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December - 1 
According to media reports, at least three Bru National Liberation Force (BNLF) terrorists and a civilian were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in an area close to the Karimganj district of Assam on December 1.
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According to media reports, at least three Bru National Liberation Force (BNLF) terrorists and a civilian were killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in an area close to the Karimganj district of Assam on December 1.
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December - 1 
Cadres of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) Anti-Talk faction have reportedly killed a KRA cadre in retaliatory fire on the same day.
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Cadres of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) Anti-Talk faction have reportedly killed a KRA cadre in retaliatory fire on the same day.
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December - 1 
In the capital Srinagar, unidentified terrorists shot dead a civilian outside his residence at Kani Mazar in the Nawakadal area.
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In the capital Srinagar, unidentified terrorists shot dead a civilian outside his residence at Kani Mazar in the Nawakadal area.
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December - 1 
Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists have reportedly killed five Karbi villagers on December 1 while they were praying in a church at Kalapathar under Bokajan police station jurisdiction in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. They also set ablaz
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Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists have reportedly killed five Karbi villagers on December 1 while they were praying in a church at Kalapathar under Bokajan police station jurisdiction in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. They also set ablaze 48 houses at the nearby Kuki inhabited hamlets of Tensingh Teron, Kania Rongphar, Kanching Teron and Sikori Tikori in the same district.
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December - 1 
Naxalites set ablaze the vehicle of a senior government official at Mirtu when he was touring the area in the Bijapur constituency. No casualties have been reported in the incident.
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Naxalites set ablaze the vehicle of a senior government official at Mirtu when he was touring the area in the Bijapur constituency. No casualties have been reported in the incident.
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December - 1 
On December 1, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) took election staff hostage at two places disrupting voting in the Bijapur assembly constituency of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh. State Legislative Assembly elections
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On December 1, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) took election staff hostage at two places disrupting voting in the Bijapur assembly constituency of Dantewada district in Chhattisgarh. State Legislative Assembly elections were held on December 1. In another incident, police recovered a live landmine from Silger booth of Konta segment in the Dantewada district.
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December - 1 
One person was injured when suspected Naxalites opened fire at voters in the Sarguja district.
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One person was injured when suspected Naxalites opened fire at voters in the Sarguja district.
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December - 1 
Reports from Budgam said that terrorists lobbed a grenade and fired at the guarded residence of a ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mohammad Kamaal Malik at Soibug. While Malik and his family members escaped unhurt, the house suffered min
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Reports from Budgam said that terrorists lobbed a grenade and fired at the guarded residence of a ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mohammad Kamaal Malik at Soibug. While Malik and his family members escaped unhurt, the house suffered minor damages. Even as the police retaliated, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 1 
Security force personnel killed one KRA terrorist during an encounter near Bokajan and recovered an AK-47 rifle and two ammunitions from him on December 1.
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Security force personnel killed one KRA terrorist during an encounter near Bokajan and recovered an AK-47 rifle and two ammunitions from him on December 1.
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December - 1 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were shot dead in an encounter with the SF personnel at village Bugnari in the Banihal area of Doda district. One AK rifle, a pouch, six grenades and one radio set were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were shot dead in an encounter with the SF personnel at village Bugnari in the Banihal area of Doda district. One AK rifle, a pouch, six grenades and one radio set were recovered from the encounter site.
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Two persons were injured when a group of unidentified terrorists lobbed grenades and fired indiscriminately at Manja market under Diphu police station limits in Karbi Anglong on December 1.
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Two persons were injured when a group of unidentified terrorists lobbed grenades and fired indiscriminately at Manja market under Diphu police station limits in Karbi Anglong on December 1.
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Two security force (SF) personnel and two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter at Rei-Kapran village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on December 1.
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Two security force (SF) personnel and two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during an encounter at Rei-Kapran village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on December 1.
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A bomb blast occurred at Madina Centre in the Saddar area of Karachi on December 1. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tariq Jamil said that that the explosive weighed around 250 grams.
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A bomb blast occurred at Madina Centre in the Saddar area of Karachi on December 1. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tariq Jamil said that that the explosive weighed around 250 grams.
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December - 1 
Media reports of December 1 quoting Defence Ministry sources claimed that security forces (SFs) have killed 25 Maoist insurgents in 11 districts during the past 48 hours of security operations across the country. In separate encounters, four Maoists
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Media reports of December 1 quoting Defence Ministry sources claimed that security forces (SFs) have killed 25 Maoist insurgents in 11 districts during the past 48 hours of security operations across the country. In separate encounters, four Maoists each were killed in the Sunsari and Syangja districts, three in Siraha district, two each in Sindhupalchowk, Tahanu, Chitwan, Baglung and Panchthar districts and one each in the Kailali, Bara, Okhaldungha and Ramechhap districts. The SFs have also reportedly recovered an unspecified quantity of rifles, ammunition, grenades and detonators from the encounter sites.
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December - 1 
Reports from Accham district said that the Maoists have abducted 28 civilians in the district to forcibly recruit them in their armed force. Also, four insurgents, including a ‘battalion commander’, surrendered to the SFs at the Rugin Village Develop
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Reports from Accham district said that the Maoists have abducted 28 civilians in the district to forcibly recruit them in their armed force. Also, four insurgents, including a ‘battalion commander’, surrendered to the SFs at the Rugin Village Development Committee in the Bajura district.
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December - 1 
Three SF personnel were killed in separate clashes with the insurgents, including two in Chitwan district and one in Sindhupalchowk district. Elsewhere, Maoists killed a civilian in the Dailekh district.
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Three SF personnel were killed in separate clashes with the insurgents, including two in Chitwan district and one in Sindhupalchowk district. Elsewhere, Maoists killed a civilian in the Dailekh district.
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December - 1 
Addressing a function in Dhaka on November 1, the main tribal leader and chief of the Jana Sanghati Samity Santu, Larma accused the present Government for taking no initiative to implement the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord signed six years ago. He wa
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Addressing a function in Dhaka on November 1, the main tribal leader and chief of the Jana Sanghati Samity Santu, Larma accused the present Government for taking no initiative to implement the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord signed six years ago. He warned the Government of ‘grave consequences’ in case of non-implementation. He also announced that tribesmen would observe a road blockade programme in the three hill districts on December 2 and a strike on December 6 in the region.
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December - 1 
Police have reportedly launched an operation in the Badda and Gulshan areas of capital Dhaka on December 1 in the wake of the arms seizure a day earlier and detained some 38 persons for their alleged involvement in arms trafficking.
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Police have reportedly launched an operation in the Badda and Gulshan areas of capital Dhaka on December 1 in the wake of the arms seizure a day earlier and detained some 38 persons for their alleged involvement in arms trafficking.
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December - 2 
18 police personnel sustained injuries when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade at the premises of District Police Office in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on December 2.
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18 police personnel sustained injuries when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade at the premises of District Police Office in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on December 2.
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December - 2 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed while four of his accomplices escaped during an encounter with the SFs at Miripathar under Dhola police station jurisdiction in the Tinsukia district on December 2. The SFs recovered a .38
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed while four of his accomplices escaped during an encounter with the SFs at Miripathar under Dhola police station jurisdiction in the Tinsukia district on December 2. The SFs recovered a .38 revolver, three live rounds, a cartridge and some incriminating documents from the incident site.
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December - 2 
According to a delayed media report, on November 22, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) electrocuted one of its cadres at Pochera village of Boath mandal (division) in Andhra Pradesh’s Adilabad district. The district polic
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According to a delayed media report, on November 22, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) electrocuted one of its cadres at Pochera village of Boath mandal (division) in Andhra Pradesh’s Adilabad district. The district police are reported to have later confirmed that the slain person was a member of the Indervelli dalam (squad).
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December - 2 
In another incident, suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres set ablaze four houses belonging to villagers of the Thadou community near Harbon Christian English School, four km from Diphu town, and a Kuki house near the Diphu Na
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In another incident, suspected United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres set ablaze four houses belonging to villagers of the Thadou community near Harbon Christian English School, four km from Diphu town, and a Kuki house near the Diphu Navodaya Vidyalaya in Karbi Anglong district. In a related development, the Karbi Anglong and N. C. Hills People’s Resistance (KNPR), armed wing of the anti-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), threatened on December 2 to end its ‘operation’ only after the last Kuki village was uprooted from the twin districts of Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills in Assam.
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December - 2 
Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists have reportedly killed three Karbi tribals, including a woman, and set ablaze at least 19 houses at Menterang village in the Karbi-Anglong district of Assam on December 2.
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Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists have reportedly killed three Karbi tribals, including a woman, and set ablaze at least 19 houses at Menterang village in the Karbi-Anglong district of Assam on December 2.
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December - 2 
On December 2, Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists reportedly killed three Karbi villagers, including a 12-year-old boy and a woman, besides setting ablaze at least 30 houses at Mansing Teron village under Manja police outpost in the Karbi Anglo
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On December 2, Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists reportedly killed three Karbi villagers, including a 12-year-old boy and a woman, besides setting ablaze at least 30 houses at Mansing Teron village under Manja police outpost in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. In a counter offensive launched by the security forces (SF) personnel, two KRA terrorists were killed in unspecified locations on the same day.
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December - 2 
Reports from Budgam have indicated that a civilian was injured in a terrorist attack at Makhama Bridge near Magam.
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Reports from Budgam have indicated that a civilian was injured in a terrorist attack at Makhama Bridge near Magam.
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December - 2 
Reports of December 3 have indicated the security forces have arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorist from Heirok Part-II in the Thoubal District of Manipur during a search operation in the area on a recently unspec
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Reports of December 3 have indicated the security forces have arrested one People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) terrorist from Heirok Part-II in the Thoubal District of Manipur during a search operation in the area on a recently unspecified date.
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December - 2 
Terrorists also lobbed a hand grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Good View Hotel in Anantnag. However, it failed to explode and no one was injured.
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Terrorists also lobbed a hand grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Good View Hotel in Anantnag. However, it failed to explode and no one was injured.
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December - 2 December - 3
Two persons were injured while four others escaped unhurt in a landmine explosion triggered by the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), armed wing of the People’s War Group (PWG), near Patki jungle on the Daltonganj-Ranchi road in Jharkhand, on December 2.
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Two persons were injured while four others escaped unhurt in a landmine explosion triggered by the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), armed wing of the People’s War Group (PWG), near Patki jungle on the Daltonganj-Ranchi road in Jharkhand, on December 2. Meanwhile, on December 3, the Jharkhand Police recovered four live bombs in Palamau district.
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December - 2 
Pakistan is to deport six Indonesian students who are suspected to have links to Islamist terrorists, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said on December 2. The six students include Rusman Gunawan, the brother of Hambali, front ranking Al Qaeda terroris
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Pakistan is to deport six Indonesian students who are suspected to have links to Islamist terrorists, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said on December 2. The six students include Rusman Gunawan, the brother of Hambali, front ranking Al Qaeda terrorist and chief of Jemaah Islamiyyah. "We have been officially notified by the Pakistani government of the plan to deport the six students," said spokesperson Marty Natalegawa in Jakarta. He said Pakistani agencies have completed interrogation of the six accused, students of the Abubakar Islamic University who were arrested in September 2003 along with 13 other students from Malaysia. "Based on information obtained by the Pakistani side, they have come to the conclusion that three of the six are involved in terrorism activities while the three others are sleeping (terrorist) cells," added Natalegawa. However, no date has been finalized for the deportation.
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December - 2 
Media reports quoting defence sources claimed that security forces (SFs) have killed 12 Maoist insurgents in separate incidents including five in Palpa, three in Argakanchi, two in Panchthar and one each in the Sarlahi and Dang districts on December
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Media reports quoting defence sources claimed that security forces (SFs) have killed 12 Maoist insurgents in separate incidents including five in Palpa, three in Argakanchi, two in Panchthar and one each in the Sarlahi and Dang districts on December 2. Separately, the SFs have recovered a huge cache of explosives, including three 15 kilogram bombs, at Sukanj jungle in lIam district. On the same day, while Maoists shot dead one SF personnel in the Bajura district, another was abducted and later killed in the Dang district.
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December - 2 
A United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) leader was killed and two others sustained injuries in Khagrachhari during a gunfight between the pro and anti-accord activists on the sixth anniversary of the signing of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peac
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A United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) leader was killed and two others sustained injuries in Khagrachhari during a gunfight between the pro and anti-accord activists on the sixth anniversary of the signing of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace treaty on December 2, 1997. A dawn-to-dusk road blockade called by pro-peace Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) was observed in the three districts on December 2 demanding "full implementation" of the CHT accord. The UPDF office at Babuchara Bazar was also attacked and set ablaze by its rivals.
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December - 2 
Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on December 2, Chairman of CHT Regional Council, Santu Larma, announced a four-point ‘programme of movement’ on behalf of the PCJSS. The programme includes mobilising public opinion across the country for a full
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Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on December 2, Chairman of CHT Regional Council, Santu Larma, announced a four-point ‘programme of movement’ on behalf of the PCJSS. The programme includes mobilising public opinion across the country for a full implementation of the peace treaty, drawing up future strategy in the first week of January 2004, formation of indigenous forum and support groups for ethnic population with progressive parties of the country and observing a strike in the region on December 8. He also demanded withdrawal of all temporary army camps from CHT and the appointment of a full minister of the CHT affairs before December 31, 2003. He also threatened to launch a movement if the demands were not met by the deadline.
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December - 3 
A civilian who had been attacked and left in an injured condition at Makahama Bridge near Magam in the Budgam district on December 2 has reportedly succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
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A civilian who had been attacked and left in an injured condition at Makahama Bridge near Magam in the Budgam district on December 2 has reportedly succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
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December - 3 
A suspected agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), was reportedly arrested at Chaderghat near Hyderabad in the State of Andhra Pradesh on December 3. According to official sources, he was earlier se
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A suspected agent of the Pakistani external intelligence agency, the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), was reportedly arrested at Chaderghat near Hyderabad in the State of Andhra Pradesh on December 3. According to official sources, he was earlier sent to Pakistan to undergo military training and later carry out terrorist activities in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and other parts of the country.
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December - 3 
According to official sources in south Kashmir, two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and one security force (SF) personnel were killed while another soldier sustained injuries during an encounter at Kharpora in the Anantnag district on De
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According to official sources in south Kashmir, two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists and one security force (SF) personnel were killed while another soldier sustained injuries during an encounter at Kharpora in the Anantnag district on December 3. Two AK-56 rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 3 
In another encounter that occurred at Khoipora in the Handwara area on the same day, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were shot dead by the SF personnel. However, a woman who was reportedly caught in the exchange of gunfire was also killed.
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In another encounter that occurred at Khoipora in the Handwara area on the same day, two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were shot dead by the SF personnel. However, a woman who was reportedly caught in the exchange of gunfire was also killed.
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December - 3 
Left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) destroyed two drilling machines, two generators, two lorries and a jeep involved in the construction of a uranium project at Pedda Adisarlapalli in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district on D
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Left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) destroyed two drilling machines, two generators, two lorries and a jeep involved in the construction of a uranium project at Pedda Adisarlapalli in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district on December 3.
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December - 3 
On December 3, suspected Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists abducted four businessmen after waylaying their vehicle at Bipin Karbari, under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district of Tripura.
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On December 3, suspected Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists abducted four businessmen after waylaying their vehicle at Bipin Karbari, under Chawmanu police station in the Dhalai district of Tripura.
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December - 3 
On December 3, Tripura Police reportedly arrested two terrorists belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Chhawmanu in the Dhalai district.
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On December 3, Tripura Police reportedly arrested two terrorists belonging to the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Chhawmanu in the Dhalai district.
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December - 3 
Security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles arrested a Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) cadre from Phuldongshai area in Dhalai district and recovered one country made gun and a pistol from him.
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Security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles arrested a Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) cadre from Phuldongshai area in Dhalai district and recovered one country made gun and a pistol from him.
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December - 3 
SFs recovered the body of a surrendered Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) terrorist from Balapasa near the Assam-Bengal border on December 3.
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SFs recovered the body of a surrendered Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) terrorist from Balapasa near the Assam-Bengal border on December 3.
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December - 3 
Suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists attacked a police vehicle at Sogam in the Kupwara district and injured one Special Police Officer (SPO). The terrorists later escaped from the incident site without suffering any casualty.
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Suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists attacked a police vehicle at Sogam in the Kupwara district and injured one Special Police Officer (SPO). The terrorists later escaped from the incident site without suffering any casualty.
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December - 3 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has withdrawn its call for a five-day general strike starting from December 3 in Karbi Anglong district following an appeal by the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU). The call was given demanding the scra
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has withdrawn its call for a five-day general strike starting from December 3 in Karbi Anglong district following an appeal by the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU). The call was given demanding the scrapping of clause 8 of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
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December - 3 
Three terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit were killed during an encounter at village Bheli in the Doda district. One AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition, a radio set, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and sev
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Three terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit were killed during an encounter at village Bheli in the Doda district. One AK-47 rifle, two AK magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition, a radio set, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and seven UBGL shells were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 3 
Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel on December 3 at Julium under Manja police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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Two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel on December 3 at Julium under Manja police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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December - 3 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a released cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen at Wanpora village in Pulwama district.
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a released cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen at Wanpora village in Pulwama district.
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December - 3 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly ordered local banks to freeze the accounts of three proscribed terrorist groups. They have been instructed to freeze accounts of Tehrik-e-Islami Pakistan (formerly known as Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan [T
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly ordered local banks to freeze the accounts of three proscribed terrorist groups. They have been instructed to freeze accounts of Tehrik-e-Islami Pakistan (formerly known as Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan [TJP]), Millat-e-Islamia Pakistan (formerly known as Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan [SSP]) and Khuddamul Islam (formerly known as Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]), said a SBP spokesperson in Karachi.
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December - 3 
According to Maoist sources the SFs have intensified their operations in the Kailali, Dadeldhura and Doti districts suspecting that the Maoist leader Prachanda was based in the area.
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According to Maoist sources the SFs have intensified their operations in the Kailali, Dadeldhura and Doti districts suspecting that the Maoist leader Prachanda was based in the area.
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December - 3 
Armed Maoists numbering about 50 have reportedly killed one SF personnel and injured three others in an attack on a police station in Mahendranagar in far west Nepal. Reports said that the clashes came after the Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal State Gov
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Armed Maoists numbering about 50 have reportedly killed one SF personnel and injured three others in an attack on a police station in Mahendranagar in far west Nepal. Reports said that the clashes came after the Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal State Governments in India froze bank accounts of at least 200 Nepal citizens in five banks, in an aim to cut off funds to the Maoists.
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December - 3 
Maoist insurgents ambushed a SF patrol vehicle in Morang district and set ablaze two school buses in the Siraha district on December 3. No casualties were reported in these incidents. Separately, five children were injured when a grenade allegedly ab
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Maoist insurgents ambushed a SF patrol vehicle in Morang district and set ablaze two school buses in the Siraha district on December 3. No casualties were reported in these incidents. Separately, five children were injured when a grenade allegedly abandoned by the insurgents exploded at Mohadpur in Bardia district on December 3.
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December - 3 
Media reports quoting defense sources said that 25 Maoist insurgents and six security force (SF) personnel were killed in a clash between the insurgents and SFs at Bandaul and Pandaun area in Kailali district on December 3. Thirteen SF personnel were
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Media reports quoting defense sources said that 25 Maoist insurgents and six security force (SF) personnel were killed in a clash between the insurgents and SFs at Bandaul and Pandaun area in Kailali district on December 3. Thirteen SF personnel were also injured in the incident.
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December - 3 
Other reports of December 3 have indicated that 21 insurgents were killed in separate incidents in six districts including six Maoists in Palpa district and seven in Solokhumbu district, three in the Aargakhanchi district, two each in Kavre and Rukum
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Other reports of December 3 have indicated that 21 insurgents were killed in separate incidents in six districts including six Maoists in Palpa district and seven in Solokhumbu district, three in the Aargakhanchi district, two each in Kavre and Rukum districts and one in Udaypur district during the past 48 hours of security operations across the country. The SFs have reportedly recovered two SLR’s, magazines, plastic magazines, pressure cooker bombs, socket bombs and detonators from the encounter sites. Separately, in Dailekh district, one insurgent surrendered to the SFs with a plastic bomb on December 3.
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December - 3 
The Khaleej Times has reported that Hindu priests have shut down at least ten temples in central Bangladesh after they were allegedly ransacked by suspected Islamist extremists. The report citing the Bangladesh daily Ittefaq stated that these attacks
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The Khaleej Times has reported that Hindu priests have shut down at least ten temples in central Bangladesh after they were allegedly ransacked by suspected Islamist extremists. The report citing the Bangladesh daily Ittefaq stated that these attacks were carried out in three remote Hindu villages in Mirzapur upazila (sub-district) of Tangail district.
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December - 4 
15 suspected PWG activists were arrested from Jangipara in Hooghly District.
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15 suspected PWG activists were arrested from Jangipara in Hooghly District.
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December - 4 
According to official sources, a former left wing extremist—Naxalite—belonging to the Janasakthi group, was killed at Ghanpur village in Andhra Pradesh on December 4. Police suspect that the Telangana Bahujana Sramika Vimukti group was responsible fo
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According to official sources, a former left wing extremist—Naxalite—belonging to the Janasakthi group, was killed at Ghanpur village in Andhra Pradesh on December 4. Police suspect that the Telangana Bahujana Sramika Vimukti group was responsible for the killing.
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December - 4 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by unidentified terrorists, exploded at Pinglish in the Tral area of Pulwama district. However, there were no casualties in the explosion.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by unidentified terrorists, exploded at Pinglish in the Tral area of Pulwama district. However, there were no casualties in the explosion.
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December - 4 
In a separate incident on December 4, one ULFA terrorist reportedly escaped during an SF operation near Udalguri.
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In a separate incident on December 4, one ULFA terrorist reportedly escaped during an SF operation near Udalguri.
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December - 4 
In another encounter in the Dooniwara forest area of Rafiabad in Baramulla district on the same day, unconfirmed reports said that one terrorist was killed. One more terrorist is reported to have been shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Ma
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In another encounter in the Dooniwara forest area of Rafiabad in Baramulla district on the same day, unconfirmed reports said that one terrorist was killed. One more terrorist is reported to have been shot dead by the troops during an encounter at Malwan village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. Further, in the Tral area of Pulwama district, a civilian was injured during an encounter between unidentified terrorists and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel. However, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 4 
KRA terrorists set ablaze twenty houses belonging to the Karbis at Moisa and two more at an unspecified place near Hamren town on December 3. In retaliation, United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres reportedly set fire to sixteen houses be
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KRA terrorists set ablaze twenty houses belonging to the Karbis at Moisa and two more at an unspecified place near Hamren town on December 3. In retaliation, United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadres reportedly set fire to sixteen houses belonging to the Kukis at Hidim Tera Gaon, two kilometers away from the Manja police station.
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December - 4 
On December 3, the West Bengal Police arrested a top leader of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), suspected to be responsible for widening the outfit’s base in the State, from Salboni in West Midnapore district. The police have recovered a six-
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On December 3, the West Bengal Police arrested a top leader of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), suspected to be responsible for widening the outfit’s base in the State, from Salboni in West Midnapore district. The police have recovered a six-chamber revolver and 20 rounds of ammunition from his possession.
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December - 4 
Reports from Kupwara district have indicated that two terrorists affiliated to the Al Badr group were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Kandi forest area on December 4. Two AK-56 rifles and a wireless set were recovered from
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Reports from Kupwara district have indicated that two terrorists affiliated to the Al Badr group were killed during an encounter with the security forces in the Kandi forest area on December 4. Two AK-56 rifles and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site. Sources said that one of the slain terrorists was identified as Abu Luqman of Karachi.
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December - 4 
Authorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are reported to have sealed at least ten offices of two proscribed terrorist outfits. Police shut down nine offices of Khuddam-ul-Islam (formerly Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]) and one office of the Jamaat-ul-A
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Authorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are reported to have sealed at least ten offices of two proscribed terrorist outfits. Police shut down nine offices of Khuddam-ul-Islam (formerly Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]) and one office of the Jamaat-ul-Ansaar (formerly Harkat-ul-Mujahideen [HuM]). The two groups were among six outfits outlawed by the military regime in November 2003. "We were asked by the (Pakistani) interior ministry on November 25 to take actions against these militant and sectarian outfits under laws applicable in Azad Jammu and Kashmir [PoK]," said Additional Home Secretary Farhat Ali Mir. While four offices of the Khuddam-ul-Islam were sealed in the southern district of Bhimber, one office of the Jamaat-ul-Ansaar was sealed in Samahni town. However, no arrests were made from the sealed offices. In Mirpur district, two offices of Khuddam-ul-Islam were sealed in the towns of Mirpur and Dadyal. A Khuddam-ul-Islam office was also sealed in Kotli and Muzaffarabad. Mir claimed that the other four banned Jehadi groups did not have a presence in PoK.
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Authorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have reportedly outlawed six terrorist groups on December 4. The six groups are Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan (formerly known as Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan [TJP]), Millat-e-Islami (formerly known as Sipah-e-
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Authorities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have reportedly outlawed six terrorist groups on December 4. The six groups are Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan (formerly known as Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan [TJP]), Millat-e-Islami (formerly known as Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan [SSP]), Khuddam-ul-Islam (formerly known as Jaish-e-Mohammed [JeM]), Hezb-ul-Tehrir, Jamiat-ul-Furqan, and Jamiat-ul-Ansar. Pakistan’s Interior Ministry had indicated on December 5 that it had asked officials in PoK to initiate action against the six groups banned by President Pervez Musharraf in November.
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December - 4 
The Daily Times has reported that pamphlets ‘promising’ money for killing any Pakistan Army soldier or ‘Pakistani or foreign mujahideen’ were found circulating in the tribal area of Angore Adda, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in South Wazirista
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The Daily Times has reported that pamphlets ‘promising’ money for killing any Pakistan Army soldier or ‘Pakistani or foreign mujahideen’ were found circulating in the tribal area of Angore Adda, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in South Waziristan Agency, on December 4. The pamphlets, written in Pashtu, ‘offered’ Rupees 0.5 million for killing a soldier, Rupees 0.3 million for ‘a Pakistan mujahid’ and Rupees 0.5 million for ‘a foreign mujahid’. It also reportedly offered unspecified amounts of money to anyone attacking ‘army installations or any state interests inside Pakistan’. The pamphlets have not been attributed to any organisation.
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December - 4 
On December 4, Radio Nepal quoting Defence Ministry sources indicated that security forces (SFs) have killed 15 Maoist insurgents in separate incidents in three districts, including 12 in Palpa district and one each in Saptari, Kailali and Morang dis
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On December 4, Radio Nepal quoting Defence Ministry sources indicated that security forces (SFs) have killed 15 Maoist insurgents in separate incidents in three districts, including 12 in Palpa district and one each in Saptari, Kailali and Morang districts during the past 48 hours. SFs have also recovered unspecified amount of pistols, ammunition, explosives and communication equipment from the incident sites.
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December - 4 
A leader of pro-peace accord Parbattya Chhattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) was shot dead allegedly by armed cadres of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Manikka Para area under Panchhari Upazila (sub-district) of Khagrachhari distric
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A leader of pro-peace accord Parbattya Chhattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) was shot dead allegedly by armed cadres of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Manikka Para area under Panchhari Upazila (sub-district) of Khagrachhari district on December 4.
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December - 4 
A media report quoting an unnamed official indicated that the huge cache of arms and ammunition seized from Dhaka city’s Kuril area were smuggled into the capital by an organised gang of terrorists led by Zesan for conducting subversive activities in
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A media report quoting an unnamed official indicated that the huge cache of arms and ammunition seized from Dhaka city’s Kuril area were smuggled into the capital by an organised gang of terrorists led by Zesan for conducting subversive activities in the country. One of the arrested terrorists, Azizur Rahman alias Rubel, is believed to be a close associate of Zesan.
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December - 4 
According to Agence France-Presse, Bolivian police have arrested 16 Bangladeshis carrying false documents on suspicion that they might be linked to terrorist groups. Interior Minister Alfonso Ferrufino was quoted as saying that they were arrested at
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According to Agence France-Presse, Bolivian police have arrested 16 Bangladeshis carrying false documents on suspicion that they might be linked to terrorist groups. Interior Minister Alfonso Ferrufino was quoted as saying that they were arrested at the Santa Cruz airport in eastern Bolivia on December 4 during a joint operation with the French intelligence officers. Ferrufino said French authorities had requested the 16 suspects be detained on information "that would link these people to terrorism."
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December - 4 
According to Daily Star, a leader of an Islamist outfit Jaise Mostafa, who is also the Khatib (preacher) of Rahim Metal Mosque in Tejgaon, has ‘vowed’ to offer Juma (Friday) prayers in the Ahamadia Mosque of East Nakhalpara after ‘grabbing’ it on Dec
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According to Daily Star, a leader of an Islamist outfit Jaise Mostafa, who is also the Khatib (preacher) of Rahim Metal Mosque in Tejgaon, has ‘vowed’ to offer Juma (Friday) prayers in the Ahamadia Mosque of East Nakhalpara after ‘grabbing’ it on December 5, today. The threat by the Khatib, Mohammad Mahmudul Hasan Mamtaji, came after he led an anti-Ahamadia group to attack the Ahamadia Mosque on November 21, injuring about 100 people.
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December - 4 
According to media reports, five armed cadres of an outlawed left-wing extremist group, Sramajibi Mukti Andolon, were killed allegedly by their rivals at Tribeni village under Shailakupa Upazila (sub-district) of Jhenidah district on December 4. The
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According to media reports, five armed cadres of an outlawed left-wing extremist group, Sramajibi Mukti Andolon, were killed allegedly by their rivals at Tribeni village under Shailakupa Upazila (sub-district) of Jhenidah district on December 4. The slain cadres are suspected to have shifted loyalty to the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), another left-wing extremist group of the area.
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December - 4 
Responding to the demand of Jotirindra Bodipriya Larma alias Shantu Larma, Chairman of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Regional Council, for his ouster, Wadud Bhuiyan, the ruling party Member of Parliament and Chairman of Chittagong Hill Tracts Developm
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Responding to the demand of Jotirindra Bodipriya Larma alias Shantu Larma, Chairman of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Regional Council, for his ouster, Wadud Bhuiyan, the ruling party Member of Parliament and Chairman of Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board, has reportedly announced in Khagrachhari on December 4 that he would step down as chairman provided Larma gives a written assurance that all problems in the CHT would end with his departure. Larma has called for a dawn to dusk strike in the CHT on December 8 to press for his resignation.
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December - 5 
2623 cadres of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) led by the outfit’s chairman cum commander-in-chief, Hagrama Basumatary, surrendered on December 5 at Kokrajhar in Assam paving the way for the formation of the interim Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC
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2623 cadres of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) led by the outfit’s chairman cum commander-in-chief, Hagrama Basumatary, surrendered on December 5 at Kokrajhar in Assam paving the way for the formation of the interim Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). They also deposited 615 arms, including 138 .303 rifles, 11 SLRs, 64 AK-series rifles, 3 LMGs and 110 hand-made cartridge guns. The 12-member interim BTC is to be formed on December 7, today.
