seven States which are most affected by Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence, the Union Home Ministry (UHM) informed on August 1, reports The Pioneer. These 30 Districts contributed 88 per cent of violent
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Eight Districts of Chhattisgarh are among 30 in seven States which are most affected by Left Wing Extremist (LWE) violence, the Union Home Ministry (UHM) informed on August 1, reports The Pioneer. These 30 Districts contributed 88 per cent of violent incidents and 94 per cent of deaths in 2017, it informed. The eight most affected Districts in Chhattisgarh are – Bastar, Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Kondagaon, Narayanpur, Rajnandgaon and Sukma, the UHM informed. Resolute implementation of the National Policy and Action Plan (NPAP) by the Central and State Governments has resulted in considerable improvement of the situation both in terms of reduction of violence and the geographical spread. The number of violent incidents has come down to 908 in 2017 from a high of 2258 in 2009. The geographical spread of violence has also shrunk considerably, it informed.
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying a cumulative reward of INR 2 million on their heads, surrendered in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 1, reports India.com. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Sainat
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, carrying a cumulative reward of INR 2 million on their heads, surrendered in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 1, reports India.com. The surrendered Maoists are identified as Sainath alias Sattu Chakku Podadi (26), Dina alias Sanni Manglu Pungati (20), Sushila alias Madni Lakshman Talandi (28), Rajesh alias Raju Yakub Kujur (36) and Mangesh alias Vijay Baju Gawde (32).“Sainath was involved in six encounters with the Police and had two murder charges against his name. His wife Dina was a gatta dalam (armed squad) member. Both had a reward of INR 200,000 each on their heads,” an unnamed Police official said. He added that Sushila was involved in ten encounters with the Police and seven murders and carried a reward of INR 600,000 on her head. “Rajesh and Mangesh had rewards of Rs 6 lakh (INR 600,000) and Rs 4 lakh (INR 400,000) on their heads and were involved in over nine murders,” the official informed. The Police official said that since January this year, a total of 40 Maoists had surrendered to the Police.
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), D K Pandey, on August 1, issued a fresh ultimatum to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and other criminal outfits in the State to either lay down their weapon and join the main stream of life
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), D K Pandey, on August 1, issued a fresh ultimatum to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and other criminal outfits in the State to either lay down their weapon and join the main stream of life or be ready to face the bullets of the Police, reports UNI. DGP, Pandey who was in Dumka District of Jharkhand to felicitate the troopers of the SashastraSeemaBal (SSB) and the District Police, which killed couple of Maoists few days ago in Gopikandar of Dumka District, said that the Government will provide all the facilities needed for the jawans and they, too, should be ready to ward off anti-social elements from the State. Later talking to the media, he said that Jharkhand was moving ahead on the path of development and such elements who will try to disturb the development will not be spared at any cost. He further said that the State Government has framed an attractive surrender policy and the Maoists should take advantage of that and added that the Police was committed to make the entire State, including the SanthalPargana area, free from the Maoists by 2018 end. He also said that the joint team of the District Police and Para-military Forces are carrying out coordinated anti-insurgency operations in the State.
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August - 1 
Militants launched a grenade at the Army camp of 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Watergam in Sopore area of Baramulla District on August 1 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and massive searches
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Militants launched a grenade at the Army camp of 32 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Watergam in Sopore area of Baramulla District on August 1 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) immediately cordoned off the area and massive searches have been launched to nab the militants responsible for the attack.
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Militants opened fire on Army soldiers during a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in a Chek-e-Choland village in Shopian District on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Army personnel were laying siege around Chek-e-Choland village when they were fir
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Militants opened fire on Army soldiers during a cordon-and-search-operation (CASO) in a Chek-e-Choland village in Shopian District on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Army personnel were laying siege around Chek-e-Choland village when they were fired at by the militants. The reinforcements were rushed to the village and searches were launched in the area to nab the militants.
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August - 1 
No terrorist of the ISJK (Islamic State of Jammu & Kashmir), an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology, is active in Jammu and Kashmir and the extent of ISIS presence in the State was till recently limited to waving flags of the global terror group a
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No terrorist of the ISJK (Islamic State of Jammu & Kashmir), an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology, is active in Jammu and Kashmir and the extent of ISIS presence in the State was till recently limited to waving flags of the global terror group and Pakistan, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Appropriate action under law has been taken against those who were involved in cases of waving ISIS and Pakistani flags in Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister said. There were eight such cases in 2015, 31 cases in 2016 and five cases in 2017. “Till recently the extent of ISIS presence in Jammu and Kashmir was limited to waving of ISIS and Pakistani flags by some miscreants. However, on June 22, 2018, four terrorists belonging to the ISJK, an outfit influenced by ISIS ideology, were neutralised in Anantnag district. At present no terrorist of ISJK is reportedly active in the State,” the Minister said.
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Normal life was disrupted in Manipur on August 1 following a one-day strike called by three organisations demanding that any accord with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) should not compromise Manipur’s territory and
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Normal life was disrupted in Manipur on August 1 following a one-day strike called by three organisations demanding that any accord with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) should not compromise Manipur’s territory and interest, reports Morung Express. The strike was called by United Committee Manipur (UCM), All Manipur United Clubs Organisation and Committee on Civil Societies Kangleipak. It was supported by all major civil organisations.
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On August 1, National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that it has recovered five arms including one of the pistols stolen from the armoury of 2nd Manipur Rifles (MR) battalion, from the residence of Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)Yamt
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On August 1, National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that it has recovered five arms including one of the pistols stolen from the armoury of 2nd Manipur Rifles (MR) battalion, from the residence of Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)Yamthong Haokip reports Imphal Free Press. The statement came two days after the raid. INR 2.6 million, gold ornaments worth INR two million one 9mm pistol bearing no. 18506735 with magazine were recovered from the house. Other arms recovered from the residence include one Beretta pistol TOMCAT- 32 auto (Made in the USA with magazine) whose licence expired on 30.06.2015, an unlicensed 9mm Pietro Beretta Gardone V.T Pistol made in Italy with magazine and two Double Barrell Guns. The agency also reportedly recovered assorted ammunitions including 22 rounds of 0.32 pistol, 15 rounds of live ammunition of 9mm pistol, four rounds 7.62 Rifle and four rounds 7.62X39 AK series.
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Police arrested another five PLFI cadres from Chandwa Tori coal siding in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres are identified as Rajesh Yadav, brother-in-law of the PLFI top gun Dhaneshwar Yadav aliasK
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Police arrested another five PLFI cadres from Chandwa Tori coal siding in Latehar District of Jharkhand on August 1, reports The Telegraph. The arrested cadres are identified as Rajesh Yadav, brother-in-law of the PLFI top gun Dhaneshwar Yadav aliasKargil, Kailash Yadav, Raj K. Yadav, Deep Narayan Yadav alias Deepak, and Manoj Thakur. Police also recovered a 9mm pistol, three live bullets, two phones and some propaganda pamphlets from their possession. Latehar SP, PrashantAnand said, "The rebels not only extorted coal operators but also used to hijack coal trucks". He further said the cadres were planning to set ablaze a coal dumper and kill its driver at Chandwa Tori coal siding to create a reign of terror. "But before they could execute their plan, they were caught," the SP said. The arrested cadres were involved in cases of loot, dacoity, extortion, abduction, arson and intimidation to coal siding officials and contractors and have three cases against them in Chandwathana (Police Station).
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August - 1 
Police arrested seven youth during clashes and protests following the bank robbery in Qoimoh area in Kulgam District on August 1, adds Daily Excelsior. Seven college-going students were arrested near SKUAST in Khudwani on August 1 morning during clas
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Police arrested seven youth during clashes and protests following the bank robbery in Qoimoh area in Kulgam District on August 1, adds Daily Excelsior. Seven college-going students were arrested near SKUAST in Khudwani on August 1 morning during clashes that erupted following a bank robbery in nearby Qoimoh area. As the news of arrests spread in the area, people took to streets and staged protests, demanding their release. A spontaneous shutdown was also observed in the area against the arrests.
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August - 1 
The Central Government on August 1 ruled out insider’s involvement in the 2016 Pathankot Air base attack, reports The Tribune. The government has handed-over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and even had involved inv
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The Central Government on August 1 ruled out insider’s involvement in the 2016 Pathankot Air base attack, reports The Tribune. The government has handed-over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and even had involved investigation officials from Pakistan. The Pathankot Air base was attacked by terrorists on January 2, 2016.
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August - 1 
The Government on August 1 informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that only 133 infiltration attempts have been made through Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir up to June this year (2018), as against 406 in 2017, reports T
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The Government on August 1 informed the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that only 133 infiltration attempts have been made through Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir up to June this year (2018), as against 406 in 2017, reports The Times of India. Minister of state for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said that till June this year, as many as 14 terrorists have been killed on the Pakistan border and only one Security Forces (SFs) personnel has been killed and two injured during such infiltrations. Giving figures, he said last year, as many as 59 terrorists and seven SF personnel were killed and 18 injured during such infiltrations. T
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August - 1 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)militia members, identified as Madakam Joga alias Santosh (30), and Kooda Durga alias Rajesh (19), surrendered before the District Police in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on August 1, reports
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)militia members, identified as Madakam Joga alias Santosh (30), and Kooda Durga alias Rajesh (19), surrendered before the District Police in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on August 1, reports The Hindu.The duo, from Malkangiri District in Odisha, had left the Maoist party about three years ago, but decided to surrender since both the Maoists and the Police were on the look out for them.
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August - 1 
Unidentified gunmen barged into State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Qoimoh in Kulgam District and looted over six lakhs rupees on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. At least three men, two of them armed with rifles forced their entry into the SBI bra
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Unidentified gunmen barged into State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Qoimoh in Kulgam District and looted over six lakhs rupees on August 1, reports Daily Excelsior. At least three men, two of them armed with rifles forced their entry into the SBI branch Qoimoh on August 1 morning. The gunmen asked the customers inside the bank to keep quiet and broke computers inside the bank. Some of the employees were also beaten as the gunmen were asking for the keys of the locker in which cash was stored. They opened the locker with the keys and looted over INR 6 lakh. As they came out of the bank and boarded their vehicle, they fired several gun shots in air to clear the traffic.
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August - 1 
Despite the participation of 12 religious parties in the electoral battle this year, the far-right groups managed to secure only 5,203,285 (9.58 per cent) of the total 54,319,922 votes polled across the country as most of them saw a decline in their
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Despite the participation of 12 religious parties in the electoral battle this year, the far-right groups managed to secure only 5,203,285 (9.58 per cent) of the total 54,319,922 votes polled across the country as most of them saw a decline in their vote bank when compared to the 2013 general election, Dawn reported on August 1.The highest votes in favour of religious parties were cast in Punjab (2,704,856 votes) but that contributed to only 7.98pc of the province’s overall vote bank — the lowest among all provinces — as per the preliminary results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan. As compared to Punjab, their performance was better in Sindh where the religious parties received 1,116,644 votes (10.57pc of the total votes polled). However, religiously-motivated groups dominated the electoral space in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where nine parties collectively secured 18.84pc of the votes polled, followed by Balochistan (16.78pc).
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August - 1 
The United States (US) on August 1 designated a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commanderAbdul Rehman al-Dakhil a specially designated global terrorist and sanctioned two others as fund collectors for the outfit, reports Dawn.The commanderAbdul Rehman a
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The United States (US) on August 1 designated a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commanderAbdul Rehman al-Dakhil a specially designated global terrorist and sanctioned two others as fund collectors for the outfit, reports Dawn.The commanderAbdul Rehman al-Dakhil is accused of carrying out attacks in India between 1997 and 2001.The fund-raisers were identified as Hameed-ul-Hassan and Abdul Jabbar, who allegedly worked for Falah-i-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF), which the US regards as a front for the LeT. Separate announcements by the US state and treasury departments claimed that all three were Pakistani nationals. “Today’s designations seek to deny Dakhil the resources to plan and carry out terrorist attacks,” the State Department said.“These Lashkar-e-Taiba financial facilitators are responsible for collecting, transporting and distributing funds to support this terrorist group and provide salaries to extremists,” said Sigal Mandelker, US treasury under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.
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August - 1 
Nepali Congress (NC) on August 1 (today) staged nationwide protests against KP Sharma Oli Government in the country’s 77 District headquarters with over half a million people joining street rallies, reports Kathmandu Post. Top NC leaders addres
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Nepali Congress (NC) on August 1 (today) staged nationwide protests against KP Sharma Oli Government in the country’s 77 District headquarters with over half a million people joining street rallies, reports Kathmandu Post. Top NC leaders addressed mass gathering at Shantibatika in Ratnapark, Kathmandu. The party despatched its senior leaders to various Districts to address mass meetings. Over half of the million people turned out on the streets, the Congress claimed in a statement. Party leaders, grassroots workers and well-wishers turned out in big numbers in the protests against the federal Government’s functioning, the statement said. There were no reports of clashes or violent incidents during the protests.
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August - 1 
Former Inspector-General of Malaysian Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan in an exclusive interview with Bernama News in Kuala Lumpur said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)ideology is still a threat, reports Daily Mirror on July 31. The LTTE in Sri Lank
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Former Inspector-General of Malaysian Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan in an exclusive interview with Bernama News in Kuala Lumpur said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)ideology is still a threat, reports Daily Mirror on July 31. The LTTE in Sri Lanka may have been defeated, but its ideology and sympathizers still exist around the world posing a threat, Hassan has said. Musa said the threat of the LTTE should not be taken lightly as the United States and the United Nations listed them as a terrorist group and it was also banned in Malaysia and 32 other countries.
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August - 1 
German authorities on August 1 arrested a Sri Lankan man suspected of involvement in killing captured Government soldiers as a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel group a decade ago, reports Daily Mirror. Federal prosecutors s
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German authorities on August 1 arrested a Sri Lankan man suspected of involvement in killing captured Government soldiers as a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel group a decade ago, reports Daily Mirror. Federal prosecutors said a judge ordered the 36-year-old, identified as Sivatheeban B. because of German privacy rules, detained pending a potential indictment. He was arrested in the Duesseldorf area, suspected of committing war crimes and membership in a foreign terrorist organization. Prosecutors say he belonged to the LTTE from 2006-2009. They allege that, in 2008, he tied up 16 soldiers and guarded them as they were driven to a site where they were shot.
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August - 1 
At least 21 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during attacks carried out by Afghan Special Forces in vicinity of Nangarhar Province in the night of August 1, reports Bakhtar News. The terrorists were targeted and killed in various parts of Ach
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At least 21 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during attacks carried out by Afghan Special Forces in vicinity of Nangarhar Province in the night of August 1, reports Bakhtar News. The terrorists were targeted and killed in various parts of Acheen, Koot, Haska Mena, Khogyani Districts of the province.
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August - 1 
The Maldives United Opposition (MUO)—the multi-party opposition coalition on August 1, has accused and criticised the ruling party—Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) to utilised the Security Forces for their election campaigns, repor
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The Maldives United Opposition (MUO)—the multi-party opposition coalition on August 1, has accused and criticised the ruling party—Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) to utilised the Security Forces for their election campaigns, reports Avas. The ruling party [PPM] was misusing authority to their advantage while barring opposition from campaign openly and restricting the political movement for the opposition parties, said Jumhooree/Jumhoory Party (JP)’s Secretary-General Ahmed Sameer. Earlier, during a press conference, PPM’s Deputy Leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla had stated that the party would utilise the State resources for their election campaigns. However, PPM later had denied making such statement and accused local media for spreading this falsified news.
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August - 2 
A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) trooper of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in the blast of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)in Bijapur Dis
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A Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) trooper of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured in the blast of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) triggered by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on August 2, reports The Pioneer.The incident took place late in the evening in a forest patch coming under the limits of Basaguda Police Station when a team of CoBRA battalion was out on a ‘search-cum-area domination' operation, a local Police official said.The IED went off when it was cordoning off a jungle in the area, causing a minor injury to constable Amit Dagar, he said.
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August - 2 
A wanted Maoist with a bounty of Rs 100,000 on his head was arrested in a joint operation by CRPF and Police in the DornapalregioninSukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports Bihar Prabha on August 2. He was at high rank in chain of command and was invo
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A wanted Maoist with a bounty of Rs 100,000 on his head was arrested in a joint operation by CRPF and Police in the DornapalregioninSukma District of Chhattisgarh, reports Bihar Prabha on August 2. He was at high rank in chain of command and was involved in several attacks on Security Forces (SFs). The Maoist was handling 11 villages in the region.
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August - 2 
Alleging that the director in charge of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) has been negligent of his duties, Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCP-M) has demanded voluntary retirement or resignation of director RIMS within 10 days, reports I
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Alleging that the director in charge of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) has been negligent of his duties, Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCP-M) has demanded voluntary retirement or resignation of director RIMS within 10 days, reports Imphal Free Press on August 2. In a press release signed by ‘coordinator’ of ‘standing committee’ KyonghanMangang alleged that director in charge of RIMS was appointed as political ‘Puppet’.
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August - 2 
Dumka Police in Jharkhand had on August 2 recovered 249 bags full of ammonium nitrate from a house rented by Niraj Singh, adds The Telegraph.Dumka Police also seized a pick-up van, which carried the ingredient and arrested its driver, Krishna Kumar Y
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Dumka Police in Jharkhand had on August 2 recovered 249 bags full of ammonium nitrate from a house rented by Niraj Singh, adds The Telegraph.Dumka Police also seized a pick-up van, which carried the ingredient and arrested its driver, Krishna Kumar Yadav, a native of Deoghar District of Jharkhand."Krishna, in his confessional statement, gave some important clues on the stock of ammonium nitrate. Dumka police communicated the message to their Banka counterparts following that the raids and subsequently the recovery from Niraj Singh's house at Dhouri village was done," Police said. Police also revealed about Niraj Singh's modus operandi. He was under the scanner of security agencies both in Bihar and Jharkhand since long. "Earlier he used to supply ammonium nitrate mainly to stone quarries in the Santhal Parganas in Jharkhand but later, he became a big supplier for the Maoists," intelligence sources said.They added that Maoists manufactured different explosives from ammonia nitrate and used to utilise it against the Police and Paramilitary Forces deployed in the region.
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August - 2 
Kashmiri separatist and the leader of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), AsiyaAndrabi was in regular touch with the former Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and often spoke to his foreign policy adviser Sartaz Aziz, the leader of the DeM told N
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Kashmiri separatist and the leader of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), AsiyaAndrabi was in regular touch with the former Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and often spoke to his foreign policy adviser Sartaz Aziz, the leader of the DeM told National Investigation Agency (NIA), reports The Times of India on August 2. Andrabi is also said to have spoken of her contacts with Pakistan high commission officials in New Delhi, former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) ‘chief’ Hamid Gul, besides United Nations (UN) designated global terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin to discuss ‘freeing’ Kashmir from India. She also disclosed that she sent a letter to Nawaz Sharif in 2014 stating “Pakistan is not doing anything for Kashmir”. Sharif replied to her saying, “We are doing our best”. Later, on November 28, 2015 when her mother died, Nawaz Sharif sent her a condolence letter through post.
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August - 2 
Maoistposter were recovered from Lord Shiva temple at Kalyansingpur area in Rayagada District of Odisha on August 2, reports Odisha Sun Times. In the couple of posters put up by Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagabali (BGN) Division Committee of CPI-Maoist, it
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Maoistposter were recovered from Lord Shiva temple at Kalyansingpur area in Rayagada District of Odisha on August 2, reports Odisha Sun Times. In the couple of posters put up by Bansadhara-Ghumusar-Nagabali (BGN) Division Committee of CPI-Maoist, it has been mentioned that the way the State Government is carrying out tender process is inappropriate.
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August - 2 
Militants snatched service rifle from a bank security guard in Brakpora area of Anantnag District on August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants overpowered the bank guard and snatched his 12-bore rifle at a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
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Militants snatched service rifle from a bank security guard in Brakpora area of Anantnag District on August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants overpowered the bank guard and snatched his 12-bore rifle at a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
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August - 2 
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on August 2 stated that “Naga issue” was a political issue and not a law and order problem, reports Morung Express. He also said that the peace talks between the Government of India (GoI) and the Naga p
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on August 2 stated that “Naga issue” was a political issue and not a law and order problem, reports Morung Express. He also said that the peace talks between the Government of India (GoI) and the Naga political groups were at an “advanced stage.”
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August - 2 
Narain Singh Chaura—a Khalistani militant was released from the Amritsar Central Jail on August 4, after the Tarn Taran court in the same District had granted the bail to Narain Singh Chaura on August 2, reports Hindustan Times. Narain Singh Ch
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Narain Singh Chaura—a Khalistani militant was released from the Amritsar Central Jail on August 4, after the Tarn Taran court in the same District had granted the bail to Narain Singh Chaura on August 2, reports Hindustan Times. Narain Singh Chaura was lodged in jail from last five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) [UA(P)] Act, 1967. Chaura had been released on bail and was allegedly associated with Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and Akal Federation, said Deputy Superintendent of Jail (DSJ) Hemant Sharma. Chaura was arrested on February 28, 2013 from Jalalabad village in Tarn Taran District.
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August - 2 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 2 raided the residence of NgamthangHaokip located at NongpokInkhol in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. He is the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Saitu assembly constituency.Accordi
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 2 raided the residence of NgamthangHaokip located at NongpokInkhol in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. He is the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Saitu assembly constituency.According to officials, a sizeable amount of cash was seized from Ngamthang’s quarter. The search at his house was conducted past midnight.
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August - 2 
Police have detected at least 35 suspected illegal immigrants in the state, reports The Northeast Today on August 2. In East Jaintia Hills, the Police have detected 29 people from two check posts in Ratacherra and Lumshnong check posts, who were plan
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Police have detected at least 35 suspected illegal immigrants in the state, reports The Northeast Today on August 2. In East Jaintia Hills, the Police have detected 29 people from two check posts in Ratacherra and Lumshnong check posts, who were planning to come to Meghalaya without valid documents to prove their nationality.Meanwhile, in Ri Bhoi, the District Police have, so far, managed to detect only 6 ‘immigrants’ who failed to produce their documents. The six were held at Byrnihat Check Post and were sent back.
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August - 2 
Police recovered several posters with anti-Government slogans and messages written allegedly by the Maoists from walls and other prominent places in KadamdihaChowk, Seraikela Road, BidriGhat and Aruva Road in Saraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand
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Police recovered several posters with anti-Government slogans and messages written allegedly by the Maoists from walls and other prominent places in KadamdihaChowk, Seraikela Road, BidriGhat and Aruva Road in Saraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on August 2, reports Avenue Mail. Sources said the CPI-Maoist cadres had made a public appeal seeking support for the Jharkhand-Bihar bandh (general shutdown strike) called on 3rd August. The Maoists had also sought public support on various issues including amendments in Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act and SanthalPargana Tenancy (SPT) laws and the recently passed land acquisition law.
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August - 2 
Surrendered militants of Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) on August 2 asked the Mizoram Government to implement the provision of the peace accord signed between the Bru rebels and the State Governmen
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Surrendered militants of Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) on August 2 asked the Mizoram Government to implement the provision of the peace accord signed between the Bru rebels and the State Government in April 2005, reports The Telegraph. A statement, issued by the militant returnees, alleged that the Mizoram government has not implemented the provision of memorandum of understanding even after 13 years. "We demand the Mizoram Government to immediately implement the peace accord provisions.
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August - 2 
The Chhattisgarh Police claimed to have killed 247 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)in last two years but has been able to recover only 15% of the total high-grade automatic assault rifles by rebels since 2001, reports Hindus
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The Chhattisgarh Police claimed to have killed 247 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)in last two years but has been able to recover only 15% of the total high-grade automatic assault rifles by rebels since 2001, reports Hindustan Times on August 2. State Police record data showsMaoists have looted 750 high grade weapons in Bastar region, which include 550 automatic assault rifles and 190 Self-Loading Rifles(SLRs) from personnel since 2001. The Police, however, claimed that in last three years the recovery rate of graded weapons has improved by engaging Maoists in their core areas. In July, eight Maoists, including six women, were killed in an encounter in Dantewada, in which two INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifleswere recovered.“Earlier, security forces used to engage with lower ranked Maoists and were able to recover 302 bore or 303 bore rifles,” Special Director General (anti-Naxal operations) DM Awasthi said. “Now forces are entering in core Maoist areas and hence the recovery of automatic assault rifles has increased.”Data show that of the 14 grenade launchers looted by the Maoists, not one has been recovered. Some of the launchers have been used by a Maoist battalion headed by MandviHidma to attack forces in the recent past, admitted an unnamedPolice officer. Of the automatic assault rifles taken by rebels, only 100 have been seized.
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August - 2 
Three days after the complete draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published in Assam, the apex students’ bodyAll Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) demanded “undocumented migrants” to leave the State within
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Three days after the complete draft of National Register of Citizens (NRC) was published in Assam, the apex students’ bodyAll Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) demanded “undocumented migrants” to leave the State within 15 days, reports Assam Tribune on August 2. Apprehending that people from neighboring Assam may “sneak into their territory” in the wake of NRC publication AAPSU stated that it would launch ‘Operation Clean Drive’ to evict “illegal migrants” and assist district authorities to keep vigil at the entry points of the State.
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August - 2 
Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) involved in the snatching of rifle from the security guard of an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) were killed in a brief encounter in Khumriyal area of Kupwara District on August 2, reports Daily Excel
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Two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) involved in the snatching of rifle from the security guard of an MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) were killed in a brief encounter in Khumriyal area of Kupwara District on August 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) in the afternoon established an ambush in Khumriyal area. The militants opened fire after they were caught in the ambush and, in retaliation, they were killed in a brief encounter. Police recovered the bodies of the duo along with an AK-47 rifle and an Insas rifle snatched from the security guard. The slain militants were identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah and Zahoor Ahmad.
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August - 2 
At least 12 schools were burnt down in night of August 2 in different places of Diamer District in Gilgit-Baltistan, reports Dawn. Diamer Superintendent of Police (SP) Roy Ajmal said that Police had so far received information that 12 schools - at le
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At least 12 schools were burnt down in night of August 2 in different places of Diamer District in Gilgit-Baltistan, reports Dawn. Diamer Superintendent of Police (SP) Roy Ajmal said that Police had so far received information that 12 schools - at least half of which are girls-only schools - had been burnt down overnight. He said that in some cases, books had also been thrown outside the schools and set on fire.
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August - 2 
In a rare parliamentary practice, Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara on August 2 overruled the protest of the Nepali Congress (NC) Member of Parliaments (MPs) and ordered the House to get on with the day’s business whilst the opposition lawmakers r
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In a rare parliamentary practice, Speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara on August 2 overruled the protest of the Nepali Congress (NC) Member of Parliaments (MPs) and ordered the House to get on with the day’s business whilst the opposition lawmakers remained standing from their seats - a gesture that otherwise would have led to session’s disruption, reports Kathmandu Post. The NC lawmakers had rose from their seats demanding that they be allowed some time to cross-question Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa soon after he finished responding to Parliament queries on the recent incident of rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Kanchanpur. The Speaker, however, refused to immediately grant the opposition lawmakers’ demand and urged them to take their seats, so the session could get on with other businesses of the day. Despite the Speaker telling the NC lawmakers that they would be allowed time to quiz Home Minister Thapa later, they did not heed his advice. The opposition MPs remained standing, hoping the Speaker would adjourn the session.
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August - 2 
Mahendra Raya Yadav, one of the members of Presidium in Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) speaking at the House of Representative on August 2 said the constitution will not be implemented if the Government does not amend it as per their demands, re
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Mahendra Raya Yadav, one of the members of Presidium in Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) speaking at the House of Representative on August 2 said the constitution will not be implemented if the Government does not amend it as per their demands, reports The Himalayan Times. “We have already handed over our demands to the government. Our party has even supported the government, but it is ignoring us. If the constitution is not amended, it will fail,” he said.
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August - 2 
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on August 2 granted six months’ ad-interim bail to war crime convict Mohamad Abdul Kuddus suffering from lung cancer for long, reports The Independent. A four-member Appellate Division bench head
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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on August 2 granted six months’ ad-interim bail to war crime convict Mohamad Abdul Kuddus suffering from lung cancer for long, reports The Independent. A four-member Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain granted bail to the convicted war criminal for the first time as he is suffering from cancer.
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August - 2 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a ceremony to vest many development projects with the public at the Hela Bojun Hala in the Manampitiya town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province on August 2 said Government will not allow anyone
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a ceremony to vest many development projects with the public at the Hela Bojun Hala in the Manampitiya town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province on August 2 said Government will not allow anyone to divide the country nor will it allow any force to subjugate the people, reports Daily News. The President also said that the present Government has taken steps to protect our War Heroes from any international pressures. President Sirisena further said that certain politicians rally around Lipton Circus shouting outdated slogans saying not to betray the country and protect the War Heroes, only for the sole purpose of achieving their petty political objectives.
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August - 2 
Afghanistan Security officials on August 2, has stated that three foreign workers of Sodexo—an international food and catering service company based in Kabul city of Afghanistan, were abducted and killed by unidentified militants in the Kabul c
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Afghanistan Security officials on August 2, has stated that three foreign workers of Sodexo—an international food and catering service company based in Kabul city of Afghanistan, were abducted and killed by unidentified militants in the Kabul city, reports The Indian Express. The bodies of three people—an Indian, a Malaysian and a Macedonian were found. The three men were abducted near Pul-e-Charkhi on the eastern outskirts of Kabul but their bodies were found in a car parked in the Mussahi District in the Southern part of Kabul province, said Spokesman for Kabul’s Police Chief HashmatStanekzai. The identification of an Indian is yet to ascertain at the time of reporting. Sodexo managed the catering services for offices, the military, schools, hospitals and prisons. Its client includes the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
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August - 2 
As many as 29 Islamic State (IS) militants killed during operations carried out by Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar province August 2, reports Bhaktar News. The terrorists have been targeted and killed in various parts of Acheen, Roudat, Khogyani,
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As many as 29 Islamic State (IS) militants killed during operations carried out by Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar province August 2, reports Bhaktar News. The terrorists have been targeted and killed in various parts of Acheen, Roudat, Khogyani, Koot districts of the province.
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August - 2 
At least eight Pakistani militants were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Paktika Province, reports Bakhtar News on August 2. The militants were targeted and killed, while they wanted to launch attack on Afghan Border Forces’
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At least eight Pakistani militants were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Paktika Province, reports Bakhtar News on August 2. The militants were targeted and killed, while they wanted to launch attack on Afghan Border Forces’ convey in a region near Durand Line in Paktika province.
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August - 2 
Before of a month to the Presidential elections in the Maldives, the ‘President’ of Haa Alif Ihavandhoo Island council—Mohamed Rasheed was arrested by the Maldives Police Service (MPS) on August 2 and seized the cellular phones of o
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Before of a month to the Presidential elections in the Maldives, the ‘President’ of Haa Alif Ihavandhoo Island council—Mohamed Rasheed was arrested by the Maldives Police Service (MPS) on August 2 and seized the cellular phones of other four councillors, reports Maldives Independent. The cellular phones of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) councillors were seized in connection with an ongoing investigation and Mohamed Rasheed was arrested with a court warrant, said an unnamed Police official.
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August - 3 
A militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) was killed in an encounter by Meghalaya Police on August 3 at Tarasin village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The militant was identified as KomaBoro. An
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A militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) was killed in an encounter by Meghalaya Police on August 3 at Tarasin village in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The militant was identified as KomaBoro. An AK rifle and a magazine were recovered from the militant. The East Garo Hills District Superintendent of Police (SP) RTG Momin stated that ‘We believe that at least 3 or 4 other militants may have been injured as there are many blood trails leading from the encounter site’.
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August - 3 
A truck driver from Punjab was shot dead and his body burnt along with his truck in Khunti District on August 3, during Statewide bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)against the State Government
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A truck driver from Punjab was shot dead and his body burnt along with his truck in Khunti District on August 3, during Statewide bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)against the State Government's decision to amend age-old land laws and crack down on Pathalgadi, Adivasi areas in Jharkhand and neighbouring States in which villagers erect stone slabs on which they inscribe provisions of the constitution, protests, reports The Telegraph.The driver, Jago Singh, was shot dead in the afternoon in broad daylight between 1pm and 1.30pm. He was driving a truck with a consignment of pipes from Rourkela of Sundargarh District in Odisha to Durgapurin West Bardhaman District of West Bengal.According to an unnamedPolice officer, a group of 10-12 people in civil dress intercepted the truck on Khunti-Arki road at Saiko in Khunti District, around 50 kilometers from Ranchi, and shot the driver using a long barrel gun. They then set the truck on fire.Sources said the bandh was near total in Khunti. Roads were deserted and buses stayed off the road. But schools remained open. However, State Police spokesperson R.K. Mallick said except for Khunti, the bandh was peaceful at other places. "It was an inhumane act by Maoists. A manhunt is on to nab the culprits," he said.
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August - 3 
Acting upon an input, the Joint team of Police and SeemaSurakshaBal (SSB) on August 3, has arrested a man—Ramdayal (26) along with the India-Nepal border and recover the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth 4.06 lakh from his possession, re
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Acting upon an input, the Joint team of Police and SeemaSurakshaBal (SSB) on August 3, has arrested a man—Ramdayal (26) along with the India-Nepal border and recover the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth 4.06 lakh from his possession, reports The Indian Express. However, Ramdayal’s unidentified associated managed to escape.
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August - 3 
Along with the support from the British and European Sikh community, the Sikh For Justice (SFJ)—a US-based Sikh advocacy group, has received the ‘extended’ support from the Kashmiri separatist groups to a global pro-Khalistani campa
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Along with the support from the British and European Sikh community, the Sikh For Justice (SFJ)—a US-based Sikh advocacy group, has received the ‘extended’ support from the Kashmiri separatist groups to a global pro-Khalistani campaign scheduled on August 12, 2018 in London, United Kingdom (UK), reports India Today on August 3. During a press conference in London on August 2, the Kashmiri ‘freedom-seeking’ groups’ members—Naeem Abbasi, Javid Iqbal, Muzmmil Thakur and Armaan Aalim has announced that they will be participating in the upcoming event of ‘London Declaration on Referendum 2020’ and extend their support for the independence of Indian-held Punjab. "It is the principle of the right to self-determination and the common occupying power India that brings Sikh and Kashmiri people on a joint platform in their democratic quest for freedom of their homelands. On August 12, we [Sikhs and Kashmiris] will unveil the case for Sikhs’ right to self-determination as guaranteed in the United Nations (UN) Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)", said legal advisor of the SFJ Attorney Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
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August - 3 
An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Border Security Force (BSF) was injured after he was fired upon by Pakistani troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Offic
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An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Border Security Force (BSF) was injured after he was fired upon by Pakistani troops from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said that incident took place when ASI, SK Mishra of BSF was on routine patrol along with some Jawans near Sunderbani. He was hit by a sniper shot from across the LoC and sustained injury on his Arm.
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August - 3 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, addressing the convocation parade of new constable recruits at Mana Camp based Police Training School in Raipur on August 2, made an appeal to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to shun vi
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, addressing the convocation parade of new constable recruits at Mana Camp based Police Training School in Raipur on August 2, made an appeal to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to shun violence and return to the national mainstream, reports The Pioneer on August 3. CM, Singh said they can lead a peaceful life by surrendering. If they are not ready for it, then have to face consequences. The local Police and Central Security Forces (SFs) are always ready for a standoff.
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Five militants were killed in an overnight (August 3-4) operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in Kiloora village in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs, on August 3 evening, launched a search operation in the area following a spe
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Five militants were killed in an overnight (August 3-4) operation launched by the Security Forces (SFs) in Kiloora village in Shopian District, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs, on August 3 evening, launched a search operation in the area following a specific information about the presence of some militants. As the SFs reached near the suspected spot, they fired some probing shots and the hiding militants opened fire, triggering an encounter. One militant was killed and his body was recovered along with weapon on August 3. However, SFs continued the operation and killed four more militants on August 4 (today) early morning. “Four more terrorists have been killed in the operation at Kiloora in Shopian. One terrorist was killed last night,” an Army official said on August 4, adding the operation was still going on. Hindustan Times adds that the slain militants were affiliated to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and one of them was identified as LeT ‘commander’ Umar Malik.
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August - 3 
Hundreds of Hynniewtrep Youths' Council (HYC) activists on August 3 stormed the Meghalaya secretariat in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District demanding implementation of inner-line permit and to demand update of the National Register of Citizens
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Hundreds of Hynniewtrep Youths' Council (HYC) activists on August 3 stormed the Meghalaya secretariat in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District demanding implementation of inner-line permit and to demand update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Telegraph. HYC general secretary Roy KuparSynrem said the recent publication of the final draft of the NRC in Assam and the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016, were "asteroids" heading towards the state. Questioning the fate of the four million people excluded from the final draft, if the Assam government drives them out, he expressed apprehension that some of them might enter Meghalaya through the 840km border the state shares with Assam.
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August - 3 
Militants barged inside a branch of JK Bank in Kapran area of Shopian District and snatched a 12 bore rifle from the private security guard and looted some cash from the Bank on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants barged inside a branch of JK Bank in Kapran area of Shopian District and snatched a 12 bore rifle from the private security guard and looted some cash from the Bank on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 3 
Militants fired at the security guards of National Conference (NC) leader and former legislator Abdul Majeed Mir at Acchal in Anantnag District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. They had come for weapon snatching but alert guards repulsed
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Militants fired at the security guards of National Conference (NC) leader and former legislator Abdul Majeed Mir at Acchal in Anantnag District on August 3 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. They had come for weapon snatching but alert guards repulsed the attack. Massive search operations were launched in the area by SFs.
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August - 3 
Myanmar military refused to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairman’ Khango Konyak, who is reportedly sick, to leave Hukwang Valley in Sagaing Region, reports Nagaland post on August 3. Angang, the NSCN-K
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Myanmar military refused to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairman’ Khango Konyak, who is reportedly sick, to leave Hukwang Valley in Sagaing Region, reports Nagaland post on August 3. Angang, the NSCN-K ‘central committee member’ stated that Myanmar military’s regional commander in Sagaing has told the ‘chairman’ several times since July to stay in the valley. Sources close to NSCN-K said that the ‘chairman’ often goes into hiding for his safety and that NSCN-K leaders believe the military wants to keep him in the valley to better monitor his movements.
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August - 3 
Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Working Committee (WC) stated that those few misguided Naga National Council (NNC) members to be aware of the ground reality instead of indulging in accusations and internal bickering, reports Morung Express on
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Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) Working Committee (WC) stated that those few misguided Naga National Council (NNC) members to be aware of the ground reality instead of indulging in accusations and internal bickering, reports Morung Express on August 3. It further clarified that the NNC(Parent Body) leadership, ‘by general approval of the Central Executive Council meeting, President Z RoyimYimchunger endorsed Toshi Walling CEC member as Co-Convener, Working Committee in the ongoing political dialogue with Government of India (GoI). As per the endorsement letter which is with the WC Convener, Toshi Walling is the Co-convener representing NNC (Parent Body) in the political negotiations with GoI. This is the official stand of the WC, NNPGs, it added.
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August - 3 
One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two Policemen received injuries in an encounter at Basaguda village in Bijapur Districtof Chhattisgarh on August 3, reports New Kerala.com. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Sout
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One Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and two Policemen received injuries in an encounter at Basaguda village in Bijapur Districtof Chhattisgarh on August 3, reports New Kerala.com. Deputy Inspector General of Police (South Bastar Range) Ratan Lal Dangi said the Maoists opened fire at weekly Friday market in Basaguda. "Five-six Maoists opened fire in the market in which two Policemen Umesh Durgam and Shankar Punem sustained injuries," Dangi said. In the retaliatory fire by the Police, one Maoist was shot dead. The identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be identified.
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August - 3 
The annual Martyrs’ Week observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), concluded on August 3, with a few incidences of violence and some meetings organized by the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) in the remote areas of Andhra Odisha
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The annual Martyrs’ Week observed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), concluded on August 3, with a few incidences of violence and some meetings organized by the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) in the remote areas of Andhra Odisha Border (AOB), reports The Hindu. The Maoists observed the week from July 28 to August 3 to pay tributes to their leaders and cadres who lost their lives in exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs). Police sources said that the ‘Martyr’s Week’ concluded with a few incidents, including the gunning down of former militia member VanthalaJairamaliasSalualiasBalayya (24), at Chukagoyya area under GK Veedhi Police Station limits in Visakhapatnam Agency of Andhra Pradesh on July 27. According to sources, the Maoists organized a few meetings at some places and appealed to the people to join in the movement to fight against the Government. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP, Operations), SiddharthKaushal said no major incident or meeting took place this year. Sources in the police say that for the first time the Maoists showed video clippings of the cadres engaged in fighting with the security forces, depicting them as heroic deeds.
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August - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 3 organized a ‘Praja Meli’ (Villagers Assembly) in a bid to mobilise public support on the last day of ‘Martyrs’ Week’ (Shaheed Saptah) inside the Basugud
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on August 3 organized a ‘Praja Meli’ (Villagers Assembly) in a bid to mobilise public support on the last day of ‘Martyrs’ Week’ (Shaheed Saptah) inside the Basuguda forest in the cut off areas in Koraput District along Andhra Pradesh-Odisha Border (AOB) region, reports Odisha TV. As many as 30 top cadres led by Maoist leader Sudhir took charge of the event. Alleging that the newly constructed Gurupriya Bridge is just an attempt by the State Government to loot minerals, Sudhir and his brigade, delivered speeches urging the locals to join protests against the Police and its anti-Maoist operations. While the Maoists focused on strengthening their organisation, a pillar was constructed in memory of the Maoists who had lost their lives during encounter with Police.
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August - 3 
The student wing of the Joint Committee on Inner-line Permit System (JCILPS) on August 3 stated that it will start checking the entry of outsiders into Manipur on Saturday following the publication of the complete draft of the National Register of Ci
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The student wing of the Joint Committee on Inner-line Permit System (JCILPS) on August 3 stated that it will start checking the entry of outsiders into Manipur on Saturday following the publication of the complete draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, reports The Telegraph. Manjit Sarangthem, convener of the students' wing, said the publication of the complete draft NRC in Assam on Monday has created fear that the four million people excluded from NRC might attempt to enter the neighbouring states. He also added that ‘In order to prevent illegal migrants from entering Manipur, we will start checking along National Highways 2 and 37’. He also added that ‘We will coordinate with other student groups. A joint task force of 20 members will operate checkposts on the Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam highways," he said. "We will carry out screening and verification for 15 days. We believe the Manipur government will play an active role in this regard’.
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August - 3 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter at Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, SATP on August 3 had reported that two militants were killed by Security For
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter at Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District on August 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier, SATP on August 3 had reported that two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter broke out in Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District. As the searches were going on, SFS made efforts to persuade the hiding militants to surrender but they refused and fired on the search party leading to an encounter. Two slain LeT militants were identified as Riyaz Ahmed Dar of Sopore and Khursheed Ahmed Malik of Aarihal in Pulwama. Two SFs personnel were also injured during the encounter in which one of the injured Army soldier sepoy Sawar Vijay Kumar succumbed to his injuries. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of encounter.
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August - 3 
Two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter broke out in Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District early on August 3 (today), reports Daily Excelsior.
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Two militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) after an encounter broke out in Drusu village in Sopore in Baramulla District early on August 3 (today), reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 3 
The number of votes rejected in the 2018 general elections was 1.67 million, 11.7per cent more that the 1.5 million rejected in the 2013 polls, according to a report released by Free and Fair Elections Network (FAFEN) on August 3, reports Dawn.The re
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The number of votes rejected in the 2018 general elections was 1.67 million, 11.7per cent more that the 1.5 million rejected in the 2013 polls, according to a report released by Free and Fair Elections Network (FAFEN) on August 3, reports Dawn.The report says the increase in the number of rejected votes is observed in all four provinces and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).In the ICT area, the number of polls rejected from the count are more than double those in the 2013 elections.There was a 40pc increase in the number of rejected votes in Balochistan, 30.6pc in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), 7pc in Sindh and 6.6pc in Punjab.
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August - 3 
The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), scheduled for August 3, has been postponed for August 5 at 11 am, reports Kathmandu Post. Pasting a notice, the House meet was postponed citing the meetings of main opposition Nepali Congress (NC)&rs
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The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR), scheduled for August 3, has been postponed for August 5 at 11 am, reports Kathmandu Post. Pasting a notice, the House meet was postponed citing the meetings of main opposition Nepali Congress (NC)’ Parliamentary Party (PP) and Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC). The PP meet of the main opposition is underway to discuss the recent events that have unfolded at the Parliament while the PHC meet is being held to decide on the nomination Chief Justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee.
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August - 3 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants of Jama’atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) from Patgram municipality town of Lalmonirhat District in Rangpur Division on August 3, reports New Age. The arrested are JMB’s Lalmonirhat Dis
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants of Jama’atul Mujahedeen Bangladesh (JMB) from Patgram municipality town of Lalmonirhat District in Rangpur Division on August 3, reports New Age. The arrested are JMB’s Lalmonirhat District ameer (chief) Fazle Rabbi alias Robbu (25), its Gayere Ehsar members Shahin Islam (35) and Hasan Masud (27). RAB recovered two foreign-origin pistols with two magazines and five rounds of bullets, a locally-made shooter gun with a live bullet, Jihadi books and leaflets, electronic devices used for extremist activities.
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August - 3 
Leader of the Opposition and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan briefing the visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on August 3 in Colombo pointed out that even though the war has come to an end, there is no complete p
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Leader of the Opposition and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan briefing the visiting Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on August 3 in Colombo pointed out that even though the war has come to an end, there is no complete peace and harmony among the people and the unity government is slow in delivering the promises it made, reports Colombo Page. "People had a great deal of hope with the change of Government particularly the minorities. They expected the government to deliver on the promises it made both locally and internationally. A new Constitution which will alter the structure of the governance and give more powers to the regions, ascertainment of truth and justice, reparation, dealing with missing persons, return of civilians lands occupied by the armed forces, release of people held in custody under the draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act are some of those promises, but the delivery on these matters has been slow and inadequate," said Mr Sampanthan.
