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February - 1 
A joint team of the Karbi Anglong Police and Army arrested a United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadre, identified as Elwin Rongphar, from Hatigarh near Bokajan in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on February 1. One .9 mm pistol along wit
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A joint team of the Karbi Anglong Police and Army arrested a United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) cadre, identified as Elwin Rongphar, from Hatigarh near Bokajan in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on February 1. One .9 mm pistol along with five rounds of live cartridges and Rupees 2, 20,250 were recovered from his possession.
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Addressing a press conference at Guwahati on February 1, the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, assured the States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh that its boundaries would not be altered without their consent, not even to fulfil the NSCN-IM
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Addressing a press conference at Guwahati on February 1, the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, assured the States of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh that its boundaries would not be altered without their consent, not even to fulfil the NSCN-IM’s demand for the integration of contiguous Naga-inhabited areas.
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February - 1 
After a 48 hour gun-battle on the Line of Control in the Nowgam Sector of Kupwara district, nine terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were shot dead by the security force (SF) personnel on September 1. SFs recovered eight assault rifles, 16
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After a 48 hour gun-battle on the Line of Control in the Nowgam Sector of Kupwara district, nine terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were shot dead by the security force (SF) personnel on September 1. SFs recovered eight assault rifles, 16 magazines, 3 grenade launcher shells besides some documents. Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. V. K. Batra said "The group was tracked on Wednesday morning and in the evening the fighting started in the northern Nowgam sector," adding that the operation in the area was continuing till last reports came in.
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February - 1 
At least 65 per cent voters are reported to have exercised their franchise on February 1 for the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) elections held after a gap of nearly 27 years. Chief Electoral Officer, Rakesh Gupta, said that 65 per cent polling has
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At least 65 per cent voters are reported to have exercised their franchise on February 1 for the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) elections held after a gap of nearly 27 years. Chief Electoral Officer, Rakesh Gupta, said that 65 per cent polling has been recorded in the JMC polls and added that barring some minor incidents polling remained peaceful in Jammu City. He disclosed that for 71 wards of the JMC, 537 candidates were in the fray.
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February - 1 
CPI-Maoist cadres from Andhra Pradesh are reportedly joining their counterparts in Bihar and Jharkhand to enforce their boycott of the Legislative Assembly polls commencing from February 3. Quoting Bihar Home department sources, a report said a group
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CPI-Maoist cadres from Andhra Pradesh are reportedly joining their counterparts in Bihar and Jharkhand to enforce their boycott of the Legislative Assembly polls commencing from February 3. Quoting Bihar Home department sources, a report said a group of armed Naxalites from Andhra Pradesh were camping in Bihar to help their counterparts. "We also have intelligence reports that the Maoists are getting regular help from Nepal's rebels to create trouble during the polls," an unnamed official said. Reports further said Naxalites had been visiting villages in the Jehanabad, Arwal and Gaya districts asking people not to vote.
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Eight left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to various groups are reported to have surrendered before the Warangal district police chief, M. S. Ravindra, on February 1. According to police, five Naxalites of the Communist Party of
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Eight left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to various groups are reported to have surrendered before the Warangal district police chief, M. S. Ravindra, on February 1. According to police, five Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), two of Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janasakthi) and one from the CPI-ML Praja Pratighatana surrendered due to ill health and family reasons.
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In Adilabad district, six members of the Indervelli dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist killed a retired Government employee, Damodar Rao, on February 1 branding him a police informer.
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In Adilabad district, six members of the Indervelli dalam (squad) of the CPI-Maoist killed a retired Government employee, Damodar Rao, on February 1 branding him a police informer.
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On February 1, the police seized a cane bomb, weighing approximately 40 kilogram, beneath a bridge over Sonasat river in the Giridih district of Jharkhand.
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On February 1, the police seized a cane bomb, weighing approximately 40 kilogram, beneath a bridge over Sonasat river in the Giridih district of Jharkhand.
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on February 1, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCM-IM) general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, stated that any attempt to resolve the Naga issue by appeasing the Assamese, Meiteis or Arunacha
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Speaking to the media in New Delhi on February 1, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCM-IM) general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, stated that any attempt to resolve the Naga issue by appeasing the Assamese, Meiteis or Arunachalese would be futile.
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The Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), in a press statement on February 1, warned all Government doctors working in private clinics in the State of Manipur to wind up their practice by February 5.
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The Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), in a press statement on February 1, warned all Government doctors working in private clinics in the State of Manipur to wind up their practice by February 5.
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A bomb explosion was reported at the yard of the railways rest house near the railway station in Larkana, Sindh province, on February 1. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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A bomb explosion was reported at the yard of the railways rest house near the railway station in Larkana, Sindh province, on February 1. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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According to Dawn, tribal negotiators have handed the Government the draft of a six-point peace agreement that seeks to neutralise foreign terrorists from South Waziristan. The draft agreement, to be signed by representatives of three main sub-clans
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According to Dawn, tribal negotiators have handed the Government the draft of a six-point peace agreement that seeks to neutralise foreign terrorists from South Waziristan. The draft agreement, to be signed by representatives of three main sub-clans of Mehsud tribe and the Government, is to be discussed and given a final shape at a meeting on February 1, today. North West Frontier Province Governor, Lt-Gen (retd) Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah, is expected to hold the final round of talks with leaders of the Mehsud tribe.
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February - 1 
Nine persons were wounded when a bomb exploded near the Quetta Railway Station. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the second explosion, according to Daily Times.
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Nine persons were wounded when a bomb exploded near the Quetta Railway Station. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the second explosion, according to Daily Times.
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One person was killed and nine others sustained injuries during two bomb blasts in Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, on February 1. City Police Officer, Pervaiz Rafi Bhatti, said that the person killed in an explosion was a saboteur, identifie
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One person was killed and nine others sustained injuries during two bomb blasts in Quetta, capital of Balochistan province, on February 1. City Police Officer, Pervaiz Rafi Bhatti, said that the person killed in an explosion was a saboteur, identified as Bahar Khan, and blew himself before planting the explosive in a busy center.
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Shariat Khan Wazir, a pro-Government tribal leader, was reportedly shot dead on February 1 at Miranshah in North Waziristan by unidentified assailants. The 35-year old businessman escorted by his guard was returning home when he was attacked near Raz
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Shariat Khan Wazir, a pro-Government tribal leader, was reportedly shot dead on February 1 at Miranshah in North Waziristan by unidentified assailants. The 35-year old businessman escorted by his guard was returning home when he was attacked near Razmak-Eesha road, tribal sources told The News. While his guard was injured in the ambush, the attackers escaped after killing Shariat Khan
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The BBC Urdu Service has reported that bomb explosions cut electricity to the Balochistan province plunging the entire province into darkness on February 1-night. The report said that a high-tension power supply line was blown up by bomb attacks in t
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The BBC Urdu Service has reported that bomb explosions cut electricity to the Balochistan province plunging the entire province into darkness on February 1-night. The report said that a high-tension power supply line was blown up by bomb attacks in the Mithri Pirak area of Sibi at approximately 9:15 pm (PST). "The electricity tower was blown up in Sibi and power supply to two-thirds of the province has been cut off," said an unnamed Balochistan Government official. "This was the last power supply line after two power transmission lines were blown up earlier this month and now we have no means to supply power. The repair will take some time," a Water and Power Development Authority official told AFP.
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The Government on February 1 approved the draft of a six-point peace agreement with a Mujahideen ‘commander’ aimed at restoring peace in South Waziristan, according to Dawn. "We have approved the text of the six-point draft agreement. We have told Me
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The Government on February 1 approved the draft of a six-point peace agreement with a Mujahideen ‘commander’ aimed at restoring peace in South Waziristan, according to Dawn. "We have approved the text of the six-point draft agreement. We have told Mehsud tribesmen negotiating the peace deal that we have no problems with it. As far as we are concerned the draft agreement stands approved," head of security in the Federally Administered Tribal Region (FATA), Brig. Mehmood Shah said. The draft agreement reportedly stipulates that Baitullah Mehsud, ‘commander’ of the Mujahideen in South Waziristan, and his supporters would not give protection to nor support any foreign terrorist in their area. Clause II of the draft says that Baitullah or his supporters will neither fire at any Government functionary nor cause damage to Government installations, nor will they obstruct development activities in the area. The third point provides for the exemption of Baitullah and his supporters from any legal and punitive action for their past activities. It does, however, provide for 'appropriate' punitive action under the Frontier Crimes Regulation against anyone violating the agreement and makes it incumbent upon the Mehsud tribesmen to hand over offenders to the authorities.
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February - 1 
Britain's Foreign Office Minister, Douglas Alexander, expressed his grave concerns about the political developments and reportedly said, "This action will increase the risk of instability in Nepal, undermining the institutions of democracy and consti
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Britain's Foreign Office Minister, Douglas Alexander, expressed his grave concerns about the political developments and reportedly said, "This action will increase the risk of instability in Nepal, undermining the institutions of democracy and constitutional monarchy in the country."
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February - 1 
China while declining to comment on the King's actions said it was an "internal affair" but hoped that Nepal would attain social stability, economic development and national reconciliation.
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China while declining to comment on the King's actions said it was an "internal affair" but hoped that Nepal would attain social stability, economic development and national reconciliation.
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February - 1 
Deuba is reported to have said, "We will oppose this step." The dismissed Prime Minister, who was not allowed to leave his house, told reporters "The move directly violates the Constitution and is against democracy." The Nepali Congress, Nepal’s larg
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Deuba is reported to have said, "We will oppose this step." The dismissed Prime Minister, who was not allowed to leave his house, told reporters "The move directly violates the Constitution and is against democracy." The Nepali Congress, Nepal’s largest party, said that the King had "pushed the country toward further complications" and called for a joint protest.
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Following dismissal of the Sher Bahadur Deuba Government on February 1, King Gyanendra has assumed all powers himself and declared an Emergency throughout the country. All international flights to and from Kathmandu remain suspended since the King’s
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Following dismissal of the Sher Bahadur Deuba Government on February 1, King Gyanendra has assumed all powers himself and declared an Emergency throughout the country. All international flights to and from Kathmandu remain suspended since the King’s proclamation and communication facilities, including telephone lines, have been blocked. The King also suspended several provisions of the Constitution, including the freedoms of press, speech and expression, the freedom to assemble peacefully, the right to privacy and the right against preventive detention, according to a statement from the Narayanhiti Palace. In an announcement on State-run television, the monarch accused the Government of failing to conduct Parliamentary elections and being unable to restore peace in the country. Gyanendra, who is also Supreme Commander of the 78,000-strong Royal Nepalese Army, said security forces’ would be given more powers to maintain law and order.
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February - 1 
In a joint statement issued on September 1, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), Prachanda and General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), Ganapathy, appealed against "every evil design of imperialism and expans
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In a joint statement issued on September 1, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), Prachanda and General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), Ganapathy, appealed against "every evil design of imperialism and expansionism to repress the revolutionary cause of the oppressed people in Nepal and India". The statement read: "We pledge to fight unitedly till the entire conspiracies hatched by the imperialists and reactionaries are crushed and the people’s cause of Socialism and Communism are established in Nepal, India and all over the world."
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February - 1 
India while expressing "grave concern" over the monarch’s action indicated that, "These developments constitute a serious setback to the cause of democracy in Nepal and cannot but be a cause of grave concern to India." A Ministry of External Affairs
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India while expressing "grave concern" over the monarch’s action indicated that, "These developments constitute a serious setback to the cause of democracy in Nepal and cannot but be a cause of grave concern to India." A Ministry of External Affairs statement noted, "The safety and welfare of the political leaders must be ensured and political parties must be allowed to exercise all the rights enjoyed by them under the constitution.
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February - 1 
Richard Boucher, spokesperson at the State Department, said the US was "deeply troubled" by the dismissal of Deuba and termed the development as "a step back from democracy", which could undermine the Himalayan kingdom's struggle against Maoist insur
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Richard Boucher, spokesperson at the State Department, said the US was "deeply troubled" by the dismissal of Deuba and termed the development as "a step back from democracy", which could undermine the Himalayan kingdom's struggle against Maoist insurgency.
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February - 1 
The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) while terming King Gyanendra's dismissal of the Sher Bahadur Deuba Government and imposition of Emergency as "medieval feudal autocracy" called for a three-day general strike across the country from February 3. M
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The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) while terming King Gyanendra's dismissal of the Sher Bahadur Deuba Government and imposition of Emergency as "medieval feudal autocracy" called for a three-day general strike across the country from February 3. Maoist ‘Chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, said in a statement that "by discussing with pro-people forces in the days to come, the resistance (against the King's proclamations) will be heightened."
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February - 1 
The Indian Express, quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least five Maoist insurgents have been killed in separate clashes with soldiers since the King’s takeover of power on February 1. The report added that insurgents have also s
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The Indian Express, quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least five Maoist insurgents have been killed in separate clashes with soldiers since the King’s takeover of power on February 1. The report added that insurgents have also set off several bombs in the western region, but no one was hurt in these incidents. The RNA chief, Pyar Jung Thapa, was quoted as stating, ‘‘the Army must launch tougher action against the Maoists if they ignore His Majesty’s call to lay down their arms, join the mainstream and if they continue their violence.’’
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February - 1 
The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a statement expressed deep concern and demanded the immediate restoration of democracy in Nepal.
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The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in a statement expressed deep concern and demanded the immediate restoration of democracy in Nepal.
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February - 1 
The Janajuddho faction of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) on February 1 threatened to kill eight journalists of Satkhira and officer-in-charge (OC) of the Tala Police Station. In letters to Satkhira Reporters' Club and Press Club, K
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The Janajuddho faction of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) on February 1 threatened to kill eight journalists of Satkhira and officer-in-charge (OC) of the Tala Police Station. In letters to Satkhira Reporters' Club and Press Club, Khulna ‘divisional secretary’ of PBCP, Tushar, said the journalists will be executed very shortly. Blaming Ram Krishna Chakraborty, local correspondent of Daily Jugantar, for 'helping police' arrest their leader, Kartik Chandra Rishi, who was subsequently killed during an encounter with the police on January 20, the letters said that he will be executed. They also held Tala OC, Shah Mashiur Rahman, responsible for Kartik's killing and threatened to kill him too in a short time. Letters termed seven other journalists 'class enemies' and threatened to liquidate them.
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Three left-wing extremists were killed in separate incidents of crossfire with the police personnel in Kushtia and Pabna districts on February 2. Police in Pabna district said they had arrested Saleh Uddin and Shariful Islam, cadres of the Purbo Bang
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Three left-wing extremists were killed in separate incidents of crossfire with the police personnel in Kushtia and Pabna districts on February 2. Police in Pabna district said they had arrested Saleh Uddin and Shariful Islam, cadres of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), from Bilclandiha village on February 1. Following their confessional statement, the police on February 2 took the two to Bichalandi to recover firearms hidden by them, when PBCP cadres reportedly opened fire on the police personnel. In the ensuing encounter, Saleh and Shariful were killed and Sub-Inspector Asif Uddin and three constables of Santhia Police Station were injured. The police also retrieved two shutter-guns and five bullets from the incident site.
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February - 2 
In another incident in Warangal district, some 40 CPI-Maoist cadres, led by the ‘Division Committee Secretary’, DVK Swamy alias Yadanna, attacked the remote village of Rampur injuring four civilians.
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In another incident in Warangal district, some 40 CPI-Maoist cadres, led by the ‘Division Committee Secretary’, DVK Swamy alias Yadanna, attacked the remote village of Rampur injuring four civilians.
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February - 2 
In the Hazaribagh district, police defused two bombs under a bridge on the Vishnugarh-Bagodar Highway under Charchu police station limits. According to Hazaribagh district police chief, Ashish Batra, the bomb weighed 20 kilograms, while two coils and
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In the Hazaribagh district, police defused two bombs under a bridge on the Vishnugarh-Bagodar Highway under Charchu police station limits. According to Hazaribagh district police chief, Ashish Batra, the bomb weighed 20 kilograms, while two coils and a battery were also recovered along with the bomb.
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February - 2 
On February 2, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian at Cuddapahrajapalli in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
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On February 2, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian at Cuddapahrajapalli in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 2 
One security force personnel was killed and five others wounded in a gun-battle with unidentified terrorists at Kwatha village in the Chandel district of Manipur on February 2.
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One security force personnel was killed and five others wounded in a gun-battle with unidentified terrorists at Kwatha village in the Chandel district of Manipur on February 2.
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February - 2 
Responding to Manipur Governor S.S. Sidhu’s appeal to militant groups to come to the negotiation table, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’, Sana Yaima, in a press statement in Imphal on February 2, came up with a four-point propos
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Responding to Manipur Governor S.S. Sidhu’s appeal to militant groups to come to the negotiation table, the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) ‘chairman’, Sana Yaima, in a press statement in Imphal on February 2, came up with a four-point proposal to "end the conflict satisfactorily once and for all." The four proposals are: a ‘plebiscite’ under the supervision of the United Nations (UN), deployment of a UN peacekeeping force, surrender of all weapons to the peacekeepers and transfer of political power in accordance with the outcome of the plebiscite.
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February - 2 
The Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, told the media in New Delhi that India was committed to the SAARC process. "It is only in an environment free from political turmoil and violence that a summit would yield the desired outcome," said Saran. He also
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The Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, told the media in New Delhi that India was committed to the SAARC process. "It is only in an environment free from political turmoil and violence that a summit would yield the desired outcome," said Saran. He also said the Prime Minister's decision not to travel to Dhaka was not directed against this or that country. According to the Foreign Secretary, "What has happened in Nepal is not an ordinary event. What has been taking place in Bangladesh is not something ordinary."
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February - 2 
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit, scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2005, was postponed indefinitely after India announced on February 2 that the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, could not attend the meeting due to poo
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The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit, scheduled for February 6 and 7, 2005, was postponed indefinitely after India announced on February 2 that the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, could not attend the meeting due to poor security conditions in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, and recent developments in Nepal. Earlier, the summit, scheduled from January 9 to 11, was postponed in the wake of the tsunami. Under the SAARC Charter, a summit cannot be held even if one of the seven heads of Government/state cannot attend the meeting.
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February - 2 
Two armed extremists killed a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist in the Edulappali village of Warangal district after branding him a police informer.
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Two armed extremists killed a Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activist in the Edulappali village of Warangal district after branding him a police informer.
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February - 2 
A bomb explosion was reported from the township of Mastung in Balochistan province on February 2. However, it did not cause any loss of life or damage. An improvised explosive device was planted close to the police post established near the Sarawan P
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A bomb explosion was reported from the township of Mastung in Balochistan province on February 2. However, it did not cause any loss of life or damage. An improvised explosive device was planted close to the police post established near the Sarawan Press Club in Mastung, reported The Dawn.
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February - 2 
Baitullah Mahsud, one of the most wanted militants in South Waziristan, is reported to have signed a draft peace agreement in the presence of a tribal Jirga (council) at his remote mountain hideout on February 2. According to The News, Mahsud made no
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Baitullah Mahsud, one of the most wanted militants in South Waziristan, is reported to have signed a draft peace agreement in the presence of a tribal Jirga (council) at his remote mountain hideout on February 2. According to The News, Mahsud made no objection to the terms and language of the draft agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Baitullah Mahsud and his associates have been offered amnesty in return for a pledge not to attack the Army and refrain from damaging Government installations. He has also reportedly committed not to harbour or support foreign terrorists and to allow development work continue unhindered in South Waziristan. The Government, on its part, has agreed to release Mahsud tribesmen arrested during military operations.
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February - 2 
Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, said in Islamabad on February 2 that Pakistan would only share information with the US relating to terror targets in the tribal areas of the country but the US forces deployed in Afghanistan would never be
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Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, said in Islamabad on February 2 that Pakistan would only share information with the US relating to terror targets in the tribal areas of the country but the US forces deployed in Afghanistan would never be allowed to neutralise terrorists inside Pakistan. "We have agreements with some countries to counter terrorism under which we share information and we will continue to offer the same," the minister said
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February - 2 
Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, stated in Islamabad on February 2 that the January 19-murder of Deputy Chief of Kazakh mission to Pakistan, Sapargali Aubakirov, in the capital was a terrorist act. Sherpao stating that the killing was not
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Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, stated in Islamabad on February 2 that the January 19-murder of Deputy Chief of Kazakh mission to Pakistan, Sapargali Aubakirov, in the capital was a terrorist act. Sherpao stating that the killing was not an ordinary crime added, "We have found some clues which confirm that it was a terrorist incident." The minister also said three suspects had been taken into custody and further investigations were under way.
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February - 2 
Police in the Federal capital Islamabad reportedly arrested a criminal involved in sectarian violence and recovered illegal weapons and explosive material from his possession. The Punjab Government had announced Rupees 500,000 as head money for the a
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Police in the Federal capital Islamabad reportedly arrested a criminal involved in sectarian violence and recovered illegal weapons and explosive material from his possession. The Punjab Government had announced Rupees 500,000 as head money for the arrest of the accused, identified as Muhammad Zaheer.
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February - 2 
Security agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested a Tunisian national for his alleged links to the Al Qaeda on February 2. The suspect, identified as Abdul Qayum, was arrested while shopping at a market in Peshawar, an unnamed intelligence
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Security agencies in Peshawar are reported to have arrested a Tunisian national for his alleged links to the Al Qaeda on February 2. The suspect, identified as Abdul Qayum, was arrested while shopping at a market in Peshawar, an unnamed intelligence official told AFP.
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February - 2 
The Government has decided to deploy the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in the Northern Areas (NA) of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on a permanent basis to maintain law and order, Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, told a delegation of cleric
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The Government has decided to deploy the Frontier Constabulary (FC) in the Northern Areas (NA) of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on a permanent basis to maintain law and order, Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, told a delegation of clerics from the NA on February 2. According to Sherpao, the ministry had asked the Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas Ministry to make necessary arrangements for the deployment of the FC in the region.
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February - 2 
The police in Rawalpindi arrested, on February 2, three more persons for suspected involvement in the July 2004-suicide attack on Prime Minster Shaukat Aziz at Fateh Jang. Ten people, including the suicide bomber, were killed and 25 others sustained
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The police in Rawalpindi arrested, on February 2, three more persons for suspected involvement in the July 2004-suicide attack on Prime Minster Shaukat Aziz at Fateh Jang. Ten people, including the suicide bomber, were killed and 25 others sustained injuries in the attack. Qari Ahmad Khan, Maulvi Omar Siddique and Noor Badshah, hailing from Attock and Fateh Jang, were arrested on the basis of information given by the suspects arrested earlier, according to Daily Times.
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February - 2 
A statement released by the U.S. State Department said "according to the state of emergency declaration, except for fundamental rights mentioned in the Nepali constitution, all other rights have been suspended,'' and added "there is the possibility o
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A statement released by the U.S. State Department said "according to the state of emergency declaration, except for fundamental rights mentioned in the Nepali constitution, all other rights have been suspended,'' and added "there is the possibility of unrest in and around the capital, Kathmandu, and other urban centers."
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February - 2 
According to The Hindu, King Gyanendra has appointed some of the members of the proposed 10 member Cabinet in Kathmandu on February 2. These included Minister for Information and Communications, Tanka Dhakal, Minister for Home and Law, Justice and Pa
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According to The Hindu, King Gyanendra has appointed some of the members of the proposed 10 member Cabinet in Kathmandu on February 2. These included Minister for Information and Communications, Tanka Dhakal, Minister for Home and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dan Bahadur Shahi, Minister for Local Development, Khadga Bahadur, Minister for Labour and Transport Management, Ram Narayan Singh, and Minister for Finance, Madhukar Shumsher J.B. Rana. A Palace statement said: "The King has expressed confidence that everyone will support and cooperate with the new Cabinet.'' Separately, quoting an unidentified opposition political leader, the report said at least 50 political leaders have been arrested and many more have gone underground to avoid detention.
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February - 2 
During a press conference on February 2, the Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said that King Gyanendra had ignored India's "repeated concerns" about the growing political instability in the kingdom while sacking the prime minister and taking over
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During a press conference on February 2, the Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran said that King Gyanendra had ignored India's "repeated concerns" about the growing political instability in the kingdom while sacking the prime minister and taking over all powers and added "this will only mean the monarchy will be in direct conflict with the Maoists but also political parties." Elsewhere, Indian companies having joint ventures in Nepal, including the ITC, Dabur India and Hindustan Lever Limited, have reportedly expressed concern over the political situation following the imposition of emergency and said they were keeping a close watch on the developments.
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February - 2 
State Radio, quoting an official Royal spokesperson, said the new Government would reach out to the Maoist insurgents to renew peace talks and added "The King has the chief executive authority now, so it will be easier for the rebels to come for peac
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State Radio, quoting an official Royal spokesperson, said the new Government would reach out to the Maoist insurgents to renew peace talks and added "The King has the chief executive authority now, so it will be easier for the rebels to come for peace talks. It is what they have been wanting.'' However, during an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation Nepali Service, the Maoist spokesperson, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, claimed, "The king has closed the door to any possibility of talks". Earlier, the Maoist chief, Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, reportedly called on all pro-people forces to unite against the King’s dismissal of the Deuba Government and imposition of emergency.
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February - 2 
The European Union warned Nepal on February 2 that imposing house arrest on leading politicians and suspending press freedoms could have "serious implications" for its international standing. Further the report said "EU is gravely concerned about rep
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The European Union warned Nepal on February 2 that imposing house arrest on leading politicians and suspending press freedoms could have "serious implications" for its international standing. Further the report said "EU is gravely concerned about reported restrictions imposed upon political and civil society," and cited "frequent and systematic violations" of human rights on both sides of the Nepalese conflict. The Telegraph, quoting a senior British Official said, "Following King Gyanendra's seizure of power, Britain has suspended military training for the Nepalese Army since February 2."
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February - 2 
The King announced a 10-member Cabinet on February 2, today. In an announcement carried by the state television and radio, he named Ramesh Nath Pandey as Foreign Minister, Radha Krishna Mainali as Sports and Education Minister, Pravatar Shumsher Rana
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The King announced a 10-member Cabinet on February 2, today. In an announcement carried by the state television and radio, he named Ramesh Nath Pandey as Foreign Minister, Radha Krishna Mainali as Sports and Education Minister, Pravatar Shumsher Rana as the Finance Minister and Dan Bahadur Shahi to be the new Home Minister.
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February - 2 
According to Daily Star, the 12 activists of Islamist outfit, Jamaatul Mujahidin, arrested in the Natore district on February 2 have links with the Jamaat-e-Islami and its student front, the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS). Sources in security agencies s
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According to Daily Star, the 12 activists of Islamist outfit, Jamaatul Mujahidin, arrested in the Natore district on February 2 have links with the Jamaat-e-Islami and its student front, the Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS). Sources in security agencies said the arrestees confessed during interrogation that a Jaamat worker and teacher at Natore City College had asked them to gather at Shadhupara Ahle Hadith Jama Masjid (mosque) in Natore for physical training. Police had arrested them from the mosque. Of the militants, Madrassa (seminary) teacher, Alauddin, is a ward unit president of the Jamaat in Halsha. Another arrestee, Alauddin's student Saiful Islam, is an ICS activist, while four others, Forman Ali, Shahidul Islam, Anwarul Islam and Mokhlesur Rahman, are Jamaat members while Ahsan Habib, a student of Dastanabad Dakhil Madrasa, is a ICS cadre.
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February - 2 
An alleged activist of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction was arrested on February 2 from his house for threatening eight journalists and a police official in the Satkhira district. He was identified as Alamgir Hos
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An alleged activist of the outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party's (PBCP) Janajuddha faction was arrested on February 2 from his house for threatening eight journalists and a police official in the Satkhira district. He was identified as Alamgir Hossain Monju of village Dadpur in the Tala upazila (subdistrict).
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February - 2 
Foreign Secretary, Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury, termed the reasons for India's withdrawal from the 13th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit to be held in Dhaka, 'unacceptable' and 'unwarranted.' "We see no logic in questionin
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Foreign Secretary, Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury, termed the reasons for India's withdrawal from the 13th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit to be held in Dhaka, 'unacceptable' and 'unwarranted.' "We see no logic in questioning the security situation here… Comprehensive and blanket security arrangements were made at an unprecedented level. All Indian security concerns were fully considered and accommodated," Chowdhury stated in Dhaka.
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February - 2 
In another incident in the Kushtia district, police recovered the dead body of Ansar uddin Manik, a PBCP cadre, from village Dhalaura on February 2. He was reportedly abducted by rivals in the PBCP and later killed, claimed the police.
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In another incident in the Kushtia district, police recovered the dead body of Ansar uddin Manik, a PBCP cadre, from village Dhalaura on February 2. He was reportedly abducted by rivals in the PBCP and later killed, claimed the police.
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February - 2 
In Kushtia district, police said they raided village Lakshmipur on February 2 where at least 30 New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) cadres were holding a secret meeting. In the consequent encounter, Abdul Malek, a senior NBCP leader, was reportedly ki
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In Kushtia district, police said they raided village Lakshmipur on February 2 where at least 30 New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) cadres were holding a secret meeting. In the consequent encounter, Abdul Malek, a senior NBCP leader, was reportedly killed. While two police officers were wounded in the incident, they retrieved a rifle and four bullets from the site.
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February - 3 
According to Kashmir Times, two terrorists were killed during an encounter that ensued after a cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces’ (SF) at Sopore in the Baramulla district on February 3. A woman and one SF personnel were
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According to Kashmir Times, two terrorists were killed during an encounter that ensued after a cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces’ (SF) at Sopore in the Baramulla district on February 3. A woman and one SF personnel were also injured in the incident.
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February - 3 
An exchange of fire between security force (SF) personnel and Naxalites was reported at Hariharganj in the Hussainabad constituency of Palamau district, where the police claimed to have killed four Naxalites and added that all the four bodies had bee
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An exchange of fire between security force (SF) personnel and Naxalites was reported at Hariharganj in the Hussainabad constituency of Palamau district, where the police claimed to have killed four Naxalites and added that all the four bodies had been taken away by the extremists. However, the claim was later denied by the Jharkhand home department.
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February - 3 
An unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed during an encounter with the security force personnel at Manglajhara in the Dhubri district of Assam on February 3.
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An unidentified National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed during an encounter with the security force personnel at Manglajhara in the Dhubri district of Assam on February 3.
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February - 3 
Deccan Chronicle has reported that on February 3, personnel of the Greyhounds, a special force of the Andhra Pradesh Police, cornered CPI-Maoist State secretary, Ramakrishna, and other Naxalites in the Nallamala forests in Prakasam-Kurnool district b
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Deccan Chronicle has reported that on February 3, personnel of the Greyhounds, a special force of the Andhra Pradesh Police, cornered CPI-Maoist State secretary, Ramakrishna, and other Naxalites in the Nallamala forests in Prakasam-Kurnool district border, but withdrew from the site without causing any harm to the Naxalites following instructions from the State Government. Quoting official sources, the report said, about 2,000 commandos of the Greyhounds, cordoned off the CPI-Maoist hideout and zeroed in on Ramakrishna, but refrained from opening fire without provocation from the other side. Those trapped were reportedly given safe passage while Naxalite emissaries, Vara Vara Rao, Kalyana Rao, Gaddar and representatives Ganganna and Dappu Ramesh, put pressure on the Government to withdraw the police cordon. Home Minister Jana Reddy said he had issued clear instructions to the police to observe restraint.
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February - 3 
Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, stated in New Delhi that polling was held in 64 of the 243 seats in Bihar with a turnout between 52 and 55 per cent
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Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, stated in New Delhi that polling was held in 64 of the 243 seats in Bihar with a turnout between 52 and 55 per cent
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February - 3 
Encounters were also reported from the Giridih, Chatra, Latehar and Palamau districts on February 3. However, no casualties were reported in these.
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Encounters were also reported from the Giridih, Chatra, Latehar and Palamau districts on February 3. However, no casualties were reported in these.
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February - 3 
Four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a 'commander', were killed in an encounter with the police on January 3, in a forest near Sivam village in the Adilabad district of And
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Four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a 'commander', were killed in an encounter with the police on January 3, in a forest near Sivam village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. According to police, the encounter occurred when the Naxalites, who were holding a meeting, opened fire on seeing the police. Two self-loading rifles, a sten gun, two SBBLs, Rupees 78,000, a huge quantity of explosives and some documents were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 3 
In another Naxalite attack on an election booth at Jhagari in the Jehanabad district, one civilian was killed and 12 others sustained injuries.
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In another Naxalite attack on an election booth at Jhagari in the Jehanabad district, one civilian was killed and 12 others sustained injuries.
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February - 3 
In the first phase of Legislative Assembly elections in Jharkhand on February 3, sporadic incidents of violence and encounters between left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and police were
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In the first phase of Legislative Assembly elections in Jharkhand on February 3, sporadic incidents of violence and encounters between left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and police were reported across the State. Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, stated in New Delhi that polling percentage in 24 of the 81 seats for which elections were held was around 45 per cent.
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February - 3 
In the first phase of the Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar on February 3, two security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed and another police personnel sustained injuries during an attack by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxa
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In the first phase of the Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar on February 3, two security force (SF) personnel and a civilian were killed and another police personnel sustained injuries during an attack by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Shankarpur village of the Imamganj constituency in Gaya district. The Naxalites also looted five rifles and some ammunition from the SF personnel posted at the booth.
