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December - 1 
A civilian, identified as Bashir Ahmad Mir, was injured during a cordon and search operation launched by Security Forces (SFs) in Nilora village of Pulwama District on December 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir was hit by bullet in leg during the opera
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A civilian, identified as Bashir Ahmad Mir, was injured during a cordon and search operation launched by Security Forces (SFs) in Nilora village of Pulwama District on December 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Mir was hit by bullet in leg during the operation when exchange of firing took place between militants and the Army.
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December - 1 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed landmine blast took place near a Police combing operation team in Pedabayalu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 1, reports Business Standard. Police have launched a combing op
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed landmine blast took place near a Police combing operation team in Pedabayalu in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 1, reports Business Standard. Police have launched a combing operation to sanitise the area. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident.
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A Naxal (Left Wing Extremism)-backed landmine blast took place near a police combing operation team in Pedabayalu in Visakhapatnam District on December 1, reports Business Standard. No casualties have been reported. Police have launched a combing ope
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A Naxal (Left Wing Extremism)-backed landmine blast took place near a police combing operation team in Pedabayalu in Visakhapatnam District on December 1, reports Business Standard. No casualties have been reported. Police have launched a combing operation in the area.
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December - 1 
A woman Maoist was gunned down following an encounter that took place between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Elengana forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on December 1, reports Pragativadi News. The slain Maoist, identified as Lax
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A woman Maoist was gunned down following an encounter that took place between the Maoists and the Security Forces (SFs) in Elengana forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on December 1, reports Pragativadi News. The slain Maoist, identified as Laxmi was carrying an award of INR 100,000 on her head. However, UNI adds that the deceased was identified as Shanti Mandavi (28) who owed allegiance to the Mahudpur Local Operations Squad (LOS) and hailed from Sadrapalof Sukma District.Following the encounter, security personnel also seized a gun and explosives from her possession.
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An estimated 76.9 percent voting was recorded in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Phase-VI on December 1, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the highest ever in six phases of Panchayat elections, beating previous highest figure of 75.2 percent regist
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An estimated 76.9 percent voting was recorded in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Phase-VI on December 1, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the highest ever in six phases of Panchayat elections, beating previous highest figure of 75.2 percent registered during third phase of polling as the process of voting and counting in all 406 Panchayats in 16 districts of the State including nine in Jammu region and seven in Kashmir concluded peacefully barring attack on a youth in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch District by the rival group in which he was seriously injured. While overall turnout on December 1 was highest so far at 76.9 percent, it was lowest ever in Kashmir region at 17.3 percent, and 84.6 percent in Jammu was the second highest behind 85.2 percent of the fifth phase.
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the inaugural session of the Asia Pacific Summit at Hotel Hyatt in Kathmandu on December 1 has said that Nepal’s peace process is exemplary, reports Republica. He said “My government enjoys robust mandate of th
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressing the inaugural session of the Asia Pacific Summit at Hotel Hyatt in Kathmandu on December 1 has said that Nepal’s peace process is exemplary, reports Republica. He said “My government enjoys robust mandate of the people with three-fourth support of the parliament, out of which my party alone constitutes two-third majority. The people of Nepal have voted for stability and economic transformation and as Prime Minister I am proud to dedicate myself to the great service of the nation and people. Equally successful has been our unique peace process, launched in 2006. It was a process invented, led, owned, managed and steered by ourselves. With courageous steps and bold decisions at various critical points of time, we have been able to fundamentally conclude the peace process and leave behind one of the most difficult periods in our history.”
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in an alleged statement on December 1 denied that they had any link to the assassination of India's former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991, reports Colombo Page. In the statement, LTTE had allegedly cla
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in an alleged statement on December 1 denied that they had any link to the assassination of India's former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991, reports Colombo Page. In the statement, LTTE had allegedly claimed that they didn't have anything to do with former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and had no intentions of conspiring or attacking India. The alleged letter from LTTE has been signed by their Political Wing representative Kurburan Guruswami and Legal Wing representative Lathan Chandralingam. The statement has claimed "The LTTE never intended to demolish the leadership of India nor attack India. We never turned our guns toward any person or leader who was not part of Sri Lanka. We never planned any attack against any non-Sri Lankan leader. We never developed any action against any national leader of India. Sri Lankan government along with other countries conspired against and linked us to Rajiv's assassination."
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Taliban’s ‘shadow governor’ for Helmand Province identified as Mullah Abdul Manan was killed in an air-strike in Nawzad District of Helmand Province on December 1, reports Khaama Press. Taliban in a statement said the death of Mullah Abdul Manan Akhu
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Taliban’s ‘shadow governor’ for Helmand Province identified as Mullah Abdul Manan was killed in an air-strike in Nawzad District of Helmand Province on December 1, reports Khaama Press. Taliban in a statement said the death of Mullah Abdul Manan Akhunda is a major loss for ‘Islamic Emirate and the Muslim nation’ emphasizing that ‘martyrdom’ is the desire of all leaders of the group that leaders’ deaths will not have an impact on their ranks to wage ‘a holy war’. The statement further added “The shadow governor of Taliban for Helmand Mullah Abdulu Rahim alias Mullah Abdul Manan was killed with his four comrades, including two spokespersons identified as Hafiz Rashid and Mullah Javied, and two of his security guards.”
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Thirty-seven Taliban militants killed in an own Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) bombing in the Maroof District of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 1.
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Thirty-seven Taliban militants killed in an own Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) bombing in the Maroof District of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 1.
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Twenty-eight Taliban militants were killed and 17 others injured during clashes between Mullah Habatullah’s and Mullah Rasoul’s factions in the Shindand District of Herat Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 1.
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Twenty-eight Taliban militants were killed and 17 others injured during clashes between Mullah Habatullah’s and Mullah Rasoul’s factions in the Shindand District of Herat Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 1.
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A 28-year-old farmer was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who accused him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on December 2, reports The Week. The victim identified as Naresh Salame was sh
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A 28-year-old farmer was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who accused him of being a ‘Police informer’ in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on December 2, reports The Week. The victim identified as Naresh Salame was shot dead by a group of Maoists in Belgaon village under Kohka Police Station limits, Police said. Salame was watching television in his home when the Maoists barged in and dragged him on to the street outside and shot him, Police added.
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December - 2 
A Kashmiri student, identified as Ahtisham Bilal who recently went missing and had reportedly joined Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) was arrested by the Police soon after he reached home at Khanyar area of Srinagar District on December 2 morni
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A Kashmiri student, identified as Ahtisham Bilal who recently went missing and had reportedly joined Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) was arrested by the Police soon after he reached home at Khanyar area of Srinagar District on December 2 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Father of Bilal, Ahmad said that Ahtisham arrived home but was whisked away by local Police on December 2 morning as soon as he reached home. Ahtisham Bilal, who was missing after being beaten up by students in Sharda University Noida on October 4 had reportedly joined ISJK after returning to Valley. Ehtisham Bilal, was missing since October 28. Soon after he went missing a picture of his went viral on social media which showed him joining ISJK.
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December - 2 
According to officials, 'Honey trapping' is one of the new methods used by Pakistan-based terror groups to woo youths towards militancy and use them as human carriers for delivering arms from one place to another or acting as guides to infiltrating t
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According to officials, 'Honey trapping' is one of the new methods used by Pakistan-based terror groups to woo youths towards militancy and use them as human carriers for delivering arms from one place to another or acting as guides to infiltrating terrorists, reports The Times of India on December 2. An intelligence-based operation had led to the arrest of Syed Shazia, a woman in her early 30s, from Bazer Naidkhai in Bandipora District on November 17. It was seen that she had many accounts on social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram which many youths in the Valley followed, they said. Officials from the central security agencies had been keeping a watch on the Internet Protocol (IP) address used by Shazia for several months. She used to talk to youths and would promise to meet them only if a certain ‘consignment’ was delivered from one place to another, the officials said. Shazia had been in touch with some officials in the Police department as well, but the officials termed it a usual tactic of ‘double-cross’ as she used to report the movement of troops and ‘not so sensitive’ information to her handlers across the border. During interrogation, she told the investigators about the presence of some more women in militant ranks who had been tasked with luring youths into militancy, they said.
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December - 2 
In a suspected case of internecine violence, a bullet riddled body of a former militant of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) was recovered at Lokchao area in Churachandpur district on December 2, reports The Shillong Times.
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In a suspected case of internecine violence, a bullet riddled body of a former militant of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) was recovered at Lokchao area in Churachandpur district on December 2, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 2 
Maoists of Bastar division have put up banners to observer the ‘People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week’ from December 2 to 8, reports Pragativadi News on December 1. The Maoists have urged to oppose the public welfare schemes of the Governmen
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Maoists of Bastar division have put up banners to observer the ‘People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week’ from December 2 to 8, reports Pragativadi News on December 1. The Maoists have urged to oppose the public welfare schemes of the Government and pay homage to the slain members. On being informed, the Police reached the spot and recovered the posters and banners put up by the Maoist organisation.
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December - 2 
Police rescued three abducted construction workers, Veer Singh from Haryana and Ranjit and D.K. Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, from Kangpokpi District on December 2, reports The Shillong Times. The trio was abducted by unidentified tribal militants on Nov
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Police rescued three abducted construction workers, Veer Singh from Haryana and Ranjit and D.K. Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, from Kangpokpi District on December 2, reports The Shillong Times. The trio was abducted by unidentified tribal militants on November 29.
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December - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Longjam Kala (33) alias Soman (33), from the area around Nongpok Panthoibi temple in Moreh of Tegnoupal District on December 2, reports Epao.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, Longjam Kala (33) alias Soman (33), from the area around Nongpok Panthoibi temple in Moreh of Tegnoupal District on December 2, reports Epao.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) from Jagun in Tinsukia District on December 2, reports The Shillong Times. These militants were returning from their training camps in Myanmar
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine militants of National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) from Jagun in Tinsukia District on December 2, reports The Shillong Times. These militants were returning from their training camps in Myanmar and had just entered Assam when a combined team of Army and State Police apprehended them. Sulekha Brahma alias B. Sansuli (female),Sumuriya Narzary alias N. Swithwma (female), Rajesh Basumatary (20), Gaodang Mochahary alias M. Goutuma(female), Rita Swrgary alias S. Rwirub (20) (female), Rotjona Narzary alias N. Daneosilang (22), Mani Ram Basumatary alias B. Maofung (26), Dillp Narzary alias N. Dwijlang (23) and Binaram Narzary alias N. Bibar (21).
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December - 2 
The first day of the ‘People’s Liberation Guerilla Army(PLGA) Week’ on December 2 passed off peacefully with no untoward incident being reported in the Visakhapatnam Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu. According to
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The first day of the ‘People’s Liberation Guerilla Army(PLGA) Week’ on December 2 passed off peacefully with no untoward incident being reported in the Visakhapatnam Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, reports The Hindu. According to sources, movement of a Maoist contingent was noticed in the Gumma region in the cut-off area of Andhra Odisha Border (AOB). It reportedly held a meeting with the villagers. Before commencement of the ‘PLGA week’, Maoist posters surfaced in some interior parts of the AOB on November 30. Posters were found pasted in Nurmati, Madigaruvu and Bongaram in G. Madugula Mandal(administrative sub-division) on December 2 also. This apart, the Maoists triggered two landmine blasts simultaneously near Vandrangula village in Nurmati Panchayat (village level localself-Government institution)of G. Madugula Mandal in Visakhapatnam Agency on November 28 in which a constable of the CAP (combined action party) of Andhra Pradesh Police and a local tribal received minor injuries. The Maoists also detonated an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) near Injari in Pedabayalu Mandal on December 1.The ‘PLGA week’ is observed by the CPI-Maoist from December 2 to 8 to condemn the killing of three ‘central committee, CC members’ of the outfit -- Seelam Naresh, Nalla Adi Reddy and Yerramreddy Santosh Reddy -- by the Security Forces (SFs) in Koyyuru forest in Karimnagar District of Telangana (erstwhile Andhra Pradesh), on December 2, 1999.
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December - 2 
The Income Tax (I-T) department on December 2, raided 100 lockers of a private vault in a shop located at Naya Bazaar of Chandni Chowk in Delhi, and recovered INR 25 crore of Hawala (illegal transfer) money, reports Daily Pioneer. The recovered cash
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The Income Tax (I-T) department on December 2, raided 100 lockers of a private vault in a shop located at Naya Bazaar of Chandni Chowk in Delhi, and recovered INR 25 crore of Hawala (illegal transfer) money, reports Daily Pioneer. The recovered cash is unaccounted and belonged to some [unidentified] big players who runs the network of hawala from the area, said an official [identify undisclosed]. The I-T raids were linked to the businesses and alleged illegal financial transactions of a Dubai-based hawala operator Pankaj Kapur. Pankaj is already under investigation by the respective investigation agency in a hawala case of worth INR 3,700 crore.
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December - 2 
The Raipur Police on December 2 arrested a couple—Nikhil Kumar Singh (29), and his wife—Poonam Agrawal (30), and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR five crore, from Amlidih area of Raipur District of Chhattisgarh, reports The
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The Raipur Police on December 2 arrested a couple—Nikhil Kumar Singh (29), and his wife—Poonam Agrawal (30), and recovered the Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) worth INR five crore, from Amlidih area of Raipur District of Chhattisgarh, reports The New Indian Express. Nikhil was a Civil Service aspirant from Bihar and came to Raipur with his wife—Poonam. Later, both got indulge in illegal activity of printing FICNs. They were in contact with some industrial houses and the Non-Government Organisations (NGOs). Both of them printed large quantity of FICNs and prepared its video clippings to win the confidence of the big companies and the NGOs to deceive them. As a modus-operandi, they had tried to convince various companies about their close contacts with several NGOs and promised them to return 80 percent of the sanctioned Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds immediately; if they sanction the amount to the NGOs that will get remaining 20 percent, said Raipur’s Additional Superintendent of Police (Add. SP) Prafulla Thakur.
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December - 2 
The two-day Asia Pacific Summit 2018 concluded on December 2 by issuing a seven-point Kathmandu Declaration for Peace and Development, appealing to the world community to study Nepal’s peace process as a successful example to resolve armed conflicts
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The two-day Asia Pacific Summit 2018 concluded on December 2 by issuing a seven-point Kathmandu Declaration for Peace and Development, appealing to the world community to study Nepal’s peace process as a successful example to resolve armed conflicts elsewhere, reports Republica. The summit organized under the theme ‘Addressing Critical Challenges of Our Time: Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity and Universal Values’ by the Universal Peace Federation noted with concern the increasing threats to global security due to a variety of social, political, and economic causes and stressed the need for mutual tolerance, understanding, reconciliation and dialogue to resolve conflicts and ensure a more peaceful, equitable and inclusive world order. “In this regard, the summit appealed to the world community to study Nepal’s peace process where, after a decade of conflict and violence, armed militants handed over their weapons to the United Nations, and together with other democratic parties participated in constituent assembly elections, rewrote the constitution, integrated two armies, restructured the state, formed the federal democratic republic of Nepal—an unprecedented and historic achievement,” read the declaration.
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December - 2 
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on December 2 stayed a High Court (HC) order that had allowed a convicted person to contest in the upcoming general election, reports New Age. The seven-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Chief
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Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) on December 2 stayed a High Court (HC) order that had allowed a convicted person to contest in the upcoming general election, reports New Age. The seven-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain passed the order after hearing two petitions filed by the state and Anti-Corruption Commission.
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December - 2 
The Election Commission (EC) has rejected nomination papers of some heavyweight politicians during scrutiny of documents on December 2, reports New Age. The EC has rejected nomination papers of several heavyweight politicians including Bangladesh Nat
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The Election Commission (EC) has rejected nomination papers of some heavyweight politicians during scrutiny of documents on December 2, reports New Age. The EC has rejected nomination papers of several heavyweight politicians including Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia, Krishak Sramik Janata League president Abdul Kader Siddiqui, Jatiya Party secretary general ABM Ruhul Amin Howlader and Trinamool BNP president Nazmul Huda during scrutiny of documents. Nomination papers of BNP leader Amanullah Aman, former Awami League MP Golam Maula Rony who submitted nomination with BNP ticket, Gono Forum candidate economist Reza Kibria, and Ganajagaran Mancha convener Imran H Sarkar were also cancelled. The general election is scheduled to be held on December 30.
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December - 2 
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a lengthy statement issued on December 2 said that the only way to restore stability to a destabilized democracy will be through a general election, reports Colombo Page. Rajapaksa said according to the country's c
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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a lengthy statement issued on December 2 said that the only way to restore stability to a destabilized democracy will be through a general election, reports Colombo Page. Rajapaksa said according to the country's constitution, sovereign power is vested with the people, not the parliament and emphasized that this power is being implemented through universal suffrage. Explaining the powers vested in President Maithripala Sirisena by the constitution to dissolve parliament, PM Rajapaksa noted that in the gazette notification dated 09 November 2018 issued by the President in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Parliamentary Elections Act, dates had been fixed to call for nominations from the 19th to the 26th November, to hold the poll on the 5th January 2019, and for the new Parliament to meet for the first time on the January 17.
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December - 2 
A militant assassin responsible for target killings was killed and another militant was injured in an operation conducted by Afghan forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on December 2.
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A militant assassin responsible for target killings was killed and another militant was injured in an operation conducted by Afghan forces in Lashkargah City (District) the capital of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on December 2.
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December - 2 
Eight civilians were killed and four others injured in the Foreign Forces operation in Zurmat District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 2.
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Eight civilians were killed and four others injured in the Foreign Forces operation in Zurmat District of Paktia Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 2.
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December - 2 
Taliban has planted explosives on all routes leading to the Pasaband District of Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 2.
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Taliban has planted explosives on all routes leading to the Pasaband District of Ghor Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 2.
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December - 2 
Taliban militants have abducted 60 coal mine drivers from Khush Dara village of Dara Suf District in Samangan Province, reports Khaama Press on December 2.
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Taliban militants have abducted 60 coal mine drivers from Khush Dara village of Dara Suf District in Samangan Province, reports Khaama Press on December 2.
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December - 2 
The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad will travel to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar with an interagency de
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The United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad will travel to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar with an interagency delegation from December 2 to 20, the US Department of State said in a statement on December 2, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad said that it would be good if there is an agreement with the Taliban ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. “Ideally, of course it would be good to have an agreement with the Taliban first and then have the presidential election because then the Taliban also participate in a possible election or whatever roadmap that the Afghans agreed to,” he said. He said that a possible delay in elections will be a decision by Afghans.
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December - 2 
The Adhaalath Party (AP) on December 2 has announced that it will contest on 13 Constituencies in Maldives for 2019 Parliamentary elections, reports The Edition. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) received 40 percent, Jumhooree Party (JP) received
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The Adhaalath Party (AP) on December 2 has announced that it will contest on 13 Constituencies in Maldives for 2019 Parliamentary elections, reports The Edition. The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) received 40 percent, Jumhooree Party (JP) received 25 percent, Adhaalath Party (AP) received 15 percent and the Maumoon Reform Movement (MRM) received 20 percent of proportions to contest their representatives. However, the MDP on December 1 has stated that they did not sign any seat-sharing agreements with any parties and declared their decision to contest all 87 constituencies. The Parliamentary elections in Maldives are schedule for March 2019.
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December - 3 
‘Commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on December 3 said that United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA- I) wants the dialogue with the Union Government to resume "with no more delay", with one condition - the talks should discuss sovereignty,
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‘Commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah on December 3 said that United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA- I) wants the dialogue with the Union Government to resume "with no more delay", with one condition - the talks should discuss sovereignty, reports Times of India. Baruah said that the talks should take off from the point they had tapered off with then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2005.
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December - 3 
A group of militants including Mufti Tariq alias Shameem Molvi of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) escaped from Imam Sahib area of Shopian District after a brief shoot out on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 morning lau
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A group of militants including Mufti Tariq alias Shameem Molvi of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) escaped from Imam Sahib area of Shopian District after a brief shoot out on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) on December 3 morning launched search operation in Sagran Imam Sahab area of Shopian District. The militants escaped after a brief exchange of fire. The searches were intensified in the area after shootout but no contact was established with the militants and the operation was called off later.
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December - 3 
A team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist,near Daltonganj - Ramkanda road under Ramkanda Police Station limits in Garhwa District
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A team of District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested three cadres of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist,near Daltonganj - Ramkanda road under Ramkanda Police Station limits in Garhwa District of Jharkhand late on December 3, reports The Pioneer. Police also recovered one country-made pistol, five live cartridges, three bikes and leaflets from their possession. The arrested JJMP cadres have been identified as Sheobrat Kumar Singh, Kameshwar Singh and Muslim Mansoori. The arrested cadres have confessed their involvement in recently carried out of two road roller burnt incidents took place in Bhandariya and Ramkanda Police Station area. The rollers were engaged in road construction in Naxal-affected area.
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December - 3 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on her head surrendered before Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 3, reports Odisha TV. According to Police, the Maoist identified as Id
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on her head surrendered before Police in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 3, reports Odisha TV. According to Police, the Maoist identified as Ide Maddi alias Jiwani (23), laid down arms before Malkangiri Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagmohan Meena. Reportedly Maddi had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2014 and was an active member of the Padia and Kalimela Dalam (armed squad). She was in the most-wanted list of the Police and involved in cases of attacking Police personnel and killing them. Madi had been working in Kalimela Area Committee of Malkangiri Division under Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) of the CPI-Maoist, SP, Meena said. Maddi said she left the Maoist group as she was harassed and tortured.
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December - 3 
Indian Army’s 12 Para Special Force commandos killed three militants between Wangla village and Oting village under Mon district on December 3, reports Nagaland Post. The militants reportedly belonging to a joint team of Aung Yung led Nationalist So
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Indian Army’s 12 Para Special Force commandos killed three militants between Wangla village and Oting village under Mon district on December 3, reports Nagaland Post. The militants reportedly belonging to a joint team of Aung Yung led Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and United Liberation Front of Asom-Independence (ULFA-I). According to security sources, the 12 PARA commandos laid an ambush after receiving specific inputs about movements of around six cadres along with a civilian, reportedly a guide. Body of one of the militants has been recovered so far. Combing operations are still under way.
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December - 3 
Maoist cadres allegedly set ablaze a truck near a mineat Surajgarh in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on December 3, reports Devdiscourse News. The incident took place around 10.30 pm on December 2 in Hedri villag
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Maoist cadres allegedly set ablaze a truck near a mineat Surajgarh in Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on December 3, reports Devdiscourse News. The incident took place around 10.30 pm on December 2 in Hedri village, located around10 kilometers from an iron ore mining site at Surajgarh in Etapalli tehsil of Gadchiroli, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mahendra Pandit said."The truck had broken down at the spot a few days back. The contractor concerned was asked to remove the vehicle, but it kept lying there," he said. The truck was partly burnt on December 2 night, he said, adding it was suspected to be the handiwork of Maoists.
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December - 3 
Police arrested four militants, identified as Younis Nabi Naik, Fayaz Ahmad Wani, Riyaz Ahmad Ganaie and Bilal Ahmad Rather from Tral area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Police arrested four militants, identified as Younis Nabi Naik, Fayaz Ahmad Wani, Riyaz Ahmad Ganaie and Bilal Ahmad Rather from Tral area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior.
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December - 3 
Police busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module and arrested six JeM militants, identified as Javaid Ahmad Parray, Yasir Bashir Wani, Tahir Yousuf Lone, Rafiq Ahmad Bhat, Javaid Ahmad Khanday and Imran Nazir from Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama Distri
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Police busted a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module and arrested six JeM militants, identified as Javaid Ahmad Parray, Yasir Bashir Wani, Tahir Yousuf Lone, Rafiq Ahmad Bhat, Javaid Ahmad Khanday and Imran Nazir from Khrew area of Pampore in Pulwama District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that huge quantity of incriminating materials was recovered from the module including gelatin sticks, detonators, materials for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and grenades.
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December - 3 
Police busted a weapon snatching militant module, which was hatching a criminal conspiracy to snatch weapons from on duty Police personnel in Baramulla District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that eight militant accomplices were
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Police busted a weapon snatching militant module, which was hatching a criminal conspiracy to snatch weapons from on duty Police personnel in Baramulla District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that eight militant accomplices were arrested in Baramulla, Tangmarg and Srinagar areas. A case was registered in Police Station Tangmarg and further investigation was initiated in the mater. During the course of investigation, incriminating materials including arms and ammunitions were recovered from them.
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December - 3 
Srinagar Police rescued five boys who were trying to join militancy in Srinagar District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that parents of some boys from Srinagar reported to Police that they received phone calls from their kids who
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Srinagar Police rescued five boys who were trying to join militancy in Srinagar District on December 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that parents of some boys from Srinagar reported to Police that they received phone calls from their kids who had left for their school in morning informing that they are going to join the militancy. “To ensure quick and timely action, Srinagar police constituted a special team and with the help of families, strenuous efforts led to tracing of all the five missing boy. They were brought back safely. It is learnt that the boys were threatening to join militancy whereas no active association of these boys could be found with any outfit”, Police said. Later, all the five boys were counselled and handed over to the parents. “Timely information and efforts of family played a key role in this endeavour”, Police said.
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December - 3 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters, asking youths to join “the armed class struggle to liberate poor and downtrodden from the landlords”, were put up by the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the armed wing of the CPI-Ma
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters, asking youths to join “the armed class struggle to liberate poor and downtrodden from the landlords”, were put up by the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), the armed wing of the CPI-Maoist, on the walls of the Government school at Guriya village in Imamganj in Gaya District of Bihar, reports Deccan Herald on December 3. The Maoists have sought applications especially from young boys and girls who intend to join the rebel group. The posters, put up by Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee (BJSAC) of the PLGA at Imamganj and Dumaria, have asked the youths, mostly college and school students (including girls), to submit their application between December 2 and January 2 and join the armed class struggle against oppressors. The CPI-Maoist has asked such “interested youths” to attend their foundation day celebrations on December 8. “This is arguably the first-of-its-kind incident where Maoists have put up posters in Gaya district for recruitment of rebels,” said City Superintendent of Police (SP) AK Singh.
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December - 3 
The Delhi Police on December 3, raided an illegal Arms factory in Karawal Nagar located at North-East district of Delhi, reports The Times of India. During the raid, Police recovered a semi-automatic carbine, two semi-automatic pistols and three sing
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The Delhi Police on December 3, raided an illegal Arms factory in Karawal Nagar located at North-East district of Delhi, reports The Times of India. During the raid, Police recovered a semi-automatic carbine, two semi-automatic pistols and three single-shot pistols along with 16 live cartridges and six spare magazines were seized. Earlier [on same day], factory’s owner— Iqbad Ahmed was arrested from the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) Anand Vihar in Delhi, and informed the Police that the consignment was being sent to a gangster— Raj Kartik in Ambedkar Nagar in South-East district of Delhi. Later, Police arrested Raj Kartik [location undisclosed].
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December - 3 
The proscribed militant group National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has officially admitted that they are willing to return to normal life and talks are going on in this direction, reports Tripura Info on December 3.
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The proscribed militant group National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) has officially admitted that they are willing to return to normal life and talks are going on in this direction, reports Tripura Info on December 3.
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December - 3 
The Telangana Police on December 3 arrested three persons [identity undisclosed] and recovered Hawala (illegal money transfer) of worth INR Five crore in cash from a car intercepted at a check-post in Jangaon town [and district] in Telangana, report
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The Telangana Police on December 3 arrested three persons [identity undisclosed] and recovered Hawala (illegal money transfer) of worth INR Five crore in cash from a car intercepted at a check-post in Jangaon town [and district] in Telangana, report Times Now. Telangana is set to go to the Assembly Elections on December 7 and the counting will be done on December 11, 2018. So far, the volume of contraband and 'hawala' money recovered by the State Police has gone up to almost INR 120 crores.
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December - 3 
The trial of 2008 Malegaon blast case was commenced on December 3 in the National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s special Court, with the statements recorded of two doctors [identity undisclosed], who prepared the Post-Mortem reports of four victims and
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The trial of 2008 Malegaon blast case was commenced on December 3 in the National Investigation Agency (NIA)’s special Court, with the statements recorded of two doctors [identity undisclosed], who prepared the Post-Mortem reports of four victims and granted the Medical Certificate to a victim who lost his hearing after the blasts, reports The Hindu. Abhinav Bharat—a Right-Wing Hindu organisation, alleged to be behind the blast, was formed with the common object to spread terrorism. All the accused conspired from January 2008 to plant a bomb with RDX on a motorcycle on September 29, 2008,” stated the Court.
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December - 3 
A bomb detonated inside a car parked at Defence Housing Authority’s (DHA) Khayaban-e-Mujahid in Karachi (Karachi District), provincial capital of Sindh, on December 3, reports Daily Times. According to South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Osho,
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A bomb detonated inside a car parked at Defence Housing Authority’s (DHA) Khayaban-e-Mujahid in Karachi (Karachi District), provincial capital of Sindh, on December 3, reports Daily Times. According to South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Osho, a homemade vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) caused the explosion in a car which was parked. South DIG said that the car had been stolen from Jamshed Quarter in the evening of December 2. “Luckily, the bomb failed to detonate completely. The explosion was aimed at spreading fear in the area,” added Osho. An FIR filed on December 4 stated, “Unknown terrorists had planned a big attack. A homemade vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) which was attached to six gas cylinders caused the explosion in the car. Two packets of explosive material, weighing 2 kgs and 6 kgs respectively, were recovered from the site of the blast.”
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December - 3 
A Nowshera-based reporter of a private television channel, Nurul Hasan, was shot dead by unknown motorcyclists near the Achini Chowk on the Ring Road in the limits of Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhw
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A Nowshera-based reporter of a private television channel, Nurul Hasan, was shot dead by unknown motorcyclists near the Achini Chowk on the Ring Road in the limits of Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on December 3, reports Dawn. An official said that another companion of Nurul Hasan, identified as Shams, was injured in the incident and shifted to hospital. The official said the motive behind the shooting was not immediately known.
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December - 3 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 3 said war is not a solution to the Kashmir issue, which can be resolved through talks, reports Times of India. In an interview to a group of television journalists in Islamabad, Khan said unless there was a
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 3 said war is not a solution to the Kashmir issue, which can be resolved through talks, reports Times of India. In an interview to a group of television journalists in Islamabad, Khan said unless there was a dialogue, various options on resolution of Kashmir cannot be discussed. When asked about the formula to resolve the Kashmir issue, Khan said there were two or three solutions, which have been in discussions. He, however, refused to share more details, saying it was "too early to talk about them". Khan claimed he was informed by late PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former foreign minister Natwar Singh during a conference that Kashmir would have been resolved if the BJP had not lost the 2004 Lok Sabha elections. "It shows that there is a solution of Kashmir and both countries were close to resolve it," PM Imran Khan insisted. Ruling out the possibility of any war with India, he said two nuclear armed countries would not fight because "there are always unintended consequences".
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December - 3 
The Peshawar District (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Council was informed on December 3 that the truckers bound for Afghanistan were being forced to pay PKR 5,000 extortion per truck at the provincial city’s fruit and vegetable market in the name of the Afghan
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The Peshawar District (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) Council was informed on December 3 that the truckers bound for Afghanistan were being forced to pay PKR 5,000 extortion per truck at the provincial city’s fruit and vegetable market in the name of the Afghan Taliban, reports Dawn on December 5. Speaking on a point of order, opposition leader Syed Zahir claimed that unidentified men were collecting extortion money from the truckers transporting fruits and vegetables to Afghanistan in Peshawar and those not making that payment got threatening calls from someone based in Afghanistan. He said the truckers had no option but to pay extortion money.
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December - 3 
CIEDP on December 3 organised a press conference to refute the charge of the Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP) that the transitional justice mechanism did not do anything and there was no relevance in giving them continuity, reports The Himalay
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CIEDP on December 3 organised a press conference to refute the charge of the Conflict Victims Common Platform (CVCP) that the transitional justice mechanism did not do anything and there was no relevance in giving them continuity, reports The Himalayan Times. CIEDP issued a press release saying that the CVCP charter adopted by its national conference held on November 20 and 21 was misleading. Member of the CIEDP Bishnu Pathak, who is also its spokesperson, said despite legal, financial and logistic constraints, CIEDP had completed preliminary investigation into 3,197 complaints. He said CIEDP had decided to conduct comprehensive investigation into 2,420 cases. He said CIEDP’s investigation found 19 people who either reunited with their families or were brought in contact with the families. “CIEDP’s teams have collected data from 56 districts and soon it will cover at least 65 districts,” he added. Chair of CIEDP Lokendra Mallick said the commission only had the mandate to investigate cases of enforced disappearance; the responsibility of prosecuting the offenders lay with the Office of the Attorney General. He said if CIEDP got six to seven years more, it could submit a report with the statements of both victims and perpetrators, but if it had to submit its report before February 10, it would be able to submit only the statements of victims.
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December - 3 
Four constitutional bodies and the Prime Minister’s Office are embroiled in a dispute after the latter sought details of their unfinished tasks within 15 days, reports Kathmandu Post on December 3. Citing the “instruction” by Prime Minister KP Sharma
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Four constitutional bodies and the Prime Minister’s Office are embroiled in a dispute after the latter sought details of their unfinished tasks within 15 days, reports Kathmandu Post on December 3. Citing the “instruction” by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the PM’s Office shot off separate letters on November 27 to the constitutional bodies and ministries, asking them to submit details of their projects and pending works within two weeks. Oli instructed officials to expedite them within the given time frame. Based on the PM’s order, his office wrote to the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority, the Public Service Commission, the Election Commission and the Office of the Auditor General to share with it their lists of pending tasks. None of these bodies were invited for the assessment and evaluation led by Oli. Objecting to the call, a meeting of the heads and members of the four constitutional held at the CIAA on November 30 decided not to reply to the PMO as it would undermine their constitutional authority. “We’re not going to reply to the prime minister’s office,” said the head of a constitutional body on condition of anonymity. “Constitutional bodies do not fall under the jurisdiction of the PM’s Office.”
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December - 3 
A tribunal in Dhaka on December 3 started the trial of the case filed over the terror attack on Holey Artisan Café with recording of the complainant's testimony, reports Daily Star. The attack was carried out by Neo-JMB in capital's Gulshan area in J
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A tribunal in Dhaka on December 3 started the trial of the case filed over the terror attack on Holey Artisan Café with recording of the complainant's testimony, reports Daily Star. The attack was carried out by Neo-JMB in capital's Gulshan area in July 2016.
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December - 3 
Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal, on December 3, issued an interim order restraining Prime Minister (PM), Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Cabinet of the purported Government from functioning until the petition is heard on 12th December, reports Colombo Page.Two
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Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal, on December 3, issued an interim order restraining Prime Minister (PM), Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Cabinet of the purported Government from functioning until the petition is heard on 12th December, reports Colombo Page.Two judge-bench of Chairman of the Appeals Court Preethi Padman Surasena and Justice Arjun Obeysekera issued the verdict after considering submissions on the Quo Warranto Writ filed by 122 Members of Parliament, challenging the authority of Mahinda Rajapaksa to hold office as Prime Minister. The court has issued notices to respondents to appear before the court on 12 December 2018.In issuing the interim order, the Court said irreversible damage could be caused if persons not entitled to do so sit as PM and cabinet of Ministers. Parliamentarians of United National Party (UNP), Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP, People's Liberation Front) and Tamil National Alliance (TNA)on 23 November filed a Writ of Quo Warranto in the Court of Appeal challenging Mahinda Rajapaksa on continuing to hold the office of Prime Minister after a no confidence motion had been passed in Parliament against him. Mahinda Rajapaksa and 48 others have been cited as respondents in the case.
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December - 3 
20 Taliban militants were killed in operations by Afghan Security Forces in Nawa District in Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 4.
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20 Taliban militants were killed in operations by Afghan Security Forces in Nawa District in Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 4.
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December - 3 
Five Policemen including District Police Chief identified as Abdul Malik Nezami and seven Taliban militants were killed in a coordinated Taliban attack in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pul Province on December 3, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Five Policemen including District Police Chief identified as Abdul Malik Nezami and seven Taliban militants were killed in a coordinated Taliban attack in Sayad District of Sar-e-Pul Province on December 3, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 3 
Thirteen Taliban militants were killed and 19 others injured in joint operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Badrab village of Tagab District in Kapisa Province, reports Khaama Press on December 3.
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Thirteen Taliban militants were killed and 19 others injured in joint operations conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Badrab village of Tagab District in Kapisa Province, reports Khaama Press on December 3.
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December - 3 
Addressing the gathering at the office of Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM] on December 3, former President Abdulla Yameen has said that the ballot papers were destroyed amidst a case filed by PPM to Maldives Police Service [MPS], to shed light on
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Addressing the gathering at the office of Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM] on December 3, former President Abdulla Yameen has said that the ballot papers were destroyed amidst a case filed by PPM to Maldives Police Service [MPS], to shed light on the allegedly fraudulent ballot papers used in the 2018 Presidential election, reports The Edition. PPM did not get any response to the case submitted at the Prosecutor General [PG]'s Office calling for an investigation into the alleged vote fraud during the Presidential election.
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December - 3 
The Indian Ambassador to the Maldives—Akhilesh Mishra met Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on December 3, and discussed to strengthen the diplomatic relations between the Maldives and India, reports The Edition. India would help the Maldivia
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The Indian Ambassador to the Maldives—Akhilesh Mishra met Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on December 3, and discussed to strengthen the diplomatic relations between the Maldives and India, reports The Edition. India would help the Maldivian government to complete their first 100 day pledges. The country [India] would provide aid for the fields of skill development, social and education sector of Maldives, said Ambassador Mishra during his meeting with Maldives’ Vice-President Faisal Naseem.
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December - 4 
An estimated 75.3 percent voting was recorded in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Phase-VII on December 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Seventh phase of polling held on December 4 across 341 Panchayats in 12 districts of the State in which Jammu region
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An estimated 75.3 percent voting was recorded in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Phase-VII on December 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Seventh phase of polling held on December 4 across 341 Panchayats in 12 districts of the State in which Jammu region accounted for 84.8 percent and Kashmir 30.3 percent polling. Voting percentage in Kashmir recorded significant jump to 30.3 as compared to sixth phase when just 17.3 percent electorates had exercised their right to franchise while it slightly came down in Jammu region to 84.8 percent from 85.2 percent of the last phase, official sources said. Polling percentage for the State on December 4 stood at 75.3 while it was 76.9 in the sixth phase.
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December - 4 
As compared to generally peaceful polling all over, voting on December 4 was marred by several incidents of clashes between the rival contestants in politically sensitive Mendhar tehsil of Poonch District in which more than dozen people were injured.
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As compared to generally peaceful polling all over, voting on December 4 was marred by several incidents of clashes between the rival contestants in politically sensitive Mendhar tehsil of Poonch District in which more than dozen people were injured. Police used teargas and lathi charge at some places to quell the violence. Violence also rocked Khawas area of Rajouri District and Bishnah in Jammu District.
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December - 4 
Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two of their former colleagues, Jallu and Bhima, who were working as police informers after surrendering, when the duo was visiting a weekly market in Pakhnar village in Bastar district on December 4
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Communist Part of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two of their former colleagues, Jallu and Bhima, who were working as police informers after surrendering, when the duo was visiting a weekly market in Pakhnar village in Bastar district on December 4, reports News 18.
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December - 4 
Enforcement Directorate (ED), with the help of Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police, took possession of six plots of land worth INR 2.896 million owned by the close relatives of CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ Binay Yadavin Aurangabad District of Biharon
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Enforcement Directorate (ED), with the help of Special Task Force (STF) of Bihar Police, took possession of six plots of land worth INR 2.896 million owned by the close relatives of CPI-Maoist ‘commander’ Binay Yadavin Aurangabad District of Biharon December 4, report The Times of India. Sources said the ED would later take possession of his six vehicles, including SUV, worth INR 4.621 million. Binay had amassed these properties in the name of his relatives from the extortion ‘levy’ money collected from construction firms and traders in Bihar and Jharkhand. Binay is CPI-Maoist’s Madhya zone ‘commander’ consisting of Gaya and Aurangabad in Bihar and Chatra and Palamu in Jharkhand. He is also member of party’s Bihar Regional Committee. Binay carries a reward of INR 1.8 million of which INR 300,000 is declared by Bihar while INR 1.5 million is declared by Jharkhand Government. He is native of Deora village in Aurangabad. He is accused in around 60 Maoist cases of which 46 are lodged with different Police Stations in Bihar.
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December - 4 
Police arrested a self-proclaimed ‘zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Kundan Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head and two other cadres under Amas Police Station limits in Gaya District of B
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Police arrested a self-proclaimed ‘zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Kundan Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 1 million on his head and two other cadres under Amas Police Station limits in Gaya District of Bihar on December 4, reports UNI.Superintendent of Police (SP), Anil Kumar said dreaded Maoist Kundan Yadav aliasBrahamdeo Yadav alias Sahdeo Yadav and his two associates, identified as Lakhandeo Yadav and SantoshYadav, were arrested from the residence of Lakhandeo Yadav on the basis of specific intelligence input.He said that a motorcycle, INR 29,000 in cash and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession.Kundan, a native of Palamu District in Jharkhand was involved in various unlawful activities in Bihar and Jharkhand.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Left wing Extremists (LWEs) of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from a forest in Latehar District on December 4 and recovered arms
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Left wing Extremists (LWEs) of the Peoples Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from a forest in Latehar District on December 4 and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, reports India.com.On the basis of a tip-off that four LWEs had gathered in Titir Mahua forest, the SFs carried out raids and arrested them, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Latehar District, Prashant Anand, said.Two foreign-made rifles, 379 bullets and Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature were recovered from them, the SP said. The PLFI cadres were identified as Gulab Yadav, Rakesh Paswan, Ravi Yadav and Pawan Yadav, the SP added.