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December - 5 
A civilian was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Gadwada in the Kupwara district. Separately, another civilian was killed near Zandwan in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. One person was injured during crossfire between terrorists and securi
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A civilian was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Gadwada in the Kupwara district. Separately, another civilian was killed near Zandwan in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. One person was injured during crossfire between terrorists and security forces at Larigam in the Pulwama district.
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December - 5 
Left wing extremists-Naxalites-of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) on December 5 have reportedly demanded Rupees 70 million from the management of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) owned Meghahatuburu mine in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum dis
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Left wing extremists-Naxalites-of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) on December 5 have reportedly demanded Rupees 70 million from the management of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) owned Meghahatuburu mine in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.
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December - 5 
Media reports have indicated that another round of Naga peace talks between the Union Government’s representatives and National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership has resumed in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on December 5. N
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Media reports have indicated that another round of Naga peace talks between the Union Government’s representatives and National Socialist Council of Nagaland –Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership has resumed in Thailand’s capital Bangkok on December 5. NSCN-IM chairman Isak Chisi Swu and General Secretary Th. Muivah are expected to meet chief interlocutor K. Padmanabhaiah and Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director K.P. Singh during the scheduled talks.
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December - 5 
Media reports of December 6 have indicated that security force personnel, operating in the Tinsukia district of Assam, have shot dead an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist in the Dhola area recently. The SFs have recovered
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Media reports of December 6 have indicated that security force personnel, operating in the Tinsukia district of Assam, have shot dead an unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist in the Dhola area recently. The SFs have recovered one .38 revolver, three live rounds of .38 mm and one fired cartridge from the slain terrorist.
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December - 5 
One terrorist was arrested during an encounter at village Dessa in the Doda district. One AK-56 rifle, one hand grenade, 14 AK rounds and one pouch were recovered from his possession. One soldier was reportedly injured during this operation. Unidenti
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One terrorist was arrested during an encounter at village Dessa in the Doda district. One AK-56 rifle, one hand grenade, 14 AK rounds and one pouch were recovered from his possession. One soldier was reportedly injured during this operation. Unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at a Border Security Force (BSF) picket at village Neelu in Kulgam, but the device missed the intended target and exploded on the roadside causing no casualties, said official sources.
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December - 5 
Security force personnel shot dead two terrorists affiliated to the Al Badr outfit during an encounter at Niali in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district on December 5. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 19 rounds of ammunition, four hand grenades and a
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Security force personnel shot dead two terrorists affiliated to the Al Badr outfit during an encounter at Niali in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district on December 5. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 19 rounds of ammunition, four hand grenades and a tape recorder were recovered from their possession.
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December - 5 
Security forces are reported to have recovered an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher, and one AK magazine with 30 rounds from a house at Zandpal-Kunzer in the Baramulla district. Security forces also recovered a wireless set, two hand grenades and 31 roun
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Security forces are reported to have recovered an Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher, and one AK magazine with 30 rounds from a house at Zandpal-Kunzer in the Baramulla district. Security forces also recovered a wireless set, two hand grenades and 31 rounds of ammunition from the house of a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre at Sogam in the Kupwara district.
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December - 5 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at village Dardsun in the Kupwara district. In another encounter, security forces killed one more terrorist at village Malwan in the Anantnag district.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter at village Dardsun in the Kupwara district. In another encounter, security forces killed one more terrorist at village Malwan in the Anantnag district.
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December - 5 
The chief of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), Maulana Shah Ahmed Noorani, has opposed the Federal Government's initiatives of banning Jihad donations. He said this while delivering a Friday sermon at the Madina Mosque in Seroghat, Hyderabad, on Decembe
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The chief of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), Maulana Shah Ahmed Noorani, has opposed the Federal Government's initiatives of banning Jihad donations. He said this while delivering a Friday sermon at the Madina Mosque in Seroghat, Hyderabad, on December 5. Noorani alleged that the ban was being implemented at the instance of the US administration.
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December - 5 
13 SF personnel were injured in a blast triggered by the insurgents at a security base camp in Bhorletar of Lamjung district.
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13 SF personnel were injured in a blast triggered by the insurgents at a security base camp in Bhorletar of Lamjung district.
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December - 5 
200 school children were reportedly abducted by suspected Maoist insurgents from two schools in the Achham district in western Nepal on December 5.
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200 school children were reportedly abducted by suspected Maoist insurgents from two schools in the Achham district in western Nepal on December 5.
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December - 5 December - 6
At least 14 Maoists were reportedly killed in the latest security operations on December 5 and 6 in six districts across the country, said a Defence Ministry statement. The Ministry said four Maoists were shot dead in Khotang, three in Sindhuli, two
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At least 14 Maoists were reportedly killed in the latest security operations on December 5 and 6 in six districts across the country, said a Defence Ministry statement. The Ministry said four Maoists were shot dead in Khotang, three in Sindhuli, two each in Dolakha and Bardia, and one each in Taplejung, Panchthar and Okhaldhunga. During these operations, the security forces seized an unspecified quantity of explosives, socket bombs, pressure cooker bombs, pipe bombs, documents and luggage, the statement added.
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December - 5 
Media reports of December 6 said that eight Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces (SFs) across the country in the past 24 hours. The SFs during their special operations killed three insurgents each in Ranigunj of S
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Media reports of December 6 said that eight Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces (SFs) across the country in the past 24 hours. The SFs during their special operations killed three insurgents each in Ranigunj of Sarlahi district and in the Palpa district, while one insurgent each were killed in Phidim and Jorpokhari.
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December - 5 
A media report has indicated that Bolivia has conditionally released 16 Bangladeshis after questioning them. They were arrested on December 5 on suspicion of links to terrorism following a tip off that they planned to strike at US targets.
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A media report has indicated that Bolivia has conditionally released 16 Bangladeshis after questioning them. They were arrested on December 5 on suspicion of links to terrorism following a tip off that they planned to strike at US targets.
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December - 5 
An anti-Ahamadiya group, Khatme Nabuat Andolon Samannay Committee (KNASC), formed to get the sect of Ahamadiyas declared as ‘non-Muslims’, reportedly brought out a procession in Dhaka city’s east Nakhalpara area after the Friday prayers in which over
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An anti-Ahamadiya group, Khatme Nabuat Andolon Samannay Committee (KNASC), formed to get the sect of Ahamadiyas declared as ‘non-Muslims’, reportedly brought out a procession in Dhaka city’s east Nakhalpara area after the Friday prayers in which over 30,000 people participated. The president of the committee, Mahmudul Hasan Mumtaji, Khatib (preacher) of Rahim Metal Mosque threatened that the Government would be held responsible for any untoward incident if their demands were not met by the deadline. A number of Islamist groups including Nezam-e-Islam, Jaise Mostafa and the Islami Oikya Jote, reportedly participated in the procession.
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December - 5 
President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe failed again on December 5 to make a breakthrough in talks to end their month-old political impasse that has stalled a peace bid with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). "There was no b
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President Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe failed again on December 5 to make a breakthrough in talks to end their month-old political impasse that has stalled a peace bid with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). "There was no breakthrough in the talks… But the talks were cordial, they reviewed the progress of the official-level talks and wanted them to complete their work by the original deadline," said an unnamed official. The leaders, who are from rival parties, have set a December 15 deadline to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis.
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December - 6 
According to Telegraph-Northeast, on December 6, seven All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were reportedly killed and eight others injured in an attack by the rival National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Satcherri under the H
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According to Telegraph-Northeast, on December 6, seven All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were reportedly killed and eight others injured in an attack by the rival National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Satcherri under the Habiganj district of Bangladesh, close to the Simna area of Sadar subdivision in the West Tripura district. The NLFT terrorists also set ablaze at least 20 houses belonging to Tripuri residents near Satcherri on their way back to Khasiapunji and Niralapunji under Srimangal sub-district, in the Dhalai district of Assam.
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December - 6 
Five police personnel were injured during a grenade attack by unidentified terrorists on the Police post at Sherbagh in Anantnag town on December 6. In a separate incident, another police personnel sustained injuries when a terrorist attacked a conti
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Five police personnel were injured during a grenade attack by unidentified terrorists on the Police post at Sherbagh in Anantnag town on December 6. In a separate incident, another police personnel sustained injuries when a terrorist attacked a contingent of the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Bijbehara. In another grenade attack by unidentified terrorists, three civilians were injured at Seelu in the Kulgam area.
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December - 6 
In a separate incident in the same district, security force personnel arrested one National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan faction (NLFT) terrorist near Bolepur village in the Sadar subdivision.
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In a separate incident in the same district, security force personnel arrested one National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan faction (NLFT) terrorist near Bolepur village in the Sadar subdivision.
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December - 6 
In another incident, police arrested Rashid Qureshi, an agent of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), on December 6 in Delhi. Qureshi, who reportedly hails from Uri in Jammu and Kashmir, was allegedly trying
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In another incident, police arrested Rashid Qureshi, an agent of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), on December 6 in Delhi. Qureshi, who reportedly hails from Uri in Jammu and Kashmir, was allegedly trying to set up a base in the city.
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December - 6 
Media reports have indicated that the ‘central committee’ of the proscribed Manipur outfit, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has revoked its proposed military operation against the group led by its vice-chairman Nongdrenkhomba afte
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Media reports have indicated that the ‘central committee’ of the proscribed Manipur outfit, People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) has revoked its proposed military operation against the group led by its vice-chairman Nongdrenkhomba after an ‘amicable settlement’ before the expiry of the December 6 midnight deadline.
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December - 6 
On December 6, an unidentified terrorist was arrested at Debthanpara village under Teliamura police station in West Tripura district.
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On December 6, an unidentified terrorist was arrested at Debthanpara village under Teliamura police station in West Tripura district.
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December - 6 
Reports from Kupwara district have indicated that one terrorist was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Kanthpora in the Lolab area. In a separate encounter, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre was shot dead by the security forces at B
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Reports from Kupwara district have indicated that one terrorist was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Kanthpora in the Lolab area. In a separate encounter, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre was shot dead by the security forces at Batkund in the Tral area of Pulwama district.
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December - 6 
The proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), in a press statement, warned the people against supporting the interim BTC, which was ‘against the interest of the Bodo community’.
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The proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), in a press statement, warned the people against supporting the interim BTC, which was ‘against the interest of the Bodo community’.
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December - 6 
The United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) while welcoming the creation of the BTC demanded that Clause 8 of the memorandum of settlement, which grants Scheduled Tribe status to the Bodos living in Karbi Anglong district be scrapped.
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The United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) while welcoming the creation of the BTC demanded that Clause 8 of the memorandum of settlement, which grants Scheduled Tribe status to the Bodos living in Karbi Anglong district be scrapped.
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December - 6 
Tripura Police have reportedly killed an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist during a search operation at Ratanpur, under Khowai police station jurisdiction in West Tripura district on December 6. A country-made gun, some ammunition and ‘tax rec
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Tripura Police have reportedly killed an All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorist during a search operation at Ratanpur, under Khowai police station jurisdiction in West Tripura district on December 6. A country-made gun, some ammunition and ‘tax receipts’ were recovered from his possession.
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December - 6 
Nepal News has reported that 15 more Maoist insurgents were killed in operations by the security forces in Khotang, increasing the Maoist death toll to 19 in the same incident. Four bodies of the Maoists were reportedly recovered from the site but th
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Nepal News has reported that 15 more Maoist insurgents were killed in operations by the security forces in Khotang, increasing the Maoist death toll to 19 in the same incident. Four bodies of the Maoists were reportedly recovered from the site but the remaining 15 dead bodies were taken away by the insurgents. While a police personnel was killed during the incident, another soldier sustained injuries.
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December - 6 
In the continuing violence between pro-peace accord Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and the United Peoples' Democratic Front (UPDF), a tribal youth was killed in Khagrachhari's Panchhari area on December 6. The PCJSS has reportedly b
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In the continuing violence between pro-peace accord Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and the United Peoples' Democratic Front (UPDF), a tribal youth was killed in Khagrachhari's Panchhari area on December 6. The PCJSS has reportedly blamed the UPDF for the murder. However, the UPDF has denied the allegation.
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December - 7 
According to a media report of December 8, the US Treasury Department has asked the United Nations (UN) to put the Pakistan-based Indian mafia don Dawood Ibrahim on the terrorist watch list. According to the request, UN member-countries are required
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According to a media report of December 8, the US Treasury Department has asked the United Nations (UN) to put the Pakistan-based Indian mafia don Dawood Ibrahim on the terrorist watch list. According to the request, UN member-countries are required to freeze his assets, bank accounts and ban international travel. On October 16, the Treasury Department had designated Dawood Ibrahim as a global terrorist having links to the Al Qaeda and Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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December - 7 
Acting on interrogation reports of two arrested terrorists, the Delhi Police on December 7 killed two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists near the Lotus Temple in South Delhi. Two Chinese-made pistols were recovered from their possession. The slain te
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Acting on interrogation reports of two arrested terrorists, the Delhi Police on December 7 killed two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists near the Lotus Temple in South Delhi. Two Chinese-made pistols were recovered from their possession. The slain terrorists, identified as Javed Iqbal alias Hafiz Rashid and Belal, were Pakistani nationals and belonged to the Hizb’s Pirpanjal faction, the police said.
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December - 7 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at village Bhogali in the Rajouri district and recovered 20 kilograms of RDX, eight magazines, 168 rounds of ammunition, 42 bullet ammunition, three hand grenades, one wireless ant
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at village Bhogali in the Rajouri district and recovered 20 kilograms of RDX, eight magazines, 168 rounds of ammunition, 42 bullet ammunition, three hand grenades, one wireless antenna, 10 pencil cells, two pouches, Jehadi literature, medicines, and ration. However, no arrests were made from the hideout.
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December - 7 
In an encounter that occurred at village Kunda in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, three soldiers were injured. However, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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In an encounter that occurred at village Kunda in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district, three soldiers were injured. However, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 7 
On December 7, a 12-member Interim Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) led by the former Chairman of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), Hagrama Basumatary, was sworn at Kokrajhar in Assam. The BTC would function for a period of six months within which
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On December 7, a 12-member Interim Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) led by the former Chairman of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), Hagrama Basumatary, was sworn at Kokrajhar in Assam. The BTC would function for a period of six months within which elections would be held for the self-governing body. The members were administered the oath of office in presence of Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, Governor Lt Gen (Retired) Ajai Singh, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, and others.
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December - 7 
Security force personnel shot dead two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit during an encounter at Sadiqi Bhata in the Chatroo area of Doda district on December 7. Two AK-56 rifles, six AK magazines, a wireless set and six hand grenades we
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Security force personnel shot dead two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit during an encounter at Sadiqi Bhata in the Chatroo area of Doda district on December 7. Two AK-56 rifles, six AK magazines, a wireless set and six hand grenades were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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December - 7 
The special cell of Delhi Police had arrested Tarif Hussain and Tazim Ahmed, suspected to be associates of the slain terrorists, from Khanpur. Approximately four kilograms of RDX, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, six hand grenades, 120 rounds of amm
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The special cell of Delhi Police had arrested Tarif Hussain and Tazim Ahmed, suspected to be associates of the slain terrorists, from Khanpur. Approximately four kilograms of RDX, two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, six hand grenades, 120 rounds of ammunition, two detonators and Rupees Fifteen Hundred Thousand in cash were seized from them.
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December - 7 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed by the security forces during a gun-battle in the Anantnag district on the same day.
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed by the security forces during a gun-battle in the Anantnag district on the same day.
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December - 7 
Media reports said that 13 civilians suffered injuries in a bomb blast triggered by Maoist insurgents at Kalaiya in the Bara district on December 7. On the same day, insurgents reportedly shot dead a security force (SF) personnel at Sabila in the Dha
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Media reports said that 13 civilians suffered injuries in a bomb blast triggered by Maoist insurgents at Kalaiya in the Bara district on December 7. On the same day, insurgents reportedly shot dead a security force (SF) personnel at Sabila in the Dhanusha district.
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December - 7 December - 8
Seven Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during security operations in the Kaski and Khotang districts in the past 48 hours, a Defence Ministry statement said on December 8. Two Maoists were killed at Ghandruk when the insurgents allegedly open
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Seven Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during security operations in the Kaski and Khotang districts in the past 48 hours, a Defence Ministry statement said on December 8. Two Maoists were killed at Ghandruk when the insurgents allegedly opened fire on the security forces. In another incident, five insurgents were shot dead at Bakshila in the Khotang district on December 7. Security forces are also reported to have seized an unspecified quantity of explosives, bullets, guns, and socket bombs from the two incident sites, the statement added.
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December - 7 
Quoting sources in the Royal Bhutan Army, Kuensel has reported that a total of 591 trained militia volunteers have been posted in the southern districts as a part of their training and familiarization exercise. Lt. Colonel Dorji Khandu said that the
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Quoting sources in the Royal Bhutan Army, Kuensel has reported that a total of 591 trained militia volunteers have been posted in the southern districts as a part of their training and familiarization exercise. Lt. Colonel Dorji Khandu said that the militia force, including 20 women, has been sent to Sarpang, Samdrup Jongkhar, Pema Gatshel, Tsirang, and Samtse. Meanwhile, a second batch of 119 volunteers, including 17 women, is reportedly completing training this week.
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December - 7 
According to Daily Star, police have arrested five suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) and recovered three firearms and four hand bombs from Sadarpur village in Kumarkhali sub-district of the Kushti
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According to Daily Star, police have arrested five suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) and recovered three firearms and four hand bombs from Sadarpur village in Kumarkhali sub-district of the Kushtia district on December 7.
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December - 7 December - 8
Activists of Jamaat-I-Islami have allegedly occupied a Hindu place of worship on which they have been worshipping for the last fifty years at Nakipur Madhyapara village in Shyamnagar sub-district of Satkhira district on December 7. Local leaders of t
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Activists of Jamaat-I-Islami have allegedly occupied a Hindu place of worship on which they have been worshipping for the last fifty years at Nakipur Madhyapara village in Shyamnagar sub-district of Satkhira district on December 7. Local leaders of the Hindu-Boddhya Khristian Oikya Parisahd visited the village on December 8 and condemned the incident.
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December - 8 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police escaped unhurt when unidentified terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) targeting a Special Operation Group (SOG) party at Wanigam in the Baramulla district on December 8. One SOG personnel was inj
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police escaped unhurt when unidentified terrorists detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) targeting a Special Operation Group (SOG) party at Wanigam in the Baramulla district on December 8. One SOG personnel was injured in the blast. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far.
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December - 8 
On December 8, three civilians, including two Hindi-speaking persons, were killed and seven others injured, when a time bomb planted by unidentified terrorists exploded in front of a hardware shop belonging to a Hindi-speaking person at Makum market
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On December 8, three civilians, including two Hindi-speaking persons, were killed and seven others injured, when a time bomb planted by unidentified terrorists exploded in front of a hardware shop belonging to a Hindi-speaking person at Makum market in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
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December - 8 
SF personnel shot dead a foreign mercenary of the Al Badr outfit at Kot Chadwal in the Budhal area of Rajouri district. One AK rifle, four magazines, 96 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade and one radio set were recovered from his possession.
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SF personnel shot dead a foreign mercenary of the Al Badr outfit at Kot Chadwal in the Budhal area of Rajouri district. One AK rifle, four magazines, 96 rounds of ammunition, a hand grenade and one radio set were recovered from his possession.
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December - 8 
Terrorists ambushed an army patrol party in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district injuring three soldiers.
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Terrorists ambushed an army patrol party in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district injuring three soldiers.
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December - 8 
Two Assistant Conservators of Forests, abducted earlier on June 3 by National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) terrorists from Kuklung reserve forest in Manas area, were reportedly released on December 8 at an unidentified location under Bijni sub
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Two Assistant Conservators of Forests, abducted earlier on June 3 by National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) terrorists from Kuklung reserve forest in Manas area, were reportedly released on December 8 at an unidentified location under Bijni subdivision in the Bongaigaon district.
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December - 8 
A bomb exploded at the District Education Office (DEO) at Kuwa in the Dhanusha district on December 8. Property worth millions along with more than six rooms and documents of the section have been damaged, said the District Education Officer Jeevan M
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A bomb exploded at the District Education Office (DEO) at Kuwa in the Dhanusha district on December 8. Property worth millions along with more than six rooms and documents of the section have been damaged, said the District Education Officer Jeevan Mishra. The All Nepal National Independent Students' Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of the Maoists, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the blast.
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December - 8 
A Maoist ‘section commander’ has reportedly surrendered to the security forces in Dailekh district following a rift within the outfit. Nepal News has reported that Ananda Shahi, ‘commander’ of a section of the Maoists, surrendered as a result of a ri
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A Maoist ‘section commander’ has reportedly surrendered to the security forces in Dailekh district following a rift within the outfit. Nepal News has reported that Ananda Shahi, ‘commander’ of a section of the Maoists, surrendered as a result of a rift between two groups of the same section over the killing of a local woman whom they had lynched a few weeks ago while accusing her of spying.
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December - 8 
At least 1200 educational institutions in the eastern region of Nepal remained closed on December 8 on the second day of the three-day shutdown called by the ANNISU-R. The Himalayan Times has reported that educational institutions in Gaighat, Katari,
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At least 1200 educational institutions in the eastern region of Nepal remained closed on December 8 on the second day of the three-day shutdown called by the ANNISU-R. The Himalayan Times has reported that educational institutions in Gaighat, Katari, Beltar and Basaha were closed due to low attendance. Schools at Janakpurdham in the Dhanusha district were also shut down. General-secretary of Private and Boarding Schools Organisation Nepal (PABSON), Rajkumar Thakuri confirmed that all educational institutions were closed in the eastern region affecting approximately three lakh students. The strike call was issued by the ANNISU-R on December 3. Their 27-point demands include among others, the release of central committee leaders who were arrested after the cease-fire collapsed on August 27, 2003.
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December - 8 December - 6
According to Independent, outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (Marxist-Lelinist Red Flag) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Alo Khandker, Awami League leader, at Bagmara in the Rajshahi district on December 8. The A
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According to Independent, outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (Marxist-Lelinist Red Flag) has claimed responsibility for the killing of Alo Khandker, Awami League leader, at Bagmara in the Rajshahi district on December 8. The Awami League had blamed the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party for the murder.
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December - 8 
The strike called by Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) ended peacefully on December 8 amidst escalating tension. However, a tribal child was injured when armed men opened fire on the house of a PCJS
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The strike called by Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) ended peacefully on December 8 amidst escalating tension. However, a tribal child was injured when armed men opened fire on the house of a PCJSS activist during the strike. The strike was called to press for full implementation of the CHT Peace Treaty signed in 1997 and withdrawal of army camps from the region.
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December - 9 
According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) insisted on their ‘Greater Nagaland’ demand during three rounds of talks with the Union Government emissary K Padmanabaiah in Bangkok which concluded on Dece
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According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) insisted on their ‘Greater Nagaland’ demand during three rounds of talks with the Union Government emissary K Padmanabaiah in Bangkok which concluded on December 9. The NSCN -IM leadership has reiterated that ‘integration of Naga areas’ is a non-negotiable issue even as the two sides agreed to meet in New Delhi in the near future to ‘maintain the pace’ of negotiations. Meanwhile, a joint statement issued at the end of the dialogue indicated that discussions on all substantive issues were carried out and both parties were pleased with the progress thus far. The statement was signed by IM general secretary Muivah and Padmanabaiah.
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December - 9 
At least two terrorists were reportedly killed in separate incidents in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 9. In the first encounter, a terrorist was killed and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured during an e
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At least two terrorists were reportedly killed in separate incidents in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 9. In the first encounter, a terrorist was killed and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured during an encounter at Saibung village. The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the incident.
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December - 9 
In an encounter with a group of terrorists taking shelter in a forest area of Kakilabari near Simla village in the Barpeta district of Assam along the Indo-Bhutan border on December 9, security forces (SFs) killed a National Democratic Front of Bodol
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In an encounter with a group of terrorists taking shelter in a forest area of Kakilabari near Simla village in the Barpeta district of Assam along the Indo-Bhutan border on December 9, security forces (SFs) killed a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist. An AK-56 rifle, three magazines, a Chinese grenade and a bayonet were recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
In another incident on the same day, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed as SFs opened retaliatory fire following an ambush on an army vehicle at Bogoriguri near Palengbari in the Bongaigaon district. An Army Lieutenant wa
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In another incident on the same day, one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed as SFs opened retaliatory fire following an ambush on an army vehicle at Bogoriguri near Palengbari in the Bongaigaon district. An Army Lieutenant was injured in the encounter. A Chinese made pistol was recovered from the ambush site.
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December - 9 
In south Kashmir, two terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter at Bongam in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on December 9. Preliminary reports said that one of the slain terrorist was identified as Toofan Kh
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In south Kashmir, two terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter at Bongam in the Shopian area of Pulwama district on December 9. Preliminary reports said that one of the slain terrorist was identified as Toofan Khan of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit and another as Abu Faisal of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Two pistols and an AK-47 rifle, which a terrorist had reportedly snatched from the slain soldier, were recovered.
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December - 9 
Left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) have reportedly killed a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and chairman of the Maisamma Temple Development Committee at Dandumalkapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district o
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Left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) have reportedly killed a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and chairman of the Maisamma Temple Development Committee at Dandumalkapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district on December 9.
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December - 9 
Media reports have indicated that the proscribed Manipur outfit Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) has expressed concern over the large influx of Hindi-speaking people to the State following the incidence of violence against them in neighboring Assam and
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Media reports have indicated that the proscribed Manipur outfit Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) has expressed concern over the large influx of Hindi-speaking people to the State following the incidence of violence against them in neighboring Assam and urged the people to stop any further influx and initiate appropriate steps to deport those who recently came to Manipur.
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December - 9 
Reports from Jammu have indicated that security forces shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist at village Mahakund under the jurisdiction of Gool police station in Udhampur district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 10 AK rounds and a pouch were
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Reports from Jammu have indicated that security forces shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist at village Mahakund under the jurisdiction of Gool police station in Udhampur district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 10 AK rounds and a pouch were recovered from his possession. Reports from north Kashmir said that an unidentified terrorist was shot dead in an encounter at Dooraswani in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district.
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December - 9 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), in a press release, claimed to have ‘sorted’ out its internal differences, which had led to the killing of 11 cadres in November 2003 in an internecine clash.
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), in a press release, claimed to have ‘sorted’ out its internal differences, which had led to the killing of 11 cadres in November 2003 in an internecine clash.
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December - 9 
Two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadres and a woman were injured as motorcycle borne ULFA cadres opened fire at a restaurant at Gerukabari near Bijni in the Bongaigaon district.
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Two surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadres and a woman were injured as motorcycle borne ULFA cadres opened fire at a restaurant at Gerukabari near Bijni in the Bongaigaon district.
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December - 9 
Unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Tinsid Road under Yairipok police station jurisdiction in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 9.
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Unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Tinsid Road under Yairipok police station jurisdiction in the Thoubal district of Manipur on December 9.
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December - 9 
Police in Karachi are reported to have arrested a terrorist affiliated to the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from the Korangi area on December 9. 30 sticks of dynamite were recovered from his possession.
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Police in Karachi are reported to have arrested a terrorist affiliated to the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from the Korangi area on December 9. 30 sticks of dynamite were recovered from his possession.
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December - 9 
The Dawn has reported that consequent to the recent suicide attacks in Turkey, the United States has asked Pakistan to add names of 15 more terrorists to the consolidated list of people and entities belonging to the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Pakistan had
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The Dawn has reported that consequent to the recent suicide attacks in Turkey, the United States has asked Pakistan to add names of 15 more terrorists to the consolidated list of people and entities belonging to the Taliban and Al Qaeda. Pakistan had been provided with the list endorsed by the United Nations and asked to freeze the assets of the people included in it, seal their offices and prevent their entry or transit. The 15 people are identified as Al-Ayashi Radiabdul Al-Sami (Egypt), Cabullah (Somalia), Hamid M Tahir (Iraq), Mustafa Muhammad Amin (Iraq), M Daki (Morocco), Al-Sadi Furgh Hassan (Libya), Sadi Nasir (Tunisia), Ben Abdul Hakim (Tunisia), Reham Lutfi (Tunisia), Bouyahia Hamadi (Morocco), Rown lazher Bin Khalifa Bin Ahmed (Tunisia), Zarkavi Imed Bin Maki (Tunisia), Murad Trablsi (Tunisia), Kamal Bin Mauldi (Tunisia) and Nauriddi Drissi (Tunisia).
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December - 9 
Insurgents destroyed a passenger bus in the Nuwakot district on December 9. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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Insurgents destroyed a passenger bus in the Nuwakot district on December 9. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 9 
On December 9, insurgents freed 200 students and 12 teachers whom they had abducted earlier from secondary schools in the Achham district. Separately, on the same day, Maoists exploded bombs at a commercial place in Nepalgunj. However, no casualties
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On December 9, insurgents freed 200 students and 12 teachers whom they had abducted earlier from secondary schools in the Achham district. Separately, on the same day, Maoists exploded bombs at a commercial place in Nepalgunj. However, no casualties were reported during this explosion.
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December - 9 
Other media reports indicated that the 3-day strike called by Maoist students wing, ANNISU (Revolutionary) had a sizable effect on public life in the districts of Morang, Jhapa, Ilam, Saptari, Siraha, Udaypur, Bhojpur, Sarlahi, Mahottari and in some
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Other media reports indicated that the 3-day strike called by Maoist students wing, ANNISU (Revolutionary) had a sizable effect on public life in the districts of Morang, Jhapa, Ilam, Saptari, Siraha, Udaypur, Bhojpur, Sarlahi, Mahottari and in some other Terai districts.
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December - 9 
Radio Nepal on December 9 reported that security forces (SFs) have killed two Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, in an encounter in the Parbat district. On the same day, SFs arrested at least 25 insurgents during a combing operation in the O
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Radio Nepal on December 9 reported that security forces (SFs) have killed two Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, in an encounter in the Parbat district. On the same day, SFs arrested at least 25 insurgents during a combing operation in the Okhaldhunga district. A large cache of arms and ammunition were reportedly recovered from the incident sites.
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December - 9 
The Indian police have arrested four Nepal bound Indians who were in possession of 1,660 books on Maoist warfare, near the Indo-Nepal border area at Muhanghat.
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The Indian police have arrested four Nepal bound Indians who were in possession of 1,660 books on Maoist warfare, near the Indo-Nepal border area at Muhanghat.