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August - 3 
14 Taliban militants were killed in Drone strikes targeted hideouts of Taliban terrorist group in Farah province, reports Bhaktar News on August 3. Taliban’s hideouts in relevant areas of Bala Balok district and Farah city the provincial
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14 Taliban militants were killed in Drone strikes targeted hideouts of Taliban terrorist group in Farah province, reports Bhaktar News on August 3. Taliban’s hideouts in relevant areas of Bala Balok district and Farah city the provincial capital of the province were targeted.
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August - 3 
At least 30 civilians were killed when two suicide bombers entered Sahib-ul-Zaman Mosque in Khwaja Hassan area in PD2 of Gardez District on August 3, reports Bhaktar News. The militants initially opened fire on worshippers before detonating their sui
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At least 30 civilians were killed when two suicide bombers entered Sahib-ul-Zaman Mosque in Khwaja Hassan area in PD2 of Gardez District on August 3, reports Bhaktar News. The militants initially opened fire on worshippers before detonating their suicide vests. Interior Ministry’s deputy spokesman Nusrat Rahimi said 20 of those wounded are in critical condition and that the death toll may rise. President Ashraf Ghani strongly condemned the incident. “Such criminal acts of terrorists among our people cannot create religious divisions, because Afghanistan is exemplary in Islamic unity and religious affiliation in the Islamic countries, and this will remain unchanged forever,” Ghani said in the statement. No individual or group has commented regarding the incident so far.
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August - 3 
Clashes between Islamic State (IS) and Taliban loyalists ongoing in eastern Kunar province have left 12 militants dead, reports Bhaktar News on August 3. The clashes were initially started from Chapa Dara district and later spread to other areas of t
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Clashes between Islamic State (IS) and Taliban loyalists ongoing in eastern Kunar province have left 12 militants dead, reports Bhaktar News on August 3. The clashes were initially started from Chapa Dara district and later spread to other areas of the province. A senior commander of Afghan National Army in east of the country told BNA reporter, eight fighters from two sides were killed during recent clashes. It is mentionable that, clashes have been occurred between IS and Taliban fighters in east and north of the country that the two groups sustained heavy losses.
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August - 3 
The Commandos of the Afghan National Army rescued at least 61 civilians from a Taliban ‘prison’ in Deh Baba Kariz area of Kajaki district in Helmand province, reports Khaama Press on August 3. In the meantime, the provincial government sa
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The Commandos of the Afghan National Army rescued at least 61 civilians from a Taliban ‘prison’ in Deh Baba Kariz area of Kajaki district in Helmand province, reports Khaama Press on August 3. In the meantime, the provincial government said at least two militants were killed and seven suspected militants were also arrested during the same operation.
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August - 4 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security patrol moving in Belagrha village detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tirmunhi forest area in Kala
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security patrol moving in Belagrha village detected and defused a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Tirmunhi forest area in Kalahandi District of Odisha on August 4, reports First Post. A sniffer dog which accompanied the patrolling team detected the powerful bomb which was defused by the bomb disposal personnel of the 4th battalion of CRPF on the spot. The device contained about 10 kilograms of explosive materials. The explosives were kept in a 10-litre steel container fixed with electric detonator and wire, CRPF sources said.
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August - 4 
A militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigwra (NDFB-S) was lynched by villagers in Baringgre in East Garo Hills on August 4, reports Morung Express. The militant has been identified as AitaBoro. He had escaped an encounter with Police
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A militant of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigwra (NDFB-S) was lynched by villagers in Baringgre in East Garo Hills on August 4, reports Morung Express. The militant has been identified as AitaBoro. He had escaped an encounter with Police on the previous day in which another NDFB-S militant was killed.
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August - 4 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Budhapahar area in Latehar District of Jharkhand, have now resorted to loot rations from the villagers, reports Bihar Prabha on August 4.The Maoists residing in deep jungles of Jharkhandextort a
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Budhapahar area in Latehar District of Jharkhand, have now resorted to loot rations from the villagers, reports Bihar Prabha on August 4.The Maoists residing in deep jungles of Jharkhandextort a part of farm produce and the Government ration entitled to villagers using violent means. The agonized villagers willingly take a cut of 2-3 kilograms from their entitled rations to give it to the Maoists, who otherwise would loot all the farm produce generated in the village. The Maoists threaten villagers receiving any help from the Centre, they are the first to pillage Government rations and bereave villagers of their basic rights.
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August - 4 
In compliance with the Union Home Minister’s directive, the Manipur government has stepped up vigilance against persons who is likely to be enter Manipur after the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) publication in Assam, reports Northeast Toda
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In compliance with the Union Home Minister’s directive, the Manipur government has stepped up vigilance against persons who is likely to be enter Manipur after the National Registry of Citizens (NRC) publication in Assam, reports Northeast Today on August 4. Director General of Police L.M. Khaute, has instructed police stations in the border districts to screen all suspicious persons entering Manipur.He stated that ‘All Police stations in this district are alerted. We have formed five teams to be on the lookout of suspicious persons entering or leaving Manipur’. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who also holds home portfolio, said most of the persons whose names cannot be included in NRC will try enter Manipur.
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August - 4 
North East Students Organisation (NESO), an apex students’ body of all the indigenous communities in northeast region, demanded to update the registry of citizens in other northeastern states to segregate genuine and non-genuine citizens, repor
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North East Students Organisation (NESO), an apex students’ body of all the indigenous communities in northeast region, demanded to update the registry of citizens in other northeastern states to segregate genuine and non-genuine citizens, reports Northeast Today on August 4. NESO chairman Samuel Jyrwa said that NRC for the entire NE region is the solution to tackle influx and NESO had already had discussions with the student bodies of all the north eastern states on this and they take it forward with their respective government.
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August - 4 
On August 4 an arms smuggler identified as Shahrukhan was arrested from LilongLitanMakhong Bridge in Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press. A pistol three numbers of 7.63mm ammunition and one 9mm ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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On August 4 an arms smuggler identified as Shahrukhan was arrested from LilongLitanMakhong Bridge in Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press. A pistol three numbers of 7.63mm ammunition and one 9mm ammunition were recovered from the arrestee.
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August - 4 
On August 4, a militant of Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested from Thoubal bazaar in the same District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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On August 4, a militant of Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested from Thoubal bazaar in the same District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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August - 4 
On August 4, an ex-Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was arrested at Rongmil outpost in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee identified as ex GNLA ‘commander’ Grikseng N Sangma alias Rimpu had inv
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On August 4, an ex-Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was arrested at Rongmil outpost in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrestee identified as ex GNLA ‘commander’ Grikseng N Sangma alias Rimpu had invited National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) to operate in Garo region.
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August - 4 
One civilian, identified as Bilal Ahmad Khan (24) was killed and 24 others were injured in stone pelting protests and clashes in Ganowpora in Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. The protesters pelted stones on Army men soon after t
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One civilian, identified as Bilal Ahmad Khan (24) was killed and 24 others were injured in stone pelting protests and clashes in Ganowpora in Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. The protesters pelted stones on Army men soon after the funeral prayers of slain Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Arshad Ahmad.
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August - 4 
The most wanted LeT ‘commander’, Naveed Jatt, who fled from Police custody early this year, made an appearance at the funeral of LeT militant, Waqar Ahmad Sheikh in Malikgund village of Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsio
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The most wanted LeT ‘commander’, Naveed Jatt, who fled from Police custody early this year, made an appearance at the funeral of LeT militant, Waqar Ahmad Sheikh in Malikgund village of Shopian District on August 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Jatt escaped from Police custody on February 6 while he was being taken to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Srinagar for a medical examination. Jatt along with two other militants of LeT are accused involved in the killing of senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari who was shot dead outside his office in Pratap Park area of Srinagar on June 14 by three gun men. This is second public appearance of Jatt since he escaped from custody and first since Shujaat’s killing.
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August - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Abdul Karim and Mustafizur Rehman— the operatives of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and West Bengal residents, for their alleged involvement in planting three Improvised Explosive Devi
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Abdul Karim and Mustafizur Rehman— the operatives of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) and West Bengal residents, for their alleged involvement in planting three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on January 19, 2018, reports Hindustan Times on August 5. Abdul Karim and Mustafizur Rehman were arrested from Bengali colonies in Malappuram District in Kerala. Both accused were being brought to Patna Court and the NIA would seek their remand for further investigation, said an unnamed NIA official.
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August - 4 
NC on August 4 said the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC)’s rejection of chief justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee had undermined democracy and independence of the judiciary, reports The Himalayan Times. The NC’s party office bearers&rs
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NC on August 4 said the Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC)’s rejection of chief justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee had undermined democracy and independence of the judiciary, reports The Himalayan Times. The NC’s party office bearers’ meeting and the meeting of the parliamentary party today reached this conclusion. Both meetings concluded that the Constitutional Council led by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had nominated Deepak Raj Joshee for the post of Chief Justice, but his party’s lawmakers at the PHC had rejected the PM’s recommendation, which was not right.
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August - 4 
Six top leaders of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have accused the party Chairmen KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and General Secretary Bishnu Poudel of undermining the role of the party secretariat, reports The Himalayan Times on August 4. Accord
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Six top leaders of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have accused the party Chairmen KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and General Secretary Bishnu Poudel of undermining the role of the party secretariat, reports The Himalayan Times on August 4. According to party sources, the six disgruntled leaders — Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhalanath Khanal, Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Bamdev Gautam, Ishwar Pokharel and Ram Bahadur Thapa — said that Oli, Dahal and Poudel had ‘hijacked’ the role of the party’s secretariat. The newly enacted statute of the party states that crucial decisions should be taken formally by the party’s secretariat, but these three leaders have been flaunting this rule, said party sources, adding that most of these decisions were taken at the prime minister’s official residence in Baluwatar. They also claimed that sometimes Deputy Parliamentary Party leader Subas Chandra Nembang was consulted. “We need to discuss some serious national issues and chart our future course accordingly. However, we have not been able to do that,” said a confidant of one of the six disgruntled leaders requesting anonymity.
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August - 4 
An official vehicle from the US Embassy in Dhaka city carrying the Ambassador Marcia Bernicat has been attacked by a group of armed men, some on motorcycles, in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka city on August 4, reports Dhaka Tribune. The incident occur
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An official vehicle from the US Embassy in Dhaka city carrying the Ambassador Marcia Bernicat has been attacked by a group of armed men, some on motorcycles, in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka city on August 4, reports Dhaka Tribune. The incident occurred around 11pm on August 4 as the vehicle left the residence of Dr Badiul Alam Majumder, secretary of civil society advocacy group Shujan. The Ambassador and her security team were able to depart the area unharmed. There were no injuries to the ambassador, her drivers, or security staff; however, two security vehicles sustained some damage.
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August - 4 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while participating as the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of several new buildings constructed at the Kilinochchi Campus of the Jaffna University on August 4 said massive development program commenced from Nor
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while participating as the Chief Guest at the opening ceremony of several new buildings constructed at the Kilinochchi Campus of the Jaffna University on August 4 said massive development program commenced from North to South, reports Colombo Page. He said that steps are being taken to provide a better life for the youth through a massive development program from Point Pedro in the North to Hambantota in the South. The accelerated development program has already been commenced from the Northern Province with the construction of an airport in Kilinochchi and the development of Kankasanthurai harbor, the Premier said.
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August - 4 
25 terrorists were killed and 21 others were wounded during joint military operations led by Afghan security forces across the country, reports Bhaktar News on August 4. Ministry of national defense press office stated that the operations were&
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25 terrorists were killed and 21 others were wounded during joint military operations led by Afghan security forces across the country, reports Bhaktar News on August 4. Ministry of national defense press office stated that the operations were launched to suppress anti-government militias and ensure peace and stability in insecure areas of Nangarhar, Kunar, Ghazni, Paktika, Paktia, Urozgan, Farah, Faryab, Kunduz, Nimroz and Helmand provinces, in which 25 anti-government militias were killed and 21 others were injured. Also during the military operations, 25 round of different type of mines have been discovered and confiscated, the source added.
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August - 4 
28 unidentified militants were killed due to air strikes conducted by Security Forces on August 4, reports Bhaktar News. Mohammad Aref Noori spokesman for Ghazni governor said, 12 other insurgents were also injured in the raids.
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28 unidentified militants were killed due to air strikes conducted by Security Forces on August 4, reports Bhaktar News. Mohammad Aref Noori spokesman for Ghazni governor said, 12 other insurgents were also injured in the raids.
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August - 4 
At least 23 Taliban militants were killed and four Security Force personnel lost their lives after the militants launched coordinated attacks on security outposts in Laja Mangal District, reports Khaama Press on August 4.
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At least 23 Taliban militants were killed and four Security Force personnel lost their lives after the militants launched coordinated attacks on security outposts in Laja Mangal District, reports Khaama Press on August 4.
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August - 4 
At least 51 Taliban insurgents were killed during Afghan Forces ground and airstrikes in Kunar province on August 4, Tolo News. The ministry said that 51 insurgents including Taliban ‘military head’ in Asmar district of Kunar, Mawlavi Haz
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At least 51 Taliban insurgents were killed during Afghan Forces ground and airstrikes in Kunar province on August 4, Tolo News. The ministry said that 51 insurgents including Taliban ‘military head’ in Asmar district of Kunar, Mawlavi Hazrat Ali, Taiban’s ‘shadow district governor’ for Asmar district, and Mawlavi Emran, Taliban’s district ‘shadow governor’ for Ghaziabad district of Kunar province where killed during Afghan forces ground and airstrikes.
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August - 4 
The Maldives’ Defence Minister Adam Shareef has announced on August 4, the Police and Military forces had learned about a conspiracy to incited the political unrest and destabilise the Maldives in coming days, reports Maldives Independent. Urgi
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The Maldives’ Defence Minister Adam Shareef has announced on August 4, the Police and Military forces had learned about a conspiracy to incited the political unrest and destabilise the Maldives in coming days, reports Maldives Independent. Urging the citizens to report any danger to the National Security, Adam Shareef posted on his Facebook account that the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Maldives Police Service (MPS) are working together to contain the plot.
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August - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sheik Janibhi alias Kakabuchi (33), reportedly surrendered before the Police in Nalgonda District of Telangana, by ending her 12 years of underground life, reports Telangana Today on
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sheik Janibhi alias Kakabuchi (33), reportedly surrendered before the Police in Nalgonda District of Telangana, by ending her 12 years of underground life, reports Telangana Today on August 5. Kakabuchi, is the daughter of Chinna Husein and Iyambi, natives of Utlapally village of Gurrampode Mandal (administrative sub-division) in the District. The Police, however, were yet to confirm that the Moist member surrendered.
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August - 5 
A Parliamentary committee report stated that Nagaland and the North-East in general has witnessed a relatively improved security situation, reports Morung Express on August 5. According to the report, Nagaland experienced a marked improvement in the
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A Parliamentary committee report stated that Nagaland and the North-East in general has witnessed a relatively improved security situation, reports Morung Express on August 5. According to the report, Nagaland experienced a marked improvement in the security situation over the past two years with insurgency-related incidents decreasing by 43 percent in 2016 as compared to 2015 and by 67 percent in 2017. The Committee’s report stated that the improvement “may be attributed to the signing of the Framework Agreement. The report stated that The signing of the final Naga Peace Accord can bring long lasting peace to the State that was once the hotspot of insurgency,” and recommended the continuation of efforts to continue to engage Naga groups.
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August - 5 
On August 5, a Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant was arrested from LamdengKhunou in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The militant has been identified as NongjaiMayumAsik. According to authorities, the militant had
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On August 5, a Kangleipak Communist Party-Noyon (KCP-Noyon) militant was arrested from LamdengKhunou in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press. The militant has been identified as NongjaiMayumAsik. According to authorities, the militant had joined the militant group in March 2014.
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August - 5 
On August 5, a KangleiYawolKannaLup (KYKL) militant identified as SarangthemSaratchandra alias Ibomcha alias HungyoPingmeiso was arrested from an unspecified area in Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press. A case was registered at NongpokSekmai
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On August 5, a KangleiYawolKannaLup (KYKL) militant identified as SarangthemSaratchandra alias Ibomcha alias HungyoPingmeiso was arrested from an unspecified area in Thoubal District, reports Imphal Free Press. A case was registered at NongpokSekmai in Thoubal District.
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August - 5 
On August 5, three assailants were arrested for trying to snatch the service rifle of one of the personnel of the Civil Defence & Home Guard at Mawdiangdiang in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested individuals have
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On August 5, three assailants were arrested for trying to snatch the service rifle of one of the personnel of the Civil Defence & Home Guard at Mawdiangdiang in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested individuals have been identified as ShaimanileMarboh, TeborRymbi and Probert LouiesSyiemiong.
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August - 5 
Police arrested a recently recruited Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tawseef Ahmad Shah along with arms and ammunition from Lolab area of Kupwara District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. “Some arms and ammunition was also
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Police arrested a recently recruited Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tawseef Ahmad Shah along with arms and ammunition from Lolab area of Kupwara District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. “Some arms and ammunition was also recovered from his possession,” Police claimed. “Tawseef was part of the militant group who snatched an INSAS rifle from a cop on Tuesday last at Kandhar area of Maidanpora Lolab and had gone missing on the same day and subsequently joined the Hizb,” Police said.
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August - 5 
Police thwarted major plot by the militants to carry out serial blasts on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15) by arresting a Kashmiri militant along with eight hand grenades near Convent Crossing in Gandhi Nagar area in Jammu District on Aug
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Police thwarted major plot by the militants to carry out serial blasts on the occasion of Independence Day (August 15) by arresting a Kashmiri militant along with eight hand grenades near Convent Crossing in Gandhi Nagar area in Jammu District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Confirming arrest of the militant, reliable sources disclosed his identity as Arfan Hassan Wani of Awantipora in Pulwama District. He was carrying eight powerful live hand grenades and INR 60,000 cash with him, which were recovered from his possession at the time of arrest. Sources said that the militant confessed that he was part of the module, which had been tasked to carry out terror strikes in Jammu City and New Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day.
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August - 5 
The Indian Intelligence agencies on August 5 has issued an alert to the security agencies indicating the probability of a fidayeen terror attack in Delhi by Jaish-e-Mohammad/Muhammad (JeM)’s terrorist Mohammad Ibrahim aka Ismael/Ismail, ahead o
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The Indian Intelligence agencies on August 5 has issued an alert to the security agencies indicating the probability of a fidayeen terror attack in Delhi by Jaish-e-Mohammad/Muhammad (JeM)’s terrorist Mohammad Ibrahim aka Ismael/Ismail, ahead of India’s 72nd Independence Day celebrations in the Capital, reports NewsX. The alert has been issued on the confession JeM terrorists Sayed Muneer-ul-Hassan Qadri, Ashiq Baba and Tariq Ahmad Dar, who were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) [date unspecified].
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August - 5 
Three Over Ground Workers (OGW) and a linkman of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested from Kakopathar area of Tinsukia District on August 5, reports Northeast Today. Four boys who were being recruited into the ranks of U
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Three Over Ground Workers (OGW) and a linkman of United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) were arrested from Kakopathar area of Tinsukia District on August 5, reports Northeast Today. Four boys who were being recruited into the ranks of ULFA-I was also rescued during the incident. As per intelligence, Monikanta Moran, an OGW of ULFA-I was coercing the locals on behalf of the group and that he along with other insurgents of ULFA-I will accompany the recruits to be escorted to the camps across the Indo-Myanmar border.
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August - 5 
Top ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Riyaz Naikoo, escaped from a Security Force (SFs) cordon in Kulgam District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. As the SFs cordoned off Khur Batpora village of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam Distr
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Top ‘commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Riyaz Naikoo, escaped from a Security Force (SFs) cordon in Kulgam District on August 5, reports Daily Excelsior. As the SFs cordoned off Khur Batpora village of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam District and conducted searches, militants fired at them leading to a brief encounter. Sources said that Riyaz Naikoo and his associates who were trapped inside the cordon managed to give slip to the SFs.
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August - 5 
Zeliangrong Civil Organizations on August 5 submitted a joint memorandum and served an ultimatum of 72 hours (from August 5) to the Union Home Ministry and state Chief Minister to book National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) who w
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Zeliangrong Civil Organizations on August 5 submitted a joint memorandum and served an ultimatum of 72 hours (from August 5) to the Union Home Ministry and state Chief Minister to book National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) who were involved in abduction of six civilians on August 4, reports Morung Express.NSCN-IM militants reportedly abducted a youth and student leaders in Tamenglong District. They were later released on an unspecified date.
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August - 5 
Family of a Sindhi artist Qutub Rind on August 5 claimed that he was killed under “false charges of blasphemy” on July 17 in Lahore, reports Pakistan Today. Qutub Rind’s uncle, Gul Beg Rind said that Rind, a National College of Art
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Family of a Sindhi artist Qutub Rind on August 5 claimed that he was killed under “false charges of blasphemy” on July 17 in Lahore, reports Pakistan Today. Qutub Rind’s uncle, Gul Beg Rind said that Rind, a National College of Art (NCA) graduate, along with his two children came to Lahore on July 17 for an art show. “Qutub had rented out an apartment and had an altercation with the landlord that day,” he said. “Later at night, the landlord along with two accomplices came to the house and broke Rind’s arms, legs and then pushed him from the third floor of the building,” he added. Rind later passed away in the hospital due to severe head injuries. A friend of Qutub, Hamid Ali, who had registered an FIR [First Information Report], claimed that the suspects confessed to killing Rind for committing ‘blasphemy’.“As soon as the police caught the suspects, they confessed but later changed their statements,” he further claimed. Family and friends have accused officials at the Sanda Police Station of not cooperating and covering up the incident. “Police have been pressuring us to register a case against only one suspect—the one who had pushed Rind from the roof,” the family alleged.
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August - 5 
The prime suspect believed responsible for the torching of 14 girls' schools over a period of two days in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) was killed during a search operation in the Tanger area on August 5, reports Dawn. Diamer Police Sp
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The prime suspect believed responsible for the torching of 14 girls' schools over a period of two days in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) was killed during a search operation in the Tanger area on August 5, reports Dawn. Diamer Police Spokesperson Muhammad Wakeel said Shafiq - who has no known association with any organised militant or terrorist outfits, but is referred to as a "militant" and "militant commander" by Police officials - was one of the suspects behind the brazen arson attacks targeting girls' schools in the Chilas, Darel and Tanger tehsils (revenue unit) of Diamer District. Police began conducted raids in various parts of Diamer in the night of August 4 to track down those responsible for the arson attacks. A Police constable, Arif Hussain, was killed and another wounded in a gun battle with armed suspects. 30 people had been arrested during search operations so far.
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August - 5 
Nepal Communist Party (NCP)Co-chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on August 5 said Leftist unification intolerable to Nepali Congress (NC), reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said that the main opposition party NC is having a hard time tolerating the recent
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP)Co-chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal on August 5 said Leftist unification intolerable to Nepali Congress (NC), reports The Himalayan Times. Dahal said that the main opposition party NC is having a hard time tolerating the recent leftist unification. Dahal urged the NC to act as a progressive force rather than organizing protests for the sake of protesting, adding that the two-thirds majority Government won’t work against the interest of the nation and its people.
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August - 5 
A Taliban suicide car bomber targeted a foreign forces convoy in Parwan province on August 5 (today), reports Tolo News. Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the Parwan governor, said the attack happened at around 6am local time when the convoy was drivin
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A Taliban suicide car bomber targeted a foreign forces convoy in Parwan province on August 5 (today), reports Tolo News. Wahida Shahkar, spokeswoman for the Parwan governor, said the attack happened at around 6am local time when the convoy was driving in the Khala Zai area of Parwan. According to Shahkar there were no civilian casualties and no reports have been received on whether there were casualties among the foreign forces. Shahkar said foreign troops had cordoned off the area. Taliban later claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 5 
The Criminal Court on August 5 released Mohamed Abdul Rahman—an alleged ‘top terrorist leader’ who was charged with terrorism for his participation in conflicts at foreign land and had sentenced to imprisonment up to 20 years if fou
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The Criminal Court on August 5 released Mohamed Abdul Rahman—an alleged ‘top terrorist leader’ who was charged with terrorism for his participation in conflicts at foreign land and had sentenced to imprisonment up to 20 years if found guilty, reports Maldives Times. Mohamed Rahman had fought in Pakistan’s Waziristan for almost ten years. He could not be charged under the terrorism because the prosecutors failed to prove that he had taken part in conflicts as a terrorist, after the Maldives’ Anti-Terrorism Act came into force in 2015, said Judge Ahmed Hailam. Rahman returned to the Maldives in April 2016 and was arrested in June of the same year. He has remained in police custody since then and was charged under the Anti-Terror law in January 2017.
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August - 6 
A low intensity blast rocked the Staff Room of Government Higher Secondary School, Shiva in Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda District injuring Principal Hoshiar Singh and a lady staff member Sharifa on August 6, report Daily Excelsior. Senior Superin
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A low intensity blast rocked the Staff Room of Government Higher Secondary School, Shiva in Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda District injuring Principal Hoshiar Singh and a lady staff member Sharifa on August 6, report Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Mohammad Shabir said that the blast was of low intensity but it led to fire in the Staff Room in which furniture was burnt. Significantly, Doda District had been declared as militancy-free few years back but sometime back, a local had joined militancy but he was killed in Kashmir. Police said they were working on all aspects in the blast.
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August - 6 
At least 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the deep forested areas in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 6, reports The Hitavada. Special Director General (Anti Naxa
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At least 15 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the deep forested areas in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 6, reports The Hitavada. Special Director General (Anti Naxal Operations) Durgesh Madhav Awasthi, said that after receiving special Intelligence inputs about the locations of camps being held by Maoists in south Sukma, two separate teams of SFs comprising of District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and its elite unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were dispatched into the forests from different directions last (August 5) evening on the behest of Sukma Superintendent of Police (SP).
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August - 6 
In a joint operation conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the Central agencies on August 6, Mohammed Jahidul Islam (38) aka Munna aka Mizan aka Boma Miyan—an operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), was arrested
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In a joint operation conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with the Central agencies on August 6, Mohammed Jahidul Islam (38) aka Munna aka Mizan aka Boma Miyan—an operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), was arrested from Ramanagara, same District in Karnataka, reports The Hindu. Reportedly, Mohammed Jahidul Islam is wanted in Burdwan blast case, and masterminded Bodh Gaya blast case, and several terrorist attacks in Bangladesh. In a search of Jahidul’s house, the team recovered a laptop having images of tourist spots, Mosques, temples and other establishments in and around Bengaluru, Karnataka, said an unnamed NIA official. For his rent agreement, Jahidul produced a copy of Aadhaar Card—a biometric ID proof, for verification, claimed Jahidul’s landlord Rafiqh Khan. Mohammed Jahidul has been sent in ‘transit remand’ for five days by the Special NIA court in Bengaluru, and will be produced before the Special NIA Court, Patna.
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August - 6 
Militants on August 6 evening fired at Special Police Officer (SPO), Ishaq Ahmad Bhat in his native village Lorow in Tral in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. He, however, escaped unhurt in the attack. Bhat was comming out of Masjid and mili
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Militants on August 6 evening fired at Special Police Officer (SPO), Ishaq Ahmad Bhat in his native village Lorow in Tral in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. He, however, escaped unhurt in the attack. Bhat was comming out of Masjid and militants asked him to stop but he ran away and they fired few shots towards him. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants had pasted posters in many villages of Tral in which the SPOs and Policemen were warned.
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August - 6 
On August 6, All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has requested the Chief Minister Pema Khandu to meet with the Government of India (GoI) and cancel the proposed talks with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-isakMuivah (NSCN-IM) at Deomal
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On August 6, All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has requested the Chief Minister Pema Khandu to meet with the Government of India (GoI) and cancel the proposed talks with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-isakMuivah (NSCN-IM) at Deomali in Tirap District, reports The Sentinel. The meeting is scheduled for August 9. The proposed meeting would be held between Home Ministry’s Joint Secretary (North East) Satyendra Garg and NSCN (IM)’s ‘vice chairman’‘general’ (retd) V S Atem along with collective leadership of NSCN-IM. Apprehending ‘serious implication’ on the proposed meeting, the apex students’ body of the State in a memorandum to the Chief Minister urged him to immediately constitute an all-party delegation to have parleys with GoI on the matter. In a memorandum AAPSU stated that ‘The AAPSU has repeatedly in the past and in the present welcomes the peace talk between the Centre and NSCN-IM, but not at the cost of territorial and administrative integrity of the State’.
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August - 6 
On August 6, Dimapur Police arrested an extortionist identified as GhiletoZhimo from Dimapur, reports Morung Express. He was extorting in the name of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). INR 5,500 was recovered from the arrested
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On August 6, Dimapur Police arrested an extortionist identified as GhiletoZhimo from Dimapur, reports Morung Express. He was extorting in the name of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). INR 5,500 was recovered from the arrested individual.
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August - 6 
Police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Muzamil Ahmad Dar and recovered explosive material from his possession in Anantnag District on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the huge cache of incriminating
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Police arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Muzamil Ahmad Dar and recovered explosive material from his possession in Anantnag District on August 6, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said the huge cache of incriminating material, including explosives, recovered from his possession were intended for militant strikes. “During the course of investigation, huge cache of ammunition was recovered on his disclosure which included IED, Chinese grenade, hand grenades, detonators, mobile phones, battery 12-Volt, Safety fuse wire, cordex wire, safety fuse, black explosive, white explosive, circuit wire etc”, Police spoke person said.
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August - 6 
Police attached the property of three wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 6, reports The Week. The property of Lodro Lohra, a member of Sub-Zonalcommittee of the CPI-Maoist, 'area c
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Police attached the property of three wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Khunti District of Jharkhand on August 6, reports The Week. The property of Lodro Lohra, a member of Sub-Zonalcommittee of the CPI-Maoist, 'area commander' Vimal Lohraalias Nilesh and 'area commander' Mahendra Munda alias RiteshMunda were attached, a Police release said.The three Maoists carry a reward of INR 200,000 on theirhead each, it said, adding that a search operation is on to arrest them.While 18 Maoist-related cases were registered againstLodro, six cases were pending against Nilesh and five againstMahendra Munda.The property attachment process were carried out inconnection with a case registered against them at Arki PoliceStation in May 2017, for allegedly planting an Improvised explosive Device (IED) inGitilbeda jungle under Arki Police Station limit to target thesecurity personnel.
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August - 6 
The Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF) during a meeting with Inspector General of BSF (Tripura Frontier) stated that ‘technological advancement in guarding Bangladesh border must be used at optimum level. This will also certai
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The Director General (DG) of Border Security Force (BSF) during a meeting with Inspector General of BSF (Tripura Frontier) stated that ‘technological advancement in guarding Bangladesh border must be used at optimum level. This will also certainly help BSF troopers to maintain close monitoring along the porous border’. The DG laid emphasis on technical advancement in the force and connecting Border Out Posts (BOPs) through television using satellite service. He also strongly advocated for integrated technical surveillance to guard against the challenging border threats, to supplement manpower efforts, by using high definition video cameras, sensors, alarm system on optical fibre cable.
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August - 6 
The Mizoram state Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama stated that preparations for the proposed final phase of Bru repatriation from North Tripura to Mizoram, from August 14 to September 10, have almost been completed, reports Morung Express on
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The Mizoram state Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama stated that preparations for the proposed final phase of Bru repatriation from North Tripura to Mizoram, from August 14 to September 10, have almost been completed, reports Morung Express on August 6. The district core committee on Bru repatriation along the Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border in Mamit district, the Assam border in Kolasib district and in south Mizoram’s Lunglei district were making arrangements to receive the 32,876 Brus belonging to 5,407 families and resettle them. While 4,199 Bru families would be resettled in 48 villages in Mamit district, 824 and 384 families would be resettled in 10 villages Kolasib and four villages in Lunglei Districts. The first attempt to repatriate them from November 16, 2009 not only failed but triggered another wave of exodus after Bru militants gunned down a youth at Bungthuam village in Mamit District three days before the commencement of the repatriation process.Though some Bru families had already returned to Mizoram during a number of repatriation processes and on their own, many of them continued to refuse to leave Tripura till date despite many attempts.
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August - 6 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials has arrested Habibur Rahman—an alleged operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and handler of LeT terrorist Shaikh Abdul Naeem aka Nomi, at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, after
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials has arrested Habibur Rahman—an alleged operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and handler of LeT terrorist Shaikh Abdul Naeem aka Nomi, at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, after being deported from Saudi Arabia, reports The Times of India on August 6. Habibur Rehman will be produced in Patiala House Courts in New Delhi where NIA would seek his custody for further interrogation, said NIA Spokesperson.
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August - 6 
The officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 6 raided various places in the old city of Hyderabad in Telangana for leads in 2016 Islamic State (IS) module case, reports The Hindu. Some digital devices along with incriminating ma
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The officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 6 raided various places in the old city of Hyderabad in Telangana for leads in 2016 Islamic State (IS) module case, reports The Hindu. Some digital devices along with incriminating material were recovered by NIA officials during the raids. The officials also examined two unidentified persons at their houses [location unspecified]. One of them was reportedly directed to appear before the NIA office in Begumpet in Hyderabad District on August 7 for further questioning, said an unnamed official of Intelligence Department.
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August - 6 
The High Court (HC) on August 6 granted six months’ bail to former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the 2nd case for burning a bus at Chauddagram during the nationwide blockade of roads and highwa
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The High Court (HC) on August 6 granted six months’ bail to former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the 2nd case for burning a bus at Chauddagram during the nationwide blockade of roads and highways in 2015, reports New Age. But the application for bail in the first case was not pressed by her lawyer AJ Mohamamd Ali. In the 1st case she faces allegedly for burning the same case at the same place and time. Her lawyers told reporters that they would file a fresh petition in the Comilla District and session judge’s court seeking bail in the first case.
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August - 6 
People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) on August 6 unanimously decided R. Sampanthan to continue Opposition Leader's post in Parliament, reports Daily Mirror. This decision has been taken by the UPFA party leaders at a meeting held under the patr
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People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) on August 6 unanimously decided R. Sampanthan to continue Opposition Leader's post in Parliament, reports Daily Mirror. This decision has been taken by the UPFA party leaders at a meeting held under the patronage of the President. UPFA General secretary Mahinda Amaraweera said he had sent the party's official decision to the Speaker. The Speaker's office also acknowledged receipt of the letter.
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August - 6 
30 armed Taliban militants were killed and another 15 injured in Jaghtou District of Ghazni Province on August 6, reports Bakhtar News. Colonel Fareed Mashal, Police Chief of Ghazni, said the insurgents were killed while they stormed on police checkp
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30 armed Taliban militants were killed and another 15 injured in Jaghtou District of Ghazni Province on August 6, reports Bakhtar News. Colonel Fareed Mashal, Police Chief of Ghazni, said the insurgents were killed while they stormed on police checkpoints of Dasht-e-Bakawel and Dara-e-Qeyaq regions in Jaghtou District. He also disclosed that four Afghan Security Forces were killed and five others sustained injuries.
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August - 6 
A tribal elder, Abdul Qadir, was assassinated by an unidentified gunman in the Argshah region of Chahab District in Takhar Province on August 6, Bakhtar News reports. Col. Najibullah Farkhari, Police Chief of Chahab District, disclosed that another c
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A tribal elder, Abdul Qadir, was assassinated by an unidentified gunman in the Argshah region of Chahab District in Takhar Province on August 6, Bakhtar News reports. Col. Najibullah Farkhari, Police Chief of Chahab District, disclosed that another civilian was injured and a person accused of the case was arrested by Security Forces.
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At least 19 Taliban militants were killed and another 32 wounded in clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Bala Bolok District of Farah Province in the night of August 6, reports Khamma Press. Provincial Governor’s spokesman Nasir Mehri said th
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At least 19 Taliban militants were killed and another 32 wounded in clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Bala Bolok District of Farah Province in the night of August 6, reports Khamma Press. Provincial Governor’s spokesman Nasir Mehri said the clashes took place after a large group of militants launched coordinated attacks on security posts. According to Mehri, the Afghan forces also used air power during the attack.
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August - 6 
At least 30 Islamic State militants were killed during latest attacks carried out by Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar Province in the night of August 6, reports Bakhtar News. The terrorists were targeted and killed in various parts of Haska Mena, A
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At least 30 Islamic State militants were killed during latest attacks carried out by Afghan Special Forces in Nangarhar Province in the night of August 6, reports Bakhtar News. The terrorists were targeted and killed in various parts of Haska Mena, Acheen and Koot Districts of the Province. An unnamed senior commander of Afghan National Army said air and ground raids were carried out by Afghan Special Forces in different parts of the mentioned districts, in which 30 Islamic State militants were killed and their several hideouts along with some ‘military equipment’ were also destroyed.
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At least six militants were killed in clashes between Islamic State militants and Taliban militants in Chapa Dara District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on August 6. Eight other militants were injured. The report added that hundreds terrori
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At least six militants were killed in clashes between Islamic State militants and Taliban militants in Chapa Dara District of Kunar Province, reports Bakhtar News on August 6. Eight other militants were injured. The report added that hundreds terrorists from both sides have been killed and wounded in ongoing clashes.
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August - 6 
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Chairman G.L. Peiris on August 6 said the new Constitution was drafted with hatred towards the Rajapaksas and contained provisions that threatened national security and interests, reports Daily Mirror. “This i
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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Chairman G.L. Peiris on August 6 said the new Constitution was drafted with hatred towards the Rajapaksas and contained provisions that threatened national security and interests, reports Daily Mirror. “This is not the way to draft a new Constitution by targeting a particular group of people. No Constitution drafted in that manner is going to stand the test of time. The draft had a provision for the abolition of the executive presidency and the post replaced by a ceremonial president. It means Mahinda Rajapaksa cannot be even a ceremonial president. Such a constitution is not going to serve national interests,” Peiris said and pointed out that the proposed constitution would pose a serious threat to national security.
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August - 7 
A militant of Al Badr outfit, who was killed on August 3, has figured in the shortlist for Sub-Inspector (SI) post (Executive Wing), the results of which were declared by Jammu and Kashmir Police on August 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Khursheed Ahmad
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A militant of Al Badr outfit, who was killed on August 3, has figured in the shortlist for Sub-Inspector (SI) post (Executive Wing), the results of which were declared by Jammu and Kashmir Police on August 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Khursheed Ahmad Malik, a B Tech pass out, had appeared for the SI post in Police Department but was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Drusoo in Sopore in Baramulla District on August 3. Khursheed, son of Ghulam Nabi Malik, a resident of Nikas in Arabal Pulwama completed his B Tech last year through SMED College in Jammu region.
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August - 7 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in a militant attack at Pastuna village in Tral in Pulwama District on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon SPO, Ashiq Ahmad Lone (24), son of Abdul Samad Lone near his residence a
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was injured in a militant attack at Pastuna village in Tral in Pulwama District on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon SPO, Ashiq Ahmad Lone (24), son of Abdul Samad Lone near his residence at Pastuna Tral. In the incident, Ashiq suffered a bullet injury in his leg.
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August - 7 
According to the Indian Intelligence, Pakistan Army’s Lt. Col. Shahid Mehmood Malhi aka “Chaudhary Sahib” is probably behind the pro-Khalistan movement— “Referendum 2020” initiative in Canada and some European nati
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According to the Indian Intelligence, Pakistan Army’s Lt. Col. Shahid Mehmood Malhi aka “Chaudhary Sahib” is probably behind the pro-Khalistan movement— “Referendum 2020” initiative in Canada and some European nations, reports The Times of India on August 7. The Intelligence agencies claimed to dig-out Malhi’s computer and recovered a detailed roadmap to Referendum 2020 and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is working with ‘selected’ groups in Pakistan and elsewhere regarding this matter. According to the roadmap, “Operation Express” is the code name given by ISI to the Referendum 2020. The internal communication from Malhi to his senior officers revealed that the proposed date for launching Referendum 2020 is “06 June 2020”—the 36th anniversary of Operation Blue Star. However, Sikh For Justice (SFJ)—a US-based pro-Khalistan activist group behind the Referendum has constantly denied any sinister international conspiracy that supports the Referendum. “Chaudhary Sahib” was heading ISI’s Lahore detachment, which sponsors Punjab-specific activities, in 2015. As such, he could have had a role to play in the targeted killings of mostly Right-wing Hindu leaders in Punjab over the past two years, claimed the unnamed senior officers in Intelligence wing.
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August - 7 
An officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s elite Commando Battalion for resolute Action (CoBRA) unit was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded in Sukma
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An officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)'s elite Commando Battalion for resolute Action (CoBRA) unit was injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 7, reports Scroll.in.Sukma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said the explosion took place when a team of the CoBRA was patrolling near Timilguda village. The blast was triggered when Assistant Commandant K Ijung inadvertently stepped on the device which led to injuries in his abdomen, Meena said.
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August - 7 
Four Army soldiers including a Major and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed as Army foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed LeT militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Bandipora District on August 7, reports
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Four Army soldiers including a Major and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed as Army foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed LeT militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of Bandipora District on August 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The troops of 36 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in the morning intercepted a group of at least eight heavily armed infiltrators of LeT near Bakhtor area of Gurez along the LoC. The troops challenged the infiltrators but they opened fire on the Army triggering an encounter. Four Army soldiers, identified as Major KP Rane, Havaldar Hameer Singh, Havaldar Vikramjeet and Rifleman Mandeep Singh Rawat. Sources said that two militants were also killed and the bodies have not been retrieved yet. They said that at least four militants have fled back to the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and a massive operation has been launched in the area.
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August - 7 
On August 7, a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) identified as Gaibung Kamei was killed by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) at Khumji village in Noney District, reports Northeast Today. According to reports, Gaibun
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On August 7, a militant of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-IsakMuivah (NSCN-IM) identified as Gaibung Kamei was killed by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) at Khumji village in Noney District, reports Northeast Today. According to reports, Gaibung, who was a former cadre of ZUF, deserted the outfit and joined NSCN-IM. NSCN-IM alleged that Assam Rifles (AR) was giving ZUF free passage to carry our fratricidal killings.
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August - 7 
Police arrested one militant, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh from Jammu City in Jammu District for his involvement in a grenade attack at General Bus Stand, Jammu in which four persons including three Policemen were injured few days before star
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Police arrested one militant, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh from Jammu City in Jammu District for his involvement in a grenade attack at General Bus Stand, Jammu in which four persons including three Policemen were injured few days before start of annual pilgrimage of Shri Amarnath Ji shrine, reports Daily Excelsior on August 7. Sheikh was being interrogated to ascertain identity of his contacts, who had deputed him in Jammu with the grenade and the places where he stayed before carrying out the grenade attack at Bus Stand.
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August - 7 
SFs arrested a militant identified as Abdul Majid Shah in Awantipora in Baramulla on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the militant was travelling in a car bearing registration number DL9CM0213 and was on way to meet other m
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SFs arrested a militant identified as Abdul Majid Shah in Awantipora in Baramulla on August 7 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the militant was travelling in a car bearing registration number DL9CM0213 and was on way to meet other militants active in the area. “On his personal search, arms and ammunition and other incriminating material was recovered. During questioning, he revealed that he is in touch with the other terrorists of the area who are planning future terror strikes”, Police said.
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August - 7 
The Moga District and Sessions Judge Tarsem Mangal on August 7 has freed Jagtar Singh Hawara—a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) member who was charged in an ‘attempt-to-murder’ case of 2005, reports The Times of India. Jagtar Singh
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The Moga District and Sessions Judge Tarsem Mangal on August 7 has freed Jagtar Singh Hawara—a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) member who was charged in an ‘attempt-to-murder’ case of 2005, reports The Times of India. Jagtar Singh Hawara was convicted for assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh. In attempt-to-murder case, Hawara was accused of firing at Head Constable Jasvir Singh at Lopon Village in Moga District on February 17, 2005. On August 7, the Defence Counsel urged that case did not hold any legal basis as the charges were not framed in that matter.
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August - 7 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 7 probes eight alleged Islamic State (IS) sympathisers about their connections in the IS’s Abu Dhabi module at their office in Begumpet, Hyderabad District of Telangana, reports The Times of Ind
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 7 probes eight alleged Islamic State (IS) sympathisers about their connections in the IS’s Abu Dhabi module at their office in Begumpet, Hyderabad District of Telangana, reports The Times of India. After 11 hours of probing, the suspects were let go but directed to appear again for the probing on the next day [August 8].
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August - 7 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 7, conducted raids at two different location—Alur in Bangalore District and Srirampura in Mysuru District of Karnataka and arrested four people including an unidentified woman, with Fake Indian
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 7, conducted raids at two different location—Alur in Bangalore District and Srirampura in Mysuru District of Karnataka and arrested four people including an unidentified woman, with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 4.34 lakh, reports The Hindu. Acting upon the specific information, the NIA team led by Inspector Vinod B. Kadam raided the house in Alur and arrested three men—M.G. Raju, Gangadhar Kolkar, and Sajjad Ali. The preliminary interrogation revealed that Sajjad Ali, was procuring FICNs across the border and smuggled into the Bengaluru city to distribute the FICNs in the market. On August 8, the team raided a house in Srirampura and arrested a woman and recovered INR 2.5 lakh from her possession. The total FICNs recovered amount to INR 6.84 lakh.
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August - 7 
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UMoSHA) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Lok Sabha (the Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on August 7 that few [undisclosed] foreign-based pro-Khalistani militants and groups have issued threat mess
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The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UMoSHA) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir informed the Lok Sabha (the Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on August 7 that few [undisclosed] foreign-based pro-Khalistani militants and groups have issued threat messages to the politicians in India, reports The Tribune. The Government of India is monitoring and engaged with the government of the countries in concerned relating to the anti-India activities taken place in those countries, said Ahir.
