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February - 1 
A Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami (HUJI) cadre was shot dead by SFs in an encounter at village Dodaj in the Rajouri district on February 1. The HUJI terrorist was identified as Manzoor Hussain alias Abu Zabbar and one AK-47 rifle, five magazines, 50 rounds,
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A Harkat-ul-Jehad-i-Islami (HUJI) cadre was shot dead by SFs in an encounter at village Dodaj in the Rajouri district on February 1. The HUJI terrorist was identified as Manzoor Hussain alias Abu Zabbar and one AK-47 rifle, five magazines, 50 rounds, three hand grenades and one pouch were recovered from him.
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According to Defence sources in Kohima, security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles have recently arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from Simaluguri in the Sibsagar district along the Assam-Nagaland border. The terroris
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According to Defence sources in Kohima, security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles have recently arrested four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists from Simaluguri in the Sibsagar district along the Assam-Nagaland border. The terrorists were apparently looking for safe sanctuary in view of the stepped up operation against the outfit in Assam.
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February - 1 
Eleven people were injured when a grenade hurled by terrorists on a security vehicle, exploded at a bus stand at Magam in the Budgam district on February 1.
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Eleven people were injured when a grenade hurled by terrorists on a security vehicle, exploded at a bus stand at Magam in the Budgam district on February 1.
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February - 1 
In a joint statement issued in Bangkok, on February 1, India and Thailand appealed for unified international action against terrorism and agreed to institutionalize bilateral security cooperation between the two countries. Speaking to media persons
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In a joint statement issued in Bangkok, on February 1, India and Thailand appealed for unified international action against terrorism and agreed to institutionalize bilateral security cooperation between the two countries. Speaking to media persons after three-day official visit to Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister of India, L K Advani expressed disappointment over the United States not putting enough pressure on Pakistan to stop cross-border terrorism. He said that India expected countries not to help any state, which patronized terrorism financially or otherwise.
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In a raid conducted on February 1, security forces have recovered 67 rounds of Pika ammunition, 30 AK rounds and one AK magazine from village Sokar in the Rajouri district. In another raid, one AK magazine, 10 rounds and two UBGL grenades were recove
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In a raid conducted on February 1, security forces have recovered 67 rounds of Pika ammunition, 30 AK rounds and one AK magazine from village Sokar in the Rajouri district. In another raid, one AK magazine, 10 rounds and two UBGL grenades were recovered from a terrorist hideout at Lower Kasbalari in Krishna Ghati area of Poonch district.
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In another incident, a SF personnel and a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in Bemina outskirts of Srinagar, on February 1. The incident took place when a SF patrol party stopped a cyclist moving in a suspicious manner. T
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In another incident, a SF personnel and a ‘district commander’ of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in Bemina outskirts of Srinagar, on February 1. The incident took place when a SF patrol party stopped a cyclist moving in a suspicious manner. The cyclist whipped out a pistol and killed the officer. Though the cyclist made a quick attempt to escape, he was killed. The killed terrorist was identified as a ‘district commander’ of the JeM. One pistol, five hand grenades and one I-Com wireless set were recovered from the possession of the terrorist killed.
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February - 1 
In Doru area of Anantnag district, two Pakistani terrorists of the LeT were killed in an encounter.
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In Doru area of Anantnag district, two Pakistani terrorists of the LeT were killed in an encounter.
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February - 1 
On February 1, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) have reportedly abducted a Junior Engineer (JE) of the state Panchayatiraj (local government) department at Katiguda under Gudari police station of Rayagada district in Ori
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On February 1, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) have reportedly abducted a Junior Engineer (JE) of the state Panchayatiraj (local government) department at Katiguda under Gudari police station of Rayagada district in Orissa. The engineer was kidnapped when he was supervising road construction work at the village. According to the sources, the Naxalites have sent a letter through a villager to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Gudari listing their demands.
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On February 1, SFs recovered a bullet- riddled body of a civilian at Dhanwari Patnazi in the Doda district, who had allegedly been killed by the terrorists.
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On February 1, SFs recovered a bullet- riddled body of a civilian at Dhanwari Patnazi in the Doda district, who had allegedly been killed by the terrorists.
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On February 1, son of Shyama Charan Tripura, a member of the State legislative assembly belonging to the Indigenous National Party of Tripura (INPT) was arrested by security force personnel in Maynama in the Dhalai district for maintaining nexus with
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On February 1, son of Shyama Charan Tripura, a member of the State legislative assembly belonging to the Indigenous National Party of Tripura (INPT) was arrested by security force personnel in Maynama in the Dhalai district for maintaining nexus with the terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT). The person however, was released after interrogation.
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Security forces have also arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist, Manzoor Ahmad, from Namtahal in Budgam district and recovered one AK rifle, four magazines and 120 rounds.
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Security forces have also arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist, Manzoor Ahmad, from Namtahal in Budgam district and recovered one AK rifle, four magazines and 120 rounds.
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SFs killed a HM terrorist in encounter at Tujjar Shariff in Sopore area.
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SFs killed a HM terrorist in encounter at Tujjar Shariff in Sopore area.
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Six terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter at Nalla Bharat village, Doda district, on February 1. According to official sources, the encounter took place when SFs carried out a search operation after being tipped o
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Six terrorists and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter at Nalla Bharat village, Doda district, on February 1. According to official sources, the encounter took place when SFs carried out a search operation after being tipped off that six hardcore terrorists had taken shelter in a double-storey house. During the encounter, which continued for eight long hours, the building caught fire and all six terrorists were killed inside. Three of them have been identified. Two of them belonged to the Hizb-ul Mujahideen (HM) and the third was affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). Recoveries made from the scene of the encounter included two AK rifles, five magazines and 30 rounds of ammunitions, one Self Loading Rifles (SLR) with one magazine, 15 Chinese hand grenades and one Pakistan made hand grenade.
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured in a similar incident at Shopian in the Pulwama district on the same day.
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured in a similar incident at Shopian in the Pulwama district on the same day.
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February - 1 
Two security force personnel sustained injuries when terrorists caused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Nowgam, outskirts of Srinagar city.
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Two security force personnel sustained injuries when terrorists caused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Nowgam, outskirts of Srinagar city.
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Two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom(ULFA) were killed in an encounter at Nanoi reserve forest under the Paneri police post limits, Darrang district, on February 1. One .32 revolver, six live AK 47 cartridges, Improvised Explosive De
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Two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom(ULFA) were killed in an encounter at Nanoi reserve forest under the Paneri police post limits, Darrang district, on February 1. One .32 revolver, six live AK 47 cartridges, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and five detonators were also recovered from the slain terrorists.
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February - 1 
According to media reports, a suspected terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) was killed by some unidentified gunmen while he was on his way to his home within the Jauharabad police post limits, Karachi.
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According to media reports, a suspected terrorist of the Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) was killed by some unidentified gunmen while he was on his way to his home within the Jauharabad police post limits, Karachi.
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On February 1, police personnel arrested three activists of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from outside its office at Tilak Incline area in Hyderabad. Police charged the activists with collecting donations and said that they had recovered a donatio
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On February 1, police personnel arrested three activists of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from outside its office at Tilak Incline area in Hyderabad. Police charged the activists with collecting donations and said that they had recovered a donation box from them that contained the name of LeT and was full of currency notes. The suspects, identified as Siaful Nadeem alias Abu Abdullah, Abdul Rasheed Ansari alias Abu Zubair and Muhammad Ameen, were subsequently booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.
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According to media reports, on February 1, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) have started an aerial attack against a Maoist insurgents base in the Mahat Village Development Committee (VDC) of Rukum district. Security sources in Nepalganj added that the f
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According to media reports, on February 1, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) have started an aerial attack against a Maoist insurgents base in the Mahat Village Development Committee (VDC) of Rukum district. Security sources in Nepalganj added that the forces launched aerial incursion on a group of armed Maoists after they were seen going across a remote valley in the Mahat Village Development Committee. No casualties have been reported in the attack.
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Addressing the inaugural function of the party’s seventh general convention in Janakpur on February 1, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist-Leninist) (CPN -UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal demanded that the Maoists should clearly
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Addressing the inaugural function of the party’s seventh general convention in Janakpur on February 1, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist-Leninist) (CPN -UML) Madhav Kumar Nepal demanded that the Maoists should clearly spell out the modalities of the proposed constituent assembly and round table conference. He welcomed the peace talks and said peace is what the people and the political parties had been wanting so far. He, however, maintained that the cease-fire that was called without consulting the political parties left ample room to doubt whether the Maoists and the palace were trying to single out other political forces in the country.
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February - 1 
Minister for Physical Planning, Col. Narayan Singh Pun, government coordinator for talks with Maoist insurgents, continued prison visits in Kathmandu on February 1 and held discussions with detained insurgents ahead of peace talks after declaration o
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Minister for Physical Planning, Col. Narayan Singh Pun, government coordinator for talks with Maoist insurgents, continued prison visits in Kathmandu on February 1 and held discussions with detained insurgents ahead of peace talks after declaration of cease-fire between government and Maoist insurgents on January 29. Col. Pun was accompanied by two facilitators brokering peace between the government and the insurgents.
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February - 1 
Reports quoting the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) sources said that the Army’s air raid in Rukum district, on February 1,killed four Maoists at Mahat Village.
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Reports quoting the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) sources said that the Army’s air raid in Rukum district, on February 1,killed four Maoists at Mahat Village.
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According to media sources, an activist of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was killed in a gunfight between police and armed cadres of the ICS and Jamaat-e-Islami, who tried to capture a polling centre at Kanchana union in Satkania on February 1, sev
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According to media sources, an activist of the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) was killed in a gunfight between police and armed cadres of the ICS and Jamaat-e-Islami, who tried to capture a polling centre at Kanchana union in Satkania on February 1, seventh day of the Union Parishad elections. Reports said approximately 200 rounds of bullets were fired in the gunfight. Armed cadres of the ICS also made several other attempts to capture polling centres in Amilaish, Bazalia and Pashchim (west) Dhemsha unions. Six persons were arrested in this connection.
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February - 1 
Police recovered 19 illegal weapons and 24 bullets on February 1 in a countrywide search. Cases were filed against seven persons under the Arms Act.
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Police recovered 19 illegal weapons and 24 bullets on February 1 in a countrywide search. Cases were filed against seven persons under the Arms Act.
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February - 1 
The government has reportedly started taking security precautions ahead of the agitation programmes of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) from February 7 to 9. The government has reportedly taken this stance following clashes betwee
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The government has reportedly started taking security precautions ahead of the agitation programmes of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) from February 7 to 9. The government has reportedly taken this stance following clashes between the Bangali Chhatra Parishad (BCP) and the PCJSS activists during a strike enforced by the BCP demanding repeal of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) accord.
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February - 2 
A police team arrested a sub-zonal ‘commander’ of the left wing extremists—Naxalite—belonging to the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) from Keredari in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand on February 2.The extremist was reportedly arrested when he was o
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A police team arrested a sub-zonal ‘commander’ of the left wing extremists—Naxalite—belonging to the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) from Keredari in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand on February 2.The extremist was reportedly arrested when he was on his way to Ranchi.
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February - 2 
According to media reports, at least three terrorists were killed in separate incidents in Manipur on February 2. In the first incident, Manipur police commandos have killed two unidentified terrorists in a counter insurgency operation near the Ching
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According to media reports, at least three terrorists were killed in separate incidents in Manipur on February 2. In the first incident, Manipur police commandos have killed two unidentified terrorists in a counter insurgency operation near the Chingmeirong firing range in Imphal and recovered two sophisticated weapons along with some incriminating documents from the slain terrorists.
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February - 2 
Another PWG arms dump was unearthed by police personnel near Bairluti, in the Nallamala forest of Kurnool district, on February 2. According to the district police chief, one claymore mine stuffed in a tiffin box, three live grenades, 11 live cartrid
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Another PWG arms dump was unearthed by police personnel near Bairluti, in the Nallamala forest of Kurnool district, on February 2. According to the district police chief, one claymore mine stuffed in a tiffin box, three live grenades, 11 live cartridges of .12 bore gun, a bundle of wire, olive green uniform, a plastic sheet and some literature were recovered from the site.
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February - 2 
In another encounter that took place between the security forces and terrorists at Kot Charala in Narla village of Rajouri district, on February 2, a security force personnel and a Hizb-ul–Mujahideen (HM) terrorist were injured. However, the injured
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In another encounter that took place between the security forces and terrorists at Kot Charala in Narla village of Rajouri district, on February 2, a security force personnel and a Hizb-ul–Mujahideen (HM) terrorist were injured. However, the injured Hizb cadre escaped along with his associates.
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February - 2 
In other incidents across the Valley, unidentified terrorists abducted and shot dead a civilian at Nilora-Zainapora in the Pulwama district on February 2.
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In other incidents across the Valley, unidentified terrorists abducted and shot dead a civilian at Nilora-Zainapora in the Pulwama district on February 2.
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February - 2 
In the East Godavari district, on February 2, police personnel reportedly arrested four persons and recovered approximately 337 detonators, 240 gelatin sticks, 375 electric detonators, and explosives meant for the Naxalites of the PWG.
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In the East Godavari district, on February 2, police personnel reportedly arrested four persons and recovered approximately 337 detonators, 240 gelatin sticks, 375 electric detonators, and explosives meant for the Naxalites of the PWG.
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February - 2 
On February 2, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist identified as Dhan Chandran Nazary surrendered before the Army at Panbari under Gowripur police station in the Dhubri district.
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On February 2, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist identified as Dhan Chandran Nazary surrendered before the Army at Panbari under Gowripur police station in the Dhubri district.
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February - 2 
On February 2, an unidentified terrorist shot dead the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Amin Bhat, in the compound of a Mosque after the Eid (Muslim Festival) prayers in Srinagar. Bhat was fired upon by the terrorist from a close range wi
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On February 2, an unidentified terrorist shot dead the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Amin Bhat, in the compound of a Mosque after the Eid (Muslim Festival) prayers in Srinagar. Bhat was fired upon by the terrorist from a close range with silencer-fitted pistol leaving him critically injured with three bullet wounds in a Mosque at Barzulla, Senior Superintendent of Police Javed Mujtaba Gilani said. He was rushed to the state hospital where doctors declared him "brought dead". Gilani added that a retired sports official, Nazir Ahmed Khan, was also injured in the incident. Bhat, who was serving as DIG (Crime) in Jammu and had come to Srinagar to celebrate Eid with his family, was instrumental in revival of the intelligence unit of the State Police during early 1990s. A little-known terrorist outfit, ‘Save Kashmir Movement’, has claimed responsibility for the killing.
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February - 2 
On February 2, five persons including three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, a security force (SF) personnel and a young girl were killed while another SF personnel was injured in a gun battle at Bafliaz in Surankote tehsil (Administrative unit) of
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On February 2, five persons including three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, a security force (SF) personnel and a young girl were killed while another SF personnel was injured in a gun battle at Bafliaz in Surankote tehsil (Administrative unit) of Poonch district. The slain terrorists have been identified as Abu Nazir, an ‘area commander’ of the outfit, Abu Hussain and Abu Usmaan. Recoveries made from their possession included two AK-56 rifles, seven AK magazines, 78 rounds, one 7.62 mm pistol, one pistol magazine, six rounds, one wireless set, 22 hand grenades and two pouches.
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February - 2 
On February 2, security forces raided a terrorist hideout at Matti-Gawran in Kokernag area of Anantnag district and killed two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists in the ensuing gunbattle. The slain terrorists were identified as Zulfikar Ali Pathan al
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On February 2, security forces raided a terrorist hideout at Matti-Gawran in Kokernag area of Anantnag district and killed two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists in the ensuing gunbattle. The slain terrorists were identified as Zulfikar Ali Pathan alias Muddasar and Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat alias Shaheen Khan. Two AK rifles were recovered from their possession.
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February - 2 
On February 2, two police personnel and a Congress activist were killed and two others injured when left wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) opened fire near the Town Congress office at Kollapur town in the Mahabubnaga
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On February 2, two police personnel and a Congress activist were killed and two others injured when left wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to the People's War Group (PWG) opened fire near the Town Congress office at Kollapur town in the Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. The former Kollapur legislator, J. Krishna Rao, escaped unhurt in the attack. The Naxalites managed to escape after snatching the weapons of the slain police personnel.
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February - 2 
On the same day, an unidentified assailant fired upon and injured a former terrorist who had been released three days ago by the State Government. He was attacked at Tengpora Bypass in the Batmaloo area. Terrorists also fired upon and injured another
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On the same day, an unidentified assailant fired upon and injured a former terrorist who had been released three days ago by the State Government. He was attacked at Tengpora Bypass in the Batmaloo area. Terrorists also fired upon and injured another released terrorist of the Al Jihad, near his house at Samboora in the Pulwama district.
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February - 2 
On the same day, security force personnel claimed to have seized 200 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition from the Panbari and Mahamaya reserve forests in the Dhubri district.
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On the same day, security force personnel claimed to have seized 200 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition from the Panbari and Mahamaya reserve forests in the Dhubri district.
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February - 2 
The Imphal West district police have reportedly apprehended five terrorists including one each from Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and recovered five sophisticated weapons along with some incriminating documents fro
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The Imphal West district police have reportedly apprehended five terrorists including one each from Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and recovered five sophisticated weapons along with some incriminating documents from them.
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February - 2 
The police in Guntur district arrested seven Naxalites of the PWG gram(village) committee involved in two different cases and also unearthed an arms dump on February 2. Approximately, 1,500 gelatine sticks, 14 bombs, leather bullet pouches, tarpaulin
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The police in Guntur district arrested seven Naxalites of the PWG gram(village) committee involved in two different cases and also unearthed an arms dump on February 2. Approximately, 1,500 gelatine sticks, 14 bombs, leather bullet pouches, tarpaulin and extremist literature useful for training classes were recovered from two caves at Gudipadu Cheruvu.
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February - 2 
During a press meet on February 2, organised by the Maoists 'Bheri-Karnali Autonomous Province' (BKAP) at an unidentified location, member secretary Rishi Gautam said that their party [CPN(M)] has decided to release some of the abducted people found
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During a press meet on February 2, organised by the Maoists 'Bheri-Karnali Autonomous Province' (BKAP) at an unidentified location, member secretary Rishi Gautam said that their party [CPN(M)] has decided to release some of the abducted people found not guilty of spying against them, on February 13, marking the ninth anniversary of the beginning of the ‘People’s War’. The Maoists also said they would be starting Peoples' Education classes in grades 1 to 3 in dozens of government schools in model areas within the 'BKAP' from February 13. The insurgents further declared a public holiday on the 13th and declared the week starting from the anniversary, a ‘cultural week’.
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February - 2 
Maoists have reportedly abducted 65 more students from different places in the Achham district including 17 from Dhakari, 10 from Dhaku, 13 from Netakot, 17 from Turmakhat and 18 students from Bhairabsthan. The Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Achham
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Maoists have reportedly abducted 65 more students from different places in the Achham district including 17 from Dhakari, 10 from Dhaku, 13 from Netakot, 17 from Turmakhat and 18 students from Bhairabsthan. The Chief Education Officer (CEO) of Achham, Mansingh Bista, said ‘no educational activities are taking place in the district fearing recent Maoist activities’. Recently Maoists had abducted and later released more than 300 students in the same district.
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February - 2 
Media reports on February 2 quoting Nepal Samacharpatra said that the Maoist spokesperson and politburo member Krishna Bahadur Mahara was seriously injured, probably during the army’s air raid attack at Jungathapachour in the Achham district on Janua
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Media reports on February 2 quoting Nepal Samacharpatra said that the Maoist spokesperson and politburo member Krishna Bahadur Mahara was seriously injured, probably during the army’s air raid attack at Jungathapachour in the Achham district on January 19.
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February - 2 
The Home secretary level meeting between India and Nepal begin in Kathmandu on February 2 to discuss about border management issues and to strengthen the extradition treaty.
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The Home secretary level meeting between India and Nepal begin in Kathmandu on February 2 to discuss about border management issues and to strengthen the extradition treaty.
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February - 2 
On February 2, the Dumuria police recovered the body of Iqbal Hossain, who belonged to the Bangladesher Communist Party (BCP) and an accused in several criminal cases.
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On February 2, the Dumuria police recovered the body of Iqbal Hossain, who belonged to the Bangladesher Communist Party (BCP) and an accused in several criminal cases.
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February - 2 
The Sonadanga Police arrested four cadres of the PBCP (M-L faction), including two women, on February 2, said delayed media reports.
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The Sonadanga Police arrested four cadres of the PBCP (M-L faction), including two women, on February 2, said delayed media reports.
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February - 3 
According to media reports, the opposition Congress party has termed the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC)'s open support to P A Sangma and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as a dangerous trend in Meghalaya. Quoting Meghalaya Pradesh Congre
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According to media reports, the opposition Congress party has termed the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC)'s open support to P A Sangma and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) as a dangerous trend in Meghalaya. Quoting Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president, SC Marak, reports said that the nexus between the NCP and the terrorist outfit has been exposed following the statement of ANVC asking the voters to support Purno Sangma and NCP. He also reiterated his Party’s stand that no politician should be entrusted the task of initiating peace talks with the underground outfits that could end in political mileage of the concerned party.
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February - 3 
Media reports of February 3 have indicated that the Meghalaya based terrorist outfit, Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has announced its willingness for peace talks with the Union government. Quoting its chairman Dilash Marak, believed to be i
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Media reports of February 3 have indicated that the Meghalaya based terrorist outfit, Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) has announced its willingness for peace talks with the Union government. Quoting its chairman Dilash Marak, believed to be in Bangladesh, reports said that the ANVC would restart peace talks this year with the Centre and the state government and the decision was taken unanimously among the cadres of ANVC at the executive body meeting at an undisclosed location on January 10 last month. The ANVC recently demanded that former Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) Speaker Purno A. Sangma should be allowed to play the lead role in the peace talks.
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February - 3 
On February 3, eight Naxalites attacked and injured a tribal belonging to the Banala village under Balmoor mandal (revenue division) limits of Mahbubnagar district accusing him of being a ‘police informer’.
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On February 3, eight Naxalites attacked and injured a tribal belonging to the Banala village under Balmoor mandal (revenue division) limits of Mahbubnagar district accusing him of being a ‘police informer’.
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February - 3 
On February 3, in two separate incidents in the Guntur district, five police personnel were injured when a bomb planted by the Naxalites exploded and an abandoned house of the Karampudi Mandal Praja Parishad (Local Government) President at Karampudi
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On February 3, in two separate incidents in the Guntur district, five police personnel were injured when a bomb planted by the Naxalites exploded and an abandoned house of the Karampudi Mandal Praja Parishad (Local Government) President at Karampudi village was blown up by Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist.
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February - 3 
On February 3, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a police personnel at Peruru under Ramagiri mandal (revenue division) in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
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On February 3, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a police personnel at Peruru under Ramagiri mandal (revenue division) in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 3 
On February 3, three unidentified terrorists attacked a civilian’s house at Chewdara village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district and killed three civilians, including a couple. The attack on the civilians is believed to be the result of the killin
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On February 3, three unidentified terrorists attacked a civilian’s house at Chewdara village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district and killed three civilians, including a couple. The attack on the civilians is believed to be the result of the killing of eight terrorists in Chewdara area by security forces in less than two months.
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February - 3 February - 4
On February 4, Naxalites abducted the stationmaster of Pothi railway station in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Further, on February 3, Naxalites abducted and later released the stationmaster of Nadaul station.
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On February 4, Naxalites abducted the stationmaster of Pothi railway station in Bihar's Jehanabad district. Further, on February 3, Naxalites abducted and later released the stationmaster of Nadaul station.
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February - 3 
According to the Himalayan Times, Maoist insurgents shot dead a former member of parliament and secretary of Communist Party of Nepal’s (CPN-UML) Siraha district committee, Hem Narayan Yadav. His body was found in the Dhanusha district on February 3.
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According to the Himalayan Times, Maoist insurgents shot dead a former member of parliament and secretary of Communist Party of Nepal’s (CPN-UML) Siraha district committee, Hem Narayan Yadav. His body was found in the Dhanusha district on February 3.
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February - 3 
In another incident, Maoists reportedly shot dead two security personnel -- Tularaj Hamal and Govinda Bahadur Rokaya -- in Nepalgunj on February 3.
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In another incident, Maoists reportedly shot dead two security personnel -- Tularaj Hamal and Govinda Bahadur Rokaya -- in Nepalgunj on February 3.
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February - 3 February - 4
Media reports of February 4 quoting Royal Nepal Army (RNA) sources said that at least 10 Maoist insurgents were killed by the security forces (SFs) during the past 48 hours in separate encounters across the country. Three Maoists were killed in Bajer
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Media reports of February 4 quoting Royal Nepal Army (RNA) sources said that at least 10 Maoist insurgents were killed by the security forces (SFs) during the past 48 hours in separate encounters across the country. Three Maoists were killed in Bajeri Danda area of Kailali district, two each in Sonigama area of Dhanusha district and Syamara area of Gorkha district and one in Birampur area of Rautahat district on February 3. Also, two Maoists were shot dead by security forces in Malu area of Dolakha district on February 4. During the operations, security forces have recovered bombs and explosives and also defused the bombs allegedly planted by insurgents in Manma area of Kalikot and Lalpur area of Sunsari district. Further reports said that 11 Maoist insurgents surrendered before the administration in different districts including four in Mishi Jhatkaiva Village Development Committee (VDC) in Dhanusha, two each in Baitadi, Taplejung and Mahottari and one in the Myagdi district.
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February - 3 
On February 3, the Judicial Court in Chennai, India, has extended the judicial remand of Chandra Prakash Gajurel alias Gaurav, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) for two weeks. Gajurel was arrested at Chennai Airport on August
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On February 3, the Judicial Court in Chennai, India, has extended the judicial remand of Chandra Prakash Gajurel alias Gaurav, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) for two weeks. Gajurel was arrested at Chennai Airport on August 20, 2003.
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February - 3 
Security forces (SFs) have shot dead four Maoists in the Dhanusha and Bardiya districts. They have also recovered unspecified amount of arms, ammunition and cash from their possession.
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Security forces (SFs) have shot dead four Maoists in the Dhanusha and Bardiya districts. They have also recovered unspecified amount of arms, ammunition and cash from their possession.
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February - 3 
Security forces have killed two women Maoist cadres in an encounter at Ward No. 2 of Gumda Village development Committee (VDC) in the Gorkha district.
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Security forces have killed two women Maoist cadres in an encounter at Ward No. 2 of Gumda Village development Committee (VDC) in the Gorkha district.
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February - 3 February - 4
Two SF personnel were killed by the Maoists at Tribhuvan Chowk in the Nepalgunj district on February 3. Also, 32 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel were injured in a Maoist ambush on the Mahendra Highway near Lamki of Kailai district on February 4.
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Two SF personnel were killed by the Maoists at Tribhuvan Chowk in the Nepalgunj district on February 3. Also, 32 Armed Police Force (APF) personnel were injured in a Maoist ambush on the Mahendra Highway near Lamki of Kailai district on February 4.
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February - 4 
A NLFT (Bishwamohan faction) cadre was arrested by security forces from Dasaram village in the North Tripura district.
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A NLFT (Bishwamohan faction) cadre was arrested by security forces from Dasaram village in the North Tripura district.
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February - 4 
A suspected All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadre was killed in an encounter with security forces at Padmabil under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district.
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A suspected All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadre was killed in an encounter with security forces at Padmabil under Khowai police station in the West Tripura district.
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February - 4 
On February 4, a group of left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader at Naramalapadu in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district. They also set fire to a tractor and a motorcyc
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On February 4, a group of left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead a ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader at Naramalapadu in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district. They also set fire to a tractor and a motorcycle of the victim. After that incident, the Naxalites reportedly went to the house of another person and broke his legs with sticks and iron rods, branding him a ‘police informer’.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that Pakistan has suggested March 29-30 for talks on establishing bus links between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied
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On February 4, the Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament) that Pakistan has suggested March 29-30 for talks on establishing bus links between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). He said in a written reply that Islamabad had also suggested March 8-9 for talks on bus links between Munabao (Rajasthan) and Khokhapar (Sindh). This was in response to India’s proposal for holding technical-level talks for establishment of bus links between Munabao and Khokharapar and between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad in the week of January 12 and 19 respectively.
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February - 4 
On February 4, two terrorists belonging to the Nayanbhasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were killed and two other terrorists were injured in an encounter with security forces at Nepaltilla area of Dhalai district. The two
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On February 4, two terrorists belonging to the Nayanbhasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were killed and two other terrorists were injured in an encounter with security forces at Nepaltilla area of Dhalai district. The two injured terrorists, however, managed to escape. Two Chinese Assault Rifles, three magazines, 180 live ammunitions and RDX explosives were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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February - 4 
Speaking at the commissioning of INS Karmuk, at Kolkata on February 4, the Indian Army Chief General N C Vij expressed concern over the continuing presence of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. The General said that even though India’s peace overt
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Speaking at the commissioning of INS Karmuk, at Kolkata on February 4, the Indian Army Chief General N C Vij expressed concern over the continuing presence of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan. The General said that even though India’s peace overtures were on, Pakistan had not yet done anything to demolish the terrorist infrastructure. "Terrorists are still active in Pakistan and are communicating with other insurgent groups in Jammu and Kashmir. Our wireless intercepts show that militant groups are constantly communicating and chatting with each other across the border," he added. The General said though infiltration was down in Jammu and Kashmir as "it is always so during the winter months, it is likely to see a spurt during the summer, especially during May and June. We have put in place a multi-layered security system to prevent infiltration during summer".
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February - 4 
The Assam Rifles personnel, on February 4, killed one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist of the Nayanbasi faction, identified as Kishore Debbarma, at Mitnachara in the West Tripura district and recovered one .22 revolver, one Chine
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The Assam Rifles personnel, on February 4, killed one National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist of the Nayanbasi faction, identified as Kishore Debbarma, at Mitnachara in the West Tripura district and recovered one .22 revolver, one Chinese grenade, three fired cartridge cases and one magazine pouch from him.
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February - 4 
Two NLFT collaborators were arrested by security forces subsequent to an encounter with a group of NLFT cadres at Kukichera area in the Dhalai district. Two AK series assault rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunitions were recovered from the a
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Two NLFT collaborators were arrested by security forces subsequent to an encounter with a group of NLFT cadres at Kukichera area in the Dhalai district. Two AK series assault rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunitions were recovered from the arrested persons.
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February - 4 
The Daily Times has reported that at least five scientists and officials were arrested on February 4 amidst investigations into the alleged transfer of technology to other countries. "At least five people have been detained for a period of three mont
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The Daily Times has reported that at least five scientists and officials were arrested on February 4 amidst investigations into the alleged transfer of technology to other countries. "At least five people have been detained for a period of three months, said Interior Ministry spokesperson Rauf Chaudhry.
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February - 4 
The founder of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, on February 4, made a mercy petition to President General Pervez Musharraf after admitting he proliferated nuclear technology.Later, the President called an emergency meeting
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The founder of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, on February 4, made a mercy petition to President General Pervez Musharraf after admitting he proliferated nuclear technology.Later, the President called an emergency meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) to discuss Dr Khan’s clemency request. After his meeting with President Musharraf, Dr Khan read out a statement on Pakistan Television (PTV) in which he offered his "deepest regrets" and "unqualified apology" to the nation for involvement in acts of proliferation. However, Dr Khan said all that he had done was "in good faith". Dr Khan said there was "never ever any kind of authorisation for these activities by any government official". During the two-month investigation, the NCA had established that Dr Khan had cooperated with Libya, Iran and North Korea in proliferating nuclear technology.