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December - 9 
The Maoist student wing, ANNISU-Revolutionary, central chairman, Lek Nath Neupane, in a statement called for the closure of all educational institutions in the Bagmati and Narayani zones from December 17 to 21. The statement further said that the st
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The Maoist student wing, ANNISU-Revolutionary, central chairman, Lek Nath Neupane, in a statement called for the closure of all educational institutions in the Bagmati and Narayani zones from December 17 to 21. The statement further said that the strike was to press their 26-point charter presented to the Ministry of Education and to protest against the abduction of their leaders.
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December - 9 
According to Daily Star, Tipu Molla, a regional leader of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCPM-L) and a listed criminal, was killed in factional rivalry by the PBCP (Jonojuddho faction) on December 9. His body was recovered from Padmobil
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According to Daily Star, Tipu Molla, a regional leader of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCPM-L) and a listed criminal, was killed in factional rivalry by the PBCP (Jonojuddho faction) on December 9. His body was recovered from Padmobila Bazar under Kalia sub-district of Narail district.
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December - 9 
An Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS) leader was killed and seven others were injured in a gunfight between activists of the ICS and the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Moulvibazar Government College on December 9.
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An Islami Chattra Shibir (ICS) leader was killed and seven others were injured in a gunfight between activists of the ICS and the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Moulvibazar Government College on December 9.
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December - 9 
The Associated Press quoting an intelligence report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has said that Bangladesh may be emerging as a haven for Islamist terrorists in South Asia. The CSIS has expressed concern about serious attacks b
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The Associated Press quoting an intelligence report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has said that Bangladesh may be emerging as a haven for Islamist terrorists in South Asia. The CSIS has expressed concern about serious attacks by radicals on cultural groups in Bangladesh, hints of collusion with Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda and the Government's alleged unwillingness to crack down on terrorism. The CSIS report has also suggested that the Canadian aid agencies having a strong presence in the country may also face a threat.
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December - 9 
The US State Department in a statement on December 9 warned the US citizens of possible danger if they travel to Bangladesh. "The US government has recently received information regarding several possible threats against the US Embassy in Dhaka and o
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The US State Department in a statement on December 9 warned the US citizens of possible danger if they travel to Bangladesh. "The US government has recently received information regarding several possible threats against the US Embassy in Dhaka and other US interests in Bangladesh," the statement said. It has also advised American citizens in Bangladesh to remain vigilant.
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December - 9 
A decisive meeting between President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will take place at the President's House on December 10, today. This is expected to be the final meeting between the two leaders aimed at negotiating a
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A decisive meeting between President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will take place at the President's House on December 10, today. This is expected to be the final meeting between the two leaders aimed at negotiating a compromise on issues concerning the peace process, so that the present cohabitation arrangement can be continued without heading for an snap-poll. December 15 has been set as a deadline for reaching an agreement. Earlier, the two leaders had appointed a committee headed by Presidential Advisor Mano Tittawella and ruling United National Party Chairman Malik Samarawickrama to work out a mutual agreement. However, the committee is yet to formulate a compromise formula.
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December - 9 
Presidential Media Spokesperson Harim Peiris speaking at a media briefing on December 9 said that the President was not going to give back the Defence portfolio as the Supreme Court has clearly mentioned that the takeover of the portfolio by the Pres
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Presidential Media Spokesperson Harim Peiris speaking at a media briefing on December 9 said that the President was not going to give back the Defence portfolio as the Supreme Court has clearly mentioned that the takeover of the portfolio by the President is a constitutional requirement.
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December - 10 
In another incident, the Tripura Police have arrested two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Takarjla in the same district recently.
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In another incident, the Tripura Police have arrested two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists at Takarjla in the same district recently.
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December - 10 
In Pulwama district, police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of a civilian from the Shopian area. Terrorists had reportedly abducted him from his house with the allegation that he was an informer for the security forces.
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In Pulwama district, police recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of a civilian from the Shopian area. Terrorists had reportedly abducted him from his house with the allegation that he was an informer for the security forces.
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December - 10 
The All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists have reportedly killed a tribal villager at Melkabari village in West Tripura district on December 10. Police sources informed that the deceased had been working as a ‘police informer’.
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The All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists have reportedly killed a tribal villager at Melkabari village in West Tripura district on December 10. Police sources informed that the deceased had been working as a ‘police informer’.
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December - 10 
Three persons, including a police official, a civilian and a terrorist, were killed while 19 others sustained injuries when two unidentified terrorists lobbed grenades and opened indiscriminate firing near the bus stand in the Poonch town on December
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Three persons, including a police official, a civilian and a terrorist, were killed while 19 others sustained injuries when two unidentified terrorists lobbed grenades and opened indiscriminate firing near the bus stand in the Poonch town on December 10. Official sources said that two terrorists appeared outside the State Bank of India (SBI) branch near the Poonch bus stand and lobbed a grenade outside the bank branch. They later moved toward the bus stand and opened fire on the security force (SF) personnel. Even as the SFs shot dead one of them in retaliatory firing, the other terrorist escaped and remained untraced till last reports came in. A police official and a civilian were also killed in the gun-battle. Sources added that one AK rifle, four AK magazines and 30 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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December - 10 
Two Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) terrorists, including a ‘district commander’, were killed during an encounter in the Panar forests of Bandipore in Baramulla district.
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Two Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) terrorists, including a ‘district commander’, were killed during an encounter in the Panar forests of Bandipore in Baramulla district.
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December - 10 
Two terrorists affiliated to the Al Badr outfit were killed during an encounter with the SFs at Rathsun village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. Security forces have launched an operation amidst reports that that eight to ten Al Badr cadres we
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Two terrorists affiliated to the Al Badr outfit were killed during an encounter with the SFs at Rathsun village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. Security forces have launched an operation amidst reports that that eight to ten Al Badr cadres were present at different houses in the village. Defence sources said that the second most wanted terrorist of Budgam district, Bilal Habshi, was believed to be holed up with about eight of his armed associates. Further, hours before the operation at Rathsun began, unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian at the adjacent village of Chewdara.
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December - 10 
According to media reports, a soldier was killed and another injured in a bomb explosion caused by the Maoist insurgents in Barchowk, Jamune VDC of Tanahun district on December 10. Elsewhere, Maoists detonated two bombs at a British sponsored traini
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According to media reports, a soldier was killed and another injured in a bomb explosion caused by the Maoist insurgents in Barchowk, Jamune VDC of Tanahun district on December 10. Elsewhere, Maoists detonated two bombs at a British sponsored training center in Nijgarh, Bara district.
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SFs foiled a Maoist attack on the regional police office in Bhairahawa on December 11. In another incident on December 10, the Maoist attack on a SF camp at Nijgadh in the Bara district was also repulsed.
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SFs foiled a Maoist attack on the regional police office in Bhairahawa on December 11. In another incident on December 10, the Maoist attack on a SF camp at Nijgadh in the Bara district was also repulsed.
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December - 10 
A Foreign Ministry news release on December 10 refuted as "far from reality" a Canadian intelligence report that Bangladesh may be emerging as a ‘haven for Islamic terrorists’ in South Asia. Bangladesh High Commissioner in Ottawa has also reportedly
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A Foreign Ministry news release on December 10 refuted as "far from reality" a Canadian intelligence report that Bangladesh may be emerging as a ‘haven for Islamic terrorists’ in South Asia. Bangladesh High Commissioner in Ottawa has also reportedly denied the allegations.
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December - 10 
A media report indicated that Bangladesh has increased security for foreigners after police seized illegal firearms and explosives near the United States Embassy in the capital Dhaka during last week.
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A media report indicated that Bangladesh has increased security for foreigners after police seized illegal firearms and explosives near the United States Embassy in the capital Dhaka during last week.
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December - 10 
Speaking to the media on the Human Rights Day on December 10, UN Resident Coordinator Jorgen Lissner urged the Government to make its position clear on Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord and clarify whether the Government would honour it in fu
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Speaking to the media on the Human Rights Day on December 10, UN Resident Coordinator Jorgen Lissner urged the Government to make its position clear on Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord and clarify whether the Government would honour it in full or has any reservations. He also laid stress on maintaining peace in the hilly region to ensure development.
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December - 10 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions on the peace process at the President House in Colombo on December 10. An unnamed Presidential aide said that the three-hour meeting focused primarily
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe held extensive discussions on the peace process at the President House in Colombo on December 10. An unnamed Presidential aide said that the three-hour meeting focused primarily on issues concerning the peace process and the Government's position on the proposals of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The meeting was reportedly held in response to a request made by the President at the previous meeting to outline the Premier’s stance on the LTTE's proposals for an Interim Self Governing Authority in the North-East region. However, the talks failed to end the month-old political deadlock.
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December - 11 
In another incident at Titabar in Jorhat district, one ULFA terrorist was arrested on December 11.
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In another incident at Titabar in Jorhat district, one ULFA terrorist was arrested on December 11.
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December - 11 
Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were shot dead during an encounter with the security forces at Darigund village in the Anantnag district. Two AK-56 rifles, a hand grenade and one wireless set were
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Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were shot dead during an encounter with the security forces at Darigund village in the Anantnag district. Two AK-56 rifles, a hand grenade and one wireless set were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 11 
Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Paras dhok in Darhal and recovered two RPG rockets, one HE rocket, one UBGL grenade, nine hand grenades, four remote control devices and 53 AK rounds.
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Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Paras dhok in Darhal and recovered two RPG rockets, one HE rocket, one UBGL grenade, nine hand grenades, four remote control devices and 53 AK rounds.
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December - 11 
Security forces killed two terrorists during an encounter at village Seela Dhok in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Two AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists. In a separate encounter, one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) t
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Security forces killed two terrorists during an encounter at village Seela Dhok in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Two AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists. In a separate encounter, one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was killed at Neel Zaradi in the Banihal area of Doda district.
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December - 11 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a couple in their residence at Kallar Mohra in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on December 11.
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a couple in their residence at Kallar Mohra in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on December 11.
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December - 11 
A terrorist of the outlawed Shia outfit, Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP), was hanged on December 11 in the Bahawalpur New Central Jail. Shehzad Ali Khan had been given the death sentence by an Anti-Terrorist Court in 1998 for murdering a leader of a
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A terrorist of the outlawed Shia outfit, Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP), was hanged on December 11 in the Bahawalpur New Central Jail. Shehzad Ali Khan had been given the death sentence by an Anti-Terrorist Court in 1998 for murdering a leader of a rival sectarian group in Hasilpur, Bahawalnagar, in 1997.
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December - 11 
According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have killed three Maoist insurgents at Bansgadhi in the Rupandehi district and a Maoist woman cadre in the Sarlahi district on December 11. Three SF personnel were also injured in the Rupandehi encoun
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According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have killed three Maoist insurgents at Bansgadhi in the Rupandehi district and a Maoist woman cadre in the Sarlahi district on December 11. Three SF personnel were also injured in the Rupandehi encounter. Separately, a soldier was killed and another sustained injuries while they were attempting to diffuse explosives allegedly laid by the Maoists in Jamune VDC (Village Development Committee) in the Tanahu district on the same day.
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December - 11 
According to media reports, the second-in-command of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Rashid group, Haider Mridha, was arrested on December 11 from village Jabusha under Rupsha sub-district in Khulna district.
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According to media reports, the second-in-command of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP)-Rashid group, Haider Mridha, was arrested on December 11 from village Jabusha under Rupsha sub-district in Khulna district.
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December - 11 
Speaking to the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 11, Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan stated that the Government was determined not to allow any terrorist group to operate in Bangladesh. Ruling out the possibility of any terrorist
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Speaking to the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 11, Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan stated that the Government was determined not to allow any terrorist group to operate in Bangladesh. Ruling out the possibility of any terrorist networks in Bangladesh, he also denied that his country had any links with the Taliban and Al Qaeda.
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December - 11 
The Government has reportedly denied a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) request to probe the Kuril-Badda arms and ammunition haul close to the US mission in Dhaka. After primary investigations, police claimed to have found leads to the arms cach
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The Government has reportedly denied a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) request to probe the Kuril-Badda arms and ammunition haul close to the US mission in Dhaka. After primary investigations, police claimed to have found leads to the arms cache that links the November 30 seizure of four AK-47 rifles, two revolvers, 20 grenades, a high-frequency wireless set and hundreds of bullets, to a group of unidentified insurgents.
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December - 12 
A Kuki terrorist was killed in an encounter with the army at Moharajapur under Haflong police station jurisdiction in the North Cachar Hills district.
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A Kuki terrorist was killed in an encounter with the army at Moharajapur under Haflong police station jurisdiction in the North Cachar Hills district.
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December - 12 
A terrorist affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Shenipora in the Budgam district.
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A terrorist affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed during an encounter with the security forces at Shenipora in the Budgam district.
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December - 12 
Elsewhere in Assam, the anti-talks faction of United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has reportedly rejected the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA)’s peace proposal on December 12. A UPDS statement said that ‘in the name of a peace gesture, the KRA
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Elsewhere in Assam, the anti-talks faction of United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has reportedly rejected the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA)’s peace proposal on December 12. A UPDS statement said that ‘in the name of a peace gesture, the KRA has been trying to gain some respectability and cover up the killings of innocent Karbi people under its Operation Volcano’.
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December - 12 
Media reports have indicated that the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has identified five contractors who have ‘misappropriated public funds’ under its operation titled ‘Leingakleima Commission’ at Jiribam in the Imphal East district of M
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Media reports have indicated that the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has identified five contractors who have ‘misappropriated public funds’ under its operation titled ‘Leingakleima Commission’ at Jiribam in the Imphal East district of Manipur. A KCP release signed by general secretary Pareihanba Mangang stated that the outfit has identified three ‘outsiders’ and two ‘local’ people who have withdrawn funds without actually taking up works under the contract.
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December - 12 
Naxalites of the Janasakthi group shot dead a farmer at Gudem village in the Karimnagar district on December 10.
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Naxalites of the Janasakthi group shot dead a farmer at Gudem village in the Karimnagar district on December 10.
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December - 12 
NLFT terrorists reportedly abducted a truck driver and his assistant from Kalamati under Birganj police station limits in the South Tripura district.
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NLFT terrorists reportedly abducted a truck driver and his assistant from Kalamati under Birganj police station limits in the South Tripura district.
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December - 12 
On December 12, security forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified terrorist from Kongba Huidrom Leikai in the Imphal area. A Chinese made .38 pistol and seven rounds of bullets were recovered from his possession.
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On December 12, security forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified terrorist from Kongba Huidrom Leikai in the Imphal area. A Chinese made .38 pistol and seven rounds of bullets were recovered from his possession.
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December - 12 
On December 12, two left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with the police at Durgam village in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatanam district. The police recovered two SBBL guns, four kit bags and
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On December 12, two left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) were killed in an encounter with the police at Durgam village in Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatanam district. The police recovered two SBBL guns, four kit bags and one wire bundle from their possession.
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December - 12 December - 13
On December 13, a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorist was killed in an encounter near Singhasan Hill area in Karbi Anglong district. Meanwhile, the KRA, in a press statement, has threatened to continue its ‘Operation Volcano’ under a new name ‘ O
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On December 13, a Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorist was killed in an encounter near Singhasan Hill area in Karbi Anglong district. Meanwhile, the KRA, in a press statement, has threatened to continue its ‘Operation Volcano’ under a new name ‘ Operation Super Volcano’ against the anti-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) for having rejected the former’s offer of negotiations on December 12. The outfit also warned Kuki Inpi, the apex body of Kukis, against adopting a ‘pro-UPDS’ role.
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December - 12 
On the same day two more terrorists belonging to the NLFT-Biswamohan faction along with five Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists surrendered at Chhawmanu police station in the Dhalai district and deposited one carbine, three magazines
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On the same day two more terrorists belonging to the NLFT-Biswamohan faction along with five Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists surrendered at Chhawmanu police station in the Dhalai district and deposited one carbine, three magazines, 50 round of bullet and one Chinese grenade.
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December - 12 
One surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadre was reportedly killed by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists at Borbhati village under Bihpuria police station limits in the Lakhimpur district of Assam on December
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One surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadre was reportedly killed by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists at Borbhati village under Bihpuria police station limits in the Lakhimpur district of Assam on December 12.
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December - 12 
Reports from north Kashmir said that unidentified terrorists killed a counter-insurgent at his home on December 12.
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Reports from north Kashmir said that unidentified terrorists killed a counter-insurgent at his home on December 12.
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December - 12 
Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that unidentified terrorists abducted and later shot dead a civilian at Punewa in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on December 12. The terrorists had reportedly suspected him to be an informer for the sec
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Reports from south Kashmir have indicated that unidentified terrorists abducted and later shot dead a civilian at Punewa in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on December 12. The terrorists had reportedly suspected him to be an informer for the security forces. In a separate incident on the same day, terrorists shot at and injured a civilian at Bijbehara. He had reportedly worked as a counter-insurgent in the past. Reports from Pulwama district added that unidentified terrorists have kidnapped a Class 12 student from his residence in the Shopian area.
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December - 12 
Security forces on December 12 shot dead two more terrorists, including Abu Babbar, an ‘area commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), in the continued gun-fighting at Zabbi Toti dhok in the Surankote area of Poonch district taking the toll of last two d
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Security forces on December 12 shot dead two more terrorists, including Abu Babbar, an ‘area commander’ of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), in the continued gun-fighting at Zabbi Toti dhok in the Surankote area of Poonch district taking the toll of last two days to four. During the ongoing operation in the area, six terrorist hideouts have been reportedly destroyed by the security force personnel. Recoveries made from the slain terrorists and hideouts included two AK rifles, three magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition and a large quantity of ration.
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December - 12 
The KCP has recalled the recent statement of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) against the Hindi-speaking people in Manipur.
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The KCP has recalled the recent statement of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) against the Hindi-speaking people in Manipur.
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December - 12 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-Nayanbasi faction) terrorists surrendered before the security forces at Manughat in Dhalai district on December 11. They deposited three 7.62 Self Loading Rifles (SLR), three magazines, 132 rounds of amm
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT-Nayanbasi faction) terrorists surrendered before the security forces at Manughat in Dhalai district on December 11. They deposited three 7.62 Self Loading Rifles (SLR), three magazines, 132 rounds of ammunition and a Chinese grenade.
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December - 12 
A 12-year-old Afghan boy was reportedly killed in a bomb explosion near the residence of Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Quetta on December 12. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast. None of Karzai’s family was at home when the bomb explod
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A 12-year-old Afghan boy was reportedly killed in a bomb explosion near the residence of Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Quetta on December 12. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast. None of Karzai’s family was at home when the bomb exploded, around 20 metres from the house, where Karzai lived during his period of exile from Afghanistan. Seven persons were injured in two bomb blasts in a rubbish dump in the same area in November 2003.
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December - 12 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on December 12 is reported to have ordered commercial banks to freeze the bank accounts of three terrorist groups, outlawed banned by the Federal Government in November 2003 under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2001. The SBP
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on December 12 is reported to have ordered commercial banks to freeze the bank accounts of three terrorist groups, outlawed banned by the Federal Government in November 2003 under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2001. The SBP has directed banks to freeze accounts of the Hizbul Tehreer, Jamaat-ul-Ansar and Jamaat-ul Furqan.
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December - 12 
Wali Masoud, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Britain and brother of the late Ahmad Shah Masoud, has said that the Taliban are still active in his country and are being aided by elements in Pakistan. He said this on the eve of the convening of Afghanistan
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Wali Masoud, Afghanistan's Ambassador to Britain and brother of the late Ahmad Shah Masoud, has said that the Taliban are still active in his country and are being aided by elements in Pakistan. He said this on the eve of the convening of Afghanistan’s Loya Jirga (National Assembly) this weekend to approve a new constitution. "The Taliban, everyone knows, are coming from across the border (in Pakistan). It is a form of cross-border terrorism supported by some sections in Pakistan," said Masoud.
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December - 12 
According to Radio Nepal and the Nepalese Ministry of Defence reports, eight Maoist insurgents were killed, while four insurgents and three security force personnel were injured in separate incidents on December 12. Three Maoists were killed by secur
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According to Radio Nepal and the Nepalese Ministry of Defence reports, eight Maoist insurgents were killed, while four insurgents and three security force personnel were injured in separate incidents on December 12. Three Maoists were killed by security forces (SFs) in the Bansgadhi area of Rupandehi district, two in the Pakar area of Solukhumbu district and one insurgent each were killed in the Sunsari, Sindhuli and Salyan districts. Three SF personnel and four Maoists were injured when a group of insurgents attacked a SF patrol team at Bahurwa in the Parsa district on December 12.
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December - 12 
In an exchange of fire between the SFs and Maoist insurgents, one civilian was killed and another sustained injuries in the Pokhara district on December 12.
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In an exchange of fire between the SFs and Maoist insurgents, one civilian was killed and another sustained injuries in the Pokhara district on December 12.
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December - 12 
According to the Daily Star, anti-Ahamadiya groups under the banner of Hifazate Khatme Nabuwat Andolon Coordination Committee on December 12 have repeated their demand that the Government declare Ahmadiyas as ‘non-Muslim’. M Asadullah, joint secretar
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According to the Daily Star, anti-Ahamadiya groups under the banner of Hifazate Khatme Nabuwat Andolon Coordination Committee on December 12 have repeated their demand that the Government declare Ahmadiyas as ‘non-Muslim’. M Asadullah, joint secretary of Jamiye Talaba Arabia, which is part of the anti-Ahamadiya alliance, reportedly warned the newspapers with dire consequences if they did not acknowledge their 'just cause'. Demonstrators at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque also threatened to launch an anti-government movement if it did not meet their demand by January 23.
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December - 12 
Speaking at a meeting in Dhaka on December 12, the Awami League President Sheikh Hasina alleged that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its ally Jamaat-e-Islami in the alliance Government were involved in smuggling arms into the countr
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Speaking at a meeting in Dhaka on December 12, the Awami League President Sheikh Hasina alleged that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its ally Jamaat-e-Islami in the alliance Government were involved in smuggling arms into the country to aid terrorist groups. She also accused the Jamaat-e-Islami of having at least a dozen armed militant groups and maintaining links with the arms suppliers.
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December - 13 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was shot dead by the SFs in Mahore area of Reasi police district on December 13. From his possession, the SFs recovered one AK rifle, four magazines, 91 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and Rupees 50 in Paki
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was shot dead by the SFs in Mahore area of Reasi police district on December 13. From his possession, the SFs recovered one AK rifle, four magazines, 91 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and Rupees 50 in Pakistan currency.
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December - 13 
According to media reports, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists attacked the 28th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Kwakta in the Bishenpur district of Manipur on December 13. There were no reports of any casualty from both si
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According to media reports, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists attacked the 28th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Kwakta in the Bishenpur district of Manipur on December 13. There were no reports of any casualty from both sides during the ensuing heavy exchange of fire.
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December - 13 
In the Shopian area, unidentified terrorists kidnapped a civilian, Gulzar Ahmed Malik, from his home at Chitragam and killed him, labelling him as an informer of the security forces.
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In the Shopian area, unidentified terrorists kidnapped a civilian, Gulzar Ahmed Malik, from his home at Chitragam and killed him, labelling him as an informer of the security forces.
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December - 13 
On December 13, security forces (SFs) killed four unidentified terrorists in a gun-battle in Nangali forest, about one and a half kilometer from Dera Nangali Sahib in the Poonch district while five other terrorists escaped during the encounter. The S
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On December 13, security forces (SFs) killed four unidentified terrorists in a gun-battle in Nangali forest, about one and a half kilometer from Dera Nangali Sahib in the Poonch district while five other terrorists escaped during the encounter. The SFs recovered four AK rifles, six magazines, nine grenades, two radio sets and a huge quantity of ammunition from the possession of the slain terrorists.
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December - 13 
On December 13, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), in a press statement, warned the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), the Army and Santhals of Assam with dire consequences if they do not stop atrocities on people in Kokrajhar.
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On December 13, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), in a press statement, warned the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), the Army and Santhals of Assam with dire consequences if they do not stop atrocities on people in Kokrajhar.
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Security forces killed another terrorist at Nangali Top in the Poonch district on December 14 taking the toll in the continued encounter to five. As reported earlier, four terrorists had earlier been killed in an encounter on December 13. Of five sla
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Security forces killed another terrorist at Nangali Top in the Poonch district on December 14 taking the toll in the continued encounter to five. As reported earlier, four terrorists had earlier been killed in an encounter on December 13. Of five slain terrorists, three were reportedly Afghanis while two others were stated to be Pakistanis. In another encounter, a foreign mercenary of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was shot dead at village Shabanbas in the Banihal area of Doda district. One AK rifle with one magazine, a hand grenade, 10 AK rounds and one diary were recovered from his possession.
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December - 13 
Security forces on December 15 shot dead two more terrorists at Nangali Top in the Poonch district taking the death toll in the operation, in progress for the last three days, to seven. While four terrorists were killed on December 13, another was sh
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Security forces on December 15 shot dead two more terrorists at Nangali Top in the Poonch district taking the death toll in the operation, in progress for the last three days, to seven. While four terrorists were killed on December 13, another was shot dead the following day.
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December - 13 
SFs arrested Kulsoom Begum, a HM ‘commander’, after a fierce gun-battle with atleast eight terrorists in a house at Machaidi Katali in Billawar tehsil in the Kathua district. The eight terrorists managed to escape, even as SFs have reportedly launche
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SFs arrested Kulsoom Begum, a HM ‘commander’, after a fierce gun-battle with atleast eight terrorists in a house at Machaidi Katali in Billawar tehsil in the Kathua district. The eight terrorists managed to escape, even as SFs have reportedly launched a search operation to nab them. Recoveries made from Kulsoom’s residence included one AK-47 rifle, 74 rounds, three magazines, one pistol, one pouch and one wireless set. In addition, police also recovered from the house a large quantity of literature carrying codes of the terrorists used by them in identifying the villages along the infiltration route.
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December - 13 
The Consultative Committee for Peace (CCP) constituted by the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government has reportedly urged all underground outfits of the State to join the peace process and maintain ceasefire norms in letter and spirit, in i
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The Consultative Committee for Peace (CCP) constituted by the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government has reportedly urged all underground outfits of the State to join the peace process and maintain ceasefire norms in letter and spirit, in its first meeting on December 13 in Kohima. The appeal came especially after reports of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K)’s allegation that the DAN constituents were involved in instigating public uprising against the outfit's leadership in Mokokchung on August 25, 2003, and the outfit’s subsequent moves to limit its contacts with the Union Government.
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December - 13 
The Kuki Inpi, an apex organization of Kukis of Manipur, Assam and Nagaland have reportedly urged the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to rein in the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres operating in Karbi Anglong district
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The Kuki Inpi, an apex organization of Kukis of Manipur, Assam and Nagaland have reportedly urged the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to rein in the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) cadres operating in Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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December - 13 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with SFs at Parigam, near Borsu, in Kulgam area on December 13.
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter with SFs at Parigam, near Borsu, in Kulgam area on December 13.
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December - 13 
According to Radio Nepal, five Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces at Apraha of Siddhipur VDC(Village Development Committee) in the Udaypur district on December 13.
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According to Radio Nepal, five Maoist insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces at Apraha of Siddhipur VDC(Village Development Committee) in the Udaypur district on December 13.
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December - 13 
Maoists have reportedly abducted the CPN-UML activist and deputy mayor of Whaling and three other activists in the Surkhet district on December 13.
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Maoists have reportedly abducted the CPN-UML activist and deputy mayor of Whaling and three other activists in the Surkhet district on December 13.
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December - 13 
Unidentified terrorists reportedly killed the Jana Sanghati Samity (JSS) Khagrachhari district section’s office secretary at Sariputra Buddha Vihara Sarak of Pankhoa Para on December 13.
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Unidentified terrorists reportedly killed the Jana Sanghati Samity (JSS) Khagrachhari district section’s office secretary at Sariputra Buddha Vihara Sarak of Pankhoa Para on December 13.
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December - 14 
A team of Special Police Officers (SPO) foiled an attempt by NLFT terrorists of the Nayanbasi faction and suspected Bangladeshi robbers to abduct a villager and to overrun a SPO camp at Raghna under Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura.
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A team of Special Police Officers (SPO) foiled an attempt by NLFT terrorists of the Nayanbasi faction and suspected Bangladeshi robbers to abduct a villager and to overrun a SPO camp at Raghna under Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura.
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December - 14 
Media reports have indicated that at least three National Liberation Front of Tripura terrorists were killed and two others arrested during an encounter with a joint team of the Assam Rifles and Tripura State Rifles near Pailabhanga area under Takarj
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Media reports have indicated that at least three National Liberation Front of Tripura terrorists were killed and two others arrested during an encounter with a joint team of the Assam Rifles and Tripura State Rifles near Pailabhanga area under Takarjala police station jurisdiction in the West Tripura district on December 14. The security forces have recovered a Self Loading Rifle along with some ammunition from the arrested terrorists.
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December - 14 
On December 14, bodies of two leaders of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), abducted a day earlier by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from the Kokormara area under Sadiya police station in Tinsukia district, were recove
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On December 14, bodies of two leaders of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), abducted a day earlier by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from the Kokormara area under Sadiya police station in Tinsukia district, were recovered near the Kokormara reserve forest.
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December - 14 
On December 14, four cadres belonging to the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) were arrested from the Chatachura hill range in Hailakandi district along the Assam-Mizoram border. Acting on information provided by them, police recovered
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On December 14, four cadres belonging to the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV) were arrested from the Chatachura hill range in Hailakandi district along the Assam-Mizoram border. Acting on information provided by them, police recovered an AK 47 rifle, one SBML gun, one 9mm revolver, two magazines and four rounds of ammunition from a house in Senapunji village in Hailakandi.
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December - 14 
On December 14, suspected Dima Halam Daoga (DHD) terrorists abducted a forest official from Panbari under Diphu police station jurisdiction in Karbi Anglong district for refusing to pay extortion demanded by them.
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On December 14, suspected Dima Halam Daoga (DHD) terrorists abducted a forest official from Panbari under Diphu police station jurisdiction in Karbi Anglong district for refusing to pay extortion demanded by them.
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December - 14 
Police recovered the dead body of a class ten student from village Hillow in the Zainapora area of Pulwama district on December 14. He had been kidnapped by unidentified terrorists from his residence on December 11. Residents of the area were quoted
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Police recovered the dead body of a class ten student from village Hillow in the Zainapora area of Pulwama district on December 14. He had been kidnapped by unidentified terrorists from his residence on December 11. Residents of the area were quoted as saying that he was killed for allegedly working as an informer for the security forces. In a separate incident, terrorists shot at and injured a civilian near Kranchoo in the Pampore area.
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December - 14 
Reports from the capital Srinagar have indicated that two civilians were killed while a terrorist was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during an encounter near SKIMS Medical College at Bemina on the outskirts of the capital on De
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Reports from the capital Srinagar have indicated that two civilians were killed while a terrorist was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during an encounter near SKIMS Medical College at Bemina on the outskirts of the capital on December 14. The arrested terrorist has reportedly been identified as Abdur Rehman, who had functioned as ‘district commander’ of the Al Badr in Kupwara district during 2001 before joining the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). A pistol and six hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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December - 14 
Security forces recovered one AK rifle, four magazines and two hand grenades during a search operation at a terrorist hideout in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. However, no arrests were made from the hideout.