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August - 7 
Union Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, on August 7, told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) that there was a reduction in NaxalLeft Wing Extremism (LWE) violence and its geographical spread since 2017, reports Busi
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Union Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, on August 7, told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) that there was a reduction in NaxalLeft Wing Extremism (LWE) violence and its geographical spread since 2017, reports Business Standard. The violent incidents have come down to 908 in 2017 from a high of 2258 in 2009 and their geographical spread of violence has also shrunk considerably, Ahir said in written reply to a question in the Lower House.According to the Ministry, 90 Districts in 11 States are currently covered by the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme. The Districts affected by the LWE are Wayanad, Palakkad and Malappuram, in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu tri-junction and Balaghat, Mandala in Madhya Pradesh, Gondia in Maharashtra and Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh tri-junction.However, there was a "limited success" in the expansion of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)activities to both the tri-junctions, the Minister said.
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August - 7 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) informed that in a clash on August 7, at Khumji- II (Lukhambi) near Longmai Village under Noney District, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) member Gaibungpao alias Abung who was earlier an NSC
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) informed that in a clash on August 7, at Khumji- II (Lukhambi) near Longmai Village under Noney District, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) member Gaibungpao alias Abung who was earlier an NSCN-Khaplang member was killed, reports Imphal Free Press. The Sangi Express on August 11 further adds that ZUF has stated that it will flush out NSCN-IM cadres from all Zeliangrong areas. ZUF also alleged that NSCN-IM militants in the vicinity of Longmai village have been creating lots of problem and causing insecurity to the local inhabitants.
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August - 7 
Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on August 7 indicted Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Amir Khan and two others in a case pertaining to providing shelter to alleged terrorists, reports Dawn.The senior deputy convener of the MQM-P, f
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Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on August 7 indicted Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Amir Khan and two others in a case pertaining to providing shelter to alleged terrorists, reports Dawn.The senior deputy convener of the MQM-P, former in-charge of security of the now sealed MQM headquarters Nine Zero Minhaj Qazi and Raees, alias Mama, with their absconding accomplices have been charged with allegedly providing shelter to wanted criminals at Nine Zero in Azizabad and using them for terrorist activities.The ATC-XVII judge, who is conducting the trial at the judicial complex inside the Karachi Central Prison, read out charges against the accused. However, they pleaded not guilty and opted to contest the case.The court directed the prosecution to produce its witnesses for evidence on Aug 21.Earlier, the court had indicted Amir Khan and Minhaj Qazi in the same case in November 2017. However, after Raees, alias Mama, one of the absconders, was arrested the court framed an amended charge on them.
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August - 7 
MPakistan Government dismissed India's proposal to jointly interrogate JaisheMohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar and other terror suspects, reports India.com on January 25. While Pakistan is expected to send a Special Investig
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MPakistan Government dismissed India's proposal to jointly interrogate JaisheMohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Maulana Masood Azhar and other terror suspects, reports India.com on January 25. While Pakistan is expected to send a Special Investigating Team to India in consultation with the government for further investigations in the Pathankot (January 2) attack, but it refused to accept India’s request to jointly grill Maulana Masood Azhar.The detention of Masood Azhar in connection with Pathankot attack has remained unclear. Initially, reports came that Pakistan held Maulana Masood Azhar in ‘protective custody’, detained several JeM operatives and sealed their office. Later officials of intelligence claimed that JeM ‘chief’ has not been arrested nor has he been put under house arrest while three of his junior functionaries were detained in cases not connected with the Pathankot terror attack. However, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has formed Joint Operation Team (JIT) to investigate Pathankot terror attack on the evidence provided by India, which revealed the location where he was hiding in Bahawalpur (Punjab province of Punjab). India has given to Pakistan information about certain mobile numbers which were used by the handlers of the six terrorists who stormed the sensitive air base in Punjab. There is no information on the identity of the owners of those numbers, Pakistan said
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August - 7 
Unidentified assailants set two girls’ schools on fire in Khanozai tehsil (revenue unit) of Pishin District in Balochistan in the night of August 7, reports Dawn. Besides, there have been no reports of casualties so far as the schools were clos
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Unidentified assailants set two girls’ schools on fire in Khanozai tehsil (revenue unit) of Pishin District in Balochistan in the night of August 7, reports Dawn. Besides, there have been no reports of casualties so far as the schools were closed at the time of the incident.The Balochistan Education secretary has said that action will be taken against those involved in the incident.
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August - 7 
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on August 7 informed Parliament that the Supreme Court (SC) has determined certain sections of the Reparations Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, reports Daily Mirror. He said sections 27(a) and 27(A) (iii) of the Bi
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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on August 7 informed Parliament that the Supreme Court (SC) has determined certain sections of the Reparations Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, reports Daily Mirror. He said sections 27(a) and 27(A) (iii) of the Bill was inconsistent with Sections 4(D) and Section 3 of the Constitution and therefore the SC has stated that the Bill has to be approved by a two-thirds majority of the total number of members in the Parliament. The SC has also recommended that Bill should be approved by the people at a referendum and that the inconsistency could be removed if amendments were made in line with the directions it had given. Reparations Bill provides provisions to set up an office to look into disappearances and pay compensation to the relatives who had gone missing especially during the war.
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August - 7 
At least 10 armed militants were killed and seven others wounded in clashes with the Afghan Security Forces in Dawlat Abad District of Faryab Province, reports Bakhtar News on August 7. According to the report, the terrorists carried out an attack on
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At least 10 armed militants were killed and seven others wounded in clashes with the Afghan Security Forces in Dawlat Abad District of Faryab Province, reports Bakhtar News on August 7. According to the report, the terrorists carried out an attack on Afghan Security Forces’ checkpoints in Dawlat Abad District. In the retaliatory action, the SFs killed 10 of them.
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August - 7 
At least 31 Taliban militants, 16 Security Force (SF) personnel, and four civilians were killed in Azra District of Logar Province on August 7, Abdul Wali Wakeel, a member of the Provincial Council, said on August 8, reports Pajhwok. Wakeel disclosed
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At least 31 Taliban militants, 16 Security Force (SF) personnel, and four civilians were killed in Azra District of Logar Province on August 7, Abdul Wali Wakeel, a member of the Provincial Council, said on August 8, reports Pajhwok. Wakeel disclosed that hundreds of armed militants made a run for the Azra District center from different directions in the midnight of August 6. The ensuing clashes continued overnight and lasted until late August 7, leaving four civilians, 16 SF personnel, and 31 Taliban militants dead and eight civilians, 26 SF personnel, and 40 insurgents wounded.
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August - 7 
At least 50 persons were killed in separate incidents in Azra District of Logar Province in the night of August 7, officials claimed on August 7 (today), reports Pajhwok. Abdul Wali Wakeel, a member of the provincial council, said that militants stag
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At least 50 persons were killed in separate incidents in Azra District of Logar Province in the night of August 7, officials claimed on August 7 (today), reports Pajhwok. Abdul Wali Wakeel, a member of the provincial council, said that militants staged coordinated attacks from different directions on Azra District. At least 35 persons (civilians and Security Force personnel) were killed in the attacks. He added the militants were closing in on the district centre and fierce gun-battles were underway in different parts of Azra, sharing a border with Nangarhar Province. Moreover, at least 15 Policemen died in American forces’ airstrike on their check-posts in the region. Jamidullah Hameed, the district’s administrative chief, confirmed that Afghan Security Forces, civilians and Taliban suffered casualties in the ongoing clashes. However, he did not provide further details. The Taliban confirmed the attacks. Zabihullah Mujahid, the group’s spokesman, said the ‘fighters’ were advancing. He said nothing about casualties.
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August - 7 
Six al Qaeda militants, including a senior leader, Abdul Rahim Al-Mesri, was killed during an operation of the Afghan Special Forces in Garamser District of Helmand Province, Khamma Press reported on August 7. A spokesman for the Special Forces Unity
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Six al Qaeda militants, including a senior leader, Abdul Rahim Al-Mesri, was killed during an operation of the Afghan Special Forces in Garamser District of Helmand Province, Khamma Press reported on August 7. A spokesman for the Special Forces Unity, Ahamd Jawid Salim, confirmed that Al-Mesri was killed along with his six comrades during the operations conducted in Khon Bibi village. He said at least two foreign nationals hailing from Pakistan were also arrested during the operation. The Afghan Forces also confiscated four Ak-47 rifles, a pistol, three sets of radio, four mobile phones, eight laptop computers, 21 hard disc drives, some documents including passports.
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August - 7 
Speaking during a meeting with the representatives of the registered political parties, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani pointed towards the successful experience of the ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid Al-Fitr and said the government is working
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Speaking during a meeting with the representatives of the registered political parties, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani pointed towards the successful experience of the ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid Al-Fitr and said the government is working on a similar ceasefire during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha, according to the Office of the President, reports Khamma Press on August 6. Presidential spokesperson, Haroon Chakhansuri had earlier said that there are chances of another ceasefire announcement with the Taliban group during Eid Al-Adha. In the meantime, President Ghani also rejected the rumors suggesting that the personnel of the national defense and security forces are retreating from certain parts of the country. He said such rumors are baseless and the government has no policy to establish safe zones for the militants. President Ghani also added that consultations will be made with all whenever it is required to take a resolute decision.
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August - 8 
A passenger train (Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train) derailed allegedly after Maoists damaged the rail track near Kamaloor railway station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh late on August 8, reports The New Indian Express. According to repo
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A passenger train (Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train) derailed allegedly after Maoists damaged the rail track near Kamaloor railway station in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh late on August 8, reports The New Indian Express. According to reports, however, there was no report of any casualties in the incident, Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava said.
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August - 8 
A postmaster was allegedly killed by a group of suspected armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kamalapadar village under Chitrakonda Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 8, reports Odisha Sun Times.
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A postmaster was allegedly killed by a group of suspected armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Kamalapadar village under Chitrakonda Police Station limits in Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 8, reports Odisha Sun Times.According to reports, 10-15 suspected armed Maoists arrived in the village around 11 pm. They later took the postmaster with them and allegedly killed him by slitting his throat at a ‘Praja court’ (People’s/Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists).The deceased has been identified as Narayan Polasi, postmaster of Papuluru sub-post office in the District. It is suspected that Maoists committed the crime branding him as a ‘Police informer’.
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August - 8 
A youth succumbed to injuries on August 8 night after he along with another youth was abducted and beaten up by militants in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants on August 8 abducted two youth identified as Mehraj Ahmad and Arif Ahmad.
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A youth succumbed to injuries on August 8 night after he along with another youth was abducted and beaten up by militants in Kulgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants on August 8 abducted two youth identified as Mehraj Ahmad and Arif Ahmad. Both were released in the evening. However, they were severely assaulted and one of them, Arif later succumbed to his injuries on August 8 night. A Police spokesman said that “Terrorists tortured a youth to death in Kulgam. Terrorists had yesterday [August 8] abducted two youth from Kulgam identified as Mehraj Ahmad of Kulgam and Arif Ahmad of Khudwani. Arif was later retrieved and his body bore visible torture marks. He was immediately shifted to hospital for treatment where he breathed his last. Kulgam police has registered case under relevant Sections of law and investigations taken up.”
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August - 8 
Assam Rifles (AR) on August 8, destroyed a ‘temporary’ National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) camp in New Ngaolong of Peren District, reports Morung Express. According to AR press release, a column of AR troopers not
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Assam Rifles (AR) on August 8, destroyed a ‘temporary’ National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) camp in New Ngaolong of Peren District, reports Morung Express. According to AR press release, a column of AR troopers noticed presence of a group of 10 to 15 NSCN-IM cadres in a temporary camp, which is a noticeable violation of Ceasefire Ground Rules. When AR men reached near the camp and asked the militants to surrender, they fired up on the AR troopers and fled the camp.
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August - 8 
Earlier, on August 8, UHM Rajnath Singh told Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) that external forces have a role in the flow of illegal weapons in the Northeast.
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Earlier, on August 8, UHM Rajnath Singh told Rajya Sabha (upper house of Parliament) that external forces have a role in the flow of illegal weapons in the Northeast.
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August - 8 
Five militants were killed and a soldier injured in an encounter in Rafiabad forests of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) on August 8 launched a search operation after inputs about presence of militant
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Five militants were killed and a soldier injured in an encounter in Rafiabad forests of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. The Security Forces (SFs) on August 8 launched a search operation after inputs about presence of militants in the forests of the area. The militant group that was spotted on Auugust morning was challenged by the security forces and the militants fired at the troops, leading to an encounter in which four militants were killed and a Commando of Army’s 9 Para, Naresh Chander Bhutt, was injured. Later, Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid Tweeted that one more militant was killed in the operation on August 9 morning, taking the total number of militants killed in to five. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is being ascertained and the militant group was believed to have infiltrated recently through Uri sector.
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In addition, the Forum for Terrorists Victims Family, Assam on August 8 demanded to the Government to seize all illegal arms and ammunition allegedly being kept with the ceasefire terrorists groups, reports The Sentinel. In the 7th annual conference
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In addition, the Forum for Terrorists Victims Family, Assam on August 8 demanded to the Government to seize all illegal arms and ammunition allegedly being kept with the ceasefire terrorists groups, reports The Sentinel. In the 7th annual conference of the forum held at Radha Kanta Handique Bhavan in Jorhat, the forum took sevenpoint charter of resolutions, including expediting the peace talks with the ceasefire terrorists groups. The organizations also took resolutions like starting judicial investigation into all terrorists attacks occurred in the State and to resume all the court cases pending disposal in various courts, to introduce a new package for the terrorists victim families and to construct a memorial building in Guwahati for the sacred memory of terror victims, to take all required steps to stop violence in Assam, to organize awareness programme regularly in all districts in the State on terrorism and to rename the Dhemaji bomb
blast memorial building as Swahid Smriti Bhavan.
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On August 8 Assam Rifles (AR) and Bishnupur Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kumbi area in Bishnupur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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On August 8 Assam Rifles (AR) and Bishnupur Police recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kumbi area in Bishnupur District, reports Assam Tribune.
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Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, identified as Irfan Ahmad Ganaie in Sheeri area of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the Security Forces (SFs) were acting on specific infor
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Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, identified as Irfan Ahmad Ganaie in Sheeri area of Baramulla District on August 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the Security Forces (SFs) were acting on specific information that Ganaie was on way to Uri to undertake militant action. “Multiple checkpoints were laid by the Police and the forces in the area and the individual was apprehended carrying a live hand grenade in Sheeri area on Baramulla-Uri road,” Police said.
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Police recovered 340 bags containing 170 quintals of ammonium nitrate, an important ingredient in manufacturing explosives, suspected to be supplied to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from the house of an explosive supplierin
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Police recovered 340 bags containing 170 quintals of ammonium nitrate, an important ingredient in manufacturing explosives, suspected to be supplied to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, from the house of an explosive supplierin Dhouri village under Belhar Block (administrative division) in Banka District of Bihar on August 8, reports The Telegraph.According to Banka Superintendent of Police (SP), Chandan Kushwaha, the huge quantity of ammonium nitrate was recovered Niraj Singh's house in Dhouri village late on Wednesday (August 8) night."Acting on a tip-off, we conducted the raid at the house of Niraj Singh and recovered the ammonia nitrate, which was stored there," SP, Kushwaha said.The SP added that Niraj Singh was suspected to be a supplier of ammonium nitrate to Maoists in Bihar and Jharkhand areas. "Jharkhand police are on the lookout for him too," he said. "A case has been lodged against him with Belhar police station and we have started investigating the case. Attempts to arrest Niraj are on."
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Security Forces are on high alert in the wake of reports of a group of United Liberation Front of Asom -Independent (ULFA-I) sneaking into the State after crossing the Assam-Nagaland interstate boundary from porous Indo-Myanmar border, in a bid to ta
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Security Forces are on high alert in the wake of reports of a group of United Liberation Front of Asom -Independent (ULFA-I) sneaking into the State after crossing the Assam-Nagaland interstate boundary from porous Indo-Myanmar border, in a bid to target vital installations ahead of Independence Day (August 15), reports The Shillong Times on August 8. Police has also intensified operations in areas like Bordumsa, Pengeree, Kakopathar and Lekhapani of Tinsukia District along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state boundary. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP-headquarters), Tinsukia, P. Sonowal on August 8 said, “As it is, militant groups have time and again made attempts to strike vital installations ahead of either Independence or Republic Day. We do have information of ULFA-I cadres sneaking into the country from Myanmar which is why we have intensified operations, including area domination along with naka checking”.
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Soyyam was arrested along with 12 pistols and 19 magazines from GT Karnal Road of North West Delhi District on August 8. Police said Soyyam was a carrier for a gang in Uttar Pradesh’s Kairana which smuggled guns into the National Capital. Polic
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Soyyam was arrested along with 12 pistols and 19 magazines from GT Karnal Road of North West Delhi District on August 8. Police said Soyyam was a carrier for a gang in Uttar Pradesh’s Kairana which smuggled guns into the National Capital. Police said the receiver in the first case and the supplier in the second have been identified and efforts are on to nab them.
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August - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two passenger buses and one truck, after asking the occupants of the vehicles to get downin Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 8, reports Mid-Day. The incidents took place b
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two passenger buses and one truck, after asking the occupants of the vehicles to get downin Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 8, reports Mid-Day. The incidents took place between Dhurli and Gamawada villages on Kirandul-Dantewada road, a senior Police official said. A big group of Maoists stopped two buses which were heading towards Raipur from Kirandul and asked the passengers to get down.The Maoist rebels then set the buses on fire. Later they stopped a truck and set it ablaze too after asking the driver and his helper to get down, the official said. No occupant from the three vehicles was injured, he said.
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August - 8 
The Shillong Times that the dawn-to-dusk bandh (general shut down) call given by Statehood activists in the five Districts of Garo Hills led to a complete shutdown in the hills while the plains belt decided against the bandh leading to clashes at two
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The Shillong Times that the dawn-to-dusk bandh (general shut down) call given by Statehood activists in the five Districts of Garo Hills led to a complete shutdown in the hills while the plains belt decided against the bandh leading to clashes at two different places. 19 students, who tried to enforce the closure in the Phulbari-Rajabala region in West Garo Hills District, were arrested on August 8. They were, however, released on bail later in the day.
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on August 8 has arrested Dilwar Hassan (26)—an operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Jharkhand, for his alleged links in 2018 Bodh Gaya blast case in Bihar, reports Hindustan Time
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The Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police on August 8 has arrested Dilwar Hassan (26)—an operative of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Jharkhand, for his alleged links in 2018 Bodh Gaya blast case in Bihar, reports Hindustan Times. The STF team has also recovered a cellular phone, an Indian voter ID (which seems to be a fake), an Aadhaar Card ID from Hassan’s possession, read a statement released by the STF team.
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Union Ministry Home Affairs (UMHA) called of the August 9 meeting with representatives of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) representatives at Deomali in Tirap District, following a wave of protests, reports The Hindu on Au
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Union Ministry Home Affairs (UMHA) called of the August 9 meeting with representatives of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) representatives at Deomali in Tirap District, following a wave of protests, reports The Hindu on August 8. Earlier ll Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union had asked Chief Minister Pema Khandu not to allow the meeting.
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Police found the body of a man in a house in Absar area of Turbat town in Kech District on August 8, reports Dawn. The body was identified as of Akhtar Hameed.
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Police found the body of a man in a house in Absar area of Turbat town in Kech District on August 8, reports Dawn. The body was identified as of Akhtar Hameed.
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August - 8 
Two militants were killed during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in the Tump area of Kech District in Balochistan on August 8, reports Dawn. The clash took place in Shabap mountain range when militants opened fire on SF personnel.Bodies of both mi
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Two militants were killed during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in the Tump area of Kech District in Balochistan on August 8, reports Dawn. The clash took place in Shabap mountain range when militants opened fire on SF personnel.Bodies of both militants were identified as Waleed s/o Muhammad Musa of Phalabad and Naqibullah s/o Rasool Bakhsh of Kohar area.
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August - 8 
Concerned over the provision of community service for war criminals involved in serious human rights violations, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested drop community service provision in Transitional Justice Related Bill-2018, rep
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Concerned over the provision of community service for war criminals involved in serious human rights violations, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has suggested drop community service provision in Transitional Justice Related Bill-2018, reports Republica on August 8. “Granting amnesty to rights abusers under the pretext of community service is not in line with the norms of transitional justice. The international community will not accept such provision nor is the provision in accordance with the past Supreme Court verdicts,” said NHRC Secretary Bed Prasad Bhattarai.
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Police arrested Netra Bikram Chand led-Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Spokesperson Khadga Bahadur BK aka Prakanda on August 8 for plotting acts of violence and extortion during the local and provincial elections held in 2017, reports The Himalayan
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Police arrested Netra Bikram Chand led-Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Spokesperson Khadga Bahadur BK aka Prakanda on August 8 for plotting acts of violence and extortion during the local and provincial elections held in 2017, reports The Himalayan Times
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on August 8 referred to ‘hue and cry’ made by the opposition Nepali Congress (NC) against the rejection of chief justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee as ‘overreaction’, reports The Himalayan Times. He
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on August 8 referred to ‘hue and cry’ made by the opposition Nepali Congress (NC) against the rejection of chief justice nominee Deepak Raj Joshee as ‘overreaction’, reports The Himalayan Times. He shared this view during a meeting with senior leaders of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) at his residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. “The Constitutional Council had recommended Joshee’s name for the post of chief justice. But the Parliamentary Hearing Committee overturned the CC’s decision after it conducted its investigation and found Joshee unsuitable for the post,” senior NCP leader Narayan Kaji Shrestha quoted the PM as saying.
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August - 8 
Four suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Muktijoddha Complex in Lalmonirhat District of Rangpur Division on August 8, reports The Daily Star. The arr
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Four suspected members of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Muktijoddha Complex in Lalmonirhat District of Rangpur Division on August 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Apel Hossain (31), Sadique Hossain (26), Mokhlesar Rahman (40) and Jahid Hasan (27).
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Intelligence agencies alerted the Home Ministry that militant groups are trying to regroup with the aim to create anarchy ahead of the national elections, reports The Daily Star on August 8. On receipt of a confidential report from the Home Ministry,
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Intelligence agencies alerted the Home Ministry that militant groups are trying to regroup with the aim to create anarchy ahead of the national elections, reports The Daily Star on August 8. On receipt of a confidential report from the Home Ministry, the Police headquarters has already stepped up monitoring and taken preventive steps to thwart the “regrouping” attempt by radical groups. “The militants are planning to kill popular, progressive and secular Awami League leaders, progressive writers, thinkers and bloggers, foreigners working in development projects and minorities,” states the Home Ministry letter. “There is threat, but we are aware of it and working on it in full swing. So, their activities have been minimized,” Additional Deputy Inspector General (Intelligence & Special Affairs) Mohamad Moniruzzaman told.
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The Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal has accepted charges against eight persons in the Holey Artisan attack case and acquitted Hasnat Karim of the charges on August 8, reports Dhaka Tribune. Six of the accused were produced before the court during the
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The Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal has accepted charges against eight persons in the Holey Artisan attack case and acquitted Hasnat Karim of the charges on August 8, reports Dhaka Tribune. Six of the accused were produced before the court during the hearing. They are Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, Rashedul Islam alias Rash, Sohel Mahfuz alias Hatkata Mahfuz, Rakibul Islam Reagan, Mizanur Rahman alias Boro Mizan and Hadisur Rahman Sagor. Two others – Shariful Islam Khalid and Mamunur Rashid Ripon – are absconding. The court has issued arrest warrants for them. Police pressed charges against eight people in the case on July 23.
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The Joint Opposition (JO) on August 8 charged that the desperate Government is tapping phones, reports Daily Mirror. In a last minute attempt of survival, the Government had started listening in to phone conversations of, not only its political oppon
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The Joint Opposition (JO) on August 8 charged that the desperate Government is tapping phones, reports Daily Mirror. In a last minute attempt of survival, the Government had started listening in to phone conversations of, not only its political opponents but also Ministers, who were criticizing the Government, the JO charged. JO National Organiser Dullas Alahapperuma said “A special Police Unit headed by a DIG had been established by the Government to tap into people’s phone conversations and latest hi-tech equipment had been brought down from Japan for the purpose. The Unit is based in Nugegoda and it has been directed to tap into phone conversations of JO MPs, Heads of Media institutions and even some Police personnel.” He further said “In our Parliament, the Opposition Leader post has been given to the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), a party which has only seven per cent of seats in Parliament. The JO has more than 30 per cent of seats, but still the Speaker hasn't given us the post of Opposition Leader.”
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August - 8 
The ten members Panel of Experts appointed by the Constitutional Assembly (CA) has handed over the Draft Constitutional Proposal to the Steering Committee of the CA chaired by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe when the Steering Committee met on
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The ten members Panel of Experts appointed by the Constitutional Assembly (CA) has handed over the Draft Constitutional Proposal to the Steering Committee of the CA chaired by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe when the Steering Committee met on August 8 at the parliamentary complex, reports Colombo Page. The Draft Constitutional Proposal prepared by the Panel of Experts will be studied by the leaders of political parties representing the Parliament and discussed with the Prime Minister who is the chairman of the Steering Committee. The mandate for preparation of a Draft Constitutional Proposal lies with the Steering Committee of the CA.
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August - 8 
At least eight civilians were killed in a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Sholgara District of Balkh Province in the morning of August 8, reports Tolo News. In addition, six other people were wounded in the blast. The incident
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At least eight civilians were killed in a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Sholgara District of Balkh Province in the morning of August 8, reports Tolo News. In addition, six other people were wounded in the blast. The incident happened at about 11am [AST] after the vehicle they were traveling in hit a roadside mine, a spokesman for the provincial police chief, Shirjan Durani said.
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August - 9 
A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a transport company and set ablaze at least five trucksnear Old Market BTOAunder Bacheli Police Station areain Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 9, Kalinga TV. A
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A group of armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a transport company and set ablaze at least five trucksnear Old Market BTOAunder Bacheli Police Station areain Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 9, Kalinga TV. Around 40-50 Maoists with weapons and bow and arrowbarged into Bailadila Truck Owners’ Association office and threatened the staffs present there. They also snatched the mobile phones of the truck drivers, while thrashing them.Later they went on setting ablaze trucks parked in the depot one after the other before fleeing from the spot.The exact reason behind the Maoist attack is yet to be ascertained.
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August - 9 
A member of Jamat-e-Islami of Bangladesh was arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) at Baghmara in South Garo Hills along the Indo-Bangla border on August 9, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Mohammed Jahrul Islam.
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A member of Jamat-e-Islami of Bangladesh was arrested by Border Security Force (BSF) at Baghmara in South Garo Hills along the Indo-Bangla border on August 9, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestee has been identified as Mohammed Jahrul Islam.
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August - 9 
Delhi Police arrested a man from West Bengal, identified as Deepak Mandal (32) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 7.5 lakh from near Khanpur Bus Stand in South Delhi District on August 9, reports UNI.
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Delhi Police arrested a man from West Bengal, identified as Deepak Mandal (32) along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 7.5 lakh from near Khanpur Bus Stand in South Delhi District on August 9, reports UNI.
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August - 9 
Expressing grave concern over the demand for ‘greater nagalim’ by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), the All Arunachal Pradesh Border Students’ Union (AAPBSU) said that the demand was greater threat than China
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Expressing grave concern over the demand for ‘greater nagalim’ by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), the All Arunachal Pradesh Border Students’ Union (AAPBSU) said that the demand was greater threat than China’s claim over Arunachal, reports The Sentinel on August 9. In a representation to the Governor on August 6 AAPBSU stated that ‘If the extremist group is not checked in time this peaceful state would come under the grip of anti-India elements which will further enhance the gravity of Chinese influence in the region’.
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In the meantime, curfew remained strictly enforced in parts of Srinagar and Anantnag Districts and there were restrictions in other parts of Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on August 10. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed i
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In the meantime, curfew remained strictly enforced in parts of Srinagar and Anantnag Districts and there were restrictions in other parts of Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior on August 10. Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were deployed in the curfew bound areas and main roads were blocked with concertina wires and mobile bunkers were also stationed at vantage points to prevent any protests. Elsewhere, SFs were heavily deployed in sensitive areas across Kashmir to prevent clashes. In Srinagar, protests were reported from Dalgate, Batamaloo and several parts of the old city during which Police and CRPF fired tear smoke shells to disperse them.
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August - 9 
In the recently concluded ‘Martyrs’ Week’ organised by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), it was reportedly decided to organise more village meetings to better the cadre base and the focus was on Galikonda area of Ana
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In the recently concluded ‘Martyrs’ Week’ organised by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), it was reportedly decided to organise more village meetings to better the cadre base and the focus was on Galikonda area of Ananthagiri Mandal(administrative sub-division) in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, where they have allegedly weakened considerably, reports The Hindu on August 9.The waning presence of the Maoists in the Galikonda region started with the killing of Gopal alias Azad in May 2016. Azad was the Divisional Committee Member, (DCM) of Galikonda area committee and was killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Marripakala of Koyyuru Mandal.This was followed by the encounter of Gemmeli Narayan Rao alias Jambri, who was promoted as DCM of Galikonda area. He was killed in February 2017 near Annavaram under Mampa Police Station limits in Koyyuru.
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August - 9 
Interrogation of neo- Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant MizanaliasKausarhas revealed that they were planning to exploit the controversy surrounding the Rohingyas and instigate Islamist militancy in Bengal and Assam, reports India Tod
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Interrogation of neo- Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militant MizanaliasKausarhas revealed that they were planning to exploit the controversy surrounding the Rohingyas and instigate Islamist militancy in Bengal and Assam, reports India Today on August 9. Kausar has reportedly revealed that once Bangladesh ordered a massive crackdown on JMB, the terror outfit shifted base to India and Kausar, along with Salauddin infiltrated across the border. According to interrogators Kausar had re-adjusted the ideology of the neo-JMB to suit his plans. Investigators are trying to uncover possible modules of Neo-JMB in Jharkhand, Assam, Bihar and Jharkhand.
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August - 9 
Kangleipak Communist Party- People’s war group (KCP-PWG) has called for a boycott of August 15 Independence Day celebrations, reports Imphal Free Press on August 9. They have also called for a 12 hours general shut down on August 15.
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Kangleipak Communist Party- People’s war group (KCP-PWG) has called for a boycott of August 15 Independence Day celebrations, reports Imphal Free Press on August 9. They have also called for a 12 hours general shut down on August 15.
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August - 9 
Mohd Azimuddin Sheikh was arrested along with arms including two carbines, 38 pistols and 50 cartridges in dheerpur in West Delhi District on August 6.
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Mohd Azimuddin Sheikh was arrested along with arms including two carbines, 38 pistols and 50 cartridges in dheerpur in West Delhi District on August 6.
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August - 9 
Protestors marched to Chief Ministers Bunglow on August 9 demanding a “collective decision” in a special Manipur Legislative Assembly session with regard to the Framework Agreement signed between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isa
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Protestors marched to Chief Ministers Bunglow on August 9 demanding a “collective decision” in a special Manipur Legislative Assembly session with regard to the Framework Agreement signed between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Government of India (GoI), reports Morung Express. Similar protests have been underway in the past one week in the valley districts of Manipur on the Naga political issue.
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The Armyrecovered a large quantity of arms and explosive material including four firearms and 14 grenades during a search operation in KP Nala area of Mandi in Poonch District on August 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include one 9mm pisto
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The Armyrecovered a large quantity of arms and explosive material including four firearms and 14 grenades during a search operation in KP Nala area of Mandi in Poonch District on August 9, reports Daily Excelsior. The recoveries include one 9mm pistol, three magazines of pistol, four rounds of 9mm pistol, four carrying bags, one AK-56 rifle (with sling), three magazines of AK-56 rifle with ammunition, one unidentified weapon, one revolver, 14 hand grenades and one AK-47 bayonet.
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August - 9 
Meanwhile, the top Army Generals believe that the terrorist threat is transforming because of a growing nexus between hostile actors in the neighbourhood and ‘facilitators’ within the country, reports Dawn. At a corps commanders’ co
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Meanwhile, the top Army Generals believe that the terrorist threat is transforming because of a growing nexus between hostile actors in the neighbourhood and ‘facilitators’ within the country, reports Dawn. At a corps commanders’ conference held at the General Headquarters on August 9, the Generals reviewed the threat perception and discussed measures for countering the imminent security challenges. “Participants of the conference were given detailed briefings on ongoing military operations and overall external and internal security situation in the country with particular reference to counterterrorism domain,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
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August - 9 
Terrorists, involved in attack on former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Akram Khan Durrani on July 13, were arrested by Special Police of Bannu District on August 9, reports The Nation.As per details, the alleged terrorists - identified
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Terrorists, involved in attack on former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Akram Khan Durrani on July 13, were arrested by Special Police of Bannu District on August 9, reports The Nation.As per details, the alleged terrorists - identified as Siddique Ullah and Qadar Ayaz - were arrested on a tip-off. Both the alleged terrorists belong to the Akhtar Groupof Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).Police revealed that Siddique Ullah came from Afghanistan whereas his facilitator Qadar Ayaz hails from Pakistan. The terrorists also confessed to carrying out a terrorist attack on another person name Shireen.On July 13, at least four people were killed and 35 others injured when a bomb targeted the convoy of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) candidate and former KP CM Akram Khan Durrani in Bannu.
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August - 9 
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has objected to some penalty provisions proposed in the draft bill of the transitional justice act and recommended at least 59 changes, arguing they are too lenient, reports Kathmandu Post on August 9. The grou
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has objected to some penalty provisions proposed in the draft bill of the transitional justice act and recommended at least 59 changes, arguing they are too lenient, reports Kathmandu Post on August 9. The group has particularly expressed concern over the provision that suggests only three years of community service as punishment for perpetrators of war crimes, and advised the government to make necessary changes, so the punishments fit the crimes. The provision states that those perpetrators who co-operate during investigation would be considered for commutation of jail sentence. Such persons would be fined up to Rs 500,000 and be put to community service for three years. During the period of community service, they would not be allowed to take up jobs or positions of profit. The commission described the provision as a mere tokenism and urged the government to be serious about prosecuting the crimes that were committed by the Maoist insurgents as well as the state security forces during the decade-long conflict. “One found guilty in severe cases of human rights violations must be jailed. Only community service is not going to work. It will be injustice to the victims if the perpetrators don’t even get jail sentence,” said NHRC member Sudip Pathak.
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Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla while meetingBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city on August 9 said that India stands firmly with Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism, repo
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Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla while meetingBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city on August 9 said that India stands firmly with Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism, reports The Daily Star. He said “India condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and there can be no justification for senseless acts of violence.”
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August - 9 
At least 25 militants, including foreign militants hailing from Pakistan, were killed and another 40 injured during clashes in Aryoub Zazai and Ahmad Khel Districts of Paktia Province, Khamma Press reported on August 9. The 203rd Thunder Corps of the
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At least 25 militants, including foreign militants hailing from Pakistan, were killed and another 40 injured during clashes in Aryoub Zazai and Ahmad Khel Districts of Paktia Province, Khamma Press reported on August 9. The 203rd Thunder Corps of the Afghan Military in the Southeast in a statement said a large number of militants launched coordinated attacks on Sikandar Khel, Tarkan, Khair Mina, and Hasti areas of Aryoub Zazai and Ahmad Khel Districts. The statement further added that the militants were equipped with heavy weapons, including mortars and Dshk heavy machine guns, but the Afghan Forces responded to the attack, leaving at least 25 of them dead and at least 40 others wounded. Several Pakistani militants were also among those killed and their dead bodies are still left in the area, Thunder Corps added.
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At least three civilians were killed and three others wounded in a rocket attack by the Taliban militants in Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province on August 9, Khamma Press reports. A statement released by Thunder Corps stated that the Talib
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At least three civilians were killed and three others wounded in a rocket attack by the Taliban militants in Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province on August 9, Khamma Press reports. A statement released by Thunder Corps stated that the Taliban militants carried out rocket attack targeting the civilian houses.
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August - 9 
At least two children were killed and 10 other civilians were wounded in a suicide attack in Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat Province in the evening of August 9, the local officials said, Khamma Press reports. The incident took place in t
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At least two children were killed and 10 other civilians were wounded in a suicide attack in Herat city, the provincial capital of Herat Province in the evening of August 9, the local officials said, Khamma Press reports. The incident took place in the vicinity of the 1st police district of the city after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a military compound which was previously used by the Afghan National Army. Provincial Governor’s spokesman, Jilani Farhad, confirmed that two children were killed and 10 other civilians were wounded in the attack. No individual or group has so far claimed responsibility behind the incident.
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Thunder Corps also said at least three militants were killed and four others were wounded during a separate clash in Zurmat District of Paktia Province on August 9, reports Khamma Press.
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Thunder Corps also said at least three militants were killed and four others were wounded during a separate clash in Zurmat District of Paktia Province on August 9, reports Khamma Press.
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August - 9 
Unidentified armed men, in an attack, killed a retired General of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) identified as Zalmay Wardak at Karte Parwan area inKabul on August 9, reports Khaama News.
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Unidentified armed men, in an attack, killed a retired General of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) identified as Zalmay Wardak at Karte Parwan area inKabul on August 9, reports Khaama News.
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August - 9 
The European Union (EU) sanctions against the Maldives, which are ‘political signals’ to the authorities, could be stepped up if there is no improvement in the Island nation’s current political scenario, reports Maldives Independent
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The European Union (EU) sanctions against the Maldives, which are ‘political signals’ to the authorities, could be stepped up if there is no improvement in the Island nation’s current political scenario, reports Maldives Independent on August 9. The sanctions would have two areas—travel ban and assets freeze of the people or authorities who are responsible for rights abuses or interfering in the fair electoral process. If the situation further deteriorates in particular with the upcoming Presidential elections in the Maldives, the EU could step up the current measures of travel bans and assets freeze, said an unnamed official from EU.
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August - 10 
A 35-year-old man, identified as Lokesh Kartam was killed by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], after accusing him of being a ‘police informer’ in Dantewada District on August 10, reports First Post. Lokesh Kartam, was attacked by
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A 35-year-old man, identified as Lokesh Kartam was killed by Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs], after accusing him of being a ‘police informer’ in Dantewada District on August 10, reports First Post. Lokesh Kartam, was attacked by Naxals on August 10 night at his house in Bade Gudra village under Kuakonda Police Station limits. "As per the preliminary information, a group of armed Naxals stormed into Kartam's house and killed him with sharp weapons," Dantewada Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gorakhnath Baghel said.
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August - 10 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant identified as Bachan Balang Kamei alias Acham was arrested on August 10 during a cordon and search operation in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland post.
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant identified as Bachan Balang Kamei alias Acham was arrested on August 10 during a cordon and search operation in Imphal West District, reports Nagaland post.
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August - 10 
According to intelligence inputs, nephew of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Masood Azhar and his younger brother Abdul Rauf’s former bodyguard have infiltrated into India and are suspected to have set up terror modules in Delhi and S
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According to intelligence inputs, nephew of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘chief’ Masood Azhar and his younger brother Abdul Rauf’s former bodyguard have infiltrated into India and are suspected to have set up terror modules in Delhi and Srinagar, reports Indian Express on August 10. According to intelligence reports, Mohammed Umer, son of Azhar’s elder brother Ibrahim, infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir in the last week of May. Azhar’s nephew Mohammed Umer is learnt to be working on recruiting and training youths in J&K, which has recently seen a surge in young men joining militant ranks. Intelligence input stated that ‘Umer has been “tasked to oversee operational preparation and training of newly recruited Kashmiri youth inside the Valley by staying for a period of six month
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August - 10 
Co-Ordination Committee (CorCom) and United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) has called for the boycott of India’s 72nd Independence Day on August 15, reports Assam Tribune on August 10. The call was given out in a press release
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Co-Ordination Committee (CorCom) and United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) has called for the boycott of India’s 72nd Independence Day on August 15, reports Assam Tribune on August 10. The call was given out in a press release by ‘media coordinator’, CorCom, LeibaakngakpaLuwang. The organisations have called for a total shutdown from 0100Hrs to 1830 Hrs on August 15.
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August - 10 
Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria on August 10 called on Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan and discussed bilateral relations even as he voiced the Indian leadership’s concerns over terrorism and cross-border infiltration
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Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria on August 10 called on Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan and discussed bilateral relations even as he voiced the Indian leadership’s concerns over terrorism and cross-border infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior. Bisaria also felicitated the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief on his success in the election. “The Indian High Commissioner briefed the PTI leadership on India’s concerns about terrorism and cross-border infiltration,” the Indian High Commission in Islamabad said in a tweet. Imran Khan will take oath as Prime Minister on August 18.
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August - 10 
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on August 10 extended support to the demand of the repatriated Bru families in the state for an equal repatriation package, reports The Telegraph. The Chief Minister stated that ‘I told the Union home minist
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Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on August 10 extended support to the demand of the repatriated Bru families in the state for an equal repatriation package, reports The Telegraph. The Chief Minister stated that ‘I told the Union home minister that it would not be fair to leave out those who obeyed the government and returned to Mizoram some years ago and to deprive them of the better package that will be received by the Bru families in Tripura, who would be repatriated soon. The deprivation of equal benefit can cause dissension and hostility among the Brus’.
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August - 10 
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on August 10 asked the troops deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to maintain tight vigil and thwart infiltration of militants from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK),
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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh on August 10 asked the troops deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir to maintain tight vigil and thwart infiltration of militants from the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), reports Daily Excelsior.The Army Commander visited forward areas of North Kashmir to review prevailing security situation on the LoC. The Army Commander was told that the troops along the LoC are alert and there is round the clock vigil so that the infiltration of militants into Valley is prevented. He was told that besides counter infiltration fence that is major obstacle for infiltration, the troops are patrolling along the fence to prevent infiltration.This year (2018) despite tight vigil along the LoC, 59 militants managed to infiltrate into Kashmir from PoK. The troops have been told by the Commander to plug any gaps in the counter-infiltration grid.
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August - 10 
One youth was critically injured during clashes between protesters and Security Forces (SFs) during stone-pelting protests in Shopian District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior.Fayaz Ahmad, a resident of Poterwal village, received a bullet in his
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One youth was critically injured during clashes between protesters and Security Forces (SFs) during stone-pelting protests in Shopian District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior.Fayaz Ahmad, a resident of Poterwal village, received a bullet in his abdomen during clashes that broke out when a cordon and search operation was in progress in Tangwani-Tuckroo village of Shopian District.Youth took to streets soon after SFs launched an operation against militants. The troops opened fire as the clashes intensified, leaving a youth injured. The troops fired after their Casper vehicle was pelted with stones.
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August - 10 
Police arrested an accused allegedly involved in June 17 Manasbal park blast in Ganderbal District, identified as Mohammad Imran Sofi from an unspecified location in Ganderbal District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the accus
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Police arrested an accused allegedly involved in June 17 Manasbal park blast in Ganderbal District, identified as Mohammad Imran Sofi from an unspecified location in Ganderbal District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the accused was absconding after the blast.The Police spokesperson said that the investigation suggested that the accused had masterminded the blast.“Besides, the accused is also a chronic stone pelter. He is involved in instigating the youth of the area to resort to stone pelting,” he said. The accused has been detained for further investigation, he added.
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August - 10 
Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate locations in Gaya District of Bihar on August 10, reports Zee News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajeev Mishra said, 'one of them Ashok Mehto was wan
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Police arrested four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from separate locations in Gaya District of Bihar on August 10, reports Zee News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajeev Mishra said, 'one of them Ashok Mehto was wanted in connection with several Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activities in Imamganj and Gerua Police Stations in Gaya and also in Rajasthan.'The identities of the other three Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 10 
Police have rescued two tribal minor children fromthe clutches of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squadin Budha Pahar area of Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer on August 10. The girls had dared to flee from the Maoist sq
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Police have rescued two tribal minor children fromthe clutches of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squadin Budha Pahar area of Latehar District of Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer on August 10. The girls had dared to flee from the Maoist squad. In 2017, a group of Maoists had taken hostage a 12-year-old and another 15-year old girl from Jhaladera Tola of Burha Village in the District. Deputy Inspector General (DIG)of Police, Palamu, Vipul Shukla said in a press conference on August 8 that they used to work as a bonded labourers there. They also used to serve the top Maoists by taking water, by carrying water. They were neither given good food nor the place for sleeping. If they did not work, they were assaulted, said the DIG.
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August - 10 
The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on August 10 called for a complete shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on Independence Day (August 15), reports Greater Kashmir. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geeelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik while calling f
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The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on August 10 called for a complete shutdown in Jammu and Kashmir on Independence Day (August 15), reports Greater Kashmir. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geeelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik while calling for the shutdown appealed to the people to observe August 15 as ‘black day’. They said that an atmosphere of fear has been created in Kashmir through frisking and harassment of people at the checkpoints established by the forces in the run-up to August 15.
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August - 10 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 10, during multiple raids, arrested three persons affiliated to radical Hindu outfits along huge cache of explosives from Nallasopara in Palghar District and Satara in Satara District of Maharashtr
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 10, during multiple raids, arrested three persons affiliated to radical Hindu outfits along huge cache of explosives from Nallasopara in Palghar District and Satara in Satara District of Maharashtra, reports The Indian Express. The ATS said that with the recovery of a huge cache of explosives, including live crude bombs and gelatin sticks, they had averted major terror attacks at multiple places. Among the arrested is Vaibhav Raut (40), allegedly a member of the Hindu Govansh Raksha Samiti who is also said to be a sympathiser of the right wing Sanatan Sanstha. Suspects allegedly linked to the Sanatan Sanstha were involved in the murders of three rationalists – Narendra Dabholkar, Govind Pansare and MM Kalburgi – and the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh.
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August - 10 
Two unidentified masked assailants tried to snatch the rifle of a Jammu and Kashmir Bank guard in Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Two masked men attacked guard to snatch his service rifle. However, the
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Two unidentified masked assailants tried to snatch the rifle of a Jammu and Kashmir Bank guard in Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama District on August 10, reports Daily Excelsior. Two masked men attacked guard to snatch his service rifle. However, the guard resisted and was injured in the process. The two men managed to escape after failing to snatch the rifle.