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December - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in an apparent move to garner support of a major section of tribesmen in Nilambur region, has expressed solidarity with hundreds of labourers of Plantation Corporation Kerala Limited (PCK) in Nilambur
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), in an apparent move to garner support of a major section of tribesmen in Nilambur region, has expressed solidarity with hundreds of labourers of Plantation Corporation Kerala Limited (PCK) in Nilambur in Malappuram District of Kerala, reports The Times of India on December 4.A four-member armed Maoist gang, which visited PCK office near Punchakkolli tribal colony on December 3 morning, distributed notices and posters expressing solidarity with the workers. A press note issued by the Nadukani area committee of the outfit has urged the labourers to launch protest against the anti-labour policy of the PCK management and Government. The organization alleged that workers were being forced to do over-time duty. It also asked the management to increase the daily wage from existing INR 391 to at least INR 800.A Police team which visited the area has identified that Malayali Maoist leader Soman was one among the gang which visited the PCK office, and suspected that Tamil Maoist leader Yogesh was also present.
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December - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) approached the counterpart French authorities with a request to access to Muhammad Usman Ghani—a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and conspirator of 2015 Paris attacks, reports The New Indian Express on December
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) approached the counterpart French authorities with a request to access to Muhammad Usman Ghani—a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative and conspirator of 2015 Paris attacks, reports The New Indian Express on December 04. The NIA has forwarded a Letter Rogatory (LR) to French Court seeking access to interrogate Ghani. Ghani is a Pakistan national and was associated with LeT. He is an expert bomb-maker. Ghani was linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks as well. He was arrested from Austria after investigations revealed his involvement in the Paris attack, which claimed 130 lives, said an official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 4 produced three suspected militants—Yousuf Rafiq Bhat, Zahid Gulzar, and Mohammad Edrish Shah, who belong to a Kashmir-based Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind (AGuH), report The Indian Express. Yousuf Rafiq Bh
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 4 produced three suspected militants—Yousuf Rafiq Bhat, Zahid Gulzar, and Mohammad Edrish Shah, who belong to a Kashmir-based Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind (AGuH), report The Indian Express. Yousuf Rafiq Bhat, is a cousin of AGuH ‘leader’ Zakir Musa, who is wanted by Security Forces (SFs) in the State. The Court ordered the accused to remain in Judicial Custody. Next hearing will be on December 21.
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December - 4 
The cantonment police seized explosives and weapons and arrested two suspects from a house in the Kaghazai area of Kohat District on December 4, Dawn. The recoveries included 25 kilogrammes of explosives, 20 detonators, nails, bullets and four hand g
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The cantonment police seized explosives and weapons and arrested two suspects from a house in the Kaghazai area of Kohat District on December 4, Dawn. The recoveries included 25 kilogrammes of explosives, 20 detonators, nails, bullets and four hand grenades. The arrested people were identified as Dil Nawaz, a local, and Sada Khan of Darra Adamkhel. A Kalashnikov, two pistols and 190 cartridges were also recovered from their possession.
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December - 4 
Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) leader Laxman Lal Karna speaking at an interaction organised at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on December 4 warned that his party would withdraw its support extended to the government after four days, reports Ka
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Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N) leader Laxman Lal Karna speaking at an interaction organised at the Reporters’ Club in Kathmandu on December 4 warned that his party would withdraw its support extended to the government after four days, reports Kathmandu Post. Karna said that there is no point in supporting the incumbent Government as no discussions have taken place regarding constitution amendment and withdrawal of cases filed against his party leaders and cadres during the Madhes movement, which were the basis of their support.
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December - 4 
The Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) has formed five committees in order to carry out various activities including providing identity cards to the conflict victim families and recommendation for action, reports Repu
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The Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) has formed five committees in order to carry out various activities including providing identity cards to the conflict victim families and recommendation for action, reports Republica on December 4. These committees are the Suggestion Preparation Committee for Institutional Improvement for Prevention of Conflict in Future with Commission Chairperson Lokendra Mallik as coordinator, the Reparation Recommendation Criteria Preparation Committee under the coordination of Commission member Bijul BK Dulal, the Perpetrator Statement Work Procedure Preparation Committee under coordination of Commission's Spokesperson Prof Dr Bishnu Pathak, the Disappeared Victim Identity Card Distribution Work Procedure Preparation Committee under the coordination of Commission member Nar Kumari Gurung and the Action Recommendation Criteria Committee under coordination of Commission member Aai Bahadur Gurung. Commission's spokesperson Pathak said that the Commission has been working by forming five different committees in order to carry out its works on time. The Commission has carried out detailed study in 56 districts on the enforced disappeared persons. The Commission’s term expires on February 10, 2019.
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December - 4 
Two transitional justice bodies have decided to wrap up by presenting a progress report and recorded complaints to the Government if the administration denies them another extension of their term, for looking into the insurgency-era cases of atrociti
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Two transitional justice bodies have decided to wrap up by presenting a progress report and recorded complaints to the Government if the administration denies them another extension of their term, for looking into the insurgency-era cases of atrocities, reports Kathmandu Post on December 4.The term of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons (CIEDP) expires on February 9, and the Government is still undecided whether to extend their term or to restructure them. As the conflict victims’ organisations are against their continuation in the present form, the Government has yet to decide the future course of the transitional justice process. The transitional justice Act needs to be amended through the federal parliament before February 2019 even if the Government wishes to give the commissions more time or to revamp them as demanded by the victims’ organisations. Making its charter public last month, the Conflict Victims Common Platform called for restructuring the two commissions, claiming that they had failed to make the required progress in probing the cases filed to them. Lila Udasi Khanal, a TRC member, said they were working on the reports to submit to the Prime Minister’s Office before their four-year term expires. “The report will incorporate the progress we have made and the reasons why we couldn’t produce the expected results,” said Khanal. The TRC, formed on February 9, 2015, together with the CIEDP has received around 63,000 complaints. It has completed preliminary investigation into hardly 3,000 cases so far. Khanal said the government had not consulted with them so they had no idea if it wants to continue with their term or replace the commission with a new one.
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December - 4 
Sri Lanka's controversially-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on December 4 filed a petition in Supreme Court (SC) against the Appeal Court's interim injunction that restrained him and his cabinet from functioning in the respective posts, re
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Sri Lanka's controversially-appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on December 4 filed a petition in Supreme Court (SC) against the Appeal Court's interim injunction that restrained him and his cabinet from functioning in the respective posts, reports Colombo Page. The appeal seeks an order to allow the functioning of the Cabinet until the conclusion of the hearing of the petition filed on the dissolution of Parliament. The petition cites 122 parliamentarians of the United National Party (UNP), TNA, JVP, SLMC and ACMC, who filed the petition in the Court of Appeal, as respondents. The Court of Appeal on December 3 issued an interim order restraining Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Cabinet of the purported Government appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena last month from functioning until the petition is heard on December 12. Parliamentarians of UNP, JVP and TNA on November 23 filed a Writ of Quo Warranto in the Court of Appeal challenging Mahinda Rajapaksa on continuing to hold the office of Prime Minister after a no confidence motion had been passed in Parliament against him. Mahinda Rajapaksa in his petition told the apex court that the restraining order issued by the Court of Appeal is in violation of the constitution and pointed out that the Court of Appeal has no jurisdiction to issue such orders.
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December - 4 
Forty Taliban militants were killed in operations by Afghan Security Forces in Gilan District in Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 4.
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Forty Taliban militants were killed in operations by Afghan Security Forces in Gilan District in Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 4.
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December - 4 
Twelve Taliban militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by Foreign Forces in Kadi area of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on December 4, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Twelve Taliban militants were killed in an air-strike conducted by Foreign Forces in Kadi area of Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province on December 4, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 5 
Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) organised a rally in Shillong on December 5 demanding the creation of a separate state for the Garo tribal community, to be carved out of present state of Meghalaya, reports Times of India. Other organisations
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Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC) organised a rally in Shillong on December 5 demanding the creation of a separate state for the Garo tribal community, to be carved out of present state of Meghalaya, reports Times of India. Other organisations like the Garo National Council (GNC) and A’chik Holistic Awakening Movement (AHAM) led by former chairman of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), also supported the rally.
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December - 5 
Militants lobbed a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp located opposite Aali Masjid Eidgah in Srinagar in Srinagar District on December 5 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade didn’t explode and no injury or loss of lif
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Militants lobbed a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp located opposite Aali Masjid Eidgah in Srinagar in Srinagar District on December 5 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade didn’t explode and no injury or loss of life took place.
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December - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a contractor and set ablaze his vehicle in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on December 5, reports The New Indian Express. The incident took place when the Madhya Pradesh Gove
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a contractor and set ablaze his vehicle in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on December 5, reports The New Indian Express. The incident took place when the Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, who is also holding an additional charge for the Chhattisgarh State, was on a visit to Dantewada and Jagdalpur.The contractor identified as Ganesh Naidu, also the director of the Anna & Anna group in Bastar, was engaged with the Jindal group to carry out the survey work on the leased-out land having prospects of iron ore deposits in the District."Naidu was first called by the Maoists for discussion and later brutally hacked to death after organising a ‘jan adalat’(‘people’s court’, a euphemism for a Maoist kangaroo court). His vehicle, a bolero jeep, was set on fire. He was carrying out the survey-related works close to Kamalur," the Dantewada Police said.
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December - 5 
Two soldiers were injured as Pakistan troops exchanged fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) at Kamalkote area in Uri area sector of Baramulla District on December 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian army also retaliated and the exchange o
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Two soldiers were injured as Pakistan troops exchanged fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) at Kamalkote area in Uri area sector of Baramulla District on December 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian army also retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for about 15 minutes. Army said that there was an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Uri sector on December 5 morning. The cross-LoC firing resumed in the evening also and both sides used mortars. The firing was on when reports last came in.
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December - 5 
Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) on December 5 claimed to arrest six persons, including three Lyari gangsters, during targeted raids in Chakiwara and Kharadar areas of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Nation.
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Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) on December 5 claimed to arrest six persons, including three Lyari gangsters, during targeted raids in Chakiwara and Kharadar areas of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Nation.
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December - 5 
Police neutralised a six-kilogram bomb packed in canister along Ring Road in the limits of Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar.
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Police neutralised a six-kilogram bomb packed in canister along Ring Road in the limits of Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar.
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December - 5 
The Election Commission (EC) said that the failure to show one percent voter support has been the top reason for candidature rejection during the scrutiny of nomination submissions by returning officers, reports Dhaka Tribune on December 5. A total o
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The Election Commission (EC) said that the failure to show one percent voter support has been the top reason for candidature rejection during the scrutiny of nomination submissions by returning officers, reports Dhaka Tribune on December 5. A total of 321 candidates – all independent – were rejected over it, according to the Election Management wing of the EC. The second most popular reason for rejection was loan defaults, with 129 candidates being turned down as a result. A total of 3,065 nominations were submitted by aspiring candidates for the 11th general election this year, slated for December 30. Among them, 2,567 were affiliated with political parties, while 498 were independent. A total of 2,279 nominations were accepted, and 786 rejected during scrutiny. Of the rejected candidates, 141 were BNP, three Awami League, 38 Jatiya Party, 220 belonged to miscellaneous parties, and 384 were independent candidates. Among political parties, loan defaults remain the prime cause of rejection, with a long list of BNP candidates being refused due to the infringement. Meanwhile, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s nomination was rejected as she is currently facing a jail term of over two years.
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December - 5 
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on December 5 adjourned the Parliament until 1:00 p.m. of December 12, reports Colombo Page. The majority party of Sri Lanka Parliament, United National Party (UNP) decided not to proceed with a motion that was entered in the
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Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on December 5 adjourned the Parliament until 1:00 p.m. of December 12, reports Colombo Page. The majority party of Sri Lanka Parliament, United National Party (UNP) decided not to proceed with a motion that was entered in the Order Book and supposed to be taken for vote when the Parliament convened in the morning. The motion signed by 7 UNP parliamentarians proposes to the President to take further actions in terms of Article 48 (2) of the Constitution in accordance with the decisions made by the Parliament during the recent past, including the no-confidence motions against Mahinda Rajapaksa and his purported cabinet. JVP MP Vijitha Herath said there was no point in proceeding with another no-confidence against Mahinda Rajapaksa after the Court of Appeal on Monday upheld that the November 14 no-trust resolution against Rajapaksa was valid. Accordingly, the JVP decided to hold the adjournment debate in Parliament. Following the adjournment debate, the Speaker adjourned the Parliament. Although the leaders of all parties representing the Parliament had been invited to participate in the meeting, the leaders of the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) did not participate.
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December - 5 
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai on December 5 said that Afghanistan is in a highly sensitive stage of the history, and the Afghan people to take care of the recent peace efforts initiated by the United States (US), reports Tolo News. “We should
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Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai on December 5 said that Afghanistan is in a highly sensitive stage of the history, and the Afghan people to take care of the recent peace efforts initiated by the United States (US), reports Tolo News. “We should have our own national observation of the peace process from the beginning to the end and Afghans must be involved in peace in all stages and they should have the honor of the job. In area where we are not involved and we are not owning the job, the outcome will not be in our favor,” Karzai said. “If the US is serious about bringing peace in Afghanistan, then it should reach a conclusion with China and Russia and major countries. If the US does not coordinate about peace in Afghanistan with these countries, the peace process would mean something else, but not an effort for peace in Afghanistan,” said Karzai.
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December - 5 
Three Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ were killed and two others injured in an operation conducted by Afghan Forces in Garziwan District of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on December 5.
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Three Taliban militants including a ‘commander’ were killed and two others injured in an operation conducted by Afghan Forces in Garziwan District of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on December 5.
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December - 5 
Two civilians including a Government employee identified as Zabihullah, were killed in an air-strike conducted in Sardai locality of Sharana District of Paktika Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 5.
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Two civilians including a Government employee identified as Zabihullah, were killed in an air-strike conducted in Sardai locality of Sharana District of Paktika Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 5.
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December - 6 
A soldier was killed and two others were injured as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the LoC in Kumkadi area in Machil sector in Kupwara District on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops manning the fence retaliated, triggering
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A soldier was killed and two others were injured as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the LoC in Kumkadi area in Machil sector in Kupwara District on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian troops manning the fence retaliated, triggering a brief exchange of cross-LoC shelling which continued for half an hour. Three soldiers including Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) suffered injuries and were evacuated to military hospital Drugmulla. One among the injured identified as Signal Operator Rajesh Kumar succumbed to injuries later.
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December - 6 
Amidst the observation of ‘People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week’, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released an audiotape and put up posters in two Districts of Odisha on December 6, reports Pragativadi News.An audiotape, rel
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Amidst the observation of ‘People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) week’, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released an audiotape and put up posters in two Districts of Odisha on December 6, reports Pragativadi News.An audiotape, released by Bolangir-Bargarh-Mahasamund (BBM) division of the CPI-Maoist‘secretary’ Basant Kumar in BolangirDistrict of Odisha on December 6, extended support to the ongoing agitation for setting up of a permanent bench of the Orissa High Court in western Odisha.“We extend support to the agitation by the lawyers demanding HC bench in western Odisha. We also appeal people to observe PLGA week from December 2 to 8 and join us to strengthen the outfit,” urged the BBM division of CPI-Maoist, ‘secretary’, Basant through the audio tape, adds OdishaTV.
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December - 6 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former comrade, Manku Potai (39), at a village in Narayanpur district on December 6, reports Times of India. The deceased was serving as a deputy sarpanch (deputy head of local decentralised admin
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a former comrade, Manku Potai (39), at a village in Narayanpur district on December 6, reports Times of India. The deceased was serving as a deputy sarpanch (deputy head of local decentralised administrative body).
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December - 6 
Jharkhand will add the names of 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to the bounty list, reports The Sentinel Assamon December 6. “The names of the 20 Maoists have been sent to state Home Department for approval, after which they wi
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Jharkhand will add the names of 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to the bounty list, reports The Sentinel Assamon December 6. “The names of the 20 Maoists have been sent to state Home Department for approval, after which they will be made public,” a Police official involved in anti-Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operations, adding that the names include one of Prayag Manjhi who is carrying a reward of INR 10 million. Manjhi is a ‘central committee,CC member’ of theCPI-Maoist. Police have initiated the process to seize the properties of those to be added to the list. Earlier, the State Government had approved a list containing the names of 210 Maoists. The State Government announces the reward amount to get information about the Maoists so that they can be arrested.
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December - 6 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) led by Khango Konyak on December 6 announced its decision to revoke ‘its’ 2015 pronouncement of unilaterally abrogating the ceasefire agreement with immediate effect, reports Nagaland Post.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) led by Khango Konyak on December 6 announced its decision to revoke ‘its’ 2015 pronouncement of unilaterally abrogating the ceasefire agreement with immediate effect, reports Nagaland Post. Khango Konyak and Isak Sumi in a joint statement urged, “Therefore, we expect GoI [Government of India] to respond positively by honouring our decision to revive ceasefire in the interest of peace in Nagaland and Naga people in general”.
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December - 6 
One Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed and another one injured as Pakistan army violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Rakhee in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The
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One Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed and another one injured as Pakistan army violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) in forward area of Rakhee in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior. The Indian troops also retaliated from their forward posts, leading to heavy exchanges till 4.30 pm in which two BSF troopers were seriously injured. One of them identified as Prosenjit Biswas succumbed to his injuries while being referred to the hospital. Another injured S Mansaram has been hospitalized in critical condition.
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December - 6 
Pakistan army again violated the ceasefire agreement and opened firing on forward posts of India in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Pakistan army again violated the ceasefire agreement and opened firing on forward posts of India in Sunderbani sector in Rajouri District on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior.
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December - 6 
Pakistan army on December 6 was reported to have suffered heavy losses in retaliatory firing by the BSF, sources said, adding that exact details of casualties and damages on the Pakistan side are being ascertained. Ceasefire violation by Pakistan arm
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Pakistan army on December 6 was reported to have suffered heavy losses in retaliatory firing by the BSF, sources said, adding that exact details of casualties and damages on the Pakistan side are being ascertained. Ceasefire violation by Pakistan army came within fortnight of Brigade Commander level flag meeting between India and Pakistan at Chakan-Da-Bagh in Poonch District in which the two sides had committed themselves to 2003 ceasefire agreement.
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December - 6 
Pakistan troops violated ceasefire and traded fire along LoC in Uri in Baramulla District on December 6, adds Daily Excelsior.
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Pakistan troops violated ceasefire and traded fire along LoC in Uri in Baramulla District on December 6, adds Daily Excelsior.
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December - 6 
Posters were issued in the name of Gumma Area Committee of CPI-Maoist at Panasput and Gajal Mamudi Panchayats (village level localself-Government institutions)under Chitrakonda Block (administrative unit)in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 6
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Posters were issued in the name of Gumma Area Committee of CPI-Maoist at Panasput and Gajal Mamudi Panchayats (village level localself-Government institutions)under Chitrakonda Block (administrative unit)in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 6, reports Pragativadi News.In the posters, the Maoists urged the locals to observe the ‘PLGA week’. The Maoists have also issued a threat for the District officials to stay away from the upcoming elections in the District. Earlier on December 4, Gumma Area Committee of CPI-Maoist had put up posters at Hanumal village near Koraput-Malkangiri border in view of the ‘PLGA week’.
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December - 6 
Pro-Khalistan elements based in Pakistan stepped-up the agenda of “Referendum 2020” influencing Indian pilgrims visiting Sikh-religious sites such as Nankana Sahib, in Nankana Sahib District of Punjab in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times on December
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Pro-Khalistan elements based in Pakistan stepped-up the agenda of “Referendum 2020” influencing Indian pilgrims visiting Sikh-religious sites such as Nankana Sahib, in Nankana Sahib District of Punjab in Pakistan, reports Hindustan Times on December 6. The Indian pilgrims who arrived on November 23 at Nankana Sahib had spotted the banners featured provocative slogans such as “Referendum 2020 will end India’s occupation of Punjab” and “Referendum 2020 is resistance against Indian occupation of Punjab”. Khalistan flags and life-size images of Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during the 1984 Military operation in the Golden Temple in Amritsar [Punjab], were placed on several buildings. Pakistan’s Security establishment keeps very close tabs on pro-Khalistan groups and there is no way that one of such groups—Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) could have gone ahead with these pro-Khalistani activities without the support from Pakistan’s Intelligence agency—Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI], said an Indian official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) cadres,Swmkhwr Daimary alias D. Swgwr (23) and Jwngswr Mushahary alias M.Jwmwi(18), from Mazbat Railway Station under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri Distr
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) cadres,Swmkhwr Daimary alias D. Swgwr (23) and Jwngswr Mushahary alias M.Jwmwi(18), from Mazbat Railway Station under Mazbat Police Station in Udalguri District on December 6, reports The Sentinel. The duo was arrested from couch number 4 of Dekargaon-Rangia 55714 down Passenger train.
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December - 6 
Security Forces, in an encounter, killed a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant near Longkai village in Longding district on December 6, reports Arunachal Times. He was identified as a ‘captain’ of the NSCN-IM. SF
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Security Forces, in an encounter, killed a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant near Longkai village in Longding district on December 6, reports Arunachal Times. He was identified as a ‘captain’ of the NSCN-IM. SFs recovered two AK-56 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition were from the encounter site.
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December - 6 
SFs arrested a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant from Chasa village in Tirap district on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. Three pistols, some ammunition, opium and cash were recovered from his possession.
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SFs arrested a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant from Chasa village in Tirap district on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. Three pistols, some ammunition, opium and cash were recovered from his possession.
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December - 6 
The officials of North and West Zone Task Force conducted raids and arrested seven people with INR 3, 13,44, 000 of hawala [illegal money transfer] money, and also recovered 1.8 kg of gold, from various locations in Hyderabad in Telangana, reports De
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The officials of North and West Zone Task Force conducted raids and arrested seven people with INR 3, 13,44, 000 of hawala [illegal money transfer] money, and also recovered 1.8 kg of gold, from various locations in Hyderabad in Telangana, reports Deccan Chronicle on December 6. In the first raid, the West Zone Task Force [WZTF] arrested A. Prakash (38), R. Kiran Goud (38), and S.V. Krishnam Raju (38), from Jubilee Hills area in Hyderabad district in Telangana. The officials recovered INR 2.12 crore from their possession. The three accused were planning to distribute the money among the voters allegedly in favour of Turupu Jayaprakash Reddy aka Jaggareddy— the Congress party candidate, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Commissioner’s Task Force (CTF) P. Radhakrishna Rao. In the second raid, officials arrested K. Ganesh Goud and recovered INR 45 lakh from his possession, said DCP Rao. In another incident, the North Zone Task Force [NZTF] arrested two person— Sanjay Kumar Jha, and D. Yadagiri, and recovered INR 50 lakh in cash and 1.8 kg of gold biscuits. The NZTF also raided Ispat Bhawan in Ranigunj in Hyderabad district and arrested Naresh Angara with hawala money in cash worth INR 6.53 lakh.
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December - 6 
The Security in Firozabad and Bathinda districts in Punjab were set on ‘high alert’ on December 6 [today], after Zakir Musa—the leader of Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind (AGuH) was spotted at a location [undisclosed], report News 18. Reportedly, Zakir Musa was
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The Security in Firozabad and Bathinda districts in Punjab were set on ‘high alert’ on December 6 [today], after Zakir Musa—the leader of Ansar Ghazwat ul-Hind (AGuH) was spotted at a location [undisclosed], report News 18. Reportedly, Zakir Musa was wearing a Turban [in Sikh-religious style].
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December - 6 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a close ally of India, quietly deporting India-origin Islamic State (IS) sympathisers since 2017, report Economic Times on December 6. The Counter-terrorism partnership between India and UAE gathered steam with the UAE
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE)—a close ally of India, quietly deporting India-origin Islamic State (IS) sympathisers since 2017, report Economic Times on December 6. The Counter-terrorism partnership between India and UAE gathered steam with the UAE choosing India as a key pillar of its “Look East Policy” with growing disenchantment with UAE’s traditional ally— Pakistan. India look forward to deport of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives found guilty of terror activities in India who have taken refuge in the UAE, said an Indian official [identity undisclosed]. UAE has one of the most sophisticated security systems in the region including State-of-the-Art Cyber capabilities that have helped it to catch terrorists and criminals. Reportedly, UAE was among the countries that came out in India’s support within hours of the 2016 Pathankot attack.
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December - 6 
Two residents of Jammu and Kashmir including a minor, allegedly involved in pelting stones at Security Forces (SFs), were arrested from Bhuj town in Kutch District of Gujarat, Police said on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Altaf Najar (23) and a
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Two residents of Jammu and Kashmir including a minor, allegedly involved in pelting stones at Security Forces (SFs), were arrested from Bhuj town in Kutch District of Gujarat, Police said on December 6, reports Daily Excelsior. Altaf Najar (23) and a 16-year-old boy were allegedly involved in attacking SFs, and three First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered against them in J&K, said a senior Gujarat Police official.
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December - 6 
Foreign Office (FO) on December 6 said that Kashmir is the core issue between Pakistan and India and opening of Kartarpur Corridor will have no impact on it, reports The Nation. Addressing weekly briefing in Islamabad, the Foreign Office spokesperson
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Foreign Office (FO) on December 6 said that Kashmir is the core issue between Pakistan and India and opening of Kartarpur Corridor will have no impact on it, reports The Nation. Addressing weekly briefing in Islamabad, the Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said the Kashmir issue would be resolved according to UN resolutions and aspirations of Kashmiri people.Replying to a question, the Foreign Office spokesperson said the Kartarpur Corridor will be completed before the 550th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev next year.
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December - 6 
Pakistan on December 6 advised India to put its own house in order before pointing the finger at the neighbours, adding that Islamabad doesn’t need any lectures from New Delhi on its internal policy matters, report Daily Times.“They do not need to te
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Pakistan on December 6 advised India to put its own house in order before pointing the finger at the neighbours, adding that Islamabad doesn’t need any lectures from New Delhi on its internal policy matters, report Daily Times.“They do not need to tell us what kind of a country we should be. Are they [India] secular? Look what is happening to the 200 million Muslims there,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor told reporters at a press conference in response to a question regarding Indian Army Chief’s recent statement in which he said that dialogue could not be held until Pakistan became a secular state.“We are a Muslim state. They [India] do not need to tell us what kind of country we should be. Are they secular? Look what is happening to the 200 million Muslims there,” he said. “We are building Kartarpur corridor in respect for another religion. We provide security to temples and churches in Pakistan. What happened at the Babri Masjid there? How can they justify Gujarat massacre?” he questioned. “I think India needs to look inwards and tolerate us the way we are.”The ISPR chief asserted that any misadventure by India will be responded to in a befitting manner. He said Pakistan is not oblivious to the military build-up by India. “We want stability in the region … as war always brings destruction and miseries,” he said.
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December - 6 
President Maithripala Sirisena on December 6 in a statement said he is committed to bring changes to certain provisions of 19th Amendment which has resulted in political issues, reports Colombo Page. The President's statement follows the call by his
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President Maithripala Sirisena on December 6 in a statement said he is committed to bring changes to certain provisions of 19th Amendment which has resulted in political issues, reports Colombo Page. The President's statement follows the call by his Prime Minister appointee Mahinda Rajapaksa's party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) for abolishing the 19th Amendment, which was brought by the National Unity Government (NUG) under Sirisena and ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to curtail the powers of executive and grant more powers to the legislature. The amendment has given the Sri Lankan society a host of positive results, including the establishment of Independent Commissions and the strengthening of the democratic institution. It is a real victory for the people of Sri Lanka who value democracy and it is essential for our motherland to be taken to the modern era. Therefore, if there are procedural weaknesses in the 19th amendment, it must be amended. The President is committed to further strengthening its core values and democratic substance. The announcement states that the amendments related to the issues that are politically problematic will be instituted by parliamentary procedures.
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December - 6 
14 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and 10 others injured in a Taliban attack launched on the ANA base in Chashma area of Shindand District of Herat Province on December 6, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. An unnamed source also said that
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14 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were killed and 10 others injured in a Taliban attack launched on the ANA base in Chashma area of Shindand District of Herat Province on December 6, reports Pajhwok Afghan News. An unnamed source also said that 20 ANA Soldiers were captured by Taliban.
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December - 6 
Eight Taliban militants were killed and seven others were injured in a drone-strike conducted in by foreign forces in Shewan village in Bala Bulok district in Farah Province, reports Tolo News on December 6.
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Eight Taliban militants were killed and seven others were injured in a drone-strike conducted in by foreign forces in Shewan village in Bala Bulok district in Farah Province, reports Tolo News on December 6.
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December - 6 
Five Taliban militants were killed and four others injured in an air-strike conducted in the Khasrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 6.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and four others injured in an air-strike conducted in the Khasrod District of Nimroz Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 6.
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December - 6 
Thirty-Five Taliban militants and one Afghan Security Personnel were killed while 15 other militants were injured in over a week long operation (exact duration not specified) conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Tagab District of Kapisa Province, r
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Thirty-Five Taliban militants and one Afghan Security Personnel were killed while 15 other militants were injured in over a week long operation (exact duration not specified) conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Tagab District of Kapisa Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 6.
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December - 6 
Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on December 6 appointed new Ambassadors to eight countries—India, Brussels, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), the United Nations (UN) & the United States (US), Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, report Avas.
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Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on December 6 appointed new Ambassadors to eight countries—India, Brussels, Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom (UK), the United Nations (UN) & the United States (US), Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, report Avas. Aishath Mohamed Didi is appointed as an Ambassador to India. The new coalition government will appoint officials to political posts with percentage for each political party. The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) would get 40 percent, with 25 percent business tycoon Gasim Ibrahim's Jumhoory Party (JP) and 20 percent for former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The other main party in the coalition, religiously conservative Adhaalath Party (AP) would receive the smallest slice with 15 percent.
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December - 7 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani asked the youth of Kashmir to desist from stone pelting. He said last year 120 civilians were killed in Police and Security Forces firing and "we did not achieve anything."
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani asked the youth of Kashmir to desist from stone pelting. He said last year 120 civilians were killed in Police and Security Forces firing and "we did not achieve anything." "If we pelt stones on Police and Security Forces it is quite natural that they would fire upon us. Although, there were injuries to Police and Security Forces personnel but there was no fatal casualty," he added. "We cannot afford to have a situation where thousands of youth are booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged involvement in stone pelting," he further said. "People have failed to safeguard the sacrifices offered by the people from time to time for the resolution of Kashmir issue. Dialogue would be successful only when Government of India accepts Kashmir as a dispute," he asserted. Geelani also said that Pakistani leaders didn’t take any initiative in 1947 that resulted in non-resolution of the issue.
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December - 7 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) issued open threat to Kashmir University Vice Chancellor (VC), reports The Times of India on December 7. In a letter addressed to Kashmir University VC the terrorist group has alleged that he is working for Bharatiya Janata Pa
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) issued open threat to Kashmir University Vice Chancellor (VC), reports The Times of India on December 7. In a letter addressed to Kashmir University VC the terrorist group has alleged that he is working for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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December - 7 
In order to bring misguided youth of Jammu and Kashmir back to the mainstream, the Governor’s Administration has set into motion a process for framing new ‘rehabilitation policy for the militants’ in consultation with the Union Ministry of Home Affai
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In order to bring misguided youth of Jammu and Kashmir back to the mainstream, the Governor’s Administration has set into motion a process for framing new ‘rehabilitation policy for the militants’ in consultation with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and the entire exercise will be completed in a time bound manner, reports Daily Excelsior on December 8. Sources said that after detailed discussion with the UMHA on providing a fresh opportunity to the misguided youth, who have strayed into the fold of militancy, to join mainstream, the State Home Department on the instructions of Governor Satya Pal Malik recently prepared a draft ‘rehabilitation policy for the militants’ and circulated the same among all the security and intelligence agencies for their comments and suggestions. “Presently, the draft is being minutely examined at all the relevant quarters and shortly the comments and suggestions will be submitted to the Home Department to pave the way for finalization of policy in consultation with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs”, sources said.“During the exercise more thrust is being laid on checks and balances so as to ensure that the new policy yields the desirable results and is not put to misuse at any level”, they further informed, adding “more humane touch will be given to the policy so as to ensure that as many as misguided youth avail its benefit to join mainstream and lead a life of normal citizen of the State”.They disclosed that efforts are being made to ensure that new policy is notified in shortest possible time-frame most probably before the announcement of schedule for Lok Sabha elections when it would be difficult for State as well as Union Governments to take any major step keeping in view Model Code of Conduct.
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December - 7 
One top Maoist identified as Basudev Swansi of Kocha Sindri from Arki was arrested by the SFs during a patrol in the forest of Hindridih. Initially, Swansi tried to fool the SFs with his false identity but on verification from the local people, he wa
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One top Maoist identified as Basudev Swansi of Kocha Sindri from Arki was arrested by the SFs during a patrol in the forest of Hindridih. Initially, Swansi tried to fool the SFs with his false identity but on verification from the local people, he was identified and arrested.
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December - 7 
Police and military intelligence foiled a plot to carry out terror attacks by arresting an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent of Pakistani origin in Kishtwar District on December 7, reports Daily Excelsior.“In a major achievement, police and arm
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Police and military intelligence foiled a plot to carry out terror attacks by arresting an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent of Pakistani origin in Kishtwar District on December 7, reports Daily Excelsior.“In a major achievement, police and army on Friday [December 7] arrested a person namely Sehran Sheikh alias Abu Zubair, son of Ghulam Abbas Sheikh, resident of Malipeth Kishtwar working as an enemy agent, who was gathering information on the establishments of J&K Police, Armed Forces and Army deployment within District Kishtwar led by ISI agent sitting across the border in Pakistan,” top intelligence sources here said.They said the ISI spy had come in contact with Pakistani and Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM) organization sitting across the border. “He was gathering information on Police, Armed Forces and security establishments for terrorist attacks,” they added. The Pakistani agent was directly in touch with top ISI officials and HuM commanders, who were acknowledging the work done by him including full and lengthy video of strategically significant Chenani-Na-shri tunnel sent by him and information pertaining to other security establishments and seeking more information including hydro-electric projects etc, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Rajinder Gupta said.“The ISI and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen seems to have very large game-plan by plotting to target vital installations including security establishments and were getting all information including videos from Sehran Sheikh. The plot could be to target these installations by sending the militants from South Kashmir and local radicalized youth just like the killing of BJP leader Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar in Kishtwar town last month,” Gupta said.
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December - 7 
Security Force (SF) personnel killed a Maoist cadre carrying a reward of INR 500,000 in an encounter at Muler village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 7, reports UNI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said, “Vijendra was kill
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Security Force (SF) personnel killed a Maoist cadre carrying a reward of INR 500,000 in an encounter at Muler village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 7, reports UNI. Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Meena said, “Vijendra was killed in the course of an encounter on the Dantewada-Sukma district border.” Vijender was a ‘area committee member, ACM’ of the CPI-Maoist.
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December - 7 
The former Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB)—Syed Asif Ibrahim on December 7 has said that out of 180 million Muslim population of India, only 108 had joined the Islamic State (IS), report The Times of India. Due to the Sufism, and non-Salafi natu
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The former Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB)—Syed Asif Ibrahim on December 7 has said that out of 180 million Muslim population of India, only 108 had joined the Islamic State (IS), report The Times of India. Due to the Sufism, and non-Salafi nature of Islam in India, only 108 joined IS which is nothing but a miniscule portion of 180 million Muslim population of India, said Ibrahim. Of these 108, 50% Indians went from the Diaspora in West Asia who was exposed to Salafi radicals. Other 40% went from the Coastal region in India, which was the recipient of Shafaiyeh Islam, which came to India via the sea,” said Ibrahim.
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December - 7 
The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on December 7 arrested three persons—Ali Mohammad aka Ishaq, Pradeep Kumar, and Suhail Ahmad Halwai, from Valmiki Chowk in Jammu city of J&K and recovered a kilogram of heroin with cash worth INR 13 lakh, report Dai
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The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police on December 7 arrested three persons—Ali Mohammad aka Ishaq, Pradeep Kumar, and Suhail Ahmad Halwai, from Valmiki Chowk in Jammu city of J&K and recovered a kilogram of heroin with cash worth INR 13 lakh, report Daily News and Analysis. Ali Mohammad is a surrendered militant. At a Checkpost, Police stopped a car and recovered heroin and cash during the search. Police has registered the case and initiated the investigation, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Jammu (South) Suniyya Wani. The functioning of the drug trade involves the smuggling of the consignment from the other side of the border [referring to Pakistan] and its dumping in J&K before it is shipped to different states. The money gained from the trade is being used to fund militancy in J&K, said a Police official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 7 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) may get an opportunity to interrogate alleged operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—Mohammad Usman Ghani who is lodged in a Jail in Paris, France for his involvement in 2015 Paris terrorist attack, reports Hindust
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) may get an opportunity to interrogate alleged operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—Mohammad Usman Ghani who is lodged in a Jail in Paris, France for his involvement in 2015 Paris terrorist attack, reports Hindustan Times. Ghani was arrested in Austria after the Paris attack and had been in contact with 26/11 Mumbai attack conspirator David Headley. We expect that Ghani has trained some Indians who travelled to Islamic State (IS) controlled territories in Iraq and Syria, said an NIA official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 7 
Two accomplices of terrorists involved in killing of a Police officer in Pulwama District in October this year were arrested from Pulwama District, Police said on December 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested persons were identified as Ansar-ul-H
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Two accomplices of terrorists involved in killing of a Police officer in Pulwama District in October this year were arrested from Pulwama District, Police said on December 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested persons were identified as Ansar-ul-Haq, a resident of Tikken Pulwama and Syed Saika Amin, a resident of Pulwama.“Police have arrested two accomplices of terrorists involved in the killing of Sub-Inspector Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir on 28 October,” a Police spokesman said.Mir was abducted and later shot dead by militants.
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December - 7 
Woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Padma alias Sathyamary (43) surrendered before the special court in Poonamallee taluk(revenue sub-division) in Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu on December 7, reports The Times of India. The
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Woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Padma alias Sathyamary (43) surrendered before the special court in Poonamallee taluk(revenue sub-division) in Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu on December 7, reports The Times of India. The Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of the Andhra Pradesh Police arrested Padma near Chennimalai in Erode District while she was travelling in a train from Kerala to Hyderabad on July 3, 2017. She was released on bail a few months later, but she went missing.The court remanded Padma in judicial custody and they informed the internal security wing intelligence personnel about the surrender. The Tamil Nadu ‘Q’ branch sleuths’ intensified search for absconding Maoists resulted in the surrender of Padma, the wife of CPI-Maoist wing state ‘secretary’ J Vivek alias Kumar who was arrested from a hideout on May 19, 2012. Padma had escaped when a Police team arrested Vivek at Triplicane, when he came to attend his relative’s engagement function on May 19, 2012.Earlier, Padma was arrested by the Madhikonpalayam Police in 2002 for providing weapons training to a group of Maoists at Uthangarai in Krishnagiri District. She was booked under various sections of IPC and POTA.Padma, a native of PGSBH Colony at Gaddi Annaram in Hyderabad in Telangana, was evading arrest since 2010. She was finally arrested in Erode. She is part of the Maoists’ women’s empowerment wing and was a member of a CPI-Maoist "fact-finding team" in the Nandigram incident. Vivek, a diploma holder in technical engineering and an expert in arms, had shifted base to north India, sources said. Recently, he moved to Chennai in a bid to expand the Maoist base in southern Tamil Nadu, but his attempts were foiled by the Tamil Nadu Police.Vivek, who hails from Dindigul District, was providing arms training to Maoists in the forest areas of Periyakulam when they were surrounded in 2007, Police said.In the encounter that followed, some suspected Maoists were killed, but Vivek managed to escape. A lookout notice had been issued for him since then.
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December - 7 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 7 said Islamabad wants a proper relationship with Washington, instead of the one where Pakistan is treated like a ‘hired gun’, reports Daily Times.“I would never want to have a relationship where Pakistan is
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 7 said Islamabad wants a proper relationship with Washington, instead of the one where Pakistan is treated like a ‘hired gun’, reports Daily Times.“I would never want to have a relationship where Pakistan is treated like a hired gun – given money to fight someone else’s war,” the PM Khan told Washington Post in an interview. “We should never put ourselves in this position again. It not only cost us human lives, devastation of our tribal areas, but it also cost us our dignity,” he asserted. “We would like a proper relationship with the US,” he said. “For instance, our relationship with China is not one-dimensional. It’s a trade relationship between two countries. We want a similar relationship with the US,” he elaborated. To a question about US believing that Taliban leaders are living in Pakistan, Imran said, “When I came into power, I got a complete briefing from the security forces. They said that we have time and time again asked the Americans to tell us where the sanctuaries are, and we will go after them. There are no sanctuaries in Pakistan.” Asked further, he added, “Where are these people? Our border between Pakistan and Afghanistan has the greatest amount of surveillance. The US has satellites and drones. These people crossing would be seen.”
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December - 7 
Communist Party of Nepal Chairman Rishi Ram Kattel on December 7 filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC), demanding that the Election Commission (EC)’s decision recognising the name of the newly created party ‘Nepal Communist Party (NCP)’ be
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Communist Party of Nepal Chairman Rishi Ram Kattel on December 7 filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC), demanding that the Election Commission (EC)’s decision recognising the name of the newly created party ‘Nepal Communist Party (NCP)’ be quashed, reports The Himalayan Times. The petitioner has named the EC, NCP and its co-chairs KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal as defendants. Kattel argued in his petition that his party had stated in its document that it would identify itself as CPN in brief and the EC’s decision to recognise NCP would mimic his party’s name.
