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December - 1 
A woman, Nengneikim, was killed in a claymore landmine explosion triggered by suspected valley-based militants at Aibol Jamkhomang in the Chandel district on December 1, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A woman, Nengneikim, was killed in a claymore landmine explosion triggered by suspected valley-based militants at Aibol Jamkhomang in the Chandel district on December 1, reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 1 
A youth, Gurumayum Sunil, was shot at and injured and subsequently paraded before the media by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres at an unspecified place in the Imphal East district on December 1-afternoon, for his alleged involvement
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A youth, Gurumayum Sunil, was shot at and injured and subsequently paraded before the media by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres at an unspecified place in the Imphal East district on December 1-afternoon, for his alleged involvement in extortion at Soibam Leikai, reports Sangai Express. The UNLF claimed that Sunil was a former Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre.
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December - 1 
According to Nagaland Post, four militants were killed in internecine clashes between cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Inbung and Ahthibung in the Peren district and
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According to Nagaland Post, four militants were killed in internecine clashes between cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Inbung and Ahthibung in the Peren district and Zungti village in the Zunheboto district. NSCN-K sources said that its cadres attacked a camp of the IM faction at Inbung killing three of their cadres. One NSCN-K cadre was injured in the incident. An NSCN-IM leader confirmed the attack. Separately, NSCN-IM militants attacked a NSCN-K camp at Athibung. No casualty was reported in the incident. Further, a NSCN-K militant was killed at Zungti village during a clash with NSCN-IM cadres. NSCN-IM sources said that an M-21 rifle was recovered by its cadres from the incident site.
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December - 1 
An encounter between the security forces and suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants was reported from Dighaliagaon under Naharkatia police station in the Dibrugarh district. However, no casualty was reported.
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An encounter between the security forces and suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants was reported from Dighaliagaon under Naharkatia police station in the Dibrugarh district. However, no casualty was reported.
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On December 1, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed an employee of the revenue department at Kalimela in the Malkangiri district, reports Daily News & Analysis. Police sources said that the Maoists fired two bul
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On December 1, suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed an employee of the revenue department at Kalimela in the Malkangiri district, reports Daily News & Analysis. Police sources said that the Maoists fired two bullets at Sibananda Jena, whose dead body was found in front of his office. Police also recovered some Maoist leaflets from the incident site.
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres are trying to garner support in areas of south Assam, particularly Lakhipur, Jirighat, Fulertal, Banskandi in the Cachar district, reports Asam Tribune.
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres are trying to garner support in areas of south Assam, particularly Lakhipur, Jirighat, Fulertal, Banskandi in the Cachar district, reports Asam Tribune.
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Two Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) cadres, Formet Nunisa and Ramen Hagjer, were arrested from Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on December 1, according to Telegraph.
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Two Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) cadres, Formet Nunisa and Ramen Hagjer, were arrested from Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on December 1, according to Telegraph.
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A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded in the Defence Officers Colony area of Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 1-evening, killing one person, according to Dawn. It was not clear if the man died was a suicide bomber or som
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A bomb attached to a motorcycle exploded in the Defence Officers Colony area of Peshawar in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 1-evening, killing one person, according to Dawn. It was not clear if the man died was a suicide bomber or someone else had attached the explosives to the bike, provincial police officer Mohammad Raffat Pasha said. “He had covered his head and, therefore, we suspect that he might be a saboteur,” the officer added.
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's proposal to respond 'immediately and concretely' to the requests made by Nepal to assist in her nascent peace process, according to Nepal News. The Counc
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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's proposal to respond 'immediately and concretely' to the requests made by Nepal to assist in her nascent peace process, according to Nepal News. The Council adopted unanimously a statement made by the UNSC President Ambassador Nassir Abdul Aziz al Nasser of Qatar, which reflected the Secretary-General's letter to the council dated November 22. "The Security Council welcomes and expresses support for the Secretary General's intention to send a technical assessment mission to Nepal with a view of proposing..a fully developed concept of UN operations, including a UN political mission to deliver to deliver the assistance requested, and to dispatch an advance deployment of essential personnel of up to 35 arms monitors and 25 electoral personnel," Ambassador al-Nasser's statement said. "The Security Council stands ready to consider the secretary General's formal proposals as soon as the technical assistance is complete," the Ambassador's statement added. In his letter to the Council, Annan has expressed his strong belief that the UN should respond positively to the request made by Nepal, stating that the present circumstances in Nepal appear to provide the best opportunity yet for achieving last peace, adding, "Therefore, I believe the United Nations should respond immediately and concretely." As the president's statement has been adopted by the Council, a technical assessment team comprising about half a dozen experts on administration, political, logistics, military and budgetary arrangements is arriving in Nepal by the end of next week.
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Two PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were killed by their rivals at Nandanpur village under Ataikula sub-district of Pabna on December 1. They were identified as Tikka of Bangram Masterpara and Baki of Nandanpur village.
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Two PBCP-Janajuddha cadres were killed by their rivals at Nandanpur village under Ataikula sub-district of Pabna on December 1. They were identified as Tikka of Bangram Masterpara and Baki of Nandanpur village.
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A suicide attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targeting the Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who is also the brother of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, at Dharmapala Mawatha in Colombo injured seven army personnel and seven civi
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A suicide attack by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) targeting the Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who is also the brother of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, at Dharmapala Mawatha in Colombo injured seven army personnel and seven civilians on December 1, according to Defence Ministry sources. Two of the injured army personnel subsequently succumbed to their injuries. According to The Hindu, the suicide bomber rammed his three-wheeler into the convoy of the Defence Secretary. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, who was en route to the Presidential Palace for an official meeting, escaped unhurt. The headless body of an unidentified person, believed to be the suicide bomber, was recovered from the incident site. At least eight vehicles, including that of the Defence Secretary, were damaged in the attack.
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According to Sri Lanka Army sources, a dead body of a civilian suspected to be killed by the cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was recovered near the Chinabay railway station in Trincomalee on December 1. The victim, with cut injuries
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According to Sri Lanka Army sources, a dead body of a civilian suspected to be killed by the cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was recovered near the Chinabay railway station in Trincomalee on December 1. The victim, with cut injuries on his neck, was identified as Ahangama Baduge Karunarathne.
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According to the pro-LTTE website Tamilnet, two Sri Lanka Police constables were killed in a claymore mine attack by unidentified assailants near the junction of Clock Tower road and Hospital road near Jaffna town on December 1.
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According to the pro-LTTE website Tamilnet, two Sri Lanka Police constables were killed in a claymore mine attack by unidentified assailants near the junction of Clock Tower road and Hospital road near Jaffna town on December 1.
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Four security force (SF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres triggered a blast targeting a SF convoy at Colombo 3 near Pittala junction in the Colombo district on December 1 (today)-morning. Further details were not available.
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Four security force (SF) personnel were injured when LTTE cadres triggered a blast targeting a SF convoy at Colombo 3 near Pittala junction in the Colombo district on December 1 (today)-morning. Further details were not available.
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December - 2 
A Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) leader belonging to the Dilip Nunisa faction, ‘lieutenant’ Mazran Dimasa, was wounded when he was attacked by the rival anti-talks faction led by Jewel Gorlosa at Maibong town in the North Cachar Hills district on December 2
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A Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) leader belonging to the Dilip Nunisa faction, ‘lieutenant’ Mazran Dimasa, was wounded when he was attacked by the rival anti-talks faction led by Jewel Gorlosa at Maibong town in the North Cachar Hills district on December 2-night, according to Telegraph. Mazran’s wife, Riya Maibongsa, and a civilian, Ananta Langthasa, were also wounded in the attack.
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December - 2 
A woman cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Chayanika Bora alias Maini Bora, was arrested during a search operation at Gowal village under Teok police station in the Jorhat district on December 2-night, reports Sentinel
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A woman cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Chayanika Bora alias Maini Bora, was arrested during a search operation at Gowal village under Teok police station in the Jorhat district on December 2-night, reports Sentinel. Two persons were also arrested for providing shelter to the ULFA cadre.
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December - 2 
According to Times of India, four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and several others injured during an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on December 2. The encounter occurred in th
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According to Times of India, four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed and several others injured during an encounter with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on December 2. The encounter occurred in the Cherpal forest area of Dantewada district. O. P. Rathor, Director General of Chhattisgarh Police, said, “The rebels had planned to attack the Cherpal police station but luckily the CRPF were able to repulse the attack.” Police sources further said that many Maoists received multiple bullet wounds but they escaped deep inside the forest.
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December - 2 
Another woman cadre of the ULFA, Chayanika Bora a.k.a. Maini Bora, who was arrested from Gowal village under Teok police station on December 2-night, was remanded to police custody for seven days after she was produced in a court in the Jorhat distr
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Another woman cadre of the ULFA, Chayanika Bora a.k.a. Maini Bora, who was arrested from Gowal village under Teok police station on December 2-night, was remanded to police custody for seven days after she was produced in a court in the Jorhat district.
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Cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) abducted some public leaders and villagers of Kizari village in the Tuensang district on December 2, reports Morung Express. Reports added that the abducted villagers were charged
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Cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) abducted some public leaders and villagers of Kizari village in the Tuensang district on December 2, reports Morung Express. Reports added that the abducted villagers were charged with facilitating the intelligence network of the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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Maoist was killed in an encounter near Chat village in the Palamau district, according to Zee News. Police sources said that the encounter followed a raid by the police on a Maoist congregation which left a Maoist injured. He succumbed to his injurie
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Maoist was killed in an encounter near Chat village in the Palamau district, according to Zee News. Police sources said that the encounter followed a raid by the police on a Maoist congregation which left a Maoist injured. He succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. Another Maoist was arrested during the encounter. A sten gun, two stolen rifles, two regular rifles, three double-barrel guns and 400 live cartridges were also recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 2 
On December 2, 14 police personnel belonging to the Special Task Force of the Jharkhand police were killed and three injured in a landmine blast detonated by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoists) at Kanchkir in the Bokaro
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On December 2, 14 police personnel belonging to the Special Task Force of the Jharkhand police were killed and three injured in a landmine blast detonated by suspected cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoists) at Kanchkir in the Bokaro district, reports The Hindu. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Anil Palta said, “Two vehicles carrying security personnel were returning from patrolling. While the first one crossed the spot safely, the second, carrying at least 16 personnel, hit the landmine planted on the road.”
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December - 2 
On December 2, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ruled out integration of Naga-inhabited areas in the northeast, reports The Telegraph. Speaking at the Kangla Fort ground Manipur capital Imphal, Prime Minister said, “It is the duty of the Centre to prote
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On December 2, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ruled out integration of Naga-inhabited areas in the northeast, reports The Telegraph. Speaking at the Kangla Fort ground Manipur capital Imphal, Prime Minister said, “It is the duty of the Centre to protect the people of the state and respect their sentiments.” The announcement comes two days before the next round of talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership in Amsterdam. Speaking on the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), Prime Minister said that the Centre was working on amending the Act, reports The Hindu. He said, “I had given an assurance earlier that we will try to redress legitimate grievances on the AFSPA. A Committee had been set up to review its provisions and it has done its job. I believe that we need to consider some amendments to the Act by modifying existing provisions or inserting new provisions, whereby it could be made more humane giving due regard to the protection of basic human and civil rights ... The Home Ministry is working on this matter just as I had promised. Once these amendments are in place, I am hopeful that many of your grievances would be effectively addressed."
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The Anantapur district police recovered a large number of rockets, landmines and claymore mines by unearthing four dumps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during December 2 and 5, reports The Hindu. Giving details to the media on De
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The Anantapur district police recovered a large number of rockets, landmines and claymore mines by unearthing four dumps of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during December 2 and 5, reports The Hindu. Giving details to the media on December 6, Superintendent of Police, M.S. Ravindra, said the dumps were unearthed during the combing operations by police in the Palyam forest area in Mudigubba mandal (administrative division), near Payakati cheruvu in Nallamada mandal and Batrepalli forest area in Kadiri mandal. Landmines and claymore mines were found on the Mudigubba-Bukkapatnam road, in Puttaparthi mandal and near Bilvampalli village mandal. The recovery comprised 14 rockets, 7 rocket launcher stands, 71 hand grenades, 26 firearms (one SLR, five .303 rifles, three 410 muskets, one .8mm rifle, three DBBL guns, five SBBL guns, three revolvers, five tapanchas (locally made pistols) and a large number of cartridges and bullets), 19 claymore mines, 12 land mines, 7 tin bombs and 4 boosters. Besides, there were a remote control which could blast four cars at a time, two walkie-talkies, 280 gelatin sticks, 1,175 electric detonators, 600 non-electric detonators, five tins of blasting powder, 12 camera flashes and revolutionary literature. Claiming that this was the largest dump unearthed, Ravindra said the existence of Maoists in the district was already neutralized with the recent encounter in Kadapa district.
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December - 2 
A seventeen-year-old boy, Mohammad Younus Baloch, was killed and three other people were injured when a bomb exploded at Nushki in Balochistan on December 2, according to Dawn. Police sources said the powerful bomb had been planted on an electricity
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A seventeen-year-old boy, Mohammad Younus Baloch, was killed and three other people were injured when a bomb exploded at Nushki in Balochistan on December 2, according to Dawn. Police sources said the powerful bomb had been planted on an electricity pylon 200 yards away from the fort of the Chagai Militia, a wing of the Frontier Corps, on the Mess Road.
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December - 2 
According to IANS, at least four persons, including three Indian nationals, were injured in an explosion in the Bhutanese town of Phuntsholing on December 2. The explosive was concealed in a sack and kept near a garbage bin at a petrol pump, an offic
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According to IANS, at least four persons, including three Indian nationals, were injured in an explosion in the Bhutanese town of Phuntsholing on December 2. The explosive was concealed in a sack and kept near a garbage bin at a petrol pump, an official of the Royal Bhutan Police said. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Bhutanese army has sealed all entry and exit routes to the country.
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December - 2 
The chief of Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh, Asadullah Al Galib, who is currently under detention, was made a permanent professor at the Department of Arabic in Rajshahi University (RU), according to Daily Star. According to a RU notice signed by its
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The chief of Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh, Asadullah Al Galib, who is currently under detention, was made a permanent professor at the Department of Arabic in Rajshahi University (RU), according to Daily Star. According to a RU notice signed by its registrar, four professors, including Galib, were appointed to vacant posts of permanent professors based on seniority. A senior RU teacher said Galib's job confirmation was disclosed at an RU syndicate meeting on December 2. However, another RU teacher claimed that Galib was promoted to the professor’s post two years ago and his job was confirmed despite his failing to render the required "satisfactory service" for over one year. RU Registrar Abdus Salam, however, claimed Galib's job confirmation was legal. Galib was arrested in February 2005 over allegations of supporting militancy and for his links with different international militant outfits.
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December - 2 
Pro-LTTE website Tamilnet reported that Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) bombed a civilian settlement in the Mullathivu district on December 2, a day after the unsuccessful attempt on the life of Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa by a suspected LTTE s
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Pro-LTTE website Tamilnet reported that Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) bombed a civilian settlement in the Mullathivu district on December 2, a day after the unsuccessful attempt on the life of Defence Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa by a suspected LTTE suicide bomber. One civilian was reportedly killed and three houses were damaged during the aerial raid.
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December - 2 
Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre during a search operation at Mavilaru in the Trincomalee district on December 2. One T - 56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, a uniform and one code sheet were recovered from the incident site.
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Troops recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre during a search operation at Mavilaru in the Trincomalee district on December 2. One T - 56 weapon, four magazines, one pouch, a uniform and one code sheet were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 3 
The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are using territory and elements in Bangladesh and Nepal for movement of terrorists and finances in India, according to a paper prepared by the Union Home Ministry on internal secu
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The Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are using territory and elements in Bangladesh and Nepal for movement of terrorists and finances in India, according to a paper prepared by the Union Home Ministry on internal security situation. The modus operandi is recruitment of Indian youths by the LeT and Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HUJI-BD) for training in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and then sending them back to India for sabotage and subversive activities, Times of India reported. "These outfits are well organised, interlinked and have the latest hardware and communication equipment," according to the paper. Investigations into recent terrorist attacks, including the 7/11 Mumbai blasts, Varanasi serial blasts in March 2006 and the attack on the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore in December 2005 have indicated increased use of Bangladeshi territory by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed terrorist groups and the growing terror networking of Bangladeshi fundamentalist groups with the LeT and JeM. According to intelligence sources, in all these attacks, suspected terrorists had infiltrated from across the India-Bangladesh border. The current strategy of these groups, according to the paper, is to maintain continuous flow of finances to sustain terrorist networks, target vital installations and economic infrastructure, recruit and train local modules and attack soft targets like market places, public transport system, places of worship and congregations. Their strategy also includes provoking communal tensions to create a wedge between communities and supplying hardware through land and sea routes. The Home Ministry indicated that the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK is yet to be dismantled and it is being used by Pakistan-based and ISI-sponsored outfits like the JeM, LeT, Al-Badr and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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December - 3 
A 19 year-old girl, identified as Janab Jhatoon, kidnapped from Manu village in the Doda district on November 30-night by the militants when she had gone to attend a marriage ceremony, was rescued by Doda police on December 3.
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A 19 year-old girl, identified as Janab Jhatoon, kidnapped from Manu village in the Doda district on November 30-night by the militants when she had gone to attend a marriage ceremony, was rescued by Doda police on December 3.
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December - 3 
A former National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Kiyelho Rochill, was shot dead by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in the Kohima district on December 3, reports Morung Express.
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A former National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Kiyelho Rochill, was shot dead by the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in the Kohima district on December 3, reports Morung Express.
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December - 3 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, identified as Abu Shakir of Pakistan, was arrested from the Malbagh locality outside Dachhigam National Sanctuary in Harwan.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, identified as Abu Shakir of Pakistan, was arrested from the Malbagh locality outside Dachhigam National Sanctuary in Harwan.
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December - 3 
A source in the North Cachar Hills district administration said Government employees recently received threats from the Jewel Gorlosa faction. “They have apparently modified their modus operandi by demanding money over the phone instead of issuing ex
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A source in the North Cachar Hills district administration said Government employees recently received threats from the Jewel Gorlosa faction. “They have apparently modified their modus operandi by demanding money over the phone instead of issuing extortion notices,” said an unnamed official, adding that the demands ranged from INR 1 to 3 lakhs.
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December - 3 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Kiran alias Dak, was arrested by the security force personnel during a search operation near H.V.S brickfield at Patsoi in the Imphal West district on December 3, according to Sangai Express. One 9 mm
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Kiran alias Dak, was arrested by the security force personnel during a search operation near H.V.S brickfield at Patsoi in the Imphal West district on December 3, according to Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol with a magazine containing four live rounds was reportedly recovered from his possession.
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December - 3 
According to Daily Excelsior, two terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Waseem Ahmed Zargar, at Mohalla Mir Sahib in the Baramulla old town on December 3.
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According to Daily Excelsior, two terrorists shot dead a civilian, identified as Waseem Ahmed Zargar, at Mohalla Mir Sahib in the Baramulla old town on December 3.
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December - 3 
An over-ground worker of the HM, identified as Sardar Mohammed, was arrested from village Sharekhi in the Doda district. 56 AK rounds, letter pads of the HM and some letters written by a militant Riaz Ahmed, (presently in Pakistan) were recovered fro
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An over-ground worker of the HM, identified as Sardar Mohammed, was arrested from village Sharekhi in the Doda district. 56 AK rounds, letter pads of the HM and some letters written by a militant Riaz Ahmed, (presently in Pakistan) were recovered from his possession.
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December - 3 
From Kalsa Mohalla in the Poonch district, security forces recovered three hand grenades, 12 AK magazines and 120 rounds.
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From Kalsa Mohalla in the Poonch district, security forces recovered three hand grenades, 12 AK magazines and 120 rounds.
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December - 3 
Security force personnel neutralized a terrorist hideout at Talian forest in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district and recovered one .303 rifle, two grenades, two AK magazines with 60 rounds, one radio set antenna and one book of the Al Badr outfit.
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Security force personnel neutralized a terrorist hideout at Talian forest in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district and recovered one .303 rifle, two grenades, two AK magazines with 60 rounds, one radio set antenna and one book of the Al Badr outfit.
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December - 3 
Shama Begun, the wife of Mohammed Javed alias Jishan, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘sector commander’, was killed in an exchange of firing between militants and security forces at Parshola near Prem Nagar in the Doda district. However, Javed managed to
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Shama Begun, the wife of Mohammed Javed alias Jishan, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘sector commander’, was killed in an exchange of firing between militants and security forces at Parshola near Prem Nagar in the Doda district. However, Javed managed to escape from the incident site.
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December - 3 
The Finance, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Tariq Hamid Qarra, had a narrow escape when terrorists lobbed a grenade about 300 meters short of Gool at Gool main road minutes before his convoy was scheduled to reach the point.
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The Finance, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Tariq Hamid Qarra, had a narrow escape when terrorists lobbed a grenade about 300 meters short of Gool at Gool main road minutes before his convoy was scheduled to reach the point.
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December - 3 
The ULFA asked the Union Government to give a written commitment that the issue of Assam’s ‘sovereignty’ would be discussed in the negotiations, according to Assam Tribune.
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The ULFA asked the Union Government to give a written commitment that the issue of Assam’s ‘sovereignty’ would be discussed in the negotiations, according to Assam Tribune.
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December - 3 
Two handmade bombs were recovered from a house at Majherchar village under Dhubri police station on December 3- night, reports Telegraph.
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Two handmade bombs were recovered from a house at Majherchar village under Dhubri police station on December 3- night, reports Telegraph.
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December - 3 
Two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Wairokpam Ibotombi alias Herojit alias Toni and Khumu-kcham Joykumar alias Luwang, were shot dead by security force personnel in a counter-insurgency operat
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Two People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Wairokpam Ibotombi alias Herojit alias Toni and Khumu-kcham Joykumar alias Luwang, were shot dead by security force personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Koinai-Tang in the Chandel district on December 3, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 3 
According to Daily Times, a police official was killed and another wounded when a foreigner, believed to be an Uzbek national, detonated explosives tied around his body when the police tried to search him in the Domail area of Bannu in North West Fro
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According to Daily Times, a police official was killed and another wounded when a foreigner, believed to be an Uzbek national, detonated explosives tied around his body when the police tried to search him in the Domail area of Bannu in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), police said on December 3. “The police surrounded the Persian-speaking man’s car, a private taxi, when he refused a body search and fired at a constable deployed at a check post on the Kohat-Bannu road,” Bannu Deputy Inspector General of Police, Abid Ali, told reporters. Ali informed that platoon commander Ahmad Khan attempted to remove the explosives fixed around the suspect’s body when he exploded. Police arrested the taxi driver who was driving the suspected militant from Kohat to Bannu.
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December - 3 
Intelligence agencies have unearthed a plan by banned militant groups to hijack helicopters used by courier services and welfare organisations to carry out terrorist acts in Pakistan, Daily Times has reported. Agencies have reportedly submitted repor
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Intelligence agencies have unearthed a plan by banned militant groups to hijack helicopters used by courier services and welfare organisations to carry out terrorist acts in Pakistan, Daily Times has reported. Agencies have reportedly submitted reports to the Interior Ministry warning that militants groups may also try to hijack helicopters used by the Civil Aviation Authority and Maritime Security Agency. These groups have formed a squad tasked with hijacking a helicopter, the intelligence reports warned. They also warn that militants continue to plan to abduct and kill senior government officials, along the lines of incidents reported in Iraq.
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December - 3 
On December 3, Bhutan sought the help of police in the Indian State of West Bengal to arrest the culprits behind the December 2-bomb blast in Phuentsholing town that left four persons, including three Indian nationals injured, reports Telegraph. The
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On December 3, Bhutan sought the help of police in the Indian State of West Bengal to arrest the culprits behind the December 2-bomb blast in Phuentsholing town that left four persons, including three Indian nationals injured, reports Telegraph. The district magistrate of Bhutan’s Chukha district, Namgay, and the Superintendent of Police, Ninda Wangdi, on December 3 visited the police station in Jaigaon — Phuentsholing’s twin town on the Indian side of the border to appeal for assistance. Namgay later said that he was getting “all help” from the Jalpaiguri district administration for the blast investigation.
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December - 3 
A civilian, Pakkianathan Calista Nirmala, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in her house along Antony Road at Palaiyootu in the Trincomalee district on December 3, reports pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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A civilian, Pakkianathan Calista Nirmala, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in her house along Antony Road at Palaiyootu in the Trincomalee district on December 3, reports pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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December - 3 
A soldier was injured when LTTE cadres attacked the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district on December 3.
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A soldier was injured when LTTE cadres attacked the Vavunathivu Army camp in the Batticaloa district on December 3.
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December - 3 
A soldier, Lance Corporal Ravi Prasanna, who was injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE on December 2, succumbed to his injuries in the Jaffna district on December 3, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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A soldier, Lance Corporal Ravi Prasanna, who was injured in a grenade attack by the LTTE on December 2, succumbed to his injuries in the Jaffna district on December 3, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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December - 3 
One soldier, Private A.M.H. Athapaththu, was killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in Velvettithurai in the Jaffna district on December 2.
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One soldier, Private A.M.H. Athapaththu, was killed and another sustained injuries when LTTE cadres hurled a hand grenade at an Army foot patrol in Velvettithurai in the Jaffna district on December 2.
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December - 3 
Troops in a search operation recovered a hand grenade at Kodikamam in the Jaffna district on December 3.
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Troops in a search operation recovered a hand grenade at Kodikamam in the Jaffna district on December 3.
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December - 3 
Two Sri Lankan Army personnel, while providing security to the Internally Displaced Persons Centre at Vinayagapuram and Valachchenai in the Batticaloa district, were injured on December 3 when LTTE cadres attacked them with hand grenades.
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Two Sri Lankan Army personnel, while providing security to the Internally Displaced Persons Centre at Vinayagapuram and Valachchenai in the Batticaloa district, were injured on December 3 when LTTE cadres attacked them with hand grenades.
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December - 4 
A civilian, Hoichong Haokip, was killed in crossfire between security force (SF) personnel and the Kuki National Army (KNA) cadres at Sipiyang village in the Senapati district on December 4-morning. According to police sources, one M-16 rifle, two ma
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A civilian, Hoichong Haokip, was killed in crossfire between security force (SF) personnel and the Kuki National Army (KNA) cadres at Sipiyang village in the Senapati district on December 4-morning. According to police sources, one M-16 rifle, two magazines, several live rounds, eight number of letter heads, photographs, dresses, magazine pouch and shoulder badges bearing KNA ‘logo’ were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 4 
A civilian, identified as Tokevi Yeptho, was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at an unspecified place between Zunheboto town and Natha Old Village in the Zunheboto district on December 4, reports
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A civilian, identified as Tokevi Yeptho, was shot dead by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at an unspecified place between Zunheboto town and Natha Old Village in the Zunheboto district on December 4, reports Morung Express.
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December - 4 
A link-woman of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Namita Kalita, was arrested from Guwahati in the Kamrup district on December 4, according to Times of India. "Namita was acting as a very important liaison person between the
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A link-woman of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Namita Kalita, was arrested from Guwahati in the Kamrup district on December 4, according to Times of India. "Namita was acting as a very important liaison person between the underground ULFA cadres and those who are in various jails, besides channeling funds for the rebel outfit," said Rajen Singh, the additional police chief of Guwahati city.
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December - 4 
A local court in Aizawl has held that the Mizoram Government had paid a ransom of INR 60 lakh to Hmar militants for the release of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) workers during its previous tenure, reports Sentinel. The Additional
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A local court in Aizawl has held that the Mizoram Government had paid a ransom of INR 60 lakh to Hmar militants for the release of North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) workers during its previous tenure, reports Sentinel. The Additional District Magistrate of Aizawl, K. L. Liana, while settling a case between the State Government and R. Lalzirliana, a serving legislator of the Congress party, passed the judgment on December 4. The judgment said evaluating the statements of witnesses of both the litigator and the respondent, it was the court’s opinion that ransom had indeed been paid for the release of kidnapped persons to the Hmar militants. Lalzirliana had alleged that the State Government had paid huge amounts of ransom for the release of NEEPCO workers, who had been abducted by members of the Hmar People’s Conference in 2002. Following the allegation, Mizo National Front party leader and a minister, R. Tlanghmingthanga, had filed a defamation case on behalf of the Mizoram Government. According to Lalzirliana’s counsel, the State Government had paid a ransom of INR 60 lakh to militants on three occasions through a local man identified as one Saikapa.
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December - 4 
According to Daily Excelsior, one of Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) most wanted cadres, who was allegedly responsible for killing over a dozen security force (SF) personnel in the Kashmir Valley, was killed by the SFs during an encounter in the Bandipore a
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According to Daily Excelsior, one of Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) most wanted cadres, who was allegedly responsible for killing over a dozen security force (SF) personnel in the Kashmir Valley, was killed by the SFs during an encounter in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on December 4. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir), S. M. Sahai, informed that SFs laid an ambush at Pethkot Chhandaji in the Bandipore area in the early hours of December 4 and in the ensuing encounter, Gulbadeen Khan a.k.a. Mohsin of Rawalpindi in Pakistan, was killed. One SF personnel, Balraj Singh, was wounded in the gun-battle. Two hand grenades and a pistol were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 4 
According to Nagaland Post, the Union Government representatives would hold negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, on December 4 (today). A Group of Ministers led
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According to Nagaland Post, the Union Government representatives would hold negotiations with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, on December 4 (today). A Group of Ministers led by the Union Labour Minister, Oscar Fernandes, would represent the Government in the negotiation.
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December - 4 
At least four persons, Thangjam Bishwarjit, Moirangthem Dharmendra, Thangjam Hemanta and Naorem Chandrakanta, were shot dead by suspected Kuki militants at an unspecified place between Kangpokpi and Changoubung in the Senapati district on December 4,
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At least four persons, Thangjam Bishwarjit, Moirangthem Dharmendra, Thangjam Hemanta and Naorem Chandrakanta, were shot dead by suspected Kuki militants at an unspecified place between Kangpokpi and Changoubung in the Senapati district on December 4, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 4 
During another encounter at Hib Dangarpoa in the Baramulla district, Abu Umair and Abu Turab, both believed to be Pakistani cadres of the Al-Badr, were killed.
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During another encounter at Hib Dangarpoa in the Baramulla district, Abu Umair and Abu Turab, both believed to be Pakistani cadres of the Al-Badr, were killed.
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December - 4 
On December 4, Jharkhand sought an additional 50 companies of paramilitary forces to combat Maoist insurgents in the State, reports IANS. The demand was made to a team of Union Home Ministry officials who visited the Bokaro district where 14 security
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On December 4, Jharkhand sought an additional 50 companies of paramilitary forces to combat Maoist insurgents in the State, reports IANS. The demand was made to a team of Union Home Ministry officials who visited the Bokaro district where 14 security force personnel had been killed in a landmine blast on December 2. The State already has 30 companies of paramilitary forces. Director General of Police, J. B. Mahapatra, said, “We have sought 50 companies of paramilitary forces, including 10 companies of Central Reserve Police Force, which were earlier posted in Jharkhand. We also sought metal detectors to unearth landmines.” Another unidentified police official said, “The Maoist rebels are going hi tech by the day and we have to still fight them with traditional weapons and tools. We have been demanding advanced mental detectors for a long time. Many security personnel have been killed in landmine blasts.”
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December - 4 
Security force (SF) personnel rescued two NSCN-K cadres from the rival IM faction in the Kohima district on December 4, reports Morung Express.
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Security force (SF) personnel rescued two NSCN-K cadres from the rival IM faction in the Kohima district on December 4, reports Morung Express.
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December - 4 
SFs shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Qasim Gujjar alias Badshah Khan and Irshad alias Shaheen, in an encounter at village Lablota in the Banihal area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, seven magazines and two radio sets we
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SFs shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as Qasim Gujjar alias Badshah Khan and Irshad alias Shaheen, in an encounter at village Lablota in the Banihal area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, seven magazines and two radio sets were recovered from their possession.
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December - 4 
The Assam Police is to set up an anti-extortion wing, since several persons received extortion demands from callers identifying themselves as militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) over telephone. “We are indeed worri
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The Assam Police is to set up an anti-extortion wing, since several persons received extortion demands from callers identifying themselves as militants belonging to the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) over telephone. “We are indeed worried as criminals were found serving extortion notices or demanding money over telephone in the name of some militant groups and therefore, we are seriously thinking of having an exclusive anti-extortion cell,” Assam Police intelligence chief, Khagen Sharma, told IANS.
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December - 4 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on December 4 held guilty six aides of prime conspirator Tiger Memon (who is still at large) for hurling hand grenades at a fishermen's colony, killing three persons and
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on December 4 held guilty six aides of prime conspirator Tiger Memon (who is still at large) for hurling hand grenades at a fishermen's colony, killing three persons and injuring six on March 12, 1993, reports Times of India. The guilty were identified as Bashir Ahmed Usman Ghani Khairullah, Zakir Hussain Noor Mohammed Shaikh, Abdul Khan, Feroze Amani Malik, Moin Querishi and Salim Rahim Shaikh. They were also found guilty under Section 3 (3) of TADA for aiding and abetting terrorist act, going to Pakistan for arms training and attending conspiracy meeting. With the conviction of these six accused, the total number of those held guilty so far has risen to 100. Twenty-three persons were acquitted by the court. With this, the first phase of verdict, involving conviction or acquittal of the accused concluded. The second phase of verdict which involves arguments by the Central Bureau of Investigation and defence lawyers on the quantum of sentence would begin on December 11 and is expected to last a few days. In the third phase, designated judge P. D. Kode would award the quantum of sentence to each of the convicted.
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December - 4 
The Uttar Pradesh Government on December 4 said that it had not received any direction from the Union Government to proscribe the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). According to Times of India, in a written reply to a question in the State le
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The Uttar Pradesh Government on December 4 said that it had not received any direction from the Union Government to proscribe the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). According to Times of India, in a written reply to a question in the State legislative assembly, Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said that no instructions had been received from the Centre to ban SIMI. The State Government had recently successfully moved an application in a district court in Baharaich seeking withdrawal of cases against SIMI chief Shahid Badar Falah.
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December - 4 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, surrendered before police in the Medak district on December 4, reports Zee News. Nizamabad range Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anjani Kumar, identified them as J
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, surrendered before police in the Medak district on December 4, reports Zee News. Nizamabad range Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anjani Kumar, identified them as J. Iylaiah a.k.a. Kamalakar and Manjula alias Swarna.
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December - 4 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were shot dead by the SF personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Khonaithong village in the Thoubal district on December 3. One SLR and one AK-56 rifle along with ammunition were recovered from their
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were shot dead by the SF personnel in a counter-insurgency operation at Khonaithong village in the Thoubal district on December 3. One SLR and one AK-56 rifle along with ammunition were recovered from their possession
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December - 4 
Unidentified terrorists shot dead a 20 year-old youth, Imtiyaz Ahmed Itoo, in the Sopore township of Baramulla district. Reports described him as a 'freelance informant' and drug addict who had maintained relations with the security forces.
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Unidentified terrorists shot dead a 20 year-old youth, Imtiyaz Ahmed Itoo, in the Sopore township of Baramulla district. Reports described him as a 'freelance informant' and drug addict who had maintained relations with the security forces.
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December - 4 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Kh Kiran alias Nganu, was arrested during a search operation at Soagolband in the Imphal West district on the same day.
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Kh Kiran alias Nganu, was arrested during a search operation at Soagolband in the Imphal West district on the same day.
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December - 4 
A soldier, identified as Abdul Waheed, was injured in a landmine explosion in the Kahan area of Kohlu district in Balochistan on December 4, Dawn reported. According to official sources, the soldier was going to his camp when the anti-personnel landm
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A soldier, identified as Abdul Waheed, was injured in a landmine explosion in the Kahan area of Kohlu district in Balochistan on December 4, Dawn reported. According to official sources, the soldier was going to his camp when the anti-personnel landmine blew up.
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December - 4 
Insurgents reportedly fired rockets on some areas in Nushki and Mastung on December 4-evening. Three rockets landed in an open place in Nushki, while an equal number exploded in Mastung. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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Insurgents reportedly fired rockets on some areas in Nushki and Mastung on December 4-evening. Three rockets landed in an open place in Nushki, while an equal number exploded in Mastung. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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December - 4 
The Government has rejected a recent report of the Brussels-based International Crisis Group about the Taliban having established their headquarters in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, according to Dawn. "Taliban have not established any office in Que
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The Government has rejected a recent report of the Brussels-based International Crisis Group about the Taliban having established their headquarters in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, according to Dawn. "Taliban have not established any office in Quetta or any other part of the country," Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on December 4. Talking to the media in Islamabad, he said the Government had been making best possible efforts to stop movement across the Afghan border. "Recently, we held 300 Afghans while entering Pakistan and 200 of them have been repatriated," the minister said. He informed that a biometrics system had been installed on the Afghan border to check infiltration of Taliban, adding that Afghan refugees staying in camps in Chaman had been issued special cards to check presence of Taliban or other elements.
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December - 4 
Himalayan Times has reported that the Maoists have brought development activities in the Village Development Committees (VDC) of Kavre district to a standstill after they objected to the release of the first quarterly budget for the current fiscal ye
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Himalayan Times has reported that the Maoists have brought development activities in the Village Development Committees (VDC) of Kavre district to a standstill after they objected to the release of the first quarterly budget for the current fiscal year. The budget was supposed to be released by mid-November by the VDC council. However, the council has not been able to hold a meeting so far due to disagreement on part of the Maoists, a VDC secretary said.
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December - 4 
The Maoist Victims Association (MVA) staged a rally in Kathmandu on December 4 demanding that they be represented in the soon-to-be-formed interim parliament, according to Nepal News. The MVA also demanded that the Government fulfill the 10-point dem
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The Maoist Victims Association (MVA) staged a rally in Kathmandu on December 4 demanding that they be represented in the soon-to-be-formed interim parliament, according to Nepal News. The MVA also demanded that the Government fulfill the 10-point demands that it had submitted recently. Their demands include rehabilitation, compensation and action against culprits.
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December - 4 
At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in retaliatory fire when the rebels ambushed the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Sangaman Kanda in the Ampara district on December 4, according to Defence Ministry sources.
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At least six Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in retaliatory fire when the rebels ambushed the Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Sangaman Kanda in the Ampara district on December 4, according to Defence Ministry sources. One soldier succumbed to his injuries while four others sustained bullet injuries during the ambush.
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December - 5 
A civilian, Nongthombam Awangba, was shot at and wounded by PREPAK militants at an unspecified place in Imphal on December 5, for his alleged involvement in the rape of two women at Sekmaijin on November 19, reports Sangai Express.
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A civilian, Nongthombam Awangba, was shot at and wounded by PREPAK militants at an unspecified place in Imphal on December 5, for his alleged involvement in the rape of two women at Sekmaijin on November 19, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 5 
A day after foiling a Maoist attack in Dantewada, security forces (SFs) on December 5-morning shot dead two Maoists and injured another near Basin village in the Bastar district, according to Telegraph. Inspector General of Police (Bastar), R.K. Vij,
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A day after foiling a Maoist attack in Dantewada, security forces (SFs) on December 5-morning shot dead two Maoists and injured another near Basin village in the Bastar district, according to Telegraph. Inspector General of Police (Bastar), R.K. Vij, said the bodies of the slain Maoists had been recovered. Around 9 am, an unspecified number of Maoists attacked a joint patrol party of the Central Reserve Police Force and new recruits of the Jungle Warfare School near Basin, around 300 km south of the State capital Raipur. The SFs retaliated and the ensuing shootout reportedly lasted over two hours before the Maoists fled into the forests. Subsequently, during a search operation, the bodies of the two Maoists were found.
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December - 5 
A group of Maoists made an unsuccessful attempt to target a patrol party in the Munga village of Bijapur district on December 5-morning. The Maoists reportedly detonated four landmines without causing any casualties.
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A group of Maoists made an unsuccessful attempt to target a patrol party in the Munga village of Bijapur district on December 5-morning. The Maoists reportedly detonated four landmines without causing any casualties.
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December - 5 
A huge arms dump, reportedly belonging to the Maoists, was recovered by the police in Srikakulam district on December 5. According to police sources, the arms dump consisted of mainly blasting material.
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A huge arms dump, reportedly belonging to the Maoists, was recovered by the police in Srikakulam district on December 5. According to police sources, the arms dump consisted of mainly blasting material.
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December - 5 
A Pakistani intruder was shot dead when he entered the Indian territory with a consignment of heroin worth INR 10 crore and ignored the warnings given by Border Security Force (BSF) to surrender, a BSF officer said on December 5, according to Press T
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A Pakistani intruder was shot dead when he entered the Indian territory with a consignment of heroin worth INR 10 crore and ignored the warnings given by Border Security Force (BSF) to surrender, a BSF officer said on December 5, according to Press Trust of India. The incident occurred at Ferozepur sector of the India-Pakistan border of Punjab region. The BSF officer stated that ten kilograms of high quality heroin worth INR 10 crore in the international market was seized from his possession. The consignment of narcotics was reportedly brought from Pakistan. The BSF disclosed that in the current year, 51 intruders, who entered Indian territory from Pakistan, were arrested when they ignored the warning to surrender on reaching India. Out of the 51, there were 45 Pakistan nationals, four Bangladeshi and one Afghani. BSF also arrested 71 persons trying to cross the border from Indian side to Pakistan. Out of these 71, there were 24 Bangladeshis, two Myanmarese, 44 Indians and one Nepali. BSF also killed 10 Pakistan nationals when they ignored warning to surrender on reaching Indian territory in 2006. On the other side, five Indians were killed when they tried to cross over to Pakistan. The BSF officer added that INR 67 crore worth of narcotic drugs, including heroin and opium, and arms and ammunition, coming from Pakistan, has been seized.
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December - 5 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Jiten Munda, was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel at village Torani under Pengeri police station in the Tinsukia district on December 5, according to Press Trust of India. An improvised exp
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Jiten Munda, was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel at village Torani under Pengeri police station in the Tinsukia district on December 5, according to Press Trust of India. An improvised explosive device (IED) was exploded by militants targeting SF personnel, who retaliated by killing one militant. However, an unspecified number of ULFA cadres managed to escape from the incident site
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December - 5 
An unidentified National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadre was killed during an encounter with the police personnel at Rainya in the South Tripura district on December 5, reports Press Trust of India.
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An unidentified National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadre was killed during an encounter with the police personnel at Rainya in the South Tripura district on December 5, reports Press Trust of India.
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December - 5 
One civilian, identified as Munir Ahmed Bhat, was killed and 15 others sustained injuries in a grenade explosion at Azad Gunj chowk in the Baramulla town on December 5, according to Daily Excelsior.
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One civilian, identified as Munir Ahmed Bhat, was killed and 15 others sustained injuries in a grenade explosion at Azad Gunj chowk in the Baramulla town on December 5, according to Daily Excelsior.
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December - 5 
Suspected militants triggered an explosion on the broad gauge railway track between Daldali and Diphu railway stations in the Karbi Anglong district on December 5-night disrupting the rail communication in Guwahati-Tinsukia section of Northeast Front
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Suspected militants triggered an explosion on the broad gauge railway track between Daldali and Diphu railway stations in the Karbi Anglong district on December 5-night disrupting the rail communication in Guwahati-Tinsukia section of Northeast Frontier Railway, according to Shillong Times. The blast reportedly missed the Howrah-Tinsukia Kamrup Express train by a few minutes.
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December - 5 
The Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front militants hurled two grenades and opened fire in the air at Dongamukam in the Karbi Anglong district on December 5-night. However, no casualty was reported.
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The Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front militants hurled two grenades and opened fire in the air at Dongamukam in the Karbi Anglong district on December 5-night. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 5 
The NSCN -K claimed to have identified two rival NSCN –IM militants, ‘lance corp.’ Jacob Chakesang and a Zeliang collaborator, who allegedly assaulted the Naga Hoho Vice- President Keviletuo.
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The NSCN -K claimed to have identified two rival NSCN –IM militants, ‘lance corp.’ Jacob Chakesang and a Zeliang collaborator, who allegedly assaulted the Naga Hoho Vice- President Keviletuo.
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December - 5 
The NSCN-IM reportedly sought a separate ‘Naga constitution’ under the special federal relationship in the peace talks with the Union Government at Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, on December 5, reports Nagaland Post.
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The NSCN-IM reportedly sought a separate ‘Naga constitution’ under the special federal relationship in the peace talks with the Union Government at Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands, on December 5, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 5 
The Supreme Court declared, on December 5, a notification made by the Union Government to put the onus of proving someone an illegal migrant solely on the complainant as unconstitutional, reports Telegraph. A bench comprising Justices S. B. Sinha and
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The Supreme Court declared, on December 5, a notification made by the Union Government to put the onus of proving someone an illegal migrant solely on the complainant as unconstitutional, reports Telegraph. A bench comprising Justices S. B. Sinha and P. K. Balasubramanyam asked the Government to constitute sufficient number of tribunals under the Foreigners Act within four months to settle pending complaints against thousands of suspected Bangladeshis residing in Assam.
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December - 5 
Two traders, Goutam Roy and Bijit Paul, were abducted by suspected cadres of the little known militant outfit, the Barak Valley Youth Liberation Front from an unspecified place in the Karimganj district on December 5, according to Telegraph.
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Two traders, Goutam Roy and Bijit Paul, were abducted by suspected cadres of the little known militant outfit, the Barak Valley Youth Liberation Front from an unspecified place in the Karimganj district on December 5, according to Telegraph.
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December - 5 
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on December 5 that Naxalites were now planning to target important installations in major cities of India. Speaking during the Question Hour, Patil said the intelligence inf
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Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil told Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) on December 5 that Naxalites were now planning to target important installations in major cities of India. Speaking during the Question Hour, Patil said the intelligence information has been shared with the States. "Like forests provide safe hideouts to Naxalites in tribal areas, the cities also provide them cover. Taking advantage of this, they plan to target major installations in cities," he informed. The Centre has asked State governments to collect actionable information on the Naxalite movement and work in a coordinated manner with neighbouring States, he said, while assuring all possible help to combat the problem. Patil also said "We have to deal with the situation in a humane manner but should not be 'timid' towards Naxalites. We have to earn people's confidence through social sector schemes." Patil added that the Centre was in constant touch with States affected by Naxalite violence and 37 battalions have been deployed there. The Home Minister said special security and intelligence structures were being streamlined to effectively deal with the Naxalite problem. He, however, rejected a suggestion that the Government should talk to ultras as the Nepal government had done in that country. He said one kind of strategy would not necessarily work for another country.