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February - 4 
The Jang reported that the federal government, on February 4 issued a detention order of seven nuclear scientists and administrative officers belonging to the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), initially for a period of three months under the Security
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The Jang reported that the federal government, on February 4 issued a detention order of seven nuclear scientists and administrative officers belonging to the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL), initially for a period of three months under the Security of Pakistan Act 1952. The detention orders have been issued to Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Dr Farooq Mohammad, Dr Yasin Chohan, Dr Nazir Ahmad (all scientists), Brig {retd} Sajawal, Brig {retd} Tajawal and Maj {retd} Islamul Haq, all occupying important administrative positions in the KRL.
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February - 4 
Maoist leader and Central Committee Member, Matrika Prasad Yadav in a statement to the media, on February 4, has dismissed their cadres alleged involvement in the murder of former Member of Parliament, Hem Narayan Yadav in the Siraha district on Febr
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Maoist leader and Central Committee Member, Matrika Prasad Yadav in a statement to the media, on February 4, has dismissed their cadres alleged involvement in the murder of former Member of Parliament, Hem Narayan Yadav in the Siraha district on February 3.
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February - 4 
Reports quoting Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said that his party would accept the United Nations (UN) mediation or monitoring for a peaceful settlement of the crisis and he welcomed the concern of UN, Eu
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Reports quoting Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda said that his party would accept the United Nations (UN) mediation or monitoring for a peaceful settlement of the crisis and he welcomed the concern of UN, European Union and international human rights groups on Nepal issues.
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February - 4 
A Reuters report stated that unidentified tribal gunmen stormed a tourist hotel in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, on February 4, in southeastern Bangladesh and abducted its manager, but did not harm 24 foreigners staying there.
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A Reuters report stated that unidentified tribal gunmen stormed a tourist hotel in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, on February 4, in southeastern Bangladesh and abducted its manager, but did not harm 24 foreigners staying there.
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February - 4 
Another PBCP cadre Akram Howlader alias Bomaru Akram has confessed to his involvement in the bomb assault on Sonadanga Awami League (AL) leader Manzur Morshed Labu on January 29. He was arrested on February 4 along with a shutter gun, six bullets and
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Another PBCP cadre Akram Howlader alias Bomaru Akram has confessed to his involvement in the bomb assault on Sonadanga Awami League (AL) leader Manzur Morshed Labu on January 29. He was arrested on February 4 along with a shutter gun, six bullets and bomb-making materials.
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February - 4 
In a press release, the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) has shortened its three-day road barricade to two days from February 8, the Daily Star reported. The PCJSS has decided to go ahead with the protest programme in the three hill d
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In a press release, the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) has shortened its three-day road barricade to two days from February 8, the Daily Star reported. The PCJSS has decided to go ahead with the protest programme in the three hill districts of Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban to realise its four-point demand.
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February - 4 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga in her address to the Nation, on February 4, to mark Sri Lanka's 56th Independence Day, reiterated her deep commitment to peace and called upon all political parties to join hands to resolve the national problems. The
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga in her address to the Nation, on February 4, to mark Sri Lanka's 56th Independence Day, reiterated her deep commitment to peace and called upon all political parties to join hands to resolve the national problems. The President observed that she believed that all political forces should be united to find a solution to the serious problems of the Nation. "But I regret I have not so far been able to secure the agreement of the government for this proposal", she lamented. President Kumaratunga added that the commitment by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and all political parties towards peace through the continuation of the ceasefire should be appreciated.
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February - 4 
The Daily Mirror has reported that Mano Tittawela-Malik Samarawickrema committee has agreed on a new set of proposals The report added that the latest draft proposals are similar to those earlier suggested by the President. They seek to retain the De
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The Daily Mirror has reported that Mano Tittawela-Malik Samarawickrema committee has agreed on a new set of proposals The report added that the latest draft proposals are similar to those earlier suggested by the President. They seek to retain the Defence portfolio with President Chandrika Kumaratunga while creating a new National Security Ministry for Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's nominee.While the National Security Minister is to deal with the security issues pertaining to the ceasefire agreement the President would hold the Defence portfolio and would be expected to consult the Prime Minister when taking major decisions on defence. The proposals also suggests that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should be in charge of the Peace Secretariat. The agreement was reportedly reached consequent to the meeting between Presidential adviser Mano Tittawela and UNP chairman Malik Samarawickreme on February 3 after four postponements of their meetings amidst speculation of a dissolution of Parliament.
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February - 5 
A media report said suspected terrorists abducted an assistant manager of the Jatinga Valley Tea Estate in Assam’s Cachar district on February 5-night. The report quoting police sources said approximately 12-armed terrorists, dressed in army fatigues
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A media report said suspected terrorists abducted an assistant manager of the Jatinga Valley Tea Estate in Assam’s Cachar district on February 5-night. The report quoting police sources said approximately 12-armed terrorists, dressed in army fatigues raided the Tea Estate and whisked away its assistant manager and head clerk. While the head clerk was subsequently freed, the assistant manager continues to be in captivity. The head clerk reportedly informed the police that the terrorists demanded Rs 15 lakh from the management for the release of the assistant manager. While group affiliation of the terrorists could not be ascertained immediately, the police suspect the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) could be involved in the abduction.
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February - 5 
According to The Hindu, Naxalite leaders of the People’s War Group (PWG) have reportedly instructed its cadres to attack ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers during election campaigning, while allowing campaign by
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According to The Hindu, Naxalite leaders of the People’s War Group (PWG) have reportedly instructed its cadres to attack ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers during election campaigning, while allowing campaign by other political parties.
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February - 5 
Another JeM cadre was killed by the Army during an encounter at Hudapora in Bandipore on the same day. One AK-56 rifle and a wireless set were recovered from his possession.
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Another JeM cadre was killed by the Army during an encounter at Hudapora in Bandipore on the same day. One AK-56 rifle and a wireless set were recovered from his possession.
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February - 5 
During another incident, four soldiers were killed when unidentified terrorists blasted a private bus, hired by the Army, with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Bijbehara-Pahalgam road. Sources at the Army’s Victor Force headquarters and po
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During another incident, four soldiers were killed when unidentified terrorists blasted a private bus, hired by the Army, with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Bijbehara-Pahalgam road. Sources at the Army’s Victor Force headquarters and police officials added that seven soldiers sustained injuries during the blast. Terrorists caused another IED blast on the Srinagar-Baramulla road, near the Jammu and Kashmir Bank at Pattan. However, there was no casualty reported in this incident.
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February - 5 February - 9
Five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists have surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Darrang district between February 5 and 9, along with an AK-56 rifle, 120 rounds of AK ammunition, two magazines, three grenades and
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Five National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists have surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of Darrang district between February 5 and 9, along with an AK-56 rifle, 120 rounds of AK ammunition, two magazines, three grenades and a M-20 rifle.
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February - 5 
Nine terrorists and a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army were killed during an encounter at Donil Hill in the Kupwara district on February 5. According to official sources, security forces launched an operation after securing information t
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Nine terrorists and a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army were killed during an encounter at Donil Hill in the Kupwara district on February 5. According to official sources, security forces launched an operation after securing information that a group of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres had established a hideout in the area. Nine AK-56 rifles, two anti-tank mines, one grenade launcher and two wireless sets were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 5 
On February 5, PWG cadres reportedly destroyed the Gurari railway station on Gaya-Mughalsarai section of the East Central Railway in Bihar's Gaya district. According to police sources, the Naxalites stormed the station, asked the employees to vacate
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On February 5, PWG cadres reportedly destroyed the Gurari railway station on Gaya-Mughalsarai section of the East Central Railway in Bihar's Gaya district. According to police sources, the Naxalites stormed the station, asked the employees to vacate the station premises and triggered off the explosion to demolish the station building. No railway employee was injured, sources added.
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February - 5 
On February 5, three security force (SF) personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed in an ambush by the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists at Chhaygharia under Jirania police station limits in the West Tripura d
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On February 5, three security force (SF) personnel belonging to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed in an ambush by the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists at Chhaygharia under Jirania police station limits in the West Tripura district. According to sources, the terrorists escaped along with three rifles of the slain SF personnel.
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February - 5 
One civilian was killed during an ambush at Batabagh Warnow in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district.
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One civilian was killed during an ambush at Batabagh Warnow in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district.
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February - 5 
Reports from Budgam said that two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were shot dead in an encounter at Dreygam. Two AK-56 rifles, one pistol and a wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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Reports from Budgam said that two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were shot dead in an encounter at Dreygam. Two AK-56 rifles, one pistol and a wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 5 
Speaking to the media on the occasion of distribution of cheques to the surrendered Naxalites on February 5, the Vizianagaram district Police chief said that the villagers who challenge the Naxalites will be given a cash award of Rupees One Million a
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Speaking to the media on the occasion of distribution of cheques to the surrendered Naxalites on February 5, the Vizianagaram district Police chief said that the villagers who challenge the Naxalites will be given a cash award of Rupees One Million as reward for village development. He also urged the villagers to form defence squads to repulse Naxalite acts.
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February - 5 
Suspected left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) opened fire on a train coming from Baradih to Latehar in Jharkhand on February 5 and injured two drivers.
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Suspected left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) opened fire on a train coming from Baradih to Latehar in Jharkhand on February 5 and injured two drivers.
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February - 5 
The Portugal High court has reportedly ordered the deportation of underworld don Abu Salem, a key accused in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts, to India. Official sources said that the Portuguese High Court had pronounced the order on February 3 and
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The Portugal High court has reportedly ordered the deportation of underworld don Abu Salem, a key accused in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts, to India. Official sources said that the Portuguese High Court had pronounced the order on February 3 and it had since been conveyed to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India. Salem and his accomplice, Monica Bedi, have already been handed jail terms by Portuguese courts for entering the country on forged documents. Salem was sentenced to four-and-a-half years’ imprisonment on three counts—entering Portugal on forged documents, causing injury to a policeman performing his duty and perjury. The two were arrested in capital Lisbon on September 18, 2002.
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February - 5 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted and later shot dead a released terrorist, namely Noor Hussain Khan, from his village Chaklipora in the Anantnag district.
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted and later shot dead a released terrorist, namely Noor Hussain Khan, from his village Chaklipora in the Anantnag district.
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February - 5 
At least two persons, including a minor girl, were reportedly killed and four others sustained injuries when two explosive devices went off at a house in the Shaheen Muslim Town area of Peshawar on February 5.
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At least two persons, including a minor girl, were reportedly killed and four others sustained injuries when two explosive devices went off at a house in the Shaheen Muslim Town area of Peshawar on February 5.
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February - 5 
President Pervez Musharraf is reported to have accepted the mercy petition of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, founder of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme, consequent to the latter’s admittance of nuclear technology proliferation. "The hero admitted his gui
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President Pervez Musharraf is reported to have accepted the mercy petition of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, founder of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme, consequent to the latter’s admittance of nuclear technology proliferation. "The hero admitted his guilt about proliferation. I have tried to shield him but one has to balance between shielding the hero and the country. Shielding a hero should not damage Pakistan. There is a very fine line between the two," Musharraf said at a news conference in Islamabad on February 5. The President while stating that Dr Khan has finally accepted the guilt and mistakes added that no coercion was employed on anybody who faced investigations because there was documentary evidence available to show their involvement. The issue, he said, was discussed in the National Command Authority and a decision was taken.
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February - 5 
Media reports on February 5 quoting the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shyam Saran, said that India's security mechanism has been affected by Maoist activities in Nepal and urged both the countries to take initiative together to solve the problem. Furth
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Media reports on February 5 quoting the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shyam Saran, said that India's security mechanism has been affected by Maoist activities in Nepal and urged both the countries to take initiative together to solve the problem. Further he said that, "India did not accept the communist system and the question of it helping Maoists or letting them use Indian territory is out of the question."
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February - 5 February - 6
Media reports quoting Nepal Radio said that security forces (SFs) stormed a Maoist hideout at Bhimankhola in the Parsa district and killed 19 insurgents, including the ‘district secretary’, on February 5 and 6. The Maoists were reportedly holding a s
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Media reports quoting Nepal Radio said that security forces (SFs) stormed a Maoist hideout at Bhimankhola in the Parsa district and killed 19 insurgents, including the ‘district secretary’, on February 5 and 6. The Maoists were reportedly holding a secret meeting at the incident site, when the SFs conducted their operation. An unspecified quantity of arms and ammunition, including sub machine guns, Chinese pistols, socket bombs, explosives, and Nepalese currency worth Rupees 100,000 were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 5 
The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) spokesperson Deepak Gurung rejected the recent Maoist call for United Nations (UN) mediation in the ongoing conflict and said that the "RNA has regarded the recent call by the Maoists to the UN to conciliate an environment
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The Royal Nepal Army (RNA) spokesperson Deepak Gurung rejected the recent Maoist call for United Nations (UN) mediation in the ongoing conflict and said that the "RNA has regarded the recent call by the Maoists to the UN to conciliate an environment for a peace process as a ploy to strengthen their weakened force". Further, he opined that the RNA was never against dialogue to solve the ongoing violence.
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February - 5 
In a separate incident, PCJSS activists shot at and injured Priyananda Chakma, an Awami League-backed candidate for the post of chairman of Sarboatali Union Parishad in the same subdivision.
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In a separate incident, PCJSS activists shot at and injured Priyananda Chakma, an Awami League-backed candidate for the post of chairman of Sarboatali Union Parishad in the same subdivision.
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February - 5 
Suspected cadres of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) abducted 11 persons from a Union Parishad (Local Council) election rally at Baghachhola village in the Baghaichhori subdivision on February 5.
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Suspected cadres of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) abducted 11 persons from a Union Parishad (Local Council) election rally at Baghachhola village in the Baghaichhori subdivision on February 5.
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February - 5 
The Daily Star has reported that a cadre of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction), Nuruzzaman Sumon, who was arrested on February 5 has confessed to his involvement in the murder of Khulna journalist Manik Chandra Saha. He h
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The Daily Star has reported that a cadre of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction), Nuruzzaman Sumon, who was arrested on February 5 has confessed to his involvement in the murder of Khulna journalist Manik Chandra Saha. He has also reportedly admitted to his involvement in the January 29-murder of Union Parishad (Local Government body) Chairman Amir Azam Khan.
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February - 6 
A civilian was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at his residence in village Prag Thuroo in the Arnas area of Udhampur district.
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A civilian was shot dead by unidentified terrorists at his residence in village Prag Thuroo in the Arnas area of Udhampur district.
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February - 6 
A media report of February 6 has indicated that an unspecified number of associates of the Pakistan-based Mafia don Dawood Ibrahim might have been released in Dubai. They have also reportedly been asked to leave United Arab Emirates (UAE) immediately
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A media report of February 6 has indicated that an unspecified number of associates of the Pakistan-based Mafia don Dawood Ibrahim might have been released in Dubai. They have also reportedly been asked to leave United Arab Emirates (UAE) immediately. The Dubai police had reportedly detained them, including Dawood Ibrahim's brother Noor-ul- Haq alias Noora, on February 3. They are suspected to be involved in the 1993- Mumbai serial bomb blast case. Meanwhile, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), India’s premier crime investigation agency, was yet to receive any official information from the Interpol in Abu Dhabi regarding their arrest or release, the report added.
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February - 6 
According to a media report Hekesu Sema, a schoolteacher from Nagaland who was arrested on February 4 while attempting to extort money in the Bhagyalakshmi village of Jorhat district along the Assam-Nagaland border, has been identified as a cadre aff
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According to a media report Hekesu Sema, a schoolteacher from Nagaland who was arrested on February 4 while attempting to extort money in the Bhagyalakshmi village of Jorhat district along the Assam-Nagaland border, has been identified as a cadre affiliated to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM). He reportedly disclosed this during interrogations with the police. He also confessed that he was extorting money in the areas along Assam-Nagaland border independently of the NSCN-IM leaders.
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February - 6 
According to a media report of February 6, the Assam-based proscribed outfit, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has indicated its willingness to hold a political dialogue with the government. The NDFB chairman Ranjan Daimari has reportedly
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According to a media report of February 6, the Assam-based proscribed outfit, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has indicated its willingness to hold a political dialogue with the government. The NDFB chairman Ranjan Daimari has reportedly given permission to his subordinates to prepare the groundwork for peace talks. This came to light during interrogations with its 'vice-chairman', Dhiren Boro, who was arrested by the police in Gangtok, Sikkim's capital, and was subsequently brought to Guwahati. The report also said that the NDFB had earlier constituted a three-member committee comprising Dhiren Boro, its 'general secretary' Gobinda Basumatary and 'publicity secretary' B. Erakdao to explore ways as how to respond to the government's offer for talks. Besides Boro, NDFB 'general secretary' Gobinda Basumatary, in police custody in Guwahati, had been arrested from the Rangiya railway station in Kamrup district on November 26, 2002.
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February - 6 
According to media reports, a Special Court in Mumbai on February 6 remanded Imran Rehman Khan, prime accused in the December 2-Ghatkopar bomb blast case, to judicial custody till February 14. As reported earlier, the accused has already made a volun
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According to media reports, a Special Court in Mumbai on February 6 remanded Imran Rehman Khan, prime accused in the December 2-Ghatkopar bomb blast case, to judicial custody till February 14. As reported earlier, the accused has already made a voluntary confession before a magistrate on February 5. Khan who had been deported from Dubai on January 9 and arrested subsequently under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) is suspected to be involved in the Ghatkopar blast, in which two persons were killed and 31 more injured.
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February - 6 
According to media reports, Chief of the Army Staff, General N C Vij, reviewed on February 6 the overall law and order situation in the Northeastern States and expressed satisfaction. During his visit to Tripura and Nagaland, the Army Chief discussed
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According to media reports, Chief of the Army Staff, General N C Vij, reviewed on February 6 the overall law and order situation in the Northeastern States and expressed satisfaction. During his visit to Tripura and Nagaland, the Army Chief discussed the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections in these States scheduled for February 26 with the concerned authorities. While speaking in Imphal, Manipur, he said the ongoing Naga peace process was "reported to be progressing well" and that the army had been instructed to remain alert to the terrorist outfits' activities in order to maintain peace in the region, particularly in Manipur. The cease-fire between the Union government and NSCN- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) is not effective in the State of Manipur.
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February - 6 
Media reports of February 6 indicated that the Meghalaya Chief Minister, DD Lapang, has accused former Lok Sabha Speaker and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader P A Sangma of conniving with the proscribed Achik National Volunteer Force (ANVC) to
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Media reports of February 6 indicated that the Meghalaya Chief Minister, DD Lapang, has accused former Lok Sabha Speaker and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader P A Sangma of conniving with the proscribed Achik National Volunteer Force (ANVC) to remain in Meghalaya politics. While reacting to the ANVC statement which called on the people to strengthen and support Sangma for his endeavor to facilitate the peace process, Lapang said that the statement has clearly showed that the ANVC has links with Sangma.
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February - 6 
On February 6, decomposed bodies of two businessmen abducted on December 14, 2003, by suspected terrorists of the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were recovered from Number 9 forest ride near the India-Bhutan border in the Kok
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On February 6, decomposed bodies of two businessmen abducted on December 14, 2003, by suspected terrorists of the proscribed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) were recovered from Number 9 forest ride near the India-Bhutan border in the Kokrajhar district of Assam.
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February - 6 
On February 6, five terrorists belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including two women cadres, were arrested from a Nagaland-bound private vehicle near Borhola in the Jorhat district of Assam. According to official sources, they
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On February 6, five terrorists belonging to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including two women cadres, were arrested from a Nagaland-bound private vehicle near Borhola in the Jorhat district of Assam. According to official sources, they had entered Assam from Myanmar in search of new recruits.
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February - 6 
On February 6, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries when left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) ambushed a CRPF truck near Kolab in the Koraput district of Orissa.
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On February 6, two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and three others sustained injuries when left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) ambushed a CRPF truck near Kolab in the Koraput district of Orissa.
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February - 6 
On the same day, PWG cadres reportedly shot dead a police personnel at the Superintendent of Police’s office in Koraput and injured two others, including the Superintendent of the district jail.
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On the same day, PWG cadres reportedly shot dead a police personnel at the Superintendent of Police’s office in Koraput and injured two others, including the Superintendent of the district jail.
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February - 6 
One civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists and later killed at Dansoo village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. He is believed to have been killed with the allegation that he had assisted security forces in killing three terrorists af
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One civilian was abducted by unidentified terrorists and later killed at Dansoo village in the Beerwah area of Budgam district. He is believed to have been killed with the allegation that he had assisted security forces in killing three terrorists affiliated to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) on January 31, 2004. Further, the bullet-riddled dead body of Manzoor Ahmed Khan, a prominent counter-insurgent, was recovered on February 6 from Beerwah in the Budgam district.
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February - 6 
Rafeeq Ahmed Dar alias Rafeeq Lidri, ‘chief commander of operations’ of the Al Umar Mujahideen, was shot dead during an encounter with the security forces in the Koolipora area of the capital Srinagar on February 6. Inspector General of Police (IGP),
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Rafeeq Ahmed Dar alias Rafeeq Lidri, ‘chief commander of operations’ of the Al Umar Mujahideen, was shot dead during an encounter with the security forces in the Koolipora area of the capital Srinagar on February 6. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, K Rajendra Kumar, was quoted as saying that Lidri was killed in the encounter after being trapped at the house of one Ansar Ahmed Mir at Koolipora. One AK-47 rifle, one loaded pistol, one wireless set and two hand grenades were recovered from his possession, said the IGP. Meanwhile, the Al-Umar chief Mushtaq Zargar, who is believed to be in Pakistan, is reported to have told a local news agency in Srinagar that Khalid Javed had been appointed as the outfit’s new ‘chief commander of operations.’
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February - 6 
Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Lanjiot in the Bhimber Gali area of Mendhar sector in Poonch district and killed one terrorist in the ensuing encounter. One soldier is reported to have sustained injuries
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Security forces foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at Lanjiot in the Bhimber Gali area of Mendhar sector in Poonch district and killed one terrorist in the ensuing encounter. One soldier is reported to have sustained injuries in the incident. Brigadier KVS Lalotra, Commander BG Brigade, told the media that this was the second infiltration attempt foiled in this sector by the Army after the cease-fire came into force on November 23, 2003. Meanwhile, one soldier was killed when terrorists opened firing on a patrol party at Kotli Kalaban under the jurisdiction of Manjakote police station in Rajouri district.
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February - 6 
Six terrorists of the Tehreek-e-Jehad-e-Islami were reportedly killed during an encounter at Kreshnaar in Bandipore. Unconfirmed reports have indicated that at least three soldiers also died in the 7-hour gun battle. Sources said that the operation w
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Six terrorists of the Tehreek-e-Jehad-e-Islami were reportedly killed during an encounter at Kreshnaar in Bandipore. Unconfirmed reports have indicated that at least three soldiers also died in the 7-hour gun battle. Sources said that the operation was still continuing in the area.
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February - 6 
The Koraput district police chief Arun Kumar Bothra stated that besides targeting six places in Koraput town, including the city police station, the Sadar (town) police camp, the office of District Superintendent of Police, the Treasury and the 3rd B
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The Koraput district police chief Arun Kumar Bothra stated that besides targeting six places in Koraput town, including the city police station, the Sadar (town) police camp, the office of District Superintendent of Police, the Treasury and the 3rd Battalion of the Orissa Special Armed Police Centre, the Naxalites also attacked three police stations at Laxmipur, Narayanpatna and Kakriguma, all in the Koraput district. The Naxalites also looted approximately 200 weapons from different places, he added.
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February - 6 
The tenth round of peace talks, which commenced last week between the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Mizoram Government, over the repatriation of Bru refugees sheltered in the six relief camps in the North Tripura district to Mizoram, h
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The tenth round of peace talks, which commenced last week between the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Mizoram Government, over the repatriation of Bru refugees sheltered in the six relief camps in the North Tripura district to Mizoram, has reportedly been deferred till February 9.
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February - 6 
Three soldiers and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed during an encounter that ensued after an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of terrorists at village Snehi in the Surankote area of Poonch district. At least three other terro
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Three soldiers and two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed during an encounter that ensued after an Army patrol party was ambushed by a group of terrorists at village Snehi in the Surankote area of Poonch district. At least three other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape during the exchange of firing. Two AK rifles, 60 rounds of ammunition, and six hand grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 6 
President Pervez Musharraf on February 6 denied US claims that Iraq used its Islamabad embassy as a liaison with the Al Qaeda network. He made these remarks while referring to US Secretary of State Colin Powell’s claim before the United Nations Secur
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President Pervez Musharraf on February 6 denied US claims that Iraq used its Islamabad embassy as a liaison with the Al Qaeda network. He made these remarks while referring to US Secretary of State Colin Powell’s claim before the United Nations Security Council on February 5. "I haven’t heard entirely what he said. I have to analyse it. But if he said it, it is certainly not the truth," Musharraf told reporters in Moscow. "Certainly in Pakistan we think no such activity took place... We don’t have any information or intelligence on this. If he (Powell) has the intelligence or information, we need to analyse whatever information he has." the President said. Musharraf also added that anti-war sentiment was on the rise in Pakistan and a war in Iraq could unleash a wave of unrest in the country.
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February - 6 
Unidentified assailants targeted two religious preachers at different places in the Jauharabad area of Karachi on February 6. Official sources were quoted as saying in media reports that two unidentified assailants killed a religious preacher in fron
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Unidentified assailants targeted two religious preachers at different places in the Jauharabad area of Karachi on February 6. Official sources were quoted as saying in media reports that two unidentified assailants killed a religious preacher in front of a mosque. Five minutes prior to this incident, two assailants intercepted another preacher who was going to the Al-Mustafa mosque in the same area and fired two bullets at him leaving him seriously injured. The assailants in both the incidents manage to escape and no arrests have been made till last reports came in. Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations, Tariq Jameel, said that the dead and injured were teaching Holy Koran to the children in two different mosques. He suspected that the assailants in both the incidents were the same. As reported earlier, on February 5 unidentified men had shot dead a religious teacher in the Buffer Zone area of Karachi. Jameel said that the February 5 incident might be linked to the latest incidents.
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February - 6 
Ten more insurgents were killed during different operations by the security forces across the country on February 6. Security forces killed two insurgents each in the Bardia and Terathum districts and at Bhirkot in the Kathmandu valley. One Maoist ea
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Ten more insurgents were killed during different operations by the security forces across the country on February 6. Security forces killed two insurgents each in the Bardia and Terathum districts and at Bhirkot in the Kathmandu valley. One Maoist each was killed during separate encounters in Banke, Kaski, Dhading and Udayapur districts. Further, one police personnel and a civilian were injured in a bomb explosion while attempting to defuse the bomb at Fatehpur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Seeshaiya. On the same day, seven insurgents surrendered before Government officials in separate districts.
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February - 6 
The Maoists have blasted four powerful bombs at separate places including Choulika, Jaispur and Ranitalau areas in the Nepalgunj district on February 6. However, no casualties were reported from during these explosions. In the same district, Maoists
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The Maoists have blasted four powerful bombs at separate places including Choulika, Jaispur and Ranitalau areas in the Nepalgunj district on February 6. However, no casualties were reported from during these explosions. In the same district, Maoists detonated a bomb at the Agricultural Development Bank and caused partial damage to the building on February 5.
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February - 6 
Two days before the scheduled civic reception of the members of the royal family, four powerful bombs exploded in the host city of Nepalgunj on February 6, according to the Kathmandu Post. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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Two days before the scheduled civic reception of the members of the royal family, four powerful bombs exploded in the host city of Nepalgunj on February 6, according to the Kathmandu Post. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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February - 6 
The Bhutanese Foreign Minister, Lyonpo Jigmi Y. Thinley, currently in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu to attend the 12th round of the Ministerial Joint Committee meeting between Bhutan and Nepal is to hold discussions on the issue of refugee camps in
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The Bhutanese Foreign Minister, Lyonpo Jigmi Y. Thinley, currently in the Nepalese capital Kathmandu to attend the 12th round of the Ministerial Joint Committee meeting between Bhutan and Nepal is to hold discussions on the issue of refugee camps in eastern Nepal. Thinley is leading a four-member Bhutanese delegation to the meeting, which concludes on February 7, today.
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February - 6 
A police patrol vehicle was bombed by suspected cadres of the proscribed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) near Naihati Kalibari bazar of Rupsha subdivision on February 6 seriously injuring two police personnel and the vehicle's driver. Police sub
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A police patrol vehicle was bombed by suspected cadres of the proscribed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) near Naihati Kalibari bazar of Rupsha subdivision on February 6 seriously injuring two police personnel and the vehicle's driver. Police subsequently arrested two persons in this connection but did not disclose their identity. Earlier, cadres of the PBCP (Rashid group) had threatened to blow up the Kismat Khulna police camp and Naihati outpost following withdrawal of the Army from the Operation Clean Heart. Kismat Khulna police camp has reportedly been withdrawn after this attack. Over the last seven months, five police personnel have been killed and eight more injured in armed attacks by suspected PBCP cadres in the southwestern region of the country.
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February - 6 
According to media reports, Bangladesh police recovered 13 illegal weapons and 38 rounds of bullets in countrywide searches on February 6. It has also arrested seven persons in this connection and filed five cases against them under the Arms Act.
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According to media reports, Bangladesh police recovered 13 illegal weapons and 38 rounds of bullets in countrywide searches on February 6. It has also arrested seven persons in this connection and filed five cases against them under the Arms Act.
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February - 6 
Khulna police has reportedly arrested six extremists, including five PBCP cadres, on February 6.
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Khulna police has reportedly arrested six extremists, including five PBCP cadres, on February 6.
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February - 6 
Muhammad Hasan Imam, Judge of the Speedy Trial Tribunal, Chittagong Division, delivered his judgment in the Muhuri murder case on February 6, media sources reported. While four of the accused were awarded death sentence, four others were sentenced to
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Muhammad Hasan Imam, Judge of the Speedy Trial Tribunal, Chittagong Division, delivered his judgment in the Muhuri murder case on February 6, media sources reported. While four of the accused were awarded death sentence, four others were sentenced to life and the court acquitted four others. Earlier reports had indicated that an unspecified number of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres were also among the accused. Gopal Krishna Muhuri, Principal of Nazirhat Degree College, was shot dead on November 16, 2001, at his residence in Chittagong city.
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February - 6 
The Daily Star has reported that defected cadres from the outlawed Purba Bangla Communist Party’s (PBCP) M-L faction have formed a new left-wing extremist organization named as Purba Banglar Maoist Communist Party (PBMCP) in Khulna. With the formatio
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The Daily Star has reported that defected cadres from the outlawed Purba Bangla Communist Party’s (PBCP) M-L faction have formed a new left-wing extremist organization named as Purba Banglar Maoist Communist Party (PBMCP) in Khulna. With the formation of this group, the number of left-wing extremist organisations in the region has increased to 12, the report said.
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February - 7 
At least 60 Maoists injured in clashes with the security forces have been undergoing medical treatment in hospitals of Jalandhar, an Indian city, a report published in Nepal Samacharpatra said on February 7.
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At least 60 Maoists injured in clashes with the security forces have been undergoing medical treatment in hospitals of Jalandhar, an Indian city, a report published in Nepal Samacharpatra said on February 7.
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February - 7 
In another incident, terrorists are reported to have beheaded a civilian and his son after abducting them from their residence at village Mehjoor in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. The same group of terrorists later abducted and beheaded an
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In another incident, terrorists are reported to have beheaded a civilian and his son after abducting them from their residence at village Mehjoor in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district. The same group of terrorists later abducted and beheaded another civilian from the adjacent village of Lower Rajdhani in the same district.