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December - 7 
Supreme Court (SC) on December 7 concluded the hearing of the petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena and extended the injunction order issued suspending the Gazette by the President until December 10,
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Supreme Court (SC) on December 7 concluded the hearing of the petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena and extended the injunction order issued suspending the Gazette by the President until December 10, Colombo Page.The apex court for the fourth consecutive day heard the arguments on 13 Fundamental Rights petitions filed by political parties against the Gazette notification 2096/70 issued by the President to dissolve Parliament on November 9.The seven-Judge bench of the SC headed by Chief Justice Nalin Perera extended the interim order until the pronouncement of the verdict on December 10.
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December - 7 
Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) reacted to the decision of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) for invalidating the votes casted during the parliamentary elections in Kabul calling the decision of the IECC as i
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Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan (IEC) reacted to the decision of the Independent Electoral Complaints Commission (IECC) for invalidating the votes casted during the parliamentary elections in Kabul calling the decision of the IECC as illegal and biased taken in haste, reports Khaama Press on December 7. Independent Electoral Complaints Commission Ali Reza Roohani told reporters in Kabul that the voting results in respect of parliamentary elections in Kabul have been invalidated due to various legal issues.Roohani further added that the parliamentary elections should be conducted once again based on the decision of the electoral complaints commission.
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December - 7 
One Policeman was killed and two Policemen were injured by unknown assailants in Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on December 7, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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One Policeman was killed and two Policemen were injured by unknown assailants in Kandahar City (District) the capital of Kandahar Province on December 7, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 7 
One Taliban ‘local leader’ Wali Mohammad was killed and three other militants were injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Forces in Faizabad District of Jowzjan Province on December 7, reports Khaama Press.
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One Taliban ‘local leader’ Wali Mohammad was killed and three other militants were injured in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Forces in Faizabad District of Jowzjan Province on December 7, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 7 
United States (US) Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass said that the US is not engaged in peace talks with the Taliban and that their only redline is that the group has to talk to the Afghan Government and the Afghan people, reports Tolo News on D
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United States (US) Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass said that the US is not engaged in peace talks with the Taliban and that their only redline is that the group has to talk to the Afghan Government and the Afghan people, reports Tolo News on December 7. “We are not engaged in peace talks with the Taliban,” he said. “We are not negotiating on behalf of the Afghan people, we are not negotiating on behalf of the Afghan government, we are not in negotiating period. We are talking to the Taliban and to every other representative of the Afghan society to see how we can help create those conditions for Afghans to sit down together.”
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December - 8 
An army trooper was killed and three others suffered injuries, in an encounter, between suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isaac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants and the Indian Army that took place near Yanu village in Longding district o
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An army trooper was killed and three others suffered injuries, in an encounter, between suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isaac-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants and the Indian Army that took place near Yanu village in Longding district on December 8, reports Arunachal24.in. The trooper was identified as Lance Naik Sukhchain Singh. The injured jawans have been identified as Jashbir Singh, Lance Naik Hardip Singh and Naik subedar Yashbindar Singh.
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December - 8 
An estimated 79.9 percent voting was recorded in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Phase-VIII on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. This is highest among all eight phases of election held so far, the previous highest being 76.9 percent in sixth ph
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An estimated 79.9 percent voting was recorded in the ongoing Panchayat elections in Phase-VIII on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. This is highest among all eight phases of election held so far, the previous highest being 76.9 percent in sixth phases. Polling was on December 8 held for 331 Panchayats spread over 10 districts of the State including Reasi, Kathua, Samba, Jammu and Rajouri districts in Jammu region and Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla, Srinagar and Budgam in Kashmir. Official sources said that Reasi district in Jammu region recorded highest voting percentage of 89.8 in today’s [December 8] polling followed by Jammu district with 84.8 percent, Kathua and Samba districts at 84 percent each and Rajouri 82.4 percent.
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December - 8 
In an incident of ceasefire violation, Pakistan troops fired unprovoked on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan army this morning [December 8] violated the ceasefire by f
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In an incident of ceasefire violation, Pakistan troops fired unprovoked on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. “Pakistan army this morning [December 8] violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked in Sunderbani sector,” Defence spokesman said. He said that Indian Army effectively retaliated to the firing while no injury or damage was reported.
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December - 8 
On December 8 adds that around 235 militants were killed so far this year (2018), while 240 militants, including foreigners, are active in Kashmir valley. This is the highest number of militants killed in a decade. Last time, over 500 militants were
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On December 8 adds that around 235 militants were killed so far this year (2018), while 240 militants, including foreigners, are active in Kashmir valley. This is the highest number of militants killed in a decade. Last time, over 500 militants were killed in 2008 which is highest in the decade. On the other hand, the recruitment of militants has also gone up and this year 186 youth have joined militancy which is highest in the recent years. Last year 119 Kashmiri youth joined militancy. The infiltration of militants has also gone up and in the first 10 months 124 militants infiltrated into Kashmir which last year 123 infiltrated.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter at Mujgund in the outskirts of Srinagar city in Srinagar District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier SATP had reported that SFs, in an ongoing encounter,
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in an encounter at Mujgund in the outskirts of Srinagar city in Srinagar District on December 8, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier SATP had reported that SFs, in an ongoing encounter, killed two unidentified terrorists at Mujgund in the outskirts of Srinagar city in Srinagar District on December 8. Two SFs personnel were also injured in the gunfight. Four houses were blasted by the security forces during the gunfight. An officer said that “Three terrorists have been killed in the Mujgund operation”. He said weapons have been recovered from the site of encounter.
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December - 8 
Security Forces (SFs), in an ongoing encounter, killed two unidentified terrorists at Mujgund in the outskirts of Srinagar city in Srinagar District on December 8, reports Times of India. A Special Operations Group (SOG) and Army troopers were injure
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Security Forces (SFs), in an ongoing encounter, killed two unidentified terrorists at Mujgund in the outskirts of Srinagar city in Srinagar District on December 8, reports Times of India. A Special Operations Group (SOG) and Army troopers were injured during the incident.
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December - 8 
Stone-pelting clashes erupted near the gunfight site at Mujgund in Srinagar District on December 8 after locals staged protests and tried to disrupt the operation but Police fired tear gas to disperse them.
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Stone-pelting clashes erupted near the gunfight site at Mujgund in Srinagar District on December 8 after locals staged protests and tried to disrupt the operation but Police fired tear gas to disperse them.
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December - 8 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants killed former militant, Soraisam Modhuchandra Singh (44), at Thangmeiband Watham Leikai in Imphal West on December 8, reports The Shillong Times. The deceased, who was associated with Kangleipak Commu
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants killed former militant, Soraisam Modhuchandra Singh (44), at Thangmeiband Watham Leikai in Imphal West on December 8, reports The Shillong Times. The deceased, who was associated with Kangleipak Communist Party- Lamphel (KCP-Lamphel),had surrendered in 2017.The UNLF in its statement claiming responsibility said that Modhuchandra was shot for acting against the ‘armed struggle’ for ‘independence’ and threatened other surrendered militants of similar fate.
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December - 8 
A senior member of Qureshi community, identified as Mairaj Qureshi (45) was targeted in the New Karachi Police limits.
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A senior member of Qureshi community, identified as Mairaj Qureshi (45) was targeted in the New Karachi Police limits.
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December - 8 
Ahead of a key meeting with the Financial Action Task Force(FATF), Government is yet to address a critical deficiency in its legal regimethat could hamper its capacity to seize properties of terrorist groups andcan land it on the anti-money launderin
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Ahead of a key meeting with the Financial Action Task Force(FATF), Government is yet to address a critical deficiency in its legal regimethat could hamper its capacity to seize properties of terrorist groups andcan land it on the anti-money laundering watchdog's blacklist, The Express Tribunereported on December 8. Currently placed on the Paris-based FATF'S 'grey list', Governmenthas beenscrambling in recent months to avoid being added to a list of countriesdeemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financingregulations by the FATF, a measure that officials here fear could furtherhurt its economy.A team of experts from FATF's International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG) is scheduled to visit Pakistan in the first week ofJanuary to assess the progress made by it on an action plan agreed in June to address global concerns.The Express Tribune quoting sources in the Ministry of Finance said that the problem has arisen because of conflicting positionsthat Governmenttook before the FATF in earlier meetings about its legal regimes with regard to the freezing real estate assets ofproscribed organisations.The conflicting position suggests incompetence of the team that negotiated with the FATF, but the government is trying toaddress the issue before the upcoming 'face-to-face' meeting of ICRG, according to The Express Tribune.
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December - 8 
At least five persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi on December 8, reported The Express Tribune. Former union council Nazim (secretary), Intisar Alvi (40), was shot dead in a targeted attack in Petal Wali Gali of Gulbahar in Jahangirab
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At least five persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi on December 8, reported The Express Tribune. Former union council Nazim (secretary), Intisar Alvi (40), was shot dead in a targeted attack in Petal Wali Gali of Gulbahar in Jahangirabad.
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December - 8 
At least six people were injured in a grenade exploded near a Mehfil-i-Milad(commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad) function held near the Perfume Chowk in Block 18 area in Gulistan-i-Jauhar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on
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At least six people were injured in a grenade exploded near a Mehfil-i-Milad(commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad) function held near the Perfume Chowk in Block 18 area in Gulistan-i-Jauhar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 8, reports Dawn.
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December - 8 
Former union council Nazim (secretary), 40-year-old Intisar Alvi, was among the four persons killed in separate incidents in in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune. Alvi who belongs to Muttahida Q
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Former union council Nazim (secretary), 40-year-old Intisar Alvi, was among the four persons killed in separate incidents in in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune. Alvi who belongs to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead in a targeted attack in Jahangirabad when he was sitting at a teashop near his home in Petal Wali Gali of Gulbahar. DSP Rustam Khattak said that two men shot Alvi three times.
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December - 8 
One Iqbal Saeed (30) was shot dead by target killers while he was at his shop near Sufi Chowk in Old City in Karachi on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune.
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One Iqbal Saeed (30) was shot dead by target killers while he was at his shop near Sufi Chowk in Old City in Karachi on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 8 
One MQM cadre, Mohammad Abid (40) was shot dead in a targeted attack near Gol market in Paposh Nagar of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune.
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One MQM cadre, Mohammad Abid (40) was shot dead in a targeted attack near Gol market in Paposh Nagar of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune.
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December - 8 
The body of a young man was found from bushes within the limits of Malir Cantonment Police Station in Karachi on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune. Police believe that the deceased was kidnapped and later shot dead.
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The body of a young man was found from bushes within the limits of Malir Cantonment Police Station in Karachi on December 8, 2018, reports The Express Tribune. Police believe that the deceased was kidnapped and later shot dead.
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December - 8 
The photographs of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) training camps in Sindh and motorboats used by the 10 terrorists who attacked Mumbai are among evidence presented to an anti-terrorism court on December 8 conducting the trial of seven Pakistanis charged with
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The photographs of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) training camps in Sindh and motorboats used by the 10 terrorists who attacked Mumbai are among evidence presented to an anti-terrorism court on December 8 conducting the trial of seven Pakistanis charged with involvement in the 2008 strikes, reports The Hindu. Officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) presented the evidence to anti-terrorism court Judge Chaudhary Habib-ur-Rehman during a hearing conducted behind closed doors in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The motorboats and other items, currently in the custody of the FIA custody, were recovered in January 2009. The articles presented by the FIA officials were made part of the judicial record after an initial examination by the judge. The FIA officials told the court that the terrorists involved in the attacks trained in the Arabian Sea on boats named Al-Hussaini, Al-Atta and Al-fouz. They also trained in LeT camps in Mirpur Sakro area of Thatta District in Sindh and Yousaf Goth and Landhi areas of Karachi, the officials said. These training camps covered an area ranging between 25 acres and 48 acres, the officials said. One of the seven suspects currently on trial, Hammad Amin Sadiq, had confessed that the 10 attackers had been kept in the training camps before being sent to Mumbai, the officials said. Sadiq acted as a facilitator for the attackers while they were in Sindh, the officials said. Among the seven Pakistani suspects is also Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the LeT's ‘operations commander’. Special Prosecutor Chaudhary Zulifqar Ali had told PTI that the FIA officials recorded their statements and provided details of 350 articles found in the LeT training camps, including life jackets and a "pink foam" or pink colored packaging material. The "pink foam" has emerged as a crucial piece of evidence in investigations of the Mumbai attacks on both sides of the border. Indian investigators found samples of the material at three sites where attackers planted bombs in Mumbai in November 2008.
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December - 8 
President Maithripala Sirisena has openly admitted that his Prime Minister appointee Mahinda Rajapaksa has attempted to bribe parliamentarians to show majority in the House and said that the current crisis is a result of his failure to gather 113 MPs
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President Maithripala Sirisena has openly admitted that his Prime Minister appointee Mahinda Rajapaksa has attempted to bribe parliamentarians to show majority in the House and said that the current crisis is a result of his failure to gather 113 MPs, reports Colombo Page on December 8. In an interview with Daily Mirror, President Sirisena said he believes that Mahinda Rajapaksa couldn't show majority because MPs demanded millions as high as SLR 500 million to crossover. "I heard some bargained themselves for sums as high as Rs 500 million. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa could not gather the majority because of such high price tags quoted by the MPs, if not for that, he could have gotten the majority. If Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa could show the majority of 113, this problem would not have been dragged for one and half months and there won't be any political crisis," the President said.
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December - 8 
Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Kunduz-QalaZal highway in Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on December 8.
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Four Taliban militants were killed in an explosion while planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Kunduz-QalaZal highway in Kunduz Province, reports Khaama Press on December 8.
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December - 8 
Three militants were killed and three others were injured in air-strike conducted by Afghan forces in Daichi village of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on December 8.
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Three militants were killed and three others were injured in air-strike conducted by Afghan forces in Daichi village of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on December 8.
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December - 9 
a cadre belonging to the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested in Gumla District of Jharkhandon December 9, reports New Kerala. Akshya Kumar Singh, the PLFI cadre, was arrested from Pipal area of
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a cadre belonging to the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested in Gumla District of Jharkhandon December 9, reports New Kerala. Akshya Kumar Singh, the PLFI cadre, was arrested from Pipal area of GumlaDistrict by Khunti District Police, according to them. The Police seized a letter pad, a list of persons to be extorted, and manifesto of the PLFI. He was arrested while travelling in a bus, the Police added.
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December - 9 
Police arrested a militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Reyaz Ahmad from Kishtwar town in Kishtwar District on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Rajinder Gupta said that Kishtwar Police t
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Police arrested a militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Reyaz Ahmad from Kishtwar town in Kishtwar District on December 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Rajinder Gupta said that Kishtwar Police teams were hunting Reyaz Ahmad since July 1 when two militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were arrested and they had disclosed that Reyaz was also involved in the militant activities and was regularly changing his hideouts to evade the arrest. Sources said the militant was in possession of weapons, which were yet to be recovered. Efforts were on to recover the weapons and apprehend remaining associates of Reyaz Ahmad, they added.
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December - 9 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) O Dilip Kiran in Chinturu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on December 9, reports The N
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) O Dilip Kiran in Chinturu Mandal (administrative sub-division) in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh on December 9, reports The New Indian Express.The Maoist cadres, identified as Madakam Singaiha (33), Madakam Lachu (20) and Kovvasi Thoke (25), all hailing from Chinturu Mandal, were actively working with Sabari Area Committee since 2016. Disclosing details of the case, the DSP said the trio ran errands for other members of the group.They had threatened local contractors and businessmen, and extorted money from them.The rebels said their decision to surrender was over friendly-policing initiatives taken up at Chinturu, adding they joined the organisation as Government officials were apathetic towards the issues of tribals in the area.
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December - 9 
Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists that turn around andkill American soldiers, the United States (US) ambassador to the United Nation (UN) Nikki Haley has said on December 9,asserting that Washington should not give Islamabad even a dollar unti
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Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists that turn around andkill American soldiers, the United States (US) ambassador to the United Nation (UN) Nikki Haley has said on December 9,asserting that Washington should not give Islamabad even a dollar until itaddresses the issue, reports Times of India.Haley, the first Indian-American ever appointed to a Cabinet position inany US presidential administration, said the US did not need to givemoney to countries that wish harm to America, go behind its back and tryand "stop us from doing things"." ... I think there should be a strategic view on which countries we partnerwith, which ones we count on to work with us on certain things, and moveforward accordingly. I think we just blindly allow money to keep going without thinking that this is real leverage. We have to useit," Haley told US magazine The Atlantic."The one example I'll give you is, look at Pakistan. Giving them over a billion dollars, and they continue to harbour terrorists thatturn around and kill our soldiers — that's never okay. We shouldn't even give them a dollar until they correct it. Use the billiondollars. That's not a small amount of change," she said.
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December - 9 
Pakistan Rangers (Sindh)on December 9 arrested 18 suspected persons, including an alleged target killer and an extortionist, during targeted raids in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Nation.According to rangers
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Pakistan Rangers (Sindh)on December 9 arrested 18 suspected persons, including an alleged target killer and an extortionist, during targeted raids in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Nation.According to rangers’ spokesman, the force carried out targeted raids in Docks area and apprehended an alleged target killer, Faruk Basheer and extortionist Muhammad Furqan linked to Lyari gangsters.During crackdown on outlaws in different parts of the city including Mubina town, Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan, Saeedabad, Gabol town and Ferozabad the ranger personnel detained five street criminals and four drug peddlers.
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December - 9 
Pakistan should let United States (US) authorities question Osama bin Laden's three captured wives, National Security Adviser Tom Donilon said on May 8, reports The News. He said the Pakistanis need to provide us with intelligence from the compound t
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Pakistan should let United States (US) authorities question Osama bin Laden's three captured wives, National Security Adviser Tom Donilon said on May 8, reports The News. He said the Pakistanis need to provide us with intelligence from the compound that they gathered, including access to Osama bin Laden's three wives whom they have in custody. He said Pakistan was not informed of the raid in advance for reasons of "operational security," not distrust.
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December - 9 
At a meeting held on December 9 at the residence of ruling NCP leader Barshaman Pun, the leaders of major political parties including main opposition Nepali Congress (NC), who in the past were involved in the army integration process, have reached an
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At a meeting held on December 9 at the residence of ruling NCP leader Barshaman Pun, the leaders of major political parties including main opposition Nepali Congress (NC), who in the past were involved in the army integration process, have reached an understanding to take ownership the CIEDP report and replace the existing TRC with an “independent and high-level commission”, reports Republica. Following a series of informal meetings, second-rung leaders from major parties have tentatively agreed not to give continuity to the TRC once its term expires in two months, and to take ownership of the progress report prepared by the CIEDP. They believe the relevance of the CIEDP had ended as it had already completed most of its work.
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December - 9 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 9 filed three separate writ petitions with the High Court (HC) challenging the Election Commission (EC)’s decision of cancelling her all the three nomination papers for the Decemb
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 9 filed three separate writ petitions with the High Court (HC) challenging the Election Commission (EC)’s decision of cancelling her all the three nomination papers for the December 30 general election, reports New Age. The EC on December 8 rejected all three appeals of Khaleda against cancellation of her nominations by returning officers. After hearing the appeals, an election commissioner accepted those. However, the chief election commissioner and three other election commissioners rejected the appeals. Returning officers in Feni and Bogura had rejected Khaleda’s nomination papers for Feni 1, Bogura 6 and Bogura 7 on grounds of her conviction in criminal cases.
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December - 9 
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at an event held in Polonnaruwa on December 9 said he will accept the Supreme Court's verdict with respect and take future political decisions accordingly in the best interest of the country, reports Colombo Pa
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President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at an event held in Polonnaruwa on December 9 said he will accept the Supreme Court's verdict with respect and take future political decisions accordingly in the best interest of the country, reports Colombo Page. "I look forward to the constitutional interpretation of the Supreme Court, whatever it may be, I will take future political decisions accordingly, to the best interest of our motherland, not to the benefit of any person, group or party," the President said. The President further said he is not happy about the executive powers one individual can have as president and it should be not so in a country where democracy is strong.
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December - 9 
Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed and 10 others abducted by Taliban in the Bala Baluk District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 9.
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Eight Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers were killed and 10 others abducted by Taliban in the Bala Baluk District of Farah Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 9.
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December - 9 
One Islamic State (IS) ‘leader’ identified as Daud Lala was killed in an operation conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on December 9, reports Khaama Press.
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One Islamic State (IS) ‘leader’ identified as Daud Lala was killed in an operation conducted by Afghan Security Forces in Surkh Rod District of Nangarhar Province on December 9, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 9 
Taliban ‘shadow governor’ identified as Pir Agha was killed and four others were injured in an operation conducted in Gomal District of Paktika Province on December 9, reports Khaama Press.
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Taliban ‘shadow governor’ identified as Pir Agha was killed and four others were injured in an operation conducted in Gomal District of Paktika Province on December 9, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 9 
Three Taliban militants identified as Mullah Atiq, Mullah Javed and Mullah Bashir were killed and three others were injured in clashes after militants attacked Police check-posts in Arghandab District of Zabul Province on December 9, reports Pajhwok
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Three Taliban militants identified as Mullah Atiq, Mullah Javed and Mullah Bashir were killed and three others were injured in clashes after militants attacked Police check-posts in Arghandab District of Zabul Province on December 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 9 
Three Taliban militants were killed and five others were injured in Arghandab District of Zabul Province on December 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three Taliban militants were killed and five others were injured in Arghandab District of Zabul Province on December 9, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 9 
Weapons consignments inbound from Pakistan heading for Dur Baba District in Nangarhar Province was recovered by Afghan Forces at an unspecified location near the border, reports Khaama Press on December 9.
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Weapons consignments inbound from Pakistan heading for Dur Baba District in Nangarhar Province was recovered by Afghan Forces at an unspecified location near the border, reports Khaama Press on December 9.
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December - 9 
The Indian Warship INS Rana, on December 9, has entered the Maldivian waters for a joint Surveillance operation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF’s) Coastguard, report Raajje. Reportedly, INS Rana will b
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The Indian Warship INS Rana, on December 9, has entered the Maldivian waters for a joint Surveillance operation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), with Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF’s) Coastguard, report Raajje. Reportedly, INS Rana will be in the Maldives waters till December 14, and is part of the serial patrol and surveillance operations being conducted by Indian officials. The Surveillances would ensure that no illegal activities are carried out in the EEZ, and will overall improve the Security in the region.
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December - 10 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser was arrested for allegedly extorting money from a road construction contractor and funding the Maoists in Narayanpatna area in Koraput District of Odisha on December 10, reports Odisha TV.The
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) sympathiser was arrested for allegedly extorting money from a road construction contractor and funding the Maoists in Narayanpatna area in Koraput District of Odisha on December 10, reports Odisha TV.The accused Maoist sympathiser has been identified as S Muralikrishnan, a contractor by profession.According to sources, a contractor Manoj Nayak, engaged in a road construction project in BorgiPanchayat (village level localself-Government institution)of the District, lodged a Police complaint accusing Muralikrishnan of demanding INR 3 million from him.Nayak also alleged that Muralikrishnan threatened him of dire consequences and punishment in ‘praja court’ (Jan Adalat/People’s/Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists)if he refused to give him money.Police sources said the accused was also arrested earlier on the same charges.“Muralikrishnan was demanding money from Nayak for funding the Maoists. As per preliminary investigation, the accused had taken Rs 8 lakh and Rs 10 lakh from the contractor but this time, he was demanding Rs 30 lakh from him,” informed Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO)of Laxminpur, Tapan Narayan Rath.
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December - 10 
A hardcore Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre of the Jharkhand Jana Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from a private clinic in Medininagar in Palamu District of Jharkhand on
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A hardcore Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] cadre of the Jharkhand Jana Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested from a private clinic in Medininagar in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 10, reports The Week.The JJMP cadre, identified as Sanjay Yadav, was undergoing treatment at the clinic, thePolice said.The Police carried out a raid at the clinic aftergetting a tip-off and arrested Yadav, Deputy Superintendent ofPolice (DSP) of PalamuDistrict, Surjeet Kumar, said.More than a dozen cases are pending against Yadav inLatehar, Garwah and Palamu, the DSP informed.
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December - 10 
A team of Hyderabad’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 10 arrested an absconder—Abdul Kadir, from Malda district of West Bengal, in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) case, report Business Standard. Allegedly, Abdul Kadir was involve
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A team of Hyderabad’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on December 10 arrested an absconder—Abdul Kadir, from Malda district of West Bengal, in a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) case, report Business Standard. Allegedly, Abdul Kadir was involved in procurement, trafficking and supply of the FICNs with support from his associates based in West Bengal and Karnataka, read a statement released by the NIA. Including Abdul Kadir, total seven people have been arrested and lodged in the Presidency Correction Home of Alipore in Kolkata, West Bengal.
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December - 10 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a tendu patta (leaves of the Diospyros Melonoxylon plant) supervisor by slitting his throat near Khobramenda village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on December 10, reports Th
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres allegedly killed a tendu patta (leaves of the Diospyros Melonoxylon plant) supervisor by slitting his throat near Khobramenda village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on December 10, reports The Times of India. The victim identified as Atmaram Pudo (55) was found dead near Khobramenda village temple in the north Gadchiroli.Sources in Gadchiroli Police said the Maoists had left behind a pamphlet on Pudo’s body claiming that he was a ‘Police informer’ and hence it was decided to eliminate him. Pudo worked as a supervisor at a tendu leaf collection center. A native of Khobramenda village, he was taken away from his residence late on December 9 evening by the Maoists.
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December - 10 
Disenchantment among Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre has led to more surrenders in 2018, official data from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reveals, reports The New Indian Express on December 10. According to the media report, t
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Disenchantment among Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre has led to more surrenders in 2018, official data from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reveals, reports The New Indian Express on December 10. According to the media report, the latest data shows that there have been more surrenders particularly from Bihar and Odisha, as the cadre is disenchanted with the ‘outside’ leadership. Most of the top leaders of Maoist outfits are from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.According to the data, a total of 391 Maoists have surrendered till August 2018, while the figure was 682 last year. In 2015, 570 Maoists had turned themselves in. This year, Chhattisgarh, at 221, recorded the highest number of Maoist rebels, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with 96 and 27 cadres, respectively.According to sources, corruption is also an issue that is behind the palpable sense of disillusionment in the Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] ranks. “The lower hierarchy of the organization feels that their higher-ups are using funds for their personal benefit,” a senior official in the Ministry said.Jharkhand is one of the States, which has seen the surrender of not only lower cadre but also top leaders like Kamlesh Ganjhu, who had a bounty of INR 2.5 million on his head, official records reveal. Inspector General (IG), Sanjay Latkar, in charge anti-Naxal operations by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), said, “One Maoist surrendering is more important than one Naxal killed, as those who surrender provide us information and clues about the organization. These leads have helped us recover several weapons, arrest Naxals and conduct successful encounters.”Security Forces, the Inspector General said, are also making conscious efforts to connect with families of the Maoists. “During our operations, we ask our personnel to repeatedly contact the family members of Naxals and have the kin persuade the cadres to turn themselves in. We ensure that their families are not harassed. Simultaneously, we launch an offensive against these groups. They are continuously forced to be on the run,” he said.
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December - 10 
In a Press Release, the Punjab’s Chief Minister [CM] Capt. Amarinder Singh has stated that the opening of Kartarpur Corridor is a conspiracy of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] and Pakistan’s Army against India, report The Tribune on Dece
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In a Press Release, the Punjab’s Chief Minister [CM] Capt. Amarinder Singh has stated that the opening of Kartarpur Corridor is a conspiracy of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] and Pakistan’s Army against India, report The Tribune on December 10 [today]. There are no doubts that Pakistan’s Prime Minister [PM] Imran Khan making efforts to bring peace and harmony with India, but at the same time, he shall overcome the ‘top brass’ of Pakistan’s Army to ensure that killings of India Soldiers at the borders must stopped immediately, said CM Singh.
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December - 10 
Maharashtra Police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad [ATS] released a statement on December 10 stating that ATS officials arrested two alleged Khalistan sympathisers—Harpal Singh Nagra [42], from Pune, and [identity undisclosed] from Punjab [location undisclose
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Maharashtra Police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad [ATS] released a statement on December 10 stating that ATS officials arrested two alleged Khalistan sympathisers—Harpal Singh Nagra [42], from Pune, and [identity undisclosed] from Punjab [location undisclosed], for their connection with Khalistan separatists based in Pakistan and other parts of the world, report Business Standard. The ATS team recovered an India-made pistol, and five live rounds of ammunition. The interrogation revealed that Harpal Singh Nagra was a supporter of ‘independent’ Khalistan and was involved in procuring arms through the Internet and radicalisation of the youth through social media. Acting on the information provided by Harpal Singh, the ATS arrested another person from Punjab and will be brought to Mumbai for further investigation, said an ATS official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 10 
Rail and road transport services were badly affected in Tripura following Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) sponsored 12-hour blockade demanding roll back of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, reports The Assam Tribune. No untoward i
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Rail and road transport services were badly affected in Tripura following Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) sponsored 12-hour blockade demanding roll back of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, reports The Assam Tribune. No untoward incident took place during the agitation.
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December - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles involved in road construction work in Murpa Dabari village in the Saryu area under Garu Block (administrative sub-division) in Latehar District of Jharkhand on December 10, rep
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze five vehicles involved in road construction work in Murpa Dabari village in the Saryu area under Garu Block (administrative sub-division) in Latehar District of Jharkhand on December 10, reports Hindustan Times. The Maoists, numbering around 20, intercepted a convoy of earthmovers and tractors returning from the road construction project at Murpa Dabari village late on Monday evening. The Maoists then got the vehicles parked on one side of the road and set them on fire. Three earthmovers and two tractors were gutted. The drivers, cleaners and workers were let off, but not before they were thrashed. The motive for the attack is believed to be a demand for payment — a Maoist ‘levy’, so to speak, on development projects — which was not met.
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December - 10 
The High Court of Meghalaya has urged the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Law Minister and Members of Parliament to bring a law to allow Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhist, Parsis, Christians, Khasis, Jaintias and Garos who have come from Pakistan, Bangla
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The High Court of Meghalaya has urged the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Law Minister and Members of Parliament to bring a law to allow Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhist, Parsis, Christians, Khasis, Jaintias and Garos who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to live in India peacefully and with full dignity, reports The Shillong Times. Justice SR Sen also said that these communities should be give citizenship without making any cut-off year and be given citizenship without any question or production of any documents.
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December - 10 
The Punjab Police on December 10 arrested Mohin Khan, who was allegedly involved in supporting the pro-Khalistan campaign “Referendum 2020” and was a supplier of arms and ammunition to the terror elements in Punjab, report The Tribune. Mohin Khan was
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The Punjab Police on December 10 arrested Mohin Khan, who was allegedly involved in supporting the pro-Khalistan campaign “Referendum 2020” and was a supplier of arms and ammunition to the terror elements in Punjab, report The Tribune. Mohin Khan was arrested with a pistol in his possession, from Fatehgarh Sahib District in Punjab. The preliminary interrogation revealed that Mohin visited Bangalore thrice on the instructions of Gurjit Singh Nijjer via Facebook, who is based in Cyprus and guide Mohin to work for the “Referendum 2020” propaganda. Mohin admitted that he had supplied weapons to a few persons near the Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara in the past [date unspecified],” said a senior Police official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 10 
Two Levies Force personnel, Havaldar Shahid and sepoy Islam, sustained injuries when their vehicle was hit by a remote controlled bomb planted by suspected militants along roadside in Sarokhel area of Orakzai Agency. They were going from Sadda (Khybe
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Two Levies Force personnel, Havaldar Shahid and sepoy Islam, sustained injuries when their vehicle was hit by a remote controlled bomb planted by suspected militants along roadside in Sarokhel area of Orakzai Agency. They were going from Sadda (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) to Kohat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).
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December - 10 
Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in a press release on the occasion of Human Rights Day, on December 10 painted a bleak picture of human rights situation in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. AHRC said that Nepal saw a year of poor human rights
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Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in a press release on the occasion of Human Rights Day, on December 10 painted a bleak picture of human rights situation in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. AHRC said that Nepal saw a year of poor human rights protection in 2018 and the Government was instead seen to further restrict people’s rights by introducing harsh laws to control the functioning of human rights NGOs and INGOs with its National Integrity Policy (NIP). “As it stands, the NIP will create unnecessary hurdles for the NGOs and human rights community in Nepal. In fact, one of the key aims of the policy is to rein in the NGOs and INGOs working in Nepal. At a time when Nepal is implementing a new constitution with so many grievances from the vulnerable and marginalised communities, it is particularly important that human rights groups and civil society are given space to raise the voices of the vulnerable and marginalised,” it said.
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December - 10 
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Anup Raj Sharma speaking at the programme organised to mark the 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10 said the Government had failed to protect human rights, reports
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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Anup Raj Sharma speaking at the programme organised to mark the 70th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10 said the Government had failed to protect human rights, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “The overall situation of human rights is not satisfactory. The registered complaints of war victims were processed only to provide relief funds but not for justice,” he said, adding, “War victims have the right to know the truth. The government should ensure their rights, provide them justice and the culprits should be punished.”
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December - 10 
Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Co-chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurating a peace monument in Sikles, Kaski, on December 10 has pointed out the threat of anti-revolution facing the country, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “There is threat of a
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Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Co-chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurating a peace monument in Sikles, Kaski, on December 10 has pointed out the threat of anti-revolution facing the country, reports The Himalayan Times. He said “There is threat of a counter-revolution. It’s not me trying to scare you with this prediction, but indications have been shown by extremist sentiments in the hills and increased activities of various elements seeking to disintegrate the country in the plains these days.
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December - 10 
One militant identified as Khushal surrendered and joined peace process in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on December 10.
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One militant identified as Khushal surrendered and joined peace process in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on December 10.
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December - 10 
Taliban ‘deputy finance minister’ Abdul Jalil Haqqani arrested from Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province on December 10, reports Khaama Press.
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Taliban ‘deputy finance minister’ Abdul Jalil Haqqani arrested from Spin Boldak District of Kandahar Province on December 10, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 10 
Ten Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers killed in a clash in an unspecified District of Khost Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 10.
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Ten Afghan National Army (ANA) Soldiers killed in a clash in an unspecified District of Khost Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 10.
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December - 10 
Ten Taliban and six Policemen were killed and eight militants and 10 Policemen were injured after Taliban militants attacked a public order Police post in Zaman Abad area of Pashtoon Zarghon District in Herat Province on December 10, reports Pajhwok
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Ten Taliban and six Policemen were killed and eight militants and 10 Policemen were injured after Taliban militants attacked a public order Police post in Zaman Abad area of Pashtoon Zarghon District in Herat Province on December 10, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 10 
Twelve Taliban militants, including their ‘local commander’ identified as Mullah Nusrat were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Hab Baza area of Dawlatbad District of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on December 10.
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Twelve Taliban militants, including their ‘local commander’ identified as Mullah Nusrat were killed by Afghan Security Forces in Hab Baza area of Dawlatbad District of Faryab Province, reports Khaama Press on December 10.
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December - 11 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) went off during a combing operation in the Chintagufa forests in Suk
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) suspected to have been planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) went off during a combing operation in the Chintagufa forests in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on December 11, reports The Telegraph. Sources said the CRPF’s No. 150 Battalion had been leading the combing operation around 2pm when the blast occurred in the forests, 390 kilometers from State capital, Raipur. The CRPF trooper identified as Sanjit Kumar Harijan (32), had joined the CRPF in 2006 and was posted in four months ago.
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December - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Krishna Singh (40), surrendered before Superintendent of Police Palamu, Indrajeet Mahatha in Daltonganj of Palamu district on December 11, reports The Pioneer.
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Krishna Singh (40), surrendered before Superintendent of Police Palamu, Indrajeet Mahatha in Daltonganj of Palamu district on December 11, reports The Pioneer.
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December - 11 
A Maoist cadre identified as Krishna Singh (40), surrendered before SP, Indrajeet Mahatha at Daltonganj in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports The Pioneer. Krishna, who hails from Koureeya village under Bishrampur Police Station, had
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A Maoist cadre identified as Krishna Singh (40), surrendered before SP, Indrajeet Mahatha at Daltonganj in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports The Pioneer. Krishna, who hails from Koureeya village under Bishrampur Police Station, had joined extremism in 2005 and in 2016 he left it. His wife Phula Devi and one son (name withheld) who is a class 10 student of a Government school were present when he surrendered. SP, Mahatha said, “We are grateful to this woman who was very helpful and instrumental in motivating and convincing her husband to surrender.” The SP further added “It was this Saturday that she wrote to us informing us that her husband is ready to surrender. Our team just swung into action. We were following this case over the last one year. This woman did her best.”
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December - 11 
A Maoist cadre identified as Lakhraj Bhuiyan was arrested by Police from Jogeeya Sohree village under Lesliganj Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports The Pioneer. Bhuiyan carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head an
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A Maoist cadre identified as Lakhraj Bhuiyan was arrested by Police from Jogeeya Sohree village under Lesliganj Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports The Pioneer. Bhuiyan carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head and has just 2 cases against him in 2 Police Stations Lesliganj and Satbarwa, Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha said.
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December - 11 
A team of the National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 11, left for Washington D.C. of United States [US], to finalise the legal issues regarding the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack suspect—Tahawwur Rana, report The Indian Express. In a let
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A team of the National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 11, left for Washington D.C. of United States [US], to finalise the legal issues regarding the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack suspect—Tahawwur Rana, report The Indian Express. In a letter to the NIA’s Director-General [DG], the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI] invited the NIA team to US to resolve the legal issues with the extradition of Rana to India. The team comprises of NIA officials—Superintendent of Police [SP] Sanjukta Parashar, Special Public Prosecutor Dayan Krishnan, and officials [identity undisclosed] from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs [UMHA].
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December - 11 
According to sources, over a dozen Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists based in Hajin in Bandipora District have been indoctrinating local youth to fight against India in the name of Islam and Islamic martyrdom, reports The Times of India on December 11
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According to sources, over a dozen Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists based in Hajin in Bandipora District have been indoctrinating local youth to fight against India in the name of Islam and Islamic martyrdom, reports The Times of India on December 11. 14-year-old Mudasir Rashid Parray and 17-year-old Saqib Bilal were their primary targets. Mudasir Rashid Parray, who was among the three militants killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) on December 9 in Bandipora joined the militancy when he was merely ten. Mudasir was largely influenced by top LeT ‘commanders’, Abu Zargam and Abu Fanan as early as 2014 when he was working as an over ground worker (OGW) for them, his friend, a meat seller of Hajin said. A hardened stone-pelter, Parray would usually hoist Pakistani flags in the Hajin town whenever there was an anti-India protest in the district, his friend said. Of late, Hajin, which was home to former Kashmiri renegades (surrendered militants) in the late 90s and who killed militants and civilians with impunity, has now turned into one of the safe havens for Pakistani terrorists, the report said.
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December - 11 
An estimated 38.6 percent voting was recorded in ninth and final phase of Panchayat election in Kashmir division of Jammu and Kashmir on December 11, reports Daily Excelsior.
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An estimated 38.6 percent voting was recorded in ninth and final phase of Panchayat election in Kashmir division of Jammu and Kashmir on December 11, reports Daily Excelsior.
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December - 11 
Four Policemen were killed and their rifles snatched in a militant attack at a Police Post in Zainapora area of Shopian District on December 11, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of militants opened fire at the Police Post, resulting into on spot deat
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Four Policemen were killed and their rifles snatched in a militant attack at a Police Post in Zainapora area of Shopian District on December 11, reports Daily Excelsior. A group of militants opened fire at the Police Post, resulting into on spot death of three security guards and injuries to another at Zainapora. The injured Policeman succumbed to his injuries later. The slain Policemen were identified as Constable Anees Ahmad, Selection Grade Constable Abdul Majid, Constable Mehraj-ud-din, and Constable Hameedullah. The militants after carrying out the attack decamped with four service rifles from the Policemen. The cops were guarding the minority community in the area when they were attacked. The Indian Express adds that after the attack, militants also posted pictures of the weapons taken by them from the Police post. Senior Police officers, however, said that they are verifying the pictures that have appeared on social media. A senior Police officer in Shopian said that they suspect Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants for the attack.
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December - 11 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s Jammu and Kashmir ‘chief’ Mehmood Shah on December 11 said that those waving Islamic State (ISIS) flags in Jammu and Kashmir are ‘Indian agents’, reports Greater Kashmir. “Those waving ISIS flags have a vicious motive of sabot
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)’s Jammu and Kashmir ‘chief’ Mehmood Shah on December 11 said that those waving Islamic State (ISIS) flags in Jammu and Kashmir are ‘Indian agents’, reports Greater Kashmir. “Those waving ISIS flags have a vicious motive of sabotaging the indigenous struggle of Kashmir by aligning it with fake activities of ISIS,” LeT spokesperson Dr Abdullah Ghaznavi quoted Shah as having said in a statement to local news agency GNS. “Beware, whoever waves ISIS flag will have to face fierce resistance,” Shah said.
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December - 11 
Six cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who had come to kill a person were arrested in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports New Kerala. Acting on a tip off, the Police launched
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Six cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, who had come to kill a person were arrested in Ranchi District of Jharkhand on December 11, reports New Kerala. Acting on a tip off, the Police launched a search operation and arrested the Maoists, Ashutosh Shekhar, Superintendent of Police (SP), said. The Maoists were travelling in a vehicle. Two pistols, live cartridges, Maoist literature and seven mobile phones were seized from them, he said. "During interrogation, the Maoists revealed that they had come to kill a person involved in the land business after taking a contract of Rs 1.50 lakh," Shekhar said.