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February - 3 
In the Palamau district, SF personnel reportedly laid siege to Pandu in the Bishrampur constituency where "at least 100 extremists" were trapped. However, no further details were available till last reports came in.
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In the Palamau district, SF personnel reportedly laid siege to Pandu in the Bishrampur constituency where "at least 100 extremists" were trapped. However, no further details were available till last reports came in.
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February - 3 
In the State, a major tragedy was reportedly averted when SF personnel recovered an improvised explosive device suspected to be planted by the terrorists on Akhola-Pathimihala road in Doda district.
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In the State, a major tragedy was reportedly averted when SF personnel recovered an improvised explosive device suspected to be planted by the terrorists on Akhola-Pathimihala road in Doda district.
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February - 3 
Naxalites in the tribal areas are reportedly re-organising their cadre apart from recruiting youngsters. CPI-Maoist ‘central committee’ member, Chandramouli alias Devanna, is supposed to be camping near the borders of East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Kh
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Naxalites in the tribal areas are reportedly re-organising their cadre apart from recruiting youngsters. CPI-Maoist ‘central committee’ member, Chandramouli alias Devanna, is supposed to be camping near the borders of East Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Khammam districts and Orissa for this purpose.
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February - 3 
On February 3, security forces seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including one grenade launcher, one AK-56 rifle, two AK 56 magazines, 14 live rounds of AK 56 rifles, 16 electronic detonators and a binocular during a series of raids in se
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On February 3, security forces seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including one grenade launcher, one AK-56 rifle, two AK 56 magazines, 14 live rounds of AK 56 rifles, 16 electronic detonators and a binocular during a series of raids in several villages of Imphal East district.
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February - 3 
Seven police personnel were killed in a landmine blast suspected to have been triggered by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the Palamau district of Jharkhand on February 3, today, as polling began for the first phase of Legislative A
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Seven police personnel were killed in a landmine blast suspected to have been triggered by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the Palamau district of Jharkhand on February 3, today, as polling began for the first phase of Legislative Assembly elections. The personnel of the district armed police were returning after escorting a polling party to a booth at Sarsiva village under Chattarpur police station when their vehicle was blasted by Naxalites, minutes before the start of polling, reports said.
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February - 3 
Talks between the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership began on February 3 in New Delhi with both sides reportedly indicating a willingness to work for a mutually acceptable and honourable solut
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Talks between the Union Government and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership began on February 3 in New Delhi with both sides reportedly indicating a willingness to work for a mutually acceptable and honourable solution to the five-decade-old Naga insurgency. Consequent to an hour-long meeting with the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, the NSCN-IM general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, said that he looked forward to "an intensification of the negotiations in coming weeks and months." During the meeting, he is reported to have reiterated the outfit’s demand for the unification of all Naga-dominated areas in the North-East. In a brief statement, Muivah said: "The level of talks will continue, as before, at the Prime Minister level. We sought clarification from the Home Minister regarding a statement reported in the press and attributed to him, regarding the Government's stand on the issue of Naga integration. We were reassured by the Ministry that his statement was misrepresented in some press reports, and that there is no change in the position of the Government that this issue remains on the agenda of the negotiations."
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February - 3 
The Andhra Pradesh police said that documents recovered from the earlier encounter site in Adilabad district on February 3 reveal the intention of the CPI-Maoist to manufacture landmines and provides information of gelatin dumps. The documents also d
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The Andhra Pradesh police said that documents recovered from the earlier encounter site in Adilabad district on February 3 reveal the intention of the CPI-Maoist to manufacture landmines and provides information of gelatin dumps. The documents also disclose that the Naxalites were planning to launch operations in the Bellampalli area, which is one of the important mining areas of Singareni, police said.
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February - 3 
Two election booths were reportedly captured by the Maoists at Panki constituency in the Palamau district, while in Giridih, Maoists escaped with a police wireless set. According to New Indian Express, Hazaribagh recorded the highest turnout with ove
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Two election booths were reportedly captured by the Maoists at Panki constituency in the Palamau district, while in Giridih, Maoists escaped with a police wireless set. According to New Indian Express, Hazaribagh recorded the highest turnout with over 58 per cent voting, while in Latehar, it was lowest with less than 30 per cent.
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February - 3 
A telephone tower, an electric supply tower and a railway track were blown up on February 3 in continuing attacks on vital Government installations in the Balochistan province. According to The News, the telephone tower was hit in the Maiwand area of
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A telephone tower, an electric supply tower and a railway track were blown up on February 3 in continuing attacks on vital Government installations in the Balochistan province. According to The News, the telephone tower was hit in the Maiwand area of Kohlu district, where another landmine blast injured one Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, who was inspecting the site. And the electric tower was blown up in Nushki, while the railway track was damaged in Mastung district. Official sources said unidentified insurgents fired at least five rockets in Maiwand, one of which destroyed the telephone tower. While, the FC personnel were inspecting the site, a landmine exploded, injuring the FC personnel. In another incident, a powerful explosive device went off near a railway track at Killi Wali Khan in Mastung district, blowing up a piece of the track. However, no loss of life was reported. In Nushki district, the insurgents exploded a bomb blowing up a electric tower. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for some of the attacks, Reuters reported.
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February - 3 
According to Dawn, a peace agreement between the Government and wanted tribal militant, Baitullah Mehsud, will take place in Sera Rogha, South Waziristan, on February 7. A delegation of tribal negotiators called on Political Agent, Asmatullah Khan Ga
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According to Dawn, a peace agreement between the Government and wanted tribal militant, Baitullah Mehsud, will take place in Sera Rogha, South Waziristan, on February 7. A delegation of tribal negotiators called on Political Agent, Asmatullah Khan Gandapur, on February 3 after holding talks with the militant. Mehsud, who is accused of protecting foreign terrorists, endorsed the draft of the six-point agreement on February 2, sources said. "We will ink the agreement in Sera Rogha on Feb 7," Gandapur told Dawn.
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February - 3 
Paramilitary troops seized a large quantity of morphine and ammunition hidden in an underground dump at Shubyan, approximately 350 km west of Quetta, capital of Balochistan. "We have recovered 1,118 kilograms of morphine and 1,575 rounds of anti-airc
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Paramilitary troops seized a large quantity of morphine and ammunition hidden in an underground dump at Shubyan, approximately 350 km west of Quetta, capital of Balochistan. "We have recovered 1,118 kilograms of morphine and 1,575 rounds of anti-aircraft gun early Thursday," said paramilitary commander, Rizwan Malik.
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February - 3 
The Lahore-bound Chiltan Express reportedly had a narrow escape when a powerful bomb went off near the Kot Chutta railway station on the Dera-Jacobabad section on February 3. The Pakistan Railways, according to Dawn, has been running pilot engines to
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The Lahore-bound Chiltan Express reportedly had a narrow escape when a powerful bomb went off near the Kot Chutta railway station on the Dera-Jacobabad section on February 3. The Pakistan Railways, according to Dawn, has been running pilot engines to save trains from disasters in the light of the ongoing insurgency in Balochistan province. The staff of the pilot engine informed railway officials after which Chiltan Express was stopped at Kot Chutta while the Karachi-bound Khushal express was stopped at the Dera railway station.
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February - 3 
The police in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) are reported to have arrested a leader of a banned terrorist group from Charsadda in connection with the assassination of Shia religious leader in Gilgit, Agha Ziauddin, sources told Dawn on February
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The police in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) are reported to have arrested a leader of a banned terrorist group from Charsadda in connection with the assassination of Shia religious leader in Gilgit, Agha Ziauddin, sources told Dawn on February 3. Qari Anwar Khan, a NWFP-based leader of the outlawed Sunni group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was arrested on February 2. Ziauddin was critically injured in a suicide bomb attack at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 8 and after five days he died at the Combined Military Hospital in Rawalpindi. The suicide bombing had led to sectarian violence which claimed at least 17 lives in Gilgit
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February - 3 
A general strike called by the insurgents to protest against King Gyanendra assuming power evoked a partial response on February 3.
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A general strike called by the insurgents to protest against King Gyanendra assuming power evoked a partial response on February 3.
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February - 3 
India has beefed up security along its border with Nepal amidst fears of a possible backlash by the Maoists, unnamed officials said on February 3. Hundreds of troops from the paramilitary Special Service Bureau have reportedly been deployed across ju
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India has beefed up security along its border with Nepal amidst fears of a possible backlash by the Maoists, unnamed officials said on February 3. Hundreds of troops from the paramilitary Special Service Bureau have reportedly been deployed across jungles and border villages to monitoring the movement of people. "We are vigilant. Even the DGP (Director General of Police) is carrying out the monitoring. As far as the Uttaranchal-Nepal border area security is concerned, there is nothing much to worry about," said R.S Tolia, Chief Secretary of the Uttaranchal State, which borders Nepal.
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February - 3 
Nepal's new government said on February 3 that it wanted to resume peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. "We want to talk to the rebels and very soon we are going to initiate talks," said Education Minister, Radha Krishna Mainali. However, Home Min
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Nepal's new government said on February 3 that it wanted to resume peace talks with the Maoist insurgents. "We want to talk to the rebels and very soon we are going to initiate talks," said Education Minister, Radha Krishna Mainali. However, Home Minister, Dan Bahadur Shahi, reportedly warned: "If the Maoists do not come forward, we may have to think of alternate steps." There was no immediate response from the Maoists to the Government’s statement.
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February - 3 
Non-Nepalese media reports have indicated that the state of emergency has primarily affected the civil society. Journalists are banned from referring to the opposition, activists from meeting and lawyers from defending basic human rights, reported Ch
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Non-Nepalese media reports have indicated that the state of emergency has primarily affected the civil society. Journalists are banned from referring to the opposition, activists from meeting and lawyers from defending basic human rights, reported Channel News Asia. On February 3, the Government reportedly published an advertisement in an official daily saying that any "writing or opposition to the royal proclamation... has been prohibited for six months." Several radio stations have been banned and Indian news channels have been cut, while local private television stations are under military surveillance, said the report. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in a circular, said press censorship imposed for six months with immediate effect prohibits all media from publishing any news report or comment against the royal proclamation or that helps terrorist and disruptive activities.
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February - 3 
A senior cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Tipul Biswas, was killed in crossfire between police and GMF members at Sailkupa in the Jhenidah district on February 3. Three police personnel were also wounded in the gun-battle, claimed po
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A senior cadre of the Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF), identified as Tipul Biswas, was killed in crossfire between police and GMF members at Sailkupa in the Jhenidah district on February 3. Three police personnel were also wounded in the gun-battle, claimed police, who seized two pipe-guns and six bullets from the incident site.
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February - 3 
In Natore, 12 militants of the Jamaatul Mujahideen, arrested from a mosque on February 1, told the police that JMJB has also planned to carry out attacks on Non-Government Organisations. They also confessed during primary investigation that their com
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In Natore, 12 militants of the Jamaatul Mujahideen, arrested from a mosque on February 1, told the police that JMJB has also planned to carry out attacks on Non-Government Organisations. They also confessed during primary investigation that their comrades have sprouted throughout the district and neighbouring areas.
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February - 3 February - 4
Manik alias Kashai Manik, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a crossfire with the police at Raghunathpur village in Pabna district on February 4. The police had arrested Manik from China
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Manik alias Kashai Manik, a regional leader of the Janajuddha faction of Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), was killed in a crossfire with the police at Raghunathpur village in Pabna district on February 4. The police had arrested Manik from Chinakhara village on February 3 and had taken him to Raghunathpur village to recover arms and ammunition possessed by his associates. On reaching the spot, his accomplices opened fire and in the ensuing encounter, Manik was killed. The police also recovered a revolver, a shutter gun, some sharp weapons and ammunition from the incident site.
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February - 3 
Operatives of the Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), plan to continue bomb attacks on movie theatres all over the country, said police, adding that they suspect JMJB was involved in the Mymensingh movie theatre attack
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Operatives of the Islamist vigilante group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), plan to continue bomb attacks on movie theatres all over the country, said police, adding that they suspect JMJB was involved in the Mymensingh movie theatre attack that killed 21 people on December 21, 2002. The bomb squad of JMJB will continue such bomb attacks as the group treats movies, theatres and jatra (a local theatre form) as 'anti-Islamic' activities, confessed JMJB operative, Shafiqullah, while in police custody.
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February - 3 
Police have arrested three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists and detained 18 people for questioning from Habiganj and Sylhet in connection with the January 27-grenade blasts at Habiganj that left former Finance Minister, SAMS Kibria, and f
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Police have arrested three Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists and detained 18 people for questioning from Habiganj and Sylhet in connection with the January 27-grenade blasts at Habiganj that left former Finance Minister, SAMS Kibria, and four others dead.
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February - 3 
The Bangladesh Government has reportedly accused the opposition Awami League of influencing India to foil the 13th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Dhaka. "The Awami League is to be blamed for the postponement
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The Bangladesh Government has reportedly accused the opposition Awami League of influencing India to foil the 13th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Dhaka. "The Awami League is to be blamed for the postponement of the SAARC summit as it somehow convinced India not to join the summit," claimed the ruling Bangladesh National Party Secretary General, Abdul Mannan Bhuiyan, on February 3. "The Awami League made various denunciatory statements and contacted Indian politicians to stall the summit," he alleged.
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February - 4 
A ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Abdul Aziz Khan alias Ali alias Babar, was killed during an encounter with the security forces’ at Reshi Bazaar in the Anantnag district.
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A ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Abdul Aziz Khan alias Ali alias Babar, was killed during an encounter with the security forces’ at Reshi Bazaar in the Anantnag district.
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February - 4 
A civilian was reportedly shot dead by terrorists while two others managed to escape from their captivity at Taryath in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district on February 4.
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A civilian was reportedly shot dead by terrorists while two others managed to escape from their captivity at Taryath in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district on February 4.
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February - 4 
A formal political dialogue between Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) began in New Delhi on February 4. The 14-member NSCN-IM delegation, led by its general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, held
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A formal political dialogue between Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) began in New Delhi on February 4. The 14-member NSCN-IM delegation, led by its general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah, held talks with the Group of Ministers (GoM) led by Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, Oscar Fernandes. The GoM, including Ministers Prithviraj Chauhan and S Reghupathy, besides Union Home Secretary, Dhirendra Singh, and interlocutor, K Padmanabhaiah, were reportedly present at the talks. "The NSCN-IM began the meeting by stating their position. The NSCN-IM delegation recalled the entire struggle of the Naga followed a brief account of their demands," said an official who participated in the talks.
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February - 4 
According to Imphal Free Press, the Manipur Police killed a suspected terrorist, identified as Konthoujam Ibomcha, and recovered some weapons during an encounter at Sairem village in the Imphal West district on February 4. While local villagers claim
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According to Imphal Free Press, the Manipur Police killed a suspected terrorist, identified as Konthoujam Ibomcha, and recovered some weapons during an encounter at Sairem village in the Imphal West district on February 4. While local villagers claimed that he had been killed in a fake encounter, the Superintendent of Police (Imphal West), S Ibocha, told the media that the youth was killed in a gun-battle with Imphal West district police commandos in the course of a cordon and search operation in the village. An AK-56 rifle and a magazine loaded with 12 live rounds were recovered from the incident site. Some six or seven of his associates may have escaped through the canal in the paddy field leading to the hillside, the SP disclosed further.
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February - 4 
During a search operation at Namblan Sheeri in Baramulla district, troops recovered seven RPGs, 38 hand grenades and 19 grenade launchers.
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During a search operation at Namblan Sheeri in Baramulla district, troops recovered seven RPGs, 38 hand grenades and 19 grenade launchers.
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February - 4 
In another incident, an improvised explosive device fitted in a pressure cooker exploded in the compound of the house of Jameela Akhtar at Chatpora in the Pulwama district. But, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Jameela has been declared elec
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In another incident, an improvised explosive device fitted in a pressure cooker exploded in the compound of the house of Jameela Akhtar at Chatpora in the Pulwama district. But, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Jameela has been declared elected unopposed from the Pulwama district on a ticket of the ruling People’s Democratic Party in the ongoing civic polls, according to Kashmir Times.
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February - 4 
In the State, a gun-battle was going on between security forces’ and a group of four terrorists in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district till last reports came in.
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In the State, a gun-battle was going on between security forces’ and a group of four terrorists in the Manjakote area of Rajouri district till last reports came in.
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February - 4 
In the State, the police arrested M.V. Prasad, official spokesperson of the Janashakti (Ramachandran) group, at Jaggampet in the East Godavari district.
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In the State, the police arrested M.V. Prasad, official spokesperson of the Janashakti (Ramachandran) group, at Jaggampet in the East Godavari district.
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February - 4 
On February 4, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, identified as Humza Danyab, was killed in an encounter with security forces at Gambhir Mugalan bridge in Manjakote area of Rajouri district. One AK rifle, two magazines, two Chinese grenades, one po
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On February 4, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, identified as Humza Danyab, was killed in an encounter with security forces at Gambhir Mugalan bridge in Manjakote area of Rajouri district. One AK rifle, two magazines, two Chinese grenades, one pouch, 60 AK rounds and a diary was recovered from the slain terrorist.
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February - 4 
On February 4, army personnel arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist identified as Rajesh Singh, from Golaghat district. A 9 mm pistol and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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On February 4, army personnel arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist identified as Rajesh Singh, from Golaghat district. A 9 mm pistol and some incriminating documents were recovered from his possession.
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February - 4 
On February 4, police and left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly exchanged fire for nearly half-an-hour at Karakhajuria forest region in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.
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On February 4, police and left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly exchanged fire for nearly half-an-hour at Karakhajuria forest region in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. However, no casualties were reported. According to the Police, a country-made bomb was found at the incident site.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the Communist Party of India, Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janasakti -Ramachandran) group state leader, G.V. Raghavulu, urged all the Naxalite outfits to forge a ‘united people's movement’ against the "fascist" rule of the Congress Governm
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On February 4, the Communist Party of India, Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janasakti -Ramachandran) group state leader, G.V. Raghavulu, urged all the Naxalite outfits to forge a ‘united people's movement’ against the "fascist" rule of the Congress Government.
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February - 4 
Press Trust of India (PTI), quoting the Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) in the State of Sikkim, S D Negi, has reported security throughout Sikkim has been beefed up to prevent any attempt by Maoists to cross over into the State, which share
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Press Trust of India (PTI), quoting the Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) in the State of Sikkim, S D Negi, has reported security throughout Sikkim has been beefed up to prevent any attempt by Maoists to cross over into the State, which shares a 110 km border with Nepal.
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February - 4 
Six police personnel, including a Circle Inspector, were reportedly wounded when suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine near Gurazala in the Guntur district of
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Six police personnel, including a Circle Inspector, were reportedly wounded when suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine near Gurazala in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on February 4.
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February - 4 
The Army stated on February 4 that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was active along the India-Bhutan border and the outfit is trying to regroup itself. Talking to the media at Changsari in Assam, the GOC of the Army’s Red Horn Division, Ma
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The Army stated on February 4 that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was active along the India-Bhutan border and the outfit is trying to regroup itself. Talking to the media at Changsari in Assam, the GOC of the Army’s Red Horn Division, Major General Karan Singh Yadava, said that there were reports of movement of the ULFA cadres along the border. The ULFA, however, do not have any camps there, he added. He claimed that the outfit was losing its mass support and, therefore, it struck at some soft targets to create a fear psychosis.
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February - 4 
Four bomb explosions were reported from the Balochistan province on February 4. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. According to The News, there were two explosions in Turbat and one each in Khuzdar and Nushki.
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Four bomb explosions were reported from the Balochistan province on February 4. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. According to The News, there were two explosions in Turbat and one each in Khuzdar and Nushki.
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February - 4 
The Government informed the Senate on February 4 that the military was not operating in Balochistan nor did it plan to operate in the province. "There is no military operation going on in Balochistan and there are no plans to start a military operati
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The Government informed the Senate on February 4 that the military was not operating in Balochistan nor did it plan to operate in the province. "There is no military operation going on in Balochistan and there are no plans to start a military operation," Aftab Khan Sherpao, Interior Minister, stated while concluding the three-day debate on the Balochistan issue. He also said the Government would ensure the safety of vital installations in Balochistan at any cost.
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February - 4 
Two bomb explosions occurred in Karachi on February 4 without causing any loss of life or injuries. The first blast reportedly occurred in a garbage dump near the Chief Minister’s residence house at 7.50am (PST), while an hour later, another blast to
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Two bomb explosions occurred in Karachi on February 4 without causing any loss of life or injuries. The first blast reportedly occurred in a garbage dump near the Chief Minister’s residence house at 7.50am (PST), while an hour later, another blast took place in front of the Expo Centre at Hasan Square.
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February - 4 
According to Statesman, on February 4, security forces’ raided a clandestine political meeting of the Nepali Congress-Democratic leaders and detained an unspecified number of members. Media persons covering the meeting, from both the Nepalese and int
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According to Statesman, on February 4, security forces’ raided a clandestine political meeting of the Nepali Congress-Democratic leaders and detained an unspecified number of members. Media persons covering the meeting, from both the Nepalese and international media, were also briefly detained. The newly constituted Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reportedly ordered all private radio and FM stations not to broadcast news, information and views and they will be allowed to broadcast entertainment programmes during the six-month censorship.
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February - 4 
Media reports quoting the former general secretary of Nepali Congress' student wing, Gagan Kumar Thapa, said at least six political leaders, including Narhari Acharya of the Nepali Congress, Kundan Kafle, a student leader affiliated to the Nepali Con
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Media reports quoting the former general secretary of Nepali Congress' student wing, Gagan Kumar Thapa, said at least six political leaders, including Narhari Acharya of the Nepali Congress, Kundan Kafle, a student leader affiliated to the Nepali Congress, Pradeep Nepal and Roop Narayan Shrestha of the Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist, Khagendra Sangraula, a social activist, and Kishor Singh Rathor, a student leader of the Nepali Congress Democratic, are missing in the ongoing crackdown against democracy by King Gyanendra.
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February - 4 
Press Trust of India (PTI), quoting the Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) in the State of Sikkim, S D Negi, has reported security throughout Sikkim has been beefed up to prevent any attempt by Maoists to cross over into the State, which share
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Press Trust of India (PTI), quoting the Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) in the State of Sikkim, S D Negi, has reported security throughout Sikkim has been beefed up to prevent any attempt by Maoists to cross over into the State, which shares a 110 km border with Nepal.
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February - 4 
The British Broadcasting Corporation quoted the Nepal Government as stating that the latter would not restore multi-party democracy and allow elections until it has defeated the Maoists. Newly appointed Foreign Minister, Ramesh Nath Pandey, said: "We
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The British Broadcasting Corporation quoted the Nepal Government as stating that the latter would not restore multi-party democracy and allow elections until it has defeated the Maoists. Newly appointed Foreign Minister, Ramesh Nath Pandey, said: "We have learnt the lessons after paying a heavy price, that without restoring peace and security, we cannot hold elections."
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February - 4 
The Nepali Congress leader, Girija Prasad Koirala, has called upon all sections of the society to oppose the unconstitutional step of the King and take to the streets to restore the sovereign power of the people and safeguard the Constitution of 1990
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The Nepali Congress leader, Girija Prasad Koirala, has called upon all sections of the society to oppose the unconstitutional step of the King and take to the streets to restore the sovereign power of the people and safeguard the Constitution of 1990.
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February - 4 
A leader of the Jamaatul Mujahidin, Farman Ali, now in police custody, said the Islamist outfit had planned to launch attacks on NGO workers ‘who had violated the rules of Islam’. "Non-governmental organisations employ woman workers, who always move
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A leader of the Jamaatul Mujahidin, Farman Ali, now in police custody, said the Islamist outfit had planned to launch attacks on NGO workers ‘who had violated the rules of Islam’. "Non-governmental organisations employ woman workers, who always move on the roads violating the rules of Islam," Farman reportedly told the police during interrogation, claiming himself as a group leader of the organisation. As reported earlier, the Natore police had arrested 12 Jamaatul Mujahidin activists, including Farman, from Pirganj Sadhupara mosque under Sadar subdistrict on January 31.
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On February 5, police detained Abdul Quaiyum, a senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader of Habiganj district in the capital Dhaka, as a suspect in the January-27 grenade attack. A day earlier, the Habiganj Sadar police showed two local BNP l
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On February 5, police detained Abdul Quaiyum, a senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader of Habiganj district in the capital Dhaka, as a suspect in the January-27 grenade attack. A day earlier, the Habiganj Sadar police showed two local BNP leaders as arrested under Section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Code and remanded them to 7-day custody.
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February - 4 
An official of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in charge of the outfit’s Forest Conservation Division, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen on February 4 in Kiran, 28 kilometres north of Batticaloa.
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An official of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in charge of the outfit’s Forest Conservation Division, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen on February 4 in Kiran, 28 kilometres north of Batticaloa.
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February - 4 
On February 4, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stated they were freeing 23 children after allegations that they had recruited at least 40 child soldiers since the island was hit by the tsunami. The outfit claimed that 23 children were han
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On February 4, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) stated they were freeing 23 children after allegations that they had recruited at least 40 child soldiers since the island was hit by the tsunami. The outfit claimed that 23 children were handed over to the North East Secretariat on Human Rights (NESOHR) on February 3 to be reunited with their parents. The release came a week after the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) accused LTTE of recruiting at least 40 child soldiers since the December 26-tsunami.
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February - 5 
According to the Sentinel, Lumding police arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists, belonging to the Naukhuti village of Nagaon district. A pistol, a revolver, a sten gun and a rifle were recovered from their possessio
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According to the Sentinel, Lumding police arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) terrorists, belonging to the Naukhuti village of Nagaon district. A pistol, a revolver, a sten gun and a rifle were recovered from their possession.
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February - 5 
On February 5, a security force personnel was killed and two others were injured in an attack by suspected militants of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on an army post at Gothol area of Churachandpur district.
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On February 5, a security force personnel was killed and two others were injured in an attack by suspected militants of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on an army post at Gothol area of Churachandpur district.
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February - 5 
On February 5, Imphal west police arrested eight Food Corporation of India (FCI) employees on charges of abetting terrorist activities and recovered 1402 bags of rice from the Sangaiprou godown, which were kept aside for a terrorist outfit.
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On February 5, Imphal west police arrested eight Food Corporation of India (FCI) employees on charges of abetting terrorist activities and recovered 1402 bags of rice from the Sangaiprou godown, which were kept aside for a terrorist outfit.
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February - 5 
On February 5, left wing extremist (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) using explosives destroyed the house belonging to a Congress activist, Bapu Reddy, in Bommapur village of Mahadevpur administrative block
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On February 5, left wing extremist (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) using explosives destroyed the house belonging to a Congress activist, Bapu Reddy, in Bommapur village of Mahadevpur administrative block in Karimnagar district. No casualties were reported in the blast.
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February - 5 
The ‘district commander’ for Anantnag and Pulwama district of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), identified as Bashir Ahmed Haji alias Mustakeen, was arrested by security forces from Resham Ghar locality in Jammu City where he was reportedly recuperatin
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The ‘district commander’ for Anantnag and Pulwama district of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), identified as Bashir Ahmed Haji alias Mustakeen, was arrested by security forces from Resham Ghar locality in Jammu City where he was reportedly recuperating after being operated upon for a gall bladder surgery in New Delhi.
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February - 5 
The Centre has reportedly sanctioned a special package of Rupees 25 crore to rehabilitate surrendered militants of the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) which signed an agreement with the Centre and State G
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The Centre has reportedly sanctioned a special package of Rupees 25 crore to rehabilitate surrendered militants of the Nayanbasi Jamatiya faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) which signed an agreement with the Centre and State Governments. Bartholomew Borok, who led the NLFT faction during the last round of negotiations, said on February 5 that the special allocation would be used only for rehabilitation and resettlement of the surrendered militants.
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February - 5 
The ULFA, in a press statement by its ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, on February 5, called for a boycott of the National Games, scheduled to be held in Assam in December 2005.
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The ULFA, in a press statement by its ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, on February 5, called for a boycott of the National Games, scheduled to be held in Assam in December 2005.
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February - 5 
On February 5, a gas transmission line near Mangrotha, Taunsa Sharif, in Dera Ghazi Khan district was ruptured cutting the gas supply to the towns of Dera Ghazi Khan and Kot Addu, a Daily Times report said. The report quoted local police as saying th
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On February 5, a gas transmission line near Mangrotha, Taunsa Sharif, in Dera Ghazi Khan district was ruptured cutting the gas supply to the towns of Dera Ghazi Khan and Kot Addu, a Daily Times report said. The report quoted local police as saying that the cause of the gas pipeline blast was not known but a spokesman for the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) called journalists in Quetta and claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 5 
President General Pervez Musharraf on February 5 said that peace in the region was not possible unless the Kashmiris were given a chance to decide their future. "Establishment of peace in the region is not possible nor can the confidence-building mea
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President General Pervez Musharraf on February 5 said that peace in the region was not possible unless the Kashmiris were given a chance to decide their future. "Establishment of peace in the region is not possible nor can the confidence-building measures proceed unless the Kashmir issue is resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of the Kashmiris and they are included in the dialogue process," he said in his message to the special joint session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly and AJK Council which was held to mark the Solidarity Day. The message was read by LA speaker Sardar Siab Khalid as bad weather prevented the president from flying to Muzaffarabad.
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February - 5 
Suspected tribal militants blew up a railway track that links Pakistan with Iran in Pakistan’s southwest province of Balochistan on February 5, but caused no casualties. Around 3 feet of the railway line was blown up, about two and a half hours after
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Suspected tribal militants blew up a railway track that links Pakistan with Iran in Pakistan’s southwest province of Balochistan on February 5, but caused no casualties. Around 3 feet of the railway line was blown up, about two and a half hours after a train from the Iranian border town of Zahidan to Quetta had passed near the town of Noshki, around 100 kilometres southwest of the provincial capital Quetta.
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February - 5 
According to the state-run Radio, a cabinet meeting chaired by King Gyanendra adopted a 21-point socio-economic programme focused on "good governance and economic growth" and added the new government vowed to crack down on corruption and ensure good
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According to the state-run Radio, a cabinet meeting chaired by King Gyanendra adopted a 21-point socio-economic programme focused on "good governance and economic growth" and added the new government vowed to crack down on corruption and ensure good governance but said multi-party democracy would only be restored and elections held once it had defeated Maoist rebels.
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February - 5 
In another incident, during a Maoist attack at a market place in Nepalgunj on February 5, one insurgent was killed while at least 12 civilians were wounded.
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In another incident, during a Maoist attack at a market place in Nepalgunj on February 5, one insurgent was killed while at least 12 civilians were wounded.
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February - 5 
On February 5, the South Asia Tribune report quoting the Indian foreign ministry sources said while responding for the Nepal’s rejection of immediate elections, India urged Nepal's King Gyanendra to hold elections by October-November instead of in th
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On February 5, the South Asia Tribune report quoting the Indian foreign ministry sources said while responding for the Nepal’s rejection of immediate elections, India urged Nepal's King Gyanendra to hold elections by October-November instead of in three years. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna said, "Democracy should be restored in Nepal as soon as possible. From some quarters, it has been suggested to King Gyanendra that he should hold elections before the Dasai Festival," Further Sarna said, "Diplomatic communication is, indeed, there with Nepal. After all we have to reach to a sort of modus vivendi with Nepal as we have been having cordial relations with the country."
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February - 5 February - 6
Abdus Samad, a regional leader of the left-wing extremist Sarbahara party, was killed during crossfire with police personnel at Koijuri village in the Pabna district on February 6. Samad, who was arrested at Laxmipur village on February 5, was taken
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Abdus Samad, a regional leader of the left-wing extremist Sarbahara party, was killed during crossfire with police personnel at Koijuri village in the Pabna district on February 6. Samad, who was arrested at Laxmipur village on February 5, was taken to Koijuri to seize hidden firearms following his statement, when the encounter occurred.
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February - 5 
Four journalists were injured in a powerful bomb explosion in the press club premises on February 5 at Khulna in Bangladesh. Condition of one of the injured journalist is reported to be critical.
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Four journalists were injured in a powerful bomb explosion in the press club premises on February 5 at Khulna in Bangladesh. Condition of one of the injured journalist is reported to be critical.
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February - 6 
A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre and a soldier were reportedly killed during an encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on February 6. While one more terrorist was trapped in the ar
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A suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre and a soldier were reportedly killed during an encounter that ensued after troops launched a search operation in the Mendhar area of Poonch district on February 6. While one more terrorist was trapped in the area when last reports came in, the third managed to escape taking advantage of heavy rains in the area. One AK rifle and some ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorist.
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February - 6 
During another encounter that occurred at Muhri Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district, two LeT cadres, identified as Abu Qasim alias Mike 4 and Abu Tallah alias W3, an ‘area commander’, were killed. Two AK rifles, some ammunition and four
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During another encounter that occurred at Muhri Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district, two LeT cadres, identified as Abu Qasim alias Mike 4 and Abu Tallah alias W3, an ‘area commander’, were killed. Two AK rifles, some ammunition and four grenades were recovered from incident site.