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December - 5 
An Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was arrested with explosives near the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Peshawar, capital of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 5, with Chief Minister Akram Durrani appearing to suggest that he was the
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An Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was arrested with explosives near the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Peshawar, capital of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 5, with Chief Minister Akram Durrani appearing to suggest that he was the target of a bomb plot hatched by the IB, according to Daily Times. Durrani told a press conference that Muhammad Tufail, the IB employee, was arrested by police at around 11am outside his Peshawar office while “trying to plant a bomb” in a dustbin. “We are considering whether the IB is directly responsible for it or if it is the outcome of the grudges the federal government has against the NWFP,” he said, and recalled that his house in Bannu had been attacked in the past. “When the case was registered and Tufail was apprehended, Zafarullah, the IB joint director in Peshawar, rushed to the police station and took away Tufail and the bomb with him,” he said.
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December - 5 
Federal prosecutors on December 5 said a Pakistani living in New York wired money and tried to send foot soldiers to a Sikh militant organisation aimed at violently forcing India’s government into letting the group form its own state, according to Da
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Federal prosecutors on December 5 said a Pakistani living in New York wired money and tried to send foot soldiers to a Sikh militant organisation aimed at violently forcing India’s government into letting the group form its own state, according to Daily Times. Khalid Awan knew the $25,000 that two Sikh businessmen gave him to transfer to a Khalistan Commando Force leader in 2001 “was for bad things and that innocent people would die,” federal prosecutor Lawrence Ferazani said. Ferazani spoke in Brooklyn federal court during opening arguments of Awan’s trial on counts of providing material support or resources to terrorists, conspiracy to provide material support or resources to terrorists and money laundering to promote terrorism. If convicted on all counts, Awan faces a maximum of 55 years in prison. Awan was detained shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks as a material witness. While in prison, Ferazani said Awan recruited fellow inmate Harjit Singh to join the Khalistan Commando Force by introducing him to leader Paramjit Singh Panjwar through phone calls from the prison, Reuters reported.
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December - 5 
Pakistan is prepared to give up its claim on Kashmir, the demand for plebiscite in the region and on implementation of UN Resolutions if both countries agree on the four-point solution, according to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. In an intervi
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Pakistan is prepared to give up its claim on Kashmir, the demand for plebiscite in the region and on implementation of UN Resolutions if both countries agree on the four-point solution, according to Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. In an interview to the New Delhi-based NDTV, Gen. Musharraf said self-governance or autonomy did not mean independence and Pakistan is against independence for Kashmir. He said Pakistan was prepared to give up its claim to Kashmir if India and Pakistan agree on the four-point solution. "We will have to. Yes, if this solution comes up," he said when asked if he was prepared to give up claim to Kashmir. Musharraf also made it clear that if the four-point solution, which includes no change in boundaries of Kashmir, making borders and the Line of Control (LoC) irrelevant, staggered demilitarisation and autonomy or self-governance with a joint supervision mechanism, is agreed upon, Pakistan would also give up on the UN resolutions and its long-standing demand for a plebiscite. He said when both sides are negotiating, it meant compromise and compromise could never take place without stepping back.
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December - 5 
A police constable, Khondaker Jahangir Hossain, and an unidentified member of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party were killed during a shootout between the police and cadres of the outfit in the Sadar area of Rajbari district on December 5-eveni
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A police constable, Khondaker Jahangir Hossain, and an unidentified member of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party were killed during a shootout between the police and cadres of the outfit in the Sadar area of Rajbari district on December 5-evening, Daily Star reported.
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December - 5 
A civilian, Sobamali David, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Point Pedro in the Thumpalai area of Jaffna district on December 5 (today)-morning. Another civilian, John Jegidas, was wounded in the attack.
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A civilian, Sobamali David, was shot dead by suspected LTTE cadres at Point Pedro in the Thumpalai area of Jaffna district on December 5 (today)-morning. Another civilian, John Jegidas, was wounded in the attack.
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December - 5 
LTTE cadres shot dead two civilians in the Vavuniya district on December 5.
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LTTE cadres shot dead two civilians in the Vavuniya district on December 5.
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December - 5 
One person, S. Thevarasa, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by unidentified gunmen near a temple at Vadamarachchy in the Jaffna district on December 5.
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One person, S. Thevarasa, was abducted and subsequently shot dead by unidentified gunmen near a temple at Vadamarachchy in the Jaffna district on December 5.
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December - 5 
Sri Lankan troops killed at least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vaharai region of Batticaloa district on December 5, reports Colombopage. However, Defence Ministry sources claimed that 15 LTTE cadres were killed. Two soldie
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Sri Lankan troops killed at least 16 Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the Vaharai region of Batticaloa district on December 5, reports Colombopage. However, Defence Ministry sources claimed that 15 LTTE cadres were killed. Two soldiers are reported to have died in the incident.
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December - 5 
The Sri Lanka Army said two of its soldiers, including a woman, were injured in a mortar attack triggered by the LTTE on the Chenkalady-Badula road in Batticaloa district on December 5, reports a pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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The Sri Lanka Army said two of its soldiers, including a woman, were injured in a mortar attack triggered by the LTTE on the Chenkalady-Badula road in Batticaloa district on December 5, reports a pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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December - 6 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Nabab Ali, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Bokola village under Jamuguri police station in the Sonitpur district on December 6, according to Sentinel.
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Nabab Ali, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Bokola village under Jamuguri police station in the Sonitpur district on December 6, according to Sentinel.
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December - 6 
According to Daily Excelsior, at least 13 civilians and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries when suspected militants hurled a hand grenade on a paramilitary unit in the Batmaloo area of capital Srinagar on December 6.
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According to Daily Excelsior, at least 13 civilians and two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries when suspected militants hurled a hand grenade on a paramilitary unit in the Batmaloo area of capital Srinagar on December 6.
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December - 6 
Ghulam Rasool Ali, an over-ground worker of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) who had helped HM militant Mohammed Javed alias Jishan escape from village Parshola in Doda on December 3, was arrested on December 6.
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Ghulam Rasool Ali, an over-ground worker of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) who had helped HM militant Mohammed Javed alias Jishan escape from village Parshola in Doda on December 3, was arrested on December 6.
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December - 6 
Militants lobbed a grenade at Gool police station under the jurisdiction of Ramban police district on December 6-evening. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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Militants lobbed a grenade at Gool police station under the jurisdiction of Ramban police district on December 6-evening. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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December - 6 
Security force (SFs) personnel recovered 50 gelatin sticks, each weighing 125 grams, during a search operation in Dushnan forest area of Doda district. SFs also recovered four hand grenades, one I Com radio set and ration items from Nalian forests in
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Security force (SFs) personnel recovered 50 gelatin sticks, each weighing 125 grams, during a search operation in Dushnan forest area of Doda district. SFs also recovered four hand grenades, one I Com radio set and ration items from Nalian forests in the Poonch district. SF personnel also neutralized a terrorist hideout at Danna in the Poonch district and recovered one 12 bore gun, one I Com radio set with three antennas, 100 Pika ammunition, one Chinese hand grenade and two swords.
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December - 6 
The Assam Government has reportedly appealed to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to withdraw its call for sports persons to stay away from the forthcoming National Games.
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The Assam Government has reportedly appealed to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to withdraw its call for sports persons to stay away from the forthcoming National Games.
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December - 6 
The Assam Rifles has described the claims of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of killing two security force personnel at Khenjoi in the Chandel district on December 6 as false and baseless, reports Sangai Express.
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The Assam Rifles has described the claims of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) of killing two security force personnel at Khenjoi in the Chandel district on December 6 as false and baseless, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 6 
The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on December 6 issued non-bailable warrants against Abdul Qayyum and Aziz Bilakhiya, both absconding accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, according to Daily New
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The designated Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court on December 6 issued non-bailable warrants against Abdul Qayyum and Aziz Bilakhiya, both absconding accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, according to Daily News & Analysis. Both are also alleged to be close associates of gangster Abu Salem, who is currently under detention in a Mumbai jail. The warrants will enable the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to declare the duo as ‘proclaimed offenders’, attach their properties and seek their arrest in foreign countries. After his deportation from Portugal in November 2005, Salem had described the role of Qayyum and Bilakhiya along with Riyaz Siddiqui in arms distribution in furtherance to the 1993 blasts conspiracy. Siddiqui was arrested but the other two managed to escape.
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December - 6 
The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has failed to persuade the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to revoke the “quit notice” order served on the Tangkhul tribe in Nagaland, reports Telegraph. The report added that the outfit al
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The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has failed to persuade the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) to revoke the “quit notice” order served on the Tangkhul tribe in Nagaland, reports Telegraph. The report added that the outfit also made it clear that it would consider reconciling with its rival NSCN-IM without the Tangkhul leadership. “Unification will be without the Tangkhuls”, said the NSCN-K spokesman Kughalu Mulatonu.
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December - 6 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants claimed to have killed at least two security force personnel besides injuring some others in an encounter at an unspecified place between Phaijol and Khengjoi ranges in the Chandel district on Dec
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants claimed to have killed at least two security force personnel besides injuring some others in an encounter at an unspecified place between Phaijol and Khengjoi ranges in the Chandel district on December 6, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 6 
A senior ex-army official of British Gurkhas has claimed that the ex-servicemen are quite capable and willing to monitor the management of arms and armies, reports Himalayan Times. He was reportedly responding to the request made by the Maoist chairm
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A senior ex-army official of British Gurkhas has claimed that the ex-servicemen are quite capable and willing to monitor the management of arms and armies, reports Himalayan Times. He was reportedly responding to the request made by the Maoist chairman Prachanda to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, to involve ex-servicemen belonging to British and Indian Gurkhas to start the management of arms and armies.
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December - 6 
Maoist cadres, violating their commitments to allow the political parties to freely organize their activities in villages, kept a team of political leaders and human rights activists in confinement for four hours in Sukadeva of Hekuli Village Distric
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Maoist cadres, violating their commitments to allow the political parties to freely organize their activities in villages, kept a team of political leaders and human rights activists in confinement for four hours in Sukadeva of Hekuli Village District Council (VDC) of Dang district on December 6, according to Nepal News. The 25-member team including leaders of Nepali Congress, People's Front, Unified Marxist Leninist, human rights activists and journalists had gone to the area to probe allegations that Maoist cadres had looted food grains and wood from the houses of district-level Nepali Congress leaders Lokmani Giri and Devendra Giri.
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December - 6 
At least three civilians, including a teacher, were killed and nine students sustained injuries, when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired artillery targeting the Somadevi School and Kallar village in the Trincomalee district on D
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At least three civilians, including a teacher, were killed and nine students sustained injuries, when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres fired artillery targeting the Somadevi School and Kallar village in the Trincomalee district on December 6, reports Colombo page.
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December - 6 
At least, four civilians were killed and another injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered claymore mine explosions targeting security force (SF) personnel and hit civilians instead, at the Telecommunication Department in
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At least, four civilians were killed and another injured when Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered claymore mine explosions targeting security force (SF) personnel and hit civilians instead, at the Telecommunication Department in the Jaffna district on December 6, reports Colombo page.
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December - 6 
In the same district, at least two soldiers were killed when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting an army tractor at Putukkulam in the Vavuniya district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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In the same district, at least two soldiers were killed when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting an army tractor at Putukkulam in the Vavuniya district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 6 
Troops recovered two hand grenades, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one military type uniform during a search operation at Pandathirippu in the Jaffna district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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Troops recovered two hand grenades, 300 rounds of T-56 ammunition and one military type uniform during a search operation at Pandathirippu in the Jaffna district on December 6, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 7 
An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, Tirtha Debbarma, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Haricharan Para under Jirania police station in the West Tripura District on an unspecified date, according to Tripurai
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An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) militant, Tirtha Debbarma, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Haricharan Para under Jirania police station in the West Tripura District on an unspecified date, according to Tripurainfo.
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December - 7 
Security forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Panjni Nullah at Tikri Post in the Poonch district on December 7 killing one terrorist, Daily Excelsior reported. A search operation was on to trace four others o
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Security forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Panjni Nullah at Tikri Post in the Poonch district on December 7 killing one terrorist, Daily Excelsior reported. A search operation was on to trace four others of the group. One AK-47 rifle, one pistol, eight revolvers, 73 AK rounds, three magazines, one radio set and one radio set antenna were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 7 
Suspected valley-based militants hurled a hand grenade inside the compound of Guneshor Sharma, a retired Home Secretary of the Manipur Government, at Uripok Bachpati Leikai in the Imphal East district on December 7, reports Imphal Free Press. However
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Suspected valley-based militants hurled a hand grenade inside the compound of Guneshor Sharma, a retired Home Secretary of the Manipur Government, at Uripok Bachpati Leikai in the Imphal East district on December 7, reports Imphal Free Press. However, no casualty was reported as the grenade failed to explode. Police sources said that non-payment of monetary demand by a militant outfit is the reason behind the attack. However, family members of the former bureaucrat said that no such demand was made by any outfit.
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December - 7 
The Director-General of Police Swaranjit Sen, said in Nizamabad that the Maoists need to rethink about their ideology in the wake of series of a major setbacks they have received recently and advised them to join the regular stream of democratic proc
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The Director-General of Police Swaranjit Sen, said in Nizamabad that the Maoists need to rethink about their ideology in the wake of series of a major setbacks they have received recently and advised them to join the regular stream of democratic process. He said constant combing operations, recovery of arms dumps, arms and ammunition, arrests, surrenders and casualties of Maoists have helped the police gain upper hand over the insurgents.
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December - 7 
Three employees, Ajay Banerjee, Debdoot Sen and Manoj Bhuyan, of a construction company Gammon India, were shot at and injured by suspected militants of Black Widow, the anti-talks faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), at Manigiripur under Maibong
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Three employees, Ajay Banerjee, Debdoot Sen and Manoj Bhuyan, of a construction company Gammon India, were shot at and injured by suspected militants of Black Widow, the anti-talks faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), at Manigiripur under Maibong police station in the North Cachar Hills district on December 7-evening, according to Telegraph. Reports added that the company, which is engaged in the building of the Lumding-Maibong stretch of the East West Corridor Project, had refused to accede to the extortion demand from the outfit that demanded ten per cent of the project cost as “tax”.
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December - 7 
Unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Mohammad Maqbool Wani, at Brinti Batpora in the Anantnag district and shot him dead.
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Unidentified terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Mohammad Maqbool Wani, at Brinti Batpora in the Anantnag district and shot him dead.
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December - 7 
Two imams (priests) recently arrested for visa violations and released on bail in Boston are related to Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), now operating as Jamaat-ud-Dawaa, according to Daily Times. The 33 arrests in November 2
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Two imams (priests) recently arrested for visa violations and released on bail in Boston are related to Hafiz Mohammed Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), now operating as Jamaat-ud-Dawaa, according to Daily Times. The 33 arrests in November 2006 were part of an operation carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in eight states and the district of Columbia in connection with an ongoing investigation into a specific visa fraud scheme that was designed to help large numbers of illegal aliens, primarily from Pakistan, fraudulently obtain religious worker visas to enter or remain in the United States. The two imams, Hafiz Muhammad Hannan and Hafiz Muhammad Masood, are relatives of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Masood being his brother and Hannan being his brother in law. Masood is an imam at the Islamic Centre of New England, Sharon, Massachusetts, while Hannan is an imam at the Islamic Society of Greater Lowell, Massachusetts. Hafiz Masood came on a student exchange visa to Boston University in 1988 and studied there till 1990, but stayed on, violating his visa status. Hafiz Hannan came to the US and applied for a religious worker visa which was granted. He made his application through one Muhammad Khalil of Brooklyn, New York.
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December - 7 
The General Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal (Unity Centre-Masal), Mohan Bikram Singh, said that the party would remain underground till the restoration of full fledged democracy in the country. He accused the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CP
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The General Secretary of Communist Party of Nepal (Unity Centre-Masal), Mohan Bikram Singh, said that the party would remain underground till the restoration of full fledged democracy in the country. He accused the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) and Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) of talking about forming a front for a republican order to attract people in their folds. He added, “Their ideas on the formation of a republican front are not clear.”
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December - 7 
The Maoists have announced their decision to revive their ‘people’s government’ in the eastern district of Sankhuwasabha. "We hereby announce that the people's government has been reactivated," said Bikas Rai, a Maoist leader in-charge of the Janakpu
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The Maoists have announced their decision to revive their ‘people’s government’ in the eastern district of Sankhuwasabha. "We hereby announce that the people's government has been reactivated," said Bikas Rai, a Maoist leader in-charge of the Janakpur-Sagarmatha region. He added, "We brought it into action and it will function as a parallel regime because the country is not heading toward forming an interim constitution and interim government."
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December - 7 
The Maoists, violating cease-fire agreements, are reportedly involved in extortion and violent activities in different parts of the country, according to Nepal News. Insurgents reportedly demanded 30 percent of the income from the Gadedhunga Communit
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The Maoists, violating cease-fire agreements, are reportedly involved in extortion and violent activities in different parts of the country, according to Nepal News. Insurgents reportedly demanded 30 percent of the income from the Gadedhunga Community Forest Users' Group in the Aankhibhui Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Gulmi district as ‘tax’ to their local government. Sudarshan Balal, a Maoist leader in-charge of Gulmi, said they would continue collecting ‘taxes’ until joining the interim Government. The Maoists charge Rupees 85 for a bus, Rupees 90 for a truck, Rupees 65 for tractor, Rupees 105 for oil tanker and Rupees 35 for a jeep operating in the area. Maoists have also have been collecting a monthly ‘levy’ from teachers in the district.
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December - 7 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two arm dealers and seized 13 foreign firearms and 13 rounds of bullets following a three-hour encounter at Babupur in the Shibganj area of Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The arrested per
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested two arm dealers and seized 13 foreign firearms and 13 rounds of bullets following a three-hour encounter at Babupur in the Shibganj area of Chapainawabganj district, reports Daily Star. The arrested persons were identified as Badiur Rahman and Rafikul Islam. Police sources said that different groups dealing with illegal arms have become active in the Khaserhat belt of Binodhpur union in the Shibganj district since the caretaker government sworn in.
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December - 7 
A day earlier, an unidentified gunman shot dead a civilian, Sellathurai Navaratnam, at Sinnakulam in the Alalayadivembu area of Ampara district.
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A day earlier, an unidentified gunman shot dead a civilian, Sellathurai Navaratnam, at Sinnakulam in the Alalayadivembu area of Ampara district.
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December - 7 
On December 7, the Sri Lankan Government rejected the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission's (SLMM) request for a clarification regarding the re-imposition of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Colombo page. “SLMM has no right to ask for clarifi
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On December 7, the Sri Lankan Government rejected the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission's (SLMM) request for a clarification regarding the re-imposition of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), reports Colombo page. “SLMM has no right to ask for clarification regarding action taken by the government to defeat terrorism. Who do they think they are to ask for clarification regarding these laws? We are not bound to answer them. The request by SLMM was rejected,” said Government’s defence spokesperson Keheliya Rambukkwella.
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December - 7 
On the same day, one soldier was injured when the LTTE opened fire on troops at an unspecified place between Maharambakulam and Punthottam in Vavuniya.
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On the same day, one soldier was injured when the LTTE opened fire on troops at an unspecified place between Maharambakulam and Punthottam in Vavuniya.
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December - 7 
Pro-LTTE website Tamil Net reports that two civilians, identified as Bernard Kingsely and Velu Jeyakanthan, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Aathimoddai village along the Trincomalee-Nilaveli road on December 7.
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Pro-LTTE website Tamil Net reports that two civilians, identified as Bernard Kingsely and Velu Jeyakanthan, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Aathimoddai village along the Trincomalee-Nilaveli road on December 7.
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December - 7 
The LTTE triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on foot patrol at Valvettithurai and Uduppiddy in Jaffna on December 7. However, no casualty was reported.
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The LTTE triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops on foot patrol at Valvettithurai and Uduppiddy in Jaffna on December 7. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 7 
Three soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres fired artillery at the Kallar Army camp in Trincomalee on December 7, according to defence ministry sources.
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Three soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres fired artillery at the Kallar Army camp in Trincomalee on December 7, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 8 
A crude bomb exploded at Gouripur town in the Dhubri district on December 8. However, no casualty was reported.
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A crude bomb exploded at Gouripur town in the Dhubri district on December 8. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 8 
A Delhi Court has sentenced two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, arrested three years ago with a huge cache of arms and explosives, to seven years rigorous imprisonment, according to Press Trust of India. On December 8, Judge Ravinder Kaur, convict
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A Delhi Court has sentenced two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, arrested three years ago with a huge cache of arms and explosives, to seven years rigorous imprisonment, according to Press Trust of India. On December 8, Judge Ravinder Kaur, convicting Ahmed Tarif Hussain and Tazeem Ahmed alias Kaka under various provisions of POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act) and Explosives Act, also imposed a fine of INR 80,000 each on them. The court reportedly took note of the fact that their arrest led the police to a place near the Lotus Temple in Delhi where two Pakistani militants, Hafiz Rashid and Ali Bahadur, were killed in a shootout. The two men had been arrested with two AK-56 rifles, 120 cartridges, six hand grenades, two detonators, 4.3 kilograms of RDX and INR 15 lakh cash on December 7, 2003, from the Khanpur area of South Delhi.
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December - 8 
An encounter between SF personnel and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres was reported at Wailou range in the Chandel district on December 8, reports Imphal Free Press.
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An encounter between SF personnel and United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres was reported at Wailou range in the Chandel district on December 8, reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 8 
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants blew up a requisitioned police convoy at Suraj Nagar under Tengakhat police station in the Dibrugarh district on December 8-afternoon, killing four p
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An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants blew up a requisitioned police convoy at Suraj Nagar under Tengakhat police station in the Dibrugarh district on December 8-afternoon, killing four police personnel and the civilian driver, reports Sentinel. The Assistant Sub-Inspector Abdul Hamid and India Reserve Battalion constables Thaneswar Nath, S. Daimari and Rontu Gogoi were among the victims of the blast. The police team was returning from Murchand Bag tea estate after escorting employees who had gone to the Tengakhat branch of the UCO Bank to draw cash for payment of wages. The ULFA has claimed responsibility for the blast and said that the explosion was executed to avenge the killing of three of its members, including middle-rank leader Charan Majhi, by the police on November 3. A caller identifying himself as a senior leader of the outfit’s 28th battalion said the police would have to pay for targeting ULFA cadres with the help of surrendered militants. He warned of more such attacks on the police. The ULFA had issued a similar threat through its publication Freedom soon after Majhi’s death during a police encounter at his hideout near Moran.
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December - 8 
On December 8, two CRPF personnel, engaged in combing operations, were reportedly injured in a landmine explosion in the Rellatu area under K. Ballang police station in the Sundergarh district, reports Samay.
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On December 8, two CRPF personnel, engaged in combing operations, were reportedly injured in a landmine explosion in the Rellatu area under K. Ballang police station in the Sundergarh district, reports Samay.
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December - 8 
On the same day, another encounter between SF personnel and suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres occurred at Nongpok Keithelmanbi under Yairipok police station in the Imphal West district However, there was no casualty.
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On the same day, another encounter between SF personnel and suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres occurred at Nongpok Keithelmanbi under Yairipok police station in the Imphal West district However, there was no casualty.
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December - 8 
Police arrested three couriers working for different dalams (Maoist squads) in the Bayyaram mandal (administrative division). A pistol was recovered from them.
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Police arrested three couriers working for different dalams (Maoist squads) in the Bayyaram mandal (administrative division). A pistol was recovered from them.
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December - 8 
Survey engineer Uday Banerjee, who was wounded by Black Widow militants, which is the anti-talks faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), at Manigiripur under Maibong police station in the North Cachar Hills district a day earlier, succumbed to his in
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Survey engineer Uday Banerjee, who was wounded by Black Widow militants, which is the anti-talks faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), at Manigiripur under Maibong police station in the North Cachar Hills district a day earlier, succumbed to his injuries on December 8.
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December - 8 
Three left-wing extremists belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) were killed in an encounter with the police on the Basigutta hillocks near Kothagudem in the Khammam district on December
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Three left-wing extremists belonging to the Praja Pratighatana faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML) were killed in an encounter with the police on the Basigutta hillocks near Kothagudem in the Khammam district on December 8, reports The Hindu. The slain extremists included district secretary of the outfit, Subash alias Badida Rammurthy, and another important member of the party, Mankidi Lakshmaiah alias Nagulu. The third person is yet to be identified. Three weapons, including one AK 47 and a Springfield rifle, were recovered from the encounter site along with four kitbags. Police sources said that nine members of the outfit managed to escape into the forest.
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December - 8 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed by the security force (SF) personnel during an encounter at Dulligam in the Banihal area of Doda district on December 8, according to Daily Excelsior. One of the slain militants was identified as Alafdin,
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres were killed by the security force (SF) personnel during an encounter at Dulligam in the Banihal area of Doda district on December 8, according to Daily Excelsior. One of the slain militants was identified as Alafdin, a resident of Jabdi in Banihal. One AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, four magazines and 96 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 8 
A bomb blast damaged a government rest house in the Muslim Bagh district on the same day. However, there were no reports of casualties.
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A bomb blast damaged a government rest house in the Muslim Bagh district on the same day. However, there were no reports of casualties.
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December - 8 
A powerful explosion was reported on December 8-night from the provincial capital Quetta. Sources said that it was a rocket fired from the Brewery area but it was not clear where it exploded.
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A powerful explosion was reported on December 8-night from the provincial capital Quetta. Sources said that it was a rocket fired from the Brewery area but it was not clear where it exploded.
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December - 8 
Gas supply was suspended to Mastung and adjoining areas in the Balochistan province after a pipeline was blown up near the township on December 8-evening, according to Dawn. According to police, an explosive device planted under the pipeline exploded
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Gas supply was suspended to Mastung and adjoining areas in the Balochistan province after a pipeline was blown up near the township on December 8-evening, according to Dawn. According to police, an explosive device planted under the pipeline exploded, damaging over two feet of the pipeline.
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December - 8 
Unidentified assailants on December 8 threw a hand grenade inside the house of a civilian at Panjgur district in Balochistan, killing a 10 year-old young boy and injuring four others, including two women, according to Daily Times. Police said that th
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Unidentified assailants on December 8 threw a hand grenade inside the house of a civilian at Panjgur district in Balochistan, killing a 10 year-old young boy and injuring four others, including two women, according to Daily Times. Police said that the boy had been playing with a toy inside his house when the grenade detonated, killing him on the spot and injuring two female relatives.
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December - 8 
Maoist chief Prachanda reportedly said that he is willing to become the President of a future Nepal Republic, according to Himalayan Times. “If the masses want to give me the responsibility and if my party chooses me as the best candidate for preside
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Maoist chief Prachanda reportedly said that he is willing to become the President of a future Nepal Republic, according to Himalayan Times. “If the masses want to give me the responsibility and if my party chooses me as the best candidate for president, then I will have to take it,” said Prachanda.
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December - 8 
The construction of a main camp for Maoists at the main cantonment site at Taalband in the Kailali district has been completed. "Bunkers, posts and tents are in place in the main camp now," said Maoists' seventh division commander Prajjwal. Construct
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The construction of a main camp for Maoists at the main cantonment site at Taalband in the Kailali district has been completed. "Bunkers, posts and tents are in place in the main camp now," said Maoists' seventh division commander Prajjwal. Construction at sub-camps at Gorange in the Baliya Village Development Committee (VDC) and Badaipur in the Masuriya VDC of the district is also underway.
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December - 8 
Bangladesh's President has deployed the army to maintain order across the country after his interim government failed to end a political standoff over electoral reforms, the home ministry said, according to AP. President Iajuddin Ahmed “has ordered d
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Bangladesh's President has deployed the army to maintain order across the country after his interim government failed to end a political standoff over electoral reforms, the home ministry said, according to AP. President Iajuddin Ahmed “has ordered deployment of army in aid of the civil administration to protect public life and property,'' the ministry said in a statement on December 8. The decision will be effective immediately, United News of Bangladesh said quoting military sources.
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December - 8 
A civilian, Sithamparapillai Pathmanathan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Sithandy under Eravur police division in the Batticaloa district on December 8, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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A civilian, Sithamparapillai Pathmanathan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Sithandy under Eravur police division in the Batticaloa district on December 8, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net.
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December - 8 
At least three soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army foot patrol at Asikulam area in the Vavuniya district on December 8, according to defence ministry sources.
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At least three soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army foot patrol at Asikulam area in the Vavuniya district on December 8, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 8 
Suspected cadres of the Karuna faction reportedly abducted four youths, Velupillai Yogeswaran, Kanagaratnam Thusanthan, Kanthasamy Sivaraj and Muthusamy Pathmarasa, at gun point from Santhiveli in the Palayadi Thona area of Batticaloa district on Dec
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Suspected cadres of the Karuna faction reportedly abducted four youths, Velupillai Yogeswaran, Kanagaratnam Thusanthan, Kanthasamy Sivaraj and Muthusamy Pathmarasa, at gun point from Santhiveli in the Palayadi Thona area of Batticaloa district on December 8.
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December - 8 
The Sri Lanka Government has allowed the Norwegian special envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer and Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar to visit Kilinochchi, reports Colombo page. However, the duo failed to broker an end to the deadlock over supplying essential g
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The Sri Lanka Government has allowed the Norwegian special envoy Jon Hanssen-Bauer and Norwegian Ambassador Hans Brattskar to visit Kilinochchi, reports Colombo page. However, the duo failed to broker an end to the deadlock over supplying essential goods to Jaffna peninsula through the disputed highway A-9, due to the LTTE’s insistence on the Government to open the A-9 highway.
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December - 9 
A high alert has been sounded in airports across the country on December 9 (today) following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists could hijack an aircraft to Bangladesh to seek the release of Mohammed Afzal Guru, who has been sentenced
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A high alert has been sounded in airports across the country on December 9 (today) following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists could hijack an aircraft to Bangladesh to seek the release of Mohammed Afzal Guru, who has been sentenced to death in the Parliament attack case, reports Daily News & Analysis. The information was conveyed by intelligence agencies to the Bureau of Civil Aviation and Airport security, which in turn put all the airports on alert.
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December - 9 
An intensive combing operation to flush out insurgents from the interior Khengjoi Hill range in Manipur's Chandel district, bordering Myanmar, has been launched, according to Press Trust of India. Security forces began operations some days ago in the
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An intensive combing operation to flush out insurgents from the interior Khengjoi Hill range in Manipur's Chandel district, bordering Myanmar, has been launched, according to Press Trust of India. Security forces began operations some days ago in the inaccessible forests of Khengjoi Hill range where insurgents were believed to have set up camps. Sources said Indian and Myanmar security authorities had also discussed the presence of insurgents, particularly of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) earlier, but it was not immediately known whether the two sides would launch a joint operation at Manipur-Myanmar border. Reports said the action had resulted in the exodus of villagers from Khengjoi Hill range as they feared casualties.
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December - 9 
An unidentified militant shot at and wounded a civilian, identified as Hemkhongam, at Rengkai Sugnu in the Churachandpur district on December 9, reports Sangai Express.
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An unidentified militant shot at and wounded a civilian, identified as Hemkhongam, at Rengkai Sugnu in the Churachandpur district on December 9, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 9 
Eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh on December 9, according to The Hindu. They were identified as Pattabhi alias Mahesh, E. Narayana alias Bhupathi, Muthyalu alias C
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Eight cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered in the Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh on December 9, according to The Hindu. They were identified as Pattabhi alias Mahesh, E. Narayana alias Bhupathi, Muthyalu alias Chandra, Muthyalamma alias Geeta, Nagesh alias Anji, B. Manjunatha alias Prasad, T. Malati alias Bhagya and Rajasekhar alias Vasu. Pattabhi had worked as `commander' of the Gandikota squad, Narayana as special guerrilla squad `commander' and Rajasekhar as Kotakonda `commander'. Superintendent of Police, M.S. Ravindra, said that lack of moral leadership and mindless violence had distanced the Maoists from people. The surrendered Maoists said they were attracted to the party by speeches, and songs of the squad members, apart from personal problems.
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December - 9 
Inspector General of Police (Jammu range), Shesh Pal Vaid, told a news conference on December 9 that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Mohammed Sharief alias Hekmatyar was killed by the police in an encounter at Lancha in the Udhampur di
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Inspector General of Police (Jammu range), Shesh Pal Vaid, told a news conference on December 9 that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘divisional commander’ Mohammed Sharief alias Hekmatyar was killed by the police in an encounter at Lancha in the Udhampur district. One AK-47 rifle, two magazines and one radio set were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 9 
Lashkar-e-Toiba ‘area commander’ Abu Salam, a soldier, identified as Varinder Singh, and a civilian, Mohammed Sharief, were killed and two soldiers wounded during an encounter with a group of terrorists at village Banola in the Mendhar area of Poonch
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Lashkar-e-Toiba ‘area commander’ Abu Salam, a soldier, identified as Varinder Singh, and a civilian, Mohammed Sharief, were killed and two soldiers wounded during an encounter with a group of terrorists at village Banola in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on December 9, according to Daily Excelsior. One AK-47 rifle, one pistol, four AK magazines, one pouch, two hand grenades, one buoynet and one diary were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 9 
Security forces killed an unidentified militant in an ambush between Kharnagh and Waskura in the Srinagar district.
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Security forces killed an unidentified militant in an ambush between Kharnagh and Waskura in the Srinagar district.
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December - 9 
Security has been tightened in prisons across Chhattisgarh to prevent any attempt of jailbreak by Maoist cadres. Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ramvichar Netam told IANS on December 9 that a notification has been issued to the Director General (Jail) ask
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Security has been tightened in prisons across Chhattisgarh to prevent any attempt of jailbreak by Maoist cadres. Chhattisgarh Home Minister Ramvichar Netam told IANS on December 9 that a notification has been issued to the Director General (Jail) asking him to take strong measures to strengthen security of prisons having Maoist cadres as inmates. Netam said that the home department received an intelligence report indicating the plan of Maoists to target cities and prisons in order to create panic in the state. The minister also said that the district jails have been asked to shift the Maoist cadres to central jails.
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December - 9 
A suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, Sellaiya Thangarasa, at VadukodaI in the Jaffna district on the same day.
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A suspected LTTE cadre shot dead a civilian, Sellaiya Thangarasa, at VadukodaI in the Jaffna district on the same day.
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December - 9 
At least 45 people are reported to have died during clashes between Sri Lankan troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the northeastern district of Trincomalee, according to The Hindu. "We have killed 30 Sri Lankan soldiers, inc
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At least 45 people are reported to have died during clashes between Sri Lankan troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in the northeastern district of Trincomalee, according to The Hindu. "We have killed 30 Sri Lankan soldiers, including two officers," LTTE military spokesman Rasiah Ilanthiriyan claimed. "We captured the bodies of five soldiers. There are 15 civilians killed and 35 wounded as a result of Sri Lankan shelling," he said. There was no confirmation from the military about the LTTE claims, but local army officials said about 35 soldiers were injured.
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December - 9 
One more soldier, Lance Corporal Fernando, who sustained injuries when Sri Lanka Defence Secretary’s convoy was attacked by an LTTE suicide squad on December 1 at Kollupitiya, succumbed to his injuries at the National Hospital in Colombo on December
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One more soldier, Lance Corporal Fernando, who sustained injuries when Sri Lanka Defence Secretary’s convoy was attacked by an LTTE suicide squad on December 1 at Kollupitiya, succumbed to his injuries at the National Hospital in Colombo on December 9.
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December - 9 
Troops recovered three hand grenades from Kopai south in Jaffna on December 9. In the same district, two hand grenades were recovered at Navathurai.
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Troops recovered three hand grenades from Kopai south in Jaffna on December 9. In the same district, two hand grenades were recovered at Navathurai.
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December - 9 
Troops successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on an office at Vavunathivu in Batticaloa on December 9.
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Troops successfully repulsed an LTTE attack on an office at Vavunathivu in Batticaloa on December 9.
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December - 10 
A college student, Paul Dutta, was rescued from confinement at an unspecified place in the Karbi Anglong district on December 10, reports Telegraph. Dutta was reportedly abducted by unidentified Karbi militants from Diphu on December 8.
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A college student, Paul Dutta, was rescued from confinement at an unspecified place in the Karbi Anglong district on December 10, reports Telegraph. Dutta was reportedly abducted by unidentified Karbi militants from Diphu on December 8.
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December - 10 
Assam Police identified Madhurjya Gohain, a cadre of ‘28 battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), as the mastermind of the December 8 improvised explosive device (IED) explosion killing four police personnel and one civilian at Suraj
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Assam Police identified Madhurjya Gohain, a cadre of ‘28 battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), as the mastermind of the December 8 improvised explosive device (IED) explosion killing four police personnel and one civilian at Suraj Nagar under Tengakhat police station in the Dibrugarh district. “Gohain is an expert in handling explosives,” said an unnamed police officer.
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December - 10 
Extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stopped a Mumbai bound goods train between Bortalao and Darekasa railway stations in the Gondia district, bordering Chhattisgarh, on December 10 and set it’s engine afire. Accor
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Extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stopped a Mumbai bound goods train between Bortalao and Darekasa railway stations in the Gondia district, bordering Chhattisgarh, on December 10 and set it’s engine afire. According to Hindustan Times, a group of 50 armed Maoists stopped the train using a signal light and a red flag and then tried to detonate a dynamite to destroy the engine. However, as the dynamite failed to explode, they doused the engine with kerosene and set it afire. One side of the engine was totally damaged. The Maoists also have pasted posters near the railway crossing and announced a bandh (general strike) in Gondia and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh on December 15 in protest against alleged police excesses in the region.
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December - 10 
Keeping with the security establishment’s assessment of the country facing high-level threats from a slew of terrorist outfits, the Union Government is finalizing a counter-terrorism doctrine, reports Times of India. The policy framework of the count
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Keeping with the security establishment’s assessment of the country facing high-level threats from a slew of terrorist outfits, the Union Government is finalizing a counter-terrorism doctrine, reports Times of India. The policy framework of the counter-terror doctrine (CTD) has been prepared by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) after detailed consultations with police chiefs of various States. The CTD reportedly argues that terrorist groups must be ready to provide credible proof of halting violence for meaningful negotiations. The doctrine pitches for a clear-cut policy, ruling out negotiating release of terrorists in situations like a hijack, apart from being aimed at persuading hostage-takers to surrender or creating a time cushion for action by anti-terror squads. The CTD says that in the event of a hijack, negotiations are only to be used as a strategy to gain time and not to concede terrorists’ demands. It further says, "Sufficient number of trained persons should be available in each state and Central paramilitary forces (CPMFs) to deal with situations of hostage-taking/hijacking.” The CTD will go to the Cabinet Committee on Security for approval this week. Chiefs of all security agencies have reportedly been asked to submit their final views by then.
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December - 10 
On December 10, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stopped the 346 Tata-Kharagpur passenger train near the Kanimouli station on the Gidhni-Chakulia line in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand bordering West Bengal for abo
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On December 10, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stopped the 346 Tata-Kharagpur passenger train near the Kanimouli station on the Gidhni-Chakulia line in the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand bordering West Bengal for about two hours. According to Times of India, Maoists also looted two rifles and cash from the Railway Protection Force personnel escorting the train, snatched walkie-talkie sets from the guard and driver of the train. The Hindu, however, reports that cash being transported for paying the salaries of railway staff was found to be intact subsequently. All passengers — mostly vendors and students — were unharmed. Rail traffic on the Howrah-Mumbai main line under the South Eastern Railways was disrupted for more than four hours.
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December - 10 
On December 10, the Nellore district police arrested four suspected agents of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) near L. R. Pally village. Superintendent of Police, Laxmi Reddy, said the suspects were detained following information that
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On December 10, the Nellore district police arrested four suspected agents of the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) near L. R. Pally village. Superintendent of Police, Laxmi Reddy, said the suspects were detained following information that bombs and explosives were being produced and transported from a house. Three of the arrested persons reportedly belonged to Delhi and had come to the village posing as unani (oriental medicine) and aurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) practitioners. Some material used in the production of explosives were seized from the house.
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December - 10 
On December 10, two militants belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested in the national capital New Delhi and 1.5 kg of RDX was recovered from them, reports Times of India. Gulzar Ahmed and Mohammed Amin, both hailing from Kashmir, were ar
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On December 10, two militants belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested in the national capital New Delhi and 1.5 kg of RDX was recovered from them, reports Times of India. Gulzar Ahmed and Mohammed Amin, both hailing from Kashmir, were arrested from the Mahipalpur area in South-West Delhi. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Alok Kumar said that besides the explosives, INR 20,00,00 and two detonators were also recovered from them.
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December - 10 
Police in the Budgam district arrested eight teenagers who had allegedly taken contract killings from the militant outfit, Al-Badr Mujahideen, at the rate of INR 30,000 each, according to Daily Excelsior. Investigating how a private telecommunication
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Police in the Budgam district arrested eight teenagers who had allegedly taken contract killings from the militant outfit, Al-Badr Mujahideen, at the rate of INR 30,000 each, according to Daily Excelsior. Investigating how a private telecommunication company had provided a set of eight SIM cards to the militant group, police are have reportedly launched an operation to arrest a top Pakistani commander, Bilal Afghani alias Chhotta Bilal, in the Beerwah-Narbal area. Police arrested eight teenagers for their alleged involvement in the attempted murder of 28-year-old Maimoona of Chak Kawoosa village on December 10. Sources said that during sustained interrogation, militants of the Al-Badr outfit, who had allegedly given four contract killings to the teenagers, had procured a set of eight SIM cards from a private cellular operator. All the members of the Al-Badr module, according to Police, are in the age group of 15-19 years who had neither gone underground nor figured as wanted militants in the records of security forces until this week.
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December - 10 
PULF, in a statement, accused a civilian, Md Mangi alias Tamijur, of being a police informer and claimed to have opened fire targeting his house at Keikhu Mayai Leikai in the Imphal East district on December 10. The statement further said that Md Man
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PULF, in a statement, accused a civilian, Md Mangi alias Tamijur, of being a police informer and claimed to have opened fire targeting his house at Keikhu Mayai Leikai in the Imphal East district on December 10. The statement further said that Md Mangi would be awarded ‘capital punishment’ if he continues with his activities.
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December - 10 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Takhellambam Shanta, and an unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre during separate search operations in the capital Imphal on December 1
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Takhellambam Shanta, and an unidentified National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre during separate search operations in the capital Imphal on December 10, reports Sangai Express. Two letters detailing the expenditure of the outfits were recovered from the arrested KYKL cadre.
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December - 10 
A man was killed and his mother suffered injuries in a landmine explosion near Punjabi Dob village in the Jaffarabad district of Balochistan on December 10, according to Dawn. Police said that Maroof Bugti and his mother were on their way home when t
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A man was killed and his mother suffered injuries in a landmine explosion near Punjabi Dob village in the Jaffarabad district of Balochistan on December 10, according to Dawn. Police said that Maroof Bugti and his mother were on their way home when their cart hit a landmine. Further, a police patrolling party reportedly came under attack in the same area on the same day. The attackers escaped after a brief crossfire. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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December - 10 
At least four persons were killed and 25 others wounded and four houses demolished in an armed clash between two rival groups at Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 10, Daily Times reported. One of the groups,
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At least four persons were killed and 25 others wounded and four houses demolished in an armed clash between two rival groups at Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 10, Daily Times reported. One of the groups, Lashkar-e-Islami, claimed to have killed several people from the rival Ansarul Islam group. The Lashkar said it had also destroyed the house of Ansarul Islam leader Maulana Mastameen. Mastameen, however, said that his house had been destroyed, but denied that his group had suffered any casualties. “We retaliated successfully and killed four of the attackers,” he said, adding that his group also held a rival hostage. He also said his group had demolished the houses of three people from the Lashkar-e-Islami. The fighting reportedly occurred in Kamarkhel, housing an army camp, close to the Pakistan-Afghan border.
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December - 10 
In the province, police on December 10 seized dynamites and arrested one person near Khuzdar.
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In the province, police on December 10 seized dynamites and arrested one person near Khuzdar.
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December - 10 
An extremist belonging to the New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Ratulpara village in the Kushtia district on December 10, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist, Kata ali
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An extremist belonging to the New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Ratulpara village in the Kushtia district on December 10, reports Daily Star. The slain extremist, Kata alias Rajbabbar, had been arrested from his house in the same village on December 9. A firearm and 15 bullets were recovered from the encounter site. Police sources said that the slain extremist was a close associate of the NBCP leader Akdil Hossain and was accused in different cases, including four for murders.
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December - 10 
At least 13 refugees, including a four-year-old child, were wounded when SLA personnel reportedly fired artillery shells at Paalchenai in the Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Subsequently, an encounter was reported between the LTTE cadres and
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At least 13 refugees, including a four-year-old child, were wounded when SLA personnel reportedly fired artillery shells at Paalchenai in the Batticaloa district, reports Tamil Net. Subsequently, an encounter was reported between the LTTE cadres and SLA personnel from Eachilamapattu.
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December - 10 
At least 19 civilians were killed and 25 others sustained injuries when Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel fired artillery shells at Kandalady Government School in the Vaharai area of Batticaloa district on December 10-morning, reports pro-Liberation
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At least 19 civilians were killed and 25 others sustained injuries when Sri Lanka Army (SLA) personnel fired artillery shells at Kandalady Government School in the Vaharai area of Batticaloa district on December 10-morning, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website Tamil Net. Reports added that these civilians had fled from the Palchenai and Vammivedduvan areas a day earlier due to the continued offensive by the SLA.
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December - 10 
At least 2203 civilians had crossed over to the un-cleared areas in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts through Manthai and Uyilankulam checkpoints while an estimated 2539 civilians had arrived in Vavuniya from un-cleared areas from December 1 t
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At least 2203 civilians had crossed over to the un-cleared areas in the Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts through Manthai and Uyilankulam checkpoints while an estimated 2539 civilians had arrived in Vavuniya from un-cleared areas from December 1 to December 7 2006, according to defence ministry sources. At least, 134 lorry loads of food and other essential items were dispatched to un-cleared areas during the same period.