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December - 11 
The body of a man, identified as Sheeraz Ahmad Bhat was found buried in Awahatoo village in Kulgam District on December 11 after he was abducted in October 27 following the death of ten persons in a gunfight and explosion in his house in the District
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The body of a man, identified as Sheeraz Ahmad Bhat was found buried in Awahatoo village in Kulgam District on December 11 after he was abducted in October 27 following the death of ten persons in a gunfight and explosion in his house in the District, reports Daily Excelsior. Sheeraz Ahmad Bhat was the house owner where seven civilians died in a blast after three militants were killed during a gunfight in October 21. He was abducted by gunmen nearly a week after the blast and the gunfight from his Lanoo village on October 27. The body bearing torture marks was buried in an orchard in Awahatoo village and was recovered by the Police. The information was collected during the investigation of the case and on the disclosure made by few persons arrested during the course of the investigation revealed about his killing and burial.
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December - 11 
The Deputy Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka—G. Parameshwara on December 11 has said that the government is identifying and deporting the illegal Bangladesh immigrants and Rohingyas, to prevent Bengaluru City to become a “sleeper cell” of these immigr
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The Deputy Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka—G. Parameshwara on December 11 has said that the government is identifying and deporting the illegal Bangladesh immigrants and Rohingyas, to prevent Bengaluru City to become a “sleeper cell” of these immigrants, report Deccan Herald. Illegal immigration from countries like Bangladesh and Myanmar has been a common thing in Bengaluru city for a long time. However, their numbers have increased in the last five to six years. The State government had become more cautious about illegal immigrants as the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a few of them in Bengaluru, in connection with the Bodh Gaya blast cases, said Deputy CM Parameshwara.
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December - 11 
The State recorded an overall polling of 74 per cent in the nine phases of Panchayat elections, with the last phase on December 11 witnessed 38.8 per cent voting, Jammu and Kashmir election officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. In the nine phases,
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The State recorded an overall polling of 74 per cent in the nine phases of Panchayat elections, with the last phase on December 11 witnessed 38.8 per cent voting, Jammu and Kashmir election officials said, reports Daily Excelsior. In the nine phases, Jammu recorded 83.5 per cent voter turnout, Ladakh 67.8 per cent and Kashmir 41.3 per cent, they said. The polls passed off peacefully amid tight security with no untoward incident despite a boycott call given by separatists and the lurking threat of violence by terrorists, they said. The official said the first phase on November 17 recorded 74.1 per cent voting overall, followed by 71.1 per cent in the second phase on November 20, 75.2 per cent in the third phase on November 24 and 71.3 per cent polling in the fourth phase on November 27. In the fifth phase, 71.1 per cent voting was witnessed on November 29, 76.9 per cent on December 1, 75.3 per cent on December 4 and 79.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the eighth phase on December 8. In Jammu region, the first phase recorded 79.4 per cent voting followed by 80.4 per cent in the second phase, 83.0 per cent in the third phase, 82.4 per cent in the fourth phase, 85.2 per cent in the fifth phase, 84.6 per cent in the sixth phase, 84.8 per cent in the seventh phase and 85.1 per cent in the eighth phase. Similarly, Kashmir division recorded a turnout of 64.5 per cent in the first phase followed by 52.2 per cent in the second phase, 55.7 per cent in the third phase, 32.3 per cent in the fourth phase, 33.7 per cent in the fifth phase, 17.3 per cent in the sixth phase, 30.3 per cent in the seventh phase and 49.6 per cent in the eighth phase. Ladakh, which is part of Kashmir division, recorded 65.2 per cent voting in the first phase, 66.4 per cent in the second phase and 70.9 per cent in the third phase, the officials said. The results were announced for eight phases, while the results of the ninth phase are in progress.
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December - 11 
Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on December 11 said that the Naga peace process was at an advanced stage and that Government of India (GoI) was trying to finalise it as early as possible, reports Nagaland Post.
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Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on December 11 said that the Naga peace process was at an advanced stage and that Government of India (GoI) was trying to finalise it as early as possible, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 11 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, re
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘foreign secretary’ Sasha Chaudhury who was released on January 10 from the Guwahati central jail after being granted bail, said that solving the ULFA problem was not possible under the Constitution of India, reports Assam Tribune. Addressing a public meeting in the Nalbari College field, the senior ULFA leader said that to find a solution to the differences between ‘Assam’ and India, the Union Government should amend the Constitution. He called upon the people to extend pressure on the Indian government to amend the Constitution. He also tendered apology for all the mistakes committed by the outfit during their struggle.
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December - 11 
Foreign Office on December 12 lodged strong protest with the US over the placement of Pakistan on the list of countries that violate religious freedom, reports Daily Times.Sources said US officials were summoned at the Foreign Office and handed over
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Foreign Office on December 12 lodged strong protest with the US over the placement of Pakistan on the list of countries that violate religious freedom, reports Daily Times.Sources said US officials were summoned at the Foreign Office and handed over a protest letter.Rejecting the ‘unilateral and politically motivated pronouncement’, Islamabad suggested Washington to introspect over the ‘exponential rise’ of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in US. “Pakistan rejects the US State Department’s unilateral and politically motivated pronouncement … Besides the clear biases reflected from these designations, there are serious questions over the credentials and impartiality of the self-proclaimed jury involved in this unwarranted exercise,” a statement issued by the Foreign Office said.
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December - 11 
The United States (US) on December 11 designated Pakistan, China, Saudi Arabia and seven others as countries of particular concern for having engaged in or tolerated "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom", reports Times o
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The United States (US) on December 11 designated Pakistan, China, Saudi Arabia and seven others as countries of particular concern for having engaged in or tolerated "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom", reports Times of India."On November 28, 2018, I designated Burma (Myanmar), China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia,Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, as Countries of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 forhaving engaged in or tolerated "systematic, ongoing, (and) egregious violations of religious freedom," US Secretary of State MikePompeo said.
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December - 11 
The United States is expanding sanctions against leaders of the Haqqani network that operates in Afghanistan and Pakistan, blacklisting Badruddin Haqqani, a son of the group’s founder, who is believed responsible for abduction and organising high-pro
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The United States is expanding sanctions against leaders of the Haqqani network that operates in Afghanistan and Pakistan, blacklisting Badruddin Haqqani, a son of the group’s founder, who is believed responsible for abduction and organising high-profile attacks, reports Dawn. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton designated the commander as a terrorist and banned Americans from doing business with him. The State Department’s designation statement points out that Commander “Badruddin sits on the Miramshah Shura, which has command and control over all Haqqani Network activities, and helps lead insurgents and foreign fighters in attacks against targets in south-eastern Afghanistan.” He is a son of the group’s founder, Jalaluddin Haqqani, who had previously been designated as a terrorist by the US. The United Nations has also added Badruddin Haqqani to its list of al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists, a step that requires all UN member states to implement an assets freeze, a travel ban, and an arms embargo against him. The US measure also blocks all of his property interests subject to US jurisdiction. Badruddin Haqqani took responsibility in November 2008 for the abducting of New York Times reporter David Rohde. The reporter escaped in June 2009.
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December - 11 
Police on December 11 arrested two militants of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) from Dhaka city's Banani area on charge of plotting to kill filmmaker Khijir Hayat Khan, reports The Daily Star. The arrested are Emdadul Islam alias Mehedi Hasan (30) and
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Police on December 11 arrested two militants of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) from Dhaka city's Banani area on charge of plotting to kill filmmaker Khijir Hayat Khan, reports The Daily Star. The arrested are Emdadul Islam alias Mehedi Hasan (30) and Abu Bakar alias Fahim Abdullah (30).
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December - 11 
A petition has been filed on December 11 by the Chairman of Women's Organization for Justice Shamila Gonawala, a member of the Mahinda Rajapaksa's party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) accusing Ranil Wickremesinghe of doing business with the state
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A petition has been filed on December 11 by the Chairman of Women's Organization for Justice Shamila Gonawala, a member of the Mahinda Rajapaksa's party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) accusing Ranil Wickremesinghe of doing business with the state with his family company Lake House Printers & publishers, reports Colombo Page. The petitioner argued that the Wickremesinghe held 1.33 percent of equity in Lake House Printers & publishers, a publicly listed company, in violation of the constitution. The petition says that the company is a supplier of check books to two state-banks.
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December - 11 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on December 11 put forward four main conditions along with a few other conditions in order to extend their support to the United National Party (UNP) in Parliament, reports Daily News. The TNA has requested that if t
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on December 11 put forward four main conditions along with a few other conditions in order to extend their support to the United National Party (UNP) in Parliament, reports Daily News. The TNA has requested that if the UNP is agreeable to these conditions, the UNP’s consent has to be given in writing to the TNA, political sources close to the TNA said. According to the sources, among the conditions laid-down by the TNA the following four Conditions stand out as important and salient. They are: Solutions without any delay to the pressing problems faced by the Tamil Community; Release of political prisoners; Free all the lands now under the Sri Lanka Army; and assign all important posts to the TNA in the North and East development projects and programmes.
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December - 11 
Eight Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike on the outskirts of Tarinkot City in Tarinkot District on December 11, reports Tolo News.
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Eight Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike on the outskirts of Tarinkot City in Tarinkot District on December 11, reports Tolo News.
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December - 11 
Four people were killed in a suicide bombing targeting Security Forces convoy in the Paghman District of Kabul Province on December 11, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four people were killed in a suicide bombing targeting Security Forces convoy in the Paghman District of Kabul Province on December 11, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 12 
A Maoist was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Tarrem villagein Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 12, reports The Times of India. A cache of IEDs, frequently used by Maoists to target security personnel, was also recov
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A Maoist was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) near Tarrem villagein Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on December 12, reports The Times of India. A cache of IEDs, frequently used by Maoists to target security personnel, was also recovered from the encounter spot, a senior Police official said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Mohit Garg disclosed, acting on a tip-off that a group of 25 to 30 Maoists was trying to damage the Basaguda-Tarrem road by triggering a landmine blast, a joint team of the CRPF and local Police rushed to the spot. The security personnel were cordoning off a forest patch near Tarrem when Maoists fired at them, leading to the gun-battle between the two sides. After the encounter, the body of a Maoist and a muzzle loading gun were recovered from the spot, Garg said. Around 25 IEDs, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature and other items were also seized from the site, he said. The identity of thekilledMaoistwas yet to be ascertained, he added.
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December - 12 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘vice-chairman’ ‘general’ (retd) Khole Konyak passed away at New Delhi-based Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) due to cardiac arrest on December 12, reports Nagaland Post.
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘vice-chairman’ ‘general’ (retd) Khole Konyak passed away at New Delhi-based Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) due to cardiac arrest on December 12, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 12 
Pakistan army violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) at Gulpur in Poonch District on December 12 afternoon targeting civilian locations in which some houses were damaged, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistan army started shelling a
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Pakistan army violated ceasefire on the Line of Control (LoC) at Gulpur in Poonch District on December 12 afternoon targeting civilian locations in which some houses were damaged, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistan army started shelling and firing at Gulpur at 2.45 pm on December 12 directly targeting the residential areas. Some of the shells fell close to the houses, causing damage to them. However, there were no casualties. Indian Army also retaliated, silencing the Pakistani guns
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December - 12 
Security Forces (SFs), in a joint operation nabbed nine National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants including two women from Jairampur area in Changlang district on December 12, reports Nenow. The arrested militants were ident
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Security Forces (SFs), in a joint operation nabbed nine National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) militants including two women from Jairampur area in Changlang district on December 12, reports Nenow. The arrested militants were identified as Rita Swargiary, Moniram Basumatary, Sulekha Brahma, Sumuria Narzary, Beserbari Rajesh Basumatary, Rabsana Narzary, Loudang Musahari, Dilip Narzary and Binaram Narzary. Numal Mahatta, Additional Superintend of Police, Sonitpur said that the militants sneak into Arunachal Pradesh for treatment. The nabbed cadres were trained at the outfit’s base in Myanmar.
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December - 12 
Supreme Court has extended the last date to file claims and objections on inclusion of names in the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) from December 15 to December 31, 2018, reports Hindustan Times. NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela tells Supreme
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Supreme Court has extended the last date to file claims and objections on inclusion of names in the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) from December 15 to December 31, 2018, reports Hindustan Times. NRC coordinator Prateek Hajela tells Supreme Court,” Out of 40 lakh people who were left out of the final draft NRC, 14.8 lakh people have filed claims.”
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December - 12 
The government informed the Lok Sabha on December 12 that there is no proposal under consideration to discontinue the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding areas of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times.
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The government informed the Lok Sabha on December 12 that there is no proposal under consideration to discontinue the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding areas of Arunachal Pradesh, reports The Arunachal Times.
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December - 12 
Twelve-hour bandh (shutdown) in Dima Hasao District called jointly by Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) along with five other students’ organisatons paralyzed life in the entire hill district on December 12, reports The Shillong Times. Education instituti
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Twelve-hour bandh (shutdown) in Dima Hasao District called jointly by Dimasa Students’ Union (DSU) along with five other students’ organisatons paralyzed life in the entire hill district on December 12, reports The Shillong Times. Education institutions were, however, exempted from the purview of the bandh. The bandh was called by the students’ organizations to protest the Centre’s attempt to grant Scheduled Tribe (Hills) status to Bodo tribe people living in hill districts of Assam under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The bandh was called also to press for the long-standing demand for autonomous state under the provision of Article 244(A) of the Constitution.
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December - 12 
Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir on December 12 said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) 238 terrorists were eliminated by Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir till December 2, 2018, reports Daily Excelsior. There were 587 i
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Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir on December 12 said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) 238 terrorists were eliminated by Security Forces (SFs) in Jammu and Kashmir till December 2, 2018, reports Daily Excelsior. There were 587 incidents of terrorist violence in the State till December 2 this year in which 86 SFs personnel and 37 civilians were also killed. In the corresponding period in 2017, there were 329 incidents of terrorist violence in the State in which 200 militants were eliminated while 74 SFs personnel and 36 civilians were also killed in these incidents. As many as 759 incidents of stone pelting were reported in Jammu and Kashmir so far this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed. “There are instances of stone pelting during anti-militancy operations in Jammu and Kashmir. The State Government has reported that 759 cases have been registered against stone pelters in 2018,” Hansraj Ahir said replying to a written question. Hansraj Ahir also said the violence in Jammu and Kashmir has been “sponsored and supported” from across the border and it has direct links to the infiltration.
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December - 12 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 12 said the province of Balochistan was gifted with natural resources but lack of good governance and mismanagement on the part of previous Governments resulted in its backwardness, reports Daily Times.The s
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 12 said the province of Balochistan was gifted with natural resources but lack of good governance and mismanagement on the part of previous Governments resulted in its backwardness, reports Daily Times.The situation in Balochistan and other issues, including education, were discussed during the interaction. Corruption was the reason for backwardness of the people of Balochistan, he said, and enumerated that for evolution of a society, rule of law, justice, compact system to support the down-trodden and promotion of education were of most significance.
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December - 12 
Probably for the first time, Pakistan has acknowledged that India has stakes in Afghanistan and its cooperation is necessary for the peace process in the war-torn country, Times of India reported on December 12. Speaking in the National Assembly on D
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Probably for the first time, Pakistan has acknowledged that India has stakes in Afghanistan and its cooperation is necessary for the peace process in the war-torn country, Times of India reported on December 12. Speaking in the National Assembly on December 10, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan alone could not bring peace in Afghanistan as it was a “shared responsibility” of regional countries. “Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that peace could not be established in Afghanistan through military power. Today the US, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Taliban also wanted a solution through dialogue. Some meetings have taken place [among key stakeholders] for establishment of peace in Afghanistan. India also has stakes in Afghanistan and its cooperation will also be needed,” Qureshi said.
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December - 12 
The Journalists from Pakistan and Afghanistan resolved at the conclusion of a three-day conference to refrain from glorifying violence and militant acts, and instead to promote efforts for peace, economic development and prosperity in both countries,
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The Journalists from Pakistan and Afghanistan resolved at the conclusion of a three-day conference to refrain from glorifying violence and militant acts, and instead to promote efforts for peace, economic development and prosperity in both countries, reports Central Asia Online. About 50 reporters from Pakistan and Afghanistan attended the December 10-12 conference, Building Bonds for Peace, which the Centre for Free Media (CFM) organised. "We need to work hand in hand to strengthen bonds of peace and fulfill our obligations as journalists by speaking and telling the truth despite all odds," Babrak Miankhel, head of the Afghan journalists’ delegation.
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December - 12 
A Dhaka court on December 12 sentenced 20 cadres of Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party (PBSP) to life imprisonment for killing a Police officer in 2005, reports The Daily Star. Of those convicted, thirteen are on the run, while seven others are behind bar
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A Dhaka court on December 12 sentenced 20 cadres of Purba Banglar Sarbahara Party (PBSP) to life imprisonment for killing a Police officer in 2005, reports The Daily Star. Of those convicted, thirteen are on the run, while seven others are behind bars. According to the case statement, on April 3, 2005, members of the PBSP, led by Abdul Aziz, killed the then Special Branch (SB) Sub-inspector Abul Hasnain Azam Khan and Head Assistant Kamrul Alam Thakur of Rajoir upazila in Madaripur, and cut their bodies into pieces, which were then dumped in the Kumar river.
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December - 12 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 12 arrested a militant of Ansar al-Islam from Keraniganj in Dhaka city, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is Abdul Wahab (38), who used to recruit people and train them.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 12 arrested a militant of Ansar al-Islam from Keraniganj in Dhaka city, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is Abdul Wahab (38), who used to recruit people and train them.
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December - 12 
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit on December 12 arrested three militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dhaka city's Kamalapur Railway Station for motivating and providing training to Rohingya refugees, reports
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The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit on December 12 arrested three militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Dhaka city's Kamalapur Railway Station for motivating and providing training to Rohingya refugees, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Abdul Hakim, Noman and Shafi. The CTTC unit recovered 30 commando knives, one double-edged knife, one machete, 30 IED containers and over a kilogram of explosives from the arrestees' possessions. The JMB has reportedly “convinced” at least 40 Rohingya refugees to join them since 2016, said CTTC officials. Earlier, on November 9, the CTTC unit arrested eight Ansar Al Islam members on the charge of spreading militant propaganda among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar in the guise of NGO workers.
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December - 12 
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 12 has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on ‘Culture of Peace’, reports New Age. Charge d’ Affaires and deputy permanent representative of Bangladesh permanent mission to UN Tareq
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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 12 has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution on ‘Culture of Peace’, reports New Age. Charge d’ Affaires and deputy permanent representative of Bangladesh permanent mission to UN Tareq Mohamad Ariful Islam floated the proposal. ‘Over the years Bangladesh remained committed to the values and principles enshrined in UN Charter and worked alongside international community in promoting and protecting peace. Government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains committed to the issue, and underscores the importance of a whole-of-society approach in our national context for promoting a culture of peace,’ he said.
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December - 12 
US Congressman Jim Banks at a discussion on ‘Stability, Democracy, and Islamism in Bangladesh’ in Washington on December 12 said Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) posed a great threat to Bangladesh’s democracy and progress, reports New Age. He said “Bangladesh w
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US Congressman Jim Banks at a discussion on ‘Stability, Democracy, and Islamism in Bangladesh’ in Washington on December 12 said Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) posed a great threat to Bangladesh’s democracy and progress, reports New Age. He said “Bangladesh was a booming democratic country in the South Asia region with the growing presence in the global stage. However, Islamist groups like Jamaat-e-Islami threatened the country’s prosperity.”
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December - 12 
Parliament on December 12 passed a vote of confidence to show the ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe commands the confidence of Parliament to function as Prime Minister, reports Colombo Page. The vote of confidence motion passed by 117 votes
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Parliament on December 12 passed a vote of confidence to show the ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe commands the confidence of Parliament to function as Prime Minister, reports Colombo Page. The vote of confidence motion passed by 117 votes to none with all United National Party (UNP) and Tamil National Alliance (TNA) parliamentarians voting in favor and while JVP MPs abstaining. United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), the party backing the Sirisena-Rajapaksa government boycotted the parliamentary sittings. The majority party of Parliament, the UNP submitted the confidence motion seeking Wickremesinghe's reinstatement by the President Maithripala Sirisena to end the political crisis he set off when he sacked Wickremesinghe and appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister on October 26. However, President Sirisena has vowed not to appoint Wickremesinghe even if he has the backing of all 225 MPs Parliament.
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December - 12 
Five Taliban militants including ‘shadow governer’ identified as Mullah Pir Agha were killed during an operation in Gomal District of Paktika Province, reports Khaama Press on December 12.
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Five Taliban militants including ‘shadow governer’ identified as Mullah Pir Agha were killed during an operation in Gomal District of Paktika Province, reports Khaama Press on December 12.
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December - 12 
Seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Gazak area of Chaparhar District in Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on December 12.
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Seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in Gazak area of Chaparhar District in Nangarhar Province, reports Khaama Press on December 12.
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December - 13 
A ‘sub zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from his village Giddi under Harihurganj Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 13, reports The Pioneer. The ‘sub zonal commander’identified as M
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A ‘sub zonal commander’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from his village Giddi under Harihurganj Police Station in Palamu District of Jharkhand on December 13, reports The Pioneer. The ‘sub zonal commander’identified as Mukhdev Yadavwas arrested during a joint search operation of Palamu Police and 134 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)in the District, said Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahatha.Addressing media persons, the SP said that Yadav carried a reward of INR 500,000 on his head and was very active in Bihar and Jharkhand especially in areas close to the border of Palamu with Bihar like Deo, Aurangabad, Madanpur, Dhibra etc.Yadav has 9 cases against him in Jharkhand while he has more than this number of cases in Bihar.
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December - 13 
A hand grenade exploded in front of a shopping mall at Chingmeirong in Imphal West District on December 13, reports Indian Express.
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A hand grenade exploded in front of a shopping mall at Chingmeirong in Imphal West District on December 13, reports Indian Express.
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December - 13 
Acting on specific Intelligence inputs, the officials of the Enforcement Directorate [ED] on December 13 has raided nine locations [undisclosed] and recovered Hawala [illegal transfer of money] money worth INR 1.65 crore, and foreign currencies of wo
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Acting on specific Intelligence inputs, the officials of the Enforcement Directorate [ED] on December 13 has raided nine locations [undisclosed] and recovered Hawala [illegal transfer of money] money worth INR 1.65 crore, and foreign currencies of worth INR 65 lakh, in Kolkata in West Bengal, reports United News of India. Among other businesses, the officials raided Superior Forex Pvt Ltd, Saha Dutta Tour and Travels, Gupta & Sons, B. Kash Travels, Al Asar Travels, Altra Forex & Travels Pvt Ltd. The recovered foreign currencies included the Bangladeshi Taka, dollars of the United States [US], Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Euros, Riyals of Oman, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The ED teams also recovered some documents in the form of ‘coded’ notes, diary, coded transactions details, cellular SIM cards, SD [Secure Digital] cards have been recovered from the raided locations, read a statement released by the ED.
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December - 13 
GoI has constituted a tribunal to adjudicate matters related to extension of ban imposed on eight insurgent groups in Manipur for five more years over continued involvement in unlawful and violent activities, reports Indian Express. In a notification
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GoI has constituted a tribunal to adjudicate matters related to extension of ban imposed on eight insurgent groups in Manipur for five more years over continued involvement in unlawful and violent activities, reports Indian Express. In a notification, the Union Home Ministry said the tribunal was set up under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and will be headed by Delhi High Court judge Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal. The organisations which were banned last month include Peoples’ Liberation Army generally known as PLA and its political wing, Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and its armed wing Manipur Peoples’ Army (MPA), Peoples’ Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and its armed wing ‘Red Army’, Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and its armed wing, also called Red Army; Kanglei Yaol Kanba Lup (KYKL); the Coordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK).
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December - 13 
In a report— “2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada” by the Public Safety Canada [PSC]—a wing of Canadian government listed Sikh extremism as a threat to the Canada, mentioning that some individuals in Canada continue to support Sikh e
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In a report— “2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada” by the Public Safety Canada [PSC]—a wing of Canadian government listed Sikh extremism as a threat to the Canada, mentioning that some individuals in Canada continue to support Sikh extremism or pro-Khalistan ideologies and movements, report The Indian Express on December 13. Khalistan terrorist groups—Babbar Khalsa International [BKI] and the International Sikh Youth Federation [ISYF] which is on Canada’s watch list, remained listed as terrorist organisations under Canada’s Criminal Code. Although the Khalistan inspired terror activities in India have fallen since 1980s but the support for the Sikh extremist ideologies remains, read the report.
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December - 13 
Police commandos have arrested one active member of Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Phoujabam Lukhoi Meitei alias Sagar (19), from Yairipok Laimanai of Imphal East district on December 13, reports Epao.
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Police commandos have arrested one active member of Kanglei Yowel Kanna Lup (KYKL) identified as Phoujabam Lukhoi Meitei alias Sagar (19), from Yairipok Laimanai of Imphal East district on December 13, reports Epao.
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December - 13 
The Bihar Government, on December 13, sanctioned a sum of INR 700 million for setting up 28 fortified Police Stations in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-infested Districts of the State, reports Business Standard.The decision was made at a State cabi
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The Bihar Government, on December 13, sanctioned a sum of INR 700 million for setting up 28 fortified Police Stations in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE]-infested Districts of the State, reports Business Standard.The decision was made at a State cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.Altogether 28 such Police Stations each costing INR 25 million would be built, Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat Department, Upendra Pandey, said.The nod was also given for setting up visitors' room at 660 Police Stations across the State for which INR 341.7 million would be released, Pandey said.Replacement of discarded Police vehicles with new ones at a cost of INR 587.3 million was also decided.
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December - 13 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police personnel have jointly busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Gumla District of Jharkhand on December 13, reports Business Standard. Acting on the intelligence inp
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jharkhand Police personnel have jointly busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Gumla District of Jharkhand on December 13, reports Business Standard. Acting on the intelligence inputs, the 158 and 218 Battalions of CRPF and State Police unearthed a huge cache of arms and ammunition reportedly dumped by the CPI-Maoist cadres. Among the recovered weapons are 1 AKM assault rifle, one 12 bore double barrel gun, one .315 rifle, 2 pistols, one magazine of AKM assault rifle, 10 live rounds of AKM assault rifle, and 5 live rounds of 8MM. Also, 12 Gelatin sticks weighing approximately 1.25 Kilograms and 1.5 Kilograms of Ammonium Nitrate, 20 detonators, 10-metre safety fuse, and 2 steel containers have been recovered and confiscated from the hideout.
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December - 13 
The militant killings triggered violent protests in Sopore area of Baramulla District on December 13, adds Daily Excelsior. Youth pelted stones on the SFs who were withdrawing from the Brath Kalan area soon after the gunfight ended. They fired tearga
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The militant killings triggered violent protests in Sopore area of Baramulla District on December 13, adds Daily Excelsior. Youth pelted stones on the SFs who were withdrawing from the Brath Kalan area soon after the gunfight ended. They fired teargas shells to chase away the protesters. Shutdown was also observed in Sopore area.
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December - 13 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Owais Ahmad Bhat alias Abu Bakar and Tahir Ahmad Dar alias Abu Abdullah (both local residents) were killed in an overnight gun battle in Brath Kalan area of Sopore in Baramulla District on December 1
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Owais Ahmad Bhat alias Abu Bakar and Tahir Ahmad Dar alias Abu Abdullah (both local residents) were killed in an overnight gun battle in Brath Kalan area of Sopore in Baramulla District on December 13, reports Daily Excelsior. When the Security Forces (SFs) on December 12 evening launched an operation in the area, the search party was fired upon by the hiding militants. Though the fire was retaliated leading to a gunfight, the operation was put on hold on December 12 night but the SFs ensured that the militants don’t flee the area. The operation was resumed on December 13 morning and in the gun battle, two militants were killed and the bodies were retrieved from the site of encounter.
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December - 13 
Unidentified militants killed ‘information officer ‘of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Hekhothang Misao aka Jonathan (31), inside a hotel at Saikul in Kangpokpi district on December 13, reports Newkerala.
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Unidentified militants killed ‘information officer ‘of the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Hekhothang Misao aka Jonathan (31), inside a hotel at Saikul in Kangpokpi district on December 13, reports Newkerala.
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December - 13 
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on December 13 said Jammu and Kashmir is the corner stone of Pakistan's foreign policy and the Kashmir issue needs to be resolved under the UN Security Council's Resolutions as per aspirations of the people of oc
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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on December 13 said Jammu and Kashmir is the corner stone of Pakistan's foreign policy and the Kashmir issue needs to be resolved under the UN Security Council's Resolutions as per aspirations of the people of occupied Kashmir, reports The Nation. Talking to a four-member delegation of Kashmir American Council in Islamabad, he said Kashmir dispute is an internationally recognized issue and the Kashmiri diaspora is making commendable efforts to highlight this issue at international fora.He said an independent commission constituted by the United Nations Human rights body has exposed the severe human rights violations being committed by India in occupied Kashmir.
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December - 13 
In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, on December 13 President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have told the parliamentary group of the UPFA that he is not ready to work with UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at any cost, reports Daily Mirror. A
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In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, on December 13 President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have told the parliamentary group of the UPFA that he is not ready to work with UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at any cost, reports Daily Mirror. After the court ruling was announced, the group met with the President. At the meeting, it decided not to be party to any National Unity Government (NUG) with the UNP hereafter. A party source said that if any of their members join hands with the UNP, it could not be construed as a party decision but an individual decision on the part of this member.
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December - 13 
Supreme Court on December 13 ruled that President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to dissolve Parliament was unconstitutional and illegal, reports Colombo Page. The verdict was delivered by a seven-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice, seven weeks
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Supreme Court on December 13 ruled that President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to dissolve Parliament was unconstitutional and illegal, reports Colombo Page. The verdict was delivered by a seven-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice, seven weeks after President Maithripala Sirisena plunged the country into an unprecedented political crisis. President Sirisena set off the crisis when he sacked the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa to the post on October 26 and formed a new cabinet. A three-judge bench on November 13 issued an interim order staying operation of the Gazette proclamation issued by the President dissolving the Parliament until December 7. The Court later extended the interim injunction until the verdict is delivered.
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December - 13 
Sixteen Taliban militants were killed and an unspecified number were injured in air-strikes and clashes with Security Forces in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 13.
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Sixteen Taliban militants were killed and an unspecified number were injured in air-strikes and clashes with Security Forces in Qarabagh District of Ghazni Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 13.
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December - 13 
Three militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on December 13.
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Three militants were killed in air-strikes conducted by United States (US) in Andar District of Ghazni Province, reports Khaama Press on December 13.
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December - 13 
Three Taliban militants including a ‘leader’ identified as Haroon were killed in a drone strike conducted in Kajer Khel area of Shajoi District in Zabul Province on December 13, reports Khaama Press.
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Three Taliban militants including a ‘leader’ identified as Haroon were killed in a drone strike conducted in Kajer Khel area of Shajoi District in Zabul Province on December 13, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 13 
Twelve militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in SyedKhel, Chahar Baran, and Zuhda areas of Gomar District of Paktika Province, reports Khaama Press on December 13.
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Twelve militants were killed in a drone-strike conducted by United States (US) in SyedKhel, Chahar Baran, and Zuhda areas of Gomar District of Paktika Province, reports Khaama Press on December 13.
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December - 13 
The officials from the United States [US] Department of State [DoS], the US Department of Commerce [DoC] and, the US Embassy in Colombo [Sri Lanka] has arrived to the Maldives to discuss regarding boosting the technical aid to the Maldives, reports A
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The officials from the United States [US] Department of State [DoS], the US Department of Commerce [DoC] and, the US Embassy in Colombo [Sri Lanka] has arrived to the Maldives to discuss regarding boosting the technical aid to the Maldives, reports Avas on December 13. The US delegation of senior officials will hold meetings with the relevant stakeholders to identify and prioritise on technical assistance to the Maldives in key areas including public financial management, rule of law, Human Rights, good governance, and strengthening of civil society, read a statement released by the Maldives’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs [MoFA].
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December - 14 
According to the Kerala Police, two men among others who left Kerala to join Islamic State [IS] in Afghanistan, are former members of Popular Front of India [PFI], reports The Times of India on December 14. K. On November 19, Sajjad has gone with his
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According to the Kerala Police, two men among others who left Kerala to join Islamic State [IS] in Afghanistan, are former members of Popular Front of India [PFI], reports The Times of India on December 14. K. On November 19, Sajjad has gone with his wife Shahina and two children, and Anwar went with his wife Afsila and three children. On November 20, Sajjad and other nine people [including children] went to the United Arab Emirates [UAE], and from there they travelled to Iran. It is believed that they all has entered the IS-controlled areas in Afghanistan, said a Police official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 14 
Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) has claimed responsibility for killing of Hemkhothang Misao alias Th Misao alias Jonathan Misao at Saikul in Kangpokpi District, reports Epao. The outfit ‘joint information and publicity secretary’, T Simte said that Jon
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Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) has claimed responsibility for killing of Hemkhothang Misao alias Th Misao alias Jonathan Misao at Saikul in Kangpokpi District, reports Epao. The outfit ‘joint information and publicity secretary’, T Simte said that Jonathan Misao was given ‘capital punishment’ for working against the organization and did not pay heed to the warnings to stop his anti-party activities.
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December - 14 
Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Bharthipur village under Sakra Police Station area in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar late on December 14, reports UNI. The two Maoist cadres identified as Dharmendra Ram andS
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Police arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Bharthipur village under Sakra Police Station area in Muzaffarpur District of Bihar late on December 14, reports UNI. The two Maoist cadres identified as Dharmendra Ram andShatrughan Ram,involved in various unlawful activities, were arrested from their hideout on the basis of specific intelligence input, Police said.A mobile phone was recovered from theirpossession.
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December - 14 
Police has attached the property of a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ugeshwar Yadav alias Yogeshwar Yadav in Dodi village in SerengdagPanchayat (village level localself-Government institution)underHarihurganjBlock (administrat
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Police has attached the property of a ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ugeshwar Yadav alias Yogeshwar Yadav in Dodi village in SerengdagPanchayat (village level localself-Government institution)underHarihurganjBlock (administrative unit) of Latehar District of Jharkhand on December 14, reports UNI.Police said that several cases are registered against the Maoist in different Police Station areas ofLatehar, however the property has been attached in connection with the FIR registered atBarwadih Police Station area.
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Yogpei Konyak, from Santam Ward in Mon town in Mon District on December 14, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered six donation receipts signed by ‘g
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, Yogpei Konyak, from Santam Ward in Mon town in Mon District on December 14, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered six donation receipts signed by ‘general’ Nyemlang Konyak of NSCN (K), extortion receipts, four diaries with multiple extortion transaction entries, and some photographs of NSCN-K cadres, Gold Jewellery receipts (Myanmar) worth INR 3,496,249 in Burmese Kyat currency.
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December - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 14 recovered a huge quantity of hand grenades and ammunition in a follow up operation to the arrest of a women cadre, Rebika Kamei (45), of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a workshop at Tera Amudon under Lamphel Po
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 14 recovered a huge quantity of hand grenades and ammunition in a follow up operation to the arrest of a women cadre, Rebika Kamei (45), of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a workshop at Tera Amudon under Lamphel Police Station of Imphal West District, reports Nagaland Post. Rebika is the elder sister of ZUF ‘publicity secretary’, Azona Kamei and sister-in-law of “army chief” Darei Chiru. The recovered items included 20 Chinese hand grenades, 20 detonators and 1120 live rounds of ammunition of AK-series rifle, police sources said.
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December - 14 
SFs arrested People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, ‘2nd lieutenant’ Arambam Subashchandra Meitei alias Ningthem (40), from near a bridge in Wangjing Bazar of Thoubal district on December 14, reports Epao.
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SFs arrested People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, ‘2nd lieutenant’ Arambam Subashchandra Meitei alias Ningthem (40), from near a bridge in Wangjing Bazar of Thoubal district on December 14, reports Epao.
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December - 14 
The French Police officials are in Bengaluru [Karnataka] to probe specific members of the Indian Mujahideen [IM] and other terrorist groups, in connection with the on-going investigation of 2015 November Paris terrorist attacks, reports Daijiworld on
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The French Police officials are in Bengaluru [Karnataka] to probe specific members of the Indian Mujahideen [IM] and other terrorist groups, in connection with the on-going investigation of 2015 November Paris terrorist attacks, reports Daijiworld on December 14. The French Police have information that IM founder—Riyaz Bhatkal had connections with the al-Qaeda and Islamic State [IS]. There were some allegations on arrested IS operative—Subahani Haja Moideen for his involvement in the blasts in Paris. Subahani was an active member of IM and was connected with the Riyaz Bhatkal. He [Subahani] was also responsible for IM’s activities in Kerala. The French Police will question IM operatives regarding Subahani’s role in Paris blasts, said an official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 14 
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres meant for its units that were on their way to establish a free medical camp in Kondagaon Districtof Chh
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) found two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres meant for its units that were on their way to establish a free medical camp in Kondagaon Districtof Chhattisgarh on December 14, reports The Tribune. An ITBP spokesperson said they had found twin pressure cooker IEDs weighing 5 kilograms each were near Churagaon in the District. ITBP said the IEDs were found and later safely destroyed.
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December - 14 
The Police were on high alert after a six-member group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, took out a march at Nalpathinal town near Thalapuzha in Wayanad District of Kerala on December 14 evening, reports The Hindu. The
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The Police were on high alert after a six-member group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, took out a march at Nalpathinal town near Thalapuzha in Wayanad District of Kerala on December 14 evening, reports The Hindu. The cadres disappeared after distributing pamphlets to villagers and pasted posters on the walls of a bus shelter. The posters said the death of a cooperative bank employee in the area was not a suicide but a murder and the culprit should be punished. The pamphlets revealed that the group belonged to the Kabani Dalam (armed squad) of the CPI-Maoist, the villagers said.
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December - 14 
The Research and Analysis Wing [R&AW] and the National Investigation Agency [NIA] has begin the probe of 10 people missing from Kannur District of Kerala since November 20, and suspected to join the Islamic State [IS], report The New Indian Express o
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The Research and Analysis Wing [R&AW] and the National Investigation Agency [NIA] has begin the probe of 10 people missing from Kannur District of Kerala since November 20, and suspected to join the Islamic State [IS], report The New Indian Express on December 14. Ten persons belonging to two families from Poothappara in Azhikode of Kannur District, and a person from Kuruva city of Wayanad District, had left their homes on November 20. Reportedly, they informed their families that they were going to Mysuru [Karnataka]. But, the Police investigation has revealed that they had reached some unspecified location in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] and later went missing from that location. The Police suspects that the missing persons might have reached Afghanistan from where they might have moved further to a ‘secret’ location with intentions to join the IS. Earlier on December 13, The NDTV reported that among ten people missing, five are minors belongs to two families. The suspects were in contact and personally knew T.V. Shameer—another resident from Kerala, who was radicalised to join the IS and was killed in Syria.
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December - 14 
The Special Task Force [STF] of Kolkata Police on December 14 arrested three persons—Paran Mondal, Mahendar Prasad, and Pappu Prasad, from Central Kolkata in West Bengal, for their alleged involvement in buying and selling Fake Indian Currency Notes
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The Special Task Force [STF] of Kolkata Police on December 14 arrested three persons—Paran Mondal, Mahendar Prasad, and Pappu Prasad, from Central Kolkata in West Bengal, for their alleged involvement in buying and selling Fake Indian Currency Notes [FICNs], reports Deccan Herald. The STF team also recovered FICNs worth INR 4 lakh from their possession. All three accused are charged with Sections 120B, 489B, and 489C of the Indian Penal Code [IPC], and sent to Police remand by the City Court till December 27.
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December - 14 
The State Government this week granted sanction to prosecute five activists - Sudhir Dhawale, Rona Wilson, Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen and Mahesh Raut - arrested in the Elgar Parishad case on charges of sedition and waging war against India and suspe
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The State Government this week granted sanction to prosecute five activists - Sudhir Dhawale, Rona Wilson, Surendra Gadling, Shoma Sen and Mahesh Raut - arrested in the Elgar Parishad case on charges of sedition and waging war against India and suspected links with Maoists among other charges of the Indian Penal Code, reports The Times of India on December 14.Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Swargate division, on December 13, filed the sanction order issued by Deputy Secretary (Governor’s office) Vijay Patil, on December 10, before the special court judge, K D Vadane, through public prosecutor Ujjwala Pawar. The prosecutor said, “At the time of filing the chargesheet against the five activists and five others on the run, we had mentioned before the court that the investigation officer had submitted a report seeking permission of the government to prosecute the activists for committing a series of offences under Section 153 (A) of the Indian Penal Code among other charges. We had also mentioned that the sanction order would be filed at a later stage.”
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December - 14 
At least six Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel were killed along with four terrorists in an exchange of fire at Wakai area near Baleda of Turbat, reports Daily Times on December 15. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intel
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At least six Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel were killed along with four terrorists in an exchange of fire at Wakai area near Baleda of Turbat, reports Daily Times on December 15. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was being carried out against terrorist hideouts when the terrorists targeted a security forces vehicle by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Fourteen others were injured in the incident.
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December - 14 
Conflict victims, human rights activists and a section of civil society on December 14 submitted a letter to Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Elisabeth Bon Capeller, expressing their dissatisfaction with the ‘so-called Bangkok meeting on transitional justic
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Conflict victims, human rights activists and a section of civil society on December 14 submitted a letter to Swiss Ambassador to Nepal Elisabeth Bon Capeller, expressing their dissatisfaction with the ‘so-called Bangkok meeting on transitional justice’ sponsored by the Swiss Embassy in Nepal, reports The Himalayan Times. “It unfortunately undermined the basic norms of democracy, transparency, rule of law, human rights and justice. We are closely witnessing the ongoing political attempts to derail transitional justice process with an intention to ensure immunity for perpetrators from war crimes, crimes against humanity and other grave crimes. We, therefore, would like to sincerely request all member states of the United Nations, including Switzerland, to stand consistently for end to impunity and fulfilment of the victims’ right to truth, justice and reparation,” reads the letter undersigned by 17 individuals, including Human Rights Organisation of Nepal Chairperson Indra Prasad Aryal. The letter states that they would not endorse any activity supportive to perpetrators-driven transitional justice process, but were ready for genuine collaboration with any member of international community to promote, protect and ensure human rights and peace as per international standards.