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August - 10 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 10 claimed to have arrested the father and brother of July 13-Mastung suicide bomber and on their pointation two more suspects, stated to be aides of the bomber, were also arrested from Banaras area of
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 10 claimed to have arrested the father and brother of July 13-Mastung suicide bomber and on their pointation two more suspects, stated to be aides of the bomber, were also arrested from Banaras area of SITE Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. After the deadly suicide bombing at an election rally in Mastung, Balochistan, on July 13 in which over 150 people including election candidate Siraj Raisani were killed, both the suspects went in hiding. Muhammad Nawaz is the father of bomber Hafeez Nawaz, while Haq Nawaz is his brother. During the initial probe, Muhammad Nawaz told police that his three sons including the bomber, his wife and four daughters had moved to Afghanistan on May 29. He told the police that initially his ‘bomber’ son was associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s Fazlullah group, but later on he joined ‘Daud Mehsud group.’ On pointation of the arrested father and son of the bomber, the police conducted raids in Manghopir area and Old Subzi Mandi and arrested two suspects, Sheeraz alias Saifullah and Wali Ahmed alias Abu Ubaid. “They are accomplices of the suicide bomber,” claimed the CTD official. They belonged to Jaishul Adl outfit based in Afghanistan.
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August - 10 
Unidentified assailants shot dead three Policemen at Kargah checkpost in Gilgit town of Gilgit-Baltistan in the night of August 10, reports The News. Two assailants were also killed when Policemen returned fire.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead three Policemen at Kargah checkpost in Gilgit town of Gilgit-Baltistan in the night of August 10, reports The News. Two assailants were also killed when Policemen returned fire.
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August - 10 
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on August 10 said the Government will bring back Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader Jahidul Islam Mizan alias "Boma" Mizan from India, reports The Daily Star.“We have an extradition t
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on August 10 said the Government will bring back Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) leader Jahidul Islam Mizan alias "Boma" Mizan from India, reports The Daily Star.“We have an extradition treaty with India. Prisoners whom we want to bring back and they [India] want to take back are already being swapped. We will also bring him [Mizan] back in time,” he told the media at his Monipuripara residence in Dhaka city.He was arrested at Ramanagara near Bengaluru on August 6.
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August - 10 
Organized Crimes Prevention Division (OCPD) on August 10 submitted the report of MP Vijayakala Maheswaran’s controversial statement regarding the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to the Attorney General’s Department, reports Daily
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Organized Crimes Prevention Division (OCPD) on August 10 submitted the report of MP Vijayakala Maheswaran’s controversial statement regarding the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to the Attorney General’s Department, reports Daily News.Vijayakala Maheswaran on July 2 addressing the 'Janapathi Nila Mehewara' event at the Weerasingham Hall in Jaffna District said there is a huge need of reorganization of the LTTE in the North and East. OCPD officials asked for a calling date for the Attorney General’s advice. Considering the requests, Chief Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake ordered the case to be taken up again on October 19 and called for a report on the progress of the investigations from the Police.
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August - 10 
Speaker of Sri Lanka Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on August 10 (today) announced that there will be no change in the post of the Opposition Leader, reports Colombo Page. Making a special statement in Parliament, the Speaker said in accordance with the
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Speaker of Sri Lanka Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on August 10 (today) announced that there will be no change in the post of the Opposition Leader, reports Colombo Page. Making a special statement in Parliament, the Speaker said in accordance with the continuing long-established parliamentary tradition, the leader of the party which is not a party of the Government and holds a majority of members in opposition has been accepted as the Leader of Opposition. Accordingly, in the current 8th Parliament of Sri Lanka, the leader of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) party, Member of Parliament Rajavarothiam Sampanthan has been accepted as the Opposition Leader of parliament by the Speaker on September 3, 2015. "As such, I hereby declare that my final decision is as the Speaker of this august assembly, I cannot constitutionally or traditionally make a change in the post of Opposition Leader of Parliament," the Speaker said in his long statement.
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August - 10 
As many as eight terrorists were killed during suddenly attack carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) at Maiwand District in Kandahar province on August 10, reports Bhaktar News.
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As many as eight terrorists were killed during suddenly attack carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) at Maiwand District in Kandahar province on August 10, reports Bhaktar News.
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August - 11 
Bihar Police arrests one cadre of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a raid carried out in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Week. Acting on a tip off, a
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Bihar Police arrests one cadre of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a raid carried out in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Week. Acting on a tip off, a Police team comprising Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Operations, from Rohtas and Kaimur Districts of Bihar was constituted which raided Tendui village under Pipra Police Station area in Palamu District and arrested TPC ‘area commander’ Ajay Rajbhar alias Surendra Rai, Rohtas, Superintendent of Police (SP), Satyaveer Singh said. Rajbhar, who was arrested in 2011 in Rohtas District, had become a symbol of terror in Rohtas and Kaimur Districts after being released on bail in 2014, was wanted in more than a dozen cases relating to Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] incidents, the SP said.
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August - 11 
Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized assets worth INR 3 million belonging to Maoist leader Sandeep Yadav alias VijayYadav alias Rupesh, in connection with a moneylaundering case in Gaya District of Bihar, reports Zee News on August 11.Sandeep Yadav is
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Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized assets worth INR 3 million belonging to Maoist leader Sandeep Yadav alias VijayYadav alias Rupesh, in connection with a moneylaundering case in Gaya District of Bihar, reports Zee News on August 11.Sandeep Yadav is a ‘central committee (CC)’ member of theCPI-Maoist and a resident of Lutua village under Lutua Police Station of the District.“We have seized two properties – a plot and a single-storyedhouse – belonging to Sandeep Yadav inAurangabad District. The house has been sealed. Theproperties are in the name of Yadav’s wife RajantiDevi,” Enforcement Directorate, Patna, AssistantDirector, Adarsh Kumar said. The Maoist leader is an absconder in more than 100cases lodged in different Police Stations of variousStates like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarhfor his involvement in Naxalrelated incidents.
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August - 11 
Militant recruits in Jammu and Kashmir have adopted a new strategy to get arms training in Pakistan, reports The Tribune on August 11. They travel on valid visas and infiltrate back into the Valley through the treacherous LoC after receiving training
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Militant recruits in Jammu and Kashmir have adopted a new strategy to get arms training in Pakistan, reports The Tribune on August 11. They travel on valid visas and infiltrate back into the Valley through the treacherous LoC after receiving training.Of the five Kashmiri militants killed along the LoC in Kupwara this year, at least four had visited Pakistan through the Wagah border on valid documents, a top Police official said. The five were buried in Kupwara as they were believed to be from Pakistan. However, the bodies had to be exhumed after their families in Jammu and Kashmir identified them.J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid termed it a “new phenomenon”. “While many such militants have been detained, it seems they are now finding it hard to return via Wagah and are taking the LoC route.”Another officer said a “well-knit militant network” was managing visas and documents. The Police said that the individuals first acquire a passport and get a recommendation letter from their contact to obtain a visa from the Pakistan High Commission. The purpose of visit mentioned is usually meeting a relative or studies. Intelligence agencies have been alerted at Wagah, while youths intending to visit Pakistan have been advised to get clearance from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSPs).
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August - 11 
On August 11, kilo kilonser (home minister) of NSCN-IM Hukavi Yepthomi stated that any settlement of the Indo-Naga issue will be based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas, reports Morung Express. He stated so during a consultative mee
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On August 11, kilo kilonser (home minister) of NSCN-IM Hukavi Yepthomi stated that any settlement of the Indo-Naga issue will be based on the historical and political rights of the Nagas, reports Morung Express. He stated so during a consultative meeting with the Nagaland Gaon Buras Federation (NGBF) and its District units, which was held in Dimapur. He also added that ‘The solution to the ongoing peace talk, which the Nagas patiently await, is the only way to settle the Indo-Naga issue’. Rh. Raising, Convener, Steering Committee, said the sovereignty of the Nagas has “never been compromised,” and they will “never betray the people’s trust and aspiration’.
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August - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Kulhi jungle in Garwah District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Indian Express. On a tip-off that a group of Maoists was present at Kulhi jungle, the S
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Kulhi jungle in Garwah District of Jharkhand on August 11, reports The Indian Express. On a tip-off that a group of Maoists was present at Kulhi jungle, the SFs launched a search operation on August 10 night, Police said. In course of the search operation, the security personnel found two persons trying to escape under the cover of the forest and arrested them following a chase on the early hours of August 11. The two arrested persons confessed during interrogation that they were cadres of a Maoist squad, the Police added. The identities of the arrested Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 11 
At least six persons – among them three Chinese engineers – were injured in a suicide attack on a bus in the Dalbandin area of Chagai District in the morning of August 11, reports The Express Tribune. The bus carrying Chinese engineers wa
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At least six persons – among them three Chinese engineers – were injured in a suicide attack on a bus in the Dalbandin area of Chagai District in the morning of August 11, reports The Express Tribune. The bus carrying Chinese engineers was being escorted by Frontier Corps (FC) troops to the Dalbandin airport from Saindaik cooper and gold mines when the bomber tried to drive his explosives-laden vehicle in to the bus. “The explosives-laden vehicle exploded near the bus on Quetta-Taftan Highway – and as a result three Chinese engineers, two FC soldiers and the bus driver were injured,” an unnamed Levies official said. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 12 
A Policeman was killed and four Security Forces (SFs) personnel and one civilian injured during an early morning encounter with militants in Batmaloo area in Srinagar District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, SFs launched a
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A Policeman was killed and four Security Forces (SFs) personnel and one civilian injured during an early morning encounter with militants in Batmaloo area in Srinagar District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, SFs launched a cordon and search operation in Diyarwani in Batamaloo area of the Srinagar city following a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area. As the SFs laid cordon around the house where the militants were present, they hurled a grenade and opened fire on the SFs personnel triggering a brief encounter in which one Policeman was killed and four troopers were injured. The owner of the house, Neyaz Ahmad Bhat also received injuries during the exchange of gunfight. Sources also said that two persons were arrested by Police during the searches and a hideout was also busted in the area. Police believed one of the militants was injured in the encounter who managed to escape.
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August - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former village headman branding him anti-poor and Adivasi-oppressive in West Champaran District of Bihar on August 12, reports The Telegraph. Police said around 70 Maoists, chanting slogans
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a former village headman branding him anti-poor and Adivasi-oppressive in West Champaran District of Bihar on August 12, reports The Telegraph. Police said around 70 Maoists, chanting slogans in praise of the outfit, laid siege to the house of former village headman Manoj Kumar of Champapur Ganauli Panchayat(village level local-self government institution) at his Malkauli village near Valmikinagar, about 360 kilometers north-west of Patna. "They killed Manoj and fled," Valmikinagar, Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OIC), Jai Prakash Singh said. In pamphlets the Maoists left behind, they dubbed him as anti-poor and oppressor of tribals and Dalits. "Manoj Singh was killed because he indulged in sexual exploitation of tribal women and was implicating people in false cases in connivance with police," the posters read. Manoj was village headman from 2011 to 2016.
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August - 12 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two private vehicles on Dornapal-Jagargunda road in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports The Hitavada. The incident took place, a day before the bandh (general shutdown st
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two private vehicles on Dornapal-Jagargunda road in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 12, reports The Hitavada. The incident took place, a day before the bandh (general shutdown strike) called by the CPI-Maoist on August 13, in protest against Nalkatong encounter in the District on August 6, 2018. At least 15 to 20 Maoists stormed Dornapal road and stopped a pick-up van coming from Chintalnar between Puswada and Kankerlanka. The Maoists asked the driver to unload the goods before setting it ablaze. At a different location in the District, Maoists stopped one more pickup van heading towards Chintalnar from Dornapal. The Maoists set ablaze the pickup after driver unloaded the goods and escaped towards the deep forest after the incident.
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August - 12 
One soldier, identified as Sepoy Pushpinder was killed in a sniper attack by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District on August 12 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops from M
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One soldier, identified as Sepoy Pushpinder was killed in a sniper attack by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District on August 12 night, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops from Mujahid post opposite to Sangar post shot at the soldier during the night. The Indian Army also fired back but there were no reports of loss on Pakistani side.
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August - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the spot near Kundan Jharia village under the Sinapalli Police Station in Nuapada District on late on August 12, report
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Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp and recovered a cache of arms and explosives from the spot near Kundan Jharia village under the Sinapalli Police Station in Nuapada District on late on August 12, reports The Pioneer on August 15. Acting on information about the movement of Maoists, a joint team comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District voluntary Force (DVF) personnel launched a combing operation Patdhara reserve forest area in the District. During the operation the SFs came across the camp, which is believed to be a training camp for Maoist cadres. On seeing the SFs, the Maoists fled into the deep forest. Later, the SFs recovered one single shot rifle, nine detonators, three gelatin sticks, electric wires, batteries, four arrows, Naxal [Left Wing extremism, LWE] literature text books, blackboard, two air rifle bullets, medicines, soldering irons, remote sets, five haversacks and Maoist uniforms from the site.
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August - 12 
The final repatriation of 5,407 Bru refugee families from Tripura to Mizoram, scheduled to start from August 14, was deferred to August 25, reports The Shillong Times on August 12. As per the revised plan, the repatriation process is expected to be c
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The final repatriation of 5,407 Bru refugee families from Tripura to Mizoram, scheduled to start from August 14, was deferred to August 25, reports The Shillong Times on August 12. As per the revised plan, the repatriation process is expected to be completed by September 25 and not September 10 as scheduled earlier. The decision that the repatriation would start from August 25 was made at a meeting attended by officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), governments of Tripura and Mizoram and others on August 10.
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August - 12 
Three persons, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Ganie, Waseem Ahmad Ganie and Wajid Ahmad Ahanger were injured in a blast in Tosamaidan in Khag area of Budgam District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Three persons, identified as Mudasir Ahmad Ganie, Waseem Ahmad Ganie and Wajid Ahmad Ahanger were injured in a blast in Tosamaidan in Khag area of Budgam District on August 12, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 12 
Two persons, identified as Abdullah Basith and Mohammed Abdul Qhadeer were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Hyderabad for allegedly planning to carry out Islamic State (IS)’s activities, including recruitment in India on A
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Two persons, identified as Abdullah Basith and Mohammed Abdul Qhadeer were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Hyderabad for allegedly planning to carry out Islamic State (IS)’s activities, including recruitment in India on August 12, reports The Indian Express. According to NIA, Abdullah Basith, who was caught in 2014 and 2015 before he could leave India for Syria to fight for the IS, and his associate Mohammed Abdul Qhadeer were arrested for ‘conspiring to further the activities of IS (and) carry out terrorist acts in India’. Both are part of a group of eight men from Hyderabad who are being questioned by NIA on suspicion of planning to carry out subversive activities at the behest of IS handlers, officials said. The Indian Express had reported on August 9 that NIA had raided seven locations in Hyderabad and apprehended the eight on the basis of “suspicious” online activity.
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At least one person was killed and nine others, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan on August 12, reports Dawn. Police said
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At least one person was killed and nine others, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan on August 12, reports Dawn. Police said unidentified militants targeted a vehicle carrying FC personnel in the Mall Road area of Chaman. The suspects had reportedly planted IED in a motorcycle parked on the roadside.
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August - 12 
Diamer District Deputy Commissioner Didar Malik on August 12 asked a 12-member jirga (Council of Elders) working with the District authorities to handover 27 suspects allegedly involved in the arson attacks on schools in Diamer District of Gilgit-Bal
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Diamer District Deputy Commissioner Didar Malik on August 12 asked a 12-member jirga (Council of Elders) working with the District authorities to handover 27 suspects allegedly involved in the arson attacks on schools in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, reports Dawn. A meeting was held at the District Commissioner (DC) office in Chilas, where former Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Deputy Speaker Malak Miskeen, GB Minister for Excise and Taxation Haider Khan, GB Forests Minister Imran Wakeel and other notables were also present. DC Malik asked the jirga members to handover the suspects before 4pm on August 13, otherwise, a search operation will be conducted in both Tangir and Darel tehsils (revenue unit).
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August - 12 
An improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the office of Biratnagar Metropolitan Cityin Morang District of Province No. 1 on August 12, reports The Himalayan Times. No human casualty, however, was reported in the incident. The explosion damaged
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An improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the office of Biratnagar Metropolitan Cityin Morang District of Province No. 1 on August 12, reports The Himalayan Times. No human casualty, however, was reported in the incident. The explosion damaged windowpanes of the office and the vehicle used by Mayor Bhim Parajuli. Police have arrested eight persons suspecting their involvement in the incident. Netra Bikram Chand-led party’s cadres are among the arrested. Earlier, Chand-led Maoist party had sent a letter seeking donation to the metropolis.
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August - 12 
Members of Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) Presidium on August 12 met Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and urged him to address their issues including their demands to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. RJP-N leader Rajendra Mahato
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Members of Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) Presidium on August 12 met Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and urged him to address their issues including their demands to amend the constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. RJP-N leader Rajendra Mahato said they also told the Prime Minister to withdraw false charges slapped against the leaders and cadres of the party.
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August - 12 
A team of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit conducted a raid in Dhaka city's Abdullahpur area and arrested four militants of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on August 12, reports The Daily Star
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A team of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit conducted a raid in Dhaka city's Abdullahpur area and arrested four militants of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) on August 12, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Mohibul Islam (22), Mozzamel Huq (34), Shamim Ahmed (27) and Delwar Hossain (37). Two machetes, 96 detonators, 10 batteries and bomb-making equipment were seized from their possession.
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August - 12 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during the opening of Mahatma Gandhi Puram housing scheme in Nuwara Eliya on August 12 said reconciliation is taking place in Sri Lanka with the movement of Southern people to the North and Northern people to the S
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during the opening of Mahatma Gandhi Puram housing scheme in Nuwara Eliya on August 12 said reconciliation is taking place in Sri Lanka with the movement of Southern people to the North and Northern people to the South, reports Daily Mirror. “Many Sinhalese from the South are increasingly visiting the North, especially the Nagadeepa Vihara and Naga Vihara, while many from the North are visiting the South particularly to see what Colombo looks like. These visits are gradually becoming a mode of reconciliation. Northern and Southern people are more reconciled today than in the past,” the Prime Minister said.
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August - 12 
At least 17 soldiers were killed and another 25 wounded in clashes between Security Forces and the Taliban militants in Ghormach District in Faryab Province on August 12, Tolo News. According to the sources, the Taliban attacked an Afghan National Ar
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At least 17 soldiers were killed and another 25 wounded in clashes between Security Forces and the Taliban militants in Ghormach District in Faryab Province on August 12, Tolo News. According to the sources, the Taliban attacked an Afghan National Army base - commonly known as Chinese camp - and have occupied a few strongholds. Soldiers and officers from inside the camp said they are under siege and if reinforcement troops are not sent to them, they will all be killed. Faryab Members of Parliament (MPs) meanwhile accused government of negligence and said this base had been under siege for a few days. Despite calls for help, security departments failed to take action, the MPs said. “We are worried about the soldiers. There is also a lot of equipment (on the base) and if Taliban seize this, then they will threaten the northern parts, especially Faryab,” Bashir Ahmad Tayyanj, an MP from Faryab said. Afghanistan Army Chief of Staff Mohammad Sharif Yaftali on August 12 held a press conference in Kabul and confirmed the clashes at the camp but gave no information about casualties. “There was a heavy fight and both sides suffered fatalities,” said Yaftali.
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August - 12 
During separate operations of security and defense forces in various parts of the country, 43 armed militants were killed, reports Bakhtar News on August 12. According to national defense ministry press office, the operations were launched in outskir
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During separate operations of security and defense forces in various parts of the country, 43 armed militants were killed, reports Bakhtar News on August 12. According to national defense ministry press office, the operations were launched in outskirts of Nangarhar, Kapisa, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Urozgan, Farah, Badghis, Faryab, Kunduz and Helmand Provinces in which 43 armed militants were killed and 12 others wounded.
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August - 13 
A Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militant was arrested on August 13 from Singjamei Thongam Leikai in Imphal West, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested individual has been identified as Nongthombam Sanahal Singh.
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A Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) militant was arrested on August 13 from Singjamei Thongam Leikai in Imphal West, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrested individual has been identified as Nongthombam Sanahal Singh.
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August - 13 
An alert of the highest category was sounded after intelligence officials and Delhi Police got an input that a suspected terrorist posing as an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer was roaming around in Connaught Place in New Delhi, reports The Times of In
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An alert of the highest category was sounded after intelligence officials and Delhi Police got an input that a suspected terrorist posing as an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer was roaming around in Connaught Place in New Delhi, reports The Times of India on August 13. A manhunt was launched to trace the man spotted near Rajiv Chowk metro station on August 12 evening. Around 5.30pm on August 12, a retired IAF officer spotted the suspect wearing an IAF uniform along with sports shoes — something which the force personnel would never do. The retired officer alerted Police and also raised an alarm, but the suspect ran away before cops could arrive.
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August - 13 
An exchange of fire took place between armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force (SF) personnel of the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), SOG (Special Operations Group) and DVF (District Voluntary Force), at Bagha
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An exchange of fire took place between armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and Security Force (SF) personnel of the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), SOG (Special Operations Group) and DVF (District Voluntary Force), at Baghamunda forest near Purunakote village under Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuaryin Angul District of Odisha late on August 13, reports The New India Express. Around 30 Maoists were reportedly present in the area. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), North Central range, Narasingha Bhol said the Maoists belong to Sundargarh-Deogarh-Sambalpur (SDS) Division of the CPI-Maoist and use Satkosia as their transit route to operate between Jharkhand and Kandhamal District of Odisha. A week back, Police had received information about movement of Maoists in Satkosia under the leadership of Anmol alias Samarji, following the surrender of top cadre Kunu Dehuri, DIG, Bhol said. However, as of now, there are no reports of any casualty or injury from either side in the incident. The Maoists were first spotted in the Satkosia Wildlife Sanctuary in 2015. They were seen in areas such as Chutkei, Krushnachakragarh, Chuanri, Tuluka and Pampasar in and around the sanctuary, adds Kalinga TV.
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August - 13 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Chhotu Kumar (35), a street vendor by profession), by slitting his throat and threw his dead body wrapped with two live bombs at Chandra Mandi village under Chandra Mandi Police Station in Ja
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Chhotu Kumar (35), a street vendor by profession), by slitting his throat and threw his dead body wrapped with two live bombs at Chandra Mandi village under Chandra Mandi Police Station in Jamui District late on August 13, reports The Telegraph. Chandra Mandi Police Station House Officer (SHO), Hemant Kumar and Sub-Inspector (SI), Narayan Thakur, along with four Policemen received minor splinter injuries when one of the bombs went off while removing the body of Chhotu. A resident of Lakhisarai District, Chhotu used to sell cashew nuts and raisins at the Chandra Mandi market," Jamui Superintendent of Police (SP), J. Reddy said. "The bomb-squad reached the site and successfully defused a live bomb wrapped on Chhotu's body. But a second bomb went off while they were removing Chhotu's body to send it to Jamui sadar hospital for post-mortem.”
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August - 13 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres through posters in Malkangiri District of Odisha have warned an unidentified Malkangiri native of dire consequences for allegedly defaming them by putting up anti-Maoist posters, reports The Telegra
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres through posters in Malkangiri District of Odisha have warned an unidentified Malkangiri native of dire consequences for allegedly defaming them by putting up anti-Maoist posters, reports The Telegraph on August 13. In a letter to reporters on August 12, the Maoists warned one "Bharat Bhusan", who undersigns the anti-Maoist poster, that he would be punished for his "false propaganda". The letter further read, "While the Maoists are fighting for the legitimate rights of the tribals on land, forest and water, Bharat Bhusan has launched a false propaganda in which the Naxals [Left Wing extremism, LWE] are portrayed as perpetrators. Hence, he will be punished. Naxals had not displaced the tribals for Balimela Hydro Project. It's the government which had displaced the villagers in the mid-60s and left them to suffer. It's only the Maoists who are fighting for their development."
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August - 13 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has expressed its willingness to come forward for unconditional peace talks as long as these are without any pre-set conditions, reports Morung Express on August 13. In a statement HNLC publicity secreta
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has expressed its willingness to come forward for unconditional peace talks as long as these are without any pre-set conditions, reports Morung Express on August 13. In a statement HNLC publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said, ‘We are ever ready to come forward for talks with the government but it should not be based on any conditions.’ Stating that the outfit continues to maintain that the Hynniewtrep land is not part of India, he said that the Government of India will never be able to resolve the problems by using gun power. ‘The only way to resolve these problems is through dialogue otherwise the HNLC will not mind to continue with its struggles even if it takes us another 31 years’.
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August - 13 
Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) has imposed a 24-hour total shutdown in the entire hill districts of Manipur which would be effective from the midnight of August 14, reports Nagland Post on August 13.
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Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) has imposed a 24-hour total shutdown in the entire hill districts of Manipur which would be effective from the midnight of August 14, reports Nagland Post on August 13.
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August - 13 
Mizoram election department has conducted revision of voters lists of Bru refugees in Tripura camps before the repatriation, despite opposition from the civil societies, reports Morung Express on August 13. The move came in the wake of the latest ins
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Mizoram election department has conducted revision of voters lists of Bru refugees in Tripura camps before the repatriation, despite opposition from the civil societies, reports Morung Express on August 13. The move came in the wake of the latest instruction from the Election Commission (EC) that directed the state government to conduct revision of electoral rolls in the relief camps of the Bru refugees. At a meeting with civil societies and political parties on August 8, Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana had said the state government recently received instructions from the EC to conduct revision of voters’ lists in the relief camps. Its earlier order had said revision would be conducted in Mizoram after completion of the repatriation process.
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August - 13 
Officials on August 13 stated that ahead of the Independence Day, Indian authorities have asked security forces to increase vigil along the international borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, reports Morung Express. Tripura’s Inspector General o
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Officials on August 13 stated that ahead of the Independence Day, Indian authorities have asked security forces to increase vigil along the international borders with Bangladesh and Myanmar, reports Morung Express. Tripura’s Inspector General of Police (law and order) K.V. Sreejesh stated that ‘We have asked the BSF to further intensify vigil along the India-Bangladesh border to check any trespassing and clandestine trans-border movements’. He also added that Additional security in all entry and exist points of Tripura were deployed and CCTV cameras were installed to closely monitor the movement of vehicles and people.
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August - 13 
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Waheed ur Rehman Parra escaped unhurt when his vehicle was fired at on August 13 evening in Budgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that two to three shots were fired by unidentified gunmen
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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Waheed ur Rehman Parra escaped unhurt when his vehicle was fired at on August 13 evening in Budgam District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that two to three shots were fired by unidentified gunmen towards Parra’s Bolero vehicle at around 7.30 pm in Handjan area of Budgam District. However, Parra escaped unhurt from the scene.
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August - 13 
Police arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of militants, identified as Yasir Ahmad Wani and Yawar Sultan in connection with rifle snatching incident in Khrew in Pampore in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that o
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Police arrested two over ground workers (OGWs) of militants, identified as Yasir Ahmad Wani and Yawar Sultan in connection with rifle snatching incident in Khrew in Pampore in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on August 10, two persons barged inside Jammu and Kashmir Bank Branch Khrew and attacked Bank guard Mumtaz Ahmad with pepper spray and sharp-edged weapon in an attempt to snatch his 12 bore rifle. “But the security guard bravely resisted the attempts made to snatch his rifle thereby successfully foiling the rifle snatching bid,” Police said.
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August - 13 
Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants abducted and killed a man in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged into the house of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, resident of Murran in Pulwama District and abducted him on August
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Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants abducted and killed a man in Pulwama District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged into the house of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, resident of Murran in Pulwama District and abducted him on August 12 night. His bullet riddled body was recovered on August 13 morning. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat was running an eye clinic at Bijbehara. A Police spokesman said that “Police recovered the bullet riddled dead body of Gulzar from the nearby fields of Murran, Pulwama. Police has registered a case and initiated investigation. Initial investigation in the matter suggested that in this incident Zahoor Thokar and Showkat Dar led group of proscribed terror outfit HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen] are involved in this killing”, the spokesman added.
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August - 13 
Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops carried out operations on August 13
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Two Pakistani troopers were killed by the Indian Army in response to ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara District on August 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops carried out operations on August 13 night after the ceasefire violations. “In retaliatory action to unprovoked ceasefire violations and repeated attempts to facilitate infiltration by Pakistan Army in Tangdhar sector, own troops carried out calibrated operations last night in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed,” Srinagar-based defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said.
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August - 13 
The Punjab Police have registered 106 cases of terror financing involving proscribed organisations since 2015, and arrested 144 suspects, 42 of whom were convicted by courts, Dawn reported on August 13. This has been stated in a report which is part
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The Punjab Police have registered 106 cases of terror financing involving proscribed organisations since 2015, and arrested 144 suspects, 42 of whom were convicted by courts, Dawn reported on August 13. This has been stated in a report which is part of similar narrations three other provinces have prepared for a briefing the Pakistani authorities are scheduled to give to a delegation of the UN Security Council’s Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on August 15 on steps taken to curtail financial and other activities of the organisations proscribed by the world body, including the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD). The report from Punjab was sent to Islamabad on August 12. Since 2015, officials said, 26 accused were convicted of receiving or donating funds and handed more than five years of imprisonment. Figure is part of a report to be discussed with FATF delegation
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August - 13 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 13 sentenced to death five Patuakhali men guilty of committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The five, who were members of notorious Razakar fo
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 13 sentenced to death five Patuakhali men guilty of committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The five, who were members of notorious Razakar force, were given the punishment for participating and assisting the Pakistan army in the killing of 17 people, rape of 15 women and torture of several others in Itbaria village of Patuakhali Sadar upazila in May of 1971. The convicts are Esahaq Shikder (83), Abdul Goni Hawlader (72), Mohamad Awal (69), Abdus Sattar Pyada (65) and Solaiman Mridha (86). All of them are behind bars. All the convicts were involved with the Muslim League (ML), an anti-liberation political party, and joined locally formed Razakar Bahini, an auxiliary force of the Pakistan army, to commit the crimes.
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August - 13 
According to government officials, Taliban assault on the Afghan strategic city of Ghazni has entered its fourth day, with the death toll climbing above 300, reports Al Jazeera on August 13. Defence Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami stated on August 13 tha
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According to government officials, Taliban assault on the Afghan strategic city of Ghazni has entered its fourth day, with the death toll climbing above 300, reports Al Jazeera on August 13. Defence Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami stated on August 13 that about 100 security forces and 20 to 30 civilians were killed in the fighting. He also added that 94 Taliban fighters, including 12 of their "key commanders" had also been killed, mostly by US air raids. According to the US military headquarters in Kabul, US aircraft conducted at least nine air raids on August 11 and August 12.
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August - 14 
A Maoist cadre identified as Purna Chandra Majhi alias Aazad (21), surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), Smith P Parmar, in Nuapada District on August 14, reports The Pioneer. Majhi was an active cadre of Mainpur-Nuapada (MN) Division
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A Maoist cadre identified as Purna Chandra Majhi alias Aazad (21), surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP), Smith P Parmar, in Nuapada District on August 14, reports The Pioneer. Majhi was an active cadre of Mainpur-Nuapada (MN) Division of the CPI-Maoist, and was carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. According to Police, Majhi was involved in Maoist activities from 2015 and later joined Mainpur-Nuapada Division in July 2017. He was also a part of Sinapalli Local Operating Squad (LOS) of CPI-Maoist, to which he was forcefully inducted by Maoist cadre Anju ‘divisional committee member, DCM’ and Sunil ‘area committee member, ACM’.
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August - 14 
Balwant Singh Rajoana—a prime accused of Punjab’s former Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh’s assassination case, on August 14 has claimed that United States (US)-based pro-Khalistan group— Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) were only misle
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Balwant Singh Rajoana—a prime accused of Punjab’s former Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh’s assassination case, on August 14 has claimed that United States (US)-based pro-Khalistan group— Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) were only misleading Sikhs over the ‘Referendum 2020’, reports The Tribune. “I am against Referendum 2020. These people [SFJ] do not want to make a separate nation, but are trying to divide the Khalsa Panth [community] and collecting funds. They have been betraying Sikhs for over 34 years”, said Rajoana.
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August - 14 
Four Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports India.com. Two of them, identified as Hunga Kawasi (30) and Hidma Kartam (35), were arrested from Kuakonda Police Station limits, while the tw
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Four Maoists were arrested from separate places in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports India.com. Two of them, identified as Hunga Kawasi (30) and Hidma Kartam (35), were arrested from Kuakonda Police Station limits, while the two others, Mangu Muchaki and Madda, were arrested from Katekalyan and Bhansi areas, respectively, Dantewada, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gorakh Nath Baghel said. Muchaki, head of the Dandakaranya Adivasi Kisan Majdoor Sangathan (DAKMS), a front organisation of the CPI-Maoist, was allegedly part of a group of Maoists involved in the July 6 encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dabba village forests, Baghel said. Madda was allegedly part of the Maoist group that had set ablaze a JCB machine engaged in pipeline laying work in Kuakonda area on August 9, the Police officer said.
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August - 14 
Maoists set ablazea tipper truck, engaged in work for a private company, in the Kirandul Police Station area of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports India.com. However, there was no reports of any casualties in the incident, ASP,
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Maoists set ablazea tipper truck, engaged in work for a private company, in the Kirandul Police Station area of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, reports India.com. However, there was no reports of any casualties in the incident, ASP, Baghel said.
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August - 14 
Maoistsdisrupted traffic movement on National Highway-30 by fixing banners to terrify people near Gaganpalli on road connecting Sukma District to Konta tehsil (revenue unit) of the District in Chhattisgarh, seeking support for bandh, reports The Hita
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Maoistsdisrupted traffic movement on National Highway-30 by fixing banners to terrify people near Gaganpalli on road connecting Sukma District to Konta tehsil (revenue unit) of the District in Chhattisgarh, seeking support for bandh, reports The Hitavada on August 14. As news spread, Security Forces (SFs) rushed to spot and removed banners. Traffic was also restored. Sources informed that in view of bandh, running of buses was stopped since Sunday (August 12) evening. The buses for different locations also did not move from bus stand, putting commuters in trouble. SFs were on alert in view of bandh called by the Maoists.
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August - 14 
Maoistsput up posters in some areas of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, urging people to refrain from celebrating the Independence Day, reports India.com. According to Police, SFs intensified patrolling in the Maoist-hit Bastar region
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Maoistsput up posters in some areas of Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 14, urging people to refrain from celebrating the Independence Day, reports India.com. According to Police, SFs intensified patrolling in the Maoist-hit Bastar region, comprising seven Districts – Bastar, Kondagaon, Kanker, Dantewada, Bijapur, Narayanpur and Sukma – to prevent any untoward incident during Independence Day celebrations on August 15.
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August - 14 
Police arrested two suspected Bihar-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresfrom Barakhor area near Asansol in West Burdwan District of West Bengal on August 14 evening, while they were on their way to Purulia District of the State,
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Police arrested two suspected Bihar-based Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadresfrom Barakhor area near Asansol in West Burdwan District of West Bengal on August 14 evening, while they were on their way to Purulia District of the State, reports The Telegraph. Jitendra Singh alias Tiger of Aurangabad and Hareram Paswan from Sasaram in Rohtas Districts of Bihar, were arrested from Barakar bus stand in Kulti of West Burdwan. Mohammad Sana Aktar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (west), said Jitendra is a Maoist ‘zonal commander’ in Aurangabad, while Hareram is a squad member. A 9mm pistol and five rounds of cartridges were seized from their procession.
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August - 14 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 14 has deported Irfan Ahmad Zargar (36)—a resident of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and suspected to be sympathiser of Islamic State (IS), to India, reports The Tribune. Upon his arrival to India, Irfan Ah
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on August 14 has deported Irfan Ahmad Zargar (36)—a resident of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and suspected to be sympathiser of Islamic State (IS), to India, reports The Tribune. Upon his arrival to India, Irfan Ahmad Zargar subjected to probe by different security agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Later, he was handed over to the J&K State Police to carryout detailed investigation. Zargar was quite ‘active’ on social media platform and expressed his ‘likes’ to the activities of IS in Syria, said an unnamed official. Zargar is a third Indian from Kashmir who has been deported for allegedly being sympathiser with the IS. Earlier, two Kashmiri residents— Afshan Parvaiz was deported from Turkey on May 25, 2018, and Azhar ul-Islam were deported from UAE in 2017.
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August - 14 
An improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the ward office of Gauradaha Municipality-7 in Jhapa District of Province No. 1 on August 14, reports The Himalayan Times. According to ward chair Balaram Kharel, window panes were destroyed in the bla
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An improvised explosive device (IED) went off at the ward office of Gauradaha Municipality-7 in Jhapa District of Province No. 1 on August 14, reports The Himalayan Times. According to ward chair Balaram Kharel, window panes were destroyed in the blast targeting the office. The blast also damaged the office boundary wall. It may be noted that two cadres of Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) led by Netra Bikram Chand were arrested by the Police from Damak as they were distributing party pamphlets to public. The arrested were Asal Limbu, 25, and Raju Das, 26, Superintendent of Police Bheem Prasad Dhakal said.
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August - 14 
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia while talking to reporters on August 14 told reporters that the investigation into the Hotel Olio International militant den in Dhaka city is almost complete, reports Dhaka Tribune. A membe
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Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia while talking to reporters on August 14 told reporters that the investigation into the Hotel Olio International militant den in Dhaka city is almost complete, reports Dhaka Tribune. A member of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) blew himself up on August 15 at Hotel Olio International, on Panthapath, situated only about 300m away from the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.
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August - 14 
139 armed terrorists were killed in air strikes of coalition forces in suburb of Ghazni Province, Bakhtar News reports on August 14. According to National Defense Ministry press office, Afghan and coalition troops targeted strongholds of terrorists i
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139 armed terrorists were killed in air strikes of coalition forces in suburb of Ghazni Province, Bakhtar News reports on August 14. According to National Defense Ministry press office, Afghan and coalition troops targeted strongholds of terrorists in parts of Ghazni Province, in which 139 terrorists were killed and their hideouts were demolished.
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August - 14 
At least 45 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and dozens more wounded in Baghlan-e-Markazi District of Baghlan Province when Taliban militants carried out an attack in the night of August 14, reports Tolo News. A police source in Baghlan said
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At least 45 Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and dozens more wounded in Baghlan-e-Markazi District of Baghlan Province when Taliban militants carried out an attack in the night of August 14, reports Tolo News. A police source in Baghlan said that at least 35 Afghan National Army (ANA) officers and 10 policemen were killed when the Taliban launched an attack on Allawuddin military base in Baghlan-e-Markazi District.
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August - 14 
Security sources that the Taliban militants launched an attack on police forces in Arghandab District on August 14, which resulted in the death of over 18 Taliban militants and 13 police personnel, reports Tolo News.
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Security sources that the Taliban militants launched an attack on police forces in Arghandab District on August 14, which resulted in the death of over 18 Taliban militants and 13 police personnel, reports Tolo News.
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August - 15 
A black flag was allegedly hoisted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the premises of Arewada Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) office under Bhamragad taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Ma
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A black flag was allegedly hoisted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on the premises of Arewada Panchayat (village level local-self government institution) office under Bhamragad taluka (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on August 15, reports The New Indian Express. Some locals spotted the black flag when they went to the panchayat office to hoist a tricolour on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day. “The villagers informed us in the morning that they found a black flag hoisted on the flag post at the panchayat office,” Inspector and in-charge of Bhamragad Police Station, Suresh Madne said.
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August - 15 
According to a parliamentary standing committee report tabled in Parliament last month, Government of India (GoI) wanted to reduce the areas under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Assam but the State government did not concur, reports Th
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According to a parliamentary standing committee report tabled in Parliament last month, Government of India (GoI) wanted to reduce the areas under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Assam but the State government did not concur, reports The Hindu on August 15. The parliamentary committee headed by former Union finance minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in its report tabled on July 19 said with improvement in security situation in most northeast States, “the Government should consider gradually reducing the area under AFSPA, especially in the States of Assam and Meghalaya.”
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August - 15 
All Assam Students' Union (AASU) on August 15 stated that the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the claims and objections phase of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update exercise should include scrutiny of the final draft by the depu
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All Assam Students' Union (AASU) on August 15 stated that the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the claims and objections phase of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update exercise should include scrutiny of the final draft by the deputy commissioners and then by the NRC state coordinator, reports The Telegraph. AASU general secretary Lurinjyoti Gogoi said they would like to see in the SOP, to be finalised by the apex court on Thursday, a two-phase suo motu scrutiny of the final draft and allowing the filing of objections at circle office/district level instead of local NRC Seva Kendras. AASU is pushing for suo motu scrutiny because of ground reports about very low percentage of non-inclusion in districts such as Dhubri (8.26), Karimganj (7.67), Hailakandi (6.62), South Salmara(7.22), Kamrup (5.32), Lakhimpur (9.64), Kokrajhar (6.62) and Chirang (7.91).
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August - 15 
An Army personnel was injured as Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on August 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said alert Army troops noticed movement along the LoC in
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An Army personnel was injured as Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on August 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said alert Army troops noticed movement along the LoC in Nowshera sector at 5.15 am on August 15 morning and challenged the militants, who were trying to infiltrate into the Indian territory. When challenged, the armed intruders opened firing on the Army, who retaliated, leading to exchange of gun battle. Pakistan army posts, in a bid to facilitate the infiltration attempt, also opened firing to give cover to the intruders.
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August - 15 
Coordination Committee (CorCom) claimed responsibility for the attack on army camp on August 15 at located at Theigotang in Churachandpur District, reports Imphal Free Press. A post of 6th Sikh light infantry was attacked by the militants, which did
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Coordination Committee (CorCom) claimed responsibility for the attack on army camp on August 15 at located at Theigotang in Churachandpur District, reports Imphal Free Press. A post of 6th Sikh light infantry was attacked by the militants, which did not result in any casualties.
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August - 15 
Nagaland Chief Minister, T.R Zeliang on August 15 said that if the Naga Political Groups could come forward and support the negotiations between the Government of India (GoI) and the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN
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Nagaland Chief Minister, T.R Zeliang on August 15 said that if the Naga Political Groups could come forward and support the negotiations between the Government of India (GoI) and the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) then it would be a befitting tribute to late Isak Chishi Swu, the ‘chairman’ of NSCN-IM, whose “unfortunate passing away” was condoled by one and all, reports Nagaland Post. Speaking at the 70th Independence Day celebrations at Secretariat Plaza, the Chief Minister said, “Time waits for no one. An early political settlement is in the interest of one and all.” On the occasion, Zeliang also reiterated his appeal to the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) to “eschew the path of violence and return to the ceasefire agreement.”On the law and order situation in the state, Zeliang said overall situation in the state continued to remain peaceful. He, however, said there were some concerns along the Assam-Nagaland border areas, particularly in the areas adjoining Doldoli Reserved forest, which was effectively dealt by the administration and police. The chief minister said that to maintain peace and tranquillity in the disputed border areas of Assam and Nagaland, a Border Peace Co-ordination Committee (BPCC) has been formed in all the districts bordering Assam, comprising of representatives from both Assam and Nagaland, which was purely voluntary.
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August - 15 
On August 15, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted verification of official documents maintained at JNIMS Hospital in Imphal West as a part of probe into alleged raising of funds and supply of arms and ammunition to militant group by JNIMS d
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On August 15, National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted verification of official documents maintained at JNIMS Hospital in Imphal West as a part of probe into alleged raising of funds and supply of arms and ammunition to militant group by JNIMS director, reports Imphal Free Press. The former director, M. Shyamo of Lalambung was arrested by a team of NIA from New Delhi on charge of funds raising and supply of arms and ammunitions to Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP).
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August - 15 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an under-construction cowshed site in Bara village in Aurangabad District of Bihar late on August 15 night, reports The Telegraph. Police said a group of heavily armed CPI-Maoist
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked an under-construction cowshed site in Bara village in Aurangabad District of Bihar late on August 15 night, reports The Telegraph. Police said a group of heavily armed CPI-Maoist squad reached Bara village under Deo Police Station in Aurangabad District around midnight and brutally assaulted daily workers engaged in construction of the cowshed. The rebels, who were carrying explosives as well as sophisticated weapons, later set ablaze a water tank, a tractor and a motorbike. Residents told Police that explosives went off injuring a few cows. Aurangabad Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Rajesh Kumar said that the Maoists were protesting construction of a cow-shed in the Kaimur Plateau area. The Maoists also had threatened to stall the ongoing work, but the cow protection committee didn't adhere to the warning and continued to work. Around midnight, the Maoists attacked the construction site and set ablaze the vehicles and other equipment. They also abandoned a hand-written pamphlet at the spot, which the Police later seized. ASP, Rajesh, however, denied any worker or cow was injured in the blast.
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August - 15 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) issued a warning letter to school authorities and parents against sending children to schools to celebrate Independence Day (August 15), reports Daily Excelsior on August 14. The letter issued by the HM states that the hea
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) issued a warning letter to school authorities and parents against sending children to schools to celebrate Independence Day (August 15), reports Daily Excelsior on August 14. The letter issued by the HM states that the heads of schools and colleges who force "our brothers and sisters to participate must know that they have to answer before the people who have offered everything for this pious cause". The terse warning states that all schools and colleges must cooperate with the group failing which, the terror group will take action as per their own rules. Further the letter warns the parents of children. HM has stated that "parents should not send their wards to Independence Day celebrations of India".
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August - 15 
Two personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were injured when a pressure bomb laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded near Mistri village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on August 15, reports The Times
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Two personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) were injured when a pressure bomb laid by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres exploded near Mistri village in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on August 15, reports The Times of India. The incident took place near Mistri village when a team of the ITBP was out on a search operation in view of the Independence Day celebrations, Police said. Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP), Kamlochan Kashyap said while the patrolling team was cordoning off a forest near the village, located around 150 kilometers from State capital, Raipur, a jawan (trooper) came in contact with a pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Maoists. The IED exploded, causing splinter injuries to two constables of the ITBP's 44th battalion.