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December - 10 
On the same day, at least 12 soldiers were killed and 51 others sustained injuries when the LTTE cadres directed a heavy artillery and mortars towards Kaddimuravikulam, Kadjuwatta, Kirimichchiya and Madurankerni in the Batticaloa district, according
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On the same day, at least 12 soldiers were killed and 51 others sustained injuries when the LTTE cadres directed a heavy artillery and mortars towards Kaddimuravikulam, Kadjuwatta, Kirimichchiya and Madurankerni in the Batticaloa district, according to defence ministry sources. A Sri Lankan military spokesperson said that a large number of LTTE cadres were also killed and many more were reportedly injured when the troops retaliated. However, details of casualties among the LTTE cadres were not reported.
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December - 10 
Two soldiers sustained injuries when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops in the general area of Yakkaru near Point Pedro in Jaffna, according to defence ministry sources.
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Two soldiers sustained injuries when LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion targeting troops in the general area of Yakkaru near Point Pedro in Jaffna, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 11 
A civil society organization, Dhubri Zilla Nagarik Manch (Dhubri District Citizen Forum), has called for a 12-hour general strike in the Dhubri district on December 11 (today) demanding the arrest of Abu Taher Bepari, the Legislator of Golokganj Asse
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A civil society organization, Dhubri Zilla Nagarik Manch (Dhubri District Citizen Forum), has called for a 12-hour general strike in the Dhubri district on December 11 (today) demanding the arrest of Abu Taher Bepari, the Legislator of Golokganj Assembly constituency, for his alleged links with the ULFA.
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December - 11 
A civilian, Md Belal alias Abdul Gani, was shot at and wounded on charges of peddling drugs by People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres in Imphal on December 11, reports Sangai Express. Six persons, alleged to be involved in drug trade were als
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A civilian, Md Belal alias Abdul Gani, was shot at and wounded on charges of peddling drugs by People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres in Imphal on December 11, reports Sangai Express. Six persons, alleged to be involved in drug trade were also asked by the outfit to surrender. The outfit threatened to award ‘capital punishment’ in case its orders are not complied with.
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December - 11 
A woman, identified as Maimoona, was wounded in a terrorist attack at Chak Kawoosa village on the Srinagar-Gulmarg Road.
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A woman, identified as Maimoona, was wounded in a terrorist attack at Chak Kawoosa village on the Srinagar-Gulmarg Road.
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December - 11 
According to Daily Excelsior, security forces killed two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Sofigund in the Tral area of Pulwama district on December 11. They were identified as Mohammad Shafi Ganai alias Shaheen and Ghulam H
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According to Daily Excelsior, security forces killed two militants of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in an encounter at Sofigund in the Tral area of Pulwama district on December 11. They were identified as Mohammad Shafi Ganai alias Shaheen and Ghulam Hassan Sheikh alias Nadeem alias Bilal alias Zaffar. Two AK-56 rifles, two hand grenades and a knife were reportedly recovered from their possession.
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December - 11 
As many as 114 civilians and 27 security personnel were killed in militancy related violence in Assam since Tarun Gogoi took over as Chief Minister for the second term in May 2006, reports Indian Express. Assam Forest and Environment Minister Rockybu
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As many as 114 civilians and 27 security personnel were killed in militancy related violence in Assam since Tarun Gogoi took over as Chief Minister for the second term in May 2006, reports Indian Express. Assam Forest and Environment Minister Rockybul Hussain, while responding to the issue raised in the State Legislative Assembly on December 11, also informed that the civilians killed include 57 persons who were killed in explosions triggered by militants. The Minister informed that altogether 1214 persons, including 1031 civilians, 121 personnel belonging to Assam Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other para-military forces and 62 Army personnel, were killed by various militant outfits since Gogoi became Chief Minister in May 2001. He also mentioned that as many as 1,051 cadres of various outfits including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed in encounters with security forces since May 2001.
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December - 11 
Assam and Mizoram Police in a joint operation rescued an abducted trader, Gautam Roy, from a militant hideout in a forest in the Karimganj district along Assam, Tripura and Mizoram border on December 11, according to Press Trust of India. The report
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Assam and Mizoram Police in a joint operation rescued an abducted trader, Gautam Roy, from a militant hideout in a forest in the Karimganj district along Assam, Tripura and Mizoram border on December 11, according to Press Trust of India. The report added that Roy along with another trader, Bijit Pal, was abducted by unidentified militants from Medlicherra under Patharkandi police station while they were on their way to a weekly market at Damcherra on December 5. Bijit Pal had managed to escape on December 7.
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December - 11 
Indian government is likely to ask Myanmar to launch a crackdown on North East militant outfit operating from that country during a forthcoming meeting between Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and the visiting delegate led by Minister for Home Affai
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Indian government is likely to ask Myanmar to launch a crackdown on North East militant outfit operating from that country during a forthcoming meeting between Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil and the visiting delegate led by Minister for Home Affairs Major General Maung Oo, reports Sangai Express. Issues such as militant groups like the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres operating from Myanmar and the shifting of boundary pillars in the Ukhrul and Chandel districts of Manipur allegedly by the Myanmarese army are likely to figure in the talks.
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December - 11 
Security force (SF) personnel during a search operation recovered and subsequently defused an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing five kilograms at Tipok bridge along the Moran-Suffry road in the Sibsagar district on December 11.
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Security force (SF) personnel during a search operation recovered and subsequently defused an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing five kilograms at Tipok bridge along the Moran-Suffry road in the Sibsagar district on December 11.
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December - 11 
Pakistan said on December 11 that it had never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory, that its legal position was based on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, and that it wanted a settlement that would be acceptable
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Pakistan said on December 11 that it had never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory, that its legal position was based on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, and that it wanted a settlement that would be acceptable to itself, to India and to the people of Kashmir, according to The Hindu. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam made these remarks when asked to comment on President Pervez Musharraf's statements to the New Delhi-based television channel NDTV that Pakistan would give up its claim on Kashmir if India showed similar flexibility. "First, Pakistan does not claim Kashmir. The dispute is about the aspirations of the Kashmiris. According to the UNSC resolutions, Pakistan and India are parties to this dispute, and Kashmiris have to essentially decide their future," Aslam said at the weekly press briefing in Islamabad. Asked to clarify Pakistan's position, she said it was the legal position based on the UNSC resolutions for a plebiscite in the disputed territory. Pakistan "hoped" the Kashmiris would choose to join it, were a plebiscite to be held.
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December - 11 
Himalayan Times reported on December 11 that victims of the Maoist atrocities are preparing to launch an armed struggle as they see no change in the attitude of the Government in dealing with their problems even after the Jana Andolan (people’s movem
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Himalayan Times reported on December 11 that victims of the Maoist atrocities are preparing to launch an armed struggle as they see no change in the attitude of the Government in dealing with their problems even after the Jana Andolan (people’s movement). Dharma Raj Neupane, the president of the Association of Victims of Maoist Atrocities, said, "We are left with no option but to launch an organised armed struggle for justice." He added, "We have now decided to take back our rights with force as the government is not giving them to us by peaceful demands." He also said that "Some of our central committee members have gone underground and some to different districts to make preparations."
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December - 11 
Himalayan Times reports that contrary to their promises, the Maoists are continuing to raise taxes and donations under different heads. They have been collecting Rupees 50 per tractor of sand, and Rupees 10 per vehicle as road tax. Maoists have loote
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Himalayan Times reports that contrary to their promises, the Maoists are continuing to raise taxes and donations under different heads. They have been collecting Rupees 50 per tractor of sand, and Rupees 10 per vehicle as road tax. Maoists have looted paddy harvested from three bighas of land at Batiyadar in Udayapur’s Jogidaha Village Development Committee (VDC-4). They have also placed obstructions on roads at Nijgadh, Simra, Jitpur, Gandak Chowk and Kalaiya and are collecting road tax, scrap tax, herbs tax and forest products tax since September 1. They have declared that they will continue to collect taxes until the formation of an interim government.
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December - 11 
In Nepalgunj, Maoists have asked a tractor-owner to pay them a sum of Rupees one lakh if he wants his seized tractor back.
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In Nepalgunj, Maoists have asked a tractor-owner to pay them a sum of Rupees one lakh if he wants his seized tractor back.
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December - 11 
Nepal News reports that Maoist spokesperson and coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) talks team Krishna Bahadur Mahara warned to resume the revolt if the political situation does not progress. He said, “If political change is no
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Nepal News reports that Maoist spokesperson and coordinator of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-M) talks team Krishna Bahadur Mahara warned to resume the revolt if the political situation does not progress. He said, “If political change is not ascertained, the Maoists will be forced to revolt again.” Mahara blamed the government for delaying in holding election to the constituent assembly and said that “The election to the constituent assembly will not be held by mid-June 2007 if the date for the same is not announced within mid-December.”
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December - 11 
A day earlier, an unidentified civilian was shot dead when LTTE cadres opened fire on troops withdrawing to their camp after a search operation in Kokuvil area in the Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, an unidentified civilian was shot dead when LTTE cadres opened fire on troops withdrawing to their camp after a search operation in Kokuvil area in the Jaffna district.
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December - 11 
A soldier identified as Sisira Kumara was shot dead by the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres at 1st Lane Eravur in the Batticaloa district.
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A soldier identified as Sisira Kumara was shot dead by the LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres at 1st Lane Eravur in the Batticaloa district.
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December - 11 
An unidentified assailant shot dead a soldier S. Chandrakumar, attached to the Palameenmadu police station at Kurukalmadam in the Batticaloa district on December 11, reports pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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An unidentified assailant shot dead a soldier S. Chandrakumar, attached to the Palameenmadu police station at Kurukalmadam in the Batticaloa district on December 11, reports pro-LTTE website Tamil Net.
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December - 11 
Five police personnel and a civilian were injured when a claymore mine planted by LTTE cadres exploded prematurely near the Akkaraipattu Hospital and hit a civilian van in the Ampara district.
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Five police personnel and a civilian were injured when a claymore mine planted by LTTE cadres exploded prematurely near the Akkaraipattu Hospital and hit a civilian van in the Ampara district.
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December - 11 
Government troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Eastern province leaving at least 24 soldiers dead and 69 injured on December 11, according to defence ministry sources. Troops reportedly were trying to secure over 30,000
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Government troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the Eastern province leaving at least 24 soldiers dead and 69 injured on December 11, according to defence ministry sources. Troops reportedly were trying to secure over 30,000 civilians held in LTTE captivity in Vakare and were fired upon by LTTE cadres. Unconfirmed reports quoting civilians who are in the process of leaving LTTE-held areas, added that as many as 50-60 LTTE cadres also died in the retaliatory fire by the troops and similar numbers sustained injuries.
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December - 11 
LTTE cadres reportedly abducted four girls and three civilians from Kinniyadi and Kaluvankerni under Valaichchenai and Eravur police station areas.
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LTTE cadres reportedly abducted four girls and three civilians from Kinniyadi and Kaluvankerni under Valaichchenai and Eravur police station areas.
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December - 11 
Ministry of Defence (MoD) urged the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) to pick up twelve seriously injured civilians entrapped in the un-cleared areas of Vakare to be admitted to Batticaloa hospital. Reports added that, at least 1,026 famili
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) urged the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) to pick up twelve seriously injured civilians entrapped in the un-cleared areas of Vakare to be admitted to Batticaloa hospital. Reports added that, at least 1,026 families have sought refuge at Aggabodhi Vihara and Aggabodhi Vidyalaya in the Trincomalee district on December 11 morning after LTTE cadres fired artillery and mortars on their villages.
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December - 11 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel, during a search operation, recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, one tool kit and 30 7.62 x 39 ammunition hidden in an abandoned well at Sampoor in the Trincomalee district.
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) personnel, during a search operation, recovered one T-56 weapon, one magazine, one tool kit and 30 7.62 x 39 ammunition hidden in an abandoned well at Sampoor in the Trincomalee district.
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December - 11 
Two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres hurled two hand grenades in succession at an Army duty post in Kokuvil in the Jaffna district.
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Two soldiers were injured when LTTE cadres hurled two hand grenades in succession at an Army duty post in Kokuvil in the Jaffna district.
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December - 12 
A suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter-insurgency operation at Arong Nongmaikhong in the Imphal West district on December 12, reports Imphal Free Press. One M-20 pistol and
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A suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter-insurgency operation at Arong Nongmaikhong in the Imphal West district on December 12, reports Imphal Free Press. One M-20 pistol and two live rounds were recovered from the slain militant.
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December - 12 
According to Dharitri, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) obstructed the movement of vehicles near village 126 under the Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district by cutting trees and laying them on the roads. Even th
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According to Dharitri, cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) obstructed the movement of vehicles near village 126 under the Kalimela police station in the Malkangiri district by cutting trees and laying them on the roads. Even though the Central Reserve Police Personnel (CRPF) cleared the roads, no movement of vehicles was reported in the area. The Maoists had called for a two day bandh (general strike) in the border areas of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
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December - 12 
Assam Tribune reports that the on-going agitation programme of the Garo Students’ Union, which is spearheading the demand for holding of the Winter Session of the State Legislative Assembly in Tura, has faced opposition from the Liberation of Achik E
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Assam Tribune reports that the on-going agitation programme of the Garo Students’ Union, which is spearheading the demand for holding of the Winter Session of the State Legislative Assembly in Tura, has faced opposition from the Liberation of Achik Elite Force (LAEF), a Garo militant outfit. The LAEF has warned the student body against disturbing the festive season. The outfit’s ‘Convenor cum Publicity Secretary’, Chingkam Marak, said although the LAEF supported the demand for the session at Tura, yet, it should not be at the expense of the Garo people’s wellbeing.
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December - 12 
Assam Tribune reports that the State Government wants the top ULFA leaders like ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa and ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua to take part in the peace talks with the Centre. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Assam Governm
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Assam Tribune reports that the State Government wants the top ULFA leaders like ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa and ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua to take part in the peace talks with the Centre. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Assam Government is not opposed to the People's Consultative Group (PCG) initiatives for facilitating the talks between the militant outfit and the Centre. However, he clarified that his Government does not think the PCG to be the representative of the people of Assam.
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December - 12 
In Dibrugarh, hundreds of people blocked the Dibrugarh-Lahowal-Tengakhat-Duliajan road on December 12 for more than three hours demanding the release of suspected ULFA link-man Bhaimon Hazarika, who was reportedly arrested on charges of providing log
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In Dibrugarh, hundreds of people blocked the Dibrugarh-Lahowal-Tengakhat-Duliajan road on December 12 for more than three hours demanding the release of suspected ULFA link-man Bhaimon Hazarika, who was reportedly arrested on charges of providing logistical support to the militants involved in the explosion on December 8 that killed at least five persons.
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December - 12 
On December 12, Israel issued a travel advisory asking its citizens not to travel to the coastal State of Goa during the next few weeks in view of "concrete" threats of an al Qaeda attack there, reports Times of India. A statement issued by the Natio
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On December 12, Israel issued a travel advisory asking its citizens not to travel to the coastal State of Goa during the next few weeks in view of "concrete" threats of an al Qaeda attack there, reports Times of India. A statement issued by the National Security Council Counter Terrorism Headquarters, which is attached to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's office, said, “In light of terrorist threats by Al-Qaida in India, a concrete threat now exists specifically for Goa, which hosts many tourists, among them Israelis, during late December and over the civil New Year.” The statement added, “Those traveling to Goa in the next few weeks will be under serious threat of Al-Qaida terrorist attacks.”
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On December 12, police personnel unearthed an arms dump, reportedly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on a huge hillock at Chittapur Kancha in Ibrahimpatnam, 30 km away from the State capital Hyderabad. The Hindu reports
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On December 12, police personnel unearthed an arms dump, reportedly belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), on a huge hillock at Chittapur Kancha in Ibrahimpatnam, 30 km away from the State capital Hyderabad. The Hindu reports that four quintals of gelatine sticks, six loaded claymore mines, eight empty claymore mines, two hand grenades, 100 electrical detonators and wires, 33 live SLR rounds and 19 live .303 rifle rounds were hidden in drums at three places in the forest. Literature and some currency notes were also recovered. Ibrahimpatnam Inspector of Police, K. Kistaiah, said that a mobile phone and dragon light which were snatched from the two police constables who were patrolling the area at Chittapur a fortnight ago were also recovered from the spot. Police sources further said that the dump could belong to the Rachakonda squad of the CPI-Maoist.
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December - 12 
On the same day, an unidentified militant hurled a bomb and subsequently opened fire at the residence of the Director of Agriculture, Athokpam Ibouchouba Singh, at Top Makha Leikai in the Imphal East district. However, no casualty was reported from t
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On the same day, an unidentified militant hurled a bomb and subsequently opened fire at the residence of the Director of Agriculture, Athokpam Ibouchouba Singh, at Top Makha Leikai in the Imphal East district. However, no casualty was reported from the incident site. Reports added that earlier the state agriculture office at Sanjenthong was locked by suspected People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants due to non-payment of extortion amount.
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December - 12 
SF personnel arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Oinam Birjit Singh, from Kakching Khunou in the Thoubal district, reports Sangai Express.
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SF personnel arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Oinam Birjit Singh, from Kakching Khunou in the Thoubal district, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 12 
SF personnel refuted the allegation of displacement of villagers of Khengjoi due to SF operations, made by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants on December 12, as baseless and malicious, reports Imphal Free Press. SF authorities adde
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SF personnel refuted the allegation of displacement of villagers of Khengjoi due to SF operations, made by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants on December 12, as baseless and malicious, reports Imphal Free Press. SF authorities added that the valley-based militants have laid a large number of improvised Explosive Devices in the area, more than 19 of which have been recovered and defused by the troops.
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December - 12 
The Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 12 that the Union and State Governments are for immediate "direct talks" with the top leadership of the ULFA to resolve the problem of militancy, reports Times of India. "We have said earlier and
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The Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on December 12 that the Union and State Governments are for immediate "direct talks" with the top leadership of the ULFA to resolve the problem of militancy, reports Times of India. "We have said earlier and even now that we are for direct talks and not with any second or third party," said Gogoi, adding, "If they (top ULFA leaders) come even tomorrow or day after, we are prepared, but talks with any nominated group is of no good." He also mentioned, "I have also told (key mediator) Indira Goswami that instead of talking to their (ULFA) representatives, we should talk directly with may be (commander in chief) Paresh Baruah."
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December - 12 
Troops intercepted a group of six militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) soon after they intruded into Indian territory from forward village of Nangi Tekri on Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district. In the subsequent exchang
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Troops intercepted a group of six militants of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) soon after they intruded into Indian territory from forward village of Nangi Tekri on Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district. In the subsequent exchange of fire, two militants were killed. One of the slain militants has been identified as Liaquat Ali. Two AK-56 rifles with seven magazines, 42 hand grenades, two pouches, 100 AK rounds, two wireless sets, six IED batteries, INR 20,000, six kilograms of RDX, 16 IEDs, two detonators and four bags were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 12 
Two United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militants, identified as Kolia Moran alias Swapna Moran and Menua, surrendered to the 2 Bihar Regiment at Tinsukia on December 12, reports Telegraph. The surrendered militants deposited three hand grenades,
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Two United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militants, identified as Kolia Moran alias Swapna Moran and Menua, surrendered to the 2 Bihar Regiment at Tinsukia on December 12, reports Telegraph. The surrendered militants deposited three hand grenades, 10 mines, a pistol and explosive materials to the authorities.
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December - 12 
According to The Hindu, political parties, retired army generals and religious groups have criticized the Foreign Ministry statement that Pakistan has never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory. The Jamaat-e-Islami said President
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According to The Hindu, political parties, retired army generals and religious groups have criticized the Foreign Ministry statement that Pakistan has never claimed Kashmir as an integral part of its territory. The Jamaat-e-Islami said President Pervez Musharraf was not entitled to make a "U-turn" on the issue, and pointed out that father of the nation, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, had described Kashmir as the "jugular vein" of Pakistan. In an interview to BBC, the Jamaat-e-Islami general secretary Munawar Hussain said an "unconstitutional President" and army chief had no right to frame policy on Kashmir. The Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (also known as Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT]) said the Foreign Ministry statement had "gone so far as to defy the principles of the founder of Pakistan." A statement by the group said India was in "illegal occupation" of Kashmir, and the issue "continues to be part of the unfinished agenda" of Partition. "Kashmir and Pakistan are one entity, not two, and the people of Pakistan stand shoulder to shoulder with their Kashmiri brothers and completely reject such non-serious statements by the Government," it said. Former army chief, Mirza Aslam Beg, described the statement as a "U-turn" and said that the relationship between Pakistan and the Kashmir cause ran deep and to deny it would be to ignore reality.
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December - 12 
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on December 12 accused Pakistan of being “the boss” of the Taliban and said that resolving difficulties with Pakistan would put an end to terrorism in Afghanistan, according to The News. “The problem is not Taliban. We d
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai on December 12 accused Pakistan of being “the boss” of the Taliban and said that resolving difficulties with Pakistan would put an end to terrorism in Afghanistan, according to The News. “The problem is not Taliban. We don’t see it that way. The problem is with Pakistan,” Karzai said in an interview with foreign journalists. “If we resolve the difficulties with Pakistan, the question of Taliban will go away automatically,” stated Karzai. When asked if Pakistan is essentially the boss of the Taliban, Karzai responded, “Absolutely. That has been the case from the very first day. That is how the Taliban came into being. It’s more than a boss… The state of Pakistan was supporting the Taliban, so we presume if there is still any Taliban, that they are being supported by a state element.”
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December - 12 
The US said on December 11 that it was concerned over “safe havens” being established by Islamic militants in Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, and acknowledged the situation on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border was a “mess”, according to
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The US said on December 11 that it was concerned over “safe havens” being established by Islamic militants in Pakistan’s tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, and acknowledged the situation on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border was a “mess”, according to Daily Times. “Clearly, you still do have cross-border infiltration, and I know that that is a concern for the Pakistanis and the Afghans, but having safe havens and areas where these extremists can operate from is a real concern for us,” said State Department spokesman Sean McCormack. He said “it was too early” to tell if the policy adopted by Pakistan in the tribal areas by signing the peace accords was working or not. Replying to a question based on the New York Times report, McCormack said, “Well, first of all, it’s a Pakistani programme, so you can talk to the Pakistani government about whether or not they feel they’ve met their targets. I do know it’s relatively new, so they’re still working through it. When it first came out, it certainly seemed like a workable model, but as with most things, the true effectiveness of it comes down to its implementation.” He said everybody was aware of the problem of ceding territory to extremists and terrorists, and the Pakistani authorities did not want to do that, which was why they came up with this programme.
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December - 12 
Nepal News reports that Maoists are protesting against the re-establishment of police posts in different parts of the Rupandehi and Nawalparasi districts. The police say that the task of re-establishing the police posts had been initiated as per the
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Nepal News reports that Maoists are protesting against the re-establishment of police posts in different parts of the Rupandehi and Nawalparasi districts. The police say that the task of re-establishing the police posts had been initiated as per the directive of the Home Ministry after the Government and the Maoists signed the Comprehensive National Peace Treaty. But the Maoists are not in favour of re-establishment of police posts until local bodies are formed.
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December - 12 
The 12th municipal council meeting of the Lekhnath municipality was cancelled on December 12 as Maoists padlocked the office of the municipality, Himalayan Times reports. Pashupati Babu Puri, an acting officer of the municipal office, said, “The Maoi
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The 12th municipal council meeting of the Lekhnath municipality was cancelled on December 12 as Maoists padlocked the office of the municipality, Himalayan Times reports. Pashupati Babu Puri, an acting officer of the municipal office, said, “The Maoists said the holding of the meeting was in violation of agreements reached between the Seven-Party Alliance (SPA) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist.”
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December - 12 
A soldier was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres at a newspaper office in the Jaffna District on December 12, according to defence ministry sources. The soldier was providing security to the Udayan new
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A soldier was shot dead by suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ‘pistol gang’ cadres at a newspaper office in the Jaffna District on December 12, according to defence ministry sources. The soldier was providing security to the Udayan newspaper.
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December - 12 
A woman cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) surrendered at Valachchenai in the Batticaloa district on December 12, according to defence ministry sources.
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A woman cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) surrendered at Valachchenai in the Batticaloa district on December 12, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 12 
At least three soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres launched an attack, using 60 mm, 81 mm, 82 mm, 122 mm mortars and artillery rounds on Vavunathivu main army camp. Another soldier was injured when the LTTE cadres fired mortars on Muhamale defence
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At least three soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres launched an attack, using 60 mm, 81 mm, 82 mm, 122 mm mortars and artillery rounds on Vavunathivu main army camp. Another soldier was injured when the LTTE cadres fired mortars on Muhamale defence position.
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December - 12 
On the same day, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion leaving one soldier dead and injuring two others at Kallady area in the Mannar district.
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On the same day, LTTE cadres triggered a claymore mine explosion leaving one soldier dead and injuring two others at Kallady area in the Mannar district.
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December - 12 
One more SF personnel, R.M. Abeysinghe, who was injured in a claymore mine explosion at Mannar, succumbed to his injuries while he was being airlifted to Anuradhapura hospital, according to defence ministry sources.
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One more SF personnel, R.M. Abeysinghe, who was injured in a claymore mine explosion at Mannar, succumbed to his injuries while he was being airlifted to Anuradhapura hospital, according to defence ministry sources.
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December - 12 
Security force (SF) personnel recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Kanapathypillai Mochinathan, from a well in the premises of the office of the Veterinary Surgeon of Vaddiveli on December 12-morning in the Pottuvil area of Ampara dis
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Security force (SF) personnel recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Kanapathypillai Mochinathan, from a well in the premises of the office of the Veterinary Surgeon of Vaddiveli on December 12-morning in the Pottuvil area of Ampara district.
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December - 13 
A leader of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Arnol Ponglu, was killed and two cadres were injured when militants of the Black Widow, the anti-talks’ faction of the outfit led by Jewel Garlossa, attacked them at Umrangshu in the North Cachar Hills distric
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A leader of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Arnol Ponglu, was killed and two cadres were injured when militants of the Black Widow, the anti-talks’ faction of the outfit led by Jewel Garlossa, attacked them at Umrangshu in the North Cachar Hills district on December 13-night, reports Telegraph. A junior engineer of the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation, Manilal Thousen, was also killed during the clash.
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December - 13 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, ‘lieutenant’ Shama Ramon, was arrested at Lahorijan under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 13, according to Telegraph. A Chinese-make revolver wa
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, ‘lieutenant’ Shama Ramon, was arrested at Lahorijan under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 13, according to Telegraph. A Chinese-make revolver was recovered from his possession.
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December - 13 
A United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) cadre was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter-insurgency operation at Checkon under Porompat Police Station in the Imphal East district on December 13, reports Sangai Express. One 9
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A United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) cadre was shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter-insurgency operation at Checkon under Porompat Police Station in the Imphal East district on December 13, reports Sangai Express. One 9 mm pistol with two live rounds was recovered from his possession. Police sources said the encounter followed the arrest of two USRA militants, Wahengbam Lokhon and Nanao Meitei alias Boy. A demand letter of INR one million, addressed to the Chief Engineer of Minor Irrigation department, and another of INR two million, addressed to the Director Regional Institute of Medical Science, was recovered from the arrested militants.
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December - 13 
A woman, identified as Premabati, was injured when unidentified militants lobbed a bomb targeting her residence at Elangbam Leikai in the Imphal West district on December 13. her husband, a contractor by profession, said that the National Socialist C
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A woman, identified as Premabati, was injured when unidentified militants lobbed a bomb targeting her residence at Elangbam Leikai in the Imphal West district on December 13. her husband, a contractor by profession, said that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) had recently served an extortion demand on him.
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December - 13 
According to Daily Excelsior, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Mohammed Yasin alias Tufail, surrendered before the Doda police on December 13 along with one AK rifle, one magazine, 27 rounds and some incriminating documents.
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According to Daily Excelsior, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Mohammed Yasin alias Tufail, surrendered before the Doda police on December 13 along with one AK rifle, one magazine, 27 rounds and some incriminating documents.
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December - 13 
At least four Army personnel were injured as a bomb, planted inside a pressure cooker by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, exploded at Kakotibari in the Sibsagar district on December 13, reports Press Trust of India. According to
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At least four Army personnel were injured as a bomb, planted inside a pressure cooker by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, exploded at Kakotibari in the Sibsagar district on December 13, reports Press Trust of India. According to police sources, the ambush occurred when security force personnel, who went to defuse a bomb planted on a pipeline of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), were returning through the Kakotibari-Dibrugarh main road.
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December - 13 
At least three children were wounded in a bomb explosion near the residence of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dr Maniruddin Sheikh, at Lilong Yangbi in the Thoubal district on December 13-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. The blast occur
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At least three children were wounded in a bomb explosion near the residence of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker, Dr Maniruddin Sheikh, at Lilong Yangbi in the Thoubal district on December 13-morning, reports Imphal Free Press. The blast occurred after the children discovered a spherical like object near the boundary wall of the residence of Sheikh and started playing with it.
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December - 13 
Four police personnel were killed early on December 13 (today) by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a relief camp in Bansaguda of the Bijapur area in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, reports Times of India. The victims
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Four police personnel were killed early on December 13 (today) by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at a relief camp in Bansaguda of the Bijapur area in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, reports Times of India. The victims included three special police officers and a constable. Sahara Samay reports that an estimated group of 250 Maoists also took away arms and ammunition of the police personnel.
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December - 13 
In the same district, the beheaded body of a DHD militant, Jaulal Raijung, was recovered from Langting under Maibong police station on the same night. According to police sources, Raijung might have been killed by suspected cadres of his outfit.
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In the same district, the beheaded body of a DHD militant, Jaulal Raijung, was recovered from Langting under Maibong police station on the same night. According to police sources, Raijung might have been killed by suspected cadres of his outfit.
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December - 13 
Kiyeshe Aye, a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reportedly defected to the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction, reports Morung Express. On December 13, the NSCN-K issued a p
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Kiyeshe Aye, a cadre of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reportedly defected to the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) faction, reports Morung Express. On December 13, the NSCN-K issued a press release welcoming the cadre to their fold.
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December - 13 
On December 13, the Calcutta High Court granted bail to 20-year-old Mrinal Kanti Roy, who was arrested in December 2004 for his alleged links with the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO). Telegraph reports that Roy is also the son of a former Beng
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On December 13, the Calcutta High Court granted bail to 20-year-old Mrinal Kanti Roy, who was arrested in December 2004 for his alleged links with the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO). Telegraph reports that Roy is also the son of a former Bengal minister, Jagadananda Roy, and was lodged in a jail in Cooch Behar for the last two years. A division bench of Justices D.P. Sengupta and P.K. Deb granted Roy bail after his lawyer Sardar Amjad Ali told the court that since 2000, police have lodged 21 different cases, including waging war against nation, against him, but not started a single trial.
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December - 13 
One of India’s most wanted fugitives, Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, is under pressure to leave Pakistan and may have suffered a heart attack, reports Daily News & Analysis. Quoting intelligence sources in New Delhi, the report said that Dawood, who is the p
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One of India’s most wanted fugitives, Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, is under pressure to leave Pakistan and may have suffered a heart attack, reports Daily News & Analysis. Quoting intelligence sources in New Delhi, the report said that Dawood, who is the prime accused in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, suffered the attack a couple of weeks ago and was taken to an Islamabad hospital. No further details of the incident were available. Sources added that Dawood, who went though a cosmetic surgery last year to change his looks, is under constant pressure from Government agencies in Pakistan to leave. He is thus expected to seek refuge in some African countries. Dawood is reported to have mining interests in northern Africa and investments in Australia.
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December - 13 
Security forces are reported to have neutralized a terrorist hideout at Marhot in the Surankote area of Poonch district and recovered one pistol with one magazine and two rounds, six 51mm mortars, eight mortar bombs, five magazines of AK rifle, 46 AK
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Security forces are reported to have neutralized a terrorist hideout at Marhot in the Surankote area of Poonch district and recovered one pistol with one magazine and two rounds, six 51mm mortars, eight mortar bombs, five magazines of AK rifle, 46 AK rounds, one wireless set and three civil bags.
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December - 13 
Suspected cadres of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (SJMM), a breakaway faction of the Communist party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), on December 13, abducted a Deputy Manager of the Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Limited (HINDALCO), Yashwant Ku
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Suspected cadres of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (SJMM), a breakaway faction of the Communist party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), on December 13, abducted a Deputy Manager of the Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Limited (HINDALCO), Yashwant Kumar, along with his private security guard, when they were returning to the Bagdu mining township of the company, reports Telegraph. According to Indian Express, the outfit has made a ransom demand of INR Five million for his release. Superintendent of Police in the Lohardaga district, Subodh Prasad, however, said: "If a ransom call has been made, we are not aware of it yet. The call must have been made, in that case, to the family or the company management."
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December - 13 
Two persons were killed and several others sustained injuries when unidentified militants opened fire at Umrangsu Bazaar in the North Cachar Hills district on December 13-evening, according to United News of India.
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Two persons were killed and several others sustained injuries when unidentified militants opened fire at Umrangsu Bazaar in the North Cachar Hills district on December 13-evening, according to United News of India.
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December - 13 
An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on December 13 dropped charges against a British man of Pakistani origin suspected of being a key figure in an alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic airliners, according to Dawn. 25-year old Rashid Rauf had been
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An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi on December 13 dropped charges against a British man of Pakistani origin suspected of being a key figure in an alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic airliners, according to Dawn. 25-year old Rashid Rauf had been arrested in August 2006 and officials had claimed that his detention had led to the uncovering of the conspiracy and that he was linked to the al Qaeda. His lawyer Hashmat Habib said that the court had agreed to his petition that two charges relating to terrorism were “not relevant and this court cannot try him.” “That practically means that Rashid Rauf has been acquitted of charges relating to terrorism,” Habib said, adding that the case would now be sent back to a regular court. Rauf reportedly still faces charges of impersonation, carrying a fake identity card, fake documents and using those documents, Habib informed. “These are minor charges and we hope to see him free,” he said.
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December - 13 
Unidentified assailants blew up a gas pipeline at Mastung in the Balochistan province on December 13, suspending the supply of gas to surrounding areas, reported Geo TV. The channel quoted police sources as saying that an explosive device had been pl
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Unidentified assailants blew up a gas pipeline at Mastung in the Balochistan province on December 13, suspending the supply of gas to surrounding areas, reported Geo TV. The channel quoted police sources as saying that an explosive device had been planted in the main gas pipeline in Mastung. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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December - 13 
A report published by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on December 13 informed that 11 persons were killed by the Government's security forces (SFs) and 15 by the Maoist insurgents since April 26, 2006, when the cease-fire was declared, re
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A report published by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on December 13 informed that 11 persons were killed by the Government's security forces (SFs) and 15 by the Maoist insurgents since April 26, 2006, when the cease-fire was declared, reports Nepal News. It stated that resistance groups killed five people and villagers or unidentified groups killed seven persons while five people were killed in accidental explosions. The NHRC Acting Secretary, Dhruva Nepal, said several cases of physical torture in police custody, mistreatment and threatening of transport workers by the SF personnel were recorded during this period. Similarly, Maoists tortured civilians in the Kailali, Nepalgunj, Bhaktapur, Dolakha, Rupendehi and Kaski districts. Besides, Maoists also tortured two people in the Sindhupalchowk and Nuwakot districts after the signing of the peace accord on November 21, 2006. The Commission alleged that Maoists continued to force civilians to appear before the 'People's Courts', and carried on with extortion, abduction of civilians and confiscation of properties. Maoists also set up posts to collect taxes, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Village Development Committees and District Development Committees.
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December - 13 
Nepal News reports that Maoists have cleared some one square kilometer of community forest area in the Danabari area of Ilam district to set up a satellite camp of the People’s Liberation Army. The damage caused in the process of settling their briga
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Nepal News reports that Maoists have cleared some one square kilometer of community forest area in the Danabari area of Ilam district to set up a satellite camp of the People’s Liberation Army. The damage caused in the process of settling their brigade reportedly runs into tens of millions of rupees.
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December - 13 
The High Court on December 13 granted bail to Asadullah Al Galib, leader of the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), for six months in a bomb blast case in Bogra, reports Daily Star. Galib, who is the head of the Arabic Department of Rajshahi Unive
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The High Court on December 13 granted bail to Asadullah Al Galib, leader of the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), for six months in a bomb blast case in Bogra, reports Daily Star. Galib, who is the head of the Arabic Department of Rajshahi University and was recently made a professor, was accused of bomb blasts at a local fair at Laxmikola Shah Rawshan Jalal High School ground in 2004 that left one person dead. He was arrested on February 26, 2005, from his Rajshahi residence. The 61-year-old Galib was accused in eight cases following a series of bomb blasts at non-governmental organization offices and cultural functions. Of the eight cases, he has been acquitted in five, facing trial in two and one is under investigation.
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December - 13 
According to The Hindu, the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) headed by ‘Colonel’ Karuna has claimed to have killed at least 20 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in fighting in the eastern province on December 13. However,
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According to The Hindu, the Thamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP) headed by ‘Colonel’ Karuna has claimed to have killed at least 20 cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in fighting in the eastern province on December 13. However, there was no immediate reaction from either the Government or the LTTE to the claim.
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December - 13 
On the same day, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre at Ulukkulama village in the Vavuniya district. One T–56 Assault rifle was recovered from his possession.
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On the same day, troops shot dead a LTTE cadre at Ulukkulama village in the Vavuniya district. One T–56 Assault rifle was recovered from his possession.
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December - 13 
On the same day, troops successfully repulsed an attack by the LTTE that used mortars and heavy weapons, in an attempt to infiltrate the populated areas of Neelachchenei and Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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On the same day, troops successfully repulsed an attack by the LTTE that used mortars and heavy weapons, in an attempt to infiltrate the populated areas of Neelachchenei and Parappakandal in the Mannar district.
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December - 13 
The President's Secretariat is reported to have said that Jaffna is "fast returning to normal."
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The President's Secretariat is reported to have said that Jaffna is "fast returning to normal."
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December - 13 
The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) chief Sarath Fonseka has said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be driven out of the Eastern province "so that civilians could pursue their daily lives peacefully," according to The Hindu. In a statement
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The Sri Lanka Army (SLA) chief Sarath Fonseka has said that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) would be driven out of the Eastern province "so that civilians could pursue their daily lives peacefully," according to The Hindu. In a statement attributed to Lt. Gen. Fonseka, the SLA on December 13 alleged that for the past two weeks the LTTE continuously fired artillery and mortars at the Security Forces (SFs) using the people in the Kadiraveli area as "human shields." "The people who have had to bear the brunt of these artillery and mortars attacks have been forced to leave their homes and villages and seek safety in the areas controlled by the Security Forces," it said. The SLA informed that because of these "terrorist activities," from December 1, 4028 persons, including 2947 children, have arrived into areas controlled by the SFs. Further, due to attacks on schools, hospitals and villages, another 3,210 have been displaced. The two sides are reportedly engaged in intense fighting in the Vaharai sector of Batticaloa district for last several days. Vaharai is the LTTE's last major stronghold in the Eastern province. Fonseka has been quoted as saying that the President recently announced that the SFs have the required resources and strength to counter terrorism and it was amply demonstrated in the past few days in the Eastern province. The SLA also said that the strength of the LTTE has been weakened since the Karuna faction broke away in March 2004. "But, this is not the first instance the LTTE has lost its hold in the Eastern province. During the period 1993 - 1994, LTTE influence was swept away under then Commander Eastern province Brigadier Lucky Algama," it said.
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December - 13 
Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres leaving at least five cadres dead at Meeyankulam and Welikanda area in the Batticaloa district on December 13-midnight, according to defence ministry sources. During a subsequent
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Troops clashed with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres leaving at least five cadres dead at Meeyankulam and Welikanda area in the Batticaloa district on December 13-midnight, according to defence ministry sources. During a subsequent search operation, 11 of the 12 soldiers who went missing after a clash with the LTTE cadres on October 5 were found dead, and one among them, Sergeant K.M.S. Rathnayake, was found injured and abandoned by the LTTE at the incident site.
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December - 13 
Troops reportedly found bunkers constructed and abandoned by the LTTE cadres using canopies supplied by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees meant to provide shelter for Internally Displaced People at Kajuwatte and Panichchankerni in the
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Troops reportedly found bunkers constructed and abandoned by the LTTE cadres using canopies supplied by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees meant to provide shelter for Internally Displaced People at Kajuwatte and Panichchankerni in the Batticaloa district on December 13, reports Colombo Page.
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December - 13 
Two soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres fired mortars towards the troop’s station at Arialai in the Jaffna district on December 13.
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Two soldiers were wounded when LTTE cadres fired mortars towards the troop’s station at Arialai in the Jaffna district on December 13.
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December - 14 
A factional clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants and the rival Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) cadres was reported from the New Market area in the Kohima district on December 14, reports Nagaland Post. Four N
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A factional clash between National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants and the rival Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) cadres was reported from the New Market area in the Kohima district on December 14, reports Nagaland Post. Four NSCN-K militants armed with AK-47 assault rifles attacked two NSCN-IM militants who managed to escape and came back subsequently to retaliate. However, there was no casualty reported from the incident site.
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December - 14 
A spokesperson of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that there were no available reports to suggest any presence of the group (al Qaeda) in the country.
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A spokesperson of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs said that there were no available reports to suggest any presence of the group (al Qaeda) in the country.
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December - 14 
An unidentified cadre belonging to the Naga National Council (NNC) was caught by the public while extorting money from a shop at Dzuvuru in the Kohima district. He was later handed over to the Police.
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An unidentified cadre belonging to the Naga National Council (NNC) was caught by the public while extorting money from a shop at Dzuvuru in the Kohima district. He was later handed over to the Police.
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December - 14 
China continued to be in "illegal" occupation of approximately 38,000 square kilometers in Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on December 14, according to Press Trust of India. In a written reply, he
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China continued to be in "illegal" occupation of approximately 38,000 square kilometers in Jammu and Kashmir, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee informed the Parliament on December 14, according to Press Trust of India. In a written reply, he said in addition, under the so-called Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, Pakistan illegally ceded 5,180 square kilometers of Indian territory in Pakistan occupied Kashmir to China. Besides, the minister said China illegally claims approximately 90,000 square kilometers of territory in the Eastern sector. In the Middle sector, China claims about 2,000 square kilometers.
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December - 14 
Security force personnel arrested six People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants along with 20 blankets and other store items at Thoubal on December 14, reports Sangai Express. The report added that the blanket and store items were brought fro
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Security force personnel arrested six People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militants along with 20 blankets and other store items at Thoubal on December 14, reports Sangai Express. The report added that the blanket and store items were brought from the house of an unidentified minister in the capital Imphal.
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December - 14 
SF personnel seized the vehicle of Rural Development Minister, Mohammed Allauddin, in which the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres transported blankets and store items from the minister’s house on December 14. Though the minister denied t
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SF personnel seized the vehicle of Rural Development Minister, Mohammed Allauddin, in which the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) cadres transported blankets and store items from the minister’s house on December 14. Though the minister denied the charge, one of the arrested militants, Habibur Rahman, reportedly told the SF personnel that the blankets were lifted from the minister’s house.
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December - 14 
The Goa Police has tightened security in the run up to the year-end tourist season after warnings of terrorist attacks by the Israeli Anti-Terror Unit, reports Indian Express. Deputy Inspector General of Goa Police, Ujjwal Mishra, said that security
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The Goa Police has tightened security in the run up to the year-end tourist season after warnings of terrorist attacks by the Israeli Anti-Terror Unit, reports Indian Express. Deputy Inspector General of Goa Police, Ujjwal Mishra, said that security forces have been placed in all beaches and prominent tourist places across the State in a bid to thwart potential attackers. He said, "We have been listening to different kind of threats and now some people have been threatened by some terror groups, but till now we don’t have any specific information. We will maintain tight security because there are international events taking place in Goa." On December 12, a travel advisory issued by the National Security Council Counter Terrorism Headquarters, Elkana Har Nof, had warned its citizens not to travel to Goa during the next few weeks in view of "concrete" threats of an al Qaeda attack there.
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December - 14 
The Hindu reports that two Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were killed in an encounter with the police near Moddulagudem village in the Pasra forest area of Warangal district on December 14. The encounter occurred after a police team engaged in vehi
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The Hindu reports that two Naxalites (left-wing extremists) were killed in an encounter with the police near Moddulagudem village in the Pasra forest area of Warangal district on December 14. The encounter occurred after a police team engaged in vehicle- checking in the Govindraopet mandal (administrative division) was fired upon by two motorcycle borne youths. Both were killed after police opened retaliatory fire. One of the slain extremists was identified as Rachakonda Narayana alias Kiran, ‘commander’ of the Yellandu dalam (squad) of the Praja Prathighatana group.
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December - 14 
Himalayan Times adds that in Bhairahawa, around 100 Maoists led by the president of the Madhesi Mukti Morcha, Rupandehi, Ghanshyam Yadav, captured the re-established police office in Dhak Dhai Village Development Committee (VDC) on December 14, and s
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Himalayan Times adds that in Bhairahawa, around 100 Maoists led by the president of the Madhesi Mukti Morcha, Rupandehi, Ghanshyam Yadav, captured the re-established police office in Dhak Dhai Village Development Committee (VDC) on December 14, and sent back logistics of the police post to the district police office. The Maoists also elevated party flags atop the building claiming that it was under siege. The Maoists have claimed that they would not allow police post relocation till the formation of the interim government.
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December - 14 
In Bardiya District Development Committee (DDC), Maoists are seizing all sources of income of the DDC. The Maoists are also reportedly collecting taxes from vehicles plying over the bridge atop the Karnali river in Kothiyaghat.
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In Bardiya District Development Committee (DDC), Maoists are seizing all sources of income of the DDC. The Maoists are also reportedly collecting taxes from vehicles plying over the bridge atop the Karnali river in Kothiyaghat.
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December - 14 
In Biratnagar, Maoists have ordered a halt to the developmental activities till the peace treaty between them and the government is implemented. Ambulance, fire brigade, salary and allowances of government officials and other emergency heads of expen
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In Biratnagar, Maoists have ordered a halt to the developmental activities till the peace treaty between them and the government is implemented. Ambulance, fire brigade, salary and allowances of government officials and other emergency heads of expenditure are however exempted from the order.