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February - 7 
In the State, a village headman was shot dead by suspected terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen at Kastigarh in the Doda district. In a separate incident in Doda, terrorists killed a woman in her house at village Shamba. Terrorists also shot dead a S
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In the State, a village headman was shot dead by suspected terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen at Kastigarh in the Doda district. In a separate incident in Doda, terrorists killed a woman in her house at village Shamba. Terrorists also shot dead a Special Police Officer (SPO) at Bhagwa in the Doda district.
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February - 7 
On February 7, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, identified as Sahitun Narzary and Ramen Basumatary, surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) authorities along the Assam-Bangladesh border in the Cachar district of Ass
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On February 7, two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists, identified as Sahitun Narzary and Ramen Basumatary, surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) authorities along the Assam-Bangladesh border in the Cachar district of Assam and deposited one AK-56 rifle, one AK-47 rifle, 105 rounds of live ammunition and two magazines.
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February - 7 
Terrorists shot dead a prominent counter-insurgent Zahoor Ahmed Baba alias Gulzar Kashmiri near his residence in the Anantnag town. Zahoor Ahmed had declared himself as Chairman of the People’s Patriotic Front after its chief, Azad Nabi, was killed b
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Terrorists shot dead a prominent counter-insurgent Zahoor Ahmed Baba alias Gulzar Kashmiri near his residence in the Anantnag town. Zahoor Ahmed had declared himself as Chairman of the People’s Patriotic Front after its chief, Azad Nabi, was killed by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in year 2001. In a statement faxed to a local news agency, the Hizb has claimed responsibility for the killing of Zahoor Ahmed.
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February - 7 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on February 7, issued an ultimatum to the Speaker of the Manipur State Legislative Assembly and two other cabinet ministers, tribal development minister Ngamthang Haokip and public wor
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on February 7, issued an ultimatum to the Speaker of the Manipur State Legislative Assembly and two other cabinet ministers, tribal development minister Ngamthang Haokip and public works minister Gaikhangam, to clarify their involvement, within a month, in the abduction and subsequent killing of an eight-year old girl in November 2003. The outfit claims to have arrested the killer who in turn has named the Speaker and the Ministers as conspirators in the incident.
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February - 7 
Three civilians were killed and 28 others sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists carried out a grenade attack in the south Kashmir township of Shopian in Pulwama district on February 7. According to official sources, the terrorists lobbed a
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Three civilians were killed and 28 others sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists carried out a grenade attack in the south Kashmir township of Shopian in Pulwama district on February 7. According to official sources, the terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a patrol party of the security forces (SFs) near the bus stand in Shopian town. However, it missed the intended target and exploded on the road killing three civilians and injuring 28 others.
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February - 7 
Three persons were injured in a suspected PWG attack near Jammikunta in Andhra Pradesh’s Karimnagar district on February 7.
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Three persons were injured in a suspected PWG attack near Jammikunta in Andhra Pradesh’s Karimnagar district on February 7.
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February - 7 February - 8
According to media reports, five Maoist insurgents were killed by the security forces (SFs) during separate operations, including two each in the Deurali area of Puramajhuwa Village Development Committee (VDC) in Ilam district and at Chuchure VDC in
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According to media reports, five Maoist insurgents were killed by the security forces (SFs) during separate operations, including two each in the Deurali area of Puramajhuwa Village Development Committee (VDC) in Ilam district and at Chuchure VDC in Ramechhap district on February 8. One woman Maoist ‘district secretary’ of the All Nepal National Women’s Association was killed in a separate encounter at Baleri of Bishrampur VDC in the Rautahat district on February 7. SFs have also recovered an unspecified quantity of explosives from the possession of the slain Maoists.
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February - 7 
At least 60 Maoists injured in clashes with the security forces have been undergoing medical treatment in hospitals of Jalandhar, an Indian city, a report published in Nepal Samacharpatra said on February 7.
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At least 60 Maoists injured in clashes with the security forces have been undergoing medical treatment in hospitals of Jalandhar, an Indian city, a report published in Nepal Samacharpatra said on February 7.
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February - 7 
At least nine Maoist insurgents, including seven in Jumla, were killed in separate encounters in different parts of the country on February 7, according to Radio Nepal. In Jumla, the clashes reportedly occurred in the Daliung area of the district. On
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At least nine Maoist insurgents, including seven in Jumla, were killed in separate encounters in different parts of the country on February 7, according to Radio Nepal. In Jumla, the clashes reportedly occurred in the Daliung area of the district. One Maoist each was killed in the Tamathok area of Sankhuasabha and Lungrupa area of Panchthar district on the same day.
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February - 7 
Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga, involved in a power struggle with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, dissolved the Parliament on February 7 and called for elections on April 2, almost four years ahead of schedule. The President used her
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Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga, involved in a power struggle with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, dissolved the Parliament on February 7 and called for elections on April 2, almost four years ahead of schedule. The President used her executive powers to dissolve the 225-member Parliament led by Wickremesinghe. Meanwhile, the Premier cancelled his scheduled official visit to Thailand following the dissolution. "I can't go to Thailand as a caretaker prime minister," he is reported to have said.
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February - 8 
A Special Police Officer (SPO) was abducted by the terrorists from village Kasblari in the Poonch district. They also took away the official weapon of the SPO along with them.
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A Special Police Officer (SPO) was abducted by the terrorists from village Kasblari in the Poonch district. They also took away the official weapon of the SPO along with them.
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February - 8 
According to a report of February 8, the number of casualties in the February 6 left wing extremist—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) attack in Orissa’s Koraput district has reached four with the death of another injured police personnel.
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According to a report of February 8, the number of casualties in the February 6 left wing extremist—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) attack in Orissa’s Koraput district has reached four with the death of another injured police personnel.
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February - 8 
Delayed reports have indicated on February 8, SF personnel conducted a search operation in a dense forest area of Kokernag in the Anantnag district and in the subsequent encounter, two JeM terrorists were killed.
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Delayed reports have indicated on February 8, SF personnel conducted a search operation in a dense forest area of Kokernag in the Anantnag district and in the subsequent encounter, two JeM terrorists were killed.
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February - 8 
In another incident on the same day, PWG Naxalites shot dead a TDP activist in Arthaveedu mandal (revenue division) of Prakasam district after branding him as a ‘police informer’.
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In another incident on the same day, PWG Naxalites shot dead a TDP activist in Arthaveedu mandal (revenue division) of Prakasam district after branding him as a ‘police informer’.
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February - 8 
On February 8, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) reportedly attacked two police stations—Annavaram and GK Veedhi — near the Visakha agency area of Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam district. However, no casualties were repor
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On February 8, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) reportedly attacked two police stations—Annavaram and GK Veedhi — near the Visakha agency area of Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam district. However, no casualties were reported in the incidents.
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February - 8 
On February 8, two suspected terrorists of the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested following raids at the Changimari and Pukari areas of Kumaragram village in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Four AK-56 rifles and 170 rounds
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On February 8, two suspected terrorists of the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested following raids at the Changimari and Pukari areas of Kumaragram village in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Four AK-56 rifles and 170 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition were recovered from the arrested terrorists, who reportedly escaped from their Bhutan camps following the December 2003 military operations by the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA).
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February - 8 
On February 8, two Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders were injured and a member of the dissolved 13th Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament), Kaluva Srinivasulu, escaped unhurt when left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s Wa
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On February 8, two Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders were injured and a member of the dissolved 13th Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament), Kaluva Srinivasulu, escaped unhurt when left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG) blasted five claymore mines directed towards their vehicle between Kuntimaddi and Ramagiri villages in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, in the wake of the attack, the State police have decided to provide tight security cover to TDP and Bharatiya Janata Party State leaders.
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February - 8 
One more of the civilians, injured during the February 7-grenade blast at Shopian in Pulwama district, succumbed to his injuries on February 8.
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One more of the civilians, injured during the February 7-grenade blast at Shopian in Pulwama district, succumbed to his injuries on February 8.
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February - 8 
PWG cadres reportedly destroyed the Chennekuntapalli railway station under Battalapalli mandal in the Anantapur district.
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PWG cadres reportedly destroyed the Chennekuntapalli railway station under Battalapalli mandal in the Anantapur district.
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February - 8 February - 9
Special Police Officer (SPO) Nisar Ahmed, a resident of Mendhar in the Poonch district, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified terrorists along with his official weapon, on February 8, was found dead in a forest area on February 9.
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Special Police Officer (SPO) Nisar Ahmed, a resident of Mendhar in the Poonch district, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified terrorists along with his official weapon, on February 8, was found dead in a forest area on February 9.
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February - 8 February - 9
The Meghalaya Police, on February 9, informed that the four Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres, including two women, who had been expelled by the outfit were likely to surrender before the security forces. Sources confirmed that th
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The Meghalaya Police, on February 9, informed that the four Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres, including two women, who had been expelled by the outfit were likely to surrender before the security forces. Sources confirmed that the four had fled from their hideouts in Bangladesh with an intention to come over ground. HNLC ‘Chairman’ Julius K Dorphang informed the media on February 8 that they had been expelled for violating discipline of the outfit.
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February - 8 
Three foreign mercenaries affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were reportedly shot dead by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter at village Tainka in the Banihal area of Doda district on February 8. Three AK rifles and an unspecified quan
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Three foreign mercenaries affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were reportedly shot dead by the security forces (SFs) during an encounter at village Tainka in the Banihal area of Doda district on February 8. Three AK rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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February - 8 
According to the Kantipur Daily, Indian authorities have arrested two Maoist leaders, Matrika Prasad Yadav and Suresh Ale Magar, from Lucknow in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Further, the report said that the arrested leaders have been handed over to t
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According to the Kantipur Daily, Indian authorities have arrested two Maoist leaders, Matrika Prasad Yadav and Suresh Ale Magar, from Lucknow in the State of Uttar Pradesh. Further, the report said that the arrested leaders have been handed over to the Nepal authorities in the far-western region on February 8. Yadav was the chief of "Madheshi Autonomous People's Government" declared by the Maoists in Sarlahi district.
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February - 8 
In an ambush on a SF patrol team by the Maoists, six Armed Police Force (APF) personnel, including an inspector, were injured at Murku VDC in Kathmandu on February 8.
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In an ambush on a SF patrol team by the Maoists, six Armed Police Force (APF) personnel, including an inspector, were injured at Murku VDC in Kathmandu on February 8.
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February - 8 
Other reports indicated that the pro-Maoist Revolutionary Peoples' Council of Tamang Autonomous Region has decided to launch a protest programme from February 12 to March 8 in Dhading district to pressure the Government to hold peace talks with the M
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Other reports indicated that the pro-Maoist Revolutionary Peoples' Council of Tamang Autonomous Region has decided to launch a protest programme from February 12 to March 8 in Dhading district to pressure the Government to hold peace talks with the Maoists.
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February - 8 
The Nepali Congress (NC) President, Girija Prasad Koirala, said that "Nepal being a member of UN, should not hesitate to seek UN help if there is unbiased and fair negotiation", to bring peace with the Maoists.
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The Nepali Congress (NC) President, Girija Prasad Koirala, said that "Nepal being a member of UN, should not hesitate to seek UN help if there is unbiased and fair negotiation", to bring peace with the Maoists.
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February - 8 
According to a Daily Star report, firearms are being openly brought into Bangladesh by a number of gangs of gunrunners from India through the porous Satkhira border after paying bribes to constables of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). The report quoting
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According to a Daily Star report, firearms are being openly brought into Bangladesh by a number of gangs of gunrunners from India through the porous Satkhira border after paying bribes to constables of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR). The report quoting underworld operatives and local people indicates that international gunrunning syndicates buy the firearms cheaply from the eastern Indian State of West Bengal, especially from its capital Kolkata and Bardhaman, and sell them at higher prices in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. From Satkhira, Khulna and Jessore, these arms reach other parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka. The report further stated that many arms manufacturing workshops have thrived in the small bordering towns in India, while focusing on the Bangladesh markets.
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February - 8 
According to Daily Star, the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police has beefed up security at the office and residence of the Indian Deputy High Commissioner in the city after a letter claiming to be from the Al Qaeda threatened to blow up the office unless th
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According to Daily Star, the Rajshahi Metropolitan Police has beefed up security at the office and residence of the Indian Deputy High Commissioner in the city after a letter claiming to be from the Al Qaeda threatened to blow up the office unless the diplomat paid Taka 50 million. The letter was delivered at the office on February 8 and a group reportedly claiming itself to be the ‘mujahids’ of Al Qaeda has given a seven-day ultimatum to the Deputy High Commissioner to pay the money, which it wants to use for sending ‘Bangladeshi Mujahids’ to fight persecutors of Muslims in India. The letter also claimed that anti-Islamist groups were killing hundreds of Muslims in India.
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February - 8 
Another report has indicated that the feud between extremists belonging to the Zia group and Kamrul group of Sarbahara Party has intensified in Barisal. The former had reportedly abducted and injured a member of the opponent Kamrul group on February
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Another report has indicated that the feud between extremists belonging to the Zia group and Kamrul group of Sarbahara Party has intensified in Barisal. The former had reportedly abducted and injured a member of the opponent Kamrul group on February 5.
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February - 8 
In another incident, local residents reportedly caught three cadres of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) from Kumarkhali college para slum in the Kushtia district on February 8 and handed them over to the police. Police personnel also r
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In another incident, local residents reportedly caught three cadres of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) from Kumarkhali college para slum in the Kushtia district on February 8 and handed them over to the police. Police personnel also recovered a Pakistani-made rifle, a sub-machine gun and a country made rifle with 39 rounds of bullets from their possession.
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February - 8 
The Daily Star has reported that armed assailants, on February 8, killed two suspected cadres of a left-wing extremist outfit in an attack in the Khulna city. Police has linked the killers to the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Pa
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The Daily Star has reported that armed assailants, on February 8, killed two suspected cadres of a left-wing extremist outfit in an attack in the Khulna city. Police has linked the killers to the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) whereas another unconfirmed report said that the two slain men had defected from PBCP's Janajuddho faction to a new outfit – the Purbo Banglar Maoist Communist Party.
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February - 8 
On February 8, Anton Balasingham, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) political advisor, commenting on the current political developments in Sri Lanka said, "the dissolution of the Sri Lankan parliament and the call for a snap election cons
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On February 8, Anton Balasingham, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) political advisor, commenting on the current political developments in Sri Lanka said, "the dissolution of the Sri Lankan parliament and the call for a snap election constitutes a grave set-back to the peace process. The decision to seek another mandate from the people clearly demonstrates the fact that the Sinhala political leadership lacks the political will and vision to resolve the country’s burning issue - the Tamil national question."
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February - 8 
On the same day, S Elilan, chief of the LTTE Political divison in Vavuniya said that "the Tamil people and the Liberation Tigers wish a change of government in Sri Lanka that would provide a permanent political solution to the problems of the Tamils.
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On the same day, S Elilan, chief of the LTTE Political divison in Vavuniya said that "the Tamil people and the Liberation Tigers wish a change of government in Sri Lanka that would provide a permanent political solution to the problems of the Tamils."
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February - 9 
According to media reports of February 9, left wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) claimed responsibility for the attack on Orissa’s Koraput district headquarters on February 6. In a message r
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According to media reports of February 9, left wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) claimed responsibility for the attack on Orissa’s Koraput district headquarters on February 6. In a message released to the media, the outfit said that the Naxalites wanted arms and ammunition for People’s War Group (PWG) guerrillas. The message further said that the anti-Naxal policy of the Naveen Patnaik Government dictated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu instigated them to launch the attack. Four security force personnel were killed and three others, including the district jail superintendent, were injured in the attack.
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February - 9 
According to media reports, following an assurance from the Mizoram Government that parts of the Karte area of Tuipuibari in Mizoram would be declared an autonomous area for the Reang refugees, more than 100 Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) cadre
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According to media reports, following an assurance from the Mizoram Government that parts of the Karte area of Tuipuibari in Mizoram would be declared an autonomous area for the Reang refugees, more than 100 Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) cadres led by Surjamani Reang have agreed to surrender before the Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga this month.
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February - 9 
Delayed media reports have indicated that suspected People’s Liberation Front-Meghalaya (PLF-M) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists have abducted two civilians from Dalu in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on February
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Delayed media reports have indicated that suspected People’s Liberation Front-Meghalaya (PLF-M) and National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists have abducted two civilians from Dalu in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on February 9.
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February - 9 
In a separate encounter, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was shot dead by the SF personnel at Chandigam in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district.
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In a separate encounter, a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was shot dead by the SF personnel at Chandigam in the Lolab valley of Kupwara district.
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February - 9 
On February 9, a security force personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) decamped with one A K-47 rifle from Panjipara camp under Natunbazar police station limits in the South Tripura district. Police sources suspect that the renegade TSR personne
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On February 9, a security force personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) decamped with one A K-47 rifle from Panjipara camp under Natunbazar police station limits in the South Tripura district. Police sources suspect that the renegade TSR personnel has joined a terrorist outfit.
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February - 9 
On February 9, eleven United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, hailing from the Nalbari and Nagaon districts of Assam, surrendered before the Deputy Commissioner of Nalbari and the Commanding Officer of 136 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF),
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On February 9, eleven United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, hailing from the Nalbari and Nagaon districts of Assam, surrendered before the Deputy Commissioner of Nalbari and the Commanding Officer of 136 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), after fleeing from their Bhutan camps following the Royal Bhutan Army (RBA) operations in December 2003.
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February - 9 
On the same day, a Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent hailing from Bangladesh was arrested by the Army at Ghosepukur in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. A mobile phone, three rounds of SLR cartridge, a camera, a map showing the
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On the same day, a Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent hailing from Bangladesh was arrested by the Army at Ghosepukur in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. A mobile phone, three rounds of SLR cartridge, a camera, a map showing the location of an army base and some important documents were recovered from his possession.
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February - 9 
Two cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at village Shikari in the Reasi area of Udhampur district on February 9. One AK rifle, four magazines, a hand grenade and one radio set were
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Two cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed during an encounter with the security forces (SFs) at village Shikari in the Reasi area of Udhampur district on February 9. One AK rifle, four magazines, a hand grenade and one radio set were recovered from their possession.
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February - 9 
According to media reports, on February 9, three Maoist insurgents were killed in separate clashes with security forces (SFs), including two at Belia area of Saptari district and one woman cadre at Dhare Jungle in the Parwat district. On the same day
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According to media reports, on February 9, three Maoist insurgents were killed in separate clashes with security forces (SFs), including two at Belia area of Saptari district and one woman cadre at Dhare Jungle in the Parwat district. On the same day, one police personnel was killed during a Maoist ambush on a patrol team at Nasur in the Gotikhel Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Lalitpur district.
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February - 9 February - 10
According to media reports, on February 9, two Maoist insurgents were killed in a security force (SF) operation in Hardiapatuwa Village Development Committee (VDC) of Rautahat district. In a separate incident in the same district on February 10, Maoi
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According to media reports, on February 9, two Maoist insurgents were killed in a security force (SF) operation in Hardiapatuwa Village Development Committee (VDC) of Rautahat district. In a separate incident in the same district on February 10, Maoists reportedly detonated explosives near the Area Police Office at Sukadev Chowk. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Meanwhile, five insurgents, members of the Maoists ‘People’s Government’, surrendered to the district administration in Udayapur on February 10.
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February - 9 February - 10
On February 10, the Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb at the Bishal Bazar shopping complex in central Kathmandu. The blast caused damages to the statue of King Mahendra and no casualties were reported. Also, in an indication of escalation in arson a
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On February 10, the Maoists reportedly exploded a bomb at the Bishal Bazar shopping complex in central Kathmandu. The blast caused damages to the statue of King Mahendra and no casualties were reported. Also, in an indication of escalation in arson and vandalism prior to the 9th anniversary of the Maoists’ ‘People’s War’ on February 13, the insurgents have carried out a series of explosions in several places across the country. In two bomb blasts on February 9, one civilian was seriously injured in the Bardia district and another bomb exploded at the Accounts and Control Office in Kalaiya with no casualties reported.
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February - 9 
Suspected Maoist insurgents have detonated powerful bombs at the Teku ward office in Kathmandu on February 9. However, no casualties were reported from the above incident, but the explosion caused some damage to the Government building.
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Suspected Maoist insurgents have detonated powerful bombs at the Teku ward office in Kathmandu on February 9. However, no casualties were reported from the above incident, but the explosion caused some damage to the Government building.
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February - 9 
Armed youths allegedly belonging to the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) abducted seven persons, known to be supporters of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), from a wedding ceremony in the Shabekong area of Nariachar subdistrict
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Armed youths allegedly belonging to the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) abducted seven persons, known to be supporters of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), from a wedding ceremony in the Shabekong area of Nariachar subdistrict on February 9.
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February - 9 
In another incident on February 9, a suspected member of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was beaten to death by a mob at Munshipara under Khulna Police Station. Police recovered 50 posters of the PBCP (Marxist-Len
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In another incident on February 9, a suspected member of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was beaten to death by a mob at Munshipara under Khulna Police Station. Police recovered 50 posters of the PBCP (Marxist-Leninist faction) from his possession.
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February - 9 
The Daily Star reported that on February 9, four suspected extremists were lynched in two separate incidents in the Khulna and Bagerhat districts. The first incident occurred in Bagerhat where villagers beat to death three extremists who were caught
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The Daily Star reported that on February 9, four suspected extremists were lynched in two separate incidents in the Khulna and Bagerhat districts. The first incident occurred in Bagerhat where villagers beat to death three extremists who were caught after an encounter with members of the Village Defence Party (VDP) at Roygram under Chitalmari Police Station. Police also recovered a locally made gun and a piece of live ammunition from the slain extremists.
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February - 9 
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Advanced Training Course for Military Officers held at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute on February 9, Army Commander Lt. Gen. Lion
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Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Advanced Training Course for Military Officers held at the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute on February 9, Army Commander Lt. Gen. Lionel Balagalle said that the Ceasefire Agreement will continue despite the political change, and added that he believed that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) too would adhere to the same.
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February - 10 
An Al Jehad terrorist, identified as Abdul Hai Peer, hailing from Sopore in the Kashmir valley, was arrested by the Delhi Police from the Adarsh Nagar area of the capital on February 10. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dependra Pathak was quote
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An Al Jehad terrorist, identified as Abdul Hai Peer, hailing from Sopore in the Kashmir valley, was arrested by the Delhi Police from the Adarsh Nagar area of the capital on February 10. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dependra Pathak was quoted in a Press Trust of India report that Abdul was running a small restaurant in the area since October 2003. Police also recovered a 7.63 mm Spanish pistol, an unspecified amount of foreign currency and some Pakistani visa papers from his possession. Abdul had allegedly undergone arms training in an Al Jehad camp in Pakistan during 2002, Pathak said, adding that earlier he had been involved in the smuggling of narcotics and arms for the terrorists.
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February - 10 
In a separate incident, the Meghalaya Police have arrested an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist, identified as Jubi R Marak, from an unspecified location on February 10.
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In a separate incident, the Meghalaya Police have arrested an Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorist, identified as Jubi R Marak, from an unspecified location on February 10.
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February - 10 
In a separate incident, two Islamic National Front (INF) terrorists, identified as Md Rajauddin and Md Iboyai, hailing from the Kwakta Tera Khongshangbi were arrested from Hatta Golapati area in the Imphal East district.
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In a separate incident, two Islamic National Front (INF) terrorists, identified as Md Rajauddin and Md Iboyai, hailing from the Kwakta Tera Khongshangbi were arrested from Hatta Golapati area in the Imphal East district.
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February - 10 
Media reports of February 10 indicated that at least five Northeastern terrorist groups are currently holding secret talks with New Delhi. The report quoting Mizoram Chief Minster Zoramthanga further said that to end more than five decades of insurge
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Media reports of February 10 indicated that at least five Northeastern terrorist groups are currently holding secret talks with New Delhi. The report quoting Mizoram Chief Minster Zoramthanga further said that to end more than five decades of insurgency in the region, leaders of some outfits based in Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya are engaged in ‘either formal or informal talks’ with the Government of India. However, he didn’t reveal their identities at this stage as it could jeopardize the peace process.
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February - 10 
Movement of a group of 15-20 armed terrorists belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have reportedly been noticed along the Gournagar-Ramchandraghat international border area in Khowai district in the past few days.
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Movement of a group of 15-20 armed terrorists belonging to the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) have reportedly been noticed along the Gournagar-Ramchandraghat international border area in Khowai district in the past few days.
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February - 10 
On February 10, police personnel shot dead the ‘seventh platoon secretary’ of the People's Guerrilla Army (PGA), military wing of the Naxalite outfit People’s War Group (PWG), Madavi Jagan alias Raghu, in an encounter near Nayakapuguda village in the
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On February 10, police personnel shot dead the ‘seventh platoon secretary’ of the People's Guerrilla Army (PGA), military wing of the Naxalite outfit People’s War Group (PWG), Madavi Jagan alias Raghu, in an encounter near Nayakapuguda village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. They also recovered a .38 revolver, a DBBL gun, three kit bags, cartridges, two camera flashes, cooking utensils and party literature from his possession.
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February - 10 
On February 10, three suspected terrorists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), hailing from Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district in Assam, were arrested by the army from a private hospital in Silchar. Meanwhile, Army sources informed that both
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On February 10, three suspected terrorists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), hailing from Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district in Assam, were arrested by the army from a private hospital in Silchar. Meanwhile, Army sources informed that both the PLA and the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) have been recruiting cadres from this subdivision by targeting unemployed Meitei youths.
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February - 10 
On February 10, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Ngakhasi Lok, seven kilometres east of Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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On February 10, two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Ngakhasi Lok, seven kilometres east of Lamlai police station in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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February - 10 
On the same day, three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists surrendered at Kokhrajhar district with one pistol and three live grenades.
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On the same day, three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists surrendered at Kokhrajhar district with one pistol and three live grenades.
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February - 10 
Two terrorists, including a ‘section commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), and a soldier were killed while two more soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter at village Mathuri in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 10. Howe
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Two terrorists, including a ‘section commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), and a soldier were killed while two more soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter at village Mathuri in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on February 10. However, two more terrorists of the group reportedly managed to escape during the gun battle. One AK rifle with two magazines and six rounds of ammunition, a pistol, one wireless set, six hand grenades and Rupees 6575 in Indian currency were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 10 
The Washington Times reported on February 10 that the Al Qaeda is training hundreds of Islamist radicals in Pakistan and Kashmir to send them to "sleeper cells" in the US. Quoting unnamed American and foreign officials, the report said that at least
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The Washington Times reported on February 10 that the Al Qaeda is training hundreds of Islamist radicals in Pakistan and Kashmir to send them to "sleeper cells" in the US. Quoting unnamed American and foreign officials, the report said that at least 400 radicals have been trained or are in training in special camps, and many have already been routed through Europe to Muslim communities in US. US intelligence officials were quoted as saying that the camps operate in remote regions of western Pakistan and in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and are financed by various terrorist networks, including the Al Qaeda and sources in Saudi Arabia. Training camps in PoK were reportedly being operated by the Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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February - 10 
Reports quoting police sources indicated that the security forces were on a high alert in the Kathmandu valley and surrounding areas and have tightened the security apparatus prior to the Maoists’ ninth anniversary of the ‘People’s War’ on February 1
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Reports quoting police sources indicated that the security forces were on a high alert in the Kathmandu valley and surrounding areas and have tightened the security apparatus prior to the Maoists’ ninth anniversary of the ‘People’s War’ on February 13.
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February - 10 
The United Nations (UN) special envoy Samuel Tamrat, met Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress general secretary Sushil Koirala on February 10. During a week long visit to Nepal in
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The United Nations (UN) special envoy Samuel Tamrat, met Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist) general secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal and Nepali Congress general secretary Sushil Koirala on February 10. During a week long visit to Nepal in connection with the possible resolution of the protracted insurgency, the special envoy is expected to meet political leaders and Government officials.
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February - 10 
The tribal organization United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which is fighting for complete autonomy in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), has designated February 10 to be 'a day of national disgrace,' the Daily Star has reported. On this day in 1
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The tribal organization United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), which is fighting for complete autonomy in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), has designated February 10 to be 'a day of national disgrace,' the Daily Star has reported. On this day in 1998, members of the Parbattya Chattagram Janasanghati Samity (PCJSS) surrendered along with arms to the then Government following the peace accord signed on December 2, 1997. The UPDF held a rally at Khagrachhari on February 10 where the speakers asked PCJSS Chairman Jotiridriyo Bodhipriyo Larma alias Shantu Larma to resign from the chairmanship of regional council and to fight with the hill people to establish their rights.
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February - 10 
Speaking to the press on January 10 after meeting Maj. Gen (retd) Trond Furuhovde, head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, at the Thenaham Conference Centre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Karadiyanaaru, ‘Colonel’ Karuna, senior L
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Speaking to the press on January 10 after meeting Maj. Gen (retd) Trond Furuhovde, head of the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission, at the Thenaham Conference Centre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Karadiyanaaru, ‘Colonel’ Karuna, senior LTTE ‘commander’, said that, "we are prepared to talk to any government that comes to power in Sri Lanka with clear authority and power. We are ready to negotiate with them to settle the conflict by peaceful means. We are also firmly committed to observing the ceasefire agreement. We urge the Sinhala people to reject obscurantism and chauvinism and to choose political forces that are forward looking for the sake of peace and progress." He added that the LTTE "will not interfere in the general elections in the east. The polls will be free and fair here."
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February - 11 
A civilian was reportedly abducted and later shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Mahore in the Udhampur district.
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A civilian was reportedly abducted and later shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Mahore in the Udhampur district.
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February - 11 
A police personnel was killed during an encounter with two terrorists at Sher-i-Kashmir bridge near the Poonch town on February 11. The terrorists later managed to escape from the incident site. Meanwhile, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed wh
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A police personnel was killed during an encounter with two terrorists at Sher-i-Kashmir bridge near the Poonch town on February 11. The terrorists later managed to escape from the incident site. Meanwhile, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed when a police patrol party was ambushed by a group of five to six terrorists at Morha Bachai in the Surankote area of Poonch district on the same day. The terrorists, who had taken position atop a hill, escaped after about half an hour long exchange of firing.
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February - 11 
A ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist was shot dead by terrorists inside his residence at Keller-Rajpora in the Pulwama district. In the same district, terrorists shot at and critically injured a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Ghulam Moha
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A ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) activist was shot dead by terrorists inside his residence at Keller-Rajpora in the Pulwama district. In the same district, terrorists shot at and critically injured a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, who was released recently, at Tranz-Shopian.
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February - 11 
According to media reports from Manipur, P. Dhanakumar Singh, Superintendent of Police in Bishnupur, escaped unhurt when unidentified terrorists ambushed his patrolling party on February 11, while four of his escorts received bullet injuries in the e
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According to media reports from Manipur, P. Dhanakumar Singh, Superintendent of Police in Bishnupur, escaped unhurt when unidentified terrorists ambushed his patrolling party on February 11, while four of his escorts received bullet injuries in the ensuing encounter. The ambush occurred near the Thongjaorok Bridge under Bishenpur police station jurisdiction on the Imphal-Churachandpur Road.
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February - 11 
According to official sources, 86 sympathizers of left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) surrendered in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on February 11.
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According to official sources, 86 sympathizers of left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) surrendered in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on February 11.