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August - 15 
Unidentified militants on August 15 attacked an army camp in Churachandpur District, reports The Northeast Today. The militants launched two lathode shells towards the camp located near Teigotang village.
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Unidentified militants on August 15 attacked an army camp in Churachandpur District, reports The Northeast Today. The militants launched two lathode shells towards the camp located near Teigotang village.
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August - 15 
Local elders in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan on August 15 handed over to Security Forces (SFs) 15 suspects who allegedly facilitated those involved in the torching of schools in different areas of Diamer, reports Dawn. Diamer Superintendent Po
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Local elders in Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan on August 15 handed over to Security Forces (SFs) 15 suspects who allegedly facilitated those involved in the torching of schools in different areas of Diamer, reports Dawn. Diamer Superintendent Police (SP) Muhammad Ajmal said the suspects were wanted for their involvement in terrorist activities, including the burning of schools, and had facilitated other incidents. The suspects had surrendered themselves to the elders and Police during a joint search operation in the mountains of Diamer, the SP Muhammad Ajmal added. He added that the search operation would remain ongoing until more suspects were arrested.
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August - 15 
The Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering on August 15 urged Pakistan to enact appropriate laws, enabling local officials to act upon requests of foreign countries to freeze illegal assets and making terrorism financing and money laundering ex
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The Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering on August 15 urged Pakistan to enact appropriate laws, enabling local officials to act upon requests of foreign countries to freeze illegal assets and making terrorism financing and money laundering extraditable offences, reports The Express Tribune. Pointing out deficiencies in Pakistan’s legal framework, the visiting APG team pointed out that this could hamper Pakistan’s effective response on requests of mutual legal assistance by foreign countries in money laundering cases, officials said. Stressing the need for strengthening domestic legal framework by October, members of the APG team an on-site inspection would be carried out by the regional body after this period. It also urged the authorities concerned to give predicate offence monitoring powers to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The group’s other areas of concerns were activities by non-profit organizations, narcotics trafficking and proceeds of crimes. The APG team is visiting Islamabad to assess legal and administrative arrangements for implementing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations for curbing money laundering and terrorism financing. The team comprises officials from the United States, Turkey, China and the United Kingdom.
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August - 15 
Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) while meeting with the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez at the UNHCR Headquarters on August 15 com
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Filippo Grandi, the head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) while meeting with the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva Ambassador A.L.A. Azeez at the UNHCR Headquarters on August 15 commended Sri Lanka for its significant progress in resettlement of returning refugees and IDPs and invited Sri Lanka to play a more proactive role in the organization, reports Colombo Page. Recalling the long-standing, productive partnership between Sri Lanka and the UNHCR, High Commissioner Grandi remarked that at a time when there were many challenges around the world, Sri Lanka stood out as a country, which has achieved significant progress in resettlement of returning refugees and IDPs as well as in addressing issues of statelessness. He invited Sri Lanka to be an important stakeholder in the policy making process of the UNHCR, expressing hope that Sri Lanka's proactive role would contribute significantly to the work of the UNHCR drawing upon the country's positive experiences and insights.
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August - 15 
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while participating in the annual festival of the historic Shrine of Our lady of Madhu in Mannar District presided by the Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Bishop of Mannar Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando said th
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe while participating in the annual festival of the historic Shrine of Our lady of Madhu in Mannar District presided by the Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Bishop of Mannar Most Rev. Emmanuel Fernando said the National Unity Government (NUG) is working to deliver long term peace to the island nation and religious festivals are important to promote peace and reconciliation, reports Colombo Page on August 15. "Our large religious festivals are important moments to promote and embrace the values of peace and reconciliation, as we work to deliver long term peace in Sri Lanka," the Premier said.
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August - 15 
At least 11 anti-government militias were killed during air attack launched by Afghan Air Forces in Helmand Province the night of August 15, reports Bakhtar News. The militants were killed in Sangeen District and Lashkargah city (Lashkargah Distrcit)
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At least 11 anti-government militias were killed during air attack launched by Afghan Air Forces in Helmand Province the night of August 15, reports Bakhtar News. The militants were killed in Sangeen District and Lashkargah city (Lashkargah Distrcit), the provincial capital of the province. Several hideouts of militants were also destroyed following the attack.
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August - 15 
The Ministry of Public Health in the evening of August 15 confirmed the death toll had risen to 48 in suicide bombing inside a classroom at Mawoud Academy, an education academy, in Dasht-e-Barchi in PD18 [Police District 18] area of Kabul District, r
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The Ministry of Public Health in the evening of August 15 confirmed the death toll had risen to 48 in suicide bombing inside a classroom at Mawoud Academy, an education academy, in Dasht-e-Barchi in PD18 [Police District 18] area of Kabul District, reports Tolo News. The explosion happened at about 4.10pm [AST], on August 15, while students were in class. At least 67 people were also wounded. Mawoud Academy is a private education facility that provides tertiary education programs to students wanting to go to university. The academy is known for providing a high standard of education. This academy's classes are mixed, with both girls and boys attending. About 100 students were believed to have been in the classroom at the time of the explosion.
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August - 16 
A joint team of Army and Police recovered three mines, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades), three boosters, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 13 detonators and some tablets from forward village of
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A joint team of Army and Police recovered three mines, three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), three RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades), three boosters, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 13 detonators and some tablets from forward village of Sarya in Bhawani area of Nowshera sector in Rajauri District on August 16, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 16 
a ULFA-I militant was arrested on August 16 from Borhat Kuchgaon in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. The militant has been identified as Mahendra Gohain.
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a ULFA-I militant was arrested on August 16 from Borhat Kuchgaon in Sivasagar District, reports The Sentinel. The militant has been identified as Mahendra Gohain.
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August - 16 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 16, reports PTI. The encounter took place at around 3:30 pm in the forests of Masapara vi
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 16, reports PTI. The encounter took place at around 3:30 pm in the forests of Masapara village under Bhansi Police Station area when a team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on an anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation, Dantewada, Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallava told PTI. Acting on information about the presence of 10-15 Maoists in Masapara hills, the patrolling team, comprising around 200 personnel, combed the area, located around 400 kilometers from the State capital, Raipur, he said. When SFs were encircling a particular spot, they came under fire from Maoists, triggering the encounter, Pallava said. After the exchange of fire, the Maoists fled into the core forest area. During a search of the encounter spot, the body of a woman Maoist was recovered along with two rifles of different makes, the Police said. The slain Maoist was yet to be identified, the SP said.
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August - 16 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) sector headquarters, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Bijendra Singh in Malkangiri District of
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on her head, surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) sector headquarters, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Bijendra Singh in Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 16, reports The New Indian Express. A native of Sanyasiguda village under Chitrakonda Police limits, Nayana Khillo (19) was working as a party member of Gumma area committee of CPI (Maoist) Malkangiri division under Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) since 2016, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena.
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August - 16 
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Anil Chouhan on August 16 told his Pakistani counterpart that infiltration attempts by the terrorists were a major cause of concern saying these activities have increased in the areas
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Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Anil Chouhan on August 16 told his Pakistani counterpart that infiltration attempts by the terrorists were a major cause of concern saying these activities have increased in the areas of North of Pir Panjal mountain ranges, reports Daily Excelsior. Lieutenant General Chouhan made his stand clear during the DGMO level talks between India and Pakistan on August 16, which were initiated at the behest of latter. “The Indian DGMO emphatically stated that infiltration attempts were a major cause of concern. He also informed the Pakistan DGMO that these activities have increased in the areas of North of Pir Panjal mountain ranges. Pakistan must institute measures to prevent infiltration from the launch pads located on its side of the Line of Control (LoC),’’ official sources said. They said the Pakistani DGMO gave an assurance that Pakistan army would take prompt action against move of inimical elements in proximity to the LoC and respond to information shared by the Indian side thereby facilitating conduct of anti-terrorist operations.
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August - 16 
Eight foreign made rifles were recovered along Mizoram-Myanmar border on August 16 at a location north of Friendship Bridge at Zokhawthar in Champhai District, reports The Shillong Times. The recovered rifles include two US origin 5.56 mm M-16 rifles
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Eight foreign made rifles were recovered along Mizoram-Myanmar border on August 16 at a location north of Friendship Bridge at Zokhawthar in Champhai District, reports The Shillong Times. The recovered rifles include two US origin 5.56 mm M-16 rifles, two German origin 7.62mm G-3 rifles and four Myanmar origin 5.56mm MA3 assault rifles.
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August - 16 
Meanwhile, the militant group United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) denied an allegation made by other militant groups Kuki National Army (KNA) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO) on December 26, reports the E-pao. Earlier, the KNA and KNO alleged tha
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Meanwhile, the militant group United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) denied an allegation made by other militant groups Kuki National Army (KNA) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO) on December 26, reports the E-pao. Earlier, the KNA and KNO alleged that the UKLF had brought in around 30 cadres of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) into Moreh in Chandel District.
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August - 16 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 16 claimed in its chargesheet that Faisal Mirza (32)—a terror suspect arrested in May for alleged conspiracy to carry out terrorist attack in several cities of India, had received training fo
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on August 16 claimed in its chargesheet that Faisal Mirza (32)—a terror suspect arrested in May for alleged conspiracy to carry out terrorist attack in several cities of India, had received training for “explosives and suicide bombing” in Pakistan, reports The New Indian Express. With the assistance from agents of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Mirza’s unidentified cousin sent him to terror-training camp based near Rawalpindi in Pakistan. There he was trained in using weapons, making explosives and suicide bombings for the purpose of carrying out terror activities in Mumbai, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, said an unnamed ATS officer.
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August - 16 
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 16 sanctioned death sentences for 15 "hardcore terrorists", reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said that the convicted militants were involved in terrorism a
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Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 16 sanctioned death sentences for 15 "hardcore terrorists", reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said that the convicted militants were involved in terrorism activities, including "attacks on armed forces and law enforcement agencies, destruction of educational institutions and killing of innocent civilians". Collectively, the terrorists were found guilty of killing 45 people, including four civilians and 41 security personnel and injuring 103 others, it added. The ISPR further said that arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession, and that they all confessed to being part of proscribed organisations. In addition to these militants, six other convicts were awarded imprisonment of varying periods by the military courts.
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August - 16 
Eight disgruntled leaders of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have opposed recommendations of task forces formed to finalise unification of the erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist C
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Eight disgruntled leaders of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) have opposed recommendations of task forces formed to finalise unification of the erstwhile Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-Maoist Center), reports The Himalayan Times on August 16. Eight leaders, including Hasta Pandit, Hom Narayan Shrestha, Balkrishna Deuja, Shashinath Acharya, Ashok Chaulagai, Ishwor Timilsina, Chari Bahadur Tamang and Madhav Prasad Acharya from Sindhupalchowk District, who represented the erstwhile CPN-UML, have opposed the recommendations submitted to provincial committee. They said the report was against the spirit of unification, and even task force members Saresh Nepal and Hasta Pandit were kept in the dark while preparing the report. As per the task force’s recommendation, the 145-member Sindhupalchowk District Committee will have 73 members from the CPN-UML and 72 from the CPN-Maoist Center. Earlier, they decided to share party positions in the 60:40 ratios.
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August - 16 
NCP Co-chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking at the 15th Doramba Killing Memorial Day in Doramba of Ramechhap District on August 16 said that the onus is on Government to look after victims’ families’, reports The Himalayan T
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NCP Co-chairman and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal speaking at the 15th Doramba Killing Memorial Day in Doramba of Ramechhap District on August 16 said that the onus is on Government to look after victims’ families’, reports The Himalayan Times. “As many as 21 soldiers of the rebel army were killed by the then Royal Nepal Army while the former were holding a district level meeting at Doramba during peace talks between the government and the Maoist army at Hapure of Dang on 3 August 2003. This incident was premeditated by the royalists to foil the peace process. Hence, the government should take responsibility for the family members and education of the children of the victims,” said Dahal.
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August - 16 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a programme organized on 'Civil and Criminal Code and Their Implementation Challenges' on August 16 urged one and all not to doubt implementation of constitution and Government activities on exercising lokt
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a programme organized on 'Civil and Criminal Code and Their Implementation Challenges' on August 16 urged one and all not to doubt implementation of constitution and Government activities on exercising loktantra, reports Republica. Oli said efforts were on to establish the democratic system which is gained with much rigor and struggle.
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August - 16 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while addressing a discussion organised by the Awami League (AL) at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre marking the National Mourning Day and the 43rd anniversary of martyrdom of Bangabandhu on August 16 said ther
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while addressing a discussion organised by the Awami League (AL) at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre marking the National Mourning Day and the 43rd anniversary of martyrdom of Bangabandhu on August 16 said there is no doubt that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia was also involved in the August 15 carnage conspiracy, reports The Daily Star. “Zia's wife [Khaleda] brought self-confessed killer of the Father of the Nation [Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman] to parliament by rigging votes. What does it mean? It was not only Zia but also his wife was involved in the conspiracy of the August 15 carnage. There is no doubt,” Hasina said.
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August - 16 
At least 51 anti-government militias were killed and dozens other injured following military operations launched by Afghan Security Forces within the last 24 hours across the country, Bakhtar News reports on August 16. Ministry of National Defense pr
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At least 51 anti-government militias were killed and dozens other injured following military operations launched by Afghan Security Forces within the last 24 hours across the country, Bakhtar News reports on August 16. Ministry of National Defense press office stated that the operations were conducted in insecure areas of Nangarhar, Ghazni, Kandahar, Urozgan, Zabul, Farah, Badghis, Faryab, Balkh, Kunduz and Helmand Provinces.
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August - 16 
Three members of Haqqani Network were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Nader Shah Koot District of Khost Province, Bakhtar News reports on August 16.
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Three members of Haqqani Network were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Nader Shah Koot District of Khost Province, Bakhtar News reports on August 16.
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August - 17 
A 38-year-old woman, identified as Shameema was shot dead by militants at Drabgam area of Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire upon Shameema wife of Ali Mohammad Bhat near his parental home at Drabgam village
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A 38-year-old woman, identified as Shameema was shot dead by militants at Drabgam area of Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened fire upon Shameema wife of Ali Mohammad Bhat near his parental home at Drabgam village on August 17 afternoon. Police said that the preliminary investigations suggested that militants shot at the woman, who was immediately shifted to nearby hospital. However, she succumbed on the way.
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August - 17 
A civilian, identified as Abdul Ahad Pinchoo was killed in a grenade attack at the office of Superintendent of Police (SP) Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade at the office of SP Awantipora
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A civilian, identified as Abdul Ahad Pinchoo was killed in a grenade attack at the office of Superintendent of Police (SP) Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade at the office of SP Awantipora on August 17 afternoon which missed the intended target and exploded outside it, resulting in injuries to four civilians. Abdul Ahad Pinchoo, who had head injury, succumbed at SMHS hospital in Srinagar. The other three injured civilians were identified as Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, Gulzar Ahmad Tanga and Mohammad Suhaib.
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August - 17 
A soldier, identified as Rifleman Rambabu Shahi was killed in an encounter at Kralgund area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 17 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants hiding in the village opened fire on the troops during the search
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A soldier, identified as Rifleman Rambabu Shahi was killed in an encounter at Kralgund area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 17 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The militants hiding in the village opened fire on the troops during the search operation at Kachlu village triggering an encounter. Massive searches have been launched against the militants who fled from the village under the cover of darkness and heavy firing into nearby forest area. Sources said that Security Forces (SFs) had information about the presence of 2-3 militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hiding in the village.
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August - 17 
According to a Press Release by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on August 17 Yung Aung was elected as the new ‘acting chairman’, at the same time impeaching Lt. Gen. Khango Konyak for violating the principles of the party, r
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According to a Press Release by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on August 17 Yung Aung was elected as the new ‘acting chairman’, at the same time impeaching Lt. Gen. Khango Konyak for violating the principles of the party, reports Imphal Free Press. The press release also added that the impeachment of Khango Konyak become necessary to save the party from further breakdown and confusion. Morung Express further adds that Konyak was given safe passage and that he left the NSCN (K) headquarters in Sagaing region of Myanmar along with some of his loyalists. A few top leaders with origins in Nagaland, India were believed to have gone with him. Additionally, a source stated that Konyak was never impeached and rather a collective decision to effect a change of guard was taken since Konyak’s was unwell for some time.
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August - 17 
At least 38 key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are active in Jharkhand as listed by the State Home Department, and as many as 19 Maoists are operational in Palamu District of Jharkhand, reports The Telegraph on August 17. On Augu
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At least 38 key Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are active in Jharkhand as listed by the State Home Department, and as many as 19 Maoists are operational in Palamu District of Jharkhand, reports The Telegraph on August 17. On August 13, Palamu, Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha issued a signed appeal to all 19 Maoists and their families, Sandeep alias Vijay Yadav (42), prominently among them, a Bihar-Jharkhand ‘special area committee member’, who operates in Burha Pahar in Latehar District and carrying INR 500,000 on his head in Bihar and INR 2.5 million in Jharkhand, asking them to surrender. SP, Mahatha asked the Maoists to return to the mainstream and "reap huge benefits of State's surrender policy".
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August - 17 
Clashes broke out in Hajin village of Bandipora District soon after SFs launched an anti-militancy operation in the area on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon at Mir Mohalla area of Hajin on August 17 morning. As the cordon-and
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Clashes broke out in Hajin village of Bandipora District soon after SFs launched an anti-militancy operation in the area on August 17, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a cordon at Mir Mohalla area of Hajin on August 17 morning. As the cordon-and-search operation was launched in the village following specific inputs about the presence of militants. Militants fired at the troops during the searches and additional reinforcements of the Army was rushed to the area and the entire village has been cordoned off to trace out the militants. The locals mostly youth took to streets and pelted stones on the SFs. Police and paramilitary forces used tear smoke shells to disperse the youth. Sources also said that the SFs had information about the presence of four militants of LeT in the village. They said that two of them were injured in the brief gun battle but they managed to escape under the cover of stone pelting.
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August - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a bus after asking the passengers to alight near Bhusaras Valley at Gadiras village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 17, reports Pragativadi. The private bus was heading to Dan
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a bus after asking the passengers to alight near Bhusaras Valley at Gadiras village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on August 17, reports Pragativadi. The private bus was heading to Dantewada in the evening when a group of Maoists stopped the vehicle near Bhusaras, asked the passengers to get down and set it ablaze. However, there were no reports of any casualty in the incident.
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August - 17 
Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the apex students’ body of the State, on August 17 conducted a drive against non-tribal people who were staying in the State or running businesses without permits, reports Assam Tribune on August 17. MZP members carried out su
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Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), the apex students’ body of the State, on August 17 conducted a drive against non-tribal people who were staying in the State or running businesses without permits, reports Assam Tribune on August 17. MZP members carried out surprise ‘checking’ of non-tribals here and discovered that many of them did not possess inner line permits (ILPs) required for non-tribals to enter or stay in Mizoram. Some of them did not find their names in the draft NRC published recently in Assam which, according to the MZP, suggests that they are illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
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August - 17 
Pakistan troops violated ceasefire on Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District on August 17 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops targeted Rekhi post manned by 17th Bihar and 20th Jat regiment of the
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Pakistan troops violated ceasefire on Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara District on August 17 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that Pakistan troops targeted Rekhi post manned by 17th Bihar and 20th Jat regiment of the Army from Black Rock post. The Army retaliated and intermittent firing is going on. However, no casualty was reported.
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August - 17 
The Border Security Force (BSF) officials on August 17 have recovered two Pakistan-based SIM cards, and 330 grams of heroin nearby the Old Mohamddi Wala Border Outpost in Ferozepur Sector in Punjab, reports The Tribune. On the night of August 16, two
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The Border Security Force (BSF) officials on August 17 have recovered two Pakistan-based SIM cards, and 330 grams of heroin nearby the Old Mohamddi Wala Border Outpost in Ferozepur Sector in Punjab, reports The Tribune. On the night of August 16, two BSF personnel D.K. Rai and Narendra Singh identified a plastic bottle floating in the Sutlej. On recovery, two Pakistani SIM cards of ‘Zong’ cellular operator and 330 grams of heroin were recovered.
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August - 17 
The British Police on August 17 has arrested Jabir Siddiq aka Jabir Moti (51)—a key aid of Dawood Ibrahim, from London’s Hilton Hotel, reports Hindustan Times. Jabir Siddiq who is a Pakistani national, reportedly managed Dawood’s investments in the U
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The British Police on August 17 has arrested Jabir Siddiq aka Jabir Moti (51)—a key aid of Dawood Ibrahim, from London’s Hilton Hotel, reports Hindustan Times. Jabir Siddiq who is a Pakistani national, reportedly managed Dawood’s investments in the United Kingdom (UK), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and other countries. Dawood Ibrahim who is the mastermind behind 1993 Mumbai Serial blasts, remains the only Indian on the UK Treasury Department’s ‘Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets in the UK’, which is updated on August 16.
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August - 17 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a show cause notice to All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani under Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), reports Daily Excelsior on August 17. The ED, Srinagar Z
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a show cause notice to All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani under Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA), reports Daily Excelsior on August 17. The ED, Srinagar Zone in a fresh notice issued on August 10 said that after considering cause shown by you to the show cause notice, the Assistant Director is of the opinion that adjudication proceedings as contemplated in sub section 13 of the FEMA should be held against you (Geelani).“You are therefore, required to present yourself personally or through authorized representative before the Assistant Director for personal hearing on September 5 or 6, 2018 at 1430 hrs in the office of ED, Srinagar zone, Raj Bagh,” the notice said. Meanwhile, HC has termed the ED notice to Geelani as biased and unrealistic.
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August - 17 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Mahmood Khan took oath as 22nd Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on August 17, reports The Nation. KP Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra administered him the oath during a ceremony held at the Governor Hous
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Mahmood Khan took oath as 22nd Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on August 17, reports The Nation. KP Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra administered him the oath during a ceremony held at the Governor House, Peshawar. Besides others, MPA-elect, Government officials and PTI workers and office-bearers also attended the event. Soon after taking oath as chief executive of the province, the PTI workers chanted slogans in favour of the party. Mahmood Khan, a candidate of PTI had earlier bagged 77 votes against his rival nominee of the joint opposition parties Mian Nisar Gul, who secured 33 votes in the elections for the CM office.
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August - 17 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 17 categorically said that there is not support to any terrorist activity inside Afghanistan from Pakistan side, reports Daily Times. “The alleged return of injured / dead terrorists
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 17 categorically said that there is not support to any terrorist activity inside Afghanistan from Pakistan side, reports Daily Times. “The alleged return of injured / dead terrorists from Ghazni is incorrect,” said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor. The statement came after Afghan President alleged that hospitals in Pakistan were receiving and treating Taliban insurgents, who had been injured in the recent fighting with Afghan forces in the south-eastern Ghazni city.
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August - 17 
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) officials said that Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) which remained below law enforcers' radar for many years, has lately been gathering strength through collecting funds mainly by robbery, report
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Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) officials said that Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) which remained below law enforcers' radar for many years, has lately been gathering strength through collecting funds mainly by robbery, reports The Daily Star on August 17. JMB militants in jail are also convincing other inmates, who were jailed for robbery and other similar crimes, to share with JMB a portion of their loot, the officers said. A high official of CTTC said “To gain sympathy of robbers, the militants are also spending a good amount of money on helping the robbers to continue their legal battle to get out of jail on bail. There is information that the JMB has managed to send around Tk 17 lakh to some of its leaders in prison, the officer said wishing anonymity. The JMB inspired robbers' loot is usually split three ways: their personal expense, JMB funds, money for smuggling into jails. They also help the family members of jailed operatives.”
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August - 17 
At least 14 Taliban militants were killed during air raids led by Afghan Air Forces in southern Helmand province on August 17, reports Bakhtar News.The terrorists have been targeted and killed while they were busy on organizing a series of terrorist
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At least 14 Taliban militants were killed during air raids led by Afghan Air Forces in southern Helmand province on August 17, reports Bakhtar News.The terrorists have been targeted and killed while they were busy on organizing a series of terrorist and destructive activities in Girishk town in Nahr-e-Saraj District and Lashkargah city in Lashkargah District.A senior commander of Afghan National Army in the south of the country said, 14 armed oppositions were killed during the air attacks.Several hideouts of Taliban militants have been destroyed during the assaults as well, the source added. Also, two weapon storages belonging Taliban have been discovered by Afghan security personnel in relevant areas of Sangin rural District and Lashkargah city.A security official in Helmand said, some heavy and light weapons have been seized from the storages.
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August - 17 
Taliban’s District shadow Governor for Sayed Khel District of Parwan province, Mawlavi Jamshid, was killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Shinwari District the night of August 17, reports Tolo News. Parwan Provincial Governor’s spokeswoman
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Taliban’s District shadow Governor for Sayed Khel District of Parwan province, Mawlavi Jamshid, was killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Shinwari District the night of August 17, reports Tolo News. Parwan Provincial Governor’s spokeswoman Wahida Shahkar confirmed that Mawlavi Jamshid along with one other militant was killed in the clash with SFs. Shahkar did not provide further information about the clash. Taliban has not yet commented.
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August - 17 
The Maldives’ Foreign Ministry has stated that the government is aware of concerns raised by the international allies over the transparency of upcoming Presidential elections and would like to ensure that the elections would be a free and fair
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The Maldives’ Foreign Ministry has stated that the government is aware of concerns raised by the international allies over the transparency of upcoming Presidential elections and would like to ensure that the elections would be a free and fair elections in the Maldives, reports Maldives Times on August 17. The Presidential Election is scheduled to be held on 23 September 2018. The campaigning for the election is progressing smoothly in a peaceful environment and the Government is working closely with the Election Commission (EC) and all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the election is free, fair and credible, read the statement released by the Foreign Ministry.
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August - 18 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asBabuchand Marandi alias Suraj, a member of the Ajay Mahato-led squad, active in and around Parasnath, surrendered before Deputy Commissioner, Manoj Kumar, and Superintendent of Police
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asBabuchand Marandi alias Suraj, a member of the Ajay Mahato-led squad, active in and around Parasnath, surrendered before Deputy Commissioner, Manoj Kumar, and Superintendent of Police (SP), Surendra Kumar Jha, in Giridih District on August 18, reports India.com.Babuchand, a resident of Badkharo village under Nimiaghat Police Station of the District, was involved in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) on Parasnath hills in June, 2007 and was also wanted in other Maoist related cases.
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August - 18 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) identified as NingthoujamHerojit Singh alias Sanahongba was arrested on August 18 from KakchingLamkhai in Kakching District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) identified as NingthoujamHerojit Singh alias Sanahongba was arrested on August 18 from KakchingLamkhai in Kakching District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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August - 18 
Armed Rebel group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) observed the 25th Martyrs’ day of the groupat 1st Battalion of the outfit in Imphal on August 18, reports E-Pao.Speaking on the occasion the acting ‘commander in chief’ of the outfit Meeyamgi Yawol Lan
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Armed Rebel group Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) observed the 25th Martyrs’ day of the groupat 1st Battalion of the outfit in Imphal on August 18, reports E-Pao.Speaking on the occasion the acting ‘commander in chief’ of the outfit Meeyamgi Yawol Lanmee (MYL) Kh Nimai, stated how to march ahead the revolutionary movement by recalling the spirit of sacrifice of the martyrs.General Secretary, KYKL while speaking on the occasion said that in order to march the revolutionary movement in ‘Western South East Asia (WESEA) region’ the revolution should never surrender and march ahead without losing the spirit.Vice Chairman of KYKL in his speech said that the first step require is to restored the sovereign status of the Kangleipak and ‘WESEA region’.
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August - 18 
at least one civilian was killed and two others were injured when Pakistani troops traded fire along the LoC in Tanghdar sector inthe Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that Pakis
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at least one civilian was killed and two others were injured when Pakistani troops traded fire along the LoC in Tanghdar sector inthe Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that Pakistani troops violated ceasefire in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District last night (August 17) and Army retaliated. The intermittent firing is going on in which two civilians were injured after a shell exploded. The slain civilian has been identified as Zulfikar, while the injured were identified as Jahangir Ahmad and Zameer Ahmad.
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August - 18 
Three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that 6-Garhwal of Army depl
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Three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir on August 18, reports Daily Excelsior on August 19.An official said that 6-Garhwal of Army deployed in the forward area in Tanghdar noticed the movement of a group of at least five infiltrating militants near Baltariyan area and were challenged by the troops leading to a gun battle in which three infiltrating militants were killed, while two others managed to flee back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.
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August - 18 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) linkmen were arrested from unspecified locations of Dibrugarh District on August 18, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees have been identified as Haren Chandra Das, Mukib Ahmed and Sushil Pra
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) linkmen were arrested from unspecified locations of Dibrugarh District on August 18, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestees have been identified as Haren Chandra Das, Mukib Ahmed and Sushil Pradhan. According to police, three of them were involved many crimes and working in upper Assam.
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August - 18 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was sworn as 22nd Prime Minister (PM) at a ceremony in Islamabad on August 18, ushering in a new political era in the country, reports The News. The ceremony at the President´s House in Islamabad mar
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was sworn as 22nd Prime Minister (PM) at a ceremony in Islamabad on August 18, ushering in a new political era in the country, reports The News. The ceremony at the President´s House in Islamabad marks the end of decades of rotating leadership between the ousted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). A tearful Khan, clad in a traditional black sherwani, smiled as he stumbled over some of the words of the oath administered to him by President Mamnoon Hussain during the ceremony, televised live by the state broadcaster PTV. He swore to "bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan", and to "discharge my duties and perform my functions honestly, to the best of my ability... and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Pakistan". The Imran Khan had won a confidence vote in the National Assembly on August 17. In parliament he came out fighting with a divisive speech in which he vowed to hold corrupt officials accountable.
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August - 18 
PM Imran Khan on August 18 unveiled his 21-member Cabinet, most of whom previously held key posts in the regime of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, reports News18. Out of the 21 names announced, 16 will be Ministers while five others
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PM Imran Khan on August 18 unveiled his 21-member Cabinet, most of whom previously held key posts in the regime of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, reports News18. Out of the 21 names announced, 16 will be Ministers while five others will advisers to Khan, PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said, hours after PM Imran Khan was sworn-in as the country's 22nd PM. 12 of Imran Khan’s Ministers Held Key Positions in Pervez Musharraf's Regime. According to the list shared by Chaudhry on his Twitter account, veteran politician Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be the Foreign Minister. Qureshi, the vice president of the party, was the Foreign Minister from 2008 to 2011 under the PPP Government.
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August - 18 
Syed Murad Ali Shah was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Sindh on August 18-evening, reports Dawn. He was administered oath by acting Governor Agha Siraj Durrani in a ceremony held at the Governor House in Karachi. Shah would begin his second t
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Syed Murad Ali Shah was sworn in as the Chief Minister (CM) of Sindh on August 18-evening, reports Dawn. He was administered oath by acting Governor Agha Siraj Durrani in a ceremony held at the Governor House in Karachi. Shah would begin his second term as the 33rd chief minister of Sindh after the separation of the province from Bombay. He would be the 29th CM of the province after the creation of Pakistan. He was elected as the CM for the first time in 2016 when the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) decided to replace Syed Qaim Ali Shah. During the last 22 months as the CM, he carried out major projects not only in the interior of Sindh but also in Karachi under two special packages.
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August - 18 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing Province 2 Assembly meeting in Janakpur on August 18 assured the Government will amend the constitution by September 19 to accommodate the legitimate concerns of the Madhes, reports The Himalayan Times. He said
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing Province 2 Assembly meeting in Janakpur on August 18 assured the Government will amend the constitution by September 19 to accommodate the legitimate concerns of the Madhes, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “The nation’s charter is a progressive document unlike a religious scripture or anything set in stone, hence changes can be made as and when required.”
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August - 18 
The Government on August 18 decided to declare 52 individuals who were killed during 2015's Madhes protests as martyrs, reports Republica. A Cabinet meeting decided to declare as martyrs 41 protestors and 11 Security Force (SF) personnel who lost
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The Government on August 18 decided to declare 52 individuals who were killed during 2015's Madhes protests as martyrs, reports Republica. A Cabinet meeting decided to declare as martyrs 41 protestors and 11 Security Force (SF) personnel who lost their lives during the Madhes movement. The Cabinet took the decision on the basis of a political understanding reached between Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bimalendra Nidhi and leaders of the agitating parties during a meeting on August 14. The Madhesi leaders had presented the meeting with a new list of 68 individuals who were killed during the protests and asked Deputy Prime Minster Nidhi to declare them "martyrs of the Madhes movement." The Home Ministry reviewed the list and proposed the name of 52 individuals.
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August - 18 
At least 33 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces in separate incidents at Koot, Naziyan and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province on August 18, reports Bhaktar News.
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At least 33 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed by Afghan Special Forces in separate incidents at Koot, Naziyan and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province on August 18, reports Bhaktar News.
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August - 18 
This report based on information taken from The Edition agency of the Maldives, has been removed after further inquiries with official authorities determined that there was no record of any deportation or other violation by Nirmaldeep Singh Sandhu in
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This report based on information taken from The Edition agency of the Maldives, has been removed after further inquiries with official authorities determined that there was no record of any deportation or other violation by Nirmaldeep Singh Sandhu in India. We apologies profoundly for any hurt cause to Mr. Sandhu as a result of the replication of this report on the News Updates of the South Asia Terrorism Portal.
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August - 19 
A militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Vice Chairman (PREPAK-VC) was arrested on August 19 from Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee has been identified as Thangjam Basanta alias Basant Meitei. The militant
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A militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Vice Chairman (PREPAK-VC) was arrested on August 19 from Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee has been identified as Thangjam Basanta alias Basant Meitei. The militant had recruited two individuals for the underground group. The two recruited individuals are Nongthombam Kenedy Meitei and Thokchom Ningthem Meitei.
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August - 19 
A Mizoram state department official stated on August 19 that least 2,560 people from 394 families out of 32,857 Brus, taking shelter at six relief camps in Tripura, have expressed their willingness to return to Mizoram, reports The Telegraph. The off
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A Mizoram state department official stated on August 19 that least 2,560 people from 394 families out of 32,857 Brus, taking shelter at six relief camps in Tripura, have expressed their willingness to return to Mizoram, reports The Telegraph. The officials who conducted the identification of displaced Bru families at the six relief camps from Thursday returned to Mizoram stated that no refugees, except in one relief camp, expressed their willingness to return. An official stated that ‘of the identified 2,560 Bru, 2,366 people, including 697 children, comprising 367 families will return to Mamit district, while 194 people, including 36 children, from 27 families will return to Kolasib district. None from the rest of the five relief camps, including Naisingpara, the largest relief camp which houses more than 2,900 families, have expressed their willingness to return.
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August - 19 
According to reports, former National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairperson’ Khango Konyak, “along with his loyalists” may join NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports Morung Express on August 19. According to report, a senior NSCN
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According to reports, former National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) ‘chairperson’ Khango Konyak, “along with his loyalists” may join NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports Morung Express on August 19. According to report, a senior NSCN (IM) leader confirmed” to the news site that “Khango and his supporters will join NSCN-IM. that Khango Konyak was elected chairperson of NSCN (K) last year after the death of SS Khaplang but was recently, allegedly, “removed” by the outfit.
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August - 19 
Around a 12 youth were arrested during night raids in Tujjar village of Sopore in Baramulla District for their alleged involvement in stone-pelting incidents on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer, however, said that the youth were i
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Around a 12 youth were arrested during night raids in Tujjar village of Sopore in Baramulla District for their alleged involvement in stone-pelting incidents on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police officer, however, said that the youth were involved in stone pelting during search operations and were identified through video clips. Stone-pelting clashes had erupted in Tujjar village on August 16 when Security Forces (SFs) launched an operation against a group of militants, who were hiding in the village.
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August - 19 
At least three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Army noticed movement of a group of infiltrating militants on the LoC i
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At least three militants were killed as Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Army noticed movement of a group of infiltrating militants on the LoC in Kasturi Naar in Kala Pahad area of Uri sector. The group was challenged and they opened fire on the troops, leading to a fierce encounter. One militant was killed while four others managed to flee back to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) with two of them critically injured. The search operation was launched in the area and body of one of the militants was recovered along with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. The troops also saw two bodies of militants lying on the other side of the LoC.
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August - 19 
Meanwhile, Latehar District Police also arrested three Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Parishad (JSJMP) cadres identified as Sandip Oraon alias Kaila, Sunil Munda and Samarjit Ganjhu alias Samrita Ganjhu from Chandwa, reports The Telegraph. A semiautom
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Meanwhile, Latehar District Police also arrested three Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Parishad (JSJMP) cadres identified as Sandip Oraon alias Kaila, Sunil Munda and Samarjit Ganjhu alias Samrita Ganjhu from Chandwa, reports The Telegraph. A semiautomatic pistol, different types of cartridges, three mobile phones and posters were found from them.
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August - 19 
Police arrested two persons along with huge number of flags of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and other militant outfits besides daggers, flag materials, stencils, paints, sewing machines and mobile phones containing incriminatory contents from a residentia
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Police arrested two persons along with huge number of flags of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and other militant outfits besides daggers, flag materials, stencils, paints, sewing machines and mobile phones containing incriminatory contents from a residential house in Saloora Patti in Ganderbal area in Ganderbal District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested persons were identified as Irfan Ahmad Mir and Aushiq Hussain Baba, who are tailors by profession.
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August - 19 
Several posters that alleged that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were misguiding innocent villagers of tribal communities and engaging them in violent activities were put upon the wall of Saberi Primary School at MV-79 villag
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Several posters that alleged that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were misguiding innocent villagers of tribal communities and engaging them in violent activities were put upon the wall of Saberi Primary School at MV-79 village in Malkangiri District of Odisha on August 19, reports The Telegraph. An anti-Maoist campaigner, who undersigns the anti-Maoist poster identifying himself as one "Bharat Bhusan", has warned the Maoists of dire consequences if they did not stop their "nefarious activities”. One of the posters read, “The Maoists have no soft corner for the tribals. Few anti-socials and mischief-mongers are creating disturbances in the area in the name of Maoists. They don't have any ideology and misguide the villagers". Through the posters, the campaigner has also accused the Maoists of killing innocent members of tribal communities and damaging roads and bridges."The Maoists should come up with the list of development works that they have done for the tribals. They are against development and want to keep the tribals underdeveloped for their own benefit. We are not afraid of the Maoists. Our campaign against them will continue till not they are wiped out from the district," the poster added."We are verifying the posters," said Malkangiri, Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena. Importantly, on August 12, the Maoists, through letters sent to media persons in Malkangiri District, had warned "Bharat Bhusan" of dire consequences for allegedly defaming them by putting up anti-rebel posters in the District.
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August - 19 
The 118thBattalion of Border Security Force (BSF) on August 19, has recovered six plastic bottles filled with heroin weighing six kg in total, from river Sutlej near Joginder Border Outpost in Abohar Sector in Fazilka District in Punjab, reports The
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The 118thBattalion of Border Security Force (BSF) on August 19, has recovered six plastic bottles filled with heroin weighing six kg in total, from river Sutlej near Joginder Border Outpost in Abohar Sector in Fazilka District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The bottles flowed-in from Pakistan with the current of river. The recovered heroin is worth INR 30 Crore in the international market. The smugglers have changed their modus operandi and are desperate to push heroin into the Indian Territory as the forces have thwarted all attempts of the smugglers to push heroin from ground route, said an unnamed BSF official.
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August - 19 
The United Kingdom (UK) government had distance itself from the pro-Khalistan campaign “London Declaration on Referendum 2020” organised by the Sikh separatist groups in London on August 12, reports The Times of India on August 19. The event triggere
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The United Kingdom (UK) government had distance itself from the pro-Khalistan campaign “London Declaration on Referendum 2020” organised by the Sikh separatist groups in London on August 12, reports The Times of India on August 19. The event triggered the diplomatic row as India had warned the UK to consider bilateral ties before allowing the separatist groups to conduct the rally. Although we [UK government] allowed the protest to take place, this should not be taken as expressing a view either in support or against the campaign. We [UK government] are clear that this is a question for the people and Government of India, said an unnamed UK government official.
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August - 19 
Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Irshad Ahmad and Feroz Ahmad were arrested in Langate area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Some ammunition and 3AK magazines were recovered fr
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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Irshad Ahmad and Feroz Ahmad were arrested in Langate area of Handwara in Kupwara District on August 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Some ammunition and 3AK magazines were recovered from them.
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August - 19 
Army troops, along with the officials of local law enforcement agencies, were deployed in Ghizar valley of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) after some militants attacked and torched Police check post in Saingal village on August 19, reports Daily Times.Accordin
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Army troops, along with the officials of local law enforcement agencies, were deployed in Ghizar valley of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) after some militants attacked and torched Police check post in Saingal village on August 19, reports Daily Times.According to sources, the militants torched a seasonal check post and Police camps in Saingal village. Following an exchange of fire with the security officials, the militants managed to escape the venue.
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August - 19 
Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) president Jam Kamal Khan Alyani took the oath as 16th Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan at a ceremony in Quetta, the provincial capital on August 19, reports Dawn. Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai administere
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Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) president Jam Kamal Khan Alyani took the oath as 16th Chief Minister (CM) of Balochistan at a ceremony in Quetta, the provincial capital on August 19, reports Dawn. Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai administered the oath to the new CM at Governor House. Outgoing caretaker CM Allauddin Marri, Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul QudoosBizenjo, PTI’s provincial president Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind, Chief Secretary Dr Nazeer Ahmed, Frontier Corps IG Nadeem Ahmed Anjum, Balochistan Police IG Mohsin Butt, leaders of different political parties and tribal elders were prominent among those who attended the ceremony.
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August - 19 
Law Minister Anisul Huq speaking at a discussion organised by '21 August Bangladesh' at National Press Club in Dhaka on August 19 said Government is trying to bring back one of the Bangabandhu's killers, Rashed Chowdhury, from US, reports New Age. He
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Law Minister Anisul Huq speaking at a discussion organised by '21 August Bangladesh' at National Press Club in Dhaka on August 19 said Government is trying to bring back one of the Bangabandhu's killers, Rashed Chowdhury, from US, reports New Age. He said “We have a very good relationship with the US. We are discussing with them to bring the killer back. The current US leaders are providing enough support to bring him back to Bangladesh legally.” The programme was organized by '21 August Bangladesh', a central organization of the families of those, who were killed and injured in the grenade attack of August 21, 2004, demanding execution of the verdict of Bangabandhu killing through bringing back the killers in the country and to ensure faster judgment of the grenade attack.
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August - 19 
Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said the two former Presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Mahinda Rajapaksa are not eligible to run for a third term in the highest office under the present Constitution, reports
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Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said the two former Presidents Chandrika Kumaratunga and Mahinda Rajapaksa are not eligible to run for a third term in the highest office under the present Constitution, reports Colombo Page on August 19. Rajapakshe said the provisions under the 19th Amendment to the Constitution prevent both former Presidents from running for a third term at the next presidential election.
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August - 19 
Two top Taliban militants ‘local commander’ and ‘district governor’ were killed in a roadside mine blast at an unspecified area of Sarkanoy District in Kunar province on August 19, reports Bhaktar News. The slain militants were identified as Nematull
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Two top Taliban militants ‘local commander’ and ‘district governor’ were killed in a roadside mine blast at an unspecified area of Sarkanoy District in Kunar province on August 19, reports Bhaktar News. The slain militants were identified as Nematullah Karyab ‘shadow district governor’ of Taliban for Sarkano district, Kunar Province; and Mullah Najeb ‘commander’ of Taliban.
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August - 19 
In an operation carried-out by Bashar al-Assad’s ‘Free Syrian Army’ (FSA), a group of Maldivian insurgents who are actively participants in the Syrian civil war, has been detained by the Syrian Police, reports The Edition on August 19. Reportedly, ar
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In an operation carried-out by Bashar al-Assad’s ‘Free Syrian Army’ (FSA), a group of Maldivian insurgents who are actively participants in the Syrian civil war, has been detained by the Syrian Police, reports The Edition on August 19. Reportedly, around 10 Maldivian insurgents among 650 combatants were detained by the Syrian Police. Most of the Maldivian insurgents are joining Islamic State (IS) and Tahrir al-Sham. A group of Maldivian insurgents belonging to Tahrir al-Sham abducted another Maldivian and carried out his execution by beheading in July 2018. The victim was a member of IS and identified as Ahmed Zubair aka Zubba, who was also member of a religious extremist group—Dot Com, that previously existed in Male, Maldives.
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August - 20 
A cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Pokhra village under Hussainabad Tehsil (revenue unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports Business Standard. A police officer s
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A cadre of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested from Pokhra village under Hussainabad Tehsil (revenue unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports Business Standard. A police officer said two supporters of the TPC, however, managed to escape during the raid at Pokhra village.According to Superintendent of Police (SP), IndrajeetMahatha, members of a special Police team raided the village on the basis of a tip-off and arrested the TPC cadre identified as SambhuPaswan.The Police team recovered one rifle and six live cartridges from the house, he said.
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August - 20 
A huge cache of explosive materials, including gelatine sticks, ammonium nitrate and detonators, suspected to be meant for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered by Police at Shahpur village under Hiranpur area in Pakur Dis
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A huge cache of explosive materials, including gelatine sticks, ammonium nitrate and detonators, suspected to be meant for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres was recovered by Police at Shahpur village under Hiranpur area in Pakur District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports Hindustan Times.“Based on a tipoff, our team conducted a raid at around 5.30 am. Around 10,000 detonators along with 10,000 gelatin sticks and 65 bags of ammonium nitrate were found in a hut. The hut belongs to Bhagat Murmu, whose credentials are being probed,” said Shailendra Prasad Barnwal, Superintendent of Police (SP), Pakur.