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February - 6 
During phase-III of the ongoing civic elections in Jammu and Kashmir, 56 per cent turnout was reported in Pulwama district and 34 per cent from Anantnag district on February 6. Polling was conducted for seven municipal bodies in the twin south Kashmi
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During phase-III of the ongoing civic elections in Jammu and Kashmir, 56 per cent turnout was reported in Pulwama district and 34 per cent from Anantnag district on February 6. Polling was conducted for seven municipal bodies in the twin south Kashmir districts with not a single incident of terrorist violence, according to Daily Excelsior. The ruling coalition of People’s Democratic Party and Congress has reportedly won a majority of the seats in the results declared thus far.
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February - 6 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Sirnapally-Bheemgal dalam (squad) reportedly killed a former Naxalite, Chintalawada Srinivas alias Shyam, between Pothunur and Rekulapally villages in
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Sirnapally-Bheemgal dalam (squad) reportedly killed a former Naxalite, Chintalawada Srinivas alias Shyam, between Pothunur and Rekulapally villages in the Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh on February 6. A letter, purportedly written by the CPI -Maoist Sirnapally ‘area committee secretary’, was found near the body in which it was stated that Srinivas was acting as a police informer and also indulging in extortion.
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February - 6 
On February 6, the police shot dead two left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an encounter at Kallugudde forests in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. An unspecified number of Na
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On February 6, the police shot dead two left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an encounter at Kallugudde forests in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. An unspecified number of Naxalites along with two police personnel were wounded in the incident. Additional Director-General of Police, (Law and Order), Subhash Bharani, later stated that one of the slain Naxalites was identified as Prem, said to be ‘secretary’ of the Karnataka State Committee of the erstwhile People's War Group (PWG), now renamed CPI-Maoist after its merger with the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC).
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February - 6 
One hardcore Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre, identified as Aivin Rongpher, was reportedly arrested from Chungajan in the Karbi Anglong district recently. One 9 mm Chinese pistol, Rupees 20,225, five live rounds, one mobile p
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One hardcore Karbi Longri North Cachar Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre, identified as Aivin Rongpher, was reportedly arrested from Chungajan in the Karbi Anglong district recently. One 9 mm Chinese pistol, Rupees 20,225, five live rounds, one mobile phone, one motorcycle, and some documents were recovered from his possession.
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February - 6 
The Nalbari unit president of the All Assam Students Union (AASU), Sadananda Mazumdar, was reportedly arrested on February 6 for his alleged links with the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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The Nalbari unit president of the All Assam Students Union (AASU), Sadananda Mazumdar, was reportedly arrested on February 6 for his alleged links with the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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February - 6 
According to Time magazine, a recent investigation has revealed that Pakistan’s A Q Khan network played a larger role in helping Iran and North Korea acquire material for a nuclear bomb. According to US intelligence officials, the magazine said, Khan
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According to Time magazine, a recent investigation has revealed that Pakistan’s A Q Khan network played a larger role in helping Iran and North Korea acquire material for a nuclear bomb. According to US intelligence officials, the magazine said, Khan sold North Korea much of the necessary material to build a nuclear bomb, including high-speed centrifuges used to enrich uranium and the equipment required to manufacture more of them. They, along with officials at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), also believe that Iran may have bought the same set of goods — centrifuges and possibly weapons designs — from Khan in the mid-1990s. The IAEA investigators have revealed that Iran privately confirmed at least 13 meetings (from 1994 to 1999) with representatives of the Khan network. "Nothing has changed… The hardware is still available, and the network hasn’t stopped," Time quoted one of Khan’s former aides as saying.
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February - 6 
Baloch nationalists have rejected the Government’s talks’ offer and have resolved to achieve their rights at all costs, Nawab Khair Bux Marri, Baloch nationalist leader, told BBC on February 6. He said the Baloch leaders had linked the dialogue proce
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Baloch nationalists have rejected the Government’s talks’ offer and have resolved to achieve their rights at all costs, Nawab Khair Bux Marri, Baloch nationalist leader, told BBC on February 6. He said the Baloch leaders had linked the dialogue process to the withdrawal of troops from the province. He also described armed struggle as the only means to achieve the rights of the people of Balochistan.
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February - 6 
The youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami has reportedly set a deadline for the administration in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) to remove women's pictures from all signboards and billboards in Peshawar by February 15 or they themselves would remove
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The youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami has reportedly set a deadline for the administration in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) to remove women's pictures from all signboards and billboards in Peshawar by February 15 or they themselves would remove them. The warning was issued by Peshawar President of Shabab-e-Milli (SeM), Abdul Qadir, during the Kashmir Day rally held in Qissakhwani Bazaar on February 6. Qadir criticized the local administration for, what he claimed, giving a free hand to commercial concerns to violate Islamic values of society by not stopping them from displaying women's pictures on billboards at public places. According to Dawn, the SeM had torn down many signboards and billboards of local and multinational companies on Grand Trunk and Khyber Roads during the self-styled campaign against obscenity on June 14, 2003.
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February - 6 
While claiming responsibility for the February 5-bomb blast across the natural gas pipe line, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to blow up Dhodak oil field, plant and Sanghar Bridge connecting Peshawar with Karachi over Indus Highway.
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While claiming responsibility for the February 5-bomb blast across the natural gas pipe line, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has threatened to blow up Dhodak oil field, plant and Sanghar Bridge connecting Peshawar with Karachi over Indus Highway.
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February - 6 
A Government statement released on the state-run Radio Nepal indicated that action would be taken against any opposition party or Maoist insurgents if they gave a call for general strikes aimed at disrupting normal life, adding that a state of emerge
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A Government statement released on the state-run Radio Nepal indicated that action would be taken against any opposition party or Maoist insurgents if they gave a call for general strikes aimed at disrupting normal life, adding that a state of emergency has been declared in the interest of the public to consolidate the state of law and order in the country. The statement further said, "the government has imposed no prohibition on the operation of educational institutions, businesses, factories, industries, transport services and the like at present where a state of emergency has been ordered." Meanwhile, telephones were reportedly allowed to operate locally for about five hours during the day and two hours in the night. However, international telephone facilities, mobile phone and internet services remained suspended.
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February - 6 
At least two journalists, Taranath Dahal and Bishnu Nishthuri, president and general secretary of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists, have been arrested after they issued a statement denouncing the King’s action and demanding restoration of press
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At least two journalists, Taranath Dahal and Bishnu Nishthuri, president and general secretary of the Federation of Nepalese Journalists, have been arrested after they issued a statement denouncing the King’s action and demanding restoration of press freedom and democratic rights. On February 6, the International Federation of Journalists said that a stringer for the BBC has "disappeared" while two top office bearers of a Nepalese journalists' body have been arrested following the state of emergency declared on February 1.
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February - 6 
Former Home Minister, Davendra Raj Kandal, who reportedly escaped to India following the emergency has disclosed that, "ministers are under house arrest and some have been arrested... The army is not treating those politicians well."
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Former Home Minister, Davendra Raj Kandal, who reportedly escaped to India following the emergency has disclosed that, "ministers are under house arrest and some have been arrested... The army is not treating those politicians well."
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February - 6 
The Royal Nepalese Army spokesperson, Dipak Gurung, said that the crackdown against Maoists has been stepped up after the imposition of emergency. "The Army’s action against the Maoist insurgents will be more focussed. It has the mandate to disarm th
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The Royal Nepalese Army spokesperson, Dipak Gurung, said that the crackdown against Maoists has been stepped up after the imposition of emergency. "The Army’s action against the Maoist insurgents will be more focussed. It has the mandate to disarm the Maoists and bring them to political mainstream," he claimed.
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February - 6 
In a separate incident in the Pabna district, two cadres of the Sarbahara party, identified as Nasir Uddin and Nazrul Islam, were killed by police at Kalikapur in Faridpur sub-district on February 6. Police also seized three pipe guns and seven bulle
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In a separate incident in the Pabna district, two cadres of the Sarbahara party, identified as Nasir Uddin and Nazrul Islam, were killed by police at Kalikapur in Faridpur sub-district on February 6. Police also seized three pipe guns and seven bullets from the incident site.
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February - 6 
On February 6, police arrested two Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres, identified as Zafar Sardar and Masud Hasan, from their homes in the Ramrama village of Rajshahi district. The police had reportedly acted on information given by the J
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On February 6, police arrested two Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres, identified as Zafar Sardar and Masud Hasan, from their homes in the Ramrama village of Rajshahi district. The police had reportedly acted on information given by the JMJB chief of Bagmara, Abdus Sattar Master, who was arrested earlier.
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February - 6 
Reports suggested that the Government is ready to provide full access to evidence to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the grenade attack. Daily Star, quoting a home ministry source, said the Government is now awaiting respo
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Reports suggested that the Government is ready to provide full access to evidence to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to investigate the grenade attack. Daily Star, quoting a home ministry source, said the Government is now awaiting response from Washington regarding its request to send detectives to investigate the attack.
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February - 7 
A tribal fisherman died and another sustained serious injuries during an improvised explosive device explosion at Chanyaang village in the Chandel district bordering Myanmar on February 7, according to delayed reports.
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A tribal fisherman died and another sustained serious injuries during an improvised explosive device explosion at Chanyaang village in the Chandel district bordering Myanmar on February 7, according to delayed reports.
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February - 7 February - 8
A Kantipur Online report, quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least five insurgents were killed in latest clashes with SFs, including three in the Channi area of Dailekh district on February 8 and two in Achham district on Februar
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A Kantipur Online report, quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that at least five insurgents were killed in latest clashes with SFs, including three in the Channi area of Dailekh district on February 8 and two in Achham district on February 7. The RNA also said they had recovered an unspecified number of weapons and two tons of rice stored by the Maoists in Kapilvastu district.
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February - 7 
According to the New Delhi Television network, Maoists have called for a country-wide road blockade and indefinite strike from February 13 and said that the strike would continue until King Gyanendra withdraws his decision to take over power.
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According to the New Delhi Television network, Maoists have called for a country-wide road blockade and indefinite strike from February 13 and said that the strike would continue until King Gyanendra withdraws his decision to take over power.
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February - 7 
Delayed reports have indicated that a Kathmandu-based political scientist, Dr. Lok Raj Baral, was arrested on February 7 at the Tribhuvan International Airport while returning from New Delhi. Baral's wife was quoted as saying that he is being detaine
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Delayed reports have indicated that a Kathmandu-based political scientist, Dr. Lok Raj Baral, was arrested on February 7 at the Tribhuvan International Airport while returning from New Delhi. Baral's wife was quoted as saying that he is being detained without any charges at a Kathmandu army barrack.
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February - 7 
On February 7, the army sources claimed that three Maoist insurgents were killed at separate locations during clashes on unspecified dates. They also disclosed that a soldier died during a bomb blast in the Nawalparasi district.
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On February 7, the army sources claimed that three Maoist insurgents were killed at separate locations during clashes on unspecified dates. They also disclosed that a soldier died during a bomb blast in the Nawalparasi district.
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February - 7 
RNA chief, General Pyar Jung Thapa, is reported to have held a meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, and sources claimed, Thapa is learnt to have informed Mukherjee that "Nepal expects India to continue with the militar
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RNA chief, General Pyar Jung Thapa, is reported to have held a meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, and sources claimed, Thapa is learnt to have informed Mukherjee that "Nepal expects India to continue with the military aid it was providing RNA."
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February - 7 
Two senior Nepalese politicians, reportedly sheltering in India, appealed to the insurgents not to hold talks with King Gyanendra and urged India to help reinstall the sacked Government. Former Education Minister, Dilendra Bood said, "We appeal to th
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Two senior Nepalese politicians, reportedly sheltering in India, appealed to the insurgents not to hold talks with King Gyanendra and urged India to help reinstall the sacked Government. Former Education Minister, Dilendra Bood said, "We appeal to the Maoists not to hold talks with the king .... they should seek a democratic solution to their demands." Separately, Vinaydhwai Chand, a senior leader of the Nepalese Congress (NC), while proposing an alliance with the Maoists to help restore democracy stated: "We will contact Maoists to come with us for the cause of democracy."
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February - 8 
In the State of Assam, Army personnel seized approximately 16 kilograms of explosives from Goalpara district on February 8.
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In the State of Assam, Army personnel seized approximately 16 kilograms of explosives from Goalpara district on February 8.
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February - 8 
Kantipur Online, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Dipak Gurung, said that the Government has resumed regular operation of ISD telephone and Internet services from February 8. A decision to this effect was reached
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Kantipur Online, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Brigadier General Dipak Gurung, said that the Government has resumed regular operation of ISD telephone and Internet services from February 8. A decision to this effect was reached after the Sub-Committee of State Affairs, comprising the chiefs of RNA, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police and secretaries of Home and Defence Ministries, allowed Nepal Telecom to resume services. All means of communication, including telephone, mobile phones and internet, were blocked across the country since February 1 after the King’s takeover.
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February - 8 
Media reports, quoting security force (SF) sources, said that at least five SF personnel were killed and over 150 inmates at the District Prison near Triveni Chowk in Kailali have escaped following clashes between Maoist insurgents and SFs on Februar
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Media reports, quoting security force (SF) sources, said that at least five SF personnel were killed and over 150 inmates at the District Prison near Triveni Chowk in Kailali have escaped following clashes between Maoist insurgents and SFs on February 8. Around 700-800 heavily armed insurgents are reported to have attacked the District Police Office, Regional Police Office and the branch of Nepal Rashtra Bank in Dhangadhi. Reports added that a total of 168 inmates, including central leader of the Maoists, Tilak Sharma alias Himal, regional leaders, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and Ram Prasad Timilsena, were inside the prison during the time of clashes, even as 17 inmates have reported back to the authorities after the clashes. Later, bodies of two Maoists were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 9 
A betel trader was reportedly abducted and later shot dead by suspected terrorists at Akampat Students’ Organization ground under Irinbung police station in the Imphal East district of Manipur on February 9. According to Assam Tribune, the outlawed K
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A betel trader was reportedly abducted and later shot dead by suspected terrorists at Akampat Students’ Organization ground under Irinbung police station in the Imphal East district of Manipur on February 9. According to Assam Tribune, the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) had on January 19 ‘imposed a ban’ on the import of betel leaf with the warning that anyone found trading will be strictly dealt with. While the police have suspected the KCP’s involvement in the killing, the outfit has not claimed responsibility for the same till last reports came in.
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February - 9 February - 10
According to a media report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have released one more labourer on February 10 while there is no information on the 18 others who were abducted from two v
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According to a media report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have released one more labourer on February 10 while there is no information on the 18 others who were abducted from two villages in the Sambalpur district of Orissa on February 9. The Naxalites reportedly abducted at least 23 labourers and later released four on February 9. Following the incident, the State Police have put five districts – Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Deogarh, Sundargarh and Angul – on alert. According to Home Secretary, Santosh Kumar, a contingent of 200 armed police had begun the combing operation on February 9 while 100 more personnel were sent later.
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February - 10 
A civilian, identified as Muhammad Yousuf Bhat, was reportedly shot dead by terrorists at village Dungroo in the Doda district on February 10.
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A civilian, identified as Muhammad Yousuf Bhat, was reportedly shot dead by terrorists at village Dungroo in the Doda district on February 10.
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February - 10 
A group of terrorists affiliated to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are reported to have abducted two youths at Bhadrapally, close to the India-Bangladesh border.
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A group of terrorists affiliated to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) are reported to have abducted two youths at Bhadrapally, close to the India-Bangladesh border.
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February - 10 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Jhangkrithai Narzary, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the police at Pankajuli in the Sonitpur district on February 10. One 9mm carbine, 21 live rounds of ammunition an
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, identified as Jhangkrithai Narzary, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the police at Pankajuli in the Sonitpur district on February 10. One 9mm carbine, 21 live rounds of ammunition and five fired cases were recovered from his possession.
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February - 10 
A woman cadre of the Maoist outfit reportedly surrendered to the police in Vishakhapatanam district on February 10.
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A woman cadre of the Maoist outfit reportedly surrendered to the police in Vishakhapatanam district on February 10.
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February - 10 
An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadre was killed during an encounter with the security forces’ at East Gonki in the West Tripura district on February 10.
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An All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) cadre was killed during an encounter with the security forces’ at East Gonki in the West Tripura district on February 10.
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February - 10 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed the Charla revenue office in Khammam district on February 10 by using gelatine sticks. Some revenue records pertaining were reportedly destroyed. The police also seized around 10 kilograms
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres destroyed the Charla revenue office in Khammam district on February 10 by using gelatine sticks. Some revenue records pertaining were reportedly destroyed. The police also seized around 10 kilograms of gelatine sticks from the incident site. According to police, the Charla local guerrilla squad led by Swaroopakka is suspected to have triggered the blast.
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February - 10 
Following the reported recruitment of rural youth by various Naxalite outfits, the Karimnagar district police have embarked on a scheme - Operation Surrender - to counsel the youth. A police officer said that taking advantage of the truce period, the
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Following the reported recruitment of rural youth by various Naxalite outfits, the Karimnagar district police have embarked on a scheme - Operation Surrender - to counsel the youth. A police officer said that taking advantage of the truce period, the Naxalites groups have conducted mass recruitments of the rural youth when they visited the villages to organise meetings. Majority of the youth have joined the dalams (squad) to gain supremacy in their village, the police official added.
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February - 10 
In another incident, a recently elected councilor, Muhammad Sultan Sofi, escaped unhurt during a terrorist attack on his residence at Bijbehara in the Anantnag district.
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In another incident, a recently elected councilor, Muhammad Sultan Sofi, escaped unhurt during a terrorist attack on his residence at Bijbehara in the Anantnag district.
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February - 10 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakti) reportedly shot dead a tribal, identified as P. Hari Nayak, branding him as a police informer, at Annampalli village in the Warangal d
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakti) reportedly shot dead a tribal, identified as P. Hari Nayak, branding him as a police informer, at Annampalli village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on February 10.
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February - 10 
Nine left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Julakallu village under Piduguralla administrative division surrendered to Guntur district police chief, Jitender, on February 10.
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Nine left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Julakallu village under Piduguralla administrative division surrendered to Guntur district police chief, Jitender, on February 10.
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February - 10 
Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on February 10, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, said there were no differences over the approach of the State Government or the view of the Union Government on the issue of peace
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Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi on February 10, the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, said there were no differences over the approach of the State Government or the view of the Union Government on the issue of peace talks with the Naxalites. "There is total coordination between the State Government and the Centre, which has endorsed whatever we have been doing," said Reddy. The State Government was trying to persuade Naxalites through intermediaries to give up arms and resume talks at the earliest, Reddy added.
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February - 10 
Speaking to the press in Mysore on February 10, the Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, said there was no question of withdrawing police operations against Naxalites though the Government has kept the doors open for talks. However, he said that no decis
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Speaking to the press in Mysore on February 10, the Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, said there was no question of withdrawing police operations against Naxalites though the Government has kept the doors open for talks. However, he said that no decision has been taken on deployment of the Special Task Force in areas where Naxalite activities are gaining momentum.
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February - 10 
The troops killed a terrorist during an encounter in the capital Srinagar and also recovered an unspecified cache of arms and ammunition from the incident site.
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The troops killed a terrorist during an encounter in the capital Srinagar and also recovered an unspecified cache of arms and ammunition from the incident site.
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February - 10 
According to The News, a bomb exploded near a road checkpoint and three rockets landed near a paramilitary troop base in the latest attacks by suspected insurgents in Balochistan province on February 10. However, no loss of life or injuries was repor
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According to The News, a bomb exploded near a road checkpoint and three rockets landed near a paramilitary troop base in the latest attacks by suspected insurgents in Balochistan province on February 10. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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February - 10 
Six suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in targeting railway tracks, power transmission towers and other vital installations in different areas of Balochistan. Inspector-General of Police, Choudhury Mohammad Yaqoob, said in provincia
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Six suspects were arrested for their alleged involvement in targeting railway tracks, power transmission towers and other vital installations in different areas of Balochistan. Inspector-General of Police, Choudhury Mohammad Yaqoob, said in provincial capital, Quetta, "We have arrested four persons in Sibi and two in Khuzdar, who have confessed about their involvement in attacking railway tracks and other installations in different areas."
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A statement issued in Kathmandu by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said that SFs killed two Maoists in the Aamkhaiya and Beli areas of Kailali district on February 10 and 11.
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A statement issued in Kathmandu by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said that SFs killed two Maoists in the Aamkhaiya and Beli areas of Kailali district on February 10 and 11.
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February - 10 
On February 10, SF personnel shot dead district level and area level Maoists, identified as Dina Dayal Chaudhari alias Nyalu and Nabin Singha Poudel alias Basanta, in the Parsa district.
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On February 10, SF personnel shot dead district level and area level Maoists, identified as Dina Dayal Chaudhari alias Nyalu and Nabin Singha Poudel alias Basanta, in the Parsa district.
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February - 10 
On February 10, SFs arrested nine human rights activists from Padmodaya Chowk in Kathmandu for protesting against the recent political developments and raising anti-monarchy slogans.
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On February 10, SFs arrested nine human rights activists from Padmodaya Chowk in Kathmandu for protesting against the recent political developments and raising anti-monarchy slogans.
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February - 10 
Security force (SF) personnel are reported to have shot dead two Maoist insurgents during a clash at Rajapur in the Bardia district on February 10 and also recovered two submachine guns and 126 bullets from the incident site.
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Security force (SF) personnel are reported to have shot dead two Maoist insurgents during a clash at Rajapur in the Bardia district on February 10 and also recovered two submachine guns and 126 bullets from the incident site.
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February - 10 
The Indian External Affairs Ministry, in a statement released on February 10, welcomed the release of seven political prisoners and demanded, "we would also like to say that other leaders who are in custody should also be released."
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The Indian External Affairs Ministry, in a statement released on February 10, welcomed the release of seven political prisoners and demanded, "we would also like to say that other leaders who are in custody should also be released."
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February - 10 
On February 10, the Rapid Action Battalion arrested the 'second-in-command' of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction, identified as Shamim alias Muhit Malitha, along with two of his accomplices from a club in the Gulshan area of
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On February 10, the Rapid Action Battalion arrested the 'second-in-command' of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction, identified as Shamim alias Muhit Malitha, along with two of his accomplices from a club in the Gulshan area of capital Dhaka.
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February - 10 
Three Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) employees were reportedly injured in two bomb blasts at the BRAC office in Gaibandha district on February 10. Local people have reportedly suspected the involvement of Jamaatul Mujahedin, an Islamis
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Three Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) employees were reportedly injured in two bomb blasts at the BRAC office in Gaibandha district on February 10. Local people have reportedly suspected the involvement of Jamaatul Mujahedin, an Islamist extremist outfit active in the area, in the blasts. Police also recovered some abandoned batteries used in the bomb blasts from the incident site.
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February - 10 
Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in the latest United Nations (UN) report on "Children and Armed Conflict" said that since 2001, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has recruited more than 4700 children. "The LTTE has often carried out recruitm
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Secretary General, Kofi Annan, in the latest United Nations (UN) report on "Children and Armed Conflict" said that since 2001, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has recruited more than 4700 children. "The LTTE has often carried out recruitment by force, abducting children while on their way to school or during religious festivities, and beating families and teachers who resisted the seizure of the children," Annan said. He added that the Security Council should take targeted and concrete measures against parties named in his report, including the LTTE, that have made insufficient or no progress on the issue of child recruitment. "Such measures should include the imposition of travel restrictions on leaders and their exclusion from any governance structures and amnesty provisions, the imposition of arms embargo, a ban on military assistance, and restriction on the flow of financial resources to the parties concerned," Annan added. The report stated that during 2004 alone, more than 1000 cases of new recruitment and re-recruitment were reported to the UNICEF in Sri Lanka, a high percentage of them being girls. Out of the 4700 cases of child recruitment since April 2001, more than 2900 children have returned or been released to their families, including about 1230 children who were formally released, he said.
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February - 10 
The Hindu has reported that Tamil National Force (TNF), a para-military group under the joint command of the leader of the breakaway Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) faction, Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel Karuna, and the Eelam Na
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The Hindu has reported that Tamil National Force (TNF), a para-military group under the joint command of the leader of the breakaway Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) faction, Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel Karuna, and the Eelam National Democratic Liberation Front, on February 10 claimed responsibility for the killing of LTTE leader, E. Kaushalyan in Batticaloa district. The claim posted on the official website of Karuna’s group, the TamilEela Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP), said the ambush on Kaushalyan was a "direct attack" unlike the killings of some of the supporters of ‘Colonel’ Karuna, who were "shot when they were asleep." The claim was signed by Cheran of the TNF. The Eastern Political wing leader of the LTTE, Kaushalyan, his deputy Nedimaran along with three other LTTE cadres were killed during an ambush at Poonani in the Batticaloa district on February 7.
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February - 11 
President of the National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, threatened that all the party Councilors elected recently in the civic polls in Kashmir valley will resign en masse if they were not provided security. The Councilors have become a soft target
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President of the National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah, threatened that all the party Councilors elected recently in the civic polls in Kashmir valley will resign en masse if they were not provided security. The Councilors have become a soft target as the authorities have failed to provide them security, Omar claimed at a press conference in Srinagar on February 11.
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February - 11 
Seven Naxalites belonging to the CPI-ML Janashakti, CPI-ML Pratighatana, CPI-ML Praja Prathighatana and CPUSI outfits surrendered before the Warangal district police chief, M. Stephen Ravindra, on February 11.
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Seven Naxalites belonging to the CPI-ML Janashakti, CPI-ML Pratighatana, CPI-ML Praja Prathighatana and CPUSI outfits surrendered before the Warangal district police chief, M. Stephen Ravindra, on February 11.
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February - 11 
Six left-wing extremists (also know as Naxalites), including two dalam (squad) leaders, surrendered before the Karimnagar district police chief on February 11. The surrendered Naxalites belong to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML
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Six left-wing extremists (also know as Naxalites), including two dalam (squad) leaders, surrendered before the Karimnagar district police chief on February 11. The surrendered Naxalites belong to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakti) and Communist Party of United States of India (CPUSI). All of them reportedly said ill-treatment by the party district committees had made them quit the movement.
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February - 11 
Six police personnel were reportedly killed when suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Karnataka State Reserve Police camp at Venkammanahalli under Pavagada revenue div
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Six police personnel were reportedly killed when suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked a Karnataka State Reserve Police camp at Venkammanahalli under Pavagada revenue division of the Tumkur district with hand grenades on February 11. The police personnel were resting in their camp in a school building in an interior area after carrying out combing operations in the Naxalite-affected Pavagada division bordering the State of Andhra Pradesh when the bombs exploded, Karnataka’s police chief, S N Borkar, told the Press Trust of India. "It is definitely the handiwork of Naxalites," he said. The Naxalite attack comes a few days after their top leader, Saketh Rajan alias Prem, was shot dead by police during an encounter along with another associate in the Chikamagalur district last week. Police suspect that the incident was in retaliation to the Chikamagalur operation.
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February - 11 
Speaking to the media in capital Bangalore on February 11, the Karnataka Chief Minister, Dharam Singh, announced the setting up of two Special Forces units to counter left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalites) activity in the State. He said that o
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Speaking to the media in capital Bangalore on February 11, the Karnataka Chief Minister, Dharam Singh, announced the setting up of two Special Forces units to counter left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalites) activity in the State. He said that one unit would comb the forests of the Malnad region and the other would focus on certain areas in the plains, particularly along the border with the State of Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 11 
Ten newly elected Councilors made public announcements of their resignation from civic bodies, according to the Rediff Website. Seven Councilors - a few independents and the rest belonging to the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – at Beerwah in
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Ten newly elected Councilors made public announcements of their resignation from civic bodies, according to the Rediff Website. Seven Councilors - a few independents and the rest belonging to the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) – at Beerwah in the Budgam district, announced their decision in a local daily. They reportedly sought the people's "forgiveness for having participated in the recent civic polls." Two other PDP members also sought a 'public pardon' in Anantnag town on February 11 while announcing their decision to quit.
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February - 11 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have killed four terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit during an encounter at village Tiranga in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on February 11. Sources in Udhampur in
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have killed four terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI) outfit during an encounter at village Tiranga in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on February 11. Sources in Udhampur indicated that BSF personnel have surrounded the area as eight more terrorists are still trapped inside a deep natural cave. Four AK rifles, seven magazines, 300 rounds of ammunition, eight hand grenades, two wireless sets and some explosive material were seized from the incident site.
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February - 11 
The fifteen people abducted by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from two villages in the Sambalpur district of Orissa on February 9 were reportedly released on February 11.
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The fifteen people abducted by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from two villages in the Sambalpur district of Orissa on February 9 were reportedly released on February 11.
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February - 11 
The Hindu has reported that a senior leader of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Naveen Prasad alias Vijay Dada, is suspected to have masterminded the attack on police personnel in the Pavagada taluk (revenue division) of Tumkur distr
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The Hindu has reported that a senior leader of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Naveen Prasad alias Vijay Dada, is suspected to have masterminded the attack on police personnel in the Pavagada taluk (revenue division) of Tumkur district on February 11 in which six Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) personnel and a civilian were killed. Quoting senior police officials, sources said Prasad, originally from West Bengal, is a member of the ‘central committee’ of the CPI-Maoist. He was also the chief of Party Unity, a Naxalite group that merged with the erstwhile People's War Group (PWG) a few years ago, sources added.
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February - 11 
Two more terrorists, identified as Dillawar Hussain and Abdul Razzak alias Ansari, were shot dead by the Army at Dudasan Pain in the Rajouri district. One of their associates, identified as Omar Mukhtiar alias Barudi, is reported to have escaped duri
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Two more terrorists, identified as Dillawar Hussain and Abdul Razzak alias Ansari, were shot dead by the Army at Dudasan Pain in the Rajouri district. One of their associates, identified as Omar Mukhtiar alias Barudi, is reported to have escaped during the exchange of firing. Two AK rifles, three magazines, a map of district Rajouri with infiltration routes marked on it, photographs of some terrorists, currency of State Bank of Pakistan and 15 improvised explosive devices were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 11 
An anti-terrorism court in Multan proclaimed two death sentences to Muhammad Tariq, an activist of the outlawed Sunni group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), for killing two Shias on June 6, 1998, in Multan. However, the court acquitted four of his associate
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An anti-terrorism court in Multan proclaimed two death sentences to Muhammad Tariq, an activist of the outlawed Sunni group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), for killing two Shias on June 6, 1998, in Multan. However, the court acquitted four of his associates. According to Daily Times, "Tariq and his accomplices assaulted Dr Shafqat Raza’s clinic in Timber Market on June 6, 1998 and opened fire. Dr Raza’s younger brother Nusrat Raza and a patient died on the spot."
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February - 11 
Farhat Paracha, wife of Pakistani businessman Saifullah Paracha who has been held captive at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp for the past 19 months by the US authorities for his suspected terrorist ties with Al Qaeda, disclosed on February 11 that her
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Farhat Paracha, wife of Pakistani businessman Saifullah Paracha who has been held captive at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp for the past 19 months by the US authorities for his suspected terrorist ties with Al Qaeda, disclosed on February 11 that her husband had met Osama bin Laden twice. Speaking at a news conference at the Karachi Press Club, she, however, denied that Saifullah had any links with terrorism. She claimed that as the head of a 65-member business delegation, Saifullah went to Afghanistan and had business meetings with a small number of people there, but he had nothing to do with the charges framed against him by the US administration. According to American investigators, Saifullah, who is being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp in Cuba for suspected terrorist ties, urged Al Qaeda operatives to acquire nuclear weapons for use against US troops. The allegation, contained in documents filed recently in US District Court in Washington, also identifies Saifullah, who reportedly has an import business in New York, as a participant in a plot to smuggle explosives into the United States and to help Al Qaeda hide "large amounts of money."
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February - 11 
Police in the provincial capital, Quetta, claimed to have arrested an alleged terrorist, identified as Hussain Marri, and recovered 120 kg of Russian-made explosive material after an exchange of fire in the Marri camp area on February 11. Deputy Insp
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Police in the provincial capital, Quetta, claimed to have arrested an alleged terrorist, identified as Hussain Marri, and recovered 120 kg of Russian-made explosive material after an exchange of fire in the Marri camp area on February 11. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rafi Pervez Bhatti, said that Hussain, a bodyguard of veteran Baloch nationalist leader, Nawab Khair Bukhsh Marri, was an activist of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
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February - 11 
Secretary General of Commonwealth, Don McKinnon, said the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) on February 11 decided not to raise objections about President Pervez Musharraf holding of dual office by till 2007, reported Geo news channel. How
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Secretary General of Commonwealth, Don McKinnon, said the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) on February 11 decided not to raise objections about President Pervez Musharraf holding of dual office by till 2007, reported Geo news channel. However, the group insisted that Gen. Musharraf step down as army chief by 2007 at the latest. In an official statement, the Commonwealth "expressed serious concern and regret that President Musharraf had not met his commitment to relinquish his role as chief of army staff by December 31, 2004… CMAG expects the two offices not to be combined in the same person beyond the end of the current presidential term in 2007 at the latest."