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Security forces recovered one AK rifle, four magazines and two hand grenades during a search operation at a terrorist hideout in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. However, no arrests were made from the hideout.
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December - 14 
To recollect, two NSCN-K cadres were lynched and houses of some NSCN-K leaders were set ablaze in the Mokokchung town following the killing of a student by NSCN-K cadres.
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To recollect, two NSCN-K cadres were lynched and houses of some NSCN-K leaders were set ablaze in the Mokokchung town following the killing of a student by NSCN-K cadres.
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December - 14 
Two terrorists of the banned Kangla Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were killed in an encounter with security forces at Larong in the Chandel district of Manipur on December 14. Two 9 mm pistols with two live rounds, 25 live rounds of AK 47, two hand grenades
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Two terrorists of the banned Kangla Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were killed in an encounter with security forces at Larong in the Chandel district of Manipur on December 14. Two 9 mm pistols with two live rounds, 25 live rounds of AK 47, two hand grenades, a communication device and incriminating documents including extortion notes were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 14 
At least 40 persons have been arrested for their suspected links to the December 14-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. As reported earlier, the President escaped unhurt when an explosive device went off at the Chaklala Bridge near J
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At least 40 persons have been arrested for their suspected links to the December 14-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf. As reported earlier, the President escaped unhurt when an explosive device went off at the Chaklala Bridge near Jhanda Chichi in Rawalpindi, approximately two minutes after the departure of his convoy. Security agencies have also reportedly recovered devices used to blow up the bridge, including seven detonators, a control box bearing, and supply line leading to the detonated explosives.
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December - 14 
Orders for the enforcement of emergency were issued on December 14 in Sindh to prevent disturbances and any subversive activity in view of the assassination attempt on President Musharraf and the arrest of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
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Orders for the enforcement of emergency were issued on December 14 in Sindh to prevent disturbances and any subversive activity in view of the assassination attempt on President Musharraf and the arrest of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
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December - 14 
President Pervez Musharraf escaped an assassination attempt on December 14 when an explosive device went off at the Chaklala Bridge near Jhanda Chichi in Rawalpindi approximately two minutes after the departure of his convoy. However, no loss of life
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President Pervez Musharraf escaped an assassination attempt on December 14 when an explosive device went off at the Chaklala Bridge near Jhanda Chichi in Rawalpindi approximately two minutes after the departure of his convoy. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. The President was reportedly returning to the Army House after landing at the Islamabad Airport following his Karachi trip. The Chaklala Bridge is approximately two kilometers away from Musharraf's official residence, the Army House. Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed while confirming the bomb explosion said in Lahore that no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the same thus far. Meanwhile, President Musharraf later told reporters in Islamabad that "It was certainly a terrorist act and, certainly, it was me who was targeted…"
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December - 14 
11 SF personnel were killed and four others were injured in a Maoist ambush at Aurahi in the Mohottari district on December 14. The insurgents also destroyed the Biratnagar ward office building using bombs.
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11 SF personnel were killed and four others were injured in a Maoist ambush at Aurahi in the Mohottari district on December 14. The insurgents also destroyed the Biratnagar ward office building using bombs.
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December - 14 
On December 14, Defence Ministry sources claimed that security forces (SFs) have killed 48 Maoist insurgents during the past 72 hours of operations in separate places including the Dailekh, Khotang, Udaipur, Rolpa and Dang districts. According to Rad
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On December 14, Defence Ministry sources claimed that security forces (SFs) have killed 48 Maoist insurgents during the past 72 hours of operations in separate places including the Dailekh, Khotang, Udaipur, Rolpa and Dang districts. According to Radio Nepal, 35 Maoists were killed in an encounter with the SFs at Biyako Lekh in the Dailekh district on December 14.
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December - 14 
SFs arrested five insurgents at Khairanitar in the Nuwakot district on December 14, while14 Maoists surrendered to SFs in the Okhalgundha district on the same day.
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SFs arrested five insurgents at Khairanitar in the Nuwakot district on December 14, while14 Maoists surrendered to SFs in the Okhalgundha district on the same day.
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December - 14 
According to Kuensel, the Home Ministry while appreciating the concern of the people over the threat posed by the presence in Bhutan of three terrorist groups operating in India’s Northeast has forbidden any individual or organization from mobilizing
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According to Kuensel, the Home Ministry while appreciating the concern of the people over the threat posed by the presence in Bhutan of three terrorist groups operating in India’s Northeast has forbidden any individual or organization from mobilizing funds or manpower or take other unauthorized initiatives. It has also asked the people to return the collections. Bhutanese are reportedly holding meeting across the country to raise additional militia volunteers, the report added.
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December - 14 
A cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), Abul Hashem, was reportedly shot dead by activists of a rival faction at West Damda-miya in the Fatikchhari district on December 14.
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A cadre of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), Abul Hashem, was reportedly shot dead by activists of a rival faction at West Damda-miya in the Fatikchhari district on December 14.
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December - 14 
Speaking at a seminar in Chittagong on December 14, the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Harry K Thomas, stated that his country is willing to extend co-operation to Bangladesh in tightening border security and strengthening immigration and the passport
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Speaking at a seminar in Chittagong on December 14, the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Harry K Thomas, stated that his country is willing to extend co-operation to Bangladesh in tightening border security and strengthening immigration and the passport process in a bid to combat terrorism. "These measures will help Bangladesh collaborate with other governments to identify and prosecute terrorists," the US envoy added.
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December - 15 
A joint team of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly fired Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) targeting the security force (SF) personnel setting up a camp at Ghopakona in the Dar
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A joint team of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly fired Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) targeting the security force (SF) personnel setting up a camp at Ghopakona in the Darrang district of Assam on December 15. There were no reports of any casualty in the attack.
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December - 15 
A soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of four unidentified terrorists who had earlier abducted a civilian from village Pathian in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district. While the civilian escaped during the exchange of firing, the ter
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A soldier was killed during an encounter with a group of four unidentified terrorists who had earlier abducted a civilian from village Pathian in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district. While the civilian escaped during the exchange of firing, the terrorists evaded arrest and are later reported to have abducted another civilian from village Bassa.
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December - 15 
Assam Tribune has reported that at least 18 youths, including six girls, have been abducted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from the villages of Langpan, Langton, Tinoung and Keyam in the Changlang district of Aruna
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Assam Tribune has reported that at least 18 youths, including six girls, have been abducted by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from the villages of Langpan, Langton, Tinoung and Keyam in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on December 15. Citing State Home minister, Lowangcha Wanglat, reports added that the youths were abducted for forcible recruitment. However, the Telegraph has indicated that 20 of them were abducted.
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December - 15 
Delayed media reports have indicated that unidentified terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at Saikot in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 15. However, no casualty was reported.
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Delayed media reports have indicated that unidentified terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at Saikot in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on December 15. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 15 
In a separate incident, unidentified terrorists killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre at Khan Gund village in the Tral area of Pulwama district. Official sources were quoted as saying that he had been killed by his own colleagues, who suspected him
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In a separate incident, unidentified terrorists killed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre at Khan Gund village in the Tral area of Pulwama district. Official sources were quoted as saying that he had been killed by his own colleagues, who suspected him to be an informer for the security forces.
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December - 15 
On December 15, People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly released two businessmen who were abducted in November 2003. Official sources indicated that the terrorists had dema
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On December 15, People’s Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists reportedly released two businessmen who were abducted in November 2003. Official sources indicated that the terrorists had demanded Rupees 25 lakhs from the traders. However, it is not yet known whether the ransom amount was paid.
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December - 15 
Security forces killed a foreign mercenary during an encounter at Biddar in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district.
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Security forces killed a foreign mercenary during an encounter at Biddar in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district.
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December - 15 
Security forces recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadre from Kransoo village in Pampore. He is reported to have been shot dead by unidentified terrorists.
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Security forces recovered the bullet-riddled dead body of a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadre from Kransoo village in Pampore. He is reported to have been shot dead by unidentified terrorists.
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December - 15 
The Assam Tribune has reported that at least 70 terrorists of the ULFA, NDFB and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) are expected to surrender on December 23 at Tezpur in Sonitpur district.
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The Assam Tribune has reported that at least 70 terrorists of the ULFA, NDFB and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) are expected to surrender on December 23 at Tezpur in Sonitpur district.
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December - 15 
The Director General of Police, T Madiyal, said in Gulbarga on December 15 that the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) was involved in left-wing extremist activities in the Kudremukh National Park and the adjoining forests in Udupi and Chikmagalur d
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The Director General of Police, T Madiyal, said in Gulbarga on December 15 that the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) was involved in left-wing extremist activities in the Kudremukh National Park and the adjoining forests in Udupi and Chikmagalur districts of the Karnataka State. Madiyal said that incriminating material seized from the area and from Bollattu village in Udupi on November 17, 2003, when two women PWG cadres were killed, proved that the PWG was active in Karnataka.
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December - 15 
The Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), in a statement signed by its ‘information secretary’ DT Haokip, reportedly threatened to kill the editor of a Kuki vernacular journal, ‘Manmasi’ if he failed to disclose the identity of a writer who wrote an article
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The Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), in a statement signed by its ‘information secretary’ DT Haokip, reportedly threatened to kill the editor of a Kuki vernacular journal, ‘Manmasi’ if he failed to disclose the identity of a writer who wrote an article criticising the outfit under a pseudo name.
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December - 15 
The police in Khemkaran have seized seven rockets, two grenades and 30 .9mm cartridges from a drain hidden underground in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab on December 15. According to the district police chief, the explosives belonged to the Khalist
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The police in Khemkaran have seized seven rockets, two grenades and 30 .9mm cartridges from a drain hidden underground in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab on December 15. According to the district police chief, the explosives belonged to the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF).
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December - 15 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) activist was reportedly shot dead in the Khwaja Ajmernagri Police Station area of Karachi on December 15. The deceased, Muhammed Habib Safdar, was a member of the Liaqatabad sector committee. No arre
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf Hussain (MQM-A) activist was reportedly shot dead in the Khwaja Ajmernagri Police Station area of Karachi on December 15. The deceased, Muhammed Habib Safdar, was a member of the Liaqatabad sector committee. No arrests have been made thus far in connection with the killing.
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December - 15 
The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) while ruling out a cease-fire with India has said that it would continue to attack military targets in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. Hizb chief Syed Salahuddin said in Rawalpindi on December 15 that "There is no q
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The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) while ruling out a cease-fire with India has said that it would continue to attack military targets in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. Hizb chief Syed Salahuddin said in Rawalpindi on December 15 that "There is no question of a ceasefire by us under present circumstances… As long as Indian troops remain in held Kashmir, the target-oriented activities of Kashmiri Mujahideen will continue." Salahuddin also said that he was not hopeful that a visit by Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to Islamabad in January 2004 would yield results.
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December - 15 
According to Defence Ministry sources, security forces (SFs) have killed 15 Maoist insurgents in separate incidents in five districts, including nine in the Rolpa district, two each in the Palpa and Ramechap districts and one each in Kavre and Dhadin
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According to Defence Ministry sources, security forces (SFs) have killed 15 Maoist insurgents in separate incidents in five districts, including nine in the Rolpa district, two each in the Palpa and Ramechap districts and one each in Kavre and Dhading districts on December 15.
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December - 15 
The general strike called by the Maoists on December 15 in the Tarai region reportedly affected the common life of the people in most of the southern districts including the Biratnagar, Inaruwa, Dharan, Lahan and Siraha districts.
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The general strike called by the Maoists on December 15 in the Tarai region reportedly affected the common life of the people in most of the southern districts including the Biratnagar, Inaruwa, Dharan, Lahan and Siraha districts.
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December - 15 
The Indian Ambassador Shyam Sharan while commenting on the reported Maoist-CPN (UML) meeting in Lucknow, said that "we do not approve of Indian territory being used for such clandestine meetings and we would urge that all concerned should refrain fro
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The Indian Ambassador Shyam Sharan while commenting on the reported Maoist-CPN (UML) meeting in Lucknow, said that "we do not approve of Indian territory being used for such clandestine meetings and we would urge that all concerned should refrain from such activity in future… we are committed to cooperating closely with Nepal in meeting Maoist’s challenge".
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December - 15 
Three civilians were injured in a bomb explosion triggered by the Maoists in Kaski near Pokhara. Further, Maoists set off a bomb explosion at the traffic office at Birtamodh in Jhapa district on December 15 and set ablaze two vehicles donated by the
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Three civilians were injured in a bomb explosion triggered by the Maoists in Kaski near Pokhara. Further, Maoists set off a bomb explosion at the traffic office at Birtamodh in Jhapa district on December 15 and set ablaze two vehicles donated by the British Government in Butwal on December 14. Insurgents also exploded a bomb at Baidehi bazaar in the Dhanusha district and also in a police post at Birtamod in the Jhapa district.
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December - 15 
India’s External Affairs Minister, Yashwant Sinha, informed the Parliament that the Government of India strongly supported the military operations launched by Bhutan against the terrorist groups. Further, security forces have increased vigil along th
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India’s External Affairs Minister, Yashwant Sinha, informed the Parliament that the Government of India strongly supported the military operations launched by Bhutan against the terrorist groups. Further, security forces have increased vigil along the international border at several places in Assam and West Bengal to prevent the intrusion of the fleeing terrorists from Bhutan to these States. The Assam Government, in a press release, on December 15 welcomed the attack on the camps by the RBA and termed it as a ‘positive move by the Royal Government of Bhutan’.
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December - 15 
The Bhutanese Prime Minister Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley stated in Thimpu on December 15 that the Royal Bhutanese Army (RBA) has commenced operations to expel cadres of three terrorist groups active in India’s Northeast from their camps that were spread acr
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The Bhutanese Prime Minister Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley stated in Thimpu on December 15 that the Royal Bhutanese Army (RBA) has commenced operations to expel cadres of three terrorist groups active in India’s Northeast from their camps that were spread across Bhutan’s southern region, from Diafam in the east to Samtse in the west. Quoting Thinley, the Kuensel said that troops were able to overpower the ‘central command headquarters’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), located at Phukaptong in Samdrup Jongkhar. The Premier said, "It is common knowledge for the citizens of Bhutan and, indeed, the people of Assam and West Bengal, that the royal government has exercised extreme patience and tolerance for a peaceful solution… It is, therefore, regrettable that the three groups refused to leave peacefully." Apart from the ULFA, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) have camps in Bhutan. In the ongoing RBA offensive, 16 ULFA terrorists, including ‘captain’ Rahul Datta, were reportedly killed at ULFA’s Deothang camp on December 15. Several other cadres are reported to have been injured in the operation.
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December - 15 
According to the Daily News, on December 15 the Samarawickrema-Tittawella Committee discussed President Kumaratunga’s proposal for a National Security Ministry, but there was no breakthrough. Earlier, the President and the Prime Minister had set a De
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According to the Daily News, on December 15 the Samarawickrema-Tittawella Committee discussed President Kumaratunga’s proposal for a National Security Ministry, but there was no breakthrough. Earlier, the President and the Prime Minister had set a December 15 deadline on the Samarawickrema-Tittawella Committee to reach a solution to the political stalemate. Though the deadline passed, the Committee will continue its deliberations.The National Security Ministry - proposed by the President as a compromise to the current political stalemate over the control of Defence portfolio- will deal with the cease-fire, Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) and matters related to the peace process.
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December - 16 
A woman cadre of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) was arrested near Mendipather in the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Sources confirmed her identity as Tresy Sangma, wife of the Mendipather ‘area commander’ of ANVC.
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A woman cadre of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) was arrested near Mendipather in the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. Sources confirmed her identity as Tresy Sangma, wife of the Mendipather ‘area commander’ of ANVC.
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December - 16 
According to a media report, on December 16, the outlawed left wing extremist—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), which defended its attack on the life of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at Tirupati on October 1, 2003, has offe
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According to a media report, on December 16, the outlawed left wing extremist—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), which defended its attack on the life of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at Tirupati on October 1, 2003, has offered to appear before the enquiry commission probing the bomb blast, provided the Government de-proscribes it. The offer reportedly came through a press release against the backdrop of a recent open invitation extended by retired Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh, Prakash Singh, who is heading an enquiry commission on the blast.
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December - 16 
Dismissing a batch of writ petitions on December 16, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA), observing, that "terrorism is affecting the security and sovereignty of the nation. It is not S
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Dismissing a batch of writ petitions on December 16, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA), observing, that "terrorism is affecting the security and sovereignty of the nation. It is not State-specific but trans-national." The court clarified that people who merely supported a terrorist organisation without aiding its activities could not be booked under the anti-terrorist law, unless the accused had criminal intention. The apex court also upheld the validity of Section 14 of POTA, which says that individuals - including journalists and lawyers - or organisations were obliged to provide information about terrorist activities to the police. The Court also held that Parliament, and not the State Legislatures, was competent to enact such a law to counter terrorism. However, the Court also held that an accused under POTA could seek bail under Section 49 (7) even before the expiry of the one-year period. And, on the expiry of the detention period under POTA, the accused could be released on bail under the ordinary law without the rigor of Section 49 (7).
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December - 16 
In a separate incident on December 16, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade near Thangal market complex in the same district, but it failed to explode.
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In a separate incident on December 16, unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade near Thangal market complex in the same district, but it failed to explode.
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December - 16 
On December 16, eighty nine terrorists, including 63 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), 23 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), two National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and one All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres, surrendered
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On December 16, eighty nine terrorists, including 63 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), 23 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), two National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and one All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadres, surrendered at Tezpur in the Sonitpur district of Assam. According to sources, of these 29 ULFA and 14 NDFB cadres were from various camps in Bhutan. The surrendered terrorists deposited a US made carbine, three rifles, 15 revolvers, eight grenades, fuses, detonators and some incriminating documents.
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December - 16 
On December 16, suspected terrorists of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) reportedly hurled a hand grenade at a business establishment at Thangal Bazaar in Imphal city, which however failed to explode. The outfit later claimed responsibility fo
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On December 16, suspected terrorists of the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) reportedly hurled a hand grenade at a business establishment at Thangal Bazaar in Imphal city, which however failed to explode. The outfit later claimed responsibility for the attack, which it said was undertaken for failure of the shop owner to pay the extortion amount to the outfit.
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December - 16 
The Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on the same day passed the Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2003. The bill moved by the Union Home Minister, L.K. Advani, sought to introduce an "effective safeguard against the likely mis
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The Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) on the same day passed the Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2003. The bill moved by the Union Home Minister, L.K. Advani, sought to introduce an "effective safeguard against the likely misuse" of POTA.
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December - 16 
The News has reported that preliminary investigations have indicated that the assassination attempt was an Al Qaeda plot. An unnamed official was quoted as saying that "This appears to be a follow up of direct threats made to President Musharraf by a
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The News has reported that preliminary investigations have indicated that the assassination attempt was an Al Qaeda plot. An unnamed official was quoted as saying that "This appears to be a follow up of direct threats made to President Musharraf by al-Qaeda two months ago." In two successive audio taped statements aired on Arabic television channels, Osama bin Laden’s deputy Aymen al-Zawahiri had reportedly called upon Pakistani security forces to "topple" President Musharraf for what he called "betraying" Islam and for allowing the Americans kill thousands of Afghans.
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December - 16 
According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have killed six Maoist insurgents in separate incidents, including three in the Sunsari district, two at Ranitar in the Panchthar district and one at Shankranti in the Tehrathum district on December 1
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According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have killed six Maoist insurgents in separate incidents, including three in the Sunsari district, two at Ranitar in the Panchthar district and one at Shankranti in the Tehrathum district on December 16. On the same day, the Maoists destroyed the district education office at Bhairawa.
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December - 16 
Ministry of Defence sources said that SF personnel have shot dead 12 Maoists in separate operations, including two in Bara and another in Taplejung on December 17, and the rest in five unspecified districts. At least 230 socket bombs and binoculars w
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Ministry of Defence sources said that SF personnel have shot dead 12 Maoists in separate operations, including two in Bara and another in Taplejung on December 17, and the rest in five unspecified districts. At least 230 socket bombs and binoculars were recovered from these incident sites. Elsewhere in Nepal, five civilians were injured in a bomb blast at the District Land Revenue Office in Kawasoti, Nawalparasi district.
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December - 16 
Reports added that the two-month long Maoist ban on transportation of food grains to the Accham and Bajura districts has been lifted and the insurgents have allowed businessmen to sell food grains in small quantities.
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Reports added that the two-month long Maoist ban on transportation of food grains to the Accham and Bajura districts has been lifted and the insurgents have allowed businessmen to sell food grains in small quantities.
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December - 16 
The US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, arrived in Nepal on December 16 for a four-day visit. Rocca called on Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa and assured him that "US aid for social development and assistance in the fi
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The US Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Christina Rocca, arrived in Nepal on December 16 for a four-day visit. Rocca called on Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa and assured him that "US aid for social development and assistance in the fight against Maoist insurgency will continue".
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December - 16 
, The Indian Army has reportedly deployed approximately 12 battalions along the border to prevent terrorist infiltration.
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, The Indian Army has reportedly deployed approximately 12 battalions along the border to prevent terrorist infiltration.
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December - 16 
According to the Kuensel, Bhutanese troops continue to be engaged in the efforts to flush out terrorists from their soil after dislodging them from their camps which include the ULFA CHQ at Phukaptong and their ‘general headquarters’ at Merengphu in
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According to the Kuensel, Bhutanese troops continue to be engaged in the efforts to flush out terrorists from their soil after dislodging them from their camps which include the ULFA CHQ at Phukaptong and their ‘general headquarters’ at Merengphu in Samdrup Jongkhar district, the main NDFB camp in Tikri, also under Samdrup Jongkhar, the NDFB camp in Nganglam sub-district and the KLO camps in Samtse district.
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December - 16 
According to United News of India, on December 16, at least 90 terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and 34 Royal Bhutanese Army (RBA) person
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According to United News of India, on December 16, at least 90 terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and 34 Royal Bhutanese Army (RBA) personnel were killed and about 160 persons, including 100 terrorists, were injured in the ongoing military operations in southern Bhutan against terrorist outfits operating in India’s Northeast. Quoting officials of the RBA and their Indian counterparts, the report said that 12 KLO, 40 NDFB and 38 ULFA cadres were killed in encounters at Kalikhola, Tintala and Bukka. The ‘central headquarters’ (CHQ) and the ‘709 battalion’ of ULFA, including 10 insurgent camps, have been reportedly demolished by the RBA.
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December - 16 
The ULFA chairman, Arabinda Rajkhowa, has appealed to the Bhutanese Government to put a halt to army operations, ‘in view of the historical bond between the people of the region and Bhutan.’
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The ULFA chairman, Arabinda Rajkhowa, has appealed to the Bhutanese Government to put a halt to army operations, ‘in view of the historical bond between the people of the region and Bhutan.’
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December - 16 
There have been conflicting reports on the casualties in the ongoing operations. The vernacular daily from Guwahati, Khabar, put the figure at 34, including 4 RBA personnel. Another newspaper, Pratidin said that 30 persons have been killed. Separatel
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There have been conflicting reports on the casualties in the ongoing operations. The vernacular daily from Guwahati, Khabar, put the figure at 34, including 4 RBA personnel. Another newspaper, Pratidin said that 30 persons have been killed. Separately, police in Jorhat, Assam, confirmed the death of senior ULFA cadre, Rahul Dutta, who was reported to have been injured on the first day of the operation.
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December - 16 
Referring to the series of recent arms haul in Bangladesh, Oneworld South Asia has reported that the country has become a major transit point for the smuggling of arms and ammunition to insurgent groups in South Asia, due to a worsening law and order
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Referring to the series of recent arms haul in Bangladesh, Oneworld South Asia has reported that the country has become a major transit point for the smuggling of arms and ammunition to insurgent groups in South Asia, due to a worsening law and order coupled with its strategic geographic location. There are at least 37 illegal arms smuggling syndicates active in this region, the report added. It further indicated that besides terrorist groups operating in India, Arakan rebel groups of Myanmar also have bases in the country.
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December - 17 
According to official sources, unidentified terrorists shot dead a civilian and abducted four others from village Gagarsulla in the Gool area of Udhampur district on December 17. One of the hostages is reported to have returned in the evening while t
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According to official sources, unidentified terrorists shot dead a civilian and abducted four others from village Gagarsulla in the Gool area of Udhampur district on December 17. One of the hostages is reported to have returned in the evening while three others remain untraced thus far.
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December - 17 
An unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the security forces during an encounter at Surankote in the Poonch district. One AK rifle, a magazine and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) were recovered from the encounter site.
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An unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the security forces during an encounter at Surankote in the Poonch district. One AK rifle, a magazine and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 17 
In a separate incident on December 17 in the same district, police personnel in Kalyanpur under Khowai subdivision arrested two NLFT cadres.
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In a separate incident on December 17 in the same district, police personnel in Kalyanpur under Khowai subdivision arrested two NLFT cadres.
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December - 17 
Media reports of December 18 have indicated that an unidentified United People’s Democratic Solidarity-pro-talks (UPDS) terrorist was killed during an encounter with the Army at Kolanga village under Baithalangso police station jurisdiction in the Ka
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Media reports of December 18 have indicated that an unidentified United People’s Democratic Solidarity-pro-talks (UPDS) terrorist was killed during an encounter with the Army at Kolanga village under Baithalangso police station jurisdiction in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam in the recent past.
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December - 17 
Security forces destroyed two terrorist hideouts at Mahore in the Udhampur district and Hill Kaka in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Recoveries made from these hideouts included one M-16 rifle, two AK magazines, 60 AK rounds, two under barrel
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Security forces destroyed two terrorist hideouts at Mahore in the Udhampur district and Hill Kaka in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Recoveries made from these hideouts included one M-16 rifle, two AK magazines, 60 AK rounds, two under barrel grenade launchers, nine grenades, 10 detonators, one anti tank rifle grenade and a binocular.
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December - 17 
Two suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Loitang Khunou under Sekmai police station jurisdiction in the Imphal West district of Manipur on December 17.
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Two suspected cadres of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Loitang Khunou under Sekmai police station jurisdiction in the Imphal West district of Manipur on December 17.
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December - 17 
A Pakistani national, who received training to join the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, has reportedly been sentenced in the United States to 10 years and six months in prison. Mohammad Aatique was the first t
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A Pakistani national, who received training to join the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, has reportedly been sentenced in the United States to 10 years and six months in prison. Mohammad Aatique was the first to be sentenced among a group of 11 persons indicted in Pennsylvania and Virginia in July 2003 for training with assault rifles. Aatique had entered into a plea bargain with the prosecution under which he pleaded guilty of going to Pakistan after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to train with the LeT. A US Federal Court in Pennsylvania on December 17 sentenced him to the mandatory 10 years for firearms violations and six months for conspiring to violate the US Neutrality Act. Among the remaining suspects, three have pleaded guilty to weapons charges and the trial is expected to commence in February 2004.
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December - 17 
Security forces in the Chaman area near the Afghan border have reportedly foiled an attempt to smuggle 500 kilograms of explosives into Afghanistan, an unnamed official said in Quetta on December 17. While the truck carrying the explosives was impoun
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Security forces in the Chaman area near the Afghan border have reportedly foiled an attempt to smuggle 500 kilograms of explosives into Afghanistan, an unnamed official said in Quetta on December 17. While the truck carrying the explosives was impounded, three persons have been arrested in this regard. Two other occupants of the truck are reported to have escaped from the incident site.
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December - 17 
Ten persons, including an unspecified number of Afghans, were arrested in Rawalpindi on December 17 for suspected links to the Al Qaeda and Taliban. Brigadier Javed Iqbal Cheema of the Interior Ministry while confirming the arrests added that these w
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Ten persons, including an unspecified number of Afghans, were arrested in Rawalpindi on December 17 for suspected links to the Al Qaeda and Taliban. Brigadier Javed Iqbal Cheema of the Interior Ministry while confirming the arrests added that these were not related to the December 14-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf.
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December - 17 
Maoist insurgents have reportedly killed at least 11 security force (SF) personnel in separate land mine blasts on December 17. While 10 SF personnel were killed and five others injured in a blast at Dhankhola in the Kapilavastu district, another SF
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Maoist insurgents have reportedly killed at least 11 security force (SF) personnel in separate land mine blasts on December 17. While 10 SF personnel were killed and five others injured in a blast at Dhankhola in the Kapilavastu district, another SF personnel was killed and five others sustained injuries at Pahadipur in the Bardiya district.
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December - 17 
Media reports citing Defence Ministry sources said that three Maoists were killed in the Banke district and another in the Taplejung district on December 17. On the same day, Maoists reportedly killed one security force (SF) personnel in Sindhuli dis
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Media reports citing Defence Ministry sources said that three Maoists were killed in the Banke district and another in the Taplejung district on December 17. On the same day, Maoists reportedly killed one security force (SF) personnel in Sindhuli district and a civilian at Bankatti village in the Banke district. Socket bombs, detonators, a gun, plastic grenades and ambush materials were recovered from the incident sites. In a separate incident, six SF personnel were injured in a Maoist ambush at Hariwon in the Sarlahi district on December 18. Elsewhere, six civilians were injured in different clashes with the insurgents.
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December - 17 
The RNA spokesperson Dipak Gurung claimed that at least 1,056 Maoists were killed and 350 kg of explosives, 1,171 detonators and 205 bombs were seized since the collapse of cease-fire on August 27.
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The RNA spokesperson Dipak Gurung claimed that at least 1,056 Maoists were killed and 350 kg of explosives, 1,171 detonators and 205 bombs were seized since the collapse of cease-fire on August 27.
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December - 17 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has requested the visiting United States Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, Christina Rocca, to provide additional military hardware and other assistance, including aerial surveillance and communicatio
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) has requested the visiting United States Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, Christina Rocca, to provide additional military hardware and other assistance, including aerial surveillance and communication equipment, logistics and training, to target the command and control system of the Maoists.
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December - 17 
According to the Times of India, at least 130 terrorists were killed and 90 others arrested till the fourth day of operations against Indian terrorists operating from the Bhutanese soil. Among those arrested include Mithinga Daimary, ‘publicity secre
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According to the Times of India, at least 130 terrorists were killed and 90 others arrested till the fourth day of operations against Indian terrorists operating from the Bhutanese soil. Among those arrested include Mithinga Daimary, ‘publicity secretary’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and top Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) leaders Tom Adhikary and Milton Barman. Quoting intelligence sources, the report said 40 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), 38 ULFA and 12 KLO terrorists were killed in the ongoing military operations. An unspecified Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) soldiers are also believed to have been killed in the action. Meanwhile, Yashe Dorji, Director of Bhutan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was quoted as saying that Bhutanese soldiers were facing some difficulty in flushing out the terrorists due to the rugged jungle terrain, which was also heavily mined by the terrorists. Unconfirmed reports have indicated that the RBA have overrun at least six terrorist camps in four districts bordering the Northeast Indian State of Assam: the ULFA ‘general headquarters’ in Merengphu under Samdrup Jongkhar district, NDFB camps in Tikri, Samdrup Jongkhar and Nganglam and the KLO camps in Samtse.