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August - 20 
According to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs number of civilian casualties in insurgency-related violence is highest in Manipur, reports The Sentinel on August 20. The Committee observes that despite a decline in the number of incide
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According to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs number of civilian casualties in insurgency-related violence is highest in Manipur, reports The Sentinel on August 20. The Committee observes that despite a decline in the number of incidents, the violent incidents in Manipur accounted for 54 percent of the total number of violent incidents in the entire Northeast during 2017. Moreover, the number of civilian casualties more than doubled during 2017 as compared to the casualties during 2016.
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August - 20 
Acting upon specific information, the Police on August 20 arrested Arun Mondal and recovered two firearms and 36 cartridges from his house in Atghara of Nadia District in West Bengal, reports The Tribune.
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Acting upon specific information, the Police on August 20 arrested Arun Mondal and recovered two firearms and 36 cartridges from his house in Atghara of Nadia District in West Bengal, reports The Tribune.
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August - 20 
An elderly man was stabbed to death by unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres suspecting him to be a ‘Police informer’ at Dhabba village under Manpur tehsil(revenue unit) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on August 20,
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An elderly man was stabbed to death by unidentified Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres suspecting him to be a ‘Police informer’ at Dhabba village under Manpur tehsil(revenue unit) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on August 20, reports UNI.About 7-8 Maoists took out Chaitu Tulawi (68) from his house and stabbed him with weapons last night, and left behind some pamphlets wherein Chaitu was described as a ‘Police informer’.
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August - 20 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze four vehicles at Bauxite Mines in Gumla District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports New Kerala. Around 20-25 cadres of the CPI-Maoist raided the mines at Serengdag under Ghaghra Police St
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze four vehicles at Bauxite Mines in Gumla District of Jharkhand on August 20, reports New Kerala. Around 20-25 cadres of the CPI-Maoist raided the mines at Serengdag under Ghaghra Police Station limits and set ablaze three trucks and a tractor. The Maoists also assaulted contractor Umesh Singh and the vehicle drivers and ordered the closure of the mines. Police said the incident could be fallout of contractor's refusal to pay ‘levy’ (extortion money) to the Maoists.
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August - 20 
Naga Gaon Burah Federation (NGBF) called up on the Government of India (GoI) to lift ban on National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council-Adinno (NNC-Adinno), reports The Northeast Today on August 20. NGBF is the
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Naga Gaon Burah Federation (NGBF) called up on the Government of India (GoI) to lift ban on National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council-Adinno (NNC-Adinno), reports The Northeast Today on August 20. NGBF is the body of all Gaon Burahs or the village heads in Nagaland. In a statement issued by its general secretary ShikutoZalipu and media secretary Akhu Naga, the federation also urged both the militant outfits to come forward and initiate peace and unity.
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August - 20 
Pakistani troops targeted Army’s positions along the LoC in Kamalkote sector of Uri in Baramulla District by firing mortar shells on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army retaliated but there was no loss of life on either side of the LoC. The
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Pakistani troops targeted Army’s positions along the LoC in Kamalkote sector of Uri in Baramulla District by firing mortar shells on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army retaliated but there was no loss of life on either side of the LoC. The Army immediately launched searches in the area to see if the militants have not infiltrated under the cover of mortar shelling. Army said that the Pakistani troops are targeting Indian posts to facilitate infiltration of militants into Kashmir.
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August - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Zahid Ahmad Dar from Sangam area of Anantnag District on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 rifle was recovered from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Zahid Ahmad Dar from Sangam area of Anantnag District on August 20, reports Daily Excelsior. One AK 47 rifle was recovered from him.
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August - 20 
The Central Government has directed the withdrawal of over 7,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from their long-drawn deployment in four Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-hit States, the maximum being from West Bengal, reports Business
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The Central Government has directed the withdrawal of over 7,000 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from their long-drawn deployment in four Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-hit States, the maximum being from West Bengal, reports Business Standard on August 20.These armed troops, part of seven battalions, will subsequently be re-deployed for conducting operations in Naxal-hit regions of south Bastar in Chhattisgarh, a recent Government order has said.The force was deployed to carry out anti-Naxal operations in West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand whereas for internal security-related duty in Uttar Pradesh. As per the directive issued, the Union Home Ministry (UHM) early this week informed the respective States enumerating that the maximum of three battalions are to be withdrawn from West Bengal, two from Bihar and one each from Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
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August - 20 
Two top leaders of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), a militant outfit based in Nagaland and Manipur, were arrested by Police from at Phramer in West Jaintia Hills District on August 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested individuals were identified a
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Two top leaders of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), a militant outfit based in Nagaland and Manipur, were arrested by Police from at Phramer in West Jaintia Hills District on August 20, reports The Telegraph. The arrested individuals were identified as ‘chairman’ RaituChawangaliasRaitu and 43-year-old ‘information secretary’ GengchungPouNamthuyangalias Dangmei. A team of Tamenglong police will soon arrive in West Jaintia Hills to take the arrested cadres in custody.
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August - 20 
Usman Ahmad Khan Buzdar took oath as the Punjab Chief Minister (CM) at Governor’s House Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on August 20, reports The News. Acting governor Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi administered the oath to the CM. The cerem
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Usman Ahmad Khan Buzdar took oath as the Punjab Chief Minister (CM) at Governor’s House Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on August 20, reports The News. Acting governor Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi administered the oath to the CM. The ceremony was attended by caretaker CM Punjab Prof Dr Hasan Askari Rizvi, acting speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Dost Muhammad Mazari, Senator Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, members of caretaker cabinet, members of the Punjab Assembly, GCO 10-Div Major General Muhammad Amer, Air Vice Marshal Irfan Ahmed, Station Commander Navy Commander Dr SM Shahzad, Inspector General of Police Punjab Imam Kaleem, provincial secretaries and others. Earlier, Usman Buzdar called on acting governor Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Governor’s House, Lahore.
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August - 20 
63 militants were killed and 41 others were injured during joint military operations across the country, reports Bhaktar News on August 20. Ministry of National Defense press office stated that, the operations have been conducted by support of Afghan
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63 militants were killed and 41 others were injured during joint military operations across the country, reports Bhaktar News on August 20. Ministry of National Defense press office stated that, the operations have been conducted by support of Afghan air and artillery forces to suppress anti-government militias, ensure peace and stability and protect the lives and properties of people in insecure areas of Nangarhar, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Urozgan, Farah, Herat, Faryab, Kunduz, Baghlan and Helmand province. Also during the operations 21 round of different type of mines have been discovered and neutralized, two vehicles, a motorcycle and some weapons and ammunitions belonging Taliban militants have been destroyed, the source added.
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August - 20 
At least 10 armed militants were killed during a special operation led by Afghan Commando Forces in Khawaja SabzPoush District of Faryab Province in the night of August 20, reports Bakhtar News. Ahmad Jawed Salim, spokesman of Afghan Commando Forces,
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At least 10 armed militants were killed during a special operation led by Afghan Commando Forces in Khawaja SabzPoush District of Faryab Province in the night of August 20, reports Bakhtar News. Ahmad Jawed Salim, spokesman of Afghan Commando Forces, said several weapons, belonging to the terrorists, were also seized by Afghan Security Forces during the operation.
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August - 20 
At least one hundred and two militants including some leaders of the Taliban were killed in multiple airstrikes conducted in Faryab province, reports Khaama Press. According to a statement released by the 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military on
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At least one hundred and two militants including some leaders of the Taliban were killed in multiple airstrikes conducted in Faryab province, reports Khaama Press. According to a statement released by the 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military on August 20 in the North, the militants were killed during three airstrikes conducted in the bordering regions between Garziwan and Bulcharagh Districts. The statement further added that the militants were targeted in the vicinity of Hamam Chashma area as they were travelling to Garziwan from Bulcharagh District. The statement also added that the ‘military commission chief’ of the Taliban for the North, identified as Mawlavi Matiullah, Mawlavi Abdul Baqi also famous as Omar, ‘commander’ Shirzad, and Mawlavi Jabar also famous as Bilal, was among those killed.
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August - 20 
President Ghani on August 18 announced ceasefire with the Taliban, starting from August 20 (today) until Eid Milad un Nabi (Birth of Prophet Mohammad), on the condition that the Taliban group also announces a ceasefire, reports Khaama Press.
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President Ghani on August 18 announced ceasefire with the Taliban, starting from August 20 (today) until Eid Milad un Nabi (Birth of Prophet Mohammad), on the condition that the Taliban group also announces a ceasefire, reports Khaama Press.
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August - 20 
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has ordered the armed forces to continue to their operations against the militants until a positive response has not been received from the Taliban regarding the ceasefire, reports Bhaktar News on August 20.
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President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has ordered the armed forces to continue to their operations against the militants until a positive response has not been received from the Taliban regarding the ceasefire, reports Bhaktar News on August 20.
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August - 20 
The leadership of Taliban has reportedly rejected the call by the Government for a ceasefire during Eid Al-Adha, reports Khaama Press on August 20. Two Taliban commanders, privy of the development, have told Reuters that their supreme leader rejected
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The leadership of Taliban has reportedly rejected the call by the Government for a ceasefire during Eid Al-Adha, reports Khaama Press on August 20. Two Taliban commanders, privy of the development, have told Reuters that their supreme leader rejected President Ashraf Ghani’s offer of a three-month ceasefire, beginning on August 21.
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August - 20 
The Taliban militants have abducted at least 170 passengers from the highway connecting Kunduz with the Takhar province, reports Khaama Press on August 20.The Security Director of Kunduz Security Commandment Safiullah Mahzon confirmed the incident an
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The Taliban militants have abducted at least 170 passengers from the highway connecting Kunduz with the Takhar province, reports Khaama Press on August 20.The Security Director of Kunduz Security Commandment Safiullah Mahzon confirmed the incident and said the passengers were abducted from the vicinity of Khanabad District.
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August - 20 
The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on the Taliban group to participate in the ceasefire initiative announced by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, reports Khaama News on August 20.
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The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on the Taliban group to participate in the ceasefire initiative announced by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, reports Khaama News on August 20.
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August - 21 
A soldier, identified as Kaushal Singh was injured in sniping by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on August 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani troops fired several shots at an Army post in Tanghd
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A soldier, identified as Kaushal Singh was injured in sniping by Pakistan troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar sector of Kupwara District on August 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Pakistani troops fired several shots at an Army post in Tanghdar early on August 21 leaving the soldier injured. The Army also retaliated but loss on the Pakistani side was not immediately known.
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August - 21 
Bru families in Tripura on August 21 blamed the Mizoram government for aborting the identification process of the displaced families, reports The Telegraph. Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (BDPF) alleged that the inmates were reluctant to turn u
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Bru families in Tripura on August 21 blamed the Mizoram government for aborting the identification process of the displaced families, reports The Telegraph. Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (BDPF) alleged that the inmates were reluctant to turn up for identification as Mizoram officials had declared publicly that they had come for collection of names of those who were willing to repatriate on August 25 and conduct re-verification of those identified in 2016 followed by those families left out in 2016, which was against the terms of agreement made by the joint monitoring group on August 10 in Tripura. The forum alleged that the Mizoram government had acted against the August 10 agreement according to which the left-out families should be identified first. During the identification process, Mizoram officials said only 2,560 out of 32,857 Brus lodged in six relief camps in Tripura expressed their willingness to return. According to officials, All the 394 families were from Kaskau camp, the nearest from Mizoram.
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August - 21 
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC)’s President Manjit Singh G.K. has claimed that he and his family members were attacked in New York, United States (US) by few alleged Khalistani supporters, reports India TV News on August 21. The Gove
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Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC)’s President Manjit Singh G.K. has claimed that he and his family members were attacked in New York, United States (US) by few alleged Khalistani supporters, reports India TV News on August 21. The Government of India is closely cooperating with the governments of different countries to address the concerns of anti-India activities undertaken by such elements in those countries, said Union Minister of State for Home Affairs (UMoSHA) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir. Manjit Singh had tweeted the incident to the Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Sushma Swaraj.
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August - 21 
Militants abducted former Policeman, identified as Shakoor Ahmad Parray in Kumdalan Shopian in Shopian District on August 21 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Shakoor Ahmad Parray was abducted by militants from his shop and a manhunt has been launche
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Militants abducted former Policeman, identified as Shakoor Ahmad Parray in Kumdalan Shopian in Shopian District on August 21 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Shakoor Ahmad Parray was abducted by militants from his shop and a manhunt has been launched to trace him out. Parray was in Police Department but he joined militancy in 2015 and was later apprehended and released by the Police. He was running a shop in the area.
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August - 21 
Supreme Court on August 21 ordered re-verification of 10 per cent of the people in Assam who were excluded from draft NRC. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said the re-verification of those excluded from NRC was a "sample survey" fo
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Supreme Court on August 21 ordered re-verification of 10 per cent of the people in Assam who were excluded from draft NRC. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and R F Nariman said the re-verification of those excluded from NRC was a "sample survey" for the satisfaction of the court and its schedule would be decided later. The apex court also deferred the scheduled date of August 30 for receipt of claims and objections to the draft NRC, as it pointed out certain contradictions in the Centre's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the filing them.
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August - 21 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Karachi on August 21 sentenced a convict,Ismail Khan, to 10 years in jail for collecting funds for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and their wings fighting security agencies in Mohmand District of Khyber Pa
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Karachi on August 21 sentenced a convict,Ismail Khan, to 10 years in jail for collecting funds for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and their wings fighting security agencies in Mohmand District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn.The ATC-X judge, who conducted trial in judicial complex inside the Central Jail Karachi, pronounced his verdict after recording evidence and final arguments from both sides.The judge observed that the prosecution proved its charges against the detained accused beyond a shadow of a doubt and convicted him under Section 11-F(6) and 11-W(2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.The judge awarded him a sentence of five-years rigorous imprisonment in each section with a fine of PKR 100,000. On default, Khan was ordered to undergo additional six-month rigorous imprisonment. Both sentences will run concurrently.
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August - 21 
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 21 paid tribute to the victims of terrorism on the ‘International Day of Victims of Terrorism’, reports The Express Tribune. The COAS, in a statement released by the Inter-Services Pu
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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 21 paid tribute to the victims of terrorism on the ‘International Day of Victims of Terrorism’, reports The Express Tribune. The COAS, in a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said terrorism was a global menace and required collective response. Pakistan, he said, had remained subjected to the threat for quite some time, especially during the last two decades. The “Pakistani nation and its armed forces have bravely and successfully stood up to this challenge and is on a positive trajectory to defeat it effectively,” he added. “We express solidarity with courageous families of the victims of terrorism, including security forces, who fought valiantly against it. Our collective resolve shall defeat all inimical forces, which tried to push us towards darkness but are failing in the face of our national resilience and determination. “We strongly condemn terrorism in all its manifestations and extend full support to all the forces of order and peace to bring enduring peace,” the COAS said.
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August - 21 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 21 condemned terrorism in all its manifestations and extended full support to all the forces to bring enduring peace in the country, reports The Nation.In his message on the Internati
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 21 condemned terrorism in all its manifestations and extended full support to all the forces to bring enduring peace in the country, reports The Nation.In his message on the International Day of Victims of Terrorism issued by the ISPR, the COAS said that terrorism was a global menace and required collective response.According to the ISPR, the COAS paid rich tributes to victims of terrorism. He said that Pakistani nation and its armed forces had bravely and successfully stood up to the challenge and were on a positive trajectory to defeat it effectively.The Army Chief said “Our collective resolve shall defeat all inimical forces which tried to push us towards darkness but are failing in the face of our national resilience and determination”. “We strongly condemn terrorism in all its manifestations and extend full support to all the forces of order and peace to bring enduring peace”, the COAS concluded.
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August - 21 
Victims of the decade-long armed conflict have demanded that the Government revise the new criminal code that came into effect on August 17, claiming that it has failed to address the Supreme Court (SC) verdict in relation to enforced disappearance a
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Victims of the decade-long armed conflict have demanded that the Government revise the new criminal code that came into effect on August 17, claiming that it has failed to address the Supreme Court (SC) verdict in relation to enforced disappearance and was not in line with international standards, reports The Himalayan Times on August 21. The SC had on June 1, 2007, issued a verdict stating that enforced disappearance was a continuous crime and crime against humanity and that the government should enact laws criminalising enforced disappearances as per international standards. Ram Kumar Bhandari, founder and director of the National Network of Families of the Disappeared and Missing, said “The code was not applicable with retrospective effect and did not encompass war-era disappearances. This has made our case weaker. It also does not include norms of international enforced disappearance laws.” The victims also demanded that the two transitional justice bodies — the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) — be reconstituted, as they had failed to fully investigate a single complaint even after three-and-a-half years of their formation. The TRC has so far conducted preliminary investigation into 2,765 complaints out of more than 60,000, while the CIEDP has completed ‘first phase of detailed investigation’ into around 1,100 cases out of over 3,000 complaints.
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August - 21 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at a programme marking 14th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on August 21, 2004 in front of the party’s central office at Bangabandhu Avenue on August 21 said there is no d
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaking at a programme marking 14th anniversary of the gruesome grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on August 21, 2004 in front of the party’s central office at Bangabandhu Avenue on August 21 said there is no doubt that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), its chief Khaleda Zia and her son Tarique Rahman were involved in the brutal grenade attack on August 21, 2004, reports New Age. She said “The BNP-Jamaat alliance, in power at that time, organised the attack and there is no doubt about it. We were not allowed to utter a single word or discuss the matter in parliament. Even we were barred from bringing a motion at the Jatiya Sangsad to condemn the attack. So, it’s clear who were involved in this incident.”
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August - 21 
New Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Sri Lanka, Loukas Petridis on August 21 called on Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake and assured his full cooperation to humanitarian roles of the Army, reports Daily Mirror.
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New Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Sri Lanka, Loukas Petridis on August 21 called on Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake and assured his full cooperation to humanitarian roles of the Army, reports Daily Mirror.Mr Petridis paid a courtesy call on Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake at the Army Headquarters.Issuing a statement, the Army said Commander Senanayake explained to the ICRC Head what the Army had been doing at different levels to uplift living standards of low-income groups; like helping improve health standards, community projects and assistance for agriculture in the peninsula.He also assured the Sri Lanka Army’s support to any future ICRC projects.
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August - 21 
A suicide bomber was killed but four of his accomplices were arrested during an operation of the Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), forces in the 4th Police District of Jalalabad city, reports Khaama Press on August 21.
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A suicide bomber was killed but four of his accomplices were arrested during an operation of the Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), forces in the 4th Police District of Jalalabad city, reports Khaama Press on August 21.
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August - 21 
Taliban militants fired several rockets on Bagram airbase in the Bagram district of Parwan province on August 21, reports Pajhwok. District Chief Saifullah Baidar said that the rockets had been fired on Bagram airbase from different locations. He sai
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Taliban militants fired several rockets on Bagram airbase in the Bagram district of Parwan province on August 21, reports Pajhwok. District Chief Saifullah Baidar said that the rockets had been fired on Bagram airbase from different locations. He said no casualties inflicted as a result of the attacks because the rockets landed in the vicinity of the airbase.
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August - 21 
Three militants involved in the rocket attack on Kabul city were killed, reports Khaama Press on August 21. Ministry of Interior (MoI) spokesman Najib Danish further added that two security personnel have been slightly wounded during the clashes with
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Three militants involved in the rocket attack on Kabul city were killed, reports Khaama Press on August 21. Ministry of Interior (MoI) spokesman Najib Danish further added that two security personnel have been slightly wounded during the clashes with the militants. He said the rockets fired by the militants have landed in the 1st, 2nd, 10th, and 16th Police Districts of the city. The Taliban militants have rejected the involvement of the group in today’s coordinated rocket attack on Kabul city. The Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabilullah Mujahid in a statement said the fighters of the group have no links with today’s attacks in Kabul city.
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August - 21 
Addressing the Press, the United States’ (US) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells has said that the State of Emergency (SoE) has weakened the democratic institutions in the Maldives, reports Maldives T
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Addressing the Press, the United States’ (US) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells has said that the State of Emergency (SoE) has weakened the democratic institutions in the Maldives, reports Maldives Times on August 21. The upcoming Presidential elections in the Maldives would be crucial to see if it is possible for the opposition party to put forward and present an alternative, as is normal in any democratic system to current President Abdulla Yameen, said Wells.
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August - 22 
A court sentenced a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asChotan Yadav, to two years and three months in jail under Arms Act in MedininagarBlock (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 22, reports Th
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A court sentenced a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified asChotan Yadav, to two years and three months in jail under Arms Act in MedininagarBlock (administrative unit) in Palamu District of Jharkhand on August 22, reports The Hans India. The 1st class Judicial Magistrate, Rajendra Prasad, sentenced Chotan to two years and three months in jail.The court also slapped a fine of INR 5,000 and if he failed to remit the amount, the convict will have to serve six months more in jail.Chotanwas arrested on January 21, 2017 along with a firearm and live ammunition from Mohammad Ganj Block of PalamuDistrict by a special Police team.
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August - 22 
A Policeman, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob was killed by militants at Louswani area of Pulwama District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior.Mohammad Yaqoob was fired upon by the militants from the point-blank range outside his home at Louswani vill
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A Policeman, identified as Mohammad Yaqoob was killed by militants at Louswani area of Pulwama District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior.Mohammad Yaqoob was fired upon by the militants from the point-blank range outside his home at Louswani village. He was critically injured in the firing and succumbed to injuries later on way to Srinagar hospital.
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August - 22 
A soldier, identified as Gursay Singh was injured in a brief gunfight in Kupwara forests in Kupwara District on August 22 late night, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) ambush party and a group of militants exchanged fire at Bab
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A soldier, identified as Gursay Singh was injured in a brief gunfight in Kupwara forests in Kupwara District on August 22 late night, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 47 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) ambush party and a group of militants exchanged fire at Babar Nad forests of Wagbhal late night. Meanwhile, reinforcement of army and Special Operations Group (SOG) reached the site and launched searches to trace the fleeing militant group.
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August - 22 
Documents recovered from the sites of recent(date not specified) exchanges of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, hints that the Maoist
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Documents recovered from the sites of recent(date not specified) exchanges of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, hints that the Maoist think-tank and those over ground are seriously contemplating a dialogue with the Union Government, reports The Hindu on August 22 (today).According to intelligence officials, a couple of documents written by a Maoist ideologue also suggest a path to initiate these talks.The last time the Maoists had come close to talks was in 2004, when the People’s War Group (PWG) and the then Andhra Pradesh Government led by former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy held a dialogue.But then the CPI-Maoist, which was formed with the merger of PWG and MCC (Maoist Communist Centre), was non-existent. The merger took place after the talks failed.
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August - 22 
Militants fired upon and killed a Policeman, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Shahin Awgam village of Kulgam District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Fayaz Ahmad Shah was coming out from a local Majid after Eid prayers on August 22 morning and was on
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Militants fired upon and killed a Policeman, identified as Fayaz Ahmad Shahin Awgam village of Kulgam District on August 22, reports Daily Excelsior. Fayaz Ahmad Shah was coming out from a local Majid after Eid prayers on August 22 morning and was on way to home when militants fired at him leaving him in a pool of blood. He was critically injured in the firing and later succumbed at nearby hospital.Shah, who was earlier working as a Special Police Officer (SPO) was recently promoted as const
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August - 22 
Newly appointed Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on August 22 admitted that it is a challenging job ahead for him in the sensitive militancy-infested border State but declared that he would try to win confidence of the people and address th
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Newly appointed Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on August 22 admitted that it is a challenging job ahead for him in the sensitive militancy-infested border State but declared that he would try to win confidence of the people and address the issue of regional imbalances, reports Daily Excelsior. Malik, who was on August 21 appointed as first political Governor of Jammu and Kashmir by the Central Government, where earlier only retired civil servants, Army and Intelligence officers were appointed as the Governors, said with his appointment; the Centre has underlined the primacy of people’s concerns.
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August - 22 
On August 22, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Khogla village of Tirap District, reports Morung Express. The arrested militant was identified as ‘private’ Haejamwangsa. A pistol was recovered from
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On August 22, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant was arrested from Khogla village of Tirap District, reports Morung Express. The arrested militant was identified as ‘private’ Haejamwangsa. A pistol was recovered from the arrested militant.
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August - 22 
One Police inspector, identified as Mohammad Ashraf was killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Larve in Pulwama District on August 22 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the residential house ofMohammad Ashraf an
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One Police inspector, identified as Mohammad Ashraf was killed by suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in Larve in Pulwama District on August 22 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants barged into the residential house ofMohammad Ashraf and fired upon him. He was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital.He was posted at DPL Budgam and had gone home for Eid.Initial investigation established that he was killed by the HM militants.
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August - 22 
The ‘commander in chief’ of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 22 in Churachandpur town in Churachandpur District, reports The Hindu. The ‘commander’ was identified as LalminthangVaiphei. Acc
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The ‘commander in chief’ of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) was shot dead by unidentified assailants on August 22 in Churachandpur town in Churachandpur District, reports The Hindu. The ‘commander’ was identified as LalminthangVaiphei. According to Police, USRA is an active militant group in the District.
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August - 22 
The ceasefire violations from Pakistani troops along the LoC in North Kashmir is on increase for last one month, adds Daily Excelsior on August 22. Army says that Pakistani troops are doing this to facilitate infiltration of militants into Kashmir. T
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The ceasefire violations from Pakistani troops along the LoC in North Kashmir is on increase for last one month, adds Daily Excelsior on August 22. Army says that Pakistani troops are doing this to facilitate infiltration of militants into Kashmir. They said over 250 militants are waiting on the launch pads for infiltration into Kashmir. However, tight vigil on the LoC is making their designs difficult. However, 59 of them have managed to sneak in this year so far.
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August - 22 
The United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) headed by Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) deserter, Norrok X Momin attacked the District council weigh bridge at Nengkra in East Garo Hills District in the night of August 22 kil
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The United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) headed by Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) deserter, Norrok X Momin attacked the District council weigh bridge at Nengkra in East Garo Hills District in the night of August 22 killing one employee, identified as T. Sangma. South Garo Hills Police have recovered a demand note of the UALA which was left by the militants after they attacked the weigh bridge. The UALA had demanded INR 20, 00, 000 as ‘tax’ from the lessee of the GHADC weigh bridge. Meanwhile, the ANVC-B has criticized the UALA for its reign of terror and claims that their greed for money and power through the barrel of the gun has resulted in most cadres leaving the organization.
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August - 22 
Unidentified gunmen abducted and killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) constituency president Shabir Ahmad Bhat in Litter village in Pulwama District on August 22 (today), reports Hindustan Times. Bhat was abducted by unidentified gunmen while he was o
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Unidentified gunmen abducted and killed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) constituency president Shabir Ahmad Bhat in Litter village in Pulwama District on August 22 (today), reports Hindustan Times. Bhat was abducted by unidentified gunmen while he was on way to his home in Pulwama from Srinagar on August 21 evening and his body was recovered from Litter village in Pulwama on August 22 morning. Bhat, who lived in a rented accommodation in Srinagar, was a protected person. He had left for Pulwama on August 21 evening to celebrate Eid at his native place. He was abducted close to his home in Pulwama. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for his killing.
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August - 22 
Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) lawmaker Laxman Lal Karna speaking at an interaction organised by Tarai Human Rights Defenders Alliance in Kathmandu on August 22 said that provisions of the new Citizenship Bill were more stringent than those of t
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Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) lawmaker Laxman Lal Karna speaking at an interaction organised by Tarai Human Rights Defenders Alliance in Kathmandu on August 22 said that provisions of the new Citizenship Bill were more stringent than those of the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times.Karna said the new bill had proposed that a foreign woman married to a Nepali man would have to submit evidence of renouncement of her citizenship within six months failing which her naturalised Nepali citizenship would be revoked. “Many women may not be able to produce the evidence of the renouncement of their citizenship in six months,” he added. Karna said the state should not make such rigid laws on citizenship.
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August - 22 
President Maithripala Sirisena while commencing the renovation activities of Mailaddy Fisheries Harbour in Jaffna District on August 22 said 88 percent of the lands occupied by the Security Forces have been released to their original owners and the G
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President Maithripala Sirisena while commencing the renovation activities of Mailaddy Fisheries Harbour in Jaffna District on August 22 said 88 percent of the lands occupied by the Security Forces have been released to their original owners and the Government is of the clear stance to expedite the release of the remaining 12 percent to the owners as well, reports Colombo Page.The President also said that the lands belonging to Mailaddy School and other area schools, which are still under the custody of the security forces, will be released within the next two weeks.Recalling that no other President has toured the North as much as he has done, the President said he has joined hands identifying the issues of the people in the North to diligently fulfil the responsibility of expediting the implementation of relevant services.
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August - 22 
At least 22 armed militants, including their four local ‘commanders’, were killed during a military operation led by Afghan Security Force (SF) personnel in Ghazni Province, Bakhtar News reports on August 22. Col. FazulKhudaIbrahimkhail, spokesman of
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At least 22 armed militants, including their four local ‘commanders’, were killed during a military operation led by Afghan Security Force (SF) personnel in Ghazni Province, Bakhtar News reports on August 22. Col. FazulKhudaIbrahimkhail, spokesman of 203rdTander Army Corps, said the military operation was conducted in vicinity of Andar and Muqar Districts of the Province. Eight armed militants, including their three ‘top leaders’ were injured during the military operation.
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August - 22 
The Taliban on August 22 confirmed that it would send senior members to Russia for peace talks on Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News Agency. "Our leaders have accepted Russia's invitation to participate in Russia-led peace talks," said Taliban ‘spoke
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The Taliban on August 22 confirmed that it would send senior members to Russia for peace talks on Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News Agency. "Our leaders have accepted Russia's invitation to participate in Russia-led peace talks," said Taliban ‘spokesman’ Zabihullah Mujahid. At least four senior Taliban members will attend, said a Taliban ‘commander’, adding that the delegation would be led by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the head of the Islamist group's political office in the Qatari capital Doha. Russia has invited several countries, including the United States, to the Moscow talks in September but Washington and Afghanistan have said they will not go.
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August - 22 
The European Union (EU) has enlisted 41 individuals for targeted sanctions if the political situation in the Maldives does not improve within weeks for upcoming Presidential elections in the Island, reports Maldives Times on August 22. I was Rapporte
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The European Union (EU) has enlisted 41 individuals for targeted sanctions if the political situation in the Maldives does not improve within weeks for upcoming Presidential elections in the Island, reports Maldives Times on August 22. I was Rapporteur of the European Parliament Resolution on the Maldives, and we have the list of 41 names under the sanctions, said Member of European Parliament (MEP) Tomas Zdechovsky. However, the Maldivian Ambassador to the EU Ahmed Shiaan has claimed that he was unaware that any sanctions list has been compiled and he dismissed the reports as false claims made to influence the September 23, 2018 Presidential elections in the Maldives.
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August - 23 
A militant of an unspecified faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militant was arrested on August 23 from Ketoupa Colony in Phek District, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Shekho.
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A militant of an unspecified faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militant was arrested on August 23 from Ketoupa Colony in Phek District, reports Morung Express. The arrestee was identified as Shekho.
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August - 23 
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s data presented by the Minister of State for Home Affairs (MoSHA) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in the Parliament that post-demonetisation i.e. November 9, 2016 to June 30, 2018, around 43 percent of the
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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)’s data presented by the Minister of State for Home Affairs (MoSHA) Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in the Parliament that post-demonetisation i.e. November 9, 2016 to June 30, 2018, around 43 percent of the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) have been recovered from Gujarat, followed by the Uttar Pradesh (15.8 percent), and West Bengal (14.4 percent), reports The Times of India on August 23. The FICNs worth INR 7.3 Crore were recovered four States sharing a border with Pakistan — Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat, whereas the FICNs recovered from the States bordering Bangladesh counts to INR 3.9 Crore and from the States bordering Nepal counts to INR 2.54 Crore. Till August 7, 2018, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was assigned with 31 FICN cases. The judgement has been pronounced in four of the 31 FICN cases and, in three of these, direct Pakistani links have been confirmed; the fourth has thrown up a Bangladeshi link,” highlighted in the research conducted by the South Asia Intelligence Review (SAIR) of the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP).
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August - 23 
Construction of four lane road from Chathe bridge (Patkai College junction) to Piphema (in Dimapur District) have been stopped from August 14 due to extortion demands, thefts of several vehicles including excavators and assault on labourers, reports
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Construction of four lane road from Chathe bridge (Patkai College junction) to Piphema (in Dimapur District) have been stopped from August 14 due to extortion demands, thefts of several vehicles including excavators and assault on labourers, reports Nagaland Post on August 23. The extortion demands and assault incidents have taken place despite deployment of a platoon of IRB and Home Guards for security purposes. Atleast 300 labourers have fled the base camp in Kukidolong in Dimapur District because of constant harassment and assault by unidentified assailants.
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August - 23 
In a report sent to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) — a division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (ME&IT) has stated that 35% of cyber-attacks on India
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In a report sent to the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) — a division of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (ME&IT) has stated that 35% of cyber-attacks on Indian websites are from China, followed by the United States (US) and Russia, reports The Indian Express on August 23. There are possibilities that attackers from Pakistan utilises the German and Canadian cyberspace to attack Indian websites. The cyber-attacks from China made up 35% of the total number of cyber-attacks on official Indian websites, followed by US (17%), Russia (15%), Pakistan (9%), Canada (7%) and Germany (5%), read the report. The attackers target by sending phishing emails with malware attachments. The phishing attacks are usually in the form of an e-mail from a trusted source where they ask for personal details such as bank details personal details, passwords, which further compromise the identity of an individual, said an unnamed official.
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August - 23 
Militants barged into the house of a Forest Department official, identified as Tariq Ahmad Malik and killed him in Kunzar area of Tangmarg in Baramulla District on August 23 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that, “Terrorists ha
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Militants barged into the house of a Forest Department official, identified as Tariq Ahmad Malik and killed him in Kunzar area of Tangmarg in Baramulla District on August 23 night, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesman said that, “Terrorists have shot dead one 38 year old Forest Department employee Tariq Ahmad Malik R/o Zandpal,Kunzer Tangmarg at his house. One terrorist involved in this murder was identified by locals as Yousuf Dar alias Kantroo of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist outfit.”
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August - 23 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 23 recovered nine missing pistols of Police from United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), ‘chief’ Soson Haokip at Mantri Pukhuri in Imphal West District, reports Assam Tribune. NIA stated that ‘Investigation
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 23 recovered nine missing pistols of Police from United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), ‘chief’ Soson Haokip at Mantri Pukhuri in Imphal West District, reports Assam Tribune. NIA stated that ‘Investigation established that some of the pistols were handed over to one Soson Haokip, chief of UKLF. Accordingly, today searches were conducted at his residential premises at Mantri Pukhuri and at his farmhouse in Palellin Thoubal District and nine 9mm pistols were recovered from his residence. The pistols are believed to be from the same lot that went missing from the police armoury at Imphal. The search is continuing’. At least 56 pistols and 58 magazines went missing from Police armoury. The NIA has so far recovered 14 pistols.At least nine militants have also been arrested in connection with the weapons theft case. NIA has not clarified if the UKLF ‘chief’ has been arrested.
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August - 23 
NIA has recovered nine missing pistols from the residence of United Kuki Lliberation Front (UKLF) ‘chief’ Soson Haokip, reports Times of India. UKLF is one of the 25 Kuki-Chin-Mizo militant groups which has signed a Suspension of Operations (SoO) wit
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NIA has recovered nine missing pistols from the residence of United Kuki Lliberation Front (UKLF) ‘chief’ Soson Haokip, reports Times of India. UKLF is one of the 25 Kuki-Chin-Mizo militant groups which has signed a Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the Government.
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August - 23 
On August 23, NIA had recovered nine missing pistols from the residence of United Kuki Lliberation Front (UKLF) ‘chief’ Soson Haokip, reports Times of India. UKLF is one of the 25 Kuki-Chin-Mizo militant groups which has signed a Suspension of Operat
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On August 23, NIA had recovered nine missing pistols from the residence of United Kuki Lliberation Front (UKLF) ‘chief’ Soson Haokip, reports Times of India. UKLF is one of the 25 Kuki-Chin-Mizo militant groups which has signed a Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the Government.
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August - 23 
Police on August 23 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the Kutru area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh during a search operation, reports Newsonair.Com.The identities of the arrested cadres are yet to be ascert
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Police on August 23 arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from the Kutru area in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh during a search operation, reports Newsonair.Com.The identities of the arrested cadres are yet to be ascertained.
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August - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 23 averted major tragedy when they detected and defused powerful explosive material on a hillock at Kalai village in Poonch District, about 11 kilometers from Poonch on Jammu-Poonch road, which is used by the pilgrims
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 23 averted major tragedy when they detected and defused powerful explosive material on a hillock at Kalai village in Poonch District, about 11 kilometers from Poonch on Jammu-Poonch road, which is used by the pilgrims of annual Shri Budda Amarnath Ji yatra, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said that powerful explosive material was detected by some locals and SFs personnel lying on a hillock at Kalai village. Sources said the explosive material had been fitted with wire but it hadn’t been fully converted into an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Moreover, they added, it was kept on the hillock and not the main road. However, the explosive material was meant to cause harm to the yatra, sources said, adding that SFs conducted search operation in the area but the militants, responsible for planting the explosive, remained untraced.
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August - 23 
Senior CPI-Maoist leader Pahad Singh aka Kumarsai, who carried a reward of INR 4.7 million on his head, surrendered before Inspector General of Police (IGP), Drug Range, GP Singh, in Durg District of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports The Hindu.Accor
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Senior CPI-Maoist leader Pahad Singh aka Kumarsai, who carried a reward of INR 4.7 million on his head, surrendered before Inspector General of Police (IGP), Drug Range, GP Singh, in Durg District of Chhattisgarh on August 23, reports The Hindu.According to a statement issued by Chhattisgarh Police, Pahad Singh was the ‘special zonal committee, SZC’ member of the CPI-Maoist, and was active in the States of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh since 2000.Pahad Singh, who hails from Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh, an active member of Special zonal ‘Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh (MMC)’ committee, was more active in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.“Pahad Singh has told us that senior Maoist leaders would often harass local leaders in the party. The constant suspicion and harassment of localcadres by Maoist leaders from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh made him lose faith in the Maoists’ hollow ideology. Pahad Singh’s surrender is a big jolt to the Maoists’ expansion plans in the area bordering Maharashtra,” the statement added.
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August - 23 
The Border Security Force (BSF) officials on August 23 arrested Vikas Kumar (28) who was roaming near the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) at Border Outpost GG-III in Fazilka Sector of Fazilka District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. Vikas Ku
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The Border Security Force (BSF) officials on August 23 arrested Vikas Kumar (28) who was roaming near the India-Pakistan International Border (IB) at Border Outpost GG-III in Fazilka Sector of Fazilka District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. Vikas Kumar is a resident of Muzaffarnagar District of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.). No suspicious item was recovered from Vikas Kumar.
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August - 23 
A Frontier Corps (FC) personnel was killed and three others injured on August 23 after a landmine exploded in the Dand Killay area near the Afghanistan borderunder Datta Khel tehsil (revenue unit) area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkh
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A Frontier Corps (FC) personnel was killed and three others injured on August 23 after a landmine exploded in the Dand Killay area near the Afghanistan borderunder Datta Khel tehsil (revenue unit) area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. According to Government sources, the blast occurred when the four officers were on a routine patrol in the Dand Killay area.The martyred personnel was identified as Havildar Ahmed Khan; the injured were identified as Mudassir, Aleem and Akram.
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August - 23 
The US wants Pakistan to ensure that terror groups do not enjoy "safe haven" in the country, Times of India reported on August 23. Alice Wells, assistant secretary in charge of South Asia in the US State Department, told reporters, “We are urging the
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The US wants Pakistan to ensure that terror groups do not enjoy "safe haven" in the country, Times of India reported on August 23. Alice Wells, assistant secretary in charge of South Asia in the US State Department, told reporters, “We are urging the government to do more to bring pressure to bear against these organizations’ externally-oriented terrorist groups.” Wells, who arrives in New Delhi on August 23, said Washington wants Pakistan to “reinforce” the message to the Taliban that they should get to the negotiating table. “We've encouraged Pakistan to take stronger steps to ensure that the Taliban either come to the negotiating table or are expelled back into Afghanistan rather than enjoy safe haven outside of the country.”
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August - 23 
Thirty-one persons were injured and an Ahmadi place of worship was damaged and set on fire following a verbal spat between two groups of youth in Ghaseet Pura RB-69 area of Faisalabad District of Punjabin the evening of August 23, reports Dawn.Accord
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Thirty-one persons were injured and an Ahmadi place of worship was damaged and set on fire following a verbal spat between two groups of youth in Ghaseet Pura RB-69 area of Faisalabad District of Punjabin the evening of August 23, reports Dawn.According to an FIR registered on behalf of the state by the Balochni Police station — in the remits of which the incident took place — the dispute took place at 7:30pm between a group of youth belonging to the Ahmadi community residing in the area and another group from which one person's motorcycle allegedly hit a chicken belonging to the former group.A heated argument ensued which soon blew out of proportion, according to the police report, which further describes that slogans were raised, shots were fired, stones were pelted, and a nearby Ahmadi place of worship was damaged and set on fire — all in the presence of Police officials — causing panic among the residents. Thirty-one people were injured as a result, including six belonging to the Ahmadi community.
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August - 23 
Two terrorists were arrested during a joint operation of Police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of August 23 in Jhagar graveyard located at Behal Road in Bhakkar town (Bhakkar District) of Punjab, reports Daily Times.A hand grenade and suicide
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Two terrorists were arrested during a joint operation of Police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of August 23 in Jhagar graveyard located at Behal Road in Bhakkar town (Bhakkar District) of Punjab, reports Daily Times.A hand grenade and suicide jacket have also been recovered from the terrorists.The terrorists are identified as Shehzad and Anas and a case has been registered against them in CTD police station Faisalabad.
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August - 23 
Office of Missing Persons (OMP) on August 23 said that they were yet to finalise a list of missing persons during the war in Sri Lanka since 1983 but it could be about 20,000, reports Daily Mirror. OMP Chairman Saliya Pieris PC said they had several
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Office of Missing Persons (OMP) on August 23 said that they were yet to finalise a list of missing persons during the war in Sri Lanka since 1983 but it could be about 20,000, reports Daily Mirror. OMP Chairman Saliya Pieris PC said they had several reports compiled by the commissions and institutions on the number of missing persons in the country. “We have data of previous reports released on missing persons. The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) says it is about 16,000 people including 5,100 military and police personnel. The Paranagama Commission says 21,000 people have gone missing while the government had received 13,000 complaints through Grama Niladharis on missing persons. These numbers may overlap. The interim report will be released on August 30, the International Day of the Disappeared, and will be handed over to the President and the Prime Minister,” he said.
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August - 23 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians at a meeting held at the Opposition Leader’s office under the patronage of TNA leader R. Sampanthan on August 24 turned down Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran’s request to boycott the mee
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians at a meeting held at the Opposition Leader’s office under the patronage of TNA leader R. Sampanthan on August 24 turned down Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran’s request to boycott the meeting of the Presidential Special Task Force on Northern Development which is scheduled to be held on August 27, reports Daily News. They insisted that they should participate in this meeting to ensure development of the Northern Province. They were of the view that development activities should continue in the North which was badly battered by the 30-year protracted war. Northern Province Chief Minister Wigneswaran in a letter to TNA leader R. Sampanthan had requested that the TNA should not support any development activity conducted by the government until a political solution is given to the ethnic issue.
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August - 23 
A commander of local police along with his two colleagues have joined with Taliban militants in Badghis province on August 23, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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A commander of local police along with his two colleagues have joined with Taliban militants in Badghis province on August 23, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 23 
A senior Police official—Mohammad Salim of Criminal Department, was killed on August 23 by unidentified assailants in ChaharShanba Tepa region of Baghlan Province in Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News. No individual or terrorist group has claimed the
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A senior Police official—Mohammad Salim of Criminal Department, was killed on August 23 by unidentified assailants in ChaharShanba Tepa region of Baghlan Province in Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News. No individual or terrorist group has claimed the responsibility of the attack, but local officials believed that Taliban militants are behind this incident.
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August - 23 
Drone strikes by Coalition Forces left Five ISIS militants dead in Narnag and Manogi districts of Kunar province on August 23, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Drone strikes by Coalition Forces left Five ISIS militants dead in Narnag and Manogi districts of Kunar province on August 23, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 23 
Unidentified attackers killed two guards of Badakhshan University in front of the University Gate in Faizabad on August 23, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Unidentified attackers killed two guards of Badakhshan University in front of the University Gate in Faizabad on August 23, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 23 
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has stated that as long the political activities are abide by the law, the MPS will not interfere into any political events being held at public places, reports Raajje on August 23. The MPS will make sure that the up
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The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has stated that as long the political activities are abide by the law, the MPS will not interfere into any political events being held at public places, reports Raajje on August 23. The MPS will make sure that the upcoming Presidential elections and related activities carried-out smoothly, read the statement issued by the MPS.
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August - 24 
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Ar
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A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Kokernag area of Anantnag District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army cordoned off Gadol village of Vailoo area of Kokernag in the morning after tip off about presence of militants in the village. Militants fired upon the troops during search operation and hiding militants opened fire on them leading to an encounter. SFs blasted two houses during the operation. Body of a militant was recovered from site of the encounter. However, identity of the slain was not known. A Police spokesman said that “From the incriminating material seized it is learnt that the killed militant is a Pakistani affiliated with JeM and was involved in several attacks on security forces and civilians in the area.”
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August - 24 
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the tenure extension of RN Ravi as Chairman, Joint Intelligence Committee, NSCS and as Interlocutor of Government of India in Nagaland, reports Nagaland post on August 24. An order issued by PK Tripa
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Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the tenure extension of RN Ravi as Chairman, Joint Intelligence Committee, NSCS and as Interlocutor of Government of India in Nagaland, reports Nagaland post on August 24. An order issued by PK Tripathi, Secretary Appointments Committee of the Cabinet & Establishment Officer, stated that the extension would come with effect from August 25, 2018 until further orders. The Government had in August 2014 appointed Ravi as the official Interlocutor and Government of India Representative for Naga Peace. R.N Ravi had retired as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in 2012.