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February - 11 
Terrorists have blown up about 26 towers of the transmission lines in Balochistan province during the last 25 days causing a loss of over Rupees 20 million to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The Chief Executive of NTDC, Mohamma
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Terrorists have blown up about 26 towers of the transmission lines in Balochistan province during the last 25 days causing a loss of over Rupees 20 million to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The Chief Executive of NTDC, Mohammad Shabir, revealed this at a press conference in Lahore on February 11. He also said the company was anticipating more bomb blasts and had arranged extra towers and other material to cope up with any future emergency. The terrorists used bombs and rockets at night to blow up the towers, according to Shabir.
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February - 11 
The Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt. Gen. Safdar Hussain, said on February 11 that he wanted South Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, to surrender without any conditions. Talking to a delegation of clerics and tribal elders from South Wa
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The Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt. Gen. Safdar Hussain, said on February 11 that he wanted South Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, to surrender without any conditions. Talking to a delegation of clerics and tribal elders from South Waziristan in Peshawar, Hussain reportedly said, "Abdullah will not be offered amnesty and will be dealt with according to the law." His comment came two days after Abdullah announced a continuation of Jehad against security forces’ in South Waziristan after the February 7-peace deal between fellow militant Baitullah Mehsud and the Government. "Abdullah has committed a serious crime by killing one of the Chinese engineers he kidnapped and he should surrender unconditionally," the General told the delegation led by Maulana Ainullah.
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February - 11 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have blown up the Parco pipeline in the Dera Ghazi Khan district of Punjab province on February 11. Consequently, diesel supply to the refinery was suspended and fuel worth Rupees 3 million was wasted, accordin
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have blown up the Parco pipeline in the Dera Ghazi Khan district of Punjab province on February 11. Consequently, diesel supply to the refinery was suspended and fuel worth Rupees 3 million was wasted, according to The News. According to reports, the diesel pipeline, coming from Karachi to Parco refinery, was blown up at 7:50 am (PST) at Chah Loddhi Wala.
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February - 11 
A delayed report said that an armed group of insurgents shot dead two civilians at Madhwapur in the Saptari district on February 11.
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A delayed report said that an armed group of insurgents shot dead two civilians at Madhwapur in the Saptari district on February 11.
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February - 11 
King Gyanendra is reported to have said on February 11 that emergency measures introduced in the country are for short-term only. Talking to the BBC World Service on February 11, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, said the monarch al
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King Gyanendra is reported to have said on February 11 that emergency measures introduced in the country are for short-term only. Talking to the BBC World Service on February 11, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, said the monarch also explained the reasons for his recent step as he saw it. Mukherjee had met the King in Kathmandu on February 9. Meanwhile, Mukherjee also said India was "very concerned" as the Maoist insurgency in Nepal was spilling into its territory. "We have our own problem with left extremism in India," he added.
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February - 11 
On February 11, two girl students were wounded when a stray bomb exploded at the premises of a school in Dang district.
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On February 11, two girl students were wounded when a stray bomb exploded at the premises of a school in Dang district.
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February - 11 
The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) - a partner in the coalition Government that was dismissed by King Gyanendra on February 1 - has said police have arrested at least three of its workers while protesting the monarch’s actions. Reports quoted UML sou
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The Communist Party of Nepal (UML) - a partner in the coalition Government that was dismissed by King Gyanendra on February 1 - has said police have arrested at least three of its workers while protesting the monarch’s actions. Reports quoted UML sources as saying that pro-UML activists carried out a ‘corner protest’ at Ason in the capital Kathmandu on February 11 and also distributed pamphlets against the royal move. Police arrested at least three of their cadres, they added. The authorities are yet to confirm the arrests.
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February - 11 
The insurgents triggered bomb blasts targeting four houses at Sukaura in the Dang district. Two of the houses belonged to Prem Bahadur Bhandari, an ex-Minister, and the other two to his brother, Ganesh Bhandari, an RNA major, according to Kathmandu P
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The insurgents triggered bomb blasts targeting four houses at Sukaura in the Dang district. Two of the houses belonged to Prem Bahadur Bhandari, an ex-Minister, and the other two to his brother, Ganesh Bhandari, an RNA major, according to Kathmandu Post.
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February - 11 
Three employees of the Nepal Industrial Development Corporation in Banke were wounded when a bomb planted by the insurgents exploded on February 11.
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Three employees of the Nepal Industrial Development Corporation in Banke were wounded when a bomb planted by the insurgents exploded on February 11.
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February - 11 
US military and other aid to Nepal is at risk following King Gyanendra’s emergency proclamation, US Ambassador to Nepal, James Moriarty, said on February 11. "There is pressure on US assistance here, that’s undeniable," Moriarty told reporters in Kat
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US military and other aid to Nepal is at risk following King Gyanendra’s emergency proclamation, US Ambassador to Nepal, James Moriarty, said on February 11. "There is pressure on US assistance here, that’s undeniable," Moriarty told reporters in Kathmandu when asked for Washington’s response to the ongoing detention of political leaders and human right activists. "That pressure will increase if we don’t see movement in those areas," he said after inaugurating a South Asia Student Leader Conference sponsored by the US mission in Nepal. Asked if US aid would be cut, he replied, "I think it’s at risk, everything is at risk." The United States had allocated 45 million dollars in aid for Nepal in 2004, 10 per cent of which was for security, an unnamed US State Department official told AFP in Washington this week.
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February - 11 
A ‘regional leader’ of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party-Red Flag, Motleb Uddin Swapan, was killed in an encounter with the police personnel at Sakharipara village in Pabna district on February 11. Police also seized one shutter gun and four bullets
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A ‘regional leader’ of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party-Red Flag, Motleb Uddin Swapan, was killed in an encounter with the police personnel at Sakharipara village in Pabna district on February 11. Police also seized one shutter gun and four bullets from the incident site.
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February - 11 
Bangladesh Army seized two AK47 rifles and 150 bullets from a hotel in Bandarban town and arrested a Myanmarese citizen and three others in this connection on February 11 night.
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Bangladesh Army seized two AK47 rifles and 150 bullets from a hotel in Bandarban town and arrested a Myanmarese citizen and three others in this connection on February 11 night.
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February - 11 
In another incident, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a regional leader of the PBCP, identified as Tarique alias Rabiul Islam, in Naogaon on the night of February 11.
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In another incident, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested a regional leader of the PBCP, identified as Tarique alias Rabiul Islam, in Naogaon on the night of February 11.
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February - 11 
The Khulna Bureau Chief of Daily Sangram, Shaikh Belaluddin Belal, succumbed to injuries sustained in the February 5-bomb attack in Khulna on February 11. Meanwhile, in a letter to two Khulna newspapers on the same day, the Purbo Banglar Communist Pa
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The Khulna Bureau Chief of Daily Sangram, Shaikh Belaluddin Belal, succumbed to injuries sustained in the February 5-bomb attack in Khulna on February 11. Meanwhile, in a letter to two Khulna newspapers on the same day, the Purbo Banglar Communist Party-Maoist (PBCP) claimed responsibility for the attack that wounded Belal and four others. According to Daily Star, the letter signed by PBCP Khulna ‘regional leader’, Sayed Hasan alias Sumon, on behalf of the party's ‘central committee’ said the attack was part of their ongoing operation to eliminate ‘class enemies’.
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February - 11 
On February 11, the Cabinet spokesperson and Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, announced that the Government would hold presidential election on or before November 12, 2006, reiterating that the President had no intention of postponing the poll as alleg
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On February 11, the Cabinet spokesperson and Minister, Mangala Samaraweera, announced that the Government would hold presidential election on or before November 12, 2006, reiterating that the President had no intention of postponing the poll as alleged by the Opposition.
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February - 11 
The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, Tamilnet, has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has appointed Irasaiah Marshall as the head of their political division for Batticaloa-Amparai District in place of Kaush
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The pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, Tamilnet, has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has appointed Irasaiah Marshall as the head of their political division for Batticaloa-Amparai District in place of Kaushalyan who was killed in an attack on February 7.
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According to Telegraph, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) on February 13 announced a death warrant against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy. "Rajasekhar Reddy has resorted t
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According to Telegraph, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) on February 13 announced a death warrant against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy. "Rajasekhar Reddy has resorted to fake encounters and deceived us after taking advantage of our popular support in the last polls. He cannot escape our wrath in near future," warned Suresh, leader of a CPI-Maoist unit in Guntur. The declaration reportedly came within hours of Reddy’s visit to Guntur district, where the Naxalites blew up a politician’s house and abducted a postmaster in a remote village. The Chief Minister said in Guntur on February 12 that "there is absolutely no chance for resumption of peace exercise if the Maoists do not give up arms and vouch for democracy… we cannot begin the second round of peace talks if they refuse to give up arms."
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February - 12 
Army and police in a joint operation at village Patti Mahal in Kishtwar area of Doda district killed an unidentified terrorist and recovered one AK rifle, two grenades and 42 rounds of ammunition from him.
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Army and police in a joint operation at village Patti Mahal in Kishtwar area of Doda district killed an unidentified terrorist and recovered one AK rifle, two grenades and 42 rounds of ammunition from him.
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February - 12 
CPI-Maoist cadres reportedly blasted the house of a Congress leader and torched a bus in Macherla, hours before Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy's visit to Guntur District on February 12. Asking people to boycott the Chief Minister'
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CPI-Maoist cadres reportedly blasted the house of a Congress leader and torched a bus in Macherla, hours before Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy's visit to Guntur District on February 12. Asking people to boycott the Chief Minister's visit, the Naxalites in a statement had warned that all approach roads to Macherla town, where Reddy has several engagements were heavily mined.
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February - 12 
In Manipur, Imphal Free Press has reported that the Imphal west district police seized, on February 12, a huge amount of cash alleged to have been contributed by several private clinics and hospitals for payment to terrorist groups. Rupees 9.20 lakhs
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In Manipur, Imphal Free Press has reported that the Imphal west district police seized, on February 12, a huge amount of cash alleged to have been contributed by several private clinics and hospitals for payment to terrorist groups. Rupees 9.20 lakhs was seized from the room of the manager of the Babina Diagnostic Centre during a raid by the Imphal west district police.
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February - 12 
Left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a village community leader, identified as G Mohan Rao, branding him a police informer, at Gopalraopet village under Pinapaka Administrative d
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Left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a village community leader, identified as G Mohan Rao, branding him a police informer, at Gopalraopet village under Pinapaka Administrative division of Khammam district on February 12.
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February - 12 
On February 12, security forces shot dead three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists in Surankot area of Poonch district. A police spokesman stated that troops of 45 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operation Group Poonch had launched an operation in Shaheed
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On February 12, security forces shot dead three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists in Surankot area of Poonch district. A police spokesman stated that troops of 45 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operation Group Poonch had launched an operation in Shaheed Mohalla area of Hari Marhote in Surankot and encountered a group of four to five terrorists hiding in a house after heavy snow-fall and rains in the area. In the ensuing gunbattle, three terrorists were killed and two others managed to escape. Three AK -56 rifles, three magazines, two wireless sets, one grenade, some ammunition and medicines were recovered from the slain terrorists’ possession.
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February - 12 February - 13
Talking to reporters at the Birsa Munda airport in Jharkhand on February 13, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, said the Centre would soon come out with a comprehensive strategy to cope with the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) problem. The
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Talking to reporters at the Birsa Munda airport in Jharkhand on February 13, Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, said the Centre would soon come out with a comprehensive strategy to cope with the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) problem. The Prime Minister, however, dismissed the opposition parties’ contention that the scrapping of Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) had led to a spurt in Naxalite activities. Earlier, speaking to the media in Bangalore on February 12, the Prime Minister expressed referred to the Naxalite activity gaining momentum in Central India and "all these areas where greater part of India's mineral resources, hydroelectric and other resources are located."
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February - 12 
The Manipur Human Rights Protection Guild (MHRPG) claimed responsibility on February 12 for planting the bomb at the residence of sericulture department Director, Samulailatpam Devbrata, at Khongman in the Imphal East district on February 12. The MHR
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The Manipur Human Rights Protection Guild (MHRPG) claimed responsibility on February 12 for planting the bomb at the residence of sericulture department Director, Samulailatpam Devbrata, at Khongman in the Imphal East district on February 12. The MHRPG ‘Imphal finance division in charge’ reportedly told the local media that a decision to plant the bomb at the Director’s residence was taken after the latter refused to meet the ‘financial demands’ of the group despite repeated ‘appeals’.
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February - 12 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist activists surrendered before the Visakhapatnam Police Chief, Sanjay Kumar Jain, on February 12.
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist activists surrendered before the Visakhapatnam Police Chief, Sanjay Kumar Jain, on February 12.
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February - 12 
Two Maoists from the Jhapa district of Nepal were arrested by Indian security forces at Kishanganj in the State of Bihar on February 12.
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Two Maoists from the Jhapa district of Nepal were arrested by Indian security forces at Kishanganj in the State of Bihar on February 12.
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February - 12 
Dawn reports that a Pakistani citizen, Salahuddin Amin, arrested in London after his arrival from Pakistan, was charged under the British anti-terrorism law on February 12 for planning an explosives’ attack. Amin, who was detained on February 8 at Lo
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Dawn reports that a Pakistani citizen, Salahuddin Amin, arrested in London after his arrival from Pakistan, was charged under the British anti-terrorism law on February 12 for planning an explosives’ attack. Amin, who was detained on February 8 at London's Heathrow airport under the Terrorism Act of 2000, was alleged to have conspired with others, between Oct 1, 2003 and March 31, 2004, to explode a bomb, which was likely to endanger life and cause serious property damage.
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February - 12 February - 13
According to Kantipur Online, at least five Maoist insurgents were killed in separate security force (SF) operations, including two insurgents at in the Morang district on February 13 and one insurgent each at Jaigada in Achham district, Barkauli in
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According to Kantipur Online, at least five Maoist insurgents were killed in separate security force (SF) operations, including two insurgents at in the Morang district on February 13 and one insurgent each at Jaigada in Achham district, Barkauli in the Baitadi district and Kulung in Bhojpur district on February 12.
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February - 12 
At least four Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces in Dailekh and Achham districts on February 12. According to reports, three Maoists who tried to attack a security patrol with socket bombs were shot dead at Chan
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At least four Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces in Dailekh and Achham districts on February 12. According to reports, three Maoists who tried to attack a security patrol with socket bombs were shot dead at Changa Bazaar in Dailekh district. Separately, reports quoting the Dipayal-based Far-western divisional headquarters of the Royal Nepalese Army said that one Maoist was killed during the Seti-Mahakali Operation in Achham district.
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February - 12 
During his first press meeting in Kathmandu on February 12, spokesperson and Minister for Information and Communications, Tanka Dhakal, stated that the Government would not make any fresh appeal for the Maoists to return to negotiations. He also clai
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During his first press meeting in Kathmandu on February 12, spokesperson and Minister for Information and Communications, Tanka Dhakal, stated that the Government would not make any fresh appeal for the Maoists to return to negotiations. He also claimed that Government had not detained leaders of various political parties and rather provided "security" to them in view of the changed political scenario.
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February - 12 
Two Maoists from the Jhapa district of Nepal were arrested by Indian security forces at Kishanganj in the State of Bihar on February 12.
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Two Maoists from the Jhapa district of Nepal were arrested by Indian security forces at Kishanganj in the State of Bihar on February 12.
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February - 12 
Daily Star reports that Purbo Banglar Communist Party’s (PBCP-Janajuddho) 'second-in-command', Mohidul Islam alias Samim Malitha, was killed in ‘crossfire’ with police personnel at Lalonnagar village in Kushtia district on February 12.
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Daily Star reports that Purbo Banglar Communist Party’s (PBCP-Janajuddho) 'second-in-command', Mohidul Islam alias Samim Malitha, was killed in ‘crossfire’ with police personnel at Lalonnagar village in Kushtia district on February 12.
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February - 12 
The Islamist outfit, Harkatul Jihad has reportedly sent letters to as many as 11 people in Bogra district, including teachers, physicians and politicians, demanding they each pay Taka 20 lakh or else face death. Police officials stated the letter was
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The Islamist outfit, Harkatul Jihad has reportedly sent letters to as many as 11 people in Bogra district, including teachers, physicians and politicians, demanding they each pay Taka 20 lakh or else face death. Police officials stated the letter was signed by one Abdullah Ibne Jahed, self-proclaimed ‘second-in-command’ of the Harkatul Jihad. The letter warned against disobeying the order or speaking out against Al Qaida, saying the consequences would be like those suffered by Prof. Yunus of Rajshahi University who was earlier killed on December 22, 2004.
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February - 12 
According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet, two civilians and a LTTE political worker were wounded when unidentified persons lobbed a grenade at the LTTE political office in Mannar town on February 12 night. Later,
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According to the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, TamilNet, two civilians and a LTTE political worker were wounded when unidentified persons lobbed a grenade at the LTTE political office in Mannar town on February 12 night. Later, Mannar hospital sources stated that one civilian identified as M. Callister who was admitted succumbed to his wounds.
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February - 13 
According to a Press Trust of India report, Karnataka Chief Minister, N Dharam Singh, stated in Bangalore on February 13 that peace talks with the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) would be held only if they laid down arms. "We are ready
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According to a Press Trust of India report, Karnataka Chief Minister, N Dharam Singh, stated in Bangalore on February 13 that peace talks with the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) would be held only if they laid down arms. "We are ready for talks but they should stop using weapons." Singh further said, the spread of Naxalism was also due to the socio economic conditions in all the districts bordering Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 13 
An exchange of fire between the police and Naxalites was reported on the outskirts of Durgam village in Visakhapatnam district on February 13. Although, there was no casualty on either side, police recovered a .303 rifle and 250 rounds of ammunition,
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An exchange of fire between the police and Naxalites was reported on the outskirts of Durgam village in Visakhapatnam district on February 13. Although, there was no casualty on either side, police recovered a .303 rifle and 250 rounds of ammunition, a single barrel gun and 20 rounds and a grenade from the incident site.
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February - 13 
At least 20 civilians and a soldier are reported to have sustained injuries when terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting an army patrol near Jamia Masjid in the Shopian town of Pulwama district on February 13. While some television channels reported th
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At least 20 civilians and a soldier are reported to have sustained injuries when terrorists lobbed a grenade targeting an army patrol near Jamia Masjid in the Shopian town of Pulwama district on February 13. While some television channels reported the death of two civilians, officials in Pulwama stated that none of the wounded civilians had succumbed to injuries.
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February - 13 
Following the killing of six of its policemen by Naxalites on February 6, the Karnataka Government has reportedly identified 33 police stations spread across 10 districts in the State as "hyper sensitive and vulnerable" to attack by the extremists. O
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Following the killing of six of its policemen by Naxalites on February 6, the Karnataka Government has reportedly identified 33 police stations spread across 10 districts in the State as "hyper sensitive and vulnerable" to attack by the extremists. Of these, 23 are spread across seven districts that border Andhra Pradesh.
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February - 13 
In a bid to foil attempts by the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) to spread their activities in three more districts of Madhya Pradesh, the State police have reportedly sought additional Central forces and are also awaiting a special Ce
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In a bid to foil attempts by the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) to spread their activities in three more districts of Madhya Pradesh, the State police have reportedly sought additional Central forces and are also awaiting a special Central package for tackling the problem. "Naxalism, which was confined to the Balaghat, Dindori and Mandla districts, is now raising its head in Sidhi and there have been attempts to spread across Shahdol and Seoni districts too," Director General of Police, S K Das, stated."
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February - 13 
In another incident, CPI-Maoist cadres destroyed a deserted forest office-cum-rest house in the Warangal district on February 13 using detonators.
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In another incident, CPI-Maoist cadres destroyed a deserted forest office-cum-rest house in the Warangal district on February 13 using detonators.
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February - 13 
On February 13, a branch Post Master of Bornala village in the Karimnagar district, Rajeshwar Rao, was found murdered in the Bornala forests. Rao was reportedly taken away by three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres from his house on February 11, on the pre
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On February 13, a branch Post Master of Bornala village in the Karimnagar district, Rajeshwar Rao, was found murdered in the Bornala forests. Rao was reportedly taken away by three suspected CPI-Maoist cadres from his house on February 11, on the pretext of discussing an important issue.
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February - 13 
On February 13, the police arrested eight Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India, Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Chandra Pulla Reddy Chalamanna faction) and seized three pistols, eight rounds of ammunition, four letter pads, a jeep, two cellul
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On February 13, the police arrested eight Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India, Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Chandra Pulla Reddy Chalamanna faction) and seized three pistols, eight rounds of ammunition, four letter pads, a jeep, two cellular phones and a two-wheeler from them in the Warangal district.
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February - 13 
The Press Trust of India has reported that terrorists ambushed an advance security party of the Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, at Oksu, 30 km from the capital Imphal, on February 13. The Chief Minister was scheduled to pass through the ar
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The Press Trust of India has reported that terrorists ambushed an advance security party of the Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, at Oksu, 30 km from the capital Imphal, on February 13. The Chief Minister was scheduled to pass through the area within 45 minutes, said sources in Imphal. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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February - 13 
According to The News, a low pressure pipeline of the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) ruptured due to a bomb blast near Muridke in the Punjab province on February 13. However, no loss of life or damage was reported. K.W Shariq, a SNGPL offi
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According to The News, a low pressure pipeline of the Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) ruptured due to a bomb blast near Muridke in the Punjab province on February 13. However, no loss of life or damage was reported. K.W Shariq, a SNGPL official, said that the same line was targeted by the terrorists some two months back.
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February - 13 
An investigation by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is reported to have "confirmed" that A.Q. Khan provided nuclear expertise and equipment to Iran, according to a British newspaper. A report in Sunday Telegraph claimed that Pakistan also "admi
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An investigation by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is reported to have "confirmed" that A.Q. Khan provided nuclear expertise and equipment to Iran, according to a British newspaper. A report in Sunday Telegraph claimed that Pakistan also "admitted" Dr. Khan's role in Iran's nuclear programme during talks in Brussels last month between European Union officials and "senior'' Ministers from India and Pakistan. The report claimed that according to details of an ISI investigation, which had been "disclosed" to it, Dr. Khan "sold nuclear codes, materials, components and plans that left his ‘signature' at the core of Iranian nuclear programme."
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February - 13 
The Federal Interior Ministry has reportedly warned all the four provincial Governments and the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Northern Areas administration that activists of a defunct Sunni group were planning terrorist acts on a large scale, p
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The Federal Interior Ministry has reportedly warned all the four provincial Governments and the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Northern Areas administration that activists of a defunct Sunni group were planning terrorist acts on a large scale, particularly in Lahore and Rawalpindi, during the month of Muharram. According to The Nation, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) activists are planning mass scale terrorist acts in the country and techniques likely to be used include use of explosive laden vehicles, suicide bombers and attacks by the individuals hiding in the hired/arranged houses along the procession routes and near the starting/culminating points.
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February - 13 
The Frontier Corps (FC) is reported to have seized a cache of arms and ammunition, including an anti-aircraft gun, during a raid in the Kharan district of Balochistan province on February 13. FC personnel seized 1,680kg of morphine, one anti-aircraft
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The Frontier Corps (FC) is reported to have seized a cache of arms and ammunition, including an anti-aircraft gun, during a raid in the Kharan district of Balochistan province on February 13. FC personnel seized 1,680kg of morphine, one anti-aircraft gun and its 82 rounds, seven rockets of 75 MM, 20 mortars of 82 MM, three RPG-7s, five hand grenades and hundreds of round of different calibre. However, no one was arrested.
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February - 13 
The Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt-Gen Safdar Hussain, stated on February 13 that the Army would not be completely withdrawn from South Waziristan and other tribal agencies but relocation and readjustment would take place in keeping with the demands of
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The Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt-Gen Safdar Hussain, stated on February 13 that the Army would not be completely withdrawn from South Waziristan and other tribal agencies but relocation and readjustment would take place in keeping with the demands of the situation. He claimed that acts of terrorism had ended in South Waziristan since the military had flushed out foreign terrorists and their tribal collaborators. The corps commander added that Uzbek terrorist, Tahir Yuldashev, and other foreign terrorists had rendered the tribesmen hostage and also paid local collaborators to provide them safe haven.
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February - 13 
Nepal News has reported that two SF personnel were killed and two others sustained injuries in a bomb explosion while troops were trying to remove obstructions placed by the Maoists near the bridge over Tilawe river along the Birgunj-Pokhariya road i
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Nepal News has reported that two SF personnel were killed and two others sustained injuries in a bomb explosion while troops were trying to remove obstructions placed by the Maoists near the bridge over Tilawe river along the Birgunj-Pokhariya road in southern Nepal on February 13.
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February - 13 
According to Daily Star, a cadre of the ruling coalition partner Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Hossain Ahmad alias Foyez Munna, was killed during crossfire between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices on
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According to Daily Star, a cadre of the ruling coalition partner Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, Hossain Ahmad alias Foyez Munna, was killed during crossfire between Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel and his accomplices on February 13 at Mirerkhil in the Khulna district. RAB personnel also recovered five guns, 49 rounds of ammunition and eight cartridges from his hideout.
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February - 13 
In the Khulna district, police personnel seized 711 bullets of Chinese rifles from the Bhairab riverbank at Skid Ghat under the Sadar police station limits.
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In the Khulna district, police personnel seized 711 bullets of Chinese rifles from the Bhairab riverbank at Skid Ghat under the Sadar police station limits.
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February - 13 
On February 13, two BRAC employees were injured in another bomb attack on their office at Kalai in the Joypurhat district.
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On February 13, two BRAC employees were injured in another bomb attack on their office at Kalai in the Joypurhat district.
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February - 13 
The Special Japanese Government Representative for Peace-building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi, stated on February 13 that both the Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are very close to a final ag
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The Special Japanese Government Representative for Peace-building, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka, Yasushi Akashi, stated on February 13 that both the Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) are very close to a final agreement on an agenda for the resumption of peace talks. Explaining the rationale, Akashi said that following the tsunami, the bare minimum of mutual trust had developed between the two parties.
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February - 14 
A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) activist was killed by the police during an encounter at Pechiching in the Thoubal district on February 14.
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A suspected Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) activist was killed by the police during an encounter at Pechiching in the Thoubal district on February 14.
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February - 14 
Seven activists of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who were allegedly involved in two sectarian attacks during 2003 in which at least 100 people died, were arrested in the Balochistan province on February 14. The arrests occurred du
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Seven activists of the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who were allegedly involved in two sectarian attacks during 2003 in which at least 100 people died, were arrested in the Balochistan province on February 14. The arrests occurred during separate raids in Dera Murad Jamali, a town about 300 kilometers southeast of provincial capital Quetta, said Police Officer, Choudhury Mohammed Yaqoob.
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February - 14 
Kantipur Online reports that Maoists bombed and destroyed six schools in Musikot, the district headquarters of Rukum district on February 14, last week. Insurgents destroyed the schools accusing the students and teachers of supporting the local admin
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Kantipur Online reports that Maoists bombed and destroyed six schools in Musikot, the district headquarters of Rukum district on February 14, last week. Insurgents destroyed the schools accusing the students and teachers of supporting the local administration.
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February - 14 
The Government is reported to have released some more political leaders, including Nepali Congress leader, Prakash Man Singh, and Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist-Maoist) leader, Nanda Kumar Prasai, and nearly a dozen human rights activists
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The Government is reported to have released some more political leaders, including Nepali Congress leader, Prakash Man Singh, and Communist Party of Nepal (Marxist-Leninist-Maoist) leader, Nanda Kumar Prasai, and nearly a dozen human rights activists on February 14.
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February - 14 
Seven of the 12 Jama'atul Mujahidin members, in their confessional statements to a magistrate in Natore on February 14, confirmed that JMJB ‘chief’, Abdur Rahman Shahi Bhai, is their leader too. They also confessed to involvement with an Islamic revo
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Seven of the 12 Jama'atul Mujahidin members, in their confessional statements to a magistrate in Natore on February 14, confirmed that JMJB ‘chief’, Abdur Rahman Shahi Bhai, is their leader too. They also confessed to involvement with an Islamic revolutionary movement headed by Dr Asadullah Al Galib.
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February - 14 
The vigilante group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) is determined to carry on attacks on all forms of anti-Islamic activity until an ‘Islamic revolution’ takes place in the country, arrested JMJB cadre, Shafiqullah, reportedly told a magistra
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The vigilante group Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) is determined to carry on attacks on all forms of anti-Islamic activity until an ‘Islamic revolution’ takes place in the country, arrested JMJB cadre, Shafiqullah, reportedly told a magistrate in the Bogra district on February 14. Shafiqullah, arrested along with explosives on January 16, also revealed details about a Rajshahi University (RU) teacher, who he said is leading the JMJB. "Dr Asadullah Al Galib, a teacher at the Arabic department of RU, is involved with JMJB and is leading it towards an Islamic revolution," claimed Shafiqullah.
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February - 14 
Canada's Deputy Prime Minister, Anne McLellan, stated on February 14 that she was not excluding the addition of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to a list of outlawed terrorist organisations. McLellan, who is also Minister of Public Safety
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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister, Anne McLellan, stated on February 14 that she was not excluding the addition of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to a list of outlawed terrorist organisations. McLellan, who is also Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, was cross-examined at a Senate Committee hearing on the exclusion of LTTE from a list of 35 groups banned by Canada. The main reason for not listing the outfit thus far, according to McLellan, was that "the current Minister of Foreign Affairs (Pierre Pettigrew) and the previous Minister of Foreign Affairs (now Defence Minister Bill Graham) have said that there is some hope for the Sri Lankan peace process and perhaps it would be perceived as not helpful to list the LTTE."
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February - 15 
According to Imphal Free Press, at least two cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed, while six persons, including two security force (SF) personn
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According to Imphal Free Press, at least two cadres of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and one of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed, while six persons, including two security force (SF) personnel, were wounded in two separate incidents in the Tamenglong district on February 15. At least one UNLF cadre was killed during an encounter with the SF personnel posted at Mandu village while four others were injured. Reports said two SF personnel were also wounded. Meanwhile, in an attack by cadres of the NSCN-IM on a camp of the UNLF located near Aven village of Tousem subdivision, one cadre each of the two outfits were killed, according to a spokesperson of the IM.
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February - 15 
According to the Election Commission, there was 55 to 60 per cent polling in Jharkhand. In some rural areas dominated by the Naxalites, the polling percentage was reportedly low. "The second phase of polling was by and large peaceful. No untoward inc
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According to the Election Commission, there was 55 to 60 per cent polling in Jharkhand. In some rural areas dominated by the Naxalites, the polling percentage was reportedly low. "The second phase of polling was by and large peaceful. No untoward incident has taken place... No big incident related to Maoist ultras took place," said Inspector General of Police (Operations), R C Kaithal.
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February - 15 
An NDTV report claimed that several Naxalite leaders have come over-ground to contest the elections. While Ranjit Ganjhu is reportedly contesting from the Kanke constituency near Ranchi, Ajayab Munda is contesting on a Communist Party of India-Marxis
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An NDTV report claimed that several Naxalite leaders have come over-ground to contest the elections. While Ranjit Ganjhu is reportedly contesting from the Kanke constituency near Ranchi, Ajayab Munda is contesting on a Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML) ticket from a neighbouring constituency.
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February - 15 
An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Surankote area of Poonch district on February 15. One AK rifle, two magazines, nine rounds of ammunition, one Under Barrel Grenade Launc
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An unidentified terrorist was reportedly killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel in the Surankote area of Poonch district on February 15. One AK rifle, two magazines, nine rounds of ammunition, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher and a radio set were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 15 
In another incident, Naxalites attacked Bandhu Tirkey, a candidate contesting on a United Goan Democratic Party ticket from Mandar constituency, near Itki in Lohardaga district.
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In another incident, Naxalites attacked Bandhu Tirkey, a candidate contesting on a United Goan Democratic Party ticket from Mandar constituency, near Itki in Lohardaga district.
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February - 15 
Naxalites were also involved in an encounter with the security forces’ at Jairagi in the Gumla district on February 15. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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Naxalites were also involved in an encounter with the security forces’ at Jairagi in the Gumla district on February 15. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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February - 15 
One Central Reserve Force Police (CRPF) personnel was reportedly injured by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an attack in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand on February 15, day
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One Central Reserve Force Police (CRPF) personnel was reportedly injured by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during an attack in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand on February 15, day of the Phase-II of Legislative Assembly elections.
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February - 15 
Speaking to the media at Aland town in the Gulbarga district on February 15, the Karnataka Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, said there was no proposal to proscribe the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as a measure to control the Naxalite
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Speaking to the media at Aland town in the Gulbarga district on February 15, the Karnataka Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, said there was no proposal to proscribe the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) as a measure to control the Naxalite activities in the State. However, he said the Government would not tolerate any violation of the law by the Naxalites and their acts of violence would be countered.
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February - 15 
Suspected terrorists exploded an improvised explosive device targeting a SF convoy at Tronglaobi Thongchin, under Moirang police station, on February 15. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported.
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Suspected terrorists exploded an improvised explosive device targeting a SF convoy at Tronglaobi Thongchin, under Moirang police station, on February 15. However, there was no loss of life or injuries reported.