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December - 17 
Another report has indicated that the external intelligence agency of Pakistan, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has asked ULFA cadres based in Bangladesh to retaliate and strike at targets in India. These ULFA cadres camping in the bordering distr
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Another report has indicated that the external intelligence agency of Pakistan, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), has asked ULFA cadres based in Bangladesh to retaliate and strike at targets in India. These ULFA cadres camping in the bordering districts of Bangladesh are reportedly preparing for a major strike in India’s North East or other parts. ULFA cadres are also alleged to have approached the Bodo militants holed up in the Manas wildlife sanctuary of Assam to carry out some strikes.
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In the Northeast Indian State of Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, in a statement in the Legislative Assembly, on December 18, supported he ongoing operations in Bhutan. He also asked the terrorist groups to "come forward for talks for peaceful solu
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In the Northeast Indian State of Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, in a statement in the Legislative Assembly, on December 18, supported he ongoing operations in Bhutan. He also asked the terrorist groups to "come forward for talks for peaceful solution of their problems." Further in Assam, the Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chhatra Parishad (AJYCP) and the human rights organisation, Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS), in separate press releases on December 17, have appealed to the Indian and Bhutanese Governments to "halt the indiscriminate killing in Bhutan" and provide "safe passage to the women and children in the militant camps in Bhutan."
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December - 17 
The Bhutanese Government in response to the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah’s plea to stop military operations, said on December 17, that it could consider the same if the terrorists surrender and agree to pull out of the country. On the same
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The Bhutanese Government in response to the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah’s plea to stop military operations, said on December 17, that it could consider the same if the terrorists surrender and agree to pull out of the country. On the same day, the NDFB appealed to the Bhutanese Government "not to treat the outfit as an enemy." In a statement issued by the NDFB ‘military chief’ B. Susranggra, it urged the King to halt operations "that may create enmity and problems in maintaining our age-old friendly relationship."
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December - 17 
According to the Independent, outlawed left-wing extremists have intensified their activities in 10 districts of the crime-prone southwestern region of the country. The report said that these groups indulge in killing political leaders, businessmen,
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According to the Independent, outlawed left-wing extremists have intensified their activities in 10 districts of the crime-prone southwestern region of the country. The report said that these groups indulge in killing political leaders, businessmen, teachers, freedom fighters, activists of rival groups and others after terming them as 'class enemies.' As many as 105 persons have been killed between November 1 and December 6 by these outlawed groups.
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December - 18 
A combined team of Assam Rifles and Tripura State Rifles have reportedly killed one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist at Bikonbari under Takarjala police station jurisdiction in the West Tripura district on December 18.
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A combined team of Assam Rifles and Tripura State Rifles have reportedly killed one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist at Bikonbari under Takarjala police station jurisdiction in the West Tripura district on December 18.
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December - 18 
On December 18, one Hmar People’s Convention (HPC) terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire as HPC cadres ambushed a security force (SF) party coming from Umrangshu to Haflong at Nine Mile point along the Umrangshu-Haflong road in the North Cachar di
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On December 18, one Hmar People’s Convention (HPC) terrorist was killed in retaliatory fire as HPC cadres ambushed a security force (SF) party coming from Umrangshu to Haflong at Nine Mile point along the Umrangshu-Haflong road in the North Cachar district of Assam injuring five SF personnel.
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December - 18 
On December 18, the Imphal West district police arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorist identified as Yumnam Kiran alias Bungo from Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai.
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On December 18, the Imphal West district police arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorist identified as Yumnam Kiran alias Bungo from Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai.
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December - 18 
On the same day, suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force camp near Maibella under Mathurapur police station limits in the Sivasagar district injuring two SF personnel.
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On the same day, suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists attacked a Central Reserve Police Force camp near Maibella under Mathurapur police station limits in the Sivasagar district injuring two SF personnel.
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December - 18 
Reports from Jammu have indicated that an unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the security forces during an encounter in the Gool area of Udhampur district. Further at Gagarsulla in the Gool area, out of three civilians in terrorist captivity, po
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Reports from Jammu have indicated that an unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the security forces during an encounter in the Gool area of Udhampur district. Further at Gagarsulla in the Gool area, out of three civilians in terrorist captivity, police recovered the dead body of one of them while two others reached their houses safely on December 18.
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December - 18 
Security forces recovered one M6 telescopic sniper rifle, 20 AK rounds, one AK rifle grenade, two hand grenades and a binocular from Kuranay Wali village in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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Security forces recovered one M6 telescopic sniper rifle, 20 AK rounds, one AK rifle grenade, two hand grenades and a binocular from Kuranay Wali village in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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December - 18 
The Police have arrested an Executive Engineer of the Power Development Department, who had allegedly sheltered two Pakistani Fidayeen (suicide squad) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba before they launched an attack on a paramilitary formation at Indira Nagar i
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The Police have arrested an Executive Engineer of the Power Development Department, who had allegedly sheltered two Pakistani Fidayeen (suicide squad) of the Lashkar-e-Toiba before they launched an attack on a paramilitary formation at Indira Nagar in the capital Srinagar on November 18.
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December - 18 
Two Personal Security Officers of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch range, S M Sahai, were killed and two others sustained injuries when a Fidayeen (suicide squad) terrorist made an abortive attempt to intrude into the offic
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Two Personal Security Officers of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Rajouri-Poonch range, S M Sahai, were killed and two others sustained injuries when a Fidayeen (suicide squad) terrorist made an abortive attempt to intrude into the office of Sahai and kill him and other personnel on December 18 in Rajouri. The terrorist was reportedly shot dead within 40 minutes of the attack. One AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, Rupees 250 in Indian currency and three notes of the Al-Mansooran, a front of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, were recovered from his possession.
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December - 18 
Unidentified terrorists abducted and subsequently shot dead a woman in the Wagoora area of Baramulla district.
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Unidentified terrorists abducted and subsequently shot dead a woman in the Wagoora area of Baramulla district.
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December - 18 
Maoists have reportedly released the Deputy Mayor of the Waling Municipality on December 18 after allegedly collecting an unspecified amount as ransom money. Further, the insurgents looted a bank at Mangalpur in the Rupandehi district on December 18
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Maoists have reportedly released the Deputy Mayor of the Waling Municipality on December 18 after allegedly collecting an unspecified amount as ransom money. Further, the insurgents looted a bank at Mangalpur in the Rupandehi district on December 18 and escaped with Rupees 1.2 million in Nepalese currency.
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December - 18 
Media reports on December 19, quoting sources in the Home Ministry said that the Government has announced a general amnesty programme to the Maoist insurgents and asked the insurgents, their relatives and friends to eschew violence and surrender with
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Media reports on December 19, quoting sources in the Home Ministry said that the Government has announced a general amnesty programme to the Maoist insurgents and asked the insurgents, their relatives and friends to eschew violence and surrender with or without weapons before February 12, 2004, at any one of the local administration offices or SF bases. It has also assured free medical treatment to injured insurgents and provision for education, employment opportunities at home and abroad through rehabilitation centers in Sundarijal, Kathmandu, Dhakalthar and Tanahu.
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December - 18 
According to media reports, at least 90 terrorists were killed and 450 others have surrendered in the four days of military operations against Indian terrorist groups based on Bhutanese soil. According to the Kolkata based-General Officer Commandin
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According to media reports, at least 90 terrorists were killed and 450 others have surrendered in the four days of military operations against Indian terrorist groups based on Bhutanese soil. According to the Kolkata based-General Officer Commanding (GOC) Eastern Command, Lt. Gen. J S Verma, an estimated 90 to 120 cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) have been killed in the four days of operations launched by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in the districts of southern Bhutan. During the same period, six to seven RBA personnel have also reportedly died. However, United News of India has reported that at least 44 RBA personnel have been killed during the ongoing operations. It further said that 450 terrorists have surrendered during the past forty-eight hours. According to separate reports in vernacular dailies, Khabar and Pratidin, the KLO chief Jibon Singha has been killed in these operations. Reports added that one of the founding members of ULFA, Bhimakanta Buragohain alias ‘Mama’, also died while in RBA custody. He was reportedly injured on the first day of operations and was subsequently arrested by the RBA.
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December - 18 
The Bhutanese Government, on December 18, rejected a cease-fire call by the ULFA and NDFB and decided to continue with the operations. Yeshey Dorjee, Director in the Bhutan Foreign Ministry, was reported to have said, "We are not prepared to believe
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The Bhutanese Government, on December 18, rejected a cease-fire call by the ULFA and NDFB and decided to continue with the operations. Yeshey Dorjee, Director in the Bhutan Foreign Ministry, was reported to have said, "We are not prepared to believe them (ULFA) on their call for a ceasefire and our battle will continue till the end result of flushing them out from our soil. We are prepared to face consequences." The terrorists were reportedly offering resistance in areas north of Samdrup Jongkhar, which had the biggest concentration of these groups. Further, a report quoting an unnamed RBA Commander indicated that Bhutanese soldiers have captured more than half of the 30 terrorist bases located in the country till December 18.
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December - 18 
Bangladesh has reportedly sealed its borders to prevent fleeing cadres of Indian terrorist groups from entering the country after a crackdown by Bhutan on their camps in its territory. Although Bhutan does not directly border Bangladesh, there are co
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Bangladesh has reportedly sealed its borders to prevent fleeing cadres of Indian terrorist groups from entering the country after a crackdown by Bhutan on their camps in its territory. Although Bhutan does not directly border Bangladesh, there are concerns that the fleeing terrorists might seek refuge in Bangladesh.
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December - 18 
A Division Bench of the Chennai High Court on December 18 granted bail to four Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) detainees, including the Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) leader P. Nedumaran. Relying on the latest Supreme Court verdict, clarifying t
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A Division Bench of the Chennai High Court on December 18 granted bail to four Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) detainees, including the Tamil Nationalist Movement (TNM) leader P. Nedumaran. Relying on the latest Supreme Court verdict, clarifying the applicability of the provisions governing bail and Section 21 of the POTA, the Bench said other than the charge of `objectionable speeches' and lectures, the prosecution had not recovered any explosive substance or established any nexus between the accused and some terrorist activities. Tamil Nadu police had arrested Nedumaran on August 1, 2002, under the POTA on the charge of delivering pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) speeches.
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December - 18 
On the same day, the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Indian Parliament) passed the Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2003.
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On the same day, the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of the Indian Parliament) passed the Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2003.
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December - 19 
Earlier on December 19, the Karachi police arrested two activists of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from an undisclosed locality and recovered 20 dynamite sticks from their possession.
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Earlier on December 19, the Karachi police arrested two activists of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from an undisclosed locality and recovered 20 dynamite sticks from their possession.
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December - 19 
On December 19, security force (SF) personnel have reportedly killed a Maoist insurgent during an encounter at Nepaltar in the Udayapur district. Meanwhile, during a search operation in the Dang district, SFs have rescued four children who were earli
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On December 19, security force (SF) personnel have reportedly killed a Maoist insurgent during an encounter at Nepaltar in the Udayapur district. Meanwhile, during a search operation in the Dang district, SFs have rescued four children who were earlier abducted by the insurgents.
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December - 19 
According to the Northeast Reporter, 24 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, including senior leader Biju Deka, surrendered to the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) personnel on December 19. According to unconfirmed reports, another top ULFA ‘command
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According to the Northeast Reporter, 24 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, including senior leader Biju Deka, surrendered to the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) personnel on December 19. According to unconfirmed reports, another top ULFA ‘commander’, Drishti Rajkhowa, is believed to have been killed in the operations on December 19.
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December - 19 
The Hindustan Times has reported that the Royal Bhutanese Army (RBA) has destroyed 30 well-fortified camps of the terrorist outfits in the continuing military operation in the southern parts of Bhutan, while over 550 cadres of the United Liberation F
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The Hindustan Times has reported that the Royal Bhutanese Army (RBA) has destroyed 30 well-fortified camps of the terrorist outfits in the continuing military operation in the southern parts of Bhutan, while over 550 cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) surrendered across the country on December 19. Six RBA personnel have also been killed in the operations. The RBA has also reportedly captured two top ULFA leaders, Robin Neog and Bening Rabha. The latter was ‘major’ in charge of the ULFA’s western camps in Bhutan. Other senior ULFA leaders who are suspected to have been killed are Apurba Deka, Satish Hazarika and Ranjit Hazarika.
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December - 20 
An unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at village Darra in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ had been killed in the same area on December 20. Separately, another Lashkar c
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An unidentified terrorist was shot dead by the troops during an encounter at village Darra in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ had been killed in the same area on December 20. Separately, another Lashkar cadre was killed by the SFs in the Souchal area of Doda district. One Chinese pistol with a magazine, 43 AK rounds, one pouch, Rupees 172 in Indian currency and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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December - 20 
Another terrorist, suspected to be the chief of Arunachal Dragon Force (ADF), was arrested on the same day in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Another terrorist, suspected to be the chief of Arunachal Dragon Force (ADF), was arrested on the same day in Arunachal Pradesh.
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December - 20 
Four NDFB terrorists were arrested after an encounter at Panbari near the India-Bhutan border in the Kokrajhar district of Assam.
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Four NDFB terrorists were arrested after an encounter at Panbari near the India-Bhutan border in the Kokrajhar district of Assam.
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December - 20 December - 21
On December 20 and 21, seven terrorists were killed and four others were arrested by security force (SF) personnel in separate encounters in Assam. In the first incident, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed by SFs near Dar
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On December 20 and 21, seven terrorists were killed and four others were arrested by security force (SF) personnel in separate encounters in Assam. In the first incident, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was killed by SFs near Darranga police outpost, close to the Bhutan border in the Nalbari district. An AK-47 rifle has been recovered from his possession. Separately, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres fleeing from their camps in Bhutan were killed in an encounter near Patacharkuchi in the Barpeta district. Further, two more NDFB cadres were killed at an unspecified location in the Darrang district. On December 20, at least two unidentified ULFA terrorists were reportedly killed during an encounter with Army personnel at Guabari, under Tamulpur police station jurisdiction in the Nalbari district on the Indo-Bhutan border. Sources said that the encounter occurred when the ULFA terrorists were trying to sneak into Indian Territory from Bhutan.
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December - 20 
On December 20, nine security force personnel were injured in a bomb blast triggered by unidentified terrorists at Sugnu in the Thoubal district.
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On December 20, nine security force personnel were injured in a bomb blast triggered by unidentified terrorists at Sugnu in the Thoubal district.
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December - 20 December - 21
Other terrorist groups of the region, including the Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), Kuki National Front (KNF) and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are also reported to have extended support to the 48 hour shutdown call given
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Other terrorist groups of the region, including the Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF), Kuki National Front (KNF) and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are also reported to have extended support to the 48 hour shutdown call given by the ULFA, NDFB and KLO in Assam and Kamatapur which began on December 20.
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December - 20 
Security forces are reported to have shot dead an ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit during an encounter at village Darra in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on December 20. However, one of his associates managed to escape f
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Security forces are reported to have shot dead an ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit during an encounter at village Darra in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on December 20. However, one of his associates managed to escape from the incident site. One AK-56 rifle, two magazines, six rounds of ammunition, one pouch, one shawl and a damaged wireless set were recovered from his possession.
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December - 20 
Seven ULFA terrorists, including senior cadre Dhaneswar Rabha, surrendered to the Darrang district police after fleeing from their camps in Bhutan. They deposited four AK-56 rifles, 11 magazines, 350 rounds of ammunition, wireless sets and some docum
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Seven ULFA terrorists, including senior cadre Dhaneswar Rabha, surrendered to the Darrang district police after fleeing from their camps in Bhutan. They deposited four AK-56 rifles, 11 magazines, 350 rounds of ammunition, wireless sets and some documents.
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December - 20 
The 48-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) is reported to have evoked a mixed response and partially affected
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The 48-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the proscribed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) is reported to have evoked a mixed response and partially affected life in Assam on December 20. The bandh was called by these outfits in protest against the crackdown launched by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) on their camps in Bhutan.
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December - 20 
The ULFA, in a press statement, on December 20, appealed to the people of Assam to oppose the military operations on its cadres in Bhutan. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), General Secretary, Th. Muivah, in a press rel
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The ULFA, in a press statement, on December 20, appealed to the people of Assam to oppose the military operations on its cadres in Bhutan. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), General Secretary, Th. Muivah, in a press release, while criticising the RBA operations extended his support to the call for general strike by the ULFA, NDFB and KLO. The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), in a press statement, on December 20, has also criticized the counter-insurgency offensive launched by Bhutan. Separately, the human rights organization, Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS) appealed to the Amnesty International and the International Committee of the Red Cross to take necessary action regarding the killing of innocent women and children in Bhutan.
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December - 20 
Three terrorists belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were reportedly killed at an unspecified location in the State of Arunachal Pradesh on December 20.
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Three terrorists belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were reportedly killed at an unspecified location in the State of Arunachal Pradesh on December 20.
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December - 20 
Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres were arrested from the Chadoura and Beerwah areas of Budgam district.
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres were arrested from the Chadoura and Beerwah areas of Budgam district.
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December - 20 
Two left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist of Chintakuntla village in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district on December 20.
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Two left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist of Chintakuntla village in Andhra Pradesh’s Nalgonda district on December 20.
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December - 20 
Two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), including a ‘district commander’, were killed during an encounter in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. One AK-56 rifle, a pistol and six grenades were reportedly recovered from the encounter sit
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Two terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), including a ‘district commander’, were killed during an encounter in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. One AK-56 rifle, a pistol and six grenades were reportedly recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 20 
A terrorist affiliated to the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) was reported to have been arrested from the Saddar area in Karachi on December 20. City police chief Tariq Jamil told AFP that Aftab Nazir was arrested while he was carrying a bag contain
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A terrorist affiliated to the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) was reported to have been arrested from the Saddar area in Karachi on December 20. City police chief Tariq Jamil told AFP that Aftab Nazir was arrested while he was carrying a bag containing 30 dynamite sticks.
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December - 20 
According to the Dawn, security agencies have arrested an official of the Afghan Trade Commission and his two associates from the Hayatabad area of Peshawar on December 20 for their alleged links with the Al Qaeda and Taliban. While Abdul Hanan has b
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According to the Dawn, security agencies have arrested an official of the Afghan Trade Commission and his two associates from the Hayatabad area of Peshawar on December 20 for their alleged links with the Al Qaeda and Taliban. While Abdul Hanan has been taken to an unidentified location for interrogation, his associates were released.
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December - 20 
At least four persons were reportedly injured in two bomb explosions near Abdul Sattar Road in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on December 20. An unnamed police official was quoted as saying in the Daily Times that the Baloch Liberation Army had clai
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At least four persons were reportedly injured in two bomb explosions near Abdul Sattar Road in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on December 20. An unnamed police official was quoted as saying in the Daily Times that the Baloch Liberation Army had claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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December - 20 
Reports quoted Lt. Gen. Chitra Bahadur Gurung as saying that village security forces were formed under central division in three places, including at Lamjung, Parsa and Kapilavastu.
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Reports quoted Lt. Gen. Chitra Bahadur Gurung as saying that village security forces were formed under central division in three places, including at Lamjung, Parsa and Kapilavastu.
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December - 20 
Security forces (SFs) have reportedly killed two Maoist insurgents in Gorkha on December 19. One SF personnel was injured during the encounter and a pistol was recovered from the slain insurgents.
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Security forces (SFs) have reportedly killed two Maoist insurgents in Gorkha on December 19. One SF personnel was injured during the encounter and a pistol was recovered from the slain insurgents.
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December - 20 December - 23
The Defence Ministry on December 23 said that SFs have killed ten Maoists in separate incidents across the country. While three Maoists were killed at two places in the Taplejung district on December 23, seven of them were killed during separate enco
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The Defence Ministry on December 23 said that SFs have killed ten Maoists in separate incidents across the country. While three Maoists were killed at two places in the Taplejung district on December 23, seven of them were killed during separate encounters in the Sankhuwasabha, Solokhumbu, Humla, Udaipur and Gorkha districts on December 20 and 22. One SF personnel was also killed in a Maoist ambush at Lekhnath in the Kaski district on December 23. Separately, three insurgents surrendered in the Dailekh and Sindhupalchowk districts to benefit from a Government amnesty offer, Radio Nepal said on December 23.
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December - 20 
The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shyam Sharan, while urging for co-operation between both the countries to counter terrorism said that "Maoists are also a threat to Indian security… sharing of confidential information between the neighbouring countrie
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The Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shyam Sharan, while urging for co-operation between both the countries to counter terrorism said that "Maoists are also a threat to Indian security… sharing of confidential information between the neighbouring countries is necessary to get rid of such acts." He also said that the Nepalese Maoists had joint training camps with Indian left-wing groups like the People’s War Group (PWG) and Maoist Communist Center (MCC) in Indian Territory.
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December - 20 
The Indian Express has reported that after six days of military operations, the RBA has cleared all the camps of ULFA, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), in the southern districts.
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The Indian Express has reported that after six days of military operations, the RBA has cleared all the camps of ULFA, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), in the southern districts.
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December - 20 
The RBA handed over 30 surrendered terrorists to the Indian Army on December 20. The Hindu has said that the RBA on December 20 handed over four top ranking KLO leaders, arrested during the combing operations, along with a captive businessman to the
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The RBA handed over 30 surrendered terrorists to the Indian Army on December 20. The Hindu has said that the RBA on December 20 handed over four top ranking KLO leaders, arrested during the combing operations, along with a captive businessman to the Indian Army at Phunthoshiling. The terrorists were arrested from Panbari and Bucca in south Bhutan.
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December - 20 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a statement on December 20, alleged that Bhutanese troops were killing women and children during the offensive, a charge which officials in Bhutan have denied.
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a statement on December 20, alleged that Bhutanese troops were killing women and children during the offensive, a charge which officials in Bhutan have denied.
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December - 20 
Vernacular daily Pratidin reported that ULFA has sent a team of 36 ‘commandos’ of its ‘Enigma’ group as reinforcements to make way for the trapped cadres in Bhutan.
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Vernacular daily Pratidin reported that ULFA has sent a team of 36 ‘commandos’ of its ‘Enigma’ group as reinforcements to make way for the trapped cadres in Bhutan.
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December - 20 
An alleged extremist of an unknown outlawed group was reportedly killed during an incident attributed to intra-party rivalry at Hatgram in Pabna on December 20.
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An alleged extremist of an unknown outlawed group was reportedly killed during an incident attributed to intra-party rivalry at Hatgram in Pabna on December 20.
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December - 21 
A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member and a terrorist were killed and the VDC member’s son was injured during an encounter in the Budhal area of Rajouri district. However, another terrorist escaped from the incident site. One AK-47 rifle, four mag
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A Village Defence Committee (VDC) member and a terrorist were killed and the VDC member’s son was injured during an encounter in the Budhal area of Rajouri district. However, another terrorist escaped from the incident site. One AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 128 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, a pouch and two detonators were recovered from the slain terrorist’s possession.
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December - 21 
According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has extended ‘moral support’ to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO
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According to media reports, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has extended ‘moral support’ to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), whose camps are currently being attacked by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in southern Bhutan. The NSCN-IM had imposed a 24-hour shutdown in all Naga areas of the Northeast on December 21 in this regard.
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December - 21 
According to Telegraph-Northeast, an unidentified Bru terrorist, maintaining links with the Bru National Liberation Force (BNLF) and the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), was arrested by a joint team of Tripura and Assam Police near th
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According to Telegraph-Northeast, an unidentified Bru terrorist, maintaining links with the Bru National Liberation Force (BNLF) and the United Liberation Front of Barak Valley (ULFBV), was arrested by a joint team of Tripura and Assam Police near the Assam-Mizoram border in the Hailakandi district.
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December - 21 
Elsewhere in the State, security forces have reportedly seized 37 anti-tank mines from a terrorist hideout at Drangbal in the Baramulla district.
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Elsewhere in the State, security forces have reportedly seized 37 anti-tank mines from a terrorist hideout at Drangbal in the Baramulla district.
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December - 21 
In a separate incident, police in Karbi Anglong have arrested seven suspected collaborators of the NDFB from Dhansiri area recently in connection with the abduction of a Government official from the Panbari area of Diphu town on December 14.
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In a separate incident, police in Karbi Anglong have arrested seven suspected collaborators of the NDFB from Dhansiri area recently in connection with the abduction of a Government official from the Panbari area of Diphu town on December 14.
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December - 21 
In the first major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector after the cease-fire on November 26, security force (SF) personnel shot dead six infiltrators in the Balakote area. Official sources said that the SF personnel obse
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In the first major infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector after the cease-fire on November 26, security force (SF) personnel shot dead six infiltrators in the Balakote area. Official sources said that the SF personnel observed movement of eight terrorists at Shital Cheer nullah near the Army’s Peer Baba post in the Sangiot area of Balakote. They had reportedly crossed the LoC and were heading towards Balakote when they were intercepted by the troops. In the ensuing encounter, while six of them were killed, two others managed to escape from the area. Six AK rifles and a large cache of ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 21 
Media reports have indicated that two unidentified terrorists were killed in a encounter with the security force personnel at Lamphel in the Imphal West district of Manipur on December 21.
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Media reports have indicated that two unidentified terrorists were killed in a encounter with the security force personnel at Lamphel in the Imphal West district of Manipur on December 21.
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December - 21 
On December 21, Paresh Baruah, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’, in an interview with the Indian newschannel, NDTV, threatened to attack Bhutanese nationals residing in the northeastern region. "I would like to warn the
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On December 21, Paresh Baruah, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’, in an interview with the Indian newschannel, NDTV, threatened to attack Bhutanese nationals residing in the northeastern region. "I would like to warn the governments of India and Bhutan not to play over the dead bodies of our freedom fighters… Bhutanese people have no right to stay not only in Assam but the entire northeast region. These people will now face the consequences," said Baruah.
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December - 21 
Police in the Karimnagar district recovered an unspecified quantity of landmines between Govindaram and Desaipet villages of Medipally mandal (division) in Andhra Pradesh on December 21. The seized mines were packed in four different buckets beneath
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Police in the Karimnagar district recovered an unspecified quantity of landmines between Govindaram and Desaipet villages of Medipally mandal (division) in Andhra Pradesh on December 21. The seized mines were packed in four different buckets beneath a causeway. Police suspect that left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) might have stored the landmines in order to target security forces.
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December - 21 
The Jharkhand Police have reportedly destroyed five bunkers of left wing extremists —Naxalites —of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in the forests near Tundi and Peertand in the Dhanbad-Giridih area on December 20. They also recovered seven detonato
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The Jharkhand Police have reportedly destroyed five bunkers of left wing extremists —Naxalites —of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in the forests near Tundi and Peertand in the Dhanbad-Giridih area on December 20. They also recovered seven detonators, Naxalite literature, some wristwatches, one camera, Rupees 15,000 in cash, police uniforms and audiocassettes from the hideouts.
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December - 21 
The outfit’s ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa has reportedly urged all Assamese, Bodos and Kamatapuris to severe all ties with Bhutan till the military operations stopped.
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The outfit’s ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa has reportedly urged all Assamese, Bodos and Kamatapuris to severe all ties with Bhutan till the military operations stopped.
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December - 21 
The proscribed Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleikpak (PREPAK) has condemned the ongoing military operations against the northeast terrorist groups in Bhutan.
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The proscribed Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleikpak (PREPAK) has condemned the ongoing military operations against the northeast terrorist groups in Bhutan.
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December - 21 
Two Naxalites were arrested under the Tundi police station limits in Dhanbad district.
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Two Naxalites were arrested under the Tundi police station limits in Dhanbad district.
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December - 21 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have appeared at Darakasi hamlet in the Tangmarg area and abducted a civilian identified as Ghulam Rasool and a woman identified as Sharifa from their respective houses. Official sources later said that after p
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have appeared at Darakasi hamlet in the Tangmarg area and abducted a civilian identified as Ghulam Rasool and a woman identified as Sharifa from their respective houses. Official sources later said that after physical torture, both of them were shot dead. In a separate incident, terrorists shot at and injured a civilian in the Pattan area of Baramulla district.
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December - 21 
In a suspected sectarian incident, a Superintendent of Police and his son were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Darya Khan bridge in Dera Ismail Khan district on December 21. Rajab Ali Shah, a Superintendent of the North West
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In a suspected sectarian incident, a Superintendent of Police and his son were reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Darya Khan bridge in Dera Ismail Khan district on December 21. Rajab Ali Shah, a Superintendent of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) police, belonged to the Shia community.
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December - 21 
Finance Minister Prakash Chandra Lohani in a meeting has urged for cooperation between India and Nepal, in order to prevent the ‘undesirable elements’ from creating violence or instability or economic distortion in both the countries.
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Finance Minister Prakash Chandra Lohani in a meeting has urged for cooperation between India and Nepal, in order to prevent the ‘undesirable elements’ from creating violence or instability or economic distortion in both the countries.
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December - 21 
According to the Times of India, the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) is continuing its offensive against the Indian terrorist groups operating from its soil for the seventh consecutive day. Quoting Yashey Dorji, Director in the Bhutanese Foreign Ministry, th
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According to the Times of India, the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) is continuing its offensive against the Indian terrorist groups operating from its soil for the seventh consecutive day. Quoting Yashey Dorji, Director in the Bhutanese Foreign Ministry, the report said that there is no let up in the army operations and all 30 terrorist camps have been demolished and the RBA was at present concentrating on flushing out terrorists from the jungles in South Bhutan. Regarding the capture of family members of terrorists, he said that the RBA took special measures and adopted safety practices to evacuate them.
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December - 21 
The Bhutan Government, on December 21, refuted some reports that one of the country’s princes has been injured in course of the military operations. A statement issued by the country’s Ambassador in India said, "His Royal Highness, Prince Jigyel Ugye
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The Bhutan Government, on December 21, refuted some reports that one of the country’s princes has been injured in course of the military operations. A statement issued by the country’s Ambassador in India said, "His Royal Highness, Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck is one of the hundreds of militia volunteers. But, they have not been assigned the task of carrying out the flushing out operation." The statement also termed as ‘exaggerated’ certain reports that said King Wangchuck and Prince Jigyel themselves are leading the offensive.
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December - 21 
The Sentinel, quoting intelligence sources, reported that the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) has seized about 1000 weapons, including 650 AK series rifles, 150 rifles, 10 UMGs, 150 pistols, RPGs, and around 2,00,000 rounds of ammunitions along with 50 to 60
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The Sentinel, quoting intelligence sources, reported that the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) has seized about 1000 weapons, including 650 AK series rifles, 150 rifles, 10 UMGs, 150 pistols, RPGs, and around 2,00,000 rounds of ammunitions along with 50 to 60 wireless sets and satellite telephones during the ongoing military operations.