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December - 14 
The indefinite Sathyagraha campaign launched by the civil society organizations against President Maithripala Sirisena's Government to protect the Constitution and the Democracy has been concluded on December 14 following the Supreme Court ruling tha
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The indefinite Sathyagraha campaign launched by the civil society organizations against President Maithripala Sirisena's Government to protect the Constitution and the Democracy has been concluded on December 14 following the Supreme Court ruling that the dissolution of Parliament was unconstitutional and illegal, reports Colombo Page. The continuous 'Sathyagraha' held by the Civil Society Organizations and Trade Unions for the past 24 days to protect the democracy and constitution with the participation of Buddhist monks, launched on November 21 at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo. The Sathyagraha was concluded following the Supreme Court ruling that the dissolution of Parliament was unconstitutional and illegal. All religious leaders, Parliamentarians Patali Champika Ranawaka, Rajitha Senaratne, Mujibur Rahuman, Arsu Marasinghe, Karunaratna Paranavithana and Chathura Senaratne were amongst those who participated in the event.
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December - 14 
A senior Police Official was killed in a Taliban’s ambush in the Sancharak District of Sar-e-Pul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 14.
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A senior Police Official was killed in a Taliban’s ambush in the Sancharak District of Sar-e-Pul Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 14.
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December - 14 
A Taliban militant planting a bomb was injured in premature explosion in Sarobi District of Kabul Province on December 14, reports Khaama Press.
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A Taliban militant planting a bomb was injured in premature explosion in Sarobi District of Kabul Province on December 14, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 14 
Four persons were killed and nine others injured in firing unidentified assailants during a funeral attended by Public Uprising Force members in an unspecified District of Balkh Province on December 14, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Four persons were killed and nine others injured in firing unidentified assailants during a funeral attended by Public Uprising Force members in an unspecified District of Balkh Province on December 14, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 14 
Two militants were arrested while planting a landmine in the Naz Dara area of Bagram District of Parwan Province on December 14, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two militants were arrested while planting a landmine in the Naz Dara area of Bagram District of Parwan Province on December 14, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 14 
The Maldives Police Service [MPS] issued summon to former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen to appear for a probe on December 15, report The Edition on December 14. The former President Yameen is summoned in connection to an investigation about a la
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The Maldives Police Service [MPS] issued summon to former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen to appear for a probe on December 15, report The Edition on December 14. The former President Yameen is summoned in connection to an investigation about a large sum of money that was deposited into Yameen's personal account during the 2018 Presidential Elections held on September 23 [this year], said Secretary-General of Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM] Mohamed Hussain Shareef aka Mundhu. Recently, reports were surfaced that near to the Presidential Election, total MVR 22.5 million was deposit in two transactions over two different days into the former President Yameen’s personal bank account with the Maldives Islamic Bank [MIB].
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December - 14 
The Maldivian Criminal Court on December 14 has frozen the bank accounts of former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen regarding an on-going probe of a financial fraud, reports Avas. The Maldives Police Service [MPS] has summoned former President Yame
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The Maldivian Criminal Court on December 14 has frozen the bank accounts of former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen regarding an on-going probe of a financial fraud, reports Avas. The Maldives Police Service [MPS] has summoned former President Yameen on December 15 to question him regarding an alleged USD 1.5 million that he received in his bank accounts for the 2018 Presidential elections held in September [this year].
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December - 15 
A 26-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 was arrested by a District Reserve Guard (DRG) patrol from Sonpur Camp in Tumeradi in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 15, reports UNI.Th
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A 26-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 was arrested by a District Reserve Guard (DRG) patrol from Sonpur Camp in Tumeradi in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 15, reports UNI.The Maoist was identified as Aayutram Mandavi who began fleeing on seeing the security personnel but was arrested.
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December - 15 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found pasted on a tree near Gunpur village under Thuamul Rampur Block (administrative unit) of Kalahandi District of Odisha on December 15, reports The New Indian Express. The Maoists have dem
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster was found pasted on a tree near Gunpur village under Thuamul Rampur Block (administrative unit) of Kalahandi District of Odisha on December 15, reports The New Indian Express. The Maoists have demanded the closure of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp at Gunpur and stopping the construction work on a Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road from Saisurni to Nakrundi.
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December - 15 
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik on December 15 said that South of Kashmir has been turned into a graveyard for its people especially the youth, as 11 of its residents
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leaders Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik on December 15 said that South of Kashmir has been turned into a graveyard for its people especially the youth, as 11 of its residents were killed on December 15, adds Daily Excelsior. Strongly condemning the killings, APHC called for three days strike and protests against the killings and march to Army headquarters in Badami Bagh on December 17.
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December - 15 
Eleven persons including seven civilians, three militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter and ensuing clash at Monghama area of Sirnoo village in Pulwama District on December 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) jointly launch
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Eleven persons including seven civilians, three militants and a soldier were killed in an encounter and ensuing clash at Monghama area of Sirnoo village in Pulwama District on December 15, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) jointly launched a cordon and search operation on December 15 morning in Monghama area on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. As the SFs approached towards the militants, they were fired upon by them triggering a gun battle during which three militants and an Army soldier were killed. The slain militants were identified as Zahoor Ahmad Thoker (who had deserted Army last year and joined militancy), Adnan Hamid Bhat and Bilal Ahmad Magray (all three were local residents). The soldier was identified as Sowar Kishan Singh of Rajasthan. As the news about the killing of three militants spread in the area, the people living in the vicinity tried to march to gunfight site but SFs stopped their march, triggering intense clashes in which seven persons were killed and dozens were injured. Sources said that protesters attacked an Army Casper and tried to snatch the body of a militant. Security forces fired in air to disperse the protesters and when they failed to control them, they fired on the protesters injuring dozens. The dead civilians were identified as Amir Ahmad Pal, Abid Hussain Lone, Liyaqat Ahmad Dar, Shahbaz Ali, Suhail Ahmad, Murtaza and Tawseef Ahmad Mir. A police spokesman said that during the search operation, which was an open field with hideout made by the militants, hiding militants fired indiscriminately leading to an encounter. The Police spokesman said that several cases were registered against the killed militant Zahoor Thokar including that of the killing of Policemen Aqib Ahmad Wagay of Puchal in Pulwama District. “Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition recovered from the site of encounter have been taken in case records for further investigation and probe their complicity in other cases,” the spokesman said. Police have also registered a case in the killing of civilians in Pulwama District and started investigations.
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December - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on December 15 ordered a probe into the death of seven civilians when SFs allegedly opened fire at a mob that thronged an encounter site in Pulwama District, an official spokesperson said, reports Daily Exce
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Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on December 15 ordered a probe into the death of seven civilians when SFs allegedly opened fire at a mob that thronged an encounter site in Pulwama District, an official spokesperson said, reports Daily Excelsior. He appealed to people to stay away from encounter sites while directing Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to inquire into the Saturday [December 15] incident, the spokesman said. In the wake of the incident, the Governor chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers of the State and Central police forces at the Raj Bhavan where he reviewed law and order and other security related issues
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December - 15 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze five dumpers carrying coal from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)'s Pakri-Barwadih coal mining project at Kushumbha village under Katkumdag Police Station in Hazaribagh
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze five dumpers carrying coal from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)'s Pakri-Barwadih coal mining project at Kushumbha village under Katkumdag Police Station in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on December 15, reports PTI. Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Katkumdag Police Station, Ajit Kumar said the incident occurred when the vehicles were on its way to dump the coals in a railway siding in Kushumbha. Two empty dumpers were also set ablaze by the cadres at Kushumbha village, about 15 kilometers from district headquarter Hazaribagh, under Katkumdag Police Station.
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December - 15 
The Bongaon Court of 24 North Parganas in West Bengal, on December 15 has announced capital punishment for a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative--Sheikh Sameer, for his terrorist activities termed as ‘waging war against India’, reports The Asian Age. Aft
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The Bongaon Court of 24 North Parganas in West Bengal, on December 15 has announced capital punishment for a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative--Sheikh Sameer, for his terrorist activities termed as ‘waging war against India’, reports The Asian Age. After the announcement of his death penalty, Sheikh Sameer claimed himself as an innocent. On April 3, 2007, Sameer and other two LeT operatives--Mohammad Yunuis, and Sheikh Abdullah (both Pakistan nationals) were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) officials after they crossed the India-Bangladesh Border. The BSF officials recovered fake Voter ID cards of India, fake Driving License, fake Passports and Visa, Indian and United State (US) currencies from them. The BSF handed-over their custody to the Police and further they were charged with the Sections 121 and 121A of the Indian Penal Code [IPC], with possession of arms, ammunitions and huge quantities of explosives. In 2014, Sameer managed to escape while taking over to Maharashtra for the investigation of another case. In 2017, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials arrested Sameer in Patiala in Punjab in a case (undisclosed).
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December - 15 
The officials of 136th Battalion of the Border Security Force [BSF] on December 15, recovered three packets of heroin weigh 1.5 kg in total, worth INR 2.5 crore, from near the Barreke Border outpost of the India-Pakistan International Border in the F
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The officials of 136th Battalion of the Border Security Force [BSF] on December 15, recovered three packets of heroin weigh 1.5 kg in total, worth INR 2.5 crore, from near the Barreke Border outpost of the India-Pakistan International Border in the Ferozepur Sector of Punjab, reports The Tribune. During a search operation carried out near the Border outpost, the BSF officials have recovered heroin covered with bricks and plastic bags. Since January 2018, the BSF personnel have recovered 204.32 kg of heroin along with the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab.
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December - 15 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on December 15, reports Devdiscourse News.The State Police had got information about
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Seraikela-Kharsawan District of Jharkhand on December 15, reports Devdiscourse News.The State Police had got information about the movement of the Maoists in the area. A joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and State Police launched an operation in the area when the encounter took place at Gatilipi-Jomro village.Maoists managed to escape after the encounter.According to Police, one security person belonging to CoBRA(Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) was injured. Another trooper of the State Police sustained injuries in his leg.
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December - 15 
The fencing work on Pakistan-Afghanistan border will complete by the end of next year, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet on December 15, reports Daily Times.“802km out of 1,200km h
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The fencing work on Pakistan-Afghanistan border will complete by the end of next year, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet on December 15, reports Daily Times.“802km out of 1,200km has been covered and work on 233 out of 843 forts has been completed in in ‘pri 1 areas’,” he said, adding that the total length of the fenced border will be 2,611 kilometres. He said the armed forces are aiming a speedy completion of the project in ‘pri 1 areas’, adding that the full project will be completed by the end of 2019.Major General Ghafoor said the fenced border, once completed, will benefit the peaceful people of Pakistan and Afghanistan while restricting terrorists. The military-led construction effort went into action last year. The pair of nine-foot wire fences, with a six-foot gap, and topped with barbed wire, runs along rugged terrain and snow-capped mountains as high as 12,000 feet.Officials estimate the project will cost over USD 550 million.
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December - 15 
Police on December 15 recover two improvised explosive devices (IED) and a huge stash of bomb-making materials from a market in Dholaikhal area of Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. Police failed to arrest anyone in the incident, but suspect that th
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Police on December 15 recover two improvised explosive devices (IED) and a huge stash of bomb-making materials from a market in Dholaikhal area of Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. Police failed to arrest anyone in the incident, but suspect that the explosives were gathered for subversive activities ahead of Victory Day and national elections. Police said the recovered materials from the shops have similarities to those recovered earlier from Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) dens.
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December - 15 
On December 15, controversially appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the premiership ending a power struggle precipitated by President Maithripala seven weeks ago when he ousted the incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe an
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On December 15, controversially appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the premiership ending a power struggle precipitated by President Maithripala seven weeks ago when he ousted the incumbent Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with Rajapaksa, reports Colombo Page. "Since I have no intention of remaining as Prime Minister without a general election being held, and in order to not hamper the President in any way, I will resign from the position of Prime Minister and make way for the President to form a new government," Rajapaksa said in a televised address to the nation.
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December - 15 
Six Afghan Soldiers and a ‘commander’ of uprising group were killed during a clash with Taliban militants in an unspecified District (s) of Jawzjan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 15.
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Six Afghan Soldiers and a ‘commander’ of uprising group were killed during a clash with Taliban militants in an unspecified District (s) of Jawzjan Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 15.
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December - 15 
Three civilians were killed and four others injured when a rocket hit an apartment in the Gardez District of Paktia Province on December 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Three civilians were killed and four others injured when a rocket hit an apartment in the Gardez District of Paktia Province on December 15, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 15 
Around 50 Indian military personnel of 17th Battalion of Madras Regiment of the Indian Army has arrived in the Maldives to conduct joint training exercise—Exercise Ekuverin with the Maldives National Defence Force [MNDF], to be held in Lhaviyani Atol
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Around 50 Indian military personnel of 17th Battalion of Madras Regiment of the Indian Army has arrived in the Maldives to conduct joint training exercise—Exercise Ekuverin with the Maldives National Defence Force [MNDF], to be held in Lhaviyani Atoll from December 15-27, 2018, reports Avason December 15. The joint military exercise signals an important step towards improved diplomatic relations between India and the Maldives since Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was sworn in as President in November 2018.
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December - 16 
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on December 16 said that the Kashmiri youth are being forced into stone pelting either due to fear of terrorism or lured by money and asserted that the youth carrying stones should fall into some category of terrorism e
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Army chief General Bipin Rawat on December 16 said that the Kashmiri youth are being forced into stone pelting either due to fear of terrorism or lured by money and asserted that the youth carrying stones should fall into some category of terrorism even though law doesn’t accept stone as a weapon, reports Daily Excelsior. General Rawat said, “a youth who carries stone in his hands is not really a terrorist but supporting terrorism should come in some category of terrorists. All people who disrupt operations are part of terrorist organizations and we have to deal with those, who have stone in their hands”. Asserting that stone is as good a weapon as rifle, he said the civilians and security force personnel are being killed with stones and, therefore, “we have asked the Army jawans to use weapon against stone pelters but only injure them”. “Some of them are being lured by money. Others were being pressurized that the militants will knock their doors in the night if they don’t pick up the stones. A fear is being generated among the youth (to pick up stones),” he asserted.
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December - 16 
Kishtwar Police arrested a militant, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Kamal alias Nika Kamal, who was wanted in connection with a terror module as well as Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) network, from Bassar Kund village in Kishtwar District on December
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Kishtwar Police arrested a militant, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Kamal alias Nika Kamal, who was wanted in connection with a terror module as well as Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) network, from Bassar Kund village in Kishtwar District on December 16, reports Daily Excelsior. He was evading the arrest since July this year. He was arrested minutes before he was scheduled to solemnize marriage with a local girl.
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December - 16 
Kuki National Organisation (KNO) urged the Chief Minister of Manipur for non-inclusion of Kuki ancestral lands in the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) 'Framework Agreement’, reports Epao. The historical and ancestral la
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Kuki National Organisation (KNO) urged the Chief Minister of Manipur for non-inclusion of Kuki ancestral lands in the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) 'Framework Agreement’, reports Epao. The historical and ancestral lands claimed by KNO are Chassad (Kmjong), Laijang (Tamenglong), Mongkotjang (Noney) and Phoibung (Senapati).
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December - 16 
Normal life in Kashmir valley was disrupted on December 16 due to strike called by separatists while authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar to thwart any possible protest over Pulwama killings, reports Daily Excelsior. Stone pelting in
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Normal life in Kashmir valley was disrupted on December 16 due to strike called by separatists while authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar to thwart any possible protest over Pulwama killings, reports Daily Excelsior. Stone pelting incidents were also reported in parts of the Valley. However, no one was injured in these incidents.
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December - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant from Kongpal Khaidem Leikai in Imphal East District, reports Epao on December 16.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant from Kongpal Khaidem Leikai in Imphal East District, reports Epao on December 16.
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December - 16 
The Tamil Nadu Police arrested Mohammad Arafat [19] and recovered the Hawala [illegal monetary transaction] money of worth INR 21,000, from an ATM [Automated Teller Machine] of Punjab National Bank in Mylapore in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu, repor
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The Tamil Nadu Police arrested Mohammad Arafat [19] and recovered the Hawala [illegal monetary transaction] money of worth INR 21,000, from an ATM [Automated Teller Machine] of Punjab National Bank in Mylapore in Chennai District of Tamil Nadu, reports The Times of India on December 16. Post preliminary interrogation, the Police arrested Arafat’s associates-- Mohammad Ali [23], Abdul Khader [30], Khader [23], and two other persons [identity undisclosed] from a location [undisclosed]. The interrogation has revealed that the arrestees have deposited INR Seven lakh to particular bank account. The Police suspected that the case relates to Hawala money, and hand-over the custody of arrestees to the Income Tax [I-T] Department.
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December - 16 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on December 16 approved death sentences awarded to 15 hardcore terrorists by military courts, reports Dawn. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the convicts co
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on December 16 approved death sentences awarded to 15 hardcore terrorists by military courts, reports Dawn. A statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the convicts committed offences related to terrorism, attacked the armed forces and law enforcement agencies, abetted suicide attackers in the Christian Colony bombing near Peshawar, destroyed educational institutions and killed innocent civilians.The atrocities resulted in the deaths of a total of 34 persons, 21 of them belonging to the armed forces, nine to Frontier Constabulary, and 2 who were police officials. Besides these, two civilians were also killed and 19 others injured.
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December - 16 
Former Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) combatants, who were injured during the insurgency and are still undergoing treatment, stage a hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala in the capital, Kathmandu on December 16 demanding that the Governme
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Former Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) combatants, who were injured during the insurgency and are still undergoing treatment, stage a hunger strike at Maitighar Mandala in the capital, Kathmandu on December 16 demanding that the Government foot their medical bills, reports Republica. It was the fourth day of their hunger strike. Sangrame Sarki, a former Maoist combatant injured in Arghakhanchi in September 2002, said “My legs have become numb. I can hardly feel anything. For me life is meaningless. I wish I better die here if the government does not address our demand.” Frustrated by the Government's negligence, Mangalsen Praja, who was injured during a clash with the security forces, said “I nearly lost my life in war. Shrapnels are still inside my chest. I feel it is better to die instead of seeing the miserable condition of my family.” “I have nowhere else to live except for the street as I have mortgaged my land to receive loan from a bank. I wish I could die here so that my kids would get relief from the government,” says Lilachand Kami, another injured ex-Maoist combatant. Worried over the increasing protests of injured ex-Maoist combatants, Police have already arrested Yubaraj BK, who was leading the protests. Those staging hunger strike in Kathmandu say their leader was arrested under pressure from the home minister.
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December - 16 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) officials said that 31 war crimes cases are pending with the ICT-1, 14 cases against 82 suspects are under trial while 17 cases against 92 others are at the pre-trial stage, reports New Age on December 16. 752
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) officials said that 31 war crimes cases are pending with the ICT-1, 14 cases against 82 suspects are under trial while 17 cases against 92 others are at the pre-trial stage, reports New Age on December 16. 752 war crimes allegations against 3,830 suspects await probes by the War Crimes Investigation Agency, said officials. As no appeals were heard in last two years, ICT 1 co-coordinator M Sanaul Huq called for expediting hearing the appeals against convictions. ‘If the trials proceed at slow pace the trials would never be completed. The trials should be completed speedily to fulfill the expectations of the victims and their families,’ senior war crimes prosecutor Zead Al Malum told.
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December - 16 
Leader of the United National Party (UNP), Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn-in on December 16 for a fifth time as the Prime Minister ending a nearly two-month long political crisis, reports Colombo Page. UNP leader Mr. Wickremesinghe took oath before P
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Leader of the United National Party (UNP), Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn-in on December 16 for a fifth time as the Prime Minister ending a nearly two-month long political crisis, reports Colombo Page. UNP leader Mr. Wickremesinghe took oath before President Maithripala Sirisena at the auspicious time of 11:16 at the Presidential Secretariat.
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December - 16 
Executive Officer of Mardyan District identified as Abdul Rahim was abducted by Taliban militants in Mardyan district of Jowzjan Province on December 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Executive Officer of Mardyan District identified as Abdul Rahim was abducted by Taliban militants in Mardyan district of Jowzjan Province on December 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 16 
Five militants were killed and two others were injured in air-strikes conducted in Sarkham area in Tarinkot District of Uruzgan Province on December 16, reports Khaama Press.
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Five militants were killed and two others were injured in air-strikes conducted in Sarkham area in Tarinkot District of Uruzgan Province on December 16, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 16 
Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) Chief Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has said the party will not have an independent candidate in the upcoming presidential elections, reports Khaama Press on December 16. Hekmatyar further added that HIA and some other political
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Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) Chief Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has said the party will not have an independent candidate in the upcoming presidential elections, reports Khaama Press on December 16. Hekmatyar further added that HIA and some other political parties would establish a joint council to decide regarding the nomination of a single candidate for the elections.
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December - 16 
Three Taliban militants including ‘military commission chief’ identified as Haji Barakat were killed and another militant was injured in an air-strike conducted by Coalition Forces in Yakhchal area of Graeshk District of Helmand Province, reports Kha
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Three Taliban militants including ‘military commission chief’ identified as Haji Barakat were killed and another militant was injured in an air-strike conducted by Coalition Forces in Yakhchal area of Graeshk District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on December 16.
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December - 16 
Two militants were killed in an air-strike conducted in Washir District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on December 16.
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Two militants were killed in an air-strike conducted in Washir District of Helmand Province, reports Khaama Press on December 16.
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December - 16 
Two Security Personnel were killed and eight others injured when Taliban militants attacked in Patu District of Daikundi Province on December 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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Two Security Personnel were killed and eight others injured when Taliban militants attacked in Patu District of Daikundi Province on December 16, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 16 
The Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, presently on his maiden visit to India from December 16-18, has said on December 16 while addressing the ‘India-Maldives Business Forum’ in New Delhi, India, that the Maldives is open to conduct business
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The Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, presently on his maiden visit to India from December 16-18, has said on December 16 while addressing the ‘India-Maldives Business Forum’ in New Delhi, India, that the Maldives is open to conduct businesses with India, and there are no obstacles to Foreign Investment [FI] procedures in the Maldives, reports The Maldives Times. India is Maldives’ closest neighbour and citizens of the two countries [India and the Maldives] are bound by ties of friendship and cultural similarities. Not only a closest friend but, India is one of Maldives’ largest trading partners as well. Within those close connections, trade and commerce have flourished, said President Solih. Also, Maldives is grateful that India hosts thousands of Maldivian students to explore the opportunities to attend world-renowned educational institutions in India and learn from some of the world’s best doctors, engineers, and technologists, said President Solih.
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December - 17 
24 hours bandh (shutdown strike) called by Maoist Communist Party and People's War Group, greatly affected normal lives in the State especially the valley districts on December 17, reports Epao.
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24 hours bandh (shutdown strike) called by Maoist Communist Party and People's War Group, greatly affected normal lives in the State especially the valley districts on December 17, reports Epao.
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December - 17 
A parliamentary committee has recommended exploring the possibility of setting up a separate Indo-Myanmar Border Force, under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), for guarding the international boundary, reports The Telegraph on December 17.In its rep
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A parliamentary committee has recommended exploring the possibility of setting up a separate Indo-Myanmar Border Force, under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), for guarding the international boundary, reports The Telegraph on December 17.In its report, Working Conditions in Border Guarding Forces, placed in Parliament on Thursday, the committee said the dual role of conducting counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast and guarding the Indo-Myanmar border, which is now done by Assam Rifles, must be performed by two separate forces.
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December - 17 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kerala have called for active involvement in local issues to connect with the public and garner their support, reports The New Indian Express on December 18. A high-level meeting was held in Kozh
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kerala have called for active involvement in local issues to connect with the public and garner their support, reports The New Indian Express on December 18. A high-level meeting was held in Kozhikode on December 17, attended by Chief Secretary Tom Jose, State Police Chief Loknath Behera and other senior officers, considering the gravity of the strategy mooted by the Maoists. The meeting decided to immediately take necessary measures to prevent the Maoists from strengthening their influence among the locals.Kannur Range Inspector General (IG), Balram Kumar Upadhyay said: “The meeting decided to take up development work in backward areas in Wayanad district on a war-footing. The work will focus on schools, roads, hospitals and electricity.”Two days back, a five-member armed group of Maoists visited Thalapuzha in Wayanad demanding legal action against the persons responsible in connection with alleged suicide of Thavinjal Service Cooperative bank employee P M AnilKumar. The group also threatened with public execution of those involved if justice was not delivered. The group also interacted with the public and pasted posters demanding action against former bank president P Vasu. According to a senior Police officer, the decision of Maoists to interfere in local issues is a matter of big concern for the State Government. “They are trying to play with the sentiments of the common man who always feel that justice is served only for the wealthy and powerful. If people start accepting the doctrines of the Maoists, situation is going to be really hard for the police as locals will start supporting them,” the officer said.
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December - 17 
Government of India (GoI) and the NSCN-K led by Khango Konyak held an “informal meeting” at Delhi to chalk out the differences on December 17, reports Nagaland Post. Highly placed sources informed the newspaper that Deputy National Security Advisor (
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Government of India (GoI) and the NSCN-K led by Khango Konyak held an “informal meeting” at Delhi to chalk out the differences on December 17, reports Nagaland Post. Highly placed sources informed the newspaper that Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) and GoI representative for Naga peace talks, R.N. Ravi and three members representing the NSCN-K led by ‘general secretary’, Isak Sumi sat for an informal meeting at New Delhi.
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December - 17 
Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), DK Pandey expressed confidence that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Jharkhand is on its last legs and it would be wiped out soon, reports The Pioneer on December 17. He also claimed that the menace has been co
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Jharkhand Director General of Police (DGP), DK Pandey expressed confidence that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in Jharkhand is on its last legs and it would be wiped out soon, reports The Pioneer on December 17. He also claimed that the menace has been controlled 80 per cent and mentioned that the time is suitable for ending it. "Eighty percent of extremism here has been contained, curbed and finished. Extremism in Jharkhand is to be essentially understood and thought of in right context and not in any way outlandish one. Here its dimension is different,” said the DGP. He also cited an incident of arson which took place in Chatra District where four vehicles of NTPC were put on fire by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres last week. DGP said this arson was carried out by a group of Bihar led by Karu Yadav. Top Maoists’ leaders have pushed him in here to create disturbance. "Jharkhand police will abort their nefarious and evil designs. Our police have also re-drawn its strategy to checkmate and fail and foil the plan of the Maoists. They will be contained and their sinister designs will be smashed” added the DGP. He also said Maoists are making all out efforts to sneak in Jharkhand from Bihar and Odisha side of borders. "Some have come here too but our men are after them. Days are not far off when they will be neutralised them completely. We need to further tune in our intelligence. It has to be smart and pin pointed. It will render the lives of the Maoists further miserable as our police are reaching out in those areas which some time back were a forbidden one. Our foot steps are everywhere. Those outlaws too hear our sounds of boots,” said the DGP. “We seek people’s cooperation. We know Maoists base has eroded completely. They are not getting any big support from the people which they used to command in the past. I ask people to help police fighting these criminals with clinical precision,” he added.
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December - 17 
Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW), who is also leader of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Conference Doda, from Kishtwar in Kishtwar District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, they have arrested an OGW identified as Noor Mohd
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Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW), who is also leader of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Conference Doda, from Kishtwar in Kishtwar District on December 17, reports Daily Excelsior. According to Police, they have arrested an OGW identified as Noor Mohd alias Fayaz Malik who was wanted in a militancy related case registered at Police Station Kishtwar. “The accused is a self-styled leader of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Conference Doda and has previously remained an associate of Hurriyat Conference chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Rajinder Kumar Gupta.
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December - 17 
Police arrested two youths, Naba Handique (19) and Rubul Bonia (18) of Biswanath district, from a bus at Rongajan Tiniali on the outskirts of Golaghat town in Golaghat District on charges of fleeing their homes to join the ULFA-I on December 17, repo
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Police arrested two youths, Naba Handique (19) and Rubul Bonia (18) of Biswanath district, from a bus at Rongajan Tiniali on the outskirts of Golaghat town in Golaghat District on charges of fleeing their homes to join the ULFA-I on December 17, reports The Assam Tribune.
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December - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants from different locations in Imphal East District during the last 24 hours, reports Epao on December 17. SFs arrested ‘corporal’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Khaidem Milan Meitei alias Bobby (23),
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants from different locations in Imphal East District during the last 24 hours, reports Epao on December 17. SFs arrested ‘corporal’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Khaidem Milan Meitei alias Bobby (23), from Kongpal Khaidem Leikai. Later, SFs arrested a PLA militant, identified as Gurumayum Siddhartha Sharma alias Kiyamba (24), from his residence at Bharmapur Thangapat Mapal Bamon Leikai. Separately, SFs arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Mohammad Jales alias Porei (31), from his residence at Prompat Pangal Leirak.
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December - 17 
The Pune Session Court has extended the Police custody of arrested Khalistan sympathiser—Harpal Singh, till December 31, reports ANI News on December 17. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad [ATS] arrested Harpal Singh on December 2, from Chakan in P
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The Pune Session Court has extended the Police custody of arrested Khalistan sympathiser—Harpal Singh, till December 31, reports ANI News on December 17. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad [ATS] arrested Harpal Singh on December 2, from Chakan in Pune, for alleged connections with Khalistan activists based in India and Pakistan.
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December - 17 
Standing Committee members of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on December 17 lashed out at the joint political document of their Chairmen, reports Kathmandu Post. Co-chairmen Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal had presented th
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Standing Committee members of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on December 17 lashed out at the joint political document of their Chairmen, reports Kathmandu Post. Co-chairmen Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal had presented the joint paper defending the activities of the party and the Government on the first day of the Standing Committee meeting on December 15. Ten Standing Committee members aired their views. Of them, Bamdev Gautam, Yubaraj Gyawali, Ghanashyam Bhusal, Beduram Bhusal, Agni Sapkota, Haribol Gajurel, Mukunda Neupane, Asta Laxmi Shakya and Ganesh Sah spoke against the document while Minister Shakti Basnet defended the Government. Most of them said the joint document was not political as it only defended the activities of the Government. Though the communist Government two decades ago had gained unprecedented popularity in its nine months in office, the NCP-led Government of a two-thirds majority in Parliament was growing unpopular.
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December - 17 
Army said over 69,000 acres of land used by the Army in the North East following the end of the war had been released since 2009, reports Colombo Page on December 17. The Army said since May 18, 2009, the Army has used 84523.84 acres of land in the N
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Army said over 69,000 acres of land used by the Army in the North East following the end of the war had been released since 2009, reports Colombo Page on December 17. The Army said since May 18, 2009, the Army has used 84523.84 acres of land in the North and East and 69754.59 acres of that land had been released in a manner that would not be harmful to the national security. According to a senior military official this extent of private and state land had been released until November 25, 2018. Since 2009, the military has occupied 25202.88 acres of land from Jaffna, 25948.49 acres in Kilinochchi, 11911.18 acres in Mullaitivu, 2302.30 acres in Mannar, 7331.47 acres in Vavuniya, 1859.65 acres in Trincomalee, 1592.29 acres in Batticaloa, and 8375.58 acres in Ampara. Among the released lands are 22496.09 acres in Jaffna district, 24396.29 acres in Kilinochchi, 7126.69 acres in Mullaitivu, 885.74 acres in Mannar, 6250.24 acres in Vavuniya, 98.18 acres in Trincomalee, 1040.54 acres in Batticaloa, and 7460.82 acres in Ampara. Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna (SFHQ-J) in Jaffna is scheduled to release another 263.55 acres of land before December 31 in a manner that will not be a threat to the national security, according to military sources. President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the relevant authorities to sort out the problems and complete the process to release all the occupied lands before December 31.
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December - 17 
Five Afghan Soldiers including four Commandos and six Taliban militants were killed and eight Soldiers and 12 Taliban militants were injured after Security Personnel attacked militants and Taliban responded by attacking security posts in Baharak vill
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Five Afghan Soldiers including four Commandos and six Taliban militants were killed and eight Soldiers and 12 Taliban militants were injured after Security Personnel attacked militants and Taliban responded by attacking security posts in Baharak village of Garziwan District in Faryab Province on December 17, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 17 
Five Taliban militants including a ‘leader’ identified as Mullah Ghulam Sakhi were killed in an air-strike conducted in Farsi District of Herat Province, reports Khaama Press on December 17.
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Five Taliban militants including a ‘leader’ identified as Mullah Ghulam Sakhi were killed in an air-strike conducted in Farsi District of Herat Province, reports Khaama Press on December 17.
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December - 17 
Six civilians were killed in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Charkh District of Logar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 17. However, the Logar Police Spokesman, Shapor Ahmadzai claimed that those killed were Talib
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Six civilians were killed in an air-strike conducted by Afghan Air Force (AAF) in Charkh District of Logar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 17. However, the Logar Police Spokesman, Shapor Ahmadzai claimed that those killed were Taliban militants. Logar Provincial Council Deputy Head, Abdul Wali Wakil, said that AAF targeted a civilian vehicle.
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December - 17 
Taliban’s ‘military commander’ for Maiwand District was killed during an air-attack in an unspecified area of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 17.
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Taliban’s ‘military commander’ for Maiwand District was killed during an air-attack in an unspecified area of Kandahar Province, reports Pajhwok Afghan News on December 17.
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December - 17 
Taliban’s ‘political leadership’ met with the officials of United States (US), Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi on December 17, reports Khaama Press. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said “Yesterday the delegatio
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Taliban’s ‘political leadership’ met with the officials of United States (US), Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi on December 17, reports Khaama Press. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said “Yesterday the delegation of Islamic Emirate held extensive rounds of meetings with the high-ranking officials of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi”. The statement further added that “Talks revolved around withdrawal of occupation forces from Afghanistan, ending the oppression being carried out by the United States and her allies and views were exchanged with the said countries about peace and reconstruction of Afghanistan. Moreover, preliminary talks were held with the said countries along with the State Department’s Special Representative Zalmai Khalilzad at the end of the day. And meetings in this negotiations process shall continue today.”
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December - 17 
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Unity Government (NUG) Abdullah Abdullah has said that the Afghan Government is the only institution which has the authority to negotiate a peace deal with the Taliban, reports Khaama Press on Decembe
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Unity Government (NUG) Abdullah Abdullah has said that the Afghan Government is the only institution which has the authority to negotiate a peace deal with the Taliban, reports Khaama Press on December 17.
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December - 17 
Following the delegation-level talk between the Indian Prime Minister [PM] Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, India and Maldives on December 17 jointly agreed to deepen and strengthen the cooperation between two nations to m
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Following the delegation-level talk between the Indian Prime Minister [PM] Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, India and Maldives on December 17 jointly agreed to deepen and strengthen the cooperation between two nations to maintain peace and security in the Indian Ocean region, reports Avas. There is unanimity on the sustainability of the Indian Ocean region and to be conscious of each other's [India and Maldives] interests and concerns, said PM Modi. Both nations [India and Maldives] discussed cooperation in health, education and commerce among other areas during the delegation-level talk, said Maldivian President Solih.
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December - 17 
In a joint statement with the visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Indian Prime Minister [PM] Narendra Modi on December 17 has announced that India will provide a financial aid worth USD 1.4 billion to the Maldives, reports Avas. I
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In a joint statement with the visiting Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the Indian Prime Minister [PM] Narendra Modi on December 17 has announced that India will provide a financial aid worth USD 1.4 billion to the Maldives, reports Avas. India is going to provide a financial assistance of USD 1.4 billion in the form of budgetary support, currency swap agreements, and concessional lines of Credit targeting the Social and Economic development of the Maldives, said PM Modi.
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December - 18 
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on December 18 said that the Indian Army has been targeting and destroying terrorist camps in Pakistan to reduce number of infiltration attempts and militants sneaking into this side and declared that Pakistan has
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on December 18 said that the Indian Army has been targeting and destroying terrorist camps in Pakistan to reduce number of infiltration attempts and militants sneaking into this side and declared that Pakistan has been isolated globally for aiding and abetting terrorism, reports Daily Excelsior. “We are doing it. We are finishing them (the terrorist camps). Please don’t ask for proof. I won’t disclose where, but we have been targeting and destroying the terrorist camps (in Pakistan),’’ Sitharaman said. Reiterating that Pakistan continued to support terrorism and hasn’t taken any action on the dossiers given by India, the Defence Minister said the militants are still trying to infiltrate though their number has reduced.“W e are not leaving them. We are finishing them (the militants),’’ she said. Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement assumed significance as Indian Army has been retaliated to ceasefire violations from Pakistan very effectively. There were reports that the ceasefire violations were aimed at infiltrating militants into Jammu and Kashmir. “We are trying to decimate infiltration. We are in process of this. Army has been doing a lot on the borders,’’ the Defence Minister said. However, she refused to disclose the Government strategy on dealing with the situation in Kashmir.
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December - 18 
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District by resorting to unprovoked firing on forward posts on December 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire violation was first reported in Digwar sector late on Dec
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Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District by resorting to unprovoked firing on forward posts on December 18, reports Daily Excelsior. The ceasefire violation was first reported in Digwar sector late on December 18 evening and later spread to Kerni sector, sources said. The firing by Pakistani troops from across the LoC attracted strong and effective retaliation by the Indian Army, they added. However, there was no immediate report of any casualty.
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December - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Chingakham Tondon alias Apamba (32), from Andro Awang Leikai in Imphal East District on December 18, reports Epao.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, Chingakham Tondon alias Apamba (32), from Andro Awang Leikai in Imphal East District on December 18, reports Epao.
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December - 18 
The Chief Minister [CM] of Punjab—Capt. Amarinder Singh on December 18 has said that the statement by the United States [US] based pro-Khalistan group—Sikhs For Justice [SFJ] has revealed the relation between the group and Pakistan’s Army and Inter-S
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The Chief Minister [CM] of Punjab—Capt. Amarinder Singh on December 18 has said that the statement by the United States [US] based pro-Khalistan group—Sikhs For Justice [SFJ] has revealed the relation between the group and Pakistan’s Army and Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] to ‘liberate’ Punjab from India, reports The New Indian Express. Pakistan’s decision to open the Kartarpur Corridor was an ISI game-strategy to support anti-India elements which includes SFJ outfit.
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December - 18 
The National Investigation Agency [NIA] is likely to take the investigation of 10 missing people from Kannur District of Kerala, who are suspected to travelled to Islamic State [IS] controlled regions in Afghanistan, reports The New Indian Express on
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The National Investigation Agency [NIA] is likely to take the investigation of 10 missing people from Kannur District of Kerala, who are suspected to travelled to Islamic State [IS] controlled regions in Afghanistan, reports The New Indian Express on December 18. With a suspicion of missing people has joined the IS organisation, the Kerala Police has registered the case under the Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], 1967. The NIA and the Intelligence Bureau [IB] are also coordinating with the State Police [Kerala] to track the group of 10 missing people, said an official [identity undisclosed]. On record, more than 50 persons have moved to Syria and Afghanistan to join the IS. The Intelligence agencies suspects that the counts could be a bit higher as people working in Gulf countries might have joined the IS, also.
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December - 18 
Union Minister of State (MoS-Home Affairs) Hansraj Ahir, in a written reply in Lok Sabha (lower House of Indian Parliament), on December 18 said the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) will be limited to Assam for now, reports NDTV.
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Union Minister of State (MoS-Home Affairs) Hansraj Ahir, in a written reply in Lok Sabha (lower House of Indian Parliament), on December 18 said the National Registrar of Citizens (NRC) will be limited to Assam for now, reports NDTV.
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December - 18 
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on December 18 that his country was looking for a "just durable and a peacefully negotiated" solution of the Kashmir issue, reports Times of India. Qureshi made the remarks while addressing the participants
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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on December 18 that his country was looking for a "just durable and a peacefully negotiated" solution of the Kashmir issue, reports Times of India. Qureshi made the remarks while addressing the participants of National Security and War Course at National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad."While safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state we are maintaining credible national security capabilities to deter aggression," he said while highlighting the cardinals of Pakistan's foreign policy, challenges as well as opportunities. Pakistan was "seeking a just durable and a peacefully negotiated solution of the Kashmir dispute," the foreign minister added.
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December - 18 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 18 arrested a militant of Ansar Al Islam in Bhatara area of Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Borhan Uddin alias Prince (32), a recruiter and motivator of Ansar Al Islam.
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on December 18 arrested a militant of Ansar Al Islam in Bhatara area of Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee is Borhan Uddin alias Prince (32), a recruiter and motivator of Ansar Al Islam.
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December - 18 
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on December 18 moved an adjournment motion to abolish the executive presidency saying that majority of the people of the country favour to usurp the power from a single individual, reports Colombo Page. Adjournment Mot
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Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on December 18 moved an adjournment motion to abolish the executive presidency saying that majority of the people of the country favour to usurp the power from a single individual, reports Colombo Page. Adjournment Motion on "Abolition of Executive Presidency" was proposed by JVP MP Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa. The United National Party (UNP) led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament that they will support moves to slash the powers of the President and requested the rest of Parliament to support the JVP's motion to abolish the Executive Presidency.
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December - 18 
Reuters quoting Taliban members, reported that on the second day of talks in United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States (US) delegation asked Taliban to announce a six months ceasefire. A Taliban member told Reuters that if Saudi Arabia, UAE and P
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Reuters quoting Taliban members, reported that on the second day of talks in United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States (US) delegation asked Taliban to announce a six months ceasefire. A Taliban member told Reuters that if Saudi Arabia, UAE and Pakistan guarantee that the US will establish an interim government in Afghanistan, and will appoint a Taliban favourite leader for the Government, they will consider a ceasefire, reports Tolo News on December 18.