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February - 11 
According to The Telegraph, the Bhutanese King, Jigme Wangchuk, has sent a personal letter to the Indian Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, on February 11, through Bhutanese Ambassador Dago Tshering in New Delhi. Though Tshering did not disclose the
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According to The Telegraph, the Bhutanese King, Jigme Wangchuk, has sent a personal letter to the Indian Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, on February 11, through Bhutanese Ambassador Dago Tshering in New Delhi. Though Tshering did not disclose the contents of the letter the report has speculated that it could be about certain aspects of the recent military operations launched by Bhutan. The report says that there is concern in India that several middle-level cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) who were in Bhutan during the crackdown were allowed to escape.
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February - 11 
Media reports quoting an intelligence report said that the northeast region witnessed a marginal decline in terrorism related fatalities in the year 2003 compared to the previous years. The report indicated that 1072 persons were killed by different
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Media reports quoting an intelligence report said that the northeast region witnessed a marginal decline in terrorism related fatalities in the year 2003 compared to the previous years. The report indicated that 1072 persons were killed by different terrorist outfits during the year 2003 as compared to 1172 in 2002. Most number of killings was reported from Assam which recorded 379 deaths. While Tripura recorded 286 deaths, Manipur witnessed 201 fatalities. 88 and 78 deaths were reported from Nagaland and Meghalaya respectively. Arunachal Pradesh witnessed 36 fatalities. Mizoram was the most peaceful State in the region with four deaths. The report also indicated a rise in the number of abduction cases in the region. Tripura witnessed the most number of such cases with 213 abductions occurring in 2003. Nagaland was placed second with 167 cases while Manipur followed with 79 cases of abductions. The corresponding figure for Meghalaya was 45. Whereas 21 cases were reported from Arunachal Pradesh, no abduction occurred in Mizoram.
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February - 11 
On February 11, Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists killed a youth leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Chakbeha village under Chawmanu police station jurisdiction in the Dhalai district of Tripura. Accordi
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On February 11, Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) terrorists killed a youth leader of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Chakbeha village under Chawmanu police station jurisdiction in the Dhalai district of Tripura. According to reports, the terrorists also threatened the villagers with similar fate if they align with the CPI-M in future.
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February - 11 
On February 11, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) deserter Chandrajay Reang was arrested from Pilanjay Para village under Nutanbazar police station limits in the South Tripura district. Earlier on February 9, he had decamped with one AK-47 rifle and two SLR
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On February 11, Tripura State Rifles (TSR) deserter Chandrajay Reang was arrested from Pilanjay Para village under Nutanbazar police station limits in the South Tripura district. Earlier on February 9, he had decamped with one AK-47 rifle and two SLRs from Panjipara camp under Nutanbazar police station jurisdiction to allegedly join the National Liberation Force of Tripura (NLFT). While the AK-47 rifle was recovered from him, two SLRs were recovered from a nearby forest area.
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February - 11 
On February 11, unidentified terrorists reportedly attacked the house of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at Athokpam in the Thoubal district. Immediately after the incident, a brief exchange of fire took place when the security guards of the
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On February 11, unidentified terrorists reportedly attacked the house of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at Athokpam in the Thoubal district. Immediately after the incident, a brief exchange of fire took place when the security guards of the residence retaliated. However, there was no casualty reported in the incident. Sources said that Ibobi Singh was not present in the house during the attack.
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February - 11 
Security force personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout during a search operation in the Donsa forest area of Doda district. However, no arrests were made from the hideout, indicated sources at Doda. One Kenwood radio set, a binocular, two AK magazine
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Security force personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout during a search operation in the Donsa forest area of Doda district. However, no arrests were made from the hideout, indicated sources at Doda. One Kenwood radio set, a binocular, two AK magazines, 227 AK rounds, 10 grenades, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) and some ration items were recovered from the hideout. Security forces also recovered two AK rifles, eight magazines, two UBGLs with 800 rounds, 100 pika rounds and four hand grenades from a terrorist hideout at Nagil Bahak in the Baramulla district.
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February - 11 
Two girls are reported to have gun-shot injuries when terrorists and security forces exchanged fire at village Bunpushnari-Achabal in the Anantnag district. According to official sources, the gunfight occurred when the terrorists attacked a security
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Two girls are reported to have gun-shot injuries when terrorists and security forces exchanged fire at village Bunpushnari-Achabal in the Anantnag district. According to official sources, the gunfight occurred when the terrorists attacked a security force patrol in the village.
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February - 11 
Unidentified terrorists made an attempt on the lives of two Kashmiri Pandit (descendants of Brahmin priests) families at Chotigam in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. According to official sources in the district, the attack was foiled by the pol
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Unidentified terrorists made an attempt on the lives of two Kashmiri Pandit (descendants of Brahmin priests) families at Chotigam in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. According to official sources in the district, the attack was foiled by the police guards. While three police personnel were injured in the firing the terrorists managed to escape.
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February - 11 
A Jirga (council) of hundreds of Utmanzai tribesmen in Miranshah has reportedly decided to raise a militia to hunt down foreign militants hiding in the region bordering Afghanistan. "They have vowed to catch al-Qaeda and the Taliban men in the area a
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A Jirga (council) of hundreds of Utmanzai tribesmen in Miranshah has reportedly decided to raise a militia to hunt down foreign militants hiding in the region bordering Afghanistan. "They have vowed to catch al-Qaeda and the Taliban men in the area and hand them over to the government," a local official in North Waziristan, Sherzada Khan, told Reuters. A similar militia was set up in the neighbouring South Waziristan during January 2004. Khan also said that the North Waziristan council also decided to demolish the houses of those providing sanctuary to foreign militants and impose a fine of Rupees Five million on their tribe.
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February - 11 
According to the Daily Times, the Karachi Police on February 11 arrested two activists of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area and recovered a large cache of explosives based on the information they reveale
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According to the Daily Times, the Karachi Police on February 11 arrested two activists of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) from the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area and recovered a large cache of explosives based on the information they revealed during interrogation.
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February - 11 
Two successive bomb explosions were reported from two localities in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan, on February 11. However, there were no casualties in these explosions. While the first explosion occurred near the officers’ rest house of the Pak
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Two successive bomb explosions were reported from two localities in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan, on February 11. However, there were no casualties in these explosions. While the first explosion occurred near the officers’ rest house of the Pakistan Railways at Zarghoon Road, the second blast was reported from Bashir Khan Chowk.
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February - 11 
16 Maoists are reported to have surrendered at the district administration offices of Parsa, Ramechhap, Dhanusha and Achham on the same day.
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16 Maoists are reported to have surrendered at the district administration offices of Parsa, Ramechhap, Dhanusha and Achham on the same day.
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February - 11 
A one-day strike called by the Maoists in Bagmati and Narayani zones has reportedly led to the closure of vehicular movement, educational institutions and business activities in the regions.
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A one-day strike called by the Maoists in Bagmati and Narayani zones has reportedly led to the closure of vehicular movement, educational institutions and business activities in the regions.
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February - 11 
According to Nepal News, security forces shot dead two Maoist insurgents, including an ‘area commander’, at Umaprempur in the Dhanusha district on February 11.
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According to Nepal News, security forces shot dead two Maoist insurgents, including an ‘area commander’, at Umaprempur in the Dhanusha district on February 11.
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February - 11 
Reports from Birgunj said that suspected Maoists detonated bombs at the premises of Krishi Samagri Company and the Office of Domestic and Small Industries causing partial damage to the buildings.
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Reports from Birgunj said that suspected Maoists detonated bombs at the premises of Krishi Samagri Company and the Office of Domestic and Small Industries causing partial damage to the buildings.
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February - 11 
Six civilians were killed and 13 others were injured in an accidental blast that occurred while a bomb, allegedly planted by the Maoists near Narke Bridge in Manaltar VDC, was being defused on February 11. Separately, one police personnel was injured
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Six civilians were killed and 13 others were injured in an accidental blast that occurred while a bomb, allegedly planted by the Maoists near Narke Bridge in Manaltar VDC, was being defused on February 11. Separately, one police personnel was injured in a Maoist ambush in Narayani Zone in the Bara-Parsa border.
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February - 11 
The Maoists have abducted at least 700 people to forcibly make them participate in their ‘anniversary celebrations’ from the Bhaiswale region of Achham district, according to Nepal News. They were abducted between February 8 and 10 allegedly under th
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The Maoists have abducted at least 700 people to forcibly make them participate in their ‘anniversary celebrations’ from the Bhaiswale region of Achham district, according to Nepal News. They were abducted between February 8 and 10 allegedly under the orders of the Maoist ‘district secretariat’.
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February - 11 
According to The Telegraph, the Bhutanese King, Jigme Wangchuk, has sent a personal letter to the Indian Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, on February 11, through Bhutanese Ambassador Dago Tshering in New Delhi. Though Tshering did not disclose the
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According to The Telegraph, the Bhutanese King, Jigme Wangchuk, has sent a personal letter to the Indian Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani, on February 11, through Bhutanese Ambassador Dago Tshering in New Delhi. Though Tshering did not disclose the contents of the letter the report has speculated that it could be about certain aspects of the recent military operations launched by Bhutan. The report says that there is concern in India that several middle-level cadres of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) who were in Bhutan during the crackdown were allowed to escape.
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February - 11 
A Union Parishad (local government body) member, Insan Ijarader, was critically wounded in a bomb attack allegedly carried out by cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (M-L), on February 11, while a member of 'Ahad Bahini' reportedly succumbed
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A Union Parishad (local government body) member, Insan Ijarader, was critically wounded in a bomb attack allegedly carried out by cadres of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (M-L), on February 11, while a member of 'Ahad Bahini' reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries in the Khulna city.
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February - 11 
According to the Daily Star, extremists affiliated to an unidentified organisation shot dead a youth at Faridpur in the Pabna district on February 11. The police stated that he was an operative of an underground group and an accused in several cases.
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According to the Daily Star, extremists affiliated to an unidentified organisation shot dead a youth at Faridpur in the Pabna district on February 11. The police stated that he was an operative of an underground group and an accused in several cases.
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February - 12 
A civilian was killed and five others sustained injuries during exchange of firing between unidentified terrorists and security forces at Deedha in the Gool area of Udhampur district on February 12. However, the terrorists managed to escape from the
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A civilian was killed and five others sustained injuries during exchange of firing between unidentified terrorists and security forces at Deedha in the Gool area of Udhampur district on February 12. However, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 12 
A Karbi National Force (KNF) terrorist was killed during an encounter at Mahur village in the North Cachar Hills district. An AK-56 rifle along with some live cartridges was recovered from him.
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A Karbi National Force (KNF) terrorist was killed during an encounter at Mahur village in the North Cachar Hills district. An AK-56 rifle along with some live cartridges was recovered from him.
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February - 12 
A soldier sustained injuries during an encounter with the terrorists at Alfa Gate near Panjpeer post in the Rajouri district.
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A soldier sustained injuries during an encounter with the terrorists at Alfa Gate near Panjpeer post in the Rajouri district.
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February - 12 
A terrorist affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was shot dead by the security forces in an encounter at Dewan Bagh Bijbehara in the Anantnag district.
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A terrorist affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was shot dead by the security forces in an encounter at Dewan Bagh Bijbehara in the Anantnag district.
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February - 12 
According to a delayed report, suspected Kuki terrorists set ablaze 26 houses in two villages, Rangsinglaktha and Baliramlaktha, under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district leaving more than 250 people homeless on February 10.
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According to a delayed report, suspected Kuki terrorists set ablaze 26 houses in two villages, Rangsinglaktha and Baliramlaktha, under Bokajan police station in the Karbi Anglong district leaving more than 250 people homeless on February 10.
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February - 12 
In a separate incident, suspected terrorists attacked the private house of the Manipur Minister for Art and Culture, Nara Singh, at Tengtha area in the Thoubal district on February 12.
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In a separate incident, suspected terrorists attacked the private house of the Manipur Minister for Art and Culture, Nara Singh, at Tengtha area in the Thoubal district on February 12.
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February - 12 
In Jammu and Kashmir, a civilian was shot at and injured in his residence by a group of unidentified terrorists at Manakote.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, a civilian was shot at and injured in his residence by a group of unidentified terrorists at Manakote.
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February - 12 
On February 12, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead three persons, including a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, in Markapuram division of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh.
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On February 12, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead three persons, including a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, in Markapuram division of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 12 
Seven terrorists were killed in Assam by security forces (SFs) in three separate encounters on February 12. In the first encounter, three suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed near the Assam-Meghalaya border under Bo
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Seven terrorists were killed in Assam by security forces (SFs) in three separate encounters on February 12. In the first encounter, three suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed near the Assam-Meghalaya border under Boko police station jurisdiction in the Kamrup district. A sniper rifle and five grenades were recovered from their possession.
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February - 12 
The Jharkhand Police and paramilitary forces, on February 12, destroyed a training camp of left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed Maoist Communist Center (MCC) at Saranda in the West Singhbhum district. The camp was reportedly situated on t
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The Jharkhand Police and paramilitary forces, on February 12, destroyed a training camp of left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the proscribed Maoist Communist Center (MCC) at Saranda in the West Singhbhum district. The camp was reportedly situated on the Orissa border.
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February - 12 
Three Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were reportedly killed at Saijong village under Bokajan police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district as SFs returned fire after being attacked while conducting combing operations. A large quantity
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Three Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists were reportedly killed at Saijong village under Bokajan police station limits in the Karbi Anglong district as SFs returned fire after being attacked while conducting combing operations. A large quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from them.
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February - 12 
ULFA terrorist, identified as Dhaneswar Gogoi, was arrested from Asomiya Gaon under Naharkotiya Police Station in the Dibrugarh district. An AK-56 rifle and magazines with 19 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. In the same distri
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ULFA terrorist, identified as Dhaneswar Gogoi, was arrested from Asomiya Gaon under Naharkotiya Police Station in the Dibrugarh district. An AK-56 rifle and magazines with 19 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. In the same district, an ULFA terrorist, identified as Prabhat Konowar alias Teli Konowar, surrendered at Moran. According to official sources, Konowar was a member of the ‘political wing’ of the ULFA.
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February - 12 
Pakistani paramilitary forces on February 12 arrested three suspected Al Qaeda operatives during a raid at their hideout in the tribal area near Afghanistan’s border. Two Arabs and a Pakistani were arrested from the town of Goodar in Jamrod tribal di
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Pakistani paramilitary forces on February 12 arrested three suspected Al Qaeda operatives during a raid at their hideout in the tribal area near Afghanistan’s border. Two Arabs and a Pakistani were arrested from the town of Goodar in Jamrod tribal district, said local official Riaz Khan. "They are suspected to be Al Qaeda operatives. We recovered two Kalashnikovs, grenades, a few wireless sets and mobile phones," added Khan.
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February - 12 
Unidentified assailants are reported to have hurled a hand grenade near the private residence of Baluchistan Chief Minister Jam Muhammad Yousuf in Quetta on February 12. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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Unidentified assailants are reported to have hurled a hand grenade near the private residence of Baluchistan Chief Minister Jam Muhammad Yousuf in Quetta on February 12. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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February - 12 
US Secretary of State Colin Powell indicated that Pakistan has arrested more than 500 Al Qaeda terrorists and members of the Taliban militia through support from President Pervez Musharraf, stronger border security measures and law-enforcement co-ope
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US Secretary of State Colin Powell indicated that Pakistan has arrested more than 500 Al Qaeda terrorists and members of the Taliban militia through support from President Pervez Musharraf, stronger border security measures and law-enforcement co-operation. In a testimony before the House International Relations Committee, on President’s Budget Request for 2005 on February 11, Powell referred to "many counter-terrorism successes in cooperating countries and international organisations."
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February - 12 
In two separate incidents, security forces killed one insurgent in the Saaljangi area of Kapilvastu district and another at Chure Baniyang in the Kavre district on February 12.
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In two separate incidents, security forces killed one insurgent in the Saaljangi area of Kapilvastu district and another at Chure Baniyang in the Kavre district on February 12.
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February - 12 
Maoists have reportedly detonated bombs at the Public Service Commission building in Dhankuta and Department of Internal Revenue building in Dharan on February 12. However, no casulaties were reported in these incidents.
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Maoists have reportedly detonated bombs at the Public Service Commission building in Dhankuta and Department of Internal Revenue building in Dharan on February 12. However, no casulaties were reported in these incidents.
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February - 12 
Media reports quoting Defence Ministry sources stated that at least ten Maoist insurgents were killed during separate encounters with security forces (SFs), including four in the Parsa district, three at Kemanchuli Village Development Committee (VDC)
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Media reports quoting Defence Ministry sources stated that at least ten Maoist insurgents were killed during separate encounters with security forces (SFs), including four in the Parsa district, three at Kemanchuli Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Sarlahi district, two in Bara and one in the Dhading district on February 12.
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February - 12 
Other reports indicated that the one-day general strike called on February 12 by three Maoist allied organisations, the Madhesi Liberation Front, Newa Liberation Front and Tamang Liberation Front, in Janakpur, Narayani and Bagmati zones passed off pe
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Other reports indicated that the one-day general strike called on February 12 by three Maoist allied organisations, the Madhesi Liberation Front, Newa Liberation Front and Tamang Liberation Front, in Janakpur, Narayani and Bagmati zones passed off peacefully.
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February - 12 
The Nepalese Home Ministry spokesperson, Gopendra Bahadur Pandey, in a press conference on February 12, said that the Government has extended the deadline to the Maoist insurgents to give up armed struggle till mid-April in view of the ‘encouraging’
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The Nepalese Home Ministry spokesperson, Gopendra Bahadur Pandey, in a press conference on February 12, said that the Government has extended the deadline to the Maoist insurgents to give up armed struggle till mid-April in view of the ‘encouraging’ response from the insurgents’ side. He also said that more than 340 Maoists have eschewed violence due to the guaranteed security and resettlement offer for the surrendered insurgents.
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February - 13 
According to police sources, at least 14 persons, including a civil servant and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Assistant Commandant, were injured in a landmine blast near Narayanpatna in the Koraput district of Orissa on February 13. The blast
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According to police sources, at least 14 persons, including a civil servant and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Assistant Commandant, were injured in a landmine blast near Narayanpatna in the Koraput district of Orissa on February 13. The blast occurred at Katharguda, some nine kilometers from Narayanpatna, when the team was defusing landmines. The land mines were reportedly laid by the left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) during their February 6 attack in which four security force personnel were killed and two others injured.
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February - 13 
In an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Wangam in the Kralgund area of Kupwara district, three terrorists were killed. Sources identified the slain terrorists as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘launching commander’ Rafeeq Bakerwal
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In an encounter that ensued after a cordon-and-search operation at Wangam in the Kralgund area of Kupwara district, three terrorists were killed. Sources identified the slain terrorists as Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘launching commander’ Rafeeq Bakerwal alias Sajjad and Al Badr cadres Ashiq Hussain Parray alias Nayeem and Abdur Rasheed Sheikh. Three AK-56 rifles, one wireless set and three hand grenades were recovered from their possession. Separately, another HM cadre, a ‘battalion commander’, was shot dead by the security forces in an encounter at Sunj Brah in the Anantnag district. One AK-56 rifle and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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February - 13 
In the State, a civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified terrorists in his residence at village Galhuti in the Rajouri district. In the same district, the Army destroyed a terrorist hideout at Kala Nala in the Samhote area and reportedly reco
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In the State, a civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified terrorists in his residence at village Galhuti in the Rajouri district. In the same district, the Army destroyed a terrorist hideout at Kala Nala in the Samhote area and reportedly recovered 12 mortar bombs of 60mm, 28 Pika rounds and two portable music systems with cassettes.
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February - 13 
On February 13, a Jammu based trans-border terrorists’ courier, Ved Prakash Sharma alias Billa was arrested by the Delhi Police from Mukarba Chowk area of North West Delhi and four kilograms of high-grade explosives were recovered from him. According
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On February 13, a Jammu based trans-border terrorists’ courier, Ved Prakash Sharma alias Billa was arrested by the Delhi Police from Mukarba Chowk area of North West Delhi and four kilograms of high-grade explosives were recovered from him. According to Additional Commissioner of Police (Special cell) Karnal Singh, the explosives were of high-grade nature, suspectedly plastic explosive PETN. Ved Prakash Sharma, had earlier worked for terrorist organisations like Babbar Khalsa and Khalistan Commando force, the police official added.
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February - 13 
On February 13, a surrendered terrorist of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Sukumar Debbarma, was killed by his former colleagues at Gagan Sadarpara in the West Tripura district.
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On February 13, a surrendered terrorist of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), identified as Sukumar Debbarma, was killed by his former colleagues at Gagan Sadarpara in the West Tripura district.
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February - 13 
On February 13, All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists reportedly abducted and subsequently killed an over-ground National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) collaborator, identified as Ramuni Debbarma, at Biswamuni Para in the West Tripura distri
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On February 13, All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists reportedly abducted and subsequently killed an over-ground National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) collaborator, identified as Ramuni Debbarma, at Biswamuni Para in the West Tripura district.
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February - 13 
On February 13, four Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists were killed by security forces in an encounter near Phulbari in the West Garo hills district. A police officer of the Phulbari police station was also injured in the encounter, w
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On February 13, four Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) terrorists were killed by security forces in an encounter near Phulbari in the West Garo hills district. A police officer of the Phulbari police station was also injured in the encounter, which according to sources, continued over an hour.
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February - 13 
On February 13, left wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to the Rachakonda dalam (squad) of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead the Andhra Pradesh State Mineral Development Corporation director and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, K. Kishanjee, at
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On February 13, left wing extremists—Naxalites—belonging to the Rachakonda dalam (squad) of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead the Andhra Pradesh State Mineral Development Corporation director and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader, K. Kishanjee, at Ibrahimpatnam in the Rangareddy district. The incident occurred when he had gone to Imbrahimpatnam to mobilize crowd support for the State Home Minister’s programme.
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February - 13 
On the same day, four non-tribal fishermen abducted earlier from Dambur Lake in the South Tripura district on December 28 by NLFT terrorists were reportedly released on payment of a ransom amount of Rupees 32,000.
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On the same day, four non-tribal fishermen abducted earlier from Dambur Lake in the South Tripura district on December 28 by NLFT terrorists were reportedly released on payment of a ransom amount of Rupees 32,000.
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February - 13 
On the same day, Naxalites belonging to the Janashakthi group shot dead an agriculturist and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) activist branding him as a police informer at Bandalingampalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Karimnagar district.
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On the same day, Naxalites belonging to the Janashakthi group shot dead an agriculturist and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) activist branding him as a police informer at Bandalingampalli village in Andhra Pradesh’s Karimnagar district.
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February - 13 
Security forces, on February 13, killed one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist, identified as Riphung Basumatary, in an encounter at Sarfenguri in the Kokrajhar district of Assam. One hand grenade was recovered from the slain cadr
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Security forces, on February 13, killed one National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist, identified as Riphung Basumatary, in an encounter at Sarfenguri in the Kokrajhar district of Assam. One hand grenade was recovered from the slain cadre. According to official sources, two other terrorists managed to escape during the encounter.
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February - 13 
The Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at village Deri in the Poonch district on February 13 killing four foreign mercenaries and a guide. Three AK rifles, two pistols, four pistol magazines, 10 AK magazines, three boxes
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The Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) at village Deri in the Poonch district on February 13 killing four foreign mercenaries and a guide. Three AK rifles, two pistols, four pistol magazines, 10 AK magazines, three boxes full of AK ammunition containing 2250 rounds, 310 loose rounds, 50 pistol rounds, nine hand grenades, four battery chargers, 24 Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), 20 kg explosives, and Rupees 10,000 in Indian currency were reportedly recovered from the incident site. Brigadier KVS Lalotra, Brigade Commander of the Bhimber Gali (BG) Sector, told the media that this was the fifth infiltration attempt foiled by the Army in BG sector after the declaration of cease-fire on November 23, 2003. In five abortive intrusion attempts, 22 terrorists have been killed, he added.
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February - 13 
Three NLFT terrorists killed their leader Swapan Debbarma at the Bishalgar area in West Tripura district and later surrendered to the police. They also deposited one AK-56, a Chinese rifle and some ammunition to the police.
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Three NLFT terrorists killed their leader Swapan Debbarma at the Bishalgar area in West Tripura district and later surrendered to the police. They also deposited one AK-56, a Chinese rifle and some ammunition to the police.
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February - 13 
Three Al Qaeda suspects were arrested consequent to a shootout on February 13 in the Jamrud tribal area near the Afghan border, in which three persons were injured. The arrests come after security agencies captured an equal number of suspects, includ
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Three Al Qaeda suspects were arrested consequent to a shootout on February 13 in the Jamrud tribal area near the Afghan border, in which three persons were injured. The arrests come after security agencies captured an equal number of suspects, including two Arabs, on February 12. During the shootout, an Arab suspect was injured when he attempted to blow himself up with a grenade, said local official Riaz Khan. He added that the arrests were made at the house of a tribesman, identified as Mohammad Amin, who was also among those arrested.
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February - 13 
According to media reports of February 13, security forces (SFs) have killed at least six Maoist insurgents in separate encounters across the country during the past 48 hours. Three Maoists, including an ‘area commander’, were killed at Chouripokhari
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According to media reports of February 13, security forces (SFs) have killed at least six Maoist insurgents in separate encounters across the country during the past 48 hours. Three Maoists, including an ‘area commander’, were killed at Chouripokhari Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Kavre district and another was killed at Bharol in the Sunsari district on February 13. Some explosives, one pistol, six rounds of bullets and a mobile set were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 13 
An armed group of Maoists shot dead a Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader at Gorkhabazar in the Gorkha district on February 13.
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An armed group of Maoists shot dead a Rashtriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader at Gorkhabazar in the Gorkha district on February 13.
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February - 13 
King Gyanendra visited the insurgent affected districts of Rukum and Jajarkot as part of his unofficial tour on February 13.
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King Gyanendra visited the insurgent affected districts of Rukum and Jajarkot as part of his unofficial tour on February 13.
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February - 13 
The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) Chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, on the eighth anniversary of ‘People’s War’ on February 13, claimed that CPN(M) having overcome a state of strategic equilibrium was now heading towards strategic of
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The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) Chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, on the eighth anniversary of ‘People’s War’ on February 13, claimed that CPN(M) having overcome a state of strategic equilibrium was now heading towards strategic offensive stage in terms of military power and said ‘a huge mechanism of 'Janamukti Sena' (People’s Army) is being developed with thousands of regular armies and lakhs of militia’. Further he said, ‘we have already made clear that we are always ready to go hand in hand with any parties for talks, cooperation and also common minimum programme for a constituent assembly and republic’
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February - 13 
The insurgents have exploded an unspecified number of bombs in more than twelve different areas of Chautara on February 13. Crossfire was also reported between the Maoists and security forces. However, no casualties have been reported during the inci
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The insurgents have exploded an unspecified number of bombs in more than twelve different areas of Chautara on February 13. Crossfire was also reported between the Maoists and security forces. However, no casualties have been reported during the incident.
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February - 13 
The insurgents have killed five civilians during separate incidents across the country. Two civilians were killed during separate bomb explosions at Darlamchaur Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Gulmi district and in Damak on February 13. On
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The insurgents have killed five civilians during separate incidents across the country. Two civilians were killed during separate bomb explosions at Darlamchaur Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Gulmi district and in Damak on February 13. On the same day, Maoists killed a civilian from Aginchowk-1 in the Dhading district. Also, two other civilians were shot dead and two injured by the Maoists at Bahundangi and Sallebhumlutar VDC in the Jhapa district.
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February - 13 
A Daily Star report quoting police and army sources said that clashes between supporters of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace agreement backed by the Parbatya Chattagram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and opponents led by the United People’s Democrati
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A Daily Star report quoting police and army sources said that clashes between supporters of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) peace agreement backed by the Parbatya Chattagram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and opponents led by the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) has left six people dead and 20 abducted since the beginning of the year. Five of the abducted people were reportedly released after the payment of ransom but the rest are yet to be traced. Both the tribal groups are locked in an internecine conflict to establish their supremacy in pockets of the CHT.
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February - 13 
An alleged outlaw, identified as Bellal Hossain, was lynched in Khulna on February 13 by an angry mob while he was trying to run away, after being challenged by a police team. Police also recovered four single-shooter guns from him.
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An alleged outlaw, identified as Bellal Hossain, was lynched in Khulna on February 13 by an angry mob while he was trying to run away, after being challenged by a police team. Police also recovered four single-shooter guns from him.
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February - 14 
A number of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the coal belt area of Adilabad district are reportedly quitting party positions after the PWG issued an ultimatum warning them to stay away from active politics. The PWG
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A number of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in the coal belt area of Adilabad district are reportedly quitting party positions after the PWG issued an ultimatum warning them to stay away from active politics. The PWG ‘district Committee secretary’, Tekam Motiram alias Vijay, reportedly issued a statement on February 14 warning all TDP and BJP leaders to quit party posts and not to campaign in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly and Parliament elections.
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February - 14 
In a response to the State Government’s rehabilitation policy, seven terrorists of the Hizb-ul –Mujahideen (HM) including a ‘lieutenant’ of Hizb’s ‘divisional commander’ Shakeel Ansari, surrendered before their parents in the presence of state police
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In a response to the State Government’s rehabilitation policy, seven terrorists of the Hizb-ul –Mujahideen (HM) including a ‘lieutenant’ of Hizb’s ‘divisional commander’ Shakeel Ansari, surrendered before their parents in the presence of state police chief Gopal Sharma at the District Police Lines (DPL) in Kathua on February 14. The cadres handed over five AK rifles, three wireless sets, five grenades and an unspecified quantity of ammunition at the time of their surrender. This is the first instance of a surrender by the terrorists in the State after the Government announced the rehabilitation policy.
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February - 14 
Unidentified terrorists fired upon a woman when she did not allow them to stay at her house in Pampore on February 14.The injured woman was rushed to Srinagar where doctors declared her out of danger.
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Unidentified terrorists fired upon a woman when she did not allow them to stay at her house in Pampore on February 14.The injured woman was rushed to Srinagar where doctors declared her out of danger.
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February - 14 
Maoist insurgents have reportedly abducted a former Minister, Tej Bikram Shah, from the Salyan district on February 14. In another incident, an armed group of Maoists abducted four girls from Kailali village of Dhangadhi Municipality on February 11.
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Maoist insurgents have reportedly abducted a former Minister, Tej Bikram Shah, from the Salyan district on February 14. In another incident, an armed group of Maoists abducted four girls from Kailali village of Dhangadhi Municipality on February 11.
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February - 14 
Media reports quoting Defence Ministry sources said that security force (SFs) have killed 13 Maoist insurgents during separate clashes including seven insurgents in the Sindhuli district, two in the Nuwakot district and one each in the Sunsari, Dhadi
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Media reports quoting Defence Ministry sources said that security force (SFs) have killed 13 Maoist insurgents during separate clashes including seven insurgents in the Sindhuli district, two in the Nuwakot district and one each in the Sunsari, Dhading, Panchtar and Gulmi districts on February 14. On the same day, a child was killed and two others injured when a bomb allegedly planted by Maoists exploded at Darlamchaur Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Palpa district. In a separate incident, one civilian was killed when a bomb allegedly planted by Maoists exploded at Jhapachowk in the Jhapa district.
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February - 14 
On February 14, extremists belonging to the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) killed a trader at Khoksa in the Kushtia district. The NBCP cadres reportedly abducted Abdul Aziz, at Khoksa Bazar, from his residence at gunpoint on February 12
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On February 14, extremists belonging to the outlawed New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) killed a trader at Khoksa in the Kushtia district. The NBCP cadres reportedly abducted Abdul Aziz, at Khoksa Bazar, from his residence at gunpoint on February 12 night as he had refused to pay them Taka 100,000 in extortion money. Later, Aziz's body was recovered from a shoal on Gorai river near Kalibari area.