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December - 21 
ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, in an interview with a vernacular newspaper, Khabar, on December 21, refuted news reports which suggested that outfit’s ‘commanders’, Bening Rabha and Biju Deka, have been arrested and another senior cadre Dri
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ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, in an interview with a vernacular newspaper, Khabar, on December 21, refuted news reports which suggested that outfit’s ‘commanders’, Bening Rabha and Biju Deka, have been arrested and another senior cadre Drishti Rajkhowa has been killed in the military operations.
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December - 22 
A personal security guard of the Superintendent of Police (SP), West Tripura district, was killed during an encounter with the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists at Gajapara under Sidhai police station limits in the West Tripura district on De
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A personal security guard of the Superintendent of Police (SP), West Tripura district, was killed during an encounter with the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists at Gajapara under Sidhai police station limits in the West Tripura district on December 22.
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December - 22 
According to media reports of December 23, security forces have killed two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists in separate encounters in Tripura in the past 24 hours. In the first encounter, Assam Rifles personnel with a team of Sp
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According to media reports of December 23, security forces have killed two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists in separate encounters in Tripura in the past 24 hours. In the first encounter, Assam Rifles personnel with a team of Special Police Officers killed one NLFT cadre, Amrit Debbarma, in a remote village near Barmura hill ranges in the South Tripura district. SFs also recovered Rupees 10,000 in cash and few ‘tax receipts’ from the slain terrorist.
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December - 22 
According to official sources, approximately 20 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) destroyed a liquor outlet at Atchampet village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh and destroyed liquor bottles worth approxima
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According to official sources, approximately 20 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) destroyed a liquor outlet at Atchampet village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh and destroyed liquor bottles worth approximately Rupees 100,000.
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December - 22 
At least ten terrorists including five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have surrendered with arms in two different places in the Nalbari and Darang districts of Assam on December
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At least ten terrorists including five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have surrendered with arms in two different places in the Nalbari and Darang districts of Assam on December 22. Media sources said that four AK 56 rifles, four AK 47 magazines, one universal machine gun (UMG), 303 rifles, five grenades and five magazines were deposited by the cadres during the surrender.
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December - 22 
Elsewhere in the State, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a civilian in his residence at Arhama in Anantnag district. Terrorists also attacked the house of a Congress Party activist at Kolhar in the Kokernag area of the same district. While
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Elsewhere in the State, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a civilian in his residence at Arhama in Anantnag district. Terrorists also attacked the house of a Congress Party activist at Kolhar in the Kokernag area of the same district. While the house suffered partial damage, no casualty was reported. Further, the same group of terrorists appeared at the house of another Congress activist in the same village and allegedly assaulted an unspecified number of inmates and later escaped.
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December - 22 
In another incident on the same day, one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) belonging to the Biswamohan faction was killed in an encounter at Jarkoikoichang under Takarjala police station jurisdiction in West Tripura district. One country ma
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In another incident on the same day, one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) belonging to the Biswamohan faction was killed in an encounter at Jarkoikoichang under Takarjala police station jurisdiction in West Tripura district. One country made gun, a sum of Rs.10,500 and subscription receipts were recovered from him.
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December - 22 
On December 22, all eighteen youths, abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 15, near the India-Myanmar border in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh were reportedly released unharmed in Nampong c
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On December 22, all eighteen youths, abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on December 15, near the India-Myanmar border in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh were reportedly released unharmed in Nampong circle of the district.
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December - 22 
On December 22, the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) in a press statement released in the name of its ‘chairman’ Jibon Singha, who is reported to have been killed in the military operations in Bhutan, termed the military offensive as unjustifi
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On December 22, the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) in a press statement released in the name of its ‘chairman’ Jibon Singha, who is reported to have been killed in the military operations in Bhutan, termed the military offensive as unjustified. The statement said, "Bhutan has inscribed the history of monumental betrayal by arresting and extraditing our Central Committee members to India when they went to negotiate with the authority of Bhutan in response to their invitation."
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December - 22 
One Tripura Police personnel was reportedly killed and three others injured when All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists ambushed a police team at Dabra village under Sadar subdivision in West Tripura district on December 22.
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One Tripura Police personnel was reportedly killed and three others injured when All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists ambushed a police team at Dabra village under Sadar subdivision in West Tripura district on December 22.
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December - 22 
One ULFA terrorist was arrested by the Army from an undisclosed place in Tinsukia district. Another NDFB terrorist was arrested at Mainaguri under Bismuri outpost in Kokrajhar district.
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One ULFA terrorist was arrested by the Army from an undisclosed place in Tinsukia district. Another NDFB terrorist was arrested at Mainaguri under Bismuri outpost in Kokrajhar district.
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December - 22 
Police arrested two NLFT terrorists from the West and South Tripura districts.
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Police arrested two NLFT terrorists from the West and South Tripura districts.
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December - 22 
Some arrested KLO leaders have reportedly revealed that the outfit's self-styled commander-in-chief, Jeevan Singh, "was last heard of as being in Bangladesh." They also reportedly confessed that the Royal Bhutan Army has captured 13 KLO terrorists wh
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Some arrested KLO leaders have reportedly revealed that the outfit's self-styled commander-in-chief, Jeevan Singh, "was last heard of as being in Bangladesh." They also reportedly confessed that the Royal Bhutan Army has captured 13 KLO terrorists who were hiding in camps in southern Bhutan.
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December - 22 
Ten civilians, including six women, and two police personnel were injured when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at Qazigund in the Kulgam town.
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Ten civilians, including six women, and two police personnel were injured when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at Qazigund in the Kulgam town.
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December - 22 
The ULFA ‘chairman’, Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a letter to the ‘Chairman, Peoples Republic of China’, dated December 22, requested for a "safe passage and minimum temporary hospitality" for his cadres who ‘are forced to retreat up to Sino-Bhutan border d
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The ULFA ‘chairman’, Arabinda Rajkhowa, in a letter to the ‘Chairman, Peoples Republic of China’, dated December 22, requested for a "safe passage and minimum temporary hospitality" for his cadres who ‘are forced to retreat up to Sino-Bhutan border due to all out air and artillery campaigns.’
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December - 22 
Top KLO leaders Tom Adhikari and Milton Barman have reportedly confessed to the abduction and subsequent murder of timber merchant Naresh Das from Kumargram in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal in year 1998 in collaboration with the United Liber
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Top KLO leaders Tom Adhikari and Milton Barman have reportedly confessed to the abduction and subsequent murder of timber merchant Naresh Das from Kumargram in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal in year 1998 in collaboration with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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December - 22 
Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel shot dead a terrorist after storming the hideout at Rothukraipara village near Amarpur subdivision in the same district. Large quantities of ammunition of AK-series rifles, four detonators and incriminating docume
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Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel shot dead a terrorist after storming the hideout at Rothukraipara village near Amarpur subdivision in the same district. Large quantities of ammunition of AK-series rifles, four detonators and incriminating documents were recovered.
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December - 22 
Two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Shampora near Qazigund.
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Two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Shampora near Qazigund.
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December - 22 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian in front of his residence at Dalwash village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district on December 22. He was killed as the terrorists suspected him to be an informer for the security for
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian in front of his residence at Dalwash village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district on December 22. He was killed as the terrorists suspected him to be an informer for the security forces. Another civilian was shot dead by terrorists at his house in the Kishtwar area of Doda district on the same day.
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December - 22 
A comparative report on law and order recently submitted to the Parliament has reportedly indicated that there had been improvement in the overall sectarian situation in the country except in Quetta where terrorism claimed a number of lives in June a
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A comparative report on law and order recently submitted to the Parliament has reportedly indicated that there had been improvement in the overall sectarian situation in the country except in Quetta where terrorism claimed a number of lives in June and July 2003. Statistics quoted in The News said that 28 persons were killed and 110 were injured in 47 bomb blasts between January 1, 2003 and September 30, 2003. It further stated that "More than 200 rockets and shoulder missiles were fired in the shared border areas of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan where law enforcement agencies were targeted by criminals frequently."
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December - 22 
Police in Karachi have reportedly arrested a front ranking terrorist of the proscribed Shia group Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP) on December 22. Imtiaz Hussain Jaffery, allegedly accused in the murder of at least 38 persons, has been involved in sec
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Police in Karachi have reportedly arrested a front ranking terrorist of the proscribed Shia group Sipah-e-Mohammed Pakistan (SMP) on December 22. Imtiaz Hussain Jaffery, allegedly accused in the murder of at least 38 persons, has been involved in sectarian terrorism since 1994.
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December - 22 
Police in the capital city of Islamabad were reported on December 22 to have seized 100 kilograms of explosive material from a taxi in the Sector I-8/4 area and arrested two suspects in this regard. The seizure comes in the wake of an intensified pat
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Police in the capital city of Islamabad were reported on December 22 to have seized 100 kilograms of explosive material from a taxi in the Sector I-8/4 area and arrested two suspects in this regard. The seizure comes in the wake of an intensified patrolling ahead of the January 2004 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit.
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December - 22 
Security agencies have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the northwestern tribal area bordering Afghanistan. "Heavy weapons were recovered during a routine search," a local administration official Shafirullah told reporters at Kurram in t
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Security agencies have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the northwestern tribal area bordering Afghanistan. "Heavy weapons were recovered during a routine search," a local administration official Shafirullah told reporters at Kurram in the Parachinar district on December 22. The cache includes 139 anti-personnel mines, 10 rocket launcher shells, 38 rocket launcher chargers, 39 anti-personnel mine fuses and other small weapons.
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December - 22 
According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have reportedly killed seven Maoist insurgents in the Hapre jungles under Tapting Village Development Committee (VDC) of Solukhumbu district and a woman cadre in Sankhuwasabha on December 22. Reports
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According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have reportedly killed seven Maoist insurgents in the Hapre jungles under Tapting Village Development Committee (VDC) of Solukhumbu district and a woman cadre in Sankhuwasabha on December 22. Reports from Mahendranagar said that on December 22, a soldier was killed in a Maoist attack at Bhanu Chowk, while three civilians were injured in a Maoist ambush at Nuwakot. Elsewhere, insurgents have used bombs to cause extensive damage to the Ashok Steel Industry at Bhawanipur in the Bara district.
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December - 22 
Other reports have indicated that insurgents have been increasing ambushes on security personnel along highways in the tarai and hills after being displaced from their strongholds in the mountains and far west Nepal by SFs. The Maoists have also repo
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Other reports have indicated that insurgents have been increasing ambushes on security personnel along highways in the tarai and hills after being displaced from their strongholds in the mountains and far west Nepal by SFs. The Maoists have also reportedly moved at least 800 cadres from far west to east Nepal to continue their insurgency. However, Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara speaking to the Nepal Samacharpatra in a telephone conversation on December 22 claimed that they have, as a matter of policy, deliberately stopped attacking security forces.
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December - 22 
Other reports quoting British Embassy officials said that the United Kingdom has decided to provide two Islander spy aircrafts to the Royal Nepal Army under the Global Conflict Prevention Pool (GCPP).
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Other reports quoting British Embassy officials said that the United Kingdom has decided to provide two Islander spy aircrafts to the Royal Nepal Army under the Global Conflict Prevention Pool (GCPP).
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December - 22 
The US State Department has meanwhile warned travelers to Nepal about the increased Maoist violence and anti-American sentiments among the insurgent leaders.
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The US State Department has meanwhile warned travelers to Nepal about the increased Maoist violence and anti-American sentiments among the insurgent leaders.
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December - 22 
On December 22, Bhutan refused a request from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to let its team visit the kingdom to help evacuate non-combatant women and children from areas where the RBA is conducting the operations. Bhutan’s Amba
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On December 22, Bhutan refused a request from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to let its team visit the kingdom to help evacuate non-combatant women and children from areas where the RBA is conducting the operations. Bhutan’s Ambassador in India, Dago Tshering, during a meeting with ICRC officials in New Delhi told the delegation that "things were under control and that there was no need for help from the Red Cross at this stage."
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December - 22 
The Indian Express quoting a Bhutanese Government official, Yeshey Dorjee, on December 22 has reported that Bhutan was continuing its military operations against the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Fund of Bodoland (NDFB)
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The Indian Express quoting a Bhutanese Government official, Yeshey Dorjee, on December 22 has reported that Bhutan was continuing its military operations against the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Fund of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists. The Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) is now reportedly concentrating on the deeper recesses of the jungles where the terrorists had escaped after their camps were destroyed. Report quoting unidentified official sources said that a large number of terrorists had surrendered either to the RBA or Indian authorities.
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December - 22 
According to the Daily Star, Paresh Mondol alias Kuddus alias Makhon, second-in-command of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), was arrested along with six other persons in Satkhira town on December 22.
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According to the Daily Star, Paresh Mondol alias Kuddus alias Makhon, second-in-command of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), was arrested along with six other persons in Satkhira town on December 22.
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December - 22 
Police arrested two cadres of the left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) from Dumuria.
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Police arrested two cadres of the left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) from Dumuria.
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December - 22 
Three persons were reportedly killed, in separate incidents, by cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's Janajuddha faction in the Sadar and Alamdanga sub-districts of Chuadanga district on December 22.
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Three persons were reportedly killed, in separate incidents, by cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party's Janajuddha faction in the Sadar and Alamdanga sub-districts of Chuadanga district on December 22.
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December - 23 
A group of five terrorists have reportedly surrendered before the army and the police near Panery at Indo-Bhutan border with their arms. They have been identified as NDFB 'sergeant major' Sarbin Chandra Boro, ULFA 'corporal' Paban Hazarika, 'sergeant
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A group of five terrorists have reportedly surrendered before the army and the police near Panery at Indo-Bhutan border with their arms. They have been identified as NDFB 'sergeant major' Sarbin Chandra Boro, ULFA 'corporal' Paban Hazarika, 'sergeant' Paban Das, 'lance corporals' Kalparam Das and Bidyaran Nath. Separately, six ULFA cadres, including one from the outfit’s ‘Enigma A division’ and five more from the ‘Enigma B division’, and three NDFB cadres surrendered at Tezpur in the Sonitpur district along with seven AK-47 rifles, one US made carbine, a communication device, one .303 rifle, some ammunition and Chinese grenades. Separately, four ULFA cadres and a lone NDFB cadre surrendered with four AK- 56 rifles, 566 rounds of live cartridges, one UMG, 8 magazines and one sophisticated wireless set.
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December - 23 
A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadre and one security force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter that ensued after the SFs raided a terrorist hideout at Drubgam in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on December 23.
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A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadre and one security force (SF) personnel were killed during an encounter that ensued after the SFs raided a terrorist hideout at Drubgam in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on December 23.
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December - 23 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that the State Government will grant amnesty and rehabilitate all the terrorists who surrender before January 31, 2004. He is reported to have said: ‘We will rehabilitate you and will launch a special recruit
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has said that the State Government will grant amnesty and rehabilitate all the terrorists who surrender before January 31, 2004. He is reported to have said: ‘We will rehabilitate you and will launch a special recruitment drive.’
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December - 23 
Myanmar has indicated that it will flush out Indian insurgent camps, if any, in that country and assured India that it will not allow terrorists fleeing from Bhutan to enter its soil. U Win Aung, the Foreign Minister of Myanmar, is reported to have s
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Myanmar has indicated that it will flush out Indian insurgent camps, if any, in that country and assured India that it will not allow terrorists fleeing from Bhutan to enter its soil. U Win Aung, the Foreign Minister of Myanmar, is reported to have said in Delhi on December 23, "We have a policy of not allowing any insurgents to get into Myanmar. We will take whatever action is necessary. We will flush out Indian insurgent camps, if any in our country."
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December - 23 
Nagaland Police on December 22 arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre along with four of his accomplices from Kohima and recovered a pistol from his residence. The arrested is accused of serving an extortion note
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Nagaland Police on December 22 arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre along with four of his accomplices from Kohima and recovered a pistol from his residence. The arrested is accused of serving an extortion note of Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand to a veterinary director a few months ago.
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December - 23 
On December 23, police reportedly arrested a Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) terrorist from Leimapokpam Khunpham Mayai Leikai in the Imphal West district of Manipur.
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On December 23, police reportedly arrested a Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) terrorist from Leimapokpam Khunpham Mayai Leikai in the Imphal West district of Manipur.
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December - 23 
On the same day, Major General Madan Gopal, in charge of operations at Eastern Command of the Indian Army, at Fort William in Kolkata stated that Indian security forces had killed 14 terrorists who were trying to cross over into India ever since oper
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On the same day, Major General Madan Gopal, in charge of operations at Eastern Command of the Indian Army, at Fort William in Kolkata stated that Indian security forces had killed 14 terrorists who were trying to cross over into India ever since operations by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) began on December 15. He also disclosed that 17 others were arrested and 20 had surrendered. Of the 14 terrorists killed thus far, 10 belonged to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), three to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and one to the Arunachal Dragon Force.
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December - 23 
Reports from Budgam said that two youths who were abducted by unidentified terrorists from the Khansaheb area were shot at and injured.
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Reports from Budgam said that two youths who were abducted by unidentified terrorists from the Khansaheb area were shot at and injured.
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December - 23 
Six persons were injured as an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on a Border Security Force (BSF) unit at the Sub District Hospital of Bandipore.
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Six persons were injured as an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on a Border Security Force (BSF) unit at the Sub District Hospital of Bandipore.
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December - 23 
Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly killed in two separate encounters along the India-Bhutan border at Kumarikata and Tamulpur in the Nalbari district of Assam on December 23. Two AK 47 Rifles and a few magazines w
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Three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly killed in two separate encounters along the India-Bhutan border at Kumarikata and Tamulpur in the Nalbari district of Assam on December 23. Two AK 47 Rifles and a few magazines were recovered from them.
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December - 23 
All local and foreign terrorists hiding in the tribal areas after crossing over from Afghanistan will not be extradited to any country if they surrender to the Pakistan Government, North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Sh
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All local and foreign terrorists hiding in the tribal areas after crossing over from Afghanistan will not be extradited to any country if they surrender to the Pakistan Government, North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah said in Peshawar on December 23. "They will also have to assure the government that they will not use our soil for any action against the neighbouring country," said Shah. The Governor said he was making this offer on behalf of the Federal Government and also indicated that those ‘failing to take advantage of this offer would have to face severe action.’
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December - 23 
The Daily Times has reported that a man recently identified by China as its top terrorist has been shot dead during an anti-terrorism operation in the South Waziristan area. Hasan Mahsum, a former resident of China’s Xinjiang region, was killed recen
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The Daily Times has reported that a man recently identified by China as its top terrorist has been shot dead during an anti-terrorism operation in the South Waziristan area. Hasan Mahsum, a former resident of China’s Xinjiang region, was killed recently, said Beijing News on December 23. Meanwhile, Major General Shaukat Sultan said "Yes, this man was killed in a Pakistan army’s operation on October 2." The Major reportedly confirmed that Mahsum was among the eight persons killed when Pakistan army commandoes raided a suspected Al Qaeda hideout at Angoor Adda in the tribal area of South Waziristan. China during last week had placed Hasan Mahsum on the top of its first ever list of terrorists. It identified Mahsum, aged 39, as a leader in the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) which it said was a terrorist group, along with three others.
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December - 23 
The US Secretary of State on December 23 redesignated the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The initial designations of these groups in 2001 are due to expire on December 26, 2003. In a press stateme
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The US Secretary of State on December 23 redesignated the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The initial designations of these groups in 2001 are due to expire on December 26, 2003. In a press statement, State Department spokesperson Richard Boucher said that "By redesignating Jaish e-Mohammed and Lashkar e-Tayyiba as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and publishing that decision today in the Federal Register, we preserve the U.S. Government’s ability to take action against them in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended." The statement further said, "in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary has amended the designations of Jaish e-Mohammed and Lashkar e-Tayyiba under Executive Order 13224 to add new aliases currently in use by these terrorist organizations."
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December - 23 
According to a Defence Ministry release, Maoist insurgents have killed two soldiers in Kaski and another in the Rolpa district on December 23.
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According to a Defence Ministry release, Maoist insurgents have killed two soldiers in Kaski and another in the Rolpa district on December 23.
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December - 23 
According to Radio Nepal, security forces (SFs) have reportedly killed five Maoist insurgents in an encounter at Libang in the Morang district on December 23. They also recovered socket bombs and some incriminating Maoist documents from the incident
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According to Radio Nepal, security forces (SFs) have reportedly killed five Maoist insurgents in an encounter at Libang in the Morang district on December 23. They also recovered socket bombs and some incriminating Maoist documents from the incident site. Meanwhile, at Jhapa in the same district, the Chief District Officer survived a Maoist ambush.
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December - 23 
Maoist student leader Ishwar Dhungana was reportedly killed in an encounter with the security forces in Morang on December 23. A civilian was injured in the cross-fire.
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Maoist student leader Ishwar Dhungana was reportedly killed in an encounter with the security forces in Morang on December 23. A civilian was injured in the cross-fire.
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December - 23 
The Defense Ministry is also reported to have confirmed the deaths of five Maoists in Morang on December 24 and four insurgents in Sunsari, three in Taplejung and one in another unspecified district.
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The Defense Ministry is also reported to have confirmed the deaths of five Maoists in Morang on December 24 and four insurgents in Sunsari, three in Taplejung and one in another unspecified district.
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December - 23 
Joint Secretary of Home Affairs Ministry, Dasu Tsering Wangda, in an interview to a private television channel on December 23, said that "the morale of the RBA is high and Thimpu is determined to continue the operation till the last rebel is driven o
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Joint Secretary of Home Affairs Ministry, Dasu Tsering Wangda, in an interview to a private television channel on December 23, said that "the morale of the RBA is high and Thimpu is determined to continue the operation till the last rebel is driven out."
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December - 23 
in a clash between security forces and suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), an extremist was killed and five security force personnel were injured at Phultala in the Khulna district on December 23
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in a clash between security forces and suspected cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), an extremist was killed and five security force personnel were injured at Phultala in the Khulna district on December 23. Three persons have been arrested in this connection.
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December - 23 
The Daily Star has reported that political violence has once again erupted in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) after armed men, allegedly supporters of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), abducted 20 family members of some leaders o
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The Daily Star has reported that political violence has once again erupted in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) after armed men, allegedly supporters of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), abducted 20 family members of some leaders of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) on December 23 from the Gargaiacharri village in the Khagrachhari district.
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December - 24 
A red alert has been sounded in the State to prevent the influx of fleeing terrorists following military operations in Bhutan.
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A red alert has been sounded in the State to prevent the influx of fleeing terrorists following military operations in Bhutan.
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December - 24 
According to official sources, two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at village Thanole in the Udhampur district on December 24. One SF personnel was injured in the gun-battle. However, at least tw
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According to official sources, two unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at village Thanole in the Udhampur district on December 24. One SF personnel was injured in the gun-battle. However, at least two more terrorists of the group managed to escape from the incident site. Two AK rifles, their ammunition and a radio set were recovered from the slain terrorists. Separately, one Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre was killed in an encounter that ensued after SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on the same day.
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December - 24 
According to the United News of India, the Manipur Police has started a campaign against proscribed terrorist outfits in the State by pasting posters against them in and around the capital city of Imphal. Further, police authorities have asked people
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According to the United News of India, the Manipur Police has started a campaign against proscribed terrorist outfits in the State by pasting posters against them in and around the capital city of Imphal. Further, police authorities have asked people not to harbour activists of underground organisations in their homes or their areas. The State police are also expecting an influx of terrorists into the State in case Myanmar starts a flush out operation against them.
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December - 24 
Arabinda Rajkhowa, ULFA ‘chairman’, on December 24, criticized both the Assam and West Bengal Chief Ministers for "backing the joint Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) and the Indian army operation." In a press release, he also criticised Assam Chief Minister T
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Arabinda Rajkhowa, ULFA ‘chairman’, on December 24, criticized both the Assam and West Bengal Chief Ministers for "backing the joint Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) and the Indian army operation." In a press release, he also criticised Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s offer of amnesty to the terrorists if they came to the negotiation table by January 31, 2004.
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December - 24 
Bhutanese authorities have handed over at least 64 women and children, mostly related to the senior ULFA cadres, to their Indian counterparts.
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Bhutanese authorities have handed over at least 64 women and children, mostly related to the senior ULFA cadres, to their Indian counterparts.
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December - 24 
During another encounter that occurred at Gandoh in the Doda district, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed. In a separate incident, another SPO was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district
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During another encounter that occurred at Gandoh in the Doda district, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed. In a separate incident, another SPO was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district. Further in the same district, a civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified terrorists.
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December - 24 
Elsewhere in Assam, the anti-talk faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), on December 24, has welcomed the offer of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) for talks on condition that the nine people of Thekarajan village under Singhas
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Elsewhere in Assam, the anti-talk faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), on December 24, has welcomed the offer of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) for talks on condition that the nine people of Thekarajan village under Singhason Hills in Karbi Anglong district who are believed to be in KRA custody since the last two months are released.
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December - 24 
General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Northern Command, Lt Gen Hari Prasad, told reporters in Jammu on December 24 that infiltration was continuing despite the ongoing cease-fire. According to the General, "Despite ceasefire along the Line of Co
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General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Northern Command, Lt Gen Hari Prasad, told reporters in Jammu on December 24 that infiltration was continuing despite the ongoing cease-fire. According to the General, "Despite ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) infiltration is taking place from across the border… There is a definite decline in the rate but that has nothing to do with the ceasefire. Traditionally there is less infiltration during winter as had happened during the corresponding period last year."
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December - 24 
In the capital city of Srinagar, seven civilians were injured when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade towards a paramilitary picket near the Jehangir Chowk.
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In the capital city of Srinagar, seven civilians were injured when an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade towards a paramilitary picket near the Jehangir Chowk.
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December - 24 
On December 24, police personnel unearthed an illegal arms godown and recovered 2,000 AK-47 bullets and 1,000 bullets of .303 rifles and .38, 9 mm pistols, KF-95 hand grenades, knocked-down rifles, 16 single-barrel guns and nearly 1,000 pull threads
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On December 24, police personnel unearthed an illegal arms godown and recovered 2,000 AK-47 bullets and 1,000 bullets of .303 rifles and .38, 9 mm pistols, KF-95 hand grenades, knocked-down rifles, 16 single-barrel guns and nearly 1,000 pull threads used to clean rifle nozzles, some Maoist literature in the Hooghly district of West Bengal on December 24.
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December - 24 
On December 24, two terrorists, one each of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and the Biswamohan faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), have been arrested in separate incidents at Koaifang in West Tripura district and at Gangana
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On December 24, two terrorists, one each of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and the Biswamohan faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), have been arrested in separate incidents at Koaifang in West Tripura district and at Ganganagar in Dhalai district.
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December - 24 
Quoting the arrested United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, the vernacular daily Khabar said on December 25 that he along with ‘organising secretary’ Ashanta Bagphukan, ‘central committee member’ Raju Baruah an
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Quoting the arrested United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘publicity secretary’ Mithinga Daimary, the vernacular daily Khabar said on December 25 that he along with ‘organising secretary’ Ashanta Bagphukan, ‘central committee member’ Raju Baruah and other leaders like Biju Deka, Prasanto Rajguru, Merin Das and Pradyut Buragohain were trained in handling programmed time devices in early and mid-2002 in Pakistan.
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December - 24 
The Border Security Force personnel arrested one terrorist of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Abhichand Tripura, during a combing operation at Oyansapara under Gandacherra police stati
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The Border Security Force personnel arrested one terrorist of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Abhichand Tripura, during a combing operation at Oyansapara under Gandacherra police station limits in the Dhalai district of Tripura on December 24.
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December - 24 
Two bombs exploded at two different places in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on December 24. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. While the first bomb exploded in Jogezai Street near Ayub Stadium, another explosion was reported within
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Two bombs exploded at two different places in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on December 24. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. While the first bomb exploded in Jogezai Street near Ayub Stadium, another explosion was reported within 20 minutes from the Killi Ismail area.
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December - 24 
Seven insurgents, including two women cadres, are reported to have surrendered to the security forces in Kalikot to benefit from an amnesty offer that ends on February 12, 2004.
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Seven insurgents, including two women cadres, are reported to have surrendered to the security forces in Kalikot to benefit from an amnesty offer that ends on February 12, 2004.
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December - 24 
The Nepal News has reported that one soldier was killed and four other security personnel were injured in a Maoist ambush in Pokhara on December 24.
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The Nepal News has reported that one soldier was killed and four other security personnel were injured in a Maoist ambush in Pokhara on December 24.
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December - 24 
According to the Press Trust of India, on December 24, at least 50 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were arrested during the ongoing military operations by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA)
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According to the Press Trust of India, on December 24, at least 50 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were arrested during the ongoing military operations by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) in the forest areas of southern and eastern Bhutan. According to RBA sources, the offensive might last for five more days. The RBA is reportedly concentrating on flushing out operations in the eastern and southern areas where the terrorists had fled after being dislodged from their camps.
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December - 24 
Heavy fighting between the RBA and terrorists was reported from Nithula, Kalikhola and Bethni areas.
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Heavy fighting between the RBA and terrorists was reported from Nithula, Kalikhola and Bethni areas.
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December - 24 
The Daily Star quoting unnamed officials has reported that five Ansars (para-military force personnel) arrested in the Khulna city on December 24 on charges of abetting Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists in making bombs inside an abandoned residen
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The Daily Star quoting unnamed officials has reported that five Ansars (para-military force personnel) arrested in the Khulna city on December 24 on charges of abetting Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists in making bombs inside an abandoned residential hotel, have been dismissed from their service. Along with these Ansars, four ICS cadres were also arrested and charged under the Explosives Act. Unnamed sources were quoted as saying that the four ICS activists were arrested on the specific charge of bomb-making to carry out subversive activities under the umbrella of Al-Mujahiden, an extremist outfit based in Jamalpur and Sherpur districts. Security forces had also recovered 16 powerful handmade bombs, bomb-making materials and some brochures from the hotel. Sources added that many Ansars in the southwestern zone have links with the outlaws.
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December - 25 
A statement of the Ministry of External Affairs on December 25 said that "The government of India strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack on President Musharraf in Rawalpindi which took seven lives and injured many people." "We express our hea
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A statement of the Ministry of External Affairs on December 25 said that "The government of India strongly condemns the heinous terrorist attack on President Musharraf in Rawalpindi which took seven lives and injured many people." "We express our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the attack," said the statement read out by spokesperson Navtej Sarna in Delhi.
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December - 25 
Announcing at a press conference in Tirupati on December 25, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief D T Nayak said nine members of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) allegedly carried out the assassination attempt on Andhra Pradesh Chief minis
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Announcing at a press conference in Tirupati on December 25, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief D T Nayak said nine members of the outlawed People’s War Group (PWG) allegedly carried out the assassination attempt on Andhra Pradesh Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu at Alipiri in the Chittor district on October 1, 2003. The extremists had spent about Rupees Twelve Hundred Thousand and used approximately 200 kg of Noble Gel-90 with a nitroglycerine component to prepare the 17 claymore mines on its Alipiri attack, he added. He further said that the boxes in which the mines were placed were manufactured at Wardha in the State of Maharashtra and sent to Tirupati by various routes.