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December - 18 
The Afghan Government’s negotiating team arrived in Abhu Dhabi to begin a proximity dialogue with the Taliban delegation and prepare for a face-to-face meeting, the Presidential Palace confirmed on December 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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The Afghan Government’s negotiating team arrived in Abhu Dhabi to begin a proximity dialogue with the Taliban delegation and prepare for a face-to-face meeting, the Presidential Palace confirmed on December 18, reports Pajhwok Afghan News.
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December - 18 
With an uncertainty of Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM’s] future, the Maldives’ former President Abdulla Yameen on December 18 has confirmed to form a new political party over the internal leadership disputes in PPM, reports Avas. Earlier, a lawsu
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With an uncertainty of Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM’s] future, the Maldives’ former President Abdulla Yameen on December 18 has confirmed to form a new political party over the internal leadership disputes in PPM, reports Avas. Earlier, a lawsuit was filed challenging the legality of the PPM leadership and asking the Civil Court to handover party reins to the elder party member and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. But before a single hearing could be held, the Supreme Court had taken over the case. We can't head to an election with the PPM's future lies in uncertainty. The Supreme Court is on holiday-break and we cannot be sure of when or how the verdict would come. So we can't take any chances, said former President Yameen.
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December - 19 
After completion of six months of Governor’s rule on December 19, Jammu and Kashmir came under President’s rule from midnight paving the way for the Union Cabinet to take all policy decisions related to the militancy-hit State, reports Daily Excelsio
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After completion of six months of Governor’s rule on December 19, Jammu and Kashmir came under President’s rule from midnight paving the way for the Union Cabinet to take all policy decisions related to the militancy-hit State, reports Daily Excelsior. President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for imposition of President’s rule in the State. The gazette notification issued on December 19 afternoon by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs, said the President has received a report from Governor Satya Pal Malik and after considering it and other information, he was “satisfied” that President’s rule in the State was needed. “In pursuance of the proclamation issued by me under Article 356 of the Constitution of India, I hereby direct that all the functions of the Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and all the powers vested in or exercisable by the Governor of that State shall, subject to the superintendence, direction and control of the President, (and) be exercisable also by the Governor of the State,” the notification said.
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December - 19 
As many as 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two districts in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on December 19, reports BusinessStandard. While seven Maoist cadres were arrested from Bijapur District, four oth
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As many as 11 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested from two districts in Bastar division of Chhattisgarh on December 19, reports BusinessStandard. While seven Maoist cadres were arrested from Bijapur District, four others arrested in Narayanpur District, a senior Police official said."In Bijapur, a joint team of CRPF's 168th battalion, District Reserve Guard (DRG) and local police had launched a search operation in the forest of Basaguda police station area to trace some Naxals wanted in separate cases, following inputs about their movements," he said.During the search, seven Maoists, identified as Oyam Masa (26), Oyam Budhru (38), Punem Dulla (36), Dodi Chhotu (25), Punema Somlu (30), Oyam Mangu (26) and Korsa Dinecch (18) were arrested, Police said.Of them, Masa was active as a member of ‘militia section commander’ of Maoists, while the remaining ones were lower-rung cadres, the Police said.Masa, Budhru and Dulla were allegedly involved in an attack on a Police team on January 1 this year in Basaguda area, in which one Special Task Force (STF) trooper was killed, he added.In a separate operation in Narayanpur District, four Maoists were arrested from a forest near Donderbeda village under Orchha Police Station limits by a joint team of DRG and STF, the official said.They were identified as Mugduram Gota (35), Sannu Ram (35), Somaru Ram Usendi (24) and Dhannuram Wadde (23), he added.The four were allegedly involved in attacks on Police patrolling party, Policesaid.
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December - 19 
Following recommendation by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, the Central Government has approved imposition of President’s rule in the State after completion of Governor’s rule on December 19 and a proclamation to this effect was expected
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Following recommendation by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, the Central Government has approved imposition of President’s rule in the State after completion of Governor’s rule on December 19 and a proclamation to this effect was expected to be issued by President Ram Nath Kovind in the next two days, reports Daily Excelsior on December 18. With the imposition of President’s rule in the State, the powers of Legislature which were vested with the Governor for six months during the Governor’s rule, will shift to Parliament.
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December - 19 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a search operation near Orchha village under Orchha tehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 19, reports Odisha TV.During patrolling in the
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a search operation near Orchha village under Orchha tehsil (revenue unit) in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh on December 19, reports Odisha TV.During patrolling in the area, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) personnel arrested the Maoists, who upon seeing the Police, tried to flee.A First Information Report (FIR) was filed against all four and they were presented before a magistrate.During interrogation it was found that the arrested Maoists were involved in a shooting incident in June. The identities of the arrested Maoists are yet to be ascertained.
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December - 19 
In a joint commission meeting on the special strategic partnership between India and South Korea, the External Affairs Minister [EAM] Sushma Swaraj on December 19 has said that India and South Korea shared the view that all the manifestations of terr
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In a joint commission meeting on the special strategic partnership between India and South Korea, the External Affairs Minister [EAM] Sushma Swaraj on December 19 has said that India and South Korea shared the view that all the manifestations of terrorism is a global curse and there is need to fight it through coordinated regional and global efforts, reports The Tribune. South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-Wha and I has noted the progress made by two nations [India and South Korea] in the areas of Defence, Economic Development, consular matters, and others of our cooperation, said EAM Swaraj.
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December - 19 
NSCN-Reformation faction (NSCN-R) has expelled its ‘army chief’ Jackson Pochury for alleged anti-social and anti-national activities, reports The Hindu on December 20. A statement issued by the NSCN-R’s ‘information ministry’ said Mr Pochury violated
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NSCN-Reformation faction (NSCN-R) has expelled its ‘army chief’ Jackson Pochury for alleged anti-social and anti-national activities, reports The Hindu on December 20. A statement issued by the NSCN-R’s ‘information ministry’ said Mr Pochury violated the constitution of the group by threatening the collective leadership of dire consequences and had hatched plots to form a “parallel organisation”.
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December - 19 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Jilebia roundabout under Belhar Police Station limits in Banka District of Bihar on December 19, reports UNI.Police said that the Maoist cadre Deepak Rai alias Chhotu wasarrest
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre from Jilebia roundabout under Belhar Police Station limits in Banka District of Bihar on December 19, reports UNI.Police said that the Maoist cadre Deepak Rai alias Chhotu wasarrested during a raid conducted on the specific intelligence report. Police said that the arrested Maoist was involved in various unlawful activities in Banka, Jamuiand Munger Districts.
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December - 19 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 19 said that he as well as the Central Government were committed to empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and will stand with local Government representatives for welfare of the State and fulfill aspi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 19 said that he as well as the Central Government were committed to empowerment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and will stand with local Government representatives for welfare of the State and fulfill aspirations of the masses, reports Daily Excelsior. He also hoped that empowerment of democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir will be a significant step in taking the State away from path of violence. Asserting that he had inputs of violence to disrupt restoration of democratic process in the State during Panchayat and Municipal elections, Modi said he was delighted with outcome of the civic bodies elections, which were completely violence free with massive 74 percent turnout notwithstanding boycott calls of the two mainstream parties and threats by the separatists. The Prime Minister conveyed this to 48 newly elected Sarpanchs from all three regions of Jammu and Kashmir, who called on him in New Delhi on December 19 under the leadership of Shafiq Mir, president of All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval was also present during the meeting.
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December - 19 
The officials of National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 19 raided houses and arrests 7 Islamic State [IS] suspects— Ismail, Ashiq, Salaudin, Samsudeen, Jaffer Siddique, Anwar and Faizal, from different locations in Tamil Nadu, reports Hindus
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The officials of National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 19 raided houses and arrests 7 Islamic State [IS] suspects— Ismail, Ashiq, Salaudin, Samsudeen, Jaffer Siddique, Anwar and Faizal, from different locations in Tamil Nadu, reports Hindustan Times. Early morning of December 19, the NIA team raided Otteri in Chennai District, Tindivanam in Viluppuram District, Kuniyamuthur, Ukkadam, and Variety Hall Road in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. All arrested IS suspects were conspiring the assassination of Hindu leaders— Arjun Sampath and Anbu Mari, of Hindu outfit—Hindu Makkal Katchi, and Shakti Sena respectively. The NIA officials recovered CDs [Compact Discs], bank transactions, and books propagating fundamentalist ideology. The preliminary interrogation revealed that all 7 suspects are connected to IS movement.
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December - 19 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Pedabayalu area committee dalam(armed squad) cadres along with Galikonda area committee militia member surrendered before Officer on Special Duty (OSD),B Krishna Rao at Visakha Agency in Visakhapatnam
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Pedabayalu area committee dalam(armed squad) cadres along with Galikonda area committee militia member surrendered before Officer on Special Duty (OSD),B Krishna Rao at Visakha Agency in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 19, reports The Hans India.The surrendered cadres were identified as Vantala Sailu alias Dhar, Pangi Chelliya alias Dharma Rao alias Abbi, and Pangi Prasad alias Kamesh. Vantalaworking as dalam member for Pedabayalu area committeehad worked for dalam since 2008-2014 as militia member and became dalam member. While, Abbi worked for Pedabayalu area committee as militia and dalam member during 2012-18, Kamesh worked as militia member for Galikonda area committee since 2006 to 2017 and was involved murder case at Gudem Kotthaveedi.
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December - 19 
A security guard identified as Saeedullah was injured in a mysterious blast at Jalozai Internally Displaced People’s (IDP) camp.
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A security guard identified as Saeedullah was injured in a mysterious blast at Jalozai Internally Displaced People’s (IDP) camp.
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December - 19 
The 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Jamaat-ud Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has written a column for a leading Urdu newspaper, Daily Dunya, stirring a debate among journalists as to how the media house allowed the head of a banned terror group to writ
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The 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Jamaat-ud Dawah (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has written a column for a leading Urdu newspaper, Daily Dunya, stirring a debate among journalists as to how the media house allowed the head of a banned terror group to write on the Kashmir issue and the creation of Bangladesh in 1971, Times of India reported on December 19. Saeed was declared a global terrorist by the US and the UN after the 2008 Mumbai attack and was put under house arrest in November 2008 but freed by a court some months later. He carries an USD 10 million United States (US) bounty on his head for his role in terror activities. 'Illegal aggression of India on East Pakistan... Why Pakistan is avoiding advocating for Kashmiri people' written by "Professor Hafiz Mohammad Saeed" appeared in Daily Dunya on December 16. The article carries a picture of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and some young men holding guns in Dhaka. Allowing the head of a banned terror group to contribute for a known media house has stirred a debate with journalists questioning whether the company in question allowed Saeed to write due to some "direct links" with the owner or under" someone's pressure". A court has ordered the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority to ensure that the Pakistani media does not display Saeed's pictures. In his article, "Saeed said Indira hatched a conspiracy to dismember Pakistan", lamenting the then Pakistani rulers for their failure. Saeed has extensively explained the role of India in the creation of Bangladesh and expressed his opinion as to why Kashmir is important for Pakistan. He said Pakistan should support the Kashmiri people.
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December - 19 
Three persons, including a tribal leader and his guard, were injured in a bomb blast on Boghra Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan on December 19, reports Dawn.
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Three persons, including a tribal leader and his guard, were injured in a bomb blast on Boghra Road in Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan on December 19, reports Dawn.
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December - 19 
A leader of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has gone missing from Jhapa District of Province No. 1 since December 19 morning, reports Republica on December 20. Police have initiated a search for NCP leader Dipak Bhandari after he went out of contact from
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A leader of Nepal Communist Party (NCP) has gone missing from Jhapa District of Province No. 1 since December 19 morning, reports Republica on December 20. Police have initiated a search for NCP leader Dipak Bhandari after he went out of contact from his residence in Mechinagar-10. Bhandari was the chairman of the then CPN-UML Mechinagar and also served as the chair of Dhulabari Jaycees. Bhandari holds multiple social responsibilities including director of Himalayan College in the District.
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December - 19 
Five war crimes accused were arrested in Sunamganj District of Sylhet Division on December 19, reports The Daily Star. Police arrested the five following arrest warrant issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 11 accused war criminal
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Five war crimes accused were arrested in Sunamganj District of Sylhet Division on December 19, reports The Daily Star. Police arrested the five following arrest warrant issued by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against 11 accused war criminals. The arrestees are Jobayer, Jakir Hossain, Siddiqur Rahman, Tota Miah and Abdul Jalil. Among the accused, five have been arrested and five others are on the run while the other one died a few years ago.
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December - 19 
Police arrested seven activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Char Kaliganj at Bonnakandi village in Ullapara upazila (sub-district) on December 19, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Masud Rana, (21), ‘secretary’ of Sirajganj district unit of ICS
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Police arrested seven activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir from Char Kaliganj at Bonnakandi village in Ullapara upazila (sub-district) on December 19, reports Daily Star. The arrestees are Masud Rana, (21), ‘secretary’ of Sirajganj district unit of ICS, and activists Shariful Islam (35), Shahin Alam (20), Russel Rana (20), Rahul Rana (18), Ali (19) and Md Alamgir Hossain (45).Police recovered six crude bombs from their possession, said Officer in Charge of Ullapara Police Station Dewan Koushik Ahmed.
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December - 19 
According to Afghanistan Defense Ministry press office Afghan Security Forces in the last 24 hours conducting joint offensive operations on insurgents’ hideouts in various parts of the country killed 63 militants, wounded 41 and detained 2 others, re
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According to Afghanistan Defense Ministry press office Afghan Security Forces in the last 24 hours conducting joint offensive operations on insurgents’ hideouts in various parts of the country killed 63 militants, wounded 41 and detained 2 others, reports Bhaktar Newson December 19. These operations were carried out with the support of air forces were launched in Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, Khost, Logar, Paktika, Urozgan, Kandahar, Badghis, Faryab.
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December - 19 
Addressing the press conference during his maiden State visit to India, the Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on December 19 has stated that except for easy visa rules, India will not obtain any benefits from its recent agreements with the Ma
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Addressing the press conference during his maiden State visit to India, the Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on December 19 has stated that except for easy visa rules, India will not obtain any benefits from its recent agreements with the Maldives, reports Maldives Times. During Solih’s visit, Maldives and India has signed four documents: ‘Agreement on the Facilitation of Visa Arrangements’, ‘Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on Cultural Cooperation’, ‘MoU for establishing Mutual Cooperation to Improve the Ecosystem for Agri-business’, and ‘Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the field of Information, and Communications Technology [ICT] and Electronics’.
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December - 20 
A large number of tribal people from the interior villages of GK Veedhi and KoyyuruMandals(administrative sub-divisions) in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh on December 20, participated in a rally against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (
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A large number of tribal people from the interior villages of GK Veedhi and KoyyuruMandals(administrative sub-divisions) in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh on December 20, participated in a rally against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), demanding that the banned outfit stop interfering in the development activities in their region, especially construction of roads, reports The Hindu.About 200 villagers including women from Pedapadu, Kukumapudi, Nakkabandha, Eetharobbulu, Mallikarjunalu, Theemalabandha, Chinna Agraharam, Pedda Agraharam of GK Veedhi Mandal, Jerrigondhi, and Mandapalle, and a few other villagers from KoyyuruMandal, took part in the rally, which started from Kukumapudi to Theemalabandha, covering distance of about two kilometers.Holding placards and posters such as ‘We need roads,’ the tribal women said that the Maoists should allow the development in the Agency.
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December - 20 
Addressing the three-day annual conference of Director-Generals [DGs], and Inspector-Generals [IGs] of Police at Kevadiya in Narmada District of Gujarat, the Union Home Minister [UHM] Rajnath Singh has said that the recent incidents of terrorism in P
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Addressing the three-day annual conference of Director-Generals [DGs], and Inspector-Generals [IGs] of Police at Kevadiya in Narmada District of Gujarat, the Union Home Minister [UHM] Rajnath Singh has said that the recent incidents of terrorism in Punjab indicates the efforts of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] and Sikh extremists based in Pakistan to revive the Khalistan militancy in Punjab, with active support of other Sikh extremists, mainly based in Europe and North American countries, reports The Tribune on December 20. Pakistan is trying to build a fake understanding between the pro-Khalistan Sikh extremist groups and Pakistan-based Islamist outfits, including Kashmir-centric terrorist groups for targeting Indian interests, said UHM Singh
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December - 20 
anotherMaoist cadre was arrested from Shivganj locality inAurangabad District of Bihar in wee hours of December 20, reports UNI.Additional Police Superintendent (ASP), Rajesh Kumar Singh and Deputy Commandant of 153battalion of Central Reserve Police
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anotherMaoist cadre was arrested from Shivganj locality inAurangabad District of Bihar in wee hours of December 20, reports UNI.Additional Police Superintendent (ASP), Rajesh Kumar Singh and Deputy Commandant of 153battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sharavan Kumar, in joint media briefing, said that local Police and CRPFconducted raid jointly in Shivganj locality, leading to arrest of ‘sub-zonal commander’ of theCPI-Maoist. One revolver, few live cartridges and a cell phone were recovered fromthe possession of arrested Maoist, identified as Sunil, they added.Sunil was wanted since long in connection with several disruptive activitiesengineered by Maoists in Aurangabad and its adjoining Districts.During the interrogation, Sunil admitted that he was given responsibility of re-organising theMaoist outfit, he informed.
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December - 20 
Army averted a major tragedy after they detected and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants on main road at Shumnag in Kupwara District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was summoned to
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Army averted a major tragedy after they detected and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants on main road at Shumnag in Kupwara District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was summoned to the spot and the IED was later defused without causing any damage.
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December - 20 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a road construction camp and set ablaze a JCM Machine Goiguda-Bhejiguda Road in Patraput village under BandaGhati area in Khairaputtehsil(revenue unit) in Malkangiri District of Odis
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a road construction camp and set ablaze a JCM Machine Goiguda-Bhejiguda Road in Patraput village under BandaGhati area in Khairaputtehsil(revenue unit) in Malkangiri District of Odisha on December 20, reports Kalinga TV.As per the report, a group of unspecified number of heavily armed Maoists barged into the construction camp located along Goiguda-Bhejiguda Road under BandaGhati area late last night and resorting to sloganeering against the construction of the new road and claiming that the move is aimed at launching crackdown of Maoists, the rebels set ablaze the JCB which was being used in the work. Later, they left the spot with a note of warning to the workers engaged in the work.
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December - 20 
Pakistani troops violated cease-fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior security official said that ceasefire volition took place at 11am hours to 12.15 pm in Keran se
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Pakistani troops violated cease-fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior security official said that ceasefire volition took place at 11am hours to 12.15 pm in Keran sector. He said the troops of 3-JAK Rifles posted at Chandani Post Karen and Pakistani troops posted at Tipper Post, Rawata exchanged small arms fire in which no loss of life or damage was reported.
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December - 20 
Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Zubair Bhat, a resident of Qazigund from Kangan in Ganderbal District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. “The militant, who belongs to LeT, is being questioned,” Police official sa
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Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Zubair Bhat, a resident of Qazigund from Kangan in Ganderbal District on December 20, reports Daily Excelsior. “The militant, who belongs to LeT, is being questioned,” Police official said.
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December - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) on December 20 cordoned off Mahin area of Tangmarg in Baramulla District after inputs about presence of militants in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off the village and conducted searches. However, the operation
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Security Forces (SFs) on December 20 cordoned off Mahin area of Tangmarg in Baramulla District after inputs about presence of militants in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs cordoned off the village and conducted searches. However, the operation was later called off after no militants were found.
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December - 20 
SFs also cordoned off Batagund village of Tral in Pulwama District after inputs about presence of militants in the village on December 20, adds Daily Excelsior. The search operation was later called off after no militants were found
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SFs also cordoned off Batagund village of Tral in Pulwama District after inputs about presence of militants in the village on December 20, adds Daily Excelsior. The search operation was later called off after no militants were found
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December - 20 
Suspected Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) militants exploded a powerful bomb exploded at the residence of a village pradhan (chief) located at Nongpok Awang Leikai village in Lamlai Police Station in Imp
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Suspected Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) militants exploded a powerful bomb exploded at the residence of a village pradhan (chief) located at Nongpok Awang Leikai village in Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district, reports Times of India.
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December - 20 
The Police in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and the Army will hold regular meetings to coordinate their efforts to target militant hideouts and passage route along the interstate boundary between the two north-eastern states, reports EconomicTimes.Assa
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The Police in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and the Army will hold regular meetings to coordinate their efforts to target militant hideouts and passage route along the interstate boundary between the two north-eastern states, reports EconomicTimes.Assam’s Director-General of Police (in -charge of special branch) Pallab Bhattacharyya, said, “On December 15, we had a meeting where the superintendents of police of the bordering districts from both sides participated.”
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December - 20 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on December 20 said that financing from across the border (Pakistan) for militants and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir remained a cause of concern and charged the separatists with trying to exploit every possible si
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on December 20 said that financing from across the border (Pakistan) for militants and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir remained a cause of concern and charged the separatists with trying to exploit every possible situation in the Valley to further ‘anti-India sentiments’, leading to law and order problem, reports Daily Excelsior. He charged Pakistan with trying to keep the pot boiling in Kashmir by keeping terror infrastructure and communication control stations intact in their country. Rajnath Singh said Security Forces (SFs) have been effectively grappling with major security challenges like terrorist and security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed satisfaction over the fact that incidents of stone pelting have declined in the Valley. “Terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) remains in the form of training camps, launching pads and communication control stations. Financing from across the border (Pakistan) for militants and separatists is also a cause of concern,” Rajnath said.
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December - 20 
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 20 telephoned United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres to convey his "deep shock and grave concern" at the human rights violations committed by Indian security forces in Kashmir, reports Dawn.
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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on December 20 telephoned United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres to convey his "deep shock and grave concern" at the human rights violations committed by Indian security forces in Kashmir, reports Dawn. The PM during the conversation "underscored [the] UN's role to end these violations", a statement issued by PM office said. Citing the recent escalation in violence in the restive valley, especially the killing of more than a dozen civilians and injuries to over 300 protestors, Khan termed the situation as “unacceptable”. "Jammu and Kashmir dispute is not a bilateral issue between Pakistan and India but an internationally recognised dispute and an outstanding agenda item in the UN Security Council," the statement quoted the PM as telling the UN chief. Khan urged Guterres to intervene and "stop India from perpetrating state repression, violence and brute force against Kashmiri youth, women and children". He demanded that a Commission of Inquiry be urgently dispatched to investigate the situation in occupied Kashmir, as was recommended in a June 2018 report by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. He also reiterated the proposal to appoint a special UN representative for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
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December - 20 
Counter intelligence sources said their investigations have found that the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been maintaining regular communication with the top leaders of JeI and BNP, including the latter’s acting Chairperson Tarique
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Counter intelligence sources said their investigations have found that the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been maintaining regular communication with the top leaders of JeI and BNP, including the latter’s acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman who lives in London, reports Dhaka Tribune on December 20. The recently leaked seven-minute telephone conversation between senior BNP leader KhandakerMosharraf Hossain and an agent of ISI has brought into light the spy agency’s active involvement in Bangladesh’s politics in a bid to influence the upcoming general election. The investigations found that the man who Mosharraf spoke with is former ISI official Lt Col (Retd) Shahid Mehmood Mohamad Sharif. Mehmood maintains regular communication with Tarique Rahman and other senior party leaders of the BNP and JeI via BNP’s UAE unit chief Jakir Hossain.
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December - 20 
Police arrested three militants of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Tilagar area of Sylhet District in Sylhet Division on December 20, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Anwarul Islam Khokhon, JobayerBappi and Mahfuzur Rahman Pratik. They are third-year stud
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Police arrested three militants of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Tilagar area of Sylhet District in Sylhet Division on December 20, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Anwarul Islam Khokhon, JobayerBappi and Mahfuzur Rahman Pratik. They are third-year students of Sylhet Agricultural University. Police said they were distributing anti-state leaflets among people in Tilagarh area around 11:00pm. On information, Police arrested them with the leaflets.
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December - 20 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 20 said Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) have worked out two plans ahead of the election - killing Police officers and wooing them with bribes, reports Dhaka Tribune. "They have chalke
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on December 20 said Bangladesh National Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) have worked out two plans ahead of the election - killing Police officers and wooing them with bribes, reports Dhaka Tribune. "They have chalked out these two plans. There is a criminal in London who sends plans," she said, addressing retired senior police officers at a function at her official Ganabhaban residence in Dhaka city.
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December - 20 
The new Cabinet Ministers of Sri Lanka's United National Front (UNF) Government were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena on December 20 at the Presidential Secretariat, reports Colombo Page.In accordance with the Constitution, the number o
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The new Cabinet Ministers of Sri Lanka's United National Front (UNF) Government were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena on December 20 at the Presidential Secretariat, reports Colombo Page.In accordance with the Constitution, the number of Cabinet Ministers in the UNF-led Government was limited to 30 portfolios. The President holds the Defense and Mahaweli Development and Environment Ministry portfolios. Several Ministerial portfolios have changed hands while some former National Unity Government (NUG) Ministers have retained their previous portfolios.
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December - 20 
the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antònio Guterres lauding the "resilience" of Sri Lanka's democratic institutions, on December 20 welcomed the resolution of the political crisis in the island nation in a peaceful and constitutional manner, r
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the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antònio Guterres lauding the "resilience" of Sri Lanka's democratic institutions, on December 20 welcomed the resolution of the political crisis in the island nation in a peaceful and constitutional manner, reports Colombo Page. "The Secretary-General welcomes the resolution of the political crisis in Sri Lanka through peaceful, constitutional means, and applauds the resilience of the country's democratic institutions," Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for Secretary-General said.
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December - 20 
Four Taliban militants, who were mine planters, were killed while panting a mine in Faryab province on December 20, reports Bhaktar News. Two other mine planters have been injured in the event.
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Four Taliban militants, who were mine planters, were killed while panting a mine in Faryab province on December 20, reports Bhaktar News. Two other mine planters have been injured in the event.
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December - 21 
In a first meeting over tri-lateral Chabahar Agreement between India, Afghanistan, and Iran on December 21, the tri-nations finalised trade, and transit corridors, including an announcement that India Ports Global Limited—a firm opened an office and
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In a first meeting over tri-lateral Chabahar Agreement between India, Afghanistan, and Iran on December 21, the tri-nations finalised trade, and transit corridors, including an announcement that India Ports Global Limited—a firm opened an office and taken over the operations at the Shaheed Behesti Port in Chabahar, Iran, reports The Times of India. The Port is of much significance for India, as it will allow her to bypass Pakistan to access not only Iran and Afghanistan but most of the Central Asian countries. The positive and constructive discussions occurred among three nations during the meeting, with a focus on fully operational ‘Tri-lateral Transit Agreement’ for international transit and transport through the Chabahar port. All three nations [India, Afghanistan, and Iran] agreed on the routes for the trade and transit corridors between the three countries, read a statement released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs [MEA].
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December - 21 
Police arrested a person, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Khan along with a grenade from Pattan area of Baramulla District on December 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said one grenade and 49 rounds of AK-47 were recovered from his car.
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Police arrested a person, identified as Zahoor Ahmad Khan along with a grenade from Pattan area of Baramulla District on December 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said one grenade and 49 rounds of AK-47 were recovered from his car.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Deep Arandhara alias Madan, from Balijan area in Sonitpur District along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state boundary on December 21, reports The Sentinel
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant, Deep Arandhara alias Madan, from Balijan area in Sonitpur District along Assam-Arunachal Pradesh inter-state boundary on December 21, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered Research and Development Explosives (RDX) weighing around 1 kilogram from his possession.
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December - 21 
Since an intelligence report has emerged which states that Zakir Musa who is a ‘chief’ of an al-Qaeda affiliated group—Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind was spotted in Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) has not lowered the Security alert in the State, repor
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Since an intelligence report has emerged which states that Zakir Musa who is a ‘chief’ of an al-Qaeda affiliated group—Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind was spotted in Punjab, the Border Security Force (BSF) has not lowered the Security alert in the State, reports The Tribune on December 21. All essential steps and in-house mechanism were activated after receiving intelligence inputs from other agencies for possible presence of Zakir Musa in Punjab; however, no other intelligence input was received thereafter, said BSF Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police J.S. Oberoi.
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December - 21 
The body of Ramaiya, an SPO who was abducted by Maoists from Cherpal village in Bijapur District on May 18, was found thrown on the road.
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The body of Ramaiya, an SPO who was abducted by Maoists from Cherpal village in Bijapur District on May 18, was found thrown on the road.
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December - 21 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against five top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders of Bihar for laundering extortion money to the tune of over INR 35 million, reports The Pioneer on December 21. The charges
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against five top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders of Bihar for laundering extortion money to the tune of over INR 35 million, reports The Pioneer on December 21. The chargesheeted Maoists include Pradyuman Sharma (in-charge of Magadh Zone of CPI-Maoist), Sandeep Yadav (leader of CPI-Maoist), Binay Yadav (top ‘commander’ and active member of Bihar Regional Committee (BRC) of CPI-Maoist), MusafirSahni and Anil Ram (both top Maoist leaders of north Bihar) under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The ED has chargesheetedPradyuman Sharma and others and attached immovable properties with registered value of INR 28.5 million including JCB, SUVs and buses. The agency has attached properties worth INR 6.8 million of Sharma, assets worth INR 8.6 million of Sandeep Yadav, INR 5.414 million of MusafirSahni and assets of INR 7.7 million of Anil Ram and Binay Yadav.
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December - 21 
Two Army officers, identified as Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Subedar Gamar Thapa and Subedar Raman Thapa were killed in sniping by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jumgund area of Kupwara District on December 21 afternoon,
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Two Army officers, identified as Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) Subedar Gamar Thapa and Subedar Raman Thapa were killed in sniping by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jumgund area of Kupwara District on December 21 afternoon, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army officer said that Pakistani troops in violation of ceasefire opened the sniper fire upon the Army’s 2/8 GR posts in Peer Baba Grahat Post along the LoC in Jumgund area of Kupwara District. A senior Police officer said that Army deployed along the LoC responded to the Pakistani fire, triggering the cross-border shelling in the area which was intermittently going on till this evening.
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December - 21 
The Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS)General Qamar Javed Bajwaon December 21 confirmed death sentence awarded to 14 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, attacking armed forces, law enforcement agencies, destru
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The Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS)General Qamar Javed Bajwaon December 21 confirmed death sentence awarded to 14 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, attacking armed forces, law enforcement agencies, destruction of communication infrastructure, police stations, educational institutions and killing of innocent civilians, reports The News.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorist activities resulted in death of 16 persons, including 13 armed forces personnel and three civilians, injuring 19 others while arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession.These convicts were tried by special military courts. Besides, 20 convicts have also been awarded imprisonment.
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December - 21 
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) the price of peace in Nepal is NR 166 billion and still counting, reports Republica on December 21. Although work on one of the three building blocks of the peace process – transitional justice for con
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According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) the price of peace in Nepal is NR 166 billion and still counting, reports Republica on December 21. Although work on one of the three building blocks of the peace process – transitional justice for conflict victims — is yet to begin in earnest, a rough calculation of the money spent so far has reached the astounding figure of over NR 166 billion. The two other building blocks of the peace process were promulgating a new constitution through an elected Constituent Assembly (CA) and management of the erstwhile Maoist combatants. According to figures prepared by the Government, a total of NR 117.74 billion was spent for promulgating a new constitution through an elected CA. Another major expense the country had to bear for the ongoing peace process is the relief provided to conflict-affected individuals. Although the amount provided to conflict victims during 2016/17 is yet to be tallied from district administration offices (DAOs) across the country, the amount released after 2006 under the head of relief for those affected by the Maoist insurgency has totalled NR 17.34 billion. According to the MoHA, which now oversees the distribution of relief to conflict victims, the money was distributed to the kin of those killed during the insurgency, to single women and the families of the disappeared, among others. Each family of those killed in the course of the insurgency was provided NR 1 million. The Government spent NR 9.796 billion separately for cantonment management, while an additional Rs 1.544 billion was spent for the development of infrastructure in the cantonments. Altogether 17,052 erstwhile Maoist combatants participated in the verification process of integration into the Nepal Army. While 15,642 ex-combatants chose rehabilitation into society, another 1,422 chose integration. The ex-combatants who opted for voluntary rehabilitation were provided a package of NR 500,000 to 800,000, depending on their rank in the Maoist armed outfit.
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December - 21 
Ian Martin, the former special representative of the UN secretary general in Nepal, has been in the country for over a week, meeting with human rights activists and conflict victims, reports Kathmandu Post on December 21. Since arriving in the Capita
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Ian Martin, the former special representative of the UN secretary general in Nepal, has been in the country for over a week, meeting with human rights activists and conflict victims, reports Kathmandu Post on December 21. Since arriving in the Capital, Martin has met around a dozen individuals connected with the country’s transitional justice process, mostly human rights defenders. Those who have met or are scheduled to meet Martin say he is here to look into the potential role the UN could have in the transitional justice process. Martin believes that the country’s transitional justice process stands on a weak foundation and that the Nepali leadership had not aligned transitional justice with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, multiple people who had met with Martin told.
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December - 21 
The United National Party (UNP) has decided to ask for explanation from 15 of its MPs who were absent in Parliament on December 21 when the Vote on Account was taken up, reports Daily Mirror on December 24. The UNP managed to get the Vote on Account
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The United National Party (UNP) has decided to ask for explanation from 15 of its MPs who were absent in Parliament on December 21 when the Vote on Account was taken up, reports Daily Mirror on December 24. The UNP managed to get the Vote on Account passed in Parliament with 102 votes to six. The main Opposition United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) was absent at the time of voting. The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) voted for it along with the UNP. However, 15 MPs belonging to the UNP as the governing party were absent during the vote. In the event of a defeat of the annual budget or the Vote on Account, the Cabinet stands dissolved. The Government passed this Vote on Account outlining its expenditure for the first quarter of the next year. The Government is planning to present a fully-fledged budget in April.
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December - 21 
At least 31 Taliban militants were killed and five others injured in Security Forces’ (SFs) air-and-ground operations in Andar District of Ghazni Province on December 21 night, reports Pajhwok. The operations were conducted in Miri, Mudad, Alizai and
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At least 31 Taliban militants were killed and five others injured in Security Forces’ (SFs) air-and-ground operations in Andar District of Ghazni Province on December 21 night, reports Pajhwok. The operations were conducted in Miri, Mudad, Alizai and Kamalkhel areas. Five Taliban militants including ‘commanders’ Qari Abdullah and Qari Zahid were also arrested in the operation.
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December - 21 
six Taliban militants were killed, three others injured and several weapons and ammunition recovered by the SFs during an operation in the Kariz area of Ghazni City in Ghazni Province on December 21, adds Pajhwok.
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six Taliban militants were killed, three others injured and several weapons and ammunition recovered by the SFs during an operation in the Kariz area of Ghazni City in Ghazni Province on December 21, adds Pajhwok.
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December - 21 
Addressing a meet organised by the Economic Council of Employers’ Federation of Pakistan [ECEFP], the Maldives’ Member of Parliament [MP] and leader of Maldives delegation to Pakistan—Abdul Bari Abdulla has stated that the Maldivian businessmen are v
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Addressing a meet organised by the Economic Council of Employers’ Federation of Pakistan [ECEFP], the Maldives’ Member of Parliament [MP] and leader of Maldives delegation to Pakistan—Abdul Bari Abdulla has stated that the Maldivian businessmen are very much interested in enhancing the economic cooperation and bilateral trade relations with Pakistan. The primary purpose of the Maldivian trade delegation to visit Pakistan is to initiate a new chapter of bilateral relations between the two nations [Maldives and Pakistan], reports Maldives Times on December 21.
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December - 22 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter in the Gidheshwar hills area under the Khaira Police Station in Jamui District on December 22 evening, reports The Times of India. One AK-47 rifle and one self-loading ri
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in an encounter in the Gidheshwar hills area under the Khaira Police Station in Jamui District on December 22 evening, reports The Times of India. One AK-47 rifle and one self-loading rifle (SLR) were alos recovered from the spot.
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December - 22 
after the news about the militant killings spread, people mostly youth took to the streets and protested against the killings in Tral in Pulwama District on December 22, adds Daily Excelsior. Thousands of people participated in the funeral prayers of
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after the news about the militant killings spread, people mostly youth took to the streets and protested against the killings in Tral in Pulwama District on December 22, adds Daily Excelsior. Thousands of people participated in the funeral prayers of slain militants in Arampora area of Tral.
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December - 22 
Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a grenade attack during a search operation in Arwani area of Anantnag District on December 22 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) were withdrawing from Hassanpura
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Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a grenade attack during a search operation in Arwani area of Anantnag District on December 22 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) were withdrawing from Hassanpura area of Arwani following clashes during a search operation when the blast took place. Police said that the militants lobbed a grenade at the SFs in which five SFs personnel were injured.
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December - 22 
Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre fromKargil roundabout under Chanan Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar late on December 22, reports UNI.Police said here that the Maoist cadre identified as AnantY
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Police arrested a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre fromKargil roundabout under Chanan Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar late on December 22, reports UNI.Police said here that the Maoist cadre identified as AnantYadav was arrested on the basis of specific intelligence input.The arrestedMaoist was involved in various unlawful activities.
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December - 22 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on December 22 said that the people of the country were proud of Police force in Jammu and Kashmir for their role in countering terrorism in the State and called upon Police force to be vigilance in checking ‘dark fo
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on December 22 said that the people of the country were proud of Police force in Jammu and Kashmir for their role in countering terrorism in the State and called upon Police force to be vigilance in checking ‘dark forces of radicalization’, reports Daily Excelsior. He lauded Police force of the country for limiting terrorism to a small geographic area of the country. The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing annual DGP/IGP (Director General of Police/ Inspector-General of Police) conference at Kevadiya in Gujarat on December 22 afternoon. Referring to Jammu and Kashmir, where Security Forces (SFs) have been eliminating terrorists frequently with this year 248 militants having already been killed in the Valley, Modi said the people of the country are, in particular, proud of Police forces in Jammu and Kashmir for their role in countering terrorists and successfully engaging them
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December - 22 
Security Forces arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) linkmen, Ravi Kumar Paswan and Kena Pangtok, from Namdang and Longphabasti area in Tinsukia district on December 22, reports Nagaland Post.
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Security Forces arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) linkmen, Ravi Kumar Paswan and Kena Pangtok, from Namdang and Longphabasti area in Tinsukia district on December 22, reports Nagaland Post.
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December - 22 
Six militants of Zakir Moosa led group, Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, were killed in an encounter in Arampora village of Tral in Pulwama District on December 22 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Soliha Mohammad Akhoon,
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Six militants of Zakir Moosa led group, Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, were killed in an encounter in Arampora village of Tral in Pulwama District on December 22 morning, reports Daily Excelsior. The slain militants were identified as Soliha Mohammad Akhoon, Faisal, Nadeem Ahmad Sofi, Rasiq Mir, Rouf and Umar (all local residents). Police said that all the six militants were wanted in the attacks on security establishments and civilians. “This group was part of Zakir Moosa faction and was active in district Pulwama,” Police said. “Soliha is believed the deputy of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind which is headed by Zakir Moosa. He as per police records, had a long history of crimes since 2015 and was involved in several attacks on security establishments and many other civilians”, Police said. “Rasiq Mir had a long history of militancy and was active for last five years. Several cases were registered against him. Similarly, Nadeem and Umar were also involved in several militancy related incidents. Also, Rouf and Faisal were involved in planning and executing many attacks in the area,” Police said. “Arms and ammunition including rifles were recovered from the site of encounter. All these materials have been taken in the case records for further investigation and probe their complicity in other cases,” Police added.
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December - 22 
the CPI-Maoist has questioned the organising of VisakhaUtsava by the State Government, reports The Hindu. In a letter released on December 22, the representative stated that the Government was spending over INR 35 million for the Utsava, when the Dis
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the CPI-Maoist has questioned the organising of VisakhaUtsava by the State Government, reports The Hindu. In a letter released on December 22, the representative stated that the Government was spending over INR 35 million for the Utsava, when the District is plagued with a number of problems. VisakhaUtsava is being organised from December 28 to 30.According to the letter, the Government should focus on these issues.
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December - 22 
The Jinsi Police on December 22 arrested two men—Shaikh Harun [38], and Ali [25], both resident of Mumbai, from Bari Colony in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes [FICNs] worth INR 44,000 in the denominations
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The Jinsi Police on December 22 arrested two men—Shaikh Harun [38], and Ali [25], both resident of Mumbai, from Bari Colony in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra, and recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes [FICNs] worth INR 44,000 in the denominations of INR 100, and INR 200, from their possession, reports United News of India. In preliminary interrogation, Harun confessed that both have printed FICNs worth INR One lakh and circulated the counterfeit currency in the Districts of Jalna, and Hingoli, said a Police official [identity undisclosed].
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December - 22 
The Madhapur Police on December 22 intercepted and arrested three men—Pavan, Chandra, and Venu, from nearby of ECIL [Electronic Corporation of India Limited] in Cherlapally in Medchal District of Telangana, and recovered Hawala [illegal money transac
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The Madhapur Police on December 22 intercepted and arrested three men—Pavan, Chandra, and Venu, from nearby of ECIL [Electronic Corporation of India Limited] in Cherlapally in Medchal District of Telangana, and recovered Hawala [illegal money transaction] money of worth INR 50 lakh from their possession, reports The Times of India. All three accused could not provide any document or justification of the source of the money. The Hawala money was handed over to the Income Tax [I-T] Department, said Madhapur’s Sub-Inspector [SI] B. Veera Prasad.