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February - 15 
The Naxalites reportedly fired at the vehicle of a television channel, which was conducting an exit poll, in the Simdega district.
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The Naxalites reportedly fired at the vehicle of a television channel, which was conducting an exit poll, in the Simdega district.
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February - 15 
The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has reportedly sought a formal reply to its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa's letter from the Government of India. This was communicated by the outfit to noted Assamese litterateur, Dr Mamoni Raisom Go
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The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has reportedly sought a formal reply to its ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa's letter from the Government of India. This was communicated by the outfit to noted Assamese litterateur, Dr Mamoni Raisom Goswami. ULFA's first formal communication addressed to the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, was handed over on February 14 to the National Security Adviser (NSA), M K Narayanan, by Dr Goswami. According to Assam Tribune, Rajkhowa, in his two-page letter, talked about the outfit's long-drawn struggle calling for 'restoration of Assam's sovereignty'. He also insisted that sovereignty was its primary demand and rest of the issues were secondary. The NSA, in response, has reportedly conveyed that the Government of India was not in a position to exclusively hold dialogue on the issue of sovereignty, though it was open to discussing the grievances of the outfit, including what it termed as the core issue. Narayanan also reportedly suggested that the outfit might communicate a fresh list of demands encompassing all relevant issues.
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February - 15 
Three cadres of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Kahagen Kachari alias Chandan Bora, Binode Gogoi alias Dharanidhar Kachari, Tultul Dhekial Phukan alias Milo Hazarika, are reported to have surrendered before t
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Three cadres of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres, identified as Kahagen Kachari alias Chandan Bora, Binode Gogoi alias Dharanidhar Kachari, Tultul Dhekial Phukan alias Milo Hazarika, are reported to have surrendered before the Superintendent of Police in Jorhat district on February 15.
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February - 15 
Twelve left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly surrendered before the Anantapur district police chief, R.S. Praveen Kumar, on February 15.
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Twelve left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly surrendered before the Anantapur district police chief, R.S. Praveen Kumar, on February 15.
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February - 15 
According to The Nation, a bomb exploded near a gas pipeline in the Wahdat Colony area of Lahore on February 15. However no causality was reported. "It was a terrorist activity by miscreants who wanted to destroy the gas pipeline", said an unnamed po
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According to The Nation, a bomb exploded near a gas pipeline in the Wahdat Colony area of Lahore on February 15. However no causality was reported. "It was a terrorist activity by miscreants who wanted to destroy the gas pipeline", said an unnamed police officer. The blast reportedly occurred adjacent to a mosque, where hundreds of people were attending a gathering.
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February - 15 
Tatheer-ul-Islam, an absconding most-wanted activist of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was reportedly arrested from the Lyari area of Karachi on February 15. He is alleged to have been providing funds, arms and support, through various mea
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Tatheer-ul-Islam, an absconding most-wanted activist of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was reportedly arrested from the Lyari area of Karachi on February 15. He is alleged to have been providing funds, arms and support, through various means, to his accomplices. Several arrested SSP activists had disclosed his name as their main supporter and his name was included in the Red Book of the CID, police officer, Mazhar Mashwani, told The News.
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February - 15 
The Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist, identified as Faisal Rafiq, from Quetta on February 15. Balochistan Inspector General of Police, Choudhury Mohammed Yaqoob, said "we suspect he was preparing to carry out a suicide attack again
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The Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist, identified as Faisal Rafiq, from Quetta on February 15. Balochistan Inspector General of Police, Choudhury Mohammed Yaqoob, said "we suspect he was preparing to carry out a suicide attack against Shias."
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February - 15 
Three people, including the custodian of a mosque, were reportedly killed and 14 others sustained injuries in a shooting incident at Noorpur Shahan near Islamabad on February 15. According to Daily Times, five unidentified attackers shot dead Raja Mu
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Three people, including the custodian of a mosque, were reportedly killed and 14 others sustained injuries in a shooting incident at Noorpur Shahan near Islamabad on February 15. According to Daily Times, five unidentified attackers shot dead Raja Muhammad Akram, custodian of the Bari Imam shrine, his bodyguard and another person while 14 people, including one police personnel, were wounded.
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February - 15 
According to Nepal News, the number of vehicles entering and leaving the capital Kathmandu increased on February 15 even as the Government firmed up security measures, including air surveillance, along the highways. Security force (SF) personnel have
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According to Nepal News, the number of vehicles entering and leaving the capital Kathmandu increased on February 15 even as the Government firmed up security measures, including air surveillance, along the highways. Security force (SF) personnel have provided escort to vehicles along the Kamala, Kadmaha and Koshi sections of the Mahendra highway in eastern Nepal and vehicular movement became normal in the region. The Maoist insurgents have imposed a country-wide general strike since February 12.
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February - 15 
On February 15, a police personnel was killed and five SF personnel sustained injuries during clashes with the Maoists at Dan Sanghu in the Jumla district.
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On February 15, a police personnel was killed and five SF personnel sustained injuries during clashes with the Maoists at Dan Sanghu in the Jumla district.
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February - 15 
The insurgents shot dead two civilians at Hajariya in the Sarlahi district on February 15 and another at Khashraiya in Rautahat district.
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The insurgents shot dead two civilians at Hajariya in the Sarlahi district on February 15 and another at Khashraiya in Rautahat district.
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February - 15 
The Kathmandu Post has reported that security force (SF) personnel killed two Maoist insurgents at Rugha in the Mugu district and Sunkhola Danda in Dadeldhura district on February 15. An unspecified number of insurgents were wounded during these inci
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The Kathmandu Post has reported that security force (SF) personnel killed two Maoist insurgents at Rugha in the Mugu district and Sunkhola Danda in Dadeldhura district on February 15. An unspecified number of insurgents were wounded during these incidents.
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February - 15 February - 16
Three students, missing after clashes between the SFs and Maoists at Jante in Morang district, were reportedly found dead on February 16. A day earlier, the Army had stated that 10 Maoists and three SF personnel had been killed during that particular
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Three students, missing after clashes between the SFs and Maoists at Jante in Morang district, were reportedly found dead on February 16. A day earlier, the Army had stated that 10 Maoists and three SF personnel had been killed during that particular incident in Morang.
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February - 15 February - 16
In separate incidents of bomb attacks carried out by Islamist extremists since February 13, eight persons have been injured in different parts of the country. On February 16, unidentified men hurled three bombs at the Grameen Bank branch at Nabagram
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In separate incidents of bomb attacks carried out by Islamist extremists since February 13, eight persons have been injured in different parts of the country. On February 16, unidentified men hurled three bombs at the Grameen Bank branch at Nabagram village in the Sirajganj district, injuring two bank employees. A similar attack occurred at the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) office in Porsha subdistrict of Naogaon district on February 15 wounding four BRAC employees.
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February - 15 
On February 15, three hand grenades were recovered from the premises of a BRAC office in Rangpur Town.
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On February 15, three hand grenades were recovered from the premises of a BRAC office in Rangpur Town.
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February - 16 
A surrendered terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed, is reported to have died and nine persons were wounded during a bomb blast at a book shop of the former at Gadoli Chowk in the Kishtwar town of Doda district on February 16. Official sources in Doda said cadres o
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A surrendered terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed, is reported to have died and nine persons were wounded during a bomb blast at a book shop of the former at Gadoli Chowk in the Kishtwar town of Doda district on February 16. Official sources in Doda said cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit could be responsible for the blast as Ahmed had deserted their outfit and surrendered before the police.
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February - 16 
A team of senior police officials from Karnataka, led by the Director General of Police, Susheel N. Borkar, reportedly discussed anti-Naxalite operations with the Andhra Pradesh Police in Hyderabad on February 16.
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A team of senior police officials from Karnataka, led by the Director General of Police, Susheel N. Borkar, reportedly discussed anti-Naxalite operations with the Andhra Pradesh Police in Hyderabad on February 16.
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February - 16 
According to a delayed report, villagers of Sohkynphor in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya lynched an unidentified ‘area commander’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) outfit on February 16. He was allegedly engaged in extort
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According to a delayed report, villagers of Sohkynphor in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya lynched an unidentified ‘area commander’ of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) outfit on February 16. He was allegedly engaged in extortion activities in the area.
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February - 16 
In another incident, a 60-year old civilian was shot dead by a group of three terrorists in the Darhal area of Rajouri district.
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In another incident, a 60-year old civilian was shot dead by a group of three terrorists in the Darhal area of Rajouri district.
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February - 16 
In another incident, CPI-Maoist cadres blasted a private rice mill using dynamites at Berka village under Goh police station in the Aurangabad district on February 16. However, no casualties were reported from both the incident sites.
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In another incident, CPI-Maoist cadres blasted a private rice mill using dynamites at Berka village under Goh police station in the Aurangabad district on February 16. However, no casualties were reported from both the incident sites.
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February - 16 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) destroyed a camp office of the Bihar Bridge Corporation using dynamites at Sukiyama village under Hulasganj police station in the Jehanabad district of
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) destroyed a camp office of the Bihar Bridge Corporation using dynamites at Sukiyama village under Hulasganj police station in the Jehanabad district of Bihar on February 16.
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February - 16 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, Bandaru Vijaybhaskar, at Lalipuram village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on February 16 while branding him as a police in
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, Bandaru Vijaybhaskar, at Lalipuram village in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on February 16 while branding him as a police informer. The CPI-Maoist ‘platoon area secretary’, Suresh, claimed that Vijaybhaskar had joined the local dalam (squad) as a ‘covert’ and had tried to kill some people in Adigoppula.
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February - 16 
Six landmines were recovered by personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) at Pichorbari under Kachucherra police station limits. Official sources said that TSR personnel seized the landmines after an encounter with cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma
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Six landmines were recovered by personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) at Pichorbari under Kachucherra police station limits. Official sources said that TSR personnel seized the landmines after an encounter with cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) on February 16. The terrorists, however, managed to escape and no casualties were reported on either side.
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February - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call to the villagers living in Belthangady, Sullia and Puttur revenue division in the Western Ghats to boycott the local body elections.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has given a call to the villagers living in Belthangady, Sullia and Puttur revenue division in the Western Ghats to boycott the local body elections.
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February - 16 
The Hindu has reported that in the backdrop of the Naxalite attack on police personnel at Pavagada in the Tumkur district of Karnataka on February 11, strict vigil is being maintained at all police stations in the border areas of Kolar district.
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The Hindu has reported that in the backdrop of the Naxalite attack on police personnel at Pavagada in the Tumkur district of Karnataka on February 11, strict vigil is being maintained at all police stations in the border areas of Kolar district.
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February - 16 
The Hindu has reported that taking advantage of the peace talks, the Naxalite outfit has formed an 18-member ‘military platoon’ in the Nalgonda district.
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The Hindu has reported that taking advantage of the peace talks, the Naxalite outfit has formed an 18-member ‘military platoon’ in the Nalgonda district.
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February - 16 
The police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, Eslavath Mayalu alias Latchanna, a resident of Valgonda village in Karimnagar district and seized 150 gelatin sticks, 100 electric detonators and party literature from his possession.
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The police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, Eslavath Mayalu alias Latchanna, a resident of Valgonda village in Karimnagar district and seized 150 gelatin sticks, 100 electric detonators and party literature from his possession.
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February - 16 
According to The Nation, suspected insurgents blew up two pylons of a main power line in the southwestern area of Balochistan province on February 16, suspending supplies to thousands of households. Two pylons of the Rakhni-Barkhan line were damaged
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According to The Nation, suspected insurgents blew up two pylons of a main power line in the southwestern area of Balochistan province on February 16, suspending supplies to thousands of households. Two pylons of the Rakhni-Barkhan line were damaged with explosives, electricity department spokesperson, Jibrael Khan, told AFP. A spokesperson for the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) called AFP in the provincial capital Quetta and claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 16 
Director of the US Defence Intelligence Agency, Vice Admiral Lowell Jacoby, reportedly told the Senate Intelligence Committee at a hearing in Washington on February 16 that "Extremist Islamic politicians would gain greater influence" in Pakistan if P
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Director of the US Defence Intelligence Agency, Vice Admiral Lowell Jacoby, reportedly told the Senate Intelligence Committee at a hearing in Washington on February 16 that "Extremist Islamic politicians would gain greater influence" in Pakistan if President Pervez Musharraf was assassinated or replaced. "If Musharraf was assassinated or otherwise replaced, Pakistan’s new leader would be less pro-US," claimed Jacoby. While observing "We are concerned that extremist Islamic politicians would gain greater influence", he added that a majority of population in Pakistan holds a "favourable" view of Osama bin Laden. Stating that was the same assessment he gave last year, Admiral Jacoby said: "Our assessment remains unchanged from last year."
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February - 16 
Pakistan and India on February 16 agreed to start a bus service between Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir from April 7, 2005, with people from Kashmir, Pakistan and India to travel across the Line of Co
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Pakistan and India on February 16 agreed to start a bus service between Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir from April 7, 2005, with people from Kashmir, Pakistan and India to travel across the Line of Control (LoC) by an entry permit system. Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri announced this in Islamabad in a joint statement with his Indian counterpart Natwar Singh after talks between the two. "The bus service will start without prejudice to the stated positions of both the countries on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir," Indian Foreign Secretary, Shyam Saran, said at a separate press conference. The entry permit for travel across the LoC will reportedly be issued by both sides on verification of identities and the citizens of a third country will not be allowed to avail this travel facility. "We have discussed the practical procedure that applies to a route and which does not affect our stated positions. Those traveling to Pakistan will also be able to visit Gilgit and Baltistan," said Saran, adding that the bus service was an important development and a "win-win situation" for both countries. Natwar Singh, in his statement, said both sides agreed to also look at a pipeline through Pakistan subject to the satisfaction of India’s concerns related to security and assured supplies. "We also agreed to start a bus service between Amritsar and Lahore and to religious places such as Nankana Sahib and instructed our officials to tie up technical details," added Singh.
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February - 16 
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly claimed that it had foiled a "possible terrorist plot" to kill a Pakistani diplomat in New York by arresting a suspected Al Qaeda activist and neutralising a terrorist network in America. Rober
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly claimed that it had foiled a "possible terrorist plot" to kill a Pakistani diplomat in New York by arresting a suspected Al Qaeda activist and neutralising a terrorist network in America. Robert S Mueller, FBI Director, told the Senate Committee on Intelligence on February 16 that Yassin Muhiddin Aref, connected to the Pakistani diplomats’ assassination plot, was arrested in New York on money laundering charges.
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February - 16 
During a meeting with media persons in Lalitpur on February 16, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) President, Christopher Warren, expressed concern over the current state of media in Nepal.
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During a meeting with media persons in Lalitpur on February 16, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) President, Christopher Warren, expressed concern over the current state of media in Nepal.
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February - 16 
One Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces’ at Samsa in the Tehrathum district on February 16.
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One Maoist was killed in an encounter with security forces’ at Samsa in the Tehrathum district on February 16.
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February - 16 
Security forces’ have reportedly arrested the Nepali Congress (NC) spokesperson, Arjun Narsingh, and another party leader, Meena Pandey, on February 16. The NC had decided to launch peaceful protests beginning on February 18 and planned to continue t
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Security forces’ have reportedly arrested the Nepali Congress (NC) spokesperson, Arjun Narsingh, and another party leader, Meena Pandey, on February 16. The NC had decided to launch peaceful protests beginning on February 18 and planned to continue the demonstrations till democracy was restored in Nepal.
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February - 16 
Seven academicians and intellectuals have jointly appealed to King Gyanendra for the release of Professor Lokraj Baral who was arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport on February 7.
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Seven academicians and intellectuals have jointly appealed to King Gyanendra for the release of Professor Lokraj Baral who was arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport on February 7.
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February - 16 
According to Daily Star, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been put on a high alert in Khulna district in the wake of reports that 12 left-wing extremist outfits in the south-western region have united on a '20-point action programme' to avenge th
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According to Daily Star, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been put on a high alert in Khulna district in the wake of reports that 12 left-wing extremist outfits in the south-western region have united on a '20-point action programme' to avenge the killing of their cadres in police encounters. The ‘action programme’, primarily aimed at attacking the RAB using remote-controlled explosive devices, is to be led by the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP).
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February - 16 
An arrested PBCP-Janajuddho cadre, Swadhin, made a judicial confession on February 16 of his involvement in the bomb attack on Khulna Bureau chief of Dainik Jugantor, Dip Azad, on January 4.
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An arrested PBCP-Janajuddho cadre, Swadhin, made a judicial confession on February 16 of his involvement in the bomb attack on Khulna Bureau chief of Dainik Jugantor, Dip Azad, on January 4.
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February - 16 
Dr Muhammad Asadullah Al Galib, a professor at the Arabic department of Rajshahi University, told Daily Star that his Islamist outfit, Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), operates in 42 districts with a mission of turning the country into an Islam
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Dr Muhammad Asadullah Al Galib, a professor at the Arabic department of Rajshahi University, told Daily Star that his Islamist outfit, Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), operates in 42 districts with a mission of turning the country into an Islamic state. "Of course, we have political ambitions for an Islamic state, but we do not follow traditional politics. We have our Islamic way of invitation and jihad, which are devoid of terrorism. We will continue our movement unto death," said Galib, whom the arrested Islamist militants in Bogra and Natore mentioned as their leader.
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February - 17 
A group of terrorists reportedly abducted and later killed a civilian at Romo in the Pulwama district late night on 17th February.
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A group of terrorists reportedly abducted and later killed a civilian at Romo in the Pulwama district late night on 17th February.
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February - 17 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Bahadur Khan alias Kaleemulla, is reported to have been killed by the troops during a cordon-and-search operation at Suyan Sadnaar in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on February 17. A civilian, Mohammad Maqboo
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, Bahadur Khan alias Kaleemulla, is reported to have been killed by the troops during a cordon-and-search operation at Suyan Sadnaar in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on February 17. A civilian, Mohammad Maqbool Malla, in whose house the terrorist was present, also died after troops fired upon him when he tried to run away. Officials in Baramulla reportedly indicated that Malla was mistaken to be a terrorist.
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February - 17 
Due to threats by terrorist groups, three more newly elected Municipal Councilors are reported to have resigned on February 17, taking the number of Councilors who resigned to six. Nissar Ahmad Dahal and Shabir Ahmad Khanday, who were elected to the
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Due to threats by terrorist groups, three more newly elected Municipal Councilors are reported to have resigned on February 17, taking the number of Councilors who resigned to six. Nissar Ahmad Dahal and Shabir Ahmad Khanday, who were elected to the Shopian Municipal Committee in Pulwama district on the Congress party platform, announced their resignation, according to Daily Excelsior. Aisha, who was elected unopposed to the Beerwah Municipal Committee in Budgam district, also announced her resignation through a newspaper advertisement.
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February - 17 
Five Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly killed and two others sustained injuries during a terrorist ambush at Kumbi in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on February 17. A spokesperson of the outlawed Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) claimed the att
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Five Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly killed and two others sustained injuries during a terrorist ambush at Kumbi in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on February 17. A spokesperson of the outlawed Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) claimed the attack was carried out by a team of the outfit’s ‘special operation’ cell and those who took part in it have returned to their ‘tactical headquarters’.
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February - 17 
In another incident, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles killed two terrorists of the Al Badr outfit, identified as Irfan and Saiful Islam alias Shamsheer, at their hideout in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district.
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In another incident, troops of the Rashtriya Rifles killed two terrorists of the Al Badr outfit, identified as Irfan and Saiful Islam alias Shamsheer, at their hideout in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district.
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February - 17 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up an abandoned police picket using dynamites at Mehdi village in the Aurangabad district of Bihar on February 17. However, no casualties were rep
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up an abandoned police picket using dynamites at Mehdi village in the Aurangabad district of Bihar on February 17. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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February - 17 
On February 17, police arrested three pseudo Naxalites for allegedly threatening some traders and extorting Rupees 1.23 lakhs during the last three months in Prakasam district. They also recovered a toy pistol and some Maoist literature from them bes
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On February 17, police arrested three pseudo Naxalites for allegedly threatening some traders and extorting Rupees 1.23 lakhs during the last three months in Prakasam district. They also recovered a toy pistol and some Maoist literature from them besides three television sets allegedly stolen from schools.
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February - 17 
The ‘Karnataka South Western Regional Bureau’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has condemned the alleged coercive tactics by the State Government in dealing with the Naxalite problem. In a press release issued on February 17 by its
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The ‘Karnataka South Western Regional Bureau’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has condemned the alleged coercive tactics by the State Government in dealing with the Naxalite problem. In a press release issued on February 17 by its ‘secretary’, Paramesh, the Maoists accused the Dharam Singh Government of trying to suppress the "growing consciousness and struggle of the people under the leadership of the party."
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February - 17 
The Hindu has reported that of the 58 police stations in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh, 20 are vulnerable to left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) attack. Sources said, following the recovery of sketches and plans of various police s
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The Hindu has reported that of the 58 police stations in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh, 20 are vulnerable to left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) attack. Sources said, following the recovery of sketches and plans of various police stations from the recent encounter sites, the Naxalites have plans to attack 20 police stations wherever possible. The sketches of Mangapet, Kothaguda and Tadvai police stations were recovered from Rampur encounter site on January 16. In February, a sketch of Chityal police station was recovered from Ontigudesa village where an exchange of fire took place. Sources further indicated that Naxalites have changed their strategy and instead of attacking the police by hurling grenades and later decamping with arms and ammunition, they are now only aiming at inflicting losses. The Naxalites, who have declared the forest area of the district as part of the ‘guerrilla zone’, want it to be free of police presence, the report added.
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February - 17 
The Karnataka Government on February 17 announced measures to tackle Naxalite-related problems in the State, including funds for development and rehabilitation of tribals. Information Minister, B. Shivaram, said the measures include releasing Rupees
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The Karnataka Government on February 17 announced measures to tackle Naxalite-related problems in the State, including funds for development and rehabilitation of tribals. Information Minister, B. Shivaram, said the measures include releasing Rupees 23 crore to rehabilitate 201 families of the Kudremukh National Park, of which the Centre will provide Rupees 18 crores. Rupees 1 crore each will be also provided to the Naxalite-prone districts of Udupi, Chikmagalur and Mangalore to take up developmental work. The measures are based on the recommendations of Development Commissioner Chiranjeev Singh committee report.
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February - 17 
Unidentified terrorists also shot at and wounded another civilian, Mubeena, at her residence in Pampore town.
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Unidentified terrorists also shot at and wounded another civilian, Mubeena, at her residence in Pampore town.
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February - 17 
According to Daily Times, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is expected to reunite with a splinter group that broke away in 2002. "Reconciliation is underway and is expected to end on a positive note," sources told Daily Times. According to sources, the re
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According to Daily Times, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is expected to reunite with a splinter group that broke away in 2002. "Reconciliation is underway and is expected to end on a positive note," sources told Daily Times. According to sources, the reconciliation is a result of efforts made by the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami. Sardar Ejaz Afzal, head of the Jamaat in PoK, confirmed the report and said they wanted the Mujahideen to remain united for the sake of the ‘Kashmiri freedom struggle’. The Hizb had split in July 2002 when ‘commander’ Abdul Majid Dar announced a unilateral cease-fire in Jammu and Kashmir. Dar was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the Noor Bagh area of Sopore township in north Kashmir on March 23, 2003.
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February - 17 
Three suspected foreign terrorists were reportedly killed by one of their associates near Mirali town in North Waziristan on February 17. The lone assailant managed to escape after killing the two Uzbeks and an Arab. According to The Nation, the thre
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Three suspected foreign terrorists were reportedly killed by one of their associates near Mirali town in North Waziristan on February 17. The lone assailant managed to escape after killing the two Uzbeks and an Arab. According to The Nation, the three were killed when their companion opened fire at them soon after they entered into scuffle over some point at a village close to Mirali town.
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February - 17 
Three terrorist groups, while declaring their opposition to the April 2005 Srinagar-Muzaffarabad service, have threatened to disrupt it. "This will weaken the idea of Kashmir uniting with Pakistan. This is a conspiracy by India to weaken Jihad," Muft
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Three terrorist groups, while declaring their opposition to the April 2005 Srinagar-Muzaffarabad service, have threatened to disrupt it. "This will weaken the idea of Kashmir uniting with Pakistan. This is a conspiracy by India to weaken Jihad," Mufti Abdur Rauf, a spokesperson for the outlawed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), told Associated Press. "We will see what benefits India wants to get from this bus service. If it infiltrates spies into Azad Kashmir [Pakistan occupied Kashmir] and there is an increase in atrocities by Indian security forces in the occupied Kashmir, we will certainly try to stop it," he said. Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief, Syed Salahuddin, is reported to have that the bus service was unimportant and would not improve the plight of people in Jammu and Kashmir. "The bus service is a failed effort to put ointment on the wounds of Kashmiris," he said in a statement issued from Muzaffarabad. Separately, a former spokesperson of the banned Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahid, told AFP that "This cosmetic gesture will not curb the demand of freedom by Kashmiris."
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February - 17 
According to Nepal News, six Maoist insurgents, including four women cadres, were killed during separate clashes with the security force (SF) personnel in the Shikharpur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Baitadi district on February 17.
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According to Nepal News, six Maoist insurgents, including four women cadres, were killed during separate clashes with the security force (SF) personnel in the Shikharpur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Baitadi district on February 17.
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February - 17 
An unidentified Maoist was killed at Sabla in the Tehrathum district on February 17 and another was killed in the Barkauli area of Baitadi district on an unspecified date.
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An unidentified Maoist was killed at Sabla in the Tehrathum district on February 17 and another was killed in the Barkauli area of Baitadi district on an unspecified date.
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February - 17 
In a message to the nation on the occasion of 55th National Democracy Day on February 17, King Gyanendra stated that it was the duty of all those who have faith in democracy to ensure a vibrant multiparty democracy through the conduct of impartial el
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In a message to the nation on the occasion of 55th National Democracy Day on February 17, King Gyanendra stated that it was the duty of all those who have faith in democracy to ensure a vibrant multiparty democracy through the conduct of impartial elections in an environment of peace and security and also added, "terrorist activities, coupled with politics far removed from the common man, gave a fillip to instability in the nation, putting democracy at risk."
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February - 17 
In another incident, villagers of Sirshihawa and Ganeshpur VDC areas in the Kapilvastu district reportedly killed 12 Maoists, including a district leader Ali Akhtar Musalman alias Dr. Roshan, on February 17.
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In another incident, villagers of Sirshihawa and Ganeshpur VDC areas in the Kapilvastu district reportedly killed 12 Maoists, including a district leader Ali Akhtar Musalman alias Dr. Roshan, on February 17.
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February - 17 
In Baitadi district, SFs killed another Maoist at Sillagada in a separate encounter on February 17.
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In Baitadi district, SFs killed another Maoist at Sillagada in a separate encounter on February 17.
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February - 17 
In Sankhuwasabha district, a SF team killed four Maoists, including ‘platoon commander’ Kopila Limbu alias Samana, during a clash on February 17.
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In Sankhuwasabha district, a SF team killed four Maoists, including ‘platoon commander’ Kopila Limbu alias Samana, during a clash on February 17.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Maoists torched 14 trucks and killed fifty-eight buffaloes which were loaded inside the trucks near Jwangkhola at Jogimara on the Prithvi Highway for defying their blockade imposed across the country. The other trucks were carrying ri
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On February 17, Maoists torched 14 trucks and killed fifty-eight buffaloes which were loaded inside the trucks near Jwangkhola at Jogimara on the Prithvi Highway for defying their blockade imposed across the country. The other trucks were carrying rice, cement, coal and iron rods.
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February - 17 
On February 17, the Police reportedly arrested the founder president of Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre, Gauri Pradhan, from the Tribhuvan International Airport after his return from Europe.
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On February 17, the Police reportedly arrested the founder president of Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre, Gauri Pradhan, from the Tribhuvan International Airport after his return from Europe.
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February - 17 
The newly appointed senior Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Tulsi Giri, stated that declaration of emergency was to prevent anarchy and added, "The United States and European Union countries reacted quickly to the king’s action without corr
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The newly appointed senior Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Tulsi Giri, stated that declaration of emergency was to prevent anarchy and added, "The United States and European Union countries reacted quickly to the king’s action without correctly understanding the fundamental reality of Nepal’s major problems."
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February - 17 
According to Daily Star, documents of cases involving the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres have gone missing from Bogra district. The documents relate to the case filed against the cadres for carrying out a bomb attack at a Bogra villag
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According to Daily Star, documents of cases involving the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres have gone missing from Bogra district. The documents relate to the case filed against the cadres for carrying out a bomb attack at a Bogra village. Earlier, documents of another case filed against three JMJB activists disappeared from the court after a First Class Magistrate had officially recorded statements by the JMJB cadre, Shafiqullah, on February 6.
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February - 17 
Six live grenades and 16 rifle bullets were reportedly recovered from a paddy field in the Botiaghata area of Khulna district on February 17.
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Six live grenades and 16 rifle bullets were reportedly recovered from a paddy field in the Botiaghata area of Khulna district on February 17.
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February - 17 
The Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), in a fax sent to authorities, threatened to launch a grenade attack on the Ekhushey fair in Kushtia University College. PBCB faxed identical copies of a warning to the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Superinte
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The Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), in a fax sent to authorities, threatened to launch a grenade attack on the Ekhushey fair in Kushtia University College. PBCB faxed identical copies of a warning to the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Superintendent of Police and local dailies on February 17, claiming it would explode grenades at the fair within two hours if the authorities failed to stop a gambling programme organised by the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, student outfit of the ruling Bangladesh National Party.
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February - 18 
According to delayed reports, suspected Kuki militants abducted three tribal youths, suspected to be linked to a Hmar militant outfit, from Toulpui village in the North Cachar Hills district on on February 18.
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According to delayed reports, suspected Kuki militants abducted three tribal youths, suspected to be linked to a Hmar militant outfit, from Toulpui village in the North Cachar Hills district on on February 18.
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February - 18 
According to Dawn, two suspects, allegedly involved in the attacks on President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, were arrested from the Jaranwala area of Faisalabad district on February 18-night. Official sources said that the two we
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According to Dawn, two suspects, allegedly involved in the attacks on President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, were arrested from the Jaranwala area of Faisalabad district on February 18-night. Official sources said that the two were a part of the attempts on Musharraf on December 26, 2003, in Rawalpindi and on Aziz on July 30, 2004, in Attock.
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February - 18 
The Royal Nepalese Army sources said a Maoist, identified as Jagadish Bohara alias Jwalanta, died in an accidental socket bomb blast at Dhungepani in the Baitadi district on February 18, today.
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The Royal Nepalese Army sources said a Maoist, identified as Jagadish Bohara alias Jwalanta, died in an accidental socket bomb blast at Dhungepani in the Baitadi district on February 18, today.
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February - 19 
According to Indian Express, the Union Government and States affected by left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) violence have decided to pursue extremists across State boundaries. The decision for a joint action was reportedly taken at the coor
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According to Indian Express, the Union Government and States affected by left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) violence have decided to pursue extremists across State boundaries. The decision for a joint action was reportedly taken at the coordination committee meeting on February 19.
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February - 19 
On February 19 in New Delhi, the Union Government and nine Naxalite-affected States reportedly worked out fresh strategies to effectively neutralise the threat posed by left-wing extremists. Senior police officials from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhatti
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On February 19 in New Delhi, the Union Government and nine Naxalite-affected States reportedly worked out fresh strategies to effectively neutralise the threat posed by left-wing extremists. Senior police officials from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Orissa and Karnataka were present at the third meeting of the task force on Naxalism set up by the Union Government in November 2004.
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February - 19 
On February 19, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, identified as Mohd Atta Kumar and his two associates, Gurez Begum and Mohd Abdullah were arrested by security forces from Doda. Later, security forces also destroyed a terrorist hideout near the
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On February 19, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, identified as Mohd Atta Kumar and his two associates, Gurez Begum and Mohd Abdullah were arrested by security forces from Doda. Later, security forces also destroyed a terrorist hideout near the house of Mohd Abdullah and recovered one radio set, one hand grenade, one 60 mm mortar with bipod and two mortar bombs
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February - 19 
The Imphal Free Press reports that the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) has warned passengers against boarding Imphal-Moreh buses from February 22 onwards as it would start attacking these buses. Disclosing this to the media over telephone, on
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The Imphal Free Press reports that the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) has warned passengers against boarding Imphal-Moreh buses from February 22 onwards as it would start attacking these buses. Disclosing this to the media over telephone, one Mustaffa, claiming himself to be the 'deputy finance secretary' of the outfit stated that owners of buses plying along the road have refused to pay 'taxes' as imposed by the outfit.
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February - 19 
Two Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activists were shot dead by left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Papinenipally in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on February 19, branding them as polic
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Two Telugu Desam Party (TDP) activists were shot dead by left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Papinenipally in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on February 19, branding them as police informers.