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February - 15 
According to media reports, proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists were behind the February 15 grenade attack at the official residence of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ph. Parijat at Kanglapat road near the capital Imphal.
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According to media reports, proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists were behind the February 15 grenade attack at the official residence of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ph. Parijat at Kanglapat road near the capital Imphal. Citing the Minister, reports said that about a month ago the outfit had demanded Rupees three million by issuing an extortion notice with a warning of dire consequences if the money was not paid.
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February - 15 
At least 14 security force personnel and three civilians were injured during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Qazigund in the Anantnag district. The IED was reportedly planted in a hand-cart and exploded when an army convoy reached t
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At least 14 security force personnel and three civilians were injured during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Qazigund in the Anantnag district. The IED was reportedly planted in a hand-cart and exploded when an army convoy reached the market area in Qazigund, 80 kilometers from the capital city of Srinagar. While no terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the blast thus far, official sources indicated that the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) may have carried it out.
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February - 15 
In another incident in Rajouri district, a group of terrorists reportedly shot dead a couple at village Galothi in the Manjakote area.
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In another incident in Rajouri district, a group of terrorists reportedly shot dead a couple at village Galothi in the Manjakote area.
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February - 15 
Media reports have indicated that, on February 15, unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at the official residence of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ph. Parijat at Kanglapat road near the capital Imphal. However, he was not at the residence when
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Media reports have indicated that, on February 15, unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at the official residence of Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ph. Parijat at Kanglapat road near the capital Imphal. However, he was not at the residence when the incident occurred.
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February - 15 
On February 15, a tribal schoolteacher was arrested from Warengbari area under Bishalgarh police station limits in the West Tripura district for working as a collaborator of the Nayanbasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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On February 15, a tribal schoolteacher was arrested from Warengbari area under Bishalgarh police station limits in the West Tripura district for working as a collaborator of the Nayanbasi faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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February - 15 
On February 15, in a factional clash, armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres reportedly attacked the camp of rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), targeting the latter’s leader C. Singson near Athibung village in the Per
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On February 15, in a factional clash, armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres reportedly attacked the camp of rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), targeting the latter’s leader C. Singson near Athibung village in the Peren district of Nagaland. Citing the NSCN-K spokesperson, media reports stated that Singson has managed to survive the assassination attempt.
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February - 15 
On February 15, police arrested the ‘Operational Commander’ of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), identified as Kalia alias Bhupesh Das, at Madhya Haldibari village near the Assam-West Bengal border in Jalpaiguri district of North Bengal.
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On February 15, police arrested the ‘Operational Commander’ of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), identified as Kalia alias Bhupesh Das, at Madhya Haldibari village near the Assam-West Bengal border in Jalpaiguri district of North Bengal.
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February - 15 
One police personnel was reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with a group of terrorists who made an abortive attempt to loot arms and ammunition from the Goshabugh Police Station in the Patan area of Baramulla district on February 15.
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One police personnel was reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with a group of terrorists who made an abortive attempt to loot arms and ammunition from the Goshabugh Police Station in the Patan area of Baramulla district on February 15.
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February - 15 
Three railway-workers abducted by the NLFT from Shimulcherra in the West Tripura district on December 27 managed to escape from the custody of their abductors.
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Three railway-workers abducted by the NLFT from Shimulcherra in the West Tripura district on December 27 managed to escape from the custody of their abductors.
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February - 15 
In a suspected terrorist incident, a Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) leader from the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI) party was reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants at Sahiwal in Multan on February 15.
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In a suspected terrorist incident, a Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) leader from the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam (JuI) party was reportedly shot dead by unidentified assailants at Sahiwal in Multan on February 15.
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A report from the Defence Ministry said that 12 Maoists were shot dead in different encounters with the SF personnel, including five in the Sindhuli district, two in Dhading and one each in Sunsari, Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Nuwakot and Taplejung distri
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A report from the Defence Ministry said that 12 Maoists were shot dead in different encounters with the SF personnel, including five in the Sindhuli district, two in Dhading and one each in Sunsari, Kavre, Sindhupalchowk, Nuwakot and Taplejung districts, on February 15. Another Maoist was killed at Laukaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Rautahat district on February 16.
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February - 15 
According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have killed seven Maoist insurgents in separate operations, including five in the Sindhuli district and two at Ankhu on the border of Dhading and Gorkha districts, on February 15. On the same day, Mao
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According to media reports, security forces (SFs) have killed seven Maoist insurgents in separate operations, including five in the Sindhuli district and two at Ankhu on the border of Dhading and Gorkha districts, on February 15. On the same day, Maoists reportedly shot dead the President of Nepal Maoist Victims’ Association, Ganesh Chilwal, at Bagbazaar in the capital Kathmandu.
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February - 15 
At least seven SF personnel and a child were injured in a Maoist ambush at Bahuniya in the Kailali district during a search operation on February 15. On the same day, Maoists reportedly abducted at least 300 students from the Rolpa district.
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At least seven SF personnel and a child were injured in a Maoist ambush at Bahuniya in the Kailali district during a search operation on February 15. On the same day, Maoists reportedly abducted at least 300 students from the Rolpa district.
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February - 15 
On February 15, the Himalayan Times reported that the United Nations (UN) Special Envoy, Samuel Tamrat has expressed concern over growing human rights violations in the country and called the Government and Maoists to sign the Human Rights Peace Acco
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On February 15, the Himalayan Times reported that the United Nations (UN) Special Envoy, Samuel Tamrat has expressed concern over growing human rights violations in the country and called the Government and Maoists to sign the Human Rights Peace Accord during a meeting with major political parties. However, he did not raise the issue of UN’s possible role in the peace process.
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February - 15 
The Maoists detonated a bomb in the premises of a Government school at Nijgadh in the Bara district. However, no casualties were reported in the above incident. Reports from the Rautahat district added that 39 insurgents have surrendered before the s
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The Maoists detonated a bomb in the premises of a Government school at Nijgadh in the Bara district. However, no casualties were reported in the above incident. Reports from the Rautahat district added that 39 insurgents have surrendered before the security forces on February 15.
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February - 15 
A report in the Daily Star has indicated that firearms smuggling has increased through different border points in the southwestern districts of the country, including in Kushtia. The report quoting sources close to smugglers claimed that the latter m
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A report in the Daily Star has indicated that firearms smuggling has increased through different border points in the southwestern districts of the country, including in Kushtia. The report quoting sources close to smugglers claimed that the latter maintain relations with outlawed parties for ‘safe arms trading’ in the areas. Most of these arms are reportedly made in China, USA, Czech Republic and India. The report claims that there are seven smuggling points in Kushtia located at Chilmari, Ramkrishnapur, Mohammadpur, Thotarpara, Jamalpur, Bilgathua, and Vagjote. The smugglers, both from Bangladesh and India, bribe border guards of both the countries to continue their activity, the report added.
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February - 15 
An organization of Bangalee settlers, "Fight for Equal Rights in Chittagong Hill Tracts," has announced in Chittagong in a meeting on February 15 that it will start a 3-day road blockade programme in three hill districts - Khagrachhari, Rangamati and
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An organization of Bangalee settlers, "Fight for Equal Rights in Chittagong Hill Tracts," has announced in Chittagong in a meeting on February 15 that it will start a 3-day road blockade programme in three hill districts - Khagrachhari, Rangamati and Bandarban- from February 22. The programme will demand establishment of equal rights for non-tribals in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).
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February - 15 
In another incident, security forces arrested five alleged activists of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist party (NBCP) from Patkelghasa overbridge in the Tala sub-district of Satkhira district on February 15. The arrested cadres had reportedly kille
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In another incident, security forces arrested five alleged activists of the outlawed New Biplobi Communist party (NBCP) from Patkelghasa overbridge in the Tala sub-district of Satkhira district on February 15. The arrested cadres had reportedly killed one person of Kachhidanga village in Paikgachha sub-district a day earlier. On the basis of their confession, police recovered three firearms and 35 bullets.
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February - 15 
The Daily Star also claimed that the Indian Government has launched an exercise to verify the claims of Bangladesh that 39 anti-Bangladesh camps existed in India. The issue was raised by Bangladesh during the bi-annual Director General-level meeting
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The Daily Star also claimed that the Indian Government has launched an exercise to verify the claims of Bangladesh that 39 anti-Bangladesh camps existed in India. The issue was raised by Bangladesh during the bi-annual Director General-level meeting of Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles in New Delhi during January 2004.
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February - 16 
According to a delayed report, on February 16, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter at No. 2 Balapara under Bengtoi police outpost near the India-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar district. Two Chinese grenades
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According to a delayed report, on February 16, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter at No. 2 Balapara under Bengtoi police outpost near the India-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar district. Two Chinese grenades, one diary and a sum of Indian rupees 550 were recovered from him.
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February - 16 
According to official sources, an unidentified terrorist shot dead a prominent activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ghulam Mohammad Dar alias Mam Kol, in front of his office at Hyderpora Chowk on the Srinagar-Airport road in the Bu
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According to official sources, an unidentified terrorist shot dead a prominent activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ghulam Mohammad Dar alias Mam Kol, in front of his office at Hyderpora Chowk on the Srinagar-Airport road in the Budgam district on February 16. Later, two more terrorists appeared across the road and reportedly shot dead two Constables of the District Police Budgam. Daily Excelsior has reported that while the PDP activist was targeted near his private office on the main road, the Police were on duty to clear the airport road for the convenience of the returning Haj pilgrims. Eye-witnesses said that the terrorists, at least three in number, fired almost simultaneously on their targets. According to a local news agency CNS, the "Save Kashmir Movement" has claimed responsibility for these attacks.
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February - 16 
Another PDP activist was killed by a group of unidentified terrorists in his residence at Aripanthan Beerwah in the Budgam district.
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Another PDP activist was killed by a group of unidentified terrorists in his residence at Aripanthan Beerwah in the Budgam district.
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February - 16 
In a separate incident on the same day, the wife of a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporter was injured in an attack by a group of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists in an unspecified location. According to official sources, terro
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In a separate incident on the same day, the wife of a Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporter was injured in an attack by a group of All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists in an unspecified location. According to official sources, terrorists fired on her, having failed to trace her husband.
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February - 16 
In the State, terrorists shot at and injured two civilians near Dyalgam in the Anantnag district.
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In the State, terrorists shot at and injured two civilians near Dyalgam in the Anantnag district.
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February - 16 
On February 16, armed left wing extremists—Naxalites— of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) killed two persons branding them as police informer and injured another at Diguvametta near the Nallamala forest region in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur Distri
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On February 16, armed left wing extremists—Naxalites— of the proscribed People's War Group (PWG) killed two persons branding them as police informer and injured another at Diguvametta near the Nallamala forest region in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur District.
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February - 16 
One more PDP activist was shot dead along with a civilian by the terrorists in the Beerwah-Narbal belt of Budgam district.
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One more PDP activist was shot dead along with a civilian by the terrorists in the Beerwah-Narbal belt of Budgam district.
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February - 16 
One police personnel was injured during an exchange of fire with the PWG cadres at Kottavalasa village in the Visakhapatnam district on February 16.
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One police personnel was injured during an exchange of fire with the PWG cadres at Kottavalasa village in the Visakhapatnam district on February 16.
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February - 16 
Police personnel stationed in Patan arrested three left wing extremists-Naxalites- of the banned Maoist Communist Center (MCC), including an ‘area commander’, from Jaipur village in the Daltoganj district of Jharkhand on February 16. They also recove
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Police personnel stationed in Patan arrested three left wing extremists-Naxalites- of the banned Maoist Communist Center (MCC), including an ‘area commander’, from Jaipur village in the Daltoganj district of Jharkhand on February 16. They also recovered Rupees 5,400 from their possession. According to police sources, the extremists were on their way to collect ‘levy’.
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February - 16 
Pakistan and India will commence a "composite dialogue" on February 16, today, after a gap of almost four years. In this regard, a three-member Indian delegation led by Arun Singh, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, arrived in the c
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Pakistan and India will commence a "composite dialogue" on February 16, today, after a gap of almost four years. In this regard, a three-member Indian delegation led by Arun Singh, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, arrived in the capital on February 15. He is expected to hold talks with the Director-General (South Asia) of the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jalil Abbas Jilani, aimed at setting the stage for the secretary-level dialogue and to formulate rules for a future composite dialogue on Jammu and Kashmir and other bilateral issues. The talks are to end on February 18 after a meeting between India’s Foreign Secretary Shashank and his counterpart Riaz Khokhar.
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February - 16 
Three persons were reportedly injured during a bomb explosion at a mosque in Nagaral town of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on February 16. Eye witnesses were quoted as saying in the Daily Times that the bomb was a low-intensity device.
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Three persons were reportedly injured during a bomb explosion at a mosque in Nagaral town of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on February 16. Eye witnesses were quoted as saying in the Daily Times that the bomb was a low-intensity device.
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February - 16 
A group of armed Maoists abducted and later shot dead a CPN-UML cadre in the Dhadhing district on February 16.
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A group of armed Maoists abducted and later shot dead a CPN-UML cadre in the Dhadhing district on February 16.
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February - 16 
According to Radio Nepal reports, on February 16, 38 Maoists insurgents were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured in an ongoing gun battle between the SFs and insurgents at Kotwada in the Kalikot district. The SFs have reported
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According to Radio Nepal reports, on February 16, 38 Maoists insurgents were killed and three security force (SF) personnel were injured in an ongoing gun battle between the SFs and insurgents at Kotwada in the Kalikot district. The SFs have reportedly encircled around 1,000 insurgents in the area with Army helicopters and the clash had not ceased.
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February - 16 
Media reports quoting Radio Nepal sources indicated that the death toll at the Kotbada and Malkot areas in the Kalikot district had risen to 60 since the security operations started on February 16. Further, reports said that a top Nepalese official h
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Media reports quoting Radio Nepal sources indicated that the death toll at the Kotbada and Malkot areas in the Kalikot district had risen to 60 since the security operations started on February 16. Further, reports said that a top Nepalese official had been killed and 12 security force (SF) personnel were injured in the continuing operations and an unspecified number of arms and explosives were confiscated from the incident site.
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February - 16 
Three children were killed and another injured in a bomb explosion allegedly triggered by the Maoists in a public place in Bayala VDC of Accham district on February 16.
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Three children were killed and another injured in a bomb explosion allegedly triggered by the Maoists in a public place in Bayala VDC of Accham district on February 16.
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February - 16 
A cadre of the outlawed leftwing Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was shot dead by PBCP cadres at Raghunathpur village under Harinakundu sub-district in the Jhenidah district on February 16.
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A cadre of the outlawed leftwing Biplobi Communist Party (BCP) was shot dead by PBCP cadres at Raghunathpur village under Harinakundu sub-district in the Jhenidah district on February 16.
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February - 16 
In another incident, an extremist, Kabirul Islam was murdered by suspected cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (M-L Janajuddha faction) at village Bharsha in Tala sub-district of Satkhira district on February 16.
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In another incident, an extremist, Kabirul Islam was murdered by suspected cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (M-L Janajuddha faction) at village Bharsha in Tala sub-district of Satkhira district on February 16.
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February - 16 
The Daily Star has reported that cadres of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction) in a letter has threatened to kill 17 people in Gaibandha including journalists, the deputy commissioner, police officials a
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The Daily Star has reported that cadres of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction) in a letter has threatened to kill 17 people in Gaibandha including journalists, the deputy commissioner, police officials and NGO workers. The letter signed by PBCP's Khulna ‘commander’ reached Gaibandha Press Club on February 16. The outlawed organization had earlier killed a Khulna journalist Manik Saha.
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February - 17 
A new terrorist outfit, the Islamic Independent Army (IIA), has reportedly emerged in Puranigudam under Samaguri police station limits in the Nagaon district and has brought out public notices for recruitment.
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A new terrorist outfit, the Islamic Independent Army (IIA), has reportedly emerged in Puranigudam under Samaguri police station limits in the Nagaon district and has brought out public notices for recruitment.
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February - 17 
At least two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed during an ambush laid by suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists at Moirang Khunou, under Moirang police station jurisdiction, in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on
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At least two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed during an ambush laid by suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorists at Moirang Khunou, under Moirang police station jurisdiction, in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on February 17.
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February - 17 
On February 17, two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were arrested at Borlangfar in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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On February 17, two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were arrested at Borlangfar in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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February - 17 
On the same day, the People’s Political Front (PPF), one of the participants in the January 22 Union Government-APHC talks, pulled out of the dialogue process while alleging that the Government was not serious about the talks. The PPF would not parti
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On the same day, the People’s Political Front (PPF), one of the participants in the January 22 Union Government-APHC talks, pulled out of the dialogue process while alleging that the Government was not serious about the talks. The PPF would not participate in the talks till there was a perceptible change in the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir, PPF spokesperson Mohammad Musadiq said in a statement after a meeting of its executive committee in Srinagar. "Government of India is not serious about talks. Despite assurances, no perceptible change has taken place on the ground," claimed Musadiq. PPF Front Chairman Fazal Haq Qureshi was part of the five-member Hurriyat delegation which held talks with Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani in Delhi.
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February - 17 
Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Banihal in the Doda district and recovered two hand grenades, 460 kilograms of ration and 60 litres of kerosene oil. However, no one was arrested from the hideout.
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Security forces destroyed a terrorist hideout at Banihal in the Doda district and recovered two hand grenades, 460 kilograms of ration and 60 litres of kerosene oil. However, no one was arrested from the hideout.
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February - 17 
The Daily Star reported that Barun Kanti Chakma, a union parishad (local body) chairman, was abducted allegedly by cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) from village Kuramara under Sadar sub-district in the Rangamati district on Febru
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The Daily Star reported that Barun Kanti Chakma, a union parishad (local body) chairman, was abducted allegedly by cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) from village Kuramara under Sadar sub-district in the Rangamati district on February 17.
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February - 17 
The general secretary of NNC, V. Nagi, stated that his outfit’s role in reconciliation was now over and they might resort to arms struggle now.
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The general secretary of NNC, V. Nagi, stated that his outfit’s role in reconciliation was now over and they might resort to arms struggle now.
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February - 17 
The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (PC) on February 17 broke away from the Abbas Ansari faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) as its Working Committee favoured Sajjad Lone as Chairman and expelled his elder brother Bilal Lone f
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The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (PC) on February 17 broke away from the Abbas Ansari faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) as its Working Committee favoured Sajjad Lone as Chairman and expelled his elder brother Bilal Lone from the basic membership of the party. The wife of slain PC founder Abdul Gani Lone is reported to have favoured Sajjad while alleging that Bilal was being "taken for a ride" by the former Hurriyat chairman Abdul Gani Bhat. Addressing a press conference at the PC headquarters, Sajjad Lone said that the 22-member Working Committee had unanimously favoured Bilal Lone’s expulsion from the basic membership. He also said that the PC executive council also decided to withdraw from the APHC faction led by Maulvi Abbas Ansari.
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February - 17 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian and his son in their house at village Dada in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on February 17.
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian and his son in their house at village Dada in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on February 17.
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February - 17 
The Karachi Police on February 17 formally announced the arrests of two terrorists affiliated to the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Police also recovered 200 kg of explosives, 250 rounds of ammunition, six hand-grenades, nine pistols
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The Karachi Police on February 17 formally announced the arrests of two terrorists affiliated to the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Police also recovered 200 kg of explosives, 250 rounds of ammunition, six hand-grenades, nine pistols, five silencers, a Kalashnikov rifle, detonators, circuits, timing devices, computers with floppies and CDs and instructions for sabotage and terrorism from their possession. A press release stated that the terrorists confessed to their involvement in 13 cases, including cases pertaining to parcel bombs sent to senior police officers, administration and other officials in October 2002.
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February - 17 
Thirteen persons were reportedly arrested on February 17 for their alleged involvement in a bomb explosion at a mosque in the Nagaral Town of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on February 16. Gilgit Deputy Commissioner Jawadat Ayaz said that t
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Thirteen persons were reportedly arrested on February 17 for their alleged involvement in a bomb explosion at a mosque in the Nagaral Town of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on February 16. Gilgit Deputy Commissioner Jawadat Ayaz said that the city remained tense as protesters burnt tyres and blocked roads. Ayaz also said that those arrested belonged to different sects.
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February - 17 
Suspected Maoists have shot dead a former member of the National Assembly and chairman of the district committee of the Nepali Congress (Democratic), Khem Narayan Foujdar, at Butaha in the Nawalparasi district on February 17. On the same day, a group
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Suspected Maoists have shot dead a former member of the National Assembly and chairman of the district committee of the Nepali Congress (Democratic), Khem Narayan Foujdar, at Butaha in the Nawalparasi district on February 17. On the same day, a group of Maoists detonated a bomb and destroyed the house of the Mayor of Ramgram Municipality in Nawalparasi district. Also, security forces have reportedly foiled a Maoist attempt to detonate a bomb near the base camp of the unified security command at Kowasoti.
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Two Maoists were reportedly killed by the SFs in the Rautahat and Dolkha districts on February 17 and two other insurgents were killed at Jugedi in the Chitwan district on February 18.
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Two Maoists were reportedly killed by the SFs in the Rautahat and Dolkha districts on February 17 and two other insurgents were killed at Jugedi in the Chitwan district on February 18.
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February - 17 
Leaders of the Parbatya Chattagram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) who are scheduled to hold a rally at Rajbari and Rangamati on February 23 have announced that they will declare tougher programmes at the rally if their four-point demand is not met.
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Leaders of the Parbatya Chattagram Jano Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) who are scheduled to hold a rally at Rajbari and Rangamati on February 23 have announced that they will declare tougher programmes at the rally if their four-point demand is not met.
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February - 17 
The Daily Star has reported that cadres allegedly belonging to the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed a Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal leader at Shadhanpur Bazar in Rajshahi district on February 17.
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The Daily Star has reported that cadres allegedly belonging to the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) killed a Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal leader at Shadhanpur Bazar in Rajshahi district on February 17.
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February - 17 
The Daily Star reported that Barun Kanti Chakma, a union parishad (local body) chairman, was abducted allegedly by cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) from village Kuramara under Sadar sub-district in the Rangamati district on Febru
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The Daily Star reported that Barun Kanti Chakma, a union parishad (local body) chairman, was abducted allegedly by cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) from village Kuramara under Sadar sub-district in the Rangamati district on February 17.
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February - 17 
A follow-up meeting to the Tokyo donor conference attended by its four co-chairs will be held in Washington on February 17, today, in the absence of a Sri Lankan delegation. The donor meeting, chaired by US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage,
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A follow-up meeting to the Tokyo donor conference attended by its four co-chairs will be held in Washington on February 17, today, in the absence of a Sri Lankan delegation. The donor meeting, chaired by US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, will evaluate the progress in the peace process and release of aid in the light of the recent political developments. The United States, European Union, Norway and Japan are the co-chairs of the Tokyo Donor Conference held in June 2003.
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February - 17 
The Co-chair meeting of the Tokyo Conference of Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka which was held in Washington on February 17 decided to continue the flow of aid despite the stalling of the peace process since April 2003 with the collapse o
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The Co-chair meeting of the Tokyo Conference of Reconstruction and Development of Sri Lanka which was held in Washington on February 17 decided to continue the flow of aid despite the stalling of the peace process since April 2003 with the collapse of the talks between the Government and the LTTE. Diplomatic sources indicated that the leading donors reiterated the Tokyo Declaration Principle, which states that aid should be linked to the substantial progress of the peace process but added that humanitarian aid should keep flowing, despite a ten-month pause in peace talks.
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February - 18 
A constable was injured when a group of terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a police post near Letapora on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. An Army Captain was injured when unidentified terrorists attacked him near the air field in Surankote town
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A constable was injured when a group of terrorists lobbed a hand grenade at a police post near Letapora on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. An Army Captain was injured when unidentified terrorists attacked him near the air field in Surankote town of Poonch district.
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February - 18 
According to a report in the Sentinel, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to recruit altogether 1000 surrendered Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres into the paramilitary forces. While 550 cadres would be recruited in the Border Security
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According to a report in the Sentinel, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to recruit altogether 1000 surrendered Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) cadres into the paramilitary forces. While 550 cadres would be recruited in the Border Security Force (BSF), 300 and 150 would be recruited into the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Assam Rifles respectively.
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February - 18 
According to media reports of February 19, a key accused in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, Abu Salem, has appealed to the Portugal Supreme Court against the February 3-order of the High Court at Lisbon clearing his deportation to India.
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According to media reports of February 19, a key accused in the 1993-Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, Abu Salem, has appealed to the Portugal Supreme Court against the February 3-order of the High Court at Lisbon clearing his deportation to India.
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February - 18 
According to media reports, the Naga National Council-Panger faction (NNC) has called off its reconciliation meeting, scheduled to be held in Wokha on February 18, while accusing both the Neiphu Rio Government and the National Socialist Council of Na
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According to media reports, the Naga National Council-Panger faction (NNC) has called off its reconciliation meeting, scheduled to be held in Wokha on February 18, while accusing both the Neiphu Rio Government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for sabotaging its peace efforts. The State Government has reportedly clamped Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in the Wokha town on the eve of the meeting and it will be imposed till February 26. The NNC-P has also alleged that the IM cadres had abducted two of its members before the meeting.
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February - 18 
In a separate encounter, a terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was shot dead by the security forces at Arwani village in the Anantnag district. However, three of his associates managed to escape during the gun battle. An Army Major is reported t
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In a separate encounter, a terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was shot dead by the security forces at Arwani village in the Anantnag district. However, three of his associates managed to escape during the gun battle. An Army Major is reported to have sustained injuries during the firing.
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February - 18 
India and Pakistan reached an agreement on February 18 on a framework for talks on bilateral issues including Kashmir, terrorism and nuclear weapons. Indian Foreign Secretary Shashank and his Pakistani counterpart Riaz Ahmad Khokhar, according to a j
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India and Pakistan reached an agreement on February 18 on a framework for talks on bilateral issues including Kashmir, terrorism and nuclear weapons. Indian Foreign Secretary Shashank and his Pakistani counterpart Riaz Ahmad Khokhar, according to a joint statement, endorsed the agreement worked out at the Joint Secretary-Director General level dialogue held in Islamabad on February 16 and 17. Both countries agreed to approach the composite dialogue with "sincere desire to discuss and arrive at a peaceful settlement of all bilateral issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, to the satisfaction of both sides." They also decided that their Foreign Secretaries would hold talks on peace and security, including Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) and Jammu and Kashmir, in May or June 2004. In July, talks would be held on issues such as Siachen, Wullar Barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project, Sir Creek, terrorism and drug-trafficking, economic and commercial cooperation, and promotion of friendly exchanges.
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February - 18 
On February 18, a former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Khaidem Kalachand alias Inaocha, of Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai under Lamphel police station limits was reportedly abducted by unidentified terrorists from his residenc
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On February 18, a former United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadre, Khaidem Kalachand alias Inaocha, of Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai under Lamphel police station limits was reportedly abducted by unidentified terrorists from his residence.
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February - 18 
On February 18, a senior United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Abinash Mech, surrendered before the Dibrugarh police. He reportedly revealed that ULFA’s recruitment drive is going on in the districts of Sivsagar, Jorhat, Kar
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On February 18, a senior United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Abinash Mech, surrendered before the Dibrugarh police. He reportedly revealed that ULFA’s recruitment drive is going on in the districts of Sivsagar, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong and Dhemaji.
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February - 18 
The Deputy Commissioner of Tinsukia, on February 18, has clarified that a team of surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadres have looted a sum of Rupees one lakh from a house while assisting the army personnel in counter-insurgency operations in Tingrai No 1 As
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The Deputy Commissioner of Tinsukia, on February 18, has clarified that a team of surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadres have looted a sum of Rupees one lakh from a house while assisting the army personnel in counter-insurgency operations in Tingrai No 1 Asomiya Gaon under Digboi police station limits in Tinsukia district. Earlier, it was alleged that the army personnel were involved in the looting.
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February - 18 
The Imphal Free Press has reported that during the month of January 2004, 15 terrorists, four security force (SF) personnel and three civilians were killed in terrorist-related violence and 63 terrorists were arrested in Manipur. Of the 15 killed, wh
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The Imphal Free Press has reported that during the month of January 2004, 15 terrorists, four security force (SF) personnel and three civilians were killed in terrorist-related violence and 63 terrorists were arrested in Manipur. Of the 15 killed, while five belonged to the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA), four were reportedly affiliated to the valley-based Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). During the month, security forces also arrested 63 terrorists and also recovered 12 arms and 142 rounds of ammunition from their possession.
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February - 18 
Three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres were killed during an encounter that ensued after a search operation in the hilly terrain of Ahlan Gadole in Anantnag district. The operation was continuing till last reports came in as security forces ha
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Three suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) cadres were killed during an encounter that ensued after a search operation in the hilly terrain of Ahlan Gadole in Anantnag district. The operation was continuing till last reports came in as security forces have noticed the presence of over a dozen terrorists in the area. Further, two more JeM terrorists were shot dead during an encounter at village Sarhuti in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. Two AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 18 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead an 18-year-old girl in the Beerwah locality of Budgam district on February 18.
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have shot dead an 18-year-old girl in the Beerwah locality of Budgam district on February 18.
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February - 18 
India and Pakistan reached an agreement on February 18 on a framework for talks on bilateral issues including Kashmir, terrorism and nuclear weapons. Indian Foreign Secretary Shashank and his Pakistani counterpart Riaz Ahmad Khokhar, according to a j
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India and Pakistan reached an agreement on February 18 on a framework for talks on bilateral issues including Kashmir, terrorism and nuclear weapons. Indian Foreign Secretary Shashank and his Pakistani counterpart Riaz Ahmad Khokhar, according to a joint statement, endorsed the agreement worked out at the Joint Secretary-Director General level dialogue held in Islamabad on February 16 and 17. Both countries agreed to approach the composite dialogue with "sincere desire to discuss and arrive at a peaceful settlement of all bilateral issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, to the satisfaction of both sides." They also decided that their Foreign Secretaries would hold talks on peace and security, including Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) and Jammu and Kashmir, in May or June 2004. In July, talks would be held on issues such as Siachen, Wullar Barrage/Tulbul Navigation Project, Sir Creek, terrorism and drug-trafficking, economic and commercial cooperation, and promotion of friendly exchanges.
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February - 18 
President Pervez Musharraf warned on February 18 that Pakistan could be ostracised internationally if it did not address global concerns that it was a hub of terrorism and was involved in nuclear proliferation. "A movement should be launched against
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President Pervez Musharraf warned on February 18 that Pakistan could be ostracised internationally if it did not address global concerns that it was a hub of terrorism and was involved in nuclear proliferation. "A movement should be launched against terrorism and extremism," he said at a conference of Islamic scholars in Islamabad. The President also said that Pakistan could face international sanctions, an attack on its tribal region, close to the Afghan border, and even on its nuclear assets if it failed to change its image. "We could face serious consequences if we don’t play our cards right… If this impression that terrorism is continued from Pakistan ...then they would themselves start bombing," said Musharraf. He indicated that the military regime had told tribal elders to hand over foreign suspects hiding in the region. "If you surrender them, you will not be handed over to any other country. It is my promise," he added. On nuclear proliferation, he said that "Our vital national interest, our nuclear and missile programme... could be harmed physically… We have to assure the world that Pakistan is a responsible nation and was neither involved in the illicit proliferation of nuclear capability (at present) nor in the future."