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December - 22 
Constitutional Council (CC) and President Maithripala Sirisena are reported to be on a collision course over the appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, reports Daily Mirror on December 22.The President has refrained from
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Constitutional Council (CC) and President Maithripala Sirisena are reported to be on a collision course over the appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, reports Daily Mirror on December 22.The President has refrained from appointing Justice GaminiAmarasekara and S.Thurairajah as Supreme Court judges despite the CC recommending their appointment. The CC recommended these two names out of those submitted by the President on October 25.Instead of appointing them, the President has referred two other names - K.K. Wickremesinghe and Deepali Wijesundara – to the CC for approval to be appointed as the Supreme Court judges. Meanwhile, the President had refrained from appointing Judge K.P. Fernando to the Court of Appeal despite being recommended by the CC.The CC which met on December 21 decided to stick to its recommendations despite the President’s refusal to appoint them and it refused to consider another nominee by the President to the post of the President of the Court of Appeal.The CC is ten-member body chaired by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. The Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader are its members by virtue of their office. Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa attended the CC meeting by virtue of his office. He, his representative and the President’s representative at the CC, supported the names suggested by the President for judicial appointments. However, the majority opposed to it.
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December - 22 
At least eight Taliban militants were killed, during a Taliban attack on Army Post, at Shayan village of Obe district on December 22, reports Tolo News. Another 15 militants were injured in the clash.
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At least eight Taliban militants were killed, during a Taliban attack on Army Post, at Shayan village of Obe district on December 22, reports Tolo News. Another 15 militants were injured in the clash.
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December - 23 
The Chhattisgarh Police arrested the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)‘national coordinator’Nakka Venkat Raoalias Murthy Venkat Rao alias Saheb Venkat Rao (54), from Chabukkunni area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on December 23,
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The Chhattisgarh Police arrested the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)‘national coordinator’Nakka Venkat Raoalias Murthy Venkat Rao alias Saheb Venkat Rao (54), from Chabukkunni area in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on December 23, reports Times Now. Durg Range Inspector General of Police (IGP) GP Singhinformed that Rao was in possession of 23 detonators, 1 mobile phone and Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literature. The arrested Maoist was working as a senior technical officer in the Central Government National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) in Hyderabad of Telangana and is an explosive expert."Naxal National Coordinator NV Rao has been arrested in Rajnandgaon. 23 detonators, one mobile phone and Naxal literature was seized. He allegedly used his position as Senior Technical Officer in National Geophysical Research Institute to supply arms to Naxals," stated Singh in a press conference held at Durg Range Office.Rao, a resident of Kuttapeth Police Station in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh was arrested from Chabukkunni area of the Rajnandgaon district. During the interrogation, Rao revealed that he worked in the Naxalites' urban network and had come to deliver a detonator to a Deepak Teltumde, who was supposed to carry out a major operation in Rajnandgaon District.
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December - 23 
The District Police arrested a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)identified as KorraKameswara Raofrom an unspecified location in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 23, reports The Hindu. Raowas involved in the murde
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The District Police arrested a senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)identified as KorraKameswara Raofrom an unspecified location in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh on December 23, reports The Hindu. Raowas involved in the murders of Vanthala Satya Rao in 2015 and Suryam and Kishore 2017, in G. MadugulaMandal (administrative sub-division). He was also involved in triggering landmines in 2015 and in this year.Police recovered huge quantity of explosive material, wires and detonators from his possession.
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December - 23 
The officials of the Border Security Force [BSF] on December 23, has prevented an attempt of intrusion by a Pakistan-based drug smuggler [identity unknown], and recovered 17 kg of Heroin along with arms and ammunition nearby Karma Border outpost of I
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The officials of the Border Security Force [BSF] on December 23, has prevented an attempt of intrusion by a Pakistan-based drug smuggler [identity unknown], and recovered 17 kg of Heroin along with arms and ammunition nearby Karma Border outpost of India-Pakistan Border in Ferozepur Sector of Punjab, reports The Tribune. The BSF officials observed a suspicious movement and challenged the intruders trying to enter the Indian Territory. As a result, the intruders turned back to Pakistan Territory. During a search operation along with the Border fence, the BSF personnel recovered 17 packets, each of a kilogram, of heroin worth INR 85 crore, a Pakistan-made pistol, a modified weapon [make undisclosed] with three magazines and 26 live rounds, said Ferozepur Sector’s Deputy Inspector-General [DIG] of BSF—Sandip Chanan
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December - 23 
Three members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)front organisation were arrested by Visakhapatnam District Police from their house located at Moula Ali Housing Board Colony in Hyderabad of Telangana on December 23, reports The Hindu.Th
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Three members of a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)front organisation were arrested by Visakhapatnam District Police from their house located at Moula Ali Housing Board Colony in Hyderabad of Telangana on December 23, reports The Hindu.The arrested members identified as Aathmakuru Anusha (24), AathmakuruAnnapoorna (33) and Aathmakuru Bhavani (38)wereactive members of Telangana Praja Front, a separatist organisation.The three sisters were also active members of Maoist front organisation Chaitanya MahilaSangham (CMS). While Annapoorna is the ‘secretary’ of the organisation in Visakhapatnam, Bhavani has an active role in the Amara VeerulaBandhuMitrula Committee (AVBMC), another Maoist urban front, said the Police.According the Police Anusha, an urban educated girl, was motivated by her two older siblings to join the CPI-Maoist, and she was inducted into the dalam(armed squad) in December 2017, directly by AkkirajuHaragopalalias RK, who is one of the ‘Central Committee (CC) Memberand in-charge of Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region. She was inducted somewhere in the interior parts of Visakha Agency. Police also recovered Maoist literature, some incriminating documents and posters from the house of the Anusha and her sisters. The arrestees were brought to Visakhapatnam on December 24.
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December - 23 
Three Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed while six volunteers of the Zakha Khel tribe sustained bullets injuries during a clash between Mangal Bagh led LI and Zakha Khel volunteers in Zakha Khel area of Khyber Agency. The LI militants had rep
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Three Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed while six volunteers of the Zakha Khel tribe sustained bullets injuries during a clash between Mangal Bagh led LI and Zakha Khel volunteers in Zakha Khel area of Khyber Agency. The LI militants had reportedly tried to capture some of the posts in Soor Ghar and Alwayi, but the Zakha Khel militia repulsed their attack, administration sources said.
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December - 23 
Bangladesh National Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 23 submitted three petitions to the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a stay on the High Court (HC) orders on cancellation of her nomination papers, reports The Daily Star. The HC on Decemb
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Bangladesh National Party (BNP) Chairperson Khaleda Zia on December 23 submitted three petitions to the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a stay on the High Court (HC) orders on cancellation of her nomination papers, reports The Daily Star. The HC on December 18 summarily rejected three writ petitions by Khaleda, saying the EC rightly upheld the returning officers' decision to cancel Khaleda's nomination papers for Feni-1, Bogura-6 and Bogura-7, as she was convicted and sentenced to 17 years in jail in two cases.
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December - 23 
President Ashraf Ghani in a decree issued on December 23 nominated Amrullah Saleh as Minister of Interior and Assadullah Khalid as Minister of Defense, reports Tolo News
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President Ashraf Ghani in a decree issued on December 23 nominated Amrullah Saleh as Minister of Interior and Assadullah Khalid as Minister of Defense, reports Tolo News
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December - 24 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested from an unspecified location in Garwah District of Jharkhand on December 24, reports Devdiscourse News. Laldeo Bhuiyan, an ‘area commander’
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)cadre carrying a reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested from an unspecified location in Garwah District of Jharkhand on December 24, reports Devdiscourse News. Laldeo Bhuiyan, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, was arrested during a search operation launched by the District Armed Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Vijay Kumar, said.Bhuiyan, a resident of Aabun village under Panki Police Station inPalamuDistrict of the State, was wanted by Police in connection with several Maoist-related incidents in Palamu and Latehar Districts, Kumar said.
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December - 24 
Eastern Nagaland People’s organization (ENPO) has condemned the killing. ENPO in a statement said that the killing was a violation of December 18, 2007 resolution and reaffirmation on November 13, 2010 at Kiphire and December 23, 2011 at Tuensang tow
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Eastern Nagaland People’s organization (ENPO) has condemned the killing. ENPO in a statement said that the killing was a violation of December 18, 2007 resolution and reaffirmation on November 13, 2010 at Kiphire and December 23, 2011 at Tuensang town.
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December - 24 
Pakistani troops resorted to indiscriminate firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on December 24, prompting authorities to close all schools as a precautionary measure, reports Daily Excelsior. The unprovoked a
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Pakistani troops resorted to indiscriminate firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector of Rajouri District on December 24, prompting authorities to close all schools as a precautionary measure, reports Daily Excelsior. The unprovoked and intense firing and shelling from across the border started in Keri, Lam, Pukharni and Peer Badesar areas of Nowshera sector at around 9.30 am and continued intermittently for over five hours, sources said. The authorities ordered the closure of all schools within five-kilometers radius for the safety and security of the students and to avoid any untoward incident. There was no immediate report of any casualty, sources said.
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The Jharkhand Police has arrested the mastermind behind the Chatra-based journalists’ killing, from Melur in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu on December 24, and brought him to Jharkhand on a transit remand on December 27, reports Hindustan Times. A Po
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The Jharkhand Police has arrested the mastermind behind the Chatra-based journalists’ killing, from Melur in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu on December 24, and brought him to Jharkhand on a transit remand on December 27, reports Hindustan Times. A Police team from Chatra District of Jharkhand arrested Pintu Singh aka Janardan Singh, an accused in Chandan Tiwari murder case from Madurai District in Tamil Nadu, after the Police was tipped off about his presence there. Following the murder of Chandan Tiwari, a journalist with a Hindi daily who was beaten to death on October 30 under the Pathalgada Police Station of Chatra District, the family members had named Pintu Singh, a conduit of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), and Prashant along with two others in the complaint lodged with the Police. The Police had earlier arrested three accused including Prashant, a hardcore TPC cadre in this connection while Pintu was absconding.
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December - 24 
Two National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma faction (NLFT-BM) militants ‘private sepoy’ Sanjoy Tripura and his Hiranjoy Tripura, surrendered without arms before Border Security Force (BSF) at BSF Sector Headquarters at Shalbagaan in
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Two National Liberation Front of Tripura-Biswamohan Debbarma faction (NLFT-BM) militants ‘private sepoy’ Sanjoy Tripura and his Hiranjoy Tripura, surrendered without arms before Border Security Force (BSF) at BSF Sector Headquarters at Shalbagaan in West Tripura District on December 24, reports Indian Express. “We are always on alert. But Bangladesh government has also shown them zero tolerance which is why they are ‘on the run’ or acting as sleeper cells. There are 50-60 NLFT cadres acting as sleeper cells in Bangladesh. Most of them are in Khagrachari and Chittagong areas”, BSF Inspector General Ashok Kumar Yadav said during the ceremony.
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December - 24 
Five militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after a shootout in Mobina Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 24, reports The News. According to police, the militants were planning an attack on Christmas celebrations
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Five militants were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) after a shootout in Mobina Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 24, reports The News. According to police, the militants were planning an attack on Christmas celebrations in the metropolis.The militantswere identified as Amjad, Naveed, Ali, Mumtaz and Mureed. SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
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December - 24 
A two-day national gathering organised by Women for Human Rights (WHR), a common organisation of conflict-affected women from December 19 to 20 in Kathmandu concluded by issuing a 12-point Kathmandu declaration, which calls for a prompt response to c
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A two-day national gathering organised by Women for Human Rights (WHR), a common organisation of conflict-affected women from December 19 to 20 in Kathmandu concluded by issuing a 12-point Kathmandu declaration, which calls for a prompt response to complaints, reports The Himalayan Times. The two-day gathering underlined the need to incorporate conflict-era cases of torture and sexual violence in the definition of conflict survivors. The declaration seeks an immediate response to the issues of those women bearing the effects of conflict even after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord and guarantee of justice and compensation to the survivors. It calls for reinstatement of the Commission on Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to deliver justice in an effective way. The tenure of both transitional justice mechanisms has already expired.
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December - 24 
Government has registered a bill in Parliament to amend 56 existing laws that contradict the constitution promulgated in 2015, reports Republica on December 24. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, D
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Government has registered a bill in Parliament to amend 56 existing laws that contradict the constitution promulgated in 2015, reports Republica on December 24. According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhanraj Gyawali, another bill, which will amend more than 110 existing laws in bulk, has been sent to the Cabinet for approval before registering it in Parliament. With the constitutional deadline to amend laws contradicting the statute just two months away, the Government has hastily decided to amend those laws in bulk.
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December - 24 
the Conflict Victims’ Common Platform (CVCP) in a statement on December 24 said attempts have been made to create rumours against its charter made public last month and mislead the people, reports Kathmandu Post. The umbrella body of the victims from
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the Conflict Victims’ Common Platform (CVCP) in a statement on December 24 said attempts have been made to create rumours against its charter made public last month and mislead the people, reports Kathmandu Post. The umbrella body of the victims from decade-long Maoist insurgency claimed spreading rumours would only weaken the movement of the victims and benefit the perpetrators. “The charter firmly stands in the present belief and past demands of conflict victims and human rights community that the transitional justice process must be human rights-friendly and credible. We urge all members of CVCP to ignore the rumours and provide strength to our unity. We also appeal to the human rights community for the continuous support,” the platform said in the statement.
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December - 24 
10 journalists’ sustained injuries and 16 vehicles carrying them were vandalised as some unidentified miscreants attacked them at a rest house in Kolakopa area in Dhaka city on December 24, reports New Age. A total of 30 journalists of the Dainik Jug
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10 journalists’ sustained injuries and 16 vehicles carrying them were vandalised as some unidentified miscreants attacked them at a rest house in Kolakopa area in Dhaka city on December 24, reports New Age. A total of 30 journalists of the Dainik Jugantar and Jamuna Television boarded at ‘Shamim Guest House’ to cover electioneering of the upcoming 11th national elections for Dhaka-1 constituency. A gang of miscreants suddenly started vandalising vehicles of the media houses parked in front of the guest house around 10:30pm. Hearing sounds, when the journalists came down, the miscreants swooped on them and beat them indiscriminately, leaving 10 of them including Jamuna Television special reporter Sushanto Sinha injured.
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December - 24 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat District in Rangpur Division on December 24, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shah Alam (30), Sohel Rana (28)
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat District in Rangpur Division on December 24, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Shah Alam (30), Sohel Rana (28) and Monisur Rahman (26). RAB recovered books on jihad from their possession.
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December - 24 
At least six militants were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces relevant areas of Tarinkot city in Urozgan province, reports Bhaktar News.
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At least six militants were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces relevant areas of Tarinkot city in Urozgan province, reports Bhaktar News.
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December - 24 
Spokesman for Ministry of Public Health, Wahid Majrooh confirmed at least 43 people were killed, and 10 others were wounded after a group of attackers stormed a Government building in Kabul on December 24, reports Tolo News.The attack started with a
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Spokesman for Ministry of Public Health, Wahid Majrooh confirmed at least 43 people were killed, and 10 others were wounded after a group of attackers stormed a Government building in Kabul on December 24, reports Tolo News.The attack started with a car bomb explosion near the Ministry of Public Works and the National Authority for People with Disabilities and Martyrs’ Families in Kabul’s PD16 – near Makroyan-e-Kohna colony.
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December - 24 
Unnamed Sources claimed that Aslam Baloch, the leader of Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) was among those killed in the suicide attack, reports, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on December 26 said that at least six civilians were k
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Unnamed Sources claimed that Aslam Baloch, the leader of Baluchistan Liberation Army (BLA) was among those killed in the suicide attack, reports, reports Tolo News. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) on December 26 said that at least six civilians were killed after a suicide bomber targeted a civilian vehicle in Aino Mina Township in Kandahar city on December 24. “A number of civilians were killed as a result of the suicide attack in Aino Mina Township. They are six people and two others were wounded. It is said that a number of Baloch nationals were among those martyred,” said Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish.
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December - 24 
The former Maldivian President and leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM]—Abdulla Yameen has appealed to the High Court against the order of Criminal Court to freeze his bank accounts over an on-going investigation, reports Maldives Times
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The former Maldivian President and leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM]—Abdulla Yameen has appealed to the High Court against the order of Criminal Court to freeze his bank accounts over an on-going investigation, reports Maldives Times on December 25. The PPM party has appealed the three orders issued by the Criminal Court for a freeze of Yameen’s bank accounts. The Court orders are violating the Criminal Procedure Code [CrPC] of the Maldives, and Yameen’s political Rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the Maldives, said former Attorney General Aishath Azima Shakoor during a Press Conference on December 24.
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December - 25 
An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near the Manabhanga dam under the Paikmal Police limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on December 25, reports The Pioneer. A j
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An exchange of fire took place between Security Forces (SFs) and cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near the Manabhanga dam under the Paikmal Police limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on December 25, reports The Pioneer. A joint team of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, while conducting a combing operation in the area, spotted a group of 10 to 12 Maoists near the dam. When the SFs told the Maoists to surrender, the latter opened fire at the Police team and in the retaliatory fire by the SFs, Maoist ‘commander’ Ravindra and his associate (whose identity could not be ascertained) reportedly sustained injuries. The Maoists later managed to escape. As many as 16 bullets, a sharp knife and several Maoist articles were seized from the spot, Padampur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Laxminarayan Panda said.
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December - 25 
Army arrested a suspect, identified as Mohammad Parvez Musharraf along with pistol and ammunition from Harni area in Mendhar in Poonch District on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Army recovered one pistol, seven rounds, one magazine, one knife,
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Army arrested a suspect, identified as Mohammad Parvez Musharraf along with pistol and ammunition from Harni area in Mendhar in Poonch District on December 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Army recovered one pistol, seven rounds, one magazine, one knife, two mobile telephones and one SIM card from his possession. Mohammad Parvez Musharraf, a resident of Surankote, was a BA Part-I student of Surankote degree college and seems to be radicalized, sources said.
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December - 25 
Over the political developments including upcoming Bangladesh elections, India is keeping a ‘close watch’ as around 25 leaders of Jamaat ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh [JMB] are contesting the polls on Bangladesh Nationalist Party [BNP] ticket, and 20 lead
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Over the political developments including upcoming Bangladesh elections, India is keeping a ‘close watch’ as around 25 leaders of Jamaat ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh [JMB] are contesting the polls on Bangladesh Nationalist Party [BNP] ticket, and 20 leaders are from the constituencies close to the India’s Border of State of West Bengal, reports The Times of India on December 25. Most of the JMB leaders contesting the Bangladesh polls are within the proximity of 50-100 km from the State of West Bengal in India. According to the intelligence from Bangladesh government, there are some support groups for JMB in West Bengal and they are helping in cattle smuggling and running arms network, and involved in the smuggling of gold. Some local political leaders in the border areas of West Bengal are helping people associated with the JMB for money.
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December - 25 
Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Syed Ali Raza Abidi (46) was shot dead near his residence on Khayaban-e-Ghazi street in Phase-Vof Defence Housing Authority(DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of
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Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Syed Ali Raza Abidi (46) was shot dead near his residence on Khayaban-e-Ghazi street in Phase-Vof Defence Housing Authority(DHA) in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 25, reports Dawn. Two unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on Abidi's car near his residence, according to Station House Office Gizri Asad Mangi.Abidi was alone in his car when the attack took place and was taken to PNS Shifa hospital by his father, Akhlaq Abidi, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Pir Muhammad Shah said.A post-mortem examination showed that Abidi sustained four bullet wounds — two on his chest, one on his neck and as many on his arm.Abidi was elected to the National Assembly in the 2013 general elections from Karachi's NA-251 constituency on an MQM ticket.In November 2017, he had opposed Sattar and Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Mustafa Kamal's short-lived alliance, and even announced that he was resigning from his NA seat as "this is not what I believed in and stood for".Abidi was one of the leaders who had stood with former convener Sattar in the buildup to the 2018 elections when MQM-P was subject to an internal power battle.He contested the July 25 elections from Karachi's NA-243 constituency, but was defeated by Prime Minister Imran Khan.In September this year, Abidi tendered in his resignation from the MQM-Pakistan's "basic membership" citing "personal reasons".
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December - 25 
Police on December 25 arrested two shooters of MQM-London from Karachi, and confiscated two Kalashnikovs, hand grenades from their custodyduring a raid in New Karachi area of Karachi, reports The Nation.Briefing the media about the Police’s action, S
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Police on December 25 arrested two shooters of MQM-London from Karachi, and confiscated two Kalashnikovs, hand grenades from their custodyduring a raid in New Karachi area of Karachi, reports The Nation.Briefing the media about the Police’s action, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Central Arif Aslam, said “The target killers identified as Kashif alias Kala and Asif aliasMetha were involved in killing of 15 persons and other law-breaking activities”.Kashif gunned down 13 people, while Asif had shot dead 2 persons in year 2011-12, the SSP central added. Furthermore, Asif was also involved in firing over Jeay Sindh rally and other heinous crimes.
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December - 25 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police on December 25 arrested four militants of a banned outfit from Gujranwala District of Punjab, reports The Nation.As per details, CTD team foiled terror activity by arresting four militantson tip
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police on December 25 arrested four militants of a banned outfit from Gujranwala District of Punjab, reports The Nation.As per details, CTD team foiled terror activity by arresting four militantson tip-off from Gujranwala. “The arrested terrorists identified as Muhammad Tawaseen, Muhammad Junaid, Munir Ahmed and Taj Shah, were having links with the proscribed organization,” said officials of the CTD.CTD also confiscated explosives and other matter from their custody.
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December - 25 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on December 25 asked for a week’s time to address Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N)’s demands, including constitution amendment, reports The Himalayan Times. Oli told RJP-N presidium leaders at his residence that he wou
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on December 25 asked for a week’s time to address Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJP-N)’s demands, including constitution amendment, reports The Himalayan Times. Oli told RJP-N presidium leaders at his residence that he would get back to them after holding consultation with the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) leaders and the authorities concerned. “We have raised our concerns on constitution amendment, swearing-in of jailed lawmaker Resham Chaudhary, withdrawal of court cases and release of prisoners,” RJP-N Presidium Coordinator Rajendra Mahato told.
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December - 25 
Over the political developments including upcoming Bangladesh elections, India is keeping a ‘close watch’ as around 25 leaders of Jamaat ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh [JMB] are contesting the polls on Bangladesh Nationalist Party [BNP] ticket, and 20 lead
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Over the political developments including upcoming Bangladesh elections, India is keeping a ‘close watch’ as around 25 leaders of Jamaat ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh [JMB] are contesting the polls on Bangladesh Nationalist Party [BNP] ticket, and 20 leaders are from the constituencies close to the India’s Border of State of West Bengal, reports The Times of India on December 25. Most of the JMB leaders contesting the Bangladesh polls are within the proximity of 50-100 km from the State of West Bengal in India. According to the intelligence from Bangladesh government, there are some support groups for JMB in West Bengal and they are helping in cattle smuggling and running arms network, and involved in the smuggling of gold. Some local political leaders in the border areas of West Bengal are helping people associated with the JMB for money.
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December - 25 
As many as six Taliban fighters were killed during conflicts with Afghan Security Forcesat Khas Urozgan district in Urozgan province on December 25, reports Bhaktar News.
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As many as six Taliban fighters were killed during conflicts with Afghan Security Forcesat Khas Urozgan district in Urozgan province on December 25, reports Bhaktar News.
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December - 25 
Four Taliban militants,including Jawad known as Mawladad, ‘head’ of Taliban’s ‘military commission’ for Zawol district, were killed in a drone strike,in Azizabad area in Zawol district, reports Tolo News on December 25.
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Four Taliban militants,including Jawad known as Mawladad, ‘head’ of Taliban’s ‘military commission’ for Zawol district, were killed in a drone strike,in Azizabad area in Zawol district, reports Tolo News on December 25.
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December - 26 
A 55-year-old civilian was killed on December 26, in unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Deeing village under Noushera sector of Rajouri district, reports NDTV.
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A 55-year-old civilian was killed on December 26, in unprovoked firing by Pakistani troops, along the Line of Control (LoC) in Deeing village under Noushera sector of Rajouri district, reports NDTV.
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December - 26 
A sessions courton December 26, granted bail to five accused arrested for their links with Naxals [Left Wing Extremism, LWE], promoting their ideology, and targeting youths to join the outfit, reports The Asian Age. The accused had filed a bail appli
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A sessions courton December 26, granted bail to five accused arrested for their links with Naxals [Left Wing Extremism, LWE], promoting their ideology, and targeting youths to join the outfit, reports The Asian Age. The accused had filed a bail application after the Bombay High Court (HC) quashed the Sessions Court order granting an extension to the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)to file a charge-sheet. According to the accused, since the HC had set aside the extension, the charge-sheet could not be considered as filed within the stipulated period and the accused were entitled to default bail.The applicants’ lawyer Arif Siddiqui said that sessions Judge D.S. Deshmukh granted bail to Ajay Datrialias Krushna aliasVenugopalan, SatyanarayanRajaiyaKarilla, NarsaiyaLakshmaiyaZumupala, Shankar LingaiyaGunde, and Ravi RajjanaMarampelly on a personal bond of INR 50,000 each and one or two sureties of the same amount.The ATS claimed that the accused were actively involved in promoting the Naxal ideology, and were targeting youngsters to join their outfit. The ATS claimed to have recovered literature, banners and posters favouringNaxalism from them.
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December - 26 
an eight-member team of armed Maoists’ reached Periyahamlet underThalappuzha in Wayanad District of Kerala onDecember 26, reports Mathrubhumi.com. The group, including three women Maoist cadres came, to a shop owned by P SPhilip to buygroceries and l
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an eight-member team of armed Maoists’ reached Periyahamlet underThalappuzha in Wayanad District of Kerala onDecember 26, reports Mathrubhumi.com. The group, including three women Maoist cadres came, to a shop owned by P SPhilip to buygroceries and left the spot after distributing leaflets.
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December - 26 
Bihar Police foiled aNaxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attack afterreceiving a tip-off from informers that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a largenumber were congregating in the forest for a meeting and arrests three Maoists
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Bihar Police foiled aNaxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attack afterreceiving a tip-off from informers that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a largenumber were congregating in the forest for a meeting and arrests three Maoists in Gaya District of Bihar, reports ANI on December 26. The Police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel surrounded the area and carried out asearch operation.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajiv Kumar Mishra said that the ‘joint commander’of the Maoists of Chalho Zone, Vipin Sharmaalias Bhushan Sharma, was planning to carry out a majorincident in the area along with his armed group.A large number of weapons, ammunition have been recovered from the arrested Maoists. The identity of the other two Maoists is yet to be ascertained.
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December - 26 
The Central Government has decided to adopt a major strategy along the International Border (IB) in Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir to counter infiltration attempts by the militants, backed by Pakistani Rangers, and sniping attacks in which some Border Se
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The Central Government has decided to adopt a major strategy along the International Border (IB) in Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir to counter infiltration attempts by the militants, backed by Pakistani Rangers, and sniping attacks in which some Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers have been killed in the recent past, reports Daily Excelsior on December 26.Official sources said that after successful trial of Israel technology of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) at two places in the form of pilot projects on the IB, the Centre has decided to extend the CIBMS to more areas, which were vulnerable for infiltration, and gradually switch over to the new system of fencing.“The Central Government proposed to expand smart fencing in more areas along the International Border in Jammu to keep the infiltration of militants from Pakistan side well under control. The spots vulnerable to infiltration will be taken up for the smart fencing,” sources said, pointing out that the CIBMS has already been put in place at two places covering a total area of 5.5 kilometers on the IB. Jammu region has about 192 kilometers International Boundary from Kathua to Akhnoor covering three border Districts of Kathua, Samba and Jammu but during the past couple of months, no major infiltration attempt has been made by the militants, sources noted. However, the IB had been in the news in September this year (2018) when one of the associates of three militants killed in an encounter at Jhajjar Kotli on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH) revealed that he had transported at least 20 militants to Kashmir after their infiltration from the border in Jammu sector. All three slain militants had infiltrated between Hiranagar and Samba sectors.According to sources, the Central Government, concerned over reports of infiltration attempts, wants to plug all major routes on the IB to stop intrusions by the militants from across the border.
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December - 26 
The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 26 arrested Habeeb Rahman [25]—an absconder in the case of Islamic State [IS] youths travelled from Kasaragod District in Kerala to join IS, reports First Post. The case relates to the criminal cons
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The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 26 arrested Habeeb Rahman [25]—an absconder in the case of Islamic State [IS] youths travelled from Kasaragod District in Kerala to join IS, reports First Post. The case relates to the criminal conspiracy by the accused persons from Kasaragod District of Kerala and their associates in 2015, with the intention of joining IS. 14 accused from Kasaragod District had left India or their workplaces in Middle-East Asia between mid-May and early July of 2016, before travelling to Afghanistan or Syria, where they joined the IS, read a statement released by the NIA.
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December - 26 
The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 26 has raided 17 different locations including Seelampurin Delhi, and Lucknow, Hapur, and Amroha in Uttar Pradesh [U.P.], and arrested 10 Islamic State [IS] operativesfor being part of IS-inspired m
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The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 26 has raided 17 different locations including Seelampurin Delhi, and Lucknow, Hapur, and Amroha in Uttar Pradesh [U.P.], and arrested 10 Islamic State [IS] operativesfor being part of IS-inspired module—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI], reports Hindustan Times. The arrested IS operatives— Mufti Mohammad Suhail aka Hazrath, Anas Yunus, Rashid Zafar Raqaka Zafar, Saeed aka Sayeed, Raees Ahmad, Zubair Malik, Zaid Malik, Saqib Iftekar, Mohammad Irshad, and Mohammad Azam, were conspiring a terrorist attack on the New Year’s Eve. Among the 10 IS operatives, there is an engineering student, a graduation student, two brothers who worked as welders and a mufti working at a madrasa in Amroha, U.P. The mufti Mohammad Suhail was the mastermind of the group. The NIA officials also detained other six IS operatives [identity undisclosed] who are being interrogated and may be placed under arrest depending on the information obtained from them.
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December - 26 
A Policeman was killed and another was wounded in firing near Old Golimar area of SITE Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 26, reports The News. According to Police, the firing incident occurred in Old Golimar area when both
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A Policeman was killed and another was wounded in firing near Old Golimar area of SITE Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 26, reports The News. According to Police, the firing incident occurred in Old Golimar area when both the cops were on their way back to home on a motorbike after being relieved of duty. Unknown assailants stopped them at Rexer Bridge and opened fire on them.The injured personnel were shifted to hospital, where one of them succumbed to his wounds while the other remains under treatment.Police officials found five casings of 9mm bullets from the site of the incident.
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December - 26 
Unidentified assailants opened fire on a female polio worker while she was participating in a polio vaccination campaign in Bhosa Mandi area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on December 26, reports Daily Times. According to Police, G
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Unidentified assailants opened fire on a female polio worker while she was participating in a polio vaccination campaign in Bhosa Mandi area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on December 26, reports Daily Times. According to Police, Ghazala was administering polio drops to children when some motorcyclists opened fire on her and escaped from the scene.Ghazala sustained bullet injuries while other polio workers survived the attack, Police added.
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December - 26 
IS ‘spokesperson’ Sultan Aziz Azam was killed in an "IS hideout" in the Pachier Agam District of the province on December 26. Earlier, it was reported by SATP that Sultan Aziz Azam was killed on December 28.
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IS ‘spokesperson’ Sultan Aziz Azam was killed in an "IS hideout" in the Pachier Agam District of the province on December 26. Earlier, it was reported by SATP that Sultan Aziz Azam was killed on December 28.
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December - 26 
The Maldives Election Commission [EC] has rejected the application to form a new political party led by the former President Abdulla Yameen, reports Avas on December 26. The application to form a new political party named People's National Congress w
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The Maldives Election Commission [EC] has rejected the application to form a new political party led by the former President Abdulla Yameen, reports Avas on December 26. The application to form a new political party named People's National Congress was filed by Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM]’s deputy leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla, and was rejected as the Abdul Raheem was a member registered with another political party [PPM] at the time of filling the application, said EC’s Chief Ahmed Shareef.
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December - 27 
Acting upon the intelligence inputs from Military Intelligence Division in Jammu and Kashmir [J&K], the Telangana Police cracked an illegal Internet telephone exchange network in Hyderabad of Telangana, which was allegedly used by the Pakistan’s Inte
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Acting upon the intelligence inputs from Military Intelligence Division in Jammu and Kashmir [J&K], the Telangana Police cracked an illegal Internet telephone exchange network in Hyderabad of Telangana, which was allegedly used by the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] officials to ‘trick’ the Indian Army officials to obtain sensitive information from them, reports The Times of India on December 28. In this operation, a person [identity undisclosed] has been arrested and large number of illegally procured SIM box devices, and SIM cards were recovered from his possession. Reportedly, a suspicious VoIP exchanges were facilitated in Hyderabad which was exploited by the ISI officials to make telephonic calls to Indian Army officials in J&K to obtain sensitive information by posing as ‘senior Indian Army officials’, said a senior Telangana Police officer [identity undisclosed].
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December - 27 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) beat up the Mukhiya (village head) of BadgawanPanchayat(village level localself-government institution)and his son and also set their SUV on fire under Khukhra Police Station limits in Giridi
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) beat up the Mukhiya (village head) of BadgawanPanchayat(village level localself-government institution)and his son and also set their SUV on fire under Khukhra Police Station limits in GiridihDistrict of Jharkhand on December 27, reports UNI. A group of 50 Maoists assaulted GirjashankarMahto and his son Omprakash Mahto and later took away the keys of their SUV and set it on fire and fledfrom the spot, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Neeraj Singh said.
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December - 27 
Concerning the efforts of Pakistan-based Sikh extremist elements to revive ‘Khalistan militancy’ in Punjab the Central government, exercising their powers conferred by the Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], 1967, added t
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Concerning the efforts of Pakistan-based Sikh extremist elements to revive ‘Khalistan militancy’ in Punjab the Central government, exercising their powers conferred by the Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UA(P)A], 1967, added the ‘Khalistan Liberation Force [KLF] and all its manifestations’ as the 40th entry in the First Schedule of UA(P) Act that proscribes terrorist organisations, report The Times of India on December 27. It is believed that KLF is involved in terrorism as it has committed and participated in various acts of terrorism in India. KLF has also been engaged in radicalisation and recruitment of youth for terrorist activities in India, read the notification released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs [UMHA].
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December - 27 
India on December 27 summoned an official of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over incidents of cross border terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians by Pakistani forces in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, re
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India on December 27 summoned an official of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest over incidents of cross border terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians by Pakistani forces in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistani forces were involved in 1,962 incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violations in which 50 Indians have lost their lives this year [2018]. “Pakistan High Commission official was summoned today [December 27] and a strong protest was lodged at the incidents of cross-LoC [Line of Control] terrorist infiltration and targeting of Indian civilians and security forces on December, 21 and 26, 2018, leading to loss of lives on the Indian side,” the MEA said. It said India’s “grave concern” was conveyed over Pakistan’s continued support to cross border terrorist infiltration into India, including supporting cover fire provided by Pakistan forces.
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December - 27 
Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a 20 kilograms landmine suspected to be planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Godda District of Jharkhand on December 27, reports Devdiscourse News. According to Police, t
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Security Force (SF) personnel recovered a 20 kilograms landmine suspected to be planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Godda District of Jharkhand on December 27, reports Devdiscourse News. According to Police, the Maoists had planted the landmine in Ghutipara village in the District, to target the SFs. The bomb was defused by the Anti Bomb Disposal unit of the State.
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December - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) averted a major tragedy by detecting and defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Dar Mohalla of Garoora area of Bandipora District on December 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a
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Security Forces (SFs) averted a major tragedy by detecting and defusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Dar Mohalla of Garoora area of Bandipora District on December 27, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and Army’s 13 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in a joint operation, detected an IED weighing 20 kilograms at around 8 am in Garoora, Bandipora which was later defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and then destroyed. “It could have caused huge damage had it not been detected timely by the security”, a Police officer said.
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December - 27 
The Border Security Force [BSF] on December 27 recovered 13 packets weighing 5.6 kg of heroin from nearby the Bharopal Border Outpost in Amritsar Sector of Punjab, reports The Tribune. Reportedly, Pakistan based drug smugglers were trying to slip her
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The Border Security Force [BSF] on December 27 recovered 13 packets weighing 5.6 kg of heroin from nearby the Bharopal Border Outpost in Amritsar Sector of Punjab, reports The Tribune. Reportedly, Pakistan based drug smugglers were trying to slip heroin into the Indian Territory. When BSF troops noticed suspicious sounds and challanged the intruders, they managed to escape taking the advantage of dense fog and undulating ground. During the search and combing operation, BSF troops found 13 small packets containing around 5.6 kg of heroin covered with a plastic bag and bricks. The narcotics were later handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau [NCB].
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December - 27 
The Centre on December 27 extended the deadline for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the sixth time to June 30, reports Assam Tribune. In a notification, the Registrar General of India said the decision has been taken as the exerc
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The Centre on December 27 extended the deadline for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) for the sixth time to June 30, reports Assam Tribune. In a notification, the Registrar General of India said the decision has been taken as the exercise to enumerate citizens in the NRC, a list of Assam’s residents, could not be completed within the specified date of December 31.
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December - 27 
The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 27 appealed to the NIA Court in Kochi, Kerala, seeking the custody of arrested Islamic State [IS] operative Habeeb Rahman [25] in a case of IS recruitment, reports The Times of India. Habeeb Rahman—
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The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 27 appealed to the NIA Court in Kochi, Kerala, seeking the custody of arrested Islamic State [IS] operative Habeeb Rahman [25] in a case of IS recruitment, reports The Times of India. Habeeb Rahman—an absconder alleged to join IS in Afghanistan, was arrested by the NIA officials on December 26 from Kalpetta of Wayanad District in Kerala. The NIA prosecutor filed an application before the NIA Court seeking five-day custody of the accused. The court remanded the accused in judicial custody for 30 days and shifted him to Ernakulam jail. The court will consider NIA’s custody application on December 31.
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December - 27 
The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 27 produced the 10 arrested operatives of Islamic State [IS] inspired module—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI] before the Special Court in New Delhi, reports The Tribune. The Special Court allowed 12 da
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The National Investigation Agency [NIA] on December 27 produced the 10 arrested operatives of Islamic State [IS] inspired module—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI] before the Special Court in New Delhi, reports The Tribune. The Special Court allowed 12 days of remand of the accused to the NIA. The interrogation will focus on the details of how the group was formed nearly four months ago, the background of the arrested individuals who do not seem to have previous criminal antecedents, the possible source of procurement of weapons and explosive substances, and the specifics of the vital installations and persons they were planning to launch fidayeen attacks against. The NIA will now thoroughly interrogate the accused, said NIA Spokesperson Inspector-General [IG] of Police Alok Mittal.
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December - 27 
The Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA) has agreed to discuss the demands of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) asking for a separate state under the Constitution, reports Indian Express on December 27. Eastern Nagaland People’s Org
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The Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA) has agreed to discuss the demands of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) asking for a separate state under the Constitution, reports Indian Express on December 27. Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO), an apex body of six Naga tribes, asking for a separate State under the Constitution. A tripartite dialogue was held between the ENPO, Nagaland government and UMHA under the chairmanship of special secretary (internal security) last month, officials said. Former ENPO president Khoiwang Konyak said, “Our demands and political issues are different from other Naga groups, including NSCN-IM, and are primarily concerned with six tribes namely Chang, Konyak, Khiamniungan, Phom, Sangtam and Yimchunger.”
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December - 27 
The Foreign Office on December 27 stated that India has no role to play in Afghanistan and assured that Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role for promoting peace and reconciliation process in the restive western neighbour, reports Daily
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The Foreign Office on December 27 stated that India has no role to play in Afghanistan and assured that Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role for promoting peace and reconciliation process in the restive western neighbour, reports Daily Times.Responding to media questions at his press briefing in the Foreign Ministry, FO spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal said the purpose of Foreign Minister’s whirlwind visit was two-fold, including strengthening of regional consensus on Afghanistan and exploring possibilities of a win-win framework for regional connectivity and economic development to help achieve the ultimate objective of economic growth and prosperity in the region.
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December - 27 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on December 27 alleged that eight of their activists were killed and 12,588 were injured in 2,716 attacks on the BNP and Jatiya Oikya Front since announcement of the schedule of December 30 general election, reports
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on December 27 alleged that eight of their activists were killed and 12,588 were injured in 2,716 attacks on the BNP and Jatiya Oikya Front since announcement of the schedule of December 30 general election, reports New Age. It said so far 9,202 of their activists were arrested and 806 fictitious and false cases were filed against their men in the last 22 days. senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi came up with the findings at a press conference at BNP central office. He said the government has used all out force to drive out BNP and Jatiya Oikya Front from the election field. He accused the law enforcement agencies of direct involvement alongside the ruling Awami League men in the attacks on the opposition candidates and their supporters during electioneering.
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December - 27 
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres on December 27 called on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion before, during and after the general election in Bangladesh, reports New Age. He, in
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United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres on December 27 called on all stakeholders to ensure an environment free of violence, intimidation and coercion before, during and after the general election in Bangladesh, reports New Age. He, in the run-up to the December-30 general election in Bangladesh, said that an environment free from violence would help enable ‘peaceful, credible and inclusive’ polls. “All Bangladeshi citizens, including minorities and women, must feel safe and confident in exercising their right to vote,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary General in a statement.
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December - 27 
In exchange of India’s financial aid of USD 1.4 billion to the Maldives, India has not sought the establishment of the Military base in the Island nation, reports Maldives Times on December 28. As reported in the Maldivian media, India wanted to open
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In exchange of India’s financial aid of USD 1.4 billion to the Maldives, India has not sought the establishment of the Military base in the Island nation, reports Maldives Times on December 28. As reported in the Maldivian media, India wanted to open a military base in the Maldives in exchange of the financial granted to the Maldives during its President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s first visit to India in earlier December 2018. In response, the Maldivian Foreign Minister [FM] Abdullah Shahid “categorically” rejected such media reports, terming them “baseless and aimed at discrediting” the newly-elected government of the Maldives. The Government of Maldives assures its citizens that it will always act in the National interest of the Maldives, and will not undertake any international engagement that will compromise the Sovereignty and Independence of the country [the Maldives], said FM Sahid.