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December - 14 
In Kathmandu, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, the Personal Representative of the United Nations Secretary General, Ian Martin, and Maoist Chairman Prachanda held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence at Baluwatar and agreed to begin the v
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In Kathmandu, Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, the Personal Representative of the United Nations Secretary General, Ian Martin, and Maoist Chairman Prachanda held a meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence at Baluwatar and agreed to begin the verification process of the Maoist arms and armies as soon as possible.
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December - 14 
Maoists have intensified their efforts to stop relocation of police posts in several parts of the country, reports Nepal News. In Nawalparasi, Maoists warned police personnel to return from the recently relocated Sunawal post. In districts like Sindh
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Maoists have intensified their efforts to stop relocation of police posts in several parts of the country, reports Nepal News. In Nawalparasi, Maoists warned police personnel to return from the recently relocated Sunawal post. In districts like Sindhupalchowk, Kavre and Sankhuwasabha, Maoists have started obstructing the relocation of police posts. Similar campaigns have been reported from far-western districts like Doti, Kanchanpur and Achham. Maoists have also opposed the re-establishment of police posts at Sunwal and Bardaghat in the Kaski district.
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December - 14 
King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan handed over his responsibilities as the Monarch and Head of the State to the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who would be the fifth Druk Gyalpo (King), reports Kuensel. The transition was formally an
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King Jigme Singye Wangchuck of Bhutan handed over his responsibilities as the Monarch and Head of the State to the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who would be the fifth Druk Gyalpo (King), reports Kuensel. The transition was formally announced on December 14, the 24th day of the 10th Bhutanese month. "The time has now come for me to hand over my responsibilities to Trongsa Penlop Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck," said the King. He added, "I am confident that a very bright future lies ahead for Bhutan with the leadership of a new King and a democratic system of government that is best suited for our country as enshrined under the Constitution. I have every confidence that there will be unprecedented progress and prosperity for our nation in the reign of our fifth King." The King had earlier pledged to relinquish the throne when the Kingdom would switch over to a Parliamentary form of Government in 2008.
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December - 14 
A day earlier, two hand grenades were recovered from the Velvetiturai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, two hand grenades were recovered from the Velvetiturai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 14 
Anton Balasingham, political adviser of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), passed away in London on December 14 after a spell of illness, reports The Hindu. A close associate of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabakaran, Balasingham had participated
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Anton Balasingham, political adviser of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), passed away in London on December 14 after a spell of illness, reports The Hindu. A close associate of LTTE chief Velupillai Prabakaran, Balasingham had participated as chief negotiator of the LTTE in almost all political negotiations, beginning with the Thimpu talks in 1985. According to Tamil Net, Balasingham was suffering from diabetes for 35 years and in the late 1990s developed renal disease, for which he underwent a kidney transplant.
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December - 14 
At least 12 LTTE cadres, including five injured, who had been forcibly recruited, were reportedly handed over to the Batticaloa Police by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) officials in the Batticaloa district on December 14, according to de
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At least 12 LTTE cadres, including five injured, who had been forcibly recruited, were reportedly handed over to the Batticaloa Police by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) officials in the Batticaloa district on December 14, according to defence ministry sources
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December - 14 
Hindustan Times quoting pro-LTTE website Tamil Net reports that the LTTE had lost 818 cadres (including 250 women cadres) during various operations this year alone. Since the death of ‘Lieutenant’ Sanker, the first LTTE cadre to be killed in military
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Hindustan Times quoting pro-LTTE website Tamil Net reports that the LTTE had lost 818 cadres (including 250 women cadres) during various operations this year alone. Since the death of ‘Lieutenant’ Sanker, the first LTTE cadre to be killed in military action on November 27, 1982, the LTTE has lost 18,742 cadres, the report added.
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December - 14 
Troops recovered two claymore mines with remote control during a search operation from Kandalkadu in the Trincomalee district on December 14.
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Troops recovered two claymore mines with remote control during a search operation from Kandalkadu in the Trincomalee district on December 14.
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December - 15 
A group three militants snatched a .303 rifle from a Village Defence Committee member and assaulted his family at village Jaglanu in the Rajouri district.
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A group three militants snatched a .303 rifle from a Village Defence Committee member and assaulted his family at village Jaglanu in the Rajouri district.
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December - 15 
A most wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba cadre, Shaukat Janwari alias Munna, managed to escape from a Police operation even as his arms consignment was seized and some other Lashkar cadres arrested at Sopore in the Baramulla district. The seizure included 18 ha
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A most wanted Lashkar-e-Toiba cadre, Shaukat Janwari alias Munna, managed to escape from a Police operation even as his arms consignment was seized and some other Lashkar cadres arrested at Sopore in the Baramulla district. The seizure included 18 hand grenades, 19 rifle grenades, 10 magazines and 300 rounds. Though Munna managed to escape, two of his associates were arrested.
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December - 15 
According to Daily Excelsior, local people of village Chandiyal in the Mendhar area of Poonch district hacked to death an Al-Badr militant of Pakistan after he and his associates kidnapped a young girl from her house. The second militant, however, sh
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According to Daily Excelsior, local people of village Chandiyal in the Mendhar area of Poonch district hacked to death an Al-Badr militant of Pakistan after he and his associates kidnapped a young girl from her house. The second militant, however, shot dead the girl before escaping from the incident site. Inspector General of Police (Jammu), Shesh Pal Vaid, said a Pakistani militant, Ishtiyaq of the Al Badr outfit, was killed by the villagers at Chandiyal on December 15-night. This was a clear indication that people were coming forwards boldly against the militants, he said. Official reports said two militants entered the house of Mohammed Misri and kidnapped his young daughter Gulshan Bano. Subsequently, a number of people chased the duo and intercepted them nearly half a kilometer from the house of Misri, and hacked to death one of them. His associate, while fleeing, fired upon Gulshan Bano killing her on spot. Villagers also snatched one AK-56 rifle, one pistol, a radio set and ammunition from the slain militant.
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December - 15 
According to Telegraph, SF personnel claimed to have cleared several villages along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur of militant presence, during a week-long counter-insurgency operation. Reports added that the operation began after Manipur Chief
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According to Telegraph, SF personnel claimed to have cleared several villages along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur of militant presence, during a week-long counter-insurgency operation. Reports added that the operation began after Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, during his one-day visit to Imphal on December 2, that Khenjoi range in Chandel district was the only remaining place in the Sstate where militant camps still exist.
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December - 15 
Between January 2001 and September 2006, around 9,149 foreign nationals were detected, and out of which only 1,864 could be deported back from Assam to Bangladesh at the cost of INR 170 crore (1700 million). Minister for Assam Accord Implementation,
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Between January 2001 and September 2006, around 9,149 foreign nationals were detected, and out of which only 1,864 could be deported back from Assam to Bangladesh at the cost of INR 170 crore (1700 million). Minister for Assam Accord Implementation, Bhumidhar Barman, told IANS that the Assam Government has spent INR 1,80,000 ($4,000) to formally detect and deport an illegal Bangladeshi migrant from Assam. "The police incurred an expense of INR 160 crore (1600 million) towards detection and deportation of the foreigners. The remaining was expenditure by tribunals," Barman informed.
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December - 15 
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘district commander’, identified as Manzoor Ahmed alias Mudasir (code name Abu Nomain), was shot dead by security forces at Mahore in the Reasi police district on December 15. One pistol with two magazines and 20 rounds, one ha
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Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘district commander’, identified as Manzoor Ahmed alias Mudasir (code name Abu Nomain), was shot dead by security forces at Mahore in the Reasi police district on December 15. One pistol with two magazines and 20 rounds, one hand grenade, a binocular, one mobile set with a SIM card and one diary were recovered from the site of encounter. Mudasir’s bodyguard reportedly managed to escape along with his rifle.
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December - 15 
On December 15, two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a security force (SF) personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed during an encounter in Bogdoba village of West Bengal’s Bankura distri
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On December 15, two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a security force (SF) personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed during an encounter in Bogdoba village of West Bengal’s Bankura district, reports Telegraph. According to the report, a group of 70 Maoists, led by Sabita Kumari from Andhra Pradesh, had attacked the house of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Nabin Hembram and were challenged by the SF personnel patrolling the village. Hembram is reportedly among the eight CPI-M leaders on the Maoist hit list. Three .303 rifles, which were earlier snatched from the police personnel in Purulia, were recovered from the encounter site.
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December - 15 
One Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Y. Nabachandra alias Naba, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Maidangpok Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district on December 15, reports Sangai Express.
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One Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Y. Nabachandra alias Naba, was arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Maidangpok Awang Leikai in the Imphal West district on December 15, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 15 
Police in Baramulla arrested a militant of the Al-Barq outfit, identified as Zahid Ahmed Dar alias Doctor, who had been evading arrest after he caused a scooter blast near St. Joseph School at Baramulla on June 13, 2006.
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Police in Baramulla arrested a militant of the Al-Barq outfit, identified as Zahid Ahmed Dar alias Doctor, who had been evading arrest after he caused a scooter blast near St. Joseph School at Baramulla on June 13, 2006.
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December - 15 
Police in the Doda district shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres at village Thanala in the Bhadarwah area. The slain militants were identified as Shahid Hussain and Abdul Hafiz Batt alias Hikmatyar. One sniper rifle, three magazines, 34 round
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Police in the Doda district shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres at village Thanala in the Bhadarwah area. The slain militants were identified as Shahid Hussain and Abdul Hafiz Batt alias Hikmatyar. One sniper rifle, three magazines, 34 rounds and one .303 rifle were recovered from their possession.
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December - 15 
Police seized money worth INR 1.50 Lakh intended for the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Palhalan in the Baramulla district, and arrested three operatives of the outfit.
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Police seized money worth INR 1.50 Lakh intended for the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Palhalan in the Baramulla district, and arrested three operatives of the outfit.
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December - 15 
The Assam Legislative Assembly appealed to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to withdraw its call for a boycott of the 33rd National Games scheduled from February 9 to 18, 2007, according to Telegraph.
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The Assam Legislative Assembly appealed to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to withdraw its call for a boycott of the 33rd National Games scheduled from February 9 to 18, 2007, according to Telegraph.
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December - 15 
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants shot dead two civilians, identified as Mohammed Ahamad Ali and Amirjan, at an unspecified place in the Thoubal district on December 15, reports Sangai Express. In a statement issued by the communication an
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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants shot dead two civilians, identified as Mohammed Ahamad Ali and Amirjan, at an unspecified place in the Thoubal district on December 15, reports Sangai Express. In a statement issued by the communication and publicity in-charge of the outfit, N Wangba, the duo was awarded ‘capital punishment’ for being informers of the security forces (SFs).
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December - 15 
Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by the Border Security Force personnel when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan through fencing in the Arnia sector.
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Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by the Border Security Force personnel when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan through fencing in the Arnia sector.
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December - 15 
A bomb explosion occurred beneath a bridge on the RCD Highway near the Mastung township in Balochistan on December 15, according to Dawn. However, no casualty was reported.
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A bomb explosion occurred beneath a bridge on the RCD Highway near the Mastung township in Balochistan on December 15, according to Dawn. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 15 
John D. Negraponte, Director of the US National Intelligence, is reported to have blamed Pakistan for the dangerous situation now prevailing in the Pakistan-Afghanistan tribal belt, according to Daily Times. In an interview published by the Washingto
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John D. Negraponte, Director of the US National Intelligence, is reported to have blamed Pakistan for the dangerous situation now prevailing in the Pakistan-Afghanistan tribal belt, according to Daily Times. In an interview published by the Washington Post on December 15, Negraponte said with new fighting expected to break out next spring in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Government would soon have to decide what it could do about the tribal authorities who had not been living up to their agreement to prevent the Taliban and al Qaeda fighters from moving back and forth across the border. "Sooner or later, the government will have to reckon with it," Negroponte said, but added that with elections in coming, the US understood that President Pervez Musharraf "has a domestic political balancing act to perform". Referring to the accord signed by Pakistani government representatives with tribal elders in Waziristan, Negroponte said "tribal authorities are not living up to the deal" and that back-and-forth travel by the Taliban and others "causes serious problems." The Post noted that Negraponte’s "downbeat assessment" was supported by a recent report by Anthony H. Cordesman, a former Pentagon official, who after his return from Afghanistan where he received briefings from a US embassy team, including US military commanders, said the Afghan insurgency grew in the past year because of financial and military aid from a sanctuary in Pakistan, while the weak Kabul government had not received enough military and economic support from NATO and the US. Cordeman said, "A major Al Qaeda and Taliban presence is building up in both Afghanistan and Pakistan" for a new offensive next year. "These groups have de facto sanctuary in Pakistan, a major presence in the east and south, and a growing presence in western Afghanistan."
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December - 15 
The Supreme Court on December 15 stopped the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government from enacting the Hasba bill, according to Dawn. The court issued the stay order on a presidential reference — the second such referral in a year. The provinc
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The Supreme Court on December 15 stopped the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Government from enacting the Hasba bill, according to Dawn. The court issued the stay order on a presidential reference — the second such referral in a year. The provincial assembly had, on November 13, 2006, passed a revised version of the Hasba Bill proposing the appointment of an ombudsman for enforcing ‘Islam’s morality code’. But NWFP Governor Ali Jan Aurakzai withheld assent, terming the bill unconstitutional, in a letter to the Prime Minister on December 12. On December 15, a five-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, asked the NWFP Chief Secretary, the Advocate-General and the assembly’s Speaker to appear before it during the third week of January 2007. Attorney-General Makhdoom Ali Khan said the revised Hasba bill was unconstitutional on the same grounds as those given by the court in 2005. One of the grounds was that the bill was aimed at setting up a parallel judicial system. Khan argued that the new bill also sought to create a parallel judicial system. On August 4, 2005, a nine-member Supreme Court bench had blocked the first version of the bill in response to a presidential reference by declaring as unconstitutional several of the bill’s clauses on the powers of the ombudsman. The court had also advised the Governor not to sign the bill into law. The bill provides for the appointment of an anti-vice ombudsman enjoying sweeping powers to protect Islamic values and "forbid persons, agencies and authorities working under the administrative control of the government to act against Shariah."
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December - 15 
Himalayan Times adds that the leaders agreed on two separate ballot papers and ballot boxes for the election to a constituent assembly, which will be held on first-past-the-post and proportional representation basis. They also reached a consensus tha
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Himalayan Times adds that the leaders agreed on two separate ballot papers and ballot boxes for the election to a constituent assembly, which will be held on first-past-the-post and proportional representation basis. They also reached a consensus that besides the fundamental rights guaranteed by the 1990 constitution, right to education, health and employment - all Maoist demands - would also be incorporated as the fundamental rights of citizens.
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December - 15 
Himalayan Times reports that Maoists continued their demands of removal of police posts in different parts of the country and are still barring the Village Development Committee (VDC) secretaries to return to their respective villages. VDC secretarie
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Himalayan Times reports that Maoists continued their demands of removal of police posts in different parts of the country and are still barring the Village Development Committee (VDC) secretaries to return to their respective villages. VDC secretaries are not able to go there due to the local Maoists’ threats.
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December - 15 
Himalayan Times reports that Members of Parliament (MP) demanded to make public the Rayamajhi report and immediately implement it. CPN-UML MP Ishwor Pokhrel called to make public the Rayamajhi report and said that the King couldn’t be the head of the
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Himalayan Times reports that Members of Parliament (MP) demanded to make public the Rayamajhi report and immediately implement it. CPN-UML MP Ishwor Pokhrel called to make public the Rayamajhi report and said that the King couldn’t be the head of the state as he has been accused in the report for suppressing the Jana Andolan (Peoples’ Movement). Nepali Congress (NC) MP Umakanta Chaudhary and Nepal Sadhawana Party MP Rajendra Mahato also urged to implement the Rayamajhi report and to take action against those involved in suppressing people.
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Human Rights activists Padam Ratna Tuladhar and Daman Nath Dhungana who inspected the Maoists’ Seventh Divisional Headquarters and three sub-cantonment sites on December 15 and 16 said that Maoists are facing problems at the camps including poor infr
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Human Rights activists Padam Ratna Tuladhar and Daman Nath Dhungana who inspected the Maoists’ Seventh Divisional Headquarters and three sub-cantonment sites on December 15 and 16 said that Maoists are facing problems at the camps including poor infrastructures, according to Nepal News. "The injured victims are still in the camps and being treated by their own colleagues," said Dhungana, adding, "Treatment by untrained combatants and little medicine are worsening their condition." Nearly 150 injured Maoists are there in the divisional headquarters and three other camps, Tuladhar said.
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December - 15 
Over a dozen Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal activists got injured in a clash with a group of students dominated by Maoist cadres at Baluwatar, who tried to thwart their pro-King rally in Kathmandu on December 15, according to Nepal News.
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Over a dozen Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal activists got injured in a clash with a group of students dominated by Maoist cadres at Baluwatar, who tried to thwart their pro-King rally in Kathmandu on December 15, according to Nepal News.
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December - 15 
The leaders of the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) and Maoists in Nepal have put their signature on the interim constitution after over seventeen hours of marathon talks on December 15. The interim constitution will be formally promulgated once the arms m
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The leaders of the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) and Maoists in Nepal have put their signature on the interim constitution after over seventeen hours of marathon talks on December 15. The interim constitution will be formally promulgated once the arms management of the Maoist is completed, Nepal News reports. According to the interim constitution, the Prime Minister is authorized to use all the powers hitherto exercised by the King. "All powers related to rule or administration will now be exercised by the Prime Minister," said Bharat Mohan Adhikary, standing committee member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist). Another CPN-UML standing committee member Ishwor Pokharel, who also took part in the meeting, told that since the King would remain "powerless" and "resource-less" till the constituent assembly elections it means that the King is "suspended" till his fate is decided by the first meeting of the constituent assembly.
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December - 15 
Vice-president of the Nepali Congress-Democratic (NC-D) Prakash Man Singh has said that the Maoists should not be included in the interim government until the arms management process is completed, Nepal News reports. Addressing party cadres in Pokhar
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Vice-president of the Nepali Congress-Democratic (NC-D) Prakash Man Singh has said that the Maoists should not be included in the interim government until the arms management process is completed, Nepal News reports. Addressing party cadres in Pokhara on December 15 he said, "As per the agreement reached between the government and Maoists on November 8, an interim government including the Maoists should be formed only after the arms management."
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December - 15 
Police recovered six bombs near the Shahid Minar at Mehendiganj sub-district town in the Barisal district on December 15, reports Daily Star. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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Police recovered six bombs near the Shahid Minar at Mehendiganj sub-district town in the Barisal district on December 15, reports Daily Star. No one has been arrested in connection with the recovery.
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December - 15 
At least three houses and one building belonging to the Department of Irrigation were destroyed when LTTE cadres fired 120 mm mortars towards the Special Task Forces station at Kaluwanchikudy in the Batticaloa district on December 15. However, no cas
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At least three houses and one building belonging to the Department of Irrigation were destroyed when LTTE cadres fired 120 mm mortars towards the Special Task Forces station at Kaluwanchikudy in the Batticaloa district on December 15. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 15 
Seven internally displaced civilians traveling from Kathiraveli to Vaharai in the Batticaloa district in a tractor were killed when an artillery shell fired by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) exploded on their vehicle on December 15, according to the pro-Li
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Seven internally displaced civilians traveling from Kathiraveli to Vaharai in the Batticaloa district in a tractor were killed when an artillery shell fired by the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) exploded on their vehicle on December 15, according to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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December - 16 
A special party of the Guntur district police unearthed an arms dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest area between Papaipalem and Veerammakunta Thanda of Bollapalli mandal (administrative division) on Decemb
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A special party of the Guntur district police unearthed an arms dump belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the forest area between Papaipalem and Veerammakunta Thanda of Bollapalli mandal (administrative division) on December 16. The Hindu reports that during a combing operation the police party first found a .303 rifle wrapped in a plastic sheet along with 35 rounds of ammunition. It led to a further search that resulted in the recovery of five stainless steel cans of explosives each weighing 20 kilograms and another three cans weighing 10 kilograms each along with two claymore mines stashed inside a dense cover of bush and trees. This was the second such dump found in the Bollapalli area in the past three months.
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December - 16 
On December 16, militants, one of them identified as a brother of a renegade Special Police Officer (SPO), killed a young girl and a boy at village Pateli Daraj in Budhal area of Rajouri district.
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On December 16, militants, one of them identified as a brother of a renegade Special Police Officer (SPO), killed a young girl and a boy at village Pateli Daraj in Budhal area of Rajouri district.
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December - 16 
On December 16, SF personnel arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Haorokcham Premkumar alias Sanayaima, from Konthoujam Mayai Leikai in the Imphal West district.
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On December 16, SF personnel arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Haorokcham Premkumar alias Sanayaima, from Konthoujam Mayai Leikai in the Imphal West district.
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December - 16 
On December 16, suspected militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) killed the ‘education kilonser (minister)’ of the Naga National Council (NNC)’s Adinno faction, Palang Khiamniungan at Phoolbari in Kohima, report
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On December 16, suspected militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) killed the ‘education kilonser (minister)’ of the Naga National Council (NNC)’s Adinno faction, Palang Khiamniungan at Phoolbari in Kohima, reports Telegraph. The incident reportedly took place in a crowded place. This is the second incident in which suspected NSCN-IM militants have killed a senior functionary of the NNC-Adinno. Mar Jamir, also a kilonser, was killed at PR Hill in Kohima on June 1, 2005.
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December - 16 
On December 16, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, in an interview with the IANS, said that he is open to peace talks with Maoists if they shun violence. Singh said, "Leftist insurgency is an inter-state problem as the militants have terror
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On December 16, the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, in an interview with the IANS, said that he is open to peace talks with Maoists if they shun violence. Singh said, "Leftist insurgency is an inter-state problem as the militants have terror network in 13 states and peace talks by any single state will not solve the problem. But Chhattisgarh will not mind holding discussion with the rebels if they express keen interest to bring peace and return to democracy." The Chief Minister, however, added, "It's solely the responsibility of the Indian government to engage in peace dialogue with the Maoists rather than individual states getting involved." He further said, "I always prefer dialogue but it is necessary that rebels too should come to the discussion table with a lust for peace." Speaking on the vigilante programme Salwa Judum, he noted, "Salwa Judum is on the right track and the movement has cornered the Maoists in some 40,000 sq km of hilly terrain of Bastar region. Salwa Judum is a spontaneous outburst of tribals who have suffered Maoist atrocities for three decades. It will finish them off."
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December - 16 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Mumbai police on December 16 arrested Abrar Ahmed, suspected of planting bombs in the textile town of Malegaon that killed 31 people on September 8. He is ninth person to be arrested in the case, reports The Hind
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Mumbai police on December 16 arrested Abrar Ahmed, suspected of planting bombs in the textile town of Malegaon that killed 31 people on September 8. He is ninth person to be arrested in the case, reports The Hindu.
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December - 16 
Three brothers, suspected to be linked with the al Qaeda, were arrested at Darra Adam Khel in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 16, according to Dawn. Security force personnel raided Dalil Khel village and arrested Dil Aram, Fazal R
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Three brothers, suspected to be linked with the al Qaeda, were arrested at Darra Adam Khel in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 16, according to Dawn. Security force personnel raided Dalil Khel village and arrested Dil Aram, Fazal Rehman and Ahmed Nawaz, all sons of Yaqoob, said sources, adding that their leader escaped. They are believed to be involved in the Dargai suicide blast on November 8, 2006, in which 42 soldiers were killed and 39 others wounded.
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December - 16 
Standing committee member of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Amrit Kumar Bohara accused Nepali Congress (NC) of protecting monarchy, reports Nepal News. Speaking at a press meet in Lamjung, on December 16, Bohara said, “Th
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Standing committee member of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Amrit Kumar Bohara accused Nepali Congress (NC) of protecting monarchy, reports Nepal News. Speaking at a press meet in Lamjung, on December 16, Bohara said, “The monarchy is existing due to the elements of status quo and those elements that have a dominant role in the government.” He also claimed that restructuring of the nation is impossible as long the monarchy continues and stressed the need for unity among supporters of democracy in order to abolish monarchy from the country.
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December - 16 
A day earlier, Naval troops recovered 22 T-56 assaults rifles and 48 magazines from the Kirichchamunai area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, Naval troops recovered 22 T-56 assaults rifles and 48 magazines from the Kirichchamunai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 16 
On December 16, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres using small arms attacked Special Task Force troops on duty at Ydawewa (Giants Tank) in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported.
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On December 16, troops retaliated as LTTE cadres using small arms attacked Special Task Force troops on duty at Ydawewa (Giants Tank) in the Mannar district. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 17 
A person belonging to the Adi tribe, identified as Biru Tayeng, and a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Keshab Bora, were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Sarkholia Chapori along the Assam-Arunachal Prad
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A person belonging to the Adi tribe, identified as Biru Tayeng, and a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Keshab Bora, were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Sarkholia Chapori along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on an unspecified date, according to Sentinel. A single-barrel gun, explosives and some ULFA-related literature were reportedly recovered from Tayeng’s possession. The report added that arrest of Tayeng prevented the ULFA’s attempt of gaining free passage for its cadres in certain areas of the Subansiri, Kameng and Siang districts, inhabited by the Adi community.
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December - 17 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Aheibam Boy alias Raju alias Nathuba, was arrested at Awang Khunou on the same day.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Aheibam Boy alias Raju alias Nathuba, was arrested at Awang Khunou on the same day.
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December - 17 
At least 5, 000 skilled as well as unskilled construction workers and technical staff left the broad gauge railway construction project between Silchar and Lumding in the North Cachar Hills district following a series of militant attacks the in recen
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At least 5, 000 skilled as well as unskilled construction workers and technical staff left the broad gauge railway construction project between Silchar and Lumding in the North Cachar Hills district following a series of militant attacks the in recent past, reports Sentinel. The project, scheduled to be completed by 2009, is reportedly getting delayed.
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December - 17 
Police in the Baramulla district neutralized a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting four members of the outfit from Sopore town on December 17, Daily Excelsior reported. The four — Shamasuddin Rather, Latief Ahmed Bhat, Mohammad Waseem Bhat and Mohamma
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Police in the Baramulla district neutralized a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting four members of the outfit from Sopore town on December 17, Daily Excelsior reported. The four — Shamasuddin Rather, Latief Ahmed Bhat, Mohammad Waseem Bhat and Mohammad Yasin Mir - all residents of Tarzoo Sopore were arrested along with a Chinese-make pistol, one magazine and combat uniforms. They were allegedly involved in the October 8-killing of a dentist, Dr Mushtaq, of Zachaldara. They had also set his car ablaze and looted cash from him. The four were also allegedly involved in an attack on Sopore Police camp and setting on fire a beauty parlour in the area, injuring a woman, identified as Misra Begum.
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December - 17 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has threatened to mobilise public resistance against the Oil India Limited’s (OIL) attempt to carry out seismic survey on Brahmaputra river bed to search for hydrocarbon, according to Shillong Times.
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has threatened to mobilise public resistance against the Oil India Limited’s (OIL) attempt to carry out seismic survey on Brahmaputra river bed to search for hydrocarbon, according to Shillong Times.
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December - 17 
Two improvised explosive devices were recovered and subsequently defused by the security force personnel at Balamguri village in the Kokrajhar district on December 17-morning, according to United News of India. Three persons, Abdul Hazik Shiekh, Ali
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Two improvised explosive devices were recovered and subsequently defused by the security force personnel at Balamguri village in the Kokrajhar district on December 17-morning, according to United News of India. Three persons, Abdul Hazik Shiekh, Ali Shiekh and Hazrat Ali Shiekh, were arrested in this connection.
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December - 17 
Militants belonging to banned Jihadi outfits are planning suicide attacks on army installations in Pakistan and foreign troops in Afghanistan in revenge for the October 31-aerial strike on a Madrassa (seminary) in Bajaur, Daily Times reported. Accord
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Militants belonging to banned Jihadi outfits are planning suicide attacks on army installations in Pakistan and foreign troops in Afghanistan in revenge for the October 31-aerial strike on a Madrassa (seminary) in Bajaur, Daily Times reported. According to reports submitted by intelligence agencies to the Interior Ministry, Maulvi Inayatur Rehman and Maulana Faqir Mohammad of the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) have pledged before their supporters to target VIPs in Pakistan and US and NATO forces in Afghanistan. The bombed seminary in Bajaur was run by the TNSM and is thought to have been used as a training camp for militants. Sources said that British and U.S. diplomats and nationals were also possible targets of the militants. Leaders of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and Khudam-ul-Islam have also pledged to cooperate with the TNSM and called for a joint strategy, the sources added. These banned groups have reportedly procured explosives and recruited and trained a number of suicide bombers. The training and enrolment of suicide bombers is the sole responsibility of the LeJ, reports indicated. The suicide bombers are most likely to hit targets in the guise of beggars with explosive material weighing 2.5-3.3kg fastened around their bodies. They could also target army installations and units in the tribal areas, Peshawar, Nowshera, Risalpur, Dir, Dera Ismail Khan, Abbottabad, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Jhelum, Khariaan, Lahore, Multan, Hyderabad and Karachi.
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December - 17 
The al Qaeda is training a 12-member team of westerners in Pakistan for a special mission, including plotting attacks on return to their home countries, according to Newsweek. The team reportedly includes nine British citizens, two Norwegian Muslims
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The al Qaeda is training a 12-member team of westerners in Pakistan for a special mission, including plotting attacks on return to their home countries, according to Newsweek. The team reportedly includes nine British citizens, two Norwegian Muslims and an Australian, the magazine said quoting Taliban's chief al Qaeda liaison for Ghazni province in Afghanistan, Omar Farooqi. The magazine also said some Taliban commanders told of seeing the "English brothers," as foreign recruits are called, in person during the training. Farooqi said he spent roughly five weeks in 2005 helping indoctrinate and train a class of foreign recruits near the Afghanistan border in Waziristan. Their mission, Farooqi said, will be to act as underground organisers and operatives for the al Qaeda in their home countries -- and their year-long training course is just about finished. He said the westerners were not meant to be suicide bombers themselves as they are far too valuable to waste.
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December - 17 
The United Jihad Council (UJC) has decided to step up its political and diplomatic activities to push for Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan, after what it perceives is Pakistan’s shifting stance on Kashmir. Sources privy to a two-day meeting of the UJC
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The United Jihad Council (UJC) has decided to step up its political and diplomatic activities to push for Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan, after what it perceives is Pakistan’s shifting stance on Kashmir. Sources privy to a two-day meeting of the UJC held recently in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan occupied Kashmir [PoK]), told Daily Times that the council’s leadership expressed serious concern over a recent Foreign Office statement that Pakistan has never called Kashmir an integral part of the country. The leaders opined that it was time for the UJC “to come out of its slumber” the sources said. “Most of the council members and close aides of Syed Salahuddin, the chief of the UJC and Hizbul Mujahiddeen, asked him to come forward and play his role,” the sources said. The leaders felt that this would also strengthen Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chief of a hard-line faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). The meeting also reportedly decided to continue the “freedom movement” in Kashmir regardless of any shift in Pakistan’s Kashmir policy.
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December - 17 
Locals of the Dumkibas area in Nawalparasi district chased away Maoists, who were trying to remove a recently restored police post. According to locals, they chased away five Maoists immediately after the group turned up at Dumkibas police post and b
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Locals of the Dumkibas area in Nawalparasi district chased away Maoists, who were trying to remove a recently restored police post. According to locals, they chased away five Maoists immediately after the group turned up at Dumkibas police post and began ordering the policemen there to go to the district headquarters.
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December - 17 
Nepal News reports that the Maoists are still recruiting local people in the Siraha district, promising them handsome salaries, despite their claim that they are not recruiting youths into the People’s Liberation Army after signing the Comprehensive
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Nepal News reports that the Maoists are still recruiting local people in the Siraha district, promising them handsome salaries, despite their claim that they are not recruiting youths into the People’s Liberation Army after signing the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA). The insurgents have taken six teenager boys and girls from the Arnama Village Development Committee (VDC) area to recruit them in the People’s Liberation Army. Reports said that they have joined the People’s Liberation Army on the condition that they would be provided NR 3600 monthly and rations worth NR 1400 per month. According to locals, the Maoists have taken dozens of youths from Chikana, Bhediya, Silorba, Pachhabari, Mahadeva Potarha, Sitapur, Bhadaiya Anarma, among other VDCs of Siraha and Udaypur districts to the Dudhauli-based Maoist camp in the last one-week. Maoist district secretary in Siraha, Avinash, said the party would not prevent anyone wishing to join the People’s Liberation Army voluntarily.
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December - 17 
A Captain of the Bangladesh Army, Nurul Azam Gazi, was killed in crossfire between the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and the United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF) at Gilachhari under Naniarchar sub-district of Khagrachhari distri
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A Captain of the Bangladesh Army, Nurul Azam Gazi, was killed in crossfire between the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and the United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF) at Gilachhari under Naniarchar sub-district of Khagrachhari district on December 17. Gazi had reportedly tried to intervene into the clashes between the two outfits that continued for about 45 minutes. An army officer of Rangamati cantonment told New Age, “Our troops have cordoned off the entire area of the incident and are out on a massive manhunt. The search for the PCJSS and UPDF militants involved in the skirmish will continue until they are all captured.”
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December - 17 
A statement by the SLA released on December 17 stated that a total of 2790 civilians who have vacated the un-cleared areas (areas not under Government control) of Vakarai in Batticaloa district reached troops at Riditenna and Valachchenai on December
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A statement by the SLA released on December 17 stated that a total of 2790 civilians who have vacated the un-cleared areas (areas not under Government control) of Vakarai in Batticaloa district reached troops at Riditenna and Valachchenai on December 16. It added that the total number of escapees, who were dismayed with the threats and harassment of the LTTE, is now 13,910 since November 1. "Tiger terrorists attacked the Vaharai south and west with mortar to prevent the movement of civilians to cleared areas and to obstruct the road patrol by soldiers in the afternoon. No damage to troops, civilians or property have been reported", the SLA said.
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December - 17 
According to reports, leaders of the LTTE will not participate in the funeral of Anton Balasingham, the late theoretician and political adviser to the outfit, to be held in London on December 20 due to the United Kingdom’s ban on the outfit. Sri Lank
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According to reports, leaders of the LTTE will not participate in the funeral of Anton Balasingham, the late theoretician and political adviser to the outfit, to be held in London on December 20 due to the United Kingdom’s ban on the outfit. Sri Lankan Government sources said neither has the LTTE made any official request to bring Balasingham's body to Kilinochchi nor has the Government any intention to allow it.
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December - 17 
Four LTTE child soldiers between 16-17 years of age surrendered to troops at Thirikanamadu in the Batticaloa district.
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Four LTTE child soldiers between 16-17 years of age surrendered to troops at Thirikanamadu in the Batticaloa district.
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December - 17 
Four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahar Manickavasagar, in the Vepankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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Four unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Ambikaipahar Manickavasagar, in the Vepankulam area of Vavuniya district.
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December - 17 
On December 17, troops recovered 95 kilograms of gelignite explosives, believed to be hidden by the LTTE, from an abandoned house in the Jaffna district.
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On December 17, troops recovered 95 kilograms of gelignite explosives, believed to be hidden by the LTTE, from an abandoned house in the Jaffna district.
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December - 17 
Senior military officials said the LTTE would not be able to mount major offensives in the Eastern province due to a shrinking arsenal. The outfit’s leadership is also not in a position to transfer ammunition from the Vanni to the East as the Vanni u
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Senior military officials said the LTTE would not be able to mount major offensives in the Eastern province due to a shrinking arsenal. The outfit’s leadership is also not in a position to transfer ammunition from the Vanni to the East as the Vanni units too are facing a severe shortage of ammunition, they said. "This is an unprecedented situation. We are certain the LTTE is finding it extremely difficult to reinforce cadres fighting in the east where they are battling both security forces and the breakaway Karuna faction," a military official said.
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December - 17 
Sunday Island reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is believed to be facing its worst shortage of ammunition, particularly mortar and artillery rounds, as troops continue to intensify pressure on the outfit in the Eastern region.
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Sunday Island reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is believed to be facing its worst shortage of ammunition, particularly mortar and artillery rounds, as troops continue to intensify pressure on the outfit in the Eastern region. Quoting a recent LTTE signal monitored in the East, an unnamed official said the LTTE was desperately seeking to smuggle in fresh consignments of ammunition. "Their stocks are extremely low and we are doing our best to deny them fresh supplies," he said, adding, this has greatly facilitated the ongoing ground operations in the Vakarai region. He further said, "The shortage of artillery rounds is worse."
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December - 17 
The Criminal Investigation Department investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Eastern University Vice Chancellor (V.C.), Sivasubramanium Ravindranath, since December 15, has uncovered that his temporary driver had maintained links with the
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The Criminal Investigation Department investigating the mysterious disappearance of the Eastern University Vice Chancellor (V.C.), Sivasubramanium Ravindranath, since December 15, has uncovered that his temporary driver had maintained links with the LTTE. The V. C. is believed to have been abducted. He had received several threats from the LTTE, police said.
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December - 17 
The United States (U.S.) is to release financial aid to Sri Lanka to meet with the unexpected refugee situation in the country, the White House announced. U.S. President George W. Bush has freed 5.215 million dollars in aid to help cope with refugee
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The United States (U.S.) is to release financial aid to Sri Lanka to meet with the unexpected refugee situation in the country, the White House announced. U.S. President George W. Bush has freed 5.215 million dollars in aid to help cope with refugee flows resulting from conflicts in Somalia and Sri Lanka, the White House said in a memorandum to the Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
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December - 17 
Troops also recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Kandasamy Kovil road in the Vavuniya district.
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Troops also recovered one LTTE claymore mine from the Kandasamy Kovil road in the Vavuniya district.
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December - 17 
Troops conducted a search operation in the Point Pedro area and recovered 215 meters of detonating cords and two claymore tripods. At Kallikai in the same district, troops recovered an improvised remote control operating claymore mine.
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Troops conducted a search operation in the Point Pedro area and recovered 215 meters of detonating cords and two claymore tripods. At Kallikai in the same district, troops recovered an improvised remote control operating claymore mine.
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December - 18 
A civil convoy was damaged when suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants opened fired on it at Silvetta under Diphu police station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 18, according to Telegraph. However, no
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A civil convoy was damaged when suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants opened fired on it at Silvetta under Diphu police station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 18, according to Telegraph. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 18 
A powerful bomb was recovered and later defused by security force personnel at Doloi railway station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 18, according to a delayed report.
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A powerful bomb was recovered and later defused by security force personnel at Doloi railway station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 18, according to a delayed report.
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December - 18 
Assam Tribune, quoting intelligence sources, reports that Jihadi elements as well as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants have set up bases in the Dhubri district of Assam along the India-Bangladesh border. Militants belonging to the Hark
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Assam Tribune, quoting intelligence sources, reports that Jihadi elements as well as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants have set up bases in the Dhubri district of Assam along the India-Bangladesh border. Militants belonging to the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) managed to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh, the report stated. It further indicated that a few youths from Dhubri were indirectly involved in the serial blasts in Mumbai by helping in carrying the explosives. A few youths, the report claimed, were arrested along with arms and explosives from different parts of the district.
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December - 18 
At least 471 villagers from six villages in the Khengjoi areas of Chandel district, bordering Myanmar, who fled to Moreh in the ongoing counter-insurgency operation were escorted back to their respective villages by the SFs, reports Imphal Free Press
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At least 471 villagers from six villages in the Khengjoi areas of Chandel district, bordering Myanmar, who fled to Moreh in the ongoing counter-insurgency operation were escorted back to their respective villages by the SFs, reports Imphal Free Press. Sentinel reports that SFs recovered and later defused 61 improvised explosive devices in the operation.
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December - 18 
Four of the six terrorists, who were reportedly trapped in three separate operations at Bandipora and Lolab, have been killed by the security forces (SFs) since December 18-evening. Sources told Daily Excelsior that SF operation ended with the death
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Four of the six terrorists, who were reportedly trapped in three separate operations at Bandipora and Lolab, have been killed by the security forces (SFs) since December 18-evening. Sources told Daily Excelsior that SF operation ended with the death of both the holed up terrorists at Kota Satrena in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district. They were identified as Saifullah and Khalid alias Zubair, Pakistani cadres of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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December - 18 
In the same district, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Longjam Bidyananda alias Abung alias Ingba, was arrested on the same day.
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In the same district, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, identified as Longjam Bidyananda alias Abung alias Ingba, was arrested on the same day.
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December - 18 
Police neutralized a terrorist hideout in the Handwara area of Kupwara district and seized an unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition.
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Police neutralized a terrorist hideout in the Handwara area of Kupwara district and seized an unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition.
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December - 18 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in a retaliatory fire, when the militant riding a bicycle reportedly opened fire towards the SF personnel on foot patrol at Moirang Khunou under Moir
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead a suspected United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in a retaliatory fire, when the militant riding a bicycle reportedly opened fire towards the SF personnel on foot patrol at Moirang Khunou under Moirang police station in the Bishnupur district on December 18. One 9 mm pistol, five live rounds, one empty case, a bicycle and INR 45 were recovered from his possession.
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December - 18 
SF personnel arrested two People’s Revolutionary Part of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Thoudam Iboyaima alias Boyai and Takhellambam Hemanta alias Ibomcha, in a search operation in the Imphal West district, reports Sangai Express.
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SF personnel arrested two People’s Revolutionary Part of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants, Thoudam Iboyaima alias Boyai and Takhellambam Hemanta alias Ibomcha, in a search operation in the Imphal West district, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 18 
SF personnel destroyed the house of one Gula Mir and that of his brother Saifullah Mir during the overnight gun-battle at Lalpora village in the Lolab area of Kupwara district. Official sources said that both the militants believed to be hiding at th
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SF personnel destroyed the house of one Gula Mir and that of his brother Saifullah Mir during the overnight gun-battle at Lalpora village in the Lolab area of Kupwara district. Official sources said that both the militants believed to be hiding at the target house were suspected to have died though only one dead body was recovered by December 18-evening. Officials identified the slain militant as Abdullah alias Alfa Alfa, a Pakistani cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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December - 18 
Suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants opened fire at a civil convoy at Silvetta under Howraghat police station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 18, according to delayed report. However, no casualty was
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Suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants opened fire at a civil convoy at Silvetta under Howraghat police station in the Karbi Anglong district on December 18, according to delayed report. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 18 
The Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, informed the State Legislative Assembly on December 18, that 169 persons were killed, 182 injured and 189 abducted by militant outfits, primarily the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Fro
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The Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar, informed the State Legislative Assembly on December 18, that 169 persons were killed, 182 injured and 189 abducted by militant outfits, primarily the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), between January 1, 2004, and November 30, 2006. 184 incidents of militant attacks were registered in 2004, mentioned the Chief Minister. The figure was 115 in 2005 and 94 in 2006 (till November 30). He informed that 71 security force personnel were killed in militancy-related violence over the past two years. 101 militants were killed during the same period, disclosed Sarkar.
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December - 18 
The Union Government is reported to have not sent any instruction to the Assam Government to detect and deport foreign nationals from the State in accordance with the provisions under the Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Foreigners Order, 1964, despite t
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The Union Government is reported to have not sent any instruction to the Assam Government to detect and deport foreign nationals from the State in accordance with the provisions under the Foreigners Act, 1946 and the Foreigners Order, 1964, despite the Supreme Court’s verdict of declaring the Foreigners (Tribunals for Assam) Order, 2006 as unconstitutional on December 5, according to Sentinel. Instead, the Union Government appealed to the Apex Court seeking modifications in paragraph 43 and 44 of its December 5 verdict that struck down the Foreigners (Tribunals for Assam) Order, 2006 as unconstitutional.
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December - 18 
Two cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Manmohan Tripura and Manoranjan Tripura, surrendered before the police at Narayanpur in the Gandacherra area of Dhalai district on December 18, reports
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Two cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), Manmohan Tripura and Manoranjan Tripura, surrendered before the police at Narayanpur in the Gandacherra area of Dhalai district on December 18, reports Tripurainfo. The duo also deposited one 9-mm revolver with 4 live rounds of bullet.
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December - 18 
According to The News, Afghan intelligence agents have arrested an army general on charges of spying for Pakistan, officials said on December 18. General Khair Mohammad was detained within the past week after he was found to be selling information to
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According to The News, Afghan intelligence agents have arrested an army general on charges of spying for Pakistan, officials said on December 18. General Khair Mohammad was detained within the past week after he was found to be selling information to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), the press office of the Afghan national intelligence agency said. “We’ve arrested Khair Mohammad over an act of treason against his country and working for Pakistan’s ISI,” an unnamed intelligence agency spokesperson said. “Khair Mohammad has confessed to working for ISI and has met ISI officers in Peshawar three times,” the official added. The spokesman said the general who worked in the Afghan Defence Ministry provided Pakistani agents with information about the ministry’s formation, a list of high-ranking officials and their contact numbers. He was also tasked to give details of Western military bases and headquarters in the capital Kabul.
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December - 18 
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, secretary general of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), has warned President Pervez Musharraf that he will need the help of religious parties for peace in the Pakistan-Afghan border region, and so should avoid alienating religi
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman, secretary general of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), has warned President Pervez Musharraf that he will need the help of religious parties for peace in the Pakistan-Afghan border region, and so should avoid alienating religious leaders. “We have been helping create agreements throughout the tribal areas and what do we get in return? Musharraf calls us dangerous,” Maulana Fazl said in an interview with The Daily Telegraph. “With his poisonous propaganda against the religious parties, General Musharraf is trying to widen the gap between the religious circles and the liberals in the country,” the Maulana claimed. The MMA leader also said peace in Afghanistan would require talks with the Taliban. “There can only be peace if foreign forces leave Afghanistan and the Afghan government holds talks with the Taliban…They are the sons of the soil,” he stated. He also denied that his seminaries are used by the Taliban as staging posts in their cross-border activities, but admitted that he directs his followers to support Taliban fighters in Afghanistan by providing “humanitarian aid”. “We support anyone who is struggling for the implementation of an Islamic government,” he said, without specifying the type of assistance.