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August - 24 
Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), RR Bhatnagar on August 24 said that nearly 142 militants have been killed in anti-terrorist operations this year so far while over 200-250 militants were still operating in Kashmir, report
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Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), RR Bhatnagar on August 24 said that nearly 142 militants have been killed in anti-terrorist operations this year so far while over 200-250 militants were still operating in Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The DG asserted that the law and order situation is “better” in Kashmir now as compared to last year and the number of injured personnel has also come down. Not only this, the stone-pelting incidents have also come down considerably. While speaking on the general security scenario, the DG said it has shown improvement in Kashmir and the stone- pelting by youth has also shown considerable decline. He disclosed that security forces have eliminated nearly 142 militants so far during this year.
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August - 24 
Four armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Rourkela Police and 19th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sundargarh District of Odisha on August 24, reports Orissa Post. The surrendered cad
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Four armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Rourkela Police and 19th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Sundargarh District of Odisha on August 24, reports Orissa Post. The surrendered cadres are identified as Jagan Singh aliasPremchand Munda alias Jagdish alias Ratan (23), MatuBidangaliasTejas (31), and 'Jan Militia (People's Army)' member, Gaunia Munda aliasGuma (35), of Sundargarh-Deogarh-Sambalpur (SDS) division of the CPI-Maoist. The minor cadre was identified as Sushil Munda alias Maga (15). “As the Red Rebels have deviated from their basic ideology, we decided to lay down our arms and join the mainstream to lead a normal life,’’ the four said while surrendering before Rourkela Superintendent of Police (SP), Uma Shankar Das.
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August - 24 
Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Yamthong Haokip, one of the 11 accused in the missing arms case was arrested by the NIA on August 24, reports Nagaland Post. He was produced before a special NIA court in Imphal East and remanded to judicial custo
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Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Yamthong Haokip, one of the 11 accused in the missing arms case was arrested by the NIA on August 24, reports Nagaland Post. He was produced before a special NIA court in Imphal East and remanded to judicial custody for 15 days. NIA has been probing the case pertaining to theft of 56 pistols and 58 magazines from the Director General (Police) pool armoury located within the premises of 2nd Manipur Rifles Battalion. These weapons went missing between 2016 and early 2017. E-Pao further adds that NIA had raided the residence of MLA YamthongHaokip at Mantripukhri in Imphal West for two consecutive days (on July 30 and 31) in connection with the missing arms case. Times of India further adds that the MLA had provided some pistols to the KRA ‘chief’.
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August - 24 
Militants assaulted at least three security guards after barging inside a Police Post in Ichgam village of Budgam District on August 24 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged inside the Police Post guarding a temple at Ichgam area of B
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Militants assaulted at least three security guards after barging inside a Police Post in Ichgam village of Budgam District on August 24 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. The gunmen barged inside the Police Post guarding a temple at Ichgam area of Budgam with an intention to loot weapons. However, they found no rifle inside and later thrashed the security guards. The gunmen fired some aerial rounds before leaving from the spot.
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August - 24 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 24 arrested ‘chairman’ of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) identified as David Hangshing in connection with the missing arms case, reports Times of India. Hangshing is to be produced before NIA court on Augu
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 24 arrested ‘chairman’ of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) identified as David Hangshing in connection with the missing arms case, reports Times of India. Hangshing is to be produced before NIA court on August 25. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Yamthong Haokip, one of the 11 accused in the missing arms case was arrested by the NIA on August 24. He was produced before a special NIA court in Imphal East and remanded to judicial custody for 15 days. NIA has been probing the case pertaining to theft of 56 pistols and 58 magazines from the Director General (Police) pool armoury located within the premises of 2nd Manipur Rifles Battalion. These weapons went missing between 2016 and early 2017. E-Pao further adds that NIA had raided the residence of MLA Yamthong Haokip at Mantripukhri in Imphal West for two consecutive days (on July 30 and 31) in connection with the missing arms case. The MLA had provided some pistols to the KRA ‘chief’. NIA has arrested atleast 11 individuals in connection with the case which include MLA Yamthong Haokip, Thokchom Diamond, Laishram Anil Kumar, Laishram Damudor, Haobam Brojendro, Ngamboi Haokip alias Raju, Kangpokpi, Paonam Shantikumar, Mathurabashimayum Hiranjoy Sharma, Narayan Chhetry and Nellikattil Podiyan Damodaran.
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August - 24 
On August 24, a Chinese hand grenade was found placed in a shop opened at Khulmi bazaar in Thoubal District by suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), reports Imphal Free Press. As per a police report, the shop is owned an individual identified a
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On August 24, a Chinese hand grenade was found placed in a shop opened at Khulmi bazaar in Thoubal District by suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), reports Imphal Free Press. As per a police report, the shop is owned an individual identified as Rajan Jaiswal, 24, from Uttar Pradesh. The report further informed that in a complaint submitted to the police by RajanJaswal, it was stated that insurgent organisation KCP had earlier demanded a sum of INR 5,00,000.
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August - 24 
Police arrested three persons, identified as Rohit Kumar, Sahil Kumar, and Gharu Ram along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 82,000 in Jammu District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered one laptop, printer, pape
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Police arrested three persons, identified as Rohit Kumar, Sahil Kumar, and Gharu Ram along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth of INR 82,000 in Jammu District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Police recovered one laptop, printer, papers, purchased i-phone by giving fake currency to the complainant. The car with fake registration number used by the accused in the commission of crime was also recovered.
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August - 24 
The analysis of data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revealed that since 2012, total 24 terror suspects were either extradite or deported to India by the Gulf countries and out of these
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The analysis of data compiled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revealed that since 2012, total 24 terror suspects were either extradite or deported to India by the Gulf countries and out of these 24 suspects, 18 were sent back by the Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities, reports Hindustan Times on August 24. The most recent deportation was of an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative— Habibur Rahman, who was sent to India in earlier August by Saudi Arabia.
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August - 24 
Three civilians were injured during stone-pelting clashes with SFs near site of the encounter in Gadol village in Anantnag District on August 24, adds Daily Excelsior. One of the injured, identified as Yawar Ahmad, was brought to district hospital An
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Three civilians were injured during stone-pelting clashes with SFs near site of the encounter in Gadol village in Anantnag District on August 24, adds Daily Excelsior. One of the injured, identified as Yawar Ahmad, was brought to district hospital Anantnag for treatment.
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August - 24 
Three civilians were injured in stone-pelting clashes that broke out during a cordon and search operation in Redwani Bala village of Kulgam District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and SOG launched searches in Redwani Bala village of Qoim
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Three civilians were injured in stone-pelting clashes that broke out during a cordon and search operation in Redwani Bala village of Kulgam District on August 24, reports Daily Excelsior. Army and SOG launched searches in Redwani Bala village of Qoimoh following inputs about presence of militants. SFs, however, had to confront the villagers, who came out in protest against SFs. The protesters pelted stones on SFs, who in turn, resorted to heavy tear shelling in which three protesters were injured. The operation was later called off.
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August - 24 
Two activists belonging to the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) were killed, while another was injured in a targeted attack on August 24 in UP Mor in New Karachi area of Karachi, the provincial town of Sindh, reports The News.According to New Karachi Di
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Two activists belonging to the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) were killed, while another was injured in a targeted attack on August 24 in UP Mor in New Karachi area of Karachi, the provincial town of Sindh, reports The News.According to New Karachi Division Superintendent of Police (SP) Shabbir Ahmed Baloch, the incident took place near UP Mor and Police rushed to the crime scene with a team where they found three critically injured people. They were identified as 40-year-old Mohammad Arshad, 38-year-old Mohammad Saleem and Azam Shabbir.With the help of rescue teams, the injured men were moved to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where Arshad and Saleem succumbed to their wounds, while Shabbir was said to be in critical condition.Upon investigation, it was learnt that the deceased and injured were residents of Khwaja Ajmer Nagri area and worked as Qaris (religious teachers). They were returning from the mosque in the evening when two armed men wearing helmets on a motorcycle opened fire at them.
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August - 24 
Lenin Bista, a former Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) child combatant, was stopped by immigration officers from flying to Bangkok on August 24 ‘for not seeking permission from any government agency for his travel’, reports The Himalayan
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Lenin Bista, a former Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) child combatant, was stopped by immigration officers from flying to Bangkok on August 24 ‘for not seeking permission from any government agency for his travel’, reports The Himalayan Times. Bista, whose trip and accommodation were sponsored by Bangkok-based Asian Resource Centre, was going to participate in a seminar titled ‘Youth in conflict areas: Healing in peace building through social engagement’. Bista, a resident of Kavrepalanchowk District was recruited as a child soldier by the rebels during the conflict and served the Maoist party for seven years before the party signed a peace deal with the government in 2006. He was among 2,973 child combatants declared unfit for integration by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN).
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August - 24 
Road Transport and Bridges Minister ObaidulQuader on August 24 said that the leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were directly involved with the grenade attack on an AL on August 21 in 2004, reports New Age. He said “There is a possibil
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Road Transport and Bridges Minister ObaidulQuader on August 24 said that the leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were directly involved with the grenade attack on an AL on August 21 in 2004, reports New Age. He said “There is a possibility of giving verdict of August 21 case in September, which made the BNP leaders so worried, because it will be then in a new crisis for them.” 24 AL leaders and activists, including Mahila AL President Ivey Rahman, were killed in the grenade attack on a rally in front of party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.
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August - 24 
Parliament on August 24 rejected the Report of the Delimitation Committee for the Delimitation of electorates in Provincial Councils which was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, reports Colombo Page.
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Parliament on August 24 rejected the Report of the Delimitation Committee for the Delimitation of electorates in Provincial Councils which was presented to Parliament by the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government, reports Colombo Page. In the division that was taken, no votes were cast in favour while 139 votes were against it. The report was required to be approved by a majority of two-thirds voting in its favour.
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August - 24 
Afghan Commando Forces destroyed two militant hideouts in different parts of Kosa Qala region of Khawaja Sabz Posh district in northern Faryab province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 24.
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Afghan Commando Forces destroyed two militant hideouts in different parts of Kosa Qala region of Khawaja Sabz Posh district in northern Faryab province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 24.
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August - 24 
Afghan National Army troops recovered and defused a magnetic mine from Tagab district of Kapisa province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 24.
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Afghan National Army troops recovered and defused a magnetic mine from Tagab district of Kapisa province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 24.
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August - 24 
In a military operation conducted by the Security Forces (SFs), three unidentified militants and two Policemen were killed in Ahmad Abad region on Kahsan District in Herat Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on August 24. In the same operat
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In a military operation conducted by the Security Forces (SFs), three unidentified militants and two Policemen were killed in Ahmad Abad region on Kahsan District in Herat Province of Afghanistan, reports Bakhtar News on August 24. In the same operation, three unidentified Policemen were injured while the SFs recovered two weapons belonging to the militants, said Spokesman of Police Chief in Herat Province Abdul AhadWalizadah.
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August - 25 
A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Showkat Ahmad went missing along with an AK-47 rifle from Police Station Shopian in South Kashmir on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO has been missing and has taken AK-47 rifle of another cop f
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A Special Police Officer (SPO), identified as Showkat Ahmad went missing along with an AK-47 rifle from Police Station Shopian in South Kashmir on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. The SPO has been missing and has taken AK-47 rifle of another cop from the Police Station on August 25 morning. Police have sounded an alert across South Kashmir and launched a hunt to nab the SPO.
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August - 25 
An Army trooper,Nihal Gorang, was killed in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector in Kupwara District on August 25, reports Hindustan Times.
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An Army trooper,Nihal Gorang, was killed in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector in Kupwara District on August 25, reports Hindustan Times.
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August - 25 
Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB) Commander of Sylhet sector, Muhammad Nasiruddin on August 25 stated that no insurgency camp exists along the Meghalaya-Assam international border with Bangladesh, reports The Northeast Today. The current Bangladesh Gove
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Bangladesh Border Guards (BGB) Commander of Sylhet sector, Muhammad Nasiruddin on August 25 stated that no insurgency camp exists along the Meghalaya-Assam international border with Bangladesh, reports The Northeast Today. The current Bangladesh Government Bangladesh had upped its cooperation with India in cracking down on the Northeast militants within its borders. Several insurgent leaders have been informally handed over at the borders. The two border forces have since 2015 been conducting simultaneous and coordinated patrols of the frontier to check crime and insurgency.
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August - 25 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Raman Singh on August 24, said that the Bastar region is taking a new shape with fruits of development reaching new heights, leaving behind its popular perception of Maoism [Left Wing Extremism, LWE], reports New Ker
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM), Raman Singh on August 24, said that the Bastar region is taking a new shape with fruits of development reaching new heights, leaving behind its popular perception of Maoism [Left Wing Extremism, LWE], reports New Kerala on August 25. The CM was speaking at the "Bastar Development Dialogue" organised by Hindustan Samachar news agency at Jagdalpur city in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. "We have constructed about 1,800 km of roads and have electrified almost all the villages. Besides that, health, education and connectivity has improved a lot," CM Singh said. The Chief Minister urged the media not to present Bastar through the prism of Maoism only and said, "Maoism has gone away now and Bastar is peaceful. People of the region hate violence. We are leaving no stone unturned to change the face of Bastar."
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August - 25 
Mizoram government will begin the repatriation of over 32,800 Bru refugees from Tripura on August 25, reports The Telegraph. Mizoram Additional secretary (home) Lalbiakazama stated that state government has completed preparations for resettlement of
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Mizoram government will begin the repatriation of over 32,800 Bru refugees from Tripura on August 25, reports The Telegraph. Mizoram Additional secretary (home) Lalbiakazama stated that state government has completed preparations for resettlement of the Bru families. Over 32,857 Brus belonging to more than 5,413 families have been living in six relief camps in Tripura after they fled Mizoram owing to ethnic violence in 1997. Though the repatriation was earlier scheduled to commence from August 14, it was deferred to August 25 owing to the "unpreparedness" of a section of inmates. Between August 16 and 18, Mizoram officials conducted identification of Bru families in Tripura. The officials also conducted re-identification of those families who were left out in 2016. Home department officials said around 2,753 people belonging to 423 families from three relief camps have expressed their willingness to return to Mizoram during the identification process. Of the 423 families, 415 are from Kaskau camp, six from Khakchangpara camp and two from Hamsapara camp Officials also added that no families from Asapara, Hazacherra and Naisingpara, the largest relief camp housing more than 2,000 families, are willing to return to Mizoram.
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August - 25 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recovered six pistols from the arrested chairman of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), David Hangshing, reports Imphal Free Press on August 25. The NIA in a statement said, following disclosure of Hanshing, that he
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recovered six pistols from the arrested chairman of Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), David Hangshing, reports Imphal Free Press on August 25. The NIA in a statement said, following disclosure of Hanshing, that he had kept hidden, a team of the agency recovered six missing 9 mm pistols from an unspecified place in Imphal East District. Hangshing reportedly confessed to have received the recovered 9mm pistols from Membere of Legislative Assembly (MLA)YamthongHaokip who is currently in judicial custody in connection with the arms missing case. NIA on August 23 had recovered nine 9mm pistol from the residence of SosonHaokip, ‘chairman’ of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF).
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August - 25 
Police busted two militants’ hideouts in Khallen and Tahab villages of Pulwama Districts on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “From these hideouts, an AK magazine, one INSAS magazine and a UBGL were recovered. Three accused persons who were working
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Police busted two militants’ hideouts in Khallen and Tahab villages of Pulwama Districts on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. “From these hideouts, an AK magazine, one INSAS magazine and a UBGL were recovered. Three accused persons who were working for HM [Hizb-ul-Mujahideen] group were arrested,” Police said.
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August - 25 
Pulwama Police along with Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout from a house in Rajpora Litter in Pulwama District and arrested a key OGW (Over Ground Worker) from the house on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating material along with Im
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Pulwama Police along with Security Forces (SFs) busted a hideout from a house in Rajpora Litter in Pulwama District and arrested a key OGW (Over Ground Worker) from the house on August 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Incriminating material along with Improvised Explosive Device (IED) material was recovered from the hideout, said a Police spokesman.
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August - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant on August 25 from Mainaguri in Biswanath District, tweets the official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A hand grenade was recovered from the a
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) militant on August 25 from Mainaguri in Biswanath District, tweets the official twitter handle of Eastern Army Command. A hand grenade was recovered from the arrested militant.
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August - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s Special Court has issued non-bailable warrant against four Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)—Gurjant Singh Australia, Harmeet Singh aka PhD, Gursharanbir Singh, and Gurjinder Singh Shastri, who are accused of b
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s Special Court has issued non-bailable warrant against four Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)—Gurjant Singh Australia, Harmeet Singh aka PhD, Gursharanbir Singh, and Gurjinder Singh Shastri, who are accused of being main conspirator in target killings in Punjab, reports The Times of India on August 25. The NIA submitted the documents which evident that Gurjant Singh Australia, and Harmeet Singh aka PhD are pro-Khalistan operatives supported by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The NIA has also filed various chargesheets against these four persons, along with British national Jagtar Singh Johal akaJaggi, Taljit Singh Jimmy, Hardeep Singh Shera, Ramandeep Singh Bagga.
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August - 25 
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh G.K. was attacked by a mob of unidentified pro-Khalistan supporters on August 25 in California, United States (US), reports The Indian
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The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh G.K. was attacked by a mob of unidentified pro-Khalistan supporters on August 25 in California, United States (US), reports The Indian Express. Three unidentified people have been arrested in this case.
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August - 25 
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Police on August 25 claimed to have foiled a terror bid targeting a girls' school in Ghizer District and arrested 13 suspected terrorists, reports Dawn.According to Deputy Inspector General Gohar Nafees, all the arrested suspect
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Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Police on August 25 claimed to have foiled a terror bid targeting a girls' school in Ghizer District and arrested 13 suspected terrorists, reports Dawn.According to Deputy Inspector General Gohar Nafees, all the arrested suspects are students of a local seminary run by a local named Inayatullah. Police had also recovered explosive material and petrol during their raid on the seminary late on August 25-night, adding that the plot to target the school and college was hatched at the seminary.
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August - 25 
26 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during several air strikes conducted in Achen, Nazyan, Chaparhar and Pecheragam districts of Nangarhar Province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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26 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed during several air strikes conducted in Achen, Nazyan, Chaparhar and Pecheragam districts of Nangarhar Province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 25 
A top leader of Islamic State (IS) militant Saad Arhabi alias Abu Said Orkzai along with two others were killed during air attack at Khogyani district in Nangarhar province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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A top leader of Islamic State (IS) militant Saad Arhabi alias Abu Said Orkzai along with two others were killed during air attack at Khogyani district in Nangarhar province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 25 
Eight Taliban militants were killed in a series of air raids in Nadali District and suburb of Lashkargah city of Helmand province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Eight Taliban militants were killed in a series of air raids in Nadali District and suburb of Lashkargah city of Helmand province on August 25, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 25 
Resolute Support stated that United States (US) Forces killed Abu Saad Orakzai Islamic State (IS) ‘emir’ in an air-strike along with nine other militants in an unspecified location of Nangarhar Province conducted on August 25, reports Khaama Press. T
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Resolute Support stated that United States (US) Forces killed Abu Saad Orakzai Islamic State (IS) ‘emir’ in an air-strike along with nine other militants in an unspecified location of Nangarhar Province conducted on August 25, reports Khaama Press. The statement further added that the death of Abu Saad Orakzai marks the third time U.S. Forces have successfully targeted a self-proclaimed emir of IS militant outfit since July 2016.
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August - 26 
A day after four Handwara youth announced to have joined militant outfit Al Badr, they were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Kalaroos forests of Kupwara District in the wee hours on August 26 after a brief gun battle during which three militants
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A day after four Handwara youth announced to have joined militant outfit Al Badr, they were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Kalaroos forests of Kupwara District in the wee hours on August 26 after a brief gun battle during which three militants accompanying them fled under the cover of darkness, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched an operation in Nag Dagi forests of Kalaroos following the inputs about the presence of seven Al Badr militants. During the searches militants fired indiscriminately on the troops, leading to a gun battle and three of them fled under the cover of darkness and four newly recruits were arrested. The four arrested militants were identified as Umar Bashir Sheikh (23), Danish Khazer Sheikh (22), Waseem Ahmad Khan (23), and Tahir Habib Bhat.
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August - 26 
Militants fired upon Police Post guarding the residence of political activist, Mohammad Shafi Banday at Bonbazaar Shopian in Shopian District on August 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The police guards on duty retaliated. However, there was no loss of l
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Militants fired upon Police Post guarding the residence of political activist, Mohammad Shafi Banday at Bonbazaar Shopian in Shopian District on August 26, reports Daily Excelsior. The police guards on duty retaliated. However, there was no loss of life or injury. Shafi was earlier affiliated with Congress then he joined People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and presently he was not affiliated with any political party.
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August - 26 
NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated that at no point of time in the negotiation with the Government of India (GoI) has it softened its stand on the Naga history,’ identity and inherent rights of all the Nagas’, reports Imphal Free Press on August 26. N
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NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) stated that at no point of time in the negotiation with the Government of India (GoI) has it softened its stand on the Naga history,’ identity and inherent rights of all the Nagas’, reports Imphal Free Press on August 26. NSCN-IM also said that the Framework Agreement guarantees to safeguard the future of the Nagas and it will solve this chronic problem of India, mutually benefitting both the entities.
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August - 26 
Police and Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation on the road between Nongpok Sekmai and Heirok villages in Thoubal District on April 26 (today), reports The Times of India. The recovered a
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Police and Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation on the road between Nongpok Sekmai and Heirok villages in Thoubal District on April 26 (today), reports The Times of India. The recovered arms and ammunitions include five live lathode shells, 28 live rounds of 7.62 mm caliber, five live rounds of .38 mm caliber, and one live round of 5.56 mm caliber, one USA made pistol, five pieces of safety fuse and 35 detonators.
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August - 26 
The Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) Police team on August 26, arrested five unidentified people and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 1.63 lakh from their possession, reports The Tribune. The Police team also recovered a printing machin
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The Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) Police team on August 26, arrested five unidentified people and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR 1.63 lakh from their possession, reports The Tribune. The Police team also recovered a printing machine which was used to print the counterfeit Indian currency, a car, and a motorbike. The matter is in the process of further investigation, said Superintendent of Police (SP)-CityOmbir Singh.
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August - 26 
At least five people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were injured in a hand grenade attack and firing on their vehicle in front of National Bank in Turbat town of Kech District in Balochistan on August 26, reports Daily Times.Accordin
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At least five people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, were injured in a hand grenade attack and firing on their vehicle in front of National Bank in Turbat town of Kech District in Balochistan on August 26, reports Daily Times.According to details, unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade and opened firing on the FC vehicle in front of National Bank. Five people, including three FC men, were injured in the hand grenade blast and firing. The attackers managed to flee from the scene.
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August - 26 
Former disqualified child combatants are frustrated that years after being disqualified by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) they have not got financial or other support from the Government, reports The Himalayan Times on August 26. Lenin B
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Former disqualified child combatants are frustrated that years after being disqualified by the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) they have not got financial or other support from the Government, reports The Himalayan Times on August 26. Lenin Bista, a disqualified child combatant, said “Most disqualified combatants are past school-going age and cannot pursue their studies. The best option is to provide them with one-time financial assistance and their children with scholarship. If the government keeps giving us money, we may develop a habit of dependence on the government. The government should help build our capacity instead.” Another former child combatant, Tulasi Nepal, said the state and the erstwhile Maoist party should apologise for the mistakes they committed during conflict. “We have only got the tag of disqualified combatants,” he added. He said the best way to address the concerns of disqualified combatants would be to give them shares in mega projects and cooperative schemes. Altogether 2,973 fighters were disqualified from the Maoist army as minors in a UN verification process. Another group of 1,035 were disqualified because they were recruited after the ceasefire in May 2006 that ended the armed conflict.
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August - 26 
According to Parliament sources revealed on August 26 a total of SLR 21.2 million had been incurred in the process of creating the Provincial Council Delimitation Report, reports Daily Mirror. According to Parliament sources the expense had been made
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According to Parliament sources revealed on August 26 a total of SLR 21.2 million had been incurred in the process of creating the Provincial Council Delimitation Report, reports Daily Mirror. According to Parliament sources the expense had been made in respect of the five-member Commission, appointed by the President for their personal emoluments, travelling, supplies, office equipment, vehicles, preparing software, maintenance work, employee training, character development, etc. for the purpose of the task related to the delimitation of Provincial Council Delimitation. The provision allocated by the Treasury in respect of Commission expenses were Rs. 10.4 mn for recurrent and Rs.11.6 mn for capital expenses. The Delimitation Commission was appointed by the President on October 4, 2017 with the retired Surveyor General Kanagarathnam Navalingam as Chairman and retired Sri Lanka Central Bank Assistant Governor Dr Anila Dias Bandaranayaka, Prof S. H. Hisbulla, Prof Sangara Wijeyasundiran and retired Assistant Elections Commissioner Premathilaka Siriwardena. Report of the Commission was handed over to Minister Faiszer Musthapha on February 19, and the Minister presented the report to Parliament on March 6. The report was rejected by Parliament on August 24 when the vote was taken.
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August - 26 
Afghanistan's National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar resigned from his post on August 25, reports Tolo News. Hamdullah Mohib was appointed as NSA on August 26 after President Ashraf Ghani said earlier that he had accepted Atmar’s resignation
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Afghanistan's National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar resigned from his post on August 25, reports Tolo News. Hamdullah Mohib was appointed as NSA on August 26 after President Ashraf Ghani said earlier that he had accepted Atmar’s resignation in the interests of the country.
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August - 26 
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) drone strike resulted in the death of Mawlawi Amir Mohammad financial in charge of Taliban along with four other militants were killed in Batikot District of Nangarhar province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) drone strike resulted in the death of Mawlawi Amir Mohammad financial in charge of Taliban along with four other militants were killed in Batikot District of Nangarhar province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 26. Ataullah Khogyani spokesman of Nangarhar governor told BNA that the financial in charge of Taliban was also military in charge of Taliban in that province.
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August - 26 
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) received a complaint on August 26 from the opposition party—Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) officials to probe a call by ruling party supporters to “behead” former President Mohamed Nasheed if he returns to the Maldi
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The Maldives Police Service (MPS) received a complaint on August 26 from the opposition party—Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) officials to probe a call by ruling party supporters to “behead” former President Mohamed Nasheed if he returns to the Maldives, reports Maldives Independent. An unidentified female supporter of Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM)—the ruling party, was dressed in a pink campaign t-shirt and carrying the party’s flag, threatened to behead Nasheed, during a rally organised by the PPM on August 25. However, there has been no comment from the PPM about the woman’s remarks.
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August - 27 
A Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 26, reports Odisha TV. The encounter took place in a forest near Kalepal village under Benoor Police Station a
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A Maoist cadre was killed in an exchange of fire between Security Forces (SFs) and Maoists in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on August 26, reports Odisha TV. The encounter took place in a forest near Kalepal village under Benoor Police Station area, informed District Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla. After receiving information about presence of rebels between Chinari and Kalepal villages, around 350 kilometers from State capital, Raipur, a squad of the Police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) was sent to the spot, he said. The SFs came under fire from the Maoists near Kalepal, leading to a gun battle, Shukla said. After a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists fled and the body of Soma Vadde, a member of Bayanar Local Organisation Squad (LOS) of Maoists, was found subsequently, he said. Police also recovered a country-made gun, the SP said.
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August - 27 
A militant was arrested on August 27 from an unspecified are in Dimapur District, Morung Express. A pistol and seven live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant. The arrested militant was identified as ‘deputy secretary’ Hojeshe Sumi. The o
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A militant was arrested on August 27 from an unspecified are in Dimapur District, Morung Express. A pistol and seven live rounds were recovered from the arrested militant. The arrested militant was identified as ‘deputy secretary’ Hojeshe Sumi. The official twitter handle of Eastern Army command states that of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khitovi Neopak (NSCN-KN).
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August - 27 
A shopkeeper was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’, in Kawardha District of Chhattisgarh on August 26, reports Mid-Day. The bullet-ridden body of Hemprasad Sharma (50) was found
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A shopkeeper was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) accusing him of being a ‘Police informer’, in Kawardha District of Chhattisgarh on August 26, reports Mid-Day. The bullet-ridden body of Hemprasad Sharma (50) was found on the banks of a stream near his village Bolda under Jhalmala Police Station limits in the District, according to Police. Around a dozen rebels arrived in the village last night and asked Sharma, who ran a grocery shop, to come with them, a local Police official said. According to some villagers, Maoists accused Sharma of being a ‘Police informer’, the official said. He was not associated with Police in any way, the official added. He might have refused to supply groceries to the Maoists which could have angered them, he said.
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August - 27 
According to a Mizoram Home Department official, four Bru refugee families have returned from the relief camps in Tripura after the final repatriation process started on August 25, reports Morung Express on August 27. A total of 32,876 Brus belonging
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According to a Mizoram Home Department official, four Bru refugee families have returned from the relief camps in Tripura after the final repatriation process started on August 25, reports Morung Express on August 27. A total of 32,876 Brus belonging to 5,407 families living in six relief camps in North Tripura district were identified by Mizoram government during November 2016 as bona fide residents of the state and could be repatriated. The official said two Bru families, to be resettled at Rasdali and Meidum villages in Mizoram-Assam border District of Kolasib, returned on the second day of repatriation. The official said the state government would continue to undertake the repatriation process scheduled to be conducted from August 25 till September 25 in accordance with the road map for repatriation prepared by the state government and approved by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA).
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August - 27 
In response to a ‘Right To Information’ (RTI) request filed regarding the details of extradition request of Zakir Naik to Malaysia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has refused to share any details under the clauses under Section 8 (1) (a) (f)
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In response to a ‘Right To Information’ (RTI) request filed regarding the details of extradition request of Zakir Naik to Malaysia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has refused to share any details under the clauses under Section 8 (1) (a) (f) and (h) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 that restrict the disclosure of information received in ‘confidence’ from any foreign government, reports The Hindu on August 26. India shares an extradition treaty with Malaysia.
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August - 27 
India will emphasis on its agenda for an International ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘chief’ and main accused of Pathankot Air Base attack—Masood Azhar, in its ‘2+2’ dialogue with the United States (US) to be schedule on September 6 in New Delhi, rep
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India will emphasis on its agenda for an International ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) ‘chief’ and main accused of Pathankot Air Base attack—Masood Azhar, in its ‘2+2’ dialogue with the United States (US) to be schedule on September 6 in New Delhi, reports The Times of India on August 27. The delayed 2+2 dialogue for which US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defense James Mattis will travel to India next week for a comprehensive review of bilateral ties with special focus on defence and security partnership with India. Being a Permanent Member of United Nations Security Council (UNSC), China initially blocked and later terminated a US-backed proposal to get Masood Azhar designated as a global terrorist by the United Nations (UN) in 2017.
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August - 27 
Soon after the rumours were spread over the hearing of Article 35-A, chaos was witnessed in Lal Chowk in Srinagar District and other areas of Kashmir on August 27 after groups of people came out on the streets to protest against any attempt to tinker
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Soon after the rumours were spread over the hearing of Article 35-A, chaos was witnessed in Lal Chowk in Srinagar District and other areas of Kashmir on August 27 after groups of people came out on the streets to protest against any attempt to tinker with the Article, reports Daily Excelsior. Clashes erupted in Maisuma area of Lal Chowk after the rumors were spread that the hearing of Article 35-A was today (August 27) in Supreme Court. The shopkeepers closed down their shops in various areas of Srinagar. However, police urged the people not to pay heed to the rumors, saying that the main hearing of the issue is listed for August 31.
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August - 27 
The Jharkhand High Court on August 27 has repealed the State government’s order which declared Kerala-based Popular Front of India (PFI) as an ‘unlawful organisation’—quoting that the administration failed to follow the due procedure before making th
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The Jharkhand High Court on August 27 has repealed the State government’s order which declared Kerala-based Popular Front of India (PFI) as an ‘unlawful organisation’—quoting that the administration failed to follow the due procedure before making the decision of ban, reports The Times of India. The Jharkhand Home Department on February 21 had issued a notification stating PFI as an unlawful organisation under Section 16 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.
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August - 27 
The Lucknow Special Court on August 27 sentenced two suspect militants—Mohammad Tariq Qasmi and Mohammad Akhtar aka Tariq Hussain, of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami (HuJI) to life imprisonment in 2007 Lucknow Court blast case, reports The Indian Express.
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The Lucknow Special Court on August 27 sentenced two suspect militants—Mohammad Tariq Qasmi and Mohammad Akhtar aka Tariq Hussain, of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami (HuJI) to life imprisonment in 2007 Lucknow Court blast case, reports The Indian Express. On November 23, 2007, a series of blasts took place in the premises of Lucknow, Faizabad, and Varanasi Court complexes. The explosions were a joint terrorist operation conducted by HuJI and Indian Mujahideen (IM), claimed Police in its report.
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August - 27 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on August 27 postponed the verdict in 2007 Hyderabad Blast case, till September 4, 2018, reports Deccan Chronicle. In 2007, two blasts occurred in Gokul Chat, and Lumbini Park located in Hyderabad
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on August 27 postponed the verdict in 2007 Hyderabad Blast case, till September 4, 2018, reports Deccan Chronicle. In 2007, two blasts occurred in Gokul Chat, and Lumbini Park located in Hyderabad, Telangana (then-Andhra Pradesh). The incident claimed 42 lives and injured over 60 people. Four people— Mohammed Sadiq, Ansar Ahmed Badshah Shaikh, Akber Ismail and Anique Shafiq Syed were arrested in connection with the case.
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August - 27 
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which has largely failed to look into war-era cases of rights violation, is delaying the reparation policy, which could guide relief provisions for thousands of people awaiting justice, reports Kathmandu Pos
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which has largely failed to look into war-era cases of rights violation, is delaying the reparation policy, which could guide relief provisions for thousands of people awaiting justice, reports Kathmandu Post on August 27. Reparation—the process of providing victims with monetary and other relief as per their wish—is one of the five pillars of transitional justice. The TRC and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) were formed in 2015 to look into war era cases of human rights violations and to recommend action. In the three-and-a-half years since, the TRC has completed preliminary investigation into hardly 2,800 cases among the 63,000 filed to it without completing detailed probe into a single case. The CIEDP, which received some 3,000 cases, has completed preliminary investigation into some 500 complaints but has failed to launch a detailed study.
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August - 27 
President Maithripala Sirisena convening the Presidential Task Force on the development of the Northern and Eastern Provinces for the second time on August 27 at the Presidential Secretariat assured equal development in Northern and Eastern Provinces
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President Maithripala Sirisena convening the Presidential Task Force on the development of the Northern and Eastern Provinces for the second time on August 27 at the Presidential Secretariat assured equal development in Northern and Eastern Provinces, reports Colombo Page. He said there is no differentiation or discrimination in the development of the country and the benefits of the development to the people living in the Northern and Eastern provinces will be delivered equally as promised. During the meeting, the President instructed the officials to take measures to streamline and accelerate the infrastructure development programs of the North and the East and the programs implemented to uplift the livelihood of the people.
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August - 27 
At least 30 armed militants were killed during air operations led by Afghan Air Forces in Ghazni Province, Bhaktar News reports on August 27. The air operations were launched Gylan and Muqar Districts of the province. Also, eight anti-government mili
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At least 30 armed militants were killed during air operations led by Afghan Air Forces in Ghazni Province, Bhaktar News reports on August 27. The air operations were launched Gylan and Muqar Districts of the province. Also, eight anti-government militias were injured and four vehicles belonging to terrorists were destroyed.
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August - 27 
At least 73 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash in Faryab Province on August 27, Khaama Press reports. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said a large convoy of the SFs was ambu
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At least 73 Taliban militants and four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed during a clash in Faryab Province on August 27, Khaama Press reports. The 209th Shaheen Corps of the Afghan Military in the North said a large convoy of the SFs was ambushed by the Taliban militants between Ghormach and Qaisar Districts at around 9:30am [AST]. The ambush by the Taliban militants sparked heavy clashes that lasted for two hours, leaving at least 73 militants dead and 31 others wounded. According to Shaheen Corps, a ‘shadow district chief’ of the Taliban for Qaisar District, Mullah Shirin, and six other Taliban ‘commanders’, identified as Mullah Qayoum, Qari Sur Gul, Mawlavi Jan Mohammad, and Mawlavi Noor Mohammad were among those killed. The Shaheen Corps also added that four SF personnel also lost their lives in the attack and seven others sustained injuries. The Afghan Air Force and coalition forces based in Afghanistan also carried out numerous airstrikes during the clash.
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August - 27 
Seven armed militants were killed in clashes with the Afghan Security Forces clashes in Paktika Province, Bhaktar News reports on August 27.The insurgents were targeted near Durand Line.Dozens of weapons were also seized in the conflicts.
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Seven armed militants were killed in clashes with the Afghan Security Forces clashes in Paktika Province, Bhaktar News reports on August 27.The insurgents were targeted near Durand Line.Dozens of weapons were also seized in the conflicts.
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August - 27 
The commando forces have launching clearing operations in various parts of the country killed 28 armed terrorists, reports Bhaktar NewsAgency on August 27.According to National Defense Ministry press office to BNA, the operations were conducted in Na
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The commando forces have launching clearing operations in various parts of the country killed 28 armed terrorists, reports Bhaktar NewsAgency on August 27.According to National Defense Ministry press office to BNA, the operations were conducted in Nangarhar, Ghazni, Paktia, Maidan-Wardak, Urozgan, Faryab, Kunduz, Baghlan and Helmand province. Likewise, three strongholds of the terrorists and 12 heavy and light weapons were also demolished in the operations.
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August - 27 
Unidentified assailants on August 27 shot dead two Afghan Air Force personnel in Kabul city (Kabul Province), reports Khaama Press. Kabul Police spokesman HashmatStanikzai confirmed that the incident took place in Khwajah Boghra area of the 15th Poli
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Unidentified assailants on August 27 shot dead two Afghan Air Force personnel in Kabul city (Kabul Province), reports Khaama Press. Kabul Police spokesman HashmatStanikzai confirmed that the incident took place in Khwajah Boghra area of the 15th Police District. No individual or group including Taliban has so far claimed responsibility.
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August - 27 
According to an unnamed Indian government official, two Naval helicopters gifted by India and 48 Indian Army officers stationed in the Maldives for their operations, will remain in the Maldives for extended duration, reports The Edition on August 27.
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According to an unnamed Indian government official, two Naval helicopters gifted by India and 48 Indian Army officers stationed in the Maldives for their operations, will remain in the Maldives for extended duration, reports The Edition on August 27. Both countries [India and the Maldives] being in discussion on the dealings of these aircrafts and reported these negotiations being carried out 'smoothly', said the unnamed Indian government official. However, the Maldivian government has not officially made a statement regarding the matter.
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August - 27 
Following the statement of Indian Member of Parliament (MP) Subramniam Swamy about ‘India shall invade the Maldives’, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated on August 26 in its press release that his opinion does not reflect the polici
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Following the statement of Indian Member of Parliament (MP) Subramniam Swamy about ‘India shall invade the Maldives’, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated on August 26 in its press release that his opinion does not reflect the policies or view of the Indian government, reports Raajje. The bilateral relations between India and Maldives hit an all time low in recent times, especially over China’s increased influence in the Island nation.
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August - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader D Kesaba Rao aliasAzad after being brought from the Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar, the State capital of Odisha,was produced in the Gajapati District Session’s Court on August 28, reports The Pioneer.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader D Kesaba Rao aliasAzad after being brought from the Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar, the State capital of Odisha,was produced in the Gajapati District Session’s Court on August 28, reports The Pioneer.Azad was presented for his connection in the cross-firing case of Ambajari village in Gajapati District on March 24, 2010,in which three Police personnel had died.As the case has been filed at the Gajapati District Sessions Court, Azad has been kept in the Paralakhemkundi prison, said his lawyer Swaroop Pal.
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August - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up posters asking the locals not to cooperate with the Police and Paramilitary Forces in three tribal villages of Rayagada District of Odisha on August 28, reports Odisha TV. The posters were put up at
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) put up posters asking the locals not to cooperate with the Police and Paramilitary Forces in three tribal villages of Rayagada District of Odisha on August 28, reports Odisha TV. The posters were put up at the Anganwadi centres of Muniguda and Rajulguda village and at various intersections, shops and trees in Bhuriskhma village of the District, and asked the locals to stay off from Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). “Maoists have been fighting for freedom and rights of the tribals. However, the Police and CRPF personnel are polluting the minds of innocent tribal children against the red rebels by bribing them through money and mobile phones,” the posters read. “They are trying to create differences among Maoists and tribals with an intention to weaken the Niyamgiri protest,” the posters said.
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August - 28 
Former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre turned gangster, identified as Santosh Jha (42), who was awarded life imprisonment a few months ago in connection with the engineers' double murder case in Darbhanga District, was shot dead on
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Former Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre turned gangster, identified as Santosh Jha (42), who was awarded life imprisonment a few months ago in connection with the engineers' double murder case in Darbhanga District, was shot dead on the court premises in Sitamarhi District of Bihar on August 28, reports The Telegraph. Police said that three youths armed with illegal weapons fired at Santosh when he was being escorted from the court to the hazat (lock-up) after his production in a criminal case. The assailants shot at least three bullets into Santosh's head and chest from close range in the presence of heavily armed security personnel. Santosh was rushed to the Sitamarhi sadar hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Sitamarhi Superintendent of Police (SP), Vikas Burman, said the incident took place around 2.45pm. The assailants fired at least 20 rounds in the air to create panic among those present in the court compound. The Police managed to arrest only one of the shooters, identified as Vikas Kumar, a resident of Chakia in East Champaran District of the State. "The police have seized a pistol and a loaded magazine from the arrested youth," Sitamarhi SP, Burman, said.
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August - 28 
Militants shot at a person, identified as Mohammad Amin Malik at Lorgam village of Tral in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Mohammad Amin Malik resident of Lurgam, Tral outside his residence on August 28 af
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Militants shot at a person, identified as Mohammad Amin Malik at Lorgam village of Tral in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon Mohammad Amin Malik resident of Lurgam, Tral outside his residence on August 28 afternoon.
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August - 28 
Militants tried to blow up an Army vehicle by detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast was also followed by firing. Police said that around 3:30 am, militants triggered an IE
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Militants tried to blow up an Army vehicle by detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Pulwama District on August 28, reports Daily Excelsior. The blast was also followed by firing. Police said that around 3:30 am, militants triggered an IED in Navpora Payeen village of Pulwama District when an armoured vehicle (Casspir) of 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was passing through the area. Militants also fired upon the vehicle after the blast. However, there was no loss of life or injuries.
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August - 28 
On August 28, Delhi police's special cell arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) for allegedly threatening Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, reports The Telegraph. The arrestee identified as Oinam Ibochouba Singh alias
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On August 28, Delhi police's special cell arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) for allegedly threatening Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, reports The Telegraph. The arrestee identified as Oinam Ibochouba Singh alias Khoirangba was arrested from south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area. According to Police said Khoirangba was in the process of setting up a base in Delhi to allegedly carry out anti-national activities and had allegedly threatened Biren Singh and some other ministers.
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August - 28 
The Bombay High Court (BHC) has directed the Session Court to conclude the 2008 Indian Mujahideen (IM) e-mail case in a year, reports Asian Age on August 28. In 2008 Ahmedabad Blast case, 23 people were arrested including a tech savvy Mansoor Peerbho
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The Bombay High Court (BHC) has directed the Session Court to conclude the 2008 Indian Mujahideen (IM) e-mail case in a year, reports Asian Age on August 28. In 2008 Ahmedabad Blast case, 23 people were arrested including a tech savvy Mansoor Peerbhoy.
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August - 28 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested three Bangladeshi nationals from the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District on August 28 when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan, report Daily Excelsior. Reports said that the BS
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested three Bangladeshi nationals from the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector in Jammu District on August 28 when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan, report Daily Excelsior. Reports said that the BSF observed movement of three suspicious persons on the IB and alerted them. They were immediately arrested. Arrested Bangladeshi nationals were identified as Mohammad Jahangir, Mohammad Ali, and Abdul Kareem. One mobile telephone with two SIM cards, BDT 630 in Bangladesh currency and some coins were recovered from their possession. The BSF later handed over the Bangladeshi nationals to Police.
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August - 28 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on August 28 conducted simultaneous raids and arrested a Deputy Superintendent of District Jail Amphalla Jammu and a militant for hatching conspiracy inside Central Prison in Srinagar to recruit youth into the
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on August 28 conducted simultaneous raids and arrested a Deputy Superintendent of District Jail Amphalla Jammu and a militant for hatching conspiracy inside Central Prison in Srinagar to recruit youth into the militancy and send them to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for arms training to wage war against the country in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The two accused arrested by the NIA during simultaneous raids were identified as Feroz Ahmad Lone, a resident of Budgam, presently posted as Deputy Jail Superintendent, Amphalla, Jammu and Ishaq Palla, a militant and a resident of Shopian. An official release issued by the NIA described Feroz Ahmad Lone and Ishaq Palla as main conspirators in Kupwara- Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) conspiracy case in which the youth were motivated to join militancy and exfiltrate to PoK for arms training to join armed militancy in the Kashmir valley.
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August - 28 
The Sangai Express reports on August 28 that Peace Commission under the aegis of the Hill Tribal Council was formed to end the internecine violence between Kuki National Army (KNA) and United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF). Informing this in a statemen
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The Sangai Express reports on August 28 that Peace Commission under the aegis of the Hill Tribal Council was formed to end the internecine violence between Kuki National Army (KNA) and United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF). Informing this in a statement, Hill Tribal Council said that the main objective of forming the Peace Commission was to bring the two groups to a compromise. In accordance with the Thadou-Kuki custom and culture a grand ‘compromise banquet’ an accord was signed between the groups signed by Thangboi Haokip representing KNA and M Joshua Thadou, ‘secretary’ UKLF.