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December - 27 
The Maldives’ Election Commission [EC] on December 27 has approved the plea of former President Abdulla Yameen to form a new political party—People’s National Congress [PNC], reports Avas. The EC had earlier rejected the same application because the
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The Maldives’ Election Commission [EC] on December 27 has approved the plea of former President Abdulla Yameen to form a new political party—People’s National Congress [PNC], reports Avas. The EC had earlier rejected the same application because the applicant—Abdul Raheem Abdulla, who filed the application, was already a member of registered party—Progressive Party of Maldives [PPM]. As a response, Abdul Raheem had resigned from the PPM. The Former President Yameen moved to EC seeking approval to form new political party over the internal dispute over the leadership of the opposition PPM.
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December - 28 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ishfaq Yousf Wani of Pulwama was killed in a brief encounter in Rinzipora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon an Army patrolling party in
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, identified as Ishfaq Yousf Wani of Pulwama was killed in a brief encounter in Rinzipora area of Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 28, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired upon an Army patrolling party in Rinzipora area and the Army retaliated, triggering a brief shootout in which one militant was killed. Sources said that militants, believed to be three in number, attacked a patrolling party on December 28 morning. The two other militants managed to escape from the spot. 26-year-old Ishfaq Yousf Wani has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) who joined militancy in July this year. Wani is seen holding a gun in a picture that has surface on social media, showing that he has joined the militant outfit LeT. He did MBA in 2015, and worked in ICICI Bank for one year. He later quit the job to start his own fruit business.
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December - 28 
About a dozen masked men waved flags of the Islamic State (IS) terror group inside Jamia Masjid in the heart of Srinagar in Srinagar District on December 28 after All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed t
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About a dozen masked men waved flags of the Islamic State (IS) terror group inside Jamia Masjid in the heart of Srinagar in Srinagar District on December 28 after All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed the weekly congregation and left the premises, reports The Times of India. A video of the incident, which was shared on social media, shows men waving the flags and one of them tying an IS flag to the pulpit. The men are seen shouting “Dawlat-ul-Islam zindabad” or “long live the caliphate movement”. A spokesperson for the mosque termed it “a desecration of the Jamia Masjid”. He said one of the masked men stood atop the pulpit with his shoes. “His associates filmed it and shared it on social media. This indicates it was deliberate and planned,” said the spokesman. “It shows utter disregard for Islamic institutions, values and teachings. Such elements not only malign Islam but also abuse it.”
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December - 28 
An unidentified militant was killed, in an exchange of fire with police, at Maibang area in Dima Hasao district on December 28, reports The Shillong Times.
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An unidentified militant was killed, in an exchange of fire with police, at Maibang area in Dima Hasao district on December 28, reports The Shillong Times.
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December - 28 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)in Kerala are totally discarding mobile phones for communication to prevent investigating agencies to trace their locations or gather information, reports The New Indian Express on December 28
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)in Kerala are totally discarding mobile phones for communication to prevent investigating agencies to trace their locations or gather information, reports The New Indian Express on December 28. The special teams of Kerala Police have been combing four Districts (Wayanad, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Malappuram) for a while, and have not been able to track the details of the Maoist cadres though they have appeared in public with arms a couple of times.Police officers said that the insurgents have stopped using mobile phones or other digital communication devices with the clear intention of avoiding any sort of tracking by the enforcement agencies. “They are more into using conventional communication methods, such as using human couriers,” said a senior Police officer.Another intelligence officer said that the Maoists have gone back to using longhand notes for communication with their cells. A detailed analysis by agencies based on documents seized from Maoists had found the guidelines issued by the central leadership on the usage of mobile phones and internet. The cadres have been warned against carrying mobile phones or downloading any data using them. They have also been asked to access internet with great caution. All this to avoid the tracking of location by the investigating agencies.
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December - 28 
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on December 28 said that situation was better than what it was earlier in Kashmir as Jammu and Kashmir Police and Security Forces (SFs) have achieved lot of successes on operational front killing about 25
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Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh on December 28 said that situation was better than what it was earlier in Kashmir as Jammu and Kashmir Police and Security Forces (SFs) have achieved lot of successes on operational front killing about 250 militants this year and destroying their support structure, reports Daily Excelsior. Dilbag said all security agencies were operating in coordination with each other, inflicting heavy losses on the militants and their over ground network in Kashmir. “Situation is better than what it was earlier in Kashmir. It has improved a lot. On operational front, we have achieved many successes. Nearly 250 militants have been killed this year and support structure of the militants has been destroyed,” the State Police chief said. He declared that situation will further improve in the coming days. Dilbag also said that collateral damage and civilian killings at the site of encounters have been minimized as it was always endeavor of Police and security agencies to ensure minimum damages at the site of encounters. In this connection, he added that the civilians were being repeatedly asked by Police and security agencies to keep away from the site of gun battles till the area is completely sanitized. “We regret the loss of civilian lives, where it was avoidable but we can’t do anything about unavoidable losses,” he said, adding that police was always trying to ensure that the militants surrender even if an encounter has begun. “We give every chance to militants to come out and surrender. Even, we try to nab a militant running after throwing a grenade instead of eliminating him”. Dilbag Singh disclosed that number of youth, who were planning to join militancy have been counseled and restored to their parents. “We want youth to be engaged in constructive work to strengthen peace in the State”.
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December - 28 
Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters plans to step up the presence of Assam Rifles troops taking them beyond areas with human settlements to remote areas much closer to the Indo-Myanmar international border to keep a track on militants, reports
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Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters plans to step up the presence of Assam Rifles troops taking them beyond areas with human settlements to remote areas much closer to the Indo-Myanmar international border to keep a track on militants, reports Times of India on December 28.
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December - 28 
Militants fired at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 183rd battalion at Bellow in Pulwama District on December 28 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The CRPF retaliated and conducted searches of the area but militants had fled.
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Militants fired at the camp of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)’s 183rd battalion at Bellow in Pulwama District on December 28 night, reports Daily Excelsior. The CRPF retaliated and conducted searches of the area but militants had fled.
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December - 28 
Rioting on the streets - mob violence and stone pelting - came down four times but rioters disrupting encounters in cordoned-off areas rose six-fold in the last three years in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Times of India on December 29. Data accesse
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Rioting on the streets - mob violence and stone pelting - came down four times but rioters disrupting encounters in cordoned-off areas rose six-fold in the last three years in Jammu and Kashmir, reports The Times of India on December 29. Data accessed by The Times of India shows that since 2016, when the Valley slid into unprecedented street violence following the killing of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ Burhan Wani by Security Forces (SFs), the incidents of rioting and stone-pelting dropped from around 3,000 to 700. On average, there have been two rioting incidents a day this year (2018). The number of rioters killed in clashes with SFs also declined by nearly half this year since 2016. However, rioting during counter-insurgency operations —stone-pelting and illegally entering cordoned-off combat zones — has become almost routine in the last three years. Casualties of rioters during such encounters went up by six times, from 6 in 2016 to 37 in 2018. The disruptions have turned out to be such a challenge for the SFs that Army chief General Bipin Rawat sent out a strong warning to rioters in October 2018. Stone-pelters disrupting the operations, he said, would be treated as Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants, if they did not desist from entering combat zones. “His statement stirred a controversy because besides the separatists, the mainstream political parties in Kashmir -- National Conference (NC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) once out of power — portray the rioting stone-pelters as ‘innocent civilians’,” a senior counter-insurgency specialist in Jammu and Kashmir Police said. Security analysts in the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police say that though the phenomenon of rioters disrupting anti-terror operations in the Valley began at least six years ago, it intensified after Wani’s killing in 2016. In some cases, the rioters were able to rescue holed up militants from encounter sites. “The trend is a well-thought out strategy devised by Pakistan. It is cost-effective sub-conventional warfare because terror groups get to use their sympathizers as human shields; the rioters get branded as innocent civilians and Indian soldiers as murderers; all of this evokes outrage, more youth come out to riot and clash with forces during the encounters and more get killed in an unending loop,” an officer in the Northern Command said.
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December - 28 
The Border Security Force [BSF] and Punjab Police, jointly in an operation on December 28, arrested three persons—Sonu Singh, Gurnam Singh, and Gurjeet Singh, and recovered 1.8 kg of heroin from their possession, nearby the India-Pakistan Internation
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The Border Security Force [BSF] and Punjab Police, jointly in an operation on December 28, arrested three persons—Sonu Singh, Gurnam Singh, and Gurjeet Singh, and recovered 1.8 kg of heroin from their possession, nearby the India-Pakistan International Border [IB] near Gatti Bisoke of Fazilka District in Punjab, reports The Tribune. The officials involved in the operations recovered two plastic bags containing 15 small packets of heroin worth INR 9 crore in the international market.
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December - 28 
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), has confiscated illegal property worth INR 150 million belonging to five top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar, reports India Blooms Newson December 29. The confiscated properties be
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED), has confiscated illegal property worth INR 150 million belonging to five top cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar, reports India Blooms Newson December 29. The confiscated properties belonged to Pradyuman Sharma, Sandeep Yadav, Binay Yadav, Musafir Sahni and Anil Ram. The properties were located in places like Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Ranchi in Jharkhand and Delhi. An ED official said, Sharma who carries a reward of INR 50,000 on his head faces 51 criminal cases pending against him. He is yet to be arrested. Likewise, Sandeep Yadav is wanted in as many as 88 criminal cases and carries a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. He is also absconding. Another absconding Maoist Binay Yadav carries a reward of INR 1.8 million on his head. The remaining two Maoists, however, are in jail.
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December - 28 
The State Government is worried over the exclusion of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj Districts from the list of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected zones as the problem of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) is dynamic in nature, reports The Pioneer
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The State Government is worried over the exclusion of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj Districts from the list of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected zones as the problem of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) is dynamic in nature, reports The Pioneer on December 29.With the Government of India excluding six Districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar from the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Districts, as these Districts are seen as “Maoist-free zones”, the State Government has expressed concern. Looking at the threat of Maoists, the State Home Department has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to include both the Districts once again in the list. The MHA has excluded both the tribal zones, which was infested with Maoists earlier, however movement of Maoists are being occasionally reported in these neighbouring Districts of West Bengal. Maoists are moving from place to place and their movement is causing worry for the State Government, which has been facing the Maoists for quite some years. Due to shortage of Central Security Forces, deployment of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is not there in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar though both are border zones. Only 16 battalions of Central Security Forces are deployed in the LWE affected areas of the State.
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December - 28 
Youth took to streets and hurled stones on the Security Forces (SFs) deployed in the town soon after the news of killing of Wani in Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 28, adds Daily Excelsior. SFs fired tear gas, triggering further clashes. L
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Youth took to streets and hurled stones on the Security Forces (SFs) deployed in the town soon after the news of killing of Wani in Awantipora in Pulwama District on December 28, adds Daily Excelsior. SFs fired tear gas, triggering further clashes. Large number of people attended the funeral of Wani at his native Koil village of Pulwama District.
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December - 28 
The Army has completed fencing of the first 482 kilometers long patch of the 1,403 kilometers long Pak-Afghan border in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), The Express Tribune reported on December 29. The fence is provided with security cameras and motion d
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The Army has completed fencing of the first 482 kilometers long patch of the 1,403 kilometers long Pak-Afghan border in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), The Express Tribune reported on December 29. The fence is provided with security cameras and motion detectors. On December 27 a delegation of journalists visited the Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham border in Khyber District where security authorities gave them a detailed briefing on border management. They said in 2017, the Pakistan Army in the first phase started working on 482kilometerslong patch along Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Work on this patch has now completed well before time bringing about a visible decline in terrorism and smuggling.Authorities said equipped with water, solar electricity and protection mines, 233 forts have also been constructed on the 1,403 kilometerslong border. To link these forts, safe tracks are also being constructed.From the Torkham border crossing, around 1,200 trucks and 10,000 people enter and exit Pakistan but now no one gets permission to enter Pakistan without proper documents.Special cards have been given to 200 Afghan students who live in Afghanistan but study in Pakistan. Emergency patients also get permission to enter Pakistan without documents.
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December - 28 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on December 28 ratified the death sentences awarded to 22 hardcore terrorists, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the convicts were reportedly inv
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on December 28 ratified the death sentences awarded to 22 hardcore terrorists, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the convicts were reportedly involved in heinous terrorist offences, including attacks on armed forces, law enforcement agencies, explosions of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (IED) to carry out sectarian killings, destruction of communication infrastructure, police check posts, educational institutions, and killing of innocent civilians. The convicted terrorists were responsible for the deaths of a total of 176 people, including 19 armed forces personnel, 41 police and Levies officials and 116 civilians, and causing injuries to 217 others. Arms and explosives had also been recovered from their possession. Special military courts had awarded death sentences to these convicts. The courts also handed down imprisonments to 15 convicts and acquitted two accused after finding them not guilty. All 22 of the terrorists were found to be members of banned organisations. They confessed to their offences before a judicial magistrate and in their statements during their respective trials, according to the ISPR.
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December - 28 
Two soldiers of Army bomb disposal squad (BDS) were killed and three others sustained injuries in a landmine blast in the Jarobi Darra area in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on December 28, reports The News. Th
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Two soldiers of Army bomb disposal squad (BDS) were killed and three others sustained injuries in a landmine blast in the Jarobi Darra area in Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on December 28, reports The News. The sources said the BSD personnel were conducting a search when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in the Jarobi Darra area near the Pak-Afghan border. Naib Subedar Shahzad and Sepoy Mohammad Kaleem were killed in the blast.
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December - 28 
The Commonwealth on December 28 while congratulating Sri Lanka's reinstated Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, commended the Premier and other political stakeholders for defending the democratic process and upholding the rule of law and the constit
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The Commonwealth on December 28 while congratulating Sri Lanka's reinstated Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, commended the Premier and other political stakeholders for defending the democratic process and upholding the rule of law and the constitutional framework, reports Colombo Page. "In particular, I commend you and other political stakeholders for your steadfastness in defense and support of the rule of law and the constitutional framework," the Secretary General of Commonwealth Patricia Scotland, QC said in a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Wickremesinghe. The Secretary General welcomed the peaceful resolution of the political crisis in Sri Lanka and offered the Commonwealth's steadfast support to Sri Lanka to improve political reconciliation, progress constitutional reforms and entrench the rule of law.
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December - 28 
The Government has decided to resume the Constitution-making process which had been at a standstill for a while as a result of the recent political crisis and prorogation of Parliament, reports Daily Mirror on December 28. The Parliament Steering Com
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The Government has decided to resume the Constitution-making process which had been at a standstill for a while as a result of the recent political crisis and prorogation of Parliament, reports Daily Mirror on December 28. The Parliament Steering Committee appointed to draft the new Constitution is scheduled to meet during the first parliamentary week in January. It will take up for discussion a report compiled by the experts' committee appointed to advise the Steering Committee on preparing the draft Constitution. The Steering Committee consists of members of all the political parties in Parliament.
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December - 28 
At least sixteen members of the ‘suicide squad’ of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during an operation of the Afghan Security Forces at Bandar in Achin district of Nangarhar province, reports Khaama Press on December 29.
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At least sixteen members of the ‘suicide squad’ of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Khurasan (ISIS-K) were killed during an operation of the Afghan Security Forces at Bandar in Achin district of Nangarhar province, reports Khaama Press on December 29. The provincial government media office in a statement further added that a ‘commander’ of the group identified as Khetab Bajwari was among those killed.
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December - 28 
Spokesman of Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) was killed during drone attack on December 28 close to Durand Line in Pacheragam District of Nangarhar province, reports The Khaama Press. Sultan Aziz Azim was involved on organizing terrorist activities i
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Spokesman of Islamic State-Khorasan (ISIS-K) was killed during drone attack on December 28 close to Durand Line in Pacheragam District of Nangarhar province, reports The Khaama Press. Sultan Aziz Azim was involved on organizing terrorist activities in Tora Bora Mountains near Durand Line and had active role in advertising and recruiting youths for ISIS terrorist group in the east of the country.
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December - 28 
Top IS leader Qari Riaz was killed in a drone strike at Chaparhar District on December 28, reports Khaama Press on January 31. According to a statement released by 201st Silab Corps, Qari Riaz was responsible for planning and coordinating major attac
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Top IS leader Qari Riaz was killed in a drone strike at Chaparhar District on December 28, reports Khaama Press on January 31. According to a statement released by 201st Silab Corps, Qari Riaz was responsible for planning and coordinating major attacks in the country.
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December - 29 
A militant identified as Laishram Anand carrying cash award of INR 2,000,00 was arrested from Imphal West District on December 29, reports The Shillong Times. He was involved in the paraolon ambush in 2015 which killed 18 Army men. The arrested milit
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A militant identified as Laishram Anand carrying cash award of INR 2,000,00 was arrested from Imphal West District on December 29, reports The Shillong Times. He was involved in the paraolon ambush in 2015 which killed 18 Army men. The arrested militant belongs to Kangleipak Communist Party-Peoples War Group (KCP-PWG) and was wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
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December - 29 
Four Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in a pre-dawn operation at Rajpora village in Hajin Payeen area in Pulwama District on December 29, reports The Hindu. The militants, hiding in sub-zero temperature, opened fi
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Four Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants were killed by Security Forces (SFs) in a pre-dawn operation at Rajpora village in Hajin Payeen area in Pulwama District on December 29, reports The Hindu. The militants, hiding in sub-zero temperature, opened fire on the search party of the Army, Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). "The security forces are searching the area for the bodies of the militants," said an official. Their identity could not be ascertained immediately. Also, the area witnessed intense clashes between locals and SFs after the killings. Internet has been snapped as a precautionary measure, sources said.
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December - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected arm smugglers Seilenmang Haokip aka Ngamthang (26) and Deepak Kumar (24), along the Imphal-Moreh section of National Highway-102 at Langthabal Kunja area under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West Distr
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two suspected arm smugglers Seilenmang Haokip aka Ngamthang (26) and Deepak Kumar (24), along the Imphal-Moreh section of National Highway-102 at Langthabal Kunja area under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West District on December 29, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one M4-A1 Carbine with magazine and an M-16 rifle with one magazine and live rounds from the duo.
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December - 29 
The initial investigation by the National Investigation Agency [NIA] in the case of arrested operatives of Islamic State [IS] inspired group—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI] has revealed that the group raised the funds on the pretext of charities and re
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The initial investigation by the National Investigation Agency [NIA] in the case of arrested operatives of Islamic State [IS] inspired group—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI] has revealed that the group raised the funds on the pretext of charities and religious activities, reports The Times of India on December 30. One of the woman [identity undisclosed] interrogated in the case has informed that she gave INR 2.5 lakh obtained through selling her jewellery to HuHI mastermind by Mufti Mohammed Suhail in the name of charity and helping people in need. In the preliminary investigation, the arrested HuHI operatives revealed that their online handlers had told them that using charity money for other purposes and money earned with wrong means was not acceptable in their religion but it was justified if it was done in the name of ‘Jihad’, said an official [identity undisclosed] who is a part of the case.
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December - 29 
The Police have decided to set up camps in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, after receiving complaints that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have compelled over a dozen families to leave their village in suspicion of them being
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The Police have decided to set up camps in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh, after receiving complaints that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have compelled over a dozen families to leave their village in suspicion of them being ‘Police informers,’ reports NDTV on December 29.One of the victims told reporters in media: "They accused me of being a police informer and forced my family out of village, we had to leave all our belongings behind and move to our relative's place."According to the victim, he was under house arrest for the past three years. However, he had escaped the area to see his ailing wife, who was admitted to a hospital a few months back. He further told that when Maoists came to know of his escape, they took away his father and brother to investigate his whereabouts.Dantewada Superintendent of Police (SP), Abhishek Pallav said, "In the last six-eight months, we have conducted operations in the area, which have unsettled Naxals due to that they are threatening the villagers and forcing them to leave villages. We have filed two FIRs in relation to the case. Victims will be provided relief as per state schemes that are in place.We are planning to set up police camps to deal with Naxals [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] and bring peace in the region."
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December - 29 
Two unidentified individuals were arrested with an arms consignment consisting of one M16 Rifle and an M4 carbine, reports Imphal Free Press.
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Two unidentified individuals were arrested with an arms consignment consisting of one M16 Rifle and an M4 carbine, reports Imphal Free Press.
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December - 29 
The government has released the salary for the former Maoist combatants that was due since the exit of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) in mid-January. The Peace and Reconstruction Ministry took the decision to release the salary on March 25,
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The government has released the salary for the former Maoist combatants that was due since the exit of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) in mid-January. The Peace and Reconstruction Ministry took the decision to release the salary on March 25, according to Minister Barsha Man Pun. Salary distribution had been on hold for the last four months in the absence of the monitoring body. The ministerial level directives prepared by the Peace and Reconstruction Ministry authorised the government to make payments to the combatants in the presence of UN arms monitors.
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December - 29 
The Government has sent the bill seeking to amend the contradictory laws had already been sent to the Cabinet for its nod, reports The Himalayan Times on December 30. Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Rajib Gautam to
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The Government has sent the bill seeking to amend the contradictory laws had already been sent to the Cabinet for its nod, reports The Himalayan Times on December 30. Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Rajib Gautam told that the bill seeking to amend the contradictory laws had already been sent to the Cabinet for its nod. This bill will have to be endorsed by the Parliament by March 5, a deadline set by the constitution.
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December - 29 
Fulfilling the initiative of President Maithripala Sirisena to release all lands held by the security forces in the North and East before December 31, the Army on December 29 began second phase of released lands in Batticaloa District in the Eastern
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Fulfilling the initiative of President Maithripala Sirisena to release all lands held by the security forces in the North and East before December 31, the Army on December 29 began second phase of released lands in Batticaloa District in the Eastern Province, reports Colombo Page. Commander, Security Forces in the East handed over the documents of the lands to be released to their legitimate owners to the Governor of the Eastern Province, Rohitha Bogollagama, during a meeting held at the District Secretariat Batticaloa. Four plots of 2.25 acres in Kirankulam in Manmunepattu DS Division, 0.5 acres in Ondachchimadam in Manmune South Eravilpattu DS Division, 0.75 acres in Kokkadicholai in Manmune South West Porativupattu DS Division and 5 acres of government land in Thonithattamadu in Koralepattu North DS Division were released.
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December - 29 
Security Forces killed Eight Taliban militants in Waigal district of Nooristan province on December 29, reports Bhaktar News.
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Security Forces killed Eight Taliban militants in Waigal district of Nooristan province on December 29, reports Bhaktar News.
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December - 30 
Militants attacked a Security Force (SFs) patrolling party in Pulwama town of Pulwama District on December 30 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said militants fired at a joint patrolling party of Police and Central Reserve Police For
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Militants attacked a Security Force (SFs) patrolling party in Pulwama town of Pulwama District on December 30 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said militants fired at a joint patrolling party of Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at around 5pm in Pulwama town. “The SFs retaliated ensuing in a brief exchange of fire,” they said, adding the militants later managed to escape from the spot. No one was injured in the exchange of fire, they said.
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December - 30 
Militants fired at an Army patrol and fled in Dandmuh village of Chadoosa area in Baramulla District on December 30 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs immediately cordoned off the area and conducted searches.
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Militants fired at an Army patrol and fled in Dandmuh village of Chadoosa area in Baramulla District on December 30 evening, reports Daily Excelsior. The SFs immediately cordoned off the area and conducted searches.
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December - 30 
Militants took away four rifles from the residence of former Member Legislative Council (MLC) in Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar in Srinagar District on December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police officer said that one of the Personal Securi
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Militants took away four rifles from the residence of former Member Legislative Council (MLC) in Jawahar Nagar area of Srinagar in Srinagar District on December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Police officer said that one of the Personal Security Officer (PSO)’s of the former Legislator Muzaffar Ahmad Parray reported to Police Station Rajbagh that three militants barged into J-37 Govt Quarters Jawahar Nagar and took four assault rifles and his cell phone at around 1.30 pm. on December 30. The PSO said that he was the only security guard on duty at the time of the incident while three others had gone home.
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December - 30 
Pakistan army violated ceasefire at Khari Karmara along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District on December 30 morning but there were no reports of any casualties or damage on the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports sa
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Pakistan army violated ceasefire at Khari Karmara along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector in Poonch District on December 30 morning but there were no reports of any casualties or damage on the Indian side, reports Daily Excelsior. Reports said Pakistani troops opened firing targeting forward Indian positions and some civilian areas on the LoC at village Khari Karmara in Poonch District. Indian Army also retaliated, leading to exchanges. However, there were no casualties or damage on the Indian side.
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December - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Deben Chetia (31) from the Lengibor gaon near the Assam-Nagaland border of Charaideo District on December 30 night, rep
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) militant, identified as Deben Chetia (31) from the Lengibor gaon near the Assam-Nagaland border of Charaideo District on December 30 night, reports The Sentinel Assam. Sources said that a Chinese grenade, some letters and the organization writing pad along with some cash and mobile phones were recovered from the possession of the rebel.
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December - 30 
SFs launched a search operation after two suspected persons, believed to be terrorists, exchanged fire with Army personnel manning a post at Ratnuchak military camp on the outskirts of Jammu in Jammu District on December 30, reports Daily Excelsior.
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SFs launched a search operation after two suspected persons, believed to be terrorists, exchanged fire with Army personnel manning a post at Ratnuchak military camp on the outskirts of Jammu in Jammu District on December 30, reports Daily Excelsior. An Army guard noticed suspicious movement of two persons near Ratnuchak camp around 1.50 am and challenged them, sources said. They said the suspected persons opened fire, prompting retaliation by the Army personnel guarding the post. No one was injured in the brief exchange of firing, the sources said, adding the suspected militants fled the scene under the cover of darkness.
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December - 30 
The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead the uncle of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Council (MLC), and set ablaze 10 vehicles in Aurangabad District of Bihar on December 30, reports Devdiscourse N
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The cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead the uncle of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Legislative Council (MLC), and set ablaze 10 vehicles in Aurangabad District of Bihar on December 30, reports Devdiscourse News. Superintendent of Police (SP), Satya Prakash said the Maoists attacked Sudi Bigaha village under Deo Police Station, during which a man identified as Narendra Singh (55) was shot dead. Singh is the uncle of Rajan Kumar Singh, a BJP MLC. According to the SP, the Maoists fired several rounds and set the 10 vehicles on fire, including three tractors parked at Narendra Singh's house. The Maoists also set a house belonging to one Dhananjay Singh, a dafadar with Deo Police Station, on fire located near Sudi Bigaha village, the SP said. After getting information about the Maoist attack, Security Forces (SFs) reached the village and exchanged fire with the Maoists, who then fled from the spot, SP, Prakash said.
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December - 30 
The Canadian Member of Parliament [MP] from Brampton City—Ramesh Sangha on December 30 has said that the Khalistan extremism in Canada is only propagating through Social-Media platform—Facebook, and has no strong ground, reports The Tribune. About 1-
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The Canadian Member of Parliament [MP] from Brampton City—Ramesh Sangha on December 30 has said that the Khalistan extremism in Canada is only propagating through Social-Media platform—Facebook, and has no strong ground, reports The Tribune. About 1-2 percent of people from Punjabi community who are based in Canada, talks about the Khalistan or its propaganda; and they make a lot noise about it which gives a perception to outer world that the demand of Khalistan emerges from Canada. But, Canada’s internal security mechanism does keep a watch on all such extremist activities and makes sure that these people remain within limits, said MP Sangha. The Canadian MP Sangha is also a Chairperson of ‘Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Association [C-IPFA]’ Group.
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December - 30 
Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina led her party to a third consecutive win in parliamentary polls, securing two-thirds majority in December 30's election held in an atmosphere dominated by the ruling party men, reports The Daily Star. Hasina
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Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina led her party to a third consecutive win in parliamentary polls, securing two-thirds majority in December 30's election held in an atmosphere dominated by the ruling party men, reports The Daily Star. Hasina is set to become the Prime Minister for the third straight time - an unprecedented feat in the country's history.
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December - 30 
Jatiya Oikya Front, an alliance of primarily four parties including Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Gono Forum, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-JSD and Nagorik Oikya, on December 30 demanded that the Election Commission (EC) immediately scrap the “farcic
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Jatiya Oikya Front, an alliance of primarily four parties including Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Gono Forum, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-JSD and Nagorik Oikya, on December 30 demanded that the Election Commission (EC) immediately scrap the “farcical election” and hold a fresh one under a nonpartisan interim Government, reports The Daily Star. “We reject this so-called result. At the same time, we demand fresh polls under a nonpartisan government,” Jatiya Oikya Front Dr Kamal Hossain said at a press conference at his house in the capital.
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December - 30 
Rejecting the 11th parliamentary election, several leftist political parties on December 30 demanded a “re-election” under a “non-partisan caretaker government” as early as possible, reports The Daily Star. “It has been proved once again that there i
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Rejecting the 11th parliamentary election, several leftist political parties on December 30 demanded a “re-election” under a “non-partisan caretaker government” as early as possible, reports The Daily Star. “It has been proved once again that there is no chance of a free, neutral and acceptable election under a partisan government. The result of this election will not be acceptable,” said Mohammad Shah Alam, coordinator of Bam Ganatantrik Jote, a group of eight leftist parties including the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), and Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD).
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December - 30 
A ‘local commander’ of Taliban and his two others militants were killed during a clash with the Afghan armed forces in some unidentified place of Almar district on December 30, reports Khaama Press.
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A ‘local commander’ of Taliban and his two others militants were killed during a clash with the Afghan armed forces in some unidentified place of Almar district on December 30, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 31 
A number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters demanding INR 2 million ex-gratia for tigress ‘Sundari’ attack victim Trinath Sahu’s family surfaced at different placesin Kalahandi District of Odisha December 31, reports Kalinga TV.T
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A number of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters demanding INR 2 million ex-gratia for tigress ‘Sundari’ attack victim Trinath Sahu’s family surfaced at different placesin Kalahandi District of Odisha December 31, reports Kalinga TV.The Maoist posters came to light after some locals in Deuli Sulia and Barengsara villages under Mohangiri Panchayat (village level localself-Government institution)came across those and intimated local Police.The posters released in the name of Odisha State Committee of CPI-Maoist demanded immediate relocation of tigress ‘Sundari’ from the Satkosia for the safety of the villagers living nearby. The Maoists also opposed the tiger relocation project of the Government by extending support to the agitating locals of Satkosia area on the issue.Criticising Angul Superintendent of Police (SP)for his alleged excess of agitating Satkosia residents during the protests, the Maoists demanded immediate action against him, in the posters.
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December - 31 
An Assistant Commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed during an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation at Senjani in Khunti District of Jharkhand on December 31, reports Daily Excelsior.CRPF in a statement
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An Assistant Commandant of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed during an anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operation at Senjani in Khunti District of Jharkhand on December 31, reports Daily Excelsior.CRPF in a statement said, “On 31-12-2018, on receipt of Intelligence input from SP Khunti regarding the movement of extremists, a two-day operation was launched in the forest area of Senjani, PS Arki, District Khunti(Jharkhand). Two platoons of C/157 under command of Ghulam Jeelani Khan took up positions in the target area.At around 1800 hours, troops noticed a torchlight near the area where they had taken position. Anticipating contact with extremist, Ghulam Jeelani Khan along with a small team moved swiftly to place an ambush along the path where suspected extremists were supposed to move.Leading from front in the darkness, he was about to reach a dominating place to lay an ambush, when he came in contact with a live electric wire of 11000.”Having suffered serious injuries due to the electric shock, he was immediately evacuated to PHC Arki, where he was given first aid. “He was later shifted to District Hospital Khunti for better treatment but he succumbed to his injuries enroute,” CRPF said.
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December - 31 
An unidentified militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested on December 31 from Athokpam Bazar in Thoubal District, reports Northeast Today. Police also recovered a 9 mm automatic pistol from the arrestee.
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An unidentified militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was arrested on December 31 from Athokpam Bazar in Thoubal District, reports Northeast Today. Police also recovered a 9 mm automatic pistol from the arrestee.
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December - 31 
Army foiled a major Border Action Team (BAT) strike at a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam Sector in Kupwara District and killed two Pakistani soldiers on December 31, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army officer said that a gr
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Army foiled a major Border Action Team (BAT) strike at a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowgam Sector in Kupwara District and killed two Pakistani soldiers on December 31, reports Daily Excelsior. A senior Army officer said that a group of Pakistani troops under the cover of thick forests and assisted by high caliber weapons firing, mortars and rockets, from Pakistani posts, attempted to carry out a major strike on an army post in Nowgam sector. He said that the Army deployed along the LoC detected the movement of the Pakistani BAT. He said that Army strongly retaliated and the exchange of fire continued the whole night. The officer said Army conducted prolonged search operations in thick forests in which two bodies of Pakistani troops were found and large cache of warlike stores were recovered. The officer said that the intruders were wearing combat dresses like Pakistani Regulars and were carrying stores with Pakistani markings. “Some intruders were also seen in BSF [Border Security Force] and old pattern IA [Indian Army] dresses as part of deception”, he said. The officer said that they had intruded well equipped with IEDs [Improvised Explosive Devices], incendiary materials, explosives, and a plethora of arms and ammunition. “From the recovery, it was estimated that they intended to carry out a gruesome attack on the Indian Army forward post in Nowgam sector. The alertness and resilience of the own troops, who engaged and neutralized the intruders, thus eliminated a likely treacherous attack on the Army forward posts along the Line of Control on the eve of New Year”, he said. The Defence spokesman said that “We will ask Pakistan to take back the mortal remains of deceased, who were likely Pakistani soldiers, since Pakistan did provide full covering fire support to these intruders”.
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December - 31 
Cadres of Kuki National Army (KNA) allegedly were involved in an incident of vandalism at Heinou Makhong Leikai, Khunou and Turel Wangma Chingdo lLeikai of Moreh in Tengnoupal District on December 31, reports Imphal Free Press. Meanwhile, United Kuki
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Cadres of Kuki National Army (KNA) allegedly were involved in an incident of vandalism at Heinou Makhong Leikai, Khunou and Turel Wangma Chingdo lLeikai of Moreh in Tengnoupal District on December 31, reports Imphal Free Press. Meanwhile, United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) in a press release condemned the incident.
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December - 31 
On the basis of the information obtained during the interrogation of 10 arrested operatives of Islamic State [IS] inspired group—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI], the National Investigation Agency [NIA]’s officials carried out search at five different l
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On the basis of the information obtained during the interrogation of 10 arrested operatives of Islamic State [IS] inspired group—Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam [HuHI], the National Investigation Agency [NIA]’s officials carried out search at five different locations in Amroha city [in the same District] of Uttar Pradesh, reports Hindustan Times on January 1. The NIA officials, with the support from the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad [ATS] officials conducted a ‘follow-up’ searches at five locations in Amroha. So far, there have been no arrests made during the searches, said NIA’s Inspector-General [IG] of Police Alok Mittal.
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December - 31 
Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing at Army posts at Keran sector in Kupwara District on December 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army retaliated by firing mortars at the Pakistani posts.
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Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing at Army posts at Keran sector in Kupwara District on December 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The Army retaliated by firing mortars at the Pakistani posts.
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December - 31 
The entire State of Nagaland has been declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months, till June-end (2019), under the controversial Armed Forces [Special Powers] Act (AFSPA), which empowers Security Forces (SFs) to conduct operations anywhere and arre
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The entire State of Nagaland has been declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months, till June-end (2019), under the controversial Armed Forces [Special Powers] Act (AFSPA), which empowers Security Forces (SFs) to conduct operations anywhere and arrest anyone without any prior notice, reports The Hindu on January 1. In a notification, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) said the Central Government is of the opinion that the area comprising the whole of State of Nagaland is in such a disturbed and dangerous condition that the use of armed forces in aid of civilian power is necessary. “Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (No. 28 of 1958), the Central government hereby declares that whole of the said State to be a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of six months with effect from 30th December, 2018, for the purpose of that Act,” the notification said.
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December - 31 
Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from Gollatabi area in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestees have been identified as Ringasung Kasar, Ayung Sayai and Sangreinguam. On
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Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants were arrested from Gollatabi area in Imphal East District, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestees have been identified as Ringasung Kasar, Ayung Sayai and Sangreinguam. One pistol, two magazines and INR 89,000 were recovered from the arrested militants.
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December - 31 
Thunderbirds, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Anti-Terror Squad, Armed ForcesBattalion and local Police launched a joint operation called 'Operation Anaconda' to arrest the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kerala, reportsManoram
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Thunderbirds, Naxal[Left Wing Extremism, LWE] Anti-Terror Squad, Armed ForcesBattalion and local Police launched a joint operation called 'Operation Anaconda' to arrest the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kerala, reportsManoramaOnline. The state Director General of Police (DGP), Loknath Behera, told that the State Government had sought assistance from neighboring State units of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, but he did not disclose the number of the police team or the location of the search, to conduct the operation.Police intensified combing operations following reports that four suspected Maoists appeared at Ambayathod in Kannur District, who raised slogans and pasted posters.Maoists frequently made their presence in the forests of Wayanad, Kannur, Thrissur and Palakkad for the past four months.
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December - 31 
A Police constable was killed and another sustained injuries in an exchange of fire with unidentified suspects in the Sector I-8/3 of Islamabad, the federal capital on December 31, reports Dawn. According to a statement issued by the Islamabad Capita
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A Police constable was killed and another sustained injuries in an exchange of fire with unidentified suspects in the Sector I-8/3 of Islamabad, the federal capital on December 31, reports Dawn. According to a statement issued by the Islamabad Capital Territory, the two Policemen were performing patrolling duties in the Sector I-8/3 when the firing incident occurred. The Policemen had signalled two suspected bike riders to stop for snap checking but they retaliated by opening fire on the patrolling officials. Constable Muhammad Waseem died on the spot while Constable Muhammad Arif sustain bullet wounds.
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December - 31 
Six suspected members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested with improvised bombs and Jihadi books at Hasnabad Housing building in South Keraniganj in Dhaka on December 31, reports Daily Star.
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Six suspected members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested with improvised bombs and Jihadi books at Hasnabad Housing building in South Keraniganj in Dhaka on December 31, reports Daily Star.
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December - 31 
As many as 13 unidentified militants were killed following air attack conducted by Afghan Air Forces at unidentified positions located in Khas Urozgan and Tarinkot of the province, reports Bhaktar News on January 1.
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As many as 13 unidentified militants were killed following air attack conducted by Afghan Air Forces at unidentified positions located in Khas Urozgan and Tarinkot of the province, reports Bhaktar News on January 1.
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December - 31 
At least 10 insurgents were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Barg-e-Matal District of the province, reports Bhaktar News on January 1.
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At least 10 insurgents were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Barg-e-Matal District of the province, reports Bhaktar News on January 1.
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December - 31 
At least 20 Afghan Police members were killed, after a group of Taliban attacked security outposts in Sayyad District and Qashqari village on the outskirts of Sar-e-Pul city on December 31, reports Tolo News. Sar-e-Pul Governor Abdulqadir Ashna said
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At least 20 Afghan Police members were killed, after a group of Taliban attacked security outposts in Sayyad District and Qashqari village on the outskirts of Sar-e-Pul city on December 31, reports Tolo News. Sar-e-Pul Governor Abdulqadir Ashna said more than 23 Afghan forces personnel were wounded in the clashes. “Taliban attacked the province from three sides. They attacked from Sayyad district, the Number 1 Highway and Qashqari (village). Their goal was to capture an oil-rich area in the province,” Abdulqadir Ashna said. Abdulqadir Ashna further stated, “The enemy also suffered heavy losses in this attack. We also suffered casualties. We had more than 20 martyrs and 23 wounded, which includes the Afghan National Police, the local police and the NDS forces.”
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December - 31 
Over six militants of Islamic State (IS) and Taliban terrorist groups were killed during several clashes in various parts of Kot, Heska Mina and Ghanikhel Districts of province on December 31, reports Bhaktar News.
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Over six militants of Islamic State (IS) and Taliban terrorist groups were killed during several clashes in various parts of Kot, Heska Mina and Ghanikhel Districts of province on December 31, reports Bhaktar News.
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December - 31 
Taliban attacked and killed six Policemen in Chamtal District of the province on December 31, reports Bhaktar News. Another Five policemen were injured. Taliban has taken all military equipment of the security checkpoint.
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Taliban attacked and killed six Policemen in Chamtal District of the province on December 31, reports Bhaktar News. Another Five policemen were injured. Taliban has taken all military equipment of the security checkpoint.
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December - 31 
The District Police chief of Darqad, Colonel Mohammad Omar, was killed in an explosion took place near provincial Police commandment’s compound in Takhar province on December 31, reports Khaama Press.
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The District Police chief of Darqad, Colonel Mohammad Omar, was killed in an explosion took place near provincial Police commandment’s compound in Takhar province on December 31, reports Khaama Press.
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December - 31 
The Maldivian Democratic Party [MDP] on December 31 announced to keep its promise to bring reforms to the Maldives’ Judicial sector, reports The Edition. Earlier on December 30, the President of the Commission on Investigation of Murders and Enforced
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The Maldivian Democratic Party [MDP] on December 31 announced to keep its promise to bring reforms to the Maldives’ Judicial sector, reports The Edition. Earlier on December 30, the President of the Commission on Investigation of Murders and Enforced Disappearances [CIMED]—Husnu Al-Suood alleged that criminal gangs were operating as the security/protection of Judges, and influencing the appointment of Judges to the Courts. The influence of gangs in the judiciary was a threat to justice. The Maldivians and bodies of the international community have expressed their concerns regarding the Maldivian justice system. Therefore, the MDP proclaimed that the judiciary must be reformed in order to establish law and order in the Island nation, read the statement released by the MDP.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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