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December - 18 
Himalayan Times reported that the Ministry of Health and Population has formed a special team comprising 12 medical officers to check the fast spreading diseases in seven Maoist cantonments and 21 sub-camps. Maoists lodged there are reportedly suffer
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Himalayan Times reported that the Ministry of Health and Population has formed a special team comprising 12 medical officers to check the fast spreading diseases in seven Maoist cantonments and 21 sub-camps. Maoists lodged there are reportedly suffering from typhoid, diarrhoea, Hepatitis A, skin ailments, worm infestation, gastritis, respiratory tract infection and injuries. Medical teams have been sent to Jhapa, Talbanda in Dhangadi, and Danabari VDC in Ilam last week and a truck full of medicines was sent to Dhangadi on December 18.
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December - 18 
In Chitwan, up to 2,000 fresh Maoist recruits have been deployed in different parts of the district for the expansion of the party, Himalayan Times reports. The youths, who had joined the Maoists' People's Liberation Army after the government and the
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In Chitwan, up to 2,000 fresh Maoist recruits have been deployed in different parts of the district for the expansion of the party, Himalayan Times reports. The youths, who had joined the Maoists' People's Liberation Army after the government and the Maoists declared a ceasefire, are given political training in the Maoists' Third Division camp at Shaktikhor and deployed in different areas for the expansion of the party, said office secretary of Maoists' third division, Abiral.
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December - 18 
Six Maoists and two security force personnel were injured when Maoist insurgents clashed with the police near the unified security base camp at Gaushala Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Mahottari district on December 18, Himalayan Time
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Six Maoists and two security force personnel were injured when Maoist insurgents clashed with the police near the unified security base camp at Gaushala Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Mahottari district on December 18, Himalayan Times reports. Among the injured Maoists are area committee member Indal Mahato, Sabitri Devi of the party’s women’s cell, Sanjay Thakur, Santosh Yadav, Rahul and Kishori Mandal, said the Maoists’ district secretary, Suman, adding the security personnel started baton-charging the Maoists who were heading to the camp to stage a peaceful demonstration against the security personnel’s misbehaviour. However, a police official, Lok Bahadur Budhathoki, said the problem started after the motorcycle of a Maoist was stopped for speeding and who also failed to produce a valid driving licence. Witnesses, however, say that police lathi-charged the Maoists after around 100 of them chanted slogans threw stones and started ransacking the police office. Following the incident, the Maoists gheraoed the Gaushala police office and staged a sit-in protest.
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December - 18 
The naming of envoys to 14 diplomatic missions by the Government on December 18 has reportedly drawn sharp criticism from the Maoists, according to Nepal News. Chairman Prachanda said the government has, by naming the ambassadors, violated the agreem
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The naming of envoys to 14 diplomatic missions by the Government on December 18 has reportedly drawn sharp criticism from the Maoists, according to Nepal News. Chairman Prachanda said the government has, by naming the ambassadors, violated the agreements signed with his party in the recent past. He said, “There's a common understanding since the Eight-point agreement that there would not be any appointments of political importance. Since we are becoming a part of the interim government soon, we have been strongly warning against such appointments including that of ambassadors." Similarly, the Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara criticised the Government for recommending names for the post of ambassadors and appointing National Human Rights Commission officials without consulting the insurgents, according to Himalayan Times.
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December - 18 
Police arrested an ehsar (full time member) of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Gazipur on December 18, reports Daily Star. Two other JMB cadres, Tashnim and Shoeb, however, managed to escape. Police sources said that the arr
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Police arrested an ehsar (full time member) of the proscribed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Gazipur on December 18, reports Daily Star. Two other JMB cadres, Tashnim and Shoeb, however, managed to escape. Police sources said that the arrested militant, Talimul Hossain, younger brother of Toybur Rahman Hasam, who was the cashier of JMB chief Abdur Rahman, has disclosed significant information about militants' efforts to re-organise the outfit. Talimul was produced before the first class magistrate's court in Gazipur and the court sent him to a seven-day remand.
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December - 18 
According to reports, the military has hemmed the LTTE in to a 14-mile (22-km) stretch of coastline around Vakarai and has already driven the outfit out of territory near the strategic northeastern port of Trincomalee further north. "There is a threa
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According to reports, the military has hemmed the LTTE in to a 14-mile (22-km) stretch of coastline around Vakarai and has already driven the outfit out of territory near the strategic northeastern port of Trincomalee further north. "There is a threat to the civilians in Trincomalee south. They are firing artillery and mortars," said military spokesperson Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, adding, "So as a defensive measure, we have to get these LTTE mortars and artillery neutralized for these civilians to be resettled."
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December - 18 
According to security forces (SFs) in Welikanda, nearly 24,000 civilians have already taken refuge in the Government-held areas in Batticaloa by December 18-afternoon, reports Daily News. SFs said that 17,354 civilians were in their shelters in Batti
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According to security forces (SFs) in Welikanda, nearly 24,000 civilians have already taken refuge in the Government-held areas in Batticaloa by December 18-afternoon, reports Daily News. SFs said that 17,354 civilians were in their shelters in Batticaloa and the number rose to 24,000 within the past three days with 2,997 arriving on December 16 and 2,499 arriving on December 17. General Officer Commanding (23 Division) in Welikanda, Brigadier Daya Ratnayaka, told Daily News, "This is more than the 60 per cent of the total population estimated to be living in uncleared areas."
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December - 18 
Australian Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, addressing a gathering on terrorism and Islamic extremism at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London stated that Australia is considering a ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
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Australian Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, addressing a gathering on terrorism and Islamic extremism at the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London stated that Australia is considering a ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), according to Colombo Page. He said, "We are seriously considering banning the LTTE. In the past two weeks Australian authorities have had discussions concerning the LTTE and a decision was expected to be taken shortly." Australian intelligence services had monitored the activities of some Tamil charities that had used the cover to illegally raise funds for the LTTE in Sri Lanka, he added. Australian diplomatic sources revealed that the recent increase in terrorist activities in Sri Lanka, such as the attempted assassination of the Defence Secretary, is among the factors that lead the Australian authorities to seriously consider hard-hitting measures against the outfit.
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December - 18 
Five security force (SF) personnel on duty were injured on December 18 when LTTE cadres operating from the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) directed mortar fire towards the Government-controlled Kadjuwatte area in Batticaloa distr
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Five security force (SF) personnel on duty were injured on December 18 when LTTE cadres operating from the un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) directed mortar fire towards the Government-controlled Kadjuwatte area in Batticaloa district. According to a Media Centre for the National Security spokesperson, SFs repulsed a LTTE attack when the outfit’s cadres fired a few rounds of 122-mm heavy artillery towards the Army detachments. He added that the LTTE was taking advantage of the situation where the SFs had lessened the intensity of the retaliation considering the safety of the civilians crossing into the cleared areas (area under Government control) from the uncleared areas. It is believed that the LTTE suffered heavy losses and the forces suffered no casualties, the spokesperson added.
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On December 18, LTTE cadres reportedly abducted at least 21 girls, three boys and two teachers while they were returning after private tuition classes in the Vinayagapuram area of Ampara district. According to reports, the LTTE cadres opened fire tow
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On December 18, LTTE cadres reportedly abducted at least 21 girls, three boys and two teachers while they were returning after private tuition classes in the Vinayagapuram area of Ampara district. According to reports, the LTTE cadres opened fire towards them when they objected to the outfit attempt and tried to run away, injuring at least one student. Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe told Daily News, "The Tigers have abducted 21 girls, three boys and two teachers and taken them to their training camp in Kanchikudiaru. The distressed parents of the abducted children have complained to the SLMM and have left in search of their children in Kanchikudiaru," adding, the parents are yet to return. Meanwhile, The Hindu adds that the LTTE on December 19 released 23 students "recruited" for military training a day earlier from Ampara district on the plea that they turned out to be under-age. Tamil Net quoted the LTTE military spokesperson Irasiah Ilanthirayan as saying that it was an "unfortunate episode" and the cadres responsible for the recruitment were removed from operational duty and an internal investigation was on.
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December - 18 
The Army accused the LTTE of forcibly detaining the refugees and civilian population in the areas under its control and using them as "human shields". The Army said some of the deaths of civilians in the camps were a consequence of LTTE actions from
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The Army accused the LTTE of forcibly detaining the refugees and civilian population in the areas under its control and using them as "human shields". The Army said some of the deaths of civilians in the camps were a consequence of LTTE actions from these locations.
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December - 18 
The Hindu, quoting military sources, has reported that three civilians were shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district on December 18. However, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil
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The Hindu, quoting military sources, has reported that three civilians were shot dead by ‘pistol gang’ cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Chenkaladi in the Batticaloa district on December 18. However, the pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net identified the victims, Sellathamby Suthan, Packiarasa Nithyarasa allias Illamoliyan and M. Iniyavan, as members of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna.
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December - 18 
The LTTE alleged the Sri Lanka Army of breaking all "international records" in its attempt to take over Vaharai region now under the control of the outfit and complained that its long-pending request to treat the refugee camps in the area as "safe ha
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The LTTE alleged the Sri Lanka Army of breaking all "international records" in its attempt to take over Vaharai region now under the control of the outfit and complained that its long-pending request to treat the refugee camps in the area as "safe havens" has not been met. In a statement posted on its Website, the outfit said they have been unsuccessfully pleading since mid-October with the international agencies to persuade the Army to treat designated refugee centers as conflict-free zone.
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December - 18 
The LTTE warned the Army on December 18 that they would resort to pre-emptive strikes if the military pushes ahead with a declared plan to drive them out of the outfit-held territory in the East. The outfit’s military spokesperson, Rasaiah Ilanthirai
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The LTTE warned the Army on December 18 that they would resort to pre-emptive strikes if the military pushes ahead with a declared plan to drive them out of the outfit-held territory in the East. The outfit’s military spokesperson, Rasaiah Ilanthiraiyan, told Reuters, "The flushing-out plan... is not about flushing out the LTTE, it's about displacing all Tamils. It has been happening since independence. We will resist in every way. The Sri Lankan government is already in a full-fledged war. It takes two to tango. If they accumulate more forces to launch against us, then we will have to make pre-emptive actions in future." Asked if that would include attacks on the capital, given a spate of suicide attacks and killings in recent months, he said the pre-emptive strikes would be confined to the battlefield.
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December - 18 December - 20
Valachchena Police claimed that parents of two LTTE abducted teenagers have officially reported abduction of their children to the Police. The victims had been abducted by LTTE between December 18-20.
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Valachchena Police claimed that parents of two LTTE abducted teenagers have officially reported abduction of their children to the Police. The victims had been abducted by LTTE between December 18-20.
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December - 19 
A member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) central committee, Arun Paswan alias Gautam, carrying a reward of INR 1 lakh on his head, was arrested from Chandauti Police station area of Gaya district on December 19. Deputy Inspector
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A member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) central committee, Arun Paswan alias Gautam, carrying a reward of INR 1 lakh on his head, was arrested from Chandauti Police station area of Gaya district on December 19. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police (Magadh range), Umesh Kumar Singh, said that on a tip-off from state intelligence Police arrested Gautam from near Chandauti police station. Gautam, ‘secretary’ of the special committee of the outfit in Bihar and Jharkhand, was wanted by the Police of the two states in several cases of violence, including the killing of former Member of Parliament Rajesh Kumar during the last parliamentary polls, the DIG said, adding he was also wanted in connection with the attack on the Dumaria Police station.
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December - 19 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN -IM) cadre, identified as ‘corporal' H. Romeo Poumai, was killed and several others injured after an ambush by the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Bypass Road in Kohima district on Decembe
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN -IM) cadre, identified as ‘corporal' H. Romeo Poumai, was killed and several others injured after an ambush by the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Bypass Road in Kohima district on December 19, reports Nagaland Post. Reports added that the NSCN-K took away an AK assault rifle along with ammunition after the ambush.
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December - 19 
Factional clash among the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants occurred leaving three militants, including ‘commander’ of the 28th battalion, Prabal Neog alias Benu Bora, dead at unspecified places inside the Manabhum Reserve Forest in th
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Factional clash among the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants occurred leaving three militants, including ‘commander’ of the 28th battalion, Prabal Neog alias Benu Bora, dead at unspecified places inside the Manabhum Reserve Forest in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Sentinel.
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December - 19 
In the district, the NSCN-K attacked IM faction militants while the latter were traveling in a vehicle near the dumping slot of Kohima Municipal Council on the same day. However, no casualty was reported.
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In the district, the NSCN-K attacked IM faction militants while the latter were traveling in a vehicle near the dumping slot of Kohima Municipal Council on the same day. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 19 
On December 19 (today), three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were arrested from the Red Fort area by the Delhi Police. The arrested, identified as Mohammad Salman Khurshid, Abdul Rehman and Mohammad Akbar Hussain, were planning terrorist s
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On December 19 (today), three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were arrested from the Red Fort area by the Delhi Police. The arrested, identified as Mohammad Salman Khurshid, Abdul Rehman and Mohammad Akbar Hussain, were planning terrorist strikes in the national capital, reports Indian Express. Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Karnal Singh, said that two kilograms of RDX, two detonators and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession.
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December - 19 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested a ‘commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘27th Battalion’, ‘captain’ Pallav Saikia alias Ananta Kakati, along with his wife Moromi at an unspecified place in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. Morom
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested a ‘commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘27th Battalion’, ‘captain’ Pallav Saikia alias Ananta Kakati, along with his wife Moromi at an unspecified place in Meghalaya, reports Sentinel. Moromi, earlier arrested by the Royal Bhutan Army during the operation to flush out the ULFA militants from Bhutanese territory rejoined the ULFA after she was released by Indian authorities, reports added.
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December - 19 
Security force (SF) personnel arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants during a search operation at Dewlahland near Kids English School in the Imphal West district on December 19.
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Security force (SF) personnel arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants during a search operation at Dewlahland near Kids English School in the Imphal West district on December 19.
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December - 19 
The three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, who were arrested by the Delhi Police on December 19 near the Red Fort in the national capital, came from Manipur, reports The Hindu. The police claimed to have recovered two kilograms of RDX, a hand grenade
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The three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, who were arrested by the Delhi Police on December 19 near the Red Fort in the national capital, came from Manipur, reports The Hindu. The police claimed to have recovered two kilograms of RDX, a hand grenade and two detonators from the arrested persons, who were allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts at crowded market places in Delhi. The Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police (Special Cell), Karnal Singh, informed that this is the first time that the LeT has been found to have links in Manipur. He also said that a lead into the activities of the module was provided by two Bangladeshi nationals, who were arrested in the Capital in October 2004 with plastic explosives. During interrogation, one of the three arrested militants, Salman Khurshid Kori, said that he was sent to Pakistan occupied Kashmir for training in 2001 and had recruited few persons for the purpose. He also claimed to have mediated between the Manipur-based Islamist outfit, the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), and LeT militants based in Bangladesh.
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December - 19 
Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, self styled ‘sergeant major’ Daharam Reang alias Dafa, Bellarai Reang alias Binna and Raj Kumar Tripura alias Raja, of Biswamohan Debbama faction surrendered before Assam Rifles personnel a
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Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, self styled ‘sergeant major’ Daharam Reang alias Dafa, Bellarai Reang alias Binna and Raj Kumar Tripura alias Raja, of Biswamohan Debbama faction surrendered before Assam Rifles personnel at Bamanchara under Ambassa police station in the Dhalai district on December 19, reports Tripurainfo. According to Assam Rifles sources, surrendered militants did not deposit arms for the fear of reprisals on their family members by the outfit.
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December - 19 
A former commander of the insurgents was killed in Dera Bugti on December 19 in a landmine blast, according to Daily Times. Former commander Bangan Khan, who was a close associate of slain tribal chief Nawab Akbar Bugti before surrendering to the gov
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A former commander of the insurgents was killed in Dera Bugti on December 19 in a landmine blast, according to Daily Times. Former commander Bangan Khan, who was a close associate of slain tribal chief Nawab Akbar Bugti before surrendering to the government in July 2006, died during a landmine blast in the Ghot Habib Rai area of Dera Bugti district, while his four associates were injured. Azad Baloch, a spokesperson for the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), claimed responsibility for the attack. He said Khan had been killed using a remote-controlled bomb, not a landmine, to punish him for siding with the government.
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December - 19 
Afghanistan has alleged that its security forces have arrested a Pakistani intelligence officer in Kunar, AFP reported. "A Pakistani national currently working as an officer for ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence] was arrested with convincing documents
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Afghanistan has alleged that its security forces have arrested a Pakistani intelligence officer in Kunar, AFP reported. "A Pakistani national currently working as an officer for ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence] was arrested with convincing documents," Mohammad Karim Rahimi, spokesperson for President Hamid Karzai said on December 19.
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December - 19 
A group of Maoists seized the belongings of police officials stationed at a newly restored police post in the Banke district on December 19, according to Nepal News. Saying that they would not allow the reinstatement of the police post, some 50 Maois
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A group of Maoists seized the belongings of police officials stationed at a newly restored police post in the Banke district on December 19, according to Nepal News. Saying that they would not allow the reinstatement of the police post, some 50 Maoists barged into the Ilaka Police Post at Dhanauli and looted food grains, cloth and NR 10,000 in cash, reports said.
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December - 19 
According to Nepal News, a pre-scheduled visit of the joint inspection team comprising United Nations inspectors, Maoist military commanders and Government officials to the People’s Liberation Army camps on December 19 was cancelled with the insurgen
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According to Nepal News, a pre-scheduled visit of the joint inspection team comprising United Nations inspectors, Maoist military commanders and Government officials to the People’s Liberation Army camps on December 19 was cancelled with the insurgents refusing to join in as a protest against the Government's decision to appoint ambassadors and members of the NHRC.
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December - 19 
Himalayan Times reports that soldiers of the PLA, who came out of their camps on December 19 to protest the Government’s decision to nominate ambassadors, returned to their camps the same night.
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Himalayan Times reports that soldiers of the PLA, who came out of their camps on December 19 to protest the Government’s decision to nominate ambassadors, returned to their camps the same night.
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December - 19 
Nepal News reports that despite protests from the Maoists against re-establishment of police posts before formation of an interim government, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula has said that the government would re-establish all displaced police st
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Nepal News reports that despite protests from the Maoists against re-establishment of police posts before formation of an interim government, Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula has said that the government would re-establish all displaced police stations by January 15.
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December - 19 
Nepal News reports that protesting the Government's decision to nominate ambassadors and members of the NHRC, thousands of Maoist combatants, carrying arms, came out of the camps and staged demonstrations against the Government on December 19. Callin
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Nepal News reports that protesting the Government's decision to nominate ambassadors and members of the NHRC, thousands of Maoist combatants, carrying arms, came out of the camps and staged demonstrations against the Government on December 19. Calling the Government’s move as a violation of the agreement reached between the two sides, around 1,900 People’s Liberation Army personnel from Biratnagar, around 2,500 from Dahaban in the Rolpa district, around 6,000 armed People’s Liberation Army men from Surkhet, around 3,000 of them from the seventh main camp at Taalband and other sub-camps came out of the camps with weapons for demonstration. Himalayan Times added that the People’s Liberation Army personnel are staying with the locals and are unlikely to return unless the Government rolls back its move to appoint the envoys.
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December - 19 
Normal life across the country was affected on December 19 as Maoists called a six-hour strike (bandh) from 10 a.m. and staged demonstrations against the Government's decision to nominate ambassadors and members of the National Human Rights Commissio
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Normal life across the country was affected on December 19 as Maoists called a six-hour strike (bandh) from 10 a.m. and staged demonstrations against the Government's decision to nominate ambassadors and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Himalayan Times reports. Maoists blocked major highways demanding the Government to withdraw its decision. Transportation service came to a halt while educational and business institutions remained closed. Police said four private vehicles were set on fire by the protesters, and a police van was vandalised at Pulchowk. In Rupandehi, Maoists blocked traffic on the Mahendra and Siddhartha Highways, and in Siraha they blocked traffic on the Mahendra Highway. Maoists also staged sit-ins and demonstrations in Tanahun, Baglung, Parbat, Myagdi, Biratnagar, Charikot, Ramechhap, Ilam, Bara, Lamjung, Pokhara, Lekhnath, Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi. Maoists’ spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said they might not join the interim legislature and interim government if the government goes on "acting in this manner."
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December - 19 
The Maoists have issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Government to issue the interim constitution, interim parliament and dates for the election of the constituent assembly, according to Nepal News. Maoists have also reportedly asked the Government to r
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The Maoists have issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Government to issue the interim constitution, interim parliament and dates for the election of the constituent assembly, according to Nepal News. Maoists have also reportedly asked the Government to revoke all "unilateral" political decisions by December 30. The party also announced a series of protest programmes beginning from December 20 till December 30 and a general strike on December 31 and January 1 if their demands are not met within the given period.
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December - 19 
At least three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna were killed in a clash with the LTTE in Vavuniya district on December 19, reports AFP quoting Police sources. "Three people have been kille
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At least three cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna were killed in a clash with the LTTE in Vavuniya district on December 19, reports AFP quoting Police sources. "Three people have been killed and we are trying to figure out their identities," said a police official.
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December - 19 
On December 19, Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the Kalmunai political office of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) in the Ampara district, the political wing of the outfit’s breakaway faction led by
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On December 19, Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the Kalmunai political office of the Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) in the Ampara district, the political wing of the outfit’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, killing two of the TMVP cadres and injuring another.
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December - 19 
On December 19, LTTE cadres stormed into a GCE O/L examination centre in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district and threatened the students saying they needed at least 300 students for its fighting cadre. Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Sa
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On December 19, LTTE cadres stormed into a GCE O/L examination centre in the Kalawanchikudi area of Batticaloa district and threatened the students saying they needed at least 300 students for its fighting cadre. Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe stated, "The Tigers have threatened these students that if they were to escape after the examination, they would be found and severely punished, possibly with death to them or to their loved ones."
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December - 19 
The Chairman of All Party Representative Committee (APRC), Minister Tissa Vitharana, stated on December 19 that the APRC is formulating a set of power devolution proposals based on the discussions held so far in the Committee. The proposals will be p
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The Chairman of All Party Representative Committee (APRC), Minister Tissa Vitharana, stated on December 19 that the APRC is formulating a set of power devolution proposals based on the discussions held so far in the Committee. The proposals will be presented by the APRC at the next All Party Conference meeting. He said the proposals of the expert panel and other proposals also would be considered when compiling the common proposal.
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December - 19 
The Divisional Secretary of Serunuwara area in Trincomalee district, Aruna Devendra, said that ethnic Sinhala villagers in Serunuwara are to have bunkers in their home gardens at the expense of the Government to protect them from the artillery fire o
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The Divisional Secretary of Serunuwara area in Trincomalee district, Aruna Devendra, said that ethnic Sinhala villagers in Serunuwara are to have bunkers in their home gardens at the expense of the Government to protect them from the artillery fire of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Under the first phase of the programme, bunkers are being built in Serunuwara and Kallar villages, especially for the houses around Army camps and Police posts.
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December - 19 
The Government took exception to appeals by the United Nations and other agencies to "both the parties" to cease hostilities and argued that considering the facts and figures of the current situation in Sri Lanka, the appeal seems "highly irrational,
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The Government took exception to appeals by the United Nations and other agencies to "both the parties" to cease hostilities and argued that considering the facts and figures of the current situation in Sri Lanka, the appeal seems "highly irrational, irrelevant and unrealistic." In a statement, the Government said recently four tractor loads of displaced civilians tried to escape from the LTTE-held territory to the cleared area (area under Government control) and the LTTE cadres beat the people. "All civilians who escape the Tiger grip and enter the cleared areas are Tamils. Isn't it strange that Tamils flee from their liberators and enter the cleared area?" the Government asked.
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December - 19 
The LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna warned it would be forced to take its fight against the LTTE to Government-controlled areas in the East if the Government failed to assure the security of political cadres of the group. A spokesperso
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The LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna warned it would be forced to take its fight against the LTTE to Government-controlled areas in the East if the Government failed to assure the security of political cadres of the group. A spokesperson for the faction, Azaath Maulana, told Daily Mirror, "The Government must assure the security of our unarmed political cadres. If not we will be forced to hunt down the LTTE in government controlled areas and get rid of them."
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December - 20 
One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Aimos Khonglaban, surrendered at Pynursla police station in the East Khasi Hills district on December 20, according to Shillongtimes. The surrendered cadre, however, did not deposit any arms.
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One Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadre, Aimos Khonglaban, surrendered at Pynursla police station in the East Khasi Hills district on December 20, according to Shillongtimes. The surrendered cadre, however, did not deposit any arms.
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December - 20 
Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would set up fast track courts to expedite the trial of Maoist-related cases, according to Pioneer. While the Centre has agreed to fund these courts out of Security-Related Expenditure (SRE), the State Government
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Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would set up fast track courts to expedite the trial of Maoist-related cases, according to Pioneer. While the Centre has agreed to fund these courts out of Security-Related Expenditure (SRE), the State Government is in the process of identifying the location of these courts. At least 14 out of 30 districts the State were reportedly affected by the Maoist violence.
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December - 20 
Police recovered two RPG rockets along with two boosters from a militant hideout at Zabarwan hills near Dachigam on the city outskirts of Srinagar.
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Police recovered two RPG rockets along with two boosters from a militant hideout at Zabarwan hills near Dachigam on the city outskirts of Srinagar.
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December - 20 
Security forces recovered an AK 56 rifle, two magazines, 56 rounds, eight UGBL grenades and three Chinese grenades from the forest area of Kachama Meelyal in the Kupwara district on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Security forces recovered an AK 56 rifle, two magazines, 56 rounds, eight UGBL grenades and three Chinese grenades from the forest area of Kachama Meelyal in the Kupwara district on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior.
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December - 20 
SF personnel arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Phangsun Seth, during a search operation at Khurai Lamlong bazar in the Imphal East district, reports Imphal Free Press.
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SF personnel arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Phangsun Seth, during a search operation at Khurai Lamlong bazar in the Imphal East district, reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 20 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadres carried out simultaneous raids at Bakulacocha checkpoint of the Dalma foothill and Pinderbera forest guesthouse atop the hill, around 10-km from Jamshedpur on December 20, reports Telegra
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadres carried out simultaneous raids at Bakulacocha checkpoint of the Dalma foothill and Pinderbera forest guesthouse atop the hill, around 10-km from Jamshedpur on December 20, reports Telegraph. Sources said, a group of four or five youths swooped over the Bakulacocha check-post, close to the NH-33 in Chandil. The attackers carrying shovels and spade thrashed the forest guards and snatched about INR 4,000 from their possession. Another group of six or seven youths attacked the Pinderbera forest guesthouse atop Dalma hill. Maoists set a mini-truck, a generator set and beds on fire with diesel taken out from the mini-truck. Besides, the looting of cash, the rebels had snatched four walkie-talkies and as many cell phones from the guards. The insurgents left posters with the CPI-Maoist tag-carrying message denouncing the administration for depriving tribals from the forest and warned against the displacement due to industrialisation. The superintendent of police, Laxman Prasad Singh, said, “We are planning to carry out a combing operation on the hills, spread across 198 sq km,” he said, adding that the situation would “not be allowed to be deteriorated further”.
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December - 20 
The Tangkhul Naga Long (the apex body of the Tangkhul tribe) on December 20 requested the NSCN-K to revoke the ‘Quit Notice’ served to Tangkhuls residing in Nagaland. The President of the Tangkhul Naga Long, Stephen Angkang and President of the Tangk
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The Tangkhul Naga Long (the apex body of the Tangkhul tribe) on December 20 requested the NSCN-K to revoke the ‘Quit Notice’ served to Tangkhuls residing in Nagaland. The President of the Tangkhul Naga Long, Stephen Angkang and President of the Tangkhul Naga Villages Headman Association, A.S. Patrick, said that the request was made in the larger interest of the Naga society, reports Morung Express.
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December - 20 
Two extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Lachchinder alias Sobha Nareti and Chetu Salam, were arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Bhanupratppur forest in the Kanker district on December 20, reports Indian Express
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Two extremists belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Lachchinder alias Sobha Nareti and Chetu Salam, were arrested by Chhattisgarh Police from Bhanupratppur forest in the Kanker district on December 20, reports Indian Express. According to police sources, these Maoists had earlier triggered a blast killing one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
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December - 20 
14 civilians were injured when a bomb went off at a cycle stand near the Quetta police station in Balochistan on December 20, according to Dawn. The device was planted on a cycle that exploded at about 6:40pm at a corner of a street on the main bazaa
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14 civilians were injured when a bomb went off at a cycle stand near the Quetta police station in Balochistan on December 20, according to Dawn. The device was planted on a cycle that exploded at about 6:40pm at a corner of a street on the main bazaar of Liaquat road outside Farhan hotel. The explosion smashed windowpanes of the hotel and nearby shops. However, Daily Times reported that seven persons were injured in the blast.
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December - 20 
At least seven persons including Afghan nationals were arrested in connection with December 20 blast wounding 11 persons in Quetta, reports Daily Times. “We have picked up seven persons, mostly Afghan nationals, during raids in Quetta and are interro
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At least seven persons including Afghan nationals were arrested in connection with December 20 blast wounding 11 persons in Quetta, reports Daily Times. “We have picked up seven persons, mostly Afghan nationals, during raids in Quetta and are interrogating them regarding Wednesday’s bomb blast,” said a senior police officer Abdul Qadir Tahibo, adding, “There has been some evidence of involvement of Afghan nationals in sabotage activities in past.”
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December - 20 
Nepal News reports that in Chitwan, over 1000 Maoists barged into the Rampur Agriculture Campus and thrashed Nepal Students’ Union (NSU) activists injuring 49 of them. The Maoists entered into the campus following some differences between NSU and act
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Nepal News reports that in Chitwan, over 1000 Maoists barged into the Rampur Agriculture Campus and thrashed Nepal Students’ Union (NSU) activists injuring 49 of them. The Maoists entered into the campus following some differences between NSU and activists of pro-Maoist student union.
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December - 20 
Over two dozen people - including policemen and ordinary people - sustained injuries after Maoists from a satellite camp attacked an all-party meeting at Katari Bazar in Udaypur district, on December 20, Kantipur reports. According to eyewitnesses so
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Over two dozen people - including policemen and ordinary people - sustained injuries after Maoists from a satellite camp attacked an all-party meeting at Katari Bazar in Udaypur district, on December 20, Kantipur reports. According to eyewitnesses some 300 combatants of the Maoist's People's Liberation Army (PLA) resorted to indiscriminate violence at the venue. They also beat up pedestrians and those who were staying inside hotels. Several police personnel and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) student leaders sustained serious head and body injuries.
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December - 20 
The Government has released additional NR 110 million for the management of the cantonments of the Maoists, according to Nepal News. This is the third installment of budget released by the Government for the rebels. Earlier, the Government had releas
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The Government has released additional NR 110 million for the management of the cantonments of the Maoists, according to Nepal News. This is the third installment of budget released by the Government for the rebels. Earlier, the Government had released NR 70 million and NR 100 million in the first and second instalments, respectively, in response to the Maoists’ demand of NR 170 million.
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December - 20 
A bomb expert, Mansur, was killed when two bombs he was making along with his accomplices exploded at a bush in the Bamanagar village under Alamdanga subdistrict of Chuadanga district on December 20-evening, according to Daily Star. Police subsequent
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A bomb expert, Mansur, was killed when two bombs he was making along with his accomplices exploded at a bush in the Bamanagar village under Alamdanga subdistrict of Chuadanga district on December 20-evening, according to Daily Star. Police subsequently arrested from the incident site Ikhtiar Ali, a cadre of Red Flag faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), who was injured in the explosion. During interrogation, Ikhtiar confessed that Mansur, an expert in making bomb, often supplied them bombs. Police also recovered seven bombs from the incident site.
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December - 20 
A Gazipur court, on December 20, put Tangail district ‘commander’ of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Abdullah Taslim alias Nahid, on a five-day remand in connection with serial bomb blasts on August 17 in 2005. On December 19-mor
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A Gazipur court, on December 20, put Tangail district ‘commander’ of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), identified as Abdullah Taslim alias Nahid, on a five-day remand in connection with serial bomb blasts on August 17 in 2005. On December 19-morning, police arrested an ehsar (full-time cadre) of the JMB, Talimul Hossain, when he came to Gazipur district jail with Nahid and Shoeb, Kalihati subdistrict ‘commander’, to give foods to his brother Hassan and two other prisoners, Saidul Munshi Imon and Hosne Ara Swapna. Nahid and Shoeb, however, managed to escape. Subsequently, Joydevpur police arrested Nahid from Chandana Chourasta area on December 19-midnight.
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December - 20 
A regional leader of the Lal Pataka faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Amzad Hossain, was killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Debipur village under Gangni sub district in the Meherpur dist
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A regional leader of the Lal Pataka faction of Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Amzad Hossain, was killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Debipur village under Gangni sub district in the Meherpur district on December 20, reports Daily Star. While other militants managed to escape from the encounter site, a firearm and 10 bullets were recovered. According to police sources, Amzad was accused in different cases including four for murder filed with Gangni and Sadar police stations in Meherpur.
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December - 20 
The Barisal Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal, on December 20, acquitted all of the nine accused in one of the 12 cases lodged in connection with series bomb blasts at 18 places of Barisal city on August 17, 2005, according to Daily Star. This was the
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The Barisal Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal, on December 20, acquitted all of the nine accused in one of the 12 cases lodged in connection with series bomb blasts at 18 places of Barisal city on August 17, 2005, according to Daily Star. This was the first judgment of a case related with the August 17 series bomb blasts in Barisal. The acquitted persons were identified as Ziaur Rahman Zia, director of Al Ikram Ikram Samaj Kalyan Sangstha, Golam Morshed Chowdhury Reza, Jalal Ahmed, Hafez Saiful Islam, Abu Yusuf Majumdar, Abu Solaiman Sujan, director, officials and staff of the organisation, and their 'associates' Md Maruf, Jasimuddin and Zahid Babu. Zia, Yusuf and Babu have been absconding since the trial began. The six others, who are behind bars, were not released from jail as all of the nine are also accused in 11 other cases lodged in connection with the August 17 blasts.
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December - 20 
A day earlier, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army tractor in the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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A day earlier, LTTE cadres detonated a claymore mine targeting an Army tractor in the Thandikulam area of Vavuniya district, injuring one soldier.
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December - 20 
Challenging United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on Child Soldiers Alan Rock that he would come up with evidence in two months to prove that the Security Forces were conniving in child abductions the Minister said that the LTTE's self admission i
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Challenging United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on Child Soldiers Alan Rock that he would come up with evidence in two months to prove that the Security Forces were conniving in child abductions the Minister said that the LTTE's self admission in the abduction of 24 students clearly showed who the perpetrators were. The international community now has proof and strong evidence that the outfit was recruiting child soldiers. "We are ready to provide credible evidence within the next 12 hours to prove how the LTTE is recruiting child soldiers. The interviews and details will be available from the 15 students released by the LTTE," Rambukwella said.
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December - 20 
LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the TMVP political office in Trincomalee. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at the TMVP political office in Trincomalee. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 20 
Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe accused LTTE of abducting at least 455 underage combatants from Government-controlled areas this year and asked the outfit to stop the practice. He said, "This figure is based on actual police reports that
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Military spokesman Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe accused LTTE of abducting at least 455 underage combatants from Government-controlled areas this year and asked the outfit to stop the practice. He said, "This figure is based on actual police reports that were lodged after parents complained. The figure will be much higher as many parents do not come forward fearing retribution." Meanwhile, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) spokesman Francis Mead said that the LTTE have recruited 539 underage combatants this year through November 30 and has released 80 of them. He also said that the outfit’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna was responsible for recruiting 186 underage combatants during the same period and has released 21 of the underage combatants. He added, "Our figures come from parents. Our estimate is that the figures reflect about one-third of the actual cases. We have no evidence to suggest that the children are volunteering to join the groups."
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December - 20 
On December 20 (today), LTTE cadres attacked a military checkpoint in Mannar district, killing a soldier. "They (rebels) threw a hand grenade and opened fire at the checkpoint in Mannar," said Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe.
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On December 20 (today), LTTE cadres attacked a military checkpoint in Mannar district, killing a soldier. "They (rebels) threw a hand grenade and opened fire at the checkpoint in Mannar," said Military spokesperson Brig. Prasad Samarasinghe.
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December - 20 
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed an alleged LTTE factory that produced arms, ammunition and mines at Pudukaduirippu in the Mullaittivu district on December 20. The military described it as a successful operation. Commenting on the Air Force bom
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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) bombed an alleged LTTE factory that produced arms, ammunition and mines at Pudukaduirippu in the Mullaittivu district on December 20. The military described it as a successful operation. Commenting on the Air Force bombing, the LTTE said the SLAF bombed a civilian settlement in Mullaittivu. "Some houses were damaged and no casualties have been reported so far," it said. It also accused the Government of attempting to disrupt the final funeral rites of the outfit’s theoretician Anton Balasingham.
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December - 20 
The Sri Lanka Government on December 20 issued a stern warning to the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) that henceforth, the outfit would be made to pay for its provocative actions, reports The Hindu. Defence spokesperson and Minister Keheliya R
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The Sri Lanka Government on December 20 issued a stern warning to the Liberation Tiger of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) that henceforth, the outfit would be made to pay for its provocative actions, reports The Hindu. Defence spokesperson and Minister Keheliya Rambukwella stated that for 25 years the outfit has got away with their actions without "consequences" and it would no longer be so. He said that the Government would not tolerate any longer terrorist activities by the LTTE, adding, "The Government will not allow the LTTE to get away and will take necessary steps so that they will have to face the consequences." Reacting to the "abduction" and subsequent release of 23 students by the LTTE in the Ampara district a day earlier, the Minister said the Government was determined to establish its writ and respond strongly to wanton kidnappings and killings by the outfit. Meanwhile, Daily News quoted Keheliya Rambukwella as saying that the Government will have no talks with Velupillai Prabhakaran since he does not represent the Tamil people.
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December - 20 
The U.N. expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in the country. Jan Egeland, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator in a statement said, “… The United Nations and indeed the whole
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The U.N. expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in the country. Jan Egeland, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator in a statement said, “… The United Nations and indeed the whole international community are watching the dramatic increase in violence in Sri Lanka with deep concern. All Sri Lankans benefited immensely from the ceasefire and the parties must now return to a cessation of hostilities and to resolving their differences at the negotiating table.”
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December - 20 
Troops recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre from the Vavuniya district on December 20 along with one laser weapon, three magazines with 74 rounds of ammunition, one T-56 magazine with 76 rounds of ammunition, thr
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Troops recovered the dead body of a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre from the Vavuniya district on December 20 along with one laser weapon, three magazines with 74 rounds of ammunition, one T-56 magazine with 76 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, two claymore mines, two claymore mine stands, two belt orders, one OG uniforms and 32 meter long detonator code.
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December - 20 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, three hand grenades and a claymore mine from an abandon house in the Karaweddi area of Jaffna district on December 20.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, five magazines, three hand grenades and a claymore mine from an abandon house in the Karaweddi area of Jaffna district on December 20.
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December - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Anthonypillai Pirabakaran, close to Athiady temple on the Thondamanaru-Valvetithurai road at Vavettithurai in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Anthonypillai Pirabakaran, close to Athiady temple on the Thondamanaru-Valvetithurai road at Vavettithurai in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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December - 20 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Thangarasa Tharmakulasingham, at Vallaiveli along the Valavai-Thondaimanaru road in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district on December 20, reports Tamil Net.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a civilian, identified as Thangarasa Tharmakulasingham, at Vallaiveli along the Valavai-Thondaimanaru road in the Vadamaradchi area of Jaffna district on December 20, reports Tamil Net.
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December - 21 
A grenade was exploded by the ULFA injuring two persons including a trader, Babulal Agarwalla, in Gaurisagar area of Sibsagar district on the same day. Earlier, Babulal had received an extortion note from the ULFA.
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A grenade was exploded by the ULFA injuring two persons including a trader, Babulal Agarwalla, in Gaurisagar area of Sibsagar district on the same day. Earlier, Babulal had received an extortion note from the ULFA.
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December - 21 
A trader, Pawan Newar, was shot dead by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Beltola area in Guwahati city on December 21-evening, according to Sentinel.
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A trader, Pawan Newar, was shot dead by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at Beltola area in Guwahati city on December 21-evening, according to Sentinel.
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December - 21 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Bodhiya Bhumij, and a linkman of the outfit belonging to Bangladesh, Dildar Hussain, were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Ticklipam under Namsai police station in th
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Bodhiya Bhumij, and a linkman of the outfit belonging to Bangladesh, Dildar Hussain, were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at Ticklipam under Namsai police station in the Lohit district on December 21, reports Telegraph.
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December - 21 
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a bicycle was triggered by the suspected ULFA militants in the Athgaon area of Guwahati city, injuring at least 20 persons, including children and women, on December 21-evening, according to Zee News. "
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An improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a bicycle was triggered by the suspected ULFA militants in the Athgaon area of Guwahati city, injuring at least 20 persons, including children and women, on December 21-evening, according to Zee News. "The ULFA was behind the blast," said Avinash Joshi, Kamrup District (Metro) Deputy Commissioner.
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December - 21 
Five persons, including two security force (SF) personnel, were killed and four others were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) insurgents triggered two powerful landmine blasts in the Dantewada district on December 21, reports
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Five persons, including two security force (SF) personnel, were killed and four others were injured when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) insurgents triggered two powerful landmine blasts in the Dantewada district on December 21, reports Asian Age. "Two special police officers and two villagers were killed on the spot when Maoists targeted their tractor and triggered a landmine blast at Polampalli, about 550 km from the state capital," said Dantewada’s superintendent of police Om Prakash Pal. The incident occurred when SFs, after transporting rations to Polampalli police outpost, were bringing in two sick villagers to Dornapal for treatment. When more SFs were rushing to the spot immediately after the attack, Maoists triggered another landmine blast.
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December - 21 
Four terrorists were arrested with arms and ammunition during overnight search operations in the Kashmir valley on December 21, Daily Excelsior reports. Security Forces (SFs) arrested a terrorist and seized two hand grenades, one UBGL and 25 rounds o
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Four terrorists were arrested with arms and ammunition during overnight search operations in the Kashmir valley on December 21, Daily Excelsior reports. Security Forces (SFs) arrested a terrorist and seized two hand grenades, one UBGL and 25 rounds of ammunition at Shar-Gund in the Kupwara district.
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December - 21 
Kashmirtimes reports that in Jammu, SFs neutralized a terrorist hideout at Kani Khori in the Potha area of Poonch district and recovered AK magazines, AK rounds and Chinese grenades.
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Kashmirtimes reports that in Jammu, SFs neutralized a terrorist hideout at Kani Khori in the Potha area of Poonch district and recovered AK magazines, AK rounds and Chinese grenades.
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December - 21 
Police arrested one at Khashtang in South Kashmir and recovered INR 1,60,000, one letter pad of Hiz-bul-Mujahideen (HM) and 25 AK rounds. Two other terrorists were arrested at Pulwama.
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Police arrested one at Khashtang in South Kashmir and recovered INR 1,60,000, one letter pad of Hiz-bul-Mujahideen (HM) and 25 AK rounds. Two other terrorists were arrested at Pulwama.
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December - 21 
Sentinel quoting IANS reports that the National socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants reportedly threatened to eliminate the rival National socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muviah (NSCN-IM) top leader, Thuingaleng Muivah Th. Mu
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Sentinel quoting IANS reports that the National socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants reportedly threatened to eliminate the rival National socialist Council of Nagaland-Issac Muviah (NSCN-IM) top leader, Thuingaleng Muivah Th. Muivah, if he visits Nagaland. ”We have already deployed about 70 fighters around Dimapur town to attack and finish off Muivah if he tries to set foot in Nagaland and if required we shall send more reinforcements to accomplish our mission,” said Kughalo Mulatonu, a NSCN-K spokesman.
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December - 21 
Sentinel quoting official sources reports that INR 1.5 crore released by the Centre since 1999 for rehabilitation of surrendered militants under the 100 per cent margin money scheme for rehabilitation of surrendered militants, specially for the surre
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Sentinel quoting official sources reports that INR 1.5 crore released by the Centre since 1999 for rehabilitation of surrendered militants under the 100 per cent margin money scheme for rehabilitation of surrendered militants, specially for the surrendered Bodo militants, has been lying unused in various banks.
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December - 21 
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police, on December 21, filed the charge sheet in September 8 Malegaon serial blasts case, reports Indian Express. The charge sheet stated that nine Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres ha
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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Maharashtra Police, on December 21, filed the charge sheet in September 8 Malegaon serial blasts case, reports Indian Express. The charge sheet stated that nine Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres had hatched and executed the conspiracy with the help of two Pakistani nationals in the textile town to “infuriate the entire Muslim community and trigger communal riots’’. Thirty-one persons died and 312 were injured in four blasts. The report added that the case was handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following the filing of the charge sheet by the ATS.
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December - 21 
The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R. R. Patil, said, “The case has been transferred to the CBI as the people of Malegaon wanted it. The ATS has filed a chargesheet based on its investigations.”
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The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R. R. Patil, said, “The case has been transferred to the CBI as the people of Malegaon wanted it. The ATS has filed a chargesheet based on its investigations.”
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December - 21 
The Special Protection Group (SPG) as well as different State Governments warned about the threat of an attack an al Qaida-backed terrorist outfit on Sonia Gandhi, the chief of Congress party, reports Times of India. Vandana Kini, head of VIP securi
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The Special Protection Group (SPG) as well as different State Governments warned about the threat of an attack an al Qaida-backed terrorist outfit on Sonia Gandhi, the chief of Congress party, reports Times of India. Vandana Kini, head of VIP security in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), wrote to SPG chief, B. V. Wanchoo, and Chief Secretaries of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, on December 21, saying that a terror cell led by Sajjad, a Pakistani national who leads the anti-India operations of the United Jehad Council, is targeting the Congress leader. The letter states that United Jehad Council was formed by al Qaida with support from Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
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December - 21 
An internal assessment made by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has accused Pakistani authorities of preventing aid groups from helping more than 80,000 people - many of them acutely malnourished children - who were displaced by fighting i
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An internal assessment made by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has accused Pakistani authorities of preventing aid groups from helping more than 80,000 people - many of them acutely malnourished children - who were displaced by fighting in Balochistan. The report stated that 59,000 of those suffering are women and children and that 28 percent of the children under five were “acutely malnourished”. Six percent of the children, mentioned the report, were so underfed that they would die without immediate medical attention.