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February - 18 
Reports from the Gilgit area of Northern Areas in Pakistan have indicated that suspected Islamist radicals opposed to female education attempted to blow up a girl’s school in the remote town of Chilas on February 18. Local police officer Zaheer Khan
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Reports from the Gilgit area of Northern Areas in Pakistan have indicated that suspected Islamist radicals opposed to female education attempted to blow up a girl’s school in the remote town of Chilas on February 18. Local police officer Zaheer Khan was quoted as saying in The Nation that unidentified men planted a low intensity explosive device in the three-room school building which exploded without causing any fatalities. It was the fifth such incident in less than a week in which schools had been targeted. Khan also said that non-governmental organisations had set up several schools in the Diamir district which, according to him, had upset Islamist extremists in the region. He added that at least 16 extremists had been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigations.
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February - 18 
The joint statement further said that a meeting between the Director-General of the Pakistan Rangers and the Inspector-General of the Indian Border Security Force would be held in March or April while talks on nuclear CBMs are scheduled for the latte
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The joint statement further said that a meeting between the Director-General of the Pakistan Rangers and the Inspector-General of the Indian Border Security Force would be held in March or April while talks on nuclear CBMs are scheduled for the latter half of May. The body on drug-trafficking and smuggling have been set for June. The Foreign Secretaries would meet for one day ahead of the two Foreign Ministers meeting in August.
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February - 18 
Zalmay Khalizad, US Special Envoy to Afghanistan, has reportedly charged that the Taliban, Al Qaeda and Gulbaddin Hikmatyar’s supporters keep "coming across from Pakistan" into Afghanistan. He was speaking by a satellite phone from Kabul to a confere
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Zalmay Khalizad, US Special Envoy to Afghanistan, has reportedly charged that the Taliban, Al Qaeda and Gulbaddin Hikmatyar’s supporters keep "coming across from Pakistan" into Afghanistan. He was speaking by a satellite phone from Kabul to a conference on Afghanistan organised by the US Institute for Peace on February 18. He also said that if people kept coming across the border from Pakistan, they would disrupt the process of stabilization currently under way in Afghanistan.
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February - 18 
Maoists detonated a bomb at the premises of the Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC) at Near New Road in the capital Kathmandu on February 18. Although no human casualty has been reported, few window screens of the four-storey building and a vehic
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Maoists detonated a bomb at the premises of the Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation (RNAC) at Near New Road in the capital Kathmandu on February 18. Although no human casualty has been reported, few window screens of the four-storey building and a vehicle parked inside the compound were destroyed.
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February - 18 
On February 18, security forces (SFs) shot dead a Maoist insurgent during an encounter in the Gedatar area of Rautahat district.
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On February 18, security forces (SFs) shot dead a Maoist insurgent during an encounter in the Gedatar area of Rautahat district.
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February - 18 
Reports from Dhading district indicated that vehicular movement in Malekhu-Dhading Besi was obstructed until February 18 morning, as the Maoists had laid tree trunks on the roads to make the strike on February 17 "successful".
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Reports from Dhading district indicated that vehicular movement in Malekhu-Dhading Besi was obstructed until February 18 morning, as the Maoists had laid tree trunks on the roads to make the strike on February 17 "successful".
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February - 18 
Reports from Sindhupalchowk district said that Maoists killed a civilian on the same day at Balefi Bazaar. The victim, Sun Bahadur Tamang, was earlier associated with the Maoist outfit but was living a normal life after quitting the rebellion.
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Reports from Sindhupalchowk district said that Maoists killed a civilian on the same day at Balefi Bazaar. The victim, Sun Bahadur Tamang, was earlier associated with the Maoist outfit but was living a normal life after quitting the rebellion.
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February - 18 
Police arrested six cadres, including a ‘regional commander’ of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML Janajuddha faction), in the southwestern region on February 18. Abdul Gaffar Tusher, the ‘regional commander’, was arrested from the r
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Police arrested six cadres, including a ‘regional commander’ of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-ML Janajuddha faction), in the southwestern region on February 18. Abdul Gaffar Tusher, the ‘regional commander’, was arrested from the residence of local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Rabiul Islam at Kalaroa in Satkhira district. On the same day, the police also arrested five armed cadres of the PBCP (M-L) in Gopalganj and Bagerhat.
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February - 18 
The police reportedly arrested nine Awami League leaders and activists of Shilmaria Union on February 18 in connection with the murder of union unit leader of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Wahedul Islam Pakhi, on February 17, for which the outlawed leftwing
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The police reportedly arrested nine Awami League leaders and activists of Shilmaria Union on February 18 in connection with the murder of union unit leader of Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, Wahedul Islam Pakhi, on February 17, for which the outlawed leftwing extremist group Purba Banglar Communist Party (Red Flag) had claimed responsibility.
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February - 18 
On February 18, President Chandrika Kumaratunga asserted that a Government under her leadership will not in any way incite or provoke the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to another war. Insisting that they had no intention of killing LTTE mem
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On February 18, President Chandrika Kumaratunga asserted that a Government under her leadership will not in any way incite or provoke the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to another war. Insisting that they had no intention of killing LTTE members, the President said their intention was to strengthen the LTTE politically and encourage them to enter the democratic political framework. "We will encourage the LTTE to enter into the democratic frame work through Provincial Council or any other political mechanism introduced through a political solution", she said.
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February - 19 
A college student from Guwahati managed to escape from the custody of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 19. According to sources, the student was abducted by a team of four ULFA terrorists on February 18 and was held captive at G
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A college student from Guwahati managed to escape from the custody of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on February 19. According to sources, the student was abducted by a team of four ULFA terrorists on February 18 and was held captive at Gumothagaon in the Nagaon district of Assam.
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February - 19 
According to police sources, suspected left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) on February 19 opened fire at a base camp of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Hanumantpur in the Rayagada district of Orissa. However, no one wa
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According to police sources, suspected left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) on February 19 opened fire at a base camp of the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Hanumantpur in the Rayagada district of Orissa. However, no one was injured in the incident. The Naxalites had reportedly attacked the same camp three days earlier.
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February - 19 
According to the Imphal Free Press, the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has claimed responsibility for the death of Ningthoujam Tomba alias Saphaba. In a press release, the KCP stated that Tomba, who was a cadre of the outfit, was given t
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According to the Imphal Free Press, the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has claimed responsibility for the death of Ningthoujam Tomba alias Saphaba. In a press release, the KCP stated that Tomba, who was a cadre of the outfit, was given the ‘capital punishment’ for deserting the party along with an AK rifle, 70 rounds of ammunition, a pair of wireless radio set and currency worth Rupees 170,000.
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February - 19 
During raids on February 19, the Jharkhand Police arrested a left wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) and recovered two landmines, two detonators and 300 metre long wire from his possession at Shonapur village in the Palamu d
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During raids on February 19, the Jharkhand Police arrested a left wing extremist—Naxalite—of the Maoist Communist Center (MCC) and recovered two landmines, two detonators and 300 metre long wire from his possession at Shonapur village in the Palamu district.
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February - 19 
On February 19, police personnel killed Atul Barooah, ‘Finance Secretary (Western Zone)’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), during an encounter at Bhangadali Sikarghat under Golakganj police station limits in the Dhubri district of Assam.
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On February 19, police personnel killed Atul Barooah, ‘Finance Secretary (Western Zone)’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), during an encounter at Bhangadali Sikarghat under Golakganj police station limits in the Dhubri district of Assam. One police personnel was also injured in the incident.
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February - 19 
On February 19, security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles reportedly killed two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, identified as Rabi Debbarma and Swapan Debbarma, in an encounter that occurred between Sipahibari and Jamadarb
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On February 19, security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles reportedly killed two National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists, identified as Rabi Debbarma and Swapan Debbarma, in an encounter that occurred between Sipahibari and Jamadarbari under Champahaor police station limits in the West Tripura district. Two Chinese grenades, one electronic detonator and two country made guns were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 19 
On the same day, during combing operations, the police recovered one landmine, one hand-grenade, four gelatine sticks, a musket, five live cartridges, an unspecified quantity of explosives and documents from the hideouts of the People’s War Group (PW
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On the same day, during combing operations, the police recovered one landmine, one hand-grenade, four gelatine sticks, a musket, five live cartridges, an unspecified quantity of explosives and documents from the hideouts of the People’s War Group (PWG) in the jungles of Champainagar, Bagladoba and Bhalusol in the Midnapore district of West Bengal.
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February - 19 
The police arrested five PWG cadres and five persons belonging to the Vimukthipatham, a splinter extremist group, and also seized an unspecified quantity of weapons, landmines and cartridges on February 19.
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The police arrested five PWG cadres and five persons belonging to the Vimukthipatham, a splinter extremist group, and also seized an unspecified quantity of weapons, landmines and cartridges on February 19.
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February - 19 
According to media reports, security forces have shot dead seven Maoist insurgents at Pedari in the Bankati Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Banke district on February 19.
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According to media reports, security forces have shot dead seven Maoist insurgents at Pedari in the Bankati Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Banke district on February 19.
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February - 19 
Another report on February 19 stated that 13 girls abducted from Bukane Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Achham district on January 24, were forced to join the women guerilla battalion and indoctrinated by the Maoist insurgents.
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Another report on February 19 stated that 13 girls abducted from Bukane Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Achham district on January 24, were forced to join the women guerilla battalion and indoctrinated by the Maoist insurgents.
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February - 19 
In a separate incident, the insurgents detonated a bomb in the premises of District Education Office at Kalaiya Gangapur in Bara district on February 19.
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In a separate incident, the insurgents detonated a bomb in the premises of District Education Office at Kalaiya Gangapur in Bara district on February 19.
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February - 19 
The Maoists' student wing, ANNISU (R), has withdrawn the five-day general strike between February 25 to 29 throughout Nepal and restricted it for educational institutions only.
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The Maoists' student wing, ANNISU (R), has withdrawn the five-day general strike between February 25 to 29 throughout Nepal and restricted it for educational institutions only.
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February - 19 
Police arrested three members of the outlawed leftwing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) from Abdullahpur in Uttara, Dhaka, on February 19.
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Police arrested three members of the outlawed leftwing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) from Abdullahpur in Uttara, Dhaka, on February 19.
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February - 19 
The Daily Star reported that four persons were injured when three bombs exploded at a cinema hall in the Rupsha sub-district of Khulna district on February 19.
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The Daily Star reported that four persons were injured when three bombs exploded at a cinema hall in the Rupsha sub-district of Khulna district on February 19.
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February - 20 
According to official sources, three cadres of the Al Badr Mujahideen were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Hassanpora village in the Anantnag district. A spokesperson of the Al Badr told the local news agency CNS over telephone tha
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According to official sources, three cadres of the Al Badr Mujahideen were killed in an encounter with the security forces at Hassanpora village in the Anantnag district. A spokesperson of the Al Badr told the local news agency CNS over telephone that the outfit’s ‘district commander’ for Anantnag, identified as Ashfaq Rehmani, was killed in the incident.
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February - 20 
Acting on an interrogation report, the Gujarat Police's Anti Terrorist Squad recovered around 1.15 kilograms of brown sugar, worth Rupees 1.14 crore in the international market, and arrested five persons in this connection from Ahmedabad. Earlier, tw
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Acting on an interrogation report, the Gujarat Police's Anti Terrorist Squad recovered around 1.15 kilograms of brown sugar, worth Rupees 1.14 crore in the international market, and arrested five persons in this connection from Ahmedabad. Earlier, two persons, hailing from Madhya Pradesh, were arrested on February 13 when they had come to deliver the consignment in Ahmedabad, said an unnamed senior police official.
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February - 20 
Delayed reports have indicated that a group of six unidentified terrorists forcibly entered and ransacked the private residence of Manipur Rural Development Minister, N Loken Singh, at Nambol in the Bishnupur district on February 20. No one was injur
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Delayed reports have indicated that a group of six unidentified terrorists forcibly entered and ransacked the private residence of Manipur Rural Development Minister, N Loken Singh, at Nambol in the Bishnupur district on February 20. No one was injured during the attack.
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February - 20 
Media reports have indicated that suspected Achik National Liberation Council (ANVC) terrorists have released the Borsora Land Custom Station Superintendent, L.H. Faihrem, from captivity on February 20. Faihrem, who was abducted on October 9, 2003, w
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Media reports have indicated that suspected Achik National Liberation Council (ANVC) terrorists have released the Borsora Land Custom Station Superintendent, L.H. Faihrem, from captivity on February 20. Faihrem, who was abducted on October 9, 2003, was reportedly released at Tila Basti near Ranikor in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
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February - 20 
On February 20, a group of fifteen left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) blasted an office of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) by using detonators at Suraram in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. They also reported
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On February 20, a group of fifteen left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the banned People’s War Group (PWG) blasted an office of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) by using detonators at Suraram in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. They also reportedly assaulted two Bharatiya Janata Party workers in the same village. Meanwhile, under the impact of the Naxalite threats three TDP leaders have reportedly resigned from their posts citing personal reasons.
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February - 20 
On February 20, suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists killed a Hindi-speaking village doctor at Amguri in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
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On February 20, suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists killed a Hindi-speaking village doctor at Amguri in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
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February - 20 
Reports from the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have indicated that the security forces shot dead seven terrorists, including a ‘district commander’, of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit during an encounter at Andrawali dhok under the jurisdicti
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Reports from the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir have indicated that the security forces shot dead seven terrorists, including a ‘district commander’, of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit during an encounter at Andrawali dhok under the jurisdiction of Mandi police station on February 20. At least three terrorists are reported to have escaped from the incident site. Six AK rifles with 18 magazines, a pistol, two wireless sets, eight blankets and a large quantity of eatables were recovered from the slain terrorists’ possession.
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February - 20 
Security force personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Manuwali forests of Poonch district and recovered six hand grenades, and a large quantity of ration. However, no arrests were made from the hideout.
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Security force personnel destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Manuwali forests of Poonch district and recovered six hand grenades, and a large quantity of ration. However, no arrests were made from the hideout.
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February - 20 
Terrorists shot dead a civilian and injured another in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. Further, a civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified terrorists at Wandi Booli in the Doda district.
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Terrorists shot dead a civilian and injured another in the Handwara area of Kupwara district. Further, a civilian was shot at and injured by unidentified terrorists at Wandi Booli in the Doda district.
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February - 20 
The charred dead body of a civilian was recovered from Kokernag in the Anantnag district. According to sources, he had been abducted by unidentified terrorists from his residence two days ago and subsequently burnt to death.
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The charred dead body of a civilian was recovered from Kokernag in the Anantnag district. According to sources, he had been abducted by unidentified terrorists from his residence two days ago and subsequently burnt to death.
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February - 20 
The Supreme Court on February 20 stayed the execution of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, who was awarded the death sentence by the trial court in the December 13-Parliament attack case. The sentence was later confirmed by the Delhi H
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The Supreme Court on February 20 stayed the execution of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Afzal, who was awarded the death sentence by the trial court in the December 13-Parliament attack case. The sentence was later confirmed by the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court suspended the operation of the sentence while issuing notice to the Delhi Government on Afzal's appeal challenging the judgment of the Delhi High Court. It also directed the tagging of his petition with that of another accused, Shaukat Hussain Guru, whose death sentence was also stayed by the Supreme Court in January 2004.
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February - 20 
According to the Daily Times, officials of the Federal Investigation Agency on February 20 arrested a person from Islamabad for his alleged links to the Al Qaeda. The unidentified man was arrested after a raid in Islamabad’s Sector F-11 area near the
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According to the Daily Times, officials of the Federal Investigation Agency on February 20 arrested a person from Islamabad for his alleged links to the Al Qaeda. The unidentified man was arrested after a raid in Islamabad’s Sector F-11 area near the Golra Police Station.
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February - 20 
Security agencies in Chaman have seized a cache of arms and ammunition from a house on February 20. The recovery included 17 light machineguns, an anti-aircraft gun, a canon and a large quantity of ammunition, said Colonel Rana Abdul Basit. "The arms
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Security agencies in Chaman have seized a cache of arms and ammunition from a house on February 20. The recovery included 17 light machineguns, an anti-aircraft gun, a canon and a large quantity of ammunition, said Colonel Rana Abdul Basit. "The arms of Russian and Chinese origin were smuggled into our territory from Afghanistan for terrorist activities," added the Colonel. However, no arrests were made from the incident site.
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February - 20 
Two powerful bombs exploded at two different places in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on February 20. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. While the first explosion occurred at New Faqir Muhammad Road near Lal colony, the second was re
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Two powerful bombs exploded at two different places in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan, on February 20. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. While the first explosion occurred at New Faqir Muhammad Road near Lal colony, the second was reported from Khair Muhammad Street, approximately 120 yards away from the site of the first explosion.
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February - 20 
Unidentified persons are reported to have set ablaze another school in the Diamer district of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on February 20, raising the number of damaged schools to nine. According to Daily Times, they were either set ablaz
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Unidentified persons are reported to have set ablaze another school in the Diamer district of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan on February 20, raising the number of damaged schools to nine. According to Daily Times, they were either set ablaze or bombed since February 16. In the latest incident, a community girls’ school was burnt down in the Thore valley of Diamer, 160 kilometers south of Gilgit causing no injuries, said police official Zahir Khan. Police is guarding 200 community schools being run under the Social Action Programme and funded by the World Bank to prevent further incidents, added Khan. Meanwhile, an unnamed official of the Northern Areas Home Department said that these incidents were occurring due to a decline in enrolment in seminaries and an increase in government schools. He said that the area was under the influence of Islamist extremists who felt threatened about losing their support base in the district.
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February - 20 
According to media reports, Maoist insurgents abducted the Deputy Mayor of Bharatpur Municipality, Chet Bahadur Bhattarai, near Dipendra Chowk in the Bharatpur district on February 20.
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According to media reports, Maoist insurgents abducted the Deputy Mayor of Bharatpur Municipality, Chet Bahadur Bhattarai, near Dipendra Chowk in the Bharatpur district on February 20.
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February - 20 
According to Nepal News, three security force (SF) personnel were killed and 18 others sustained injuries during a clash with the Maoist insurgents at Aiselukharka in the Khotang district on February 20. No details of fatalities on the Maoist side we
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According to Nepal News, three security force (SF) personnel were killed and 18 others sustained injuries during a clash with the Maoist insurgents at Aiselukharka in the Khotang district on February 20. No details of fatalities on the Maoist side were available till last reports came in.
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February - 20 
Delayed reports said that Maoists have abducted at least 300 students and six teachers from a school at Holeree village in the Rolpa district of western Nepal. Further, the Maoists have reportedly rendered 286 students under ‘house arrest’ at the Bha
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Delayed reports said that Maoists have abducted at least 300 students and six teachers from a school at Holeree village in the Rolpa district of western Nepal. Further, the Maoists have reportedly rendered 286 students under ‘house arrest’ at the Bhaisoli VDC area in Accham district.
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February - 20 
Reports quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources said that six Maoist insurgents and three top-Maoist leaders, including ‘company commander; of the Mechi-Koshi ‘seventh brigade’, Gagan Bahadur Bharati, Maoist chief of the Bhirgaun VDC area, Udaya Ba
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Reports quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources said that six Maoist insurgents and three top-Maoist leaders, including ‘company commander; of the Mechi-Koshi ‘seventh brigade’, Gagan Bahadur Bharati, Maoist chief of the Bhirgaun VDC area, Udaya Bahadur Basnyat, and vice-president of the Kirat National Liberation Front, Dhankuta, Tilak Prasad Rai, surrendered before the security forces in Dhankuta on February 20. They also handed over two 7.62 SLRs, 156 live bullets, two .303 rifles and 70 bullets to the authorities. Separately, another Maoist surrendered before the authorities at Nagin in Paanchthar district.
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February - 20 
SFs have recovered bodies of eight insurgents among the 12 Maoists killed in the encounter at Aiselukharka in the Khotang district on February 20. Earlier, reports said that three SF personnel were killed and 18 others injured during the operation.
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SFs have recovered bodies of eight insurgents among the 12 Maoists killed in the encounter at Aiselukharka in the Khotang district on February 20. Earlier, reports said that three SF personnel were killed and 18 others injured during the operation.
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February - 20 
Spokesperson of the Home Ministry, Gopendra Bahadur Pandey, said on February 20 in Kathmandu that over 10,000 people have lost their lives during the course of insurgency in the last eight years. Speaking at the daily media briefing, Pandey stated th
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Spokesperson of the Home Ministry, Gopendra Bahadur Pandey, said on February 20 in Kathmandu that over 10,000 people have lost their lives during the course of insurgency in the last eight years. Speaking at the daily media briefing, Pandey stated that 1122 police personnel, 372 Royal Nepal Army soldiers and 172 Armed Police Force personnel were killed during this period. Over 6600 Maoists were killed in the offensives. He further disclosed that 1175 civilians lost their lives in the last eight years.
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February - 20 
Police recovered two bombs, allegedly planted by miscreants to sabotage a cultural programme, in Mymensingh from near the Shaheed Minar at Phulbaria Degree College on February 20.
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Police recovered two bombs, allegedly planted by miscreants to sabotage a cultural programme, in Mymensingh from near the Shaheed Minar at Phulbaria Degree College on February 20.
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February - 20 
The Daily Star has reported that seven persons sustained injuries in a powerful bomb explosion during an ‘Amar Ekushey’ exhibition at Damdama Bazaar in the Sirajganj district on February 20. The explosion occurred when a folk song programme was under
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The Daily Star has reported that seven persons sustained injuries in a powerful bomb explosion during an ‘Amar Ekushey’ exhibition at Damdama Bazaar in the Sirajganj district on February 20. The explosion occurred when a folk song programme was underway to celebrate the ‘International Mother Language Day’.
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February - 20 
The Fakirhat correspondent of Dainik Janmabhumi in Khulna has reportedly survived an attempt on his life allegedly by outlaws on February 20. However, a grocer was killed and one person sustained injuries during the attack.
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The Fakirhat correspondent of Dainik Janmabhumi in Khulna has reportedly survived an attempt on his life allegedly by outlaws on February 20. However, a grocer was killed and one person sustained injuries during the attack.
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February - 21 
According to the Northeast Reporter, Manipur Police, in a raid on February 21, arrested twenty suspected agents of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), from the Eastern Star Hotel in Imphal. Some incriminati
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According to the Northeast Reporter, Manipur Police, in a raid on February 21, arrested twenty suspected agents of Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), from the Eastern Star Hotel in Imphal. Some incriminating documents have been recovered from the agents, who had entered the State without valid travel documents.
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February - 21 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists abducted a released terrorist, Abdul Rashid Khanday, from village Danyapora in the Anantnag district and later hanged him to death in a nearby field.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists abducted a released terrorist, Abdul Rashid Khanday, from village Danyapora in the Anantnag district and later hanged him to death in a nearby field.
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February - 21 
On February 21, a group of 10 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) reportedly shot dead a Telegu Desam Party (TDP) activist suspecting him to be police informer at Bandameedi thanda in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh
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On February 21, a group of 10 left-wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) reportedly shot dead a Telegu Desam Party (TDP) activist suspecting him to be police informer at Bandameedi thanda in the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 21 
On February 21, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead two Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders in the Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh. The workers were killed at the Vijayabheri (political rally) meeting in the dist
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On February 21, left wing extremists—Naxalites—of the People’s War Group (PWG) shot dead two Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders in the Cuddapah district of Andhra Pradesh. The workers were killed at the Vijayabheri (political rally) meeting in the district. The Naxals reportedly killed the leaders, as they had not resigned their posts as demanded by them.
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February - 21 
Suspected terrorists belonging to the anti-talks faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) abducted two tea executives from the Bhagabati tea estate under Bokajan police station limits in Karbi Anglong district as they were inspecti
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Suspected terrorists belonging to the anti-talks faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) abducted two tea executives from the Bhagabati tea estate under Bokajan police station limits in Karbi Anglong district as they were inspecting the garden. The terrorists are suspected to have fled to Nagaland with the abducted persons.
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February - 21 
The ‘district commander’ of Al Badr Mujahideen, Ishfaq Ahmad Rehmani alias Nazir Vikas, was reportedly killed along with two of his associates during an encounter with the security forces in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on February 21.
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The ‘district commander’ of Al Badr Mujahideen, Ishfaq Ahmad Rehmani alias Nazir Vikas, was reportedly killed along with two of his associates during an encounter with the security forces in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on February 21.
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February - 21 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists hailing from Pakistan were reportedly arrested by the Poonch police on February 21 from outside the State. Daily Excelsior has reported that with the arrest, the police have foiled an attempt to carry out a Fida
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists hailing from Pakistan were reportedly arrested by the Poonch police on February 21 from outside the State. Daily Excelsior has reported that with the arrest, the police have foiled an attempt to carry out a Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack on the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport at New Delhi by the LeT.
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February - 21 
Mohammad Ilyas Kashmiri, the Muzaffarabad-based chief of Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI), was reportedly released on February 21 after a one-month detention for suspected links with suicide terrorists who targeted President Pervez Musharraf’s motorc
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Mohammad Ilyas Kashmiri, the Muzaffarabad-based chief of Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI), was reportedly released on February 21 after a one-month detention for suspected links with suicide terrorists who targeted President Pervez Musharraf’s motorcade in Rawalpindi on December 25, 2003. Unnamed official sources were quoted as saying that suicide bomber Sardar Jamil had first joined Kashmiri’s outfit and later defected to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Sources added that the United Jehad Council (UJC) was instrumental in getting the authorities to release Kashmiri. "The MJC held many meetings with the authorities and finally convinced them that Mr Kashmiri had no links with the suicide attackers," sources indicated.
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February - 21 
Reports quoting Civil Aviation Authority from Simara district said that, on February 21, SFs reportedly defused a pressure cooker bomb, allegedly planted by the Maoists, on the airport runway and also recovered eight socket bombs outside the airport
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Reports quoting Civil Aviation Authority from Simara district said that, on February 21, SFs reportedly defused a pressure cooker bomb, allegedly planted by the Maoists, on the airport runway and also recovered eight socket bombs outside the airport perimeter.
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Two civilians were killed by the Maoists in Bara district in separate incidents, which included a teacher on February 21 and a Communist Party of Nepal (UML) activist at Sripura village in the Mahendra Adarsha Village Development Committee (VDC) area
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Two civilians were killed by the Maoists in Bara district in separate incidents, which included a teacher on February 21 and a Communist Party of Nepal (UML) activist at Sripura village in the Mahendra Adarsha Village Development Committee (VDC) area on February 22. In the same district, on February 21, SFs killed an insurgent in Pratapur Paltuwa VDC area.
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February - 21 
The Daily Star has reported that police personnel have arrested a 'ringleader' of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddho faction) from Sharsa sub-district in Jessore on February 21.
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The Daily Star has reported that police personnel have arrested a 'ringleader' of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddho faction) from Sharsa sub-district in Jessore on February 21.
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February - 22 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has warned the people of Kashmir of dire consequences if they took part in the forthcoming elections to the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament). The threat, conveyed th
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has warned the people of Kashmir of dire consequences if they took part in the forthcoming elections to the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament). The threat, conveyed through posters, read: "We want freedom, not elections. Anyone found participating in the polls will be dealt with severely." The posters have been pasted in several villages in the Pulwama and Anantnag districts in south Kashmir and the Kupwara and Baramulla districts of north Kashmir.
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February - 22 
At Eturunagaram in the Warangal district, PWG cadres stopped and diverted the TDP party vehicles, which were proceeding to the Vijayabheri meeting.
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At Eturunagaram in the Warangal district, PWG cadres stopped and diverted the TDP party vehicles, which were proceeding to the Vijayabheri meeting.
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February - 22 
In a separate incident, a police constable was injured when unidentified terrorists fired at him at Heirok Part III in the Thoubal district.
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In a separate incident, a police constable was injured when unidentified terrorists fired at him at Heirok Part III in the Thoubal district.
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February - 22 
In another incident, the sarpanch (village government official) of Tangutur village in Aler mandal (revenue division) and his supporters reportedly killed a surrendered Naxalite and injured his brother and mother near Mandanapally village in the Nalg
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In another incident, the sarpanch (village government official) of Tangutur village in Aler mandal (revenue division) and his supporters reportedly killed a surrendered Naxalite and injured his brother and mother near Mandanapally village in the Nalgonda district.
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February - 22 
In the State, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized nearly 650 kilograms of explosives and 11,000 rounds of assorted ammunition from two hideouts in the capital Srinagar. Sources said that BSF personnel raided a hideout in Parimpora and recove
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In the State, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized nearly 650 kilograms of explosives and 11,000 rounds of assorted ammunition from two hideouts in the capital Srinagar. Sources said that BSF personnel raided a hideout in Parimpora and recovered 50 kilograms of explosives and 11,000 rounds of AK ammunition kept in gunny bags in an abandoned house. In a separate raid, security forces arrested a shopkeeper, identified as Noor Mohammad Gujri, from the Maharajgunj area and recovered 600 kilograms of explosives from his shop.
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February - 22 
In the third attack on ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) within a week, unidentified terrorists shot dead PDP block president Ghulam Nabi Baig at Pahalgam in the Anantnag district on February 22. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility fo
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In the third attack on ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) within a week, unidentified terrorists shot dead PDP block president Ghulam Nabi Baig at Pahalgam in the Anantnag district on February 22. No terrorist outfit has claimed responsibility for the killing thus far. As reported earlier, on February 16, terrorists of the Save Kashmir Movement shot dead two block presidents of the party, Ghulam Mohammad Dar and Ali Mohammad Bhat, at Hyderpora and Budgam.
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February - 22 
On February 22, a minor girl child was killed and two others were injured when an unidentified terrorist opened fire at Karang Chingjen Mayai Leikai under Moirang police station jurisdiction in the Bishnupur district of Manipur.
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On February 22, a minor girl child was killed and two others were injured when an unidentified terrorist opened fire at Karang Chingjen Mayai Leikai under Moirang police station jurisdiction in the Bishnupur district of Manipur.
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February - 22 
On February 22, PWG Naxalites reportedly damaged two buses and set ablaze a van at Peduralla to stop vehicles proceeding to the Vijayabheri meeting in Guntur district. They also reportedly stopped the Chennai Express train at Guntur, resulting in the
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On February 22, PWG Naxalites reportedly damaged two buses and set ablaze a van at Peduralla to stop vehicles proceeding to the Vijayabheri meeting in Guntur district. They also reportedly stopped the Chennai Express train at Guntur, resulting in the delay of various trains.
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February - 22 
Terrorists abducted two civilians from the Khatru forest area in Doda district. While one of them later managed to escape, the other was shot dead. Another civilian, a resident of Kastigarh in Doda, was also abducted and later killed by the terrorist
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Terrorists abducted two civilians from the Khatru forest area in Doda district. While one of them later managed to escape, the other was shot dead. Another civilian, a resident of Kastigarh in Doda, was also abducted and later killed by the terrorists.
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February - 22 
Terrorists shot dead a teacher in his house at Gopalpora in the Anantnag district on February 22.
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Terrorists shot dead a teacher in his house at Gopalpora in the Anantnag district on February 22.
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February - 22 
The Statesman has reported that the West Bengal Communist Party of India–Marxist (CPI-M) state secretary has appealed to the PWG to shun violence and join the mainstream. The report further said, in spite of massive deployment of security forces, the
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The Statesman has reported that the West Bengal Communist Party of India–Marxist (CPI-M) state secretary has appealed to the PWG to shun violence and join the mainstream. The report further said, in spite of massive deployment of security forces, the PWG onslaught continues unabated in the Midnapore West, Bankura, Purulia and Hooghly districts of West Bengal.