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February - 19 
Himalayan Times has reported that on September 19, Maoist leaders and cadres belonging to the Madhesi community announced a ‘rebellion’ against the outfit protesting against "various forms of oppression, exploitation and discrimination." In a press c
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Himalayan Times has reported that on September 19, Maoist leaders and cadres belonging to the Madhesi community announced a ‘rebellion’ against the outfit protesting against "various forms of oppression, exploitation and discrimination." In a press conference organised at a village in Bairganiya, Madhesi leaders said they were compelled to announce the mutiny following severe atrocities against them by fellow Maoists. Gotradeep, a Maoist leader of the Madhesi community, said cadres belonging to the Magar, Gurung, Tamang, Rai, Limbu and Madhesi communities are looked down upon by the so-called ‘Maoists belonging to the higher class’.
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February - 19 
In another incident, students of a school at Chungathanti VDC in Pyuthan district were chased away by a group of Maoists to hold their programmes in the school premises.
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In another incident, students of a school at Chungathanti VDC in Pyuthan district were chased away by a group of Maoists to hold their programmes in the school premises.
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February - 19 
Nepal News reports that one police personnel was killed and at least five others were injured when Maoists attacked a police post at Mahendra Nagar in Dhanusha district on February 19. Sources added that casualties on the Maoist side could not be det
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Nepal News reports that one police personnel was killed and at least five others were injured when Maoists attacked a police post at Mahendra Nagar in Dhanusha district on February 19. Sources added that casualties on the Maoist side could not be determined.
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February - 19 
On 19th February, two civilians were injured in an explosion when they were trying to remove obstructions set up by suspected Maoists along the Mahendra highway near Lamahi in the mid-western district of Dang.
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On 19th February, two civilians were injured in an explosion when they were trying to remove obstructions set up by suspected Maoists along the Mahendra highway near Lamahi in the mid-western district of Dang.
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February - 20 
A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) office at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on February 20. According to Sentinel, police recovered eight rounds of live ammunition, one magazine and
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A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) office at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district on February 20. According to Sentinel, police recovered eight rounds of live ammunition, one magazine and some documents from the party office.
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February - 20 
According to Hindu, the Karnataka Government has stepped up its offensive against left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) with more than 400 police personnel engaged in combing operations. Besides Tumkur district, police have targeted parts of
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According to Hindu, the Karnataka Government has stepped up its offensive against left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) with more than 400 police personnel engaged in combing operations. Besides Tumkur district, police have targeted parts of the Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts for combing operations.
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February - 20 
According to Press Trust of India, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up an abandoned police picket using dynamites at Dhanchua in the Gaya district of Bihar.
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According to Press Trust of India, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up an abandoned police picket using dynamites at Dhanchua in the Gaya district of Bihar.
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February - 20 
An active member of the CPI-Maoist reportedly jumped to death from the Prathap hillocks in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of police parties. He had reportedly led the police to a Naxalite arms dump from which the police cou
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An active member of the CPI-Maoist reportedly jumped to death from the Prathap hillocks in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of police parties. He had reportedly led the police to a Naxalite arms dump from which the police could recover some empty cartridges and two barrels of 8 mm rifle.
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February - 20 
Speaking in Gulbarga on February 20, the Karnataka Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, clarified that operations against Naxalites in Pavagada and other areas were being conducted entirely by the State police. He said the State Government had not sought
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Speaking in Gulbarga on February 20, the Karnataka Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, clarified that operations against Naxalites in Pavagada and other areas were being conducted entirely by the State police. He said the State Government had not sought a joint operation with the Andhra Pradesh police. It had only impressed upon Andhra Pradesh to extend help in maintaining vigil to check infiltration of Naxalites into Karnataka, he added. He also said that the Government was willing to talk with the Naxalites to find a solution to the issues raised by them.
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February - 20 
The Karnataka ‘State Committee’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoists condemned the Government for the "act of murdering" their comrade, Saketh Rajan alias Prem in an encounter on February 6, and called the post-encounter stance of the Government "
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The Karnataka ‘State Committee’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoists condemned the Government for the "act of murdering" their comrade, Saketh Rajan alias Prem in an encounter on February 6, and called the post-encounter stance of the Government "its fascist attitude to suppress the right to expression."
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February - 20 
The Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, on February 20 assured the Chhattisgarh Government of all possible assistance in dealing with the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) problem in the State. "The Centre is with Chhattisgarh on dealing w
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The Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, on February 20 assured the Chhattisgarh Government of all possible assistance in dealing with the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) problem in the State. "The Centre is with Chhattisgarh on dealing with Naxalite problems,'' Patil told a high-level meeting on internal security at Chief Minister Raman Singh's residence in Raipur. He further said, "It has to be a multi-pronged approach. You can't try to tackle this problem just with the help of force or you can't expect that only by talking this problem can be solved… Wherever it is necessary to talk, you should talk (but) you should not treat them as enemies but as persons who are angry, misguided and not understanding the situation," he added. Underlining the need for a "national level" solution to the Naxalite problem, the Chhattisgarh Government also asked the Union Government to evolve an integrated action plan involving all States afflicted by the problem and formulate uniform guidelines for peace talks.
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February - 20 
Two left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with the police parties of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa at a Naxalite training camp
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Two left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were reportedly killed in an exchange of fire with the police parties of Andhra Pradesh and Orissa at a Naxalite training camp in the Dulagandi village of Koraput district in Orissa on February 20. Of the two slain Naxalites, one had a .303 rifle in his possession and the other, who was a woman, carried a single barrel weapon, three grenades and a tapancha (a locally made gun). According to Orissa Director-General of Police, B.B. Mishra, the joint police team also arrested two suspected Naxalites and recovered an SLR and a .303 rifle from their possession. Further, a generator, a photocopier, 10 bundles of olive-green uniform, three sewing machines, an iron, three grenades, a cartful of ration and three tents were recovered from the encounter site. Later, in retaliation to the encounter, Naxalites blasted six landmines at Bodigedda on the northern side of Sileru hills, targeting a police party. However, the police personnel managed to escape with minor injuries. The police also returned fire and later recovered nine live landmines.
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February - 20 
Two women and a child were reportedly wounded during a grenade blast at Kakopathar Tiniali in the Tinsukia district of Assam on February 20.
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Two women and a child were reportedly wounded during a grenade blast at Kakopathar Tiniali in the Tinsukia district of Assam on February 20.
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February - 20 
A Nepal News report said that a group of seven Maoists detonated a bomb targeting the Nepal Electricity Authority sub-station at Kohalpur in Banke district on February 20. While two people were killed in the blast, damages to the 132-KV sub-station r
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A Nepal News report said that a group of seven Maoists detonated a bomb targeting the Nepal Electricity Authority sub-station at Kohalpur in Banke district on February 20. While two people were killed in the blast, damages to the 132-KV sub-station resulted in power disruption in the Banke, Baridya, Surkhet and Dailekh districts.
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February - 20 
According to a delayed report, a Maoist ‘section commander’, Bhim Bahadur B.K Bhim’ of Foksingtar in Kavre district, voluntarily surrendered before the authorities at Lalitpur on February 20. The SFs recovered a .303 rifle, bullets and two socket bom
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According to a delayed report, a Maoist ‘section commander’, Bhim Bahadur B.K Bhim’ of Foksingtar in Kavre district, voluntarily surrendered before the authorities at Lalitpur on February 20. The SFs recovered a .303 rifle, bullets and two socket bombs from the surrendered insurgent.
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February - 20 
According to a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), three Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed in a retaliatory action carried out by villagers of Ganeshpur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Kapilvastu district on February 20
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According to a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), three Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed in a retaliatory action carried out by villagers of Ganeshpur Village Development Committee (VDC) in Kapilvastu district on February 20.
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February - 20 
In another incident, at least three people were injured when improvised explosives abandoned by the Maoists exploded at the gate of Nepalgunj Medical College, in the mid-western town of Nepalgunj in Banke district on February 20. In the same district
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In another incident, at least three people were injured when improvised explosives abandoned by the Maoists exploded at the gate of Nepalgunj Medical College, in the mid-western town of Nepalgunj in Banke district on February 20. In the same district, the insurgents had reportedly caused explosions at nearly a dozen targets, including the district court, electricity office and two schools, on the same day.
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February - 20 
In Sunsari district, Maoists bombed the Royal Resort in Itahari area and one Maoist was killed on February 20.
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In Sunsari district, Maoists bombed the Royal Resort in Itahari area and one Maoist was killed on February 20.
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February - 20 
Kantipur Online, quoting a Nepali Congress statement, said that seven party leaders and more than 35 workers from Rautahat district are reportedly in the custody of SF personnel.
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Kantipur Online, quoting a Nepali Congress statement, said that seven party leaders and more than 35 workers from Rautahat district are reportedly in the custody of SF personnel.
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February - 20 
Nepal News has reported that an Indian truck driver, identified as Nripad Kumar Parpeji, was killed and at least a dozen passengers were injured when Maoist insurgents opened fire at a security forces’ (SF) patrol team at Nepal News has reported that
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Nepal News has reported that an Indian truck driver, identified as Nripad Kumar Parpeji, was killed and at least a dozen passengers were injured when Maoist insurgents opened fire at a security forces’ (SF) patrol team at Nepal News has reported that an Indian truck driver, identified as Nripad Kumar Parpeji, was killed and at least a dozen passengers were injured when Maoist insurgents opened fire at a security forces’ (SF) patrol team at Charaudi bazaar along the Prithvi highway in Dhading district on February 20. along the Prithvi highway in Dhading district on February 20.
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February - 20 
Nine political activists were also arrested from Pokhara on February 20 for carrying out protest rallies.
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Nine political activists were also arrested from Pokhara on February 20 for carrying out protest rallies.
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February - 20 
A grenade explosion at the Shaidingi shrine in Moulvi Bazaar district on February 20 is reported to have damaged the structure. No casualty was reported from the incident site. Subsequent to the explosion, villagers allegedly captured a priest and a
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A grenade explosion at the Shaidingi shrine in Moulvi Bazaar district on February 20 is reported to have damaged the structure. No casualty was reported from the incident site. Subsequent to the explosion, villagers allegedly captured a priest and a Madrassa (seminary) teacher on suspicion, and handed them over to the police.
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February - 20 
According to Daily Star, 12 suspected Islamist extremists were arrested during separate raids at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Dhaka and Joypurhat district on February 20. The six arrested from JU campus were reportedly found with bomb-maki
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According to Daily Star, 12 suspected Islamist extremists were arrested during separate raids at the Jahangirnagar University (JU) in Dhaka and Joypurhat district on February 20. The six arrested from JU campus were reportedly found with bomb-making materials, masks, wigs and documents belonging to an unnamed extremist group, while JU authorities found a timer and an audio tape containing a speech protesting attempts to arrest Osama bin Laden, Mufti Fazlul Haq Amini and Shaikhul Hadith Azizul Haque. Three extremists were also arrested from the JU during a function on the occasion of International Mother Language Day at the campus. In another incident, police arrested three Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres from the Kalai and Sadar areas of Joypurhat district.
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February - 20 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed a cadre of the rival ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction and wounded another near the Batticaloa-Polannaruwa district border on February 20. Sri Lanka Police in Welikanda said the two men, both cad
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres killed a cadre of the rival ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction and wounded another near the Batticaloa-Polannaruwa district border on February 20. Sri Lanka Police in Welikanda said the two men, both cadres of the Karuna Group, were traveling on a motorbike from Karapola to Muththukkal, villages in the interior of Polannaruwa District, about 65 kilometres northwest of Batticaloa, when they were ambushed.
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February - 21 
On February 21, security force personnel arrested three collaborators of the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) under Takarjala, Raisayabari and Manu police stations in the State.
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On February 21, security force personnel arrested three collaborators of the outlawed National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) under Takarjala, Raisayabari and Manu police stations in the State.
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February - 21 
According to a delayed report, Indian police sources said that an ‘alternate’ central committee member of the Maoists, identified as Kali Bahadur Malla, was arrested at Pradhan Nagar in Siliguri in the Indian State of West Bengal on February 21. Base
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According to a delayed report, Indian police sources said that an ‘alternate’ central committee member of the Maoists, identified as Kali Bahadur Malla, was arrested at Pradhan Nagar in Siliguri in the Indian State of West Bengal on February 21. Based in Siliguri, Malla was reportedly coordinating Maoist activities in the eastern districts of Nepal.
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February - 21 
According to a delayed report, security force personnel arrested three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chandanpur village in the Gajapati district of Orissa on February 21. A gun
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According to a delayed report, security force personnel arrested three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Chandanpur village in the Gajapati district of Orissa on February 21. A gun was also seized from their possession.
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February - 21 
According to Press Trust of India, five suspected terrorists were arrested from different parts of the Hailakandi district in Assam on February 21. While three of them were arrested from the Baruncherra area, two others were arrested from the Katlich
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According to Press Trust of India, five suspected terrorists were arrested from different parts of the Hailakandi district in Assam on February 21. While three of them were arrested from the Baruncherra area, two others were arrested from the Katlicherra Bazaar. However, the identity of the outfit to which they belonged was yet to be ascertained, said official sources. A gun and some other arms and ammunition were recovered from those arrested.
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February - 21 
Addressing the State Legislative Assembly on February 21, the Chhattisgarh Governor, Lt. Gen (Retd) Krishna Mohan Seth, said the State Government was in the process of setting up a Jjungle Warfare School in Kanker district for imparting special train
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Addressing the State Legislative Assembly on February 21, the Chhattisgarh Governor, Lt. Gen (Retd) Krishna Mohan Seth, said the State Government was in the process of setting up a Jjungle Warfare School in Kanker district for imparting special training to the police to counter left-wing extremism. Seth stated that seven battalions of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had been allocated for the State and approval had also been received for raising another battalion. He added that a rehabilitation scheme had already been announced to motivate the extremists to surrender and return to the political mainstream.
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February - 21 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have shot dead three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists at the Kamalpur border area of Dhalai district in Tripura on February 20. While one civilian sustained injuries during the e
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have shot dead three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists at the Kamalpur border area of Dhalai district in Tripura on February 20. While one civilian sustained injuries during the encounter, a UNLF cadre was arrested. According to Assam Tribune, an armed group of UNLF cadres entered Bagaicherri village in the Kamalpur border area from their Bangladesh hideout and abducted a person. In the consequent encounter with the BSF personnel, three terrorists were killed and one was arrested. The abducted civilian reportedly sustained injuries in the crossfire. BSF personnel also recovered one AK-47 rifle, one pistol along with magazines and a mobile set from the incident site.
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February - 21 
In the State, police in the Poonch district recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Mohammed Zaman, from village Chhatral Bala. He had allegedly been abducted by the terrorists and later killed in captivity.
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In the State, police in the Poonch district recovered the dead body of a civilian, identified as Mohammed Zaman, from village Chhatral Bala. He had allegedly been abducted by the terrorists and later killed in captivity.
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February - 21 
In the State, three Karbi Longri National Liberation Front cadres were arrested from the Kakojan village on February 21. Four 12 bore SBBLs, a factory-made air gun, 12 live cartridges and 500 grams of explosives were recovered during the raid.
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In the State, three Karbi Longri National Liberation Front cadres were arrested from the Kakojan village on February 21. Four 12 bore SBBLs, a factory-made air gun, 12 live cartridges and 500 grams of explosives were recovered during the raid.
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February - 21 
On February 21, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Bijang Vengnuam in the Churachandpur district. Further details on the incident were not available till last reports came in.
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On February 21, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Bijang Vengnuam in the Churachandpur district. Further details on the incident were not available till last reports came in.
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February - 21 
The police recovered two powerful landmines, planted under a half-constructed bridge, in the Vishnugarh area of Hazaribagh district on February 21.
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The police recovered two powerful landmines, planted under a half-constructed bridge, in the Vishnugarh area of Hazaribagh district on February 21.
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February - 21 
The police reportedly arrested a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite), identified as G Sriramulu, of the ‘Sagar Area Committee Platoon’, from the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh on February 21. Based on his interrogation, a landmine which
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The police reportedly arrested a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite), identified as G Sriramulu, of the ‘Sagar Area Committee Platoon’, from the Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh on February 21. Based on his interrogation, a landmine which was planted to target the police was recovered.
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February - 21 
The Telegraph has reported that it was not socio-economic inequality rather domestic violence that compelled women to join left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfits in the State of Jharkhand. Police believe a majority of women taking up ar
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The Telegraph has reported that it was not socio-economic inequality rather domestic violence that compelled women to join left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) outfits in the State of Jharkhand. Police believe a majority of women taking up arms and joining the Naxalite ranks is due to alleged domestic violence. Police sources also said the women’s Naxalite wing is active in Jhumra, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Tamar, Latehar and Gumla.
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February - 21 
Two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including ‘battalion commander’ Jubair Hussain alias Nadeem, were reportedly shot dead by the police at village Tamlad in the Kathua district on February 21. Three police personnel were wounded in the opera
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Two top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, including ‘battalion commander’ Jubair Hussain alias Nadeem, were reportedly shot dead by the police at village Tamlad in the Kathua district on February 21. Three police personnel were wounded in the operation. Two AK-47 rifles, two pistols, eight grenades, four wireless sets and a large quantity of diaries, pouches and matrix sheets were recovered from the incident site. According to Daily Excelsior, the slain HM cadres, hailing from Doda district, were involved in a series of subversive activities in the Basohli and Billawar areas, including the killing of a police officer in October 1999 and four police personnel in November 2004.
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February - 21 
A power supply tower of was reportedly damaged in bomb explosions near Sibi in the Balochistan province on February 21. Suspected Baloch insurgents exploded bombs near tower number 69 of 132 KV Sibi-Harnai transmission line at Nari Gach, approximatel
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A power supply tower of was reportedly damaged in bomb explosions near Sibi in the Balochistan province on February 21. Suspected Baloch insurgents exploded bombs near tower number 69 of 132 KV Sibi-Harnai transmission line at Nari Gach, approximately 32 kilometers off Sibi.
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February - 21 
In the province, the Frontier Corps personnel seized four rockets and as many bombs during a raid in Khuzdar on February 21. However, no arrests were made in the operation.
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In the province, the Frontier Corps personnel seized four rockets and as many bombs during a raid in Khuzdar on February 21. However, no arrests were made in the operation.
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February - 21 
Paramilitary personnel also seized four rockets and an equal number of bombs, some detonators, fuses and 27 kilograms of explosives from the provincial capital, Quetta, on February 21.
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Paramilitary personnel also seized four rockets and an equal number of bombs, some detonators, fuses and 27 kilograms of explosives from the provincial capital, Quetta, on February 21.
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February - 21 
Suspected insurgents are reported to have fired four rockets targeting a paramilitary camp in the Kohlu district of Balochistan province on February 21. However, there were no casualties or damage, said police official Mohammad Riaz.
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Suspected insurgents are reported to have fired four rockets targeting a paramilitary camp in the Kohlu district of Balochistan province on February 21. However, there were no casualties or damage, said police official Mohammad Riaz.
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February - 21 
On February 21, a Maoist, identified as Prabhat was killed by the SFs during a clash in the Sunsari district.
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On February 21, a Maoist, identified as Prabhat was killed by the SFs during a clash in the Sunsari district.
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February - 21 
A Kantipur Online report, quoting Government sources, said at least 12 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes with security force (SF) personnel at Dakaha in the Sindhuli district on February 21.
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A Kantipur Online report, quoting Government sources, said at least 12 Maoist insurgents were killed in clashes with security force (SF) personnel at Dakaha in the Sindhuli district on February 21.
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February - 21 
According to a delayed report, Indian police sources said that an ‘alternate’ central committee member of the Maoists, identified as Kali Bahadur Malla, was arrested at Pradhan Nagar in Siliguri in the Indian State of West Bengal on February 21. Base
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According to a delayed report, Indian police sources said that an ‘alternate’ central committee member of the Maoists, identified as Kali Bahadur Malla, was arrested at Pradhan Nagar in Siliguri in the Indian State of West Bengal on February 21. Based in Siliguri, Malla was reportedly coordinating Maoist activities in the eastern districts of Nepal.
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February - 21 
Districts outside the Valley are reportedly being deprived of petroleum products owing to the non-plying of vehicles for the last 10 days due to the Maoist blockade across Nepal. While the supply of petroleum to Pokhara and Kathmandu is normal distri
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Districts outside the Valley are reportedly being deprived of petroleum products owing to the non-plying of vehicles for the last 10 days due to the Maoist blockade across Nepal. While the supply of petroleum to Pokhara and Kathmandu is normal districts like Dhanusha, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Makawanpur, Chitwan, Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun remain affected.
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February - 21 
On February 21, the Government issued a circular to security agencies ordering them to stop around 200 political leaders, human rights activists and trade union leaders from leaving the capital. The authorities have also reportedly handed over arrest
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On February 21, the Government issued a circular to security agencies ordering them to stop around 200 political leaders, human rights activists and trade union leaders from leaving the capital. The authorities have also reportedly handed over arrest warrants to 45 of the 95 political leaders and cadres who took out rallies against the recent political developments last week.
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February - 21 
The Himalayan Times, quoting business sources, said that the blockade of Prithvi Highway was causing a loss of millions to the exporters every day. Namgyal Lama, President of the Nepal Freight Forwarders’ Association, claimed that no container was co
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The Himalayan Times, quoting business sources, said that the blockade of Prithvi Highway was causing a loss of millions to the exporters every day. Namgyal Lama, President of the Nepal Freight Forwarders’ Association, claimed that no container was coming to Nepal and no goods for export were going out via road. The export sector is losing 300 million while threatening jobs of thousands of people, added Lama. A former president of Export Council of Nepal, Yagya Narayan Gupta said, "Foreign buyers are getting concerned and cutting orders for Nepal."
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February - 21 
The United Nations (UN) has reportedly announced a Level-1 security warning in Bangladesh for its officials asking them to inform the Dhaka office before making a visit to the country. The warning has been issued amidst a Level-2 warning earlier impo
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The United Nations (UN) has reportedly announced a Level-1 security warning in Bangladesh for its officials asking them to inform the Dhaka office before making a visit to the country. The warning has been issued amidst a Level-2 warning earlier imposed for the Cox's Bazaar since October 28, 2004. The world body officials said the latest warning was issued after a meeting of the UN organisations in Dhaka on February 20 that took stock of the security situation in the country. "Phase-1 warning means a pre-cautionary measure. Our officials who will come to Bangladesh from outside will have to take prior clearance from a designated officer for UN security in Dhaka," said an unnamed UN official.
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February - 22 
According to Hindu, left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) blew up a forest range office using landmines at Kothaguda in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on February 22. The Naxalites claimed that they resorted to the act to protest agai
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According to Hindu, left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) blew up a forest range office using landmines at Kothaguda in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on February 22. The Naxalites claimed that they resorted to the act to protest against the January 16 encounter at Ramaram village. However, no casualties were reported.
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February - 22 
Five Naxalites of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from the Sundargarh district of Orissa on February 22.
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Five Naxalites of the CPI-Maoist were arrested from the Sundargarh district of Orissa on February 22.
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February - 22 
Five police personnel were reportedly killed and 12 others were injured during a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) attack in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on February 22. The district police chief, Sirish Jain, said a 17 member po
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Five police personnel were reportedly killed and 12 others were injured during a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) attack in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on February 22. The district police chief, Sirish Jain, said a 17 member police party was on a routine combing operation when the Naxalites attacked using explosives.
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February - 22 
On February 22, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed a civilian, Jeevanlal Mahto, for defying the outfit’s diktat against voting in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. He
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On February 22, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed a civilian, Jeevanlal Mahto, for defying the outfit’s diktat against voting in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. He was apparently the first to vote at a polling booth in Jharkhand on February 3.
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February - 22 
On February 22, Naxalite outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reportedly rejected the Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh's offer of peace talks. In a press release, the outfit claimed responsibility for the February 11-killing
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On February 22, Naxalite outfit, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reportedly rejected the Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh's offer of peace talks. In a press release, the outfit claimed responsibility for the February 11-killing seven police personnel at Venkatammanahalli in the Tumkur district and said the attack was to avenge the killing of the Naxalite leader, Saket Rajan, and his associate, Shivalingu, at Menasinahadya in the Chikamagalur district.
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February - 22 
On February 22, the police reportedly seized four of the six or more vehicles used by the Naxalites in the February 11 attack in Venkatammanahalli.
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On February 22, the police reportedly seized four of the six or more vehicles used by the Naxalites in the February 11 attack in Venkatammanahalli.
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February - 22 
One civilian was reportedly injured and four trucks were damaged during an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and police in the Gaya district of Bihar on Februar
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One civilian was reportedly injured and four trucks were damaged during an exchange of fire between left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and police in the Gaya district of Bihar on February 22-night.
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February - 22 
The ‘State committee’ of the CPI-Maoist on February 22 called upon the activists of Anti-Liquor Forum and democratic forces to educate people on waging a struggle against the Government's excise policy. The party said there was no alternative but to
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The ‘State committee’ of the CPI-Maoist on February 22 called upon the activists of Anti-Liquor Forum and democratic forces to educate people on waging a struggle against the Government's excise policy. The party said there was no alternative but to prevent implementation of the new excise policy at the village level by offering stiff resistance to liquor traders.
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February - 22 
The Hindu has indicated that the Orissa Police have stepped up combing operations in co-ordination with their counterparts in Andhra Pradesh to neutralise left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the Andhra-Orissa border area. Reportedly, af
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The Hindu has indicated that the Orissa Police have stepped up combing operations in co-ordination with their counterparts in Andhra Pradesh to neutralise left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) in the Andhra-Orissa border area. Reportedly, after the success in tracking a training camp near Sileru on February 20, the Orissa Police decided to continue such operations.
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February - 22 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) is reported to have held a cease-fire supervisory board meeting at Mon in Nagaland on February 22 to review the implementation of cease-fire ground rules. According to reports, this was the
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) is reported to have held a cease-fire supervisory board meeting at Mon in Nagaland on February 22 to review the implementation of cease-fire ground rules. According to reports, this was the first such meeting in the last six months.
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February - 22 
There was an exchange of fire between the Naxalites of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a police party near Garabandala Chenu village under Amrabad police station limits of Mahabubnagar on February 22. Police recovered a huge quantity
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There was an exchange of fire between the Naxalites of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and a police party near Garabandala Chenu village under Amrabad police station limits of Mahabubnagar on February 22. Police recovered a huge quantity of ration items. No causality was reported in the incident.
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February - 22 
Thirteen of the 18 wanted Punjab terrorists have reportedly escaped from India to find refuge in other countries, including USA, Canada and Pakistan, according to a report sent by the Chandigarh Police to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Indian Ex
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Thirteen of the 18 wanted Punjab terrorists have reportedly escaped from India to find refuge in other countries, including USA, Canada and Pakistan, according to a report sent by the Chandigarh Police to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Indian Express has reported that the 13 were wanted by the Chandigarh and Punjab Police in various terrorist activities that occurred in and around Chandigarh during the last 20 years. Most of the terrorists are involved in bomb blasts and were charged under the now defunct Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987.
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February - 22 
Two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) were reportedly arrested in the Cachar district of Assam on February 22. Press Trust of India has reported that the duo, identified as Madan Gamei and Jintal Kamei, were arr
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Two cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) were reportedly arrested in the Cachar district of Assam on February 22. Press Trust of India has reported that the duo, identified as Madan Gamei and Jintal Kamei, were arrested from Banskandi under Lakhipur police station limits while they were en route to Jirighat near the Assam-Manipur border. A revolver and a foreign-made wireless set were recovered from their possession.
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February - 22 
In Quetta, the police arrested a suspected Taliban activist on February 22 from the Kuchlak area. A Kalashnikov rifle with ammunition, a mobile phone and a Thuraya satellite phone were seized from his possession.
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In Quetta, the police arrested a suspected Taliban activist on February 22 from the Kuchlak area. A Kalashnikov rifle with ammunition, a mobile phone and a Thuraya satellite phone were seized from his possession.
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February - 22 
Police arrested three alleged terrorists and recovered three rockets from their possession during a raid conducted at Marri camp in Quetta on February 22.
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Police arrested three alleged terrorists and recovered three rockets from their possession during a raid conducted at Marri camp in Quetta on February 22.
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February - 22 
The Jamhoori Wattan Party chief, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, is reported to have threatened an armed resistance if the Government uses force in Balochistan. "The situation in Balochistan is alarming and there could be an armed resistance if a military op
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The Jamhoori Wattan Party chief, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, is reported to have threatened an armed resistance if the Government uses force in Balochistan. "The situation in Balochistan is alarming and there could be an armed resistance if a military option is opted, which I can see coming soon," said Bugti on February 22. "Balochi people may die in large number but there can be casualties on the other side as well," he told reporters at the Karachi Press Club.
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February - 22 
The United States has disbursed a sum of $57 million to people in Pakistan who provided information on the Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, according to a senior US official. The official told Christian Science Monitor which carried a report in i
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The United States has disbursed a sum of $57 million to people in Pakistan who provided information on the Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, according to a senior US official. The official told Christian Science Monitor which carried a report in its February 22 issue on the TV advertising campaign, currently being run in Pakistan, to capture Osama bin Laden and other Al Qaeda operatives. The unnamed official reportedly said, "This kind of thing has worked before, both here in Pakistan, and in Colombia as well," adding that $57 million has been disbursed thus far under this programme in Pakistan and some of the arrests have been as a result of tip-offs. The advertisements are being broadcast in Urdu, Sindhi, Balochi and Pushto languages along with images of Laden, Ayman al-Zawahri and Mullah Omar.
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February - 22 
According to Kantipur Online, the Indian police have arrested seven Maoists from Patna, capital of the State Bihar, on February 22. Among those detained are two regional level Maoist leaders, Rajendra Karki alias Jatin and Durga Prasad Dhungel alias
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According to Kantipur Online, the Indian police have arrested seven Maoists from Patna, capital of the State Bihar, on February 22. Among those detained are two regional level Maoist leaders, Rajendra Karki alias Jatin and Durga Prasad Dhungel alias Dipak. Police also seized Rupees 67,000 in Indian currency, AK-47 bullets, satellite phones, two computers and combat uniforms from their possession.
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February - 22 
Citing security reasons, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), which has been working in Nepal for more than five decades, has suspended its projects. Reports quoting the SDC Country Director in Nepal, Jorg Frieden, said that they h
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Citing security reasons, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), which has been working in Nepal for more than five decades, has suspended its projects. Reports quoting the SDC Country Director in Nepal, Jorg Frieden, said that they had trouble with the Maoists for the last eight months, as they (insurgents) had been demanding the SDC to contribute financially or register with the outfit and added, "These go against our basic guiding principles. When we face such impossible demands, we just have to stop."
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February - 22 
Finance Minister, Madhukar Shumsher Rana, while ruling out international mediation to resolve the Maoist insurgency added, "although international mediation is out of the question, the government would still welcome foreign support and facilitators t
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Finance Minister, Madhukar Shumsher Rana, while ruling out international mediation to resolve the Maoist insurgency added, "although international mediation is out of the question, the government would still welcome foreign support and facilitators to end the crisis." Further, he claimed that presently, 70 percent of the defence procurement and spending was financed by internal sources and foreign assistance will not be affected although there might be a slight slump in the quantum of bilateral aid.
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February - 22 
Four Maoists were killed in a clash with SFs in the Suda Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Kanchanpur district on February 22, according to Kantipur Online.
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Four Maoists were killed in a clash with SFs in the Suda Village Development Committee (VDC) area of Kanchanpur district on February 22, according to Kantipur Online.
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February - 22 
In the wake of recent political developments, India and Britain has suspended their military aid to Nepal. On February 22, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Navtej Sarna, said that no military supplies had been delivered to Nepal since F
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In the wake of recent political developments, India and Britain has suspended their military aid to Nepal. On February 22, Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Navtej Sarna, said that no military supplies had been delivered to Nepal since February 1 and added that India has urged the Nepalese Government to restore political processes, lift restrictions on the press and release all detained political leaders, academics and rights activists. "The issue of military supplies to Nepal has been under continuous review taking into account the evolving situation in that country", the spokesperson said in response to a specific question on whether or not military aid had been suspended. Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, has reportedly conveyed to the Nepalese officials in Kathmandu that India would continue its civil aid. On the same day, British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, stated that the British Government had decided to suspend a planned package of military assistance to Nepal and added, "We are now considering with key international partners what our longer term policy for providing assistance to Nepal should be, including assistance with a humanitarian purpose." The three million pound package of non-lethal equipments included vehicles, night flying and communications devices and bomb disposal equipment.
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February - 22 
Nepal News, quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, has reported that four Maoist insurgents, including a ‘Vice-secretary’ of the ‘people’s government’ and the ‘district coordinator’ of the ‘economic bureau’, were killed in an encounter with the s
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Nepal News, quoting Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, has reported that four Maoist insurgents, including a ‘Vice-secretary’ of the ‘people’s government’ and the ‘district coordinator’ of the ‘economic bureau’, were killed in an encounter with the security forces’ (SF) at Bangi in the Arghakhanchi district on February 22. One pistol, some bullets, socket bombs and devices used in detonating landmines were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 22 
On February 22, two Maoists, identified as Dashu Poudel and Rajaram Kumal, were killed in the Kaski district.
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On February 22, two Maoists, identified as Dashu Poudel and Rajaram Kumal, were killed in the Kaski district.
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February - 22 
The insurgents bombed and set fire to an ambulance, donated by India, for defying the blockade order near Khaireni along the Kohalpur-Lamahi section of the Mahendra Highway in the mid-western region on February 22.