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December - 21 
Daily Times quoting an editorial titled ‘Al Qaeda’s last sanctuary’ published by Washington Post on December 21, reports, “Action must be taken against Taliban and Al Qaeda forces in Pakistan before spring, when another major offensive against US an
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Daily Times quoting an editorial titled ‘Al Qaeda’s last sanctuary’ published by Washington Post on December 21, reports, “Action must be taken against Taliban and Al Qaeda forces in Pakistan before spring, when another major offensive against US and NATO forces can be expected unless the enemy bases and supply lines are disrupted.” The report urged President Musharraf to stop allying himself with “Pakistan’s own Muslim fundamentalists” and rehabilitate the secular democratic political parties that he has “repressed” since his 1999 coup. “He could also abolish the colonial governing system in the tribal areas, under which secular political parties are banned and mullahs empowered, and allow representative government. By tolerating the general’s empty promises and excuses, the Bush administration is putting its mission in Afghanistan and homeland security into unacceptable jeopardy,” the report stated.
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December - 21 
On December 21, the United States federal jury convicted Khalid Awan, a Pakistani national living in New York for links with the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF), reports Press Trust of India. Awan is said to have provided money and financial services
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On December 21, the United States federal jury convicted Khalid Awan, a Pakistani national living in New York for links with the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF), reports Press Trust of India. Awan is said to have provided money and financial services to the KCF. The attorney's office in New York and the FBI began investigation in 2003 after an inmate at a detention centre in Brooklyn where Awan was incarcerated for credit card fraud told authorities that Awan had boasted his relationship with Paramjit Singh Panjwar, the leader of the KCF. Awan will be sentenced on March 7, 2007, and faces a maximum of 45 years in prison. The conviction was announced by US Attorney Roslyn Mauskopf of the eastern district of New York and Assistant Director in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in New York Mark Mershon. "The war on terror is a global battle. We will not permit individuals in our jurisdictions to finance terrorist groups responsible for murder and violence in any part of the world," Mauskopf said.
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December - 21 
President Pervez Musharraf, while addressing a gathering of the 17th annual dinner of the Pakistani Americans Public Affairs Committee (PAK-PAC) at Islamabad on December 21, stated militancy was an Afghan problem whose solution lies in Afghanistan. T
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President Pervez Musharraf, while addressing a gathering of the 17th annual dinner of the Pakistani Americans Public Affairs Committee (PAK-PAC) at Islamabad on December 21, stated militancy was an Afghan problem whose solution lies in Afghanistan. This solution should be similar to the solution Pakistan was trying it in its tribal areas through political and administrative measures, he added. “Any perception being created that the problem is in Pakistan and the solution is in Pakistan, and Afghanistan happens to be only a sideshow, is absolutely opposite,” said Musharraf, by adding, “The problem is in Afghanistan and its solution lies in Afghanistan ... there is no doubt in my mind, and this is the issue.”
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December - 21 
Seminaries rejected a Government offer to give them financial assistance under the Madrassa Reforms Project and refused to fill forms seeking details about the annual breakdown of the decrees issued by each of them, reports Daily Times. “Ulema of Isl
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Seminaries rejected a Government offer to give them financial assistance under the Madrassa Reforms Project and refused to fill forms seeking details about the annual breakdown of the decrees issued by each of them, reports Daily Times. “Ulema of Islamabad, belonging to the Wafaqul Madaras Al Arabia, have refused to take financial assistance from the government for teaching formal subjects. It was decided during a meeting that the seminaries will not give the government any information on the number of foreign students and the annual breakdown of decrees issued by them,” sources told Daily Times. The sources said the Madrassa Reforms Project wing of the Education Ministry had issued letters to all seminaries offering them financial assistance.
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December - 21 
The Government, on December 21, reportedly sought intervention of the United Nations (UN) to help avert nutrition crisis among 84,000 displaced persons in Balochistan. They were displaced due to instability in the province. A senior UN official, spea
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The Government, on December 21, reportedly sought intervention of the United Nations (UN) to help avert nutrition crisis among 84,000 displaced persons in Balochistan. They were displaced due to instability in the province. A senior UN official, speaking to Dawn, said that this is the first official acknowledgement of the deteriorating nutritional situation among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Balochistan. Earlier, the Government had rejected the presence of IDPs in the province, and had prevented aid groups from helping them. Among the 84,000 IDPs, 26,000 were women and 33,000 were children, according to UN estimates.
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December - 21 
In a talk held between the Government and Maoists, on December 21, both sides agreed to recruit 111 Gorkha soldiers having served with the British and the Indian Armies to serve as temporary watchdogs for peace in the country.
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In a talk held between the Government and Maoists, on December 21, both sides agreed to recruit 111 Gorkha soldiers having served with the British and the Indian Armies to serve as temporary watchdogs for peace in the country.
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December - 21 
Kantipur reports that the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Maoist Leninist (CPN-UML) urged the Government to immediately withdraw its decision to nominate 14 Nepali ambassadors and to appoint the chief and members of the National Human Rights Commi
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Kantipur reports that the Communist Party of Nepal - Unified Maoist Leninist (CPN-UML) urged the Government to immediately withdraw its decision to nominate 14 Nepali ambassadors and to appoint the chief and members of the National Human Rights Commission. CPN - UML leader Amrit Kumar Bohara said, "The government should withdraw the decision and not make it a prestige issue.”
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December - 21 
Maoists are pressing district authorities in Phidim to remove the police posts re-established in rural areas of the district after the peace treaty, Himalayan Times reports. Chief District Officer (CDO) Hari Krishna Upadhyay said on December 21, “The
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Maoists are pressing district authorities in Phidim to remove the police posts re-established in rural areas of the district after the peace treaty, Himalayan Times reports. Chief District Officer (CDO) Hari Krishna Upadhyay said on December 21, “The Maoists have told us to remove the police posts, saying the direction came from their central office.” Superintendent of Police Pradeep Kumar Khadka said the Maoists had pressed him to remove the re-established police posts at the earliest.
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December - 21 
A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Vathiri Army detachment in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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A day earlier, troops retaliated when LTTE cadres opened fire towards the Vathiri Army detachment in the Nelliady area of Jaffna district. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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December - 21 
On December 21, one home guard sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack in the Vavuniya district. Similarly, a soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack in the Jaffna district.
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On December 21, one home guard sustained injuries in a LTTE grenade attack in the Vavuniya district. Similarly, a soldier was injured in a LTTE grenade attack in the Jaffna district.
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December - 21 
President Mahinda Rajapakse has expressed hope for finding a solution to the country 's ethnic conflict by early next year. Addressing a public gathering here on December 21, he said, "The All Party Conference would come up with its solution by Janu
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President Mahinda Rajapakse has expressed hope for finding a solution to the country 's ethnic conflict by early next year. Addressing a public gathering here on December 21, he said, "The All Party Conference would come up with its solution by January or February," the President said. He also said his Government would carry on the anti-terror actions against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), adding, "We are for peace but our action will continue to free the civilians from armed violence to make them lay down arms."
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December - 21 
Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net alleged that Sri Lanka Army (SLA) handed over the dead body of a civilian to Vavuniya hospital on December 21, claiming the youth was killed in a fight between the SLA and the LTTE on December 20 at Nedunkulam in the Kidach
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Pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net alleged that Sri Lanka Army (SLA) handed over the dead body of a civilian to Vavuniya hospital on December 21, claiming the youth was killed in a fight between the SLA and the LTTE on December 20 at Nedunkulam in the Kidachoori area when five LTTE cadres entered 50 meters into SLA held area.
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December - 21 
Security force (SF) personnel retaliated when a Military patrol escaped a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) roadside bomb attack in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of an outfit
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Security force (SF) personnel retaliated when a Military patrol escaped a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) roadside bomb attack in the Vavuniya district. During the subsequent search operation SF personnel recovered the dead body of an outfit cadre along with ammunition and two bombs and cord often used to detonate them.
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December - 21 
SFs, guarding an examination center, escaped unhurt when a LTTE claymore mine failed to explode in the Sampathurai area of Mannar district. Navy and Police troops combed the area and recovered the detonator cord and several suspicious items.
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SFs, guarding an examination center, escaped unhurt when a LTTE claymore mine failed to explode in the Sampathurai area of Mannar district. Navy and Police troops combed the area and recovered the detonator cord and several suspicious items.
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December - 21 
Tamil Net claimed that armed men, clad in military fatigues, abducted 19 persons, including 16 boys and 3 girls, from a private bus en route to Colombo from Kattankudy at Korakallimadu in Kiran in Batticaloa district on December 20. It said the abduc
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Tamil Net claimed that armed men, clad in military fatigues, abducted 19 persons, including 16 boys and 3 girls, from a private bus en route to Colombo from Kattankudy at Korakallimadu in Kiran in Batticaloa district on December 20. It said the abductions took place on the Kattankudy-Polonnaruwa route, heavily guarded by Sri Lanka Army soldiers. The Website alleged that that the kidnappers, belonging to paramilitary cadres of the outfit’s breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, assaulted the victims.
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December - 21 
The LTTE reportedly abducted six young passengers who were traveling by bus in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on December 21. SFs launched a joint operation to trace the victims.
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The LTTE reportedly abducted six young passengers who were traveling by bus in the Eravur area of Batticaloa district on December 21. SFs launched a joint operation to trace the victims.
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December - 21 
The National Peace Council (NPC) said that a "bold political initiative" is the only way to halt the widening conflict in Sri Lanka. The NPC said, “What can be expected in the future is a further aggravation of conflict between the government and LT
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The National Peace Council (NPC) said that a "bold political initiative" is the only way to halt the widening conflict in Sri Lanka. The NPC said, “What can be expected in the future is a further aggravation of conflict between the government and LTTE, and accompanying human rights abuses, unless there is bold political decision [made] by both the leaderships of the government and LTTE. The lack of consideration for the well being of the civilian population and their use as tools of war has been one of the most brutal features of the ongoing ethnic conflict… We deeply regret the failure of the government and LTTE to make use of opportunities to jointly ensure the well being of the civilian population, such as in providing humanitarian relief to the people of the north east.”
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December - 21 
Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines and ninety-two T-56 ammunition from the Pulloly area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, troops conducted a cordon and search operation and recovered a hand grenade from the Arialai area.
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Troops recovered two T-56 weapons, three T-56 magazines and ninety-two T-56 ammunition from the Pulloly area of Jaffna district. Elsewhere, troops conducted a cordon and search operation and recovered a hand grenade from the Arialai area.
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December - 21 
Two children, including a two year old infant, were injured when LTTE cadres directed mortar and artillery fire towards the SF’s Kiran camp in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Kumburumulla, LTTE cadres injured another civilian.
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Two children, including a two year old infant, were injured when LTTE cadres directed mortar and artillery fire towards the SF’s Kiran camp in the Batticaloa district. Elsewhere, at Kumburumulla, LTTE cadres injured another civilian.
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December - 22 
A former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Laishram Surchandra alias Ngouba, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at unspecified place between Maryland and Salungpham in the Thoubal district on December 22, according to a delayed report.
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A former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Laishram Surchandra alias Ngouba, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at unspecified place between Maryland and Salungpham in the Thoubal district on December 22, according to a delayed report.
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December - 22 
A junior engineer of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), M. Ganeshan, was abducted from Gitibari under Paneri police station in the Udalguri district on December 22-night. Involvement of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in the abduct
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A junior engineer of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), M. Ganeshan, was abducted from Gitibari under Paneri police station in the Udalguri district on December 22-night. Involvement of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) in the abduction is suspected.
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December - 22 
According to Sangai Express, one security force (SF) personnel belonging to the Assam Rifles was killed and five others sustained injuries in an attack by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants at Khenjoi-Dingpi range in the Chandel di
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According to Sangai Express, one security force (SF) personnel belonging to the Assam Rifles was killed and five others sustained injuries in an attack by the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants at Khenjoi-Dingpi range in the Chandel district on December 22.
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December - 22 
At least four unidentified National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres surrendered before the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Khowai in the West Tripura district on December 22, according to a delayed report. They deposited one two-inch motor
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At least four unidentified National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) cadres surrendered before the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Khowai in the West Tripura district on December 22, according to a delayed report. They deposited one two-inch motor bomb, many live cartridges of AK-47 and one country made gun.
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December - 22 
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any direct Indian intervention in Sri Lanka to resolve the ethnic crisis in the island nation, reports PTI. He told reporters on December 22, "We have no intention of directly intervening in Sri La
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External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee ruled out any direct Indian intervention in Sri Lanka to resolve the ethnic crisis in the island nation, reports PTI. He told reporters on December 22, "We have no intention of directly intervening in Sri Lanka." Rejecting the concept of Tamil Eelam (separate homeland) advocated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), he said that India's position was very clear - a solution had to be found within the territorial integrity and constitutional framework while meeting the legitmate aspirations of Tamils.
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December - 22 
In Jammu, SFs neutralized a hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in the Bhalan forest area of Doda district and recovered one 12 bore gun with 12 cartridges, two UBGL grenades, 39 AK rounds, four gelatin sticks, four detonators and five safety fus
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In Jammu, SFs neutralized a hideout of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit in the Bhalan forest area of Doda district and recovered one 12 bore gun with 12 cartridges, two UBGL grenades, 39 AK rounds, four gelatin sticks, four detonators and five safety fuses. Another terrorist hideout was neutralized at Khani Khori in the Surankote area of Poonch district and recovered two Chinese grenades, 23 AK rounds, three AK magazines, one bottle containing glucose and two pairs of combat Army dress.
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December - 22 
In the same district, at least two SF personnel were injured when an improvised explosive device planted by the UNLF militants exploded in the Khengjoi-Dingpi range, reports Telegraph.
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In the same district, at least two SF personnel were injured when an improvised explosive device planted by the UNLF militants exploded in the Khengjoi-Dingpi range, reports Telegraph.
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December - 22 
One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-I-M) cadre, Chapong Lowang, was arrested while extorting money from traders at Khonsa in the Tirap district on December 22, according to delayed report. A vehicle with fake registration num
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One National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-I-M) cadre, Chapong Lowang, was arrested while extorting money from traders at Khonsa in the Tirap district on December 22, according to delayed report. A vehicle with fake registration number and incriminating documents were seized from his possession. Lowang confessed during interrogation that he has been visiting Nepal frequently. He is suspected to have used the extorted money to procure arms and ammunition from Nepal.
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December - 22 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reportedly told Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 22 that the Union Government would offer safe passage to top United Liberation Fronyt of Asom (ULFA) leaders if they come forward for direct peace talks with t
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reportedly told Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on December 22 that the Union Government would offer safe passage to top United Liberation Fronyt of Asom (ULFA) leaders if they come forward for direct peace talks with the Government.
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December - 22 
SFs recovered a live grenade from a crowded passenger bus near General bus stand in the Sopore town.
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SFs recovered a live grenade from a crowded passenger bus near General bus stand in the Sopore town.
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December - 22 
Terrorists shot dead a former cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abdul Hamid, at Ajas village.
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Terrorists shot dead a former cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abdul Hamid, at Ajas village.
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December - 22 
The Central intelligence agencies reveled, following the arrest of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Prabal Saikia, from Shillong on December 19, that the ULFA is trying to use Shillong-Cherrapunjee and Shillong-Pynursla routes and o
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The Central intelligence agencies reveled, following the arrest of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, Prabal Saikia, from Shillong on December 19, that the ULFA is trying to use Shillong-Cherrapunjee and Shillong-Pynursla routes and other parts of Jaintia Hills for trans-shiftment of arms from Bangladesh and exfiltration of its cadres to Bangladesh, reports Sentinel.
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December - 22 
The delegation alleged at its meeting that the Sri Lankan Government was using food as a "weapon of war" in the deep humanitarian crisis and it felt that the Sri Lankan Supreme Court's ruling to "de-merge" the northern and eastern provinces was a "co
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The delegation alleged at its meeting that the Sri Lankan Government was using food as a "weapon of war" in the deep humanitarian crisis and it felt that the Sri Lankan Supreme Court's ruling to "de-merge" the northern and eastern provinces was a "contrived decision."
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December - 22 
The Hindu reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was "receptive" to the concerns raised by a five-member delegation of the pro-LTTE Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians from Sri Lanka who called on him at his office in New Delhi. The Pr
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The Hindu reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was "receptive" to the concerns raised by a five-member delegation of the pro-LTTE Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians from Sri Lanka who called on him at his office in New Delhi. The Prime Minister is reported to have informed the TNA parliamentarians that New Delhi's position remained that the unity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka could not be jeopardised and any solution had to be found within this framework.
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December - 22 
The Hindu reports that the Anantapur district police recovered three powerful landmines laid under the road between Nadimigaddapalli and Bilvampalli villages of Dharmavaram rural mandal on December 22.
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The Hindu reports that the Anantapur district police recovered three powerful landmines laid under the road between Nadimigaddapalli and Bilvampalli villages of Dharmavaram rural mandal on December 22.
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December - 22 
The joint Special Operation Group of the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force led by Malkangiri Superintendent of Police, Himansu Lal, killed three Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and arrested two others following a comb
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The joint Special Operation Group of the State Police and Central Reserve Police Force led by Malkangiri Superintendent of Police, Himansu Lal, killed three Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and arrested two others following a combing operation at Tandimetal village area under Motu Police Station in the southern district of Malkangiri on December 22, reports Pioneer. Malkangiri Intelligence Bureau sources informed the security forces (SFs) that ultras were holding meeting with the villagers at Tandimetal. After a heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and the ultras, three Maoists were killed and two were arrested. SFs also recovered a huge quantity of explosives and arms.
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December - 22 
The Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony stated in Bangalore on December 22, that if Pakistan was sincere about improving bilateral ties, it must stop encouraging cross-border infiltration. "If they stop supporting the infiltration, the relationship w
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The Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony stated in Bangalore on December 22, that if Pakistan was sincere about improving bilateral ties, it must stop encouraging cross-border infiltration. "If they stop supporting the infiltration, the relationship will improve," said the Defence Minister, adding, "The infiltrators are coming from Pakistan because they are getting encouragement and support from them… We are not against talks to resolve the Siachen issue. But for any solution, there should be authentication of present ground realities."
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December - 22 
Three Maoists (known as Naxalites) conducting an undercover training camp along the state’s border with Chhattisgarh were killed in encounter with the Police on December 22, reports Times of India. Among the three killed in the gunfight in the Wanget
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Three Maoists (known as Naxalites) conducting an undercover training camp along the state’s border with Chhattisgarh were killed in encounter with the Police on December 22, reports Times of India. Among the three killed in the gunfight in the Wangetura forest area of the Gadchiroli tribal district was a ‘deputy commandant’ of the Maoist’s Platoon Dalam, Shamru Samru alias Chaitu, and two of his trusted lieutenants. According to reports, three teams of the 360 Commands Force of the Gadchiroli Police, joined by a team each of Chhattisgarh Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) struck at the ongoing training camp, killing the three insurgents. Later, Maoists triggered a claymore landmine blast triggered and managed to escape. They also opened fire on Police personnel while fleeing, injuring four of them. Subsequently, Police found half a dozen abandoned tents, three boxes of explosives and a generator besides a Television set at the campsite. The encounter was the 19th this year in which 20 Maoists were killed as well as three Police officials lost their life as against 20 casualties suffered by the Police in 2005, report added.
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December - 22 
Two civilians, identified as Mohammad Ashraf and Shabir Ahmad Khan, were killed and seven persons, including four security force (SF) personnel, were wounded in a crossfire between SFs and terrorists in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on Decemb
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Two civilians, identified as Mohammad Ashraf and Shabir Ahmad Khan, were killed and seven persons, including four security force (SF) personnel, were wounded in a crossfire between SFs and terrorists in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on December 22. Official sources said that terrorists attacked an Army convoy at the Main Chowk in Sopore resulting in the crossfire in which two civilians were killed. The Al-Mansoorian outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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December - 22 
Unidentified militants exploded a bomb underneath Arunachal Express and subsequently opened fire at it causing damage to ten coaches and a section of rail track at unspecified place between Rangiya and Goreswar in the Kamrup district on December 22-n
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Unidentified militants exploded a bomb underneath Arunachal Express and subsequently opened fire at it causing damage to ten coaches and a section of rail track at unspecified place between Rangiya and Goreswar in the Kamrup district on December 22-night, reports Press Trust of India. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 22 
A bomb placed in a garbage box exploded on New Najmuddin Road in Quetta in Balochistan province on December 22, reports Daily Times.
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A bomb placed in a garbage box exploded on New Najmuddin Road in Quetta in Balochistan province on December 22, reports Daily Times.
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December - 22 
A Khasadar (tribal police personnel), identified as Akal Noor, was killed and two others were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a Government official’s vehicle in North Waziristan, according to Daily Times. It was not clear whether Ehsa
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A Khasadar (tribal police personnel), identified as Akal Noor, was killed and two others were injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a Government official’s vehicle in North Waziristan, according to Daily Times. It was not clear whether Ehsanullah, the assistant political agent (APA) of Mir Ali, was in the vehicle near a check post, nine kilometers east of Miranshah. “The Mir Ali assistant political agent’s vehicle was attacked, and Khasadar Akal Noor died, while Muhammad Saadat and Rehmatullah were wounded,” security sources told Daily Times. The sources said the APA was on his way to Miranshah when the vehicle was attacked, but he escaped unhurt, whereas the political administration denied that the official was in the vehicle. Shah Zaman Khan, a spokesman for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas Secretariat in Peshawar, confirmed the incident, but denied that the APA was in the vehicle. It is the first attack on government officials after the September 5 peace deal in the agency between militants and the Government, adds Dawn.
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December - 22 
President Pervez Musharraf ordered a marked improvement in the law and order situation in the country, particularly in Balochistan, well before the 2007 general elections, official sources told Daily Times on December 22. The sources said that at a m
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President Pervez Musharraf ordered a marked improvement in the law and order situation in the country, particularly in Balochistan, well before the 2007 general elections, official sources told Daily Times on December 22. The sources said that at a meeting held last week, senior security officials reviewed the law and order situation in Balochistan, particularly after the killing of the late Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. They added that Musharraf had directed the Interior Ministry to keep a close watch over Baloch tribal and political leaders who had frequently visited Afghanistan and met with Indian agents based there. The sources said that the meeting was informed that some Baloch politicians were suspected of having links with anti-state individuals across the border and were creating unrest in Balochistan. They added that the ministry ordered the law enforcement agencies to monitor the activities of members of the Bugti family and the supporters of Mir Hamdan Bugti. The sources said that according to intelligence reports, heavy monetary transactions had been tracked in the bank accounts of Mir Hamadan Bugti and his close aide Ali Nawaz. The intelligence agencies are investigating the matter, they added.
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December - 22 
Seven people were abducted by armed men in two separate incidents in Balochistan’s Jafferabad district and Nautal area. In the first incident, four people, identified as Khurram Hayat, Riaz Ahmed, Papoo Khan and Abdul Rasheed, were abducted from the
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Seven people were abducted by armed men in two separate incidents in Balochistan’s Jafferabad district and Nautal area. In the first incident, four people, identified as Khurram Hayat, Riaz Ahmed, Papoo Khan and Abdul Rasheed, were abducted from the Hamidpur Police area in Jafferabad district when they were going to Uch power plant to meet their friend. In another incident, three traders, Ratan Kumar, Naresh Kumar and Suneel Kumar, were kidnapped from the Nautal area of the Bhag Police area when they were going to Sindh from Balochistan’s Bhag area in a car.
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December - 22 
Unidentified assailants lobbed an explosive device at a hotel on Jinnah Road. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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Unidentified assailants lobbed an explosive device at a hotel on Jinnah Road. However, no casualties were reported in these incidents.
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December - 22 
A joint inspection team comprising United Nations (UN) representatives, Government officials and Maoist deputy military commanders inspected the People’s Liberation Army ((PLA) camps in Ilam and Sindhuli districts to determine the sites for arms stor
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A joint inspection team comprising United Nations (UN) representatives, Government officials and Maoist deputy military commanders inspected the People’s Liberation Army ((PLA) camps in Ilam and Sindhuli districts to determine the sites for arms storage, Nepal News reports.
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December - 22 
In Banke, Maoists seized all documents of the Khajurakhurd Village Development Committee (VDC).
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In Banke, Maoists seized all documents of the Khajurakhurd Village Development Committee (VDC).
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December - 22 
In Morang, Maoists threatened that they would not allow secretaries of the VDCs to join duties.
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In Morang, Maoists threatened that they would not allow secretaries of the VDCs to join duties.
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December - 22 
Maoists threatened to halt conduct of the Nuwakot District Development Committee (DDC) until their party joins the interim government, according to Himalayan Times.
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Maoists threatened to halt conduct of the Nuwakot District Development Committee (DDC) until their party joins the interim government, according to Himalayan Times.
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December - 22 
A PBCP leader, Nazrul Islam alias Tufan, was killed in an encounter with RAB personnel at Shibpur village under Ataikula sub district in the Pabna district on the same day. Tufan was an accused in 14 cases including six for murder. One sub-machine g
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A PBCP leader, Nazrul Islam alias Tufan, was killed in an encounter with RAB personnel at Shibpur village under Ataikula sub district in the Pabna district on the same day. Tufan was an accused in 14 cases including six for murder. One sub-machine gun and 40 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 22 
A PBCP regional leader, Razzak Mondol, died at Sirajganj General Hospital on December 22. He was arrested from his residence at Shuborno Shara village under Belkuchi sub-district and was later interrogated. Following his interrogation, Razzak was han
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A PBCP regional leader, Razzak Mondol, died at Sirajganj General Hospital on December 22. He was arrested from his residence at Shuborno Shara village under Belkuchi sub-district and was later interrogated. Following his interrogation, Razzak was handed over to Belkuchi police who rushed him to the hospital where he died. Razzak was an accused in two murder cases.
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December - 22 
A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Sabur alias Shahabuddin, and his accomplice Titumir alias Raju, were killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Chatkaba
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A regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Sabur alias Shahabuddin, and his accomplice Titumir alias Raju, were killed in an encounter with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel at Chatkabaria village under Harinakunda sub-district in the Jhenidah district on December 22, according to Daily Star. Sabur was wanted in eight cases, including three for murder. A militant of the outfit, Idris, was arrested from the encounter site.
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December - 22 
An informant of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police, whose tip-off led to the arrest of Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai, ‘second-in-command’ of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh’s (JMB), was killed by unidentified militants at village Binn
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An informant of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Police, whose tip-off led to the arrest of Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai, ‘second-in-command’ of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh’s (JMB), was killed by unidentified militants at village Binnakuri under Muktagachha sub-district in the Mymensingh district on December 22-night.
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December - 22 
According to reports, there is continued exodus of internally displaced persons from the LTTE-held Vaharai area in the Batticaloa district to the Government controlled areas. According to Government sources, the influx of people is at the rate of 2,0
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According to reports, there is continued exodus of internally displaced persons from the LTTE-held Vaharai area in the Batticaloa district to the Government controlled areas. According to Government sources, the influx of people is at the rate of 2,000 a day. ``It appears that the LTTE is regulating the inflow of refugees from areas under its control. For several days now, the number of refugees coming has remained at 2,000 every day. Obviously the Tigers are not ready to let all the displaced leave in one go, as that would make its cadres doubly vulnerable,'' told a senior military official.
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December - 22 
Colombo Page reports that the establishment of the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons (IIGEP) of Sri Lanka has come to the final stage with the European Union (EU) announcing its nominee for the monitoring panel. EU Commissioner for E
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Colombo Page reports that the establishment of the International Independent Group of Eminent Persons (IIGEP) of Sri Lanka has come to the final stage with the European Union (EU) announcing its nominee for the monitoring panel. EU Commissioner for External Relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner has nominated former French Minister Bernard Kouchner as the EU nominee for the IIGEP. The IIGEP will be mandated to observe the investigations conducted by the National Commission of Inquiry into recent human rights violations.
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December - 22 
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets bombed an LTTE camp south of Puthukudyrippu in the Mullaitivu district on December 22. Military sources said that after identifying this LTTE camp, the Air Force conducted the air raids causing heavy damages to th
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Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Kfir jets bombed an LTTE camp south of Puthukudyrippu in the Mullaitivu district on December 22. Military sources said that after identifying this LTTE camp, the Air Force conducted the air raids causing heavy damages to the camp. Meanwhile, Tamil Net confirming the report said that SLAF Kfir jets bombed a Mullaitivu suburb.
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December - 22 
Sri Lanka Police investigating the killing of Tamil National Alliance parliamentarian, Nadaraja Raviraj, found evidence that a certain Tamil political party has engaged in the murder.
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Sri Lanka Police investigating the killing of Tamil National Alliance parliamentarian, Nadaraja Raviraj, found evidence that a certain Tamil political party has engaged in the murder.
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December - 22 
Suspected cadres of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres banned the sale of many Tamil daily newspapers in Batticaloa, reports Colombo Page quoting sources from Batticaloa. The Karuna group is said to be imposing restrictions on
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Suspected cadres of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna cadres banned the sale of many Tamil daily newspapers in Batticaloa, reports Colombo Page quoting sources from Batticaloa. The Karuna group is said to be imposing restrictions on these newspapers, accusing them of being pro-LTTE. Sale of the Tamil daily Sudar Oli, a sister paper of the Jaffna Tamil daily Uthayan and Veerakesari, a Colombo-based Tamil newspaper, has been totally banned in Batticaloa. Another Colombo-based Tamil newspaper, Thinakural, which was earlier permitted for sale with restrictions, has also been banned in Batticaloa.
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December - 22 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warned that ongoing violence in Eastern Sri Lanka would escalate into a full-scale war, according to Colombo Page. The outfit’s political wing leader, S.P. Thamilselvan, on December 22 told a news agency th
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) warned that ongoing violence in Eastern Sri Lanka would escalate into a full-scale war, according to Colombo Page. The outfit’s political wing leader, S.P. Thamilselvan, on December 22 told a news agency that the Sri Lankan military is trying to wipe out the outfit entirely from the country’s East by launching an offensive. “Such actions by the Sri Lankan military will be considered by the LTTE as full-scale war. It will certainly be a declaration of war by the Sri Lankan government. Such war-mongering by the Sri Lankan government will take the island to a very destructive and disastrous war.”
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December - 22 
The Media Center For National Security said that troops are determined to drive out the outfit from Vakarai, Kadiraweli, Komathalamadu, Palchanai and Panichchankerni north in the Eastern Province ‘until the last civilian is freed from the clutches of
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The Media Center For National Security said that troops are determined to drive out the outfit from Vakarai, Kadiraweli, Komathalamadu, Palchanai and Panichchankerni north in the Eastern Province ‘until the last civilian is freed from the clutches of the LTTE.’ It added that over 22,000 people have escaped from the LTTE-held Vakarai and Kadiraweli area into Government controlled Valachchenai but there are another 15,000 civilians reportedly under LTTE grip and unable to cross over to cleared areas. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Military said that it would cautiously continue defensive measures concentrated at liberating the civilians forcibly held by the LTTE in Vakarai in the Batticaloa district. It believes that an estimated 700 LTTE cadres are holed up in the area.
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December - 22 
Troops recovered an improvised explosive device, similar to a claymore mine, from Chiviyatheru west area.
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Troops recovered an improvised explosive device, similar to a claymore mine, from Chiviyatheru west area.
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December - 23 
A Commanding Officer of the 29 Rashtriya Rifles, identified as Colonel G.S. Sarna, was killed and four security forces (SF) personnel were injured in a gun battle between SFs and terrorists, which took place when SFs launched a combing operation foll
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A Commanding Officer of the 29 Rashtriya Rifles, identified as Colonel G.S. Sarna, was killed and four security forces (SF) personnel were injured in a gun battle between SFs and terrorists, which took place when SFs launched a combing operation following intelligence reports that some terrorists were hiding in the house of one Mohammad Maqbool in the Behrampura village of Baramulla district on December 23, reports The Hindu. The house owner was also injured in the gun battle. Army spokesperson, Colonel Hemant Juneja, told The Hindu that nothing was known about the number of terrorists hiding in the house but "the operation is on and they will be eliminated", adding, the terrorists were asked to surrender but they rejected the offer. The police said the terrorists were believed to be associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit. Security forces had launched the operation after receiving inputs that a top wanted LeT cadre, Abu Tahir, was present in the village with three more of his colleagues, adds Daily Excelsior. A self proclaimed spokesperson of the Al-Mansoorain outfit, believed to be the front name of LeT, told the Daily Excelsior that three of his outfit had participated in the operation and that one of the holed up terrorist got killed and another managed to escape.
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December - 23 
A grenade was hurled by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at a shop at Maharipara Bazar Chowk under Goreswar police station in the Baska district on December 23, according to a delayed report. However, the grenade failed to e
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A grenade was hurled by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants at a shop at Maharipara Bazar Chowk under Goreswar police station in the Baska district on December 23, according to a delayed report. However, the grenade failed to explode. The owner of the shop, Chita Pandit, who was earlier served an extortion note, reportedly failed to pay the ransom amount.
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December - 23 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Loushangbam Sanatomba alias Naocha, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel during a search operation at an unspecified location in the Imphal East district on
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, identified as Loushangbam Sanatomba alias Naocha, was arrested by security force (SF) personnel during a search operation at an unspecified location in the Imphal East district on December 23, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 23 
A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Bunty Gangpam, was arrested from San-gaiprou area under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on December 23
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A People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Bunty Gangpam, was arrested from San-gaiprou area under Singjamei police station in the Imphal West district on December 23
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December - 23 
A supervisor of a railway construction company, identified as Banwarilal Sharma, was rescued from the captivity of suspected Hmar and Kuki militants from Chiripunjee area near Jaipur in the Cachar district along Assam-Manipur border on December 23, r
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A supervisor of a railway construction company, identified as Banwarilal Sharma, was rescued from the captivity of suspected Hmar and Kuki militants from Chiripunjee area near Jaipur in the Cachar district along Assam-Manipur border on December 23, reports United News of India. Sharma, the supervisor of railway construction farm R. K. Godhara, which is engaged in construction of a part of Lumding-Silchar-Jiribam-Tupul (Imphal) broad gauge railway project, was abducted by suspected militants from the construction site on December 20.
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December - 23 
A woman cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Bobby Chetry alias Manisha Sarma, was arrested by the city police during a search operation at an unspecified place near the Guwahati Medical College Hospital on December 23,
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A woman cadre of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Bobby Chetry alias Manisha Sarma, was arrested by the city police during a search operation at an unspecified place near the Guwahati Medical College Hospital on December 23, according to a delayed report.
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December - 23 
At Behrampora in the Pattan area two terrorists of the Al-Mansoorain outfit were killed by SFs. A spokesman of Al-Mansoorain terrorist outfit, however, claimed that only one terrorist, Abu Omar, got killed while another managed to escape. As reported
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At Behrampora in the Pattan area two terrorists of the Al-Mansoorain outfit were killed by SFs. A spokesman of Al-Mansoorain terrorist outfit, however, claimed that only one terrorist, Abu Omar, got killed while another managed to escape. As reported earlier, one Colonel of the RR was killed and four SF personnel were injured in the operation, which started on December 23.
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December - 23 
In the district, Army cordoned off Dangerpora village near Sopore after receiving information that two of the top wanted LeT cadres, identified as Abu Sa'ad and Abu Usama Pahalwan, were hiding at the house of one Rishi Dar.
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In the district, Army cordoned off Dangerpora village near Sopore after receiving information that two of the top wanted LeT cadres, identified as Abu Sa'ad and Abu Usama Pahalwan, were hiding at the house of one Rishi Dar.
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December - 23 
Tral Police in the Doda district arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Mohd Shaban Bhat.
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Tral Police in the Doda district arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Mohd Shaban Bhat.
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December - 23 
Troops launched a cordon-and-search operation at Sadpora-Pethpora in the Sopore area following information that two LeT cadres were present at a hideout in the village. Troops exchanged gunfire with the holed up terrorists for several hours in both t
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Troops launched a cordon-and-search operation at Sadpora-Pethpora in the Sopore area following information that two LeT cadres were present at a hideout in the village. Troops exchanged gunfire with the holed up terrorists for several hours in both these incidents and the operation were still on till the reports last came in.
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December - 23 
Two families of terrorists, consisting of 13 members, and eight other trained terrorists, surrendered before the Army in Kupwara district after their return from Pakistan-occupied- Kashmir (PoK).
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Two families of terrorists, consisting of 13 members, and eight other trained terrorists, surrendered before the Army in Kupwara district after their return from Pakistan-occupied- Kashmir (PoK).
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December - 23 
Maoists called off a two-day general strike they had threatened from December 31 over a dispute with the Government regarding naming of ambassadors, including to India, reports Kantipur. Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said on December 23,
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Maoists called off a two-day general strike they had threatened from December 31 over a dispute with the Government regarding naming of ambassadors, including to India, reports Kantipur. Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara said on December 23, "We decided to withdraw the closure after reaching an agreement with the seven-party government. On Friday, our leader Dr Baburam Bhattarai held talks with Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula and the government pledged that in future, when taking decisions on issues of national interest, they would consult us… Sitaula told us the government has agreed not to proceed further with the appointments. They have also agreed to implement the new constitution within a week and deploy Gorkha soldiers for arms monitoring in 10 days or so."
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December - 23 
The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninists) has asked Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala to seek consensus before taking decisions on all key issues, according to Nepal News. It urged for consultation with the alliance partners and the
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The Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninists) has asked Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala to seek consensus before taking decisions on all key issues, according to Nepal News. It urged for consultation with the alliance partners and the Maoists while taking decisions on issues of national interest, adding, failure to do so might hamper the ongoing peace process.
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December - 23 
A day earlier, two LTTE child soldiers surrendered to the Rideetenna Army camp in Batticaloa district.
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A day earlier, two LTTE child soldiers surrendered to the Rideetenna Army camp in Batticaloa district.
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December - 23 
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched artillery barrage simultaneously from three directions- Kallaru SLA camp, north of Vaharai, Karadikkulam, in the west and from Mankerni SLA camp in the south towards many villages in the Vaharai region of the Batticaloa
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Sri Lanka Army (SLA) launched artillery barrage simultaneously from three directions- Kallaru SLA camp, north of Vaharai, Karadikkulam, in the west and from Mankerni SLA camp in the south towards many villages in the Vaharai region of the Batticaloa district. It claimed that the artillery barrage, launched around 6:30 a.m., continued for more than 8 hours. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 23 
The Governor of the Eastern and the Northern provinces on Dececember 23 confirmed that the de-merger of the northeast province was proceeding as planned. The Northern Province Governor, Rear Admiral (Retd) Mohan Wijewickrama said, "From 1 January 200
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The Governor of the Eastern and the Northern provinces on Dececember 23 confirmed that the de-merger of the northeast province was proceeding as planned. The Northern Province Governor, Rear Admiral (Retd) Mohan Wijewickrama said, "From 1 January 2007, we have no choice but to run the two provinces separately," adding that finances have already been appropriated separately for the two provinces. Fresh appointments are also to be made to the northern and eastern provincial councils in keeping with the Supreme Court ruling that the 1987 merger was illegal. The ethnic balance will be taken into consideration when these appointments are made. Consequently, the Eastern Provincial council is likely to have more Sinhala and Muslim employees than before.
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December - 23 
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) alleged in a statement on December 23 that the Sea-Tigers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) forcibly boarded the Jordanian Merchant Vessel named Farha III and the Maritime Rescuing Coordinating Centre in Falmouth
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) alleged in a statement on December 23 that the Sea-Tigers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) forcibly boarded the Jordanian Merchant Vessel named Farha III and the Maritime Rescuing Coordinating Centre in Falmouth in United Kingdom received a maritime distress message that the ship is under armed pirate attack which was conveyed to the Sri Lankan authorities, according to The Hindu. The SLN added that attempts made by the Naval units to establish communication with the vessel failed as the Sea-Tigers had disconnected communication links. However, the LTTE said in a statement that an unrecognised ship was observed within the "Tamil Eelam sea borders" off the Mullaittivu coast and "suspicious movement" of a SLN craft was also observed in the vicinity. The statement added, "Sea Tigers approached the scene to confirm the circumstances. The ship turned out to be foreign merchant vessel drifting towards Mullaittivu coast due to mechanical failure and rough seas. Sea Tigers immediately took the necessary steps to rescue the crew of the foreign merchant ship and transport them to safety." The outfit claimed to have rescued 25 crewmembers of the drifting 150-metre-long merchant navy ship carrying 14,000 tonnes of rice from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh in India to Durban in South Africa.
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December - 23 
Three civilians and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in separate incidents, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Navaratnam Sivendran and Sellathamby Gunasingham, injured six ot
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Three civilians and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in separate incidents, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net. Unidentified assailants shot dead two civilians, identified as Navaratnam Sivendran and Sellathamby Gunasingham, injured six others in the Puthukudiruppu area of Batticaloa district on December 23.
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December - 24 
A civil convoy was damaged when the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants opened fire at Kohra in the Karbi Anglong district on December 24-evening, according to a delayed report.
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A civil convoy was damaged when the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants opened fire at Kohra in the Karbi Anglong district on December 24-evening, according to a delayed report.
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December - 24 
A court remanded Samiran Baruah, the mastermind of the recent blasts triggered by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Guwahati, along with two of his accomplices, Numal Chetia and Bonti Gogoi, for three days, according to Telegraph. They were a
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A court remanded Samiran Baruah, the mastermind of the recent blasts triggered by United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in Guwahati, along with two of his accomplices, Numal Chetia and Bonti Gogoi, for three days, according to Telegraph. They were arrested by security force (SF) personnel during search operation at Abhaypur near Sonari town in the Sibsagar district on December 23. According to their confession, the ‘28th battalion’ of ULFA was planning bigger terror attacks than those triggered recently in the Guwahati city.
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December - 24 
A school teacher, Narayan Sapkota, was arrested from Guwahati on December 24-night, and was later remanded by a city court to police custody for five days, for helping ULFA militants in their extortion drive in Assam’s capital.
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A school teacher, Narayan Sapkota, was arrested from Guwahati on December 24-night, and was later remanded by a city court to police custody for five days, for helping ULFA militants in their extortion drive in Assam’s capital.
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December - 24 
A Special Operation Group (SOG) team neutralized a Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) camp in the Puluguda reserve forest area of Malkangiri district on December 24. A team led by Malkangiri Superintendent of Police, Himanshu Lall, detected the ca
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A Special Operation Group (SOG) team neutralized a Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) camp in the Puluguda reserve forest area of Malkangiri district on December 24. A team led by Malkangiri Superintendent of Police, Himanshu Lall, detected the camp and an exchange of fire ensued. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. The SOG personnel subsequently recovered huge amount of detonators, transistor systems and Maoist literature from the camp.
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December - 24 
Assam Tribune quoting former Assam Chief Secretary, S. Kabilan, reports that insurgency problem has hampered development in the State. Kabilan said that there is a possibility of a certain percentage of development funds going to the militants as var
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Assam Tribune quoting former Assam Chief Secretary, S. Kabilan, reports that insurgency problem has hampered development in the State. Kabilan said that there is a possibility of a certain percentage of development funds going to the militants as various outfits are trying their best to extort money from the contractors engaged in the development projects.
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December - 24 
Kuki National Organisation (KNO), the political wing of Kuki National Army (KNA), asked the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and its armed wing, Manipur People’s Army (MPA), to stop operating in Kuki areas, stating their presence and activitie
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Kuki National Organisation (KNO), the political wing of Kuki National Army (KNA), asked the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and its armed wing, Manipur People’s Army (MPA), to stop operating in Kuki areas, stating their presence and activities have caused serious harm to the Kuki communities, according to Imphal Free Press.
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December - 24 
SFs launched search operations at Sheri village in the Uri sector of Baramulla district and recovered two AK rifles, 1084 AK ammunitions, seven AK magazines, four pistols, five pistol magazines, 32 pistol ammunitions, two UBGL, 57 UBGL grenades, one
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SFs launched search operations at Sheri village in the Uri sector of Baramulla district and recovered two AK rifles, 1084 AK ammunitions, seven AK magazines, four pistols, five pistol magazines, 32 pistol ammunitions, two UBGL, 57 UBGL grenades, one disposal RL, 40 hand grenades, seven anti tank mines, five anti tank grenades, four improvised explosive devices, three improvised explosive device charger, nine detonator, one binocular, four kgs explosives, three rocket propelled grenade shells and three radio sets.
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December - 24 
Terrorists gunned down a civilian, identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar, in the Pattan area.
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Terrorists gunned down a civilian, identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar, in the Pattan area.
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December - 24 
The Army and the Special Branch of Assam Police arrested Matibur Rahman, a cadre of Black Widow, anti-talk faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) led by the Jwel Gorlosa, from Pailang village in the Cachar district on an unspecified date, reports Sen
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The Army and the Special Branch of Assam Police arrested Matibur Rahman, a cadre of Black Widow, anti-talk faction of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) led by the Jwel Gorlosa, from Pailang village in the Cachar district on an unspecified date, reports Sentinel. Rahman reportedly confessed to have been recruited by the Black Widow for maintaining link with Manipur-based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Pakistan’s Inter- Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The report added that PULF had tied up with the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and Muslim United Liberation Front of Assam (MULFA), and extended its operation to Barak Valley.
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December - 24 
The Army recovered 6,700 copies of an ULFA propaganda bulletin from a vehicle near Sonari town in the Sibsagar district on December 24.
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The Army recovered 6,700 copies of an ULFA propaganda bulletin from a vehicle near Sonari town in the Sibsagar district on December 24.
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December - 24 
The ULFA-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s offer of "safe passage" to top ULFA leaders as a ‘political gimmick’.
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The ULFA-backed People’s Consultative Group (PCG) rejected Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s offer of "safe passage" to top ULFA leaders as a ‘political gimmick’.
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December - 24 
The Union Government is reported to have asked Myanmar to adopt a pro-active approach against anti-Indian militants of northeast operating from Myanmar, reports United News of India. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reportedly urged the Gover
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The Union Government is reported to have asked Myanmar to adopt a pro-active approach against anti-Indian militants of northeast operating from Myanmar, reports United News of India. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reportedly urged the Government of Myanmar to beef up security along Indo-Myanmar border and put a check on drug trafficking. The report added that in the last round of talks held in Yangoon, the capital of Myanmar, India had provided evidence of 15 militant camps, belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), People’s Liberation Army (PLA), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), along the 1643-km long international border between India and Myanmar.