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February - 22 
Reports from Lahore indicated that the authorities have also released Maulana Abdul Rauf, younger brother of Tehrik-e-Khuddam ul Islam (TKI, earlier known as Jaish-e-Mohammed) head Maulana Masood Azhar and Haji Abdul Jabbar, head of the defunct Jamaa
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Reports from Lahore indicated that the authorities have also released Maulana Abdul Rauf, younger brother of Tehrik-e-Khuddam ul Islam (TKI, earlier known as Jaish-e-Mohammed) head Maulana Masood Azhar and Haji Abdul Jabbar, head of the defunct Jamaat ul Furqan.
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February - 22 
The London-based Sunday Express has reported that the US and British security forces have cornered Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a mountainous area in Baluchistan, near the Afghanistan border. Quoting "a US intelligence source," it said Osama an
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The London-based Sunday Express has reported that the US and British security forces have cornered Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a mountainous area in Baluchistan, near the Afghanistan border. Quoting "a US intelligence source," it said Osama and at least 50 of his associates were inside an area 16 kilometers deep "north of Khanozai town and Quetta." "He is boxed in," the unidentified source was quoted as saying, adding that US special forces were "absolutely confident" that he could not escape. Meanwhile, the Baluchistan Home Department on February 22 denied the report that any member of the Taliban or Al Qaeda was either cornered or arrested from any part of the province. "There is no truth in these reports," a senior official of the Home department told The News.
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February - 22 
According to media reports, three security force (SF) personnel were killed and 20 others were injured in a Maoist ambush at the Musot area of Laxmipur on February 22. In a separate incident on the same day, two SF personnel were killed by Maoist ins
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According to media reports, three security force (SF) personnel were killed and 20 others were injured in a Maoist ambush at the Musot area of Laxmipur on February 22. In a separate incident on the same day, two SF personnel were killed by Maoist insurgents at Surahi Khola on the border of Dang and Kapilavastu districts.
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February - 22 
The Himalayan Times reported that the ANNISU (R) secretary and convenor of Bheri-Karnali Regional Coordination Committee, Kamal Shahi from Nepalgunj district, said that "the decision to raise the child militia was taken on January 10-11 by the organi
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The Himalayan Times reported that the ANNISU (R) secretary and convenor of Bheri-Karnali Regional Coordination Committee, Kamal Shahi from Nepalgunj district, said that "the decision to raise the child militia was taken on January 10-11 by the organisation’s western sub-central committee to achieve the target of 50,000 child militants by this April-May 2004." Recently, the Maoists had abducted a number of students from Achham and Dang districts to attend their training camps and annual meetings.
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February - 22 
Satkhira ‘district commander' of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP ML-Janajuddha faction), Abdul Gaffar alias Tushar, who is now in police custody has reportedly confessed to his involvement in 17 murders including th
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Satkhira ‘district commander' of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP ML-Janajuddha faction), Abdul Gaffar alias Tushar, who is now in police custody has reportedly confessed to his involvement in 17 murders including those of Awami League leader Monjurul Imam, advocate Bijon Behari Mondol, journalist Manik Saha and Sirajul Islam.
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February - 23 
According to media reports, a terrorist of the Biswamohan faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was killed in an encounter with the security forces belonging to Assam Rifles at Cuduraibari under Konehanpur police station in the N
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According to media reports, a terrorist of the Biswamohan faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) was killed in an encounter with the security forces belonging to Assam Rifles at Cuduraibari under Konehanpur police station in the North Tripura district. Five rounds of AK-47 ammunitions and some incriminating documents were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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February - 23 
According to official sources, the 11th round of talks between the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) is scheduled to be held on March 8 in Aizawl. Both sides have been negotiating over the repatriation of over 35000 Bru trib
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According to official sources, the 11th round of talks between the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) is scheduled to be held on March 8 in Aizawl. Both sides have been negotiating over the repatriation of over 35000 Bru tribals from Tripura to Mizoram.
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February - 23 
Army personnel recovered 20 kilograms of explosives, a pistol, 40 Pika rounds, three hand grenades and nine detonators during a search operation in Rajouri district.
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Army personnel recovered 20 kilograms of explosives, a pistol, 40 Pika rounds, three hand grenades and nine detonators during a search operation in Rajouri district.
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February - 23 
Media reports have indicated that an Army Major, Samrat Maiti of the Naga Regiment, and two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed during an encounter at Badengre in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya on February 23. Th
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Media reports have indicated that an Army Major, Samrat Maiti of the Naga Regiment, and two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed during an encounter at Badengre in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya on February 23. The Army had recently moved into Meghalaya to flush out ULFA and other terrorists taking shelter in the bordering areas of Assam and Meghalaya.
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February - 23 
One Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was killed and three persons sustained injuries during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Gagarsula in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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One Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was killed and three persons sustained injuries during an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Gagarsula in the Gool area of Udhampur district.
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February - 23 
One soldier and three unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter that ensued after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation at Kaanzkullah village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on February 23. The operation was st
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One soldier and three unidentified terrorists were killed during an encounter that ensued after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation at Kaanzkullah village in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on February 23. The operation was still in progress till last reports came in. Further in the Kulgam area, security forces shot dead another terrorist at Ak-haal Devsar village.
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February - 23 
Previously on February 23, the Assam Police rescued two tea garden officials from the custody of anti-talks faction of United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists subsequent to an encounter in which one UPDS cadre was killed and two other
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Previously on February 23, the Assam Police rescued two tea garden officials from the custody of anti-talks faction of United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) terrorists subsequent to an encounter in which one UPDS cadre was killed and two others injured at Thelupahar in the Karbi Anglong district. Police recovered a US carbine, a magazine and an unspecified quantity of ammunition from the encounter site. The two officials were earlier abducted on February 21 from their garden located in the Deupani area under Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong.
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February - 23 
Reports from Budgam district said that terrorists shot dead a civilian outside his shop at Kremshore. The Al Mansoorain has reportedly claimed responsibility for the killing.
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Reports from Budgam district said that terrorists shot dead a civilian outside his shop at Kremshore. The Al Mansoorain has reportedly claimed responsibility for the killing.
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February - 23 
The Hindu quoting former Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) Speaker Purno Sangma stated that Myanmar has launched a military operation to flush out anti-India terrorist groups based in that country. However, he declined to give further
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The Hindu quoting former Lok Sabha (Lower House of the Indian Parliament) Speaker Purno Sangma stated that Myanmar has launched a military operation to flush out anti-India terrorist groups based in that country. However, he declined to give further details or name any of the terrorist groups.
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February - 23 
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter at village Machari Top in the Doda district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 21 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, one Chinese pistol and one wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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Two terrorists were killed in an encounter at village Machari Top in the Doda district. One AK rifle, three magazines, 21 rounds of ammunition, three hand grenades, one Chinese pistol and one wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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February - 23 
A bomb exploded at the Bhakkar More railway track Jacobabad on February 23 damaging the railway track. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported. Police officer Saddar Ejaz Tareen was quoted as saying in The News that it was an act of t
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A bomb exploded at the Bhakkar More railway track Jacobabad on February 23 damaging the railway track. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported. Police officer Saddar Ejaz Tareen was quoted as saying in The News that it was an act of terrorism.
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February - 23 
Pakistan on February 23 said that some Al Qaeda terrorists were still hiding in the Waziristan agencies. Interior Minister Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat said in Islamabad that the tribal elders of South and North Waziristan had handed over some Al Qaed
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Pakistan on February 23 said that some Al Qaeda terrorists were still hiding in the Waziristan agencies. Interior Minister Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat said in Islamabad that the tribal elders of South and North Waziristan had handed over some Al Qaeda suspects hiding there. He added, "But some of them are still hiding there and the Government of Pakistan would take every step to arrest them." Commenting on reports that an operation was launched in South and North Waziristan or in the border areas in Baluchistan, he said, "There is nothing new but the government has launched a full-fledge campaign to block the entry of terrorists from Afghanistan for one year." He, however, rejected reports suggesting that some 8,000 troops had been deployed in South Waziristan for a joint Pakistan-US operation.
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February - 23 
The Inspector General of Police in the Northern Areas of Pakistan said in Gilgit on February 23 that seven more suspects belonging to some outlawed Jehadi outfits have been arrested in connection with the last week’s burning of schools in the Diamer
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The Inspector General of Police in the Northern Areas of Pakistan said in Gilgit on February 23 that seven more suspects belonging to some outlawed Jehadi outfits have been arrested in connection with the last week’s burning of schools in the Diamer district. He also said that some suspects have confessed to their involvement in the sequence of burning of schools.
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February - 23 
A group of Maoists have reportedly abducted five villagers, including a woman, at Deurali village in the Nawalparasi district.
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A group of Maoists have reportedly abducted five villagers, including a woman, at Deurali village in the Nawalparasi district.
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February - 23 
A Maoist cadre lost his life while attempting to escape from jail in Biratnagar. The Maoist, identified as Dap Bahadur Poudel alias Dilip, succumbed to injuries as he fell from the wall of Biratnagar Jail.
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A Maoist cadre lost his life while attempting to escape from jail in Biratnagar. The Maoist, identified as Dap Bahadur Poudel alias Dilip, succumbed to injuries as he fell from the wall of Biratnagar Jail.
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February - 23 
According to Nepal News, the Maoist insurgents shot dead a police personnel at Katahari in the Morang district on February 23.
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According to Nepal News, the Maoist insurgents shot dead a police personnel at Katahari in the Morang district on February 23.
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February - 23 
Delayed media reports stated that Maoists have abducted at least 200 people from five different VDCs including Thanti, Sodsa, Bindhabasini, Kuskot and Rishidaha in the Achham district on February 23.
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Delayed media reports stated that Maoists have abducted at least 200 people from five different VDCs including Thanti, Sodsa, Bindhabasini, Kuskot and Rishidaha in the Achham district on February 23.
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February - 23 
In Nepal, the insurgents detonated explosives at Myanglung Bazaar in Tenhrathum injuring one person.
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In Nepal, the insurgents detonated explosives at Myanglung Bazaar in Tenhrathum injuring one person.
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February - 23 
In another incident, two alleged outlaws were arrested with arms at Khalfalia village in the Jhenidah district on February 22.
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In another incident, two alleged outlaws were arrested with arms at Khalfalia village in the Jhenidah district on February 22.
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February - 23 
Police personnel on February 23, reportedly seized seven M-79 rifles, 12 gun barrels and a magnesium flare from a criminal hideout in Baishari Shila Baidhya Para under Naikhonchhari sub-district of Bandarban district.
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Police personnel on February 23, reportedly seized seven M-79 rifles, 12 gun barrels and a magnesium flare from a criminal hideout in Baishari Shila Baidhya Para under Naikhonchhari sub-district of Bandarban district.
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February - 23 
The ‘commander’ of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction), Abdul Gaffar alias Tushar, has reportedly admitted during interrogation that his party has links with a political party and is financed to carryout
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The ‘commander’ of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction), Abdul Gaffar alias Tushar, has reportedly admitted during interrogation that his party has links with a political party and is financed to carryout subversive activities. He also revealed that his party had a network of 200 armed cadres.
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February - 23 
The Daily Star reported that assailants, allegedly belonging to the pro-government Parbatya Samo Adhikar Andolan (Equal Rights Movement), attacked the vehicle of Gano Forum President Kamal Hossain with iron rods and stones in Kaukhali sub-district wh
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The Daily Star reported that assailants, allegedly belonging to the pro-government Parbatya Samo Adhikar Andolan (Equal Rights Movement), attacked the vehicle of Gano Forum President Kamal Hossain with iron rods and stones in Kaukhali sub-district while he was going to Rangamati on February 23 to address a rally of pro-peace Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS). The attack occurred on the second day of a three-day road blockade enforced by the Adhikar Andolan, an outfit of Bangalee settlers in the CHT agitating for the realisation of its nine-point demands.
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February - 24 
A ten-year old boy was reportedly killed and five students sustained injuries during a blast which occurred when they picked up a hand grenade at a playfield in the Dadsar village of Pulwama district on February 24.
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A ten-year old boy was reportedly killed and five students sustained injuries during a blast which occurred when they picked up a hand grenade at a playfield in the Dadsar village of Pulwama district on February 24.
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February - 24 
According to media reports, one Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorist, identified as Bhyamal Barman alias Akshy Das, was arrested recently from Natabari village in the Coochbehar district of West Bengal. He is reported to be a close associ
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According to media reports, one Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) terrorist, identified as Bhyamal Barman alias Akshy Das, was arrested recently from Natabari village in the Coochbehar district of West Bengal. He is reported to be a close associate of KLO leader Tom Adhikari.
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February - 24 
According to official sources, security forces killed Abdul Majeed Wani alias Arif Khan, ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, during an encounter at Kaanzkullah in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on February 24. An assoc
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According to official sources, security forces killed Abdul Majeed Wani alias Arif Khan, ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, during an encounter at Kaanzkullah in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on February 24. An associate of Wani and a soldier were also killed in the gun battle. Two AK-56 rifles and four hand grenades were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists. Active since 1989, Arif Khan had been appointed as ‘divisional commander’ for south Kashmir in 2002. According to Police records, Khan had led over 100 small and big operations against security forces in the last 11 years.
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February - 24 
In another encounter on the same day, another PWG cadre, Lambadi Anjaiah, was reportedly killed by the police near Maddimadugu village in Amrabad mandal (revenue division) of Mahabubnagar district. Police recovered a tapancha (country-made gun), thre
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In another encounter on the same day, another PWG cadre, Lambadi Anjaiah, was reportedly killed by the police near Maddimadugu village in Amrabad mandal (revenue division) of Mahabubnagar district. Police recovered a tapancha (country-made gun), three kit bags and some gelatine sticks from his possession.
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February - 24 
In another incident, personnel belonging to the 19 Rajputana Rifles shot dead another suspected terrorist at Leikinthabi Awang Leikai near Sekmai police station in the Imphal West district and recovered one 9mm pistol with five live rounds of ammunit
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In another incident, personnel belonging to the 19 Rajputana Rifles shot dead another suspected terrorist at Leikinthabi Awang Leikai near Sekmai police station in the Imphal West district and recovered one 9mm pistol with five live rounds of ammunition.
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February - 24 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted and later killed a former counter-insurgent, identified as Bashir Ahmed Kasana, in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists are reported to have abducted and later killed a former counter-insurgent, identified as Bashir Ahmed Kasana, in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district.
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February - 24 
In the State, a ‘group commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Ghulam Nabi, surrendered before the Police at Reasi in the Udhampur district along with one sniper rifle and an unspecified quantity of grenades.
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In the State, a ‘group commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Ghulam Nabi, surrendered before the Police at Reasi in the Udhampur district along with one sniper rifle and an unspecified quantity of grenades.
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February - 24 
Mohammad Ali Chopan alias Furqan, ‘district commander’ of the Hizb in Budgam, was shot dead along with a ‘deputy district commander’ and ‘battalion commander’ during an encounter at Divpora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Three AK-56 rifles,
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Mohammad Ali Chopan alias Furqan, ‘district commander’ of the Hizb in Budgam, was shot dead along with a ‘deputy district commander’ and ‘battalion commander’ during an encounter at Divpora in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. Three AK-56 rifles, three self-loading rifles and a wireless set were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 24 
On February 24, police personnel shot dead a Naxalite- left wing extremist- of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), and a member of the Bellamkonda dalam (squad), Sivanjaneyulu, in the Pedagarlapadu village of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.
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On February 24, police personnel shot dead a Naxalite- left wing extremist- of the proscribed People’s War Group (PWG), and a member of the Bellamkonda dalam (squad), Sivanjaneyulu, in the Pedagarlapadu village of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 24 
On February 24, security force personnel killed at least two suspected terrorists in two separate incidents in Manipur. In the first incident, a combined force of Garhwal Rifles and Assam Rifles troops stationed at the Tulihal Airport complex shot de
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On February 24, security force personnel killed at least two suspected terrorists in two separate incidents in Manipur. In the first incident, a combined force of Garhwal Rifles and Assam Rifles troops stationed at the Tulihal Airport complex shot dead one terrorist at a site between Yurembam Makha Leikai and Toubungkhok, under Patsoi police station limits, in the Imphal West district. A German-make Mauser 9mm pistol with four live rounds and a Kenwood wireless set were recovered from his possession.
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February - 24 
On February 24, two Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) terrorists surrendered to the security forces at an unspecified location in the North Tripura district. They also deposited one country made .22 revolver and bill books of the outfit. They ha
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On February 24, two Bru Liberation Front of Mizoram (BLFM) terrorists surrendered to the security forces at an unspecified location in the North Tripura district. They also deposited one country made .22 revolver and bill books of the outfit. They have reportedly confessed that they had fled from their camp in Bangladesh.
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February - 24 
On February 24, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists and a surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadre were killed in an encounter with the Army at Chamatapara village under Barama police station in the Nalbari district of Assam. Two AK-56 Rifles
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On February 24, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists and a surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadre were killed in an encounter with the Army at Chamatapara village under Barama police station in the Nalbari district of Assam. Two AK-56 Rifles, four magazines, and 80 rounds of live ammunitions of AK-56 Rifles were also recovered from the site of the encounter.
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February - 24 
On the same day, 12 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists surrendered before the security forces belonging to Red Horns Artillery Brigade of the Army along with one rifle, one revolver, six Chinese grenades and 50 rounds of AK-47 am
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On the same day, 12 National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists surrendered before the security forces belonging to Red Horns Artillery Brigade of the Army along with one rifle, one revolver, six Chinese grenades and 50 rounds of AK-47 ammunition at Hatigor in Darrang district.
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February - 24 
One Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorist, identified as Sakimuddin Haque alias Ilias Bhutto, was arrested recently by the Army at Paglahat Bazar area under Golakganj police station in the Dhubri district. He is reported to have
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One Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorist, identified as Sakimuddin Haque alias Ilias Bhutto, was arrested recently by the Army at Paglahat Bazar area under Golakganj police station in the Dhubri district. He is reported to have close links with the ULFA.
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February - 24 
The 'divisional committee member' of the PWG's Nallamala forest division, Jangadi Kumaraswamy of Warangal district, surrendered to the officers of the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the Alipiri blast case. According to SIT chief D.T. Nayak,
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The 'divisional committee member' of the PWG's Nallamala forest division, Jangadi Kumaraswamy of Warangal district, surrendered to the officers of the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the Alipiri blast case. According to SIT chief D.T. Nayak, although the surrendered Naxalite was not directly involved in the Alipiri incident he was a close aide of Takkelapalli Vasudeva Rao, an accused in the Claymore mine attack on Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's convoy on the Tirumala ghat road.
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February - 24 
A powerful bomb exploded outside the boundary wall of daily Jang at Mir Khalilur Rehman Road in Quetta on February 24. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A powerful bomb exploded outside the boundary wall of daily Jang at Mir Khalilur Rehman Road in Quetta on February 24. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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February - 24 
Benazir Bhutto claimed in London on February 24 that she was approached several times when she was Pakistani Prime Minister by military officials and scientists seeking permission to export nuclear technology, but she had turned down their requests.
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Benazir Bhutto claimed in London on February 24 that she was approached several times when she was Pakistani Prime Minister by military officials and scientists seeking permission to export nuclear technology, but she had turned down their requests. In an interview to the Financial Times, Bhutto said she and senior military officers had agreed to bar the export of nuclear technology in December 1988. "It certainly was their belief that they could earn tons of money if they did this," said Bhutto. Her comments came two days after she claimed that Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was "covering up" for President Pervez Musharraf by publicly confessing to transferring nuclear technology to other countries.
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February - 24 
In Quetta on the same day, a Frontier Corps check-post was targeted by unidentified terrorists who lobbed three rockets near it in the Kohlu area. However, no casualties were reported from the incident site.
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In Quetta on the same day, a Frontier Corps check-post was targeted by unidentified terrorists who lobbed three rockets near it in the Kohlu area. However, no casualties were reported from the incident site.
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February - 24 
Pakistani security agencies launched an operation on February 24 against suspected terrorists taking shelter in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. At least 20 Al Qaeda suspects, including some foreign nationals, are reported to have been arreste
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Pakistani security agencies launched an operation on February 24 against suspected terrorists taking shelter in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. At least 20 Al Qaeda suspects, including some foreign nationals, are reported to have been arrested during these raids. Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj. Gen Shaukat Sultan said that foreign nationals were among those captured in the Azam Warsak and Shkai areas. The News has reported that three foreign national women were arrested from Azam Warsak, some 12 kilometers west of Wana, headquarters of the South Waziristan Agency. Unnamed officials were quoted as saying that Saudi, Egyptian and Yemeni nationals were among those detained and others could be Uzbeks or Chechens. The Government had set February 20 as the deadline for tribal elders to hand over Al Qaeda operatives and thus far approximately 58 suspects have been turned over.
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February - 24 
Police in Jacobabad defused two bombs planted on a railway track near the Jacobabad Railway Station on February 24.
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Police in Jacobabad defused two bombs planted on a railway track near the Jacobabad Railway Station on February 24.
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February - 24 
The chief of a Madrassa (seminary) in the Sabzazar area of Lahore was arrested on February 24 for suspected links with terrorist organisations. Maulana Ismail Faiz, head of the Darul Uloom Jamia Madina, was arrested consequent to information that som
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The chief of a Madrassa (seminary) in the Sabzazar area of Lahore was arrested on February 24 for suspected links with terrorist organisations. Maulana Ismail Faiz, head of the Darul Uloom Jamia Madina, was arrested consequent to information that some wanted terrorists were hiding in the seminary, a senior police personnel who took part in the raid told The Nation. The Maulana is affiliated to the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam (Fazlur Rehman faction) and has been teaching at the seminary for the last 12 years.
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February - 24 
According to media reports, security forces have killed two Maoist insurgents in an encounter near Manpur in the Sarlahi district on February 24.
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According to media reports, security forces have killed two Maoist insurgents in an encounter near Manpur in the Sarlahi district on February 24.
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February - 24 February - 25
On the same day, a Maoist insurgent was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces (SFs) in the Hardia VDC area of Rautahat district. An unspecified amount of arms and explosives were recovered from the incident site. Further, one SF personne
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On the same day, a Maoist insurgent was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces (SFs) in the Hardia VDC area of Rautahat district. An unspecified amount of arms and explosives were recovered from the incident site. Further, one SF personnel was injured during a Maoist ambush on a SF patrol team at Bijuliya jungle in the Kailali district on February 24.
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February - 24 
On the same day, Maoists detonated powerful bombs, including one at the office of the Regional Road Division in Pokhara district and another at the Livestock Service Training Centre (LSTC) and Grazing and Fodder Development Firm (GFDF), in the Janakp
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On the same day, Maoists detonated powerful bombs, including one at the office of the Regional Road Division in Pokhara district and another at the Livestock Service Training Centre (LSTC) and Grazing and Fodder Development Firm (GFDF), in the Janakpurdham district.
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February - 24 
The insurgents have reportedly abducted 44 school teachers from Sugarkhal in the Kailali district on February 24. Further reports stated that they abducted six girls from Dhigomandu area in the Achham district and six other civilians from Nawalparasi
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The insurgents have reportedly abducted 44 school teachers from Sugarkhal in the Kailali district on February 24. Further reports stated that they abducted six girls from Dhigomandu area in the Achham district and six other civilians from Nawalparasi district.
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February - 24 
A daylong strike enforced by the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) in Rangamati on February 24 protesting against the attack on the motorcade of Gano Forum President Kamal Hossain a day earlier passed off peacefully. A case has been fi
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A daylong strike enforced by the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) in Rangamati on February 24 protesting against the attack on the motorcade of Gano Forum President Kamal Hossain a day earlier passed off peacefully. A case has been filed under the Speedy Trial Act with Kaukhali Police Station in Rangamati accusing ruling Bangladeshi Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker from Khagrachhari, Abdul Wadud Bhuiyan, and some others of involvement in the attack.
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February - 24 
In another incident, two youths were killed and another injured when the bomb they were manufacturing accidentally exploded at Giletala Madhyapara in Khulna on February 24. According to police sources, two bombs and an unspecified quantity of bomb-ma
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In another incident, two youths were killed and another injured when the bomb they were manufacturing accidentally exploded at Giletala Madhyapara in Khulna on February 24. According to police sources, two bombs and an unspecified quantity of bomb-making materials were recovered from the place.
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February - 25 
According to a press release in Guwahati on February 25, the Assam Government has decided to extend the period of ‘general amnesty’ to the members of the terrorist organizations- the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front o
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According to a press release in Guwahati on February 25, the Assam Government has decided to extend the period of ‘general amnesty’ to the members of the terrorist organizations- the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), anti-talks faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and anti-talks faction of the Dima Halim Daoga (DHD) till March 31 to enable them to surrender and join the mainstream.
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February - 25 
Eight security force (SF) personnel, including five belonging to the Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR), were killed and four injured when a powerful landmine, allegedly planted by the left wing extremists-Naxalites- of the People's War Group (PWG), explo
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Eight security force (SF) personnel, including five belonging to the Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR), were killed and four injured when a powerful landmine, allegedly planted by the left wing extremists-Naxalites- of the People's War Group (PWG), exploded at Golabari in the Belpahari area of West Bengal's West Midnapore district on February 25. The SF personnel were returning from Kankrajhar where they had gone to assist in setting up a Border Security Force (BSF) camp. Personnel of both the EFR and the BSF have been deployed over the past few weeks to assist the State Police in the crackdown on the Naxalites.
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February - 25 
On February 25, one Bangladeshi national was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Binnachar village bordering the India-Bangladesh border under Dhubri police station limits.
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On February 25, one Bangladeshi national was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Binnachar village bordering the India-Bangladesh border under Dhubri police station limits.
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February - 25 
On the same day, security forces arrested an ULFA over-ground activist and recovered ten electronic detonators during a search operation at his house in an unspecified village near Digboi under Tinsukia district.
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On the same day, security forces arrested an ULFA over-ground activist and recovered ten electronic detonators during a search operation at his house in an unspecified village near Digboi under Tinsukia district.
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February - 25 
Security forces killed two terrorists during an encounter at Chanjlar Top in the Banihal area of Doda district on the same day. One AK rifle, a pistol and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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Security forces killed two terrorists during an encounter at Chanjlar Top in the Banihal area of Doda district on the same day. One AK rifle, a pistol and some rounds of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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February - 25 
The separatist front, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), announced on February 25 the suspension of talks with the Union Government and gave it a deadline till the month-end to stop human rights violations allegedly by security forces to carry f
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The separatist front, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), announced on February 25 the suspension of talks with the Union Government and gave it a deadline till the month-end to stop human rights violations allegedly by security forces to carry forward the dialogue. "The dialogue process with the Government is in suspension because there is no evidence of sincerity and seriousness on their part," Hurriyat chairman Maulana Mohammad Abbas Ansari said at a press conference at the front’s headquarters in Srinagar. "There has to be a perceptible change in the ground situation by the end of this month. If not, we will not go for talks with the Centre," added Ansari. While claiming that there was no reduction in human rights violations, Ansari also said "if the chain of events unfolding since the beginning of this month does not break, Hurriyat will take a decision on the talks. We will take to streets... We will not take to arms but to protest is our duty." As many as 18 persons have been killed in custody since January 22, 2004, and another 15 have disappeared during the same period, alleged Ansari.
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February - 25 
Two left wing extremist parties, the CPI-ML People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), have called for a bandh (shutdown) in nine States on February 27 to protest what they called "severe repression unleashed by the Central Gover
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Two left wing extremist parties, the CPI-ML People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), have called for a bandh (shutdown) in nine States on February 27 to protest what they called "severe repression unleashed by the Central Government" against ‘revolutionary forces’. In a joint statement released on February 25, Pradeep and Shome, central committee members of the PWG and the MCC, called upon the public, businessmen, truck operators and workers in Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to observe the shutdown.
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February - 25 
Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were reportedly shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Dessa road in the Doda district on February 25.
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Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were reportedly shot dead by unidentified terrorists at Dessa road in the Doda district on February 25.
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February - 25 
According to the Daily Times, United Jehad Council (UJC), an alliance of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, has been restructured with six smaller alliances within it representing various groups that will no longer use the words Jehad, Lashkar, Jai
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According to the Daily Times, United Jehad Council (UJC), an alliance of 13 Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, has been restructured with six smaller alliances within it representing various groups that will no longer use the words Jehad, Lashkar, Jaish or Mujahideen with their names so that they appear more political than militant. "These semi-alliances are the Kashmir Resistance Forum (KRF) 1, 2 and 3 and Kashmir Freedom Forum (KFF) 1 and 2, while only Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) is allowed to use its original name", unnamed UJC sources were quoted as saying. "We have been told that these names are damaging Pakistan’s image abroad as well as the Kashmiri freedom movement," said an unnamed Jehadi leader.
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February - 25 
Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said in Lahore on February 25 that Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman-al-Zawahri were in Afghanistan or in the area of Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He also said that it would be pre-mature to
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Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said in Lahore on February 25 that Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman-al-Zawahri were in Afghanistan or in the area of Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He also said that it would be pre-mature to comment on the alleged arrest of the son of Ayman-al-Zawahri during the operations against Al Qaeda in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan on February 24.
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February - 25 
The Daily Times reported on February 25 that the Federal Government has ordered a crackdown on an unnamed group led by Maulvi Shahzada Khan in the Northern Areas for its alleged involvement in terrorist activity. Quoting official sources, the report
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The Daily Times reported on February 25 that the Federal Government has ordered a crackdown on an unnamed group led by Maulvi Shahzada Khan in the Northern Areas for its alleged involvement in terrorist activity. Quoting official sources, the report said that intelligence agencies have warned the Government that the group could resort to terrorist activities at any place and at any time. They said that the group’s links with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) and other outlawed Jehadi organisations had been established and its links with Al Qaeda cannot be ruled out. Khan is alleged to be involved in several bomb blasts and firing at Social Action Programme school buildings, besides attacks on government officials.
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February - 25 
A delayed report stated that four French tourists were injured in a land mine blast, allegedly planted by the Maoists, at Jhalari area of Kanchanpur district on February 25.
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A delayed report stated that four French tourists were injured in a land mine blast, allegedly planted by the Maoists, at Jhalari area of Kanchanpur district on February 25.
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February - 25 
According to media reports, suspected Maoist insurgents shot dead a police personnel at Bharolidanda in the Gangoli Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Rupandehi district on February 25.
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According to media reports, suspected Maoist insurgents shot dead a police personnel at Bharolidanda in the Gangoli Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Rupandehi district on February 25.
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Maoists have reportedly detonated country made bombs at two colleges, one at the Mahendra Ratna Campus at Tahachal and another at the Saraswoti Campus at Thamel in Kathmandu, on February 25 to disturb the Free Student Union (FSU)'s elections which ar
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Maoists have reportedly detonated country made bombs at two colleges, one at the Mahendra Ratna Campus at Tahachal and another at the Saraswoti Campus at Thamel in Kathmandu, on February 25 to disturb the Free Student Union (FSU)'s elections which are being held today, February 26. The blasts caused partial damages to the buildings.
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February - 25 
Reports from the Dhading, Rautahat, Rupandehi, Bara and Banke districts said that the first day of the five-day Nepal-bandh (shutdown) programme from February 25-30, called by the All Nepal National Free Student Union-Revolutionary (ANNFSU-R), studen
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Reports from the Dhading, Rautahat, Rupandehi, Bara and Banke districts said that the first day of the five-day Nepal-bandh (shutdown) programme from February 25-30, called by the All Nepal National Free Student Union-Revolutionary (ANNFSU-R), students’ wing of the Maoists, has completely affected public life.
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February - 25 
The Himalayan Times reported that Maoists have abducted at least 60 school students from Birendranagar in the Rukum district on February 25. They were reportedly abducted to create a 50,000-strong child militia by April-May, 2004.
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The Himalayan Times reported that Maoists have abducted at least 60 school students from Birendranagar in the Rukum district on February 25. They were reportedly abducted to create a 50,000-strong child militia by April-May, 2004.