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The insurgents bombed and set fire to an ambulance, donated by India, for defying the blockade order near Khaireni along the Kohalpur-Lamahi section of the Mahendra Highway in the mid-western region on February 22.
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February - 22 
The Kathmandu Post has reported that the Maoists’ indefinite transportation blockade has severely affected life in various districts across the country. A report from Nepalgunj said hill districts of far and mid-western regions have been hit by an ac
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The Kathmandu Post has reported that the Maoists’ indefinite transportation blockade has severely affected life in various districts across the country. A report from Nepalgunj said hill districts of far and mid-western regions have been hit by an acute shortage of medicines as. A report from the Tanahun district said Maoists bombed the bridge over the Marshyangdi River near Aabu Khaireni on February 22, disrupting all vehicular movement to and from the district headquarters, Gorkha. In Nuwakot district, hundreds of motels along the Pasang Lhamu Highway have been forced to shut down, as vehicles have stopped plying since the last two weeks. Likewise, a report from Dang said locals are using firewood as alternative to LPG and kerosene after supplies ran out in the local market. Further, people of the Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Dolpa and Mugu districts are facing food shortage as the authorities have failed to supply the required quota of food grains to these districts.
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February - 22 
A regional leader of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Moazzem Ali alias 'Koshai' Moazzem, was killed by the police during an encounter at village Dakhalpur in the Jhenidah district on February 22. Three policemen were also inju
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A regional leader of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Moazzem Ali alias 'Koshai' Moazzem, was killed by the police during an encounter at village Dakhalpur in the Jhenidah district on February 22. Three policemen were also injured in the clash.
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February - 22 
According to another report, leaders of the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) are planning to attack police stations across the country to collect arms and ammunition. JMJB ‘chief’, Abdur Rahman, has reportedly sought co-operation in this regar
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According to another report, leaders of the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) are planning to attack police stations across the country to collect arms and ammunition. JMJB ‘chief’, Abdur Rahman, has reportedly sought co-operation in this regard from Rezaul Karim, ‘secretary general’ of one of the factions of Ahle Hadith, another militant Islamist organisation. Admitting to receiving the request from the JMJB leader, Karim, a teacher at the Azizul Haque College in Bogra, said he had declined to comply with the same.
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February - 22 
Daily Star has reported that 12 suspected militants of the Jamaatul Mujahideen (JM) were arrested on February 22 in Gaibandha. Of the 12, Habibur Rahman and Raju Sarder had confessed to holding training and motivational sessions at mosques and semina
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Daily Star has reported that 12 suspected militants of the Jamaatul Mujahideen (JM) were arrested on February 22 in Gaibandha. Of the 12, Habibur Rahman and Raju Sarder had confessed to holding training and motivational sessions at mosques and seminaries to encourage ‘Islamic movement’. During the raids, police also recovered membership forms of the Al-Haramain Foundation in Arabic, seven books on Islamic movement and a few copies of a monthly magazine, Al Maghazi. Police arrested two more Islamist militants at Panchbibi in the Joypurhat district and another JM cadre in Thakurgaon.
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February - 22 
Jhenidah District women affairs department reportedly postponed a fair scheduled to be held on February 22 after extremists threatened to launch a bomb attack. The fair was organised to exhibit handicrafts and other products of different voluntary wo
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Jhenidah District women affairs department reportedly postponed a fair scheduled to be held on February 22 after extremists threatened to launch a bomb attack. The fair was organised to exhibit handicrafts and other products of different voluntary women's organisations.
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February - 22 
On February 22, marking the third anniversary of the cease-fire, the Sri Lankan Government announced that it continues to be ready to reopen direct negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the establishment of an interim autho
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On February 22, marking the third anniversary of the cease-fire, the Sri Lankan Government announced that it continues to be ready to reopen direct negotiations with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on the establishment of an interim authority. The Government Information Department said the goal of the proposed interim authority would be "to meet the urgent humanitarian and development needs of the people of the North and East and to proceed thereafter to negotiating a final settlement of the ethnic conflict."
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February - 22 
Thamilselvam, head of the LTTE’s political division, after meeting Norway’s special peace envoy, Eric Solheim, in Kilinochchi on February 22 claimed that the Sri Lankan military has formed new paramilitaries to wage a covert war on the LTTE. "The cea
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Thamilselvam, head of the LTTE’s political division, after meeting Norway’s special peace envoy, Eric Solheim, in Kilinochchi on February 22 claimed that the Sri Lankan military has formed new paramilitaries to wage a covert war on the LTTE. "The cease fire agreement can be sustained if the Sri Lankan government abides by the provisions it promised to honour by signing the agreement with us", he added.
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February - 22 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is reported to have shot dead a Sri Lankan Army soldier on February 22 at Killali in the Jaffna district. Defence Ministry spokesperson, Daya Ratnayake, said the soldier after completion of duty had gone to
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is reported to have shot dead a Sri Lankan Army soldier on February 22 at Killali in the Jaffna district. Defence Ministry spokesperson, Daya Ratnayake, said the soldier after completion of duty had gone to investigate a noise when he was shot. Another military source told news agencies that the soldier had strayed into a 500-metre section that separated Government and LTTE-held land. The Sri Lankan Monitoring Mission, which oversees the cease-fire, has begun an investigation into the incident.
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February - 22 
The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief, Hagrup Haukland, stated that lack of peace talks is putting a serious strain on the cease-fire and creating a dangerous uncertainty in Sri Lanka.
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The Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief, Hagrup Haukland, stated that lack of peace talks is putting a serious strain on the cease-fire and creating a dangerous uncertainty in Sri Lanka.
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February - 23 
A group of terrorists are reported to have abducted and later shot dead a civilian, Bashir Ahmad Wagay, at Gobadpul village in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on February 23.
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A group of terrorists are reported to have abducted and later shot dead a civilian, Bashir Ahmad Wagay, at Gobadpul village in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on February 23.
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February - 23 
Assam Tribune has reported that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is planning to resume its violent activities in the State. The report, quoting security force personnel, said, "There is a growing unrest in the militant camp."
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Assam Tribune has reported that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is planning to resume its violent activities in the State. The report, quoting security force personnel, said, "There is a growing unrest in the militant camp."
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February - 23 
Chief of the Army Staff, Gen. J. J. Singh, is reported to have said on February 23 that the terrorists who were trapped in snow in Jammu and Kashmir will not be harmed. "We will do everything possible to save their lives," he told the media at the Sr
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Chief of the Army Staff, Gen. J. J. Singh, is reported to have said on February 23 that the terrorists who were trapped in snow in Jammu and Kashmir will not be harmed. "We will do everything possible to save their lives," he told the media at the Srinagar airport. There are reports that a large number of terrorists were caught in snow on the upper reaches. The Kashmir valley has not witnessed any terrorism-related incident since the snowfall commenced on February 17. "We saved the lives of a number of militants who were critically injured during attack on our troops in the state in the past. Likewise those militants who surrendered due to snowfall on the upper reaches will not be harmed," added the Army Chief.
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February - 23 
CPI-Maoist cadres raided the tribal welfare ashram school at Bheemaramuni Chervugudem in the Nalgonda district and reportedly abducted the watchman of the school.
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CPI-Maoist cadres raided the tribal welfare ashram school at Bheemaramuni Chervugudem in the Nalgonda district and reportedly abducted the watchman of the school.
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February - 23 
In another incident, security force personnel neutralised a terrorist hideout at Hanolyian Top in the Poonch district and seized 950 rounds of AK, 25 rounds of pistol, one hand grenade, three High Explosive grenades, 52 rounds of Pika ammunition, one
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In another incident, security force personnel neutralised a terrorist hideout at Hanolyian Top in the Poonch district and seized 950 rounds of AK, 25 rounds of pistol, one hand grenade, three High Explosive grenades, 52 rounds of Pika ammunition, one binocular, two rounds RPG ammunition and two packets of gelatin.
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February - 23 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists reportedly assaulted the correspondent of a cable television network at Litan in the Ukhrul district.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists reportedly assaulted the correspondent of a cable television network at Litan in the Ukhrul district.
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February - 23 
Kashmir Times has reported that an Al Badr cadre was killed in a snow avalanche at Qazigund in the Anantnag district. An Al Badr spokesperson claimed that Mohammad Ashraf Dar alias Nowman Barqani is among those dead in an avalanche at Qazigund.
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Kashmir Times has reported that an Al Badr cadre was killed in a snow avalanche at Qazigund in the Anantnag district. An Al Badr spokesperson claimed that Mohammad Ashraf Dar alias Nowman Barqani is among those dead in an avalanche at Qazigund.
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February - 23 
On February 23 in Thoubal district, two civilians were wounded as unidentified terrorists detonated an explosive device at Sora Chingjing under the Kakching police station area.
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On February 23 in Thoubal district, two civilians were wounded as unidentified terrorists detonated an explosive device at Sora Chingjing under the Kakching police station area.
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February - 23 
On February 23, a security force personnel was killed and two others sustained injuries in a landmine blast, allegedly triggered by the CPI-Maoist, at Jhumra hill in Bokaro district.
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On February 23, a security force personnel was killed and two others sustained injuries in a landmine blast, allegedly triggered by the CPI-Maoist, at Jhumra hill in Bokaro district.
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February - 23 
On February 23, militants belonging to the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) lobbed a grenade targeting the residence of a trader at Diphu market in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. There was no report of any casualty as the grenade
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On February 23, militants belonging to the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) lobbed a grenade targeting the residence of a trader at Diphu market in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. There was no report of any casualty as the grenade failed to explode.
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February - 23 
On February 23, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants reportedly attacked a group of woodcutters and injured them at Napam village of Dessoi valley reserve forest in the Jorhat district of Assam.
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On February 23, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants reportedly attacked a group of woodcutters and injured them at Napam village of Dessoi valley reserve forest in the Jorhat district of Assam.
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February - 23 
On February 23, police arrested three Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC) cadres from the Lamlong area in the Imphal East district of Manipur. A grenade was recovered from the possession of one of those arrested.
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On February 23, police arrested three Kuki National Front-Military Council (KNF-MC) cadres from the Lamlong area in the Imphal East district of Manipur. A grenade was recovered from the possession of one of those arrested.
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February - 23 
On February 23, suspected terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) opened fire on a truck and injured three labourers and the truck driver at Ambasa-Gandacherra road in the Dhalai dist
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On February 23, suspected terrorists belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) opened fire on a truck and injured three labourers and the truck driver at Ambasa-Gandacherra road in the Dhalai district of Tripura.
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February - 23 
On February 23, three persons impersonating as militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested at Toupokpi in the Bishnupur district. According to reports, the arrested trio were involved in extortion activities and were caught by loc
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On February 23, three persons impersonating as militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested at Toupokpi in the Bishnupur district. According to reports, the arrested trio were involved in extortion activities and were caught by locals.
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February - 23 
On February 23, three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists were arrested from the Kekrupat Bus Parking area in the Imphal West district.
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On February 23, three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists were arrested from the Kekrupat Bus Parking area in the Imphal West district.
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February - 23 
On February 23, unidentified terrorists decamped with a revolver and 10 rounds of ammunition of a security guard of an Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) candidate from Champahowar area under Khowai sub-division in West Tripura district.
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On February 23, unidentified terrorists decamped with a revolver and 10 rounds of ammunition of a security guard of an Indigenous Nationalist Party of Tripura (INPT) candidate from Champahowar area under Khowai sub-division in West Tripura district.
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February - 23 
Police reportedly arrested six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Arepally village in the Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh on February 23 and recovered four bombs, 114 detonators,
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Police reportedly arrested six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Arepally village in the Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh on February 23 and recovered four bombs, 114 detonators, 24 gelatin sticks and 12 bundles of fuse wire from them.
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February - 23 
The Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, disclosed in New Delhi that an estimated 55 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise on February 23 in the final phase of polling for 93 Assembly seats in Bihar and 28 seats in Jharkhand. The ov
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The Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, disclosed in New Delhi that an estimated 55 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise on February 23 in the final phase of polling for 93 Assembly seats in Bihar and 28 seats in Jharkhand. The overall voter turnout in Bihar and Jharkhand would be around 55 per cent, he said adding that the polling was by and large peaceful.
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February - 23 
The Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, stated in New Delhi that an estimated 55 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise on February 23 in the final phase of polling for 28 seats in Jharkhand. The overall voter turnout in Bihar and J
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The Deputy Election Commissioner, A.N. Jha, stated in New Delhi that an estimated 55 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise on February 23 in the final phase of polling for 28 seats in Jharkhand. The overall voter turnout in Bihar and Jharkhand would be around 55 per cent, he said adding that the polling was by and large peaceful.
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February - 23 
During a clash with Maoist sympathizers, a large group of villagers reportedly killed a suspected Maoist insurgent in the Lalbani village and set ablaze more than 20 houses in the Singhokhor, Parsohia and Labani areas of Kapilavastu district on Febru
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During a clash with Maoist sympathizers, a large group of villagers reportedly killed a suspected Maoist insurgent in the Lalbani village and set ablaze more than 20 houses in the Singhokhor, Parsohia and Labani areas of Kapilavastu district on February 22. Earlier, the villagers had set fire to 300 houses in the Shivpur area of the same district on February 21. During a clash last week, villagers had retaliated against the insurgents and killed 22 Maoist cadres.
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February - 23 
During a press meeting in Kerala, India on February 23, the United States Ambassador to India, David C Mulford stated, "the US wants India to play a leading role in facilitating restoration of democracy in Nepal and would support New Delhi's efforts
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During a press meeting in Kerala, India on February 23, the United States Ambassador to India, David C Mulford stated, "the US wants India to play a leading role in facilitating restoration of democracy in Nepal and would support New Delhi's efforts to bring the (Nepal) government and rebels to the dialogue table."
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February - 23 
On February 23, the Asian Human Rights Commission unveiled the names of political leaders and cadres detained by the security forces’ and the total number of arrested have been mentioned as 383, including 35 human rightists.
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On February 23, the Asian Human Rights Commission unveiled the names of political leaders and cadres detained by the security forces’ and the total number of arrested have been mentioned as 383, including 35 human rightists.
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February - 23 
On February 23, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Deepak Kumar Gurung, said security operations against Maoists would continue despite the British and Indian Government's decision to suspend military assistance to Nepal.
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On February 23, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) spokesperson, Deepak Kumar Gurung, said security operations against Maoists would continue despite the British and Indian Government's decision to suspend military assistance to Nepal.
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February - 23 
The Himalayan Times has reported that prolonged disruption in transport services has culminated in a shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in the capital Kathmandu and added, "supply could stop totally in the next 4-5 days." Due to the blockade announc
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The Himalayan Times has reported that prolonged disruption in transport services has culminated in a shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in the capital Kathmandu and added, "supply could stop totally in the next 4-5 days." Due to the blockade announced by the Maoists since February 12, essential goods cannot be freely transported across the country. Separately, a Kantipur Online report stated that medicine supplies in the Midwest and Far western hilly regions have been affected as traders refused to deliver them citing security reasons.
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February - 23 
On February 23, representatives of the United States, European Union and World Bank met at the Watergate Hotel in Washington to discuss their aid strategy against the backdrop of rising Islamist militancy, violation of human rights, deteriorating law
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On February 23, representatives of the United States, European Union and World Bank met at the Watergate Hotel in Washington to discuss their aid strategy against the backdrop of rising Islamist militancy, violation of human rights, deteriorating law and order and poor governance in Bangladesh.
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February - 23 
On February 23, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a ban on the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), and Jamaatul Mujaheedin. "The two banned organisations have been engaged in killing, dacoity, bomb attacks, issuing
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On February 23, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a ban on the vigilante Islamist group, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), and Jamaatul Mujaheedin. "The two banned organisations have been engaged in killing, dacoity, bomb attacks, issuing threats and other subversive activities in different parts of the country, endangering the lives of the common people and destroying their property," said a press note issued by the ministry. The note also mentioned as a reason for the ban order the recent attacks on socio-cultural and non-governmental organisations, including the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee and Grameen Bank, in the northern part of the country. With the latest proscription, the number of banned Islamist organisations has now increased to three. On February 9, 2002, the Government had outlawed the Shahdat al Hiqma, which is operating in the Rajshahi region.
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February - 23 
The Daily Star has reported that the Government does not plan to press any sedition charge against the Islamist militant leaders arrested from Rajshahi district on February 23."There are already some cases of murder, bomb attack and robbery filed aga
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The Daily Star has reported that the Government does not plan to press any sedition charge against the Islamist militant leaders arrested from Rajshahi district on February 23."There are already some cases of murder, bomb attack and robbery filed against them [the four arrested leaders of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (Ahab)] with different police stations and they will now be tried for those charges," said an unnamed official.
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February - 23 
The Parbattya Chattagram Jono Sanghaty Samity (PCJSS) chief, Jotirindriya Bodhipriya Larma alias Shantu Larma, claimed on February 23 that the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes the CHT peace accord, is an armed organisation backe
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The Parbattya Chattagram Jono Sanghaty Samity (PCJSS) chief, Jotirindriya Bodhipriya Larma alias Shantu Larma, claimed on February 23 that the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), which opposes the CHT peace accord, is an armed organisation backed by the Government. "Actually UPDF is an organisation of the government, which is being used to eliminate Jumias (indigenous people) and Proshit (UPDF chief) acts from behind the scene," Larma told the two-day Headman Conference–2005 in Rangamati.
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February - 23 
The police arrested a Professor of Arabic at Rajshahi University, Dr Muhammad Asadullah al-Ghalib, chief of another Islamist outfit, the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh, and three of his close associates. They also conducted raids in different parts o
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The police arrested a Professor of Arabic at Rajshahi University, Dr Muhammad Asadullah al-Ghalib, chief of another Islamist outfit, the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh, and three of his close associates. They also conducted raids in different parts of the northern region but reportedly failed to arrest Siddiqul Islam alias Bangla Bhai, chief of the JMJB
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February - 23 
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has reportedly asked the Government to furnish information regarding the assassination of former Finance Minister, Shah AMS Kibria, and the grenade attack on Sheikh Hasina's rally that killed 22 people, inclu
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has reportedly asked the Government to furnish information regarding the assassination of former Finance Minister, Shah AMS Kibria, and the grenade attack on Sheikh Hasina's rally that killed 22 people, including Awami Mahila League leader Ivy Rahman. In the communiqué issued by Ambeyi Ligabo, a special rapporteur in the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the agency asked for details of the inquiries, judicial or other procedures undertaken and reports thereof.
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February - 24 
On February 24, unidentified terrorists reportedly shot at and injured a youth at Kakching bazaar in the Thoubal district of Manipur after a failed abduction attempt.
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On February 24, unidentified terrorists reportedly shot at and injured a youth at Kakching bazaar in the Thoubal district of Manipur after a failed abduction attempt.
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February - 24 
During a separate encounter at Sali village in the Anantnag district, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres, identified as Gul Mohammad Dhobi and Idrees Ahmed, were killed.
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During a separate encounter at Sali village in the Anantnag district, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres, identified as Gul Mohammad Dhobi and Idrees Ahmed, were killed.
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February - 24 
On February 24, a combined team of the Manipur Police and Army raided six camps of four different terrorist outfits at Keibul Lamjao in the Bishnupur district and recovered a number of arms and ammunition. The six included two camps of the United Nat
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On February 24, a combined team of the Manipur Police and Army raided six camps of four different terrorist outfits at Keibul Lamjao in the Bishnupur district and recovered a number of arms and ammunition. The six included two camps of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), two of the People’s Republic of Kangleipak (PREPAK), one of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) and one of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). The arms recovered included one M-16 rifle, one carbine, two pistols, 18 lethode bombs, one RPG, six hand grenades and a huge assortment of ammunition.
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February - 24 
On February 24, Jarbom Gamlin, the Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister, while speaking to the Telegraph, rejected the ‘Greater Nagaland’ concept of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said, "the territorial integrity of A
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On February 24, Jarbom Gamlin, the Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister, while speaking to the Telegraph, rejected the ‘Greater Nagaland’ concept of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and said, "the territorial integrity of Arunachal Pradesh will be protected at any cost". He also said that "Not an inch of land shall be parted to the proposed ‘Greater Nagalim’ and the State Assembly had already adopted resolutions on several occasions to this effect".
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February - 24 
On February 24, T Thangkholian alias Steven, ‘Churachandpur town commanding officer’ of the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), was killed by unidentified terrorists at Dorcas Veng.
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On February 24, T Thangkholian alias Steven, ‘Churachandpur town commanding officer’ of the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA), was killed by unidentified terrorists at Dorcas Veng.
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February - 24 
On February 24, the Maharashtra Government decided to increase the compensation paid to the families of policemen killed in Naxalite-affected areas.
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On February 24, the Maharashtra Government decided to increase the compensation paid to the families of policemen killed in Naxalite-affected areas.
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February - 24 
On February 24, Titanic Kathar alias Kolom Sing Engti, an ‘area commander’ of the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police at Dolamara in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. A pistol and s
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On February 24, Titanic Kathar alias Kolom Sing Engti, an ‘area commander’ of the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), was reportedly killed in an encounter with the police at Dolamara in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam. A pistol and some ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 24 
One soldier was wounded when terrorists triggered a bomb blast at Badyari Crossing in the Dalgate area of Srinagar.
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One soldier was wounded when terrorists triggered a bomb blast at Badyari Crossing in the Dalgate area of Srinagar.
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February - 24 
Police arrested three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized three rifles and some live rounds from their possession in the Rayagada district of Orissa on February 24.
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Police arrested three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and seized three rifles and some live rounds from their possession in the Rayagada district of Orissa on February 24.
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February - 24 
Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed a farmer, blew up four houses by detonating dynamites and burnt a tractor-trailer of the slain farmer at Ganiari village in
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Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed a farmer, blew up four houses by detonating dynamites and burnt a tractor-trailer of the slain farmer at Ganiari village in the Arwal district of Bihar on February 24.
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February - 24 
Suspected Naxalites also shot dead a Janata Dal (United) activist, Gopal Kumhar, at Bundu in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand State on February 24.
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Suspected Naxalites also shot dead a Janata Dal (United) activist, Gopal Kumhar, at Bundu in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand State on February 24.
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February - 24 
The Maharashtra Government indicated on February 24 that it could follow the Andhra Pradesh model in holding peace talks with left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites). "If needed, we will certainly go ahead," Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh st
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The Maharashtra Government indicated on February 24 that it could follow the Andhra Pradesh model in holding peace talks with left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites). "If needed, we will certainly go ahead," Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh stated in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil. The Union Home Minister said Maharashtra has been virtually free from Naxalite activity barring one or two districts due to progressive measures like tenancy law and employment guarantee scheme initiated by the Government there. He, however, said the recent incident in which seven policemen were killed in Gadchiroli district "cause a little concern to us."
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February - 24 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has offered to mediate between the Government of India and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). On February 24, Kitovi Zhimomi, the outfit’s ‘Ato Kilonser’ (prime minister), told the med
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has offered to mediate between the Government of India and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). On February 24, Kitovi Zhimomi, the outfit’s ‘Ato Kilonser’ (prime minister), told the media "If our assistance is needed, we are ready to be the go-between in peace talks for the larger good of the region."
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February - 24 
The Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) Chairman, I Chaoren, in a press statement on February 24, said that his outfit would adopt a ‘wait and watch’ policy on the United National Liberation Front’s (UNLF) proposal for negotiations with the Union Gove
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The Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) Chairman, I Chaoren, in a press statement on February 24, said that his outfit would adopt a ‘wait and watch’ policy on the United National Liberation Front’s (UNLF) proposal for negotiations with the Union Government. He, however, ruled out surrender of arms even if a cease-fire agreement is concluded with the Government of India.
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February - 24 
The Telegraph has reported that 27 persons belonging to five families have fled their homes in Bishalgarh subdivision after 17 cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) attacked the Kunjamura village under Takarjala police station in West Tripura
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The Telegraph has reported that 27 persons belonging to five families have fled their homes in Bishalgarh subdivision after 17 cadres of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) attacked the Kunjamura village under Takarjala police station in West Tripura district.
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February - 24 
The troops killed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists during an encounter at Nadihal in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on February 24. A Defence spokesperson later identified them as Qasim alias Charlie Two, Abu Umar alias Charlie Five and Sha
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The troops killed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists during an encounter at Nadihal in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district on February 24. A Defence spokesperson later identified them as Qasim alias Charlie Two, Abu Umar alias Charlie Five and Shabnam.
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February - 24 
Three police personnel, a woman employee of the Revenue Department and two terrorists were killed and four persons sustained injuries during a Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack at the Divisional Commissioner's office in the capital Srinagar on February
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Three police personnel, a woman employee of the Revenue Department and two terrorists were killed and four persons sustained injuries during a Fidayeen (suicide squad) attack at the Divisional Commissioner's office in the capital Srinagar on February 24. According to Daily Excelsior, the two terrorists forced their entry into the Revenue Complex while throwing a grenade and firing upon the guards, at 1500 hours. Three police personnel were killed in the initial round of firing and equal number sustained injuries. Both terrorists were shot dead in the subsequent gun-battle. Around 250 people, including the Srinagar Deputy Commissioner and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Kashmir Range), were in the building at the time of the attack. This was the second Fidayeen attack of the year in Kashmir valley. A spokesperson of the Al Badr told local news agencies over telephone that cadres of his outfit had carried out the Fidayeen attack. He reportedly identified them as Irfan Bhai and Sikandar Bhai, residents of Gujarat in Pakistan.
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February - 24 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have died and 12 civilians were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a BSF unit at Shah Faisal Colony in the Sopore area of Baramulla district.
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have died and 12 civilians were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a BSF unit at Shah Faisal Colony in the Sopore area of Baramulla district.
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February - 24 
According to Daily Times, unidentified people have blown up a gas pipeline running from Sui to Karachi near Jacobabad in the Sindh province on February 24. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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According to Daily Times, unidentified people have blown up a gas pipeline running from Sui to Karachi near Jacobabad in the Sindh province on February 24. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported.
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February - 24 
On February 24, the police foiled an attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition by arresting one person, Dur Muhammad, during a raid in the Loralai district of Balochistan province. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rafi Pervez Bhatti, said Kalashnikov
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On February 24, the police foiled an attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition by arresting one person, Dur Muhammad, during a raid in the Loralai district of Balochistan province. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rafi Pervez Bhatti, said Kalashnikovs and 6,480 rounds of different calibre he were seized during the raid and added that the arms were brought from Afghanistan.
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February - 24 
According to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), on February 24, security forces’ (SF) killed two Maoist insurgents in separate encounters, one in the Bhawanipur area of Siraha district and another in the Samsa area of Sankhuwasabha district.
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According to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), on February 24, security forces’ (SF) killed two Maoist insurgents in separate encounters, one in the Bhawanipur area of Siraha district and another in the Samsa area of Sankhuwasabha district.
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February - 24 
In Kapilvastu, local villagers beat a man to death, alleging him to be a Maoist, and set ablaze 20 houses which, according to them, belonged to Maoist cadres, on February 24.
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In Kapilvastu, local villagers beat a man to death, alleging him to be a Maoist, and set ablaze 20 houses which, according to them, belonged to Maoist cadres, on February 24.
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February - 24 
SF personnel arrested some Maoists in the Bhutahi Partewa area of Dhanusha district on February 24.
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SF personnel arrested some Maoists in the Bhutahi Partewa area of Dhanusha district on February 24.
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February - 24 
The insurgents reportedly freed more than 250 students and teachers of Thumdevi Secondary School of Deurali who were earlier abducted on February 24.
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The insurgents reportedly freed more than 250 students and teachers of Thumdevi Secondary School of Deurali who were earlier abducted on February 24.
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February - 24 
A live grenade was recovered by police personnel at KD Ghose Road in Khulna city and 12 hand-bombs were recovered from a pond in the Jhenidah town on February 24.
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A live grenade was recovered by police personnel at KD Ghose Road in Khulna city and 12 hand-bombs were recovered from a pond in the Jhenidah town on February 24.
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February - 24 
Daily Star has reported that despite the Government ban on the vigilante Islamist outfit Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), 50 of its cadres gathered at a meeting in the house of an unnamed Islamist fundamentalist leader in Bhabaniganj Bazaar o
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Daily Star has reported that despite the Government ban on the vigilante Islamist outfit Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB), 50 of its cadres gathered at a meeting in the house of an unnamed Islamist fundamentalist leader in Bhabaniganj Bazaar on February 24.
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February - 24 
Daily Star has reported that in the meeting of donors in Washington, the European Union (EU) took a tough stance regarding aid in the context of the Bangladesh Government's failure to tackle Islamist extremism, the deteriorating law and order and vio
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Daily Star has reported that in the meeting of donors in Washington, the European Union (EU) took a tough stance regarding aid in the context of the Bangladesh Government's failure to tackle Islamist extremism, the deteriorating law and order and violations of human rights. The EU felt that the situation in Bangladesh is very precarious and that governance has failed due to the Government's apathy in tackling the situation. According to the EU, such a situation calls for a review of the aid strategy. However, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank reportedly took a different stance and said Bangladesh has performed impressively in many social sectors and any hard decision like that the EU advocates would lead to a major setback.
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February - 24 
Eleven alleged activists of the banned Islamist militant group Jamaatul Mujahideen were reportedly arrested from different places in the Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts on February 24. Police also seized bomb-making materials, dummy rifles, printer
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Eleven alleged activists of the banned Islamist militant group Jamaatul Mujahideen were reportedly arrested from different places in the Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts on February 24. Police also seized bomb-making materials, dummy rifles, printers, acid, electric wires, batteries, leaflets and some other materials from the house of one of those arrested.
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February - 24 
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on February 24 instructed the home ministry and intelligence agencies to neutralise Islamist militants, their hideouts and subversive activities. She also decided in principle to set up an additional bench at the High Court
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Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on February 24 instructed the home ministry and intelligence agencies to neutralise Islamist militants, their hideouts and subversive activities. She also decided in principle to set up an additional bench at the High Court to ensure speedy trial of cases on subversive acts. .
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February - 24 
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on February 24 opposed resumption of peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) based on an interim administration and said negotiations would have to include the outlines of a final settlement.
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The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on February 24 opposed resumption of peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) based on an interim administration and said negotiations would have to include the outlines of a final settlement. Reacting to the Government’s statement on February 23 that it "continues to be ready" to resume "direct negotiations with the LTTE on the establishment of an interim authority", Wimal Weerawansa, leader of the JVP Parliamentary Group, stated in the Parliament that the party "decisively" rejected "the latest position". "We state clearly that if the present government took such a step, we would immediately withdraw from being a constituent of the Government," Weerawansa said. However, at a press conference later in the day, the JVP leader declined to set a timeframe and was non-committal on the future course of action. The JVP, he said, "was part of the Government," but was "not consulted" on the statement. The JVP, with 39 MPs, is a major constituent of the ruling United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA).
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February - 25 
An ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jamaal Din alias Waleed, and his bodyguard were reportedly killed by the troops during an encounter at Jamlan Malla village in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on February 25. Two AK-56 rifles, fo
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An ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jamaal Din alias Waleed, and his bodyguard were reportedly killed by the troops during an encounter at Jamlan Malla village in the Mahore area of Udhampur district on February 25. Two AK-56 rifles, four magazines, one Chinese grenade, one binocular and 51 AK rounds were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 25 
During another encounter that occurred at Karam Katha in the Gool area of Udhampur district, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist were killed. Two AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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During another encounter that occurred at Karam Katha in the Gool area of Udhampur district, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist were killed. Two AK rifles and some ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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February - 25 
On February 25, a woodcutter was killed during an explosion at Singsophai village under Kasom Khullen police station limits in the Ukhrul district. According to reports, the victim had stepped on an explosive planted by unidentified terrorists.
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On February 25, a woodcutter was killed during an explosion at Singsophai village under Kasom Khullen police station limits in the Ukhrul district. According to reports, the victim had stepped on an explosive planted by unidentified terrorists.
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February - 25 
On February 25, the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) terrorists attacked a passenger bus at Sora for having ‘violated’ the outfit’s orders of suspending vehicular movement along the Imphal-Moreh route. Consequently, transporters have suspended
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On February 25, the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) terrorists attacked a passenger bus at Sora for having ‘violated’ the outfit’s orders of suspending vehicular movement along the Imphal-Moreh route. Consequently, transporters have suspended services along the route in protest against the attack.
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February - 25 
The Delhi Police (DP) claimed that the two arrested leaders of an All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) faction sold secret military documents to Pakistan. Mohammed Ahsan Untoo and Gulam Nabi Najar were arrested earlier on the suspicion of passing o
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The Delhi Police (DP) claimed that the two arrested leaders of an All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) faction sold secret military documents to Pakistan. Mohammed Ahsan Untoo and Gulam Nabi Najar were arrested earlier on the suspicion of passing on military secrets. According to DP sources, Untoo, who was associated with the International Forum for Justice and Human Rights Forum in Jammu and Kashmir and Najar, general secretary of the People’s League Party, have confessed to their involvement in espionage activities. Untoo was arrested from Delhi on February 12 and Najar in Srinagar five days later, police said.