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December - 24 
Three unidentified terrorists belonging to the Rode faction of International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) were arrested from Jalandhar on December 24, reports Press Trust of India. According to police sources, Police recovered 11 kilograms of RDX (Cy
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Three unidentified terrorists belonging to the Rode faction of International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) were arrested from Jalandhar on December 24, reports Press Trust of India. According to police sources, Police recovered 11 kilograms of RDX (Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine), 11 detonators, four hand grenades, 11 timer devices, two pistols with four magazines, 100 live cartridges, along with a walkie-talkie set from their possession. The explosives recovered were reportedly meant for disrupting 2007 Assembly elections in Punjab.
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December - 24 
Two children were killed in an accidental explosion of an anti missile explosive device while they were playing at Jhalas in the Poonch district. Reports added that three more anti missile devices were recovered from Jhalas nullah during subsequent s
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Two children were killed in an accidental explosion of an anti missile explosive device while they were playing at Jhalas in the Poonch district. Reports added that three more anti missile devices were recovered from Jhalas nullah during subsequent searches by the SFs.
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December - 24 
Two Pakistani cadres of the Al-Mansoorain outfit, believed to be the frontal organisation of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as ‘Chief of Operations’ Abu Usama Pehalwan and ‘District Commander’ Abu Sa'ad, were killed by security forces (SFs) du
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Two Pakistani cadres of the Al-Mansoorain outfit, believed to be the frontal organisation of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as ‘Chief of Operations’ Abu Usama Pehalwan and ‘District Commander’ Abu Sa'ad, were killed by security forces (SFs) during a 24-hour-long joint operation of the Sopore Police and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) at Dangarpora village in the Sopore area of Baramulla district on December 24, Daily Excelsior reports.
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December - 24 
Two suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, identified as ‘s/s captain’ Tombi and ‘s/s Lt’ Rajesh, were shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter insurgency operation at Gova-jang village under Moreh police station in
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Two suspected Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, identified as ‘s/s captain’ Tombi and ‘s/s Lt’ Rajesh, were shot dead by security force (SF) personnel during a counter insurgency operation at Gova-jang village under Moreh police station in the Chandel district along India-Myanmar border on December 24, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 24 
Two suspected militants, Manu Gogoi and Bitu Sonowal, were arrested from the Udaipur area under Sadiya police station on December 24.
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Two suspected militants, Manu Gogoi and Bitu Sonowal, were arrested from the Udaipur area under Sadiya police station on December 24.
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December - 24 
Militants blew up two electricity towers in the Dera Bugti, suspending electricity supply to the area.
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Militants blew up two electricity towers in the Dera Bugti, suspending electricity supply to the area.
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December - 24 
Suspected Baloch militants blew up a pipeline supplying gas to Dera Bugti from Loti Gas Field, in the Balochistan province on December 24, Aaj Television reported. Gas supply to Dera Bugti and adjoining areas was suspended after the explosion.
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Suspected Baloch militants blew up a pipeline supplying gas to Dera Bugti from Loti Gas Field, in the Balochistan province on December 24, Aaj Television reported. Gas supply to Dera Bugti and adjoining areas was suspended after the explosion.
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December - 24 
At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Ja
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At Kalliankadu, troops recovered forty ammunition of pistol, one Magazine, six pen torch batteries and one Blood Pressure meter SFs also recovered one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines and eighty-nine rounds of ammunition from the Kaithady area of Jaffna district.
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December - 24 
BBC Sinhala has reported that the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna claimed to have killed at least 12 LTTE cadres in an attack at Pankudah in the Iluppadichenai area of Batticaloa district. A spokesperson of the Karuna faction, Asad Mou
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BBC Sinhala has reported that the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna claimed to have killed at least 12 LTTE cadres in an attack at Pankudah in the Iluppadichenai area of Batticaloa district. A spokesperson of the Karuna faction, Asad Moulana, told BBC Sinhala that three of their cadres sustained injuries in the attack and their cadres have captured arms and ammunition including a 120-mm mortar. He said, "Our troops have destroyed the entire camp and captured the arms and ammunitions," and accused the LTTE of using the camp to launch attacks on Government-controlled territory.
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December - 24 
LTTE cadres fired artillery and mortar shells at Army camp at Black Bridge on December 24. Troops retaliated at both the places. However, no casualties were reported.
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LTTE cadres fired artillery and mortar shells at Army camp at Black Bridge on December 24. Troops retaliated at both the places. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 24 
Military sources said that the LTTE launched a mortar attack to Army camp at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district.
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Military sources said that the LTTE launched a mortar attack to Army camp at Vavunathivu in the Batticaloa district.
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December - 24 
One civilian, Sinnathamby Ketheeswaran, was killed and another one sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened fire on them along Kachai Road at Kodikamam in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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One civilian, Sinnathamby Ketheeswaran, was killed and another one sustained injuries when unidentified assailants opened fire on them along Kachai Road at Kodikamam in the Thenmaradchi area of Jaffna district.
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December - 24 
One home guard sustained injuries when LTTE cadres fired small arms at a Police post in the Central camp area of Ampara district.
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One home guard sustained injuries when LTTE cadres fired small arms at a Police post in the Central camp area of Ampara district.
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December - 24 
Suleiman, the general manager of the Jordanian ship, Farha III, owned by the International Al Salam (Peace) Company for Trade and Transport, stated on December 24 that the ship's 25 crewmembers have been released and were handed over to the Internati
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Suleiman, the general manager of the Jordanian ship, Farha III, owned by the International Al Salam (Peace) Company for Trade and Transport, stated on December 24 that the ship's 25 crewmembers have been released and were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross and would be heading to the Sri Lanka capital of Colombo. As reported earlier, the Sri Lanka Government had claimed that Sea Tigers had seized the ship and maintained that a distress signal from the ship indicated pirates had forcibly boarded it. Later, a Jordanian news agency PETRA, which quoting a statement released by Jordan's Transport Ministry, said the ship, was seized and burglarized by the LTTE off Sri Lanka's northeast coast. The LTTE, however, maintained that they boarded the Farha-3 after it drifted into outfit-controlled waters because of mechanical failure.
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December - 24 
The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) brushed off speculation that the Jordanian ship, which drifted towards Mullaitivu seas following a technical failure, was carrying arms to the LTTE. SLN spokesperson Commander D.M.K. Dasanayake said, "We have got confirmatio
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The Sri Lankan Navy (SLN) brushed off speculation that the Jordanian ship, which drifted towards Mullaitivu seas following a technical failure, was carrying arms to the LTTE. SLN spokesperson Commander D.M.K. Dasanayake said, "We have got confirmation that the ship was loaded with 14,000 metric tonnes of rice from the South Indian port of Kakinada, from the Indian Ports Authority. We also questioned the Colombo Agent of the shipping line which owned Farha III and got confirmation from the Jordanian Ambassador based in India."
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December - 24 
Troops arrested a suspected and subsequently recovered one magazine, forty-nine 9-mm pistol rounds and two pistol holsters from an abandoned place on a cordon and search operation in the Sippithidal area of Trincomalee district.
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Troops arrested a suspected and subsequently recovered one magazine, forty-nine 9-mm pistol rounds and two pistol holsters from an abandoned place on a cordon and search operation in the Sippithidal area of Trincomalee district.
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December - 24 
Two local Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, Jegan and Maradijaan, were killed and six others sustained injuries in a retaliatory fire by Special Task Force (STF) personnel in the Kanchanakuda area of Ampara district on December 24. Duri
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Two local Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, Jegan and Maradijaan, were killed and six others sustained injuries in a retaliatory fire by Special Task Force (STF) personnel in the Kanchanakuda area of Ampara district on December 24. During subsequent search operation, STF personnel recovered two T-56 weapons, four magazines, two pouches, four hand grenades, one hundred and fifty T-56 ammunition, one baynot, one code name sheet, one cap and two field dressings from the incident site.
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December - 24 
Unidentified assailants opened fire on troops who were conducting search operation at Manandy in the Vadamaradchi area, killing one soldier and injuring two others.
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on troops who were conducting search operation at Manandy in the Vadamaradchi area, killing one soldier and injuring two others.
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December - 25 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Nishan Ali, was arrested from Demdema village in the Dhubri district on December 25. A bomb was recovered from him.
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Nishan Ali, was arrested from Demdema village in the Dhubri district on December 25. A bomb was recovered from him.
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December - 25 
A cadre of the Bravo company of the ULFA, Biswajit Bora alias Raktim Suraj Gogoi, surrendered at Maibela in Sibsagar district on December 25, reports Sentinel. He deposited some Chinese grenades, three gelatin sticks, eight fuse wires and 15 rounds
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A cadre of the Bravo company of the ULFA, Biswajit Bora alias Raktim Suraj Gogoi, surrendered at Maibela in Sibsagar district on December 25, reports Sentinel. He deposited some Chinese grenades, three gelatin sticks, eight fuse wires and 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.
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December - 25 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed, was arrested by security forces (SFs) at Karag in the Rajouri district along with one SLR, one Chinese grenade, two SLR magazines, 34 rounds, two mobile recharge coupons and INR 2800.
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Mushtaq Ahmed, was arrested by security forces (SFs) at Karag in the Rajouri district along with one SLR, one Chinese grenade, two SLR magazines, 34 rounds, two mobile recharge coupons and INR 2800.
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December - 25 
A naxalite, identified as Vikram Gowda, was killed in an encounter with the Anti Naxal Force (ANF) at Kigga-Magebailu, 15-km away from Sringeri in the Mangalore district on December 25. ANF team upon receiving information about the movements of Naxal
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A naxalite, identified as Vikram Gowda, was killed in an encounter with the Anti Naxal Force (ANF) at Kigga-Magebailu, 15-km away from Sringeri in the Mangalore district on December 25. ANF team upon receiving information about the movements of Naxals in the region launched a coming operation, killing Vikram Gowda.
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December - 25 
An Awami League activist, identified as Mohan Lal Bhandari, was shot dead by terrorists at Chingam in the Chatru area of Doda district on December 25. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Manohar Singh said Bhandari had been allotted three Persona
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An Awami League activist, identified as Mohan Lal Bhandari, was shot dead by terrorists at Chingam in the Chatru area of Doda district on December 25. Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Manohar Singh said Bhandari had been allotted three Personal Security Officers (PSOs), one by the Security wing and two by the district Police and as the area where he was shot dead was a far off village, it couldn’t be ascertained as to how many PSOs were accompanying him. "We have reports that one of the two district police PSOs, allotted to Bhandari, was not with him", he said, adding the terrorists fired bullets from a forest and escaped after killing him. None other was injured in the firing.
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December - 25 
An extortionist, Asuk Amyrsong, was arrested from Kharkhana village in the Jaintia Hills district along the India-Bangladesh border on December 25, according to Shillong Times. However, two others managed to escape. They reportedly served extortion n
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An extortionist, Asuk Amyrsong, was arrested from Kharkhana village in the Jaintia Hills district along the India-Bangladesh border on December 25, according to Shillong Times. However, two others managed to escape. They reportedly served extortion notes of INR 25,000 to a lady, Mala Pohlong, in the guise of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres.
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December - 25 
Assam Government confirmed, on December 25, that three ULFA militants, Samiran Baruah, Numal Chetia and Bonti Gogoi, who were arrested in Sivasagar district on December 23, gave Dibrugarh police a list of the names and addresses of the ULFA militants
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Assam Government confirmed, on December 25, that three ULFA militants, Samiran Baruah, Numal Chetia and Bonti Gogoi, who were arrested in Sivasagar district on December 23, gave Dibrugarh police a list of the names and addresses of the ULFA militants operating in the capital city. “We believe there are at least 20 militants of the 28 Battalion in the capital city. We have forwarded certain names along with descriptions and possible hideouts to our counterparts in Guwahati. We have also sent a list of Ulfa cadre and conduits,” a member of the investigation team said. The arrested militants confessed that cadres of the ‘28th battalion’ infiltrate into Guwahati whenever security forces launch a major counter-insurgency operation in upper Assam. “The 28 Battalion operates in the seven districts of Upper Assam but its members are known to move in and out of Guwahati, depending on the situation. Women militants often stay in private hostels for girls and working women,” a source quoted confession of one militant. According to the confession of the militants, ULFA is using “sleepers” — people without criminal records — in its extortion drive. Their task is to issue extortion notices, collect the ransom and hand it over to ULFA cadres based outside the city for a small commission.
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December - 25 
In the district, SF personnel arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Bunty Gangpam, during a search operation at Sangaiprou.
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In the district, SF personnel arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Bunty Gangpam, during a search operation at Sangaiprou.
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December - 25 
On December 25, security force personnel arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, Khumanthem Sunil Singh alias Nanao alias Tomnao, at Awang Khunou in the Imphal East district.
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On December 25, security force personnel arrested a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militant, Khumanthem Sunil Singh alias Nanao alias Tomnao, at Awang Khunou in the Imphal East district.
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December - 25 
Troops recovered five-kg explosives during a search operation at Katha in the Mahore area of Udhampur district.
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Troops recovered five-kg explosives during a search operation at Katha in the Mahore area of Udhampur district.
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December - 25 
Two Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured during an hour-long encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Ghatiduba in the Mayurbhanj district on December 25. Police said the Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel launc
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Two Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured during an hour-long encounter with the security forces (SFs) at Ghatiduba in the Mayurbhanj district on December 25. Police said the Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel launched a combing operation after receiving information that the five Maoists were moving in and around the village. Mayurbhanj Superintendent of Police, Ravi Kant, said the insurgents fired first at the force, which retaliated, injuring at least two Maoists and subsequently recovered a container of explosives, kit bags containing Maoist literatures in Hindi and Bengali, VHF wireless mode equipment and magnetic compass from the incident site. Following the encounter, Police on December 26 sounded a "high alert" in areas of Mayurbhanj district bordering the States of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
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December - 25 
A bomb explosion damaged a girls’ school in the Noor Ali Kalay area of Darra Adamkhel on December 25, Dawn reported. Extremists had earlier sent letters to several middle and high schools, threatening the schools’ managements to expel girls after the
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A bomb explosion damaged a girls’ school in the Noor Ali Kalay area of Darra Adamkhel on December 25, Dawn reported. Extremists had earlier sent letters to several middle and high schools, threatening the schools’ managements to expel girls after they passed class IV, otherwise they would destroy the building and kill the principal. An official said on December 26 that the blast, sixth in a row against girls’ schools and video markets during the past four months, was the handiwork of the local Taliban. The blast, which occurred at 12:45am, completely destroyed three rooms in the school building. Haji Mumtaz Khan, a relative of the school owner, said that people were terrified and traders had closed down CD shops after two markets were attacked by the local Taliban.
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December - 25 
The United States (U.S.) has asked Pakistan to launch fresh military operations in its tribal regions against suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban militants. "The Bush administration has provided satellite images and other intelligence evidence to Pakistan
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The United States (U.S.) has asked Pakistan to launch fresh military operations in its tribal regions against suspected al-Qaeda and Taliban militants. "The Bush administration has provided satellite images and other intelligence evidence to Pakistan about alleged hideouts of foreign and local militants in South and North Waziristan," reported The Nation quoting diplomatic sources. They said that Pakistan's security officials were minutely examining those images and other evidence provided by the U.S. A source said the Bush administration has increased its pressure over Islamabad for the new military operation in the tribal area across Pak-Afghan border while alleging that local and foreign militants were freely roaming there and illegal cross border movement was on. He said the uneasiness of Afghanistan-based U.S. and NATO officials with the peace deal between Islamabad and tribesmen in North Waziristan had led to the demand of new military operations in Waziristan. Nothing could be said as of now about the possibility of major military offensive but Governor Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai of North West Frontier Province had started consultations with the tribal leaders on the issue, he said.
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December - 25 
A cabinet meeting on December 25 decided to release additional NR 36 million to help in the development of vital facilities including drinking water, road connection, and electricity and so on in the cantonments of the Maoists.
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A cabinet meeting on December 25 decided to release additional NR 36 million to help in the development of vital facilities including drinking water, road connection, and electricity and so on in the cantonments of the Maoists.
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December - 25 
Nepal's interim Constitution would be promulgated in the next ten days for Maoists to join the Government. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on December 25 assured top Maoist leaders that the interim Constitution would be announced within ten days
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Nepal's interim Constitution would be promulgated in the next ten days for Maoists to join the Government. Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala on December 25 assured top Maoist leaders that the interim Constitution would be announced within ten days, Maoist spokesman Krishna Bahadur Mahara said quoting Koirala, according to Kathmadu Post. Mahara reported that Koirala and Maoist Chief Prachanda also agreed to formulate necessary laws soon to conduct the constituent assembly election in June 2007 to rewrite the constitution. Koirala had been asserting that unless the rebels' arms were managed, the interim Statute would not be announced. The two leaders agreed to settle the key issues including interim Parliament, interim government and management of arms at the earliest, Mahara said.
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December - 25 
A ‘commander’ of the Red Flag faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Selim Babu, was killed in a 'shootout' with police personnel at Sukurkandi village under Gangni sub-district in the Meherpur district on December 25, rep
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A ‘commander’ of the Red Flag faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Selim Babu, was killed in a 'shootout' with police personnel at Sukurkandi village under Gangni sub-district in the Meherpur district on December 25, reports Daily Star. While accomplices of the slain militant managed to escape, a firearm and three bullets were recovered from the incident site. According to police sources, Selim was accused in different cases including four for murder filed with Gangni and Sadar police stations in Meherpur.
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December - 25 
A day earlier, four civilians, including two female, sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at an Army checkpoint in the Kayts junction area of Jaffna district.
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A day earlier, four civilians, including two female, sustained injuries when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at an Army checkpoint in the Kayts junction area of Jaffna district.
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December - 25 
A woman, identified as Pathmasiri Leelawathy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Akkaraipattu in the Ampara district on December 25, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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A woman, identified as Pathmasiri Leelawathy, was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Akkaraipattu in the Ampara district on December 25, reports pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Website Tamil Net.
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December - 25 
Colombo Page reports that the LTTE released the 25-member crew, including 13 Jordanians, 11 Egyptians and an Iraqi captain, of the captured Jordanian ship Farha 111, which was carrying rice from India to South Africa. The outfit media spokesperson, D
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Colombo Page reports that the LTTE released the 25-member crew, including 13 Jordanians, 11 Egyptians and an Iraqi captain, of the captured Jordanian ship Farha 111, which was carrying rice from India to South Africa. The outfit media spokesperson, Daya Master said the crewmembers were handed over to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) around 10 A.M on December 25, aiding, “They left for Vavuniya by road.” The Sri Lankan Military at Omanthai also confirmed that the crewmembers entered cleared areas (area under Government control) around 12.30 P.M., escorted by the ICRC and Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM). However, the LTTE is still holding the ship and its cargo. As reported earlier, the Jordanian vessel, carrying 14,000 tons of rice from Port Casinader of India to Durban, South Africa, had been adrift at sea three nautical miles off the Mullaitivu coast and that the Military accused the outfit of capturing the ship, which was denied by the outfit.
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December - 25 
On December 25 (today), LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at Mannar Church Police Post, killing One Police Constable and injuring three others.
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On December 25 (today), LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at Mannar Church Police Post, killing One Police Constable and injuring three others.
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December - 25 
On the same day, unidentified assailants attacked a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sentry point along the Vathiry- Uduppiddy road at Navindil in the Vadamarachchy area of Jaffna district, killing one SLA soldier and injured another one, the Website added.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants attacked a Sri Lanka Army (SLA) sentry point along the Vathiry- Uduppiddy road at Navindil in the Vadamarachchy area of Jaffna district, killing one SLA soldier and injured another one, the Website added.
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December - 25 
Security forces retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades towards troops who were conducting a search and clear operation at Nayanyurai, injuring nine soldiers. During subsequent search, troops recovered four dead bodies of the outfit cadr
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Security forces retaliated when LTTE cadres lobbed two hand grenades towards troops who were conducting a search and clear operation at Nayanyurai, injuring nine soldiers. During subsequent search, troops recovered four dead bodies of the outfit cadres, two cyanide capsules, one National Identity Card (732791164V), one Jaffna University Identity Card and two packs with a sum of Rupees 110,000 (US $ 1025) and three mobile SIM cards.
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December - 25 
The crew of the Jordanian ship Farha-3, released by the LTTE on December 25 stated that the outfit forced them to board small boats, injuring three crewmembers in the process. Speaking to media, the Iraqi captain of the ship, Ramaz S. Abdul Jabbar, t
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The crew of the Jordanian ship Farha-3, released by the LTTE on December 25 stated that the outfit forced them to board small boats, injuring three crewmembers in the process. Speaking to media, the Iraqi captain of the ship, Ramaz S. Abdul Jabbar, told a news conference, “They boarded the ship armed and fired a total of four shots to force us to board their boats. The LTTE forced us to jump in to their small boats from the ship and fired in the air to scare us and made us jump fast. The LTTE fired at the air four times at different locations and different times. Soon after, the men, some of them wearing military-like uniforms, boarded the ship and made inquiries.” He added that the LTTE cadres attempted to trigger explosives to destroy the ship's anchor and “When they failed, they forced us to lift our anchor and then ordered us to leave the ship and board their boats”. He said the LTTE removed the radar, computers and other communication equipment from the ship. Director Naval Operations, Commodore S.M.B. Weerasekara said, "This is a very clear case of piracy. It is a violation of international maritime rules and also the Ceasefire Agreement by the LTTE." Sri Lanka already complained against the LTTE to the regional organisation against piracy based in Singapore. The outfit, however, maintained that all it did was to rescue the crew and try to repair the ship's engine.
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December - 25 
Three soldiers, identified as Lance Corporal P.A.A. Pushpa Kumara, Private H.R. Dayarathna Bandara, and Private A.M.P.K. Ariyarathne were killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army patro
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Three soldiers, identified as Lance Corporal P.A.A. Pushpa Kumara, Private H.R. Dayarathna Bandara, and Private A.M.P.K. Ariyarathne were killed when the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres triggered a claymore mine targeting an Army patrol in the Kudamiyan north area of Jaffna district on December 25.
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December - 25 
Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine with a remote controller in the area between Rakathivu and Annaikottai.
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Troops recovered one LTTE claymore mine with a remote controller in the area between Rakathivu and Annaikottai.
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December - 26 
A civilian, Md. Nazimmuddin, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Lilong Mayai Leikai in the Thoubal district on December 26, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A civilian, Md. Nazimmuddin, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Lilong Mayai Leikai in the Thoubal district on December 26, reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 26 
A Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Swapan Rai alias Rahul Rai, who was arrested from Tarchuk village by the Gouripur police on December 25, was remanded to seven days police custody by the judicial magistrate in the Dhubri district.
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A Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militant, Swapan Rai alias Rahul Rai, who was arrested from Tarchuk village by the Gouripur police on December 25, was remanded to seven days police custody by the judicial magistrate in the Dhubri district.
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December - 26 
A rocket launcher bomb was also recovered, on the same day, near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Lamphelpat in the Imphal west district. The bomb was found lying at a structure used by the Meira paibis (Women Torch bearer). However; a
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A rocket launcher bomb was also recovered, on the same day, near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Lamphelpat in the Imphal west district. The bomb was found lying at a structure used by the Meira paibis (Women Torch bearer). However; all the bombs were later defused by the SFs.
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December - 26 
A self-styled woman ‘corporal of the 28 battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Karabi Phukan alias Bandita Phukan, was arrested by security force personnel during a counter insurgency operation at Teokghat under Sonar
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A self-styled woman ‘corporal of the 28 battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), identified as Karabi Phukan alias Bandita Phukan, was arrested by security force personnel during a counter insurgency operation at Teokghat under Sonari police station in the Sibsagar on December 26, according to Telegraph.
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December - 26 
On the same day, a Chinese made hand grenade was recovered by SF personnel at unspecified place between Wangjing and Heirok along the NH-39 in the Imphal East district.
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On the same day, a Chinese made hand grenade was recovered by SF personnel at unspecified place between Wangjing and Heirok along the NH-39 in the Imphal East district.
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December - 26 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a bomb planted near the Misao Gas Agency at Chingmeirong in the Imphal West district on December 26,reports Imphal Free Press.
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a bomb planted near the Misao Gas Agency at Chingmeirong in the Imphal West district on December 26,reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 26 
The same faction triggered two successive landmine blasts at a railway construction site under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district on December 26-morning. However, no casualty was reported.
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The same faction triggered two successive landmine blasts at a railway construction site under Teliamura police station in the West Tripura district on December 26-morning. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 26 
The ULFA chief, Arabinda Rajkhowa, said in an emailed statement to the media that Nagaland had set up four subdivisions— Kohoboto, Niuland, Uriamghat and Hukaiare — in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts along Assam-Nagalnad border, reports Telegrap
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The ULFA chief, Arabinda Rajkhowa, said in an emailed statement to the media that Nagaland had set up four subdivisions— Kohoboto, Niuland, Uriamghat and Hukaiare — in Golaghat and Karbi Anglong districts along Assam-Nagalnad border, reports Telegraph. He accused Assam Government of being soft towards Nagaland. He also condemned political parties for not taking a strong stand on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak- Muivah’s (NSCN -I-M) demand for a “greater Nagalim”, including the Naga-inhabited areas of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
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December - 26 
Three civilians, Anil Debnath and Human Miah and Ahid Miah, were abducted by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction in the South Tripura district on December 26-morning.
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Three civilians, Anil Debnath and Human Miah and Ahid Miah, were abducted by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction in the South Tripura district on December 26-morning.
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December - 26 
Three Mizo militants, identified as Siam Thang Liana. C Lalmriat Puia, Zoamsiama, were arrested from Khedacherra in the North Tripura district on an unspecified date, according to Tripurainfo. Three fire arms and cartridges were recovered from their
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Three Mizo militants, identified as Siam Thang Liana. C Lalmriat Puia, Zoamsiama, were arrested from Khedacherra in the North Tripura district on an unspecified date, according to Tripurainfo. Three fire arms and cartridges were recovered from their possession. They were from Mamith district of Mizoram. "We are conducting interrogation to find out with which group they have allegiance", said a police officer.
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December - 26 
Union home secretary V.K. Duggal stated on December 26 that the Union Government would launch a two-pronged fight jointly with Bengal to tackle Maoist activities in Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore. The strategy involves heightened Police operatio
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Union home secretary V.K. Duggal stated on December 26 that the Union Government would launch a two-pronged fight jointly with Bengal to tackle Maoist activities in Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore. The strategy involves heightened Police operations and a flood of development activities in the Naxalite-hit areas, some of the most impoverished in Bengal. “While there would be a surge of development initiatives, a series of counter operations would also be undertaken. You will surely witness more combat operations but that would be just a part of the strategy.” He added, “We hope that a large number of women cadre would give up arms and that should have a positive impact all over, including Bengal. By 2007, Maoist activities should be on the wane.” It has also been decided that six Police stations in coastal Bengal would be strengthened to counter subversive activities using the sea route, he said.
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December - 26 
According to Dawn, Pakistan has decided to put in place landmines and a fence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as a last resort to stop cross-border movement of terrorists, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on December 26. “By taki
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According to Dawn, Pakistan has decided to put in place landmines and a fence along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as a last resort to stop cross-border movement of terrorists, Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on December 26. “By taking such steps we want to show our intention to those who have been blaming Pakistan for not controlling the infiltration of the Taliban into Afghanistan,” he said in Islamabad. Sherpao also said the Government had already deployed 80,000 troops and established over 800 check posts on the border.
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December - 26 
AFP reported that the blast occurred approximately 40 minutes after another bomb exploded at a cobbler’s shop in the town of Tausa in the Punjab province. “It was a low intensity bomb which damaged some shops but caused no casualties as the market wa
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AFP reported that the blast occurred approximately 40 minutes after another bomb exploded at a cobbler’s shop in the town of Tausa in the Punjab province. “It was a low intensity bomb which damaged some shops but caused no casualties as the market was yet to open,” local police officer Malik Liaquat said.
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December - 26 
Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah told Dawn that fencing and land mining would not be done at the whole 27,000kms border but at the most critical patches from where the movement of the Taliban could be possible.
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Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah told Dawn that fencing and land mining would not be done at the whole 27,000kms border but at the most critical patches from where the movement of the Taliban could be possible.
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December - 26 
One person was killed and two were injured when a powerful time bomb, planted in a car, exploded in a parking area outside the Peshawar airport in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 26, according to Daily Times. Police said the bomb,
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One person was killed and two were injured when a powerful time bomb, planted in a car, exploded in a parking area outside the Peshawar airport in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 26, according to Daily Times. Police said the bomb, weighing around two kilograms, completely destroyed the car it was planted in, in addition to razing the boundary wall of Risalla Lane of the Pakistan Army ground.
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December - 26 
The Balochistan National Party (Mengal) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, was on December 26 sent to jail till January 5 by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in the army personnel hostage-taking case, according to Dawn. “Akhtar Mengal was remanded to judicial
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The Balochistan National Party (Mengal) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal, was on December 26 sent to jail till January 5 by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in the army personnel hostage-taking case, according to Dawn. “Akhtar Mengal was remanded to judicial custody in the army personnel hostage taking case till January 5,” defence counsel Wazeer Hussain Khoso said. The former Chief Minister of Balochistan, who was earlier declared a proclaimed offender by the ATC on July 11, was shifted to Karachi from Hub where he had been under house arrest since November 25. He and four of his employees are charged with the abduction of two army personnel, Qurban Hussain and Fayaz Ahmed, on April 5, making them hostage at the house of Akhtar Mengal in Karachi and torturing them. The two army personnel were released after police besieged the house of Akhtar Mengal.
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December - 26 
The Taliban have established a command and control structure in the tribal areas and are using their "sanctuary" for regrouping, said a senior US official on December 26, according to Dawn. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said the presen
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The Taliban have established a command and control structure in the tribal areas and are using their "sanctuary" for regrouping, said a senior US official on December 26, according to Dawn. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said the presence of Taliban forces in the tribal region was "one of the key items" on the US agenda. Boucher, however, acknowledged at a briefing in Ottawa, Canada, that Pakistan was aware of the problem and was making concerted efforts to deal with it.
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December - 26 
Maoists have captured about half a dozen reinstated police posts in various southern districts like Kapilvastu, Nawalparasi and Udaypur. Of the 1,271 police posts displaced because of the Maoists’ attack or fear of possible attacks, more than 200 hav
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Maoists have captured about half a dozen reinstated police posts in various southern districts like Kapilvastu, Nawalparasi and Udaypur. Of the 1,271 police posts displaced because of the Maoists’ attack or fear of possible attacks, more than 200 have been already reinstated despite Maoist opposition.
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December - 26 
Maoists have intensified their "donation" drive in several Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Bhojpur district in the name of making arrangements for the daily needs of Maoists in the district.
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Maoists have intensified their "donation" drive in several Village Development Committees (VDCs) of Bhojpur district in the name of making arrangements for the daily needs of Maoists in the district.
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December - 26 
More than 23 persons were injured when Maoists, policemen and locals engaged in clashes in two different incidents, on December 26, Nepal News reports. Ten persons, including Maoists, policemen and locals were injured at Gulariya in Krishnanagar afte
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More than 23 persons were injured when Maoists, policemen and locals engaged in clashes in two different incidents, on December 26, Nepal News reports. Ten persons, including Maoists, policemen and locals were injured at Gulariya in Krishnanagar after Maoists tried to remove the re-established police post at Gulariya. In another incident, locals and the police also protested against the Maoists’ attempt to remove the area Police Office in Jhalari of Kanchanpur district. Some locals and policemen including, Sub-Inspector Meen Bahadur Dhami and Assistant Sub-Inspector Akabar Chanda, were injured in the incident.
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December - 26 
A day earlier, troops during a combined search operation in the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one bag, one wristwatch, Rupees 10350 ($ 96) in cash and one misfired hand grenade.
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A day earlier, troops during a combined search operation in the Navanthurai area of Jaffna district recovered the dead body of a LTTE cadre along with one bag, one wristwatch, Rupees 10350 ($ 96) in cash and one misfired hand grenade.
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December - 27 
A civilian, identified as Manglemjao alias Manglemba, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Thingkangphai village in the Churachandpur district on December 27, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A civilian, identified as Manglemjao alias Manglemba, was shot dead by an unidentified militant at Thingkangphai village in the Churachandpur district on December 27, reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 27 
A Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Malayjee alias Malay Singh alias Preetam da, believed to be the ‘area commander’ of the region was arrested in the Ranchi district on December 27, reports IANS. Malay was involved
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A Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader, identified as Malayjee alias Malay Singh alias Preetam da, believed to be the ‘area commander’ of the region was arrested in the Ranchi district on December 27, reports IANS. Malay was involved in more than 10 operations, including a landmine blast two years ago that killed four police personnel, said a police official Sanjay Ranjan.
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December - 27 
A police constable was seriously injured when the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire on police personnel who were searching for Mantu Saikia alias Bijoy Das, a cadre of the outfit, at Bhatiapar Rupahimukh in the Sibsagar dis
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A police constable was seriously injured when the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire on police personnel who were searching for Mantu Saikia alias Bijoy Das, a cadre of the outfit, at Bhatiapar Rupahimukh in the Sibsagar district on December 27-night, reports Sentinel.
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December - 27 
A suspected militant was arrested with a country-made pistol from Durgapur village under Gandacherra police station in the Dhalai district.
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A suspected militant was arrested with a country-made pistol from Durgapur village under Gandacherra police station in the Dhalai district.
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December - 27 
Army Chief General J.J. Singh is reported to have said on December 27 that terrorists are using new routes from Nepal and Bangladesh to infiltrate into India, reports Sentinel. "As terrorists are finding it hard to penetrate the fence and new anti-in
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Army Chief General J.J. Singh is reported to have said on December 27 that terrorists are using new routes from Nepal and Bangladesh to infiltrate into India, reports Sentinel. "As terrorists are finding it hard to penetrate the fence and new anti-infiltration systems placed all along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and in Punjab… The areas bordering Nepal and Bangladesh are still porous and intelligence reports suggest that terrorists are trying to use them to infiltrate into India," said the Army Chief.
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December - 27 
Assam Police confirmed that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is at the top of ULFA's hit list, reports Press Trust of India. The recent arrest of ULFA cadres in Dibrugarh and Sibsagar districts in upper Assam and their subsequent interrogation have reporte
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Assam Police confirmed that Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi is at the top of ULFA's hit list, reports Press Trust of India. The recent arrest of ULFA cadres in Dibrugarh and Sibsagar districts in upper Assam and their subsequent interrogation have reportedly revealed that the ULFA was "planning something big to attract the Centre's attention towards its demands."
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December - 27 
In the same district, two kilograms of explosives and 19 detonators used in electronically operated improvised explosive devices were recovered from two persons, Nawse Lida and Kala Sinha Rajkumar, who were arrested from Kanubari. Rajkumar was report
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In the same district, two kilograms of explosives and 19 detonators used in electronically operated improvised explosive devices were recovered from two persons, Nawse Lida and Kala Sinha Rajkumar, who were arrested from Kanubari. Rajkumar was reportedly from Manipur.
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December - 27 
On the same day, a civilian, Rekhupathang Kom, father-in-law of world boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom, was shot dead by suspected Manipur Komrem Revolutionary Front militants at an unspecified place between Samulamlan and Turinphaijan villages in the C
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On the same day, a civilian, Rekhupathang Kom, father-in-law of world boxing champion M.C. Mary Kom, was shot dead by suspected Manipur Komrem Revolutionary Front militants at an unspecified place between Samulamlan and Turinphaijan villages in the Churachandpur district.
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December - 27 
One kilogram of brown sugar worth INR 1.30 crore was recovered from six militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), who were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation
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One kilogram of brown sugar worth INR 1.30 crore was recovered from six militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), who were arrested by security force personnel during a search operation at a hotel at Gossaigaon town in the Kokrajhar district on December 27, according to Sentinel. While three ULFA cadres were identified as Sumi Ram Rava, Budhadev Rava and Rupa Rava, three suspected cadres of the NDFB were identified as Monu Basumatari, Sagar Basumatari and Sintu Musahari.
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December - 27 
State Home Secretary T.K. Mishra while addressing the quarterly meeting of Naxalite-affected States in Bhubaneswar on December 27 stated that the Orissa Government had requested the Centre to provide assistance to set up a sophisticated anti-Naxalite
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State Home Secretary T.K. Mishra while addressing the quarterly meeting of Naxalite-affected States in Bhubaneswar on December 27 stated that the Orissa Government had requested the Centre to provide assistance to set up a sophisticated anti-Naxalite training centre on the lines of the Greyhound training institute in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, according to Telegraph. The State Government also reiterated its demand for inclusion of three more districts - Deogarh, Sambalpur and Jajpur - to the list of Maoist-affected places under the security-related expenditure reimbursement scheme. Nine Naxalite-affected districts -Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Nowrangpur, Gajapati, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh and Keonjhar - are covered under the scheme at present. As many as 14 of the State's 30 districts are affected by Left-wing extremism, official estimates claim.
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December - 27 
The All Assam Students Union reiterated its appeal to the ULFA to withdraw its call for boycott of the 33rd National Games scheduled to be held in Guwahati from February 9.
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The All Assam Students Union reiterated its appeal to the ULFA to withdraw its call for boycott of the 33rd National Games scheduled to be held in Guwahati from February 9.
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December - 27 
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while addressing personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Silacherri Border outpost in the South Tripura district on December 27, said that the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front o
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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, while addressing personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Silacherri Border outpost in the South Tripura district on December 27, said that the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) run 26 hideouts in Bangladesh, according to Tripurainfo. The Chief Minister reportedly accused both the outfits of trying to create tension in the State at the behest of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence.
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December - 27 
Two civilians were wounded when unidentified terrorists exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) outside a government college in the Baramulla town on December 27, according to Times of India. "Two civilians were injured. The militant target app
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Two civilians were wounded when unidentified terrorists exploded an improvised explosive device (IED) outside a government college in the Baramulla town on December 27, according to Times of India. "Two civilians were injured. The militant target appears to have been some security force vehicles but they moved out of harm's way," an unnamed police officer said in Srinagar.
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December - 27 
Two suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants, Yaiphaba and Dinokumar, were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were handling exploded accidentally at Umathel Kakching Khunou Lamkhai under Waikhong police station in the Tho
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Two suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants, Yaiphaba and Dinokumar, were killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were handling exploded accidentally at Umathel Kakching Khunou Lamkhai under Waikhong police station in the Thoubal district on December 27, reports Sangai Express. One damaged mobile handset and some wires were recovered from their possession.
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December - 27 
Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal while presiding over the quarterly meeting of Naxalite-affected states in Bhubaneswar on December 27 stated that there is no question of holding talks with the Maoists unless they lay down arms, reports Telegraph. He
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Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal while presiding over the quarterly meeting of Naxalite-affected states in Bhubaneswar on December 27 stated that there is no question of holding talks with the Maoists unless they lay down arms, reports Telegraph. He told reporters that the Union Government had set a precondition for talks with the Maoists and that it had become clear from the Andhra Pradesh experience that a dialogue with Maoists would yield no result if they continued with their violent ways. "Initiating dialogue with the Maoists has no meaning as long as they carry guns in their hands," he emphasized.
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December - 27 
A bomb explosion on December 27-night damaged a sewerage pipeline in the Saddar police station area of the Hub town.
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A bomb explosion on December 27-night damaged a sewerage pipeline in the Saddar police station area of the Hub town.
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December - 27 
A text of the statement, issued by the State Department on December 27, quoted him as saying that "the Taliban have been able to use these areas for sanctuary and for command and control and for regrouping and supply." The United States, he said, was
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A text of the statement, issued by the State Department on December 27, quoted him as saying that "the Taliban have been able to use these areas for sanctuary and for command and control and for regrouping and supply." The United States, he said, was not only alarmed by this development but had also conveyed its concerns to Pakistan. "We have been very clear with the Pakistani government that this is one of the key items on all our agendas – on our own agenda, on the Pakistani agenda, the Afghan agenda," he said.
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December - 27 
A vehicle coming from the Loti gas field area was blown up near Sui when it hit a landmine. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A vehicle coming from the Loti gas field area was blown up near Sui when it hit a landmine. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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December - 27 
According to Dawn, a bomb blast on December 27-morning damaged a bridge on the RCD highway near Tarkhali area. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Traffic between Wadh and Karachi reportedly remained suspended for some time following t
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According to Dawn, a bomb blast on December 27-morning damaged a bridge on the RCD highway near Tarkhali area. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Traffic between Wadh and Karachi reportedly remained suspended for some time following the explosion.
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December - 27 
The Government and Maoists formed a six-member joint team to select 111 ex-Gurkha soldiers to monitor the management of arms and armies. The team includes three members from the Nepali Army - Brigadier General Shiva Ram Pradhan, Ganesh Bhandari and S
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The Government and Maoists formed a six-member joint team to select 111 ex-Gurkha soldiers to monitor the management of arms and armies. The team includes three members from the Nepali Army - Brigadier General Shiva Ram Pradhan, Ganesh Bhandari and Subarna Mahat - and three Maoist commanders, Pasang, Prabhakar and Baldev, reports Nepal News. Further, a review committee including Ramesh Lekhak, a member of the Government talks’ team, and Dev Gurung, a member of the Maoist talks’ team, was also formed to review the decision of the selection committee.
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December - 27 
A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured one Police personnel at Nelukkulama in the Vavuniya district.
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A day earlier, LTTE ‘pistol gang’ cadres shot at and injured one Police personnel at Nelukkulama in the Vavuniya district.
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December - 27 
A day earlier, the body of a civilian, identified as Mahendran Kiritharan, with gunshot injuries was recovered from Varothiyanagar, a suburb in Trincomalee town, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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A day earlier, the body of a civilian, identified as Mahendran Kiritharan, with gunshot injuries was recovered from Varothiyanagar, a suburb in Trincomalee town, reports pro-LTTE Website Tamil Net.
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December - 27 
LTTE cadres planting a claymore mine on the Ferry road at Kuruppalmadam in the Batticaloa district lobbed a grenade towards Special Task Force (STF) troops who rushed to the spot following information received by civilians. However, the grenade faile
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LTTE cadres planting a claymore mine on the Ferry road at Kuruppalmadam in the Batticaloa district lobbed a grenade towards Special Task Force (STF) troops who rushed to the spot following information received by civilians. However, the grenade failed to explode and in the retaliatory fire, STF personnel killed one LTTE cadre. One claymore mine, a detonating switch and 50-meters of wire were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 27 
On December 27 (today), LTTE cadres detonated a roadside bomb, killing one Police personnel in a northern town, according to Associated Press. ”The terrorists targeted the patrol as it was passing through a children's park," said the acting Military
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On December 27 (today), LTTE cadres detonated a roadside bomb, killing one Police personnel in a northern town, according to Associated Press. ”The terrorists targeted the patrol as it was passing through a children's park," said the acting Military spokesman, Maj. Upali Rajapakse.
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December - 27 
On December 27, a 17-year old LTTE cadre surrendered to the Palaminmadu Police in the Batticaloa district seeking safety. The surrendered cadre had been recruited from an un-cleared area (area not under government control) three years ago.
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On December 27, a 17-year old LTTE cadre surrendered to the Palaminmadu Police in the Batticaloa district seeking safety. The surrendered cadre had been recruited from an un-cleared area (area not under government control) three years ago.
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December - 27 
On the same day, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards a People's Liberation of Tamil Eelam office in the Pandarikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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On the same day, unidentified assailants lobbed a hand grenade towards a People's Liberation of Tamil Eelam office in the Pandarikulam area of Vavuniya district.
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December - 27 
One soldier sustained when LTTE cadres fired mortar shells on the Mahindapura Army Camp in the Trincomalee district.
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One soldier sustained when LTTE cadres fired mortar shells on the Mahindapura Army Camp in the Trincomalee district.
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December - 27 
Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area on December 27. However, no casualties were reported.
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Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade at a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area on December 27. However, no casualties were reported.
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December - 27 
Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area.
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Suspected LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a Police patrol in the Veppamkulam area.
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December - 27 
The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) said that the inflow of civilians fleeing un-liberated areas (area not under Government control) in the East has continued with the arrival of 168 people belonging to 54 families on December 27. According
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The Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) said that the inflow of civilians fleeing un-liberated areas (area not under Government control) in the East has continued with the arrival of 168 people belonging to 54 families on December 27. According to the MCNS figures, 23095 civilians have arrived to the Government controlled areas in the Eastern Province since November 1.
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December - 27 
Troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker constructed in the Kannathivu area of Jaffna district using heavy weapons. The LTTE bunker was completely destroyed in the attack. However, no casualties were reported n all these incidents
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Troops launched an attack on a LTTE bunker constructed in the Kannathivu area of Jaffna district using heavy weapons. The LTTE bunker was completely destroyed in the attack. However, no casualties were reported n all these incidents
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December - 27 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when they attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district on December
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed in a clash that ensued between security forces (SFs) and the outfit’s cadres when they attempted to infiltrate the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line (FDL) in the Jaffna district on December 27. During subsequent search operations, troops recovered one T-56 assault rifle, two magazines and one Global Positioning System along with the two dead bodies of the LTTE cadres.
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December - 28 
A former counter-insurgent, identified as Shehnawaz Ahmed War, was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Nadihal village in the Baramulla district.
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A former counter-insurgent, identified as Shehnawaz Ahmed War, was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Nadihal village in the Baramulla district.
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December - 28 
A search operation was carried out at Mariani in the Jorhat district along the Assam-Nagaland border on December 28. One person was reportedly arrested. However, Assam Police neither confirmed nor denied the report. According to police sources, both
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A search operation was carried out at Mariani in the Jorhat district along the Assam-Nagaland border on December 28. One person was reportedly arrested. However, Assam Police neither confirmed nor denied the report. According to police sources, both the Adivasi Nationalist Liberation Army and ULFA cadres were making a quick getaway by crossing the border to Nagaland, which had become a safe haven for various militant factions.
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December - 28 
According to Daily Excelsior, security force (SF) personnel laid an ambush in the Banwali area, close to the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on December 28-night, and in the ensuing encounter killed three unidentified terroris
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According to Daily Excelsior, security force (SF) personnel laid an ambush in the Banwali area, close to the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Baramulla district on December 28-night, and in the ensuing encounter killed three unidentified terrorists of the group and recovered some arms and ammunition, including three AK-56 rifles.