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December - 25 
During another encounter that occurred at village Malhan in the Surankote area of Poonch district, while a woman and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were injured, the terrorists managed to escape.
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During another encounter that occurred at village Malhan in the Surankote area of Poonch district, while a woman and a Special Police Officer (SPO) were injured, the terrorists managed to escape.
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December - 25 
Five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly killed by security forces (SFs) while attempting to enter into Assam from Bhutan at Baltinadi area under Tamulpur police station in the Nalbari district on December 25. A Light Ma
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Five United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly killed by security forces (SFs) while attempting to enter into Assam from Bhutan at Baltinadi area under Tamulpur police station in the Nalbari district on December 25. A Light Machine Gun, two AK-47 Rifles, two grenades and a Kenwood radio were recovered from them.
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December - 25 
Four police personnel were killed and three others seriously injured in an ambush reportedly carried out by left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) at Pithoria in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district on December 25.
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Four police personnel were killed and three others seriously injured in an ambush reportedly carried out by left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) at Pithoria in Jharkhand’s Ranchi district on December 25.
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December - 25 
In another raid in the same district, police recovered 2,000 rounds of .9 mm, .303 and .38 ammunition, 12 bore cartridges and two sten guns with four cartridges at Chinsurah’s Amarpur Polba area. The police suspect that the arms were meant for use by
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In another raid in the same district, police recovered 2,000 rounds of .9 mm, .303 and .38 ammunition, 12 bore cartridges and two sten guns with four cartridges at Chinsurah’s Amarpur Polba area. The police suspect that the arms were meant for use by the left-wing extremists.
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December - 25 
Lt. Gen (Retd.) Ajay Singh, Governor of Assam, said on December 25 that the 37 women among the 64 ULFA family members handed over by the Bhutanese authorities to Assam on December 24 were cadres of the outfit and therefore were kept in a camp in Tamu
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Lt. Gen (Retd.) Ajay Singh, Governor of Assam, said on December 25 that the 37 women among the 64 ULFA family members handed over by the Bhutanese authorities to Assam on December 24 were cadres of the outfit and therefore were kept in a camp in Tamulpur in the Nalbari district.
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December - 25 
Media reports of December 26 said that the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists have forcibly driven out some 72 tribal families belonging to the Noatia community, from their homes in Khagendra Roaja Para and Shikaribari
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Media reports of December 26 said that the proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists have forcibly driven out some 72 tribal families belonging to the Noatia community, from their homes in Khagendra Roaja Para and Shikaribari villages under Kamalpur subdivision in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) for not complying with their demands of ‘tax’.
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December - 25 
On December 25, police in the Karbi Anglong district arrested a suspected cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the Khotkhoti police check gate on the Assam-Nagaland border. A .38 revolver along with some ammuni
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On December 25, police in the Karbi Anglong district arrested a suspected cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the Khotkhoti police check gate on the Assam-Nagaland border. A .38 revolver along with some ammunition were recovered from him.
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December - 25 
Police in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand unearthed a grenade factory and recovered an unspecified quantity of grenades and three Japanese wireless sets at Jhumra Pahad (hillock). The factory was suspected of supplying explosives to the banned Naxal
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Police in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand unearthed a grenade factory and recovered an unspecified quantity of grenades and three Japanese wireless sets at Jhumra Pahad (hillock). The factory was suspected of supplying explosives to the banned Naxalites outfits in Orrisa, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, West Bengal and to the Nepalese Maoists, through road and rail routes since 1996, police sources said. Experts from Andhra Pradesh were reportedly brought to Jhumra Pahad to teach the left wing extremists the art of making hand grenades, added police sources.
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December - 25 
Ranjan Daimary, NDFB ‘chairman’, in an interview to the Northeasttribune, is reported to have said that the outfit would carry on with its ‘struggle’ in spite of reverses faced in Bhutan. He said, "We shall carry on our struggle till we achieve our g
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Ranjan Daimary, NDFB ‘chairman’, in an interview to the Northeasttribune, is reported to have said that the outfit would carry on with its ‘struggle’ in spite of reverses faced in Bhutan. He said, "We shall carry on our struggle till we achieve our goal – freedom. We are full of hope and optimistic."
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December - 25 
Security forces are reported to have shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist at village Shikara Kaka in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on December 25. One AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 27 rounds of ammunition, two grenades, one tape recorder a
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Security forces are reported to have shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist at village Shikara Kaka in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on December 25. One AK-47 rifle, one magazine, 27 rounds of ammunition, two grenades, one tape recorder and Rupees 10 in Pakistan currency were recovered from his possession.
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December - 25 
Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Budhal area of Rajouri district and recovered one pistol with 10 rounds, 200 rounds of AK and six explosive devices of PE36. One under barrel grenade launcher and its eight grenades were recovered
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Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Budhal area of Rajouri district and recovered one pistol with 10 rounds, 200 rounds of AK and six explosive devices of PE36. One under barrel grenade launcher and its eight grenades were recovered during another search operation in the Thannamandi area of the same district.
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December - 25 
Six terrorists, including four ULFA and two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, surrendered on December 25. Three ULFA terrorists along with an AK-47 Rifles with 30 rounds of ammunition surrendered before SFs near the Indo-Bhutan bor
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Six terrorists, including four ULFA and two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres, surrendered on December 25. Three ULFA terrorists along with an AK-47 Rifles with 30 rounds of ammunition surrendered before SFs near the Indo-Bhutan border in the Nalbari district. An unidentified NDFB terrorist along with a .38 revolver surrendered to the Army at an unspecified location in the Kamrup district. In yet another incident, two terrorists, one each from the NDFB and ULFA, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police in the Darrang district along with a pistol.
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December - 25 
The apex body of Naga tribes, Naga Hoho, has reportedly indicated that the protracted Naga insurgency could not be solved without integration of all Naga-inhabited territories in the Northeast. Its President M Vero was quoted in a press statement tha
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The apex body of Naga tribes, Naga Hoho, has reportedly indicated that the protracted Naga insurgency could not be solved without integration of all Naga-inhabited territories in the Northeast. Its President M Vero was quoted in a press statement that that the political boundaries between Nagas were created "without the knowledge or consent of the Nagas." He also reaffirmed the Hoho’s commitment to bring all such areas under one administrative unit.
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December - 25 
The Telegraph has reported that the leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)— chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Th. Muivah– are planning a second visit to India in February 2004, after their first visit in J
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The Telegraph has reported that the leaders of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM)— chairman Isak Chisi Swu and general secretary Th. Muivah– are planning a second visit to India in February 2004, after their first visit in January 2003 last when they spent a fortnight in New Delhi.
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December - 25 
At least 14 persons were killed and 46 others injured during a second assassination attempt in less than two weeks on President Pervez Musharraf in the Jhanda Chichi area of Rawalpindi on December 25. The President narrowly escaped the suicide assass
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At least 14 persons were killed and 46 others injured during a second assassination attempt in less than two weeks on President Pervez Musharraf in the Jhanda Chichi area of Rawalpindi on December 25. The President narrowly escaped the suicide assassination attempt when his motorcade was hit by two explosive laden vehicles. Both the suicide bombers were also believed to have been killed in the incident. Reports indicated that the first explosive laden vehicle which hit the Presidential motorcade emerged out of a petrol station situated at the main road near Civil Lines police station and struck at the concrete road divider. Moments after the first attack, another suicide bomber driving an explosive laden white Suzuki Carry van smashed into a police van at the tail of the convoy. According to an unnamed police official, each of the vehicles driven was carrying about 25 to 30 kilogram of explosives. Over 20 vehicles, including three escort cars of the President’s entourage, were damaged in the blasts. The incident site is approximately 100 yards away from the bridge where General Musharraf earlier survived a bomb attack on December 14, 2003. Confirming the attack, Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat said that "around 14 people have died and 46 injured." Information Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that "It was an assassination attempt. Two suicide attackers in two cars tried to hit the president's vehicle. God has saved him. Three cars of the cavalcade, including the president's car, were damaged." Pakistan Television has reported that Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali convened an emergency cabinet meeting after the blast and appealed to the public to identify the plotters.
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December - 25 
President Musharraf later said in the capital Islamabad that "terrorists and extremists" opposed to the global war against terrorism might have plotted the suicide attacks against him. "There is a strong possibility of this. We are fighting a war aga
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President Musharraf later said in the capital Islamabad that "terrorists and extremists" opposed to the global war against terrorism might have plotted the suicide attacks against him. "There is a strong possibility of this. We are fighting a war against terrorism," Musharraf said on national television. He added, "The suicide bomber attacked me. Thank God nothing happened… We have to face them and we will not lose courage. These are cowardly people who attack while hiding. They should come openly, so that we can also fight them." While dismissing speculation that the twin bombings were aimed at disrupting the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit scheduled in Islamabad on January 4-6, 2004, he said, "I am the target. People around me may be concerned but there is no threat to citizens and leaders coming for the summit."
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December - 25 
A group of armed Maoist insurgents reportedly looted Rupees 457,000 from the Urlabari branch of Nepal Bank Limited in the Morang district and escaped.
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A group of armed Maoist insurgents reportedly looted Rupees 457,000 from the Urlabari branch of Nepal Bank Limited in the Morang district and escaped.
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December - 25 
India has reportedly deported to Nepal three insurgents, who had earlier slipped across the border into India for medical treatment. They were arrested while en route to New Delhi from Lucknow and handed over to officials from the Rupandehi district.
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India has reportedly deported to Nepal three insurgents, who had earlier slipped across the border into India for medical treatment. They were arrested while en route to New Delhi from Lucknow and handed over to officials from the Rupandehi district.
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December - 25 
Media reports quoting Defence Ministry sources said that security forces (SFs) have killed 16 Maoist insurgents during separate operations across the country, including six in the Solokhumbu district, two each in the Dhading, Dolakha and Ramechhap di
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Media reports quoting Defence Ministry sources said that security forces (SFs) have killed 16 Maoist insurgents during separate operations across the country, including six in the Solokhumbu district, two each in the Dhading, Dolakha and Ramechhap districts and one each in the Okhalgundha, Rasuwa, Jhapa and Khoakharka districts, on December 25. They also recovered an unspecified quantity of bombs and explosives from these places. In another incident, at least four Maoists, including a ‘platoon commander’, were killed in a clash between the SFs and insurgents at Rakam in the Surkhet district.
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December - 25 
SFs also killed six insurgents during retaliatory firing at Pradsindhu in the Solokhumbu district on December 24. On the same day, an insurgent surrendered before the SFs at Dorumba in the Ramechap district.
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SFs also killed six insurgents during retaliatory firing at Pradsindhu in the Solokhumbu district on December 24. On the same day, an insurgent surrendered before the SFs at Dorumba in the Ramechap district.
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December - 25 
SFs have killed four Maoists and managed to cordon a military training centre run by them at Bamey in the Salyan district on December 25. Also, suspected Maoists have reportedly killed a defector at Sandhakarka in the Taplejung district.
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SFs have killed four Maoists and managed to cordon a military training centre run by them at Bamey in the Salyan district on December 25. Also, suspected Maoists have reportedly killed a defector at Sandhakarka in the Taplejung district.
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December - 25 
According to media reports, three cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist outfit, Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party (PBSP), were killed during an intra-party fight at Hadal village under Faridpur sub-district of the Pabna district on December 25. 11 e
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According to media reports, three cadres of the outlawed left-wing extremist outfit, Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party (PBSP), were killed during an intra-party fight at Hadal village under Faridpur sub-district of the Pabna district on December 25. 11 extremists have reportedly been arrested from the incident site.
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December - 25 
Five Ansars (para-military force) constables appeared in court on December 25 on the count of abetting Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists in making handmade bombs in an abandoned residential hotel in the Khulna city. They were arrested after polic
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Five Ansars (para-military force) constables appeared in court on December 25 on the count of abetting Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists in making handmade bombs in an abandoned residential hotel in the Khulna city. They were arrested after police raided the Rupsha International Hotel, which was allegedly being used by the Shibir cadres as a bomb making factory and the Ansars were standing as guards.
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December - 25 
In an incident of violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), three activists of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were reportedly abducted on December 25 from Kamalchhari village in the Khagrachhari district by unidentified miscreants.
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In an incident of violence in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), three activists of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were reportedly abducted on December 25 from Kamalchhari village in the Khagrachhari district by unidentified miscreants.
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December - 26 
A 13-year-old girl was killed and eight more civilians sustained injuries when terrorists caused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, targeting an army convoy, at Singhpura on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway on December 26. The Hizb-ul-Mujahide
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A 13-year-old girl was killed and eight more civilians sustained injuries when terrorists caused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, targeting an army convoy, at Singhpura on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway on December 26. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the blast and said that it was aimed at the army.
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December - 26 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was arrested from his hideout in the Kishtwar area of Doda district. Two hand grenades, one identity card and a LeT letter head was reportedly recovered from the hideout.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist was arrested from his hideout in the Kishtwar area of Doda district. Two hand grenades, one identity card and a LeT letter head was reportedly recovered from the hideout.
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December - 26 
At Kaunsarbal village in Tral, terrorists reportedly appeared at the residence of a junior employee of the state Horticulture Department, Ali Mohammad Bhat, and kidnapped him on December 26.
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At Kaunsarbal village in Tral, terrorists reportedly appeared at the residence of a junior employee of the state Horticulture Department, Ali Mohammad Bhat, and kidnapped him on December 26.
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December - 26 
Five suspected left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), on December 26, abducted the Tumkur district Congress committee treasurer at Pavagada town in Karnataka. Unconfirmed reports said that he was abducted for money and his re
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Five suspected left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG), on December 26, abducted the Tumkur district Congress committee treasurer at Pavagada town in Karnataka. Unconfirmed reports said that he was abducted for money and his release is expected soon as negotiations are underway with the Naxalites and another group.
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In another incident, at Nopora in the Anantnag district, terrorists kidnapped a former terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed Dar and later on shot him dead. On December 27, his bullet-riddled dead body was recovered from a deserted spot near Arwani bridge.
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In another incident, at Nopora in the Anantnag district, terrorists kidnapped a former terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed Dar and later on shot him dead. On December 27, his bullet-riddled dead body was recovered from a deserted spot near Arwani bridge.
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December - 26 
Media reports of December 27 have indicated that a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was lynched by angry villagers at Deulaland near the Manipur capital Imphal. Identified as David Tangkhul of Sanakeithel in the Imph
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Media reports of December 27 have indicated that a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was lynched by angry villagers at Deulaland near the Manipur capital Imphal. Identified as David Tangkhul of Sanakeithel in the Imphal East district, he had reportedly threatened the villagers of dire consequences while trying to extort money.
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December - 26 
On December 26, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist identified as Bimal Bhattacharya was killed during an encounter with the Army at Tukrajhar under Basugaon police station jurisdiction in the Kokhrajhar district of Assam. In a s
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On December 26, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist identified as Bimal Bhattacharya was killed during an encounter with the Army at Tukrajhar under Basugaon police station jurisdiction in the Kokhrajhar district of Assam. In a separate encounter on the same day, another NDFB terrorist was killed by army personnel at Sukanjuli under Tamulpur police station in the Nalbari district. Two Chinese grenades, one .9mm pistol with two magazines, five live ammunition, photographs and some Bhutanese currencies were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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December - 26 
On December 26, in an encounter with a group of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists of the Biswamohan faction, security forces reportedly killed a ‘commander’ of the outfit at a place between Darkai Koloi para and Chowklok village
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On December 26, in an encounter with a group of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists of the Biswamohan faction, security forces reportedly killed a ‘commander’ of the outfit at a place between Darkai Koloi para and Chowklok village in the West Tripura district, following the killing of a contractor by the same group of terrorists for having not paid subscription amount demanded by them earlier in the day. The rest of the terrorists, however, managed to flee. One G-3 rifle, one self-loading rifle and 358 rounds of ammunitions were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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December - 26 
On December 26, one of the founding members of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and widely considered to be its ideologue, Bhimkanta Buragohain alias Mama, surrendered before the Indian Army at Tezpur in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Bura
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On December 26, one of the founding members of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and widely considered to be its ideologue, Bhimkanta Buragohain alias Mama, surrendered before the Indian Army at Tezpur in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Buragohain also read out a statement asking other ULFA leaders and cadres to lay down arms. He said, "The path we led is wrong. Armed rebellion can not bring independence." Three more senior ULFA cadres, ‘assistant central publicity secretary’ Bolin Das, ‘medical officer’ Amarjit Gogoi and ‘deputy political advisor’ Sgt. Major Robin Handique also surrendered along with Buragohain. Earlier, unconfirmed reports had indicated that Buragohain had died after being wounded during the ongoing military operations by the Royal Bhutan Army.
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December - 26 
Quoting a booklet titled ‘Naxalite Terrorism for What’ released by the Jharkhand Police, on December 26, the Pioneer said that the booklet termed the left-wing extremists-Naxalites as ‘rapists who plunder the public’. The report added that Naxalites
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Quoting a booklet titled ‘Naxalite Terrorism for What’ released by the Jharkhand Police, on December 26, the Pioneer said that the booklet termed the left-wing extremists-Naxalites as ‘rapists who plunder the public’. The report added that Naxalites are bereft of any cause and ideology. The booklet also reportedly mentions names of three top Maoist Communist Center (MCC) leaders who were expelled from the outfit for siphoning off money meant for the organization. "Initially, the Naxalite movement began with the aim of fighting social inequality, feudalism, oppression of the poor. But with the passage of time, Naxalities have strayed from their ideology and are involved in raping innocent women, plundering the public, looting banks and other misdeeds. Wine and women replaced ideology," the booklet stated.
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December - 26 
Security force personnel reportedly seized two AK-56 rifles from the possession of two youths moving suspiciously near the Puthimari river railway bridge near Rangia in the Kamrup district. However, the youths managed to escape from the incident site
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Security force personnel reportedly seized two AK-56 rifles from the possession of two youths moving suspiciously near the Puthimari river railway bridge near Rangia in the Kamrup district. However, the youths managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 26 
Security forces are reported to have shot dead an unidentified terrorist at village Muri in the Chatroo area of Doda district. However, one of his associates managed to escape from the incident site. One Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, six pisto
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Security forces are reported to have shot dead an unidentified terrorist at village Muri in the Chatroo area of Doda district. However, one of his associates managed to escape from the incident site. One Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, six pistol rounds, a damaged wireless set and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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December - 26 
The dead body of a junior employee of the Irrigation department, who had been kidnapped by unidentified terrorists on December 25, was recovered by SFs at Midoora in the Tral area on December 26.
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The dead body of a junior employee of the Irrigation department, who had been kidnapped by unidentified terrorists on December 25, was recovered by SFs at Midoora in the Tral area on December 26.
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December - 26 
The ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah in an interview to the vernacular daily, Khabar on December 26, said that the news of Buragohain’s death was "a calculated move by the Indian army." In another interview with vernacular Pratidin, Baruah cla
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The ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah in an interview to the vernacular daily, Khabar on December 26, said that the news of Buragohain’s death was "a calculated move by the Indian army." In another interview with vernacular Pratidin, Baruah claimed to have "won the psychological battle with the Indian army." Separately, in a telephonic interview to Sentinel, he expressed willingness to negotiate with the Indian Government "provided New Delhi accepts the key demand of sovereignty." He also demanded that negotiations should be held with the mediation of a neutral third party, "which has to be a nation state."
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December - 26 
The ULFA, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), through a press statement on December 26, have called for a ban on ‘individual or corporate trading or businesses with any Bhutanese individual or cor
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The ULFA, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), through a press statement on December 26, have called for a ban on ‘individual or corporate trading or businesses with any Bhutanese individual or corporate’ from December 27, ‘till the end of proxy war.’ The notification also banned any movement ‘to and from the Bhutanese soil to Assam, Bodoland and Kamatapur from December 27, till the Bhutanese authorities hand over the dead bodies of the killed militants to ‘either impartial international organization or journalist or to the concerned family.’
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December - 26 
Unidentified terrorists have abducted a Hindi-speaking trader from Manja near Diphu town in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on December 26. Reports added that on December 14, suspected terrorists had abducted a Forest official identified as Amare
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Unidentified terrorists have abducted a Hindi-speaking trader from Manja near Diphu town in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on December 26. Reports added that on December 14, suspected terrorists had abducted a Forest official identified as Amarendra Talukdar from the same area.
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December - 26 
Security forces on December 26 are reported to have seized a large arms cache in the Nakhtar village of Bajaur on the Afghanistan border. The cache included eight Russian-made ground-to-ground missiles, 19 rocket launchers and 20 shells, senior admin
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Security forces on December 26 are reported to have seized a large arms cache in the Nakhtar village of Bajaur on the Afghanistan border. The cache included eight Russian-made ground-to-ground missiles, 19 rocket launchers and 20 shells, senior administration official Jabbar Shah told reporters in the north-western tribal zone of Bajaur. The cache belonged to unidentified terrorists who intended to transport it to Pakistani cities to carry out acts of sabotage, said Shah. However, no arrests were reported.
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December - 26 
The body of one of the suicide attackers involved in the December 25-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf has been identified, Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat told the Senate on December 26. However, his identity has not been disc
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The body of one of the suicide attackers involved in the December 25-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf has been identified, Interior Minister Faisal Saleh Hayat told the Senate on December 26. However, his identity has not been disclosed thus far. Meanwhile, The News has said that the death toll in the attack has increased to 17. Initial reports had said that 14 persons were killed and 46 others sustained injuries. Separately, a crackdown against terrorists was reportedly launched after the suicide attack and at least 18 suspects have been detained thus far for questioning.
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December - 26 
Two low-intensity bombs exploded at the railway tracks near the Shah Faisal Colony of Karachi on December 26. However, no loss of life or property was reported.
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Two low-intensity bombs exploded at the railway tracks near the Shah Faisal Colony of Karachi on December 26. However, no loss of life or property was reported.
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December - 26 
According to media reports, four security force (SF) personnel were killed and 11 others were injured in a Maoist ambush in Makwanpur on December 26. On the same day, SFs reportedly shot dead two insurgents at Daina in the Morang district and recover
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According to media reports, four security force (SF) personnel were killed and 11 others were injured in a Maoist ambush in Makwanpur on December 26. On the same day, SFs reportedly shot dead two insurgents at Daina in the Morang district and recovered three .303 rifles, two socket bombs and bullets from the incident site.
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December - 26 
Defence Ministry sources said that 12 Maoist insurgents have surrendered before the security forces, including five in the Sindhuli district and seven in the Khotang district.
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Defence Ministry sources said that 12 Maoist insurgents have surrendered before the security forces, including five in the Sindhuli district and seven in the Khotang district.
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December - 26 
Nepal News has reported that an indefinite strike called by the Maoists' student wing, All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), has led to the closure of 93 schools in Baglung affecting thousands of students for the pa
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Nepal News has reported that an indefinite strike called by the Maoists' student wing, All Nepal National Independent Students’ Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), has led to the closure of 93 schools in Baglung affecting thousands of students for the past one week. ANNISU-R is reported to have indicated that the strike is aimed at pressuring the Government for release of their leaders Krishna KC, Gyanendra Tripathi and several others.
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December - 26 
On December 26, 16 members of the Maoist affiliated Tharuwan Liberation Front in Biratnagar, including the President of the outfit, Krishnalal Chaudhary and vice president Dhukaraj Majhi, announced that they had quit the party. Elsewhere, 62 Maoists,
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On December 26, 16 members of the Maoist affiliated Tharuwan Liberation Front in Biratnagar, including the President of the outfit, Krishnalal Chaudhary and vice president Dhukaraj Majhi, announced that they had quit the party. Elsewhere, 62 Maoists, who were members of the Muhung VDC ‘people's village government’, have surrendered at a security camp at Pasgaon in Pokhara.
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December - 26 
On December 26, Defense Secretary Madan Prasad Aryal reportedly escaped repeated attempts on his life by the Maoist insurgents at Manahari Village Development Committee (VDC) in Makwanpur. The insurgents attacked his convoy thrice even as four securi
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On December 26, Defense Secretary Madan Prasad Aryal reportedly escaped repeated attempts on his life by the Maoist insurgents at Manahari Village Development Committee (VDC) in Makwanpur. The insurgents attacked his convoy thrice even as four security force (SF) personnel were killed and 11 others injured in the incident.
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December - 26 
According to Hindustan Times, hundreds of Indian terrorists earlier operating from their camps in Bhutan were fleeing towards Assam in India’s Northeast as the military offensive against them entered its 12th day on December 26. The report quoting an
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According to Hindustan Times, hundreds of Indian terrorists earlier operating from their camps in Bhutan were fleeing towards Assam in India’s Northeast as the military offensive against them entered its 12th day on December 26. The report quoting an unnamed Royal Bhutan Army commander from the southern Samdrup Jhonkhar district said that the terrorists were now no longer resisting and instead fleeing towards the border with Assam. Meanwhile, India has offered amnesty to the terrorists if they surrender before the authorities by January 31, 2004. To facilitate their surrender, authorities in Assam have set up hotlines and published telephone numbers in the local media.
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December - 26 
Police have recovered one AK-47 with ammunition when they arrested Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre Enamul Haque alias Enamya and his associate Faridul Alam alias Faridya from Satkania in the Chittagong district on December 26.
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Police have recovered one AK-47 with ammunition when they arrested Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre Enamul Haque alias Enamya and his associate Faridul Alam alias Faridya from Satkania in the Chittagong district on December 26.
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December - 26 
The Daily Star has reported that Mahmudul Hasan Mamtazi, chief of the Khatme Nabuwat Andolon Coordination Committee, an anti-Ahmadiyya group, has threatened Members of Parliament (MP), elected on an Islamic manifesto, if they do not table a bill decl
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The Daily Star has reported that Mahmudul Hasan Mamtazi, chief of the Khatme Nabuwat Andolon Coordination Committee, an anti-Ahmadiyya group, has threatened Members of Parliament (MP), elected on an Islamic manifesto, if they do not table a bill declaring the Ahmadiyyas as ‘non-Muslims’ in the next Parliament session. Speaking before a gathering on December 26 at Jatrabari in Dhaka, he reportedly warned Motiur Rahman Nizami, Fazlul Haq Amini, Delwar Hossain Sayeedi and MPs of Jamaat-e-Islami and other Islamist parties and urged his followers to gherao (seize) them because they had come to power promising an ‘Islamic society’.
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December - 26 
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe had invited SLMC leader Minister Rauff Hakeem to prepare his party's proposals for the proposed North-East interim administration following Muslims' complaints about absence of guarantees for their interests in the LTTE
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Prime Minister Wickremesinghe had invited SLMC leader Minister Rauff Hakeem to prepare his party's proposals for the proposed North-East interim administration following Muslims' complaints about absence of guarantees for their interests in the LTTE proposed North-East interim self-governing authority. Muslims are demanding a separate representation in the peace talks. The LTTE political chief Thamilselvam, has however, ruled it out by indicating "it is not appropriate at the time."
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December - 26 
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’s (SLMC) proposals for the North-East interim administration will be handed over to the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) next week, a high ranking party source said on December 26.The proposals repo
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Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’s (SLMC) proposals for the North-East interim administration will be handed over to the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) next week, a high ranking party source said on December 26.The proposals reportedly sets out the Eastern Muslims' stand over the LTTE proposals for a self-governing authority for the North-East. "It is a comprehensive set of proposals and intended to address the Muslim interests in the region while ensuring a conducive environment for a durable peace," the source said.
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December - 27 
19 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly handed over by the RBA to the Indian Army who subsequently handed them over to the Darrang police in Assam. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 19 AK-46 rifles, 1140 ro
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19 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly handed over by the RBA to the Indian Army who subsequently handed them over to the Darrang police in Assam. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 19 AK-46 rifles, 1140 rounds of ammunition, 18 bayonets, two sophisticated radio transmission sets, three claymore mines and some cash was also handed over by the RBA.
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December - 27 
Jewel Garlosa, chief of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), in a press statement, on December 27, appealed to the insurgent outfits in the northeastern region to come forward for negotiation.
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Jewel Garlosa, chief of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), in a press statement, on December 27, appealed to the insurgent outfits in the northeastern region to come forward for negotiation.
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December - 27 
On December 27 an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on an Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) patrol party at Kakapora, on the Pampore-Shopian road, causing splinter injuries to six personnel and two civilians. A similar incident occurred w
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On December 27 an unidentified terrorist lobbed a hand grenade on an Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) patrol party at Kakapora, on the Pampore-Shopian road, causing splinter injuries to six personnel and two civilians. A similar incident occurred when a group of terrorists threw two hand grenades on a SF camp at Gagran, near Shopian. SFs retaliated but the terrorists managed to escape even as a SF personnel was injured in the incident.
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December - 27 
On December 27, a security force (SF) personnel was killed when unidentified terrorists opened fire during a cordon-and-search operation at Chewdara village, near Beerwah town. Officials said that one more personnel sustained injuries even as the ter
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On December 27, a security force (SF) personnel was killed when unidentified terrorists opened fire during a cordon-and-search operation at Chewdara village, near Beerwah town. Officials said that one more personnel sustained injuries even as the terrorists managed to escape.
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December - 27 
On December 27, police reportedly arrested an unidentified terrorist from Okshu in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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On December 27, police reportedly arrested an unidentified terrorist from Okshu in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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December - 27 
On December 27, six National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were arrested in connection with the abduction of two businessmen from North Karigaon village under Kokrajhar police station limits in the Kokrajhar district of Assam on Dece
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On December 27, six National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists were arrested in connection with the abduction of two businessmen from North Karigaon village under Kokrajhar police station limits in the Kokrajhar district of Assam on December 15 last.
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December - 27 
On December 27, the State Legislative Assembly, through a unanimous resolution, asked the Bangladesh Government to take steps to flush out terrorists who infiltrate and operate in Tripura and other northeastern States. The resolution also appealed to
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On December 27, the State Legislative Assembly, through a unanimous resolution, asked the Bangladesh Government to take steps to flush out terrorists who infiltrate and operate in Tripura and other northeastern States. The resolution also appealed to the Union Government to take up the matter with the Bangladesh government.
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December - 27 
On December 27, two suspected terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed by security forces in an encounter at Botea under Satrebari police station limits in the Barpeta district.
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On December 27, two suspected terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed by security forces in an encounter at Botea under Satrebari police station limits in the Barpeta district.
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December - 27 
Reports from north Kashmir said that SF personnel shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist at Lolab in the Kupwara district on December 27.
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Reports from north Kashmir said that SF personnel shot dead a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist at Lolab in the Kupwara district on December 27.