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February - 25 
According to the Daily Star, a mob at Rahimnagar in Khulna seriously wounded two alleged operatives of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddho faction) on February 25 after assaulting them.
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According to the Daily Star, a mob at Rahimnagar in Khulna seriously wounded two alleged operatives of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Janajuddho faction) on February 25 after assaulting them.
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February - 26 
Imphal East Police personnel arrested two Kuki National Army (KNA) terrorists from the Sanabi village on February 26. A wireless set, some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the arrested terrorists.
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Imphal East Police personnel arrested two Kuki National Army (KNA) terrorists from the Sanabi village on February 26. A wireless set, some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from the arrested terrorists.
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February - 26 
In another incident on the same day, KRA terrorists reportedly set ablaze a passenger bus at Goltabi village under Lamlai Police station on National Highway No. 150 in the Imphal East district for having failed to pay extortion amount to the outfit.
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In another incident on the same day, KRA terrorists reportedly set ablaze a passenger bus at Goltabi village under Lamlai Police station on National Highway No. 150 in the Imphal East district for having failed to pay extortion amount to the outfit.
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February - 26 
In another incident, suspected terrorists lobbed crude handmade bombs into the official residence of Rural Development Minister Imkong L. Imchen in the capital Kohima. Although the Minister was at his residence at the time of the blast, he escaped un
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In another incident, suspected terrorists lobbed crude handmade bombs into the official residence of Rural Development Minister Imkong L. Imchen in the capital Kohima. Although the Minister was at his residence at the time of the blast, he escaped unhurt.
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February - 26 
Media reports have indicated that suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres burnt two passenger vehicles near Mekokla junction in the Mokokchung district and escaped with a third vehicle. Some of the passengers reporte
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Media reports have indicated that suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres burnt two passenger vehicles near Mekokla junction in the Mokokchung district and escaped with a third vehicle. Some of the passengers reportedly stated that the cadres snatched cash and valuables from them before fleeing.
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February - 26 
On February 26, ‘organizing secretary’ of the newly formed Islamic Independent Army (IIA), who is also a 'district commander' of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), identified as Sayed Sabir Ahmad was arrested by the Army from his r
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On February 26, ‘organizing secretary’ of the newly formed Islamic Independent Army (IIA), who is also a 'district commander' of the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), identified as Sayed Sabir Ahmad was arrested by the Army from his residence at Balibhumi under Itasali police station in the Nagaon district. Two rifles, three handmade bombs, cartridges of .9 mm pistol and a radio receiver were recovered from his possession.
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February - 26 
On February 26, a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces near Ambasa in the Dhalai district of Tripura. Three live cartridges of AK-47 assault rifle and some incriminating documents w
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On February 26, a National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces near Ambasa in the Dhalai district of Tripura. Three live cartridges of AK-47 assault rifle and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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February - 26 
On February 26, security forces (SF) killed one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Babu Mani Gogoi, an alleged Pakistan-trained explosives expert of the outfit in an encounter near Mangkolemba in the Mokokchung district o
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On February 26, security forces (SF) killed one United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, identified as Babu Mani Gogoi, an alleged Pakistan-trained explosives expert of the outfit in an encounter near Mangkolemba in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland. One SF personnel was injured during the encounter. Several electronic detonators, explosives, an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a ‘movement order’ from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 26 
On February 26, sixteen terrorists of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Mizoram after escaping from their camp at Borsurai in Bangladesh, bordering Mizoram and Tripura. The surren
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On February 26, sixteen terrorists of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) surrendered before the Border Security Force (BSF) in Mizoram after escaping from their camp at Borsurai in Bangladesh, bordering Mizoram and Tripura. The surrendered terrorists also deposited one AK-56 rifle.
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February - 26 
Security forces belonging to the 14th Battalion of Assam Rifles killed two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists in an encounter at New Songlung village under Saikul police station in the Senapati district of Manipur on February 26. Two rifles, as
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Security forces belonging to the 14th Battalion of Assam Rifles killed two Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) terrorists in an encounter at New Songlung village under Saikul police station in the Senapati district of Manipur on February 26. Two rifles, assorted ammunition, fired cases and some incriminating documents were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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February - 26 
The Daily Excelsior has reported that unidentified terrorists shot dead a counter insurgent, identified as Ghulam Nabi, in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on February 26.
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The Daily Excelsior has reported that unidentified terrorists shot dead a counter insurgent, identified as Ghulam Nabi, in the Pattan area of Baramulla district on February 26.
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February - 26 
Police in Lahore arrested Muavie Ramzi, a terrorist of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) carrying Rupees one million as head money, on February 26. Two TT pistols, Kalashnikov, silencers and bottles containing poison were recovered f
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Police in Lahore arrested Muavie Ramzi, a terrorist of the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) carrying Rupees one million as head money, on February 26. Two TT pistols, Kalashnikov, silencers and bottles containing poison were recovered from his possession.
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February - 26 
According to media reports, one Maoist insurgent was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Chakraghatti in the Sunsari district on February 26. On the same day, insurgents reportedly exploded powerful bombs at Balaju and Chabahil in Kath
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According to media reports, one Maoist insurgent was killed in an encounter with the security forces at Chakraghatti in the Sunsari district on February 26. On the same day, insurgents reportedly exploded powerful bombs at Balaju and Chabahil in Kathmandu. However, no casualties were reported in the above incident.
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February - 26 
On February 26, ANNISU-R chairman Lekhnath Neupane announced the withdrawal of the ongoing five-day general strike that began on February 25.
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On February 26, ANNISU-R chairman Lekhnath Neupane announced the withdrawal of the ongoing five-day general strike that began on February 25.
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February - 26 
On February 26, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Deepak Gurung, has officially confirmed that the two arrested Maoist leaders Matrika Prasad Yadav and Suresh Ale Magar were under government security with out mentioning the whereabouts of t
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On February 26, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Deepak Gurung, has officially confirmed that the two arrested Maoist leaders Matrika Prasad Yadav and Suresh Ale Magar were under government security with out mentioning the whereabouts of the place of detention. The two were arrested by Indian security forces in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and extradited to Nepal on February 8.
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February - 26 
Security forces have recovered 150 sacks of socket bombs from a Maoist hideout during an operation at Chadikhola jungle in Bishrampur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Rautahat district on February 26.
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Security forces have recovered 150 sacks of socket bombs from a Maoist hideout during an operation at Chadikhola jungle in Bishrampur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Rautahat district on February 26.
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February - 26 
The Daily Star reported that ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists attacked former Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina's motorcade at Charkawa ferry ghat in Barisal town on February 26 while she was proceeding to address
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The Daily Star reported that ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists attacked former Prime Minister and Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina's motorcade at Charkawa ferry ghat in Barisal town on February 26 while she was proceeding to address a rally on the last day of her three-day tour to the south. The attackers reportedly damaged a vehicle at the tail of the motorcade and injured 11 Awami League workers.
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February - 26 
Two former activists of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction) were killed by its armed cadres at Purondapur in Jiban Nagar sub-district on February 26.
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Two former activists of the outlawed leftwing extremist Purbo Banglar Communist Party (Janajuddha faction) were killed by its armed cadres at Purondapur in Jiban Nagar sub-district on February 26.
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February - 26 
Commenting on the Freedom Alliance’s stance on the peace process, President Chandrika Kumaratunga stated on February 26 that the future Alliance Government will commence peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to reach a solution
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Commenting on the Freedom Alliance’s stance on the peace process, President Chandrika Kumaratunga stated on February 26 that the future Alliance Government will commence peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to reach a solution while also ensuring the rights of all communities. Addressing the inaugural United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) election rally at Anuradhapura Stadium, she opined that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) were committed to a negotiated settlement without resorting to war.
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February - 26 
On February 26, S. Elilan, the head of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) political divison for Vavuniya, addressing the first campaign meeting of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in the northern border town stated that "the Liberation Tigers
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On February 26, S. Elilan, the head of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) political divison for Vavuniya, addressing the first campaign meeting of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in the northern border town stated that "the Liberation Tigers decided today to campaign for the victory of the Tamil National Alliance." He added that the LTTE "felt that the 2004 election is a unique opportunity for the Tamil speaking people to express their political aspirations."
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February - 27 
A woman was reportedly shot dead by terrorists in her house at Surara Malti in the Kathua district. Another civilian was abducted and later killed by the terrorists at Ari in the Poonch district.
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A woman was reportedly shot dead by terrorists in her house at Surara Malti in the Kathua district. Another civilian was abducted and later killed by the terrorists at Ari in the Poonch district.
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February - 27 
According to the Hindu, police authorities of Punjab and Chandigarh, investigating into the recent Burail jailbreak incident, are said to have ascertained vital clues to a major revival plan by the terrorist outfits, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)
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According to the Hindu, police authorities of Punjab and Chandigarh, investigating into the recent Burail jailbreak incident, are said to have ascertained vital clues to a major revival plan by the terrorist outfits, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Panjwar faction of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF). Apart from regrouping operatives, it is believed that they conspired to target some political leaders and former officers of the Army and Punjab Police. The report quoting Punjab Police sources indicated that interrogation of Gurvinder Singh alias `Goldi', arrested on charges of masterminding the escape from Burail jail by co-ordinating flow of funds through the Hawala route and information from the BKI and KCF leaders, revealed that the BKI had laid out plans to eliminate former Lieutenant General R.S. Dyal, former Punjab Police chiefs K.P.S. Gill and J.F.R. Ribeiro, chairman of the Delhi-based All India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF) M.S. Bitta and Delhi Congress leader Sajjan Kumar.
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February - 27 
In another incident on the same day, the CPI-ML Janashakthi Manair 'deputy dalam commander', P. Kondal Reddy alias Prakash, was killed in an encounter with the police on the outskirts of Gudem village in Mustabad mandal (revenue division) of Karimnag
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In another incident on the same day, the CPI-ML Janashakthi Manair 'deputy dalam commander', P. Kondal Reddy alias Prakash, was killed in an encounter with the police on the outskirts of Gudem village in Mustabad mandal (revenue division) of Karimnagar district.
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February - 27 
In Jharkhand, Naxalites attacked the Dasra station, a halt between Hazaribagh Road and Koderma, and the Daniabihar station in the Bokaro district and also resorted to arson. They damaged the communication system, cut off power supply, drove away the
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In Jharkhand, Naxalites attacked the Dasra station, a halt between Hazaribagh Road and Koderma, and the Daniabihar station in the Bokaro district and also resorted to arson. They damaged the communication system, cut off power supply, drove away the railway staff and took the Assistant Station Master captive. Schools in Jharkhand remained closed and examinations to be conducted for the day were postponed to February 29.
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February - 27 
In the State, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Sharief, was found dead at Arnas in the Udhampur district on February 27. He is reported to have been killed in an inter-group clash.
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In the State, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Sharief, was found dead at Arnas in the Udhampur district on February 27. He is reported to have been killed in an inter-group clash.
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February - 27 
Movement of trains was reportedly affected on several sections, including the Grand Chord, of the East Central Zone as the Naxalites blew up railway properties and tracks. More than two dozen trains had to be detained at various points and were runni
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Movement of trains was reportedly affected on several sections, including the Grand Chord, of the East Central Zone as the Naxalites blew up railway properties and tracks. More than two dozen trains had to be detained at various points and were running seven to eight hours behind schedule. On the Mughalsarai-Patna section, the Ankhora station and a bridge were blasted, while on the Grand Chord, the rail track between Paraiya and Kashtha stations was blown up with dynamite.
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February - 27 
On February 27, four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with the Army at Padumoni village under Madhabpur police station in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. The slain terrorists reportedly belonged t
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On February 27, four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed in an encounter with the Army at Padumoni village under Madhabpur police station in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. The slain terrorists reportedly belonged to the Myanmar-based '28th battalion' of the outfit.
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February - 27 
On February 27, left wing extremist-Naxalites-of the People's War Group (PWG) allegedly shot dead Nerella Shankar, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, in the Nandi Medaram village of Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh.
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On February 27, left wing extremist-Naxalites-of the People's War Group (PWG) allegedly shot dead Nerella Shankar, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, in the Nandi Medaram village of Karimnagar district in Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 27 
On February 27, the anti-talk faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in a statement issued by its general secretary, H E Kathar agreed to initiate a dialogue with the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) if the National Socialist Counci
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On February 27, the anti-talk faction of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) in a statement issued by its general secretary, H E Kathar agreed to initiate a dialogue with the Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) if the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘acts as the mediator and guarantor’. The outfit also demanded the release of the nine villagers abducted by the KRA in October 2003 from Thekerajan village in the Karbi Anglong district.
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February - 27 
On February 27, three terrorists including two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre were arrested by Imphal East District police. The NSCN-IM cadre hailing from Irong Makha in Ukhrul
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On February 27, three terrorists including two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre were arrested by Imphal East District police. The NSCN-IM cadre hailing from Irong Makha in Ukhrul district was arrested from near Sanjenthong while the PLA terrorists were arrested from Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.
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February - 27 
On February 27, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were arrested from Golokganj in the Dhubri district of Assam. A sum of Rupees 10,000 and a document containing details of ULFA activities in Lower Assam districts were recovered fr
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On February 27, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were arrested from Golokganj in the Dhubri district of Assam. A sum of Rupees 10,000 and a document containing details of ULFA activities in Lower Assam districts were recovered from them.
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February - 27 
Security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles killed a suspected valley-based terrorist in an encounter near Wabgai Buffalo Farm under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district of Manipur on February 27. A 9mm pistol loaded with two live rounds
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Security forces belonging to the Assam Rifles killed a suspected valley-based terrorist in an encounter near Wabgai Buffalo Farm under Kakching police station in the Thoubal district of Manipur on February 27. A 9mm pistol loaded with two live rounds, one hand grenade, two empty cases of 9mm pistol and four empty cases of SLR were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 27 
Security forces recovered one AK rifle, one .303 rifle, four kilograms of explosives, one bundle wire, one sniper rifle, three hand grenades and one remote control device during a search operation at Mahore in the Udhampur district.
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Security forces recovered one AK rifle, one .303 rifle, four kilograms of explosives, one bundle wire, one sniper rifle, three hand grenades and one remote control device during a search operation at Mahore in the Udhampur district.
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February - 27 
The Daily Excelsior quoting unnamed official sources reported that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s Gauri (believed to be radio code of the outfit’s Budgam district ‘commander’) was heard communicating to his headquarters across the Line of Control (LoC) that th
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The Daily Excelsior quoting unnamed official sources reported that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen’s Gauri (believed to be radio code of the outfit’s Budgam district ‘commander’) was heard communicating to his headquarters across the Line of Control (LoC) that the operation was nearly successful. However, no terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far.
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February - 27 
The Naxalites blew up the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited telephone exchange at Hariharganj in the Palamu district. Although there were no casualties, the communication system was paralysed.
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The Naxalites blew up the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited telephone exchange at Hariharganj in the Palamu district. Although there were no casualties, the communication system was paralysed.
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February - 27 
Unidentified terrorists fired rifle grenades targeting Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s public rally at Beerwah in the Budgam district on February 27. Even as the Chief Minister and two of his Ministers escaped unhurt, a 22-year-old woman was k
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Unidentified terrorists fired rifle grenades targeting Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s public rally at Beerwah in the Budgam district on February 27. Even as the Chief Minister and two of his Ministers escaped unhurt, a 22-year-old woman was killed and four persons, including two children, sustained injuries. The terrorists are reported to have fired two rifle grenades during the Revenue Minister Hakeem Mohammad Yasin’s speech. Both the grenades fell in close vicinity of the public meeting and exploded with a gap of approximately 10 seconds. Later, the Chief Minister delivered his address and said that the terrorist strike was an attempt of certain elements who were attempting to sabotage the current peace process between New Delhi and Islamabad.
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February - 27 
While enforcing their bandh (general shutdown) call to protest against alleged 'police atrocities' in the two States of Bihar and Jharkhand, left wing extremist- Naxalites-of the banned outfits, People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centr
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While enforcing their bandh (general shutdown) call to protest against alleged 'police atrocities' in the two States of Bihar and Jharkhand, left wing extremist- Naxalites-of the banned outfits, People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), blew up Central Government undertakings and disrupted telephone and rail communications on February 27.
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February - 27 
According to The Nation, the United States has handed over to Pakistan a list of 53 Al Qaeda suspects believed to be hiding in the South Waziristan Agency bordering Afghanistan. "The Bush administration has extended a list to Pakistani authorities wh
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According to The Nation, the United States has handed over to Pakistan a list of 53 Al Qaeda suspects believed to be hiding in the South Waziristan Agency bordering Afghanistan. "The Bush administration has extended a list to Pakistani authorities which contain the names of 53 al-Qaeda suspects who, it said, have taken refuge in South Waziristan Agency. This US contention is based on intelligence reports gathered from Afghanistan that these suspected terrorists have sneaked into the Pakistani side a couple of months ago," the report indicated.
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February - 27 
According to media reports, atleast two Maoist insurgents were killed during operations by the security forces (SF), including one at Chimadi Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Sunsari district and another in Dovane VDC area of Bhojpur d
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According to media reports, atleast two Maoist insurgents were killed during operations by the security forces (SF), including one at Chimadi Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Sunsari district and another in Dovane VDC area of Bhojpur district, on February 27. An unspecified quantity of explosives was recovered from the slain insurgents.
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February - 27 
On the same day, a group of Maoists set ablaze a vehicle belonging to the Nepal Telecommunication Corporation at Hemantapur in Dang district.
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On the same day, a group of Maoists set ablaze a vehicle belonging to the Nepal Telecommunication Corporation at Hemantapur in Dang district.
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February - 27 
In another incident, four cadres of the outlawed leftwing extremist Gano Mukti Fouj were arrested along with some arms and ammunition from Kushita town on February 27 while they were holding a secret meeting.
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In another incident, four cadres of the outlawed leftwing extremist Gano Mukti Fouj were arrested along with some arms and ammunition from Kushita town on February 27 while they were holding a secret meeting.
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February - 27 
The Daily Star reported that suspected Islamist extremists stabbed prominent writer Humayun Azad with knives in front of the Bangla Academy in capital Dhaka on February 27. Azad, a Professor of Bangla at the Dhaka University, was allegedly threatened
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The Daily Star reported that suspected Islamist extremists stabbed prominent writer Humayun Azad with knives in front of the Bangla Academy in capital Dhaka on February 27. Azad, a Professor of Bangla at the Dhaka University, was allegedly threatened by the extremists for the launch of his latest work 'Pak Sar Zamin Saad Baad' in November 2003.
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February - 28 
A joint team of Rashtriya Rifles and Surankote police on February 28 raided a house at Shahdara Sharief in Rajouri and arrested three members of a family for giving shelter to terrorists.
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A joint team of Rashtriya Rifles and Surankote police on February 28 raided a house at Shahdara Sharief in Rajouri and arrested three members of a family for giving shelter to terrorists.
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February - 28 
An Al-Badr terrorist was killed in an encounter with the SFs in Chhatergul forest area of Ganderbal in Srinagar district on February 28.
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An Al-Badr terrorist was killed in an encounter with the SFs in Chhatergul forest area of Ganderbal in Srinagar district on February 28.
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February - 28 
Eleven persons, including five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on February 28 when unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade on the CRPF convoy at Bijbehara, the home town of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad S
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Eleven persons, including five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on February 28 when unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade on the CRPF convoy at Bijbehara, the home town of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
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February - 28 
Four terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were shot dead by the security forces (SFs) at Dara Sangla in Surankote tehsil (administrative unit) of Poonch district on February 28. The security personnel, who didn’t suffer any casualties in the opera
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Four terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were shot dead by the security forces (SFs) at Dara Sangla in Surankote tehsil (administrative unit) of Poonch district on February 28. The security personnel, who didn’t suffer any casualties in the operation, are continuing the search for two terrorists, who escaped during the gun-battle. Recoveries made from the scene of encounter included one Pika gun, one AK rifle, one pistol, three AK magazines with 27 rounds, 24 Pika ammunition, five hand grenades and nine UBGL grenades.
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February - 28 
In another incident, People’s War Group (PWG) cadres set ablaze three vehicles on the Bhupalpatnam national highway near Kontaparti in the Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh on February 28.
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In another incident, People’s War Group (PWG) cadres set ablaze three vehicles on the Bhupalpatnam national highway near Kontaparti in the Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh on February 28.
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February - 28 
On February 28, a joint team of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested five terrorists of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), including three women cadres, and also destroyed a camp of the outfit during a sear
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On February 28, a joint team of police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel arrested five terrorists of the United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), including three women cadres, and also destroyed a camp of the outfit during a search operation at an unspecified village near Dissama forest range in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Blankets, some documents, shoes and medicines were recovered from the camp.
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February - 28 
On February 28, at least three senior Kuki National Front- Zougam group (KNF-Z) terrorists were killed by the Kuki National Front -Samuel group (KNF-S) in a factional gunfight at Hengjang near Patlian village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur.
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On February 28, at least three senior Kuki National Front- Zougam group (KNF-Z) terrorists were killed by the Kuki National Front -Samuel group (KNF-S) in a factional gunfight at Hengjang near Patlian village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. According to sources, both the factions had earlier agreed for unification in a peace agreement signed in the presence of Kuki Inpi and Thadou Kuki Students’ Union in the past.
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February - 28 
On February 28, police reportedly seized eight kit bags, one .303 rifle, two 303 mark 4 bayonets, 29 live rounds, two grenades, soap bomb alarm piece, 12 bore catridges, torch lights, landmines, wires, flash eliminators and other items from a left wi
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On February 28, police reportedly seized eight kit bags, one .303 rifle, two 303 mark 4 bayonets, 29 live rounds, two grenades, soap bomb alarm piece, 12 bore catridges, torch lights, landmines, wires, flash eliminators and other items from a left wing extremist—Naxalite— hideout at Chinadodija in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 28 
Reports from south Kashmir said that unidentified gunmen, believed to be terrorists, appeared at the house of a former counter-insurgent, Maqbool Shah, at Manshward in Rajpora area of Pulwama district and shot dead his wife, Naseema.
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Reports from south Kashmir said that unidentified gunmen, believed to be terrorists, appeared at the house of a former counter-insurgent, Maqbool Shah, at Manshward in Rajpora area of Pulwama district and shot dead his wife, Naseema.
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February - 28 
SFs detected and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), carrying 40 kilograms of RDX at village Massari near Pranu on Bhaderwah-Doda road on February 28.
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SFs detected and defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), carrying 40 kilograms of RDX at village Massari near Pranu on Bhaderwah-Doda road on February 28.
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February - 28 
Thirteen left wing extremists-naxalites-of the People's War Group (PWG), including three girls, surrendered before the DGP, S.R. Sukumara, in Hyderabad on February 28. Assuring the surrendered naxalites of all possible help, Mr. Sukumara announced th
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Thirteen left wing extremists-naxalites-of the People's War Group (PWG), including three girls, surrendered before the DGP, S.R. Sukumara, in Hyderabad on February 28. Assuring the surrendered naxalites of all possible help, Mr. Sukumara announced that the surrendered naxalites would be handed over the respective reward amount they carried.
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February - 28 
Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) surrendered before the security forces in Mahore tehsil in Reasi police district on February 28. They handed over one AK rifle, four AK magazines, 115 rounds, two hand grenades, one I Com radio set, one 9mm p
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Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) surrendered before the security forces in Mahore tehsil in Reasi police district on February 28. They handed over one AK rifle, four AK magazines, 115 rounds, two hand grenades, one I Com radio set, one 9mm pistol, two pistol magazines and 14 pistol rounds.
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February - 28 
A suicide bomber was killed and four worshippers were injured in an attack on an imambargah (mosque) in Rawalpindi on February 28. The dead attacker was identified as Syed Ejaz Hussain, a young man in his mid-20s who had come to the imambargah Yadgar
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A suicide bomber was killed and four worshippers were injured in an attack on an imambargah (mosque) in Rawalpindi on February 28. The dead attacker was identified as Syed Ejaz Hussain, a young man in his mid-20s who had come to the imambargah Yadgar-i-Hussaini in Satellite Town during Maghrib prayers and had joined the congregation. In the second Rakat, he reportedly detonated the bomb wrapped around his body.
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February - 28 
A group of Maoists have abducted a member of the Raj Parishad (Royal Council) and former minister, Shekh Sarajul, from his residence at Raghunathpur VDC area in Rautahat district on February 28.
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A group of Maoists have abducted a member of the Raj Parishad (Royal Council) and former minister, Shekh Sarajul, from his residence at Raghunathpur VDC area in Rautahat district on February 28.
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February - 28 
A Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel was killed in a bomb explosion triggered by the Maoists at Labu village in Gorkha district on February 28.
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A Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel was killed in a bomb explosion triggered by the Maoists at Labu village in Gorkha district on February 28.
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February - 28 
Media reports stated that at least two civilians were killed in separate bomb explosions allegedly triggered by Maoist insurgents including one at Balkot area in the Nuwakot district and another at Lamoshagu area of Sindhupalchowk district on Februar
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Media reports stated that at least two civilians were killed in separate bomb explosions allegedly triggered by Maoist insurgents including one at Balkot area in the Nuwakot district and another at Lamoshagu area of Sindhupalchowk district on February 28. A security official was also injured during the above incident.
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February - 28 
On the same day one Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldier was killed and six others were injured in a land mine explosion triggered by Maoists at Simle in Jyamrung Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Dhading district.
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On the same day one Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) soldier was killed and six others were injured in a land mine explosion triggered by Maoists at Simle in Jyamrung Village Development Committee (VDC) in the Dhading district.
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February - 28 
In another incident, unidentified outlaws killed four youths at Ataikula in the Pabna district on February 28.
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In another incident, unidentified outlaws killed four youths at Ataikula in the Pabna district on February 28.
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February - 29 
At least five children sustained injuries when an explosive device they were playing with exploded in the Kupwara district.
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At least five children sustained injuries when an explosive device they were playing with exploded in the Kupwara district.
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February - 29 
On February 29, three NLFT terrorists surrendered before the Assam Rifles in the capital Agartala along with an unspecified number of arms and ammunition.
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On February 29, three NLFT terrorists surrendered before the Assam Rifles in the capital Agartala along with an unspecified number of arms and ammunition.
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February - 29 March - 1
On March 1, the body of an 'informer' of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) who was reportedly abducted on February 29 by suspected ATTF terrorists was recovered from Hajaripara in the West Tripura district.
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On March 1, the body of an 'informer' of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) who was reportedly abducted on February 29 by suspected ATTF terrorists was recovered from Hajaripara in the West Tripura district.
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February - 29 
Seven civilians were injured when unidentified terrorists made an abortive attempt to blow up a security camp by firing four rifle grenades at Khanyar on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on February 29. According to sources, seven inmates of a house
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Seven civilians were injured when unidentified terrorists made an abortive attempt to blow up a security camp by firing four rifle grenades at Khanyar on the outskirts of capital Srinagar on February 29. According to sources, seven inmates of a house were injured when one of the four rifle grenades hit their house.
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February - 29 
Security agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested eight Al Qaeda suspects over the past two days. While two suspects were arrested from Zangali Police Checkpost in the Badabeer area after a brief encounter, at least six more, including thre
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Security agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested eight Al Qaeda suspects over the past two days. While two suspects were arrested from Zangali Police Checkpost in the Badabeer area after a brief encounter, at least six more, including three Algerians and three Afghans, were arrested at the Kacha Ghari refugee camp.
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February - 29 
Suspected terrorists are reported to have fired two missiles at a military base in Miranshah, regional headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, on February 29. According to The News, there was no loss of life or damage to property. The missiles were
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Suspected terrorists are reported to have fired two missiles at a military base in Miranshah, regional headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, on February 29. According to The News, there was no loss of life or damage to property. The missiles were reportedly fired from the border area of Ghulam Khan, a few kilometers north of Miranshah. This is the second attack on the army since the killing of 12 tribesmen in a shooting incident in Wana, South Waziristan tribal agency, on February 28. They were allegedly killed when troops mistook them as terrorists and opened fire on them.
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February - 29 
According to media reports, three Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, were killed in a clash with security forces at Bhawanipur in the Shivagadhi Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Rupandehi district on February 29.
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According to media reports, three Maoist insurgents, including a woman cadre, were killed in a clash with security forces at Bhawanipur in the Shivagadhi Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Rupandehi district on February 29.
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February - 29 
In another incident, a civilian was shot at and injured by the Maoists in the Bagewa VDC area of Dhanusha district on February 29.
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In another incident, a civilian was shot at and injured by the Maoists in the Bagewa VDC area of Dhanusha district on February 29.
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February - 29 
On February 29, Maoists reportedly killed an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal-UML (CPN-UML) at Thangpaldhak VDC area in the Sindhupalchowk district.
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On February 29, Maoists reportedly killed an activist of the Communist Party of Nepal-UML (CPN-UML) at Thangpaldhak VDC area in the Sindhupalchowk district.
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February - 29 
Rajdhani Dainik reported that the Maoists have recently formed a ‘People’s government’ in Dang district under Indrajeet Chaudhari as 'Chief' of the government and Dama Sharma as 'vice-chief'. Also Naradmani Pokharel, Sumitra Tharu, Laxmi Chaudhari an
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Rajdhani Dainik reported that the Maoists have recently formed a ‘People’s government’ in Dang district under Indrajeet Chaudhari as 'Chief' of the government and Dama Sharma as 'vice-chief'. Also Naradmani Pokharel, Sumitra Tharu, Laxmi Chaudhari and Sapana Chaudhari were appointed as members in the ‘government’.
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February - 29 
Three insurgents were killed in the Shivagadi VDC area of Kapilavastu district and another at Sera village in Bajura district on February 29.
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Three insurgents were killed in the Shivagadi VDC area of Kapilavastu district and another at Sera village in Bajura district on February 29.
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February - 29 
Police recovered firearms and ammunition from a house at Himmatpur village in the Sadar sub-district of Comilla district on February 29. The seized arms and ammunition include a foreign pistol, a revolver and 18 rounds of bullet.
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Police recovered firearms and ammunition from a house at Himmatpur village in the Sadar sub-district of Comilla district on February 29. The seized arms and ammunition include a foreign pistol, a revolver and 18 rounds of bullet.
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February - 29 
The Daily Star reported that activists of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were engaged in sporadic gunfights at Ramgarh in the Khagrachhari district to establish supremacy in the area.
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The Daily Star reported that activists of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were engaged in sporadic gunfights at Ramgarh in the Khagrachhari district to establish supremacy in the area. The gunfight between the pro-peace accord PCJSS and its opponent UPDF started on February 29 when armed PCJSS members opened fire on Kalapru villagers. Over 200 gunshots were allegedly exchanged in the incident.
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February - 29 
The Daily Star reported that Awami League chief and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on February 29 accused cadres of the ruling coalition partner Jamaat-e-Islami of carrying out the February 27-attack on prominent writer Humayun Azad in Dhaka. Sh
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The Daily Star reported that Awami League chief and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on February 29 accused cadres of the ruling coalition partner Jamaat-e-Islami of carrying out the February 27-attack on prominent writer Humayun Azad in Dhaka. She alleged that that Azad’s writings have been opposed by the Islamist extremists.
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February - 29 
The Khulna City Mayor Shaikh Tayebur Rahman survived a bomb attack on February 29 as a hand grenade thrown at his car failed to explode. Police have reportedly recovered a Pakistani-made grenade from the spot.
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The Khulna City Mayor Shaikh Tayebur Rahman survived a bomb attack on February 29 as a hand grenade thrown at his car failed to explode. Police have reportedly recovered a Pakistani-made grenade from the spot.
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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