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December - 28 
Army personnel recovered a 3.6-kg improvised explosive device (IED) from a bus at Gauripur near Amingaon in north Guwahati on December 28, according to Telegraph. "While a search was being conducted, the IED, weighing 3.6 kg, was found in an unclaime
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Army personnel recovered a 3.6-kg improvised explosive device (IED) from a bus at Gauripur near Amingaon in north Guwahati on December 28, according to Telegraph. "While a search was being conducted, the IED, weighing 3.6 kg, was found in an unclaimed bag. It was later defused by our bomb disposal squad," an army officer disclosed. However, no arrest was reported in this connection.
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December - 28 
At least four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when Maoists opened fire on a bus, according to IANS. Police said the incident occurred in the Bijapur locality of Bastar region, 545-km south of Raipur. A Police official said,
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At least four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when Maoists opened fire on a bus, according to IANS. Police said the incident occurred in the Bijapur locality of Bastar region, 545-km south of Raipur. A Police official said, "Fortunately, dozens of CRPF men survived when a private bus in which they were traveling to an interior belt for postings was attacked by rebels," adding that the four CRPF personnel had received bullet wounds.
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December - 28 
In the State, SFs recovered six RPG rockets during a search operation in the Lehran forest area under the jurisdiction of Lam police post in Rajouri district. During another search operation at Salhutri in the Poonch district, troops recovered one AK
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In the State, SFs recovered six RPG rockets during a search operation in the Lehran forest area under the jurisdiction of Lam police post in Rajouri district. During another search operation at Salhutri in the Poonch district, troops recovered one AK 56 bore semi automatic rifle, 38 rounds, two AK magazines, five Chinese grenades and five plastic remote IED boxes.
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December - 28 
On December 28, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a bus in the Bijapur district, injuring four passengers. "Four passengers, two of them women, received bullet injuries and one woman is in a serious con
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On December 28, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire at a bus in the Bijapur district, injuring four passengers. "Four passengers, two of them women, received bullet injuries and one woman is in a serious condition," said a Police source. The incident reportedly occurred near the Bijapur district headquarters when the bus was coming from Basaguda to Jagdalpur.
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December - 28 
On December 28, suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted five teenaged boys form Jagjivanpur village in the Bhojpur district, reports Telegraph. Bhojpur Superintendent of Police Umesh Kumar said that a group of nearly 50
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On December 28, suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted five teenaged boys form Jagjivanpur village in the Bhojpur district, reports Telegraph. Bhojpur Superintendent of Police Umesh Kumar said that a group of nearly 50 armed Maoists raided a field in Jagjivanpur and abducted the five boys and added, "Ransom does not seem to be the motive behind the kidnapping as all five children belong to poor families." He also said that spreading terror in the village could be the objective of the abductors.
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December - 28 
SFs arrested a militant of the Al-Badr outfit, Mohammad Yousuf Dar, along with two Chinese-make hand grenades and one damaged wireless set at Wadwan Budgam. Another Al-Badr militant, identified as Mohammad Sultan Wani, was arrested at Kupwara while F
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SFs arrested a militant of the Al-Badr outfit, Mohammad Yousuf Dar, along with two Chinese-make hand grenades and one damaged wireless set at Wadwan Budgam. Another Al-Badr militant, identified as Mohammad Sultan Wani, was arrested at Kupwara while Fayaz Ahmad of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was arrested at Doorsa Lolab along with two wireless sets. Further, SF personnel arrested nine over-ground workers of the Lashkar-e-Toiba from Khadniyar, Jalsheri and Drangbal and recovered some arms and explosives from their possession.
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December - 28 
The ‘eastern division commander’ of the People’s Guerrilla Army of the banned Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Varkapur Chandramouli alias Devanna, and his wife Jyothakka were killed during a shootout with Police in the forests of Visa
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The ‘eastern division commander’ of the People’s Guerrilla Army of the banned Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Varkapur Chandramouli alias Devanna, and his wife Jyothakka were killed during a shootout with Police in the forests of Visakhapatnam district, 590-km east of capital Hyderabad, according to media reports. Chandramouli, directing Maoist activities on the Andhra Pradesh-Orissa border was sixth in the hierarchy of the CPI-Maoist, and carried a reward of INR One Million on his head. He was suspected to have masterminded a series of abductions of politicians and bureaucrats since the 1980s in Andhra Pradesh.
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December - 28 
The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has revealed that the India-Bangladesh border in Moslabari Char (riverine area) has remained porous. The organisation’s international border affairs co-ordinator, Enamul Hoque, said "The snail’s pace at which the
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The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has revealed that the India-Bangladesh border in Moslabari Char (riverine area) has remained porous. The organisation’s international border affairs co-ordinator, Enamul Hoque, said "The snail’s pace at which the border is being fenced belies the government’s claims. The fencing project in Moslabari is far from complete. There is no fencing between border pillars 1,031 and 1,039. The stretch from pillar number 1,040 to 1,050 in this sector is also wide open. What makes it worse is the Centre’s lackadaisical attitude… Residents of several areas told me that the fencing project was being implemented by the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) in a slipshod manner. Portions of cultivable land belonging to villagers have been left on the Bangladesh side."
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December - 28 
The Nagpur Police on December 28 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition that were stashed away inside the door cavities of a car and which are believed to have been meant for delivery to Naxalite organisations in southern India. The police arrested
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The Nagpur Police on December 28 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition that were stashed away inside the door cavities of a car and which are believed to have been meant for delivery to Naxalite organisations in southern India. The police arrested the three occupants of the car on suspicion of having links with Naxalite organisations. Commissioner of Police, Shiv Pratap Singh Yadav, said that the Police found six weapons, 20 magazines and over 4,800 rounds of ammunition of various kinds that had been concealed in the door cavities. These include one carbine machine-gun, two bolt action rifles and three bolt action rifles of .315 bore, 15 magazines of AK-47 rifles and 5 magazines of carbine machine-guns. The ammunition found was 1,500 rounds of 9 mm, 580 rounds of 7.62 bore SLR, 600 of .31 carbine, 480 of .30 carbine, 950 of PMC, 500 of .315 bore rifle and 200 rounds of 5.56 rifle. He added, "There are definite indications that the arrested have links with naxalite groups and that the consignment was meant for such groups."
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December - 28 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant reportedly warned Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, of dire consequences over his alleged nexus with the rival group National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The NSC
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant reportedly warned Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, of dire consequences over his alleged nexus with the rival group National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The NSCN-K spokesman Kughalu Mulatonu said that his group would not remain a ‘lame duck’ while Rio patronized the NSCN- IM, reports Telegraph.
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December - 28 
The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested two Pakistani nationals, Abdul Shakur and Adil Anjum alias Adil, linked to that country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), during a search operation at Qaiserbagh in Lucknow on December 28-mor
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The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested two Pakistani nationals, Abdul Shakur and Adil Anjum alias Adil, linked to that country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), during a search operation at Qaiserbagh in Lucknow on December 28-morning, reports Indian Express. Both had come via Nepal, and had possessed Indian passports. Vital documents regarding the Indian Army, passports, a cellular phone, a driving license issued from Lucknow district, a Permanent Account Number card and handwritten coding chart were recovered from their possession.
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December - 28 
The Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal asked ULFA leaders to make a formal request to the Union Government for talks to restore peace in Assam, reports United News of India. "We are ready to hold talks with the ULFA but there should be a formal approac
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The Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal asked ULFA leaders to make a formal request to the Union Government for talks to restore peace in Assam, reports United News of India. "We are ready to hold talks with the ULFA but there should be a formal approach from the ULFA leaders to the Centre," the Union Home Secretary said, adding that before any talks, the ULFA should make its stand clear that there would be no more violence and no sovereignty issue. "These two pre-conditions were of utmost important to hold peace talks with the ULFA cadres," he mentioned.
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December - 28 
The Union Home Secretary, V. K. Duggal, said on December 28 that there was no al Qaeda presence in India, AP reported. "I want to say with full responsibility that we do not have any reports of the presence of Al Qaeda in India at the moment, though
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The Union Home Secretary, V. K. Duggal, said on December 28 that there was no al Qaeda presence in India, AP reported. "I want to say with full responsibility that we do not have any reports of the presence of Al Qaeda in India at the moment, though we have reports that some groups are having an eye on our economic and other infrastructure," Duggal told reporters at Bhubaneshwar in the State of Orissa.
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December - 28 
Two Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Dantewada district on December 28, reports Press Trust of India (PTI). Dantewada's Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Pal told PTI that a Police
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Two Communist Party of India - Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a gun battle with the Police in Dantewada district on December 28, reports Press Trust of India (PTI). Dantewada's Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Pal told PTI that a Police party raided a Maoist camp in Jagargunda jungle, about 450-km from the State capital Raipur and killed two CPI-Maoist cadres in the shootout that followed. Police also seized seven transistor bombs, four rifles, ammunition and other explosive materials from the site of encounter.
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December - 28 
Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal stated on December 28 that the Maoist-affected States should make the optimum utilisation of funds under various Central schemes for development and improvement of connectivity in rural areas. Expressing satisfaction
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Union Home Secretary V.K. Duggal stated on December 28 that the Maoist-affected States should make the optimum utilisation of funds under various Central schemes for development and improvement of connectivity in rural areas. Expressing satisfaction over the decline in Maoist activity, Duggal said focus on development would go a long way in containing the problem. Addressing the media at the end of a two-day coordination meeting of the 13 Maoist-affected States in Orissa, he said the Government's approach was to bring the Left wing extremists back into the social mainstream. However, firm action would be taken if they attacked Police personnel or innocent people. Duggal said the menace was now limited to Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, eastern Maharashtra and West Bengal. While a total of 510 police stations faced naxal problems in 2005, the number had decreased to 372 this year. He urged the affected States to adopt a surrender policy for Maoists on the lines of the one in Andhra Pradesh.
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December - 28 
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on December 28 urged Pakistan to do more to stop Taliban and other militants sheltering and training on its territory rather than separating families with an impractical border fence and landmines, according to Daily Tim
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Afghan President Hamid Karzai on December 28 urged Pakistan to do more to stop Taliban and other militants sheltering and training on its territory rather than separating families with an impractical border fence and landmines, according to Daily Times. Karzai said the plan announced by Pakistan this week would do nothing to stop cross-border incursions by militants and would merely divide families already split by the British-drawn frontier. "It’s going to be, in effect, a separation of tribes and families from each other, not a prevention of terrorism," he told reporters at his palace in Kabul. "If we want to prevent terrorism as a whole, forever eradicate them, defeat them, then you must remove their sanctuaries, then you must remove the places where they get training, their sources of finances and equipment and training… That’s the best way," he said.
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December - 28 
In Rupendehi, editor of the Mechikali Sandesh daily, D R Ghimire, has accused the Maoists of forcing their Marchwar correspondent, Raj Kumar Dhawala, to escape from his home, Himalayan Times reports. Ghimire said, " Maoists mentally tortured Dhawala,
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In Rupendehi, editor of the Mechikali Sandesh daily, D R Ghimire, has accused the Maoists of forcing their Marchwar correspondent, Raj Kumar Dhawala, to escape from his home, Himalayan Times reports. Ghimire said, " Maoists mentally tortured Dhawala, as he cabled news stating that they seized cash and goods from those consumers who did not participate in the construction of a canal in Marchwar of Rupandehi," adding, "Dhawala was displaced from his work sphere on December 26."
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December - 28 
The first group of six United Nations monitors to be deployed for the management of arms and armies in Nepal arrived on December 28-morning. Six others of the group are scheduled to arrive on December 31 and the January 1, sources added.
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The first group of six United Nations monitors to be deployed for the management of arms and armies in Nepal arrived on December 28-morning. Six others of the group are scheduled to arrive on December 31 and the January 1, sources added.
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December - 28 
A top unnamed Defence official said that the Defence Authorities will take in for questioning anyone who provides information to the LTTE and if they have connections with the organization and anyone trying to jeopardize the security of the nation, a
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A top unnamed Defence official said that the Defence Authorities will take in for questioning anyone who provides information to the LTTE and if they have connections with the organization and anyone trying to jeopardize the security of the nation, according to Daily News. "No one is above the law in this regard. If we could arrest civilians, Army officers, soldiers, engineers and others, even journalists will be no exception. They will not be considered as special people," he told Daily News.
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December - 28 
Eravur Police in the Batticaloa district recovered the body of a civilian, identified as Kaalikutty Chandrasegaran, along Kaluvankerny beach, reportedly abducted by unknown armed men on December 8 from Kaluvankerny, the Website added.
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Eravur Police in the Batticaloa district recovered the body of a civilian, identified as Kaalikutty Chandrasegaran, along Kaluvankerny beach, reportedly abducted by unknown armed men on December 8 from Kaluvankerny, the Website added.
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December - 28 
One soldier was killed and five others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) mortar fire directed from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Maduramkuliya in the Welikanda region of Polonnaruwa district on
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One soldier was killed and five others sustained injuries in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) mortar fire directed from un-cleared areas (area not under Government control) of Maduramkuliya in the Welikanda region of Polonnaruwa district on December 28, according to Sri Lanka Army reports.
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December - 28 
Suspected LTTE cadres reportedly abducted two People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam office employees, identified as Mama and Karikalan, from their office in the Puttalam town.
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Suspected LTTE cadres reportedly abducted two People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam office employees, identified as Mama and Karikalan, from their office in the Puttalam town.
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December - 28 
The Hindu has reported that the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) President, V. Anandasangaree, urged President Mahinda Rajapakse to put the de-merger of the northeast province on hold on the plea that it would only strengthen the LTTE. In a lette
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The Hindu has reported that the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) President, V. Anandasangaree, urged President Mahinda Rajapakse to put the de-merger of the northeast province on hold on the plea that it would only strengthen the LTTE. In a letter to Rajapakse, the TULF leader said while he would not get into the merits of the merger, de-merger now would only make the Tamils and the Muslims of the Eastern Province desperately go behind the LTTE, forgetting its ruthless recent past. He added, "If you are serious about all our people irrespective of their ethnicity enjoying all rights like others, please stop further action on the de-merger and maintain the status quo. Having failed these 50 years to find a solution in a unitary state, the only option left is a federal solution within a united Sri Lanka. The international community welcomes it and the local Tamils too. The LTTE is also fully aware that the international community will oppose separation tooth and nail and that the LTTE should agree to a federal solution."
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December - 28 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has decided to reconsider and re-organise its modus operandi in the country, according to Daily Mirror. The SLMM will shortly conduct a workshop to adapt to the current situation, noting that the workshop comes
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) has decided to reconsider and re-organise its modus operandi in the country, according to Daily Mirror. The SLMM will shortly conduct a workshop to adapt to the current situation, noting that the workshop comes 5 years since the Cease-Fire Agreement (CFA) was signed and the SLMM established to monitor the agreement, said a SLMM statement. "The mandate is given to us by the CFA. We need to see it is going to be monitored in future," an SLMM spokesperson told Daily Mirror. The SLMM statement said the monitors were forced to reduce their ground staff after the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) refused to accept monitors from European Union (EU) countries as of September 2006 while the monitors were also unable to carry out their usual patrolling owing to security concerns. The statement added, "This, together with the recent military operations by both parties, has made it necessary for the SLMM to reconsider its modus operandi and re-design its courses of action to fulfill its obligations towards the parties, based on the mandate for the monitoring mission given in the Ceasefire Agreement." The SLMM reminded the parties that according to Article 2.1 of the CFA, the parties "shall in accordance with international law abstain from hostile acts against the civilian population."
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December - 28 
Three soldiers were killed and an equal number of them were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district on December 28, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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Three soldiers were killed and an equal number of them were injured in a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)-triggered claymore mine explosion at Chavakachcheri in the Jaffna district on December 28, according to Sri Lanka Army (SLA) reports.
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December - 29 
A heavy exchange of fire between security forces and cadres of the Manipur People's Army was reported from the Chandel district bordering Myanmar, according to The Hindu. There was a gun battle at Ayang and Khengjoi Hill range, about 120 km southeast
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A heavy exchange of fire between security forces and cadres of the Manipur People's Army was reported from the Chandel district bordering Myanmar, according to The Hindu. There was a gun battle at Ayang and Khengjoi Hill range, about 120 km southeast of capital Imphal, between the two sides on December 29 although it was not immediately known if there were any casualties.
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December - 29 
A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant shot at and wounded a civilian, Moirangthem Meghachandra, at an unspecified place in the Imphal West district over his refusal to hand over the bike to the militant on December 29, reports
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A suspected People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) militant shot at and wounded a civilian, Moirangthem Meghachandra, at an unspecified place in the Imphal West district over his refusal to hand over the bike to the militant on December 29, reports Sangai Express.
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December - 29 
According to Press Trust of India, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres slit the throat of a 30-year-old forest guard, identified as Rajkumar Perchelwar, at Jambia village in the Gadchiroli district on December 29. The insurgents suspe
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According to Press Trust of India, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres slit the throat of a 30-year-old forest guard, identified as Rajkumar Perchelwar, at Jambia village in the Gadchiroli district on December 29. The insurgents suspected the forest guard to be a Police informer and slit his throat at around 4 am, according to a release by the Gadchiroli Police. However, the Police denied that he was an informer.
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December - 29 
Myanmar reportedly launched a counter-insurgency operation against militants, who are operating in northeast India, and are running their camps on its soil, reports The News. However, further details were not known.
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Myanmar reportedly launched a counter-insurgency operation against militants, who are operating in northeast India, and are running their camps on its soil, reports The News. However, further details were not known.
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December - 29 
On the same day, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants attacked, using mortar shells, the Border Security Force post at Aigijang near Sajik Tampak in the Chandel district. However, no casualty was reported.
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On the same day, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants attacked, using mortar shells, the Border Security Force post at Aigijang near Sajik Tampak in the Chandel district. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 29 
One United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant, Augustin Kramsa alias Longki Rongpi, was arrested by the Dimapur Police on December 29, reports Morungexpress. He along with three of his accomplices reportedly abducted Robin, a trader and a
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One United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) militant, Augustin Kramsa alias Longki Rongpi, was arrested by the Dimapur Police on December 29, reports Morungexpress. He along with three of his accomplices reportedly abducted Robin, a trader and a civil society activist, from Mentila village in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on March 5, and later killed him on the same day at Nahorjan. The abductors also demanded a ransom worth INR one million for the release of Robin from his wife, Amphu Brahma, before he was killed. One 7.65 US made pistol, two live bullets and one vehicle were recovered from Augustin’s possession.
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December - 29 
Pioneer reports that the Orissa Police were engaged in a gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jhilniguda village under Motu police station on December 29. Police said that after getting a tip off that some Maoists fr
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Pioneer reports that the Orissa Police were engaged in a gun battle with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Jhilniguda village under Motu police station on December 29. Police said that after getting a tip off that some Maoists from Chhattisgarh and local cadre were holding a meeting in the jungles, a Police team raided the spot and threw a cordon around the camp. A minor girl and two Maoists were injured in an exchange of fire that followed. The police said there were more than 30 heavily armed Maoists assembled there.
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December - 29 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested 776 Bangladeshi infiltrators along the Assam-Meghalaya border in 2006 (till November), reports Press Trust of India. 754 were handed over to police and 22 to the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). According to BSF sourc
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested 776 Bangladeshi infiltrators along the Assam-Meghalaya border in 2006 (till November), reports Press Trust of India. 754 were handed over to police and 22 to the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). According to BSF sources, most of the 754 Bangladeshi nationals handed over to the police were deported to the neighbouring country after talks during the BSF-BDR flag meetings. The report added that smuggled goods worth over INR 8.5 crore, including forest produce valued at INR 2.4 crore, narcotics worth INR 70.9 lakh and cattle valued at INR 1.9 crore, were recovered from the Indo-Bangladesh border. The seizure included fake Indian currency worth INR 33,000, which were being pumped into the country from Bangladesh.
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December - 29 
The spokesperson of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang NSCN-K), Kughalo Mulatonu, said "A brigade of the Myanmarese army with heavy weapons launched the assault targeting our cadres for the past three days although there have been no
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The spokesperson of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang NSCN-K), Kughalo Mulatonu, said "A brigade of the Myanmarese army with heavy weapons launched the assault targeting our cadres for the past three days although there have been no reports of any casualties on our side so far."
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December - 29 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, identified as Longtsuo Shitiri and Rabeth Ovung, defected to the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), according to delayed reports.
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants, identified as Longtsuo Shitiri and Rabeth Ovung, defected to the rival National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), according to delayed reports.
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December - 29 
Two United Achik National Front militants, identified as ‘general secretary’ Bromit A. Sangma and Treson M Sangma, surrendered before the West Garo Hills Police at Tura on December 29, reports Assam Tribune. They deposited two Chinese made grenades,
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Two United Achik National Front militants, identified as ‘general secretary’ Bromit A. Sangma and Treson M Sangma, surrendered before the West Garo Hills Police at Tura on December 29, reports Assam Tribune. They deposited two Chinese made grenades, a wireless set and some documents.
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December - 29 
On December 29, police arrested a tribal militant wanted in connection with bomb blasts, and also killed his accomplice on the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta, according to Daily Times.
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On December 29, police arrested a tribal militant wanted in connection with bomb blasts, and also killed his accomplice on the outskirts of provincial capital Quetta, according to Daily Times.
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December - 29 
Pakistani troops backed by military helicopters on December 29 dismantled several bases of the insurgents in Balochistan, according to Associated Press. At least eight helicopters reportedly took part in an operation against the tribesmen at Zain Koh
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Pakistani troops backed by military helicopters on December 29 dismantled several bases of the insurgents in Balochistan, according to Associated Press. At least eight helicopters reportedly took part in an operation against the tribesmen at Zain Koh near Dera Bugti, said a security official. "The helicopters achieved their target by destroying the positions of miscreants," the official told AFP. He said that it was an early morning operation and "we have no information about any casualties". However, an unnamed spokesperson for the insurgents said they suffered no casualties. Calling reporters from an undisclosed location, he claimed that one helicopter fell during the raid and a dozen people were "believed killed", but security officials rejected the claim.
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December - 29 
Suspected militants fired two rockets targeting a security check-post in the Damadola area on December 29-night, according to Daily Times. The rockets, however, missed the target and landed in a nearby mosque in Damadola where a US air strike killed
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Suspected militants fired two rockets targeting a security check-post in the Damadola area on December 29-night, according to Daily Times. The rockets, however, missed the target and landed in a nearby mosque in Damadola where a US air strike killed 13 people on January 13, 2006. “There was an unsuccessful rocket attack on the Levy check-post at 11:00 pm Friday night and no damage or loss of life was recorded due to the attack,” said unnamed sources.
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December - 29 
Unidentified assailants lobbed two hand grenades into the servant quarter of the Saddar police station and Quetta District Jail, but there were no casualties, reported Aaj TV.
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Unidentified assailants lobbed two hand grenades into the servant quarter of the Saddar police station and Quetta District Jail, but there were no casualties, reported Aaj TV.
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December - 29 
According to a Nepal News report, Maoists padlocked the Biratnagar sub-metropolis office protesting the decision of appointing new employees and initiating the process of providing permanent status to temporary staffs. Himalayan Times adds that Maois
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According to a Nepal News report, Maoists padlocked the Biratnagar sub-metropolis office protesting the decision of appointing new employees and initiating the process of providing permanent status to temporary staffs. Himalayan Times adds that Maoists threatened not to let local bodies do any work until the interim statute is promulgated and an interim government including them is formed.
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December - 29 
Five police personnel were injured when a group of Maoists attacked unarmed police personnel at a recently re-established Area Police Office (APO) of Rajahar in the Nawalparasi district on December 29-afternoon, Nepal News reports. Maoists torched th
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Five police personnel were injured when a group of Maoists attacked unarmed police personnel at a recently re-established Area Police Office (APO) of Rajahar in the Nawalparasi district on December 29-afternoon, Nepal News reports. Maoists torched the police post and forced the police personnel out after assaulting them. Sub-Inspector Tek Bahadur Kunwar, Assistant Sub-Inspector Jagulal Kunwar and Constables Chhabi Lal Thapa, Suresh Kumar Sunari and Hom Bahadur Kumal were injured in the attack.
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December - 29 
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said that, "The atrocities of the Maoists are crossing all limits," and urged the Maoists to translate their words of commitments into act
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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, has said that, "The atrocities of the Maoists are crossing all limits," and urged the Maoists to translate their words of commitments into action.
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December - 29 
In Khotang, Maoists disrupted the VDC council meeting scheduled for December 29. They are also reportedly putting pressure to remove the police post in Chisapani, which was re-established recently.
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In Khotang, Maoists disrupted the VDC council meeting scheduled for December 29. They are also reportedly putting pressure to remove the police post in Chisapani, which was re-established recently.
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December - 29 
Maoists in the Rolpa district seized some documents from a Secretary of Kumen Village Development Committee (VDC), Pushpa Acharya, saying they would not allow the Government to work before the formation of the interim government.
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Maoists in the Rolpa district seized some documents from a Secretary of Kumen Village Development Committee (VDC), Pushpa Acharya, saying they would not allow the Government to work before the formation of the interim government.
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December - 29 
Police arrested two alleged Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, identified as Mohammad Fahad and Mohammad Saiful, along with firearms, ammunitions and detonators after they shot at and injured a Police constable and a Police informant d
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Police arrested two alleged Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorists, identified as Mohammad Fahad and Mohammad Saiful, along with firearms, ammunitions and detonators after they shot at and injured a Police constable and a Police informant during luggage checking at a check post on Rabna bypass in the Tangail district on December 29, according to Daily Star. They told Police that they were coming from Meherpur to deliver arms and ammunition along with detonators to a JMB leader Hasan, now in charge of JMB activities in Dhaka and Narayanganj districts. Police seized four foreign-made 0.9mm pistols, 195 detonators, and 1,800 casings of detonators, 82 bullets and 16 bottles of Phensidyl (an anti-cough mixture) from them.
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December - 29 
A 19-year-old schoolboy was injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a sentry point of the Security Forces (SFs) in the Manthikai area of Jaffna district.
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A 19-year-old schoolboy was injured when LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards a sentry point of the Security Forces (SFs) in the Manthikai area of Jaffna district.
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December - 29 
A day earlier, Galgamuwa Police recovered the dead bodies of two People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam members, abducted earlier by the LTTE on December 27, from the Simbalangamuwa area on the Kurunegala – Anuradhapura main road.
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A day earlier, Galgamuwa Police recovered the dead bodies of two People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam members, abducted earlier by the LTTE on December 27, from the Simbalangamuwa area on the Kurunegala – Anuradhapura main road.
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December - 29 
A LTTE cadre in the Jayapura area of Trincomalee district killed one home guard, identified as Kotikabeddegedara Punchi Banda, on December 29.
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A LTTE cadre in the Jayapura area of Trincomalee district killed one home guard, identified as Kotikabeddegedara Punchi Banda, on December 29.
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December - 29 
Daily News has reported that the Government Peace Secretariat is to convene a meting with the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) during the weekend regarding the issue of recalling all their members in Trincomalee and other areas for a conference in
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Daily News has reported that the Government Peace Secretariat is to convene a meting with the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) during the weekend regarding the issue of recalling all their members in Trincomalee and other areas for a conference in Colombo without any alternative arrangements for monitoring. The Secretariat is following up the matter with SLMM but is yet to receive clarification, a spokesman said.
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December - 29 
In the Northern Nagar Kovil area, LTTE cadres opened mortar and small arms fire towards SFs, injuring one soldier.
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In the Northern Nagar Kovil area, LTTE cadres opened mortar and small arms fire towards SFs, injuring one soldier.
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December - 29 
LTTE cadres attacked on an Army camp in the Punani area of Polonnaruwa district, injuring three soldiers on December 29.
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LTTE cadres attacked on an Army camp in the Punani area of Polonnaruwa district, injuring three soldiers on December 29.
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December - 29 
Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, is reported to have said that the LTTE strong hold Vakarai in the Batticaloa district will fall to the Military soon. He told Reuters on December 29, "It's a matter of time now. It could be days,
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Military spokesperson, Brigadier Prasad Samarasinghe, is reported to have said that the LTTE strong hold Vakarai in the Batticaloa district will fall to the Military soon. He told Reuters on December 29, "It's a matter of time now. It could be days, or weeks, but we will get there. The only thing holding us back is the fear of civilian casualties; they are using them as human shields. Once it's cleared, there won't be any big bases left in the area. There will be sporadic incidents, but not like this." Commenting on the LTTE accusation of the Military war-mongering, he stated, "They started this ... it's because of them that we now have 30,000 people who have left the area, coming through jungles to escape their clutches." He estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 civilians, most of them elderly and children, were left in the Vakarai area and emphasized, "They won't be able to keep the civilians for long. Food and medicine is in short supply… We have said we will open the road blocks, let the civilians leave, and these are the elderly and children."
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December - 29 
On December 29 (today), two persons were injured in an explosion inside a van that was proceeding along De Alwis lane in the Wattala area of Gampaha district, according to SLA reports.
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On December 29 (today), two persons were injured in an explosion inside a van that was proceeding along De Alwis lane in the Wattala area of Gampaha district, according to SLA reports.
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December - 29 
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake said that the Government has in no way abandoned the negotiation process, but warned that it would take all possible action to defeat terrorism in the country, reports Colombo Page. "We certainly have not decla
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Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake said that the Government has in no way abandoned the negotiation process, but warned that it would take all possible action to defeat terrorism in the country, reports Colombo Page. "We certainly have not declared war on anyone. But we would not sit and watch idly. Any act of terrorism will be responded to in the way it should be responded to," the Prime Minister said.
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December - 29 
Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, claimed that cadres of the Karuna group overran three LTTE camps in the Toppigala area of Batticaloa district on December 29, killin
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Tamileela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), the political wing of the LTTE breakaway faction led by ‘Colonel’ Karuna, claimed that cadres of the Karuna group overran three LTTE camps in the Toppigala area of Batticaloa district on December 29, killing at least 30 LTTE cadres, according to Reuters. The report said that about 200 members of the Karuna faction attacked the LTTE camps in Toppigala, about 40 km from the town of Batticaloa. A spokesman for the TMVP, Asad Maulana, said, "Our intelligence reports said there were top LTTE commanders there, 30 cadres were killed on the spot," adding, two members of the Karuna faction were wounded in the attack.
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December - 29 
Troops retaliated when a group of about eight LTTE cadres opened small arms fire towards a mobile patrol of the troops at Janakapura area in the Welioya region. Unconfirmed reports said at least three LTTE cadres may have died in the retaliatory fire
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Troops retaliated when a group of about eight LTTE cadres opened small arms fire towards a mobile patrol of the troops at Janakapura area in the Welioya region. Unconfirmed reports said at least three LTTE cadres may have died in the retaliatory fire.
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December - 30 
A huge cache of arms and explosives, inclding several gelatine sticks, nine detonators and small arms, 90 pieces of assorted explosives weighing nearly two kilograms, was recovered from two arms suppliers, Pradeep Basumatary and Bangal Mushahary, who
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A huge cache of arms and explosives, inclding several gelatine sticks, nine detonators and small arms, 90 pieces of assorted explosives weighing nearly two kilograms, was recovered from two arms suppliers, Pradeep Basumatary and Bangal Mushahary, who were arrested from an unspecified place near Runikhata in the Chirang district on December 30-night, reports Press Trust of India. They confessed to having procured arms and explosives from a company based in Hyderabad and later supplied to the Assam and Meghalaya-based outfits, including ULFA and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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December - 30 
According to a delayed report, the Executive Secretary of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, Rev. K. Luruo, was allegedly assaulted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isaac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Mission Compound-Pfutsero in t
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According to a delayed report, the Executive Secretary of the Chakhesang Baptist Church Council, Rev. K. Luruo, was allegedly assaulted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isaac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Mission Compound-Pfutsero in the Phek district on December 30.
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December - 30 
According to Daily Excelsior, terrorists shot dead the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Pampore, Manzoor Ahmed, along with a civilian, Jan Mohammad Ganai, and injured four more persons on December 30. Sources said the terrorists opened f
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According to Daily Excelsior, terrorists shot dead the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Pampore, Manzoor Ahmed, along with a civilian, Jan Mohammad Ganai, and injured four more persons on December 30. Sources said the terrorists opened fire when a large number of people had gathered at the market and the Police party, led by SHO Manzoor Ahmed, was patrolling the area. Officials said that Manzoor had earlier survived two terrorist attacks.
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December - 30 
In the State, troops recovered five Chinese-make grenades, one pistol magazine and nine rounds from Dobawali in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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In the State, troops recovered five Chinese-make grenades, one pistol magazine and nine rounds from Dobawali in the Surankote area of Poonch district.
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December - 30 
Security forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. A hand-grenade, a wireless set, three electric detonators, one kilogram of explosive, one election card and a mobile phone were recovered fr
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Security forces (SFs) arrested a cadre of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. A hand-grenade, a wireless set, three electric detonators, one kilogram of explosive, one election card and a mobile phone were recovered from his possession. SF personnel also arrested an over-ground worker (OGW) of the LeT from village Kora in the Doda district, identified as Shabir Ahmed Khandey. Another OGW, Mushtaq Ahmed, was also arrested at Arnora in Doda along with two detonators.
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December - 30 
Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula has urged the Maoist leadership to remain alert and act responsibly to prevent regressive elements from taking opportunity during the transitional period, according to Nepal News. Inaugurating the western regional
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Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula has urged the Maoist leadership to remain alert and act responsibly to prevent regressive elements from taking opportunity during the transitional period, according to Nepal News. Inaugurating the western regional security meeting in Pokhara on December 30, Sitaula said the fragile security situation prevailing in the country demands extra cautiousness and that the parties, including the Maoists, should not engage in anything that gives a chance to the reactionaries to play.
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December - 30 
Earlier on December 30, the breakaway LTTE faction led by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan a.k.a. ‘Colonel’ Karuna claimed that 200 of its members attacked LTTE camps in the jungles of Toppigala, about 40 km from the town of Batticaloa, in one of the big
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Earlier on December 30, the breakaway LTTE faction led by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan a.k.a. ‘Colonel’ Karuna claimed that 200 of its members attacked LTTE camps in the jungles of Toppigala, about 40 km from the town of Batticaloa, in one of the biggest raids in months. “Our intelligence reports said there were top LTTE commanders there, 30 cadres were killed on the spot,” said Asad Maulana, a spokesperson for the Karuna group. The LTTE, however, said the attacks were repulsed and that only four of its cadres were wounded. It also alleged the attack in Toppigala was carried out with the support of the Sri Lankan military firing mortar bombs.
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December - 30 
On December 30, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, hiding among the internally displaced person’s (IDP) camp, opened fire towards a group of soldiers distributing foodstuff and medicine to the refugees at the Parangiyamadu IDP centre in
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On December 30, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres, hiding among the internally displaced person’s (IDP) camp, opened fire towards a group of soldiers distributing foodstuff and medicine to the refugees at the Parangiyamadu IDP centre in the Kiren area of Batticaloa district, according to Sri Lanka Army reports. In the retaliatory fire, troops killed three LTTE cadres.
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December - 30 
On December 30, one soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries in a LTTE artillery fire towards Kaddu Murivlikulam in the Welikanda region of Polonnaruwa district.
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On December 30, one soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries in a LTTE artillery fire towards Kaddu Murivlikulam in the Welikanda region of Polonnaruwa district.
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December - 30 
On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on s
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On December 30, troops arrested one person and subsequently recovered one claymore mine from the Vavuniya town. Troops also recovered one T-56 weapon during a search operation in the Muhamalai Forward Defence Line area of Jaffna district. Troops on search and clear operation recovered six Rocket Propeller Grenade rounds and one 81-mm round in the from the Selvanagar area of Trincomalee district.
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December - 30 
On December 30, troops kill one LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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On December 30, troops kill one LTTE cadre at Nagarkovil in the Jaffna district.
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December - 30 
Sri Lanka’s air force bombed targets of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the eastern province on December 30, according to Reuters. The military said a LTTE artillery gun position was destroyed in the air strike in Vakarai. Another stri
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Sri Lanka’s air force bombed targets of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the eastern province on December 30, according to Reuters. The military said a LTTE artillery gun position was destroyed in the air strike in Vakarai. Another strike was successfully carried out on a Sea Tiger base in the nearby Pudukudiyirippu area, the military said in a statement.
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December - 31 
On the same day, an unidentified militant fired about 10 rounds at the residence of one Sapam Keba, at Tera Sadokpam Leikai in the Imphal West district. However, no casualty was reported.
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On the same day, an unidentified militant fired about 10 rounds at the residence of one Sapam Keba, at Tera Sadokpam Leikai in the Imphal West district. However, no casualty was reported.
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December - 31 
R. N. Mathur, who took charge as the Director General of Police on December 31, talking to Assam Tribune said that ensuring peaceful holding of the National Games scheduled in February 2007 is one of his top priorities.
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R. N. Mathur, who took charge as the Director General of Police on December 31, talking to Assam Tribune said that ensuring peaceful holding of the National Games scheduled in February 2007 is one of his top priorities.
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December - 31 
Security force personnel arrested two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants, identified as L. Hemojit Singh alias Sena and T.Jacky Singh alias Arun, during a search operation at Wanjing Khunou in the Thoubal district on December 31, reports Sangai
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Security force personnel arrested two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants, identified as L. Hemojit Singh alias Sena and T.Jacky Singh alias Arun, during a search operation at Wanjing Khunou in the Thoubal district on December 31, reports Sangai Express. Three live rounds of 9 mm and two rounds of an unknown calibre were recovered from their possession.
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December - 31 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in the forests of Khammam district on December 31, according to Indo-Asian News Service. Khammam District Superintendent of Police, R.K. Meena, informe
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI- Maoist) cadres were killed in an encounter with Police in the forests of Khammam district on December 31, according to Indo-Asian News Service. Khammam District Superintendent of Police, R.K. Meena, informed that the Maoists opened fire on the Police party engaged in combing operations in the Paritala Lanka forests area, forcing the latter to retaliate. "After some time, police found bodies of three Maoists," he added. A .303 rifle and two spring rifles were recovered from the incident site.
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December - 31 
Three persons, identified as Kishore Deka, Pankaj Kalita and Nayan Thakuria, were arrested from Betkuchi under Gorchuk police outpost in Guwahati city on December 30-night, for serving an extortion note worth INR 50,000 on a fake ULFA letter pad to a
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Three persons, identified as Kishore Deka, Pankaj Kalita and Nayan Thakuria, were arrested from Betkuchi under Gorchuk police outpost in Guwahati city on December 30-night, for serving an extortion note worth INR 50,000 on a fake ULFA letter pad to a trader at Fancy Bazaar.
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December - 31 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, identified as self-styled ‘lance corporal’ Pumal and ‘corporal’ Wangjoy Pangmi, surrendered at Khonsa in the Tirap district along with one AK-47 rifle, one .303 rifle and amm
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants, identified as self-styled ‘lance corporal’ Pumal and ‘corporal’ Wangjoy Pangmi, surrendered at Khonsa in the Tirap district along with one AK-47 rifle, one .303 rifle and ammunition on December 31, reports United News of India.
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December - 31 
Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, identified as Samiullah and Ali Mohammad, were arrested along with two improvised plastic explosive devices at the New Delhi railway station by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police on December 31, T
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Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit, identified as Samiullah and Ali Mohammad, were arrested along with two improvised plastic explosive devices at the New Delhi railway station by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police on December 31, The Hindu reports. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Karnal Singh, said the two were planning to plant a bomb in the crowded Paharganj Market near the railway station on the New Year's Eve.
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December - 31 
Two unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed and four others, identified as Arun Thapa, Jagu Dorji, Veer Bahadur and Samuty Chakma, were arrested during a counter-insurgency operation at Mendo in the Lohit district on
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Two unidentified United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were killed and four others, identified as Arun Thapa, Jagu Dorji, Veer Bahadur and Samuty Chakma, were arrested during a counter-insurgency operation at Mendo in the Lohit district on December 31, according to Sentinel. A cache of arms and explosives, including one 7.65 mm Italian automatic pistol, two local-muzzle loaded rifles, one magazine, two rounds of cartridges, two fired cases, along with a radio set, a sony MP4 recorder, and a mobile phone, was recovered from the incident site. The arrested ULFA cadres confessed during interrogation that they were planning to target security forces on the eve of New Year in Lohit as well as in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
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December - 31 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Kobi Choran Nath and Alom Ali, were arrested during a search operation at Lakhiganj under Bilasipara police station in the Dhubri district on December 31-night, according to Telegraph.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen, Kobi Choran Nath and Alom Ali, were arrested during a search operation at Lakhiganj under Bilasipara police station in the Dhubri district on December 31-night, according to Telegraph.
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December - 31 
In the province, two electricity pylons were blown up, suspending power supply to Dera Bugti.
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In the province, two electricity pylons were blown up, suspending power supply to Dera Bugti.
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December - 31 
The intelligence agencies have unearthed a plan of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) to target prominent Shia leaders and scholars and carry out suicide attacks on Shia worship places in various parts of the country, Daily Times report
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The intelligence agencies have unearthed a plan of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) to target prominent Shia leaders and scholars and carry out suicide attacks on Shia worship places in various parts of the country, Daily Times reported. In a report to the Interior Ministry, the agencies said that the LeJ has reactivated its activists for attacks on Shias and their mosques and Imambargahs. The report indicated that LeJ activists could target Shia leaders and scholars in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Khanewal, Layya, Bhakkar, Jhang, Sargodha, Rahimyar Khan, Karachi, Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, Kohat, Parachinar, Hangu, Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Mirpur Khas and Quetta.
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December - 31 
Two security force personnel were injured when armed insurgents opened fire at a vehicle of the Makran Scouts near Mand in the Balochistan province on December 31. According to Dawn, a vehicle carrying personnel of the Makran Scouts was on its way to
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Two security force personnel were injured when armed insurgents opened fire at a vehicle of the Makran Scouts near Mand in the Balochistan province on December 31. According to Dawn, a vehicle carrying personnel of the Makran Scouts was on its way to Turbat from Mand, a border town between Pakistan and Iran. When it crossed Mand, armed men opened fire at it and in the ensuing encounter, two soldiers were wounded.
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December - 31 
In the Sankhuwasabha district, Maoists said they would strongly object to the restoration of police posts. They also warned that they would assault and chase away the police personnel if the authorities restore the police posts.
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In the Sankhuwasabha district, Maoists said they would strongly object to the restoration of police posts. They also warned that they would assault and chase away the police personnel if the authorities restore the police posts.
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December - 31 
Maoists padlocked municipality offices of Damak, Bhadrapur and Mechinagar and Village Development Committee (VDC) offices of Korobari and Juropani in the Jhapa district on December 31, Kantipur reports. Maoists said the lockout was for putting pressu
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Maoists padlocked municipality offices of Damak, Bhadrapur and Mechinagar and Village Development Committee (VDC) offices of Korobari and Juropani in the Jhapa district on December 31, Kantipur reports. Maoists said the lockout was for putting pressure on the Government for early promulgation of interim constitution and formation of interim Government.
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December - 31 
Nepal News reports that Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara has refuted Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's claim that an agreement had been reached with the Maoist chairman Prachanda on re-establishing police posts. Koirala had said that P
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Nepal News reports that Maoist spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara has refuted Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala's claim that an agreement had been reached with the Maoist chairman Prachanda on re-establishing police posts. Koirala had said that Prachanda agreed to re-establish displaced police posts and to send VDC secretaries back to their postings to expedite constituent assembly election procedures.
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December - 31 
Daily Mirror reports that the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) on December 31 said it would curtail its monitoring activities for a "short period" as it re-groups and reconsiders its operations in the wake of continuing hostilities between Governm
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Daily Mirror reports that the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) on December 31 said it would curtail its monitoring activities for a "short period" as it re-groups and reconsiders its operations in the wake of continuing hostilities between Government troops and the LTTE. All SLMM district offices will remain open during the workshop early this month but the monitoring activities will be reduced though not completely suspended, an SLMM spokesperson said adding that the monitors were yet to fix a date for the regrouping in Colombo. "Our activities will be reduced. It’s just for a short period," the SLMM spokesperson said.
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December - 31 
on December 31, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Kilaly area, injuring four soldiers. It is suspected that security forces killed at least two LTTE cadres in the retaliatory fire.
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on December 31, LTTE cadres lobbed a hand grenade towards troops in the Kilaly area, injuring four soldiers. It is suspected that security forces killed at least two LTTE cadres in the retaliatory fire.
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December - 31 
On December 31, two LTTE cadres, including a teenager, who managed to escape from LTTE detention, surrendered to the security forces at Galkulama in the Welioya area of Moneragala district.
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On December 31, two LTTE cadres, including a teenager, who managed to escape from LTTE detention, surrendered to the security forces at Galkulama in the Welioya area of Moneragala district.
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December - 31 
President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that his Government was committed to keep the process of negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) open in order to solve the ethnic separatist conflict, Xinhua reports. "With all the development
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President Mahinda Rajapakse stated that his Government was committed to keep the process of negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) open in order to solve the ethnic separatist conflict, Xinhua reports. "With all the development work the government has implemented the peace negotiation process and it also will be continued," said the president on December 31.
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December - 31 
The Tamil Nationalist Alliance (TNA) leader, R. Sampanthan, said that there could be no solution to the Sri Lankan problem as long as India continued to stress on the island nation's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. He told reporters at
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The Tamil Nationalist Alliance (TNA) leader, R. Sampanthan, said that there could be no solution to the Sri Lankan problem as long as India continued to stress on the island nation's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. He told reporters at Chennai in India, "There cannot be a solution within the unitary framework of Sri Lanka. Its unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty can be respected only in the context of due political space and status to Tamils living in the island." Commenting on LTTE leader Prabhakaran’s Heroes' Day speech, vowing to fight for a separate homeland for Tamils, he said, "The Sri Lankan government has not come out with any other alternative. What should the Tamils do? Tamils do not want war. Only our people are being killed in battles, fleeing their homes and are losing their property. But what it the alternative?" He said even the merger of North and Eastern provinces, the cornerstone of the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement, had been rejected by Sri Lankan Supreme Court and that the provinces had been demerged. Another condition of the agreement, that Triconmalee port should not go to the hands of any other country was also being endangered, he said, adding, "This will undermine India's security in the region."
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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