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December - 27 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Chairman, Ranjan Daimary, on December 27, reportedly rejected the offer of amnesty by the Assam Chief Minister. In a press release, he said: ‘The amnesty and the call to join the mainstream are meaning
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) Chairman, Ranjan Daimary, on December 27, reportedly rejected the offer of amnesty by the Assam Chief Minister. In a press release, he said: ‘The amnesty and the call to join the mainstream are meaningless as the solution does not lie in surrender but only on meaningful and sincere dialogue.’
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December - 27 
A group of armed Maoists have killed a Communist Party of Nepal (UML) activist in Kailali on December 27. Separately, a statement released by the Morang ‘district committee’ of the Maoists said that SFs have killed two insurgents.
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A group of armed Maoists have killed a Communist Party of Nepal (UML) activist in Kailali on December 27. Separately, a statement released by the Morang ‘district committee’ of the Maoists said that SFs have killed two insurgents.
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December - 27 
19 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly handed over by the RBA to the Indian Army who subsequently handed them over to the Darrang police in Assam. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 19 AK-46 rifles, 1140 ro
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19 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were reportedly handed over by the RBA to the Indian Army who subsequently handed them over to the Darrang police in Assam. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition including 19 AK-46 rifles, 1140 rounds of ammunition, 18 bayonets, two sophisticated radio transmission sets, three claymore mines and some cash was also handed over by the RBA.
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December - 27 
On December 27, the Bhutanese authorities temporarily suspended flights between Thimpu and Dhaka to prevent the exit of terrorists fleeing from the camps demolished by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA).
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On December 27, the Bhutanese authorities temporarily suspended flights between Thimpu and Dhaka to prevent the exit of terrorists fleeing from the camps demolished by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA).
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December - 28 
A civilian was reportedly hanged to death by unidentified terrorists at Surigam in the Kupwara district on the same day. Separately, terrorists shot dead a former militant at Alamdar Colony Nawpora in the capital city of Srinagar. Further, a woman wa
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A civilian was reportedly hanged to death by unidentified terrorists at Surigam in the Kupwara district on the same day. Separately, terrorists shot dead a former militant at Alamdar Colony Nawpora in the capital city of Srinagar. Further, a woman was injured when she was caught in the cross-firing between SF personnel and unidentified terrorists at village Sollian in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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December - 28 
According to official sources, security force (SF) personnel shot dead two terrorists in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on December 28. Two AK rifles with some ammunition and a damaged wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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According to official sources, security force (SF) personnel shot dead two terrorists in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on December 28. Two AK rifles with some ammunition and a damaged wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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December - 28 
In a separate press release, NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, on December 28, claimed that the outfit’s ‘publicity chief’, reported to have been arrested during the military operations in Bhutan, is "still alive and is in a safe shelter at a Bhutan hi
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In a separate press release, NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, on December 28, claimed that the outfit’s ‘publicity chief’, reported to have been arrested during the military operations in Bhutan, is "still alive and is in a safe shelter at a Bhutan hideout."
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December - 28 
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted three workers of a rail construction company engaged in laying railway tracks from Shimulcherra village in the West Tripura district on December 28. The terrorists have also sent a ‘dema
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted three workers of a rail construction company engaged in laying railway tracks from Shimulcherra village in the West Tripura district on December 28. The terrorists have also sent a ‘demand note’ of Rupees Ten Hundred Thousand to the construction company for their safe release.
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December - 28 
On December 28, the Union Government reportedly rejected the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) offer of negotiations through a neutral mediator on its demand of sovereignty for Assam. Union Minister of State of Home Affairs I D Swami said in New
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On December 28, the Union Government reportedly rejected the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) offer of negotiations through a neutral mediator on its demand of sovereignty for Assam. Union Minister of State of Home Affairs I D Swami said in New Delhi that "there cannot be talks with pre-conditions. There is no question of any compromise on the sovereignty and integrity of our country."
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December - 28 
SF personnel arrested two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during a search operation in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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SF personnel arrested two terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) during a search operation in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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December - 28 
The Economic Times quoting an unnamed Royal Bhutan Army Commander has reported that Bhutan was going slow on its military offensive to expel anti-India terrorists from the country to keep down casualties on both sides. But, he reiterated that the off
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The Economic Times quoting an unnamed Royal Bhutan Army Commander has reported that Bhutan was going slow on its military offensive to expel anti-India terrorists from the country to keep down casualties on both sides. But, he reiterated that the offensive was continuing to remove the insurgents from Bhutanese soil.
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December - 28 
Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told Reuters on December 28 that investigators were close to arresting those behind the attack. "It’s a huge network of terrorists having tentacles from Kashmir to Afghanistan. They also have international tie
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Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told Reuters on December 28 that investigators were close to arresting those behind the attack. "It’s a huge network of terrorists having tentacles from Kashmir to Afghanistan. They also have international ties," added the Minister.
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December - 28 
Security agencies have reportedly identified the body of the second terrorist involved in the December 25-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf as that of Hazir Sultan. The News has reported that Sultan is believed to have links with an
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Security agencies have reportedly identified the body of the second terrorist involved in the December 25-assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf as that of Hazir Sultan. The News has reported that Sultan is believed to have links with an Afghan terrorist group ‘Afghan Jihad.’ Sultan reportedly hailed from the Panjsher valley in Afghanistan and was a "significant figure" of ‘Afghan Jihad’. Over 50 suspects have reportedly been arrested thus far in connection with the suicide attack on the President. These include five Afghan nationals, who were arrested on December 28 from their residence in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi.
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December - 28 
Two bomb explosions were reported from the Ibrahim Street area near Kawari road in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on December 28. However, there was no loss of life or injuries in these explosions. An unidentified person is reported to have said tha
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Two bomb explosions were reported from the Ibrahim Street area near Kawari road in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on December 28. However, there was no loss of life or injuries in these explosions. An unidentified person is reported to have said that the Baloch Liberation Army had carried out the bombing.
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December - 28 
On December 28, the Himalayan Times reported that security forces in the Kathmandu valley have arrested an unspecified number of Maoist insurgents belonging to the Special Assassins Team (SAT). The Maoists had been reportedly sent in to create chaos
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On December 28, the Himalayan Times reported that security forces in the Kathmandu valley have arrested an unspecified number of Maoist insurgents belonging to the Special Assassins Team (SAT). The Maoists had been reportedly sent in to create chaos by targeting high profile individuals in the valley. Citing defense sources, the report added that the top brass of the army and police, the Armed Police Force and the National Investigation Department were on the hitlist of the Maoists. The Maoists had also planned to target the army chief with a bomb but the security forces foiled the attempt, the report added.
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December - 28 
A leader of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), Kalipada Mallick, who is also a member of Rangpur union parishad (local body) was reportedly arrested by the police in Khulna on an unspecified date.
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A leader of the outlawed left-wing extremist Biplobi Communist Party (BCP), Kalipada Mallick, who is also a member of Rangpur union parishad (local body) was reportedly arrested by the police in Khulna on an unspecified date.
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December - 28 
According to the Independent, an alleged left-wing extremist, Helal alias Hilla, who earlier belonged to the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed by his accomplices near Piarpur village in the Sadar sub-district of Kushtia district on De
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According to the Independent, an alleged left-wing extremist, Helal alias Hilla, who earlier belonged to the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was killed by his accomplices near Piarpur village in the Sadar sub-district of Kushtia district on December 28.
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December - 28 
Eight activists supporting the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord were reportedly abducted by armed miscreants from Kattali area under Langadu sub-district of the Rangamati district on December 29. Leaders of Parbatya Chattragram Jano Sanghati
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Eight activists supporting the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace accord were reportedly abducted by armed miscreants from Kattali area under Langadu sub-district of the Rangamati district on December 29. Leaders of Parbatya Chattragram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) have alleged that supporters of Shanti Dev Chakma, a leader of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), abducted the villagers.
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December - 28 
Five armed cadres of the BCP were arrested in Dumuria sub-district of Khulna district on December 28 while they were holding a secret meeting.
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Five armed cadres of the BCP were arrested in Dumuria sub-district of Khulna district on December 28 while they were holding a secret meeting.
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December - 28 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga participating in a live radio debate of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has alleged that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had created an imaginary Constitutional crisis on the basis of the take-over of
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga participating in a live radio debate of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has alleged that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had created an imaginary Constitutional crisis on the basis of the take-over of the Ministries of Defence, Internal Security and Mass Communications by her in the first week of November 2003. She also alleged that the Premier is trying to point an accusing finger at her for this take over in an attempt to give an excuse for the failure of the peace process. The peace process was actually stalled seven months prior to this take over when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) withdrew from it, she added.
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December - 29 
A top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leader, Orkhi, who was "arms and ammunition secretary" of the organization based at Kalikhola in Bhutan, has surrendered to the police in Kokrajhar on December 29.
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A top National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leader, Orkhi, who was "arms and ammunition secretary" of the organization based at Kalikhola in Bhutan, has surrendered to the police in Kokrajhar on December 29.
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December - 29 
According to delayed reports, on December 29, 2003, suspected cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) abducted three persons, including two women, from their residence near Fazl Ali College in Mokokchung and later r
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According to delayed reports, on December 29, 2003, suspected cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) abducted three persons, including two women, from their residence near Fazl Ali College in Mokokchung and later released them on the same day. According to sources, one of the women was severely assaulted.
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December - 29 
According to delayed reports, on December 29, a tribal king and his son were abducted by suspected cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) from Kolan village in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.
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According to delayed reports, on December 29, a tribal king and his son were abducted by suspected cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) from Kolan village in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.
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According to media reports, a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader was shot dead by left wing extremists – Naxalites – of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Oppicherla village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on December 29.
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According to media reports, a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader was shot dead by left wing extremists – Naxalites – of the People’s War Group (PWG) at Oppicherla village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on December 29.
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December - 29 
An unidentified Naxalite was reportedly killed by police during an encounter near Cheppalapalli village of Mustabad mandal (division) on December 29.
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An unidentified Naxalite was reportedly killed by police during an encounter near Cheppalapalli village of Mustabad mandal (division) on December 29.
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December - 29 
At Lalchowk in the Anantnag town, terrorists reportedly fired two rifle grenades towards a SF bunker. One exploded in the air and another hit the target but failed to explode.
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At Lalchowk in the Anantnag town, terrorists reportedly fired two rifle grenades towards a SF bunker. One exploded in the air and another hit the target but failed to explode.
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December - 29 
In another incident on the same day, SFs shot dead a terrorist in an encounter at village Peer Bhera in the Keri sector of Rajouri district and arrested another in the Nowshera sector. One double barrel gun, ten live cartridges, one fired case, one d
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In another incident on the same day, SFs shot dead a terrorist in an encounter at village Peer Bhera in the Keri sector of Rajouri district and arrested another in the Nowshera sector. One double barrel gun, ten live cartridges, one fired case, one digital watch and Rupees 1232 in Indian currency were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist.
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December - 29 
Media reports have indicated that a ‘sergeant major’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Tribhuban Phukan, who had been injured during an encounter with the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) recently, succumbed to his injuries at the Guwahati Medica
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Media reports have indicated that a ‘sergeant major’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Tribhuban Phukan, who had been injured during an encounter with the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) recently, succumbed to his injuries at the Guwahati Medical College on December 29. The terrorist had been handed over to the Darrang police, and was reportedly a cadre of the Enigma ‘B’ group of ULFA.
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December - 29 
Nine persons sustained injuries when a terrorist threw a grenade which exploded in the General Bus Stand of Jammu city on December 29 evening. The terrorist escaped taking advantage of the darkness.
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Nine persons sustained injuries when a terrorist threw a grenade which exploded in the General Bus Stand of Jammu city on December 29 evening. The terrorist escaped taking advantage of the darkness.
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December - 29 
On December 29, security forces (SFs) reportedly killed two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists after an encounter at Arihal in the Pulwama district. Five other HM terrorists managed to escape during the gun battle. The operation was launched after th
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On December 29, security forces (SFs) reportedly killed two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists after an encounter at Arihal in the Pulwama district. Five other HM terrorists managed to escape during the gun battle. The operation was launched after the Awantipore Police cordoned a house where seven local HM cadres were present. Even as troops threw a cordon around five particular houses and almost all the inmates were evacuated, a 57-year-old woman, Khadeeja, who was critically injured in the cross firing succumbed to her injuries later.
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December - 29 
Proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT terrorists have reportedly shot dead a tribal leader affiliated to the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Nandalal Para village near Takarjala police station area in the West Tripu
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Proscribed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT terrorists have reportedly shot dead a tribal leader affiliated to the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Nandalal Para village near Takarjala police station area in the West Tripura district on December 29.
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December - 29 
Reports from north Kashmir said that SFs killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter at Kralpora in the Kupwara district
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Reports from north Kashmir said that SFs killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter at Kralpora in the Kupwara district
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December - 29 
Security force personnel operating in the Tinsukia district have recovered an AK-56 rifle and a Self Loading Rifle from suspected ULFA terrorists near Tenali Nagaon under Pengri Police Station jurisdiction on December 29. The terrorists reportedly es
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Security force personnel operating in the Tinsukia district have recovered an AK-56 rifle and a Self Loading Rifle from suspected ULFA terrorists near Tenali Nagaon under Pengri Police Station jurisdiction on December 29. The terrorists reportedly escaped leaving their arms behind.
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December - 29 
SF personnel shot dead two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in the Chingus area of Rajouri district taking the death toll in the encounter, which began on December 29, to three. Two AK rifles with five magazines and 64 rounds of ammunition, one doub
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SF personnel shot dead two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in the Chingus area of Rajouri district taking the death toll in the encounter, which began on December 29, to three. Two AK rifles with five magazines and 64 rounds of ammunition, one double barrel gun with 10 cartridges, three radio sets, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and Rupees 1893 in Indian currency were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 29 
The cease-fire between Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) and the Union government was extended by another one year from January 1, 2004.
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The cease-fire between Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) and the Union government was extended by another one year from January 1, 2004.
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December - 29 
Two Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists were reportedly killed by security forces in an encounter at Avimanyukarbaripara under Manu police station limits in the Dhalai district of Tripura on December 29.
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Two Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists were reportedly killed by security forces in an encounter at Avimanyukarbaripara under Manu police station limits in the Dhalai district of Tripura on December 29.
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December - 29 
Two ULFA terrorists were arrested by security forces from Kumarpara Borigaon village under Mongoldoi police station limits in the Sibsagar district on December 29. On the same day, two ULFA terrorists have reportedly surrendered before the Dibrugarh
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Two ULFA terrorists were arrested by security forces from Kumarpara Borigaon village under Mongoldoi police station limits in the Sibsagar district on December 29. On the same day, two ULFA terrorists have reportedly surrendered before the Dibrugarh District Commissioner.
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December - 29 
Unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from Bamkote in the Kulgam area on December 29 and later shot him dead at a deserted spot outside the village. In a similar incident at Safalpora in the Handwara area, terrorists abducted another civilian f
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Unidentified terrorists abducted a civilian from Bamkote in the Kulgam area on December 29 and later shot him dead at a deserted spot outside the village. In a similar incident at Safalpora in the Handwara area, terrorists abducted another civilian from his home and later fired upon him, critically wounding him.
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December - 29 
One of the two suicide bombers who targeted President Pervez Musharraf on December 25 in Rawalpindi belonged to the outlawed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and was freed from an Afghan prison during year 2002, unnamed intelligence officials were quoted as sa
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One of the two suicide bombers who targeted President Pervez Musharraf on December 25 in Rawalpindi belonged to the outlawed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and was freed from an Afghan prison during year 2002, unnamed intelligence officials were quoted as saying on December 29 in the Daily Times. Sources said that Mohammed Jameel, a resident of Rawalakot, was caught fighting along the Taliban in Afghanistan and was allegedly freed from an Afghan jail in 2002 along with 29 other Pakistanis. On arrival in Pakistan, Jameel was reportedly screened by security agencies but was freed. "The joint investigation team had concluded that the suspect was not involved in any anti-state activities as nothing adverse had been found against him," said the official.
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December - 29 
Security agencies in the Afghan capital Kabul on December 29 claimed to have arrested two Pakistanis along with an Afghan national on terrorism charge. An unnamed police official was quoted as saying in the Dawn that "The Pakistanis said they had bee
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Security agencies in the Afghan capital Kabul on December 29 claimed to have arrested two Pakistanis along with an Afghan national on terrorism charge. An unnamed police official was quoted as saying in the Dawn that "The Pakistanis said they had been hiding in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban regime on whose side they had fought against the US-backed Northern Alliance."
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December - 29 
An armed group of Maoists looted a bank in the Chitwan district and reportedly escaped with Rupees 350,000 in Nepalese currency.
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An armed group of Maoists looted a bank in the Chitwan district and reportedly escaped with Rupees 350,000 in Nepalese currency.
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December - 29 
Further, one Maoist was shot dead by SF personnel in the Basey Gaon area of Nuwakot district on December 29.
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Further, one Maoist was shot dead by SF personnel in the Basey Gaon area of Nuwakot district on December 29.
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December - 29 
Media reports of December 29 quoting Defence ministry sources said that five Maoist insurgents were killed in four separate encounters, including two in the Rautahat district and one each in the Sindhuli, Dolakha and Dhading districts, during the pas
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Media reports of December 29 quoting Defence ministry sources said that five Maoist insurgents were killed in four separate encounters, including two in the Rautahat district and one each in the Sindhuli, Dolakha and Dhading districts, during the past 48 hours of security force (SFs) operations. An unspecified amount of socket bombs and explosives were recovered from the incident sites. Elsewhere, a SF personnel and a civilian were injured when a bomb allegedly planted by the Maoists exploded in Kailali on December 29. On the same day, a woman Maoist cadre reportedly surrendered to the security forces in the Lamjung district.
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December - 29 
The Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) on December 29 handed over 12 Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists to the Indian Army. A media report quoting Jalpaiguri Divisional Commissioner Balbir Ram said that the RBA handed over the cadres at Binaguri
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The Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) on December 29 handed over 12 Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorists to the Indian Army. A media report quoting Jalpaiguri Divisional Commissioner Balbir Ram said that the RBA handed over the cadres at Binaguri cantonment in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal.
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December - 29 
The Telegraph quoting an unnamed Bhutanese official has reported that after driving out Indian terrorists from all known hideouts in its territory, Bhutan is now planning a mopping-up exercise which would be smaller in scale compared to the earlier m
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The Telegraph quoting an unnamed Bhutanese official has reported that after driving out Indian terrorists from all known hideouts in its territory, Bhutan is now planning a mopping-up exercise which would be smaller in scale compared to the earlier military operation so that the last traces of terrorism could be neutralised. Such an operation was deemed necessary as some terrorists were reportedly attempting to merge into the pockets of immigrant population in Bhutan.
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December - 30 
A security force (SF) personnel was killed and four others were injured during an encounter with unidentified terrorists at Hari Budha Top in the Surankote area of Poonch district. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in. SF personnel
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A security force (SF) personnel was killed and four others were injured during an encounter with unidentified terrorists at Hari Budha Top in the Surankote area of Poonch district. The encounter was continuing till last reports came in. SF personnel are reported to have recovered a large quantity of ration items from the terrorist hideout. In another encounter that occurred at village Thuru in the Mahore area of Udhampur district, one Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed and another sustained injuries.
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December - 30 
At least 40 soldiers and three civilians were injured when suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists ambushed an army convoy at Lawaypora on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on December 30. According to eye-witness accounts, the terrorists caused
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At least 40 soldiers and three civilians were injured when suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists ambushed an army convoy at Lawaypora on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on December 30. According to eye-witness accounts, the terrorists caused a powerful blast inside a shop on the highway at Lawaypora targeting a 100-vehicle convoy of the army, which was en route to Baramulla from Srinagar. The bomb exploded when a 40-seater private passenger bus, hired by the army, was seconds away from the shop. At least 20 vehicles of the convoy had reportedly driven past the point while another 70 were following when the blast was triggered, plausibly with a remote control device. Traffic was disrupted for several hours on the major roads leading to Gulmarg, Uri, Sopore, Kupwara and Handwara.
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December - 30 
Five left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) belonging to the Ganapati squad are reported to have surrendered along with an unspecified quantity of explosive material before the Anantapur range Deputy Inspector General of Polic
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Five left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) belonging to the Ganapati squad are reported to have surrendered along with an unspecified quantity of explosive material before the Anantapur range Deputy Inspector General of Police on December 30.
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December - 30 
In the State, unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a patrol party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Shopian in the Pulwama district. However, it exploded outside the protected house of Congress activist Mohammad Shafi Banday w
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In the State, unidentified terrorists lobbed a hand grenade on a patrol party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at Shopian in the Pulwama district. However, it exploded outside the protected house of Congress activist Mohammad Shafi Banday who has not been living at this house since year 1991. Official sources said that there was no damage caused. Later, terrorists also attacked the company headquarters of Rashtriya Rifles at Chowgam on the outskirts of Shopian town. However, there were no reports of casualty in this incident.
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December - 30 
Media reports indicated that security force personnel have apprehended two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists at an undisclosed place near the Bangladesh-Tripura border on December 30 and were later handed over to Tripura polic
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Media reports indicated that security force personnel have apprehended two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists at an undisclosed place near the Bangladesh-Tripura border on December 30 and were later handed over to Tripura police. Police sources further said that both the arrested terrorists had sneaked into the state from Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill tracts and they were on their way to Meghalaya via Tripura.
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December - 30 
Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Banihal area of Doda district and recovered one RPG round and 162 AK rounds. In another search operation, SFs recovered two AK magazines, three hand grenades and one compass in the Thannamandi area
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Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Banihal area of Doda district and recovered one RPG round and 162 AK rounds. In another search operation, SFs recovered two AK magazines, three hand grenades and one compass in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district.
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December - 30 
Separately, in a statement in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 30 termed the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua as a stumbling block in initiating a dialogue with the outfit.
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Separately, in a statement in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 30 termed the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua as a stumbling block in initiating a dialogue with the outfit.
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December - 30 
The Indian Army has handed over 13 NDFB and two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to the police in Darrang district on December 30. They were earlier handed over to the Indian Army by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) on December 28.
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The Indian Army has handed over 13 NDFB and two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists to the police in Darrang district on December 30. They were earlier handed over to the Indian Army by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) on December 28.
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December - 30 
According to the Dawn, the Sindh Government has prepared a list of at least 70 terrorists, including 39 suspects involved in sectarian killings, and their names have been circulated among different police stations. Quoting Aftab Ahmed Shaikh, Adviser
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According to the Dawn, the Sindh Government has prepared a list of at least 70 terrorists, including 39 suspects involved in sectarian killings, and their names have been circulated among different police stations. Quoting Aftab Ahmed Shaikh, Adviser (Home Affairs) to the Sindh Chief Minister, the report said that the list was finalized on the basis of First Information Reports (FIR) lodged at various police stations and also information collected by the security agencies. The names of terrorists are to be publicized through the media along with an appeal to the general public for co-operation in arresting them.
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December - 30 
Nepal News quoting Defense ministry sources has reported that in two separate encounters, security forces (SFs) have killed two Maoist insurgents in Rolpa and one insurgent in Kanchanpur on December 30. Socket bombs and other apparatus were recovered
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Nepal News quoting Defense ministry sources has reported that in two separate encounters, security forces (SFs) have killed two Maoist insurgents in Rolpa and one insurgent in Kanchanpur on December 30. Socket bombs and other apparatus were recovered from the possession of the slain insurgents.
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December - 30 
An Economic Times report quoting an unnamed Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) commander has indicated that the Bhutanese forces were exerting pressure on anti-India terrorists holed up inside the kingdom to force them to surrender so that casualties could be a
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An Economic Times report quoting an unnamed Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) commander has indicated that the Bhutanese forces were exerting pressure on anti-India terrorists holed up inside the kingdom to force them to surrender so that casualties could be avoided on both sides. The commander is quoted as saying that an unspecified number of terrorists have surrendered during the past week and they were being handed over to the Indian authorities in batches.
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December - 30 
The Daily Star has reported that a Speedy Trial Tribunal in capital Dhaka has sentenced to life Mufti Abdul Hannan Munshi of the Harkatul Jihad in an arms case on December 30. He is also alleged to be linked to the planting of explosives near the ven
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The Daily Star has reported that a Speedy Trial Tribunal in capital Dhaka has sentenced to life Mufti Abdul Hannan Munshi of the Harkatul Jihad in an arms case on December 30. He is also alleged to be linked to the planting of explosives near the venue for a Gopalganj rally of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which she was scheduled to address on July 21, 2000. The verdict was handed down in the absence of the Islamist outfit leader, popularly known as Abul Kalam. The court also ruled that police had seized a large quantity of bomb-making materials and a foreign-made revolver from Hannan's residence in the Hemangan area of Gopalganj on July 24, 2000. However, the tribunal acquitted five others accused in the case.
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December - 31 
According to a delayed media report, on December 31, 2003, security force personnel have arrested two suspected agents of the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, at Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The offici
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According to a delayed media report, on December 31, 2003, security force personnel have arrested two suspected agents of the Inter Service Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, at Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The officials have also recovered some sensitive defence documents from their possession. The arrested agents were residents of Pakistan who ran a Hawala (Illegal money transaction) operation in India. They allegedly received money from Dubai and Dhaka, which they passed on to persons in Bangalore and Mumbai, sources said.
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December - 31 
According to media reports, on January 31, suspected left wing extremists – Naxalites - belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) reportedly opened fire at a police team and injured one police personnel near the Krishna river at Anupu in the Guntur d
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According to media reports, on January 31, suspected left wing extremists – Naxalites - belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) reportedly opened fire at a police team and injured one police personnel near the Krishna river at Anupu in the Guntur district. Security forces have arrested six Naxalites near Veldurthy in relation to the above incident. In similar incidents, Naxalites have reportedly attacked police teams near Pogilla and Kambalapally.
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December - 31 
China has made it clear that it would not allow any Indian insurgents to enter its territory in the wake of the action launched against them by Bhutan. "China has always followed the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other coun
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China has made it clear that it would not allow any Indian insurgents to enter its territory in the wake of the action launched against them by Bhutan. "China has always followed the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries and will not allow its territory to be used by anybody for activities against other countries," a Chinese Embassy spokesperson said in New Delhi on December 31. The spokesperson was commenting on reports that the Indian insurgents might move northward from Bhutan and enter the Chinese territory to seek shelter.
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December - 31 
Further, reports from Handwara said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles on December 31 killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter at Bon Watsar.
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Further, reports from Handwara said that troops of the Rashtriya Rifles on December 31 killed an unidentified terrorist in an encounter at Bon Watsar.
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December - 31 
In another gunbattle, SFs have killed one terrorist, Faisal Iqbal, at Chitragam in the Zainapora area of Shopian on December 31.
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In another gunbattle, SFs have killed one terrorist, Faisal Iqbal, at Chitragam in the Zainapora area of Shopian on December 31.
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December - 31 
In another incident, security force personnel killed a suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorist on December 31 at Lamphel in the Imphal West district and recovered one mm pistol, one magazine and some live rounds of ammunition.
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In another incident, security force personnel killed a suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorist on December 31 at Lamphel in the Imphal West district and recovered one mm pistol, one magazine and some live rounds of ammunition.
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December - 31 
Meanwhile, on December 31, sixteen terrorists reportedly surrendered their arms before security officials in upper Assam’s Jorhat district. The group of terrorists included fifteen members of the ULFA and one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam
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Meanwhile, on December 31, sixteen terrorists reportedly surrendered their arms before security officials in upper Assam’s Jorhat district. The group of terrorists included fifteen members of the ULFA and one Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre.The terrorists surrendered with assorted weapons, ammunitions, explosives and incriminating documents.
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December - 31 
On December 31, in an encounter at Chhan Mohalla of Chewdara village near Beerwah, security forces (SFs) killed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Inayatullah Khan alias Bilal-e-Habshi hailing from Gujranwalla in Pakistan. During the encounter one o
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On December 31, in an encounter at Chhan Mohalla of Chewdara village near Beerwah, security forces (SFs) killed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Inayatullah Khan alias Bilal-e-Habshi hailing from Gujranwalla in Pakistan. During the encounter one of his associates ran away and disappeared in the densely populated Chewdara village. One AK-56 rifle, one pistol and a tape-recorder were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist. Later on, SFs conducted a search operation in the village but failed to apprehend Habshi’s associate. Habshi was reportedly wanted in 18 First Information Reports (FIRs) at different Police Stations in the Budgam district as he was believed to be responsible for over 50 civilian killings in addition to at least 30 attacks on security forces.
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December - 31 
On December 31, the police arrested six suspected ‘informers’ of the left wing extremist—Naxalite—outfit, the Maoist Communist Center (MCC), during a combing operation in the Burmu and Chanho areas of Ranchi district in Jharkhand.
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On December 31, the police arrested six suspected ‘informers’ of the left wing extremist—Naxalite—outfit, the Maoist Communist Center (MCC), during a combing operation in the Burmu and Chanho areas of Ranchi district in Jharkhand.
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December - 31 
Separately, in Srinagar, security forces reportedly spotted and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which had been planted at Maisuma Bund by terrorists.
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Separately, in Srinagar, security forces reportedly spotted and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which had been planted at Maisuma Bund by terrorists.
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December - 31 
Separately, one NDFB terrorist reportedly surrendered before the Gossaigaon police in the Kokrajhar district on December 31.
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Separately, one NDFB terrorist reportedly surrendered before the Gossaigaon police in the Kokrajhar district on December 31.
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December - 31 
Six security force personnel sustained serious injuries when terrorists belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ambushed a team of the Indian Reserve Police Battalion in Assam’s Goalpara district on December 31.
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Six security force personnel sustained serious injuries when terrorists belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ambushed a team of the Indian Reserve Police Battalion in Assam’s Goalpara district on December 31.
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According to media reports, one Maoist insurgent was killed by the security forces (SF) in Panchthar district on December 31 and another at Gopetar in the Panchami Village Development Committee (VDC) area on January 1.
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According to media reports, one Maoist insurgent was killed by the security forces (SF) in Panchthar district on December 31 and another at Gopetar in the Panchami Village Development Committee (VDC) area on January 1.
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December - 31 
Maoists have reportedly shot dead a police personnel, and injured another at Dhalke bazaar in the Dhanusha district on December 31.
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Maoists have reportedly shot dead a police personnel, and injured another at Dhalke bazaar in the Dhanusha district on December 31.
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December - 31 
Separately, five civilians were injured in one of the four ambushes laid by the Maoists at Lagarche VDC area in the Sindhupalchowk district on December 31. The explosive devices used in the rest of the failed ambushes have been reportedly defused by
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Separately, five civilians were injured in one of the four ambushes laid by the Maoists at Lagarche VDC area in the Sindhupalchowk district on December 31. The explosive devices used in the rest of the failed ambushes have been reportedly defused by SFs in the same district.
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*Data till , April 29, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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