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February - 25 
Three civilians, including two children, were wounded during a bomb blast at village Chaktor in the Poonch district.
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Three civilians, including two children, were wounded during a bomb blast at village Chaktor in the Poonch district.
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February - 25 
Three HM cadres were arrested from two different places in the Udhampur district on February 25. At the instance of these cadres, one wireless set, 290 rounds of AK 47 rifle, two Binoculars, three AK-47 magazines were recovered.
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Three HM cadres were arrested from two different places in the Udhampur district on February 25. At the instance of these cadres, one wireless set, 290 rounds of AK 47 rifle, two Binoculars, three AK-47 magazines were recovered.
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February - 25 
According to Daily Times, security agencies raided several locations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on February 25 and arrested 35 persons for conspiring to kill clerics in both cities during the recently concluded Muharram period. Those arrested report
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According to Daily Times, security agencies raided several locations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on February 25 and arrested 35 persons for conspiring to kill clerics in both cities during the recently concluded Muharram period. Those arrested reportedly belong to a banned religious organisation and had been living in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for the past two months, planning to target non-political religious clerics. They are alleged to have planned the February 15-murder of Raja Akram, custodian of the Bari Imam Shrine, and two others to create a rift between the Shia and Sunni communities.
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February - 25 
According to The News, two successive bomb explosions occurred in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on February 25. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Police said one of the bombs exploded on the Samungli road near Saddr po
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According to The News, two successive bomb explosions occurred in Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on February 25. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Police said one of the bombs exploded on the Samungli road near Saddr police station and the second blast occurred near Pishin-spot. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports said six explosions occurred in different localities of Quetta, including Patel Bagh, Wahdat Colony and Shahbaz town.
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February - 25 
The AFP has reported that a Shia man was killed and two Sunnis were wounded when the two rival groups clashed on February 25 at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The man was fatally wounded after stones were pelted as t
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The AFP has reported that a Shia man was killed and two Sunnis were wounded when the two rival groups clashed on February 25 at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The man was fatally wounded after stones were pelted as the two rival groups conducted body and vehicle searches for weapons, said senior administration official, Sajid Baloch.
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According to Kathmandu Post, the Maoists killed at least four civilians during separate attacks on February 25 and 26 in Kapilavastu district.
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According to Kathmandu Post, the Maoists killed at least four civilians during separate attacks on February 25 and 26 in Kapilavastu district.
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February - 25 
According to Nepal News, dead bodies of four Maoist insurgents were recovered while dozens of others are said to have been killed during clashes between the former and security forces’ (SF) at various places of the far-western district of Kailali on
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According to Nepal News, dead bodies of four Maoist insurgents were recovered while dozens of others are said to have been killed during clashes between the former and security forces’ (SF) at various places of the far-western district of Kailali on February 25. Four SF personnel also died during these clashes. Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources were quoted as saying that two bodies of Maoists were recovered from Pathariya and two more from Badaipur. Sources also claimed that there had been heavy casualty on the Maoist side and that they took their dead or injured comrades along with them. The clashes reportedly occurred when the RNA personnel were attempting to remove explosives-laden road blocks set up by the Maoists at the Attariya-Chisapani section of the Mahendra Highway.
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February - 25 
In another encounter on February 25, security forces shot dead one Maoist each in Bishnupur area of Siraha district, Jhurakiya area of Jhapa district and Aarkhet area of Gorkha district. Security forces also recovered bodies of two insurgents from La
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In another encounter on February 25, security forces shot dead one Maoist each in Bishnupur area of Siraha district, Jhurakiya area of Jhapa district and Aarkhet area of Gorkha district. Security forces also recovered bodies of two insurgents from Lagadi area of Kailali district following an infighting in the Maoist ranks on February 25 night.
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February - 25 
In Chitwan district, educational activity has come to a halt due to the Maoist threats. There are over 70,000 students in 240 schools (private and public) in the district. In the Nuwakot district, insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 200
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In Chitwan district, educational activity has come to a halt due to the Maoist threats. There are over 70,000 students in 240 schools (private and public) in the district. In the Nuwakot district, insurgents are reported to have abducted at least 200 students and teachers from a school at Deurali.
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February - 25 
Maoist insurgents are reported to have called for an indefinite strike at educational institutions in the mid-western district of Bardiya on February 25. A total of 371 schools in the district have already been closed following the Maoist call, accor
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Maoist insurgents are reported to have called for an indefinite strike at educational institutions in the mid-western district of Bardiya on February 25. A total of 371 schools in the district have already been closed following the Maoist call, according to Nepal News. The strike call comes amidst the School Leaving Examination which is scheduled to be held within a month. Most of the schools in Bardiya have indefinitely postponed their annual exams due to the call, reports added. Over 100,000 students have been affected by the strike call and the insurgents have instructed the teachers and students to boycott classes until further notice.
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February - 25 
On the political front, stating that there was an invitation for peace talks in the February 1 Royal Proclamation, Local Development Minister, Khadka Bahadur GC, said the Government would hold talks with the Maoists if they surrendered arms.
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On the political front, stating that there was an invitation for peace talks in the February 1 Royal Proclamation, Local Development Minister, Khadka Bahadur GC, said the Government would hold talks with the Maoists if they surrendered arms.
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February - 25 
The Kathmandu Post reports that security forces shot dead three Maoist insurgents identified as Buddheshwor Mukhiya, Chahor Mandal and Manoj Shah in Sisawani area of Morang district on February 25.
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The Kathmandu Post reports that security forces shot dead three Maoist insurgents identified as Buddheshwor Mukhiya, Chahor Mandal and Manoj Shah in Sisawani area of Morang district on February 25.
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February - 25 
The Maoists targeted the Nepal Television’s (NTV) regional programme production and broadcasting centre at Kohalpur in the Banke district on February 25, causing damage to the tune of crores of rupees. NTV regional station head, Man Bahadur Ghale, sa
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The Maoists targeted the Nepal Television’s (NTV) regional programme production and broadcasting centre at Kohalpur in the Banke district on February 25, causing damage to the tune of crores of rupees. NTV regional station head, Man Bahadur Ghale, said around 11 pm, 700 Maoists intruded into the centre, vandalised the place and torched it. Estimating the damage at around Rupees 70 million, he said the extent of damage could be assessed only after a technical team from the central office comes.
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February - 25 
Three civilians were injured in crossfire between the rebels and security forces at Badaipur area of Kailali district on February 25.
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Three civilians were injured in crossfire between the rebels and security forces at Badaipur area of Kailali district on February 25.
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February - 25 
Travelers heading for the capital Kathmandu are reportedly stuck in Chitwan district, according to Himalayan Times. A large number of such passengers heading for Kathmandu from western parts are stranded at Pulchowk and Paras Bus Park in the Bharatpu
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Travelers heading for the capital Kathmandu are reportedly stuck in Chitwan district, according to Himalayan Times. A large number of such passengers heading for Kathmandu from western parts are stranded at Pulchowk and Paras Bus Park in the Bharatpur area. Trucks laden with fruits and vegetables and milk tankers are reportedly awaiting the promised army escort at Narayangadh and Bharatpur. The Chitwan district police, however, claimed that security forces’ escorted 360 vehicles out of the district.
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February - 25 
On 25th February, two cadres of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahidin, identified as Qaree Nazrul, a teacher at the Shibganj Hajardighi Islamia Madrassa, and Nurul Islam, a teacher at Chandpur Dakhil Madrassa, were arrested from Shibganj in the Chapai Nawabganj di
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On 25th February, two cadres of the Jamaat-ul-Mujahidin, identified as Qaree Nazrul, a teacher at the Shibganj Hajardighi Islamia Madrassa, and Nurul Islam, a teacher at Chandpur Dakhil Madrassa, were arrested from Shibganj in the Chapai Nawabganj district.
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February - 25 
On February 25, three cadres of the hitherto unknown extremist outfit, Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB), including a regional leader, were reportedly killed in crossfire between the security force personnel and JGB cadres at Bairagirchar village in the Kusht
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On February 25, three cadres of the hitherto unknown extremist outfit, Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB), including a regional leader, were reportedly killed in crossfire between the security force personnel and JGB cadres at Bairagirchar village in the Kushtia district on February 25.
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February - 26 
According to a delayed report, on February 26, three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, identified as ‘lance corporal of Sivasagar’ Amar Mili, Pallav Kakoti alias Ban Moran and Nasang Rangpi, were killed in an encounter with Army pers
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According to a delayed report, on February 26, three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, identified as ‘lance corporal of Sivasagar’ Amar Mili, Pallav Kakoti alias Ban Moran and Nasang Rangpi, were killed in an encounter with Army personnel atKheroni Hatimura under Bordumsa police station on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border.
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February - 26 
According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (Magadh Range) Sunil Kumar, on February 26, three left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) were killed during repolling at an election booth at Goithamittha village in Barchatti Assembly constitue
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According to Deputy Inspector General of Police (Magadh Range) Sunil Kumar, on February 26, three left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) were killed during repolling at an election booth at Goithamittha village in Barchatti Assembly constituency of Gaya district, where repoll was held following complaints of electoral irregularities.
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February - 26 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by terrorists to target security vehicles, exploded in Pattan township on Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway on February 26 evening but no one was injured.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted by terrorists to target security vehicles, exploded in Pattan township on Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway on February 26 evening but no one was injured.
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February - 26 
In another encounter, a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and his guide were shot dead by Army and police in an encounter at Bhat Mohalla in Jharan Wali Gali (JWG) in Poonch district on February 26. The slain terrorist has been identified as Abu
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In another encounter, a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and his guide were shot dead by Army and police in an encounter at Bhat Mohalla in Jharan Wali Gali (JWG) in Poonch district on February 26. The slain terrorist has been identified as Abu Ali, and the guide as Wazir Mohd, while one AK rifle, one Chinese pistol, one pistol magazine, 24 AK rounds, four Chinese grenades and one pouch were recovered from the encounter site.
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February - 26 
On February 26, terrorists also set off an IED at Wanpoh near an underconstruction railway crossing in Kulgam area of Anantnag district causing slight damage to a passing Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) armoured vehicle. However, no one was injur
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On February 26, terrorists also set off an IED at Wanpoh near an underconstruction railway crossing in Kulgam area of Anantnag district causing slight damage to a passing Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) armoured vehicle. However, no one was injured in the blast. Later, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit claimed responsibility for the blast.
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February - 26 
On February 26, the ‘upper plateau dalam commander’ of the left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Kiran alias Raghu alias Kuppa Narayappa, was killed in an exchange of fire between Naxalites and the
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On February 26, the ‘upper plateau dalam commander’ of the left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Kiran alias Raghu alias Kuppa Narayappa, was killed in an exchange of fire between Naxalites and the police at B.K. Uppanuntala of Amrabad mandal (revenue district) in Mahabubnagar district. The Superintendent of Police, Vikram Singh Mann, stated that police recovered a country-made pistol and a grenade at the encounter site.
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February - 26 
On February 26, two unidentified terrorists were killed by security forces at village Sharatpora in Shopian area of Pulwama district. One AK rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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On February 26, two unidentified terrorists were killed by security forces at village Sharatpora in Shopian area of Pulwama district. One AK rifle and a pistol were recovered from the slain terrorists.
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February - 26 
security forces recovered 12 kilograms of RDX during combing operations at Kandiwaree in Kokernag forests in Anantnag on February 26. However, no one was arrested during the operation, military spokesman said.
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security forces recovered 12 kilograms of RDX during combing operations at Kandiwaree in Kokernag forests in Anantnag on February 26. However, no one was arrested during the operation, military spokesman said.
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February - 26 
Another explosion occurred near Railway Quarters at Zarghoon road. A local device along with timer for the blast was used, sources said.
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Another explosion occurred near Railway Quarters at Zarghoon road. A local device along with timer for the blast was used, sources said.
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February - 26 
Dawn reports that unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at the building of Radio Pakistan Quetta on February 26 night. However, no casualty was reported, police said, adding that the windowpanes of some rooms of the building were destroyed in th
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Dawn reports that unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at the building of Radio Pakistan Quetta on February 26 night. However, no casualty was reported, police said, adding that the windowpanes of some rooms of the building were destroyed in the explosion.
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February - 26 
A report from Bardia district said Maoists abducted Prem Bahadur Chaudhari, a police personnel employed at Royal Bardia National Park.
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A report from Bardia district said Maoists abducted Prem Bahadur Chaudhari, a police personnel employed at Royal Bardia National Park.
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February - 26 
A report from Saptari district said that on an unspecified day, security forces killed a Maoist, Badri Mandal of Mahadeba Village Development Committee (VDC).
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A report from Saptari district said that on an unspecified day, security forces killed a Maoist, Badri Mandal of Mahadeba Village Development Committee (VDC).
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February - 26 
Another report said the Maoists abducted two civilians at Belkot in the Nuwakot district on February 26.
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Another report said the Maoists abducted two civilians at Belkot in the Nuwakot district on February 26.
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February - 26 
In another incident, a security personnel from Gadhiya security base camp in Sarlahi district was injured when a bomb planted by Maoists on a road in Ramwan VDC exploded.
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In another incident, a security personnel from Gadhiya security base camp in Sarlahi district was injured when a bomb planted by Maoists on a road in Ramwan VDC exploded.
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February - 26 
In Sarlahi district, two Inspectors of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the Indian paramilitary force, were injured, one seriously, when a bomb planted by Maoists on the road at Salempur area exploded, some seven kilometers north of Malangwa. SSB personnel
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In Sarlahi district, two Inspectors of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), the Indian paramilitary force, were injured, one seriously, when a bomb planted by Maoists on the road at Salempur area exploded, some seven kilometers north of Malangwa. SSB personnel were on a visit to Nepal on an Indian jeep.
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February - 26 
On February 26, the insurgents killed three brothers of a family at Masina Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Rupandehi district, charging them of being members of ‘resistance committee’ against the Maoists.
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On February 26, the insurgents killed three brothers of a family at Masina Village Development Committee (VDC) area in the Rupandehi district, charging them of being members of ‘resistance committee’ against the Maoists.
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February - 26 
The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has withdrawn its two week-old indefinite blockade of major highways with immediate effect. Its student wing, ANNISU (Revolutionary) has also followed suit by calling off its indefinite strike of educational inst
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The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has withdrawn its two week-old indefinite blockade of major highways with immediate effect. Its student wing, ANNISU (Revolutionary) has also followed suit by calling off its indefinite strike of educational institutions across the country. In a statement issued on February 26, Maoist ‘chairman’, Prachanda, said his party had decided to suspend its call for indefinite transport strike and blockade among highways for now "by realizing a serious responsibility towards the people." He, however, said that his party would launch fresh protests if a ‘forward-looking political way out’ could not be worked out.
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February - 26 
The Maoists burnt some vehicles plying on the Hetauda-Patlaiya section of Mahendra Highway in Bara district. Further, they ambushed a RNA vehicle and injured five SF personnel. A group of Maoists also damaged the Department of Survey and Revenue Offi
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The Maoists burnt some vehicles plying on the Hetauda-Patlaiya section of Mahendra Highway in Bara district. Further, they ambushed a RNA vehicle and injured five SF personnel. A group of Maoists also damaged the Department of Survey and Revenue Office by exploding bombs in Siraha district on February 26.
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February - 27 
In the State, police arrested a seven-member gang of pseudo Naxalites, including a registered medical practitioner, in Hyderabad city on February 27. Two pipe bombs, one air pistol and four knives were seized from them.
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In the State, police arrested a seven-member gang of pseudo Naxalites, including a registered medical practitioner, in Hyderabad city on February 27. Two pipe bombs, one air pistol and four knives were seized from them.
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February - 27 
On February 27, Oinam Ibungochouba alias Ingo, ‘secretary (organisation)’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed by unidentified persons at Thinungei Mamang Patpal in the Bishnupur district of Manipur.
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On February 27, Oinam Ibungochouba alias Ingo, ‘secretary (organisation)’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed by unidentified persons at Thinungei Mamang Patpal in the Bishnupur district of Manipur.
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February - 27 
The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadres along with hand-grenades near a Church in the Sadar area on February 27-night. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (Investigations), Gul Hameed Samoon, told The News t
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The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadres along with hand-grenades near a Church in the Sadar area on February 27-night. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (Investigations), Gul Hameed Samoon, told The News that four hand-grenades and two TT pistols were recovered from their possession. The arrested terrorists were identified as Ishaque alias Saad and Imran alias Bakreywala.
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February - 27 
A Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) statement said that at least 10 security force (SF) personnel were killed and an equal number sustained injuries during separate Maoist attacks in the Bara and Solukhumbu districts on February 27.
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A Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) statement said that at least 10 security force (SF) personnel were killed and an equal number sustained injuries during separate Maoist attacks in the Bara and Solukhumbu districts on February 27.
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February - 27 
According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bikram Chand, and his body guard during an attack in the western town of Butwal on February 27.
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According to Nepal News, Maoist insurgents shot dead a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Bikram Chand, and his body guard during an attack in the western town of Butwal on February 27.
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February - 27 
Kantipur Online has reported that police have detained 17 cadres of the Nepali Congress at various places across the country as they staged protest demonstrations demanding the restoration of democracy.
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Kantipur Online has reported that police have detained 17 cadres of the Nepali Congress at various places across the country as they staged protest demonstrations demanding the restoration of democracy.
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February - 27 
The Indian Border Security Force personnel have arrested four Maoist insurgents including two ‘company commanders’ of the Solu-Salleri Brigade, from the border town of Jayanagar on February 27. The Maoists are suspected to have entered the Indian ter
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The Indian Border Security Force personnel have arrested four Maoist insurgents including two ‘company commanders’ of the Solu-Salleri Brigade, from the border town of Jayanagar on February 27. The Maoists are suspected to have entered the Indian territory for medical treatment.
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that a Maoist ‘district committee’ member, Utsab, was killed during a search operation at Phedi in Solukhumbu district on February 28. Another Maoist, Sandesh, was killed in an encounter at the Jirikhimti
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that a Maoist ‘district committee’ member, Utsab, was killed during a search operation at Phedi in Solukhumbu district on February 28. Another Maoist, Sandesh, was killed in an encounter at the Jirikhimti area in Tehrathum district. Further, SF personnel shot dead an insurgent, Gharsan, at Badangoan area in Gulmi district on February 27.
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February - 27 
While in Bara district, five police personnel and three soldiers were killed in an ambush at Churiyamai, two SF personnel died in another ambush at Durpu.
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While in Bara district, five police personnel and three soldiers were killed in an ambush at Churiyamai, two SF personnel died in another ambush at Durpu.
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February - 27 
On February 27, army personnel seized two sophisticated firearms and some ammunition after a gunfight with armed cadres, allegedly of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), in the hilly area of Kalapahar in Khagrachhari district. They
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On February 27, army personnel seized two sophisticated firearms and some ammunition after a gunfight with armed cadres, allegedly of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), in the hilly area of Kalapahar in Khagrachhari district. They recovered an AK-22 rifle, a sub-machine carbine with 15 bullets and 29 used cartridges of M-16 and 7.62 riffles used by the outfit.
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February - 28 
A 17-year old boy, Maroof Ahmed, who was kidnapped by the terrorists from village Kashmiri Nad in the Surankote area of Poonch district a few days back, was reportedly found dead on February 28.
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A 17-year old boy, Maroof Ahmed, who was kidnapped by the terrorists from village Kashmiri Nad in the Surankote area of Poonch district a few days back, was reportedly found dead on February 28.
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February - 28 
A surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadre, Lahon Baruah, was killed by suspected ULFA terrorists at Barichowka under Patharighat police outpost in the Darrang district.
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A surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadre, Lahon Baruah, was killed by suspected ULFA terrorists at Barichowka under Patharighat police outpost in the Darrang district.
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February - 28 
At least three soldiers sustained injuries during a gunfight between terrorists and security forces’ at Matribugh village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. The terrorists along with one soldier were holed up till last reports came in. Further,
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At least three soldiers sustained injuries during a gunfight between terrorists and security forces’ at Matribugh village in the Shopian area of Pulwama district. The terrorists along with one soldier were holed up till last reports came in. Further, terrorists triggered an improvised explosive device blast near Kaimoh in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. However, it failed to cause any damage.
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February - 28 
In the State, five mortar shells were fired upon an Army post at Tarkundi in the Bhimber Gali sector of Poonch district on February 28 from across the Line of Control (LoC). However, no casualties were reported. Official sources said there was a poss
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In the State, five mortar shells were fired upon an Army post at Tarkundi in the Bhimber Gali sector of Poonch district on February 28 from across the Line of Control (LoC). However, no casualties were reported. Official sources said there was a possibility that the mortar shells were fired by the terrorists.
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February - 28 
On February 28, a suspected left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belonging to the Indervelli dalam (squad) was killed in an exchange of fire with the police at Babapur village in the Adilaba
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On February 28, a suspected left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belonging to the Indervelli dalam (squad) was killed in an exchange of fire with the police at Babapur village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. The police recovered a claymore mine, two kit bags, medicines and party literature from the incident site. One unidentified person was detained in connection with the incident.
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February - 28 
On February 28, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, including Suman Barua alias Ruby Bhuyan, editor of the outfit’s mouthpiece ‘Freedom’ and Chandan Borah, a bomb expert, believed to have trained in Pakistan, surrendered before the
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On February 28, two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, including Suman Barua alias Ruby Bhuyan, editor of the outfit’s mouthpiece ‘Freedom’ and Chandan Borah, a bomb expert, believed to have trained in Pakistan, surrendered before the Assam Police in Guwahati.
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February - 28 
Police unearthed an arms dump of the Naxalites in the hillocks of Sithampalli in Karimnagar district and recovered Rupees 1 lakh in cash and some incriminating documents on February 28. Quoting the Godavarikhani Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ch
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Police unearthed an arms dump of the Naxalites in the hillocks of Sithampalli in Karimnagar district and recovered Rupees 1 lakh in cash and some incriminating documents on February 28. Quoting the Godavarikhani Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ch. Srikanth, The Hindu said the dump belonged to CPI-Maoist district committee member, Dharmula Mallikarjun alias Srinu, who was killed in an encounter with the police in Gadudalagandi on February 25. The documents revealed that Naxalites were planning a major offence in the east division by attacking vulnerable police stations, sources added.
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February - 28 
Press Trust of India has reported that Naxalites blew up a forest guesthouse with claymore mines and injured one Central Reserve Police Force personnel at Tadavai in the Warangal district on February 28. Police also seized four claymore mines and a k
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Press Trust of India has reported that Naxalites blew up a forest guesthouse with claymore mines and injured one Central Reserve Police Force personnel at Tadavai in the Warangal district on February 28. Police also seized four claymore mines and a kit bag from the site.
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February - 28 
Security forces’ recovered a Chinese grenade, two cartridges and some incriminating documents subsequent to an encounter with cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Bhati Maidan area of Chapahawor
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Security forces’ recovered a Chinese grenade, two cartridges and some incriminating documents subsequent to an encounter with cadres of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Bhati Maidan area of Chapahawor police station in West Tripura district.
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February - 28 
The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), in a statement, claimed that two drug peddlers have surrendered to the outfit on February 28.
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The People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), in a statement, claimed that two drug peddlers have surrendered to the outfit on February 28.
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February - 28 
The Telegraph has reported that Willingson Timung, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), was killed along with two other cadres of the outfit during an internecine clash in an unspecified village of Karbi Anglong
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The Telegraph has reported that Willingson Timung, ‘commander-in-chief’ of the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF), was killed along with two other cadres of the outfit during an internecine clash in an unspecified village of Karbi Anglong district.
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February - 28 
The troops are reported to have shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre during an encounter in the snow-bound Dorapeth village of Doda district on February 28. Official sources said, an Army team, engaged in relief and rescue operations, secured in
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The troops are reported to have shot dead a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre during an encounter in the snow-bound Dorapeth village of Doda district on February 28. Official sources said, an Army team, engaged in relief and rescue operations, secured information that a group of two to three terrorists were planning to attack the troops. According to Daily Excelsior, while one Hizb cadre was killed, two of his associates managed to escape taking cover of the heavy snowfall in the area. One AK rifle, two magazines, 23 rounds of ammunition, a radio set and two Chinese grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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February - 28 
The Utnoor police on the same day recovered two .303 rifles and a couple of detonators from the site of an exchange of fire at Bavapur in Utnoor administrative unit in Adilabad district on February 28 in which a Maoist courier, Kishan, was killed. Th
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The Utnoor police on the same day recovered two .303 rifles and a couple of detonators from the site of an exchange of fire at Bavapur in Utnoor administrative unit in Adilabad district on February 28 in which a Maoist courier, Kishan, was killed. The police also recovered 14 rounds of live ammunition and two spent bullets of .303 rifles, two kitbags, a tent, clothes and party literature left behind by Indervelli dalam (squad) members. The Adilabad Superintendent of Police, Kripanand Tripathi Ujela, stated that the police had persisted in their search of the place in a radius of 1 km because the Maoists had fled in different directions following the exchange of fire.
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February - 28 March - 1
Three holed up terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit have reportedly escaped after killing both the soldiers of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), who had been captured and disarmed by them during a gun-battle in the Matribugh village of Pulwama distr
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Three holed up terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit have reportedly escaped after killing both the soldiers of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), who had been captured and disarmed by them during a gun-battle in the Matribugh village of Pulwama district on February 28. According to Daily Excelsior, all the three Hizb cadres, who had been trapped by the RR personnel in the house of one Master Inayatullah at Matribugh on February 28, have managed to escape. According to official sources, they escaped after killing two soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, on March 1.
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February - 28 
Two cadres of the United Social Revolutionary Army were killed in an internecine clash with an unidentified militant outfit at IB Road area in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on February 28.
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Two cadres of the United Social Revolutionary Army were killed in an internecine clash with an unidentified militant outfit at IB Road area in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on February 28.
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February - 28 
The National Security Council (NSC) is reported to have advised the Government on February 28 to improve existing laws for punitive action against those spreading sectarian hatred and circulating seditious literature. "The NSC recommended legislation
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The National Security Council (NSC) is reported to have advised the Government on February 28 to improve existing laws for punitive action against those spreading sectarian hatred and circulating seditious literature. "The NSC recommended legislation to streamline the registration procedure for seminaries at the provincial and federal levels, and to stop the use of places of worship to spread hatred and fan sectarianism," sources told Daily Times. These measures were reportedly aimed at promoting religious moderation in Pakistan. The NSC suggested that the Government consult with clerics from all Islamic sects and bodies representing seminaries to change the existing laws.
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February - 28 March - 1
A statement issued by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said that security force (SF) personnel killed one Maoist insurgent each at Baidare in the Bhojpur district and Aruwang in Arghakhanchi district on March 1. Meanwhile, SFs recovered 11 more bodies o
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A statement issued by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said that security force (SF) personnel killed one Maoist insurgent each at Baidare in the Bhojpur district and Aruwang in Arghakhanchi district on March 1. Meanwhile, SFs recovered 11 more bodies of insurgents, including that of two commanders identified as Nabin and Sangharsha, killed during clashes with the troops in the Toraiyapur area of Kailali district on February 28.
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February - 28 
In Nepal, following orders from the Supreme Court, the authorities have released human rights activist and founder president of the Child Workers Concern Centre in Nepal (CWIN), Gauri Pradhan, on February 28. Pradhan was arrested from the Tribhuvan I
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In Nepal, following orders from the Supreme Court, the authorities have released human rights activist and founder president of the Child Workers Concern Centre in Nepal (CWIN), Gauri Pradhan, on February 28. Pradhan was arrested from the Tribhuvan International Airport on February 17 when he was returning home after attending international conferences in Europe.
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February - 28 
Nepal News has reported that at least four insurgents and one police personnel were killed during a clash at Durgauli in the Kailali district on February 28. Four SF personnel and two women were wounded in the incident. In the same district, SF perso
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Nepal News has reported that at least four insurgents and one police personnel were killed during a clash at Durgauli in the Kailali district on February 28. Four SF personnel and two women were wounded in the incident. In the same district, SF personnel repulsed a Maoist attack on their base at Sukkhad on the same day. In another incident in Guleria town, the insurgents reportedly detonated a powerful bomb. However, details of casualties, if any, were not known till last reports came in.
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February - 28 
On February 28, reports quoting Kathmandu-based embassy sources said the US envoy to Nepal, James F Moriarty, was prevented from meeting Nepali Congress president, Girija Prasad Koirala, who is under house arrest in Maharajgunj since February 1. Earl
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On February 28, reports quoting Kathmandu-based embassy sources said the US envoy to Nepal, James F Moriarty, was prevented from meeting Nepali Congress president, Girija Prasad Koirala, who is under house arrest in Maharajgunj since February 1. Earlier on February 25, the US Government had indicated that it could not wait for three years to see the restoration of civil rights and democracy in Nepal.
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February - 28 
The Kathmandu Post, quoting security sources, has reported that at least 48 Maoist insurgents are suspected to have been killed during clashes between security force (SF) personnel and the insurgents in the Ganeshpur area along the Nepalgunj-Guleriya
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The Kathmandu Post, quoting security sources, has reported that at least 48 Maoist insurgents are suspected to have been killed during clashes between security force (SF) personnel and the insurgents in the Ganeshpur area along the Nepalgunj-Guleriya section of the Mahendra Highway in Bardiya district on February 28. Two police personnel also died during the clash. The incident occurred after the insurgents opened fire at the SFs, which reached the site to remove barricades set up by the former on the highway.
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February - 28 
Two children were killed and two others sustained injuries during bomb blast triggered by suspected Maoists at Faktep in the Panchthar district on February 28.
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Two children were killed and two others sustained injuries during bomb blast triggered by suspected Maoists at Faktep in the Panchthar district on February 28.
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February - 28 March - 1
According to New Nation, five suspected Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres were arrested from Joypurhat on February 28 and four of them were granted four-day police remand on March 1 by a magistrate court. The police arrested vice-preside
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According to New Nation, five suspected Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) cadres were arrested from Joypurhat on February 28 and four of them were granted four-day police remand on March 1 by a magistrate court. The police arrested vice-president of the Joypurhat unit of Ahle Hadith Andolan Bangladesh, Anisur Rahman, its secretary Khalilur Rahman, two Imams of two mosques Mostafa Ali and Salimullah and Ahle Hadith member Golam Mostafa.
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February - 28 
Daily Star has reported that the Rajshahi district Superintendent of Police, Masud Mia, misused his power to support Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) and helped its chief, Bangla Bhai, to escape, according to a cross section of public accounts
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Daily Star has reported that the Rajshahi district Superintendent of Police, Masud Mia, misused his power to support Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) and helped its chief, Bangla Bhai, to escape, according to a cross section of public accounts, coupled with documentary proof and a special Government report. Following investigations, the report stated that Bangla Bhai escaped arrest on various occasions, even after the order of Prime Minister Khaleda Zia due to the 'unwillingness’ of Masud Mia.
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February - 28 
Four Islamist militants arrested during training at the Kalibari Mosque in Thakurgaon on February 18 claimed on February 28 to be followers of Galib and JMJB chief Abdur Rahman. They claimed that their leaders, while addressing at different mosques i
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Four Islamist militants arrested during training at the Kalibari Mosque in Thakurgaon on February 18 claimed on February 28 to be followers of Galib and JMJB chief Abdur Rahman. They claimed that their leaders, while addressing at different mosques in Dinajpur and Thakurgaon on several occasion, asked them to oust NGOs, terming it a part of jihad.
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February - 28 
The Rajshahi University teacher, Asadullah Al Galib, currently under interrogation at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) in Dhaka, has reportedly denied his links with terrorist activities, a JIC source said. But he reportedly admitted that some of h
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The Rajshahi University teacher, Asadullah Al Galib, currently under interrogation at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) in Dhaka, has reportedly denied his links with terrorist activities, a JIC source said. But he reportedly admitted that some of his followers think activities of some development organisations is anti-Islamic and that it is their religious duty to stop those activities.
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February - 28 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Gittu Nasir, an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on February 28 and acting on his confession, recovered an AK-47 rifle from Hathazari on March 1.
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Gittu Nasir, an Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadre, in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on February 28 and acting on his confession, recovered an AK-47 rifle from Hathazari on March 1.
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February - 28 
Military spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, stated that on February 28, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) Wanni pistol group shot dead a displaced tsunami civilian, who also was an Army deserter, two hours after the inciden
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Military spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, stated that on February 28, cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) Wanni pistol group shot dead a displaced tsunami civilian, who also was an Army deserter, two hours after the incident at Akkaraipattu in which three female LTTE cadres were shot.
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February - 28 
On February 28, head of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) political division (women) for Batticaloa-Amparai, Kuveni, and two of her colleagues, Akanila and Sasimathy, were shot at and wounded in Thambattai, about six kilometres south of Akkar
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On February 28, head of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam's (LTTE) political division (women) for Batticaloa-Amparai, Kuveni, and two of her colleagues, Akanila and Sasimathy, were shot at and wounded in Thambattai, about six kilometres south of Akkaraipattu by gunmen suspected to be from the rival ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction. Later, an LTTE commander in Batticaloa claimed that "this could not have happened without the knowledge of the Sri Lankan armed forces in that area."
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*Data till , May 01, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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