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August - 28 
Tiwa National Solidarity Forum, an organisation representing the Tiwa community in Assam on August 28 stated that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 1971 as the cut-off would make the indigenous communities a minority , reports The Telegra
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Tiwa National Solidarity Forum, an organisation representing the Tiwa community in Assam on August 28 stated that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 1971 as the cut-off would make the indigenous communities a minority , reports The Telegraph. The forum said it does not accept 1971 as the cut-off date year for the detection and deportation of foreigners from Assam as the cut-off year is 1951 for the rest of the country.
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August - 28 
Police arrested Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) leader Uma Bhujel from Balaju in Kathmandu on charges arson on April 28, reports Kathmandu Post. Police informed that Bhujel was arrested for her involvement in the arson of trippe
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Police arrested Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) leader Uma Bhujel from Balaju in Kathmandu on charges arson on April 28, reports Kathmandu Post. Police informed that Bhujel was arrested for her involvement in the arson of tripper and generator of crusher operator Kunsang Lama some five months ago.
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August - 28 
Taliban ‘shadow district governor’ Qari Yousuf and two other militants were killed in a North Atlantic treaty Organisation (NATO) airstrike at Alasay District in Kapisa province on August 28, reports Bhaktar News Agency. In addition, a number of othe
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Taliban ‘shadow district governor’ Qari Yousuf and two other militants were killed in a North Atlantic treaty Organisation (NATO) airstrike at Alasay District in Kapisa province on August 28, reports Bhaktar News Agency. In addition, a number of other Taliban were wounded in the airstrike.
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August - 28 
Three civilians were killed in a mine explosion in an unidentified area of Halalzo region of Shegel District on August 28, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Three civilians were killed in a mine explosion in an unidentified area of Halalzo region of Shegel District on August 28, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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August - 29 
Assam Government on August 29 extended application of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the state for six more months, reports India Today. According to official release ‘As per powers conferred under Section 3 of t
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Assam Government on August 29 extended application of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in the state for six more months, reports India Today. According to official release ‘As per powers conferred under Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire State of Assam as 'Disturbed Area' upto 6(six) months beyond 28th August 2018, unless withdrawn earlier’.
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August - 29 
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary had a narrow escape after his vehicle came under stone pelting in Nadihal village of the Bandipora District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The DC was returning from Hajin area
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Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary had a narrow escape after his vehicle came under stone pelting in Nadihal village of the Bandipora District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The DC was returning from Hajin area of the District after attending Public Darbar and when he reached Nadihal village on way back to Bandipora, stones were pelted at his vehicle in which window panes were broken but he escaped unhurt.
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August - 29 
Four Policemen were killed in a militant attack at Arhama in Shopian District on August 29 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened firing on the escort party of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) headquarters Shopian at Arhama vi
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Four Policemen were killed in a militant attack at Arhama in Shopian District on August 29 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants opened firing on the escort party of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) headquarters Shopian at Arhama village. Four Policemen, identified as Constable Ishfaq Ahmad Mir, Constable Javaid Ahmad Bhat, Constable Mohammad Iqbal Mir and Special Police Officer (SPO) Adil Manzoor Bhat. The escort party of the DySP had gone to the area to repair a Police vehicle when the incident occurred. Sources said that the Policemen along with the vehicle reached the workshop at around 1.30 p.m. and five militants came in a car at around 2.30 p.m. They fired at the Policemen indiscriminately and decamped with three weapons.
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August - 29 
Militants abducted the son of a Policeman from his home in Pinglish village of Pulwama District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of masked militants barged into the house of Rafiq Ahmad Rather and abducted his son Asif Rafiq. Ra
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Militants abducted the son of a Policeman from his home in Pinglish village of Pulwama District on August 29 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of masked militants barged into the house of Rafiq Ahmad Rather and abducted his son Asif Rafiq. Rafiq is currently posted at Srinagar. His son, Asif is a student of BSc. Agriculture. A massive manhunt was launched in Tral and its adjoining villages to trace the abducted youth.
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August - 29 
Militants attacked the residence of senior National Conference (NC) leader and former Minister Abdul Rahim Rather in Badipora village of Budgam District on August 28 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The security guards deployed at the residence of R
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Militants attacked the residence of senior National Conference (NC) leader and former Minister Abdul Rahim Rather in Badipora village of Budgam District on August 28 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The security guards deployed at the residence of Rather repulsed the attack forcing the militants to flee from the spot. Rather was not present in the house at the time of the attack and no one was injured in the firing.
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August - 29 
Mother and students of faculty of BSc and MSc Sericulture of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) appealed for the release of Asif Ahmad Rather who was abducted on August 29 night from his home in Tral
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Mother and students of faculty of BSc and MSc Sericulture of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir (SKUAST-K) appealed for the release of Asif Ahmad Rather who was abducted on August 29 night from his home in Tral in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior.Rather’s mother made an emotional plea for the release of her son who was abducted August 29 night from Tral area. She said that her son is innocent and demanded his release.
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August - 29 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Guwahati on August 29 convicted four cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) for their involvement in the massacre of Adivasi villagers in Sonitpur District, reports
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Guwahati on August 29 convicted four cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saraigowra (NDFB-S) for their involvement in the massacre of Adivasi villagers in Sonitpur District, reports The Telegraph. The court held the four accused - Sanju Bordoloi alias Sibigiri, Bishnu Narzaryalias N. Berema, Ahoy Basumutary alias B. Bujumbura and Nitul Daimaryalias D. Naihab - guilty of opening indiscriminate fire and killing six persons and injuring two others in Santipur village under Rakhakmari police outpost. The main accused, Sanju Bordoloi, who was the self-styled assistant organising secretary of the NDFB-S, was arrested from Bangalore in Karnataka on January 27, 2015.
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August - 29 
Over 50 persons were injured in clashes in most parts of Anantnag and Kulgam Districts following the killing of HM ‘divisional commander’ and his associate on August 29, adds Daily Excelsior. Massive clashes erupted in Khudwani in Kulgam District aft
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Over 50 persons were injured in clashes in most parts of Anantnag and Kulgam Districts following the killing of HM ‘divisional commander’ and his associate on August 29, adds Daily Excelsior. Massive clashes erupted in Khudwani in Kulgam District after the killing news reached there. SFs fired tear gas and pellets to chase away the protesters who were pelting stones at them. Fifty persons were injured in the clashes.
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August - 29 
The All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU) has called a 36-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) on August 29, reports The Telegraph. AKRSU has long been demanding a separate Kamtapur state and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the around 6.9 milli
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The All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU) has called a 36-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) on August 29, reports The Telegraph. AKRSU has long been demanding a separate Kamtapur state and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the around 6.9 million Koch Rajbongshi people. AKRSU has been demanding that the Centre should discuss their demands together. On July 20, it skipped a tripartite meeting in New Delhi on ST status for not including their Kamtapur demand on the agenda. On the same day, it had called a daylong Assam bandh to press for their demands. The students' union has decided to observe Tuesday as the day of betrayal.
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August - 29 
The Awantipora Police along with Security Forces (SFs) arrested five members of a militant module, identified as Rizwan Ahmad Pandit, head of the module, Shahid Manzoor, Zahid Ahmad, Mohammad Hussain and Manzoor Ahmad Dar from Awantipora in Pulwama D
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The Awantipora Police along with Security Forces (SFs) arrested five members of a militant module, identified as Rizwan Ahmad Pandit, head of the module, Shahid Manzoor, Zahid Ahmad, Mohammad Hussain and Manzoor Ahmad Dar from Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that the investigation so far revealed that Rizwan was the main motivator to recruit the youth towards militancy and played key role in joining of Ufaid Farooq Lone son of Farooq Ahmad Lone, resident of Awantipora in terrorist ranks from Awantipora town. They were also involved in carrying UBGL (Under Barrel Grenade Launcher) attacks on NHW and informing militants about the movement of security forces.
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August - 29 
The joint team also busted third module and arrested two of its members, identified as Gowhar Ahmad Dar and Showkat Ahmad in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. On their questioning, they disclosed the locations of h
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The joint team also busted third module and arrested two of its members, identified as Gowhar Ahmad Dar and Showkat Ahmad in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. On their questioning, they disclosed the locations of hideouts at Tahab Pulwama, Khallan and Khiram which were accordingly busted and destroyed. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including incriminating material was also recovered.
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August - 29 
The joint team busted second militant module by arresting two members of the module, identified as Shahwaiz Ahmad Wani and Towseef Ahmad Bhat, in Chersoo in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Both of them were invol
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The joint team busted second militant module by arresting two members of the module, identified as Shahwaiz Ahmad Wani and Towseef Ahmad Bhat, in Chersoo in Awantipora in Pulwama District on August 29, reports Daily Excelsior. Both of them were involved in arranging and providing arms and ammunition to militants in South Kashmir.
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August - 29 
The Munger Police on August 29 arrested Imran Alam (42) and recovered three AK47 rifles with 30 magazines and other parts of the weapon from his possession in Jubli Well locality of Jamalpur town in Munger District in Bihar, reports Times of India. A
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The Munger Police on August 29 arrested Imran Alam (42) and recovered three AK47 rifles with 30 magazines and other parts of the weapon from his possession in Jubli Well locality of Jamalpur town in Munger District in Bihar, reports Times of India. Alam was intercepted by the Police when he was carrying the consignment in a bag. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has been informed about the incident as the consignment was brought from Jabalpur town in Madhya Pradesh, said an unnamed senior Police officer in Bihar Police. During preliminary interrogation, Alam confessed that the consignment was carried from Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) for another arms smuggler whose task was to forward the consignment to the customer who made advance payment of INR 15 lakh. The weapons were meant for use in Bihar, said Munger’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Additional Charge Babu Ram.
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August - 29 
The slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who were killed on August 29, were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Altaf Ahmad Dar of Hawoora in Mishipora and his associate Umar Rashid Wani of Khudwani in Kulgam, adds Daily Excelsior.
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The slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, who were killed on August 29, were identified as ‘divisional commander’ Altaf Ahmad Dar of Hawoora in Mishipora and his associate Umar Rashid Wani of Khudwani in Kulgam, adds Daily Excelsior.
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August - 29 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter at Muniward village in the Khanabal area of Anantnag District on August 29 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the slain milit
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants were killed in an encounter at Muniward village in the Khanabal area of Anantnag District on August 29 (today), reports Daily Excelsior. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the slain militants. The operation was launched by Security Forces (SFs) following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of several militants in the area.
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August - 29 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 29 said that terrorism and development can’t go together therefore collectively we have to make sure that unrest doesn’t return, reports The News. The CoAS Bajwa was addressing combin
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on August 29 said that terrorism and development can’t go together therefore collectively we have to make sure that unrest doesn’t return, reports The News. The CoAS Bajwa was addressing combined Jirga of elders from North and South Waziristan Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at Wana during his visit to South Waziristan. CoAS Bajwa was briefed about stabilisation operations and progress of fencing along Pak-Afghan border in Waziristan at Angoor Adda. He appreciated quality and speed of work, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement. General Bajwa thanked local tribal elders for their support and cooperation for the security forces. He said, “Peace has largely returned, however, few IED incidents have recently taken place in North Waziristan. No conflict ends through kinetic operations alone. There is always a post operations rehabilitation and development effort.”
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August - 29 
Civil society groups during an event on the International Day of Disappeared in the Capital Kathmandu on August 29 accused the Government of trying to tire out the victims so they get frustrated and give up, reports Kathmandu Post. Ram Kumar Bhandari
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Civil society groups during an event on the International Day of Disappeared in the Capital Kathmandu on August 29 accused the Government of trying to tire out the victims so they get frustrated and give up, reports Kathmandu Post. Ram Kumar Bhandari, President of Nepal Society of Families of the Disappeared and Missing, said “We won’t give up unless we know about the status of our relatives and those involved in the heinous crime are punished. The CIEDP hasn’t even cared to investigate into the disappeared cases in Bhairavnath, Chisapani, Charaali, Bhorletar, and Dhanusha Battalions—which have been accused of forcibly disappearing dozens of people. None of the battalion commanders has been interrogated, let alone asked to release a statement, on the accusations by hundreds of victims’ families. Justice delayed is justice denied. The commission should either deliver or give up.” According to the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP), by the end of the decade-long insurgency, there were 3,196 complaints of disappearances by the state and the Maoists, of which at least 2,369 have been identified as ‘genuine’ cases. Officials at the commission say they can understand the pain and frustration among the families and are working to resolve the cases despite different constraints. Lokendra Mallick, the chairperson of CIEDP, told that the commission has completed a preliminary investigation of 1,210 cases from 43 different Districts. Mallick said the commission hasn’t been able to recommend the actions against the perpetrators because there are no legal provisions to criminalise the forceful disappearance. The criminal code that came into effect on August 17 has criminalised forceful disappearance, but it does not apply to crimes committed before the law went into effect, essentially ignoring all the war-era disappearances. “I urge the victims to put pressure on the government as well, so it can introduce such a law,” Mallick said, reiterating that the commission is committed to providing justice to the victims.
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August - 29 
Civil society organisations amid a function organised in Kathmandu on the International Day of the Disappeared on August 29 urged Government to provide info about missing persons, reports The Himalayan Times. The International Committee of the Red Cr
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Civil society organisations amid a function organised in Kathmandu on the International Day of the Disappeared on August 29 urged Government to provide info about missing persons, reports The Himalayan Times. The International Committee of the Red Cross, Nepal Red Cross Society and Nepal Society of Families of the Disappeared and Missing observed the International Day of the Disappeared. The event included a theatre performance titled ‘The Waiting Eyes’ and the unveiling of the publication called ‘Missing Persons in Nepal: Updated list 2018’. An interactive session dedicated to the members of the families of missing persons in Nepal was also held. The 20-minute theatre performance focused on the difficulties, struggle and the needs of the families of missing persons through a representative family.Likewise, the ‘Missing Persons in Nepal: Updated list 2018’ is a joint publication of the ICRC and NRCS and contains updated list of 1,333 people, who are still missing in connection with the decade-long (1996-2006) internal armed conflict in Nepal. This list is being published annually since 2007.Family members of missing persons, along with government officials, non-governmental agencies, security forces, civil society organisations, mediapersons and Red Cross movement members attended the programme.
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August - 29 
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) officials said its work will be bogged down deeper since the Government hasn’t released funds necessary for the probe, reports Kathmandu Post on August 29. Forty days after the new fiscal year, the TRC has re
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) officials said its work will be bogged down deeper since the Government hasn’t released funds necessary for the probe, reports Kathmandu Post on August 29. Forty days after the new fiscal year, the TRC has received budget enough only for the salary of its staff while there is no money to cover their travel expenses or payments for the services of experts investigating the cases. The commission’s total budget for the current fiscal year is Rs117 million, which includes salary, travel costs, and a stipend for employees, as well as allowances for the victims who need to travel to the TRC offices to record statements. The commission has seven offices at the provincial level and a central office in Kathmandu. The Government released Rs37.70 million from the state coffers in mid-July, while agreeing to transfer Rs80 million granted by Germany to the Peace Fund. However, officials at the commission say there has been no progress in transferring the money received from Berlin. “Our provincial offices have been doing nothing but administrative works since July 17. Investigation is impossible without travel, and we don’t have money for it,” Lila Udasi Khanal, a member of the commission, told.
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August - 29 
A Dhaka court on August 29 directed Police to confiscate the properties of two fugitives in the case filed over the Holey Artisan Bakery attack, reports Dhaka Tribune. The fugitives are Shariful Islam and Mamunur Rashid. On August 8, the tribunal acc
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A Dhaka court on August 29 directed Police to confiscate the properties of two fugitives in the case filed over the Holey Artisan Bakery attack, reports Dhaka Tribune. The fugitives are Shariful Islam and Mamunur Rashid. On August 8, the tribunal accepted the charge sheet against eight accused, and issued arrest warrants for the two fugitives. Six of the accused are behind bars. They are Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi, Rakibul Hasan Regan, Rashedul Islam alias Rash, Sohel Mahfuz, Mizanur Rahman alias Baro Mizan and Hadisur Rahman Sagar.
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August - 29 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) when they were holding a secret meeting in Dakhhinsahar village of Chapainawabganj District in Rajshahi Division on August 27, reports The Daily Star. The a
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) when they were holding a secret meeting in Dakhhinsahar village of Chapainawabganj District in Rajshahi Division on August 27, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Akhtarul Islam (46), Abdul Kader (30), Aminul Islam (30) and Abdur Rahman (39). RAB also recovered one pistol, one magazine, five bullets, 400 grams of gunpowder and books on jihad from their possession.
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August - 29 
15 Taliban militants were killed in Afghan Forces led ground and air operation in Wazkhwah District of Paktika province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 29.
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15 Taliban militants were killed in Afghan Forces led ground and air operation in Wazkhwah District of Paktika province, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 29.
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August - 29 
At least one civilian was killed, and six others were injured when a magnetic mine exploded in the province on August 29, reports Bhaktar News Agency. The incident happened close to the house of a military chief of 207 Zafar Military Corps.
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At least one civilian was killed, and six others were injured when a magnetic mine exploded in the province on August 29, reports Bhaktar News Agency. The incident happened close to the house of a military chief of 207 Zafar Military Corps.
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August - 29 
At least seven Islamic State militants were killed in the United States (US) led airstrikes on the hideouts at Wazir Tangi area at Khogyani District, reports Khaama Press on August 29.
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At least seven Islamic State militants were killed in the United States (US) led airstrikes on the hideouts at Wazir Tangi area at Khogyani District, reports Khaama Press on August 29.
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August - 29 
China on August 29 denied that it planned to build a military base in Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 30. Earlier,The South China Morning Post quoted unidentified sources with ties to the Chinese military as saying that Beijing was
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China on August 29 denied that it planned to build a military base in Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 30. Earlier,The South China Morning Post quoted unidentified sources with ties to the Chinese military as saying that Beijing was building the camp in the narrow Wakhan Corridor that links the two countries. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying dismissed the report. “Since the construction and training, this situation, it doesn’t exist – it’s not true,” she told reporters. “So anything related naturally is not true,” Hua added.
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August - 29 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani on August 27 to discussed issues of mutual interest, including the planned peace talks in Moscow, reports Tolo News. “In the telephonic conversation, it was decided
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called on Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani on August 27 to discussed issues of mutual interest, including the planned peace talks in Moscow, reports Tolo News. “In the telephonic conversation, it was decided to postpone the Moscow conference so that the two countries can coordinate on further preparations and effectiveness of the process,” read the Presidential Place statement.
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August - 29 
Six Taliban militants and two Tajikistan border policemen were killed in Darqad District of Takhar Province, Bhaktar News reports on August 27. Khalil Aser, spokesman of Takhar police, said the unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) targeted the terrorists
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Six Taliban militants and two Tajikistan border policemen were killed in Darqad District of Takhar Province, Bhaktar News reports on August 27. Khalil Aser, spokesman of Takhar police, said the unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) targeted the terrorists while they were planning to smuggle weapon from Afghanistan to Tajikistan. Also, clashes happened on the ground. Six armed militants and two Tajikistan border policemen were killed and two other terrorists were injured during the operation.
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August - 29 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on August 29 said Pakistan’s military establishment planned and provided the necessary aid to Taliban insurgents to carry out the coordinated attack on Ghazni city earlier this month, reports Tolo News. “Pakistan and P
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on August 29 said Pakistan’s military establishment planned and provided the necessary aid to Taliban insurgents to carry out the coordinated attack on Ghazni city earlier this month, reports Tolo News. “Pakistan and Pakistan’s military were involved in the plan to attack Ghazni; Pakistan provided all sufficient aid to them and it’s very clear,” said MoI spokesman Najib Danish.
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August - 29 
The Maldives Police on August 29 arrested 18 unidentified people over clashes between the ruling and opposition party supporters in Gaaf Alif Atoll of Kolamaafushi Island, reports Avas. The opposition party supporters had attacked the camps in two ot
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The Maldives Police on August 29 arrested 18 unidentified people over clashes between the ruling and opposition party supporters in Gaaf Alif Atoll of Kolamaafushi Island, reports Avas. The opposition party supporters had attacked the camps in two other Islands and made an attempt to influence the outcome of upcoming Presidential elections in the Maldives, alleged the ruling party—Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) officials.
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August - 29 
The unidentified official in the Maldives government has denied the reports that the Maldives government led by President Abdulla Yameen had softened its ‘stand’ and allowed two Indian Naval helicopters and its crew to extend their stay in the Maldiv
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The unidentified official in the Maldives government has denied the reports that the Maldives government led by President Abdulla Yameen had softened its ‘stand’ and allowed two Indian Naval helicopters and its crew to extend their stay in the Maldives, reports The Hindu on August 29. India shall remove its two Naval helicopters and about 28 Naval personnel and pilots, whose visas expired in June 2018 and has not been renewed by the Yameen government, said the unnamed senior Diplomat in Male, the Maldives.
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August - 30 
A surrendered Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Podia Wadde (55), was allegedly killed by the Maoists in Cholnar village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 30 (today), reports The Hans India."Podia Wadde w
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A surrendered Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Podia Wadde (55), was allegedly killed by the Maoists in Cholnar village in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on August 30 (today), reports The Hans India."Podia Wadde was a Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] since last 20-25 years. He was the mastermind of the Cholnar blasts in which seven Police personnel were killed in April. We arrested him four days ago. He was also wanted in few other cases," said Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav.Wadde was advised not to return to his village, however, he didn't listen to the Police and got killed, SP, Pallav added.
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August - 30 
During the encounter at Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, youths took to streets and resorted to stone-pelting to disrupt the operation, according to local media reports, adds The Times of India.
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During the encounter at Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, youths took to streets and resorted to stone-pelting to disrupt the operation, according to local media reports, adds The Times of India.
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August - 30 
Former Director General of Assam Rifles Lieutenant General Shokin Chauhan has been appointed as the new chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), which is Head quartered in Kohima, reports Morung Express on August 30. Chauhan is replacing D
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Former Director General of Assam Rifles Lieutenant General Shokin Chauhan has been appointed as the new chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG), which is Head quartered in Kohima, reports Morung Express on August 30. Chauhan is replacing DK Pathak whose tenure ended on August 9, 2018.
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August - 30 
Leaders of Tripura tribal parties pressing the Government of India (GoI) conducting National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, reports Nagaland Post on August 30. INPT General Secretary Jagadhish Debbarma stated that ‘We have submitted a memor
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Leaders of Tripura tribal parties pressing the Government of India (GoI) conducting National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, reports Nagaland Post on August 30. INPT General Secretary Jagadhish Debbarma stated that ‘We have submitted a memorandum to the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India in Delhi explaining the reasons for NRC in Tripura. We are also trying to meet Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’. He said that INPT’s other demands include more constitutional power to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. They also demanded Inner Line Permit System (ILP) and inclusion of tribals’ Kokborok language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution.
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August - 30 
Militants abducted Gowhar Ahmad Malik, brother of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP),Aijaz Ahmad from his home at Katapora in Kulgam District on August 30.
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Militants abducted Gowhar Ahmad Malik, brother of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP),Aijaz Ahmad from his home at Katapora in Kulgam District on August 30.
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August - 30 
Militants also barged into house of a Police man, Shabir Ahmad Zargar of Kangan in Pulwama District and abducted him on August 30. He was, however, later released after questioning and assaulting.
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Militants also barged into house of a Police man, Shabir Ahmad Zargar of Kangan in Pulwama District and abducted him on August 30. He was, however, later released after questioning and assaulting.
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August - 30 
Militants entered into the house of Police constable Mohd Maqbool Bhat at Arwani in Kulgam District and abducted his son Zubair Ahmad Bhat on August 30.
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Militants entered into the house of Police constable Mohd Maqbool Bhat at Arwani in Kulgam District and abducted his son Zubair Ahmad Bhat on August 30.
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August - 30 
Militants entered into the residential house of Special Police Officer (SPO), Hilal Ahmad Kumar at Midoora area of Tral in Pulwama District and ransacked his house on August 30. Militants also assaulted the inmates.It could not be known whether the S
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Militants entered into the residential house of Special Police Officer (SPO), Hilal Ahmad Kumar at Midoora area of Tral in Pulwama District and ransacked his house on August 30. Militants also assaulted the inmates.It could not be known whether the SPO was present in his house or not.
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August - 30 
Militants on August 30 evening abducted six family members of Police men in South Kashmir taking the number of abductions of the family of the Policemen to seven during last 24 hours, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Militants on August 30 evening abducted six family members of Police men in South Kashmir taking the number of abductions of the family of the Policemen to seven during last 24 hours, reports Daily Excelsior.
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August - 30 
Militants on August 30 night barged into house of Mohammad Shafi Mirof NamanKakapora in Pulwama District and abducted him. He is driver by profession and brother of Policeman Nazir Ahmad Mir, who is posted in Srinagar.
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Militants on August 30 night barged into house of Mohammad Shafi Mirof NamanKakapora in Pulwama District and abducted him. He is driver by profession and brother of Policeman Nazir Ahmad Mir, who is posted in Srinagar.
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August - 30 
Militants on August 30 night barged into the house of a Police man, Inspector Nazir Ahmad at Arwani Bijbehara Anantnag in Anantnag District and abducted his brother, Arif Ahmad.
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Militants on August 30 night barged into the house of a Police man, Inspector Nazir Ahmad at Arwani Bijbehara Anantnag in Anantnag District and abducted his brother, Arif Ahmad.
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Militants raided the house of another Policeman Ghulam Hassan Mir at Midoora in Tral area of Pulwama District on August 30 night and abducted his son Nisar Ahmad.Nasir is working as a private school teacher and his father is posted at Traning centre
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Militants raided the house of another Policeman Ghulam Hassan Mir at Midoora in Tral area of Pulwama District on August 30 night and abducted his son Nisar Ahmad.Nasir is working as a private school teacher and his father is posted at Traning centre Sheeri Baramulla as cook.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 30 recovered INR 4.8 million from the wife of arrested Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) ex director Shyamo Singh, reports UNI. NIA recovered the money from an individual identified a
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on August 30 recovered INR 4.8 million from the wife of arrested Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) ex director Shyamo Singh, reports UNI. NIA recovered the money from an individual identified as K Pramodini an employee of Regional Institute of Medical Science s(RIMS). NIA stated that ‘This amount belongs to N Sobita Devi , wife of acussed Dr Mutum Shyamo Singh who was arrested on July 6 for his involvement and supporting proscribed KCP. During the investigation it came to light that the money was handed over to Promodini by wife of the accused for the purpose of concealing terror funds.
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On August 30, two unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested from Longleng in Kohima District, tweets Eastern Army Command. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant.
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On August 30, two unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants were arrested from Longleng in Kohima District, tweets Eastern Army Command. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the arrested militant.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, reports The Times of India. On receiving a tip-off, SFs personnel launched a search operation in the area.Get
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Security Forces (SFs) killed two Pakistani Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora District on August 30, reports The Times of India. On receiving a tip-off, SFs personnel launched a search operation in the area.Getting a whiff of the SFs’ presence, the terrorists opened fire. In the ensuing encounter, two terrorists were killed, Police said.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested second son of Pakistan based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Salahuddin, Shakeel Ahmad during a night raid at his residence in Rambagh area of Srinagar District on August 30, reports Daily Excelsior.Sha
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested second son of Pakistan based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Salahuddin, Shakeel Ahmad during a night raid at his residence in Rambagh area of Srinagar District on August 30, reports Daily Excelsior.Shakeel Ahmad, who works as a Lab Technician at SKIMS Soura, was arrested from his house in Rambagh area of Srinagar during a raid.Last year, the NIA arrested Shahid Yousuf, another son of Salahuddin. Shahid is lodged in Tihar Jail since then.
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The Rajasthan High Court on August 30 suspended the life imprisonment of Bhavesh Patel and Devender Gupta, for their involvement in 2007 Ajmer Dargah Blast case, reports The Hindu. Both—Bhavesh and Devender had allegiance to an Indian Right-Wing part
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The Rajasthan High Court on August 30 suspended the life imprisonment of Bhavesh Patel and Devender Gupta, for their involvement in 2007 Ajmer Dargah Blast case, reports The Hindu. Both—Bhavesh and Devender had allegiance to an Indian Right-Wing party—Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the past. Bhavesh and Devender challenged their sentence through an appeal against the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court’s judgement dated March 22, 2017.
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The United States (US) California’s Sutter County Sheriff’s office charged two pro-Khalistan supporters—Sukhwinder Singh and Gurdeep Singh—both residents of California, for an assault attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Chief of the Delhi
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The United States (US) California’s Sutter County Sheriff’s office charged two pro-Khalistan supporters—Sukhwinder Singh and Gurdeep Singh—both residents of California, for an assault attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Chief of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC)—Manjit Singh G.K. during his visit to a Gurdwara in California on August 25, reports The Tribune on August 30. Both, Sukhwinder Singh and Gurdeep Singh are active members of the ‘Referendum 2020’ campaign seeking a separate State of Khalistan. Both have been charged with “battery” under Section 242 of California Penal Code (CPC) involving “wilful and unlawful use of force or violence on another person”. It is punishable by a fine not exceeding USD 2,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both. Defending the accused, the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ)—a US-based pro-Khalistan activist group has released the statement that we assure that incidents of violence in the US are taken seriously and completely investigated by the law-enforcement agencies.
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Islamist group Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) called off its long march on reaching Islamabad late on August 30-night after the cancellation of the blasphemous caricatures’ contest in Denmark, reports Daily Times.The long march had against the blasp
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Islamist group Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) called off its long march on reaching Islamabad late on August 30-night after the cancellation of the blasphemous caricatures’ contest in Denmark, reports Daily Times.The long march had against the blasphemous caricatures had reached Islamabad after a 36-hour journey on the Grand Trunk Road. It started at Data Darbar in Lahore on August 24-afternoon. Several caravans of TLP joined the main march led by Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the cleric who leads the party and is known for his hateful speeches.
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In Barisal District of Barisal Division, RAB arrested a JMB member in Dargabari Road area on August 30, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Abdulla Al Miraj alias Khalid Saifulla alias Saiful, (25). RAB also recovered a pistol, an empty magazine
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In Barisal District of Barisal Division, RAB arrested a JMB member in Dargabari Road area on August 30, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Abdulla Al Miraj alias Khalid Saifulla alias Saiful, (25). RAB also recovered a pistol, an empty magazine, 15 electric circuits, two hacksaw blades, a CD, a table clock, a cellphone, two passports, 16 Jihadi books and huge bomb-making materials from him.
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 30 framed four charges against four Sherpur men in a case filed for allegedly committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The tribunal fixed September
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on August 30 framed four charges against four Sherpur men in a case filed for allegedly committing crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The tribunal fixed September 30 to begin their trial through recording of opening statement of the prosecution and testimony of prosecution's first witness, Prosecutor Rezia Sultana said. The four accused - all from NaklaUpazila - are SM Aminuzzaman Faruk (58), AKM Akram Hossain (62), Emdadul Haque aliasKwaza Doctor (74) and Mokhlesur Rahman Tara (66). All of them except Tara have been arrested. The charges include abduction, confinement, torture, arson, enslavement and murder.
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Office on Missing Persons (OMP) Chairman Saliya Pieris PC at an event held under the theme ‘No more disappearances’ to mark the International Day of the Enforced Disappearances at the J. R. Jayewardene Centre in Colombo on August 30 said the interim
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Office on Missing Persons (OMP) Chairman Saliya Pieris PC at an event held under the theme ‘No more disappearances’ to mark the International Day of the Enforced Disappearances at the J. R. Jayewardene Centre in Colombo on August 30 said the interim report of OMP will be submitted to President Maithripala Sirisena on September 5 with recommendations including allowances to the family of missing and the freedom to build monument to remember them, reports Daily Mirror. He said “If we speak of the numbers of missing in Sri Lanka, it is one of the highest not only in Asia but also in the world. We have to accept that people had been forcibly disappeared for at least four decades. Accepting this is the only way to achieve reconciliation.”
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29 unidentified militants were killed in Ander, Moqor, Khogyani and Qarabagh Districts of Ghazni on August 30. Another five were wounded, 3 vehicles and 2 motorbikes were destroyed.
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29 unidentified militants were killed in Ander, Moqor, Khogyani and Qarabagh Districts of Ghazni on August 30. Another five were wounded, 3 vehicles and 2 motorbikes were destroyed.
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33 Taliban militants were killed, in Kohistan and Gerziwan Districts of Faryab on August 30. 17 militants were wounded, two others were arrested and a fighting position destroyed during the raid.
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33 Taliban militants were killed, in Kohistan and Gerziwan Districts of Faryab on August 30. 17 militants were wounded, two others were arrested and a fighting position destroyed during the raid.
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75 militants were killed in 11 clearing operations by Afghan Security Forces in different parts of the country in the last 24 hours, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 30.
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75 militants were killed in 11 clearing operations by Afghan Security Forces in different parts of the country in the last 24 hours, reports Bhaktar News Agency on August 30.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and three others were injured during a Security Forces’ operation at Bacha Khak area in Koh-i-Safi district of the province on August 30, reports Pajhwok.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and three others were injured during a Security Forces’ operation at Bacha Khak area in Koh-i-Safi district of the province on August 30, reports Pajhwok.
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Four unidentified militants were killed in Nad Ali, Greshk in Helmand on August 30. Another two were wounded, two were arrested, a vehicle and a motorbike destroyed.
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Four unidentified militants were killed in Nad Ali, Greshk in Helmand on August 30. Another two were wounded, two were arrested, a vehicle and a motorbike destroyed.
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National Directorate Security (NDS), in an operation, killed a senior commander of Taliban Mullah Rafiullah along with 10 militants in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province on August 30, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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National Directorate Security (NDS), in an operation, killed a senior commander of Taliban Mullah Rafiullah along with 10 militants in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province on August 30, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the Russian Government is closely monitoring the development of the situation on the Afghan-Tajik border, reports Tolo News on August 30. The spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said as quoted b
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Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the Russian Government is closely monitoring the development of the situation on the Afghan-Tajik border, reports Tolo News on August 30. The spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said as quoted by Sputnik Tajikistan. “We are closely monitoring the development of the situation on the Afghan-Tajik border, the provision of security and stability of which is helped by the servicemen of the 201st Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan," Zakharova said during the briefing.
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Seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in Khogyani District of Nangarhar on August 30.
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Seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in Khogyani District of Nangarhar on August 30.
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Two unidentified militants were killed and 1 other was wounded along the Baghlan – Kunduz highway in Kunduz on August 30.
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Two unidentified militants were killed and 1 other was wounded along the Baghlan – Kunduz highway in Kunduz on August 30.
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Unidentified militants killed a Policeman in Farah city the provincial capital on August 30, reports Bhaktar News Agency. The deceased was in-charge of Police in Farah Airport.
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Unidentified militants killed a Policeman in Farah city the provincial capital on August 30, reports Bhaktar News Agency. The deceased was in-charge of Police in Farah Airport.
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August - 31 
A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Armed Police (DAP) launched a combing operation following intelligence inputs that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Pradyumna Sharma, was hiding in Maoist-hi
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A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the District Armed Police (DAP) launched a combing operation following intelligence inputs that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, Pradyumna Sharma, was hiding in Maoist-hit villages of Nawada District of Bihar, reports The Telegraphon August 31. Pradyumna, a resident of Hulasganj in neighbouring Gaya District, the self-styled ‘zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, is learnt to have shifted there to reorganise the group, which received a setback following the arrest of some top Maoists during a special drive in the region.The raiding team led by Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), operation, Kumar Alok carried out searches in the villages under Sirdala Block (administrative division) of the District. Sirdala, Meksaur, Rajauli, Govindpur and Kauwakol areas were considered to be a Maoist hotbed.
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Dhandabra village under Bhoramdeo Police Station limits in Kabirdham District on August 31 night, reports Hindustan T
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A woman cadre of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the forest of Dhandabra village under Bhoramdeo Police Station limits in Kabirdham District on August 31 night, reports Hindustan Times. The SFs came under fire while advancing through the forests near Dhandabra following which a gun battle ensued, the Kabirdham Superintendent of Police (SP) Lal Umed Singh said. After the Maoists fled the spot, the body of the woman Maoist was found along with two .315 bore guns and live bullets, he said. He said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the slain Maoist was Pramila, a member of the ‘vistaar platoon no. 2’.
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Churachandpur Police on August 31 displayed an assortment of items, including the weapon used for killing United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) ‘chief’ Lalminthang Vaiphei, reports The Sangai Express. The displayed weapons include a .32 Pistol w
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Churachandpur Police on August 31 displayed an assortment of items, including the weapon used for killing United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) ‘chief’ Lalminthang Vaiphei, reports The Sangai Express. The displayed weapons include a .32 Pistol which was said used for committing the crime along with 7 ammunition, one 9 mm Glock Pistol with 18 rounds of ammunition, A-1 automatic rifle along with 71 rounds of ammunition. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) at least two of the arrested men are believed to be the main accused in the case.
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Militants on August 31 released three Policemen and relatives of eight Policemen who were abducted on August 30 night from South Kashmir soon after Police released father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo and relatives o
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Militants on August 31 released three Policemen and relatives of eight Policemen who were abducted on August 30 night from South Kashmir soon after Police released father of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘operational commander’ Riyaz Naikoo and relatives of militants, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Niyamgiri Hills in Rayagada District have turned it into a safe haven for Maoists after Security Forces (SFs) slowed down combing operations in forest areas, reports The New Indian Express on August 31. It has helped the Left-WingExtremists (LWEs) co
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Niyamgiri Hills in Rayagada District have turned it into a safe haven for Maoists after Security Forces (SFs) slowed down combing operations in forest areas, reports The New Indian Express on August 31. It has helped the Left-WingExtremists (LWEs) consolidate their base in adjacent Kalahandi and Kandhamal Districts. Sources said Maoists used to take shelter in the hills after committing violence and the terrain came to their aid. Now, inadequate combing operations in the area have prompted the LWEs to make the area their hideout.However, regular surfacing of posters in Kalyansinghpur, Muniguda and Bissamcuttack Blocks protesting the alleged attempt by the Government to lease out the Niyamgiri Hills to a private company for bauxite mining has become a cause of concern for the District Police. This apart, incidents of arson by the Maoists have forced the contractors to leave rural roads incomplete, affecting development in the area.
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One ‘zonal commander’of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Kargil Yadav, having a bounty of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before Police under 'Nai Disha' Programme of Jharkhand Policein Ranchi District on August 31,
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One ‘zonal commander’of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), identified as Kargil Yadav, having a bounty of INR 1 million on his head, surrendered before Police under 'Nai Disha' Programme of Jharkhand Policein Ranchi District on August 31, reports The New Indian Express. "I remained in the organization for over 10 years during which I experienced that whether it is CPI (Maoist) [Communist Party of India-Maoist, CPI-Maoist] or PLFI, they only exploit the common people and their cadres as well hence, of late, I decided to leave the organization and get into the mainstream taking advantage of the new surrender policy of the State Government," said Yadav.According to Ranchi Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Amol V Homkar, Yadav was quite active in Ranchi, Lohardaga, Simdega, Latehar and Palamu having at least 14 cases lodged against him in different Police Stations. PLFI is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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Police on August 31 released Naikoo’s father, Asadullah Naikoo who was arrested in nocturnal raid three days ago. “We have released him after some questioning,” Police said. Asadullah and five others were detained by the Police during night raids in
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Police on August 31 released Naikoo’s father, Asadullah Naikoo who was arrested in nocturnal raid three days ago. “We have released him after some questioning,” Police said. Asadullah and five others were detained by the Police during night raids in several areas of Awantipora on August 29. The arrested included brother and father of another HM militant Latief Ahmad Dar of Dogripora in Awantipora. Soon after the release of Naikoo’s father and others, militants let off Policemen and an Special Police Officer (SPO) besides kin of 10 other Policemen.
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The Chargesheet filed by Delhi Police on August 31 has stated that two days before the planned 2008 serial blasts in Delhi, the Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives had almost aborted the mission, reports The Times of India. The Chargesheet provided det
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The Chargesheet filed by Delhi Police on August 31 has stated that two days before the planned 2008 serial blasts in Delhi, the Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives had almost aborted the mission, reports The Times of India. The Chargesheet provided details on how the use of an analog clock in the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) left the IM operatives scared as there was a possibility of the bombs going off before time if the needle moved during transportation.
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The Telangana Cyber Police led by Sub Inspector D. Prashanth arrested two people—Rabiul Sepai and Anarul Molla, in a bank fraud case from West Bengal, reports United News India on August 31. Both accused were assisting Inter-State fraudsters involved
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The Telangana Cyber Police led by Sub Inspector D. Prashanth arrested two people—Rabiul Sepai and Anarul Molla, in a bank fraud case from West Bengal, reports United News India on August 31. Both accused were assisting Inter-State fraudsters involved in obtaining Debit/Credit card details of a bank customer including the One Time Password (OTP) posing themselves as a bank employee by providing them bank accounts on ‘commission’ basis. Telangana Cyber Police acted on a complaint from unnamed retired bank employee in Hyderabad, Telangana who was duped and lost INR 69,994 in a illegal online transaction made by both accused—Sepai and Molla.
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Two Army personnel were injured in a firing incident during a cordon-and-search operation in upper reaches of Bandipora forests in Bandipora District on August 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 27 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a search operation i
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Two Army personnel were injured in a firing incident during a cordon-and-search operation in upper reaches of Bandipora forests in Bandipora District on August 31, reports Daily Excelsior. Army’s 27 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a search operation in the forests of Chaan Daji and Dani Behak area a week ago against a group of militants who are hiding in the area. The troops fired some warning shots after observing suspicious movement of militants in the area in the morning. The militants fired back at the Army leading to a brief encounter in which two Army men part of the search party were injured.
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly barged into Tarkera High School and attempted to extort INR 200,000 from its Headmaster by brandishing gun inTarakera village in Kutra Block (administrative division) under R
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Two suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly barged into Tarkera High School and attempted to extort INR 200,000 from its Headmaster by brandishing gun inTarakera village in Kutra Block (administrative division) under Rajgangpur Police Station limits in Sundargarh District of Odisha on August 31, reports Odisha Sun Times. The Maoists also threatened Headmaster Loknath Pradhan to kill him if he fails to give the money in next five days. After that, the duo fled from the spot.
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on August 31 said his Government will not accept any unjust demand by the United States (US), reports The Nation. Speaking to television anchorpersons in Islamabad, the PM said Pakistan cannot fight with the US and want
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on August 31 said his Government will not accept any unjust demand by the United States (US), reports The Nation. Speaking to television anchorpersons in Islamabad, the PM said Pakistan cannot fight with the US and wanted good ties with the superpower. He, however, added this did not mean that Pakistan will accept any unjust demand by Washington.The premier’s comments came as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Joseph Dunford are preparing to visit Islamabad for talks with the new Government. The duo is expected in Islamabad on September 5.
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The fourth Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) concluded in Kathmandu on August 31 with the signing of the 18-point Kathmandu Declaration condemning terrorism in all its forms and man
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The fourth Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) concluded in Kathmandu on August 31 with the signing of the 18-point Kathmandu Declaration condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, reports The Himalayan Times. The declaration stresses there can be no justification of any act of terrorism. The member states called upon all countries to devise a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.
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Police on August 31 arrested three leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Rajshahi District of Rajshahi Division, reports The Daily Star. The three are Humayun Kabir (22), Shamim Reza (25) a
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Police on August 31 arrested three leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Rajshahi District of Rajshahi Division, reports The Daily Star. The three are Humayun Kabir (22), Shamim Reza (25) and Ashraful Islam (21).
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Police on August 31 arrested two leaders and activists of JeI-ICS in Naogaon District of Rajshahi Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Ahmad Ullah (52) and Kazi Fazlur Rahman (55).
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Police on August 31 arrested two leaders and activists of JeI-ICS in Naogaon District of Rajshahi Division, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Ahmad Ullah (52) and Kazi Fazlur Rahman (55).
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August - 31 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with arms and ammunition in Char Boalmari area of Rajshahi District in Rajshahi Division on August 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Amin
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested five militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) along with arms and ammunition in Char Boalmari area of Rajshahi District in Rajshahi Division on August 31, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Aminul Islam (32), Mosharraf Hossain Mursalin (22), Ismail Hossain (32), Rafiqul Islam (40) and Abdul Matin (40). RAB recovered a pistol, a magazine loaded with four bullets, 200 grams of gunpowder and four Jihadi books from their possession.
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August - 31 
At least five Border Police Force troopers were killed in an explosion in Mohmand village of Achin District in the province on August 31, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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At least five Border Police Force troopers were killed in an explosion in Mohmand village of Achin District in the province on August 31, reports Bhaktar News Agency.
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At least four Taliban militants were killed during a foreign forces airstrike in Bagram District in Parwan Province on August 31 night, reports Tolo News. According to local officials, the Taliban had planned to target Bagram airbase on August 31 nig
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At least four Taliban militants were killed during a foreign forces airstrike in Bagram District in Parwan Province on August 31 night, reports Tolo News. According to local officials, the Taliban had planned to target Bagram airbase on August 31 night but before the group could launch its attack the foreign forces carried out an airstrike.
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August - 31 
Four AL-Qaeda (AQ) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Khaki Bandi area of Watapur District in Kunar Province, reports Khaama Press on August 31. Four militants killed were identified as Habib Ur Rehman alias Ma
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Four AL-Qaeda (AQ) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Khaki Bandi area of Watapur District in Kunar Province, reports Khaama Press on August 31. Four militants killed were identified as Habib Ur Rehman alias Malik, Syeda Jan, Nematullah, and Mullah Jan.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in United States (US) air-strike while attempting to attack Bagram Air Base in Nasru Qala area of Bagram District in Parwan Province on August 31, reports Khaama Press.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in United States (US) air-strike while attempting to attack Bagram Air Base in Nasru Qala area of Bagram District in Parwan Province on August 31, reports Khaama Press.
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*Data till , May 05, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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